LIVE!! U.S. Navy RTC Bootcamp Graduation Ceremony April 9, 2026
π U.S. Navy RTC Bootcamp Graduation
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Date: April 9, 2026
π Location: Naval Station Great Lakes
πΊ Live Stream (Official)
- π Start Time: 9:15 AM (Eastern Time – USA)
- π Platform: Official U.S. Navy webcast (DVIDS)
- ⏱️ Duration: ΨΩΨ§ΩΩ 2 hours
πͺ Training Group Details
- Training Group (TG): TG-18
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Graduating Divisions:
141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 918
π Full Ceremony Schedule (Local Time – Illinois)
- 6:30 AM – Gates open for guests
- 6:30 AM – Drill Hall opens
- 9:00 AM – Guests must be seated (doors close)
- 9:00 AM – Ceremony begins (Pass-In-Review)
- 9:20 AM – Divisions march in
- ~10:30 AM – Ceremony ends
π️ What Happens During Graduation?
This ceremony is called the Pass-In-Review.
Key Highlights:
- πΊπΈ National Anthem & Navy Band
- π€ Speech by Commanding Officer
- πͺ Military drill & marching
- π Awards and recognitions
- π¨π©π§ First reunion with family
π This marks the moment recruits officially become United States Navy Sailors.
π¨π©π§ Guest Rules
- π₯ Usually up to 4 guests per recruit
- π️ Tickets are required (free but mandatory)
- πͺͺ Valid ID required (passport / Real ID)
- ❌ No entry without ticket
π Allowed & Prohibited Items
✔️ Allowed:
- Small bags
- Cameras
- Wheelchairs
❌ Not Allowed:
- Large bags
- Posters or gifts
- Weapons, alcohol, or drugs
π¨ Security & Entry
- All visitors must pass security screening
- Metal detectors and bag checks in place
- Strict base rules must be followed
π After Graduation (Liberty Info)
- Sailors get limited time with family (liberty)
- π« Alcohol, driving, tattoos are restricted
- π« Many Sailors leave soon for A-School training
⚓ About the Training Command
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The ceremony is held at the only Navy boot camp:
π Recruit Training Command Great Lakes - Training duration: ~10 weeks
- Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
π Quick Summary
- π April 9, 2026
- π 9:00 AM (Illinois) / 7:15 PM (Bangladesh)
- π₯ Live stream available
- π¨π©π§ Max 4 guests per recruit
- πͺ 12 divisions graduating
