"Grad n Go" ~ What does it mean?

[Craig]

Originally Posted by ctraggie

So this means that after we graduate RTC we wait around at Great Lakes before we go to "A" School if we're out of state? I heard that we only got to spend about half an hour with our family before we go, does this mean we get to spend more time with them?

ctr - The Navy changes stuff all the time (I think they do it just to piss me off ~ha), however, today's rules are:

From the Family Guide by RTC:
http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/pdfs/Fa...e_v27JAN12.pdf

DEPARTING RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND AFTER PASS-IN-REVIEW
Sailors transferring to Great Lakes “A” School:
If your new Sailor is attending “A” school in Great Lakes please note they will need to check into their new command before they can go on liberty. The Great Lakes “A” schools are not located onboard Recruit Training Command. The check-in process may take up to 5 hours. Please ensure your Sailor has your phone number so they can contact you once they have completed the check-in process.

Sailors transferring to “A” School Outside of Great Lakes:
If your new Sailor is attending “A” School outside of Great Lakes, generally they will depart RTC the day after graduation. Travel arrangements are made by RTC; therefore, Sailors are required to travel on their government orders. If your Sailor is flying out of state they must travel to the airport using government transportation, you may not escort them to the airport; however, you may meet them at the airport.
Your Sailor will receive guidance from their Recruit Division Commander regarding their liberty period on the day of graduation. Your Sailor may be required to check out with their RDC prior to commencing liberty. Please ensure you return to RTC with adequate time for your Sailor to reach his barracks prior to expiration of liberty.

RTC does not have your Recruits liberty or travel schedule, so you will need to stay in contact with them. Only your Recruit and their supervisor know their specific liberty schedule.