Bootcamp shorter during summer months?

Nuke Guy · 05-15-2012, 09:18 PM

You can be put in what is called a "push" division. In that case, you will only be at great lakes for 8 weeks, which translates to about 1 1/2 weeks of p-days and 6 1/2 weeks of training. These divisions tend to be the last divisions in a training group to start, and the purpose is to get them finished in time for their TG's graduation date. However, these divisions are formed year-round, not just during the summer.

Plan on being in Great Lakes for 8-10 weeks, including P-days

prop827 · 05-16-2012, 02:21 PM

The amount of time in training at RTC varies a little, but overall it is the same summer or winter. The factors that change the length are the number of P Days and if you are a push division. Push divisions are either regular divisions that form last or most of the 900 divisions are also push divisions (Staff and State Flags are Push divisions normally, not triple threat).

Laworlo · 05-17-2012, 06:54 PM

What are push divisions exactly?

prop827 · 05-18-2012, 10:38 AM

A Push division is a division that is being pushed through the pipeline at a faster rate than others, so they do all the same evolutions for training, but they do it in less time. They accomplish this by giving you less time to study for exams, and less time to practice for things such as inspections. If you are a push division you are expected to pick things up and learn them faster. While a regular division might get 5 days of mock PI's to prepare, A push division is lucky to get 2 days. The good news is that you graduate boot a little sooner, the bad news is it makes it harder. (But can still be done! I was in a push division).

Laworlo · 05-22-2012, 12:38 PM

I think I would prefer to be in a regular division. Sure it may last longer, but I want the extra time to perfect everything and make sure it's just right.

05-15-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
Nuke Guy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0	You can be put in what is called a "push" division. In that case, you will only be at great lakes for 8 weeks, which translates to about 1 1/2 weeks of p-days and 6 1/2 weeks of training. These divisions tend to be the last divisions in a training group to start, and the purpose is to get them finished in time for their TG's graduation date. However, these divisions are formed year-round, not just during the summer. Plan on being in Great Lakes for 8-10 weeks, including P-days

05-16-2012, 02:21 PM	#2
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	The amount of time in training at RTC varies a little, but overall it is the same summer or winter. The factors that change the length are the number of P Days and if you are a push division. Push divisions are either regular divisions that form last or most of the 900 divisions are also push divisions (Staff and State Flags are Push divisions normally, not triple threat).

05-17-2012, 06:54 PM	#3
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0	What are push divisions exactly?

05-18-2012, 10:38 AM	#4
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	A Push division is a division that is being pushed through the pipeline at a faster rate than others, so they do all the same evolutions for training, but they do it in less time. They accomplish this by giving you less time to study for exams, and less time to practice for things such as inspections. If you are a push division you are expected to pick things up and learn them faster. While a regular division might get 5 days of mock PI's to prepare, A push division is lucky to get 2 days. The good news is that you graduate boot a little sooner, the bad news is it makes it harder. (But can still be done! I was in a push division).

05-22-2012, 12:38 PM	#5
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0	I think I would prefer to be in a regular division. Sure it may last longer, but I want the extra time to perfect everything and make sure it's just right.