Recruit division commanders, known as RDCs, are the drill sergeants of the United States Navy. Before they train Navy recruits at boot camp, future RDCs must graduate from Continuation School ...

Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) has introduced the inaugural Basic Military Training Core Competencies Manual (BMTCCM) at the Navy's only boot camp, Recruit Training Command. The new manual ...

Soon afterward I was moved to Franklin, New Jersey. I graduated from Franklin High School in June of 1957 and entered the US Navy boot camp in July. I served in several stations but was most proud ...

Airman Apprentice Armando Rabago graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) March 13, 2025.

In 2024, the U.S. Navy exceeded its recruitment goals, with 40,978 new recruits. The Navy did this through strong DEI policies that communicated equal opportunities and a place for all. Today’s Navy ...