Recruit graduations
The Recruit Graduations will be open to all guests. All guests must show a valid ID, children must have a school ID, Social Security card, or birth certificate . However, due to seating limitations, the recruit must specify three primary guests on an access list. Primary guests are allowed full access to see the ceremony. Only the recruit can put guests on the access list. Preschool age children do not need to be placed on the guest list. The recruit can change the list up to one week (Fri) before the pass-in-review. Extra guests will be asked to wait at the screening area until seating can be verified. Extra seats are on a “first come first serve” basis as space permits. Please do not call for extra seats. The Metra train station off-site link offers a stop at Great Lakes, which is approximately 1/4 mile from the base entrance.

All About RDCs
The core group of people selected for the duty of turning recruits into Sailors. If you are a Fleet Sailor and want to become an RDC, this web page is for you!

Swim Survival
Where all recruits undergo a swim test to determine individual levels of competence and go to improve their swimming skills until they are able to pass Navy swimming standards.

Battle Stations
Battle Stations is the capstone event that gives recruits the key skills and confidence they need to graduate and take to the fleet.