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Boot Camp Terminology

  • Chit. A special request form used to request permission to do something, such as a request for liberty; it is used throughout the Navy.
  • CO. The Commanding Officer of RTC.
  • Company. A group of recruits that will train together. It has been replaced by the term division.
  • Division. A group of recruits that will train together. It replaced the term company.
  • Divo. Division Officer.
  • DMI: A Departmental Material Inspection, which is an inspection of bed making, folding, and stowing of gear.
  • Field Day. Cleaning the barracks.
  • Great Mistakes. A slang term for Great Lakes Recruit Training Command.
  • Head:. a Navy bathroom.
  • IT. Intensive Training is a disciplinary action for all sorts of infractions.
  • LLD. Light Limited Duty is awarded to recruits who are not able to perform physical tasks due to illness, injury or dental work.
  • MAA. The Master-At-Arms is the Recruit responsible for maintaining good order and discipline in the division.