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RTC GLAKES - Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL RDC - Recruit Division Commander Ricky - slang for a recruit Ship - sailor's home at RTC Geedunk - junk food, candy. Also the area or vending machines which hold these things Grinder - large area, usually outside, used to practice marching Service Week - usually week 5 (4-5) when recruits work outside of their normal area - food service, building maintenance, admin, etc Battle Stations - Final evaluation of all skills learned at RTC PIR - Pass in Review - graduation from RTC NEX - Navy Exchange - Navy's version of department store Ricky Heaven - Area operated at RTC as recreation/food area for the recruits. Shipmate - A fellow sailor. Example: The child you sent to RTC is now a “Ricky.” Instead of Mom, he talks about his RDC and his ship. He's managed to survive Service Week, and the Grinder, and Battle Stations. Now it's time for PIR. Afterwards you might spend some time in the NEX (cash/credit cards accepted) where you can buy all that neat “Navy” stuff. You can pick up some geedunk, too. When you are done - walk over to Ricky Heaven. You and your new sailor can have some down time with his new shipmates. © 2002 - 2010 Neither the United States Navy or the Department of Defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized the content of this website.