900 Division

[cousinIT]

hey guys!! Okay..got some questions for you novices on the website. My brother has highly recommended me to play in the band during boot camp. I was just wondering if any of you had any clue of how it works, meaning what does the 900 Division do that is so different and so called "easier" than normal boot camp? Will it benefit me to be in the 900 Division after boot camp? And any other information will be greatly appreciated!:smile:

[Barbygirl]

Hi there,

The 900 Divisions are the performing divisions. My son was in a 900 division.....he was on the drill team.....Rifles........According to him, they did everything else that the rest of the divisions did, except they also had to learn the things for performing. It has not benefited him after BC (as far as I know). He said that things were alittle easier (RDC's weren't as strict), but some of that may have been because he was also in an "experimental division".....They were trying out integration and he thought that might have been some of the reason that the RDC's weren't so tough. He was really disappointed about that (LOL.........if you can imagine anyone being disappointed because they aren't getting yelled at). Anyway, hope this helps alittle.............When I talk to my son again, I'll ask him more specifically and if he has anything to add, I'll post it.

Have a great day,

[IwanttobeanFC]

About.com has a really good read about surviving bootcamp, one of the side bars mentioned the 900 division and it said they had to do all there normal duties PLUS there 900 duties. So good luck with that!

[Barbygirl]

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that the 900 divisions not only perform for their PIR, but they also perform for the 2 PIRs before theirs. Also, because they are performing, it takes them alittle longer to get to their family after their PIR as they have to put their equipment away, etc.......It didn't take my son too long, but wasn't their immediately when they called liberty.

[AppleJax's Mom]

My Daughter was RPOC of DIV 953 the State Flag Division - being in a 900 division is an honor and I would recommend it. The 900 division are right out front during PIR and are the first ones in - something to be very proud of being chosen for a 900 division.

Go for it!!! Good luck to you in Basic and with your future in the Navy.

[cousinIT]

thanks for all the help!! My brother suggested it because he wished he would have done it because you don't have to do watch in A School..or so he said, lol. I'll probably end up doing it. I don't want to lie when they ask if anyone can play an instrument or march cause if they looked at my college transcript, they'd know I was not tellin the truth....haha..but I would still feel bad! I don't know if I'd be any good at rifles. I've tried to learn how to do colorguard, and I STINK! That's why I was a Drum Major for 2 years..hahahahahaha!!!! Thank you everyone!

[hercman]

Way back when I was in BC (San Diego sep 91) I did the flag team. Some of the beni's were we didn't have the duties around the barracks the others did (as far as cleaning and such) because those hours were used for training. We were able to get off base and participate in a parade. We only had to perform for our PIR. As for what can it do for you later? You can use that as a bullit on your first Evaluation. It'll basically show that not only are you competent enough to do well in training but you did it while taking on extra responsibilties.

That's something to think about as well when you get to your first duty station/command take on any and all extra stuff you can. It will benefit you on your evals and make advancement much easier. I'm not saying to burn yourself out. Do it with in reason. The bigger the program the more weight it will carry.

[cousinIT]

Thanks for the info...I think I'm definitley goin to do it. Sounds like a lot of hard work, but hey! The best things require a little bit of work out of you!

[Pengilum282]

I asked my recruiter the same thing, since I played the trumpet, and even if you have experience, its only for those interested. My recruiter told me that it would not benefit me, and actually would hurt me, with the added workload, and the fact that I havent played the trumpet in several years. If you are really good at marching or playing an instrument though, go for it, because thats just one more chance to make a top 10% and get a promotion.

[cousinIT]

I was good in HS...I played in college, but I don't really play anymore.....guess I'll have to pick it up before boot camp!! Good thing this is my last week of work, lol. Thanks for the info Pengilum!!! I LOVE marching...that's the only thing I miss about High School!! The Marching Band!!! And bein Drum Major :cry: lol...