Keywords: US Navy 031030-N-5576W-001 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott reviews recruits during the General Quarters (GQ) portion of Recruit Training Command (RTC), Great Lakes known as Battlestations.jpg en Naval Station Great Lakes Ill Oct 30 2003 -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy MCPON Terry Scott reviews recruits during the General Quarters GQ portion of Recruit Training Command RTC Great Lakes known as Battlestations This drill is the culmination of 8 weeks of training that puts recruits through arduous physical and mental challenges The ceremony following the exercise signifies a transformation from civilian to United States Navy Sailor All recruits must pass this drill before graduating from the U S Navy s boot camp During the ceremony they change their uniform ball caps from Recruit to Navy which sets them apart from the rest of the junior divisions at the training command U S Navy photo by Photographer s Mate 1st Class Michael Worner RELEASED 2003-10-30 031030-N-5576W-001 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 10409 U S Navy photo by Photographer s Mate 1st Class Michael Worner PD-USGov-Military-Navy Terry D Scott Change of command Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Illinois |