Can somebody tell me how it is to be a marine and what can i do to prepare myself for recruit training?

Answer 1

Try http://www.marinemoms.us/ Iused that when my nephew went to mcrd

Answer 2

There is no better feeling in the world than knowing you are a part of the greatest fighting machine the world has ever seen. How do you prepare for boot camp? Simple answer is, you dont. Get in the best physical shape you can before you go, brush up on some info that your going to have to know, like for example, your General Orders. Above and beyond everything else, go there with a positive attitude. They're not there to kill you, they are there to break you down and rebuild you. Boot camp is the hardest thing you have ever done in your life, believe that, but also believe that you will succeed. Go with an open mind, and a strong will. You will make it, and when your marching across the parade deck at graduation, the pride you will feel is like nothing you've ever seen. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hey there. I went to Parris Island last August and didn't do so well. I got sent home due to an injury. I can tell you this: get in great shape before you go and while you are there, especially in the beginning, you must realize that when they scream at you they are trying to help you or that they have a very good reason to be doing it so don't let it bother you. Remember, they have your best interest in mind at all times so you must learn to trust them. By the end, you will really appreciate your Drill Instructors. They gave you a "welcome aboard" pack right? With a video and white booklet with "knowledge" in it.. Memorize that. Especially familiarize yourself with military terms. They don't explain this to you when you get there, they will already be using these terms so know them before hand. Learn rank structure and absolutely learn everything you can in that book, you'll be so far a head of every one else. If you could have your recruiter show you how to roll sleeves that would help a little. It's nothing you can really prepare for but the best advice i could give you, and your recruiter will agree, is that no matter what they put you through, it is only as bad as you make it. Good Luck, I always wonder what my life would be like if i had made it through but it was great and one of the best experiences of my life, even though i can't hardly run anymore. I just had bad luck with a fall. DO NOT FAIL YOUR IFT!!!! Try to get in November Company, they rock! GOOD LUCK, don't quit, be stong and respectful at all times to everyone!

Answer 4

The Marines have their good times and their bad times. Just like any other job. It's tough. Boot camp is the worst part. It's designed to mentally and physically push you. Something that has never been done before. But it is NOT designed for anyone to fail. That is almost impossible. Once that's over, the stress is reduced and you can look back on it and be proud you did it, but I won't lie. You won't love boot camp. But it's only 13 weeks long. After that, it's much more like a regular job, with time off in the evenings, etc. I joined in 2003, and while there are days I ALMOST wish I hadn't, I don't regret it and would do it again. I am proud to be a Marine.

Answer 5

The sinle hardest thing for you to develop will be upper body strength, so work on that. The running and crunches will come much easier, but you have to make a conscious effort on the upper body.

You have to realize that, no matter what you do, you will get yelled at constantly. Start building your mental block early. Have your recruiter yell at you. Eventually, you won't even notice it.

I'll note that I am in the army, and I'll say this, the marine corps crunch is much easier than the army situp. That's about the only thing that's easier, but it's still true. I could do 50 crunches back when I was a big fatass in high school.

Answer 6

No. I tell lies to my consumers every time i bypass to artwork, infront of my colleagues and with the understanding and approval of my boss. in case you disapprove then you definately tell me a thank you to calm an eighty 4 twelve months previous widow who's hysterical approximately getting domicile with the aid of fact she had a new child the day gone by and her husband would not be responsive to a thank you to look after it. My reaction to her is that she is staying with us to recuperate, she heavily isn't any solid to the toddler if she is going domicile and collapses and that i've got despatched a nurse to help her husband.

Answer 7

sounds like the government has you halfway through their lies and rhedoric. Do you really support government sanctioned terrorist acts like the overthrowing of nonwarring governments or are you just trying to get their free scholarship?

I know many veteran that the government ignores benfits for.

Answer 8

I'm a marine stationed at camp lejeune 3rd battalion 6th marine regiment. its an infantry battalion. feel free to e-mail me and ill tell you all you want. [e-mail]

Answer 9

If you are female just practice being on your knees and laying on your back!!