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2006-06-14 08:34:44 · 5 answers · asked by Future Gold Wing Holder 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
it's 8 weeks long (or was) , and it's designed to break you down and build you back up Navy style. The hardest part for me was the running , not a lot , but i wasn't used to it. You take a lot of getting yelled at and insulted , but that wasn't hard. You have a lot of classroom environment which was a great learning experience. You learn the importance and value of teamwork. You learn naval terms and things like that. I dunno , i prolly left a lot out cause it WAS a while ago for me. It was pretty good experience though.
2006-06-14 08:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I LOVED boot camp. The best part was that my Chief was a Navy SEAL. I still keep in touch with a couple of people from my division. I luck out, I was in a 900 division. They preform at the graduations. There are three types. One does drill (rifles), one is flags, and the one I was in (a triple threat) does choir band and flags. For two hours on Sunday we got to practice and that always gave us something to look forward to. My proudest moment was when my parents, two retired Navy Senior Chiefs, dressed in their choker whites, told me at my graduation that they were proud of me.
I loved A-school. It's where I met my husband (a marine in aviation, he actually does the same thing my mom did). I was an aviation electricians mate and it was great! I was the female in my class which was interesting. There were 5 marines and 5 sailors (including myself). Although I believe now marines have their own school. Everything got messed up after Ivan swept through Pensacola. Anyway, My husband and I got pregnant and I therefore couldn't do my job so they sent me to a naval hospital on a marine base. I got out of the navy when my son was born because my husband was in Iraq and they were transferring my 6 hours away. I do miss the Navy but I love staying at home with my son.
2006-06-15 19:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by proud_usmc_wife04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in aviation, I went to boot in 99. Right now, if you have time, buy soemthing that you want, like a car or get a good credit card or something. The Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act says any debt you have BEFORE you enlist automatically drops to 6% interest. 6% interest on a car loan is awesome, and chances are you won't get that offer for a long time. In boot, just stay to yourself. Don't be out there trying to make aname for yourself, because then your shipmates will think you're a dicksucker. Just stay in the shadows and stay out of trouble. It's easy, mostly school. They teach you ranks, traditions, how to fold stuff mostly. You do some pushups and stuff, but it is not that bad. I am trying to be an RDC, so I might see you there recruit!
2006-06-14 21:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is in the Navy. He had finished boot camp when we met. But when I asked about what is was like he said he felt like he was a baby the whole time he was there. Your not really allowed to do anything. You cant leave the base, you have a strict curfew for being back in your quarters, ect. Also, your first paycheck goes almost entirely to uniforms.
But, on the plus side, there is one day where you are allowed to go out and have fun and the base is in a great location. Its north of Chicago and theres a train right there that takes you into the city.
All and all, he said it was a pain in the ***, but not taht bad.
2006-06-14 15:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by robbet03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean, boot camp for Naval Aviation> it's Boot Camp, period. everybody goes through Boot Camp regardless of their rate. heck, even non rates go through Boot Camp. Its the A and C schools that differ for each rating.
ETA:
Six strings.. umm, yes there are charges made against the first paycheck, for uniforms and other necessities.
2006-06-14 16:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋