has any one been through Navy bootcamp? how was it?

Answer 1

super fun!

Answer 2

I went through it 5 years ago, it was much more mental than it was physical... just be sure you can do this:

Swimming-the test(5 years ago) consisted of jumping into a pool from like 50 ft or something...treading water for 3 minutes, then swimming the length of an olympic sized pool(3rd class swimmer qual)

Running- my RDC was a running nazi...all are different though the PFT's usually had you run 1.5 miles in a standard set time, depending on your gender and age. usually about 10 mins or so..give or take a few

Classroom Training- Hardest Part of this is STAYING AWAKE!!! When I went through we averaged about 5 hrs of sleep a night(Didnt change much over the next 4 years..lol) When I said mental, its more of a mental awareness, than intelligence...tests are extremely easy..mostly about navy policys, procedures and firefighting...navy history..etc...

Marching- Get ready to march EVERYWHERE....you learn stupid little commands that your RCPO or "ARPOC" will yell at directing you where to go...training, PT, Chow..etc..

Attention to Detail- every fold and every crease matters...get ready to "drop" if every possesion you had wasnt according to the rules

thats just the basics...its 8-9 weeks of stupid drills meant to brainwash you into succumbing to every officers needs...youll soon learn these officers are just college brats on a power trip. At least the ones youll probably be working with.

If you hate it, dont get discouraged, it gets much better and is a very rewarding career if you can handle a lot of the BS...I couldnt.. I got out a year ago...well anymore questions you can email me at [e-mail] hopefully I was helpful

Answer 3

its a mental game. the first week or so is kinda tough, but once you know the routine, and what to expect its not hard. during those first weeks, they're tough on you because they need to know whos gonna break, but once you prove that you're able to handle the pressure, and williing to learn, they ease off. you'll probably hate your RDC's at first, but in time, you'll come to respect and admire them. the thing to remember is they want you to succeed, and to be the best that you can. and if they're in your face about something, it's not because they hate you- quite the opposite, its because they see the potential in you and want to make absolutely sure that youre doing it right.
its an experience that can change youre life, if youre willing.
good luck!