Hello,im leaving for Navy Boot camp On Wenday, any helpful hints or advice from Sailor who have recently Completed Navy boot camp on what to expect (prefrebly within the last couple of months) Please and Thank you
2007-01-08 15:43:33 · 9 answers · asked by Kenny S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
FIRST, THANKS for SERVING!
Like the rest have said, "Mouth closed except for clarification and ears WIDE OPEN.
They will tell you to do things that you think are STUPID, but there is a reason for EVERYTHING.
Stay squared away and they will tell you what is expected, don't cheat on your boondocker shine; PLEDGE does NOT work! LOTS of work and a little time with heat will melt the polish into the leather.
Be second or third in EVERYTHING and do NOT KISS UP. Leran how to shave COLD even if you don't have to shave everyday; they will find the one that you missed.
I was TALL and got picked for the Company Color Guard and nicked myself. Made the mistake of going to drill with a tiny piece of "SP" on my cheek; it cost me dearly!
RUN everywhere in STEP if there are more than two of you or jog alone.
LEAVE EVERYTHING at HOME that does NOT contribute to your training; notebook, ipod and all that other stuff because it will just get you in trouble.
Learn and LISTEN because you are starting a NEW life that can be very rewarding if you can adapt.
GOOD LUCK son and BE SAFE!
GL 1962
USN---
E-5 Combat Veteran
"Honorary" MARINE CORPS DI
2007-01-08 16:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by jacquesstcroix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen up and follow orders, keep you bunk and clothes, shoes etc. clean at all times I finished bootcamp in 1969 and thought my CO was hard on us. He even slapped this one guy around for not knowing his 12 general orders.
Later I spent time on the gunline in Vietnam. This was ever harder, working in Combat Information Center is a lot of responsibility. There were contant call for fire mission from the Marines and you had to work fast and be accurate in everything you did.
2007-01-09 06:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All protection stress boot camp is god rattling confusing. they're taking you out of the norm of civilian existence and pushing you mentally and bodily for your limits... and once you attain your decrease... you're compelled to bypass even extra. In bootcamp you'll comprehend discomfort you in no way idea your body might want to live to tell the tale, yet it truly is what the tutorial is for, to practice your body for each little thing. Your body will very last lengthy, it is your thoughts you should practice to keep going no count number how a lot discomfort you're in.
2016-12-02 00:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...A little "Heads up" here. Make sure you take a dollar bill. It is six inches long. Why? When you have an inspection your clothes have to be folded 6 inches. want to pass everytime? Take that dollar bill and use it. You will pass the inspections and get weekends off to go see a movie. ( After four weeks of course ) Note:...Don't tell anyone...This secret is for you. Good luck......and remember one more thing.....They will yell at you 24 hours a day from two inches away but they can't touch you. Remember that.
2007-01-08 15:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already gotten some good advice. Just remember that it's Boot Camp--not the "real" Navy. And it will end. It just may not feel like it sometimes! ha!
Good luck and thank you for choosing to serve!
2007-01-08 16:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by NavyMomSS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enlisted in 1969, and although I have not been in service since 75, I can tell you that some things have not changed. Be prepared to keep your mouth closed and your eyes and ears open, follow instruction immediately and do not be afraid to ask for clarification on anything you don't understand. You should do fine. And thanks for your service, I wish you all the best.
2007-01-08 15:48:40 · answer #6 · answered by Rich B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be last, try and be in the front of the pack doing anything....hurry up and wait..get lots of sleep on the way there..the first couple of days you dont get any...its really cold this time of year in great lakes...learn your chain of command and military rules before you go if you can...get a bunk away from the head..its darker and you will sleep better...be super hygienic..hustle your butt off...they will try and make yoou miserable, remember, theres always someone worse off than you..they want to see if you can take what they have to dish out..they wont kill you, they will give you confidence if you listen , learn and pay attention...good luck and thank you for serving..god bless you
2007-01-08 15:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by badjanssen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mouth closed. ears open.
2007-01-08 15:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thanks for serving....
pay attention
never volunteer for anything
never give up
take a small bible with you to read...trust me
2007-01-08 16:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋