i have not joined the army yet but when i do how can i prepare myself mentally and physically for boot camp?

Question

i plan on joining in 6 months i want to become an MP.

SO ALSO HOW SHOULD I PREPARE mentally and physically
FOR (( AIT )) FOR AN MP?

Answer 1

Have you always been in top physical shape if so you have nothing to worry about-if not start running a few laps do push ups squits,eat healthy..As for as the mental part think of you'r boss yellowing at you 24-7 .then when its time to graduate you are a true american solider...to go with the easy boot camps pick N.C then VA Ft.jackson

Answer 2

When you enlist, or prior to enlistment, ask your recruiter or local Army enlistment center to include you in their morning physical training program. All Army personnel are required to do some form of exercise - generally it's running a few miles. When I joined the Army in 1992, I was in the delayed entry program, which meant that I had a few months before I actually had to leave for Boot Camp. I use to go running with my recruiter and his Unit to shed a few pounds and get into shape. Also, if you are interested in becoming an MP, you may want to ask your local Police Station if you can join them in their exercise routine. By the way, the minimum enlistment for an MP is 5 years. Good Luck!

Answer 3

I was a Drill Sgt, The problem alot of soldiers have is coming in unprepared. New soldiers come in out of shape and too "soft" Come in knowing you will get yelled and pushed to the limit. Your Drill Sgts. are here to make sure you learn so you can stay alive. Don't take the insults personal, we want to motivate the soldier and see him surpass our expectation.

Get a good workout routine. Run a few miles every other day, start eating right and get used to going to bed earlier than usually and waking up earlier than usual. If you get used to this routine early, come into basic knowing your Drills don't truly dislike you and are just trying to motivate you, you will be ahead of the others.

I was a MP, now I'm straight Infantry. MP school is fun, yet hard. AIT is about 12 weeks or so long, and they basically teach you policing skills, such as detaining criminals, traffic check point, kicking in doors etc, Good luck future soldier.

Answer 4

First, thank you for serving our country. Boot camp--it will be tough. They will make you into a fighting machine. Be prepared to be yelled at, even in your face by your drill seargent, and be prepared for the "drop and give me 50" push ups. Up super early, lights out at a certain time each night. MP training will be similar, but military style to being trained to be a cop. You might want to consider going to your local police station (civilian) and talk with an officer, find out the training that person got .Please, when you sign up, make sure everything the recruiter tells you, that you can/should have, get it all in writing before you sign, so they can't change anything after you sign, and get going on it. Also, be prepared for boot camp to have marching, for miles, obstacle course, weapons training, long hikes, even with full backpacks,. I've heard those packs can weigh up to 50 lbs.Physically, to get ready, if you can, at least do push ups, run (jog), walk and increase your time and distance by 10 min. increments. Know how to clean a bathroom correctly (in case of latrine duty), how to peel potatoes (in case of KP), learn to be really observant (mp, and just basic skill for anytime, anywhere). Also, do you go to a gym, or somehow hav access to weights? Building up on that will help. Practice your swimming (just overall cardiac), and, if there is a place, like the YMCA, or somewhere near you, ask them if you could get an obstacle course set up at their place for you to practice. That can involve rope climbing, running quickly thru several tires ahead of you, going under wire fencing (yes under) on your belly, etc. For mental preparedness, please ask the recruiter for an honest report on that. I wish you the best. Take care.

Answer 5

everything that you need to know was said already, but these mistakes are always made.

1.make sure you know who you talking to sir or mame ' don't mix those up.

2. when the DI say hes does not want to see a hair on your face, it does mean shave off your eyebrows.... it happens (LOL)
3. they will pull fire drills at any time even when you are in the showers

4. don't say anything about your Di's , i did and was put back in trianing (all I said was Sgt was cool, and he reminded me of the wwf wrestler the iron sheik.)

5.during chow don't use the salt or sugar (they like to switch them) image eating a bowl of corn flakes with 3 spoons of salt

remember the most important thing of all go to chapel on Sundays, it is a big stress relief.
also ask vetrans about thier expericnes good and bad, this will also help.


this link can also help , study the lingo ,ranks, etc ,etc ,etc

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/index.shtml

Answer 6

Physically- Work on your running if you're not good at it. Also work a lot on your push-ups and sit-ups.
Mentally- It's not hard. They're just there to make you stronger. Don't get all pissed off or up-set if/when they get in your face. It's not bad. You'll look back on it and laugh b/c you're so nervous about it right now...but when you're done and graduated you'll look back and think that it was a blast! At least I did.

Answer 7

Listen carefully, Millions of men have gone before you and made it. Millions will follow.

Keep your ears open, eyes open, mouth shut, and do as you are told.Remember, the Army wants you to succeed.

During basic, you'll think you were crazy for joining. At graduation, you'll have every right to be proud of yourself.

Answer 8

Keep your mouth shut, your eyes & ears open and do what you are told. Pretty much boot camp is training for being a team member, afterwards it is a different world.

Answer 9

lol, change your mind and join the Air Force instead.

Answer 10

you dont have to do anything except join, they will train you for the rest.