Hey everyone, Im 17 and im gonna go to boot camp after my last year in highschool..
Ive been workign out for a year now, ANd i was wandering if my strenght so far will go good with boot camp
Pull ups- 12 reps non stop (without kipping, in a palms facing away position)
situps- 2minutes i havent timed so far, But i deffinately can do alot!
3 mile time (5k)- 20:10
WOuld you say im in good shape to go allready if i had to...?
ANd how can i improve to be in the best shape possible for bootcamp.. (im looking for the upgrade to pfc, didnt do rotc... wish i wouldve)
Please any marines will you give me exercises, drills, ect.. to improve me. Thanks.
2007-03-09 12:07:52 · 12 answers · asked by Aaron T 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Sounds like your doing good. I was in the Marines, if they didn't change anything since then, you would need to do 20 pull ups, 80 sit ups in 2 minutes, and an 18 minute 3 mile run to get a perfect score. You can do the run in 28 minutes to pass, so you are doing good.
Joe C. .....I was in over 20 years ago as well. When were you in and where were you stationed? I joined in 1983, honorable discharge in 1987. Stationed in Hawaii, (Kaneohe MCAS), went on several WestPacs.
Semper Fi to all fellow Marines.
2007-03-09 12:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by TE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the Marine Corps a long time ago. But I do remember....running, running, running. Try running with a pack of about 25 lbs to start. Then run some more.
Lifting weights is not really a big deal but you do want to be in shape and not over weight. I was and it was not a fun thing.
MENTAL TOUGHNESS!!! Very important. Do not shirk, complain or whine. Do what you are told. Instantly and without thinking about it. Think about it afterward. And it will help to always remember "the DI's are trying to help you". Better to sweat now than to bleed later.
Good luck and God Bless!
2007-03-09 12:41:35 · answer #2 · answered by loandude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are definitely on track...but you need to increase your run distance to about 5 miles....endurance is a HUGE plus in bootcamp.....the bit about holding heavy ojects at arms length may seem silly but it is SOOOO true ! You would not believe how heavy an 8 1/2 lb M-16 gets after holding it out at arms length for 10 minutes ! ( this is a favorite bootcamp activity ) And definitely learn to SWIM.....nothing like treading water with kevlar, a full pack, and a rifle.....when you dont know how to swim ! You need to work on your pull-ups....8 is minimum passing quantity.....20 is perfect....do alot of push-ups too ( you will be doing about a zillion every day in bootcamp )..... it will help build arm strength . GOOD LUCK !
2007-03-09 15:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by RedHairedTempest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been over 20 years since Parris Island, but according to my past experience and the experience of a Marine who is presently serving in Iraq; you seem to be in good shape to start boot camp. Just don't let the mental stuff get to you and you'll do just fine. I would personally recommend running longer distances than three miles (perhaps 5), so that the three miles will be a breeze! Shoes are very important. I highly recommend Road Runner Sports online service to find the right shoe.
Can you swim? This is important to learn before boot camp!
Jesus loves you sir, and I certainly admire your courage and desire to serve your country as a U.S. Marine! Semper Fi!
2007-03-09 12:24:35 · answer #4 · answered by Tarheel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QUOTE
"and im trying to be the fittest there"
That mentality will get you in deep ka-ka in the USMC my friend. Your goal needs to be "part of a team" rather than the biggest baddest individual there.
2007-03-09 12:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are on the right track but don't take any pills or anything because you won't be allowed to take them when your there.
Allot of boot camp is about endurance so keep working on running, pull ups sit ups and push ups you won't be doing any weight lifting kind of P.T. so don't worry about that.
They will try to push you beyond your breaking point so when you are training at home do the same thing to yourself when you go for a run keep running away from home until you can't run anymore then turn around and start walking back when you feel like you can run again start running home. you will surprise yourself how fast you will extend the distance you can run. Use this same technique with your other exercises and you will do great.
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2007-03-09 12:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by Wraith53089 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will do just fine.I don`t think that you can become a PFC in boot-camp.You`ll have to continue your ambitions and you get your PFC later.You`ll just have to start being the best Private first.You have to earn that Rank later on.That is probably not what you wanted to hear,but that is how it work.To give you one advice .Don`t be to overwhelming .In the military you need to learn to think as a team not just yourself.Just wait until you get there and work on it from there.
2007-03-09 12:24:48 · answer #7 · answered by Heike P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of bends and thrusts
holding heavy objects at arms length will also help
2007-03-09 12:12:30 · answer #8 · answered by Mn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can enlist in the delay entry program and they will have you go through pt with them. The recruiters will make sure you are as fit as you can be when you go in.
2007-03-09 12:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Mother of a Marine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure.. Though it doesn't really matter what shape your in when you go.. They will make sure to get you in shape, no matter how long it takes...
2007-03-09 12:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋