Im just trying to prepare myself. I've only got a few months left so if anyone has had experience in marine bootcamp please let me know.
Anything I should know?
2007-03-17 20:02:16 · 21 answers · asked by kennedy77777 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Should i expect to run several miles everyday at bootcamp? Is there ever any free time?
2007-03-17 20:21:34 · update #1
The best thing you can do now is to get in the best shape you can.
Semper fi.
2007-03-17 20:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by Fearless Leader 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I made the mistake of thinking everything was something serious.
I realized later after getting dropped to MRP, where you get sent if you're sick or broken, that everything was a test and everything had a purpose. I still think that most of it was a joke.
Best advice I can give you is to just take it day by day, or chow to chow. That will make things go very quickly. Don't think about home, don't write a bunch of letters because it will only make you depressed thinking about going home. Remember why you are there and what you are trying to become because on that Thursday, when you get that Eagle, Globe and Anchor, you'll feel 10 feet tall. And the next day, like you can take on the world.
You can try to absorb all the information and tips you want, but in reality, when you step off that bus and that Drill Instructor is yelling at you, you will forget everything. Literally, you will go into shock. I'm serious. I didn't take a crap for a few days. Too much information, I know, but it's to prove a point.
Good luck recruit and I hope to someday see you as a Marine.
2007-03-17 20:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by Mainframe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not an uncommon occurrence. The "moment of truth" period in bootcamp brings out all sorts of maladies, misdemeanors, and missteps. Some do get sent home. HOWEVER, if they are trying to get all of his medical papers, I am of the opinion that a doctor wants to review them and see if they can declare him fit for service or not. I am not a doctor, so I can't make an educated guess on his medical condition. However, I know others that have had asthma that are in the Marines. If he hasn't had meds in 4 years, he MIGHT be okay. I don't know your son, so only you can guess if he's trying to "take the easy way out". But just encourage him if you get another chance to talk with him. Yes, boot camp sucks. But it gets better as it goes, and it's only 13 weeks. Tell him too hang tough, it's a mental game, and he just has to get at it, and he'll come out better at the end of the 13 weeks. Good luck.
2016-03-29 04:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The verbal abuse will not be personal, but it will feel personal. It is part of your training. They will need to strip your identity and bring you up to their standards before they give you a globe and anchor. You may feel from time to time that you've made a mistake. That really means you are making progress. Your old ways are being pushed aside to make way for Marine Corps training.
PT will be tough. Drink your water when they tell you, even if you don't feel thirsty. Dehydration is one of a Marine's worst enemies.
You are not a Marine yet, so I cannot say "Good luck Marine" You will be after The Crucible. Good luck recruit.
2007-03-17 20:16:29 · answer #4 · answered by tranquility_base3@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared for hard physical work, being yelled at and getting used to being a piece of dispensible property rather than a free-thinking individual.
As it used to be said, "that gun is the property of the King as are you all" - meaning soldiers are fighting units- not civilians who question authority.
Do exactly as your told, when your told and no answering back. Always address your ranks CORRECTLY a drill seargeant is not SIR but Seargeant.
Keep your stomach in, chest out and no whining or complaining.
Your meant to be tough, so suck it up. It may hurt but mummy's not coming now to kiss it better.
Food tastes crap, you're always cold and sore but tough tittties now soldier.
Bullying, comradery, fighting and good natured fisticuffs are all part and parcel of life so bite the bullet and take it like a man whose balls have dropped not some sissy whining civvy.
2007-03-18 01:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you seriously join the marines out of all other branches. i dont have anything personally on the marines and i have met great people in the USMC, but it is acually harder to join the army than it is the USMC. you will want to here this, the USMC is based on a points system, you have to do 6 pull-ups, 70 situps, and a 1 1/2 mile run in 15 minutes. say you do 4 pull-ups and 85 sit-ups, you will still pass becuase you done more than expected over your previous failer. in the army if you dont do the needed amount of sit-ups, you automatically fail and have to do it all over again.
2007-03-18 03:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by ShowStoppa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with the Sgt...get a haircut to corps specs before you show up.
Yes, you will still have to get another, but it is one less reason for you to draw attention to yourself.
Remember, this is all about gaining a new identity and leaving an old one behind.
Watch "An Officer and A Gentleman" and see if you can figure out what the point is.
Lose yourself--find The Corps.
2007-03-17 20:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by gordios_thomas_icxc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Like and believe what you are doing.
2. Learn what they teach you.
3. Do exactly what they tell you to do.
4. Don't complain - find the good side.
5. Look at it and try to understand it from their point of view.
(the 'they' is of course your Drill Instructors)
Good Luck and Have Fun - it is all possible
2007-03-17 20:14:08 · answer #8 · answered by monkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do alot of praying, push ups and sit ups, run every day. try to make a 2 min 2 mile. listen to your drill instructor but don't take it personally, when they tell you to do push ups look at them and smile DON"T give in. Best of Luck to ya and may God Bless you at what you do. You will do things that you wouldn't think was possible.
2007-03-17 20:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by bug_puddin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get fit. Stay fit. Learn to Iron and clean your clothes. Learn to listen. Learn to sleep standing up, Learn to wake up ready to die. Learn the skill of blending in and above all else pay attention to your superiors, they are your superiors for a very good reason. they have chewed plenty of hostile breakfast and they don't want you to die because they have to write and explain to Ma and Pa why!!!
2007-03-17 21:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just try and fit in...the more you try and stand out...unless it is helping your brother marines..the more S&&t you will get from the DI.
Do your best and don't buck the system...Good Luck
Sempre Fi
2007-03-17 20:09:45 · answer #11 · answered by Try Reality 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋