Is U.S Military training (boot-camp) as tough as portrayed in movies?

Question

Is real U.S Marine basic training as hard as it is portrayed in movies like "Full Metal Jacket". I heard it was like that way back then, and it has gotten less "tough" if im correct, why?

I plan on being a U.S Marine in about 5-6 years.

heres a clip if you have not seen the movie..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HLVuvHpDS2o

Answer 1

There is a physical challenge, and you will sweat a lot, and you will sleep less than you are used to sleeping, and you will make friends with people that you never in your wildest dreams thought you would be friends with.

If you are motivated you will realize that you are not being persecuted, you are being molded into a team.

It's a simple challenge that makes you part of a group of life takers that is unique and has a heritage of honor and faithfulness.

Semper Fi

Don't let anyone talk you out of becoming a Marine, it will serve you well for the rest of your life.

Answer 2

No. What you see in movies is just drama to make the movie better. I'm in the US Navy. It's not as tough as the Marines or the Army but we do have the Air Force beat. I joined the Navy as a 23 year old in good physical shape. For me, boot camp was more boring than anything. There is a lot of "attention to deail" but that's about the hardest part. All of the armed forces are becoming more like corporations. All of the harassment is being frowned upon now. They now worry about hurting people's feelings and about your "wellness."

I'm in the Navy. I have a younger brother in the Air Force and I serve on a ship that transports marines so I have a very good understanding.

Answer 3

Sounds Like half the people who answered your Question were never Marines..just wannabes....or squids...

Listen up Do..Full Metal Jacket is a movie!..the real sh!t is Far Worse..Trust me!...the Marine Corps wont let Hollywood show what really goes on!..Your in for a rude awakening!.....lcpl underground gave some good info...brings back memories!....
ps: It's Bootcamp...not "basic training"....wake up!

semper fi....
CBR....Mutilate...Radiate...K ill....K ill...K ill

Answer 4

I laughed at Full Metal Jacket. I can't speak for Marines, but Army was tough. Nothing is impossible.

Answer 5

The real thing is WAY worse, my boyfriend was in the army & he was in basic at FLW, he is a mp (military police) & they had to watch a video of a guy shooting himself in the head so they could get used to the violence. he was so different when he came home, and he got mad at the smallest thing. the movies are lying, if people actually knew what happens in basic, they would be horrified & no one would join.

Answer 6

It is not easy, nor was it intended to be easy. But if you get through it ( which millions have before you)you will be a member of a special group of people the US Marines.

Answer 7

its tough to be in the top elite groups in the marines but i think you are pretty honorable and hope theres more people like you to make the us strong again it is slowly decaying from all the lazy people out there

Answer 8

Oh hell no! And by the time you do join, it will be even easier than it is today. They keep on making it easier as time passes because people are complaining to their congressmen about being yelled at too much. Full Metal Jacket was a Vietnam movie, that was ages ago.

Answer 9

my boyfriend and my sister's are both in the marines and they both say that bootcamp is just like what it was in that movie. my boyfriend went through it in the mid 90s and my sister's boyfriend went through it in 2004, so i'd say its not getting any easier.

Answer 10

No that's just the movies, It's actually worse