What advice or words would you give to someone who is leaving for Marine Corps Bootcamp May14th?

Question

I leave may 14th and i been workin on the necessities running pushups pullups

But i was wonderin what words would you leave for me or any advice you could give about being a Marine bootcamp or just any comments would help.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Thank you for your service! Our prayers go with you!

Answer 2

Just know that those DI will do whatever they can to tear you apart, they do not have the right to physically hit you but they will push your mind to the end and force you to quit. Here's what you are trying to do, they will try and tear your squad apart so you can't be a whole. Don't ever let that happen. Remember that you are all working towards one goal and that facing it as a team is what you are all trying to do.

Make sure you use the word Sir at the beginning and end of every sentence and make sure you are do exactly as you are told. If your DI said you can't take stuff out of your footlocker then don't. If he tells you to do something, oh hell you better do it.

Just know that when you get done with basic, you are going to be a Marine and once a Marine, always a Marine.

There are just some of it, if you are still wondering about more, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

Good luck and good hunting

Answer 3

My son is a Marine. He is currently stationed at Camp Pendelton. He loved boot camp. My words to him were-look past everything going on. Do not let it get to you. Be strong. Anything thing they ask you do 150% and then 20% more. Just remember it's their job to break you don't let them do that to you. Hold you head high, be proud. Marine boot camp is no picnic but all worth it in the end. When you get pinned with your Eagle,Globe and Anchor-you have earned it, and you don't let anyone tell you any different. You will walk with your head high and you chest puffed out because you are now a United States Marine!!! Just stay strong, hang in there and do not give up. You will see just as my son did it's the best thing you will ever do. Your family and friends will be proud of you. I have nothing but respect for him. You will grow up very fast. This will be a life changing experience for you. Just remember you work as one, and you will always have the jokster, smartmouth, a brain, and slow poke in the group. You will pay for their mistakes, but you just keep encouraging them on. I will keep you in my prayers and pray that you are proctected, watched over, strong, and safe. I wish you nothing but the best.

Marine Mom and proud of it.

Answer 4

Enjoy life now. Relax, hang out with friends, and just enjoy yourself. Don't go and do anything stupid.

When you get to Basic Training (Boot Camp), do what you are told, learn the commands and Chain of Command. Learn the ranks. Don't be afraid of the Drill Sergent's, they are only making you a stronger person by having you do push ups. Sure it sucks at the time, but go with it one day at a time.

And do what is asked of you to the best of your ability.

Answer 5

Listen up ! Those words will be screamed into your ears many times over the next thirteen weeks, once you report for duty ! These words simply mean to listen to what I have to say. They are usually spoken or barked by a Drill Instructor (DI).

It is important that you listen , and learn to listen to everything the DI has to say. It is even more important that you respond to what you are told, and without question !

When you speak to a DI, you start your words to him with SIR, and you follow the last word you say to him with SIR. IE, "SIR, private Jones requests permission to speak to the drill instructor, SIR !" You avoid the use of all pronouns. You refer to yourself as Pvt. Jones, and you never refer to yourself as me or I, you refer to yourself, once again, as Pvt. Jones. When you address the DI, you never say you, he, or him ! You refer to the DI as the Senior Drill Instructor, or the Drill Instructor, or by his name and rank. IE, "SIR, Pvt Jones requests permission to apeak to S/Sgt. Smith, SIR !"

This is a little tidbit to get you started, practice this concept now, by the time you are to boot camp you will have it down pat . Your drill instructor will look at you as either being prepared or being a fast learner. This will help you in being considered for the position of right guide, left guide, or squad leader. These are all enviable positions and will help you along in making rank, that is, if you prove yourself worthy !

Answer 6

I just want to say good luck, and remember that as a soldier, you represent America, so do your best to always reflect that in all that you do. And no matter what you hear, we all support soldiers no matter how we feel about policy! God Bless.

Answer 7

1) Give EVERYTHING you've got, then give some more.
2) Do EXACTLY as you're told.
3) DO NOT talk back
4) Be PROUD you're becoming a Marine (Until you're issued your EGA, you're NOT a Marine ...even though Dan Rather said he was..and never finished boot camp!)
5) Don't let them see you cry (oh, yes you WILL cry)
6) NEVER, EVER think of quitting.

Welcome aboard! God bless you and God speed! I salute you.
(USN, retired/in-country Viet Nam vet/proud Patriot Guard Rider)

Answer 8

Getting in good physical condition is obviously a good idea. You're going to want to be able to run 3mi., shoot for 20 pullups, and 80 situps in 2 mins. Your PFT's will take care of themselves as long as you're not a diet private.

Much more important than the physical conditioning is to be ready for the mental part. I'd say 75% of bootcamp is keeping your composure, not freaking out under stress, and paying very close attention to what's being taught to you.

You'll spend your first week being processed. Lots of medical and dental processing. You'll have processing DI's (Drill Instructors...believe me when I say this: you do NOT want to call them drill sgts!) which aren't near as scary as your permanent DI's will be.

First phase is by far the hardest IMO. When you "get dropped" you're gonna think the world is coming to an end. The Senior of your platoon will give you a speech, then say "Juniors, take over!" and ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!The DI's job is to break you down during first phase. What you have to remember is that you'll get through it and move onto 2nd phase.

I don't know if you're going to Camp Lejune or Pendleton, but 2nd phase in Pendleton was not a bad time at all. The marches suck, Mount ************ sucks, running in sand sucks. Gas chamber is kinda crappy, but it's over and done with. The shooting range is awesome. It was my favorite part of boot aside from graduation of course. You can relax some, they actually start to treat you like a human being.

3rd phase was decent too. You're doing a good bit of classroom, testing on various things, getting fitted for your alphas (or was it charlies? been 15 years..some details are kinda sketchy), and getting ready to graduate. Our DI's were almost nice at night by this point. They'd sit and tell us stories...our 3 juniors were all snipers so they had some kick *** stories. Our Senior was always a compassionate person. He'd listen to anything you had to say, always had encouraging words, and we really felt like he was there to help us. He becomes a father figure in a very short period of time.

The Friday before graduation rocks. Your family is there, gf if you have one...it's such a proud moment to have your family around you after all you've accomplished at that point. If you go out around Oceanside don't expect the locals to be nice. Most of em don't like Marines, cause lets face it, there are plenty of pricks in the Marines.

You will feel reborn...a whole new person. You feel like *anything* you want to do can be accomplished by using the mind they've molded for you while in boot. You feel indestructable.

You will learn more (about yourself too) and change more in those 13 weeks than any 10 years of your life. I still get chills thinking back on the experience.

GL to you and keep in mind the DI's are there to make your life hell, but it's only because they do not want to see you die in combat. All their yelling, screaming, throwing ****, humiliating you...is all for your benefit. Easy to say now, tough to keep thinking about while you're there.

If you have any other questions before boot, hit me on here and I'll do my best to answer em or call someone who knows.


haha...oldesalt..."you WILL cry!" Man, no truer words were ever spoken. It's a mental hell...I think just about all of us cried at some point. And seriously, don't talk back. I had to do 1am fire watch for 2 weeks straight...sleep is so valuable in boot. Keeps you healthy, energetic, and sane.

Try to impress your DI's during first phase and you'll have a decent shot at becoming a squad leader or guide. I was the first squad, squad leader from about 3 weeks into it and never relinquished the position. Got two suckers...er...friends to sign up and graduated as a lance corporal.

Sry, I keep adding random **** as I think about it. Go to church. It's a great way to remain positive, and I don't know about other guys, but I did most of my crying in church. It's a wonderful way to purge stress.

Answer 9

God bless and keep you.I am so very proud of you for serving our country. I hope you will be happy and live a long and happy life. Thank you again for wanting to protect us.God walk with you i pray.
Bootcamp will indeed be a challenge but with will power you will make is without any problems. Be safe.

Answer 10

First you better be doing everything you can to get into shape!!! Second be mentaly prepaired! you will go thur hell, they will treat you like **** and as if they hate you. this is only to weed out the weak.....Semper Fi