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I'm going to Marine recruit training (boot camp) tomorrow. I've wanted to be a Marine for a long time. I know my general orders. Any advice for success in boot camp? Thanks and God Bless

Answer 1

Just keep yourself focused and follow directions. Stay out of trouble and you will do well.

Good luck and God Bless

Answer 2

Copied from one of my earlier posts:

The first few days, in receiving aren't that bad. Where they really blow you away is your first few days with your platoon. They will bring in extra DIs and ride you harder than the rest of the time. Don't misunderstand me, they will be on your @$$ until the day you get your EGA, but the first week is the worst. if you aren't supposed to be talking, keep your mouth shut, if you are supposed to be talking, sound off as loudly and enthusiastically as possible. Don't get an attitude, and do whatever you are told as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Your DIs are going to be jerks, @$$holes of the first order, that is their job, and it isn't a personal attack. Remember that. If someone is falling behind, help them, because there is no individual effort in Marine Boot Camp. If one person fails, the whole platoon will pay.

Oh, and trust me, 10 years from from now, you will look back on Parris Island and realize that as absolutely miserable as it was, it is also the most important and life changing thing you will do until you have kids.

Oh yeah, don't let your friends send you any letters or packages with anything on the outside besides name and address. And don't let them send you anything that will earn you large ammounts of quarterdeck time.

So, in conclusion, Boot Camp will suck. It is designed to. But it will make you a stronger person, and you will look back on it with pride. Enjoy lovely Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, home of the hottest, most humid weather, the most vicious sand fleas, and loudest sadists on planet Earth. You to will learn that drinking water can be a punishment.

Answer 3

Here is some advice, get some common sense. Stay away from the army and marines. should have gone air force or navy. They give you alot more to look foward to. The army and marines teach you one thing, that is to run right into the middle of a fight and hopefully kill them before they kill you.

Answer 4

Remember why you joined, every single morning.

Remember its an act of patriotism and honour to be where you will be for the next few months, and there is great pride in that.
But leave your ego at home.

Take each order as it comes, and do the work to get the mission done. Its not hard if you want to be there.

And, remember the 2 golden military rules
1. Dont sweat the small stuff
2. Its all small stuff!!!

All the way!!!!

Answer 5

Work hard, obey your DI, and don't listen to the smart alecks. Obey the rules and don't try to make shortcuts, boot camp is to teach you the Marine way of doing things.

Good Luck and God Bless you. Thank you for serving our country.

Doc

Answer 6

Obey your drill instructor and study the marine manual very much on a regular basis. Keep yourself looking your best at all times and be very prompt to obey all orders given to you by your D I or Asst. D I

Answer 7

General Order 12 - Your superior is always right.

General Order 13 - If your superior is wrong refer to General Order 12

Answer 8

Their job is too make you absolutely miserable, for the first few weeks, to weed out the weak and give you a sense of accomplishment when you complete it. Don't take it personally and good luck.

Answer 9

Don't take yourself too seriously. Its all to see if you can take it - you can. Just don't stop trying and your DI will love you. Keep your mouth shut and you ears and eyes open. Be friendly, but make friends slowly. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 10

shut up, listen, observe, learn,don't give anyone attitude, follow instructions and orders!
and you will make it thru Boot Camp!