2007-08-25 02:51:02 · 8 answers · asked by msmiller m 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
ok, running and preparing to be away from home are the obvious ones. here are some of the things my recent recruits have told me that the navy drill instructors (RDC's) really harp on: Chain of command!!!! (pres, vice pres, sec of def, sec of navy, cno ect...) that is the number one thing i get in my letters. you should go online and find the most recent one or ask your recruiter. also rank and recognition, 11 general orders and sailor's creed. have your recruiter go over facing movements with you. other than those like someone said before pay attention to you RDCs and do what you are told. the hardest part about bootcamp is the first week, it becomes a breeze after that. you need to start running 3 times a week now and do push ups and sit ups every night before you go to bed. you recruiter is most likely very busy (we have 20 hour work days packed into 12-14 hour days) so YOU need to to get with him and make some time for training. don't worry bootcamp is not as hard as you probably picture it is. you are setting yourself up for sucess. good luck!!!
2007-08-25 11:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tadcack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First let me tell you that all of the advice that you have gotten so far is really good. I was an RDC about 10 years ago and I will tell you that recruits that always get ahead are the ones who prepare themselves for success. Don't worry about the marching or facing movements yet, concentrait on Chain of Command, Sailors Creed, General Orders and Rank Recognition. If you have that down everything else will be a breeze. Start your PT now, prior conditioning will help you treemendously. The hard part is homesickness, and just getting use to a new environment. Not being able to do what you want to do is another hard thing for recurits to deal with. Just keep in mind it isn't forever and the pay off for sticking with it will be well worth the effort.
When you first get there it will be in the late evening anywhere between 2000 hrs and 0100 hrs. and you will probably be very tired. Try to sleep as often as possible on the plane ride there. Get something to eat prior to getting there as well. Once there you will get a very short phone call (just one) to let your family know that you made it there safe. Then you will get your hair cut. (everyone gets a hair cut, so don't let anyone tell you, you won't) Then you will go into a room and get outfitted in some sweats and get your basic bath items. You will box up everything you brought with you and send it home. Then you will get a urine test and then get placed in a division.
I hope this has given you some insight on what to expect. Good Luck. You have made a decision that will give you opportunities to see the world.
2007-08-25 12:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by salty_sailor38 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start working out! The navy website should have the list of items you need, talk to your recruitor about things you can do to prepare or what you should be prepared for. Practive facing movements and study on Navy's history and their song and such! Seriously start running now its a lot easier to run and be in shape before you go than try to get into shape while you are there! oh and Push ups, everyone's favorite! Do those or else they will make you look real stupid if you can't do too many!!!( if they let you bring body spray get something refreshing not musky b/c you will alreay smell musky after awhile) : ) Best of Luck to you! God Bless!
2007-08-25 03:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by crzydayz8je 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't say what you need help with. If it is the fact you are going away from home, you need to remember the good things, and that you will be coming back to enjoy your life. If it is the physical workout you are going to go thru, then get out there and start toning your body now. You'll do fine. remember almost everyone else there is going thru the same feelings you are.
2007-08-25 03:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just do what you're told... don't whine and keep your mouth shut! After boot camp you'll look back and think "man, what a cake walk!"
It's really not hard
I forgot to tell you NEVER EVER VOLUNTEER FOR ANYTHING... NAVY is an acronym for 'Never Again Volunteer Yourself'
2007-08-25 02:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What exactly do you need help with? As long as you know how to obey orders, have the ranks and who to salute memorized and you are in shape then you should be good. Just make sure that you do not wear your heart on your sleeve...in other words, make sure your skin is tough. Everyone loves to pick on those who show weakness, so don't have one for them to find! Good luck to you...and thank you!
2007-08-25 03:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If my son can do it so can you.
Start running not as much as you can
He is at Ft Jackson untill Sep.
2007-08-25 03:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, you'll have to do that on your own.
2007-08-25 02:56:19 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋