It worries me because im an outgoing crazy girl asshole at times and everone says your gonna change, but i tell them i dont think thats true. what is it why do they think that and is it true
thanks..
2007-09-20 10:23:33 · 19 answers · asked by rosemary c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Oh, your gonna change alright. Words like can't and fail will no longer mean anything to you. When people tell you that you can't do something, you will just laugh at them. You will no longer have patience for all the stupid little things like slow fast-food workers. You are going to walk a little taller, have a tremendous amount of confidence and pride, and people will look at you a little different. You are about to began writing your own chapter in the glorious 232 year history of our beloved Corps. Good luck to you devil pup, stay motivated, and EARN that title! Once you do, no one can EVER take it away from you!! SEMPER FI!!!
2007-09-20 10:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Marine till Death 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Some tips: 1. Don't shave your head before going. Let them cut it or they will get pissed. 2. Avoid drawing attention to yourself. Don't fall out of runs. Don't be the last or first person to move. Avoid being a squad leader or guide - you'll get better leadership experience after you graduate. Stay in the middle of the pack. 3. When they force you to perform physical activities - pushup. mountain climbers, etc. - don't show any pain or complain. The DI's love that and will keep you doing it. If you don't show that you are suffering, they will send you away to toy with someone who will cry and complain. 4. Do not misplace any parts to your M-16. 5. When assigned to clean-up in the mornings, get the job of sweeping the stairs or cleaning the head. It will keep you away from washing the floors the Marine Corps way. 6. Write home everyday. Find someone to write to you. It helps you relax to have letters. 7. Go to church on Sunday. Even if you are not a religious person, it gets you time away from the barracks. 8. Put a lot of CLP on the insides of the trigger when going to the rifle range. Lubricating the trigger will keep you from jerking it. 9. Lean forward when going on long humps/marches. Let the pack move you. 10. Climb the rope with your legs. Don't try to use your upper body strength. You want to step on the rope and lock it and push up. The DI's will explain. 11. Make sure you sign up for the GI Bill, even if you don't plan to go to college. When you finish you're tour, you'll be happy that you did. 12. When assigned to work the mess hall, bribe the Scribe so you don't have to stand firewatch that week. 13. Don't quit. You may think it's too tough, but understand they - the DI's - actually want you to succeed. They will do everything they can to help you succeed - most of the time in ways that are less than pleasant. However, they can't stop you from quitting. The fastest way off the island - or beach if you go to San Diego - is by graduating. Quitting will have you wrapped up in paperwork and sticking around for months on top of months. Most importantly, you don't quit because if you quit at this, you will quit at everything else in your life. Good luck "Boot" & Semper Fi
2016-05-19 05:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone who has answered so far, except for one...
it will be a life change experience for you
your personality changes all throughout life, major and minor changes in your life result in how you grow, change and/or adapt
family and friends may notice right after boot camp that you are different, but you will still be in "shock". What I mean by that is, you may be a little quieter than you were, but you just came out of a very stressed and structured environment. You will be the same person just adjusting to everything around you. You will be fine, fun, happy, out going, very confident. The Marine Corps will built onto what you have, not take it away. And who knows, maybe you won't come out in "shock", you will get out of the Marine Corps everything you put into it. Good Luck. Stay focused.
2007-09-21 01:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by Cathi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They r right u will change but it is for the better n I am talking form experience because I also served in the military but the change is for the better n-u will need it as u go through the military OK it is all part of growing up n when u-r-in the military matUrity counts as well as depending on the next man or woman next to u that may save ur life in what ever situation in battle u may find ur self so the change is a good one and I wish u the best in boot camp and the military as a whole.
2007-09-20 10:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Initially, there will be some truth to it. You will become focused on the Marine Corps, your training, your mission, and your responsibility. Civilian trivia will take a back burner to your new found objectives. You will become less of an asshole and more serious in your demeanor.
It could be maturity, or it could be military decorum that makes you this way. On base, your language changes to a military style, which is diametrically different than civilian jargon.
After a period of time, you will become comfortable in your new skin and things will settle down, but as long as you're on active duty, your old self will not emerge.
2007-09-20 10:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will change. You cannot go through something as difficult as bootcamp and come back unchanged. Most of all its growing and maturing and having pride in what you do. Also depending on the experiences that you will have during your time in the Marine Corps (such as going overseas) you will not come back the same because you will grow as a person.
2007-09-21 05:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by momto1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Among other things, you'll gain pride in yourself.
To make it through basic, ears open,, mouth shut, work together as a team, do your best, you'll make it. If you have any leadership qualities in you, they'll see it and help you develop it.
Keep in mind, ,you all will go through a spell when you're homesick, you miss your old friends, you'll wonder " what am I doing here?" This is where teamwork comes in, you help each other over the rough spots. That's where success comes from.
Best luck, Marine!
2007-09-20 10:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You'll change in some ways, but that's part of what you wanted, right? Discipline, motivation, leadership... all the things your recruiter sold you on!
Don't worry too much about it, personalities change over time- it would happen without the marines too. This is just you deciding HOW you want to change.
2007-09-20 10:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by Beardog 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hon, you're gonna change, I can guarantee it. I used to be shy and retiring, but now I am just retiring, at least I hope I can soon as I reach 65! LOL. But you will change and hopefully for the better!
2007-09-21 15:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are...either more respective of yourself and others, or worse, don't give a ratz azz about anything...the Marines do brainwash you during bootcamp believe it or not...it's intense physical strain at the same time mental. And you won't even see it coming.
2007-09-20 12:29:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋