yelling and stuff?
2007-10-04 02:26:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Relax and don't worry about it is the best thing you can do.
You hae to look at the goal, you will be in training for a certain number of weeks...
Do what they tell you to the best of your ability and you will be fine. Their job is to get you ready for a military career. They WANT you to succeed. Follow their lead and you will.
g-day!
2007-10-04 02:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL... you can't really prepare for it. Don't worry, they will take care of EVERYthing. lol OK, OK, be aware that the idea is to break you down to nothing so that they can build you up the way they want you. Go in the with idea that you no longer have any will of your own. Do exactly as you are told, exactly the way you are told to do it, at all times. OBEY. You are leaving your former life and you will never be what you were.
There are two things I learned in boot camp 34 years ago, that have always stayed with me and helped me:
1) I can do a hell of a lot more than I thought I could do.
2) It is possible to have the attitude, "It's only pain." When the priority is getting to a certain goal, it doesn't matter if it hurts, or is uncomfortable, or inconvenient, or humiliating, or makes you bloody. Learning that is what makes the difference in achieving success and giving up.
2007-10-04 02:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew O 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you first arrive it is going to probably be a huge shock, as it is for everyone. But, you will get use to all of the yelling and crazy stuff that they do. Just do not take anything personal and remember that they are actually people just like us! Also, the DI's will loosen up towards the end of bootcamp. Ive been to Parris Island, SC, the Marine Core Recruiting Depot, so I hope my experience can help you!! Good luck. : )
2007-10-04 04:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by *KiSs KiSs HuG hUg* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the service. If you join the country club..the Air Force. It is mostly just BS stuff and isnt all that hard.
The other services are harder. Navy (Coast Guard) then Army and the hardest is the Marines. Each of the services have a different mission so thier boot camps are different.
Regardless, you must remember why you are there. They are trying to prepare you for military life. There isnt anywhere near the yelling that there used to be. Just keep focused and you will do fine.
A graduate of the country club basic...
2007-10-04 02:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by Bob D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Try to relax
2. Don't take the yelling and stuff personally.
3. Keep your mouth shut, listen carefully, and do exactly what
you are told to do exactly the way you are told to do it.
4. Be a good team player. One of the main things they teach
you is teamwork. It's one for all and all for one.
5. Learn from your mistakes, and do not repeat them.
6. Be positive and always do your very best.
Good luck to you and thank you in advance for your service to our country.
Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy, Retired
1968-1990
2007-10-04 05:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At boot camp drill sergeants are constantly breaking you down just to build you back up again the yelling is normal if you do something that brings attention.Pretty much don't bring to much attention to your self follow your orders when a drill Sergeant is staring you straight in the eye do the same show them you are not intimidated don't look away.Do as your told and do it quickly don't allow a drill Sergeant know your name on the first day once they know that your the one he/she picks on mostly ( Hint Hint been there done it and the female drill sergeants always have something to prove because there are so many male D.I's ).Keep your mouth shut don't be a smart @$$ don't speak unless you are spoken to.Pretty much watch your actions
2007-10-04 03:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by As You Were 85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that it helps to really work on reminding yourself of the greater purpose behind the "yelling and stuff." Once you become vulnerable to the idea that they're just evil, cruel dictators, your brain might have you rejecting what they're making you do and wanting to quit. Try to tell yourself that the sergeants are, deep down, really pulling for you to make it through.
A lot of people might say it's much more mentally demanding than physically demanding, as impossible as that may seem. Keep your eye on the prize, and know that there's a real method to the madness.
2007-10-04 02:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One thing to remember is that it is a job! A job on both sides of the yelling. If a drill instructor gets in your face and yells, it is not personal, it is just him/her doing thier job. Drill instructors are people, with kids and families etc. They are not dicatators, they are leaders many with lots of combat experience. They are there to train you to survive! Yelling is a way to motivate as well as get the point across.
Yes they are pulling for you to make it and they are there to help you and train you.
The yelling part is for your own good! If the yelling bothers you then you may need to rethink joining the military.
2007-10-04 02:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by Tincan Navy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My nephew said the best advice he got before leaving for bootcamp was when a friend told him to " give up control , you have no control , and must listen to your higher ups" whether you like it or not, this is showing discipline and complete submission to open you up to learn how to get along in a real war experience. Good luck. Take care!
2007-10-04 02:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by crownvic64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is pretty hard to prepare yourself just think positively about it. I have had to go before it really sucks but like i said just think positively an make all the friends u can
2007-10-04 02:32:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋