Somebody told me that when you arrive at boot camp and they ask whoever had experience in the marching band or drill team in high school or somewhere else raise your hand...Does that make your time in the military much easier?
2007-10-05 12:28:50 · 19 answers · asked by Moe W 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Actually, I just finished my tour at RTC (recruit training command)Great Lakes. The point of that question is to put you into what is called a '900' division. 900 Divisions make up the recruit band, choir, drill team, color gaurd, the 50 state flag carriers, and support elements for Graduation Ceremonies. If you have experience in any of these, it may make boot camp different. And, when your folks come for the Graduation ceremony, they'll be able to spot you, doing something a little extra. You can parade the Colors (colors in the military refers to the Flag) Be the honor gaurd, that is inspected by the reviewing officer, play in the band for the pass in review, or sing the National Anthem, or do the behind the scenes stuff. 900 Divisions also spend time preparing for these aspects of the ceremony, so you really have to be on point with the rest of your training. Remember, you're in boot camp to learn the basics of military life, as a member of a 900 division, you'll have opportunities to serve in ceremonies throughout your carreer. Trust me, I worked at RTC every day for four years.
This might not make life in the military easier, but its always better to do extra, than be bored. You'll be stronger for it, again...trust me.
2007-10-05 13:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is questionable. If you answer yes, and prove you are good at drill, you will become one of the 900 divisions that are basically a super drill team. In boot camp, these divisions are largely responsible for make your Pass-In-Review the flash military ceremony that you truly don't see anywhere else.
2007-10-06 11:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by S.D. Dales 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went to boot camp, they asked that question for people who might want to join the drill team. There were perks to the job, like not working in the galley, but they had to get up earlier than everyone else.
I was not allowed the volunteer, as I was under a contract for nuclear power training. Nucs were not allowed to join the drill team or volunteer for ceremonial guard duties for after boot camp, as it would interfere with our training.
2007-10-06 17:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have any experience in band or choir, you'll be assigned to the Boot Camp Band, Drum & Bugle, Staff and Blue Jacket Choir. I played drums, clarinet, sax, piano. Was in the drum section in boot. 9 - 12/65 Company 936, Great Lakes. No one asked us. We noticed, during the first week, some folks were leaving and we stayed. Apparently on our application we indicated we had musical back grounds. There was no VOLUNTEERING to it. We did have it easier than some of the boots. NO 'service week', etc. Took the classes just the same.
(USN, retired)
2007-10-06 08:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
T S is exactly right. First answer from someone with a clue. Won't make your time in the miltary easier but might at least make boot camp more interesting.
2007-10-05 14:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of that is either opinion or depends on what you mean by sea vessels or aircraft. The army does have a ****-ton of choppers and transports. They definitely have more infantry than the USMC. Several divisions worth. I don't think there is such thing as a main fighting force between branches anymore, but the Army is the backbone of any military.
2016-05-17 06:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Do NOT volunteer for ANYTHING!
2. Keep your mouth shut and your eyes and ears open.
3. Do what you are told to do EXACTLY the way you are told to do it.
4. Learn from your mistakes, and don't repeat them.
5. Relax and have fun.
Chief Petty Officer
USN, Retired
1968-1990
2007-10-05 12:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by Bill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably false,
They hate other branches, I figure they can yell at band members more more saying, "Well moma's boy, that sissy stuff you were doing to entertain a bunch of cheerleaders wasn't marching. Now we're going to have to spend extra time on you to make you forget everything you knew and teach you the Navy way to march."
Since when does the Navy have to march? They live of ships and subs, where there's not a lot of room to be marching.
2007-10-05 12:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by captn_carrot 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It gets you out of KP. There asking you to join the drum and bugle corp. I did it in the Air Force, it was fun, and the yelling stopped. When everyone else is doing base clean-up, you will be practicing.
2007-10-05 12:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by Exitwound 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
N..ever
A..gain
V..olunteer
Y..ourself
Words to live by shipmate, but if you can get yourself on the drill team in boot camp you'll probably earn an extra stripe.
2007-10-05 12:37:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋