What is a regular day like for a recruit at Navy boot camp? Is it similar to the marines or army where you are constantly being yelled at? That's what I expect, but I've heard from some people that the RDCs are more prone to showing disgust than they are at fullout yelling at recruits.
Also, as far as the running, do you ever run more than one and a half miles. I am in really good shape and am quite able to run more than one and a half miles, just really don't want to lose all that I've worked for.
Any info would be appreciated. I ship out to NRTC on February 6 and am really excited about it.
2007-12-27 14:46:59 · 10 answers · asked by Jeremy P 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Have fun at Great Lakes at that time of year, it's gonna be cold.
I don't know a lot about things now as I went through boot camp probably before your parents were born. It was during the winter but in San Diego. Some things have changed in the last almost 50 years. My ships reunion this year was in Chicago and we went to a boot camp graduation at Great Lakes. Things have changed from my time. It was held inside this big hall. No march in review with a 13 lb Springfield rifle on your shoulder.
I noticed while on the base some recruits walking around in dungurees, when I was in we always wore undress whites.
Talking to our guide I found out that you will not have to wash your own clothes by hand as we did, they have a laundry. You will spend more time in class and less marching then we did.
I did find out that it is still a mind trip, they are going to try and drive you crazy to see if you will fit into the Navy life. Just put up with everything they put you through and you will do fine.
I can't talk for now but we did not run anywhere, all we did was march everywhere with that damn 13 lb Springfield rifle on our shoulder. You would have thought we were going to fight. After boot camp I never saw another rifle again.
One last bit of advice. When you fill out your dream sheet after boot camp or school go for a smaller ship, you are probably going to sea, a Destroyer is much better duty then a Carrier or Cruiser. The crew is smaller and you will get to know most everyone aboard.
Fair winds and following seas, shipmate.
2007-12-28 20:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you get yelled a lot. The Navy boot camp is a little different then the other services.
Your day will be totally structured from 6AM to 9PM
The day is usually composed of marching and marching.
You march to breakfast, lunch and dinner. You take a lot of classes and you march to them too.
there is not that much physical stuff except for marching. They train you about naval stuff, teamwork, cleanliness, living together in close quarters and taking orders. When you get to boot camp you head is shaved and every effort is made to stamp out your own individuality. You are quartered in a company with about 50 other recruits. You all march in unison train as a team and live with your crew for the 3 months. The marching is important as there is competition between all the other companies.
I did not enjoy boot camp much but now that I am older I look back and realize I really had a negative attitude. I should have adopted and fit in as a team member. We trained in Great Lakes in the middle of Winter and it was cold.
Have fun, make the most of it and hope you enjoy marching.
2007-12-27 15:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by jimmiv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
marching, all your shots, naval history, some basic navy skills and yes you march a lot. it teaches you to be part of a unit and a lot of the training and yelling is to teach you to follow orders quickly and without question.
dint worry about the hell week that was mentioned earlier.
that is part of seal training and not regular boot camp. at the time I didn't like boot camp until it was over with and then I realized I had enjoyed it. For one you will start making friends that are different than any you have ever known.
master chief petty officer retired
2007-12-27 15:24:01 · answer #3 · answered by John R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome Aboard Shipmate. It has been a very long time since I was in boot camp, however, it doesn't change much. There will be some yelling and intimidation tactics, but mostly for good reasons. Company Commanders are there to coach you into becoming a sailor, they have very little time to get you to think, eat and breath Navy. Just do as you are asked and enjoy it, it will be a once in a lifetime experience.
2007-12-27 14:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by seniorchiefretired 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 06:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a different experience so your experience will be your own and will not look like anyones else's. You will get plenty of running and you will be yelled at especially when you first get there. The whole point is to make all you knuckleheads work as a team instread of a bunch of spoiled baby individuals. If you keep your ears open and your mouth shut you should do just fine. Welcome aboard.
2007-12-27 23:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The offical Navy RAN Recruit School website has an example daily routine. (see link below)
The website also has newsletters about the courses running and what they're doing for a more in depth look...
2007-12-30 17:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by purplebuggy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
/ The training is to get you to realize that all of you are the same, and need to work together. Remember that, and you won't get messed with.
The worst is Hell Week. It is a tough week, but take it with your mouth shut and you'll be fine.
If you show any sign of thinking you are better than anyone else, they'll ride you hard.
2007-12-27 14:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by kNOTaLIAwyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to wish you good luck and success. My grandson will leave for Great Lakes on Feb. 8 and I am very proud of him.
2007-12-27 15:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by hdean45 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will do what they say, you will run as far as they tell you....you'll be yelled at, you'll get up early, you'll have classroon time, inspections, marching, some weapons training...have fun, good luck
2007-12-27 14:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋