Prepare for Recruit Training

[C/CPT Hazard]

I have enlisted into the Delayed Entry Program for the Marine Corps. My ship date is July 20th, so I have quite a bit of time. I wanted to know what is the best way to prepare for recruit training.

[C/ZOOMIE]

First of all, congratulations. I've never served in the Military (yet) but the best way to get through BT is to prapare, (exercise) do everything your DI says and try reading the Grunts guide to getting through BT book on the main site. Good Luck!!

[SlightlyCatholic]

Hazard,

Make good use of the Chaplain (even if you're not overly religious) when you ship to Boot Camp. I've talked to a few Boot Camp graduates and they've told me that the best hours of the week were the two spent in the chapel for services. More importantly, the Chaplain is there for you whether you're religious or not. Chances are, they're one of the only forms of support and sympathy (except maybe letters from home) you'll get during your time at Boot Camp. Good Luck and God bless you on your journey.

[PaulR]

You could start by optimizing your three mile run time, amount of pull ups and sit ups you can do in two minutes.

If you are not used to running, start slowly. Start at a half a mile and add an additional half a mile every two weeks or so. Once you are able to do the distance, start working on your speed. Do not run every day... do it every other day at most to avoid injury or over use syndrome(knees).

You could also start working on memorizing the paygrades and ranks from all services.

[TruBlu]

First off, congratulations man! I can't wait until the day I receive commission (or enlist, I really haven't decided yet).

But, the most important thing is to prepare yourself mentally and physically for sure. I've found that when working out, "sets" are the best way of doing it. For the benefit of the doubt, "sets" are just a way to build up to a goal. Lets say you want to be able to do 80 push ups in 2 minutes, take about 80% of your goal, and do that a few times (so doing like 64 every 2 minutes, and doing that will increase your strength more rapidly and in better form than doing 80 and killing yourself every time.

You've also got to prepare yourself mentally. Start learning everything that you will have to know while there. I don't know exactly what that is, but I'm sure there are many creeds, sayings, and general knowledge.

Well good luck man, and I hope you keep us informed!

[PaulR]

I remember when I was going through boot camp(for the Marines), Honor Recruit was decided by an average of academics, Physical Fitness Scores, and Marksmanship Scores. I would assume that it is still the same?

[Pinpoint_KillerXO]

Hazard,

To utilize the learning environment of Marine Corps bootcampo training is to start early with it. Run often, Strenght train your arms, legs, and mid section. You will be required to meet certain physical requirements before even being able to start training! Dont look at the requirements, they shouldn't matter to you..

Strive to make 'your self' more fit and better then you have been before, Dont just set your mind on meeting requirements. Work hard bud, your going to be a marine, show them what you got and never 'leave a man behind'. See a recruit falling back help him out, through you striving for your best and helping others you'll truly make yourself and your fellow Marines better.

Study the recruit booklet that they gave you. You'll need to know the:

General Orders
Marine corpe motto : Semper Fi (Always Faithful)
Marine Corps Birthday
Enlisted Insignia and pay grades
Leadership Traits (JJ did tie buckle)
Procol (3rd person) "Sir, This recruit ______ etc. etc."

And also the things your allowed/or/ not allowed to bring to bootcamp


But word of caution.... Which is sad to say, don't get attached to your fellow devil dogs. You should know the reasoning behind that. I dont meen to bring any gloom upon anyone, but we've all made the descision that we may not make it back. Thats the first thing you need to under stand and reason with.


Hope this helps recruit, I understand your future training will be rough. But always keep your head up.

"look at what your going to become; not what you are now."

Uuh-Rah and Semper Fi Devil Dog

[Ben Shotalot]

Originally Posted by PaulR

You could start by optimizing your three mile run time, amount of pull ups and sit ups you can do in two minutes.

If you are not used to running, start slowly. Start at a half a mile and add an additional half a mile every two weeks or so. Once you are able to do the distance, start working on your speed. Do not run every day... do it every other day at most to avoid injury or over use syndrome(knees).

You could also start working on memorizing the paygrades and ranks from all services.

Good advice for you "C/1LT Hazard". Memorizing the leadership traits and principles (as well as the general orders) would make it easier on you a little (one less thing to worry about), but you'll have a plenty of time to get through everything. Poor physical fitness will do you under in a heart beat.

[Ben Shotalot]

Originally Posted by Pinpoint_KillerXO

Hazard,

To utilize the learning environment of Marine corps bootcampo training is to start early with it. Run often, Strenght train your arms, legs, and mid section. You will be required to meet certain physical requirements before even being able to start training! Dont look at the requirements, they shouldn't matter to you..

It's "Marine Corps", not "Marine corps".

Strive to make 'your self' more fit and better then you have been before, Dont just set your mind on meeting requirements. Work hard bud, your going to be a marine, show them what you got and never 'leave a man behind'. See a cadet falling back help him out, through you striving for your best and helping others you'll truly make yourself and your fellow marines better.

Check your grammar and spelling. It's "Marine", not "marine". There is no such thing as "cadet" in the Corps. It's "recruit" (or some other vulgar slang).

Study the recruit booklet that they gave you. You'll need to know the:

General Orders
Marine corpe motto : Semper Fi (Always Faithful)
Marine Corps Birthday
Enlisted Insignia and pay grades
Leadership Traits (JJ did tie buckle)
Procol (3rd person) "Sir, This recruit ______ etc. etc."

This will all be beaten into the recruit while at Boot Camp.

And also the things your allowed/or/ not allowed to bring to bootcamp

I wouldn't bring anything except the clothes on your back (with good running shoes) and any prescribed medication. I arrived there with poison oak and had no prescribed medication. That sucked for about a week, but I had little time to worry about scratching.

But word of caution.... Which is sad to say, don't get attached to your fellow devil dogs. You should know the reasoning behind that. I dont meen to bring any gloom upon anyone, but we've all made the descision that we may not make it back. Thats the first thing you need to under stand and reason with.

There will be no time to "get to know" or "get attached" to those in your platoon. I can't remember the names of those I went with. We lost about 1/3 of our platoon for various reasons.

Hope this helps recruit, I understand your future training will be rough. But always keep your head up.

"look at what your going to become; not what you are now."

Uuh-Rah and Sempre Fi Devil Dog

Have you had the experience of USMC Boot Camp?
It's "Semper Fi", not "Sempre Fi".
Your spelling and grammar sucks and needs to be corrected. It is hard to read.

What does "Other Military Program" on your dog tags mean?
I fell like being the grumpy old Marine today.

[Pinpoint_KillerXO]

Ben Shotalot,

Sir, excuse my grammar. I was currently in a big hurry. Just trying my hardest to help the future recruits in their ambitions and answer what questions that are available to my knowledge.. If thats a bad thing then tell me.

Yes, I have experiance USMC Boot training.

The 'Other Military Program' question is desolant. gala hurculeanes

Uuh-Rah Semper Fi Devil Dogs