im getting ready for bootcamp

[marinesoldier21]

im a new recruit
im leaving next aug. for boot camp
what is the best way to prepare for it?

[DarkHeart]

Run, alot.
Change your screen name to something that wont piss off marines and soldiers (they don't like being called one another's names).
Start memorizing the lyrics to your favorite songs so you can sing them to yourself in your head to help fight the boredom.

[bravohotel43]

You aren't a recruit yet, you're still a poolee. Remember that.
I'm not sure how you practice this, but start obeying orders without questioning them first. This may sound weird, but the quicker you get used to jumping when they say jump instead of asking how high, the better.

[THORSHAMMER69]

Change your screen name to something that wont piss off marines and soldiers (they don't like being called one another's names).

I wasn't going to mention that but it does bother me. There is a big difference between a Marine and a common soldier.

As far as getting ready for bootcamp...start hardening your body and mind. Take a maixed martial arts class and focus yourself on doing what you are told without question. Your attitude will be everything. Good luck.

[SSgtAllen3381]

Attend your Poolee meetings first and foremost. Your Recruiter(s) already went to Boot Camp, that is the first place to go for help.

Run on your own time, start some weight lifting and Cardio exercises if you haven't already. Do what the previous posters have said.

MIND OVER MATTER!

[DataDevilDog]

This may sound weird, but the quicker you get used to jumping when they say jump instead of asking how high, the better.


Exactly. When they say jump, JUMP!! Ask "how high" only after leaving the ground. ;)



Loud and fast - also known as SPEED AND INTESITY - will get you far, but not enough to make up for any physical shortcomings. Run as much as you can, as far as you can, as long as you can. When you think youre ready - go further. The only way to be "too prepared" is to get a bunch of ideas in your head of what it will be like, because they will probably be wrong.



Oh, and watch the first half of FULL METAL JACKET every morning. You'll get a clue.


Good luck.

[KrashKatz]

Bring your friends into your recruiters office and sign them up too, that way you'll have other people to run with.

[CplVelociraptor]

Change your ridiculous screenname, poolee, and do everything else other posters have said. However, judging by your post and screenname, I'd focus on saying "No, sir; Yes, sir; and Aye, sir" and avoiding critical thought in general.