Doc Fluty
07-30-2008, 12:26
Usually when people call my company and want me to come speak to their son/daughter about boot camp, i usually always tell them the same thing...
Calm Down....
Everyone in their division is in the same boat. some are better prepared than others but all will go through wondering what the next day will bring.
I always tell them not to get be upset when another recruit jacks up, its going to happen. I had a guy with a 97 ASVAB decide while he was on watch at 0200 wanted to hear what the fire alarm sounded like (i promise)...ehhhh.... NUKES!
You are going to do push ups. you are going to do crunches. you are going to run. Your RDC's are not just gonna come in on a Tuesday and not work you guys out. Some are gong to be 18 years old scared to death, others will be 35 years old and cocky... but all are in it together. Some can do many push ups and run like the wind... but can not pass their swim qualifications. Its a team..from drill to battle stations you will not get through boot camp alone. Give help when its needed, and ask for help when you need it.
The Navy needs you to get in, get trained, and get on with your career. It does not benefit them in any way to send you back in your training. If you feel you are lacking in some areas... work on it before you ship off. Learn what will be required of you physically and put in work!
if you don't know what will be expected of you physically go here...: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blnavyfitness.htm
Learn your chain of command (from the SecNav to the President..and if you want to impress them know who the force master chief, CO and XO of RTC are also).. learn your ranks and insignia... know the difference between a Sr, Master and Force Master Chiefs and so on.
While your there just don't screw yourself and you be fine. Ways to screw yourself could be not shaving, not ironing your clothes, not shining your boots or not studying. Ask your recruiter to teach you things like what a gig line and height line are and maybe learn some cadences to sing while marching as it could help you get e-2/e-3 before you leave training.
take pride in your career. Yours is a profession entrenched with Honor, Courage and Commitment. Learn about heroes like Captain John Paul Jones and probably your typical everyday Chief.
You need to prepare to succeed!
but in the end if you don't sneak food back to your rack (a guy in my division brought a apple back to his bunk), don't fail a few fitness test, and don't give them a reason to set you back..then you will be ok. Just do what your told and you will be just fine.
This will be a time where you can meet friends and colleagues that you will cherish for the rest of your life. its only about 9 weeks... it will fly by.
Calm Down....
Everyone in their division is in the same boat. some are better prepared than others but all will go through wondering what the next day will bring.
I always tell them not to get be upset when another recruit jacks up, its going to happen. I had a guy with a 97 ASVAB decide while he was on watch at 0200 wanted to hear what the fire alarm sounded like (i promise)...ehhhh.... NUKES!
You are going to do push ups. you are going to do crunches. you are going to run. Your RDC's are not just gonna come in on a Tuesday and not work you guys out. Some are gong to be 18 years old scared to death, others will be 35 years old and cocky... but all are in it together. Some can do many push ups and run like the wind... but can not pass their swim qualifications. Its a team..from drill to battle stations you will not get through boot camp alone. Give help when its needed, and ask for help when you need it.
The Navy needs you to get in, get trained, and get on with your career. It does not benefit them in any way to send you back in your training. If you feel you are lacking in some areas... work on it before you ship off. Learn what will be required of you physically and put in work!
if you don't know what will be expected of you physically go here...: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blnavyfitness.htm
Learn your chain of command (from the SecNav to the President..and if you want to impress them know who the force master chief, CO and XO of RTC are also).. learn your ranks and insignia... know the difference between a Sr, Master and Force Master Chiefs and so on.
While your there just don't screw yourself and you be fine. Ways to screw yourself could be not shaving, not ironing your clothes, not shining your boots or not studying. Ask your recruiter to teach you things like what a gig line and height line are and maybe learn some cadences to sing while marching as it could help you get e-2/e-3 before you leave training.
take pride in your career. Yours is a profession entrenched with Honor, Courage and Commitment. Learn about heroes like Captain John Paul Jones and probably your typical everyday Chief.
You need to prepare to succeed!
but in the end if you don't sneak food back to your rack (a guy in my division brought a apple back to his bunk), don't fail a few fitness test, and don't give them a reason to set you back..then you will be ok. Just do what your told and you will be just fine.
This will be a time where you can meet friends and colleagues that you will cherish for the rest of your life. its only about 9 weeks... it will fly by.