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Marine Corps
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How to Survive Marine Corps Recruit Training
Marine Corps Recruit Training will most likely be the most grueling 13 weeks of your entire life and if you want to survive you will need to start preparing so that your chances of graduating increase dramatically. So ...
What steps can you take to increase your chances of surviving Marine Corps Recruit Training? There are several steps you can take and I wish that I had used my head a bit more and thought of doing what I am about to share with you before I arrived at MCRD. It would have enabled me to do even better. So...
Here are 4 Steps you can take right now that will greatly increase your chances of completing your Marine Corps Recruit Training dramatically...
1) Get in shape physically. The physical training is very demanding. If you are overweight lose it. If your upper body strength is poor - get strong. If your endurance is lacking - improve it. You will need to be able to accomplish:
* At least 3 pull-ups
* 80 sit-ups in 2 minutes
* Run 3 miles in less than 28 minutes.
Those were MINIMUM requirements in 1972 when I went through training at MCRD, San Diego. They have changed the requirements somewhat but IF you can meet those 3 PFT (physical fitness test) requirements now, you will be that much farther ahead and find the physical training to be a lot easier to swallow.
2) Get in shape mentally. For many recruits the mental abuse you will be subjected to far outweighs the physical training demands in regards to difficulty. Keep in mind there are important reasons for the mental conditioning.
* To weed out those who are undesirable
* To inspire unconditional discipline
* To mentally transform each recruit into a team member
Remember, once you graduate you will be a U.S. Marine. What that means is that you could very likely see combat which requires teamwork, quick thinking, nerves of steel and unconditional discipline to stay alive. Your life and the life of your fellow Marines may very well depend upon your mental stability and courage.
3) Learn some USMC history.
* What the Corps stands for (core values)
* Who the Corps' heroes are and why
* Famous USMC battles
4) Learn basic Marine knowledge. By taking the initiative to learn these things in advance you will find you are much farther ahead of the other recruits you will meet during your 13 weeks of Marine Corps Recruit Training. Learn:
* 11 General Orders for Marines.
* USMC Code of Conduct
* The USMC Rifle Creed
* USMC Quotes and Jargon
* USMC Leadership Traits
* Commandants of the USMC
* The Marine Corps Prayer
By taking the initiative to prepare in advance for Marine Corps Recruit Training you will begin to learn the qualities of leadership and you will also find you are much farther ahead of the other recruits you will meet during your adventure.
About the Author
Having completed my personal Marine Corps Recruit Training at MCRD San Diego, California I am well versed on the process of becoming a U.S. Marine. If you are thinking of joining the USMC or would like more information on how to easily complete the riggors of recruit training visit How to Survive Marine Corps Recruit Training.
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Frequently Asked Questions...
How is Marine Corps boot camp tougher than the other branches?
Someone told me that in order of toughest to easiest for boot camps, it goes in the order of Marine Corps, Army, Navy, then Air Force.
How exactly is boot camp for the Marine Corps different and much tougher than the boot camp for the other branches? I thought they all teach you the same thing.
Answer:
I just love the fact that in order to compare something to Marine Corps training people have to go to other branches Special forces units.
That alone tells you the difference between Marine Corps BOOTCAMP and the other branches bootcamp.
Marine Corps Bootcamp is longer than any other bootcamp, Involves more discipline. the little things matter. You are not allowed to use the words I, Me, You, Him you must refer to yourself as this recruit. in order to just speak like to use the head (bathroom) you have to ask for permission to speak then the question. it would go like this. "Sir this rectuit request permission to speak to Drill instructor SSGT wilson Sir" they would say speak or go away if they say speak then you get to ask your question and it would go like this "Sir this recruit request permission to make a head call Sir"
Every second of your day is spent sitting standing or laying at attention.
The Rifle Qualification is the hardest in any branch shooting at targets at 200, 300 & 500 yards. Real targets not pop ups that dirt can knock down
the phisical fitness requirements are higher than anyother branch.
There are no smoke breaksm there are no soda no liberty, no breaks. You are allowed one phone call during your time in boot camp and their is one visitors day during the 13 weeks you are there.
Ask any marine about the history of the marine corps and they can tell you anything you can ask without having to look it up.
I remember running past the navy's bootcamp in san diego on our afternoon run (you know the one after the morning run) and seeing the navy recruits sitting in bleachers at a class with their shirts off laying back with their feet proped up.
I also remember sitting in a quanset hut in 110 degree weather at attention in a class and Drill instructors walking around with field phones and if you fell asleep they would touch the wires to your neck or ears and crank the phone shocking you awake.
