How can you survive boot camp?
355805
I hate having a non-original answer but as a member of the army I have to  agree that basically everything which has been said is correct.\n\n1) Keep your head low.  If you make it through basic training without the drill sergeant (Or whatever the other branchs call it) knowing your name you did well.\n\n2) Do what you are told when you are told.  Even if you do come to their attention if you follow this advice they will soon move on to someone else who is more deserving of their "special attention".\n\n3) Never volunteer.  I know it sounds crass.  My father joined the army in 1956 and my uncle the air force in 1958.  Both on seperate occasions independent of one another gave this advice and I realize now how true it is still today.  No good can come of volunteering (Even after basic training).
897677
if ur going off to boot camp dont wrry ull live and u will see what it is like. not spose to know till you get there. takes away the fun...
102688
Boot camp will build your stamina all on its own. Not everyone that joins the Corps will be in best form, you'll be fine.
670631
Easier than the Marines, in fact easier than any of the military BMT\n\nNot sure what you want to know\n\nYou stay in a big dorm like room with 20 or more other people (all the same sex), and shower in a big room too.\n\nYou exercise a lot, learn to make your bed their way, learn to fold your clothes their way, basically you learn to do everything the way they want.\n\nNot fun, but it only lasts 6 weeks.\n\nDon't be a suck up, but just follow the rules and it will be pretty easy.\n\nSan Antonio can get pretty hot in the summer.  Try to get your time scheduled in the fall or winter, we don't really have a spring.
852318
Start eating less and running at least 8 miles a day.  Thats what you be doing in the marines.\n\nCoach
408708
Yes one can survive.\nthere are many alternatives to booze: water,tea,spot drinks,fruit juice and education.
897540
You knock yourself out in boot camp.  Always be on time, ready to go, and be ready to go the extra mile, whatever is the training activity of the moment.  Know everything they gave you to study.  Be the best marksman, the best student, among the most physically fit.  Don't ever complain about anything and make sure you take great pride in your appearance.  Those are indicators of the type of person they want for a SEAL.  After you have done all that, you can ask about moving up in the organization.  SEALS are the elite fighting force of the Navy.  They want only the best before they begin training you to be a SEAL.
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No food if you dint have enough space, tests have shown that a human can survive about 2 months with out food\nWater is essential (spend it wisely if you don't have a river near by)\nSomething to start a fire(matches,candle,magnifying glass,deodorant)\nKnife\nSmall flash light\nCompass (you don't really need it if your dad is 40 yards away)\nRope\nWorm Clothing (on you)\n2 Survivable blankets (something watter proof) and use rope for one to tie to trees above ground and second to put as a mattress on ground\nBook to not get bored ( something to so time passes faster)\nuse leaves as a mattress and pillow
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Start physical training TODAY. Running would be best. \n\nLearn some basic military close order drill, like facing movements (left face, about face, etc.)\n\nDon't go crazy with short buzz hair cut.\n\nBe prepared to be yelled at. You're going to put up with some BS.\n\nDon't forget to STUDY. You're going to have a lot of information thrown at you.\n\nRemember to turn on the "game" when you step into the academy and turn it off when you leave. I mean your family and friends really don't want to be shown all the great tricks you're going to learn in unarmed defense class.
1060003
eat a lot of protein\n\nprolong the experience, make it last
585044
If I learned NOTHING else during his deployments, I learned this:  They last forever until they they are done, and then you find yourself amazed that it went by so fast.  \n\nThe key is NOT put your life on hold.  Find a hobby.  Take a class at the local community college.  rent every chick flick that netflix has in their inventory.  But whatever you do, do NOT sit around moping by the phone glued to the computer waiting for a message that may or may not come.
284642
You get the basics.  Meat, vegitables, starches (potatoes and the like).  You don't taste it, you inhale it.  Learn to live without caffine is a good start.  Caffine constricts the blood vessels and withdrawl from it causes headaches and tiredness.  Though, after Basic/OSUT you will find the military runs on coffee and diet coke!\n\nThe best thing is to be in top physical shape, especially in the realm of endurance.  You will walk/run for long periods, be up for days at times, and go without full meals at others...just like combat, you train as you fight.  Also, if you smoke, quit, it will slow you down.\n\nHave fun!
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i am here now and i would suggest...lotion, your an extra unit patch for when you hit your mark youll look squared away cuz youll have yours, lots of white socks,extra shower shoes,yours will surely break after the first few months, you will have hot water...atleast 99% of the FOBs do now. Just to put it this way...your trip from the states to actual iraq will be a hurry and wait thing...youll be in kuwait for a good minute, not to mention going to other camps until you actually get to yours. Bring ear plugs( its part of your IBAS but bring an extra pair) make sure you have a flashlight for the power occasionally goes out. When you get over here you might have a chance to buy a phone like i did. Dont bother bringing phone cards because most of the places here require certain ones. DEET...yes bring some deet..flys out here are CRAZY. My room has a fridge,microwave, and tv but me and my roomy had to buy them, once you get settled in youll want to buy those things ...bring a power adapter and a power converter...if you have a playstation or things like that youll need to convert them from 220 - 110. I actually sent my DCU's home just because i dont wear them here...or the dark brown t-shirts. The laundry here usually takes 3 days turnaround..it sucks not to be able to do it on your own but you have to adjust right?Bring every pair of eye pro they have issued you because you WILL LOSE a pair or two. Body wash definatley makes life a little easier. 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner helps also. Make sure that in your pack..you pack all of your electronic gear and things youll need in a hurry ...eye pro..underware...so and and so forth..since youll be in kuwait a while you dont want to have to search through you A, B , and C bag for everything you need....Also if you can pack everything in zip lock baggies...it takes the air out and you can fit things more effectively in your duffle. you wont know your addy until about 4 weeks in. so make sure your family knows so. USO will give you gift bags while your at the air field with playing cards, beef jerkey, shit like that...and you have to take it so keep in mind that you will be gettting more things even when your bags are already full. There are also certain sizes that your carry on bag has to be so make sure that you dont pack it too full....good luck with your travel...its a long ride so get as much sleep as you can...i think youll be making a stop in ireland...get a smoke break and stretch out take a pee in an actuall latrine.....just be patient when you leave because itll be a long wait.....good luck!!! anymore questions contact me!!
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I just got out of the Navy I was a corpsman for 8 years.  I have friends that are still in and working at Naval Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes Il. While you are in boot camp you will be allowed two or three phone calls and NO access to the internet until graduation week.  As for Corps School.  You will be going to class for most of the day until usually around 4-4:30 unless you PT (physical training) After that depending on you Class Advisors you will have phone and usually off base privleges I am not sure if they are using internet hookups, but the USO has computers and maybe even hook ups for your laptop.  There are a lot of things you can do on base though.  There is a bowling alley, 3 gyms, 3 pools, paintball arena, NEX shopping center, Mcdonalds and a pizza shop.  There is also a train station across the street that will take you into Chicago I think a weekend pass is only $5.00  Corps School is aprox 14 weeks long.  Boot camp is aprox 8 weeks long.  It is like anything else in the world you get out of it what you put into it.  One more thing when you are in boot camp they will ask you what bank you want to use either your hometown bank or your choice of Armed Forces Bank or Navy Federal Credit Union.  I would recommend Navy Federal because they offer better customer relations and more services and lower APR on loans.  Your hometown bank may not have atms in the area and charge you a fee for using it.\nIf you have any more questions please get ahold of me I would be more than willing to talk to you and answer anything you might need to know.
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survive: 400\nsurvive WELL: 2000+  would be a good start
172147
Funk the physical trash. You have to get your mind right...You are going to be pushed to the brink mentally daily. A strong head will get you through basic.\n\nAlso Start running 3 days a week sart out gradually and work your way up to 3 mi. (Standard USMC PFT distance)\n\nAnd if you need to know anymore holla at cha' boy. cconleyjr@yahoo.com\n\n"Pain is weakness leaving the body"\nOOOORAH\nUSMC 4-Life
531375
well, it is a matter of survival.  try water or diet soda.  This is serious, and you have to take the initiative, or else..