What to Expect At Boot Camp

As you might guess, Marine Corps boot camp life will probably be a lot different that the life you currently lead.  Whether you are in or out of shape, you are in for some of the most demanding physical training you will ever experience.  More importantly, is the mental challenge.  The stress of being in a new environment, away from your family with constant verbal challenging is much harder to prepare for. 

Most people are in a total state of shock when they first arrive at boot camp.  Of course, this is the way it’s meant to be.  You’ll also be in a total state of shock if you ever have to go to war so you might as well get used to it now.  As long as you do what you’re told, you’ll have no problems.  Just expect to hear a lot of yelling, do lots of push-ups and spend some quality time in the sand pits.

It will take a few weeks to get accustomed to the Marine Corps way of life.  Once you do, you will begin to learn how to avoid trouble with the drill instructors.  Of course, this is a never ending problem but it does get better as you go. 

Besides all the physical training you will do and the Marine Corps history you will learn you will also do some pretty fun stuff such as:

• Pugil Sticks
• Rappelling
• Hand to Hand Combat
• Rifle Qualification
• BWT (Basic Warrior Training)
• Confidence Course
• The Crucible
• And More…

Okay, some of those listed above may not be very fun to you, but they will be a great experience that you will never forget. 

Boot Camp will truly be a challenge but if you prepare as much as you can, you should have no problems.  In fact, after it’s all over, you may look back on it as one of the best times of your life.