So, was supposed to go in October, turns out I'm going...Monday.
I'm both psyched and nervous, but hey shit happens.
Any advice? I was told not to eat the oranges (probably will only get that if you know what I'm talking about).
So, was supposed to go in October, turns out I'm going...Monday.
I'm both psyched and nervous, but hey shit happens.
Any advice? I was told not to eat the oranges (probably will only get that if you know what I'm talking about).
Don't laugh at the drill seargent, no matter how funny his abusive tone is.
Find laughs whenever you can, it will keep you sane. Can you sew? Can you iron well? Know how to bull boots? Eat as much as possible even if you dont feel hungry at the time, hunger and lack of sleep are your biggest hurdles. Learn all of the ranks and insignias, not just those of your own branch too. Never volunteer unless you know what it is for, the exception is during PT since you will all have to do it anyway and first to do it may get a longer rest.
Assuming you're American, don't sweat it. Boot camp is a joke. (aside from say, marines and certain specific jobs)
Do what you're told, don't lose your cool, and you'll be fine.
There will be opportunities for positions in your platoon - squad leader or scribe. Some drill instructors treat them miserably, other drill instructors will let them take it easy for showing initiative to lead. Get a handle on which type of platoon you're in.
In the grand scheme of things boot camp doesn't matter too much. At ITB they will make you forget everything you were told at boot camp, and in the fleet they will tell you to forget everything you learned at ITB.
The military isn't for me. I'm not good with mouthy authority and I'm not good with people in general. Would just be a waste of resources for me to go there. Think you need to be a certain type of person to fit in with the military. Can't be an arrogant and mouthy dipshit like me if you want to do well there I guess.
That we can all agree on. It's still not very nice getting berated for no other reason than being a newbie.
Don't take shortcuts, it'll bite you in the ass.
Oh, and make the most of it, you can learn a lot of useful things if you make an effort.
Last edited by Revi; 2014-08-20 at 08:05 PM.
Seriously though OP, how good are you at sewing and ironing? Can you sew on a button quickly?