What would you say to someone who's nervous about bootcamp but stil wants to join?

badmts

tell them the truth ,its only 54 days and they can't put a finger on you-its that simple.nothing in basic is hard-17 year old girls make it and now they are taking 42 year olds -man how much easier can it GET!

Leogirl0804

I made, and If I can make anyone can make it. The movies over dramatize everything. I had a blast in my basic. All it is for is to get all the people from all walks of like to walk, talk, and think the same way. You all come in as individuals and come out as a like thinking unit. You will still have your personality, but you will be an important cog in the wheel and will work smoothly with the rest of the machine. So just realize that this is their mission, and if you can buy into that then enjoy your self.

The Boot

Tell the wimp to MAN UP and ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION!!!

veraperezp

Tell him that boot camp is 90% mental. You could be an olympic athlete and it won't help you squat unless you are mentally prepared. Drill sergeants can't lay a finger on you, so the abuse is going to be basically talking to you and messing with your head, while keeping you physically exhausted.

Every single step you take while in boot camp has been preplanned and coreographed accordingly, and a lot of care is taken to minimize injuries. Recruiting and training soldiers costs a lot of money, so every injury is a loss. It doesn't matter how dangerous it seems, it is all made to look that way. I took a 40-feet fall from a confidence obstacle course tower. I landed on a safety net halfway down and did not hurt myself from the fall itself.

The most terrifying part of boot camp was the reception at the company, we were psyched up and ready to arrive but we did not count on them stopping the buses 50 yards ahead and made us run up to the company, so our "edge" got burned in the spring. We were tired and scared, so the drill sergeants had the perfect audience to start the mind games.

steelmadison

its definitely not the same as it used to be,,,,, much different.
and definitely not like the movies.

its their job to see if you can hang when things get tough,,,
because if you cant take the little bit of pressures in boot camp... you sure wont take the pressures of combat.

its a test, essentially,,,,, and millions have passed the test before you,,,,,, I'm sure it wouldn't be considered that hard, if millions have done it.

just look and listen, and follow instructions,,,, you will be fine,,,.
and really,, it can be a whole lotta fun in the right mindset....
some of the time that is. heh

Johnny

Basic Training is a life changing experience and being nervous is natural. Don't worry too much and just listen to what your Drill Sergeants tell you and you will be fine. They will teach you everything you need to know to be successful.

Love of Truth

"GET DOWN AND GIVE ME TWENTY, YOU MAGGOT"

Corkey

Boot camp now is so PC that tell them it is easy enough for girls to make it so any body can now. It is not like it was for us in the Marine Corps during Vietnam

AMAN Melvin, US Navy

Everyone going into any branch of service is going to be nervous. This is expected, and nothing out of the normal.

Boot camp isn't always what you see in the movies. Have your person talk to a recruiter, and get them to explain the justs of basic training. Basic varies from every branch, but a recruiter is there to help you with your questions.

kekeke

Piece of cake, You'll be sorry, cowboy up, take your pick.

planksheer

Consider it a rite of passage. Its a lot easier than it used to be.

Schmorgen

They can't touch you, physically. They will be tough on you, but you will come out of it a better person for the experience.

lilrichey85

Boot camp is like riding in a car. You just have to do it to get where you wanna go. If you are afraid of it you wont ever get anywhere.
Boot camp is rather easy anyway.

lost&confused

Well, Not a lie, it will either make you or break you...I myself joined for a volunteer group in virginia the virginia defense force, we get fatigues and when the national guard are called out we fill in there positions around the armories .....Mps, medics and so on.......

RANDLE W

We are all leery of the unknown. Movies are for entertainment, not documentation. What you see in the movies about boot camp is almost all drivel. What I would say is this: When a person is afraid but goes on with the task is a good definition of bravery. Go get 'em!!

scotty w

Iron and steal can not be forged without fire. It will be painful at times, but you will be stronger for it. Besides, basics is 80% mental and 20% physical.

oceansoflight777

Joining the military is as good as throwing your life away now days. World war 3 is right around the corner. They'll send you to the Middle East, and either kill you fast with a roadside bomb, or kill you slow with depleted uranium.

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