4 Steps to Increase Your Chances of Surviving Marine Corps Boot Camp

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Marine Corps Boot Camp 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, starting right now, to increase your chances of surviving Marine Corps Boot Camp? Here are 4 Steps you can take right now that will increase your chances of completing Marine Recruit Training dramatically…

1) Get in shape physically. The physical training in Marine Corps Boot Camp is very demanding. If you’re overweight lose it. If your upper body strength is poor – get strong. If your endurance is lacking – improve it. You’ll 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 recruit training at MCRD, San Diego. They have changed the requirements somewhat but IF you can meet those 3 PFT requirements now, you’ll 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 during Marine Corps Boot Camp 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 can’t take it * 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 USMC history.

* What the Corps stands for (core values) * Who the Corps’ heroes are and why * Famous battles

4) Learn basic USMC knowledge. By taking the initiative to learn these things in advance you’ll find you are much farther ahead of the other recruits you’ll meet during your 13 weeks of Marine Corps Boot Camp. 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 Boot Camp you’ll begin to learn the qualities of leadership and you’ll also find you are much farther ahead of the other recruits you’ll meet during Marine Corps Boot Camp and your recruit training adventure.