MY NAVY BOOT CAMP EXPERIENCE | 2 MONTHS AT GREAT LAKES RTC | GRAD, TIPS, BEHIND BOOT LIFFE, Y MAS

[@valeried1555]

This video is so great. Your graduation clips had me tearing up 😭💙 great content!

[@molinita3131]

Awww!! Thank you so much!!

[@nelsonramone2366]

Cool 👍👍👍

[@juanibarra283]

We had companies I went to Orlando FL for boot camp

[@TravelAlways316]

Really appreciate the genuine video and all the little details you included. Thank you for sharing and serving. I’m working towards meeting requirements to join!

[@molinita3131]

Thank you so much for your support, and best of luck to you! I hope the road is smooth and you reach all of your goals!

[@TravelAlways316]

Bryanna Molina Wow thank you! I really appreciate that. If you ever have any suggestions or additional info, I’m all ears!

[@lindaochoa09]

By far one of the best videos!!! Thank you so much for all the info. I ship out in a couple weeks Nov 19 2019 I'm super excited yet nervous at the same time.

[@molinita3131]

Don't be girl! Honestly keep you head up, count your meals each day and remember its temporary. 2 months of boot camp is nada compared to 4 years (or more) of security in a paycheck, a place to live and food to eat. Make the best out of everything and try and be positive though at times it seems very hard to do. Best of luck!

[@cwguy8960]

My boot camp was nearly 33 years ago (!) - I did 6 years in the Navy and it was overall a great experience. I hope you have a great experience too, and you will do very well with that great attitude!

[@molinita3131]

David Sittner thank you so much looking forward to my time in!

[@cwguy8960]

@@molinita3131forgot to ask - what rate are you going for? I was an AT. I feel I had excellent schools!

[@molinita3131]

@@cwguy8960 I liked my schools as well, really enjoyed my time in Florida and I'm a CT

[@carlbreeden5942]

@@molinita3131 Enjoy your time, I went to boot camp 40 years ago in 78 and graduated Corry Station 39 years ago as a CTT before being force converted to a CTR in the mid 1990's. Retired after 23 years as a CTRC(SW). Saw a lot of changes, you'll see even more but it's a good field to be in.

[@katelowery8769]

I leave may 3rd oof 😅 lol oh well I’m just glad the mask mandate is gone 😂 and hopefully it won’t be too cold for me me and cold don’t mix very well

[@toyag638]

Such a great video! I’ve watched countless Navy experience videos on KZbin and this was by far the best!

[@molinita3131]

Thank you so muchI tried to include as much info and overview as i could! So glad its good watch, thank you

[@davisjoyce4343]

How long does it take to be shipped out after MEPS?

[@molinita3131]

Every navy contract is different. So depending on what you sign for you can ship out a week after you're first visit to MEPS (where you'll sign your initial contract with your ship date on it) or up to months away. I enlisted July 31st, 2017 and Shipped out to boot camp on Feb 28th 2018. Others I know left within 2 weeks of enlisting and going to boot camp. So depending on the job you sign for and what the needs of the navy are for that job will determine when you'd leave.

[@davisjoyce4343]

@@molinita3131 Wow! I never knew that! Thank you so much for the information!

[@smokingsara001]

So you get kicked out of Bootcamp for failure to be a good Yeoman? Even though you passed your PT, Swimming, and three tests?

[@Nix_Ulysses]

Seriously, I love how positive you are! I leave July 21st. Nervous, and sad about leaving but also 🙃 somewhat excited. Best bootcamp video I've watched so far. Thank you for sharing! You pretty too girl😍😂😂lol.

[@molinita3131]

Aw thank you so much. This is so very sweet. I truly am grateful for the chance to put out videos and info for everyone to watch if they have questions or are just curious on navy type things. Thank you again for the support and best of luck to you on your journey!

[@inhocsignovinces1081]

U.S. Navy 1978-1998 CTI1 (RET) Best decision ever made. Retired at age 38 and then worked 17 years for Federal Government, retired as GS-14. Best assignment in the Navy was a two-year assignment to Scotland and an 18-month assignment to Panama.

[@navyxbrat]

I got 3 wks 🤩🥴

[@mycwills7573]

That art work in the back is beautiful

[@kyleweaver1930]

My div had 1 yeoman. Supposed to have 2 or 3 but this man did most of the work by himself lol. Literally all day every day doing paperwork and his only breaks were class and getting beat lol.

[@molinita3131]

Kyle Weaver that sucks lol but good for him I would never want to be a yeoman

[@jadagemineye7148]

Very informational!!! I leave for boot camp July 9th

[@gloriashoffner8530]

Thats my birthday lol

[@aleenanelson9653]

Love this video i leave Jan.9 2019. Super nervous but great information. Thanks!!

[@lindydavis6981]

Cool, I leave the 22nd of January.

[@darkzombiegenetics]

How did it go ?

[@Phntm27]

Yo, my meps station was not this lit.

[@molinita3131]

Lmao, guess i got lucky

[@meganflook38]

do they give you a backpack or can you bring your own?

[@molinita3131]

They give you backpack literally the first day you get there along with all your basic necessities, so you wont need to bring one. However you will likely travel through your MEPS a day or two before getting to Recruit Training, so you'll likely need to bring a bag for your toiletries or extra clothes, but you will send that personal bag and all its contents (including your phone) back in a box you ship home when you arrive at training.

[@laisssz.a8104]

Q1: do they size u up for bras and or underwear? Q2: is there anything that u regret not bringing in boot-camp?

[@molinita3131]

From what I remember all the girls knew their sizes, its very general for the underwear i believe just XS, S, M, L, XL but I don't really remember and the bras are a bit more specific so try to get an idea of your sizing before hand. The RDC there will also likely be able to tell for the most part what sizes you are just by sizing other girls as well. And for the most part I felt I had all I needed throughout boot camp, from the very small things i did bring (which i show in my what to bring to bootcamp video) to later getting what they supplied once i got to boot, you're pretty much covered.

[@bellaprincessparties]

This was a great video Bry!! Love it 😍

[@molinita3131]

Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed

[@CristinaGarcia-us8rw]

Wow! Loved this video! I’m leaving dec 10 for bootcamp and this made me feel a little more at ease. Been kinda nervous! How ready were you physically before you went ?

[@molinita3131]

Cristina Garcia thank you so much 💕 and physically I ran a mile and a half in about 16 min before leaving and could only do maybe 10 good pushups (some extra ones that were pretty bad)and 55 crunches. After going through boot camp I got my run to under 13:30, 30 ish pushups and maybe 60ish crunches. So just look up the required amount you need according to the PRT standards and try to be around that so you can easily get your numbers in boot.

[@CristinaGarcia-us8rw]

Bryanna Molina thanks love. Right now I can do my mile and a half in like 15:30 and like about 55 or so sit-ups and 20-25 push-ups but I’ve still beeen nervous like how much do we pt at. Bootcamp is it like so much where your body hurts a lot?

[@molinita3131]

@@CristinaGarcia-us8rw Honestly yes, you pt usually 4 to 5x a week and you can get IT'd pretty regularly, or at least in my division we did. Some divisions get more, some less every one is different depending on the RDCs leading the division, but you definitely can make it through. It's physically taxing but also emotionally draining, but as long as you keep focus and realize its temporary you can see it for what it is: a stepping stone to your naval career (whether for 4 years or 20 😉)

[@CristinaGarcia-us8rw]

Bryanna Molina wow thanks! I really needed that. Beeen kinda stressed lately. I was super excited but then been super sad lately with leaving friends and fam, like saddddd! But know I want to do this I want to see what the Navy is like and I know I will gain so much experiences that I would never gotten. Did you ever feel like sad at all before going or any doubts at some point ?

[@molinita3131]

@@CristinaGarcia-us8rw That is completely normal! I think most people have a bit of self doubt and definitely sad feelings about leaving behind all you know when enlisting because at the end of the day it is a huge commitment. But all that being said, I know I was beyond close with my mom, sister, and a few others in my family, yet I was able to make it through and am still going strong. It won't be easy and it can be overwhelming if you don't learn to make new connections, be open minded and learn to see every change as an opportunity. I never would have believed how close I would become with so many people who aren't my blood family, but yet can say I have been blessed to have just that. In no way does my navy fam replace my actual family but they are able to grow with me in the here and now, while my family (Who i am still very close with) support and love me from a bit farther away. It's def not the same but different isn't bad at all either. My family back home love and support me and now that I'm in Hawaii we still find a way to make it work, and additionally I have my navy family here with me (and some now all over the sates and world) who keep me up as well. Keep your head up and mind and heart open, the navy like anything else in life is definitely going to be trying but its an adventure, that for me so far has been well worth the work.

[@TaliaVilleda]

Are those ur drawings on the wall

[@molinita3131]

I definitely wish!! But they are not, I found a bunch of different types of art online, printed them and then placed them to my liking on the wall. It was pretty fun and with a bit more patience I might have tried my hand at a piece ... but it was easier to google pictures instead!

[@zOmbieGurL214]

I’m shipping out in 22 days kinda nervous! But this video motivates me.

[@molinita3131]

Honey Lynn you’ll do great beyond happy to be any help!

[@shonaspetrini6591]

20 for me now😭 yours was awhile back, howd you make out??

[@lizziwatson9643]

I leave on June 24th! Super excited but definitely nervous 😂😂 Great video!

[@molinita3131]

First thank you so much! and two you'll do great, biggest advice: a meal at a time girl. Keep the big picture in the back and the daily at the front. Take on each day knowing you can do it and all the boot camp life is only temporary. Best of luck to you!

[@agirlnamedkeja2045]

Good luck

[@TaliaVilleda]

Most people say that yeoman is the easier thing and they loved it

[@molinita3131]

I agree! I know it definitely takes patience and some organizational skills, but working with paperwork and the more admin side of the Navy seems great.

[@shydiaj8488]

great video

[@molinita3131]

Shydia J thank you love 💕

[@kassandraolivas5221]

I ship out in 2 weeks! I’m very nervous and excited at the same time 😭 I saw you wear glasses but didn’t wear them in the pictures or graduation, did you take your contacts too? I wear glasses so I wasn’t sure if we could bring contacts. Hopefully you see this before I ship out ☺️

[@KrispyKidTay1]

I ship Oct 9th

[@ashleyruby3820]

How many phone calls did you get?! Leaving this Monday

[@molinita3131]

Sorry for the late reply I know you're in boot camp, but for others wondering you usually get around 3 phone calls and perhaps a few more depending on the job you have (for me I had 2 extra calls because I needed information for my paperwork regarding my job) Overall though its usually about 3

[@dreacoron7455]

I leave for navy basic this Monday . any advice 😭 I’m really nervous & scared

[@wynterknight1782]

Andrea Coronel so did my husband ❤️

[@molinita3131]

Missed this comment but best of luck to you and by the time you read this you'll see that it was quite a process but you made it and thats all that matters! Congrats sailor!

[@jadagemineye7148]

Andrea Coronel how was it?

[@darkzombiegenetics]

How did it go ?

[@fr3undx]

Do you get leave after boot camp before you go to A school or no?

[@willymikess]

No you do not. You get liberty for a few hours though.

[@brianca9164]

Man you are your moms twin!!! Great video!!

[@molinita3131]

Thank you!

[@terriblelottery]

How old were you when you went to boot camp

[@molinita3131]

terriblelottery 3 weeks into being 20

[@terriblelottery]

Cool I’m 22 enlisting now. Is there a good bit of 20+ year olds in boot camp ?

[@Palexisgreen23]

Nice video. I'll be creating one shortly myself re my experiences.

[@lizzdelarosa4141]

I love your video!! Gave me a lot of confidence but I have a question.. Did you study a lot like the sailors creed, 11 general orders etc., before bootcamp?

[@richvarela9636]

Study general orders... If you don't know it.. You will get beat on watch if they ask and you don't know.... Good luck..

[@molinita3131]

I think its easiest to go in knowing our creed, the general orders, and definitely rank and recognition. The ranks were the hardest to learn for me because they're different for each rank and each uniform so the easier you start the learning them the easier it'll be during boot.

[@leshakream9178]

U keep saying beat but wats that ?

[@molinita3131]

Haha it just means they make you work out without much of a break in between. Simple but tiring things that just tire you out and teach discipline.

[@KrispyKidTay1]

I'm going for APOC trying to get E-3

[@molinita3131]

Best of luck!!

[@hmbia7545]

What was the beating like for IT over just a reg beat?

[@raheemrichards1401]

Hmbia IT is supposed to be more intense, but it’s just where the whole division gets beat while the rdc’s are looking at u and basically if u give up u could get set back

[@janiyachivers5200]

I honestly just commented bc there were 99 comments and I wanted to be #100 😂😂

[@molinita3131]

Hahah hey you have my full support and gratitude! Thank you for 100 comments!

[@TheGoCastle]

You were able to call home?

[@raheemrichards1401]

Charlotte Hyland yea u get at least 2 phone calls depending on how ur division is

[@mkkygmn4731]

hi, it is possible make calls during the camp? and how many times? ty:)

[@molinita3131]

Magy Guzman you get I believe 3 calls if I remember right but they’re not very long, but they’re the best part of boot

[@bethanycruz6705]

aye! we went to the same meps

[@molinita3131]

Bethany Cruz smallll world girly haha

[@paultaylor3517]

navy life hard boot part time lost filled po boot camp do all seabee navy army caot gard small boat small ship cargo jax navy base part time xo army base singer pepper asba

[@bbrittanyyt]

Your hair grows fast af

[@bbrittanyyt]

Wait no I’m trippin that was your sister lol

[@molinita3131]

Brit Br lol yes she has very short hair

[@mtjoleolkaelle]

Hey sailor! Thanks for the video! Is it possible that you send me the ISBN number for the recruit training guide! I’m just trying to prepare myself ahead with those written tests ! At least start reading it. On my own comfort! With the ISBN number I should be able to find it online and purchase one . I’m really looking forward to it! And if anyone knows where I can get it, please let me know thanks 🙏!

[@molinita3131]

I actually don't have mine anymore I def got rid of it rather quickly lol, but from what i remember learn ship types, ranks, chain of command and then there was certain ship questions on flags and different ship board procedures. Sorry if thats not super in depth but thats the basics. Oh and fires, class of fires, type of ways to extinguish each different type and stuff like that. and best of luck in boot hope you do great and test well!

[@Jallalee]

You didn’t have to put the music great video doe!

[@paultaylor3517]

po lost filled 8 year send kids war part time usosp mp drug war jax navy base up close base last 9/11 fire filled lost retirmant x navy po psd sent kid war seabee work food ad state side ok life 14 kids women girlfriend from navy coat gard va navy boot seabee ga boot hard fast ok e3e4 xoxo

[@Pimpishone]

Hello everyone (waving at you all like a gentleman would) P.S: I'm prior service Army I was on Active Duty in the Army for 3 years been to South Korea and all now I'm hoping to get into the Navy since I worked in Generators in the Army which translates over to GSE. Wish me luck shouldn't be hard since I have an Engineering Degree.

[@ashleyfitchett2334]

I know this is kind of a silly question but to you do the swimming test with your glasses?

[@tariaprimus3786]

That's is a good questions because I cant see without my glasses 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@molinita3131]

Jajajaja this is actually a great question. I am blind as a bat and glasses were the hardest thing to deal with, but you put them right in your pocket (the inner pocket in your gym shorts that you wear during the swim test)

[@molinita3131]

@@tariaprimus3786 I also can barley see without mine and during fire fighting and anything that requires a mask you'll usually have to take them off and it can be realllly difficult at times.

[@richvarela9636]

You look great in your uniform 🌹

[@LifeOfQuezzy]

What is your Instagram?

[@molinita3131]

Marcquez Marsh molinita31

[@michellerivasmolina5705]

🙏😍😘🎉🎊❤️

[@xx_xx399]

Navy=easy boot camp.