Preparing for Marine Corps Bootcamp: A Guide From a Marine’s Perspective

[@Tyler-zm5nu]

90% mental, 10% physical. Start practicing the zero excuse mentality as an applicant & Poolee. Last but not least, NEVER self doubt yourself. Remind yourself you're there to EARN the title of Marine. And it'll be your reality

[@hockey66191]

Something I got from a friend: Get used to not scratching itches.

[@michaelcassady348]

Move when you're told. Where you're told. With speed.

[@Dudley-q1j]

Here is something my father who was a DI at PI back in the 50's, keep your mouth shut, do as you are told as quickly as possible, try to avoid the DI learning your name, avoid the edge of the formation when falling in, as these are the recruits that "get attention" of the DI. One more thing I learned at PI from our series Gunnery Sargent, "the world teaches you big mac eating lazy ass fat bodies you cannot do things because they are hard, the Marine Corp is here to teach you that you can do anything." I use the things I learned from my time in the Marines over 40 years ago every day.

[@jordancody6047]

Honestly brother Boot camp is not the same when I was in. I went to boot camp in 2004 and seeing how they do things now blows my mind. To me it's softer now. My DIs physically roughed us up and I mean literally roughed us up bad. They turned us into Marines very quickly

[@NickVarn]

They turned you into marines in….13 weeks? Do you think being physically assaulted makes better Marines?

[@jordancody6047]

Brother, they turned us into Marines before 13 weeks Lol!!! And no physical abuse does not make you a better Marine. Yes it may toughin you up but then alot of issues come with it as well. Just my opinion. Keep on the vid my brother i live them. 👍

[@NickVarn]

@@jordancody6047 that’s what I’m saying. You mentioned “turned you into Marines very quickly” but it’s the same amount of time as today. Physical fitness standards have increased since 2004. Drill hasn’t changed and they’ve made marksmanship quals more realistic. Can you clarify how Marine Corps boot camp is “softer?” Not trying to argue, I genuinely want to hear your reasoning.

[@jordancody6047]

@@NickVarn I don't see this as an argument at all my brother. Please don't think that. So Dis don't March recruits to chow anymore and they are allowed cell phone privileges on weekends now. and the Dis can't touch you anymore. And making you drink water until you throw up. There not allowed to do that either you can die from that anyway. I could go on and on with what we went through in boot camp. And our physical training on top of the assault abuse every day it was not like today's physical requirement and what's this I here there getting away with Sir and ma'am that's also what I'm talking it's getting weird. I'm proud of what I went through and I'm sure you and every other Marine is as well. I'm just still suffering physically with the outcome because of my experience. But I did it and went through with it. I know alot of the Dis got in trouble when the top brass got wind of it. Like the recruit that got thrown in the dryer and he ended up dying not exeptable at all. Look forward to hearing from you brother. 👍

[@jordancody6047]

@@NickVarn so to answer your other question, yes our boot camp was 13 weeks like every other Marines boot camp is. I was just making a joke about how we were turned into Marines a little before 13 weeks on how we were treated. Just an inside joke to lighten up the conversation. But yes, 13 weeks is Marine boot camp for everyone. 👍

[@hardcase2867]

I’m 27 and being given a second chance. Made mistakes in life. My thinking has changed but it’s tempting to finish this

[@gman95d15]

Me too brother. 28 here. Was in the dep back in '16/17 as a 21 year old. Finally got my medical waiver approved.

[@FrankHorigan]

Thank you for the advice you have I appreciate it.It’s a lot different than the other content I see that former and current marines create for preparing for boot camp it’s always physical that they focus on and maxing out your pt score which is important don’t get me wrong but some people should focus on both aspects for preparation.

[@ThomasMurphy-vb1hf]

I leave in 18 days for parris island. I’m very excited and also very nervous

[@GigaJolt]

Yo how did it go????

[@snekDesigner]

I went to parris island because of a camp, Had no idea what would happen. I now want to make my way as a marine and prepare myself. They have put us in the same "boots" as a marine recruit in boot camp. It was tough mostly mentaly. It was hard to think. I just did as they said. Also they said we did better marching in one day then the recruits do in 3 weeks

[@cavemanlook]

I don't have a clue how it is today. That said in 83 for a 17 year old it was a different world. Got my title at 17.

[@JameGoFast]

My thing with marching is that the people don’t yell the commands in words lmao like “left or right” or all the other commands they say like half or mumble the word and say a random ass thing so it’s hard to understand what they are saying

[@Groose142]

Im trying to get back in the marines, cause I made a mistake... self-doubt and backing out. My mindset has completely changed and now I realized how bad I want to be a marine so bad, hopefully I can get back in.

[@rblfrmthewstdwn]

Tip 1: Leave all logic behind…you will be yelled at and chewed out for anything and everything good or bad…so don’t question it just say “Aye Sir” and gtfo. Tip:2 Assimilation with your platoon is paramount. Don’t be the guy everyone turns their ire towards…be a wallflower and just be cool with your comrades. Don’t get everyone in trouble for your mistakes as much as possible….inevitability it’ll happen regardless but if it’s a habit your bunkies will take note. Last tip: If you do notice that someone else is being quarterdecked daily or holding your platoon behind….(this more applies when you’re there over a month) get a few of your other buddies and jump on that Quarterdeck with the guy getting smoked…..believe me it’ll start a chain reaction and your DI’s won’t know wtf is happening but once he sees that you guys are learning to be 1 cohesive unit and you’re as hearing to the ideal of no man left behind….he will respect your platoon more than he ever would have. Just food for thought Good Luck: You’re gonna need it haha but like the guy said…once it’s over it’s a blip on the screen but those things you learn will help in multiple ways you never would have imagined. P.S. Or you can be like me in boot camp and make sure you are behind a scansion whenever your DI asks for volunSUCKERS or just bored and wants to smoke someone. If his eyes meets yours…..you’re done haha. 02-07 OIF/OEF USMC Vet

[@vviimmi]

Thanks Nick

[@christianthomas5103]

Hey man I leave Monday and I’m super nervous and I’m pretty skinny but I did pass the ist but I’m nervous I’ll fail something bc I’m not that strong so any advice to ease my mind?

[@christianthomas5103]

I’m a over-thinker to so that could be it, but just wanna succeed.

[@NickVarn]

The nice thing about boot camp is you don’t have to think very much. Just do what you’re told. I left for boot camp at 5’ 10” and 145lbs. I’d never touched a weight in my life. I was an ok runner and could do 18 pull ups. That was about it. You’ll get stronger at boot camp. But you don’t have to be an animal to make it through. You’ll be good. Just keep a level head.

[@christianthomas5103]

@@NickVarn thank you so much man!

[@rileystonepowers3482]

@@christianthomas5103how’d it go? How’d you do? My brother graduated Friday from Marine Corp bootcamp. My time on base, family day, and graduation has made me think of joining…

[@SB0083]

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