Don't waste your time trying to find the recruiter near you. Let us do the work.
Step 9: Get ready for bootcamp
Surviving Boot Camp
Boot Camp is made for you to succeed, not to fail. You'll never be asked to
do something you can't handle. Here are 10 tips to getting the most out of boot
camp:
1. Run, run, run. The better shape you are in the easier boot camp
will be. Be in shape before you get there.
2. Bring your game face. Get up for it. It
can be the greatest time of your life. Don't show emotion; it's part of the
game. Don't be a wimp.
3. Check your attitude. Drill sergeants and
instructors want you to learn because it may save your life some day. Fighting
the game wastes energy.
4. Look out for your buddy. Nothing impresses
people more than quietly taking care of the person next to you. Remember boot
camp is a team sport.
5. It's only temporary. Basic training doesn't
last forever. There's a goal and a future. You'll have down time and do things
that are really fun. Your military career won't be like boot camp.
6. Know your rights. Have your recruiter write
and sign any promises they make. If you're really hurt or sick, go to sick call.
Take care of your feet. Lock your gear.
7. Study early. Know the phonetic alphabet and other military knowledge
before you go. For the Army, know the Initial Entry Training book and the
Army general orders.
9. It ain't personal. Nothing said in basic training is personal.
The high-stress environment is part of the game. The winner knows this in
advance.
10. Don't be a loner. Make friends because
you are in it together. Keep in touch with family and friends at home too. Don't
let others in your unit be loners.
Bonus Tip. Go to Church. Even if you are an
atheist, church is a good time to reflect on yourself, escape the pressure and
regroup for the day or week ahead.
