Archive for the ‘USMC Boot Camp Preparation’ Category

When commissioned as an officer in the navy or USMC, does my training count toward my years of service?

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Ens_diablo14 asked: Say you get commissioned as a Marine officer, does your 26 weeks at the Basic school count in your years of service, so ud actually be serving 3 and a half?How To Prepare For The Marines

How long is USMC MOS 0411 training ?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Minna asked: Does anyone know how long Marine's MOS 0411 (Maintenance Management Specialist) training lasts? I read that it's for 28 days. Also, is there a break between MCT and MOS? How long is that?Prepare For Boot Camp

In USMC boot camp training how do recruits get over all the noise at the firing range?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Michael R asked: I know this might sound like a funny question, but when every gunshot sounds like you eardrums just blew out, how do recruits get over this? Do they wear ear protection?How To Get In Shape For The Marines

Address labels on letters to USMC boot camp recruits?

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Roxye asked: I have a lot of free return address labels and I wanted to use them on my letters to my bf in usmc boot camp. Will he get in trouble for it? I know not to write on the back of envelopes or make kiss marks but ...

Where should I stand before entering USMC basic training?

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Chris asked: How many pull ups should I be able to do? How many push ups should I be able to do? How many sit ups should I be able to do? How far should I be able to run? And under what time limit should I be able to do each in? I enter ...

do most people make it through usmc recruit training?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

William H asked: i leave for recruit training in 2 weeks and i am glad i am going but i am also scared of failing or something. i can pass the IST. i could be in better shape but i am defiantly not overweight. i really want to be ...

USMC basic training failure rate?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

BiologicalRebel asked: I have read two different things on the Internet about how many people fail USMC basic training so I'm just wondering what those who have been through it (women especially) have noticed. Do many people fail completely or is the success rate pretty high?Getting In Shape For ...

How much does USMC boot camp change a person?

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

motochick asked: Everyone tells me the change is big, and I'm worried that my best friend and boyfriend will be different. I got his first letter today and it didn't completely seem like him.Get Ready For Marine Boot Camp

What are the different stations and chances of getting stationed in Texas after going through USMC training?

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

solid_platinum99 asked: I will be going through OCS and than going to law school in texas. And then back to TBS and then The final training in Rhode island for JAG. I am hoping to get stationed in Texas. Does anyone know the chances of getting stationed there and if ...

What should I learn before usmc basic training, Paris, Island?

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

dirty south princess asked: Ive already been learning a few thing ,but im trying to make bootcamp not so damn stressful.......I already know to learn these thing ,but what else.. 1. 11 general orders 2. chain of command 3.usmc history 4.rifle creed.......................what else?How To Prepare For Marine Boot Camp