Making Marines – Get Ready For Marine Boot Camp

By kesho on Dec 13, 2009 | Reply

im not really sure, but i wouldnt recommend you doing it.
why would you want to sign your life away?

By Beachman on Dec 14, 2009 | Reply

Make sure that you at least believe in God.

By libspraytomecca on Dec 17, 2009 | Reply

Keep your GPA up, keep your record clean, don’t risk getting any infractions (underage drinking comes to mind) Do NOT do drugs, and get in shape. If you ask a Recruiter, he/she may help you with a work out regimen… at your age they don’t have to, but they may give you a booklet thaty is given to older potential Recruits, if not, then ask your High School Coaches, and look in the library… also, be sure the reason you want to be a Marine is sincere, and Just… it isn’t about the Blues… it is about Serving your Country.

By Aaron L on Dec 19, 2009 | Reply

i second beachmans answer. basic training is made to break you down mentally and physically. when you go to basic, you do long hikes at both san diego and the one in the carolinas. 7miles. the crucible used to be running 10 miles with a 50lb bag, but they got rid of that years ago. talk to a recruiter. if you are not fit by the time you are allowed to enlist, your recruiter can help you with a training program and a possible delayed entry work out plan. At least, I know my USMC recruiter did. just my 2 cents

By Greco on Dec 22, 2009 | Reply

To get in shape physically, lots of advice and workouts here. You have to be faithful in following them though. Besides being in shape you have to meet height and weight requirements.

Here’s the whole process of what you need to think about and do. This list also includes any medical conditions that are disqualifying and ASVAB info. Also get ASVAB for Dummies to study. Which job you get depends on how well you do on the ASVAB.
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By randy w on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply

Man they will make you get into shape if its any way possible and you choose to do the exercises. Thats really not the big deal. You have to really want to do the things your signing up to do. You will move away from your family and friends for about the next 4 years. By the time you come back most of your old friends will be long gone and graduated college or whatever. Once you get it in you will have to do alot of crap that you feel is stupid and pointless, but everybody does it. Like guarding a concrete building from a mysterious fire in the night. You’ll go on long runs and marches where all you’ll want to do is just say f-it i’m stopping, but have to keep going. There are people that do say f-it, or say their ankle hurts or whatever, and they go back home wasting theirs and everyone else’s time. But if you actually do it make sure that you know its not as glamourous and shiney as it is on tv. You will go to the field to train for weeks or months at a time. During those times your commanders will want you to train repeatedly the simplest manuevers over and over. It will be 1am and you’ll be running through the woods with night vision on, looking for “caches” or whatever. Also remember the military is at war right now so matter what you will be going somewhere. But you will meet some real cool people and do things that not many people can even imagine. All I can say is make sure your really motivated to do it and not be half assed about it. Maybe check out Military.com and click marines and go from there.

By Amy S on Dec 26, 2009 | Reply

Running, pull-ups, and sit-ups are the Initial Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) requirements. You’d be able to google Marine Corps PFT and they’ll give you the actual requirements of distance, numbers, and time limits.

Focus mostly on building endurance and strengthening your legs. don’t stress overly much on bulking up with weights, although some weight lifting will help you with the pull-ups. Most of the injuries during boot camp are to the legs, and most of those are shin-splints or stress-fractures, from all the hours spent marching and standing the first month.

My recommendation? Keep your grades up, your nose out of trouble, and focus mostly on stretching and running. Build endurance and flexibility into your legs, ankles, and feet and you’ll be fine in boot.

By Brandon K on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply

If your school has a cross-country team, participate in it! My team couldn’t be that much differrent from other teams. We run 4 to 5 miles a day, work our upper body strength every other day, pull-ups, situps, and pretty much everything that is required for the Marine PFT test, except swimming. So, good luck! I would also like to be in the Marines so this is why I decided to do this.

By Xacto on Dec 30, 2009 | Reply

Prepare by watching videos on it and and reading about. Also try to talk to others that have already been threw it.