Comments on: How do I mentally prepare myself for Marine boot-camp in the future? http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:53:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: seth http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-632 seth Tue, 06 May 2008 19:09:13 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-632 Just let all the yelling go in one ear and out the other! befor i shipped to boot, i ran everyday, sit up's, push up's....."PT" run run run you'll be glade you got yourself used to it befor you go because they are going to run the shit out of you. one other thing, always remember......EVERYONE THER IS YOUR BROTHER! you'll be just fine. HOOAH! Just let all the yelling go in one ear and out the other!
befor i shipped to boot, i ran everyday, sit up’s, push up’s…..”PT”
run run run you’ll be glade you got yourself used to it befor you go because they are going to run the shit out of you.
one other thing, always remember……EVERYONE THER IS YOUR BROTHER! you’ll be just fine.
HOOAH!

]]> By: insurance_man69 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-631 insurance_man69 Sun, 04 May 2008 04:09:39 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-631 prepare your @$$ for pain, you little maggot! prepare your @$$ for pain, you little maggot!

]]> By: TilBot1007 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-630 TilBot1007 Fri, 02 May 2008 20:50:39 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-630 Start saying yes ma'am and yes sir to your parents without hesitation and then do everything they say to the "T"--this will help with the whole doing what you're told thing. Fold everything in your drawer precisely to your parent's directions. Keep all your belongings in a footlocker (that's only 3 cubic feet). Start saying yes ma’am and yes sir to your parents without hesitation and then do everything they say to the “T”–this will help with the whole doing what you’re told thing. Fold everything in your drawer precisely to your parent’s directions. Keep all your belongings in a footlocker (that’s only 3 cubic feet).

]]> By: jman http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-629 jman Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:54:29 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-629 dude!!!no!!! join the army!!!! dude!!!no!!! join the army!!!!

]]> By: Matthew http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-628 Matthew Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:38:33 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-628 Being physically prepared will do a lot to help you mentally. If you have any weight on you, make sure you lose as much as possible before you go. That will also help you mentally. Your recruiter should have a DEP program. That will help a lot. Lastly, find whatever documentaries about Marine Corps boot camp that you can, and watch them carefully. You've really got to be a hard charger to join the Corps. If normal life ever stresses you out, don't ever join. If you don't like pain, or are afraid of broken bones, don't join. If you can't hold your bladder, if you've ever cried over something other than a dead family member, or if you ever have thoughts of suicide, don't join. If you are always changing the thermostat because you can't stand it being a few degrees too hot or too cold, don't join. On the other hand, If you can get knocked down in a fight where the odds are against you, but you keep getting up again, you're going to the right place. If pain makes you giggle and blood makes you grin, you're going to the right place. If you think dirt is delicious and sleep is for sissies, you're going to the right place. If you think Hell might be a nice place to visit, you're going to the right place. They don't call us Devil Dogs for nothing. Good luck. Being physically prepared will do a lot to help you mentally. If you have any weight on you, make sure you lose as much as possible before you go. That will also help you mentally. Your recruiter should have a DEP program. That will help a lot. Lastly, find whatever documentaries about Marine Corps boot camp that you can, and watch them carefully. You’ve really got to be a hard charger to join the Corps. If normal life ever stresses you out, don’t ever join. If you don’t like pain, or are afraid of broken bones, don’t join. If you can’t hold your bladder, if you’ve ever cried over something other than a dead family member, or if you ever have thoughts of suicide, don’t join. If you are always changing the thermostat because you can’t stand it being a few degrees too hot or too cold, don’t join. On the other hand, If you can get knocked down in a fight where the odds are against you, but you keep getting up again, you’re going to the right place. If pain makes you giggle and blood makes you grin, you’re going to the right place. If you think dirt is delicious and sleep is for sissies, you’re going to the right place. If you think Hell might be a nice place to visit, you’re going to the right place. They don’t call us Devil Dogs for nothing. Good luck.

]]> By: jpsmith479 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-627 jpsmith479 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:01:15 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-627 That is a great question. Alot of people worry about getting in shape physically before going to boot camp. I wouldn't completely blow that off, but I wouldn't completely stress out about that either. The Marine Corps drill instructors will ensure that you get plenty of physical training to get you into the best shape of your life. Marine Corps boot camp is designed to stress you out to levels you've never experienced. The reasoning behind it is to get you used to thinking and moving during highly stressful situations that you may experience after boot camp. There is no sure fire way to prepare yourself for the mental barrage that you will experience. However, I've often told others that these three things will help. 1) Take 15 small children to Chuck E. Cheeses BY YOURSELF and do what you can to make them behave WITHOUT LOSING YOUR COOL. 2) Go for a drive on the interstate DURING RUSH HOUR. And to add to the effect, do it when it's hot outside, keep your windows up, and do not use the air conditioner. 3) Cook a dinner for your family and about 20 guests. Take care of all the cooking and food prep by yourself. These are all stressful things to do. They don't compare to what you'll go through in boot camp. But if you can handle these three things, than you can handle boot camp mentally. Remember, alot of it is a mind game designed to make you think and react under pressure. That is a great question. Alot of people worry about getting in shape physically before going to boot camp. I wouldn’t completely blow that off, but I wouldn’t completely stress out about that either. The Marine Corps drill instructors will ensure that you get plenty of physical training to get you into the best shape of your life.

Marine Corps boot camp is designed to stress you out to levels you’ve never experienced. The reasoning behind it is to get you used to thinking and moving during highly stressful situations that you may experience after boot camp.

There is no sure fire way to prepare yourself for the mental barrage that you will experience. However, I’ve often told others that these three things will help.

1) Take 15 small children to Chuck E. Cheeses BY YOURSELF and do what you can to make them behave WITHOUT LOSING YOUR COOL.

2) Go for a drive on the interstate DURING RUSH HOUR. And to add to the effect, do it when it’s hot outside, keep your windows up, and do not use the air conditioner.

3) Cook a dinner for your family and about 20 guests. Take care of all the cooking and food prep by yourself.

These are all stressful things to do. They don’t compare to what you’ll go through in boot camp. But if you can handle these three things, than you can handle boot camp mentally. Remember, alot of it is a mind game designed to make you think and react under pressure.

]]> By: Kevin A http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-626 Kevin A Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:21:16 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-626 EVERYTHING your parents tell you to do, do it without question and do it as fast as you can and every time they tell you to do it again do it faster. There's no talking back in the Marines and everything has to be done as fast as you possibly can. Even if it's the very fastest you can do it, do it faster. FAST FAST FAST!!! That's the ticket. EVERYTHING your parents tell you to do, do it without question and do it as fast as you can and every time they tell you to do it again do it faster. There’s no talking back in the Marines and everything has to be done as fast as you possibly can. Even if it’s the very fastest you can do it, do it faster. FAST FAST FAST!!!

That’s the ticket.

]]> By: scout_sniper_m40a1 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-625 scout_sniper_m40a1 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:36:04 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-625 To mentally prepare for the Marine Corps you should be able to handle someone yelling in your face (sometimes what is said is quite insulting). You will need to be able to stay mentally alert for long periods of time without sleep. You should have all your ranks( who to salute, and when to salute) memorized. You should be able to recite the Marine Corps Hyme. Know Your General Orders. Be able to make your bed. I would say polish your boots but you dont have to do that anymore. You most importantly of all have to be able to think with a clear head under a high stress environment. Remain calm under pressure. You learn these things you should be okay ....... one might say to check your brain at the gate upon arrival at MCRD, and remember to pick it up again upon graduation. My advise is to do your best at everything you can and dont get discouraged if you mess up.. that is why they have basic training... is to teach you not to mess up. I would say that about 95% of your class will messup at least once.... learn from it and move on. Another thing you need to learn is teamwork .... work as a team help one another. Make sure to follow orders to a T. The DI's job is to teach you how to survive combat and how to react .... so for Gods sake listen good and dont take anything they say personal.. they are not there to be your friend they are there to teach... Good Luck to you. To mentally prepare for the Marine Corps you should be able to handle someone yelling in your face (sometimes what is said is quite insulting). You will need to be able to stay mentally alert for long periods of time without sleep. You should have all your ranks( who to salute, and when to salute) memorized. You should be able to recite the Marine Corps Hyme. Know Your General Orders. Be able to make your bed. I would say polish your boots but you dont have to do that anymore. You most importantly of all have to be able to think with a clear head under a high stress environment. Remain calm under pressure. You learn these things you should be okay ……. one might say to check your brain at the gate upon arrival at MCRD, and remember to pick it up again upon graduation.

My advise is to do your best at everything you can and dont get discouraged if you mess up.. that is why they have basic training… is to teach you not to mess up. I would say that about 95% of your class will messup at least once…. learn from it and move on. Another thing you need to learn is teamwork …. work as a team help one another.

Make sure to follow orders to a T. The DI’s job is to teach you how to survive combat and how to react …. so for Gods sake listen good and dont take anything they say personal.. they are not there to be your friend they are there to teach…
Good Luck to you.

]]> By: ram http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-624 ram Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-624 The "mental" challange of basic is pretty much being able to cope with the DI shouting at the top of his lungs about 1in from your face with his finger pointing at you even closer. You're going to have a lot of spit in your face (they make sure they spit alot when their yelling), but don't even think about wiping it off. Anyway, a mature attitude will save you from a lot of heartache. A lot of people going into the marines are immature, I-want-it-my-way punk kids. These are the ones that find it mentally challenging. Follow orders from the DI, without complaint, grumbling or anything. So what you're told and what you're supposed to do and you'll be ok mentally. Mess up or screw around, and you'll mark yourself to the DI's as one they need to spend more time with. Also, if you're the "best" recurit, be prepared for some punishment as well, as you will be used as the example, and the slightest thing you do wrong will be "corrected" by the DIs. I didn't have a problem in basic. I didn't go in right out of high school, and had a more mature attitude than most others. To prepare yourself, do what your told, when your told to do it. Whether it's your parents, other family, teachers or whomever, get used to it. There's a reason why the DIs will pounce on you if you don't do what your told when your told to do it. In battle, if you dont' follow an order when your told, you very well may get yourself killed. The “mental” challange of basic is pretty much being able to cope with the DI shouting at the top of his lungs about 1in from your face with his finger pointing at you even closer. You’re going to have a lot of spit in your face (they make sure they spit alot when their yelling), but don’t even think about wiping it off.

Anyway, a mature attitude will save you from a lot of heartache. A lot of people going into the marines are immature, I-want-it-my-way punk kids. These are the ones that find it mentally challenging.

Follow orders from the DI, without complaint, grumbling or anything. So what you’re told and what you’re supposed to do and you’ll be ok mentally. Mess up or screw around, and you’ll mark yourself to the DI’s as one they need to spend more time with.

Also, if you’re the “best” recurit, be prepared for some punishment as well, as you will be used as the example, and the slightest thing you do wrong will be “corrected” by the DIs.

I didn’t have a problem in basic. I didn’t go in right out of high school, and had a more mature attitude than most others.

To prepare yourself, do what your told, when your told to do it. Whether it’s your parents, other family, teachers or whomever, get used to it. There’s a reason why the DIs will pounce on you if you don’t do what your told when your told to do it. In battle, if you dont’ follow an order when your told, you very well may get yourself killed.

]]> By: gedger http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-623 gedger Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:51:43 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/how-do-i-mentally-prepare-myself-for-marine-boot-camp-in-the-future/#comment-623 If you are still in high school join the wrestling team. Otherwise prepare to be mentally and physically tested. They want to know you won't break under pressure. If you do, don't take it personal. The fact you understand this means you are not stupid and are already preparing yourself. The real pressure comes when you take the challenge to become a SEAL. Good luck in whatever you choose. If you are still in high school join the wrestling team.
Otherwise prepare to be mentally and physically tested. They want to know you won’t break under pressure. If you do, don’t take it personal. The fact you understand this means you are not stupid and are already preparing yourself. The real pressure comes when you take the challenge to become a SEAL.
Good luck in whatever you choose.

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