What is the best way to prepare for Army boot camp?

September 16th, 2008 | by MakingMarines |
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chris s asked:


I leave for Ft. Jackson in a few months and i would like some advice on what i should do to prepare i’m already running more than 5 miles a day to improve my 2 mile time but i’d like to know what else i should prepare for

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  1. 3 Responses to “What is the best way to prepare for Army boot camp?”

  2. By Martin O on Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    Do situps, pushups and chin ups.

  3. By David on Sep 21, 2008 | Reply

    Be mentally ready to be broken down, don’t fight it. Accept and embrace it and be the best soldier you can be.

  4. By Doug B on Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

    Keep working out, focusing on endurance.

    Start adjusting to getting up *very* early and working long days.

    Pay close attention to your grooming and cleaning habits. Pleasing a Drill Sergeant is easier if you get in the habit now of being a neat freak.

    This is probably the most important: Schedule a last fling. Get together with your friends and go to the beach, or whatever place you have. Spend a weekend before leaving having a great time. Your life is about to change radically, and you’ll treasure those memories.

    Thank you for your service.

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