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 Feb 19, 2009 - 10:17 PM
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what should i expect during basic training? are they gonna put me out right off the bat to run 2 or 3 miles? or what? im super psyched to go...not too much for basic training tho =/ any info would be great!!! thanks kevin This post has been edited by celica9110: Feb 19, 2009 - 10:17 PM -------------------- myspace!!
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Yeah, like what a lot of people here said, its not like you think it is. Myself, am in the Navy, dad was in, brother is in, so I kinda knew what to expect. The hardest part from what I observed is the being away from home, but if you can get over that you'll do just fine. As far as "standing out", in a good way it'll help you later on in your career (if you choose to do that), if you stand out in the right way. Dont be afraid to take on an extra responsibility, and dont be afraid to volunteer yourself (as you'll find out you might be "voluntold" anyway). Do what your supposed to do, do it right and help those who cant. Even though you might think no one is watching, they are.
As far as the PT, cant say much for the Army, but in the Navy we started slow for the first two weeks, then things really heated up (anyone here who was in can tell you what it means when they say "make it rain"), but again, like everyone said you get used to it. Yes, they will yell at you, they are only trying to break you down so they can "mold" you in to what you need to be. So dont take it personally. There are a lot of aspects that they dont tell you about in boot camp, again ,cant speak for the Army. The worst part though is duty and watchstanding, but it comes with being in the military. And its not really as bad as it seems. Ask your recruiter as many questions as possible, they can provide you with a wealth of information. I want to touch on something that Akirad1 said, yes some (or most for that part) of the recruiters will treat you like a quota, find one who dosent, and if you know people in the branch, talk to them as well. I cant speak for everyone, but I love what I do. |
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celica9110 military guys Feb 19, 2009 - 10:17 PM
Akirad1 what branch, MOS, where you going for basic Feb 19, 2009 - 11:21 PM illneversellmycelli first two weeks are shock then you get used to it.... Feb 19, 2009 - 11:25 PM Jen which branch? my best friend just went air force, ... Feb 19, 2009 - 11:32 PM Akirad1 for me i was at Fort Benning GA, A 2/47, MOS-68W. ... Feb 19, 2009 - 11:40 PM Fastbird Like these guys said, What branch?? Each service ... Feb 19, 2009 - 11:41 PM celica9110 id like to go for the army Feb 20, 2009 - 10:51 AM
Fastbird QUOTE (celica9110 @ Feb 20, 2009 - 11... Feb 20, 2009 - 11:39 AM Akirad1 ^^ that is true what he says.
with the army knowin... Feb 20, 2009 - 1:09 PM 97lestyousay I was in the army NG and went to FT. Jackson SC w... Feb 20, 2009 - 3:10 PM celica9110 i always kinda wanted to join the navy...but it is... Feb 20, 2009 - 3:19 PM Akirad1 yes the CS gas burns like hell espcially if your s... Feb 20, 2009 - 6:31 PM celica9110 ive been talking to my buddy Dan and he was in the... Feb 20, 2009 - 7:44 PM 95GTCelica Hey man, saw this thread and had to put my 2 cents... Feb 24, 2009 - 6:08 PM 97lestyousay When you consider ROTC and 4 years to be a "p... Feb 24, 2009 - 7:08 PM celica9110 well guys i leave for MEPs monday...at ft jackson
... Feb 25, 2009 - 11:51 PM 97lestyousay I went to basic at Jackson. I changed mos shortly... Feb 26, 2009 - 12:10 AM celica9110 yeah....but the only downfall for me is that im 6 ... Feb 26, 2009 - 11:52 AM Akirad1 my uncle 6ft and he was a M1 abrahm operator durin... Feb 26, 2009 - 12:28 PM celica9110 i think that ill like it Feb 26, 2009 - 12:46 PM celica9110 hey guys im official...i went to MEPS yesterday...... Mar 4, 2009 - 10:31 AM Akirad1 Relaxin Jackson as they say, so whats your MOS Mar 4, 2009 - 10:56 AM netrata Fort Benning, GA. Co. A 2/58 Infantry FTW!... Mar 4, 2009 - 6:34 PM 97lestyousay I thought you were 19K they used to have all basic... Mar 4, 2009 - 8:16 PM Akirad1 i was Ft Benning A2/47 shadow comapny, regulators ... Mar 4, 2009 - 9:21 PM celica9110 im a 15T
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ft ... Mar 5, 2009 - 1:46 PM Akirad1 nice you must have scored pretty hi on your test Mar 5, 2009 - 1:54 PM celica9110 QUOTE (Akirad1 @ Mar 5, 2009 - 1:54 ... Mar 5, 2009 - 9:09 PM Akirad1 yeah and intel you have "big brother" lo... Mar 6, 2009 - 6:05 PM 6G94celica Im currently doing ROTC and i know everyone says C... Mar 6, 2009 - 6:57 PM celica9110 QUOTE (6G94celica @ Mar 6, 2009 - 6... Mar 6, 2009 - 10:02 PM Akirad1 Sappers= elite demo guys or somethin Mar 7, 2009 - 4:57 PM Smaay i served 6 years Army EOD. i ****ing loved it. bas... Mar 8, 2009 - 1:29 AM 97celiman QUOTE (celica9110 @ Mar 6, 2009 - 10... Mar 8, 2009 - 1:03 PM 6G94celica QUOTE (97celiman @ Mar 8, 2009 - 1:0... Jul 29, 2009 - 12:49 PM celica9110 6 weeks im super excited!!!! Mar 10, 2009 - 1:45 PM jcbass7 I guess i missed my chance to preach about the Coa... Mar 16, 2009 - 8:05 PM Spider77 QUOTE (jcbass7 @ Mar 16, 2009 - 9:05... Mar 16, 2009 - 8:45 PM celica9110 5weeks im not too worried about basic Mar 17, 2009 - 4:15 PM celica9110 well ait sucks the sergeants look at me more than ... Jul 30, 2009 - 7:31 PM keison2000 What's up my friend? I have been in the Army f... Jul 30, 2009 - 7:46 PM celica9110 QUOTE (keison2000 @ Jul 30, 2009 - 8... Jul 31, 2009 - 6:26 PM |
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