Navy Boot Camp: What you need to know! part 1

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  • Things you need to know going into boot camp and what happens the first week. more videos coming. 11 GENERAL ORDERS!!! LEARN THOSE TOOO

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  • @deadlythumbs38
    @deadlythumbs38 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    My son just went to bootcamp i already miss him god bless are children that grow up and protect us

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I wish him the best of luck.

    • @deadlythumbs38
      @deadlythumbs38 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks so much i just received his box with his personal stuff they sent back He's been gone 4 a week now and thank you 4 your service 2 our country and your helpful videos

  • @mining-mh7fb
    @mining-mh7fb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    general orders cannot say that enough

  • @AllThingsNavy
    @AllThingsNavy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just memorized the 11 general orders, Sailor's Creed, and RTC Maxim in just two days by reading it out loud. Still gotta remember chain of command. Seems like the toughest one.

    • @waltersobchak2691
      @waltersobchak2691 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry, that bullshit isn't important and you will forget it 2 seconds after you leave boot camp

    • @AllThingsNavy
      @AllThingsNavy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, honestly I'm just looking to pass that quiz and the PFT to rank up.

  • @GuyBaldridge54
    @GuyBaldridge54 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I wish I was still serving I fought in the Nam

  • @ianjamesii7044
    @ianjamesii7044 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man you're a life saver! Knowledge is power... Thanks

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ian James, II no problem

  • @blakshon85
    @blakshon85 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir

  • @kathrynsmith4644
    @kathrynsmith4644 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Thank you for uploading :)

  • @garrettgonzales7614
    @garrettgonzales7614 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to boot in 2006 and it was totally different. we still had utilities and marched everywhere. Hardest part had to be the chain of command an general orders to remember

  • @MrBennett98
    @MrBennett98 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man appreciate this video!

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Bennett Fowler no problem

  • @hobbitman3752
    @hobbitman3752 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this info. I needed this info so much you rock.

  • @Samsyork
    @Samsyork 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So as a compliment to this channel, This is the most informative, easiest to watch resource I've found besides the navy's own channels. Does anyone have something similar to this or any other really good resources that are willing to share?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Sam York a appreciate it.

  • @bbypookins
    @bbypookins 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooooh, love me a ginger! The sailor part is just a bonus! Seriously, though, this is very informative. Great to know what my friend is going through right now. Thanks for doing this. I look forward to watching they rest.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +bbypookins I appreciate it lol. And I hope your friend makes it through alright

  • @Hannah-to3sj
    @Hannah-to3sj 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm contemplating joining, and this was very insightful. thanks!

    • @waltersobchak2691
      @waltersobchak2691 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Be smart, go to college instead

    • @TheInsanespecialk
      @TheInsanespecialk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Walter Sobchak college is extremely expensive. iv met to many people who have degrees and work at starbuck.its becoming worthless in most industries

    • @EsquireToYou
      @EsquireToYou 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      join the navy then go to college while you're in

  • @igorillahd2608
    @igorillahd2608 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I leave in a few months but this helps a lot! Thank you!

  • @RemyGottaFlow
    @RemyGottaFlow 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks so much for the information I'm a junior and high school right now and I'm working on getting in shape before I graduate so I can leave that summer... keep up the good work

  • @saltysenpai8847
    @saltysenpai8847 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I'm not gonna tell you to keep your mouth shut (keep your mouth shut)" I laughed 😂

  • @NeniMaru
    @NeniMaru 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im leaving now on February so this was really helpful. Thanks!!! 👍

  • @MegaZiggo
    @MegaZiggo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went through in 1990... in Orlando. Shortly thereafter on to Nuke school as an ET/RO. One question; do they still pull street chits? Fun stuff... And thank you for your service...oh yeah, and is "Pork Adobo" still the main choise at the galley these days? I was also on subs...SSN-761 USS Springfield. Make sure you enjoy your fresh produce in the first couple of weeks out. If it is like it was when I was in, you won't get any after that...

  • @MrsNurse-zs9pm
    @MrsNurse-zs9pm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much I really do appreciate your info and your vids I subscribed to you as well thanks again.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Zaria Goldsmith no problem :)

  • @davidmichaelanderson3844
    @davidmichaelanderson3844 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info buddy!

  • @julissalangston9548
    @julissalangston9548 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This helped me a lot. I leave for bootcamp in 5 days. Eased my mind and made me less scared lmfao

    • @johnreed5242
      @johnreed5242 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Julissa Brodie How is it?

    • @DreamNeek
      @DreamNeek 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was it

  • @JinxxieNixxie_
    @JinxxieNixxie_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the great video, it is really helpful.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ryan Diaz you're very welcome.

  • @andrewdegrand7933
    @andrewdegrand7933 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol ok thanks. I'm 34 so I'll be the old man which I'm already use to. My brother has been in 17yrs and is a GMC on the Truxton. So the stories I was hearing were from when he was in boot camp. Your videos are a lot of help thanks

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Andrew DeGrand I highly appreciate it. It seems like you have some catching up to do to your brother lol. I wish you the best of luck

  • @ALPHA-mh1tq
    @ALPHA-mh1tq 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This sounds like a summer camp. Try having Drill Sergeants riding you the whole time

  • @tremainemoss9455
    @tremainemoss9455 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video man, showed my cousin since he's leaving next month. Man I remember all that shit. Bunk and locker drills, hydrating from the sink, stamping on your skivvies to 30 second pump and dumps lmfao. Glad I'm done with that shit. PS2 here, hooyah ship mate. Good luck out there buddy.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Tremaine Moss Appreciate it man. Hope your cousin does well. I'm glad i'm done with that shit myself too lol. Looking back it wasn't that bad but I don't want to do it again.

  • @hmk219
    @hmk219 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can I sneak 5 hr energy lol

  • @woosahwitchelle
    @woosahwitchelle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks so much !!! I'm a new Navy mom... and I was worried about my son. Now I feel better.

  • @redta93kwy
    @redta93kwy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I know a lot has changed since I was there (Oct. 13, 1983). My son is leaving in May, so this will help.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +redta93kwy no problem whatsoever

  • @iamjulia_od
    @iamjulia_od 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to boot in 2012 but I remember the11 General orders being a very big deal, know those.

  • @saragrooms1530
    @saragrooms1530 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am leaving for Great Lakes on April 12th and your video really help to keep me calm about it and set my mind at ease. Appreciate it!!

    • @michaelrivera1839
      @michaelrivera1839 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats on choosing the Navy! As a sailor fresh out of boot camp, all I gotta say is that if you stay positive, it'll be a breeze. Good luck to you!

    • @tracedavenport6645
      @tracedavenport6645 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sara Grooms I'm also leaving april 12th!

  • @trehaynes6529
    @trehaynes6529 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this. I turn 19 next month and I have a 4 year old daughter and am engaged. I'm joining the navy soon to help my family and serve my country and wasn't really sure what to expect. So again thank you for this

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It won't be easy at first, and with a family it will be hard at times. However, it will get easier and you will make it to a spot after the first year or 2 where you will be comfortable. Took me about a year or so but I love it now

  • @AndreFarrar
    @AndreFarrar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I graduated back in 2005. They were still building the new Battle Stations (the current one).

  • @anabeltaveras7388
    @anabeltaveras7388 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How often can you send out letters?

    • @thrashingjustin
      @thrashingjustin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everyday. But the letters being sent out depends. That shouldnt matter anyways. Start your life. Everyone should understand

  • @bcomes1550
    @bcomes1550 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember like half the room stood up during the moment of truth when I went thru lol

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Bcomes yeah we had a pretty large amount. I think ours was about 1/4th or so.

    • @bcomes1550
      @bcomes1550 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds about right, half might have been an exaggeration but I remember it was a lot. And the longer he talked, more people stood up.

  • @MillyMill87
    @MillyMill87 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going soon after i get my court situation as far as child support over .im ready

  • @blazeplazes823
    @blazeplazes823 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the info. I recently talked to a recruiter. He recommended I go to job corps for the rest of my GED. And has given me 3 months tops for the trades and schooling to enlist. I knew a bit about the bootcamp do to my cousin going in aswell. Just wanted to know more. Thanks for the info!

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      no problem

    • @gabriemontano2063
      @gabriemontano2063 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're probably already in job corps since this is an old comment, but, that place sicks so much. I go to the one in San Jose, its terrible.

    • @norvele1234
      @norvele1234 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew Swindell I went to job corps I got my diploma and I left like 4 months ago and I'm going enlisted in navy tommorrow

  • @THECLOSETWRITER
    @THECLOSETWRITER 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your laugh 😂😂

  • @winternight2038
    @winternight2038 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    tokyojovlogs ty,ty

  • @Matt-yj5sm
    @Matt-yj5sm 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man I start this July. Not gonna lie the nervousness is starting to kick in lmao

    • @michaelrivera1839
      @michaelrivera1839 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I felt the same man. But stay in shape and know your stuff so you can advance pay grades with the dep test. Be prepared for an amazing experience! Good luck

  • @kanemeyer6483
    @kanemeyer6483 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    theres a group in January that is getting Ipads I had the tablet and fwi if you get on the wifi at the nex you get sent back 2 weeks

  • @aren4319
    @aren4319 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    my uncles got me interested in the seabees.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Alec Pacheco every seabee I've met are amazingly proud to be a seabee.

  • @Stormchaserda18th
    @Stormchaserda18th 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What if it's your birthday in boot camp?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It won't change the day at all. of an RDC finds out though, generally they will use it as a reason to drop the division for some push-ups, sit-ups, or other exercises. happened twice to my division. wasn't too rough though.

  • @emoslut8878
    @emoslut8878 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the oprutunites for astrophysisit in navy

  • @SubjectDylan
    @SubjectDylan 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to sub school too, sweeeeeeet

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SubjectDylan its one of the more relaxed a schools in the force. you'll like it

  • @hmk219
    @hmk219 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, they changed my ship date because of insufficient funding. But it wasnt just me, it was all the FEMALES. Only the females who's ship date got moved. This guy who joined the dep program AFTER me got to ship out when I didn't, I asked why, and my Cheif said, because your female, there's less of you so we don't have enough to send to camp, so we are just letting the "men" go.
    I have been waiting to get shipped out for 2 yrs.
    Seriously starting to think I chose the wrong branch.

  • @natenolastname9456
    @natenolastname9456 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drill Sergeant is Army. Nice vid just seeing how your guys's boot camp was different from my basic training

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +RUMBLE FISH yeah I should learn what the enlisted ranks of other branches are called soon.

  • @jlantin
    @jlantin 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    😊 20151103 here, super excited! love hearing about different individual experiences. great video.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +jlantin thank you very much. and yes, different perspectives are a huge plus. Everyone that makes a boot camp video sheds light on the things that effected them and you can piece together the entire picture with those few different perspectives. Good luck to you. November will come quicker than you think, but you still have plenty of time to prepare

    • @flashmodeify
      @flashmodeify 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +jlantin 20151110 IT :D

    • @jlantin
      @jlantin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Desonance my date just got moved. so now i'm 21151109. hahaha. so i will be arriving a day before you. oh, and my rate is AV

  • @Wattsnic000
    @Wattsnic000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I leave in 7 days. Enlisted in Navy dep to be a machinist mate submariner.

    • @waltersobchak2691
      @waltersobchak2691 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow sucks to be you

    • @Wattsnic000
      @Wattsnic000 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah. Sucked* to be me. Going through bess now.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      bess isn't that bad. people in your bess class can probably screw you out of liberty but most instructors won't punish everyone more than once or twice based on the actions of a few

    • @Wattsnic000
      @Wattsnic000 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +GingerSailor i probably just screwed myself out of liberty by falling asleep in my room today at 1930 and forgetting to turn my damn white card in.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol I did that my third day there. Generally the first offense is a verbal warning unless your instructors are feeling like torturing you.

  • @WheatleyGLaDOS
    @WheatleyGLaDOS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My old NMT gave me a counseling chit a year ago saying "All your base are belong to us". Is that good?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Wheatley GLADOS too bad most people don't get that reference. I'd think, if the NMT was a gamer, he'd promote you

    • @void870
      @void870 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Wheatley GLADOS "They set us up the bomb!"

  • @robertbloodworth2007
    @robertbloodworth2007 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have fun on a boat shipmate. Submarines once, submarines twice... lol

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Robert Bloodworth I'm assigned to a pcu that won't be completed for about a year lol so I'm going to have to suffer the torture of qualifying on another boat here in a month or two.

    • @robertbloodworth2007
      @robertbloodworth2007 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +GingerSailor What's your rate?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Robert Bloodworth STS (sonar tech submarines)

  • @muhammadal-khwarizmi6933
    @muhammadal-khwarizmi6933 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you rate the different basics of each service branch in terms of harshness from what you know

  • @marshingo5262
    @marshingo5262 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    NJROTC has most of this covered so i feel confident in my ability to survive lol

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Marshall Glass 90 % of everyone that goes there survives. I think the other 10% just don't care lol. You'll be fine if you care.

    • @marshingo5262
      @marshingo5262 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, that's good to hear. General orders, chain of command, etc. seem to be really important so i'm glad to have those out of the way.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Marshall Glass yeah, most people that get ITed in the first few weeks get ITed because they don't know those so if you know that information, it saves you the hassle

    • @marshingo5262
      @marshingo5262 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      GingerSailor cool, thanks for the information, it was very helpful.

  • @SeiTheSaiyan
    @SeiTheSaiyan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leaving for RTC on the 27th. I appreciate this information a lot, so thanks a ton! I'm glad they won't make my cut my hair xD that would've sucked

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      you will sleep in a larger rectangular area (called the compartment) with roughly 80 others. You have two weeks, and I should be able to answer any quetions in those two weeks. Might take me a day to get back to you but if you have any other questions, just ask

  • @isaacw9357
    @isaacw9357 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you talk about 800 division?

  • @MrsNurse-zs9pm
    @MrsNurse-zs9pm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh OK I was concerned I'm sorry if I'm over filling you with questions I'm just trying to make sure because we expecting around the time he gets out. I have 1 more question for you. Ummmm do he get a to come home after basic or would they give him a leave to be back before our son born

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Zaria Goldsmith they do make exceptions for stuff like that when they can. But generally after boot camp he will only have about 5-10hrs of free time before he has to be back on base so he can go to A-school. but he may be able to take leave for the birth of his child.

  • @jwaffles011
    @jwaffles011 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I leave February 22nd

  • @MsJglass
    @MsJglass 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When would u say you got sleep in the afther in the begging or morning

  • @sabak4387
    @sabak4387 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You mentioned you got an hour a night to read/write letters, is that really the case? I've also heard the Navy mail system isn't that great or fast. Thanks!

  • @BobsBurgers6996
    @BobsBurgers6996 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so my original ship date is what i still have to go with which is the 1rst! are you et radio?

  • @ONEPRIDE
    @ONEPRIDE 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    shitt man im leaving at the end of august gotta study up in this beautiful weather:(

  • @stanleysanders9099
    @stanleysanders9099 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WTH running shoes throughout boot camp

  • @justinellison909
    @justinellison909 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't drink at the airport? :(

  • @rhyanscott7900
    @rhyanscott7900 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I leave in January hooya sailer

  • @darkfoxbill9657
    @darkfoxbill9657 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Won't let you sleep for 2 days? I'd like to see them stop me, I learned to sleep while running back in highschool.

    • @DrzAnt12
      @DrzAnt12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Darkfox Bill Well then you might just be special. Maybe if you go they will let you sleep extra due to your special set of skills.

  • @mylesgray9763
    @mylesgray9763 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just did my physical yesterday which took like 10 hours! lol

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Myles Gray yeah, it definitely takes a bit. I felt bad for people that took the asvab and had the physical on the same day. I did it on 2 separate days and it still sucked.

  • @alvinvillaluna6604
    @alvinvillaluna6604 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do they issue goggles for the swim test??

  • @josej.1042
    @josej.1042 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 days left for boot camp

  • @81mph77
    @81mph77 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking of joining if not I'm like 70% going to go..

  • @stanleysanders9099
    @stanleysanders9099 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got vouchers at O'hare? We got a bagged lunched at the USO in 02

  • @LargeMeatballs
    @LargeMeatballs 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand why you would go home if you drink at the airport ?

  • @awesoman09
    @awesoman09 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    EYYYYY! ARCHERFISH!!

  • @thrashingjustin
    @thrashingjustin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Its ridiculous what questions are asked on these types of videos. You have a recruiter. Ask if you were not told. Simple as that. Dont be unsure of joining, otherwise dont join. Dont be worried about how often you can send letters. Dont be worried how long it is. Dont be worried how hard it is. Its the military. You take it hard or you go home. Dont worry about phones, food, haircuts, living conditions, days off, or anything. If you cant accept that youre going to be a SLAVE for 2 months, dont do it. The navy doesnt need people like that. I guessing its okay to be nervous but do your research before you enlist. Easy as that. Recruiters may be nice about it and all these guys on youtube but rdcs and everyone in bootcamp will not be as nice as i am. They will be quick to get you out or delay you once you show any form of weakness. This doesnt just apply to the mavy, but to the marines, army, cg, and af.

    • @thrashingjustin
      @thrashingjustin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      And dont think because you get a "pad" means anything. I did not get a pad or any electonics besides the computers we use to learn. All branches bootcamps are getting easier but it doesnt mean you should too.

    • @xodenise158xo
      @xodenise158xo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      right lol😂

  • @richardroman2528
    @richardroman2528 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol Navy boot camp sounds super easy compared to army infantry ost. but the processing sounds the same as the army. I did my 4 years in the army. I've been out of the army for 2 years so I have to go back to basic training again. just seeing if there is any difference

    • @thrashingjustin
      @thrashingjustin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      No matter what rate or mos you are. You go through the same bootcamp or basic training. Until you reach your school where you specialize is your job

  • @robertbloodworth2007
    @robertbloodworth2007 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I figured that much, I doubt that you're an STG. I heard you say that you were in subschool on the video. I'm an ETV, I finished up a 5 year sea last October on Boise. Now I'm on shore duty.

  • @noelleschibetta5673
    @noelleschibetta5673 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    how can I message you? I have a question

  • @MsJglass
    @MsJglass 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many push ups did u have to do

    • @OnyxLink
      @OnyxLink 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      james glass You did push ups until your RDC was tired.

  • @susiegrills3047
    @susiegrills3047 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you need to be an excellent swimmer to pass the swim test? I can swim the backstroke the 50 yards or whatever but idk if my techniques are like PERFECT. If i can swim that without being an amazing swimmer will I be able to pass?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it helps to be a good swimmer but it is not necessary. As long as you can do a backstroke for that 50 yards or so, you'll pass it

  • @NickChangArt
    @NickChangArt 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there, you mentioned you only get a few shots and it's not too bad, but others have said they get like 10 or so shots including the infamous "peanut butter" shot that is super bad. Stories about shots are really conflicting from what I read everywhere, could you clarify what they were like and how many there are?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      it does depend on any alergies you may have. some are allergic to penicillin so they don't get the peanut butter shot. some are allergic to some of the ingredients in the other immunizations. However, the max number you will get 5 shots over bootcamp's entirety. In some cases you may get called back to get more depending on what your rate is and where you will be stationed if you have a short A school and need them done sooner. You get three other immunizations other than the peanut butter shot. you get the peanut butter shot twice though. once at the beginning and once at the end.

  • @AlexAsten
    @AlexAsten 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do vegetarian and vegans get special food if their diets are because of religious purposes? I'm a buddhist and don't eat meat and wont join if I'm forced to eat animals

  • @mikayacox3035
    @mikayacox3035 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    😭 I'm so nervous lol I leave the 19th of this month

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mikaya Moorleghen I was pretty nervous myself going into it. If someone occasionally yelling in your face doesn't bother you all that much, you'll be just fine. Good luck! what's your rate going to be?

  • @coreyluce4643
    @coreyluce4643 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real tip for Navy bootcamp... show up, do what they say, don't get medically asmo'd. Graduate. You don't need to know anything before joining unless you are literally stupid.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Corey Luce lol yeah that's all you need to know to get through it, but people like knowing what they're getting into. that is the only reason Any boot camp videos get views.

  • @BobsBurgers6996
    @BobsBurgers6996 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    going secf should do a video on sub school! leaving for by 20160629!

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mackenzie McIntosh I have one buried on the channel somewhere.

  • @mining-mh7fb
    @mining-mh7fb 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you got to eat at airport lucky

  • @sonofsam317
    @sonofsam317 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is like as a damage controlman in the navy? (just thinking about joining)

    • @iamthebest147
      @iamthebest147 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      fix shit on the ship. if things go wrong say there is a leak from a bulk head or ruptured valves damage controlmen take care of that. they were mainly used back in the day when ship warfare was a thing. water tight integrity on the ships and keeping the ship afloat is important. DC is not a very exciting job. most people in the navy honestly dont like the ship. ship life sucks. just think about that before you join if you want to be stuck on a big metal box.

  • @SneakySpartanSnack89
    @SneakySpartanSnack89 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am planning on joining the Core but I had an idea that maybe it would be a good idea to sign for a 2 year enlistment in the navy for some military experience etc. is that a good idea? or should I just go straight to the marines like I originally planned

  • @zacorian1.073
    @zacorian1.073 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, im currently in the works of joining the navy. Im working on the actual process of signing the papers right now, Then i have to wait on my medical to get back. Then within the next two weeks i should be officially signing in. Im a senior in high school and would love some info and what to expect and what to work on.

  • @jacobhatty6960
    @jacobhatty6960 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, man! I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now. I'm thinking about joining this year- but I'm already 33. Kind of nervous about it. You have a better attitude than most guys who post vids on the navy. How difficult is it just being surrounded by young kids all day?

    • @michaelrivera1839
      @michaelrivera1839 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      In my division, there was a 39 year old. He graduated with me last Friday. Take that in, and I hope you make a great choice!

  • @leoandzhanelz1667
    @leoandzhanelz1667 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    how long does it take recruits to receive mail? When your family sent letters how many days did it take for you to actually receive it?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +LeoandZhane LZ a week to a week and a half, depending on where the letter is being sent from in the US

  • @kenduncan8779
    @kenduncan8779 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the biggest size shoes they will give you I think mine will be a 16 or 17 when I will be able to qualify for the navy

  • @MrsNurse-zs9pm
    @MrsNurse-zs9pm 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So if he got to wait on his other division will that delay him on getting out early?..

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Zaria Goldsmith once he gets a graduation date, it won't change regardless. They won't have a graduation date specified until a division is full but that only delays it at most a week.

  • @eli-huyasharal3913
    @eli-huyasharal3913 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does education work please answer.

    • @chrisryan3160
      @chrisryan3160 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Marcquez Parker best bet is to ask a recruiter or google it

  • @jeffreycruz6454
    @jeffreycruz6454 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've met some Marines who hate it because they say they earned the title marine. Maybe everybody depending what branch you are in likes to properly addressed. IA can go with other branches mainly army, and active duty Navy can go IA as well as well as ADSW and TAD. My new LPO is Active but on a IA in bahrain with me. Yes I am reservist. I have a daughter with joint custody so, I was told my recruiter I have to serve two years as a reservist till I can go active as a single father. Now I'm deployed in my third year and I watched your videos as well as other to keep informed in any changes and see other people's experience.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +jeffrey Cruz gotcha. Well I guess that's you staying on top of things from watching other people's experiences. I think you should make one of your own to share your point of view as a reservist stationed overseas and such. Show a more non-traditional side of the story that most people don't know much about. I'm already curious on the subject

    • @jeffreycruz6454
      @jeffreycruz6454 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I was planning on doing but I been studying for my advancement even though my rate is locked up and getting my air warfare pin but if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to share any knowledge

  • @hmk219
    @hmk219 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do I need to bring? I ship out July 6
    What do I bring? When do I go to the hotel? Can I wear my own undies? I kinda like my things and wish I could wear them. What am I ALLOWED to bring?

    • @waltersobchak2691
      @waltersobchak2691 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't bring anything. As soon as you get there, you will be told to strip naked in front of everyone (males and females are separated). It's humiliating and degrading, but so are the next 4 years of your life at this point. You will take whatever you brought with you, pants, shirt, wallet, socks, EVERYTHING and put it in a box, which will be shipped back to your home of record. And you WILL be charged for it. Welcome to hell.

  • @carolezehner1659
    @carolezehner1659 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i go to boot camp february 2nd wish me luck :)

    • @navysailor23hd15
      @navysailor23hd15 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me 2

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Carole Zehner good luck miss thang! its going to be cold lol

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Jonathan Robinson You guys might end up in the same division. There's usually two or 3 integrated divisions per graduating class. its possible. A bit harder than you would think though. Depending on the time of day you get there, you could end up in any one of 12 divisions.

    • @carolezehner1659
      @carolezehner1659 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +GingerSailor ohh I didn't know that! i thought everyone who ships out that day would be in the same division haha but thats cool!

    • @navysailor23hd15
      @navysailor23hd15 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only 12 divisions. I never knew that I always figure it was at least 5 or 6. Thanks for the tip bro.

  • @djarias28
    @djarias28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    this helped me alot! i ship on december 21st. so nervous :/

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Diana Arias channel that nervousness into preparation and keep getting prepared. that's more than enough time to get ready. good luck!

    • @FrankMcGimpsey
      @FrankMcGimpsey 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Diana Arias I graduated in Feb of 1999... Boot Camp is the best thing I have ever done in which I don't want to do again! Enjoy it!! You will never forget the experience. The biggest tip I can give you is the more you listen and less you talk the better you will do.

    • @djarias28
      @djarias28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frank McGimpsey thank you!!! That I can do lol

    • @djarias28
      @djarias28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      GingerSailor thank you!! Hope all is well for you

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      you are very welcome and everything is just fine for me thank you :)

  • @lorenzomoreno6474
    @lorenzomoreno6474 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a speeding ticket in an other state. (Going 20 over) I'm in dep, should I be okay, if I tell my recruiter or in the moment of truth?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lorenzo Moreno I'd go ahead and tell the recruiter. A speeding ticket isn't the worst thing in the world. They will still take you

  • @jbladec6437
    @jbladec6437 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I were wanting to join soon. We were told two different things. One recruiter a while back ago told us that the Navy would try to keep us together. The recruiter we recently saw, told us that we would go to bootcamp at separate times and that the Navy would keep us separated (one on shore and one on a ship. When we both sign-up; Do you know if we would be separated from bootcamp until the end of the 4 year contract. We are both wanting the same rate.

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      you would be seperated at boot camp (go in at different times) but they most likely can get you on at the same base your first term but you'd definitely be on different boats.

    • @jbladec6437
      @jbladec6437 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the information and thank you for making videos about the Navy; it has helped out with questions we had. It encourages me to know that there are others around my age enlisting in the Navy.

  • @Shanice1
    @Shanice1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to join the Navy, I'm still nervous about the boot camp though. I been wanting to join since the 6th grade..wish me luck

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You won't need that much luck but good luck anyways. you'll need a bunch of patience though lol.

    • @Shanice1
      @Shanice1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +GingerSailor Thank You!

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SHA@ngelEyez no problem whatsoever! : )

  • @brewereldridge2035
    @brewereldridge2035 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any news on orders yet?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Brewer Eldridge staying in groton. I was first pick and all the instructors went rabid after I chose it lol.

  • @ryanramirez7033
    @ryanramirez7033 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    the first week or so, do you have to take another hearing/vision text like you do when you go to MEPS for the first time?

    • @GingerSailor
      @GingerSailor  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ryan ramirez yes you do. thats ehen they issue you your boot camp glasses too

    • @ryanramirez7033
      @ryanramirez7033 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know anything about the FALANT color vision test? I failed my 1st color vision test at MEPS and the gave me the FALANT as my second which is a test where they take two small light bulbs and flash three different colors and even though I failed the first test, which was the booklet with circles and dots with numbers behind them, they put me as no color blindness since I passed the second test, I just want to know if they give you the same option in boot camp, I want to try out for Special Forces in the navy and you can have no color blindness to do so