@@dominicdenileon973 when you get to the fleet, it’s way more chill. 2nd classes and some 1st classes are on the bro spectrum. Unless the 1st class is pissed then address him/her as so lol of course sir and ma’am for officers still everyday and chief or senior or master chief. Stay professional with them. Everyone E5 and below is bro for the most part hahah have fun! ALRE ALL DAY!
In my career I’ve been to navy boot, army basic, and navy officer development school and I will tell ya she is absolutely on point. Also - the fastest way to get out of boot is to graduate. Never quit.
If you're ready to quit in boot camp, do what i did. Quit tomorrow! I owe it to my procrastinating ways that I made it all the way, and now I'm past my 20.
Everything she says is so true. If you’re serious about getting into the Navy you’ll definitely be out running and doing push-ups to be ready for bootcamp. This is coming from a guy who never played a sport through high school and ended up as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman( Hospital Corpsman) in 2001. If you can’t make it through Navy Boot Camp trust me people will clown on you for life!
Shipping of to rtc in 2 weeks to do that exact same job, how was it? Are you always with the Marines, if so do you have to deal with the same living conditions as them?
Well, I exaggerated some mental health issues, and basically quit Do I ever mention it to😂 anyone. No. It's no one business. I didn't take well to the head RDC, singling me out. So, I quit and saved myself some embarrassment. 😊 And a later trip to the brig, thank God I got out and avoided that😊
I remember one thing for sure...Nomatter how hard it was, I would never go back home and face my parents and tell them I have failed or quit. No way! It's what helped me pull through.
I leave in a week and have watched many videos about the navy but this one has been the most helpful. I am super nervous and excited but know that this is temporary and it’s the RDC’s jobs to make you feel like shit. Because the navy doesn’t want anyone who isn’t 100% committed or can’t handle stressful situations. thank you for all info I really needed to hear this and appreciate it very much ❤
Your video made my day. My 19 year old daughter. Arrived yesterday to Great Lakes. I miss her so much and just searching content that makes me feel better. I believe so much on her and I can’t wait for graduation and hear all her stories and huge her 💖
Just keep sending her prayers and make sure that you get her friends and family to write to her. The letters were the only thing I looked forward to on Sundays. She’s going to call you in tears, just be strong for her and tell her to stick through.
To be honest, I don't remember it being all that difficult. I had friends who went on to SEAL training afterwards, and the stories I heard put boot camp into perspective. I was 18 when I went in 1979. As I recall, I kept in my mind that boot camp was only 8 weeks long. My father and his contemporaries toughed it out through the entirety of World War II. If they could do that, then I sure as hell was going to finish Navy boot camp. You are correct. The first 3 weeks is where they really try to disorient the recruits to test them under pressure. Also, you're correct in that Navy boot camp is far more of a mental challenge than a physical one.
SEAL/SWCC is no joke. Knowing what I know now about Boot Camp, if I went through it again I probably would have found a lot more things humorous and lighthearted. There’s something about being sleep deprived and mentally exhausted that just makes everything that much more challenging. Thank you for sharing
I really didn't notice any intentional attempts to disorient, it happened, but it didn't seem intentional. It was really an effect of cognitive dissonance. People were just not mentally able to accept the change in environment from mom and dad to being responsible and having a purpose for every moment. It was far less about the company commanders and much more about the recruits. I could have probably picked 80%+ of the failures and recycles on the bus before we even stepped foot on pavement at Great Lakes.
@@fwelton I also didn't see any singular attempts to disorient. However, those first three weeks are designed, as a whole, to disorient...that is, to reveal those persons not fully committed or mentally capable of sticking with the curriculum to its conclusion. I also remember those recruits who just couldn't make the transition from childhood to the rigors of boot camp and all that it entails. Your observation that you could have picked out the failures on the bus is something I hadn't thought about, and I have to agree with you on that.
You were spot on it's the mental part. My wife is in A school right now. She said the first two or 3 days she was in shock. She never heard the F word so much in her life. But whenever she wondered what she was doing. She would think of her why's, why she was there why she wanted this. She said there's an idiot in every division that makes everyone do the ITE's I believe that's what there call. Her only part that hurt for her was her feet. She said that everyone's feet hurt. Moleskin was like money there. Also if you have good running shoes bring them with you or wear them there. That's what she did. There shoes sucked. And make sure your running 2 to 3 Mile's 3 or 4 times a week before going. You'll pass. She had high passing numbers for 17 to 19 years old. And she is 35 almost 36 yrs old. Great video.
I just got home from boot camp on the 26…I was separated unfortunately. My separation was due to leg injuries I made as far 3-2 and I was dealing with the leg pain the entire time and was still pushing through but someone from another div called me out and told the chief and I was pretty much forced to go to medical. Which honestly was good thing because my legs would broken later if I didn’t go to medical. So when preparing for bootcamp do these things(my div had an issue with these the most and so did a lot of other divs) LEARN RANK AND RECOGNITION,and GENERAL ORDERS before going to bootcamp Learn chain of command Pay attention to everything your Rdc says and be careful not to fall for traps like “you guys can wake up 6am instead of 5am tomorrow” that doesn’t mean wake up at 6 that means wake up at 5 and be on the toe line at 6. Please don’t fuck up fold and stow and bunk make up it’s honestly really ez but so many ppl can’t do it. And the most important one, DO NOT TRY TO BE THE “class clown” and DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TALK IN THE FUCKING GALLEY AND DONT TALK AT ALL, unless it’s evening routine or academic study. Also test 1 is super ez don’t stress about it. Also they might ITE the whole div if only one person fucked up, me and two other ppl were the only ones that got beat once. Also don’t look at getting beat as a punishment just think of it as a good workout have a positive mentality about it Yeah it fucking sucks and air chairs and arm circles hurt like a bitch but don’t be so down when u get beat at the end of the day it’s just a really hard workout pushing u to the limit so just have a positive mentality about it honestly it’s not that hard tho only thing that really sucks is air chairs and arm circles for me at least.
Man that sucks but atleast now you cant say you didn’t try. There’s guys who passed who clearly aren’t the greatest physical specimen. Don’t even worry about it bro. I graduated on September 16th with division 306 and I always felt bad for the rcu guys. I hope everything goes good for you man in anything you do from here 👍
In my division, we were well aware of the no talking in the galley rule. We used to break that rule on purpose to get extra training time. One of my favorite memories was all of us sitting up and cheering for ourselves with a “toast” like it was our last meal. The kids in the other divisions looked at us with a look of horror on their faces. I can assume we were all worked to near death, but we were all in great shape!
File for your disability, should get 30%? Also file for depression or anxiety or both? Anything else you hurt? I never made of of basic either , but I got 10% Tinnitus, now I have headaches, sleep apnea, depression, bum knee and back. Start watching TH-cam videos on how to file and build your case, takes months, like been working on all my stuff 6 months, 1 or 2 times a week a see my Dr. Join va claims academy, he will walk u through it!
@jamessohol1823 the didn't get past boot camp why would they get disability. Honestly people pulling shit like you are is the reason they put Genesis in place.
I did 10 years in the USN as a Corpsman, the last 7 years with the FMF. 83'-93'. Then I did some time in the USNR. The advice I'd give to anyone going in would begin with "be in shape". Begin an exercise routine and stick with it. A less than perfect workout, done consistently that challenges you is better than a perfect workout done inconsistently. There are TONS of workouts for the armed forces here on TH-cam. You don't even need a gym membership. You DO however need to be motivated. Everything is easier if you're in decent shape. KNOW your general orders. Don't "sort of" know them, but KNOW them, in order, out of order, in your sleep. The things you'll have to memorize your recruiter will have. If they don't automatically give them to you, ASK for them and then.....actually study them. When you're in delayed entry, do not.....repeat DO NOT get in trouble with the law. One of the guys (way back when) I was in delayed entry with got caught smoking marijuana. He "had" (past tense) a guarantee for Sonar Tech (subs). That went away..... On your way to boot camp, watch what you say and to whom you say it. You never know who is listening. The guy on the plane sitting in front of you could be boot camp staff returning from leave. It could be an officer etc... Boot camp can and will be boring and mundane. But the USN isn't going to let you work on a close in weapons system that might be used to defend the ship if you can't do something as simple as folding a t-shirt correctly. Baby steps....baby steps. Just DO what they ask. Remember one thing always. YOU volunteered for this, so try hard and act like you want to be there, whether you stay in for 4 years or 30.
I agree with your points 100%. I graduated this past September and I constantly saw people throwing in the towel. (I was AROC and my voice was absolutely shredded by week 5 😂)
Im in my pre-screening process right now. Im super excited at the new opportunities that lay ahead, ive quit at alot of things and been kicked and beaten down by life. But this is a brand new chapter and i know i will not quit even in my worst moments, i will succeed.
New subscriber..I was a recruiter and never lied to anybody that came into my office.she is right people,don't go out of shape because it will be hard for you...when I went I didn't know how to swim.we only had to float for 5 min. To pass..so that day I was asmo,almost, and I passed later that day and returned to my original co...people would steal dirty underwear there.disgusting so that motivated me real quick.back then basic was like boy scout camp...you would never want to tell anyone you failed.good luck to all you new recruits. There is also a couple more things.chicago wasn't as deadly a place as it is today.the stench that came out of the sewers we got to smell marching to the chow hall.going through the gate for the first time.watching my hair,which was shoulder length at the time...fall on the floor.and also last year I survived an aneurysm and spent a week in the VA hospital and being a decorated veteran they took really good care of me.i didn't get much sleep because they were checking my vital several times an hour.dont believe everything you hear.i worked on the flight deck of the USS Saratoga only depending on a inflatable vest if I got blown over the side by a jets exhaust.and the pilots never looked down at us.they were always respectful and talked to us like human beings.and always remember your shipmates,they are your friends for life.i speak to many of them on a weekly basis to see how they are doing.i miss them all.i remember go through the straits of Gibraltar and a freighter collided with us.the first thing they did was check on me before they went to there battle stations.and the best is my high school guidance counselor would always call me to his office because I would always cut class I failed art on my senior.never figured I needed it.anyway as a recruiter we would set up in the hallway and talk to students.when Mr Moulton saw me in the hallway as a E5 he was pretty shocked.i got the last laugh on that.id do anything to go back but I'm way to old now.my hair never grew back from wearing the cranial on the flight deck.i worked in every part of V4 division and ended my career as fuel QA supervisor and was awarded a commendation on the flight deck I'm front of the whole airing during a uniform inspection.the man that did that was the CO Mr James Flatley. The only man to land a C130 on a flight deck our sister ship the USS FORRESTAL.he which was tied up next to us at NS Mayport FL.which is where I live now.a couple miles away.i am also retired from FedEx and got to deliver the the t-shirts to Whitney Houston when they returned from the gulf War.a great musician taken way to early by Mr Bobby Brown who got her addicted.what a sorry pos.i just commented on that the other day as he was celebrating his own achievements...sorry,I didn't mean to write a book on it.see ya and good luck in your navy career.text me anytime if you need any suggestions. ...williamcoe86@gmail.com See ya.......another thing,I didn't even think about not knowing how to swim before I left. I just know I didn't like the way they yelled at us.i jumped off that platform and tied my Dungeness into a life preserver like a pro......I hit my knee on the bottom also so I marched in the back and my company commander called me hop along the rest of basic His name was ET1 Eddie j Kettner Jr. The nicest guy in the world.never raised his voice once...I even still remember the 11 general orders of the sentry..amazing isn't it?
You should be a recruiter! lol Another great and informative video Shae! As a Marine I always thought we were THE ONLY BA boot camp training but I realized ALL military recruit training is challenging and exhaustive. Each branch is mission specific, thus the training reflects that mission. I believe this video will stop a lot of new recruits from quitting when they go deep in those “Black holes” you spoke of! I wish I had some good intel before going to Parris Island but it didn’t exist! 😂 I think the Navy should sponsor you as you deliver FACTS about what really happens in the Navy! Thanks and keep up the tremendous work! Blessings my friend! Semper Fi
@@ShaeTaylorLife Miss Taylor please you could do it I wish I had someone like you. You're raw and too the point and most importantly you tell the damn true. The Petty Officer I bargained with me if I passed the ASVAB that he'd get me in with peanut allergy I did and though I have to reenlist I have more confident of getting back in. You should consider it at least
Shae you make a great point when you said that you really needed a reason to be in Navy boot camp. I am a USN Retired Chief and four years ago my grandson joined the Navy but quit soon after getting to boot camp. He did not have a reason to be there except he thought he was trying to please me. I wish we had seen your video or something like it before he left for boot camp. I now understand why he did not make it, he did not have a reason to be there other than trying to live up to what he thought I wanted. Our relationship has been stressed ever since but now I think I understand why he failed hopefully we both can feel better about that chapter in our lives after watching your video. Thank you for helping us understand.
wow thank you for taking the time to share this. I am thankful you have an open ear and now understand how some kids just go without any desire. I really feel for those kids, but at the same time life is all about learning and i am so positive your grandson learned more about himself and his desires going through that experience that one day he can hopefully look back and be thankful for. We want what is best for our family, but sometimes what is best for them is discovering their own paths and life desires. God bless and hooyah Chief!
@@ShaeTaylorLife Oh I should tell you that I just returned from boot camp graduation this past Friday (5/20/22) a different grandson graduated with orders to FC school. Very proud of him. No doubt he knows what he wants. I went to his graduation in my dress blues which fit 32 years after I retired. His stepfather (my son) sat next to me in his Sgt Major USMC retired uniform.
Great advice. (Head) That name comes from sailing ships in which the toilet area for the regular sailors was placed at the head or bow of the ship where splashing water served to naturally clean the toilet area.
A good video I think a lot has changed since I first went to Great Lakes after high school in ''81! The HARDEST PART for me was the run around that stupid track..5 miles I played football so the rest of the physical part was easy! And I still was asmoed back twice before FINALLY GRADUATING and making it to the fleet! The main thing to consider is THE MIND GAME.....to get your head into it ...plus I came from a Navy and Marine Corps family I felt that failing was NOT an option!!
Navy Boot Camp was so easy, I became a Hospital Corpsman and my company got chosen to go to a Month of Marine bootcamp after Navy Bootcamp.... Now that was hard.
When she started talking about Why i started crying omg. I knew i wanted it but actually thinking about why just solidifies this want. Ill leave a much better person, and ill leave knowing ill make a difference.
Boot Camp is a mental test more than anything but it helps you. I completed Navy Boot Camp in June of 1990 and Basic Seaman School in July 1990. I reported to my first ship on August 1, 1990 and Saddam had just invaded Kuwait and we went on full alert and four months later we were headed to Persian Gulf I. The mental toughness, I learned in Boot Camp served me well then and all these years later.
Thank you for sharing!! Preparing myself for navy boot camp by studying to take the test I took at the recruitment office to get a better score for the job that I want and also going to the gym to gain more stamina and strength!!
Seabee TH-camr here. Great information. The fastest way out of boot camp is to "embrace the suck" and graduate. It will become a staple of your Navy career.
This is very helpful information. I decided shortly after taking the ASVAB(score: 66) at my high school that I would like to join the Navy, so I was researching a bit about jobs and training. I found this video to be helpful in case I needed to remember the good and difficult parts for boot camp, sadly I need to go to fat camp as I'm a bit overweight.
my recruiter told me that boot is mostly Mental games, if you think you can’t do the pt is all mental. I’m working on getting an optimistic before boot
On old sailing the ships the HEAD (bow) of the ship was where you did your business. They used the bow because it would routinely get waves washing over it for natural cleaning.
It’s called the head because I’m the days of wooden sailing ships, the “toilet” was at the head of the ship (forward). There were hatches that could be opened to allow sea water in for cleaning.
The ceiling is the overhead the wall is the bulkhead the floor is the deck I Remember my rdc use to say push them racks back I'm gonna mash you I went to rtc great lakes in March 1984 company 1081 22nd division my rdc was David ursery a boats wainscoting mate
I served in the USAF, enlisting in 1984. I said the same thing to my fellow airmen. Don't quit! They said it to me! I want ready for the 1.5 Mile run. To be a Squad Leader I felt the duty to make sure that I ran the 1.5 miles to show my squad that they too could make that run. They all made the run. We made the run as a flight, in formation. Very impressive, and in time. That's what being part of the team meant to all of us meant.
Funny about PRT. The whole time I was at bootcamp, we ran 4 times. That includes all 3 PRT tests and 1 time to prep for the final PRT. Marching and getting disciplined where where we got our physical fitness. I went in at 6'3" 240 and left bootcamp at 210.... It was called make it rain, or in Jan/Feb of my bootcamp was let's make it snow. I hated the first 3 weeks of bootcamp, then it got easier. Also, I was there for 11 weeks. As a 900 division, it took 3 weeks to fully form up. There were three 900 divisions. Admin, Band and drill. These are the units that managed or performed at graduation. You worked at 2 graduations before your graduation. Look it's not easy for most. She said it best, don't be the a$$ that can't get anything right, smart bleep, tough guy, loud mouth, etc... be anonymous. Training in the military boils down to 3 components, Crawl, walk and run. Crawl is where they show you how to do something. Walk is when you do it under supervision and correction, and run is when you are put to the test. The quicker you catch on, the easier it gets. Oh and remember even if you do it perfectly, they will find fault. We had an inspection while we were in class. When got back the mattress were everywhere, our uniforms with thrown around and some bunks were turned over on their side. It's all about doing it over and over in your sleep.
Great video, you’re spot on! I was in the Marines from 03-07. I was young and dumb then. I’m trying to get back in at 40. I guess that kind of makes me old and dumb now lol, but I’m looking at pretty much any branch right now. Even though I was in the Marines that has been over 17 years ago they said I would have to go back through basic. AF, Navy, Coast Guard, or Army I don’t really care I just want to get in with the reserves. Also, for the older people thinking about it. I have heard the Army just bumped up their age waiver to 43. Good luck everyone! I wish you all the best!!!
Hi! I commented on your video a while back about me being undesignated. Recently I just got my dream job as being a hospital corpsman! I was so thrilled but with that, my ship date moved to November 3rd. Watching this video reassures me that they’re just doing this to make you into a sailor and to get you somewhere in life! I know it will be tough but I am up for this life-changing challenge! I have a question as well if you have ever done a what to bring to boot camp or if you could potentially make one? Thanks for the video!🙌🏽
I went to Army basic in 1974 at 18 years old followed by AIT and airborne school and other good stuff. So I have some perspective. I find it scary how mentally unfit and weak some people are. Honestly no harm no foul. If you are pushed to the breaking point by basic training the military is not the place for you. Lives will likely depend on you doing your job well under pressure down the line.
Currently exercising for my ship date on August 22nd. My fitness has never been top notch, but I keep researching and aiming higher each day so I can arrive prepared, even just a little. It makes me nervous, but I genuinely want to improve even if it seems almost unreachable sometimes. Many thanks for this! 💪
I came in 2001 and Boot Camp is as difficult as you want it to be. Help your shipmates out you see struggling. Pay attention to detail. And always remember boot camp is no where like the actual fleet. Boot camp is designed to get you familiar with terms and the bare basics on how to survive the fleet. And some of the training you receive will be repeated later on. And if you didn’t completely understand it at boot camp you’ll get plenty of time by actually doing it in the fleet. Remember boot camp and “A” school is not the fleet. You will survive bootcamp if you listen well and take attention to detail. You’ll be fine. Can’t Swim? They’ll teach you. Everyone is nervous about never handling a weapon before. Fire Fighting looks intimidating but they’ll teach you how to do it in a controlled environment. Take a deep breath and you’ll do fine.
Thank you for the tips and information! I leave for basic in a little bit less than a month so I’m just trying to prepare myself physically and mentally.
My dad was in the navy and served on board a fletcher class destroyer and a sonorman during World War II. When I told my dad that I was going to the enlist in the Navy, he was really upset with me and prayed all night that the Navy would disqualify me and sure enough his pray was answered. I have the upmost respect for people who served and are serving the military especially the Navy. The Navy was kind of hard on my dad, but he would openly talk about his experience there. He talked about the one time when Admiral Halsey was being transported from his ship to another ship via a boatswain chair and they slackened the lines so he got dunked! I am glad the Navy did disqualify me; I do not think I would have survived!
The head came from very early days of naval history. You would have the wind blowing from back to front of the boat so the sails would catch it and move it. You would go to the "head" of the ship and take a dump so the wind would carry the stank forward
Best thing I ever did at 17. I went in last year they allowed people with a GED entry in 1986. I could run 4 1/2 minute mile. Our Company held Big and little chicken. Was raised in a hellish home, so the yelling really didn’t get to me. I went to RTC Great Lakes IL, in winter time. I was a Corpsman I also went through Fleet Marine Force Training 8404 or Devil Dog Doc. I remember after Hell Week getting those white leggins going to the Greasy Sppon cafe on base, Sunday was a free day till noon. I made some damn fine life long friends who I call brother. SEMPER FORTIS SHIPMATES SEMPER FIDELIS MY DEVIL DOG BROTHERS. OOOOOO RAAAHHHHHH
Boot Camp is not the armed services. Boot Camp is just a mental game. I remember the very first thing going into boot camp was that they brought us there really late and it seemed like I didn’t sleep for 3 days. It’s a sleep deprivation effort to make everyone docile. When we didn’t do things right we got “cycled.” Just do all you can do and never give up on one single thing. “Attention to detail” is the most important thing. All you really need to do is pay attention and follow directions. Don’t pay that much attention to all the screaming and yelling. That’s just regular talk. Pretty soon you’ll be all done, and then you can go out to the fleet and do your thing. No big deal!
Quit?? I worked summers for my Uncle Larry, a former CB from WW2.. We poured cement from 0500 to 1300 in temps from 70 to 110 F.. Boot camp was a vacation for me.. Only being given an 03 rifle and a bucket puzzled me for about 2 seconds...Our CC set us straight right quick..
The first few weeks of basic training pretty much everyone wants to go home, then by 3 to fourth week, you get your second wind hit that sweet spot, began to razz new recruits coming in, now you're still just a recruit yourself but by then have transitioned to a squared away recruit. Ready to get to the finish line and Graduate 🎓.
1984 RTC San Diego, CA Company 902: We started and ended with all 90 recruits. We almost lost our guidon bearer because he couldn't poop for the first 2 weeks, but he pulled through.
I went to bootcamp at RTC Orlando, Florida back in 1979. I served for 12 years and my rate was "RM", Radioman. . It was really something to hear what you said about bootcamp. It IS totally mental..! I used to get into trouble for laughing all the time. I was one of the younger guys and pretty fit back then so the only real thing that challenged me were the daily runs on the grinder in boondockers. I used to raise my arms at the "finish line" which earned us all another lap. If guys dropped out we would punch them in the back as they walked as that was another lap as well. I came in as an individual and I wondered just where on earth these other guys in my company came from..! It starts off with you just looking out for yourself, then it's you and your bunk mate, then it's "all of us on the Starboard side", then it's all of us that are left after the first couple of weeks. Those memories last forever. Also, walls = bulkheads, ceilings = overhead..! Thank you for sharing..!
Sept. 1975, I got off of a plane at about 11:00pm in Orlando and my indoctrination into military life began. When I arrived at RTC Orlando, the first thing they told us to do was a urine test. It was during this time that one of the instructors told me something that I still believe to this day at 66 years of age. His words of wisdom with the following "They can kill you..... but they can't eat you".... For some reason that quote hit home with me and it set my mental state for all of the trials I endured during my time in bootcamp, all of the marching in the heat. Having to do the wheel at battalion after my Recruit Chief PO, threw me and the other company armorer under the bus for his mistake. I would not let anything stop me from graduating with my company....
I've taught this many times and discovered I'm the only one teaching it. Stress does not build character. Stress always reveals character. How you handle the same stress the entire world manages will reflect upon you as a whole. I retired from the 30 yrs service, a former Drill Sgt, former Master Fitness Trainer, and former trainer through ISSA, ACE, and NASM, and former Marine. Without exception, training quitters exist is because the exhausted are frustrated not yet seeing a return on their investment of the future. If you want a perfect example: look at pushups. The "hurt" starts after a couple reps. It is supposed to. Your body is telling you where you are weak. It is a training mistake, not the "fat body". In each case, get the reps in THEN make it harder. Get your reps in against a picnic table or truck tailgate THEN drop to something closer to the floor. "Try harder" is never an answer. I often use a gym smith machine with the bar latched at elbow height. They can instantly see the progress against where they began. Educating those struggling to understand WHY will resolve a weakness and eradicate any sense of self improvement failure. As they see their body adapt, they commit further toward improvement. My FIRST Boston Marathon was a total nightmare and failed the first attempt. After correcting the mistakes and training process, the 2d was far easier as the smile on my face never left.
In 1968 I joined the navy to escape the army because I had been drafted. I did not adjust well to boot camp, so my company commander sent me to see the shrink. The good doctor asked a few questions and then said, "You'll be OK" and sent me back to the barracks. He was right. I spent my first two years in A & C schools where I advanced to E-5 and then finished out my last 26 months in Portsmouth, VA. Never was aboard ship,. I can look back on it fondly, although I wish now that I had transferred to the reserves.
Graduated 371 imma ABH, at nattc now. boot was easy as hell very uncomfortable but Not unbearable. Even the worst of beatings dont believe I can share much On it, in the moment it’s hell you may get sick, pass out or even literally have tears forcefully come out and snot and shit not even sad or anything like when it’s that intense you’re leaking an ungodly amount so much so that you’ll have to mop up your own sweat. If you sweat while you get beat better move spots asap or you’ll bust your face or be a smart ass and carry paper towels don’t recommend but do what you gotta do and be respectful they’ll respect you once they learn the real you. I’ve always been a trouble maker or the funny guy so the most beneficial thing I learned here was to enjoy the little things and I no longer have any social anxiety and can sleep in peace if you come from a troubled place and struggle with anything do it you got nothing to lose, (drugs violence family stuff etc) believe the only challenging thing for me was learning chain of command which I never did/rank and recognition, that was fun was a good beating every watch or inspection but just don’t give up and pain is temporary always you’re stronger than you think they will respect you more if you don’t give up. Remember why you joined I was beat every single day just about, all I could remember is that I have a son due November 19th and it’s not about me anymore for the first time ever I still enjoy my self but my heads outta my ass it’s truly a blessing to have the opportunity I’m blessed, will never live in Memphis again. You’ll meet your true friends here that have your back and the best intentions for you. If you’re nervous about pfa start working out now you’ll be getting beat before pfa even comes into play. But yeah it’s 2021 and everyone’s snowflakes now so cursing is the only thing they can really do. Also don’t correct and rdc your very first day of pdays. Don’t FOLD ps get cool with even the weirdest of people don’t piss anyone off they might be able to help your ass someday and the most beneficial job may be laundry crew Bc you can sleep in that bih plus (have a look out maybe that weird kid) when drill hall becomes a thing you can stay back. Hooooyah
I left for Great Lakes 41 years ago…. It was easy…. Do what you are told and never give up! We had a great company with really only one guy that kept messing up… we took turns helping him to pass the inspections and he got through…. Good times!!!
Bootcamp is the easiest part of the Navy experience. March around fold clothes some schooling and some exercise. I spent most of my time trying not to laugh at my company commanders . Just do it , it is what it is.
I went through the army basic training 4 times in 76 and never made it. The second basic i was a platoon leader and loved it until I got sick in the 4th week and ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks then home for 10days, then in my 3rd company back to day 1, that's when I guite, but it wasn't easy, I wanted a honorable discharge and in the 4th co. I did after 6 months of b.s. ,but I'm going for a 100% permanent and total! So it was worth it!
I’m thinking about enlisting but I’m trying to meet physical requirements before I go through with it. I went from a 12 minute mile to a 14 minute mile and a half but I’m having a hard time with push ups :(
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@@ShaeTaylorLife I recently failed coast guard bootcamp. It was hard a lot of information that was needed to study I also would get stressed when having to be rushed. I was going to join Navy, at first but didn't got discourage with some stories I heard on the internet. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts joining I'm 35, you think I should or not?
2 westpac deployments on the lincoln and crossrated from atd/Abh to a Construction mechanic so I don't regret it so pdays takes me back to my wtf moment but that navy ball came and pass n review was the goal line so my first prt was done the day after my peanut butter shot
I went between 1999 to 2000. I took some swimming lessons before going. Still not that good at it but passed. You are right. The first three weeks are the worst with the vaccines etc. I even took some of those before I went.
To pass what passes for boot camp today is what you have always had to do. PAY ATTENTION and LISTEN TO WHAT YOU IS BEING TOLD TO YOU. Don't hid in your head waiting for your chance to tell your chief what you feel about the task at hand. Oh, and don't worry, 6 months in the fleet you'll get your legs and quit being a robot
I got out due to an injury during physical training back in 83 but I'm glad I did because I see I did not like Navy life. It sucked big time. I know one guy who just sat on his rack and Just shut down. He just sat there and they took him out of the Barracks a d the next thing we knew, he was discharged and it made him very happy just like me . You young people out there looking to enlist, do not believe one word the recruiters tell you because they are all full of shit. If there is a certain School you really want, get it in writing before you sign up and swear in. If you have second thoughts on the day you report t o meps to swear in the second time and ship out, just refuse to swear in the second time because you are not Obligated to and the navy can't do anything to you except to let you leave meps quietly without a hitch.
I'm getting ready for boot camp. I can do planks, push ups, and swimming. The running is a true pain in my fanny. 😡 i injured my knee years ago and it gives out when i run, even after i stretch. I told my recruiters. Are there alternatives to the cardio test?
I was serving in the Persian Gulf in 94 on board Uss Carl Vinson cvn-70. There was a MS( cook) who was trying to get out of the navy on a psych discharge, they assumed he was faking. He went down to what we called the " smoking sponson" and jumped into the persian gulf! We had to use a helo to pick him up and i dont know what happened to him after that but damb......he can tell people he swam in the persian gulf!
I served from 01 to 07. My last two year was in Great Lakes as EMT Corpsman. I met a ton of SI kids. I always told them about failure to adapt to military lifestyle. So they don't get section 8. You have that option. Enjoyed my service.
made it through basic but not through my enlistment. worst decision of my life. But at least now I get compensation for the things I endured during my one year and 9 months in the u.s. navy. After about 17 years, I think i've almost been paid back in full for what the military took from me.(it's not for everyone) I've finally regained my individuality. I was able to cut up my dog tags and toss them in the trash, about one week ago.
@@delacruzgabriel8160 I was a cook working in the patient tray department of the galley at a u.s. navy hospital. My job was to deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner to both the cardiac ward, and the intensive care units, at this hospital. For myself, it was very difficult to see the young marines coming back from Afghanistan / Iraq with missing arms, legs and other physical body parts that were incurred because of IEDs or roadside bombs. I attempted suicide and was baker acted to the psych ward of the same hospital. Then, I was medically discharged due to what they called a "personality disorder," which was really just ptsd. I am very grateful that God did not allow my suicide attempt to be successful, and that He provided me a way out of that worst time of my life. I am very grateful to say that I have now found peace in my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and in 2019 I was able to get past/over those ptsd issues by the help of His Holy Spirit. I am finally free.
I have no idea what you are talking about. Navy bootcamp I attended and graduated from in 1977 was the easiest time I did in the navy. If you young kids can't make it through bootcamp, heaven help you.... its NOT suppose to be easy, its to change you from a soft civilian to a basic soldier. We use to work 12 plus hours a day 7 days s week at sea. And this isent about YOU !! Its about you SERVING you're country. Good God, grow a spine !!!
I want to join so bad but my waist size is over the limit so I’m currently trying to lose weight to join the Navy. Seeing all the boot camp videos make me excited. I hate to wait.
I failed my PRT by 43 seconds and they kicked me out. I told myself I wasn't leaving Great "Makes" Lakes without a damn NWUs and me being fuck up choose home not fight my case. So look if anybody tells you you're going SEPs don't believe their shit you aren't going home unless you are dead set. I came home to kick ass my second time around. If you think BCT is a summer camp you'll be set home no questions asked, if you think boot camp is hard shit give it your all time to fight! Survive MOD is all you've got. Get yourself a trainer especially an active or retired military veteran they will bust your ass
@@krystinarushing5566 and when you go back I'd definitely go for RPOC if I were you💯 best of luck.. and hooyah seps! I was there too for almost 3 weeks... AFTER I had already graduated... Wore the shit outta my navy ballcap while I was there lol, but ya I fought my case got outta there went back up to THU for another week and I'm now in A-School. You got this!
Navy Boot Camp was fun. I actually had 2 girlfriends and called parents everyday. For work week I captain of the back docks. I had my own office and several assistant’s. We ate ice cream all day. We secured everyday at 1700 and most of us would jog to the grinder and play basketball or tennis. But this was August 1981. Looks a lot harder now.
Boot camp was easy compared to being off the coast of Vietnam. Working 18-19 hrs a day and it was hard work bringing on ammunition and food. My ship was awarded a combat action ribbon and a Navy Unit Commendation Award.
We called it getting mashed, in my time during eighties, not getting beat. Disciplinary sent to Marching Party. Serious disciplinary you got sent to Shore Patrol, even worse screw up, Captain's Mass, and you were on the way out, with a Dishonable Discharge.
Take it from this Jarhead, failing physical minimums is HIGHLY corelated to "quitting" mentally. I don't believe the military ought to sign up people who can't pass the physical minimums before bootcamp. Total waste of everybody's time.
I enlisted in the US Army, '97.. went to boot camp.. had a drill sergeant that was literally behind me the whole time.. when I felt like quitting, he wouldn't let me.. hahaha.. and still, remember my first morning at boot camp... I was at the sink shaving, had 6 drill sergeants standing around behind me, screaming at me, telling me how, what, and where to shave.. lol.. still get nightmares... (US Army, ret, {combat medic, equiv to corpsman..}..
I remember my own discharge midway as I contracted an infection in my foot as am grateful I gave it my best even if given a honorable discharge a month after arriving at San Diego
yeah.. i went through it 2002 at the RTC and then again in the Army 2013... two different world... all in all it is not easy to quit at all, keep in mind the command has invest heavily into a single recurit/pvt.. they all want their investments back... it is not personal btw. fastest way to quit, is to graduate.
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Hi Shae....just wanted to stop by and say I hope your having a fine navy day....see ya
Leaving in a week, couldnt be more nervous than I am right now! Watching all navy related videos right now
Being nervous means you actually care, you got this man!
Same😬
What did you think about it
@@GodGunsGills Funnest time I never want to go through again
@@dominicdenileon973 when you get to the fleet, it’s way more chill. 2nd classes and some 1st classes are on the bro spectrum. Unless the 1st class is pissed then address him/her as so lol of course sir and ma’am for officers still everyday and chief or senior or master chief. Stay professional with them. Everyone E5 and below is bro for the most part hahah have fun! ALRE ALL DAY!
In my career I’ve been to navy boot, army basic, and navy officer development school and I will tell ya she is absolutely on point. Also - the fastest way to get out of boot is to graduate. Never quit.
Thanks man!!! Best of luck to you
Is it really, I got out of Navy Boot Camp in less than two weeks. The military wasn't for me..
@@michaelfrietdch9833not being able to do 2 weeks of boot is a crazy waste of everybody’s time but gl on finding yourself
@michaelfrietdch9833
"The military wasn't for me."
You have no idea what the military is like if you got that from two weeks in boot camp.
I went through army boot in 2019, got out and now I'm looking at Navy. Super excited
If you're ready to quit in boot camp, do what i did. Quit tomorrow! I owe it to my procrastinating ways that I made it all the way, and now I'm past my 20.
Everything she says is so true. If you’re serious about getting into the Navy you’ll definitely be out running and doing push-ups to be ready for bootcamp. This is coming from a guy who never played a sport through high school and ended up as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman( Hospital Corpsman) in 2001. If you can’t make it through Navy Boot Camp trust me people will clown on you for life!
Shipping of to rtc in 2 weeks to do that exact same job, how was it? Are you always with the Marines, if so do you have to deal with the same living conditions as them?
Well, I exaggerated some mental health issues, and basically quit
Do I ever mention it to😂 anyone. No. It's no one business. I didn't take well to the head RDC, singling me out.
So, I quit and saved myself some embarrassment. 😊 And a later trip to the brig, thank God I got out and avoided that😊
@@michaelfrietdch9833 cringe
I remember one thing for sure...Nomatter how hard it was, I would never go back home and face my parents and tell them I have failed or quit. No way! It's what helped me pull through.
Amen to that!!
Fr I’m wanna become a navy seal an I told my self I can’t fail cuz how would I feel when I tell my family I failed 😂
Same! I was not going home! The second I said this to myself, everything changed. I was willing to do whatever it took to graduate and not go home.
Same as well as remembering how many Sailors have done it before me.
Preach!!!! I couldn't handle the shame of not making it. Looking back it wasn't as hard as I initially perceived.
Learning how to swim and passing the swim test was my toughest obstacle in boot camp. There were days I felt like giving up. I pass some how.
I leave in a week and have watched many videos about the navy but this one has been the most helpful. I am super nervous and excited but know that this is temporary and it’s the RDC’s jobs to make you feel like shit. Because the navy doesn’t want anyone who isn’t 100% committed or can’t handle stressful situations.
thank you for all info I really needed to hear this and appreciate it very much ❤
Please crush it! Update me!
How was it I leave in a week?
Your video made my day. My 19 year old daughter. Arrived yesterday to Great Lakes. I miss her so much and just searching content that makes me feel better. I believe so much on her and I can’t wait for graduation and hear all her stories and huge her 💖
Just keep sending her prayers and make sure that you get her friends and family to write to her. The letters were the only thing I looked forward to on Sundays. She’s going to call you in tears, just be strong for her and tell her to stick through.
To be honest, I don't remember it being all that difficult. I had friends who went on to SEAL training afterwards, and the stories I heard put boot camp into perspective.
I was 18 when I went in 1979. As I recall, I kept in my mind that boot camp was only 8 weeks long. My father and his contemporaries toughed it out through the entirety of World War II. If they could do that, then I sure as hell was going to finish Navy boot camp.
You are correct. The first 3 weeks is where they really try to disorient the recruits to test them under pressure. Also, you're correct in that Navy boot camp is far more of a mental challenge than a physical one.
SEAL/SWCC is no joke. Knowing what I know now about Boot Camp, if I went through it again I probably would have found a lot more things humorous and lighthearted. There’s something about being sleep deprived and mentally exhausted that just makes everything that much more challenging. Thank you for sharing
I really didn't notice any intentional attempts to disorient, it happened, but it didn't seem intentional. It was really an effect of cognitive dissonance. People were just not mentally able to accept the change in environment from mom and dad to being responsible and having a purpose for every moment. It was far less about the company commanders and much more about the recruits. I could have probably picked 80%+ of the failures and recycles on the bus before we even stepped foot on pavement at Great Lakes.
@@fwelton I also didn't see any singular attempts to disorient. However, those first three weeks are designed, as a whole, to disorient...that is, to reveal those persons not fully committed or mentally capable of sticking with the curriculum to its conclusion. I also remember those recruits who just couldn't make the transition from childhood to the rigors of boot camp and all that it entails. Your observation that you could have picked out the failures on the bus is something I hadn't thought about, and I have to agree with you on that.
Yes, sleep deprivation is definitely a factor! I went through Great Lakes 22 years ago. I guess it hasn't changed much.
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it :)
You were spot on it's the mental part. My wife is in A school right now. She said the first two or 3 days she was in shock. She never heard the F word so much in her life. But whenever she wondered what she was doing. She would think of her why's, why she was there why she wanted this. She said there's an idiot in every division that makes everyone do the ITE's I believe that's what there call. Her only part that hurt for her was her feet. She said that everyone's feet hurt. Moleskin was like money there. Also if you have good running shoes bring them with you or wear them there. That's what she did. There shoes sucked. And make sure your running 2 to 3 Mile's 3 or 4 times a week before going. You'll pass. She had high passing numbers for 17 to 19 years old. And she is 35 almost 36 yrs old. Great video.
I just got home from boot camp on the 26…I was separated unfortunately. My separation was due to leg injuries I made as far 3-2 and I was dealing with the leg pain the entire time and was still pushing through but someone from another div called me out and told the chief and I was pretty much forced to go to medical. Which honestly was good thing because my legs would broken later if I didn’t go to medical. So when preparing for bootcamp do these things(my div had an issue with these the most and so did a lot of other divs)
LEARN RANK AND RECOGNITION,and GENERAL ORDERS before going to bootcamp
Learn chain of command
Pay attention to everything your Rdc says and be careful not to fall for traps like “you guys can wake up 6am instead of 5am tomorrow” that doesn’t mean wake up at 6 that means wake up at 5 and be on the toe line at 6.
Please don’t fuck up fold and stow and bunk make up it’s honestly really ez but so many ppl can’t do it.
And the most important one, DO NOT TRY TO BE THE “class clown” and DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TALK IN THE FUCKING GALLEY AND DONT TALK AT ALL, unless it’s evening routine or academic study.
Also test 1 is super ez don’t stress about it. Also they might ITE the whole div if only one person fucked up, me and two other ppl were the only ones that got beat once. Also don’t look at getting beat as a punishment just think of it as a good workout have a positive mentality about it Yeah it fucking sucks and air chairs and arm circles hurt like a bitch but don’t be so down when u get beat at the end of the day it’s just a really hard workout pushing u to the limit so just have a positive mentality about it honestly it’s not that hard tho only thing that really sucks is air chairs and arm circles for me at least.
Man that sucks but atleast now you cant say you didn’t try. There’s guys who passed who clearly aren’t the greatest physical specimen. Don’t even worry about it bro. I graduated on September 16th with division 306 and I always felt bad for the rcu guys. I hope everything goes good for you man in anything you do from here 👍
In my division, we were well aware of the no talking in the galley rule. We used to break that rule on purpose to get extra training time. One of my favorite memories was all of us sitting up and cheering for ourselves with a “toast” like it was our last meal. The kids in the other divisions looked at us with a look of horror on their faces. I can assume we were all worked to near death, but we were all in great shape!
File for your disability, should get 30%? Also file for depression or anxiety or both? Anything else you hurt? I never made of of basic either , but I got 10% Tinnitus, now I have headaches, sleep apnea, depression, bum knee and back. Start watching TH-cam videos on how to file and build your case, takes months, like been working on all my stuff 6 months, 1 or 2 times a week a see my Dr. Join va claims academy, he will walk u through it!
@jamessohol1823 the didn't get past boot camp why would they get disability. Honestly people pulling shit like you are is the reason they put Genesis in place.
I did 10 years in the USN as a Corpsman, the last 7 years with the FMF. 83'-93'. Then I did some time in the USNR.
The advice I'd give to anyone going in would begin with "be in shape". Begin an exercise routine and stick with it. A less than perfect workout, done consistently that challenges you is better than a perfect workout done inconsistently. There are TONS of workouts for the armed forces here on TH-cam. You don't even need a gym membership. You DO however need to be motivated. Everything is easier if you're in decent shape.
KNOW your general orders. Don't "sort of" know them, but KNOW them, in order, out of order, in your sleep. The things you'll have to memorize your recruiter will have. If they don't automatically give them to you, ASK for them and then.....actually study them.
When you're in delayed entry, do not.....repeat DO NOT get in trouble with the law. One of the guys (way back when) I was in delayed entry with got caught smoking marijuana. He "had" (past tense) a guarantee for Sonar Tech (subs). That went away.....
On your way to boot camp, watch what you say and to whom you say it. You never know who is listening. The guy on the plane sitting in front of you could be boot camp staff returning from leave. It could be an officer etc...
Boot camp can and will be boring and mundane. But the USN isn't going to let you work on a close in weapons system that might be used to defend the ship if you can't do something as simple as folding a t-shirt correctly. Baby steps....baby steps. Just DO what they ask.
Remember one thing always. YOU volunteered for this, so try hard and act like you want to be there, whether you stay in for 4 years or 30.
I agree with your points 100%. I graduated this past September and I constantly saw people throwing in the towel. (I was AROC and my voice was absolutely shredded by week 5 😂)
Im in my pre-screening process right now. Im super excited at the new opportunities that lay ahead, ive quit at alot of things and been kicked and beaten down by life. But this is a brand new chapter and i know i will not quit even in my worst moments, i will succeed.
Just make sure you’re physically ready
How'd it go?
New subscriber..I was a recruiter and never lied to anybody that came into my office.she is right people,don't go out of shape because it will be hard for you...when I went I didn't know how to swim.we only had to float for 5 min. To pass..so that day I was asmo,almost, and I passed later that day and returned to my original co...people would steal dirty underwear there.disgusting so that motivated me real quick.back then basic was like boy scout camp...you would never want to tell anyone you failed.good luck to all you new recruits.
There is also a couple more things.chicago wasn't as deadly a place as it is today.the stench that came out of the sewers we got to smell marching to the chow hall.going through the gate for the first time.watching my hair,which was shoulder length at the time...fall on the floor.and also last year I survived an aneurysm and spent a week in the VA hospital and being a decorated veteran they took really good care of me.i didn't get much sleep because they were checking my vital several times an hour.dont believe everything you hear.i worked on the flight deck of the USS Saratoga only depending on a inflatable vest if I got blown over the side by a jets exhaust.and the pilots never looked down at us.they were always respectful and talked to us like human beings.and always remember your shipmates,they are your friends for life.i speak to many of them on a weekly basis to see how they are doing.i miss them all.i remember go through the straits of Gibraltar and a freighter collided with us.the first thing they did was check on me before they went to there battle stations.and the best is my high school guidance counselor would always call me to his office because I would always cut class
I failed art on my senior.never figured I needed it.anyway as a recruiter we would set up in the hallway and talk to students.when Mr Moulton saw me in the hallway as a E5 he was pretty shocked.i got the last laugh on that.id do anything to go back but I'm way to old now.my hair never grew back from wearing the cranial on the flight deck.i worked in every part of V4 division and ended my career as fuel QA supervisor and was awarded a commendation on the flight deck I'm front of the whole airing during a uniform inspection.the man that did that was the CO Mr James Flatley. The only man to land a C130 on a flight deck our sister ship the USS FORRESTAL.he which was tied up next to us at NS Mayport FL.which is where I live now.a couple miles away.i am also retired from FedEx and got to deliver the the t-shirts to Whitney Houston when they returned from the gulf War.a great musician taken way to early by Mr Bobby Brown who got her addicted.what a sorry pos.i just commented on that the other day as he was celebrating his own achievements...sorry,I didn't mean to write a book on it.see ya and good luck in your navy career.text me anytime if you need any suggestions. ...williamcoe86@gmail.com
See ya.......another thing,I didn't even think about not knowing how to swim before I left. I just know I didn't like the way they yelled at us.i jumped off that platform and tied my Dungeness into a life preserver like a pro......I hit my knee on the bottom also so I marched in the back and my company commander called me hop along the rest of basic
His name was ET1 Eddie j Kettner Jr. The nicest guy in the world.never raised his voice once...I even still remember the 11 general orders of the sentry..amazing isn't it?
You should be a recruiter! lol
Another great and informative video Shae! As a Marine I always thought we were THE ONLY BA boot camp training but I realized ALL military recruit training is challenging and exhaustive. Each branch is mission specific, thus the training reflects that mission.
I believe this video will stop a lot of new recruits from quitting when they go deep in those “Black holes” you spoke of! I wish I had some good intel before going to Parris Island but it didn’t exist! 😂
I think the Navy should sponsor you as you deliver FACTS about what really happens in the Navy!
Thanks and keep up the tremendous work!
Blessings my friend!
Semper Fi
Ohhhh Your comments are always so heartfelt! Thank you. I don’t think I ever want to be a recruiter LOL.
@@ShaeTaylorLife Miss Taylor please you could do it I wish I had someone like you. You're raw and too the point and most importantly you tell the damn true. The Petty Officer I bargained with me if I passed the ASVAB that he'd get me in with peanut allergy I did and though I have to reenlist I have more confident of getting back in. You should consider it at least
Thanks lady for the love!!! Honestly I’ve thought about it because I really do care for people. I just don’t think I could handle all the politics
@@ShaeTaylorLife there's politics in everything but just like BCT there's always a way around their bs.
Recruiters lie bro.
'Beat' that's a new term it was called 'mashed' when I went through. You are spot on with mental vs physical. For me it was 90% mental, 10% physical.
Shae you make a great point when you said that you really needed a reason to be in Navy boot camp. I am a USN Retired Chief and four years ago my grandson joined the Navy but quit soon after getting to boot camp. He did not have a reason to be there except he thought he was trying to please me. I wish we had seen your video or something like it before he left for boot camp. I now understand why he did not make it, he did not have a reason to be there other than trying to live up to what he thought I wanted. Our relationship has been stressed ever since but now I think I understand why he failed hopefully we both can feel better about that chapter in our lives after watching your video. Thank you for helping us understand.
wow thank you for taking the time to share this. I am thankful you have an open ear and now understand how some kids just go without any desire. I really feel for those kids, but at the same time life is all about learning and i am so positive your grandson learned more about himself and his desires going through that experience that one day he can hopefully look back and be thankful for. We want what is best for our family, but sometimes what is best for them is discovering their own paths and life desires. God bless and hooyah Chief!
@@ShaeTaylorLife Oh I should tell you that I just returned from boot camp graduation this past Friday (5/20/22) a different grandson graduated with orders to FC school. Very proud of him. No doubt he knows what he wants. I went to his graduation in my dress blues which fit 32 years after I retired. His stepfather (my son) sat next to me in his Sgt Major USMC retired uniform.
Such a proud moment I love that!
Great advice. (Head) That name comes from sailing ships in which the toilet area for the regular sailors was placed at the head or bow of the ship where splashing water served to naturally clean the toilet area.
A good video I think a lot has changed since I first went to Great Lakes after high school in ''81! The HARDEST PART for me was the run around that stupid track..5 miles I played football so the rest of the physical part was easy! And I still was asmoed back twice before FINALLY GRADUATING and making it to the fleet! The main thing to consider is THE MIND GAME.....to get your head into it ...plus I came from a Navy and Marine Corps family I felt that failing was NOT an option!!
We got the call “Im a sailor” from our grand daughter this week. Very proud of her
Best call ever
Some people just hit the reality of the military and say "nope , not for me" and it's better that they go.
My daughter called me last night. I could not even recognize her voice. She is having a tough time. I am devastated and I feel helpless. 😢
Don’t be! She’ll be fine she is safe she’s just putting in the work! Once she graduates you’ll see the outfit and effort she has put
@@chemioa6426 thank you
Sooooo how proud are you?
How is she now?
@@brendanewton4434probably dropped out
Navy Boot Camp was so easy, I became a Hospital Corpsman and my company got chosen to go to a Month of Marine bootcamp after Navy Bootcamp.... Now that was hard.
Never heard that
The ceiling is called the overhead, and the bulkheads are the walls!
When she started talking about Why i started crying omg. I knew i wanted it but actually thinking about why just solidifies this want. Ill leave a much better person, and ill leave knowing ill make a difference.
Sounds like you’ve found your purpose ❤️
Boot Camp is a mental test more than anything but it helps you. I completed Navy Boot Camp in June of 1990 and Basic Seaman School in July 1990. I reported to my first ship on August 1, 1990 and Saddam had just invaded Kuwait and we went on full alert and four months later we were headed to Persian Gulf I. The mental toughness, I learned in Boot Camp served me well then and all these years later.
Thank you for sharing!! Preparing myself for navy boot camp by studying to take the test I took at the recruitment office to get a better score for the job that I want and also going to the gym to gain more stamina and strength!!
You got this!
Seabee TH-camr here. Great information. The fastest way out of boot camp is to "embrace the suck" and graduate. It will become a staple of your Navy career.
This is very helpful information. I decided shortly after taking the ASVAB(score: 66) at my high school that I would like to join the Navy, so I was researching a bit about jobs and training. I found this video to be helpful in case I needed to remember the good and difficult parts for boot camp, sadly I need to go to fat camp as I'm a bit overweight.
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my recruiter told me that boot is mostly Mental games, if you think you can’t do the pt is all mental. I’m working on getting an optimistic before boot
It really is mental. Just have to know that it’s only 8 weeks and it ends!
On old sailing the ships the HEAD (bow) of the ship was where you did your business. They used the bow because it would routinely get waves washing over it for natural cleaning.
Yep! Exactly right! Boot was 100% mental and scare tactic central! ABE3 (AW) gear dog 2015-2020!!!
The only thing that kept me going is thinking of all the fun places I’ll get to visit. (Already been to Bahrain, Hawaii, Japan, Canada)
what’s your job ?
@@raven-ym8xn Airman PACT. I struck AO recently.
It’s called the head because I’m the days of wooden sailing ships, the “toilet” was at the head of the ship (forward). There were hatches that could be opened to allow sea water in for cleaning.
That’s brilliant thank you for sharing that
The ceiling is the overhead the wall is the bulkhead the floor is the deck I Remember my rdc use to say push them racks back I'm gonna mash you I went to rtc great lakes in March 1984 company 1081 22nd division my rdc was David ursery a boats wainscoting mate
I served in the USAF, enlisting in 1984. I said the same thing to my fellow airmen. Don't quit! They said it to me! I want ready for the 1.5 Mile run. To be a Squad Leader I felt the duty to make sure that I ran the 1.5 miles to show my squad that they too could make that run. They all made the run. We made the run as a flight, in formation. Very impressive, and in time. That's what being part of the team meant to all of us meant.
Amen!
Funny about PRT. The whole time I was at bootcamp, we ran 4 times. That includes all 3 PRT tests and 1 time to prep for the final PRT. Marching and getting disciplined where where we got our physical fitness. I went in at 6'3" 240 and left bootcamp at 210.... It was called make it rain, or in Jan/Feb of my bootcamp was let's make it snow. I hated the first 3 weeks of bootcamp, then it got easier. Also, I was there for 11 weeks. As a 900 division, it took 3 weeks to fully form up. There were three 900 divisions. Admin, Band and drill. These are the units that managed or performed at graduation. You worked at 2 graduations before your graduation. Look it's not easy for most. She said it best, don't be the a$$ that can't get anything right, smart bleep, tough guy, loud mouth, etc... be anonymous. Training in the military boils down to 3 components, Crawl, walk and run. Crawl is where they show you how to do something. Walk is when you do it under supervision and correction, and run is when you are put to the test. The quicker you catch on, the easier it gets. Oh and remember even if you do it perfectly, they will find fault. We had an inspection while we were in class. When got back the mattress were everywhere, our uniforms with thrown around and some bunks were turned over on their side. It's all about doing it over and over in your sleep.
Great video, you’re spot on! I was in the Marines from 03-07. I was young and dumb then. I’m trying to get back in at 40. I guess that kind of makes me old and dumb now lol, but I’m looking at pretty much any branch right now. Even though I was in the Marines that has been over 17 years ago they said I would have to go back through basic. AF, Navy, Coast Guard, or Army I don’t really care I just want to get in with the reserves. Also, for the older people thinking about it. I have heard the Army just bumped up their age waiver to 43. Good luck everyone! I wish you all the best!!!
Reserves, or National guard I meant to say :)
Thank you so much! I’ve been considering joining the Navy recently and I want to make sure I don’t fail lol.
You’re gonna do great! Just keep your head down, pay attention and give it your all
@@ShaeTaylorLife will do! Still got awhile til I actually can but that’ll give me time to learn a bit more
Hi! I commented on your video a while back about me being undesignated. Recently I just got my dream job as being a hospital corpsman! I was so thrilled but with that, my ship date moved to November 3rd. Watching this video reassures me that they’re just doing this to make you into a sailor and to get you somewhere in life! I know it will be tough but I am up for this life-changing challenge! I have a question as well if you have ever done a what to bring to boot camp or if you could potentially make one? Thanks for the video!🙌🏽
Hey!!! This is so great to hear thank you for the update!!!! Yes I totally can make that video for you!!
@@ShaeTaylorLife Thank you so much!! :)
Good luck,it will be worth the wait believe me!!
I went to Army basic in 1974 at 18 years old followed by AIT and airborne school and other good stuff. So I have some perspective. I find it scary how mentally unfit and weak some people are. Honestly no harm no foul. If you are pushed to the breaking point by basic training the military is not the place for you. Lives will likely depend on you doing your job well under pressure down the line.
Currently exercising for my ship date on August 22nd. My fitness has never been top notch, but I keep researching and aiming higher each day so I can arrive prepared, even just a little. It makes me nervous, but I genuinely want to improve even if it seems almost unreachable sometimes. Many thanks for this! 💪
I will see you there brother
Thank for this video! I leave next week and the nerves are definitely hitting 😬
That’s totally normal :)
I came in 2001 and Boot Camp is as difficult as you want it to be. Help your shipmates out you see struggling. Pay attention to detail. And always remember boot camp is no where like the actual fleet. Boot camp is designed to get you familiar with terms and the bare basics on how to survive the fleet. And some of the training you receive will be repeated later on. And if you didn’t completely understand it at boot camp you’ll get plenty of time by actually doing it in the fleet. Remember boot camp and “A” school is not the fleet. You will survive bootcamp if you listen well and take attention to detail. You’ll be fine. Can’t Swim? They’ll teach you. Everyone is nervous about never handling a weapon before. Fire Fighting looks intimidating but they’ll teach you how to do it in a controlled environment. Take a deep breath and you’ll do fine.
Thank you for the tips and information! I leave for basic in a little bit less than a month so I’m just trying to prepare myself physically and mentally.
Yes!!!! Honestly there’s only so much preparing you can do. Nothing will ever really make you “ready”. Just know it’s only 8 weeks!
Hey ! When is your ship date ?
My dad was in the navy and served on board a fletcher class destroyer and a sonorman during World War II. When I told my dad that I was going to the enlist in the Navy, he was really upset with me and prayed all night that the Navy would disqualify me and sure enough his pray was answered.
I have the upmost respect for people who served and are serving the military especially the Navy. The Navy was kind of hard on my dad, but he would openly talk about his experience there.
He talked about the one time when Admiral Halsey was being transported from his ship to another ship via a boatswain chair and they slackened the lines so he got dunked!
I am glad the Navy did disqualify me; I do not think I would have survived!
i imagine if you dunked admiral halsey you're done. lol
halsey: you're fired
The head came from very early days of naval history. You would have the wind blowing from back to front of the boat so the sails would catch it and move it. You would go to the "head" of the ship and take a dump so the wind would carry the stank forward
This made my night. Thank you
Best thing I ever did at 17. I went in last year they allowed people with a GED entry in 1986. I could run 4 1/2 minute mile. Our Company held Big and little chicken. Was raised in a hellish home, so the yelling really didn’t get to me. I went to RTC Great Lakes IL, in winter time. I was a Corpsman I also went through Fleet Marine Force Training 8404 or Devil Dog Doc. I remember after Hell Week getting those white leggins going to the Greasy Sppon cafe on base, Sunday was a free day till noon. I made some damn fine life long friends who I call brother. SEMPER FORTIS SHIPMATES SEMPER FIDELIS MY DEVIL DOG BROTHERS. OOOOOO RAAAHHHHHH
Boot Camp is not the armed services. Boot Camp is just a mental game. I remember the very first thing going into boot camp was that they brought us there really late and it seemed like I didn’t sleep for 3 days. It’s a sleep deprivation effort to make everyone docile.
When we didn’t do things right we got “cycled.” Just do all you can do and never give up on one single thing. “Attention to detail” is the most important thing. All you really need to do is pay attention and follow directions. Don’t pay that much attention to all the screaming and yelling. That’s just regular talk. Pretty soon you’ll be all done, and then you can go out to the fleet and do your thing. No big deal!
Quit?? I worked summers for my Uncle Larry, a former CB from WW2.. We poured cement from 0500 to 1300 in temps from 70 to 110 F.. Boot camp was a vacation for me.. Only being given an 03 rifle and a bucket puzzled me for about 2 seconds...Our CC set us straight right quick..
The first few weeks of basic training pretty much everyone wants to go home, then by 3 to fourth week, you get your second wind hit that sweet spot, began to razz new recruits coming in, now you're still just a recruit yourself but by then have transitioned to a squared away recruit. Ready to get to the finish line and Graduate 🎓.
1984 RTC San Diego, CA Company 902: We started and ended with all 90 recruits. We almost lost our guidon bearer because he couldn't poop for the first 2 weeks, but he pulled through.
1986 RTC Orlando. We had abt 15 bag-outs. Lost alot of them for crazy shit. 🇺🇸
I went to bootcamp at RTC Orlando, Florida back in 1979. I served for 12 years and my rate was "RM", Radioman. . It was really something to hear what you said about bootcamp. It IS totally mental..! I used to get into trouble for laughing all the time. I was one of the younger guys and pretty fit back then so the only real thing that challenged me were the daily runs on the grinder in boondockers. I used to raise my arms at the "finish line" which earned us all another lap. If guys dropped out we would punch them in the back as they walked as that was another lap as well. I came in as an individual and I wondered just where on earth these other guys in my company came from..! It starts off with you just looking out for yourself, then it's you and your bunk mate, then it's "all of us on the Starboard side", then it's all of us that are left after the first couple of weeks. Those memories last forever. Also, walls = bulkheads, ceilings = overhead..! Thank you for sharing..!
Sept. 1975, I got off of a plane at about 11:00pm in Orlando and my indoctrination into military life began. When I arrived at RTC Orlando, the first thing they told us to do was a urine test. It was during this time that one of the instructors told me something that I still believe to this day at 66 years of age. His words of wisdom with the following "They can kill you..... but they can't eat you".... For some reason that quote hit home with me and it set my mental state for all of the trials I endured during my time in bootcamp, all of the marching in the heat. Having to do the wheel at battalion after my Recruit Chief PO, threw me and the other company armorer under the bus for his mistake. I would not let anything stop me from graduating with my company....
I've taught this many times and discovered I'm the only one teaching it. Stress does not build character. Stress always reveals character. How you handle the same stress the entire world manages will reflect upon you as a whole. I retired from the 30 yrs service, a former Drill Sgt, former Master Fitness Trainer, and former trainer through ISSA, ACE, and NASM, and former Marine. Without exception, training quitters exist is because the exhausted are frustrated not yet seeing a return on their investment of the future. If you want a perfect example: look at pushups. The "hurt" starts after a couple reps. It is supposed to. Your body is telling you where you are weak. It is a training mistake, not the "fat body". In each case, get the reps in THEN make it harder. Get your reps in against a picnic table or truck tailgate THEN drop to something closer to the floor. "Try harder" is never an answer. I often use a gym smith machine with the bar latched at elbow height. They can instantly see the progress against where they began. Educating those struggling to understand WHY will resolve a weakness and eradicate any sense of self improvement failure. As they see their body adapt, they commit further toward improvement. My FIRST Boston Marathon was a total nightmare and failed the first attempt. After correcting the mistakes and training process, the 2d was far easier as the smile on my face never left.
Went through Great Lakes in 93. They need to go back to tradition with the white hats and dungarees.
In 1968 I joined the navy to escape the army because I had been drafted. I did not adjust well to boot camp, so my company commander sent me to see the shrink. The good doctor asked a few questions and then said, "You'll be OK" and sent me back to the barracks. He was right. I spent my first two years in A & C schools where I advanced to E-5 and then finished out my last 26 months in Portsmouth, VA. Never was aboard ship,. I can look back on it fondly, although I wish now that I had transferred to the reserves.
God Bless
i’m 17 a junior in high school, and i’m going over the summer to navy boot camp and coming back to finish school for my senior year i’m pumped
That’s exciting!!
That is cool. Never heard of that before.
Graduated 371 imma ABH, at nattc now. boot was easy as hell very uncomfortable but Not unbearable. Even the worst of beatings dont believe I can share much On it, in the moment it’s hell you may get sick, pass out or even literally have tears forcefully come out and snot and shit not even sad or anything like when it’s that intense you’re leaking an ungodly amount so much so that you’ll have to mop up your own sweat. If you sweat while you get beat better move spots asap or you’ll bust your face or be a smart ass and carry paper towels don’t recommend but do what you gotta do and be respectful they’ll respect you once they learn the real you. I’ve always been a trouble maker or the funny guy so the most beneficial thing I learned here was to enjoy the little things and I no longer have any social anxiety and can sleep in peace if you come from a troubled place and struggle with anything do it you got nothing to lose, (drugs violence family stuff etc) believe the only challenging thing for me was learning chain of command which I never did/rank and recognition, that was fun was a good beating every watch or inspection but just don’t give up and pain is temporary always you’re stronger than you think they will respect you more if you don’t give up. Remember why you joined I was beat every single day just about, all I could remember is that I have a son due November 19th and it’s not about me anymore for the first time ever I still enjoy my self but my heads outta my ass it’s truly a blessing to have the opportunity I’m blessed, will never live in Memphis again. You’ll meet your true friends here that have your back and the best intentions for you. If you’re nervous about pfa start working out now you’ll be getting beat before pfa even comes into play. But yeah it’s 2021 and everyone’s snowflakes now so cursing is the only thing they can really do. Also don’t correct and rdc your very first day of pdays. Don’t FOLD ps get cool with even the weirdest of people don’t piss anyone off they might be able to help your ass someday and the most beneficial job may be laundry crew Bc you can sleep in that bih plus (have a look out maybe that weird kid) when drill hall becomes a thing you can stay back. Hooooyah
Sorry if this is choppy I’m on watch lol
@@eliwiggins6445 could you edit this and put some paragraphs/punctuation in? It hurts my eyes trying to read this
@@dubfez_9256 no, read better
I left for Great Lakes 41 years ago…. It was easy…. Do what you are told and never give up! We had a great company with really only one guy that kept messing up… we took turns helping him to pass the inspections and he got through…. Good times!!!
Bootcamp is the easiest part of the Navy experience. March around fold clothes some schooling and some exercise. I spent most of my time trying not to laugh at my company commanders . Just do it , it is what it is.
I went through the army basic training 4 times in 76 and never made it. The second basic i was a platoon leader and loved it until I got sick in the 4th week and ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks then home for 10days, then in my 3rd company back to day 1, that's when I guite, but it wasn't easy, I wanted a honorable discharge and in the 4th co. I did after 6 months of b.s. ,but I'm going for a 100% permanent and total! So it was worth it!
I’m thinking about enlisting but I’m trying to meet physical requirements before I go through with it. I went from a 12 minute mile to a 14 minute mile and a half but I’m having a hard time with push ups :(
If you were interested, my husband and I wrote programs for future sailors to get into the best shape possible to pass PRTs and PSTs. You can hit me up on IG @ Mayanfit - I’d love to help $
@@ShaeTaylorLife I am about to follow thank you!!
@@ShaeTaylorLife
I recently failed coast guard bootcamp. It was hard a lot of information that was needed to study I also would get stressed when having to be rushed. I was going to join Navy, at first but didn't got discourage with some stories I heard on the internet. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts joining I'm 35, you think I should or not?
2 westpac deployments on the lincoln and crossrated from atd/Abh to a Construction mechanic so I don't regret it so pdays takes me back to my wtf moment but that navy ball came and pass n review was the goal line so my first prt was done the day after my peanut butter shot
I tell everyone I can that the quickest way out of bootcamp is to graduate!!
I went between 1999 to 2000. I took some swimming lessons before going. Still not that good at it but passed. You are right. The first three weeks are the worst with the vaccines etc. I even took some of those before I went.
i leave for RTC dec 8th oh boy my nerves are being tested but as you said I have a good reason for why I want to do this and why I can't quit.
Amen!
You rock, who ever is reading this rocks, we all rock and are super capable of passing this with flying colors!
To pass what passes for boot camp today is what you have always had to do. PAY ATTENTION and LISTEN TO WHAT YOU IS BEING TOLD TO YOU. Don't hid in your head waiting for your chance to tell your chief what you feel about the task at hand. Oh, and don't worry, 6 months in the fleet you'll get your legs and quit being a robot
Ceiling is not a bulkhead. A wall is a bulkhead
I got out due to an injury during physical training back in 83 but I'm glad I did because I see I did not like
Navy life. It sucked big time. I know one guy who just sat on his rack and Just shut down. He just sat there and they took him out of the Barracks a d the next thing we knew, he was discharged and it made him very happy just like me .
You young people out there looking to enlist, do not believe one word the recruiters tell you because they are all full of shit. If there is a certain
School you really want, get it in writing before you sign up and swear
in. If you have second thoughts on the day you report t o meps to swear in the second time and ship out, just refuse to swear in the second time because you are not
Obligated to and the navy can't do anything to you except to let you leave meps quietly without a hitch.
The reason why the bathroom is called the head, is because of where it was positioned on the ship in the age of sail.
I'm getting ready for boot camp. I can do planks, push ups, and swimming. The running is a true pain in my fanny. 😡 i injured my knee years ago and it gives out when i run, even after i stretch. I told my recruiters. Are there alternatives to the cardio test?
I was serving in the Persian Gulf in 94 on board Uss Carl Vinson cvn-70. There was a MS( cook) who was trying to get out of the navy on a psych discharge, they assumed he was faking. He went down to what we called the " smoking sponson" and jumped into the persian gulf! We had to use a helo to pick him up and i dont know what happened to him after that but damb......he can tell people he swam in the persian gulf!
I served from 01 to 07. My last two year was in Great Lakes as EMT Corpsman. I met a ton of SI kids. I always told them about failure to adapt to military lifestyle. So they don't get section 8. You have that option. Enjoyed my service.
Try R.T.C. in the 1980s. They absolutely hammered us back then. Boot is a mind game that will not last. Remember that and overcome.
made it through basic
but not through my enlistment.
worst decision of my life.
But at least now I get compensation
for the things I endured during
my one year and 9 months in the u.s. navy.
After about 17 years,
I think i've almost been paid
back in full for what the military
took from me.(it's not for everyone)
I've finally regained my individuality.
I was able to cut up my dog tags
and toss them in the trash,
about one week ago.
may i know what happened to you?
@@delacruzgabriel8160 I was a cook working in the patient tray department of the galley at a u.s. navy hospital. My job was to deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner to both the cardiac ward, and the intensive care units, at this hospital.
For myself, it was very difficult to see the young marines coming back from Afghanistan / Iraq with missing arms, legs and other physical body parts that were incurred because of IEDs or roadside bombs.
I attempted suicide and was baker acted to the psych ward of the same hospital.
Then, I was medically discharged due to what they called a "personality disorder," which was really just ptsd. I am very grateful that God did not allow my suicide attempt to be successful, and that He provided me a way out of that worst time of my life.
I am very grateful to say that I have now found peace in my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and in 2019 I was able to get past/over those ptsd issues by the help of His Holy Spirit.
I am finally free.
I have no idea what you are talking about. Navy bootcamp I attended and graduated from in 1977 was the easiest time I did in the navy. If you young kids can't make it through bootcamp, heaven help you.... its NOT suppose to be easy, its to change you from a soft civilian to a basic soldier. We use to work 12 plus hours a day 7 days s week at sea. And this isent about YOU !! Its about you SERVING you're country. Good God, grow a spine !!!
Thank you! Wish me luck!
Edit: I'm going to improve myself and become a stronger person.
Why isn’t Navy bootcamp as physically demanding as the Army or Marines?
Incredible question
@@ShaeTaylorLife I personally believe every branch should be learning hand to hand combat training & have a bunch of physical fitness in there too.
I can't wait to be in the navy. I will be shipping off in January
Oh yay! What rate?
I ship off in February ✊🏽
@@ShaeTaylorLife E3 nuke
@@jantheman6266 I'll see you in the force 🦈
@@jonabologna6401 see you there 🤝
Your advice is spot on & applies to all branches…
Awe thank you :)
I want to join so bad but my waist size is over the limit so I’m currently trying to lose weight to join the Navy. Seeing all the boot camp videos make me excited. I hate to wait.
Did you know I personal train people just for this reason! Hit me up on IG Mayanfit I could help you
It’s the head because on old ships the bathroom was at the head of the ship
I graduated from US NAVY BOOT CAMP in July 1981
My company was
K061 . I entered on
April 9 1981 . Is anyone else from company K061 ?
I failed my PRT by 43 seconds and they kicked me out. I told myself I wasn't leaving Great "Makes" Lakes without a damn NWUs and me being fuck up choose home not fight my case. So look if anybody tells you you're going SEPs don't believe their shit you aren't going home unless you are dead set. I came home to kick ass my second time around. If you think BCT is a summer camp you'll be set home no questions asked, if you think boot camp is hard shit give it your all time to fight! Survive MOD is all you've got. Get yourself a trainer especially an active or retired military veteran they will bust your ass
Love this!!!! And I’ve been training on the side. I love helping future sailors get bootcamp ready
@@ShaeTaylorLife I'm sure going to watch more before going back
@@krystinarushing5566 and when you go back I'd definitely go for RPOC if I were you💯
best of luck.. and hooyah seps! I was there too for almost 3 weeks... AFTER I had already graduated... Wore the shit outta my navy ballcap while I was there lol, but ya I fought my case got outta there went back up to THU for another week and I'm now in A-School. You got this!
Navy Boot Camp was fun. I actually had 2 girlfriends and called parents everyday. For work week I captain of the back docks. I had my own office and several assistant’s. We ate ice cream all day. We secured everyday at 1700 and most of us would jog to the grinder and play basketball or tennis. But this was August 1981. Looks a lot harder now.
lol 2 girlfriends
this made me sad. my boyfriend just left. i hope he doesn’t leave me and fall in love with someone else. so paranoid
how did you call your parents everyday what 💔 i’m just waiting for my letter
Honey he is an older fella. He probably went to bootcamp in the 60s
Don’t be sad. You literally can’t talk to the opposite sex when you’re in boot
Me and my brother Go to kansas city process thing on monday but we ship out next month im excited
Boot camp was easy compared to being off the coast of Vietnam. Working 18-19 hrs a day and it was hard work bringing on ammunition and food. My ship was awarded a combat action ribbon and a Navy Unit Commendation Award.
the NEW navy is a-lot simpler than 30 years ago.I made it thru and did 26 years . made GSCS E8, seen the world .
I am supposed to shipout November 27th hopefully they keep holding me back
We called it getting mashed, in my time during eighties, not getting beat. Disciplinary sent to Marching Party. Serious disciplinary you got sent to Shore Patrol, even worse screw up, Captain's Mass, and you were on the way out, with a Dishonable Discharge.
Take it from this Jarhead, failing physical minimums is HIGHLY corelated to "quitting" mentally.
I don't believe the military ought to sign up people who can't pass the physical minimums before bootcamp. Total waste of everybody's time.
I enlisted in the US Army, '97.. went to boot camp.. had a drill sergeant that was literally behind me the whole time.. when I felt like quitting, he wouldn't let me.. hahaha.. and still, remember my first morning at boot camp... I was at the sink shaving, had 6 drill sergeants standing around behind me, screaming at me, telling me how, what, and where to shave.. lol.. still get nightmares... (US Army, ret, {combat medic, equiv to corpsman..}..
but isn't that dangerous you could cut yourself shaving with all the distractions
I remember my own discharge midway as I contracted an infection in my foot as am grateful I gave it my best even if given a honorable discharge a month after arriving at San Diego
yeah.. i went through it 2002 at the RTC and then again in the Army 2013... two different world... all in all it is not easy to quit at all, keep in mind the command has invest heavily into a single recurit/pvt.. they all want their investments back... it is not personal btw. fastest way to quit, is to graduate.
Navy boot camp wasn’t all that difficult for me, but the ones that came in with bad attitudes didn’t last.