I posted my sons letters home from Navy Boot Camp here. They are in reverse order.
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This is what my son had to say about Navy Boot Camp after he graduated.
I finished Navy boot camp back on August 10th, 2007 it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be, I think the hardest part was establishing teamwork in the division. There are so many different people from all over the U.S. and the world, not everyone is going to get along with each other. We had people yelling at each other and never getting along. We didn't really even start to come together as a team until about week 6.
One thing I really had a hard time getting use to was being bossed around and getting yelled at. I didn't take any of the yelling personally, because I know it is the job of the recruit division commanders to turn us from normal people into sailors, but still, being woken up each morning by yelling and having it continue throughout the day becomes stressful.
With that said I would like to give some good hints on how to deal with Navy boot camp. ( although some of these will apply to Army, Air Force, and Marines ).
1. Don't be sensitive
Don't take things that are said to you personally while in boot camp, even if it's by another recruit. All that does is cause you more stress. If a recruit division commander (RDC) yells at you for something just respond with ';aye aye petty officer/chief'; or ';yes petty officer/chief';. If another recruit yells at you just ignore them. If they are trying to correct you just listen to them and correct yourself.
2. Teamwork
Learn to work as part of a team. In order for a team to form everyone has to be able to have an active roll. Don't separate yourself from the others and don't let others become isolated from the group. If you see someone that isn't quite part of the team then have them help you with whatever the current task is. Another part of this is never leaving a shipmate behind. If someone is having a hard time with folding or running or push up, or anything else, then help them! I had this guy next to me at boot camp that really sucked at folding his shirts and pants. Every night I would help him with folding and make sure everything in his rack locker was organized correctly.
I believe the most common things people struggle with are swimming, running, folding, and making racks.
3. Never give up
If you give up you will never get anywhere. Just keep trying and seek help from your division (teamwork!). When you're doing the 20 minute run and you feel like you can't go anymore just keep trying. That only lasts for a little bit then you get more energy. Just slow your breathing down, and keep your current speed.
4. Take advantage of Holiday Routine (Sunday)
Every Sunday you get about 5 hours of free time. Take advantage of that. Take a break; write letters, go to church, get to know other people in your division. Letters were very important to me in boot camp. They are what kept me going. I made my dad write to me every day and I was able to respond every Sunday.
5. Attention to details
Pay attention to what you're doing. Do exactly what you're told, don't assume the RDCs mean for what they say to be interpreted a different way. This happened a lot in my division.
6. Sleep when allowed
When you're allowed to sleep actually take advantage of it, don't stay up talking to other people, you can talk at other times, use your sleeping time to regain your energy and rest. This will help A LOT.
7. Eat healthy
The galley's at boot camp offer a large variety of foods, make sure you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. (The galley will have a salad bar in it too.) Balance you meals out make sure you have a little of everything. Here is what I did in boot camp.
1 - meat
1 - cup of milk (not before running or PT)
2 - fruits (usually a peach and a banana)
2 - vegetables (whatever they had as the main vegetables and a salad)
2 - grains Usually a roll and one of the things in the main line.
General knowledge to know before joining the navy
Before you join the navy, or before you go to boot camp, it is a good idea to know some information so you will have a bit of a head start. This information is covered in the delayed entry program, but most people (including me) never bother in learning the stuff until forced to in boot camp.
11 General Orders of a Sentry
You will be required to quote all of these at random times throughout boot camp. You are expected to know this after the processing days (p days)
1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
11. To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
RTC Maxim
I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those among us who do.
Sailors Creed
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.I need some advice on joining the Navy. Can someone help me?
Glad I could help. My kids think joining the Navy was a great decision. I agree with them. Best of luck to you.
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I need some advice on joining the Navy. Can someone help me?
I went through Navy boot camp over 20 years ago, and I'm sure a lot of the specifics have changed, but the general idea probably is the same.
They will make you do things you don't want to do. They will keep you busy basically all day long. You will get very little sleep. There will be a lot of yelling. You will wonder why you ever signed up. You will think that it sure is taking a long time to get through boot camp. Then, all of a sudden, it's over. You are now in the U.S. Navy. You'll look back at boot camp, and think it was a breeze. Nothing so tough about it. And the time sure went by quickly.
Some advice for getting through boot camp:
- Take it one day at a time. Don't look at how much time you have left. Just get through today, and tomorrow is another day.
- Don't let the Company Commanders learn you name. They will eventually, but don't give them a reason. Don't goof off. Do what you are told to do.
- They will not make you do anything you cannot physically do. But, you will find out there are a lot of things you never thought you could do.
- Don't take anything personal. They are not trying to insult you, they are trying to make a sailor out of you., The method they use has been used for many. many years. If it didn't work, they would have found a different method by now.
- Remember that you are not the only person going through this. Everyone that is going through boot camp with you are also experiencing what you are, everyone that has already gone through boot has experienced it, and everyone the will be going through boot wille experience it.
What advice do you need? Can you be a little more specific?
its easier than army and marine training but harder than airforce so basically you are mediocre.
well i dont know how boot camp is now a days but when i went 5 years ago it was nothing like i expected. it is mainly based around attention to detail. you will get IT (intensive training) so i would work out some before joining just to get your body ready. but a lot of the **** that you do in bootcamp is stupid and you will realize that once you get to the fleet. it will seem hard but believe me, it is a joke.
ok so whats the question?
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