| Without a doubt, the Marine boot camp is one of the | | | | as well. If you arrive overweight at the Marine boot |
| most challenging programs not only physically but also | | | | camp, your drill instructor would have to put you on |
| mentally. It will truly measure your limits. The physical | | | | a strict diet. |
| standards are much higher and you are also tasked | | | | Since the name itself implicates it-Marine, you should |
| to master an overwhelming amount of information | | | | know how to swim. If you do not know how, it's |
| which means that if you're not smart enough, you | | | | mandatory that you learn before you enter the |
| can't survive the training. There are more than 70 | | | | training camp because before they will let you |
| training days and in these days, you would face a lot | | | | graduate, you have to prove that you have basic |
| of challenges. You have to learn how to prepare for | | | | swimming skills. |
| boot camp so you'll have higher chances of | | | | I mentioned mental abilities earlier and by that you |
| succeeding. | | | | should be comfortable mastering the USMC Rank, |
| One of the most important things on how to prepare | | | | Marine's Hymn and 11 General Orders for a Sentry. |
| for boot camp is by being physically fit. One | | | | Also, it wouldn't hurt if you know the Marine Corps |
| advantage of being in your top shape when entering | | | | History and Marine Rifle Creed. You think that's it? Of |
| the Marine boot camp is that you don't have to deal | | | | course not! You also have to memorize the USMC |
| with the 3 conditions. Know the minimum and | | | | Core Values, M16A4 Rifle characteristics and the |
| maximum weight before you sign up for the training | | | | Code of Conduct. |
| otherwise you will be put in the PCP (Physical | | | | There are a lot of resources online on how to |
| Conditioning Platoon) for a longer period of time. Look | | | | prepare for boot camp. Do a lot of reading and ask |
| for a workout routine that's designed for Marine | | | | around for tips and advice. Your recruiter needs to |
| training. You should be able to do 3 pull ups, 40 sit | | | | provide as much information as he can to help you |
| ups in 2 minutes easily and run 3 miles in 28 minutes | | | | survive the basic training. |