| I know that you are probably concerned that you will | | | | that connects to the Island. |
| not do well at the Parris Island training camp for the | | | | What will you learn at boot camp ? |
| Marines. Nevertheless, I will indicate to you what is it | | | | To prepare yourself for boot camp, it helps knowing |
| like to be there and how you can actually prepare | | | | what is involved so that you will be more mentally |
| yourself to do well before arriving. In order words, | | | | prepared. |
| just relax and envision yourself performing well at | | | | When being trained as a recruit in the USMC, you will |
| boot camp and graduating at the top of your class. | | | | become well versed in the handling of weaponry. For |
| Here is what it is like at the Island. | | | | instance, you will have to qualify with the service rifle |
| Where is Parris Island located ? | | | | called the M16A2. |
| Parris Island is an island that is off South Carolina. It | | | | Also, you will be taught in the martial arts and you will |
| has been the main training camp for the Marines since | | | | obtain an advanced level of physical fitness. |
| the year 1915. What is great about training on an | | | | There is no need to be extremely worried about |
| Island and that there definitely are less distractions | | | | how you will perform, just try your best and ensure |
| for the recruits during the training sessions. | | | | that you follow orders while there. It will be very |
| In the beginning, it was necessary to take a ferry to | | | | stressful initially, but you will learn to deal with the |
| get onto the Island, but now there is a causeway | | | | stress early on in the training. |