| There are certain details that you should be aware of | | | | condition can be it very painful for you during the |
| before you arrive for the 13 weeks of training. If you | | | | rigorous running sessions. Nevertheless, they most |
| have a problem with your feet, there is a chance | | | | likely will just issue with simple inserts to add to your |
| that you will not pass boot camp. Nevertheless, I will | | | | footwear. |
| explain that in most cases, you will be able to | | | | What are you required to accomplish during the swim |
| continue with the training sessions. | | | | test at basic training for the marines? |
| Also, if you are terrified of swimming, you will have | | | | You will have to pass the swim before you graduate. |
| to deal with that fear if you are planning on surviving | | | | The test involves having the ability to tread water |
| marine bootcamp. I will outline what the typical | | | | for a total of 5 minutes and then on command, to |
| requirements may be for passing the swim test. | | | | complete 5 laps of an Olympic-sized pool. |
| If you have flat feet, you may be still allowed to | | | | Furthermore, there is a chance that you will be asked |
| enter into training: | | | | to jump from a 30 foot high platform into the pool. If |
| Doing the physical for entrance into Parris Island, | | | | you totally fail the swim test, you will not allowed to |
| there is huge chance that their testing will reveal that | | | | graduate, so start practicing right away. |
| you have flat feet if you have such a problem. This | | | | |