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Make absolutely no mistake, Marine Boot Camp Parris Island is the most grueling boot camp of any branch in the United States military. Going there without any previous research or training would be suicide, and tons of people fail out every year for exactly that reason. You need a guide to tell you what to expect before you head to the island. Here are three tips to help you survive USMC boot camp.
1) Get fit physically beforehand. REALLY fit.
Fitness training in boot camp is very difficult, and the USMC camp is the worst one of all. You need to be able to perform some serious physical feats to get through it, and average fitness won't cut it. There are minimum fitness levels you need to pass, but learn early that drill instructors don't look kindly on people who just meet minimums. So train to excel.
2) Get fit mentally beforehand. REALLY fit.
Mental toughness is more important than physical toughness. The human body can only endure so much abuse and the DI's know that. They won't actually break your body, but they will break your mind. The best thing you can possibly do is to learn to channel negative thoughts into motivation. Learn to look at USMC BC as an opportunity to prove yourself, not as an obstacle to get past.
3) The drill instructors job is to break you down. Don't let them.
The drill instructors have a few jobs. They're there to teach you things, like fitness, marksmanship, etc. But possibly their most important job is to weed out the weaklings and quitters, and believe me, they're good at their jobs. They will do everything they can to try and ensure only the best make it through, and that the weak go home. Don't let them succeed. Make it a point of pride to ensure they fail at breaking you.
Going in with these simple but effective tips will give you a definite advantage over the loads of people who go in without a clue, but don't think you know everything. There is a lot more to know about boot camp at Parris Island, and you'd be smart to try and find a complete guide to ensure you're ready for everything. Remember though, physical toughness is nothing without mental toughness. There are many ways to break a man, and the DI's know them all. So be prepared.
For the top guide on surviving boot camp, click here to check out Prepare for Boot Camp, "a no BS approach to USMC Boot Camp". Prepare for Boot Camp is written by USMC Sgt. Matt Menster and details everything you need to know to survive basic training. The guide is about USMC boot camp, but is also just as relevant to USAF, US Army and USN boot camps. Reading this guide will put you miles ahead and give you the best possible chance for success.
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