Marine Boot Camps
Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006
by Eddie Tobey
Marine boot camps are training camps for would-be marines. They are conducted at Parris Island, South Carolina and in San Diego, California. Courses are designed for training recruits in physical fitness, discipline, management skills, technical knowledge and general aptitude for marine life. The basic training program is a 13-week course, which is followed by an infantry training. This infantry training is conducted at Camp Geiger, North Carolina for Parris Island trainees and Camp Pendleton, California for San Diego trainees.
The first step at a marine camp is Recruit Receiving. Recruits are instructed in their life at the camp, given their gear, toiletries and a haircut. Medical tests are performed, and recruits are made to do certain exercises like sit-ups, pull-ups, running, etc. to determine their physical capabilities. Forming follows this, when the recruits meet their instructors. Basic marching and discipline is taught at this stage. After this come the Drills, where marines are made to work together in moving from place to place. This is the time when recruits learn of the significance of synchronization in marine life.
Then comes a period of Physical Training, during which the instructor stands on a table and supervises the recruits as they perform exercises. Even marine courtesies, discipline, decision-making, etc. are grilled into the recruits' minds at this stage.
The basic attraction of the marine boot camp is the Confidence Course, which is a 11-station obstacle course in water. Recruits have to score at least a Combat Water Survival score of four in order to progress beyond this stage. Basic Warrior Training follows, when the recruits have to pass the gas chamber test. Other survival skills are taught in this period.
But the most difficult period is the Crucible. This is a period when recruits are deprived of sleep and food and are made to march for as many as 40 miles, encountering obstacles along the way. During this period, recruits are expected to help each other along to survive. Many marines consider this period as the most unforgettable period of their lives.
After a final physical test and conclusive training, recruits are graduated to marines. Family and friends are invited to a ceremony at the Shepard Field Parade Deck as the fresh marines are awarded their posts in the US Marines.
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Top-level comments on this article: (8 total)I am a freshmen and I am extremely thinking about the marines when I get older. I am in great shape and I play football every other day with many friends that are considering in serving our country.
yes it tells a lot of the things you will go through and at least its not a lie... i have a friend that wants to join and who is considering a service and this is a very informal article..
My name is Candise, yes i am a female. I am a junior and considering in joining this program. I am told it will be difficult, but I'm willing to take the risk, there is not one other thing I want more. I play every sport and my main priority is school. During the summer in 2009, I want to join Marine boot camp. Then once I graduate from high school, I would like to join the Marines.i also agree but i also wanna finish up with collage
How can I get more info om this?Please email me
How can i get more info on this?I really want to do this
i am a freshman this year and was wanting to take it next summer. i would like to know more information about this camp.please email me
i really wnt to do this
sure was a good article and i cant what to become a marine.
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