Originally Posted by
SureShot12
In boot, you will be with recruits from around the Country, all with their own views and opinions on things.
With such a melting-pot of people, you're bound to dis-agree on things. There will be fights, so what.
I think that any good leader should be able to adapt and adjust in these situations and refrain from coming to blows(find another solution by being able to read the signs of whats really happening). However, if you swing on me, you brought whats coming on yourself.
I got in a 3 fights while at boot. 1 in recieving and 1 in MRP(the other we wont get into).
The recieving fight- I was backing up a single recruit that was catching crap from a small group. That "group" threw the first punch. I stepped in and helped him out
The MRP fight- Another recruit pushed me, I warned him. he pushed me again, I dropped him(man did I pay for that, phew).
Your ability to deal with/handle differences as well as being humble and expressing humility(basically keeping your mouth shut) will also determine what happens.
I wouldnt dwell on it. Your platoon will grow as TDs pass. I'm still friends with Marines I went to boot with, today. I met some of the most honorable men I have ever met, while I was in boot. Most butt-beatings dont happen to "no apparent reason".
Um, I'm not sure about shaving your legs, I sure hope they let you :) but you'd better practice doing it QUICKLY.
Dont over-think this. Its training. Many have gone through it before you and many will go through it after you. Just go there and take care of yourself and help who you can.