Originally Posted by
Tennessee Top
The one advantage I think about learning drill and getting good at it before bootcamp is if you have aspirations of becoming the platoon guide (guides usually graduate a PFC). Initially, Drill Instructors pick the guide based on marching skills (JROTC, etc.). After some time to observe, guides may change based on the ability to drill and leadership skills. If you can't drill or lead the platoon there is no hope of being the guide.
Like already said...you will get good at it in bootcamp...there is no other option. How long it takes you to get good will determine how much time you spend in the pit (and you do not want to be there).
If you DEP in, your recruiter may teach some basic drill.