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****, our PMI had recruits convinced that the high-speed shooters would be screened for Underwater Sniper School. Told them that instead of a spotter, specially...

From the perspective of a PFC fresh out of boot camp, I -still- feel a little awkward when strangers say things like that. Its something to be taken in stride, but at least I'm aware that I have yet...

In recruit training we'd do something called PU/SI/PU right before hygeine/square-away time. Max set pullups, max set pushups. Repeat for about 10 minutes. Then go do max crunches in 2:00, rest,...

Lots of good advice from the LCpl. Definitely figure out who controls the firewatch roster and make sure he thinks highly of you. Help out your fellow recruits, don't slack off during things like...

SSgt. Heffel was one of our DI's -- we were very fortunate. He seemed like one of the few that wanted us to be good Marines instead of just good recruits.

7 Days RA.

I did two CFT's in recruit training. Our company was one of the first to do them and they were still ironing out the kinks. As others said, you begin with a run. Unlike the other running events in...

Thank you Cpl. As to the EDI abbreviation, while in recruit training I often heard the 2nd hat (1st being SDI, 2nd being the DI teaching all the drill) referred to as the "Experienced Drill...

Guide was given out randomly to the people who seemed most anxious to receive it during the first week. Our platoon only went through a few guides but generally you'll want to be in the Top 3-5 PFT...

Swim week was easy and also the only "fun" part of Phase 1. Depending on your DI's, you'll have a few hours of down time as recruits file back from the pool in small groups. This time is usually...

My IST on receiving week was:

PU: 3
Crunches: 55
1.5 mile: 13:25

My final PFT was:

PU: 9 (I did my 9th pull up four times. My counter hated me.)
Crunches: 95

Hi there. Thanks to all those who wrote me while in boot camp. I'm going to write up an extensive trip report over the next few days but figured I'd post this (and hopefully get my status changed) in...

And a blow dryer -- the humidity during this time of year wrecks havoc among vulnerable hair styles. Don't be caught off guard.

Would any Marine who has been through DLI explain what their daily life was like while there? I'm confused what others meant by saying something like "...in phase 5a...". I've found some...

I filled out a comprehensive background check at my recruiters office.

I did -not- record any outstanding debts because at the time I did not think I had any. I just took a free credit check and...

Hooking the toes under a chair or having someone hold the feet? It seems to make it considerably easier for me and I'm not sure if thats a good thing when it comes to PT.

I'm pretty sure in the book I got from my recruiter that it said its okay to put your feet under something, but now I can't find the quote.

Will this be okay for developing the abs, and will they...

Ahh -- thanks for the reassurance. I ship out on Jan 12th.

Good to know -- my recruiter never gave me the impression that he was BS'ing me. I admired his professionalism through every bit of the process... yet been hearing stories from people about how...

I signed and took the oath a week ago with an open contract after taking the ASVAB and DLAB (passed). My recruiter told me that it would take some time to get my linguistics contract sorted out, and...