How Do You Prepare For Navy Boot Camp?
Boot camp is the start of an adventure, a new career, a new life in the United State Navy. Marching off into the unknown is daunting, even for the bravest among us. Make the most of the experience by knowing what to expect, being well prepared and above all, knowing what not to do. Start your own “boot camp” regimen before you ship out. Kick up your workouts; boot camp is physically demanding. Focus on running and push ups; you’ll do lots of both. Memorize the Navy’s rank structure for officers as well as enlisted personnel. Read as much as you can about Naval history and tradition. Practice making your bed military style: sheets taut and wrinkle free, “hospital corners,” blanket tucked in under the mattress. A quarter really will bounce on a properly made bed. Give your boot camp address to friends and family. Stress how important it is that they write to you. Tell them that you won’t have much time to return the correspondence, but letters from home will help get you through. Get a c
