Navy boot camp question.?

Question

My shipping date is coming closer and closer. I want to join the navy and willing to make sacrifices for a better life than i have now. But i'm very scared to go to basic right now and don't know how to overcome that fear and survive, because I'm afraid of failure and don't want to get kicked out of boot camp. For those who have gone to boot camp already, what did you guys do to get ready mentally? I am working on my physical part and seeing some improvements, but what can I do or study to get my mentality stronger for boot camp? Because right now, failure in boot camp is not an option for me and i want to succeed in something for once.

ps. I'm definitely fearing the RDC's the most right now. I can take the rigorous schedule and constructive critisms i will learn from boot camp, but not when someone yells at me directly. I definitely don't want to shed tears in front of others.....

Answer 1

All you can do is pay attention to the instructors and do as they say. Do the best you can and that will usually be good enough for them. They understand young men and have lots of experience in training you. If you are physically fit you will breeze through. They will never intentionaly harm or embarass you, that would be against Navy regulations. Listen up, keep your eyes and mind open. Don't apologise for your mistakes, just try harder next time. Above all, keep your emotions on an even keel and don't let them break you down. They're trying to build a sailor out of you, not to destroy you.

Answer 2

I am a graduate of US Army and US Navy basic and advanced training and can tell you that neither is particularly hard. Pay attention, try your hardest and try not to stick out. It's no different than starting any other new job or at a new school Remember that the RDC's are teaching you teamwork and how to live with 80 other guys in cramped spaces. Physically USA is much harder than USN. Navy PT is a cakewalk. You will do fine, good luck.

Answer 3

it's really not that bad. the first few days will be the worst and then you'll fall into the routine. just make sure you pay "attention to detail". you can study your dep book like the sailor's creed, ranks, general orders of a sentry etc and make sure you're working out bc you'll be doing a lot of that. don't worry about the rdc's yelling at you it's just their job to prepare you mentally and physically and really it can be quite funny especially when it's not you they're yelling at.  

Answer 4

I am currently working on getting into the Navy.  I too am a very emotional person, and am afraid of the same thing; crying in front of my RDC.  A co-worker of mine gave me a wise piece of advice that I practice every day.

You control your emotions.  You DO  NOT let your emotions control you.

Answer 5

Ok look I'm going to enlist I have not been in boot-camp. But I could give u the same advised my friend gave me she is in the Navy currently an E-4 and she said that mainly boot-camp is 80% mental and 20% physical. Now this is the thing u are not suppose to take anything personal because they scream at you. But think about it this way that is their job to scream at you "for no reason" ur job is to shut up and not talk!!!DONT TAKE IT PERSONAL! See the reason that they scream at u is cause they want u to be strong and not shed tears!1 THING if you are going to basic think POSITIVE U WILL MAKE IT! BE STRONG think about it this way u only have 8 weeks 2 months or so...Look at the Benefits that come after...Think about ur dreams and what ur future is going to be!!! FAILURE THAT SHOULDN'T BE A WORD IN UR DICTIONARY!!!THAT WORD DOES NOT EXCISED NOT TO PEOPLE IN THE MILITARY THAT WANT SUCCESS! SO ELIMINATE THAT WORD FROM UR VOCABULARY OR DICTIONARY!!!don't worry everything is going to be fine I DONT KW U BUT I BELIEVE U COULD ACHIEVE WHAT U WANT IF U SET UR MIND towards it!!!GOOD LUCK SAILOR!!!!

Answer 6

you will not get kicked out unless you really mess up...

Answer 7

Number one , you have to be a very good listener, Pay attention at all times. Don't try to yes anyone to death, they can tell if you are bullshitting them, which they will hate. If you don't know something -ask. Number 2 go to an aerobics class, even if it is full of chicks that will get you in shape in nothing flat. Listen, and pay attention. It sounds easy but it not it takes experience and everyone goes through it There are no short cuts. Good Luck and don't worry, you will be fine.

Answer 8

My husband is in the Navy and I remember helping him get ready for boot camp.  One thing you can study is your general orders, you should have them from your recruiter.  Study those, learn them well.  As for mentally preparing, there is not much you can do because they are going to break you down from the second you get there.  Just know that they are breaking you down only to build you back up, my husband said the screaming in your face doesn't last too long, and that you will be better for it coming out.  You just have to keep in mind that they are trying to make you the best sailor you can be.  Don't stress, you just need to go with the flow and everything will work out.  Good luck and congratulations.