Anxious recruit

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on April 6, 2016 at 1:06pm

Show him the videos in the Boot Camp group so he'll have an idea what to expect. Listen to his RDC's.....keep his mouth shut....and do EXACTLY what he is told! The first month is the hardest! ....and everyone gets nervous.....He will be just fine!

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on April 6, 2016 at 1:07pm

http://www.navydads.com/group/bootcamp

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Permalink Reply by Chris A. on April 6, 2016 at 2:53pm

There are a couple of sites that describe almost exactly what happens the first 6-7 weeks of boot camp. Have him read those as well. Should be easy to find with a Google search. Aside from that, from what my son told me: listen and follow every direction exactly as you are told. Don't get too discouraged the first few weeks, those are the toughest. Make sure he is getting in shape now, and studying the start guide now, it will make it easier (not easy, but easier). My son said boot camp was actually not all that bad except for the lack of communication with family and friends. However he said it was tougher for people that were completely unprepared for what was going to happen.

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on April 6, 2016 at 3:03pm

here is another link....http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/navy-bootcamp-weekly-training

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Permalink Reply by Scott Talley on April 6, 2016 at 7:56pm

Great advice from all.  Our daughter had a very good recruiter that spent a good deal of time helping Kami prep for PT, the oath, list of commands and so forth.  As part of her prep, she and I would do PT when I came home from work.  It was great spending that kind of time with her.  Of course she should have trained with someone that actually could do her PT.  Once she got to boot, she said that she should have worked out with her brother in stead. LOL.   I know you're anxious, and so is your sailor, but enjoy it.  There is something special about all of it.  You'll see.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 7, 2016 at 1:00pm

The RTC Training Guide....get a head start: http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2308756992?profi...

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Permalink Reply by Patrick J. Doherty on April 7, 2016 at 7:32pm

Hi John....all good information......if I may humbly add......be as fit as he can be entering the training.....eyes and ears open......be a sponge.......(yeah, mouth shut)....... positive mental attitude.......positive energy.....and, if your family is so inclined, a little prayer to our Almighty Father for strength, courage, perseverance, and acceptance of His will......   Best wishes to your family..... ~ Pat

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 9, 2016 at 8:56am

read thru this....there is some really good advice:  http://www.navydads.com/group/bootcamp/forum/topics/a-must-read-for...

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza on April 9, 2016 at 11:41am

All of the above is very good information! My two cents here...be as physically prepared as possible. Eat healthy, keep the weight down, and try to build some muscle strength. Do not use steroids or any other muscle enhancer. They test for that stuff.

When my son got out of boot, he told me that for the first four weeks, the RDCs hardly knew his name. He said he kept his mouth shut and did what he was told.

We wish all the best for your son!

Jim

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