Of course, however rosy a picture people may paint about boot camp, the fact remains it is the ultimate challenge … the most intensive, physically and mentally-draining challenge you’ve ever faced, and will face, for the rest of your life.
Then again, IF you plan well early on, you’ll have the mindset to boot out the fear of boot camp, not forgetting the fitness, strength and stamina you’ll gain that will help you do so. Here’s what you’ll need to do BEFORE the harsh realities of army boot camp confront you.
Talk to an authorized army recruiter
One of the most well informed places, to seek answers to questions about the US Army, is an authorized army recruiter. These places are usually staffed by seasoned army vets who can tell you everything you’d need to know about the army, and more so, about boot camp training. So, if you wish to be well informed, you’ll do well to consult an army recruiter first.
Get the facts from the horse’s mouth
When it comes to gaining firsthand information about army boot camp, you can get the facts straight from the horses’ mouth … a retired US Army vet. Senior ex-army personnel are, perhaps, the best source of information about boot camp training, having withstood the rigors of the brutal program themselves.
Army vets will explain precisely WHAT you can expect in boot camp; HOW you need to plan and prepare yourself for it; and with their access to military training grounds, they may even give you a taste of things to come by giving you the opportunity to view army recruits during a boot camp training exercise.
Train hard like there’s no tomorrow
To succeed at army boot camp, you’ll need to be in peak physical and mental shape. To build overall fitness, strength and stamina, you’ll need to have daily workouts and push yourself to the limits you can endure. Swimming; jogging; mile-long walks with a heavy backpack; pushups; sit ups; stretches; meditation; and a healthy and nutritious diet should all be included in this daily workout plan.
