How to survive US Navy boot camp (Boot camps just a game.)

[Fiberopme1969]

The pool is an Olympic sized pool.

[wrobertson822]

I am not good at exercising or running. Should I be worried?

[elisaebony]

Yep what ever US boot cap is like summer school compared to 40 weeks hard training in HM BRITISH NAVY its hard it's tough and u feel like ya going to die but at the end you come out 4 times bigger physically, 4 times stronger and 4 times more intelligent, and 4 times more mentally strong and skilled :-)

[PeterzeGreat]

If anyone knows, please post the depth. Thanks!

[PeterzeGreat]

How deep is the water when we do our swimming?

[munden1971]

@PeterzeGreat It was deep enough that you can't touch the bottom while on the surface. I think it was 20 feet or so. As long as you can swim and float, you will be fine. I actually told a woman recently that she needs to go to swimming classes before she goes to boot camp. She said she would learn to swim before she goes.

[ferrari1305]

Will it be a problem if i cannot speak English well but i can literally understand what they say ?

[kimokauka]

I have a friend that went to the Navy. She liked it and is now using the GI bill to go to college.

[school40000]

I like the Alpha Blondy music in the background. Nice video.

[kungpau540]

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it.

[ivetastedblood]

wow you gave a really very detailed explanation. good job, you're a great speaker.

[xXEliteNewbieXx]

When running, what if you slow down. as in walking to catch up your breath, do they make a big deal out of it?

I'm 18 and I'm really nervous. Thanks for the video.

[munden1971]

@xXEliteNewbieXx When you are running in formation, you will probably be alright. They don't run that fast. I remember that it was almost like a jog. Plus with all the marching you will be doing before the running test, you will be in shape and will keep up. It is amazing what you will be able to do at the end of boot camp.

Don't be nervous. As long as you can follow lawful orders, memorize general orders, can swim and are in basic shape, you will be fine. Message me if you need more advice.

[xXEliteNewbieXx]

@munden1971 Thanks for your time,

[munden1971]

@xXEliteNewbieXx Good luck to you. The Navy was the best move to make for me after high school. It helped me out a lot and the travel was awesome.. After high school, college would be the next best move if you don't decide to make the Navy a career. Feel free to ask for any Navy advice in the future. Aloha.

[xXEliteNewbieXx]

@munden1971 When do they start the Physical Test? Like when in the 8 weeks? I know that If I fail it, then I would stay for an additional week

[munden1971]

@xXEliteNewbieXx It is near the end of boot camp. I think around the 6th week or something like that. Believe me, most people pass it because in boot camp, you will be doing a lot of physical exercising before the test. A lot of marching, push ups, sit ups and other exercises. If you are in basic shape, you should be alright. Before you go into boot camp, be able to do about 50 push ups and up to 50 sit ups. If not, at least 25 push ups and 25 sit ups. Also make sure you can swim and float.

[munden1971]

@xXEliteNewbieXx I remember a few guys barely made some of the sit ups and the company commander turned his head and let them go. I know he did. I can't promise you he will do that for your company, but he did that for a few guys. It all depends on the individual.

[MYTHIRDSHADOW]

Are you a Corpsman?

[munden777]

@MYTHIRDSHADOW No I just wore a scrub top I use at work. I am a clinical assistant. In the Navy, I was a Machinest Mate.

[pena545]

Thank you for the advice. I am thinking of joining the Navy or Coast Guard. This gives me an idea of what to expect.

By the way, nice job on writing the Precinct 808 movie. You have a few nice looking women in there.

[TheRealStinkyface]

turn off your music.

[dickanderson453]

Very informative video. Nice work.

[garfield4455]

I found the hardest thing about boot camp was getting use to being yelled at for no reason. I do agree with you that it is a game and as long as you can mentally and physically handle it.

[ThornFilledTears]

@renitta318 It's actually 33% or less for females.

[munden1971]

@ThornFilledTears If this is the case, the Navy is getting more lax on the body fat requirement. Thanks for sharing.

[serenasato1]

Thanks for sharing your advice.

[gingram08]

@renitta318 Thank you for the advice Renitta.

[sexykatie90]

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[munden1971]

@sexykatie90 Thank you.

[LillWill94]

good video...but my bro was in the navy and im going...he told me that you actually should not say yes sir or yes sir/ma'am or they'll chew you a new ass

[munden1971]

@LillWill94 When I was in the Navy, there were a fair amount of people that did not like it when you said, "Yes Sir" or "Yes Maam". They would be non-officers and they would say that they work for a living. (In reference that officers don't work for a living.) Now with that said, the company commanders I dealt with insisted that we say, "Yes Sir." I think it is just an individual thing.

[daemonarson]

@LillWill94 yes petty officer no pettyofficer, yes chief no chief Ranks always

[kimokauka]

This is a good video. You make a lot of good points.

[babyg8653]

I thought it was 30% for females. 30% below for females...

[munden1971]

@babyg8653 I will have to double check that with a Navy recruiter. Sometimes numbers change over time.

[gingram08]

Good video.

[MrMakawaomaui]

Great Lakes, Illinois is a cold place. Thank you for making this video. It is helpful.

[gingram08]

I better learn how to swim better before I go in. Good advice.

[joeygwtm]

Thanks for the really helpful video i know i can make it through fine but its great to know pretty much exactly what to expect, hope alls well with you and take care down the road

[DRCsyntax]

Music is a little distracting, but otherwise great video. I think I'll be able to be fine the in Navy; just i'm 100% sure my body fat is over 25%; so been walking and changed my diet; I'm hoping to join atleast by my next birthday (september)

[munden1971]

@DRCsyntax I changed my diet around recently. Look on the internet about negative calorie foods. I drink water instead of diet soda and make sure not too exceed 2000 calories a day. Sure I have cheat days, but I feel a lot better.

[munden1971]

@DRCsyntax Good luck in the Navy. I'll consider making the sounds lower.

[sloan9787]

During bootcamp can you gain rank? like enter in as an E1 then come out as an E3?

[munden1971]

@sloan9787 A couple of guys did advance in rank for being leaders, but most people didn't. I did advance after my specialty school was over. I entered my ship as an E2.

The way you can advance before you even go to boot camp is to talk to your recruiter and ask them how you can advance in rank before you join. They might tell you that if you recruit a friend, you will get advancement in rank. Get that in writing. I know of a few guys who did this and got E2 before they even went to boot camp.

[munden1971]

@sloan9787 There is a way to get higher advancements before you even join. If you sign up for more years in certain fields, such as nursing or other professions, you can jump up to E4 in rank and pay. You will have to extend your service time in the military. For example, a person goes in for four years and advances slowly. Some people join and become an e4 for signing on for six years instead of four. I don't know if I would recommend that though.

[NinjaGirl2646]

@munden1971 i kno u posted this comment a long time ago but i was just reading through the comments,i signed up as an corpsman and ship out july 12th, i wasnt offered the siggn up for six yrs = e-4 they made me "voluntarily" extend my contract one year for a total of five years, but is this something i should be asking about when i go back to meps?

[drippenwett]

@sloan9787

Really,how??????????????



[spoontwinky1]

one question. was it a good experience and if you could, would you do it over again?

[munden1971]

@spoontwinky1 These are good questions actually. Answer one, yes it was a great experience. I am super happy that I actually did it and survived. It made me learn things about myself, like thinking on my feet, doing things under heavy stress, and how to pay attention to detail. It was an eye opener and made me a better person. Answer two. Would I do it again? Hell No!!! Ironically, there were people who were former army that were in my Navy bootcamp and they were repeating boot camp over again.

[Karvante]

LOL, who's the dude at the end of the video? lol I was not expecting that.

[munden1971]

@Karvante My brother was waiting outside for me to finish the video. I didn't know he was outside until he came in and surprised me.

[chargersgrl619]

Hello I've been watching some of your videos regarding bootcamp. I am planning on joining but the only thing holding me back is my asthma. This really worries me what is your advice and or opinion? Are you expected to run perfectly and on time while in training? Did other people have trouble while doing physical workouts?! I need to get as much as information anything helps! If it is ok with you can I keep messaging you for more questions and answers? please and thank you

[munden1971]

@chargersgrl619 This is one of the reasons I made the video. I will gladly give you as much advice as I can. Part one answer.

Concerning the PT, the two mile run I did was in formation at a slower pace than most people run. So I would not worry about that. The physical workouts were done in a big group, so some people were behind, but kinda slipped through the cracks. 95% of the people did the PT without problems. Advice about PT, get use to jogging 2 miles at a medium pace.

[munden1971]

Part two answer, be prepared for some working out. But after boot camp, you won't really have a whole lot more PT except maybe once a year, but it will not be like boot camp. Remember boot camp sucks, but after you do boot camp, you feel like you accomplished a huge thing in life. It was a greater feeling than graduating high school for me. I will message you about the asthma. Write anytime.

[dickanderson453]

While I have all the respect for the Navy and all our armed forces, I have to say one thing, "Go Army, beat Navy!!!!!"

[jennifer1221st]

So you are saying some people join the Navy and don't know how to swim? Thank you for your service Mr. Munden.

[nancygrace7]

Peeing in front of someone else, ewwww. 

[marleengreen56]

@nancygrace7 That is gross.

[kobata3443]

It makes no sense to join the Navy if you cannot swim.

[trabaho8888]

Well if I ever go to the Navy, I will take your advice.

[munden1971]

@maniacchris Thanks for the comment. It is possible they may have changed the term recently to division commander, and I am not aware of it, but when I was in the Navy, they called themselves "company commanders."

I had two of them. In fact, I remember one of them specifically saying to us that they are "company commanders." Again, thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. It gives me something to ask Navy personal when I see them in the future.

[maniacchris]

@munden1971 no problem =)

[sandiazp]

Thanks for sharing your advice on boot camp. My friend's son is considering joining the Navy. He should look at this.

My brother use to be in the Navy and he told me that some people could not swim in boot camp and had a hard time learning how to float. He told me one of the recruits almost drown because he could not swim and they just let him sink to the bottom of the pool for a while. That is not very cool.

[trabaho8888]

Great Lakes is really cold in the winter.

[kungpau54]

@trabaho8888 Yes it is.

[jsmith19091]

Thanks for the advice.

[blackman4544]

You are correct Sir. Boot camp is just one big head game. You got to deal with it and do what you are told.

[Yellokitti63]

That was so on target.!!!

You gotta learn to be thick skinned and have a group mind instead of thinking like an individual.My first career was in the Army. You learn to play the game, its not personal. You learn to bond with all sorts of people and all sorts of weopons. Its not about self, its about serving your country.

[munden1971]

@Yellokitti63 It is about serving the country. Boot camp was not easy, but it was something that I know has helped me in my life to a certain extent. I am glad I went to the Navy.

[jennifer1221st]

@Yellokitti63 Thank you for your service.