Awe so sweet to hear him say he was so happy to see his family. My son left this week for basic and I miss him terribly. I wonder if he misses he as much.
I was in during the 1960's. We had regular shirts for summer wear that didnt have a neckerchief. This type of uniform was used for liberty in H awaii and Phillipines. Dress blues was the formal dress uniform used in all seasons. Much has changed now
Boy! this place has sure changed since I went through here in 1964 when it was camp Barry,Moffit, and Camp Porter. Sure much better training aids though. DC2 Earl Morrill
I had a question... I'm planning on going into the navy in the next month or so, my recruiter is telling me I shouldn't say anything about the bones that I've broken...Cause it may disqualify me. Should I lie about this or just be upfront. broke both my arms, and wrist with surgery on my wrist, but everything is fine as far as working out , and does not affect me at all.
@IgniteTheFire619 There's no way you should lie. I attended my son's swearing in ceremony and the officer in charge gave a speech that basically said that if you are hiding anything, you'd better give it up before you get sworn in. I was concerned that maybe, just maybe, my son had held something back that could get him tried and booted. Shame on the recruiter who thinks his quota is more important than telling the truth.
@odnomor Im planning on going into the nuclear program, I got a really good scor on the asvab, I have no troubles with excerscise or anything concerning my arms, or wrist...but I'm also afraid that admitting to breaking these bones, they may want to automatically disqualify me.
@IgniteTheFire619 DO NOT LIE! My recruiter told me the same thing about some unpaid parking tickets. I revealed the truth at boot camp and even though I came clean about it, now I have a permanent page in my record explaining about how I attempted fraudulent enlistment. Don't do it.
I remember that you had to jump off the platform in to the pool, stay in the water for 1 or 2 min. then swim a lap. that is minimum. Class 3. If you don't know how to swim, the swimming instructers will give you a quick lesson on how to float, and do a back stroke. If you fail, you will be assign to the pool area for training during working week, (not sure if its called working week, but the division is split up for that week, and you have to work in places like the mess haul or other place.
they say that in the navy the coffees mighty fine looks like muddy water and taste like turpintine. oh lord i wanna go but chief wont let me go ho hoho hohohohohome hey they say that in the navy the chickens mighty fine one jumped up on the table and killed a friend of mine oh lord i wanna go but chief wont let me go ho hoho hohohohohome hey they say that in the navy the girls are mighty fine. they promise you drewbarry moore but give you frankenstien hahaha good old rtc
well that whole about know crows does have something to do with it but then again theres alot of push button rates so really a third class is just a glorified seamen on the boat. but no matter which way you look at it your still going to be cranking anyway while trying to get your pqs signed off. oh and as far as boot camp goes. be quiet listen beatings are going to happen. just keep your head up. like i went through at 17 it honestly felt like a summer camp most days
ok bootcamp isnt that bad, they yell and and whatnot but to be honest at the end of it you are actually used to living like that, what you have to be worried about is after, if you get on a ship with no crows or undesignated, you are gona have a rough time for a while
ive been interested in being in the nave for a few years now its become an obsession my family has been part of the navy for years and i hope to find a program for teens cuz im about to go on to high school
I was lucky enough to have amazing recruiters, got me into meps (about three days ago) and even got the rating I wanted (IS, guaranteed in contract). On top of that I only have to wait 2 months to go to basic.
@bcool1r MEPS was extremely long and you sit around mostly deprived of sleep and the MEPS I went to had a sitting lounge with a huge flat screen t.v and this kid who was entering the Marines was laughing hysterically at the cartoons and I painfully endured this for hours wondering how much of a nut cake this kid was. MEPS was a nightmare, boot camp was easier mentally.
boot is what you make of it. not going to lie i loved it. once the brotherhood started to click between myself and the people in the division we got stuff done. i learned alot. and it was amazing. all you deppers just know this. be quiet during boot. listen to what your told. yeah some of it is to mess with your head but honestly its 8 weeks long. and they tell you everything you do and when to do it and how. its the hardest easy thing youll ever do if that makes sense
My DEP date was 1/24/2009, and I ship 1/06/2009. The time is near, and yeah it's true to FOOKYOU's statement. There's two rates that the Navy is looking for, I know of one, but unsure about the other. First is Nuke's, and second is something you'd have to ask your recruiter. Even if you choose to go to MEPs and DEP into the Navy and it's a while till you ship, think of it this way. Our 3 core values are HONOR, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT. Last word seems to be the give away huh?, alright im out l8er
I don't remember swimming much, probably not more than 2 or 3 times. I was at Great Lakes 38 years ago, so things could have changed since then. My advice, as always, is to ask your recruiter.
@SportDogg2008 You will swim one day, if you pass your 3rd class swimming test on that one day then you wont see the pool for the rest of the time your there.
Check with your recruiter. My personal opinion is that if you have any college credit, and you are healthy and have a clean record, you should have no problems getting in.
if you join the navy..how long would it be till you go to boot camp? cause isnt there so many people joining that it takes a while for you to even get to camp?
yeah its a long wait ...it depends on your testeing scores and what job or rate your choosing ...it could be 4 or 5 months or it could even be a year.. some people dont have to wait long at all... I joined a few months ago and got offers 2 go 2 boot camp within a few weeks but for jobs i didnt like
It took those fine rdc's 3 months to figure out that I had tendonits, asthma, chronic stress fractures, and a broken toe but they thought if they yelled at me enough I would get all better and pass my pft thanks for fuckin my feet up for life navy!
if boot camp is hard for you, then you are a pussy. its like doing jail time while you fold clothes. its just really really boring. its worth it in the end tho.
The good new, my friend, is that you have over six months to get in shape. I would hope that your recruiter would clue you in on what you need to do to prepare for PT (Physical Training).
The first thing I'd tell you is to learn to swim. I saw some of my shipmates cry when told to jump into water over their head.
The second thing I'll tell you is that as much as they'll yell at you, they won't let you drown.
My sincere thanks for committing your youth to serving this great country.
You'll be alright. You get ITE'd enough to when it comes time to do your PFA it's easy. You'll have a hard time at first but after a couple weeks the PT is real easy. the longest you'll run is like 1 1/2 miles. Don't worry about it. Everyone makes it through. try to get some swimming in before. The class 3 swim qual isn't hard though. Godo luck.
boot camp is the funnest time of your life with out a doubt. when i was there it was rough but when you look back and think about it. its not bad it really isnt and theres alot of funn things you do like the confidence chamber hahah that is amazing weapons training kinda and holiday routine sunday ahh i loved it. i wish i didnt start smoking 20 minutes after graduation though lol
Hey Newportking36, I think you're misleading folks here. I agree that looking back on the RTC experience you may be able to laugh, but I don't think anyone would agree that the feelings you have while you're going through the hardest parts of the training and routine are "fun."
My son's experience and my own indicate that boot camp is hard. It's designed to be. It's a time to grow up and learn to do things the Navy way. It's take character and strength to defend a country as great as the USA.
for everybody who keeps tryin to put this guy down....hes in his summer working uniform which are not used anymore.....and im sure hes smarter then yall CTI is a hard job i know i couldnt do it.....HOOYAH NAVY!!!!!
My son was neither drunk or slow. He's an intelligent and sensitive kid. He graduated from the Defense Language Institute less than two years after this video was shot and is now a CTI2, Arabic Interpreter. How are you doing in your service to our country?
If your little baby is really a CTI then you are doing him a disservice by exploiting him on You Tube. IF it took him two years to make PO2 then he is slow...not that I agree with it, but most CTIs make PO2 first exam out of A school. Your son will go far, once he gets out of the Navy and goes back to his job at Taco-Bell.
What does "undes" mean? I bet it's an undesignated striker, or at least that what they were referred to back in the early 70s when I was in the Navy. Undesignated strikers generally go to deck force, or wherever the command needed extra hands.
I'm going to boot camp on April 27, 2010. I'm really looking forward to it. My uncle was in the Navy since he graduated from high school. Mom and Dad were both in the Air Force. I'm sure boot camp will be cake because I joined a fraternity at school and their philosophy was "we beat you down and build you up so you can be the best brother in this fraternity".
My son appears in this video in full uniform. I don't know what they call them now, but when I was in the Navy (1971 to 1975) we called them Tropical Whites. The neckerchief is not a part of this uniform.
also awesometsunami, it can be as hard as you want it to. there are "special jobs." Special Warfare Operators, SWCCs, Divers, Pilot, etc, are super physical, competitive with that of the world. Nuclear Engineering is super mental, schools teaching you some really complicated classified material, really classified. out of the navy these people have job opportunities of 90-175K annually. again, the navy has a place for you. remember, the higher you score on that ASVAB the more jobs are open to YOU
Bootcamp is not that bad. I went through in september of 2008. I just finished school and awaiting orders to my next command. Prepare yourself not only physically, but mentally as well. Attention to detail is paramount. Be highly motivated and stay focused.. 8 weeks goes by fast. There is no better feeling than standing in that drill hall on graduation day while thousands of sailors family and friends applaud you. It definatly brought a tear to my eye, and left memories that will last forever.
hey i was in the navy and joined before they put the ship in for battle stations and we had to run every where for 12 hours. boot camp is honestly boot camp. it all depends on you Recruit division Commanders RDC's if there cool you'll do alright, but if theyre anything like mine and theyre havin problems at home STAND BY cause no matter what you do they hate you. the key to NAVY boot camp is keep your nose clean never vollenteer and always go to church on sunday i promise it helps
Hi im 15 years old and ive made the decision of joining the NAVY when i turn 18 so i was wondering if i went through football camp which has alot of cardio workouts do you think i can make it through NAVY bootcamp?
You'll probably be OK if you enlist right after football season ends. But if you wait until the summer after the last game and sit around and eat junk, you could have problems. I strongly suggest you consult with your recruiter. Find out what the minimum requirements are and make certain you meet them.
Congratulations for making this great decision. Prepare well in every way and make the best of your training and service opportunities.
if you can do at least 60 pushups and situps and run a mile and a half in less then 12 mins your golden...and those arent the minumum requirements but you DO NOT want to do the minumum.
the navy takes you at age 18, 17 with parental consent. and youre still 15, man. if you keep up this level of activity you should be in fine shape for navy boot. as long as you have the mentality of becoming better every day, then you have what it takes. navy boot camp isnt super hard, although opinions vary. its what you make of it. to me, navy boots really just detoxing your body, giving you discipline, good attention to detail, and learn to be a good team member. its not all pain and torture.
Navy Isn't only physical fitness. Though fitness does play a very crucial role in being a sailor you must also be mentally healthy. They will teach you how to do everything. There is one phrase to live by generally speaking; attention to detail.
Whats the Navy like? Im thinking about joining. my grandpa was an officer in the navy. He died a little over a month ago. I never really talked to him about the navy, and now that he's gone, I would REALLY like to join. How tough is it?
My dad was in the navy, im joining in June, But ive heard its not how tough it is, its about what you put in. I heard almost everyone gets through boot camp, its about 8 weeks long. I got to go to a recruiter today, to practice my asvab. Good Luck to you and your journey
Be prepared to be beat down and made to feel as low as you've ever been made to feel. Have confidence in yourself, but most of all have the greatest respect for your leaders. Pay attention, stay out of trouble, and make the best of the excellent opportunities you'll have for training and service to your country. Thanks for you commitment to keeping us FREE.
keep you head low dude, do as your told. its a mind game, theyre gonna mess with you so bad its not even funny. leave the females alone in boot camp. try to make at least one good friend in your division and watch eachothers back sleep when you can eat as much as you can your gonna need it. AND MEMORIZE THE RANKS OF EVERY NAVY RANK THERE IS AND THE CREED AND THE GENERAL ORDERS BEFORE YOU GET ON THAT FUCKING BUS cause if you call a leutinent a chief just get in the push up position and stand by
the navy was the best thing i ever did in my life, still not every bodys cut out for the navy. theres gonna be people that just wanna give you a hard time. theres gonna be tattle tails and the guy that never ever showers. get a good rate in the navy i would recomend Gunnersmate you get paid to play with guns all day and you pretty much keep to yourself. i was a boatwains mate and made it to E5 bosnmate get to drive the shipand drop the anchor we're the best. every job sucks somtimes tho
There's no need to ask how tough the Navy is. Like every branch, if you want it bad enough, you will be prepared for what ever comes your way, without previous knowledge.
navy bootcamp is 85% classroom its got physical parts but its really not that hard if you stay in shape...
it was for the most part easy...if you know how to swim and run and exercise not to kill yourself but make yourself stronger...the toughest part is the mental part of learning alot in 8 weeks.... gas chamber is fun aswell haha..
it depends. The navy isnt all out war, mainly you can say it is its own little society. vessels can be as big as cruise ships, with all the perks a cruise ship may have and more. you can be a doctor, postal worker, cook, cop, engineer, just about anything. theres alot of jobs to choose from. and your crew in wherever you may work, will make things REALLY fun, theres not a day where the entire crew is doing nothing.
i actualy liked boot camp..i went eight months ago...it was easy..just it gets you more mature in that quick two months....i would love to go back and be a RDC anytime
Thank you for your words of encouragement. Unfortunately, his recruiter is not the best. He doesn't give any information unless you pull it out of him. My son is scheduled to go to Miami on Monday the 16th for MEPPS on the 17th & then same day off to Great Lakes, but we have no specific details... luckily I have friends in the military who have been great with giving us advice & telling us what questions to ask.
My son is getting ready to leave for Great Lakes in 6 days (3/17). I am praying with every fiber of my being that he makes it through b/c he has never been away from his family. Hearing your videos has made me feel a little better about it. I just know I won't be able to "exhale" until I hear him tell me he is graduating!!! Thank you for your service!!
I respect you and your family for supporting your son's decision to serve us. Write him a letter every day, pre-print his address on postcards and give them to your friends and family to write and send to him, encourage him, pray for him. Be sure he's talking freely and earnestly with the recruiters. Visit the recruiter with him so you can ask questions. Be sure he expects it to be very hard, but with God, he can make it. Encourage him to be a leader and show total respect to his superiors.
kwtkdmom: Your not alone as a Mother freaking out. My Mother expressed the same feeling to me after I got out of boot camp. She told me that she prayed everyday so to help me get through it ok. Her prays were answered as I graduated boot camp.
EasyHardLivin, thanks for your comment on my YouTube page. I also appreciate watching the video of my son's boot camp testimony. It was recorded in August of 2004.
Sure, boot camp is hard. It's designed to, to teach strong character and conviction to the young people we put in harm's way as they protect our freedom and defend democracy.
wow obviously boot camp didn't show him much. this guy has no confidence in his voice and he's slouched over like fucken Quasimodo, sit up straight man! but again this was navy boot camp.
defend my freedom? i haven't seen anyone try and strip me of my freedom, so I could give a shit dude. Oh and six years, it's not like he was drafted, he volunteered. If your son is on youtube you have to learn to take the criticism.
My dear alexman18, your freedoms are being threatened every day by enemy all over the world. Brush up on your history lessons and read the news. Our brave men and women defend your freedom, and smart Americans thank them for their bravery and sacrifice.
As a Christian, I love you in spite of your naive lack of common sense, world awareness and lack of respect for our military.
Navy Boot camp was too meticulous and gung ho about trivial nonsense, it led to a lot of tension between everyone in my division. We all hated each other! But I am more then proud to be a US sailor! And the "navy motivating chant" is Hooyah. Apparently the branches trade them from time to time or something of that sort. Haha!
My wife, my son's brother and sister and I went to my son's graduation, and my parents and siblings came to my graduation. My son flew directly to A-School right after graduation, but we've seen him quite often since then. When I graduated from boot camp I got to go home. I guess it's different for everybody. Hang in there.
umm....i am former Navy myself, but is Hoorah, not hooyah thats army, and its pronounced Hooah, damn i m glad i nevergor a shot from you when i was in!
The videos on my site are interviews I did with my son graduation weekend four years ago. I was also in the Navy, back in the early 70s. Best of luck in boot camp and in your career. I appreciate your willingness to serve our country.
Awe so sweet to hear him say he was so happy to see his family. My son left this week for basic and I miss him terribly. I wonder if he misses he as much.
Conservamommy 1 month ago
I was in during the 1960's. We had regular shirts for summer wear that didnt have a neckerchief. This type of uniform was used for liberty in H awaii and Phillipines. Dress blues was the formal dress uniform used in all seasons. Much has changed now
Olddog231 9 months ago
Boy! this place has sure changed since I went through here in 1964 when it was camp Barry,Moffit, and Camp Porter. Sure much better training aids though. DC2 Earl Morrill
earljm54 1 year ago
I enlisted 16 November 1990 and if I could go back to day one and do it all over again, I would! RTC San Diego Co. 082 Div. 8
drezulu2000 1 year ago
oh hell ya okay ya those uniforms are outdated thats the working dress whites
TheWiberg56 1 year ago
oh hell ya okay ya those uniforms are outdated thats the working dress whites
TheWiberg56 1 year ago
i know they have a flap. i was in mine today. when was this video filmed because they dont have those anymore
TheWiberg56 1 year ago
@TheWiberg56 August 2004.
odnomor 1 year ago
unless thats his johnny cash working whites it sure looks like a dress uni
TheWiberg56 1 year ago
@TheWiberg56 Dress Navy uniforms have a flap on the back vs the standard shirt collar that you see him wearing in the video.
odnomor 1 year ago
anybody notice hes not wearing a neckercheif with his dress whites come on guy really
TheWiberg56 1 year ago
@TheWiberg56, He is not wearing the dress uniform. This white shirt is not worn with a neckerchief.
odnomor 1 year ago 2
I had a question... I'm planning on going into the navy in the next month or so, my recruiter is telling me I shouldn't say anything about the bones that I've broken...Cause it may disqualify me. Should I lie about this or just be upfront. broke both my arms, and wrist with surgery on my wrist, but everything is fine as far as working out , and does not affect me at all.
IgniteTheFire619 1 year ago
@IgniteTheFire619 There's no way you should lie. I attended my son's swearing in ceremony and the officer in charge gave a speech that basically said that if you are hiding anything, you'd better give it up before you get sworn in. I was concerned that maybe, just maybe, my son had held something back that could get him tried and booted. Shame on the recruiter who thinks his quota is more important than telling the truth.
odnomor 1 year ago
@odnomor Im planning on going into the nuclear program, I got a really good scor on the asvab, I have no troubles with excerscise or anything concerning my arms, or wrist...but I'm also afraid that admitting to breaking these bones, they may want to automatically disqualify me.
IgniteTheFire619 1 year ago
@IgniteTheFire619 DO NOT LIE! My recruiter told me the same thing about some unpaid parking tickets. I revealed the truth at boot camp and even though I came clean about it, now I have a permanent page in my record explaining about how I attempted fraudulent enlistment. Don't do it.
supreme2005 1 year ago
@supreme2005. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sorry your recruiter gave you bad advice. For all you future recruits out there, hide nothing.
odnomor 1 year ago
@supreme2005 True Story...one of the guys from my division got discharged a couple months after graduation because of Fraudulent Enlistment
kipbell0705 1 year ago
You know what boot camp was like?
...
Pubes.
Pubes everywhere.
My god.
skheretic 1 year ago
I remember that you had to jump off the platform in to the pool, stay in the water for 1 or 2 min. then swim a lap. that is minimum. Class 3. If you don't know how to swim, the swimming instructers will give you a quick lesson on how to float, and do a back stroke. If you fail, you will be assign to the pool area for training during working week, (not sure if its called working week, but the division is split up for that week, and you have to work in places like the mess haul or other place.
ghostpilot01 1 year ago
you only swim one time. Jump, swim 50 yards, Float for 5 minutes, then with the coverall you learn how to survive using it as a floating device.
MAMALON526 1 year ago
they say that in the navy the coffees mighty fine looks like muddy water and taste like turpintine. oh lord i wanna go but chief wont let me go ho hoho hohohohohome hey they say that in the navy the chickens mighty fine one jumped up on the table and killed a friend of mine oh lord i wanna go but chief wont let me go ho hoho hohohohohome hey they say that in the navy the girls are mighty fine. they promise you drewbarry moore but give you frankenstien hahaha good old rtc
Newportking36 1 year ago
@Newportking36 lol wow, that brought back some memories.. havnt heard that in awhile...
XcNesX 1 year ago
well that whole about know crows does have something to do with it but then again theres alot of push button rates so really a third class is just a glorified seamen on the boat. but no matter which way you look at it your still going to be cranking anyway while trying to get your pqs signed off. oh and as far as boot camp goes. be quiet listen beatings are going to happen. just keep your head up. like i went through at 17 it honestly felt like a summer camp most days
Newportking36 1 year ago
ok bootcamp isnt that bad, they yell and and whatnot but to be honest at the end of it you are actually used to living like that, what you have to be worried about is after, if you get on a ship with no crows or undesignated, you are gona have a rough time for a while
deshram 2 years ago
yea im a depper and they told me i would have to wait up to a month until they find me a job
92dylanp 2 years ago
ive been interested in being in the nave for a few years now its become an obsession my family has been part of the navy for years and i hope to find a program for teens cuz im about to go on to high school
AnonymousZee 2 years ago
Try looking for a Sea Cadet Unit near you.
squidmmn 2 years ago
Yup, I'm in Sea Cadets and it's FTW
TeddiGramz1001 2 years ago
im going to boot in acouple of months
Hammerofwar1 1 year ago
@TeddiGramz1001 I'm in sea cadets too
Xxjoeynumber1xX 1 year ago
@AnonymousZee JROTC
truegwbfan 1 year ago
yeah i was pretty lucky to i dep in this month and im leaving to bootcamp next month on 17 as in "ABH"
NAVY!
navy21710 2 years ago
I was lucky enough to have amazing recruiters, got me into meps (about three days ago) and even got the rating I wanted (IS, guaranteed in contract). On top of that I only have to wait 2 months to go to basic.
Attifire 2 years ago
Isn't MEPS fun? lol
ForeverDevastation 2 years ago
thats the only reason i joined, man do i miss it
Smokey1401 2 years ago
haha yeah its a blast let me tell yah
AARONSNAPNECK 2 years ago
a man fuck meps ...worst place ever ..everyone is rude
bcool1r 2 years ago 28
@bcool1r MEPS was extremely long and you sit around mostly deprived of sleep and the MEPS I went to had a sitting lounge with a huge flat screen t.v and this kid who was entering the Marines was laughing hysterically at the cartoons and I painfully endured this for hours wondering how much of a nut cake this kid was. MEPS was a nightmare, boot camp was easier mentally.
womo1975 6 months ago
i signed up for ABH november 12. shpping out for boot campl march 3rd
Kward107 2 years ago
boot is what you make of it. not going to lie i loved it. once the brotherhood started to click between myself and the people in the division we got stuff done. i learned alot. and it was amazing. all you deppers just know this. be quiet during boot. listen to what your told. yeah some of it is to mess with your head but honestly its 8 weeks long. and they tell you everything you do and when to do it and how. its the hardest easy thing youll ever do if that makes sense
Newportking36 2 years ago
Yeah right now their only recruiting nukes and seals. They don't have room for anything else.
HisuiChan 2 years ago
My DEP date was 1/24/2009, and I ship 1/06/2009. The time is near, and yeah it's true to FOOKYOU's statement. There's two rates that the Navy is looking for, I know of one, but unsure about the other. First is Nuke's, and second is something you'd have to ask your recruiter. Even if you choose to go to MEPs and DEP into the Navy and it's a while till you ship, think of it this way. Our 3 core values are HONOR, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT. Last word seems to be the give away huh?, alright im out l8er
thefuckensailor 2 years ago
how much swimming? as long as you don't fail it. Swimming is a part of being a Navy so don't worry about that.
unggoymaster 2 years ago
how much swimming? as long as you don't fail it. Swimming is a part of being a Navy so don't worry about that.
unggoymaster 2 years ago
how much swimming? as long as you don't fail it. it's a part of being in the Navy.
unggoymaster 2 years ago
The best training you will ever get.Its all about disciplin and attention to detail.
kinbigbird 2 years ago
how much swimming do u have 2 do there?
SportDogg2008 2 years ago
I don't remember swimming much, probably not more than 2 or 3 times. I was at Great Lakes 38 years ago, so things could have changed since then. My advice, as always, is to ask your recruiter.
odnomor 2 years ago
you go to the pool once to pass your third class swim.
44bettyp 2 years ago
how much swimming? as long as you don't fail it. Swimming is a part of being a Navy so don't worry about that.
unggoymaster 2 years ago
@SportDogg2008 You will swim one day, if you pass your 3rd class swimming test on that one day then you wont see the pool for the rest of the time your there.
zeldan82 1 year ago
i was wondering what your college g.p.a would have to be to enlist. I know that they say that you have to have a high school diploma.
wsukid08 2 years ago
Check with your recruiter. My personal opinion is that if you have any college credit, and you are healthy and have a clean record, you should have no problems getting in.
odnomor 2 years ago
if you join the navy..how long would it be till you go to boot camp? cause isnt there so many people joining that it takes a while for you to even get to camp?
FOOKYOU 2 years ago
I'm sure your recruiter will be able to answer this question.
odnomor 2 years ago
Also depends on your rate. FC/ET has automatic advancement.
djdevelope1 2 years ago
yeah its a long wait ...it depends on your testeing scores and what job or rate your choosing ...it could be 4 or 5 months or it could even be a year.. some people dont have to wait long at all... I joined a few months ago and got offers 2 go 2 boot camp within a few weeks but for jobs i didnt like
foxtrotdaulphin98 2 years ago
It took those fine rdc's 3 months to figure out that I had tendonits, asthma, chronic stress fractures, and a broken toe but they thought if they yelled at me enough I would get all better and pass my pft thanks for fuckin my feet up for life navy!
RickyNinja0607 2 years ago
if boot camp is hard for you, then you are a pussy. its like doing jail time while you fold clothes. its just really really boring. its worth it in the end tho.
QUIT BEING A LITTLE PUSSY.
stoltman4321 2 years ago
R u still in the navy?
USNavySEALs34 2 years ago
My shipdate to rtc is this april and I was wondering from a rating of 1 to 10 how hard was it if you entered unfit? 1 being easiest 10 being hardest.
And how proficient were you guys at swimming before you entered?
I'm getting all paranoid that I might not make it.
Discjockeyy 2 years ago
The good new, my friend, is that you have over six months to get in shape. I would hope that your recruiter would clue you in on what you need to do to prepare for PT (Physical Training).
The first thing I'd tell you is to learn to swim. I saw some of my shipmates cry when told to jump into water over their head.
The second thing I'll tell you is that as much as they'll yell at you, they won't let you drown.
My sincere thanks for committing your youth to serving this great country.
odnomor 2 years ago
You'll be alright. You get ITE'd enough to when it comes time to do your PFA it's easy. You'll have a hard time at first but after a couple weeks the PT is real easy. the longest you'll run is like 1 1/2 miles. Don't worry about it. Everyone makes it through. try to get some swimming in before. The class 3 swim qual isn't hard though. Godo luck.
ehs140 2 years ago
boot camp is the funnest time of your life with out a doubt. when i was there it was rough but when you look back and think about it. its not bad it really isnt and theres alot of funn things you do like the confidence chamber hahah that is amazing weapons training kinda and holiday routine sunday ahh i loved it. i wish i didnt start smoking 20 minutes after graduation though lol
Newportking36 2 years ago
Hey Newportking36, I think you're misleading folks here. I agree that looking back on the RTC experience you may be able to laugh, but I don't think anyone would agree that the feelings you have while you're going through the hardest parts of the training and routine are "fun."
My son's experience and my own indicate that boot camp is hard. It's designed to be. It's a time to grow up and learn to do things the Navy way. It's take character and strength to defend a country as great as the USA.
odnomor 2 years ago
for everybody who keeps tryin to put this guy down....hes in his summer working uniform which are not used anymore.....and im sure hes smarter then yall CTI is a hard job i know i couldnt do it.....HOOYAH NAVY!!!!!
NavySailor05 2 years ago
I hope they make the ceilings rain on u BOOTS. Good Luck! OHHH and dont get ASMODE. HAHAHAHAHAHAH
oceanmeetssky22 2 years ago
i go 2 basic 20091026 anyone else
dohntae 2 years ago
My son was neither drunk or slow. He's an intelligent and sensitive kid. He graduated from the Defense Language Institute less than two years after this video was shot and is now a CTI2, Arabic Interpreter. How are you doing in your service to our country?
odnomor 2 years ago
boo ya!
pally317 2 years ago
If your little baby is really a CTI then you are doing him a disservice by exploiting him on You Tube. IF it took him two years to make PO2 then he is slow...not that I agree with it, but most CTIs make PO2 first exam out of A school. Your son will go far, once he gets out of the Navy and goes back to his job at Taco-Bell.
gallologic 2 years ago
Dear gallologic,
Thanks for your reply.
My sailor son is my middle child and just turned 24. The baby of the family is his little brother, who is a sophomore in college.
You mentioned that am I exploiting my CTI son? I wouldn't want to do that, so if you an clarify your statement, I'll consider taking it down.
Upon discharge next June, he won't likely have to work at a Taco Bell, or any low-paying job. His plans are to complete his Bachelor's degree.
odnomor 2 years ago
Don't be mad. gallologic is probably undes. Explains his stupidity. HOOYA FC's!
djdevelope1 2 years ago
What does "undes" mean? I bet it's an undesignated striker, or at least that what they were referred to back in the early 70s when I was in the Navy. Undesignated strikers generally go to deck force, or wherever the command needed extra hands.
odnomor 2 years ago
Gas gas gas...have fun Booters!!!
boriloco029 2 years ago
I leave October 27th 09 for Basic in great lakes. wish me luck and thanks for the support.
JoshisBack101 2 years ago
Same here. After rtc I'll be headed to A school for SECF.
Thanks for the vids odnomor.
SoundwaveWill 2 years ago
RTC...good times, good times.
xLinton71x 2 years ago
im 15and i want to join the navy and become a firefighter..is there a height limit?
supersaiyan2doron 2 years ago
hello
uhhfuq 2 years ago
Did 8 years. Best times. Have fun young SAILORS. When you get to the FLEET thats when the trouble begins....... Keep clean, keep your shit straight.
uhhfuq 2 years ago
I'm going to boot camp on April 27, 2010. I'm really looking forward to it. My uncle was in the Navy since he graduated from high school. Mom and Dad were both in the Air Force. I'm sure boot camp will be cake because I joined a fraternity at school and their philosophy was "we beat you down and build you up so you can be the best brother in this fraternity".
Trackman72689 2 years ago
where the hell is his neckerchief? hes in an incomplete uniform.
StoicMaverick 2 years ago
My son appears in this video in full uniform. I don't know what they call them now, but when I was in the Navy (1971 to 1975) we called them Tropical Whites. The neckerchief is not a part of this uniform.
odnomor 2 years ago
i think they call them crackerjacks or just dress white im not sure. but yeah i think ima join the navy to before i get old.
zeferino88 2 years ago
crackerjacks are dress blues, those are working whites, now we wear the NSU's (black and tans) dress whites don't have a nickname as far as i know.
djdevelope1 2 years ago
hey man. very proud of your accomplishments. im 16 and i just made the decision to enlist after high school. what tips do you have for me
bassmanwes100 2 years ago
also awesometsunami, it can be as hard as you want it to. there are "special jobs." Special Warfare Operators, SWCCs, Divers, Pilot, etc, are super physical, competitive with that of the world. Nuclear Engineering is super mental, schools teaching you some really complicated classified material, really classified. out of the navy these people have job opportunities of 90-175K annually. again, the navy has a place for you. remember, the higher you score on that ASVAB the more jobs are open to YOU
jaepil 2 years ago
This is to all folks thinking about joining the NAVY. Before you even think about joining the NAVY. Go check out funtimenavy (dot) com
It has all the answers to all the questions recruiters hesitate to tell you.
fighterpilot2k1 2 years ago
im going to bootcamp june 23, so in about 5 days
xXBASSISTXx1 2 years ago
Bootcamp is not that bad. I went through in september of 2008. I just finished school and awaiting orders to my next command. Prepare yourself not only physically, but mentally as well. Attention to detail is paramount. Be highly motivated and stay focused.. 8 weeks goes by fast. There is no better feeling than standing in that drill hall on graduation day while thousands of sailors family and friends applaud you. It definatly brought a tear to my eye, and left memories that will last forever.
usnavyrescueswimmer 2 years ago
wow....navy boot camp hard...hahah...try the marine bootcamp and then yall can speak about hard
mandeltk 2 years ago
me too i leave june 26th 2009
sme411 2 years ago
good luck tomaro i leave in about 2 months
mikedp17 2 years ago
hey i was in the navy and joined before they put the ship in for battle stations and we had to run every where for 12 hours. boot camp is honestly boot camp. it all depends on you Recruit division Commanders RDC's if there cool you'll do alright, but if theyre anything like mine and theyre havin problems at home STAND BY cause no matter what you do they hate you. the key to NAVY boot camp is keep your nose clean never vollenteer and always go to church on sunday i promise it helps
MONKEEMAN7786 2 years ago
im wanting to go in as a officer and be a pilot
justinman135 2 years ago
Hi im 15 years old and ive made the decision of joining the NAVY when i turn 18 so i was wondering if i went through football camp which has alot of cardio workouts do you think i can make it through NAVY bootcamp?
weenus5 2 years ago
You'll probably be OK if you enlist right after football season ends. But if you wait until the summer after the last game and sit around and eat junk, you could have problems. I strongly suggest you consult with your recruiter. Find out what the minimum requirements are and make certain you meet them.
Congratulations for making this great decision. Prepare well in every way and make the best of your training and service opportunities.
odnomor 2 years ago
Thank You
weenus5 2 years ago
You would have to be 500lbs overweight to fail the physical part of Navy bootcamp.
rockmerewoodsman 2 years ago
If you can make the football team you can pass bootcamp with flying colors.
Yerzriknot 2 years ago 5
I wouldn't say "flying colors". We had some yo-yo's in our division that were in prime condition but couldn't fold worth a damn.
Or anything else, for that matter.
hollywoodmkx 2 years ago
if you can do at least 60 pushups and situps and run a mile and a half in less then 12 mins your golden...and those arent the minumum requirements but you DO NOT want to do the minumum.
HNDavis1506 2 years ago
hah, make it through bootcamp? unless youre a fatbody and literally cant do anything right, you can graduate navy bootcamp.
greatdaine 2 years ago
the navy takes you at age 18, 17 with parental consent. and youre still 15, man. if you keep up this level of activity you should be in fine shape for navy boot. as long as you have the mentality of becoming better every day, then you have what it takes. navy boot camp isnt super hard, although opinions vary. its what you make of it. to me, navy boots really just detoxing your body, giving you discipline, good attention to detail, and learn to be a good team member. its not all pain and torture.
jaepil 2 years ago
Navy Isn't only physical fitness. Though fitness does play a very crucial role in being a sailor you must also be mentally healthy. They will teach you how to do everything. There is one phrase to live by generally speaking; attention to detail.
R4v1nc3 2 years ago
........no
Jazper1990 2 years ago
Whats the Navy like? Im thinking about joining. my grandpa was an officer in the navy. He died a little over a month ago. I never really talked to him about the navy, and now that he's gone, I would REALLY like to join. How tough is it?
awesomeTSUNAMI 2 years ago
My dad was in the navy, im joining in June, But ive heard its not how tough it is, its about what you put in. I heard almost everyone gets through boot camp, its about 8 weeks long. I got to go to a recruiter today, to practice my asvab. Good Luck to you and your journey
JuanLMFAO 2 years ago
Hey, thanks! And good luck to you, too. I hope you have a marelous journey! :]
awesomeTSUNAMI 2 years ago
Be prepared to be beat down and made to feel as low as you've ever been made to feel. Have confidence in yourself, but most of all have the greatest respect for your leaders. Pay attention, stay out of trouble, and make the best of the excellent opportunities you'll have for training and service to your country. Thanks for you commitment to keeping us FREE.
odnomor 2 years ago
keep you head low dude, do as your told. its a mind game, theyre gonna mess with you so bad its not even funny. leave the females alone in boot camp. try to make at least one good friend in your division and watch eachothers back sleep when you can eat as much as you can your gonna need it. AND MEMORIZE THE RANKS OF EVERY NAVY RANK THERE IS AND THE CREED AND THE GENERAL ORDERS BEFORE YOU GET ON THAT FUCKING BUS cause if you call a leutinent a chief just get in the push up position and stand by
MONKEEMAN7786 2 years ago
the navy was the best thing i ever did in my life, still not every bodys cut out for the navy. theres gonna be people that just wanna give you a hard time. theres gonna be tattle tails and the guy that never ever showers. get a good rate in the navy i would recomend Gunnersmate you get paid to play with guns all day and you pretty much keep to yourself. i was a boatwains mate and made it to E5 bosnmate get to drive the shipand drop the anchor we're the best. every job sucks somtimes tho
MONKEEMAN7786 2 years ago
There's no need to ask how tough the Navy is. Like every branch, if you want it bad enough, you will be prepared for what ever comes your way, without previous knowledge.
AirsoftJunkie 2 years ago
navy bootcamp is 85% classroom its got physical parts but its really not that hard if you stay in shape...
it was for the most part easy...if you know how to swim and run and exercise not to kill yourself but make yourself stronger...the toughest part is the mental part of learning alot in 8 weeks.... gas chamber is fun aswell haha..
but goodluck toyou
justanotherower 2 years ago
Nothing good is ever easy
NavyDoc007 2 years ago
it depends. The navy isnt all out war, mainly you can say it is its own little society. vessels can be as big as cruise ships, with all the perks a cruise ship may have and more. you can be a doctor, postal worker, cook, cop, engineer, just about anything. theres alot of jobs to choose from. and your crew in wherever you may work, will make things REALLY fun, theres not a day where the entire crew is doing nothing.
jaepil 2 years ago
DUDE!!! i graduated today and honestly i had so much fun. Its absolutely an amazing expirence. just make sure to keep an open mind.
Newportking36 2 years ago
Nice, me too. Sitting around in the Atlanta airport, bored like crazy...
jct329 2 years ago
i actualy liked boot camp..i went eight months ago...it was easy..just it gets you more mature in that quick two months....i would love to go back and be a RDC anytime
PR/AN Lalor
AndrewMack33 2 years ago
Funny. I liked basic too...
cocklestew 2 years ago
respect for mondo davis. i can relate to your bootcamp experience. i too was in boot camp and i will never forget that day , june 26, 2008.
ferdigan18 2 years ago
Thank you for your words of encouragement. Unfortunately, his recruiter is not the best. He doesn't give any information unless you pull it out of him. My son is scheduled to go to Miami on Monday the 16th for MEPPS on the 17th & then same day off to Great Lakes, but we have no specific details... luckily I have friends in the military who have been great with giving us advice & telling us what questions to ask.
kwtkdmom 2 years ago
My son is getting ready to leave for Great Lakes in 6 days (3/17). I am praying with every fiber of my being that he makes it through b/c he has never been away from his family. Hearing your videos has made me feel a little better about it. I just know I won't be able to "exhale" until I hear him tell me he is graduating!!! Thank you for your service!!
kwtkdmom 2 years ago
I respect you and your family for supporting your son's decision to serve us. Write him a letter every day, pre-print his address on postcards and give them to your friends and family to write and send to him, encourage him, pray for him. Be sure he's talking freely and earnestly with the recruiters. Visit the recruiter with him so you can ask questions. Be sure he expects it to be very hard, but with God, he can make it. Encourage him to be a leader and show total respect to his superiors.
odnomor 2 years ago
kwtkdmom: Your not alone as a Mother freaking out. My Mother expressed the same feeling to me after I got out of boot camp. She told me that she prayed everyday so to help me get through it ok. Her prays were answered as I graduated boot camp.
20031200 2 years ago
hmm, seems like nobody likes boot camp. lol that's not a good sign.
EasyHardLivin 3 years ago
EasyHardLivin, thanks for your comment on my YouTube page. I also appreciate watching the video of my son's boot camp testimony. It was recorded in August of 2004.
Sure, boot camp is hard. It's designed to, to teach strong character and conviction to the young people we put in harm's way as they protect our freedom and defend democracy.
Thanks for your support.
Best Wishes, Romondo
odnomor 3 years ago
wow obviously boot camp didn't show him much. this guy has no confidence in his voice and he's slouched over like fucken Quasimodo, sit up straight man! but again this was navy boot camp.
alexman18 3 years ago
Hey alexman18, What's the deal? Why would you insult my hero son who is giving up six years of his youth to defend and protect your freedom?
I'd say you owe him an apology.
By the way, I would appreciate it if you would not use profanity on my YouTube account.
CTAincVideo 3 years ago
defend my freedom? i haven't seen anyone try and strip me of my freedom, so I could give a shit dude. Oh and six years, it's not like he was drafted, he volunteered. If your son is on youtube you have to learn to take the criticism.
alexman18 3 years ago
My dear alexman18, your freedoms are being threatened every day by enemy all over the world. Brush up on your history lessons and read the news. Our brave men and women defend your freedom, and smart Americans thank them for their bravery and sacrifice.
As a Christian, I love you in spite of your naive lack of common sense, world awareness and lack of respect for our military.
odnomor 3 years ago
HANG FAST!
chaosad999 3 years ago
Navy Boot camp was too meticulous and gung ho about trivial nonsense, it led to a lot of tension between everyone in my division. We all hated each other! But I am more then proud to be a US sailor! And the "navy motivating chant" is Hooyah. Apparently the branches trade them from time to time or something of that sort. Haha!
properbowlseven 3 years ago
go navy!!
MONKEEMAN7786 2 years ago
me as well i can still see my comment and now i am a US navy sailor. HOOYAH submarines!!
arcade16 3 years ago 2
My wife, my son's brother and sister and I went to my son's graduation, and my parents and siblings came to my graduation. My son flew directly to A-School right after graduation, but we've seen him quite often since then. When I graduated from boot camp I got to go home. I guess it's different for everybody. Hang in there.
odnomor 3 years ago
My fiance went in July 11 and I still haven't seen him once. Just on a webcam and talk on the phone
UrFace63 3 years ago
Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh
SQU1D213 3 years ago 3
NUAS
SQU1D213 3 years ago
Whats his rating? CTI?
MTHMTX 3 years ago
hasn't graduated a-school year.. he probably hasn't even been to a-school yet, probably just graduated bootcamp.
docshuck 3 years ago
I could still see my comment and now I am an U.S Navy Sailor Hooya!!! Corpsman up
EddieMyles 3 years ago
umm....i am former Navy myself, but is Hoorah, not hooyah thats army, and its pronounced Hooah, damn i m glad i nevergor a shot from you when i was in!
wilz1122 3 years ago
actually hoorah is marine corp, navy is hooyah and army is hooah
skater2k4 3 years ago
The videos on my site are interviews I did with my son graduation weekend four years ago. I was also in the Navy, back in the early 70s. Best of luck in boot camp and in your career. I appreciate your willingness to serve our country.
odnomor 3 years ago
I go to RTC on Jul 22 congrats on making it
arcade16 3 years ago
I leave July 31st so excited. Whats your rate, I'm a HM. See you at bootcamp future shipmate.
EddieMyles 3 years ago