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mvassek · 07-13-2003, 09:02 PM

I was in the Navy for 10 years you should be able to run 1.5 miles in between 9 and 13 minutes the better the time the better off you will be. 100 push-ups in 2 minutes. 100 sit-ups in 2 minutes. And ensure that you are flexible enough to sit on your but and touch your toes with out bending your knees.

That is the test when you actually get to the navy but in boot camp it will not matter you will be woke up at 430 race around getting your bed made and dressed you will march to pt (physical training ) then to chow, be sure you can eat an entire meal in less than 15 minutes because that is all the time you get. You will go to the barracks for very short showers and due to some idiot you will all be dropped (put thru various exercises until the drill instructors feel you have all learned a lesson) then some class time and other physical training routines. throughout which you will be dropped on a regular basis only if it is to ensure that you are paying attention. Then you will go to bed usually 10-1230 you will usually get just enough sleep to make you tired then back for another day.

Stress to all of your fellow recruits that the main thing that the Drill Instructors are looking for is TEAMWORK even if you are all slow and clumsy if you work and exercise as a team it will be easier on you and you will not be dropped as often.

The PT test items are important for your evaluations but they will not be a factor in boot camp if you are capable of doing 60-100 situps in 2 min, 50+ pushups in 2 min and 1.5 miles in less than 12 min you will have no problem moving forward in bootcamp. Ensure that you can do those things and you will be ok but no exercises you do will prepare you for being dropped you will be told to do push-ups for ever, you will lay on your back and do straight leg lifts until your entire body shakes and your abs are on fire. then you will be told to do mountain climbers and 8 count body builders then more leg lifts and pushups then jumping jacks then 8count body builders etc.... The sooner you can all get in step and in time with the others the sooner the pain stops. REMEMBER it will all stop when the see you all working as a team.

Bootcamp will suck but when it is over you will undoubtedly say "man that wasn't so bad I would do it again" and actually mean it.

Have fun and enjoy the people and experiences.

Mvassek

07-13-2003, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
mvassek Crazy Location: East Tennessee	I was in the Navy for 10 years you should be able to run 1.5 miles in between 9 and 13 minutes the better the time the better off you will be. 100 push-ups in 2 minutes. 100 sit-ups in 2 minutes. And ensure that you are flexible enough to sit on your but and touch your toes with out bending your knees. That is the test when you actually get to the navy but in boot camp it will not matter you will be woke up at 430 race around getting your bed made and dressed you will march to pt (physical training ) then to chow, be sure you can eat an entire meal in less than 15 minutes because that is all the time you get. You will go to the barracks for very short showers and due to some idiot you will all be dropped (put thru various exercises until the drill instructors feel you have all learned a lesson) then some class time and other physical training routines. throughout which you will be dropped on a regular basis only if it is to ensure that you are paying attention. Then you will go to bed usually 10-1230 you will usually get just enough sleep to make you tired then back for another day. Stress to all of your fellow recruits that the main thing that the Drill Instructors are looking for is TEAMWORK even if you are all slow and clumsy if you work and exercise as a team it will be easier on you and you will not be dropped as often. The PT test items are important for your evaluations but they will not be a factor in boot camp if you are capable of doing 60-100 situps in 2 min, 50+ pushups in 2 min and 1.5 miles in less than 12 min you will have no problem moving forward in bootcamp. Ensure that you can do those things and you will be ok but no exercises you do will prepare you for being dropped you will be told to do push-ups for ever, you will lay on your back and do straight leg lifts until your entire body shakes and your abs are on fire. then you will be told to do mountain climbers and 8 count body builders then more leg lifts and pushups then jumping jacks then 8count body builders etc.... The sooner you can all get in step and in time with the others the sooner the pain stops. REMEMBER it will all stop when the see you all working as a team. Bootcamp will suck but when it is over you will undoubtedly say "man that wasn't so bad I would do it again" and actually mean it. Have fun and enjoy the people and experiences. Mvassek Last edited by mvassek; 07-13-2003 at 09:04 PM..