Michael_T
NU '26
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- Oct 29, 2020
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Hello to all!
I am seeking some advice to those who may have gone through USMC bootcamp, or even those who may be able to assist in answering my questions.
As many on this forum may know, I did enlist with the USMC, and I have my Ship-Date set for August 29, 2021. I plan to do a Logistics MOS.
Furthermore, I was concerned about a couple of things… For example, I’ve read about sickness at Parris Island, nearly at least everyone gets sick at least once, since obviously many people are coming from the around the world to the same place. My main concern with this, is I’ve heard cases as bad as people getting pneumonia, ring-worm, etc, and being held back due to missing required training, etc. How true are these, are they exaggerated? Is there anything I can do to “protect” myself from these situations?
Finally, I’ve read many things about injuries, I’ve heard that the USMC holds you at bootcamp, if you are injured and you stay until you are healed, and hence pushed-back for your graduation. I’ve head something as bad as people staying at MCRD Parris Island for up to a year, due to healing and be able to complete training appropriately. I know it depends on how bad your injury may be, but also again is there anything I can do to really protect myself from these situations.
One further question, when is the Confidence Course held? What happens if a recruit cannot complete it? Any advice?
It’s my utmost goal to complete the 3 months, and get out as soon as I can. I don’t think anyone “loves” to stay there, and I don’t plan to be one lol.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I am seeking some advice to those who may have gone through USMC bootcamp, or even those who may be able to assist in answering my questions.
As many on this forum may know, I did enlist with the USMC, and I have my Ship-Date set for August 29, 2021. I plan to do a Logistics MOS.
Furthermore, I was concerned about a couple of things… For example, I’ve read about sickness at Parris Island, nearly at least everyone gets sick at least once, since obviously many people are coming from the around the world to the same place. My main concern with this, is I’ve heard cases as bad as people getting pneumonia, ring-worm, etc, and being held back due to missing required training, etc. How true are these, are they exaggerated? Is there anything I can do to “protect” myself from these situations?
Finally, I’ve read many things about injuries, I’ve heard that the USMC holds you at bootcamp, if you are injured and you stay until you are healed, and hence pushed-back for your graduation. I’ve head something as bad as people staying at MCRD Parris Island for up to a year, due to healing and be able to complete training appropriately. I know it depends on how bad your injury may be, but also again is there anything I can do to really protect myself from these situations.
One further question, when is the Confidence Course held? What happens if a recruit cannot complete it? Any advice?
It’s my utmost goal to complete the 3 months, and get out as soon as I can. I don’t think anyone “loves” to stay there, and I don’t plan to be one lol.
Any advice would be appreciated.