Going to Boot Camp in a few months?

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Jake

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I'm headed off to Marine boot camp in a few months for Infantry and hopefully Recon and above all Force Recon. I'm in good shape as far as running, push ups and pull ups, but what about the specialities? I've gone sky diving quite a few times and am almost qualified. But I'm thinking of doing a 4 week scuba diving class so I can get my master certification so I at least have knowledge of how to work the stuff when the time comes. Is this a good idea, or should I stick to the ground and not do anything in the air/water?

Thanks

-Jake
 
Anyone cut out for Force Recon already knows the answer to this question.

You shouldn't be reading this answer. You should be preparing. Let me tell you, the good shape you think you're in? You're not even close.

The Marines, and let alone Force Recon isn't some Rambo movie you can shut off and go to bed. How about you try even this simple task: Go to bed at 2100, set your alarm clock to blare at 0445 and then get ready. Make your bed to military standards, make sure nothing is on your floor or out of place. Then go for a 5 mile run. After you get back, do 300 4-count flutter kicks, then do 150 push ups. Then, you can take your PT test.

Once you're done with all this. Imagine trying to carry your best friend to safety after an RPG has blown off his legs and destroyed his face so far as you can't even recognize him.

That's something you want, Jake? No one want wants that.

The military is sort of like the matrix. Unfortunately, no one can really be told what goes on. You have to see it for yourself.
 
In order to be Recon/ Force Recon you have to be an expert swimmer. Enhancing your swimming abilities would not hurt you in any way. As far as specialties goes, what you need to know, they will teach you. The Marines tear you down to ground zero and rebuild you the way THEY want you. You're best bet would be to remain in top physical shape and let them train you. Hope this helps. Good luck with boot camp.
 
Even though it won't hurt, I personally think that you shouldn't. For starters, you will save money by not paying for it yourself and having the military pay for it. My suggestion is just concentrating more on the physical part of boot camp. Running, push ups, and such. Good luck and Semper Fi
 
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