Stay Focused



Remember in the boot camp it's not all about physical. Actually it's 10% physical and 90% mental. Do not give in to the temptation to give up. There are no options apart from holding on. Take it to the limits. There are things during boot camp training that you want to do and things that you have to do. Be disciplined and take care of what you have to do first. I know it sounds hard but that's boot camp training.

Remember Who Makes The Rules

In your case as a new recruit, your drill instructor makes the rules. Do not try to argue with your instructor. Even if you are right you cannot and will not win. Despite what you've heard from others about boot camp training, never assume you know anything about it. Boot camp training is somewhat different for each individual and no matter what you think you know, you don't.

All For One And One For All

The drill instructor will do his/her best to make all of you recruits think and act as a team. Leave your ego outside the boot camp. Sometimes you will have to sacrifice your egoism in order to help the team accomplish a task or a mission. And that's what the army is all about. The "WE" is more important than the "I". If you see some of your buddies struggling, motivate them and cheer them up. If you help them they will probably do the same for you when the time comes.

Do Not Volunteer

You have to be careful when volunteering for certain tasks. You may be rewarded but you will find yourself responsible not only for your performance but for the performance of others next to you. There's no logic in the boot camp. Training is hard and some times you may think that volunteering for a task might help you. It could help, but it could damage your ego and demoralize you as well. Be careful what you wish for. It's different if you are picked for a task. Then it would be a great idea to resist temptation to decline.

There Is A Purpose For Everything

And indeed that is true. There is a purpose for everything happening during boot camp training. Even if a task seems completely stupid or useless be sure that this is not the case. Don't get confused. Do not try to find answers for everything that happens in the boot camp. You need to have a high rank to know the purpose for the things that happen during your training. Remember to stay focused all the time. You are not there to answer questions but to pass the boot camp training.