Marines
Boot Camp
Drill Instructor School
Hazing
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I actually was kind of entertained by drill instructors and what I saw. They gave You challenges to live up to to prepare You for what You needed to do in the Military service and be able to handle situations most civilians will never have to deal with. I managed to keep a straight face with some of the classic phrases they used. I knew once basic training was over things would change, I never had any doubt I could make it. I also had some training as a Cadet prior to service including time at a Military Academy prior to entering basic which didn't hurt any. I kept My mouth shut and did everything I was told and had no problem. The Drill instructors never did anything that was actually abusive and even if You didn't enjoy the moment each time it was worth it. I can still remember His endearing address to us "You GD Donkey Dicks !"
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Reminds me a lot of when there was a bad bunch of sexual assault/sexual misconduct in the Air Force Basic Training a few years ago. Just like the saying a bad apple spoils the bunch. You get a couple isolated issues which shouldn't ever happen to begin with but then the media and social media gets a hold of it and it blows up and makes it look like every single person in the position is doing what these bad few are doing.
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As someone said earlier Jordan, Recruit Training is like going from high school JV to the NFL!
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I understand that bootcamp in the USMC is hard. i agree with it all. every last bit of it. the way bootcamp is is the way it should stay. i am talking about the few instances where recruits have been forced in to commercial dryers and then turned on, or made to do excerices in bleech and then have skind burns, THOSE instances. or racial/religious slurs. that kind of stuff is what i am talking about.
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Sgt (Join to see)
PV2 J M I would not worry about the few instances, which are investigated and stopped. You will run into bullies in life where ever you go. Being a Marine is not taking the easy road, and it is tough, but challenges overcome make life more rewarding.
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GySgt David Lemanske
Jordan Masters if you are so concerned about these issues, I honestly would recommend that you not consider the Corps. Your feelings would be hurt, your ego could be affected and the Corps is to make Marines (they fight, they kill if necessary). Those that join the Corps these issues are not their consideration but the end goal for them is to become a United States Marine, PERIOD!
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It isn’t hazing if it is character development or team development, is it?
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PV2 J M Think beyond high school and Boot Camp. If you have never heard a racial slur or seen bullies, you will eventually. You will see many things in your life time. As a Marine you need to be tough physically, but the mental aspects are the most critical. You must make up your mind that no matter how tough it gets, you will not quit.
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PV2 J M I went through Boot Camp in 1968 when screaming and hitting recruits was par for the course. Can all instances be stopped? Probably not, but what do you define as abuse may be different than my definition. You will face many challenges in life and Boot Camp is what you make of it. Listen closely, observe, stay squared away, and you will be fine. What I went through in Boot Camp and AIT was no where near as tough as what I endured in Vietnam.
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Maybe the Military isn't for you. Yes, you will be hazed, yelled at and punished for absolutely no reason, called names by a seemingly unreasonable DS/DI. All of that is part of becoming a warfighter, if you can't deal with being broken Dow to be built back up, the Military isn't for you.
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PV2 J M
most of these comments keep saying abuse is wrong. but hazing is not, and people should grow up and all of that. i agree with that. all i am talking about is why they recruits are being abused. and i dont mean yelling or cussing. we all know what "abuse" is. that is what has happened to some .
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LCpl Shane Couch
PV2 J M - The abuse cases are very few and far between. Just make sure you pop your ears and snap your eyes, you will learn what that means day one. Keep your head on a swivel and do as you are told and you should be fine. If you ever witness any abuse while you are in bootcamp, it is your duty to report it to your proper chain of command. DI, Heavy hat, SDI, CO 1st SGT and so on, in that order. Do not write your mother if you are being abused without confronting your SDI first. These situations of abuse are not tolerated in the Corps and will be dealt with swiftly. Please remember that these DI's are under a very watchful eye and are entrusted with the safety and well being of every single recruit on that Depot, not just those in your platoon. Good luck in boot and do as you are instructed.
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SGM Bill Frazer
PV2 J M - I never saw washers/dryers in Basic or AIT- that's what the post laundry was for, once in a while you might hand wash something and let it air dry overnight. As for bleach, seldom ever saw it in basic/AIT. Did go thru several toothbrushes cleaning the latrine, but had spares.
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