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tlnewell0426 · 04-06-2010, 11:22 AM

Former Marine here, as well as a former Air-Winger! I use to work on F-18s before I got out in 2003. Recruit training, as someone said previously, is just a big mind game. The physical part you will get use to in no time. Always speak up and volunteer, the DI's love that stuff. You may get flamed a little more but the DIs tend to put there "motivators" in positions such as squad leaders, and possibly platoon guides. The guide and 2 squad leaders in my platoon got meritoriously promoted because they spoke up. Also embrace the "pit" you will learn to love it (not) Also, a tid bit if information on that...if you ever see a DI take of his hat to check his schedule, chances are there is "pit" time slated!

We had a DI take off his hat and one of my buddies saw that pit time was scheduled for 1300, sure enough we werent marching right and we were in the pit at 1259.

Also remeber that everything they do is for a reason, wheter it be sitting right over left, sucking in little grasps of air, or w/e, it is for a reason.

I applaud you in becoming one of my brothers!!

04-06-2010, 11:22 AM	#47
tlnewell0426 Drives: 1SS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 186	Former Marine here, as well as a former Air-Winger! I use to work on F-18s before I got out in 2003. Recruit training, as someone said previously, is just a big mind game. The physical part you will get use to in no time. Always speak up and volunteer, the DI's love that stuff. You may get flamed a little more but the DIs tend to put there "motivators" in positions such as squad leaders, and possibly platoon guides. The guide and 2 squad leaders in my platoon got meritoriously promoted because they spoke up. Also embrace the "pit" you will learn to love it (not) Also, a tid bit if information on that...if you ever see a DI take of his hat to check his schedule, chances are there is "pit" time slated! We had a DI take off his hat and one of my buddies saw that pit time was scheduled for 1300, sure enough we werent marching right and we were in the pit at 1259. Also remeber that everything they do is for a reason, wheter it be sitting right over left, sucking in little grasps of air, or w/e, it is for a reason. I applaud you in becoming one of my brothers!!