I hope to god its more physically demanding then that. They didn't look like they were exerting any sort of effort. To each their own I suppose. Thanks for the vids.
I guess I was just lucky...I did not see any videos before I swore in, however they would not have changed my mind because I did my homework. I just thought it was humorous. There is nothing like jumping down the rabbit hole from Civ to DEP.
Originally posted by Military_Mode: Yeah i didnt get any videos...still havent seen any besides youtube...All i got for signing up was a Navy Pen...Broke on me though..
Wow, I feel cheated now.......I didn't even get a Navy pen. What's up with that?!
The most dangerous phrase in the language is, "We've always done it this way." - Rear Admiral Grace Hopper
Originally posted by 15258701: lol none of you (recent) enlistees got the free backpack, binder, day planner, etc after swearing in?
I got all that plus a Navy DEP shirt... the backpack in my sons diaper bag now... funny thing is after I swore in, a few weeks later I seen some nice fitted Navy hats in my recruiters office, I asked if I could get one and my recruiter said "tuff luck your already in"
Most probably already know but, in terms of wanting to know what boot camp is like I was recently informed of a book called "Honor, Courage, Commitment - Navy Boot Camp" It should be at your local Borders or Barnes and Noble. So if your willing to drop $30 bucks I think its worth it. I'm going to get my own this week actually.
Originally posted by 15258701: lol none of you (recent) enlistees got the free backpack, binder, day planner, etc after swearing in?
I DEP'ed in Sat and got the Bag(with the planner and booklet guide...cd-rom/bumper sticker/postcards) and a Shirt that eats me alive. They weren't kidding when they said XXL and Property of the Navy!
I was exhausted when I got back home and a best friend picked me up, dragged me off to dinner and a movie then wal-mart(she needed something) while there I was idly looking in the fabrics and saw this fleece section and what did they have, a Navy blanket...so I bought the material and had my first experience of explaining to a Civilian how I joined the Navy.
At least these videos give you a little humor. I can only imagine it's going to be tougher(yet everyone keeps saying Basic is easy). Shipping out May 27th
