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U.S. Navy changes approach to boot camp

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July 27, 2024, 01:40 PM
Rey HRH
U.S. Navy changes approach to boot camp
I forget the right title but my navy boot camp platoon in 1976 had a company petty officer who was fat. I forget if he was a chief or the rank below it. Chiefs had the privilege to be fat. Out in the fleet, we had one chief who would walk on deck carrying a box of donuts eating it all.

I do remember coming out of boot camp being able to do so many push ups and be able to lock my elbows halfway and hold it indefinitely. Those were the good old days, too.


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July 28, 2024, 08:21 AM
Schmelby
I regretfully never served. I've watched Full Metal Jacket probably 20 times.
Maybe every drill instructor should be like Mr. Ermy. I was so sad when he passed.
July 28, 2024, 03:54 PM
wrightd
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I think I can walk 1.5 miles in 20 minutes at age 65.


I'm 71 and walk my dogs at almost that speed, including servicing their outdoor needs.

I wonder if being able to swim is part of the test? Probably not.


I must raise my hand; back then I was one of those guys who couldn't swim. Something about growing up on the edge of a swamp full of cottonmouths, gators and snapping turtles...Anyways I couldn't swim, but on my second try I was floating for a long, long time. Instructor asked how long I had been there, I forgot about you; SWIM! I said "Aye, aye, sir!" and went to the bottom of the pool. He got me back up, told me I couldn't swim but could float like hell. "Pass! Get out of my pool."

Good lord that's FUNNY!



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July 28, 2024, 04:06 PM
rat2306
^^^That was 47 years ago this week, now that I think on it.
August 10, 2024, 04:23 AM
skywag
Bootcamp at Lackland AFB was a "walk in the park," compared to "Hell Week" in the fraternity!
August 10, 2024, 10:24 AM
mcrimm
I attended Navy boot camp in Great Lakes, Ill in January 1969. I couldn't swim but could play a brass instrument. Apparently that was more important than swimming and I got a pass on the water to play a baritone bugle.


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