Marine Corps Boot Camp
Marine Corps Boot Camp 1
United States Marine Corps Boot Camp Since 1914
Bryan Grobe
Axia College of University of Phoenix
Marine Corps Boot Camp 2
As I enjoyed one last moment of freedom, a large gray school bus pulled up along side of the curb where myself and about 55 other men were waiting to enter into an unknown world. As we boarded the bus the female bus driver told us all to; “hurry up, sit down, and put our head between our legs. I want no looking around and absolutely no talking!” At that point an awkward silence passes throughout the bus, all you could hear were the frightened breaths of the men sitting around. Suddenly the bus came to an abrupt stop next to a building where the sounds from a broke down air conditioning unit made an already panicked moment even more uneasy. As we sit there in silence, time seemed to stand still for it felt like hours before anything happened. Out of know where a stocky Marine, hard-muscled and erect, his face shadowed by the brim of his olive-green campaign cover, climbed into the bus. “On behalf of Major General
Osman, Commanding General of the Recruit Depot, I welcome you to San Diego. When I tell you to get off the bus, hit the pavement running until each of you is standing tall on the yellow footprints. Understand?” This is where 55 unshaven, badly postured, long haired men stood rigidly at attention awaiting orders from
Staff Sergeant Allen. Staff Sergeant Allen yells, “now, listen up, and listen good. Up ahead lies hope, that you’ll endure the rigors of boot camp and earn the title of
United States Marines. The first words of encouragement into the journey of the next 13 weeks of a long and painful transition from Civilian to Marine. To ensure America’s protection and freedom, the United States Marine Corps requires new recruits to undergo strenuous mental and physical training and tests. It all begins through “The Gates of Hell,” at the Marine Corps Recruit
United States Marine Corps Boot Camp Since 1914
Bryan Grobe
Axia College of University of Phoenix
Marine Corps Boot Camp 2
As I enjoyed one last moment of freedom, a large gray school bus pulled up along side of the curb where myself and about 55 other men were waiting to enter into an unknown world. As we boarded the bus the female bus driver told us all to; “hurry up, sit down, and put our head between our legs. I want no looking around and absolutely no talking!” At that point an awkward silence passes throughout the bus, all you could hear were the frightened breaths of the men sitting around. Suddenly the bus came to an abrupt stop next to a building where the sounds from a broke down air conditioning unit made an already panicked moment even more uneasy. As we sit there in silence, time seemed to stand still for it felt like hours before anything happened. Out of know where a stocky Marine, hard-muscled and erect, his face shadowed by the brim of his olive-green campaign cover, climbed into the bus. “On behalf of Major General
Osman, Commanding General of the Recruit Depot, I welcome you to San Diego. When I tell you to get off the bus, hit the pavement running until each of you is standing tall on the yellow footprints. Understand?” This is where 55 unshaven, badly postured, long haired men stood rigidly at attention awaiting orders from
Staff Sergeant Allen. Staff Sergeant Allen yells, “now, listen up, and listen good. Up ahead lies hope, that you’ll endure the rigors of boot camp and earn the title of
United States Marines. The first words of encouragement into the journey of the next 13 weeks of a long and painful transition from Civilian to Marine. To ensure America’s protection and freedom, the United States Marine Corps requires new recruits to undergo strenuous mental and physical training and tests. It all begins through “The Gates of Hell,” at the Marine Corps Recruit
References: Levin, H.L. (1998) Marine Corps Heritage Foundation The Marine Corps Experience, pp Retrieved October 1, 2008, from http://www.marinebootcamp.net/PFT-preperation.php Castle, Cpl. (2008). My time in the United States Marine Corps Boot Camp. Retrieved October 1, 2008, from http://www.geocities.com/super_sayian_666/