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Friday, May 2. 2025

USMC Boot Camp

I don't think it's something to survive, but more of an adventure. On the psychological part, it gives young people a (partial) identity. Brick in the wall? Only kinda.


I know and have known quite a few Marines and a couple of ex-SEALs too. Army and regular Navy too, of course. A good thing for a young person, and good for the country.



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After college at 22, I went through bootcamp at Parris Island in 1970. Doesn't look like much has changed. They didn't show the gas chamber where you and others are in a room exposed to tear gas with a gas mask on that you have to clear, which means you will breathe some. When you come running out of the room the snot trail coming out of your nose extends for several feet. We did a 12-mile forced march carrying a 60 lb load. It was tough. That never give up experience has served me well over the years
#1 Peabo (Link) on 2025-05-02 16:58 (Reply)
I did it back in 1974, age 19, wouldn't advise anyone today to do it, except for retarded "woke" a$$holes.
#2 ghostsniper on 2025-05-02 17:23 (Reply)
You survive, it's survival. An "adventure" is going on vacation to Turkey. You'd have to go through it to understand, no explanation will suffice for those that haven't.

Would recommend for anyone who I thought could hack it. Apparently no decendants of Ghostsniper should apply.
#3 Tim on 2025-05-03 20:53 (Reply)
Looks like I drew one out of it's lair without even trying.
#4 ghostsniper on 2025-05-04 20:21 (Reply)

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