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Swim Week - Week 4 - of Boot Camp for Marines

Week four of Basic Marine Corp Training at Parris Island brings the swim/water survival qualification. This article pertains mainly to preparing for Marine Corps basic training during Boot Camp, but the lessons here can be applied to any of the armed f... Read >

The Bayonet Course and paychecks - Week 3 of U.S. Marine Boot Camp

Week three of Basic Marine Corp Training at Parris Island picks up where week two leaves off. There will be more pugil stick battles and the natural progression moves onto the bayonet course. By now you should be over the initial shock of US Marine ... Read >

U.S. Marine Boot Camp. Week 2 – the Pugil Sticks.

Week two of boot camp finally allows recruits to do what they have been wanting to do since they got off the bus at Parris Island - hit somebody!! What I suggest is using the time between signing up and the day you leave to train your butt off. If you... Read >

Week One of Marine Recruit Boot Camp at Parris Island

Week one of Basic Marine Corp Training can be quite a shock upon arrival at Parris Island. This article pertains mainly to preparing for Marine Corps basic training at Marine Boot Camp, but the lessons here can be applied to any of the armed forces. T... Read >