Getting nervous around RDCs

jonc2006 · 06-13-2014, 07:14 PM

Is it normal for people to get nervous around these guys when they get up in your face? I'm worried that when the time comes around for them to ask me something I am going to freeze up and get the answer wrong even though I know it.

Agrias · 06-13-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jonc2006

Is it normal for people to get nervous around these guys when they get up in your face? I'm worried that when the time comes around for them to ask me something I am going to freeze up and get the answer wrong even though I know it.

Most people would get nervous if someone was screaming in your face. Just don't draw attention to yourself and don't do anything wrong/stupid and you'll be fine. I got through the whole thing without them ever getting in my face.

Auridan · 06-13-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jonc2006

Is it normal for people to get nervous around these guys when they get up in your face? I'm worried that when the time comes around for them to ask me something I am going to freeze up and get the answer wrong even though I know it.

You might, and you definitely won't be the only one. It happens. Take a second, take a breath, sort out your words, and say whatever you need to say properly. The reason why they like to make recruits nervous is to see if they can keep military bearing under pressure.

YcleptNano · 06-14-2014, 01:36 PM

It's normal for like the first two weeks. It's all a mind game. As long as you do as they say and don't overthink it, you'll be fine.

Haasino · 06-14-2014, 06:32 PM

I never recall an RDC or FQA yelling at a Recruit to answer a question faster... deep breath, thousand-yard stare, and answer slowly and methodically.

FutureND · 06-14-2014, 11:12 PM

Just remember that the worst thing they can do to you is it you for a bit, and that makes you stronger. Like they said, relax and take your time. Their job is to get in your head and get you flustered, if you show them that you are they will have you marked.

LT Guppy · 06-17-2014, 12:15 AM

Definitely normal, but once you get over that, you'll find most of them are great people who really do care about you succeeding.

06-13-2014, 07:14 PM	#1
jonc2006 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Getting nervous around RDCs Is it normal for people to get nervous around these guys when they get up in your face? I'm worried that when the time comes around for them to ask me something I am going to freeze up and get the answer wrong even though I know it.

06-14-2014, 01:36 PM	#4
YcleptNano Newbie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	It's normal for like the first two weeks. It's all a mind game. As long as you do as they say and don't overthink it, you'll be fine.

06-14-2014, 06:32 PM	#5
Haasino Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 0	I never recall an RDC or FQA yelling at a Recruit to answer a question faster... deep breath, thousand-yard stare, and answer slowly and methodically.

06-14-2014, 11:12 PM	#6
FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 0	Just remember that the worst thing they can do to you is it you for a bit, and that makes you stronger. Like they said, relax and take your time. Their job is to get in your head and get you flustered, if you show them that you are they will have you marked.

06-17-2014, 12:15 AM	#7
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	Definitely normal, but once you get over that, you'll find most of them are great people who really do care about you succeeding.