new boot camp phone policy

maggio1994 · 02-12-2013, 08:04 AM

Well that ruins the 'if you do good on this test maybe we'll give you a phone call' motivation.

Auridan · 02-25-2013, 01:29 AM

When I go to boot camp, like everyone else, I'll be facing two options. One, I can piss and moan about how I'm not being slapped around hard enough, irritate my RDCs by insisting they go tougher on me because I'm not feeling challenged, and generally make a giant dick of myself with grand proclamations of my own status as the Hardest Recruit Ever In Navy History.

Option two: If I think I can give more than the training requires of me, I can learn something about SELF-discipline and SELF-motivation by pushing beyond the minimum, and challenging myself rather than skating through. I can strive to be not just acceptable, but excellent. I might get spared a lot of personal attention from a RDC shouting sweet nothings at me, and I can use that time to help the rest of my division kick ass so NOBODY has to hear it.

When the world "lowers" its standards, you are absolutely NOT required to lower your own.

Malarkey · 02-25-2013, 05:14 AM

People who wanted gung-ho: Do you realize you're joining the Navy?! Like other people said, go join the Marines or become a SEAL. I'd bet many wouldn't make it.

shannoneliz · 02-25-2013, 11:40 PM

Lol, why join the navy if you think it's such a joke? If you haven't been to boot yet, you shouldn't be complaining about how easy it is anyway. I know a couple people who had that attitude going in. One burst into tears every time they got IT'ed and got sent home during week 2, the other skated by until the RDCs caught him being a dumbass. He learned his lesson after a 4-hour IT session one day, and 1,000 8-counts the next.

Personally, I wouldn't have turned my nose up at more phone calls. Nobody cares how much of a badass you were in boot camp.

Kristen · 02-26-2013, 04:09 AM

First off its not about being a "badass" that wasnt the point i was making. I wanted to go through the same thing everyone else went through before me. Looking most forward to mail and to those few special phone calls. In my opinion it just takes away from the effect of it all. I wasnt asking to get slammed with IT and get the crap beat out of me, all i wanted was to have the same experience as everyone else before me. I did also choose a hard rate for a challenge.

dascolbert · 02-26-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristen

First off its not about being a "badass" that wasnt the point i was making. I wanted to go through the same thing everyone else went through before me. Looking most forward to mail and to those few special phone calls. In my opinion it just takes away from the effect of it all. I wasnt asking to get slammed with IT and get the crap beat out of me, all i wanted was to have the same experience as everyone else before me. I did also choose a hard rate for a challenge.

I mean, I kind of agree, it IS boot camp. Not summer-school. I won't be calling half that many times.

cakers00 · 02-26-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristen

First off its not about being a "badass" that wasnt the point i was making. I wanted to go through the same thing everyone else went through before me. Looking most forward to mail and to those few special phone calls. In my opinion it just takes away from the effect of it all. I wasnt asking to get slammed with IT and get the crap beat out of me, all i wanted was to have the same experience as everyone else before me. I did also choose a hard rate for a challenge.

I agree completely! I want the experience that others have gone through. I also chose a hard rate so I can be challenged. it's how I grow and become stronger. I'm not saying others shouldnt make those phone calls if it is true but maybe just consider their reasoning behind doing so. I'm sure I'll want to at some point but I'm going to keep in mind that it isnt a necessity either

shannoneliz · 02-26-2013, 05:17 PM

At least wait until you're in the navy to start complaining about it. Boot camp's not gonna be summer camp even if you do end up getting extra phone calls.

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02-12-2013, 08:04 AM	#1
maggio1994 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 110 Rep Power: 0	Well that ruins the 'if you do good on this test maybe we'll give you a phone call' motivation.

02-25-2013, 01:29 AM	#2
Auridan Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sea level Posts: 713 Rep Power: 0	When I go to boot camp, like everyone else, I'll be facing two options. One, I can piss and moan about how I'm not being slapped around hard enough, irritate my RDCs by insisting they go tougher on me because I'm not feeling challenged, and generally make a giant dick of myself with grand proclamations of my own status as the Hardest Recruit Ever In Navy History. Option two: If I think I can give more than the training requires of me, I can learn something about SELF-discipline and SELF-motivation by pushing beyond the minimum, and challenging myself rather than skating through. I can strive to be not just acceptable, but excellent. I might get spared a lot of personal attention from a RDC shouting sweet nothings at me, and I can use that time to help the rest of my division kick ass so NOBODY has to hear it. When the world "lowers" its standards, you are absolutely NOT required to lower your own.

02-25-2013, 05:14 AM	#3
Malarkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 158 Rep Power: 0	People who wanted gung-ho: Do you realize you're joining the *Navy*?! Like other people said, go join the Marines or become a SEAL. I'd bet many wouldn't make it.

02-25-2013, 11:40 PM	#4
shannoneliz Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	Lol, why join the navy if you think it's such a joke? If you haven't been to boot yet, you shouldn't be complaining about how easy it is anyway. I know a couple people who had that attitude going in. One burst into tears every time they got IT'ed and got sent home during week 2, the other skated by until the RDCs caught him being a dumbass. He learned his lesson after a 4-hour IT session one day, and 1,000 8-counts the next. Personally, I wouldn't have turned my nose up at more phone calls. Nobody cares how much of a badass you were in boot camp.

02-26-2013, 04:09 AM	#5
Kristen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	First off its not about being a "badass" that wasnt the point i was making. I wanted to go through the same thing everyone else went through before me. Looking most forward to mail and to those few special phone calls. In my opinion it just takes away from the effect of it all. I wasnt asking to get slammed with IT and get the crap beat out of me, all i wanted was to have the same experience as everyone else before me. I did also choose a hard rate for a challenge.

02-26-2013, 05:17 PM	#8
shannoneliz Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	At least wait until you're in the navy to start complaining about it. Boot camp's not gonna be summer camp even if you do end up getting extra phone calls.