- Give yourself time. Give yourself enough time to prepare for the test, at least six to eight weeks. …
- Train for the 1.5-mile run. …
- Check your diet. …
- Strive for more than the minimum. …
- Eat lighter day of. …
- Get support. …
- Do your research. …
- Use the Navy app.
The first three weeks of Navy Boot Camp are clearly the toughest (physically, and stressfully)
. Get through the first three weeks, and you’ll almost assuredly graduate. As with Army and Air Force Basic Training, during the first couple of weeks, you’ll find that no one can seem to do anything right.
- Know the Sailor’s Creed.
- Understand General Orders.
- Get a good grasp of ranks.
- Find a copy of The Bluejacket’s Manual to study.
- Spend quality time with your friends and family.
Yes, it is possible to fail basic training
. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that it is impossible to fail basic training.
Basic Training
If you have NOT been to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and have NOT taken an Oath of Enlistment,
you are free to quit the process at any time
.
In all the branches’ basic training programs, bedtime is usually
2100, or 9 p.m.
, except during times of special events, such as night exercises. In basic training, lights out means go to sleep. It does not mean talk to your buddies, study or write a letter home.
The Navy has strict height, and weight standards
and all officers are tested twice a year through a physical fitness test to check they meet the required limits. If weight standards aren’t met, they will be measured for body fat percentage to check if they pass the test.
Experts from Military.com explain that
males can weigh a maximum of 141 pounds at 60 inches, 191 pounds at 70 inches and 211 pounds at 74 inches
. Naval academy weight requirements are different for females. Females can weigh a maximum of 118 pounds at 55 inches, 141 pounds at 60 inches and 177 pounds at 70 inches.
Navy Boot Camp First Phone Call
At RTC Great Lakes, all recruits are allowed a ten-second call to let their family know they have arrived.
Recruits that still have a cell phone make the call from their personal phone; others use telephones provided by the Navy
.
Navy recruits who fail to meet the requirement will have 48 hours to retest
. If they fail a second time, they will be sent home. They may be able to reapply with a waiver from Navy Recruiting Command.
Across Branches of the Military
The Navy, Army, and Marines have recruits drop out at roughly the same rate as each other,
between 11 and 14 percent annually
. Contrary to what many think, the goal of officers in basic training isn’t just to push recruits to drop out.
Serving in the Navy is
challenging, exciting and rewarding
. And for women, it’s incredibly empowering. Your responsibilities are significant, your respect is well-earned and your lifestyle is liberating. A career in the Navy is an opportunity to push your limits personally and professionally.
Recruit training, or “boot camp,” will be
approximately seven weeks
long. The goal of this training is to transform you from a civilian into a Sailor with all of the skills necessary to perform in the fleet.
Except for the Navy, women do not have to get their hair cut
. However, when in uniform (which is all the time in basic training), women must wear their hair in such a way that the hair does not protrude past the bottom of the collar, and is not below the eyebrows.
Seaman Recruit
, previously known as Seaman Third Class, is the entry-level rank in the United States Navy.
In basic training, swimming is not an option. All boot-camp recruits are measured by performing push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups) and running
11⁄2 miles
. Event consists of running 1.5 miles as quickly as possible. Any combination of running or walking is allowed to complete event.
How do you survive in boot camp?
- Run, run, run. The better shape you are in, the easier boot camp will be. …
- Bring your game face. Get up for it. …
- Check your attitude. …
- Take care of your wingman. …
- It’s only temporary. …
- Know your benefits. …
- Study early. …
- Run with the pack.
Do you go home after basic training?
Do Soldiers come home after basic training?
Soldiers are not often given time to go home after basic training
. Check-in for AIT School is most often the day after graduation, if not the same day.
What happens if you fail boot camp?
Recruits who don’t pass their initial run will get another chance within 48 hours. But if they fail that,
they’ll be sent home with an ELS, an entry-level separation from the Navy that will require them to get a waiver if they want to try and enlist again
.
How do you fail basic training?
Do you get Sundays off in basic training?
After that first day, normal days will run from 0600 (6 a.m.), with a loud whistle to awaken all recruits until lights out at
2200 (10 p.m.)
. Precisely at 10 p.m., lights go out.
Can you quit boot camp?
After you arrive at boot camp, your fate still isn’t sealed. Even though you’re now on active duty,
Army command can let you go without penalty during your first 180 days of service
. The official term for this is entry-level separation. Boot camp is the best time because the Army has just started training you.
Whether you’re a skilled swimmer or have never swum a stroke,
you’re welcome in the Navy
. Part of Navy boot camp is the swim test. Many Sailors join the Navy without knowing how to swim, but instructors at boot camp are trained to teach you everything you’ll need to know before the test.
PST Event Minimum Standards Competitive Standards | Push-ups 50 80-100 | Sit-ups 50 80-100 | Pull-ups 10 15-20 | 1.5-mile timed run 10:30 9-10 minutes |
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(b) Minimum height
157 cms
. Weight and Chest should be proportionate. Minimum chest expansion of 5 cms. Details regarding minimum height standards for entry into the Indian Navy as Sailors, including applicable relaxations, can be accessed from the official recruitment website.