The Chicken of the Sea

[--Pete]

Hi,

Getting through basic is one thing, being prepared to do well is another. The worse shape you join in, the more likely you are to injure yourself during early training. Being in good shape is a good way to prevent muscle and joint injury.

Very true. And more importantly, unless things have changed since I went through it, if you can't meet the proficiency level every two weeks, you get 're-cycled' to a unit that is two or more weeks behind. While I found basic to be fun, I don't think it would make a good career.;)

--Pete