Saturday, March 22, 2008

Joining The Marines - Get Ready For Boot Camp

The first and most important thing to do is get in shape. You cannot afford to show up sloppy, overweight, and out of shape.

What you need to do is focus on three exercises.

Running. Marines run, a lot. So, before leaving for boot camp give yourself a head start and run. The best type of training will work you up to a three mile run starts with simple intervals.
Pull Ups. Pull ups are a graded event in the Corps. You must be able to do as many as possible. There are two ways to do pull-ups. You can have your palms outboard (away from your face) or inboard (towards your face).
Crunches are another graded event. Any abdominal workout will help you. Your recruiter will demonstrate perfect form if you ask him. The key is to be able to do them quickly and efficiently for a minimum of two minutes non-stop without keeling over.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Boot Camp Training Tips: It's Not A Military School For Boys

The following smart tips will help stay in a good shape when joining the boot camp and eventually pass.

Stay Focused
Remember in the boot camp it's not all about physical. Actually it's 10% physical and 90% mental. Do not give in to the temptation to give up
Remember Who Makes The Rules
In your case as a new recruit, your drill instructor makes the rules. Do not try to argue with your instructor. Even if you are right you cannot and will not win.
All For One And One For All
The drill instructor will do his/her best to make all of you recruits think and act as a team. Leave your ego outside the boot camp.
Do Not Volunteer
You have to be careful when volunteering for certain tasks. You may be rewarded but you will find yourself responsible not only for your performance but for the performance of others next to you.
There Is A Purpose For Everything
And indeed that is true. There is a purpose for everything happening during boot camp training. Even if a task seems completely stupid or useless be sure that this is not the case.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

How Does a MCSE Boot Camp Work?

A typical MCSE boot camp lasts around two weeks. The fee for the camp includes air transportation to the camp site, and lodging during the duration of the course. If air transportation and lodging are not needed, these expenses will be deducted from the cost. Meals are also included in these packages. Students will take up to seven certification examinations during the boot camp. The class room work will be directed toward preparation for each examination. Students will be working also on the actual hardware and software under the guidance of instructors who are experience in all Microsoft platforms. Most boot camps have 24/7 lab access available to the students.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Preparing for Navy Boot Camp - Ten Things the Recruiter Didn't Tell You

If you've made the decision to join the Navy, you probably already know that Navy recruiters are some of the best in the business. Honest, knowledgeable, and interested, they are very well equipped to make sure that all their recruits are physically and mentally prepared when the ship date arrives. There are a few things, however, that the recruiter probably didn't tell you - things that can make a lot of difference to how smoothly you sail that trip through Navy boot camp. Here are ten things your recruiter may have left out.

1. Get your family on board.
2. Take your cell phone with you.
3. Get your loans reduced.
4. Leave a copy of everything in your wallet at home.
5. Add a family member to your bank accounts or give them power of attorney.
6. Leave your family a list of your friends' telephone numbers and emails.
7. Learn about the great savings opportunities in the Navy.
8. Cancel your health insurance.
9. Know that payday may be late - and small.
10. Get a Navy boot camp preview.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Why is Boot Camp Training Popular for IT Certifications?

There are several ways to prepare for your Microsoft Certification exams and one of the preferred methods is Microsoft MCSE boot camp training. There are quite a few reasons why MCSE boot camp is so popular with Microsoft systems engineers. One of the reasons is MCSE bootcamps prepare you for many different Microsoft certification exams. This means you can accomplish a lot with just one time commitment of eight days. Experienced professionals who are already knowledgeable of Microsoft systems and platforms will find this program intensive, information filled, and very helpful. This is not for people who don’t already have significant experience or knowledge in the field because boot camps are intensive and advanced. The benefit is that you will be exposed to all the information you need to know in order to pass your IT certifications.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Would You Survive Marine Corps Boot Camp?

United States Marine Corps boot camp. Just mentioning it stirs thoughts of screaming drill instructors & recruits who are challenged mentally, physically & emotionally.There are two main centers for Marine Corps recruit training. For the eastern part of the U.S., most enlistees are sent to Parris Island, S.C. For the western part of the country, enlistees are sent to San Diego, CA. All female Marine enlistees are sent to Parris Island, S.C.Boot camp is such a challenge that movies have been made about it. Some fiction, some documentaries. Boot camp is the only "rite of passage" required of all who wish to claim the title of a U.S. Marine. It is important that America has a hardened, capable fighting force ready to answer the call to fight in defense of our nation. The Marine Corps prides itself in providing America's "911 Force".