Marines boot camp

What can you bring to Marine Boot Camp? The Marine Corps will issue you everything you need, including socks. But there are some exceptions, like medications.

In honor of my husband starting Phase 3 of USMC Boot Camp, I wanted to share my "Boot Camp Stalking Techniques" (errr, resources) I hope my personal experience encourages and inspires all of you. Whether you are just curious, or if you are researching this process because you will soon be experiencing it for yourself!

Learn about USMC boot camp as recruits make their way through Marine Corps boot camp week by week including the Crucible. We also have a helpful FAQ guide.

Like lots of things about military life, your idea of Marine boot camp is probably skewed by horror stories and Hollywood embellishment.

Photo: Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/USMC BY PAUL SZOLDRA — WEARETHEMIGHTY​.COM Marines speak a slightly-different language than the rest of the United States.

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