U.S. Navy Bootcamp Preparation Checklist:

Your recruiter has many resources to prepare you for bootcamp. Here are some more items before bootcamp, but only attempt to do these after first checking with your M.D. family physician:

1. Memorize your rules of sentry or watch guard list.

2. Learn how to do a side stroke, and swim half a mile, non-stop.

3. Learn how to do a proper push up. 150 push ups per day that are done with proper form will be beneficial for bootcamp. Youtube has free instructions on how to do a Navy Seal push up with proper form.

4. Sit ups: 400/day, on a roman chair at the sharpest incline, without stopping.

5. Learn how to do 8-count body builders.

6. Run: 7 miles, non-stop, including hilly & rocky terrain/uphill, 5x/week, in heavy, backpacking boots.

7. Learn how to quickly dissamble, clean, and reassemble a rifle with professional supervision. Also, target practice with a small gun, at a reputable range, with professional supervision.

8. Learn how to safely carry, march and run with a rifle and weighted sea bag.

9. Learn First Aid, CPR and Defibrillator for certification, e.g. American Heart Association.

10. Firefighting:
Learn how to safely and properly put out electrical, chemical, grease and carbon-based fires.

11. Learn the different classes of U.S. naval ships.

12. Obstacle Course:

Agility: Running through tires

Strength: Pull-ups, rope/rock climbing (with professional supervision), weights (with a professional trainer)

13. Learn how to fold, iron clothes, make a bed, military-style.

14. Get your hair professionally cut ahead of time to pass military inspection. If your hair is dyed/colored, ask your recruiter what colors are acceptable for bootcamp.

15. Keep your canteen clean to avoid bacterial infections. Use antibacterial dish soap and hydrogen peroxide to disinfect your canteen daily.

16. Feet: Disinfect, powder and apply antifungal foot ointment everyday. Tend to blisters 4x/day to prevent staph and MRSA. Use 50/50 Neosporin and an antifungal foot ointment everyday on your feet. Change socks and underwear 3x/day, to keep dry/prevent fungal infections.

17. See a professional nutritionist, dentist and your M.D. first to address health concerns/issues.