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Students pursuing military careers have to pass through one test that strikes fear into all who enter: basic training.
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fter high school, students have many options in terms of post-secondary education. For many, the military is one that many aim for. There are plenty of benefits of serving in one of the four military branches that will be of use from the time a future cadet finishes high school to the time one finishes their military service and embarks on another journey. However, before these hopefuls receive the honor of serving their country, most of these brave men and women have to enlist into basic training. There are many misconceptions about basic training that keep potential applicants from undertaking the process. One of these miscommunications is the rumor that boot camp was designed to make cadets fail.
According to Livewire. com, “All branches of the military understand that most people entering into the service are not physically or even mentally prepared. Basic training is a way to help prepare those people to become soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.” Next, here are many misconceptions about life on whichever military academy you decide to arrive to. Another common misconception is that is prominent is the rumor that you spend all of your time doing mind numbing exercises to get in shape. According to ArmyStudyGuide.com, “The fitness routine helps prepare your muscles for basic training, so by the time you arrive, your miles ahead of the pack.” Finally, one of the largest misconceptions are that drill sergeants are
trained to be mean. "It's more of a tough love-type story. There is a time for discipline and a time for praise, and where I am from, everyone gets both,” staff sergeant Stephanie Ramirez said via Army. com. “I feel as if I went to basic after I graduate, I would be prepared and I feel like it is the best choice because there are so many perks of being in the US military that are too many to count,” sophomore Andrew Huggins said. Huggins is currently a cadet captain in the LSHS AFJROTC. He aspires to join the Air Force as an officer.
Written by: YONNY ASTATKE Photographed by: JONATHAN MARSZALEK Designed by: GARRETT STROGINIS
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