Top products from r/USMCboot
We found 25 product mentions on r/USMCboot. We ranked the 41 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Signed first edition by Jocko Willink
2. LEATHERMAN, Wave Plus Multitool with Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters, Spring-Action Scissors and Nylon Sheath, Built in the USA, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
READY FOR ANYTHING: A fresh upgrade to our most popular multitool; Now includes premium replaceable wire cutters for tackling jobs tough, big and small for years to comeINSTANT TOOLKIT: Packs a quiver of 18 tools, including pliers, replaceable wire cutters, wire stripper, knives, saw, spring-action ...
3. Avery Translucent Two Pocket Folder, Water Resistant, Holds up to 20 Sheets, 1 Blue Folder (47811)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
With a perfect blend of style and professionalism, the versatile pocket folder can be used as a homework folder, note organizer folder, receipt folder, and moreThe water-resistant plastic folder with pockets is durable enough for frequent use and protection, yet lightweight enough for easy portabili...
4. Moleskine Volant Address Book, Soft Cover, XS (2.5" x 4") Black, 56 Pages
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
MOLESKINE VOLANT JOURNAL: Small, soft cover journals with detachable, tear out pages in Moleskine's classic quality - perfect for to do lists, reminders, and personal notes. Packs of two journals come in complementary colors, to keep your notes organized.TEAR AND SHARE: Every page is perforated & de...
5. Marine Recon Prep: Basic Reconnaissance Course 12 Week Training Guide
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
6. Helmet for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
7. Embarrassing Confessions of a Marine Lieutenant: Operation Branding Iron, 2.1A
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
8. The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition: Updated for Today's Warrior Elite
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Hatherleigh Press
9. Heavy Metal: A Tank Company's Battle to Baghdad
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
10. ASVAB Prep Plus 2018-2019: 6 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Video (Kaplan Test Prep)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
11. Breaking BUD/S: How Regular Guys Can Become Navy SEALs
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Breaking BUD S How Regular Guys Can Become Navy SEALs
12. I'm Staying with My Boys
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
I'm Staying with My Boys is a Book Club edition hardcover.With the Old Breed and Helmet for My Pillow are Book Club edition softcovers packaged together in a cardboard slipcase.
13. With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Presidio Press
14. United States Marines Scrapbook (Military Scrapbook Series)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
15. Thunder Run: The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
16. The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuriesArnold's tried and true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physiqueThe most effective methods of strength training to suit our needs, whether you're an amateur athle...
17. One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Mariner Books
18. Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
I'd suggest this book if you are just starting out with fitness/body building in general. https://www.amazon.com/New-Encyclopedia-Modern-Bodybuilding-Updated/dp/0684857219
If you have Air Force ROTC at the college you want to get your masters degree from that will only make your military transition even easier as they can write you good testimonials and help open doors.
The military in general, active or reserve, will not make you into a fit body. The transitional period during boot camp (That good old 13 week fun course) is only going to give you average fitness levels. They just want to train you enough to pass the fitness test, because that is their job. If you want to do anything beyond that you will have to do it on your own (and on your own time). Fitness is a habit that can be gained through repeated action just like everything else.
Books are a fountain of knowledge especially non-fiction.
You have to think deeper in life. Why aren’t you where you want to be? What does my dream day look like? How I can I start creating my dream day? Ask questions of yourself to learn more about you.
One of the books I’d recommend you read is Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink EX-Navy Seal
Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250156947/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9kGMAbA9YZ894
https://youtu.be/78I9dTB9vqM
Also above I have linked to a ex-navy Seal David Goggins who was once in your place, it will help give you guidance.
> My son is leaving for Paris Island on the 28th.
A small correction: It's Parris Island. Two "Rs".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Recruit_Depot_Parris_Island
He honestly doesn't need a damned thing as he leaves for Boot Camp.
Put him on the bus with his driver's license with a $20bill wrapped around it with a rubber band, and the clothes on his back.
(Plus whatever else his Recruiter tells him to bring, obviously.)
But, if you wanted to:
Recruits are authorized to keep a small address book.
Keep it SMALL. A 5x7" address book would be too large.
Moleskine 2.5"x4" Address Book
Tape a couple of wallet sized photos inside one of those.
Obviously fill it with appropriate mailing addresses & phone numbers.
Ok, he ships out on 28 Oct. He's gonna graduate end of January - early February then, right?
That means MCT in Feb-March. That's gonna suck.
For graduation, you might consider something like a nice Leatherman multi-tool.
Example 1
Example 2
Just make sure it has a belt pouch of some sort with a good closure mechanism (snap or velcro, nothing with a magnet).
Save the rest of your money to make sure he has fresh regulation socks, t-shirts and whatever kind of boot insert he thinks appropriate.
Lots of recruits exit Boot Camp with foot, ankle or shin issues, and they have no choice but to grin & bear it during Boot Camp.
But after Boot Camp, you can spend some money and throw some technology at the problem.
Issued boots are not well insulated. North Carolina isn't exactly the arctic tundra, so don't go crazy.
But six pair of fresh, standard issue wool socks, and a similar number of fresh standard issue t-shirts are cheap investments.
We just had this question yesterday. Look man, here is what I would do if i was you to ensure that I made it. You will be RECON if you do this i can ALMOST promise you that:
Id show up to boot camp knowing that in my mind and body that I will make it. The easier it is physically the easier it will be on your mind.
Here is a guide on prepping for BRC by a former Recon Marine
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Recon-Prep-Reconnaissance-Training/dp/1987705548
And another:
http://store.stewsmithptclub.com/sixwemacorew.html
How bad do you want this?
Scored a 91 QT last week and had good line scores across the board. They told me I qualified for every job.
I used this book to study for a week or two beforehand. It comes with practice tests too that are a good representation of what the real test is like.
Here's some things outside of the obvious JJDIDTIEBUCKLE stuff that will make your life a little easier.
My mother got me a really nice scrapbook. Oversized, so awards/certs can be put in it. Marine stylized.
United States Marines Scrapbook (Military Scrapbook Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0883636298/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uzDEAb9NZ42VP
If you're serious and want to learn more about OCS by gobbling up every bit of information you can to get an edge.
I can give you a decent primary source.
Costs you 17 bucks, and you will only read around 20-30 pages from the book.
(Feel free to read the rest to see how we train our SEALs and what makes them one of the best SoF units in the world.)
Breaking B/UDS
This book as you can tell by the title is not exclusively about OCS, but the man who wrote it does write about how HE got into OCS with a SpecOp Billet for the SEALs.
Which obviously is light years more harder to get into SEAL contract for OCS. But the process is somewhat similar and in the book he focuses 3 chapters about how to get into OCS, what requirements are and what they look for, how to be competitive and what to expect life to be after becoming an officer instead of an enlisted.
Edit: Clarification
this one