MEPS Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) Program
July 9th, 2008
We have heard it all of our lives, stay away from drugs, just say no and hundreds of other comments and phrases meant to make us aware that using drugs and abusing alcohol can have a huge negative impact of your life. Many of the reasons are health related – use and abuse of drugs and alcohol can lead to deep psychiatric problems and damaged organs not to mention the fractured relationships and self esteem issues your bound to encounter.
It is sometimes mentioned, but rarely accentuated, that your use and abuse of drugs and alcohol can have a profound negative effect on your future – lets take a close look at how it might effect the Navy. (Read the rest of the article…)
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What to Bring to Navy Boot Camp
June 30th, 2008
Because storage space is extremely limited at Recruit Training Command (RTC), you should limit the amount of personal effects you bring, and keep luggage to a maximum of one small gym or travel bag.
If you are reporting to RTC during winter months (October through April) wear warm outer clothing – it does get cold near the lake! Keep in mind that during your in-processing you will be required to mail any item not listed below, with your excess civilian clothing and personal effects, to your home at your own expense, or donate the stuff to charity. Personal items and clothing won’t be allowed to be stored at boot-camp.
Here is a list of stuff you can bring to Navy boot camp: (Read the rest of the article…)
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Physical Preparation For Boot Camp
June 21st, 2008
I know I recently posted about ensuring your within the ht/wt or body fat standards but every day across the nation a number of people are tipping the scales beyond their max weight and missing the mark when it comes to the body fat measurement. Some are not successfully passing the appropriate fitness assessment (IFA, PST) requirements. Please understand if you fail to pass the appropriate physical assessment or fail to make weight or body fat at MEPS you may be re-classified or not be shipped to Recruit Training Command (RTC) by way of a DEP discharge.
So, let me be clear, before you head off to boot camp you must be physically prepared for the rigors recruit training will offer. Too much training time is lost because prospective Sailors arrive at RTC without the minimum level of strength and endurance. The answer is a conscientious pursuit of the recommended Initial Fitness Assessment (IFA) prior to leaving for RTC. Placing a greater emphasis on your fitness will (Read the rest of the article…)
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ASVAB Retesting Of Future Sailors
June 4th, 2008
Navy Future Sailors, while in the Delayed Entry Program who were contracted as “will grads,” and who have completed all their graduation requirements, or completed at least one accredited college-level course at a college or university after DEPping, are eligible to retest on the ASVAB without being attrited from MIRS or PRIDE. The following guidelines apply: (Read the rest of the article…)
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