Boot Camp

By: Micah Worek

Boot Camp

By: Micah Worek

Day 01

For the first day of boot camp we all had to go around and share our names and where we are from.

Then, we had intake so they knew what to put on our dog tags and uniforms. I really hope these 13

weeks go fast.

Day 07

The training is getting more and more intense each day. Today we had to go on a four mile run with all pour gear on, and it didn’t help

that the drill instructor was screaming in our face the whole

time.

Day 13

Our schedule is going to take some time to get used to considering we

have to get up at 5 a. m. every morning. I’m beginning to miss my

family even more everyday.

Day 27

This is our first physical training exam of boot camp. It consists of

push ups, sit ups, crunches, running, and more. With the

confidence I have, I am sure that I will pass.

Day 31

We finally got our results back from our first PT test, and I passed no

problem! Only 60 days left of boot camp until graduation.

Day 45

My body is thriving but in pain from all the training we have done so far.

We are marines, and you know what they say- “Pain is weakness

leaving the body.”

Day 67

It is getting very close to graduation. Most of us are scared to see where we are going to be

sent. Basic training is like a walk in the park compared to where we

will be sent.

Day 76

Now that I’ve been here for awhile, I feel I’ve changed.

I grew up a lot, and I know my family and all my friends will be so proud of

me.

Day 85

Two more days until graduation, and I am so nervous. We meet with our sergeant, and a couple

of the other men. I may be sent off to war, but today is our last day of training. The Crucible will imitate

war-like conditions to see how we function and work as a team during a war. It will be 54 grueling hours of

intense training.

Day 91

Graduation day is today! I’m officially graduated as private

first class. I’ve learned a lot but mainly honor, loyalty, and

respect.

Micah Worek is a senior at the

Lawrence County Career & Technical

Center.He is enrolled in the Computer Office &

Technology program and is from the Shenango Area School District.