<p>Wow, I remember that I-day was the absolute worst part of Plebe Summer. Everything else was tolerable, I just remember wondering how I'd make it through that one day. Just have a positive attitude and remember that everyone else is going through the same thing that you are.</p>
<p>And this is news! I did not know 2010 was going to have a role in plebe summer.</p>
<p>Everybody has concurred that I-Day was the toughest day.</p>
<p>What specifically made that particular day the most difficult? Was it the shear magnitude of the transition in a single day, or is there an inordinate amount of physical activity that first day?</p>
<p>in addition to PaulRevere's questions could someone please describe a typical PEP workout? obviously there are your basic things (running, situps, pushups) but what else would give me good preparation for Plebe Summer?</p>
<p>endless lines... my check in time was at 0800, i think. I didn't get to my room until just before swearing in. After running around all day and getting nothing other than a McDonalds breakfast, I remember having a horrible stomach ache as I was being sworn in... I-Day is rough because its so long, you shed the last vestiges of a carefree summer the second you walk up the stairs in Alumni, and then you end the day dead tired, thinking to yourself in your rack what the hell you got yourself into.</p>
<p>So, if itlstallion's rationale represents the majority opinion, that I-Day is difficult because of the long lines, limited time for rest or chow, ending the day dog-tired, them it sounds like my tax dollars are being well spent. Specifically, introducing America's finest young men and women to their military future in a single, fun-filled day!!</p>
<p>Hurry-up and wait is a favorite. Glad some things haven't changed since my days in uniform... :-)</p>
<p>I personally think that I-day was the worst day of my life. But, it gets progressively easier. You get into a rhythm after about a week and a half to two weeks. However, I still think that plebe summer was extremely challenging despite having a pretty clear picture of what it would be like. It depends on your company, i personally had a rough time in 13 while some of my classmates had it much easier. It's valuable training, though, you ahve to keep the big picture in mind and make it to sunday!
And yes, there are definitely fun times. I LOVED the day that we got to go get qualified with pistols and rifles, that was a blast. Sports period is always fun, and church is always good. Just stick it out through the tough times, you will build up strength by seeing that everyone else around you is going through a very tough time as well. Overall, just try to blend in, and be confident when saying rates and stuff. Confidence is what they are looking for overall, show them that and sound off.</p>
<p>I remember at NASS they had a half hour scream-fest at us to give an idea of what I-Day is like after swearing in. And that was after the mock Sea Trials, which, though fake, were still very challenging. So we were all pretty drained.</p>
<p>Strangely enough, though, the yelling bit was kind of funny. Took a lot to not burst into laughter as the cadre's face got redder and redder.</p>
<p>To add to Simayan's funny story. For Indoc Night at NASS, when they were yelling at us, I had a cadre who was very short (mind I am 6'4") who had to literally jump to get into my face. I tried very hard not to laugh, luckily I didn't laugh.</p>
<p>yea, you're right. i remember that day, and it was challenging. Just try to keep in mind that it IS all a game in plebe summer too, but its not nearly as funny when it lasts almost 7 weeks rather than an hour. But still, there are plenty of times this summer where i was almost making my lip bleed trying to hide the laughter. There are a lot of funny moments that you share with your classmates, but just DONT LAUGH. Seriously they will tear you apart. You just have to keep in mind when they are screaming at you and making your life miserable that they are doing what they are doing because they care about your development. You have entered their school as a talented young man/woman, but your potential for leading men and women into combat hasnt been developed. So, they are going to push you really hard because they know that people's sons and daughters lives will be in your hands when you graduate.</p>
<p>I laughed during indoc at NASS, and I got yelled at a ton for it. My squadmate standing next to me was wearing pink plaid shorts (a guy), and a mid asked him "Do you think you're cute!!???!?" He replied "SIR YES SIR!"</p>
<p>Naturally, I broke into laughter, and even more naturally, I got screamed at for it.</p>
<p>I remember during that indoc night one of the mids asked a squad member of mine to say the fifth law and he screwed it up. Our whole squad had to get down and do a pushup as we said each word of the fifth law. It kinda sucked.</p>
<p>Oo that's a lot of pushups. I still remember the fifth law from NASS haha</p>
<p>Pretty accurate descriptions from current mids. Take heed.</p>
<p>Mostly mental.
LISTEN to what you are being told.
One day at a time.
Lots of silly stuff; just do it.
About 1100 people a year make it to the end; you can too.</p>
<p>another quick question. do they do any swim PT over plebe summer? I can swim, but I am definitly not great. Just wondering because if so I definitly spend a little bit more time in the water.</p>
<p>I know during the Sea Trials there's like a 4 hour long swimming station. And you have to do the 10m jump and the 1 mile fully-clothed swim in 10 minutes (correct me if I'm wrong)</p>
<p>TX:</p>
<p>Like anything else, if you see swimming as a weakness, by all means strive to get better at it between now and I-day. Not sure about swim PT during Plebe summer, but during CVW dd did Sat AM swim PT, and said that plebe swimming capability ranged from one dog-paddler to swim team-capable, and everything in between. They all made it through Plebe summer. So can you. </p>
<p>Remember that Sea Trials isn't until the end of Plebe year, and you will have had swim lessons before then. Also, I believe that the fully clothed swim is during 2/C year.</p>
<p>lol, jaybee, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think your information is horribly wrong :-D
I'm not extremely knowledgeable on the subject, but I believe the swim and 10m jump are in 2/c year. But we'll wait for someone else to chime in haha.</p>
<p>What is the big deal about jumping in the water from 10 M? The dive team does it all the time. = )</p>
<p>jaybee you are horribly wrong. the swimming station is about 2.5-3 hours during sea trials, and the 10 m jump is optional. the "1 mile swim fully clothed in 10 minutes"...umm thats impossible to do. olympians don't swim that fast. certainly not mids...i think you are thinking of the "40 year swim"...which is your 2/c year and you have 40 minutes to swim a minimum number of laps. it's not a mile.</p>
<p>What's the "swim station"?</p>