Can you wake up a little earlier than the wakeup time to take a shower in Navy boot camp?

2019-11-18T01:34:30-05:00

Can you wake up a little earlier then the wake up time to take a shower in Navy bootcamp ?

Response by Greg Simmons made Nov 18 at 2019 1:36 AM

2019-11-18T01:36:50-05:00

Or how would that work

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 1:47 AM

2019-11-18T01:47:56-05:00

You can wake up whenever you want, get yourself a cup of hot coffee, and catch some alone time at the tv

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Nov 18 at 2019 6:46 AM

2019-11-18T06:46:25-05:00

OK, apparently you haven't been around many people in the military, so let me explain to you how boot camp works. You are going to be told when to get up, when to eat, when to shower, when to make you bed, and when to do everything else that you will be allowed to do during this period. You will most likely be told to do it in a load and somewhat rude manner by your RDC, who will also counsel you on your moral, physical and mental shortcomings. They do it in this manner because, frankly, most of the young men and women coming in have little experience outside of High School and can barely find their Ass using both hands. This goes for Navy, Army, Marine, Air Force, even the Coast Guard.
The best advice I can give you attending any boot camp is get into physical condition before you arrive, since almost everyone joining the Navy goes in on the Delayed Entry Program, you have some time to do it, and show up with the attitude that the RDC's are trying to change you from a civilian into a sailor and it's just a test to see if you can adjust. Do what your told when you told to do it and you will be fine.

Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made Nov 18 at 2019 9:39 AM

2019-11-18T09:39:30-05:00

Greg- My advice is this; don't be the Lone Ranger. Every service and every year is different, but generally, "Boot Camp" is coordinated chaos. You'll probably be pushed harder than you ever have before, and certainly with far less "reason" or explanation. You'll jealously guard every moment of precious sleep (as will your shipmates)... because believe me, you won't feel like you're getting enough. The whole point is to push you to your (current) breaking point... then push that point out a bit further. No one "aces" Boot Camp; some folks handle it better than others, and some folks have issues. From my own humble experiences... anyone who tried to "outsmart" or gain the system, usually ends up attracting too much attention, and pays for it somehow. Do your best, go to sleep when they tell you to, get up when they tell you to... survive the ordeal.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 10:30 AM

2019-11-18T10:30:34-05:00

Follow all commands from your Training Cadre in regards to this idea. If they say "Don't shower in the morning" then don't do it. You probably won't have enough time to do it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 10:33 AM

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Believe me, it's going to feel like your head just hit the pillow 10 seconds earlier when the light comes on in the morning. There's no one hardcore enough to be able to wake up earlier than you will already get up. You'll be borderline sleep deprived already.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 11:13 AM

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Greg Simmons Excellent advice has already been provided regarding your question. Your task is go to Boot Camp with the attitude that you will adapt and overcome all challenges. Do what you are told to the best of your ability and never quit.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 12:38 PM

2019-11-18T12:38:06-05:00

You could. But you probably also do not want to be the person that shows to the rest of the bays why you don't want to get up and start the showers before reveille - let alone be the cause for group punishment. We got up slightly early in our bays to get the beds ready to go. But we had to be super quiet, lest we garner the attention of the TIs to come yell at us.
No one is going to care what you smell like. You're ALL going to smell horrible.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Nov 18 at 2019 2:13 PM

2019-11-18T14:13:55-05:00

If it's anything like army BCT you're going to hit the pillow at 1am, wake up at 2am for CQ for an hour, then wake back up at 5am for the start of the day with drill sergeants yelling all day and making you do nonstop pt. You won't be waking up early.
If you're trying to wake up early cause you don't want to shower with other men, that will be broken quickly. No shame in the military, brother.

Honestly I have no idea how drill sergeants do this for 2 years straight. They must have a lot of self discipline.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Nov 18 at 2019 5:56 PM

2019-11-18T17:56:02-05:00

You should not. Along with the comments below, keep in mind that most basic training days involve morning physical training (PT) shortly after wake-up. It would be a waste of time to shower, become sweaty after exercise and attempt to shower again

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Nov 18 at 2019 10:10 PM

2019-11-18T22:10:25-05:00

I would say no,as a matter of fact an empathic NO,the Military whether it be Navy,Marines,Army etc does not operate on any kind of normal basic civilized format and thinking like that will get you in boocoo trouble.listen,follow directions,don’t quit