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How can I get myself prepared for mcmap ?

I am in 8th grade and have always wanted to join the military till a while ago I heard about mcmap I am thinking once I finish high school I want to join but I want to know how to get myself prepared.

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Thank you comment icon Marissa! Great question and a great goal! I spent 22 years in the Army and also attended all 4 of our program called MACP. I became an instructor around my 12th year in. As previously stated, you will definitely have to complete the MC Bootcamp. Most schools of that nature are attended after your job/tech school. There will be a Schools NCO for your company, battalion, or brigade that you should get in touch with and inquire about that specific school. It is very rewarding, but very tough. Be prepared to be punched, kicked, etc... it's the part most people don't like. You can attend other civilian martial arts schools in preparation for that, but your main focus should stay and always be passing boot camp and your tech school. Hope this helps. Good luck!!! Sean Antonucci
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Marissa, I love that at your age you have made up your mind to what is interesting to you. First thing is first, thank you for wanting to join the Armed Service. We need men and women like you to step up and answer that call. We will never know where the next fight will be so preparation today for those future fights will be critical.

Now, I love this goal you have and that you are wanting and willing to work towards. MCMAP is a wonderful program and I have been part of a similar program. (Just for the Army and not the Marine Corps).

I would challenge you though to first make that goal Marine Corps Basic Training before MCMAP. However, never forget you are doing all of this to get to your goal. You must first get through bootcamp before you get to MCMAP. A lot of what is needed for bootcamp can actually carry over into MCMAP.

In order to be successful in bootcamp there are some steps you can take now to best prepare you. I will line some of those out. Be physically fit, mentally tough, academically smart, and be a good person. Lets break these down a little.

Physically fit: you will have to run, do pull ups and push ups, and have good core strength. This you can do every day now. In a safe and healthy manner. Stay away from the bad influences in life.
Mentally tough: bootcamp is more a challenge of the mind than it is a challenge of the body. Learn how to remain calm and look at a situation from all points of view. Not just your own.
Academically smart: study and study the subjects you dont like as well. Read a lot. Any book you can find. Ask good questions. Take school serious. Try not to miss school.
Be a good person: be respectful of people with authority. Dont get in trouble in school or the police. Be the kind of person others want to be.

Once you finish bootcamp let them know what you want to do. You got this.
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