2-Hour Meeting Answer #2

1) What is most important to succeeding in Navy Basic Military Training?

2) To succeed in Basic Military Training, a recruit must be physically fit before BMT to make PT sessions during BMT productive, and ensure success in all physical evaluations coupled with all Swim Class Tests.

3) A recruit must be physically fit before BMT. Preparation is just as important. This is essential because soon upon arrival at BMT, a PT test is given and recruits are expected to pass if you want to succeed in BMT. PT tests are given throughout BMT and recruits are simply trying to pass and others want to meet personal goals. "Special training" is given to those who struggle with PT and this takes time away from other activities throughout BMT. Meeting these requirements allow to graduate BMT. Also, being physically fit will increase a recruit's endurance which is absolutely crucial during the final test, Battle Stations. This is a 24 hour simulation aboard a mock ship where recruits are tested against everything. Being physically fit is essential in the event that they encounter a fire during their simulation, have to lift something heavy, or anything that requires extended physical exertion.

4) My mentor and various videos on BMT, especially source 38 on my WB have helped me justified my answer in response to my essential question.

5) I plan to continue my study of answer 2 by doing monitored PT sessions. Using the Navy's PT evaluation scale, I will track my progress as I attempt to achieve a goal of outstanding or excellent to ensure success once in BMT.