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How to Survive in a Military School
Being sent to Military School is a big change. You are leaving home possibly for the first time. You are leaving friends and family, and going into a life that is more structured than what you are used to. Your parents may have sent you for any of a number of reasons, perhaps because they had behavioral problems with you. Regardless, you are on the way to military school, so plan on making the best of it.
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1Be aware that you will be living in a barracks or dormitory room. It may be better to leave valuables at home to ensure that they are not stolen.Ad -
2Rank and position are the rules, so obey orders without complaining. Squad leaders can make it difficult for you, unless you do as ordered. This is not a summer camp, you are here to learn and to become a leader. Show respect, even if you do not feel it. These people are professionals, and their job is to train you in respect, obedience, and military protocol, and they know how to do so. -
3Become friendly with your TAC (tactical officers). Just show them that you are in school to learn and you are sincere, and they will not harass you. -
4Get to know your roommate or roommates early on so you can decide if you prefer to find new ones. If you are assigned a room, you may not be allowed to choose your own room mates, so you may have to make the best of it. -
5Focus on your future during and after school. This will make you more positive, and motivate you to do your best. You are here for a reason, so do not forget what it was. -
6Go with the flow. Wearing uniforms are a way of promoting camaraderie and equality, as well as learning how to listen and obey without complaining. Marching is there to help you be part of the group, and to promote teamwork and coordination. -
7Keep your room clean and ready for any surprise inspections. Each person in a room is individually inspected, instead of the entire room itself. This way each resident is responsible for keeping their own area clean and neat. -
8Look forward to war games. You are incredibly lucky to get to participate in these because they are considered rewards. Don't skip out on them. Enjoy them when they come around. If your school doesn't hold war games, suggest them about once a month. -
9Be able to prepare yourself for a discipline review committee, even if you are innocent or just a witness. Don't cut class as you will get caught. Don't hate your parents. They love you and are only doing what is best for you. Humor them and you can get let out for good behavior. It is costing a lot of money to send you there, let them know if they are getting a return on their investment.. They can effect change and help you out of tight spots. -
10Get out by doing one of the following:- Behaving
- Improving (works well in combination with behaving)
- Graduating
- Withdrawing and joint-enrolling at the local community college
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11Avoid the things that caused you to be put you in military school if it wasn't your choice. For example, drugs, bad friends, skipping school, etc. There are some really unpleasant punishments for these activities in school. -
12Be aware that some people hate the place, mostly for personal reasons. Avoid these people, they will only get in your way later on and try to bring you down with them. -
13Assume responsibility as this is an easy way to get promoted. Being given privileges and special treatment. -
14Find out what branch of military the school is emulating. If it's a Marine school or the Tactical officers (Tacs) are mostly Marines, learn Marine Corps traditions and find out how to build "rapport" with them. Find out what those TACs did in the service and discuss it with them, especially if you feel that you want to join the military. Remember that the Marine Corps is the most elite of all US military branches, and Marine instructors will be the hardest to impress. -
15Build up a good reputation. If you are a good kid and all of the people know it, when you get into trouble, they can help you out. This does not mean you can get in trouble often or abuse that person's trust, as he or she will end up losing faith in you. Make goals for yourself after school, such as college, new car, new job, new friend, or a completely new way of living. The list is endless depending on you and your goals.Ad
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- Good first impressions are extremely important. You do not want to come off as a die-hard rebel or a simpering brown-nose. So have a good reputation of yourself. Avoid people who may bring you down or make you appear bad.
- Never abuse, harass, or force your new friends or roommate to do anything wrong!!!
- Don't be depressed about the situation; find ways to grow yourself personally in it, developing your character.
- Iffy about group showering? You should get used to and be able to cope with it because some schools have initiation rituals you won't like.
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EditWarnings
- Don't live in fear. Report someone who is hurting or abusing you. Everyone will protect you while beating that guy down. No one likes a pedophile, and he can't hurt you with a former Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps in his way.
- Don't fail to clean yourself. You will not enjoy having four guys throw you naked into the shower, cover you with soap, and use a toilet bowl scrubber to clean you.
- Sneak things past checkpoints at your own risk. The TACs have been there a while and have seen almost every trick in the book.
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