Sometimes you just have one of those days where everything goes wrong. You spill grape juice down the front of your uniform, you have indigestion from the midnight munchie raid, and to make matters worse, your drill sergeant starts screaming at you two inches from your nose! You just gotta learn to suck it up.
1...the best thing to do is bite your lip, cheek, or something in proximity other than your drill sergeant's nose.
2...zone out. Find something on the horizon and stare at it. Don't think about anything else other than that.
3...the worst thing you could EVER do is yell back. That's a major no-no.
4...if you feel like bawling, take a deep breath and have a temper tantrum later.
5...no matter how much your sergeant annoys you, never make it obvious.
6...if you have to bad mouth someone, keep it to yourself.
7...just keep in mind that your sergeant is doing this for your own good.
8...just keep in mind that when YOU become a drill sergeant, YOU get to bash the newbies.
9...as the saying goes, "keep a stiff upper lip." It's often useful to bite on it.
10..don't flinch. In fact don't even move.
11..just remember that you can hibernate in your room until morning. Use that time to your advantage.
12..if you're holding a rifle or a saber, please don't bash your sergeant across the head with it.
13..remember that your sergeant went through this, too.
14..don't give up. That's the WORST solution to frustration.
15..if you get frustrated, take a few deep breaths. The more frustrated you become, the more you mess up.
16..always show your sergeant the upmost respect. Again, keep the bad-mouthing to yourself.
17..clean out that potty mouth with soap before going to drill.
18..the more you practice your drilling techniques, the less you'll have your sergeant in your face.
19..pray to God your sergeant brushed his teeth recently.
20..pray to God your sergeant didn't have that garlic bread they were serving at lunch today.
21..always remember that you did your best and the only way is up.
22..watch closely to what your sergeant is teaching you. The better you are at the maneuver, the less he'll be in your face.
23..watch out for flying spittle.
24..your glasses will finally get that steam cleaning you've been meaning to do for the last week and a half.
25..don't say anything, no matter how ticked off you are.
26..always be curteous, no matter how hard it is.
27..just think of all the newbies you'll get to torment.
28..remember, if you quit now, you'll never get the opportunity to do number 26.
29..just think of how proud you and your sergeant will be when you get it right.
30..if you're angry, avoid the places you know your sergeant hangs out until you cool off.
31..don't brown nose... that makes things even worse.
32..don't be a goody-2-shoes either.
33..remember why you joined the program in the first place.
34..if you have a journal or a slambook, never let it get out of your sight, especially if you're potty-mouthing.
35..think of the comfy bed you have waiting for you.
36..be glad you're not doing push-ups like the other platoons.
37..imagine your platoon sergeant in his underpants. Just remember not to laugh.
well, good luck, and happy drilling. These tips have certainly helped me out to survive the infamous "Hell Week."
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