"GET DOWN AND GIVE ME TWENTY!!!" Not the most pleasant thing to hear first thing in the morning, but there are plenty of bleary-eyed enthusiasts (and not so enthusiasts) who put up with it. Why you may ask? Well hopefully this article will answer that question.
You're only as strong as your weakest member - this could not ring more true about Boot Camp where the emphasis is put on teamwork. It doesn't matter whether you are the fittest, fastest, slowest or weakest; everyone plays a vital role in the success of the team.
A BIT OF BACKGROUND
Boot camp originates from the military - the proper terminology is recruit basic training. It is a method used to filter out new recruits by pushing them to their limits physically, mentally and emotionally. A 6-13 week program of extreme intense military training aims to build fitness, camaraderie, leadership and commitment.
"If you have the courage to succeed, this program will help you develop into a mature, highly disciplined, and fully capable service member. During this time, Drill Instructors (DI) will teach you how to care for yourself and others, function as a member of a team and to achieve success together."
"The DI are responsible for ensuring recruits are fully prepared to meet the everyday challenges, from the dangers of the battlefield to the rigours of life at sea. You will be given the tools necessary to perform any given task with the efficiency, courage and confidence to succeed in the face of adversity."
Recruit Training also includes first aid, water survival skills, marksmanship, tactics and other related topics.
There is no 'I' or 'ego' in 'team'. This is evident in the camouflage gear recruits are required to don. The uniform signals equality and sameness - no-one is better than anyone else.
BOOT CAMP FOR FITNESS
Boot Camp for fitness takes the fundamentals from the military training and translates it into a workout program suitable for anyone who is willing.
Most boot camps are run outdoors, to mimic a military environment. The exercises can range from individual tasks to team activities and usually take place either at a park or on the beach.
On any given morning, you will see plenty of city workers sweating their way through a class. Boot Camp before work has become a very popular workout. A typical program is usually run 2-3 mornings a week for 4 weeks.
At the end of the Boot Camp program, participants feel not only a sense of self-accomplishment, but team-accomplishment.
Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno. One for all and all for one.
JW
References
- www.military.com
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