I’m going to Marine Corps boot camp in a few weeks. I’m not a physical badass or anything, but I can easily exceed the physical strength requirements for Marine Corps Basic Training. I don’t consider myself stupid. I can recall the 11 general orders without difficulty. I can follow instructions.
However, one issue just popped into my mind. I’m not a full American. Although I have U.S. citizenship, I came from a different country, so I have accent. I look different (I’m Asian as the title implies). But, I’m fully capable of understanding, speaking, and writing English… Well, sometimes, I make people repeat themselves because I couldn’t understand them the first time, but no major difficulties. And most importantly, I’m willing to serve this country.
I’m kinda worried that I would be treated differently because of my ethnicity. I’d be singled out and picked on a lot by Drill Sergeants. I DO NOT mind taking on the challenges that every other recruit does. If others have to crawl in the mud, then I will crawl in the mud too. If they do 50 push-ups, I will do 50 push-ups too. But I wouldn’t like it if I get some sort of punishment from Drill Sergeants just because of the way I look or speak.
I won’t be stupid at boot camp. I will shut my mouth and open my eyes and ears. I won’t look for any negative attention from Drill Sergeants. If I mess up, I will take responsibility for that. But, will they pick on me a lot beccause I’m Asian? I know there aren’t many Asians in U.S. military, but theres gotta be at least 1 or 2. right? And I bet some of you that went to Marine Boot camp saw how Asians were treated there.. any comments?
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The intentions of the drill sergeants are to strengthen and prepare you to become a strong soldier in their army. You show a lot of loyalty and patriotism towards America, which is good. I’m pretty sure they will be tough on many other people as well. At the end, all the drill sergeant will have strong people in his army, people who becomes monstrous fighting machines, or warriors.
Good luck bro.
You are a full American and you will be treated like one. BTW–you don’t have to be a US citizen to join the military.