Lisa Cordeiro

Author of

Parris Island: A Woman's Memoir of Marine Corps Boot Camp

Published in March, 2004, by Whiskey Creek Press

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Table of Contents

  • The Sales Pitch
  • Final Hours of Freedom
  • “Get on My Bus!”
  • Welcome to Hell (Receiving)
  • The Drill Instructors Welcome
  • Intimidating Marine Corps Drill Instructors
  • Breaking Us Down
  • Physical Training (PT)
  • Drill
  • Hurry up and Wait - Classroom Instruction
  • Obstacles
  • Combat Swim
  • Mail
  • The Rifle Range
  • The Mess Hall
  • Highs and Lows in the Field
  • Basic Weapons Training
  • Field Challenges
  • Final Obstacles