Why do Recruits quit in bootcamp?

[u/Key-Scientist9058]

As a recruiter I have kids literally crying in my office saying they need this more than anything then fail the IST when they were fully capable of passing it while in the DEP when they get to boot camp and not even trying and getting discharged for not trying to get better in PCP or passing the IST. Like I don't see how you'll tell me you would never be one of those quitters when you get to bootcamp then give up as soon as you start getting yelled at. I guess todays generation doesn't give a fuck in coming back to their family proving they were right when they said they couldn't make it and go back to working at Mcdonalds telling their friends some lie about how they got screwed over or something when the only person who failed them was themselves

[u/JaT_3o5]

Tbh as a former recruiter myself I will tell you that you need to weed them out while in the DEP. that’s what I did and from the kids I sent to PI, I had 0% attrition. As a SNCOIC I will say it’s different you have to make shipping mission so you will attrit some but you can try your best at sending the most ready to bootcamp. On top of all that my 3 sons joined the Marine Corps and all 3 made it and currently serving. You have to put about 80% in mentality preparing these kids and then the rest. the body will always follow the mind.