Title: A wake up call to the weakening of the USMC.
Product review: Although I read this book over a year ago memories are still with me. For a young author Mr. Da Cruz did a excellent job of describing (to a non-serviceman) the life of a modern USMC recruit. As the son of a Marine 1951-1953 I can say the current challenges of boot camp pale by comparison to those most other (older) Marines, and other foreign services. Surely for 88 days we can give our recruits the CHALLENGE OF THEIR LIVES without hazing or abuse that used to be regular component of boot camp.Given the old axiom that peace is merely the time between wars I hope the USMC or the Pentagon heed Mr. Da Cruz's concerns.
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