Where’s My Poop?!

By SGT Volkin

Where’s My Poop?!

Ok this is the grossest blog post I have ever done, but I just recieved a question on the white powder myth and thought I would address it. A recruit going to marine boot camp next month asked me: “SGT Volkin, I have heard of white powder being put into recruits drinks at basic training, why does the US military do this?” – Jeremy

Jeremy, the military does not do this, it is a myth. The myth is that drill instructors put white powder in the recruits water to constipate them so when they are training in the field they don’t need to use the bathroom. This is not true. There is so much more to learn to survive basic training; let’s try sticking to the facts.

There is some truth to this answer though. When I went through Army basic training, I didn’t go to the bathroom for weeks. Why? Becuase I didn’t have to go. My Army basic training schedule was so packed with stuff to do and my body was so taxed by the basic training workout that my body was utilizing all of the food I was putting in. Army fitness programs are taxing on ones body. When I was training to surpass Army fitness standards I had to idea how much of my food my body would consume. The Army physical fitness program is a day in and day out exercise regimine and with the lack of snacks and extra meals you get at basic training, you can imagine how taxing it could be on ones body.

SGT Volkin is the author of several military books, including the famous Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook. If you want to learn how to deal with a drill sergeant, get the book and become a better solider

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February 7th, 2010

About... SGT Volkin

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Sergeant Michael Volkin is a U.S. Army veteran and one of America's most successful military authors focusing on basic training. He served in Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom as a Chemical Operations Specialist and received an Army Commendation Medal for his efforts and for the military fitness programs he designed to help his fellow soldiers. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Science from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas and also a Real Estate Brokers Degree. Note from the author: "I knew absolutely nothing about the military when I entered basic training. I had no immediate military family history and no prior desire to ever join the military. It was on the tragic morning of September 11, 2001 that I realized what I was taking for granted all these years. Freedom, as wonderful as it is, is an uphill struggle, and comes with an enormous responsibility. It wasn’t so much a decision, but a calling, that I joined the military - the Army Reserves. I departed for basic training without an ounce of military knowledge one month after September 11, 2001. However, I used this lack of knowledge to my advantage. I took notes on everything, with the ambition that no military recruit would have to go through boot camp like I did, with no knowledge of what was in store for me. I listened to hundreds of soldiers share their advice, tips, and tricks on surviving basic training. When I was deployed shortly after basic training to serve in Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom, I had the time to organize the notes, add to them, and assemble the most practical basic training guide ever written. The Ultimate Basic Training Series is straightforward, easy to understand and applies to every branch of the military. Take advantage of the military fitness routine in these books. Many hours of research and trial and error went toward creating the program. I believe there is no other fitness program that can get you in shape for basic training faster." SGT Volkin is currently a real estate broker and marketing consultant.