I hear they blow up watermelons in marine boot camp. With shotguns. True?

Not that it would make a difference, coz I'm enlisting anyways. But I heard the red juice is the first step to get used to blood. For marine infantry. They take 12ga shotguns and blow them up. Sort of for fun too. Like after the day is over. maybe on Saturdays???

Answers

Weasel McWeasel

Yes, Watermelon Explosion day, is a well established part of Jarhead training.

ricky

Nope

Todd

Maybe in forensics.

SumDude

sure. why not.

Dave

Yes they do as always to get them open.

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