Basic Warrior Training

Mentorship / Manhood / Life Stewardship

A true story of one young Marine’s journey through boot camp and infantry school as he searches for the real definition of manhood.

A BOY DOESN’T BECOME A MAN BY ACCIDENT.

It’s a long, demanding process that requires adapting to a tough environment, facing challenges directly, and learning self-control- much like becoming a United States Marine.
Basic Warrior Training traces a young man’s journey from civilian to Marine, and after each account his mentor explains how those lessons in growth and spiritual maturity shape the path to manhood.

• Life is a spiritual battle, not just a series of circumstances.
• Passivity is dangerous, men naturally drift without intentional effort.
• Manhood does not happen automatically; it must be trained.
• A boy becomes a man through guidance, correction, and responsibility.

Becoming a Marine is hard – becoming a man can be harder. When young men pair self-discipline with God’s strength, they discover how to grow into their full potential. Each chapter ends with a manhood challenge and discussion questions that invite readers to establish their own principles and personalize their faith.

Each chapter is designed for fathers and mentors to walk through it with the young man in their life.