Look up the term "indoctrinate" in the dictionary and what you read may frighten you! The traditional definitions describe it as, "to instruct in a doctrine, principle, ideology, etc., especially to imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or point of view." Essentially, to drive something down your throat. While the mission of DDIP is
to discipline, motivate, educate and exercise the public to an optimum state-of-health, and we will accomplish this at all costs, we prefer to merely engage the participant in healthy living the DDIP way and it's usually an easy sell - so there is no need to brainwash you. It's hard to argue with results gleaned by your own merit, facilitated by DDIP.
There are two other definitions that may add perspective to the DDIP, Week 1 theme:
Military indoctrination, (as in recruit training): The initial psychological preparation of soldiers during training.
It is important to note that the roots of DDIP are in my experiences in the Marine Corps. The USMC is reknowned for it ablity to produce warriors, through the boot camp experience and mentoring conducted up its ranks. Though DDIP is a civilian pursuit, the Marine Corps Leadership Traits http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/usmc/leadership_traits.htm and in fact, most USMC teachings are applicable to civilain life. All warriors pray for peace, but there are different types of enemies out there; for the purposes of DDIP, our foe is disease of the body and mind.
Information security: In the field of information security, indoctrination is the initial briefing and instructions given before a person is granted access to secret information.
Knowledge is POWER, my friends...it is important to understand what you're in for when joining DDIP. For new recruits, there is a very real learning curve, as some of the exercises and commands require you to both think and act, simultaneously. Before long, it will all be muscle-memory. As to veteran participants, it is also important that they re-focus leading up to the next session, so as to avoid becoming stale. Each successive session is a notch in your belt...a new height climbed on the ladder of results.
The bottom line in that with each session, we have many returning veterans and an increasing number of new recruits. Given the shear masses and the diversity within the DDIP formation, it is imperative that we find that common rhythm within our ranks. Everyone has a place at the table, regardless of age, gender, physical prowess or other demographical variable...we all work together, to achieve our personal goals and to facilitate that of our comrades.
DDIP is about YOU and ME! Fill your sails during Indoc Week and stay the course to your goals. The tempo ramps up significantly from here.
