2006-07-03 19:16:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
this depends on which obstacle course. In Army Basic Combat Training, there are several: fire and maneuver, bayonette, night fire, and then there is your old-fashined standard obstacle course, which is called the confidence course. This is pretty similar to the course shown in the movie "Full Metal Jacket". If you are in good physical shape, it's no problem. It truly is a matter of confidence, as it will challenge your fear of heghts and you must depend on your platoon-mates on several obstacles. Just believe in yourself and you'll pass with flying colors. Hooah!
2006-07-03 19:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by hose902 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obstacle course in any military training is quite difficult if you are not physically and mentally ready to undergo with it. That's why,before the obstacle course, the DI (Drill Instructor) is doing the best he can to ensure that candidates (trainees) will be ready for the course (ie. stamina and can cope up with stress, associated with training, including discipline). Most military training, the obstacle course normally done in mid or later part of the training period.
And when they're ready, it's easy. Go with it, and don't ring the bell.
2006-07-03 19:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on branch and location. theryre not all the same. at ft. wood in 81 they said it was the largest confidence course in the states. it wasnt hard to get through. teamwork is encouraged. the obstacle course was a little different. individuals only. i dont remember anyone failing. i was a 5.6 128 lb male. no problem.
2006-07-04 15:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, seriously if your having doubts about completing the obstical course at BMT then you've got some serious confidence issues.As for the being in shape part, you should try and get you self in shape before you go to basic and then once their the TI's will help get you in to even better shape.
2016-03-27 03:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are full of energy it is no big deal. They have like a rolling monkey bars, You have to climb this huge ladder looking thing, you have to crawl, and couple other things. It is a lot of fun, it is one of the highlights of Basic. It is not hard at all many soldiers go and pass in a weekly basis. Good Luck and enjoy because Basic is one of the funnest things in your military career. It beats sitting all day in a Tool Room inventorying...
2006-07-03 19:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly,TX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not hard the first time, if that is all you do. If you just finish a distance run and have to do it, it can be a little challenging. If you have to do it three times in a row, it can be challenging. Mind over matter. Just accomplish the mission. No pain No gain....
2006-07-03 19:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by rhicks1121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer depends on the branch of the military and the unit *(after basic.)
2006-07-03 19:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by homerunhitter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly likely depend on the branch of service or Special Services.
2006-07-03 19:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by AL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are lots of courses....just be safe and dont injure yourself like i did....but seriously it will test you in a lot of aspects in your life
2006-07-03 21:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by whatever496 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worse than football practice.
2006-07-03 19:18:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋