I was just curious what the physical requirements are for getting in to the Army National Guard? Like do you have to do the same Basic training that the Army does (I've found those requirements for sit-ups, push-ups, and running).... How exactly does the process work? You sign up, then what? Do you go to training for a couple months or something?
Thanks!
2006-07-07
16:04:25
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So essentially you go to basic like regular Army, and then go home and will then do your regular weekend a month, two weeks a year?
And I guess then that it's a safe assumption that you have to meet those same fitness requirements as the Army?
2006-07-07
17:33:23 ·
update #1
thanks Krystal.... I'm actually not even in contact with any recruiters at the moment, just considering joining, knowing full well the potential for deployment.
I'm mainly asking about physical requirements so I know what I'd be getting in to if I sign up. The only worry I have is about the distance running at this point. Even as a kid when I was very active in sports, for some reason I couldn't run distances well. My mouth dries up and I have to stop and gasp for air, etc. and it's only gotten worse with chronic sinus problems I now have.... No doctors would ever say I had asthma though, so I don't know what the problem is.
Basically I wouldn't want to go to basic and not be able to "cut it" because I couldn't handle the distance running... Other than that I'm in perfect shape. Guess I better keep searching for a solution to my sinus issues, and attempt to jog and see if perhaps I can build up to the levels needed.
2006-07-07
18:08:59 ·
update #2