2007-03-13 16:03:03 · 12 answers · asked by robjd_2103 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Indeed army was tough for me. But I never regret a single day spent there.
To prepare for the the basic military training, I suggest that you do a lot of running and cardio exercise. Do not bulk up yourself first. You initial training will require you do have very good cardio and stamina.
Increase also your circuit training. Do your weights only as a dessert. Do not over do weight for now. You will have lots of time to do during your army.
Lastly and most importantly, read books and watch military movies or shows. Get yourself mentally prepared. It is the key to a successful recruit life.
Take thing tough but easy. When you wanna give up, look at the weaker ones and tell yourself, "ARE YOU WEAKER THAN HIM!!!?".
Think about your current intake batch. If those fools earlier and make it, why not you???
All the best bros!!! Its good to serve your nation. A Soldier train hard hoping never to fight a war but ready to serve his mother land.
2007-03-13 16:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by edmund_dion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First..welcome to the Greatest Military in the World. Second. Be prepared. Do plenty of pushups, situps, and run, run, run. Be prepared to be yelled at, and to be taught everything including time management. You need to understand that things will be taught once and you are expected to learn it. Great physical shape is a must. I've been in this Army for 23 years and I'm running 4-6 miles every morning. Stay in shape. The Drill Sergeants will take the civilian out of you and turn you into a soldier. Never take any of it personally. Again...welcome.
2007-03-13 16:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sergeant Major 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do sit-ups, push-ups and run...the link below will tell u the standards u must meet by the end of basic training accoding to ur age group...when i went in the army (95') the passing standard for basic training was the 50 percentile...then when u went to AIT (your school after basic where u learn ur job) it jumps up to 60 percentile. make sure u have someone check ur form on push-ups and sit-ups especially...or they wont count them when ur taking the test. plus u have to do a certain amount of push-up (i think 10-15 for guys) before they assiagn u to ur platoon. there is also a height/weight standard...its not the most scientific way to go about things...but hey, its the army...many of the things in the army dont make sense.
be prepared to encounter the many types of people the US has to offer. u may live in a big city which is diverse...but the army really is a salad bowl bringing americans from all walks of life together. and like someone metnioned dont volunteer or ask questions. if u can be a 'ghost' or someone who flies below the radar, do it...u dont have to deal with the morons if ur in a leadership position and ur not at the bottom of the barrel getting picked on by ur drill sergeants and getting ur whole platoon in trouble.
if ur physcially in shape when u get in...thats 1/2 the battle b/c u dont really have to worry about passing that part. all u gotta do from there is qualify w/ ur m-16, throw 2 live grenades, go in the gas chamber. plus put up with all the various personalities there. that stuff u'll learn along the way. u'll have this thing called the 'super bowl' which is like a 10-12 station event where u are showing different drill sergeants certain tasks u've learned (like rescue breathing, how to set up a claymore mine, split a fracture)...and they hype it up like if u fail one station u dont graduate...its not true. so dont believe it.
one more important thing...dont let anyone cut ur hair except a barber on post. in basic u are now government property...so cutting someone's hair or having another person cut ur's is violating that.
read everyones answers and learn from it...good luck!
ps...when u go to reception battalion, dont be surprised if u find urself asking 'what was i thinking' before u hit the sack the first night!
2007-03-13 19:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by carlos l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Army is really hard! It's the hardest military branch. Have you ever thought about joining the Navy or the Airforce? They also promote their officers so much faster than the Army! Think again.
I advise you to join as an officer. And get ready to go in Iraq.
2007-03-13 16:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by baby2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly run 30 km with a bag (weight 40 kg) or 100 km without a bag (non-stop running) if not you will eliminate from army. Secondly try to go to the basic of shoting class bacause gun like shot-gun , M-16 are really heavy if you not practice you going to get a badly injerd
From ex-soldier
2007-03-13 16:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by mama 93 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be in shape. That is all I can say. I have spoken with people who have gone through basic training (I failed the physical, thus never served) and they say it is more mental than anything else.
The impression I got when I hear them talk is that it is not easy (but not impossible), but you have got to learn to work as a team (do your job), and follow orders (show respect to your officers and leaders).
2007-03-13 16:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by j-man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, before basic, make sure you can do over 45 sit-ups in 2 minutes, 40 push-ups in two minutes and run 2 miles in under 16 min. the amount of sit-ups, push-ups, run time you will have to do depends on your height weight and age. it will very when you get there but not by much. Go ahead and get into the habit of going to bed at 9 pm and getting up between 4:30 and 5 am. try to eat portioned meals in under 7 mins. drink a quart of water with out stopping in the middle(its called hydration) get over any fears of height you may have and be prepared to work with immature people. learn how to work together in strenuous situations without losing your cool. learn to let harsh words or arrogant comments go in one ear and out the other. Let your anger out in your pt tests to help you pass them. it is going to be harder mentally than physically. Its all part of their test to see if you crack under pressure. Do NOT volunteer or ask questions to drill sergeants. You usually pay for it in pt. i support your decision and wish you the best of luck. my husband is a soldier in the US army. He is soon deploying. And a little advice, if you don't want to go to Iraq, wait till the end of next year to sign up! good luck and god bless!
2007-03-13 17:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by Baby boy due March 16th 2010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could you *possibly* be thinking about joining the Army? Especially George 'war criminal' Bush's Army. Don't you like living? Don't you read?
Training? Just practice NOT using your brain and you'll be fine.
2007-03-13 16:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by CJ 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
first find out what you would need to pass the pt test (push ups,sit ups, 2 mile run) you need to pass each with a 60 point score. from there work up to the point where you can do it without hurting your self. last its about teamwork, one piece of advice don't stand out
2007-03-13 17:28:24 · answer #9 · answered by rhinestone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything necessary to become a soldier, its not supposed to be easy even though they are more leinant now adays, formations, runs, pushups, pullups, TEAM WORK and the discipline to lead a squad of young men and women that trust you with their very lives
2007-03-13 16:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by Departed 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋