I just found out that I have gotten a slot for Airborne school this summer, Does anyone have any tips that could help me. I am in Rotc, and I have heard cadets don't get treated so well there.
2007-03-28 06:40:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am not so worried about physical training I can already easily max the pt test, and have some of the highest scores in my battalion
2007-03-28 06:51:18 · update #1
Keep your knees and feet together.
Listen to the Black Hats.
Do not anticipate hitting the ground.
Listen to the Black Hats.
Drink water, you will sweat a lot.
Listen to the Black Hats.
Don't do anything stupid on your time off.
And finally... Listen to the Black Hats.
2007-03-28 08:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Geronimo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your feet and knees together.
Be prepared to run 6 miles, and run everywhere you go. There will be NO walking unless in the mess hall the entire time you are there. Youll be treated pretty much the same as anyone else, once you get out though you will be a cherry and will have to prove yourself by doing random embarrasing and stupid tasks. lol, God bless America.
2007-03-28 06:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband went to airborne school as a cadet. He loved it. They treated him the same as everyone else. If you are going to Benning, it is extremely hot and humid in the summer. Be in shape, you'll do a ton of running.
2007-03-28 06:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by tngirl1320 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do what the black hats tell you, when they tell you, at the double-time. Don't try to think, react. Be ready for intimidation, lots of physical training and more than a little bs. It's designed to weed out those who can't make it. Remember it's only three weeks. Only you can make yourself quit.
P.S. If you don't have your buddy pound your wings on, you are a complete wuss.
P.P.S. Remember- if you have a main chute malfunction, you have the rest of your life to deploy your reserve chute.
2007-03-28 07:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by Louis B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being a cadet is basicly the same as being a private so expect to be treated the same just with a sir added in to make u future officers feel special.the school was to easy. just watch that first step its a dusie.
2007-03-28 07:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by Garren M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Physical conditioning will be stressed there ( running, push up, chin ups). Keep your mouth shut and do as you are told. There are always a few in each class that can't help themselves and take the heat off of everyone else.
2007-03-28 06:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
feet and knees together.
The black hats love to torture (in this order) marine force recon, officers, cadets, nco's, and privates.
even if you don't feel it, behave as if you are psychotically motivated at all times. Always double time, never walk. Volunteer for anything, whether or not you know what it is.
2007-03-28 08:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by permh20 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in shape both physically and mentally and don't let a few drill seargents intimidate you because most are soft in the gut.
2007-03-28 06:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋