i am doing this for me, for my country and for my future. people in my family are against this and that just makes me want to prove them wrong. all i need know is some advice on what i need to do before going.... i am not an athlete at all, I'm an artist. I am a little over weight and i want to know if that will affect my chances of succeeding in boot camp.... should i loose weight first and then go to a recruiter. can anyone give me some advice?
2007-07-15 13:06:55 · 10 answers · asked by Linda L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Please check the Navy's Initial weight charts and see if you need to lose weight. Next start walking a lot like 2 miles for the first week every day, then start adding a mile every two days until you reach 5 to 6 miles a day then start running part of that every other day until you can run 2 miles then start working on running the 2 miles every other day and get that down to in between 15 and 18 minutes. Also do Jumping jacks, push ups, sit ups get up to 100 at a time under 5 minutes for each one. Then BT will be a breeze. Good Luck and thank you for serving if you Join.
Vet-USAF 44MMS
2007-07-15 13:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by ฉันรักเบ้า 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join the Navy for YOU. You will be the one who has to do the time. The Navy, or any other branch for that matter is not for everyone. Make sure you are joining for you and for your own reasons, not just to prove something to someone else.
Check with a recruiter to get you height and weight standard for your age. As someone mentioned, do NOT sign anything until you have a guaranteed 'A' school. It will be a rough journey trying to get an 'A' school after you are in the Navy.
What is a little overweight? Start eating right and exercising. You can and will lose weight in basic training, but the better your conditioning going in, the easier it will be for you. Instead of being wasted after PT sessions, you will the energy to study, practice techniques, make sure your uniforms and gear are good to go. You will go through training with people that will feel not enough PT is being done, and those that will feel to much is being done. The later will drag your company down when it comes to sports and competitive events.
If you do the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), you will gain access to web based training that will help you learn some of the basic things you need to know in basic training. Learning this information before leaving for basic training will give you a edge and make things a lot easier.
Good luck! GO NAVY!!!
2007-07-19 00:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by Airdale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advice:
Wanting to "prove them wrong", doesn't necessarily mean you are joining for your own sake. It sounds like you have a few points you would like to make to your family, and joining the Navy is a way to "prove that you are right".
Just a thought.
Join because you are following your heart.
You certainly don't need to be an athlete...fitness standards in the Navy are pretty easy. You do need to meet certain physical requirements to join, but you would find that out at your medical screening. I wouldn't worry about losing weight yet. You still need to take the ASVAB (if you haven't) and discuss your potential rate with the recruiter.
You call yourself an "artist".
Why?
You won't be doing art in the Navy. You will be working your tail off nearly 24/7. And when you aren't working, you will be preparing for inspections (shining shoes and ironing uniforms) and probably being yelled at by somebody or another.
Are you prepared for one of the most unglamorous and difficult jobs you have ever had? Not to mention, low pay and loss of personal space and freedom?
Then join, go for it.
More advice: make sure that you get a guaranteed A school in your contract. Do not sign a thing unless you know what school you are going to.
If you sign without an A school, you go the fleet as a deck seaman...the lowliest of the low. Your job is to sweep, swab, chip, and paint.
2007-07-15 13:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 11:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely wait until you've lost some weight. Some recruiters have pre-basic training in local area facilities. Go to your local recruiter and ask them if they have any activities like this. If you can't do that, I would suggest that you take up boxing for about 7 months. Boxing is one of the quickest ways to get into shape, to get stronger, and help you get lean. Plus you will learn self-defense which the Navy will really like it if you already know how to defend yourself.
2007-07-15 13:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
boot camp will get you in shape if you're out of shape. there are minimum weight requirements you must meet before you go anyway, so if you're within those you should be OK. Ask your recruiter for the physical test standards, and see how close you can get to them. As far as you being ready to go outside the fitness thing is up to you... I can't help you.
2007-07-15 13:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Eddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to join then join. Your family being against it is going to be an albatross. You will have to prove them wrong by your actions and you will probably have to defend yourself at every family gathering.
I went into boot camp in 1977. I weighed about 210 lbs and stood 5'8". I left boot camp at 173 lbs.
2007-07-15 15:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your approach can use a little work...Im not against your decision but dont join it to prove anyone wrong or in anger...if you really want to join then you better not have any problem with authority and you must get in shape....
talk to a recruiter but remember that they are going to act like your best friend and tell you everything that you want to hear but they wont remember your name in a week
Good Luck!!!
2007-07-15 13:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cannot ship out until you meet weight standards. By all means, talk to a recruiter now, take the ASVAB and see what your options are. But you will not be shipping out to Great Mistakes until you make weight.
2007-07-16 03:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be sure you are doing it for you. Life in the military is not for everyone but for those who like it there is no other way. My dad did 30 in the Navy and I went Army. Everybody in my family was in one branch or another. It is a special life for special people.
2007-07-15 14:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋