I made a 93 on ASVAB, i make straight A's, i have a 23 on ACT but i'm improving since that was my first time. I'm a biggie book worm and I'm scared i wont be physically ready for boot camp, what should i do? And should i even try, im a veggie so my parents said i'd never make unless i started eating meat again but i've been a veggie for six years. Should i give up on the military or should i keep trying? Will i sacrafice to get in only to fail boot camp?
2007-08-01 17:04:58 · 12 answers · asked by Cara M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Being in the military is not like going to summer camp. It is a serious, a deadly serious and important job. You need to be physically fit, morally and mentally strong.
You will have to eat whatever you are given to eat. This is not a vacation resort. No special consideration can be given for whatever dietary desires every recruit has.
You need to start now to get into shape. Start running a lot, start doing calisthenics, start getting up very early and doing your physical fitness regimen. Doing so will make your transition to military boot camp much easier.
Remember, the military is far more than boot camp. You can be sent anywhere in the world from deserts, to jungles, to the Arctic or anywhere in between. You may end up driving a truck, nursing the sick, manning a missile system, handling communications or doing paper work in Paris.
I just hope you realize the seriousness of this career. It is demanding and potentially dangerous. But it is the most rewarding for those who are able to measure up.
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2007-08-01 17:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im in a very similar situation as you almost Identical. 93 on the ASVAB and ACTs not sure but SATs on Math and Reading 1210. But my advise to you is if your a book worm, why drop school? Take this time and learn educate yourself now, because you may never get a chance to later. Plus, if you want to join go the ROTC or Academy route, youll be an officer which has a lot better lookin perks. Plus with an education you'll be a wya better leader and soldier on the battle field. Physically, Im in good shape because I do crew year round, but my advise to you is not wait to find out if your in good enough shape. Get up and run do what you can the first day and from there set goals weekly, the more you the easier it will become. Also, start working your core muscles and upper body at a gym if you can. Diet wise if you like being a vegetarian stick to it, I dont know how well that works in military mess halls but ask a local recruiter. Also, to get in shape your guna want protein and since you dont eat meat your going to have to turn to other sources like poultry, fish, eggs, and nuts. Good Luck!
2007-08-01 17:18:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here the best advice anyone could ever give you.... wait! Use that good ACT score and good grade to get into college.. after you finish up with a degree THEN go to the branch of your choice.. Most will allow you to go in as an officer if you have advanced education... then boot camp won't be as hard. you'll make more money. ect. ect.
2007-08-01 17:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by dingoboy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're right when they said you probably need to eat meat. People can live without meat, but at boot camp (and preparing for it) you're going to need serious amounts of energy that you can't easily get in other foods.
Here's an excellect article on boot camps.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/basictraining.htm
2007-08-01 17:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by Joel Z 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
23 on ACT but a 93 on ASVAB, im confused cause I got a 32 on ACT and 90 on ASVAB.... well if your smart man try an academy or ROTC don't drop your education...
2007-08-01 17:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by hobbitgonewild 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you want it bad enough you will make it through, the thing is find out what the physical requirements are for the branch you are joining and work towards accomplishing that goal, don't sit around and hope you will do ok, push yourself to get in the shape needed and you will get there.
good luck!
2007-08-01 17:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by Krytox1a 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i assume you mean an self sustaining, MANNED area application ... sorry, it could no longer ensue, we've neither the political will nor the materials ... uk is unquestionably previous this is 'glory' days .. the two international Wars did for the British Empire as much because it did for Germany ..
2016-10-09 00:52:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run, do push-ups, and do sit-ups. That's pretty much it. You won't ever be fully physically prepared for basic training, but you'll need to do those three things well.
2007-08-01 18:14:01 · answer #8 · answered by DOOM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy yourself a map of Iraq or a sheet of sand parer will do
2007-08-01 17:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brains, muscle, stamina, good teeth, strength, healthy mind.
2007-08-01 17:07:47 · answer #10 · answered by Brian_Galang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋