0321 contract

[manwithbeard]

Hey everyone, im going to MEPS soon and then signing an 0321 or 0311 contract, I know that if you sign a recon contract and fail your screwed from what i've read, but I was just wondering if since I am a very strong swimmer 500m in 12:50 can tread for an hour, 250 pft and everything and I know its not all physical but mental, Is getting an 0321 contract the right path into recon and if I keep up training and have a "die before I give up" mentality do you think I will be successful and any advice on prep is really helpful.

 

[Teufel]

It's easy. Don't quit. It has been quite some time since I ran or administered a recon screener but the standard used to be a 275 PFT for enlisted (285 for officers), a 500m swim in under 15 minutes in cammies, a first class swim qual and a 40 minute tread. The old standard for the 500m in UDT shorts was 12:30. I would work on improving both your swim and your PFT. Reconnaissance Training Company

 

[Gunz]

Hey everyone, im going to MEPS soon and then signing an 0321 or 0311 contract...

Sounds like you already made up your mind which contract to sign . The drawback with washing out is the possibility of getting assigned to a non-infantry MOS per the needs of the Corps. So...that should be some incentive to prepare yourself to do what @Teufel advises, Don't Quit...and good luck!