1-15 A&S

[Cjruss]

Hello,
I'm chiming in on this thread, and don't mean to interrupt. The motivation an wisdom given out here is incredibly wise. Even though this is my first post, I'd like to say thanks for that for all the knowledge thus far. I do have some questions, hopefully I can get some answers/advice....
I'm an SMCR Marine, And I know the 0372 billet has been opened up for the reserves. I feel like a unicorn. I fail to meet Marines with the same sort of motivation to push the limits. MARSOC, has always been the dream. I've talked to my head shed an also talked with the MARSOC recruiters, and hopes of obtaining ADOS orders, are slim to none. The ADOS orders would help get me in the pool for a couple months before heading to phase 1. I crossfit/ oly lift, I feel comfortable in the water but need some work with the breast stroke. I've always been a strong hiker. Im have the opportunity to make the August A&S course. As a reserve my resources are very limited as far as a pool, and that solid life of being able to PT 2-3 a days. I'm running this Solo, no support comin from anywhere. I'm hoping you gentleman can give me kind of a no shit assessment. I could use some mentorship. My PFT is 285 an CFT 296. I've always been competitive, I don't always win, but I always come back for a rematch. Thanks in advance for your consideration.

 

[BloodStripe]

What state are you from, @Cjruss?

 

[Cjruss]

Washington state.

@SOTGWarrior

 

[ritterk]

Contact a prior service recruiter and they can help you with IMA stuff as well as inform you on what is out there orders wise. R

 

[Doorkicker7]

I'm in the Same boat as you @Cjruss. I'm a Cpl. reservist in TX. I contacted the east coast recruiter on the marsoc website. He sent me an email with all the required documents I needed. I am looking to attend the August phase 1 also. Have you looked into going to a natitorium, or high school pool? My Ssgt is helping me with the package. Also go to the mentor section and request to be apart of the marsoc mentor program

 

[Cjruss]

Right on thanks @Doorkicker7. And @ritterk. I'll get in touch with the PSR, and request the mentorhip program.

 

[Devon678]

Just a question. I notice a lot of ruck times being posted. Is everyone just using a 45 pound ruck in cammies? or is there a rubber rifle involved and more weight to compensate for water and such.

 

[dmcgill]

Just a question. I notice a lot of ruck times being posted. Is everyone just using a 45 pound ruck in cammies? or is there a rubber rifle involved and more weight to compensate for water and such.

I take my ruck dry over to the gym and weigh it there to make sure I'm at 45 pounds. Then I add three quarts of water. I checked out an M16 rubber rifle from the Regiment's pool and take it with me when I ruck. I don't believe you will ever ruck without a rifle at least at A&S so better get used to it now.

 

[Devon678]

I take my ruck dry over to the gym and weigh it there to make sure I'm at 45 pounds. Then I add three quarts of water. I checked out an M16 rubber rifle from the Regiment's pool and take it with me when I ruck. I don't believe you will ever ruck without a rifle at least at A&S so better get used to it now.

Perfect response. Thank you.

 

[mmyn]

TL/DR: I've seen some Alice rucks with this strap, and some without; what will A&S have?

So I've spent most of my time using Tac Tailor, TAG, and Ares armor packs (Read: Comfy). I rely pretty heavily on the sternum cinch; so when I started using a plane jane alice ruck without a cinch, it felt like sharp edges and hatred on my back. Is this sternum cinch pictured going to be on the rucks at A&S?

If the answer is, "No, harden the fuck up." Then who's got advice on mitigating pack palsy? (Arms falling asleep temporarily) I normally run a tight hip belt and loose shoulder straps until I need to sprint. But if anyone has a neat trick I'd like to hear it.

 

[Stanimal]

Is this sternum cinch pictured going to be on the rucks at A&S?

No, harden the fuck up. Kidding. All joking aside, the rucks at A&S are bare bones and do not have chest straps. Your mention of tightening the waist strap is about all you can do to help alleviate some pressure on your traps. I've experimented with shifting my ruck straps out towards my shoulders on the fly. It temporarily gets the blood flowing in the arms again, and makes the tingly feeling in my fingers dissipate. This usually only lasts for a minute and then my shoulders start to hurt, so I put the straps right back where they were. Obviously, I do not stop to make these little adjustments. Bottom line is rucking just hurts, and that is all there is to it. Some guys use the pain as a motivator to run faster. I.E. The faster I run, the sooner I get to take this monkey off my back. Or, you could just harden the fuck up. Sorry....couldn't resist.

 

[mmyn]

:)

 

[Devon678]

The faster you run, the faster your done.

 

[Stanimal]

Congratulations to all of the selected candidates of A&S 15-1. Continue to work hard in the areas that you know you need to improve. Learn from your mistakes, and do not repeat them at ITC. Constantly strive to get better, and do not rest on your laurels. Good luck!

 

[Gomer]

Thank you to everyone on this forum for the invaluable advice and guidance. Successfully selected to attend ITC.

Selectee hopefuls- listen well to the guidance of those on this board and apply yourself.

 

[8654Maine]

Gomer, good luck.

 

[Matt1017]

Freakin Awesome Gomer! Congratulations on getting selected and good luck at ITC!

 

[Ape_Hot]

It doesn't end here, fellas. Prepare for ITC the same way you prepared for A&S. Don't forget to fin- A LOT.