3-14 August A&S

Ape_Hot said:
This is the most hardcore training plan I've ever seen. I might take some leave so I have time to do the workouts.
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Yeah it definitely takes some motivation to get up early for the morning workouts and suffer in the Lejeune heat during the afternoon workouts. I don't follow it exactly but stick pretty much to the ruck, run and swimming portion of it.
 
michaelah169 said:
Yeah it definitely takes some motivation to get up early for the morning workouts and suffer in the Lejeune heat during the afternoon workouts. I don't follow it exactly but stick pretty much to the ruck, run and swimming portion of it.
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I think I'm in decent enough shape to start session 31 on Monday, even though it advises to start at week 1. I'll just substitute the interval paces. I think the swimming portion is a little weak. I would supplement with some swim workouts from here: https://sofwods.com/sofwod/.

And I know what you mean about the motivation- especially during two-a-days. I am afraid of my schedule sometimes.
 
When you all get a chance check out the new prep guide on the MARSOC recruiting website. They've updated/changed quite a few things and it seems like a much better tool than the old one.
 
Its been a good week for me so far. I'm averaging about 11:45/mile on my rucks on short 3 mile intervals. I swam 150m intervals down to 4:00. My technique is getting a lot better. Tomorrow, I'm going to do my tread in the ocean before I go surfing. I've substituted 400m runs with 800m for 3-mi work, and I'm running 2 mi intervals tonight for 6-mi work. The military athlete guide was a god send.
 
Marines:

Good or bad, when it is all over tell us how you did and what you did right/ wrong to prepare. DO NOT G2 the course for others but I think we'd all like to know how you did and what you'd change if you could.

Good luck.
 
I can tell you right now that I wish I would've stuck to the 10 week prep guide. I wish the new one was out 10 weeks ago
Since February I've been lifting rucking and swimming. Then about a month ago stopped lifting and stuck to sealfit, had to tone some workouts down but still challenging.
Anyways I'm just going to do weeks 7 8 9 and 10 till I leave.

Question to any of those who have went before. Is A&S a one time deal ? Or can marines re-attend ?
TIA
 
turminal_lance said:
I can tell you right now that I wish I would've stuck to the 10 week prep guide. I wish the new one was out 10 weeks ago
Since February I've been lifting rucking and swimming. Then about a month ago stopped lifting and stuck to sealfit, had to tone some workouts down but still challenging.
Anyways I'm just going to do weeks 7 8 9 and 10 till I leave.

Question to any of those who have went before. Is A&S a one time deal ? Or can marines re-attend ?
TIA
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Yes. Marines have the chance to re-attend A&S. If candidates don't get the nod to make their way into ITC their candre might suggest to certain individuals, who posses the room for improvement, that they make improvements in what they lacked that made them non-selects and come back and give it a second shot. Some go back with intentions for a SOCS spot instead of CSO

I have not been to APSOC/A&S and am just letting you know what i've read off formal books and searching through the threads since it's been brought up before I'm sure.
 
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turminal_lance said:
I can tell you right now that I wish I would've stuck to the 10 week prep guide. I wish the new one was out 10 weeks ago
Since February I've been lifting rucking and swimming. Then about a month ago stopped lifting and stuck to sealfit, had to tone some workouts down but still challenging.
Anyways I'm just going to do weeks 7 8 9 and 10 till I leave.

Question to any of those who have went before. Is A&S a one time deal ? Or can marines re-attend ?
TIA
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I got word that APSOC will kick off on week 8, so you have time to back track if you need to. Also, I know people that made it in on their second try and met a SSgt that went 3 times. Just pretend that doesn't happen, and this is your one and only shot to make it. That's what I'm planning on doing.
 
If you make it all the way throughout there is a slim to none chance that they will let you go back, you already know the smoke and mirrors. I was in 1-14 and was a non select so now I'm going back as a SOCS. Got lucky with my MOS I guess (0621).

Going into it the longest ruck I did was 8 miles and it sucked ass, then I blew the 12 mile out of the water. So you never know until you're doing it that day. Same with my swim, went into the course swimming sub 8 300's in cammies and my first 300 in the course was 11:13. I didn't swim tired to train, and I don't have 45 other candidates sharing the pool, so that made a huge difference.

As for foot care and socks I went all in and bought all Darn Tough socks, best investment by far! Wore bates lites as well and had 0 problems.

I would recommend for the last two weeks prior to the course do nothing but sleep, eat, stretch, roll and yoga. Mixed in with some jogging to stay loose.

I went when it was freezing balls, I don't envy you guys in this humidity however I'd give anything to be going back, make the best out of it! Good luck
 
turminal_lance said:
I can tell you right now that I wish I would've stuck to the 10 week prep guide. I wish the new one was out 10 weeks ago
Since February I've been lifting rucking and swimming. Then about a month ago stopped lifting and stuck to sealfit, had to tone some workouts down but still challenging.
Anyways I'm just going to do weeks 7 8 9 and 10 till I leave.

Question to any of those who have went before. Is A&S a one time deal ? Or can marines re-attend ?
TIA
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From speaking to the MARSOC Recuiter in my area (southern california) he told me unless you get hurt throughout the training you will not get the welcome back. He also mentioned that they are transitioning from growing to sustaining their numbers so that should give you an idea of how selective they are going to get. Go to A&S and tear Phase 1 to shreds, if you still don't get selected just continue to be a stellar Marine.
 
Just did an 8 mile in 1:49. Problem tho my left heel blisters up pretty bad right around mile 6. Next time I'm doing the dress sock. I got new boots broke them in during a previous hike. Idk what the deal is. I think I'm going to take my old boots that the sole is starting to peel. I've done 14 mile hikes (walking) and I was fine.
Another thing I was wondering. Are the workouts given by the 10 week training guide supposed to still be doable but challenging ? Or are you supposed to be flying through it by week 7?
I've started on week 7 on the new one, challenging, but nothing that I can't do.
Btw this is coming from a guy who last year ran a 211 pft and weighed 240 lbs. Now I run a 285 weighing 213 @ 5'11
 
Nothing too important but I did an 8 mile ruck on Sunday, PFT + Movement card 3 yesterday, then last night I get a text saying 0330 @ armory for a 8 mile Hike in the hills of Horno. And I can definitely tell then training is paying off, I was a little tight. And I had a pretty nasty blister from Sunday. and Still felt great during the Hike. I felt like I could've ran (almost) the whole thing.
 
16 days out, gents.

I know we've all been training like hell for this moment, but make sure you don't neglect all your admin requirements and gear lists. Last thing you want to do is show up to A&S(or any other military school for that matter) unprepared. I know the recruiters have screened our packages, but keep in mind the recruiter to candidate ratio; there is always potential room for human error. Ultimately it's OUR responsibility to ensure we're ready to go come selection.

Check and re-check to ensure that you've got your completed NSW physical and your dental/medical records(with a current PHA!)
If you haven't already done so, make sure you get with your S-1 and get your Government Charge Card, your DTS account, Flight Reservations, and Orders. If your unit is slacking, let your recruiter know ASAP! Once you have all these documents, look them over and VERIFY THEIR ACCURACY. Check for errors on orders, itineraries, etc. Again, let's all start off on the right foot at A&S. Also, pack and repack your gear now, make sure you have everything on that list and anything else that you need(provided it's allowed at A&S) It's better to take the time now while we've got it, Marines.

Remember, first impressions are lasting impressions. Don't let all that training you've endured go to waste by looking like a bag of ass on the first day. The cadre will ALWAYS be evaluating you, and not just on your physical performance! You don't want to be thrown into their crosshairs on day one. Take the time to prepare in this aspect, as it's better to find out you're dicked up and fix yourself here, rather than at A&S.

I realize you guys are more than likely already on top of this stuff, but I figured I'd throw these out just in case. This will be the most difficult challenge we take on, let us humble ourselves and act on all the advice we can get.

Looking forward to enduring hell with you, brothers.

S/F
-Riv
 
Yea My S-1 is a bunch of Retards and don't want to help any of the 4 Marines attending the same class. The S-1 NCO told us to figure it out how to get our travel arrangements. We all looked at her like "Isn't that your job ?" Tomorrow during the confirmation brief (Camp Pendleton Recruiter) I'll bring it up
 
Definitely her job, there's only so much you can do in regards to all that. Majority relies on her and her shop doing their damn job.

Get that fire lit under their ass!!
 

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