My training has slowed down over the last few weeks, I'll be happy to get back into it on Monday. I got invited to the ADRL event in Georgia but told my friends I've other things to focus on and I've been getting messed with ever since. One said "Bro, you aren't training for the Olympics!". Since my friends don't really care for my desire to enlist I don't think they really understand it. I don't think I'm doing anything special or have done anything special, it just made me think how much my desire to enlist has impacted my life.
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You are still young enough to live and experience life. Why are you passing up an opportunity like ADRL? Is it safe to assume you got invited to compete?
Your friends are right.
I wish, I'd love to drive something like that. I'd just be going to watch the races. The reason for passing it up is a little long but I'll try to keep it short. When I lost my father I was disappointed with myself. I'd no significant achievements and I'd never be able to share any achievements with him again, I wanted to do something special with my life. Attending a selection is that special thing I decided on and it's more important to me than something so temporary like going to ADRL.
It isn't that I don't have fun, they just think what I want to do is crazy. I do appreciate the advice though, that's what the forum is here for. One example is that by the time I get to a selection I'll have spent about a year of my life to get someplace and either pass or fail, to that they just say "fuck that". That's what I meant by them just thinking about it differently than I do and not understanding why I want to do it.
I think you're missing the point of some really good advice that's being handed out here.
It's been said over and over on this board to all the wanna-bes whether they're still high schoolers who have yet to enlist or guys in DEP waiting to ship out.
I know it seems like physical preparation is the only thing that's going to matter when whatever shit storm you're signing up for begins. It's not. Everyone understands that you have to perform up to and beyond a certain physical level when you show up to your school house. But that's not the point here. What's going to keep you warm when you're covered in sand, lying in the surf, locked arms with the guys next to you as the freezing cold Pacific ocean ebbs and flows over what's left of your beat up body: memories of doing PT or memories of laughing, joking, getting laid, sports events, etc.?
I didn't make it through my pipeline, but I know the answer to that question because I was there long enough to experience it.
It's been said over and over on this board to all the wanna-bes whether they're still high schoolers who have yet to enlist or guys in DEP waiting to ship out.
I know it seems like physical preparation is the only thing that's going to matter when whatever shit storm you're signing up for begins. It's not. Everyone understands that you have to perform up to and beyond a certain physical level when you show up to your school house. But that's not the point here. What's going to keep you warm when you're covered in sand, lying in the surf, locked arms with the guys next to you as the freezing cold Pacific ocean ebbs and flows over what's left of your beat up body: memories of doing PT or memories of laughing, joking, getting laid, sports events, etc.?
I didn't make it through my pipeline, but I know the answer to that question because I was there long enough to experience it.
Going back over the thread I can see that. I wasn't trying to make it seem like I know better, I just know you guys deal with all kinds of people on these forums and there are guys out there wanting to learn how to shoot, ruck with a 100 pound ruck and try to replicate the conditions of selection courses while they're in high school.
No one is going to replicate the course like your cadre will. Workout, party, chase girls, do your homework if that applies to you and live life. You'll have plenty of time to be under a ruck when you don't want to.
Yeah, what would you know about SOF courses bro?!
I used the search button...duh.:-"
I think you're the only one to do so. Ever.
Touché!I used the search button...duh.
There's a search button on here?
What he said. You need a Happy Gilmore worthy "Happy Place". Mine was a beach and a healthy assortment of well-mannered women of solid character that happened to be in bikinis.
Got to love summer.
What he said. You need a Happy Gilmore worthy "Happy Place". Mine was a beach and a healthy assortment of well-mannered women of solid character that happened to be in bikinis.
Got to love summer.
Congratulations on making it through RASP.
I keep things pretty simple, I do PT and then just watch what I eat. I'm a somewhat dull person though, I suppose that's why accounting was a job I wanted to pursue at one time. I really just try to enjoy my time with my friends and family while I can, that and enjoy my time with women. I'm still having some trouble with my ankle so I might be going to ADRL after all.
Funny thing about that I also have a business degree so I know quite a few accountants I wouldn't characterize them as boring, bat shit crazy for choosing accounting, but not boring.
I always thought accounting sucks balls. However, while I ended up finning and rucking for work, my brother's CPA license got him a CFO job, w/ a company jet w/ frequent jaunts to Las Vegas and retirement at age 42. He works to stave off boredom. :wall:
I was joking. I do get some funny looks though. My sister's pastor thought I was already in the military and asked if I was home on leave, I told him I haven't enlisted yet but told him about what jobs I'm interested in. He asked if it's something I've always had an interest in and I said "Originally I just wanted to enlist and use it as a way to pay for my education, I wanted to be an accountant." and he just stared at me and said "... Accountant?".
My mom was a secretary for an accountant for years, I helped them during tax season sometimes. It's fun. I could have a private practice fairly easily if it's still something I wanted to pursue, her boss passed away and she's still in contact with most of his former clients. It really intrigued me because I'd enjoy the mental aspect of running my own business, there's a lot of strategy involved.
Got back from the FTX yesterday. On to the final block of training, where we learn about the job itself and how the whole CAS thing works. So between now and graduation in June it's mostly a matter of not doing anything stupid. We still have one more PAST test and a 12 mile ruck to pass, but I should be fine on those. It feels damn good.
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Enjoy it, but maintain the discipline. When I was at Harmony Church, more than one member of my company got in trouble needlessly on a pass. Stay focused!
