SITREP THREAD. Post your Progress Here.
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Good shit brother. Keep up the good work.
Been playing "brain games" (lumosity app i just got) right after warming down after a workout; it's interesting and fun to see how you score post-workout, compared to your baseline scores.
kscore
Verified Military
First week of 10 week #'s
3 mile run- 27:05 (This is well below normal for me but I started using POSE and have not seemed to figure out what I'm missing. Filming my runs this week to watch.)
3 mile ruck (3.02 mi, 53lbs before water)- :55.56
100m swim- 3:05/100
400m- 2min avg
Movement card 1- 11:44
600m- I had to combine this pool day with the 100m intervals so I didn't time this portion
Tread- 15 minutes straight through, used it as a warm up before the (8)100m and 600m swims
4 mile ruck (4.06, 53lbs before water)- 1:07
Extra work this week has included: short card, 2 hockey games, 1 practice and daily work of dogs (police k9 bite work)
I'm really not happy with my run times at all. obviously they are awful. I have a slight discomfort using POSE in my calves but don't feel as burnt at the end of the run, I am just not finding a comfortable speed using the technique that doesn't cause discomfort.
3 mile run- 27:05 (This is well below normal for me but I started using POSE and have not seemed to figure out what I'm missing. Filming my runs this week to watch.)
3 mile ruck (3.02 mi, 53lbs before water)- :55.56
100m swim- 3:05/100
400m- 2min avg
Movement card 1- 11:44
600m- I had to combine this pool day with the 100m intervals so I didn't time this portion
Tread- 15 minutes straight through, used it as a warm up before the (8)100m and 600m swims
4 mile ruck (4.06, 53lbs before water)- 1:07
Extra work this week has included: short card, 2 hockey games, 1 practice and daily work of dogs (police k9 bite work)
I'm really not happy with my run times at all. obviously they are awful. I have a slight discomfort using POSE in my calves but don't feel as burnt at the end of the run, I am just not finding a comfortable speed using the technique that doesn't cause discomfort.
Hit a 12 mile ruck in 2:33, 56lb pack (sans water)
Solid!
ASUlaxman
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I graduated RASP Friday, July 12th and was turned over to Pre-SOCM yesterday. Now my main focus is studying and PT. I'm getting paid to learn and workout! Sounds like an awesome deal to me.
...and then some!
Congratulations.
Nicely done young man
Fuck yeah dude. Stay focused a lot of guys from my class are still waiting for SOCM slots and are getting complacent, it's costing them.
comrade-z
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Quick update, mostly just to put some thoughts out and maybe get some advice, because since last time I posted, I've gotten somewhat indecisive.
So recently I talked to my parents (and others) some more about my desire to join the military. One thing that was talked about a lot is the fact that, currently, I have very little experience with the civilian world. I mean, I am a civilian, but I have yet to have a serious job/career sort of thing. Not so surprising then that my parents said that I should at least work on getting hired, and if successful with that then try out the whole "normal" thing for several months, and then reconsider the military.
I feel a little torn, as while my strongest interests career/job wise right now are with military, that line of reasoning makes sense to me. I think it is pretty reasonable to at least see what a job is like...but at the same time it will likely make it that much harder to leave/change tracks, should I choose to try for the military - the longer I am not working towards the military, the more entrenched I will become in other aspects of my life. Not that those aspects are bad aspects - I have a great girlfriend, moving out into the world sounds fun too, and so on. On the other hand, maybe another season or two to get in better shape and learn, or even to see if it is still something I want after a little more life-experience and time, doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. I just don't want to turn around and find out that I lost my chance, either.
So far I am following my parents advice, and working on finding a job these days.
So recently I talked to my parents (and others) some more about my desire to join the military. One thing that was talked about a lot is the fact that, currently, I have very little experience with the civilian world. I mean, I am a civilian, but I have yet to have a serious job/career sort of thing. Not so surprising then that my parents said that I should at least work on getting hired, and if successful with that then try out the whole "normal" thing for several months, and then reconsider the military.
I feel a little torn, as while my strongest interests career/job wise right now are with military, that line of reasoning makes sense to me. I think it is pretty reasonable to at least see what a job is like...but at the same time it will likely make it that much harder to leave/change tracks, should I choose to try for the military - the longer I am not working towards the military, the more entrenched I will become in other aspects of my life. Not that those aspects are bad aspects - I have a great girlfriend, moving out into the world sounds fun too, and so on. On the other hand, maybe another season or two to get in better shape and learn, or even to see if it is still something I want after a little more life-experience and time, doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. I just don't want to turn around and find out that I lost my chance, either.
So far I am following my parents advice, and working on finding a job these days.
Locksteady
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@ comrade-z
Sign a minimum 3-year contract, go into a field that interests you (if you think you're seriously qualified for SOF, sure, go ahead.. but if you have an inkling of doubt, at least find another career field that interests you - and be willing to walk if the recruiter doesn't have it), and after just a year, compare it to what the rest of the 18-25 y/o civilian job force's concept of 'work' is considered.
You cannot fail going military first. Assuming you are not any serious grade of fuck-up, you will leave the military with: 1. Applicable job experience (regardless of the job. The one thing the military teaches -is- to expect and deal with all sorts of... people). 2. A potential career (based on the MOS/rating/whathaveyou that you pick, you can have pretty bank job offers once you leave - or at least openings into available/better jobs). 3. Free college or trade education (If you're planning to do everything online, then stick with the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Otherwise, go with Post 9/11. Additionally, note that the 9/11 is currently in the works to allow you to get charged in-state tuition to out-of-state colleges, too, so long as you reside there).
Consider this advice, research the hell out of it to see if it holds water, and if it proves agreeable, present it to your parents -after- having made a decision for yourself, one way or another. At the very least, this will demonstrate to them that you were responsible enough to take the time to do the research, consider your options, and come to a conclusion on your own.
Just like any responsible adult should.
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Sign a minimum 3-year contract, go into a field that interests you (if you think you're seriously qualified for SOF, sure, go ahead.. but if you have an inkling of doubt, at least find another career field that interests you - and be willing to walk if the recruiter doesn't have it), and after just a year, compare it to what the rest of the 18-25 y/o civilian job force's concept of 'work' is considered.
You cannot fail going military first. Assuming you are not any serious grade of fuck-up, you will leave the military with: 1. Applicable job experience (regardless of the job. The one thing the military teaches -is- to expect and deal with all sorts of... people). 2. A potential career (based on the MOS/rating/whathaveyou that you pick, you can have pretty bank job offers once you leave - or at least openings into available/better jobs). 3. Free college or trade education (If you're planning to do everything online, then stick with the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Otherwise, go with Post 9/11. Additionally, note that the 9/11 is currently in the works to allow you to get charged in-state tuition to out-of-state colleges, too, so long as you reside there).
Consider this advice, research the hell out of it to see if it holds water, and if it proves agreeable, present it to your parents -after- having made a decision for yourself, one way or another. At the very least, this will demonstrate to them that you were responsible enough to take the time to do the research, consider your options, and come to a conclusion on your own.
Just like any responsible adult should.
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There is nothing wrong with that. If you end up starting a career, and you decide to join up, you can always try the Reserve Component (although if you are still thinking MARSOC, 4th Force is on the left coast) and continue with your career and still serve in that capacity. Good luck with whatever path you choose, whether you enlist or not.
ETA - When you add .mil experience to the degree you just got, more doors open up.
TLDR20
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Do NOT get complacent when you get to SOCM....
kscore
Verified Military
I joined when I was 21. I regret that decision in the big picture. I should have joined when I wanted to instead of following everyone elses suggestions and advice. As was said before if you have any doubts maybe you are taking the right path at the moment.
Best advice I can give. Make YOUR choices and stand behind them 100% no matter where you go or what you do because regardless of what the choice is, its the character behind the choice people will remember you for not the action you took.
What he said. My ex-wife convinced my oldest to wait a year before enlisting; he has regretted not enlisting when he originally wanted to.
As others have said; you can go Guard/Reserve and re-enter the civilian market a year later.
Good luck either way.
I REALLY try not to post much, but since I was in the same boat as you I hope you can gain from my input.
My parents really really very much did not want me to join the military... especially enlisted. The talk I received was something along the lines of " You have so much to offer the civilian world/ you'll waste your degree/ you can get the same type of excitement in the civilian world... etc", so I gave the civilian sector a shot. It's not a bad place by any means, it's just not what I wanted. I gave it a shot, now I'm heading for the second half of OSUT (split option/ long story).
What I'm getting at is this... give the civilian world a shot, stay in shape, if it's not for you after a year or two then go do what you gotta do. At the very least you'll have had a couple more years to get in better shape, you'll be more mature, and you can look your parents in the eye and say I tried. I know it was important for my parents that I try making a "normal" life work... in the end, they just didn't want anything bad to happen for me and as a parent I understand that now more than ever.
Good luck to you and back in my lane,
Tweeder
Just a quick update.
I ship out next week to Fort Benning working towards the end goal of walking across the stage at Bragg; earning my Tab and Beret. Following along with different programs during what seemed like a year train-up (Wendler/ MA/ lots of miles & Cals) I feel strong. Last PT test at SFRE in early June resulted in 74 Push-ups, 71 sit ups, 15:14 2 mile. Last PT test (administered by a retired armor First Sergeant) 83 push-ups 81 sit-ups 13:31 run followed by a 2:49 12 miler with 50lb + LBE complete. I'm still not happy with my run and ruck time, but I know I will drop some of this weight (5'6'' 187 mostly muscle) and those numbers will continue to improve.
More importantly, I feel mentally ready and committed to become the best Infantryman possible and from there I'll knock down 25m after 25m until the pipeline is complete. I've prepared my family for what's to come and am lucky to have them behind me, all that's left is to do it :)
I want to thank the contributing members before me, I have learned from your trial and error. I also want to thank the Military and SOF mentors on this forum, I've learned a great deal from seeing the professionalism that is displayed every day.
Be well,
Tweeder
I ship out next week to Fort Benning working towards the end goal of walking across the stage at Bragg; earning my Tab and Beret. Following along with different programs during what seemed like a year train-up (Wendler/ MA/ lots of miles & Cals) I feel strong. Last PT test at SFRE in early June resulted in 74 Push-ups, 71 sit ups, 15:14 2 mile. Last PT test (administered by a retired armor First Sergeant) 83 push-ups 81 sit-ups 13:31 run followed by a 2:49 12 miler with 50lb + LBE complete. I'm still not happy with my run and ruck time, but I know I will drop some of this weight (5'6'' 187 mostly muscle) and those numbers will continue to improve.
More importantly, I feel mentally ready and committed to become the best Infantryman possible and from there I'll knock down 25m after 25m until the pipeline is complete. I've prepared my family for what's to come and am lucky to have them behind me, all that's left is to do it :)
I want to thank the contributing members before me, I have learned from your trial and error. I also want to thank the Military and SOF mentors on this forum, I've learned a great deal from seeing the professionalism that is displayed every day.
Be well,
Tweeder
