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[x SF med]

I should change my profile name to Aquafina, because I get recycled more than a bottle. Made it through Cole Range. Physically and mentally solid throughout. But I could not unfuck myself on land nav. Got close to requisite points throughout and thought I had it the last iteration. Not sure how I dicked that up. Whatever- I fucked up and now I'm getting sent to pre RASP to sit on the rocks for a few weeks and hopefully learn to read a map before I get in with the next class. I'm just staying positive and using copious amounts of self deprecation to deal with this. It sucks but it only pushes graduation back about a month. And I know I can hang with the best of them now- I did a lot better week 1 during all the physical events than I thought I would. I wasn't even supposed to make this class and got in on a fluke so I'm looking at this as a test run before I go out with the class I was supposed to be in. Staying positive here.

Land Nav.... practice, practice, practice... get your pace set for your different types of terrain (and learn to figure what real distance versus map distance is based on contour lines), use markers for setting your course, and get your orientations 100% correct...

 

[Poccington]

Land Nav.... practice, practice, practice... get your pace set for your different types of terrain (and learn to figure what real distance versus map distance is based on contour lines), use markers for setting your course, and get your orientations 100% correct...

^This x 1,000,000

Pacing is the single most important aspect of Land Nav, in my opinion. Get your pacings sorted and get used to using features/catch features. Once you have that, then it's down to just using your bloody head and getting on with it.

You know what needs to be done and you've gotten another crack at doing it. Good luck.

 

[x SF med]

^This x 1,000,000

Pacing is the single most important aspect of Land Nav, in my opinion. Get your pacings sorted and get used to using features/catch features. Once you have that, then it's down to just using your bloody head and getting on with it.

You know what needs to be done and you've gotten another crack at doing it. Good luck.

A follow on to Poc's post.... ALWAYS have a good compass with you, a GPS unit is electronic and can break very easily. Also know how to find the cardinal directions by alternate means (shadow methods, stars, terrain association) it can save your life.

 

[AWP]

I should change my profile name to Aquafina, because I get recycled more than a bottle. Made it through Cole Range. Physically and mentally solid throughout. But I could not unfuck myself on land nav. Got close to requisite points throughout and thought I had it the last iteration. Not sure how I dicked that up. Whatever- I fucked up and now I'm getting sent to pre RASP to sit on the rocks for a few weeks and hopefully learn to read a map before I get in with the next class. I'm just staying positive and using copious amounts of self deprecation to deal with this. It sucks but it only pushes graduation back about a month. And I know I can hang with the best of them now- I did a lot better week 1 during all the physical events than I thought I would. I wasn't even supposed to make this class and got in on a fluke so I'm looking at this as a test run before I go out with the class I was supposed to be in. Staying positive here.

Everyone has that " a ha" moment or technique (for land nav or anything else it seems) but handrailing and attack points took me from average to fast, accurate, and doing it like it was natural. It'll click, you need to practice and problem solve.

At this point you've recycled several times and you're running out of lives. You know this. Don't think about it. Don't internalize that pressure or you'll pop like a zit.

 

[Deleted member 2517]

Everyone has that " a ha" moment or technique (for land nav or anything else it seems) but handrailing and attack points took me from average to fast, accurate, and doing it like it was natural. It'll click, you need to practice and problem solve.

At this point you've recycled several times and you're running out of lives. You know this. Don't think about it. Don't internalize that pressure or you'll pop like a zit.

Not thinking about the guillotine over my head. Just doing what I've done to get me through past failures and that's just getting through each chow and weekend. I can't argue with your post sir- you're spot on. All I can say is that after each setback I've come back better, and I intend for this to be no different.

 

[tweeder]

Hello everyone,

I received a 2/2 on the OPI, after gates I'll return to the SAGE TAC. I'll probably head back out for the November class, but until then I'll be studying and working out. I feel mentally ready for what's ahead.

I appreciate the support over the years and I look forward to updating you with good news.

Tweeder

 

[Silence Dogood]

Quick update as it's been almost 1 year since my last one.

I recently arrived in Coronado along with the rest of my BUD/S Class. It's great to finally be here in the place that I have dreamt about for the past few years, and to be surrounded by a ~150 highly motivated individuals.

Running the O-course is a blast, running on soft sand sucks, and running with boats on heads is a kick in the pants. My motivation is through the roof though, and I'm looking forward to starting 1st Phase. I'll try to post again with an update after phase starts.

Also, anyone with questions about Navy boot camp or BUD/S Prep feel free to pm me.

 

[JK07]

Come back after you've finished Hell Week. Focus on that before you start answering questions or helping anyone else. I think you're in for a surprise as to how many of those "150 highly motivated individuals" suddenly become not so motivated when the shit hits the fan. Don't quit. Good luck.

 

[Deleted member 2517]

Happy to let everyone know I made it through Cole Range (again) and was able to easily pass land nav this time. Looking forward to the coming weeks of training.

 

[x SF med]

Happy to let everyone know I made it through Cole Range (again) and was able to easily pass land nav this time. Looking forward to the coming weeks of training.

Closest targets first, keep your eyes open for far targets but engage near targets first. Drive on.

 

[Deleted member 2517]

Well phase 1 complete. 3 more weeks of training- so close, yet so far. Did well this week. It's typically the most taxing with the PT events all stacked up. Passed APFT and 5 Miler easily. Did well on our long ruck as well, top 1/4 of the class which is nice for a slow dude like me. Got released early today and looking forward to continuing shooting and blowing things up and open in the coming weeks.

 

[DA SWO]

Well phase 1 complete. 3 more weeks of training- so close, yet so far. Did well this week. It's typically the most taxing with the PT events all stacked up. Passed APFT and 5 Miler easily. Did well on our long ruck as well, top 1/4 of the class which is nice for a slow dude like me. Got released early today and looking forward to continuing shooting and blowing things up and open in the coming weeks.

The race isn't over till it's over.
Good luck, and don't do anything stupid this weekend.

 

[Deleted member 2517]

The race isn't over till it's over.
Good luck, and don't do anything stupid this weekend.

Laundry movies and huddle house is about the extent of my weekends here sir lol. The most adventurous I get is a victory (aka survived one more week) cigar outside Dunkin donuts every Saturday morning. Can't let the SS crowd down by doing something dumb.

 

[RUBSUMLOTION]

Just finished Ft. Jackson BCT last week. Start 13F AIT tomorrow. BAC a few weeks after Christmas and RASP after that.

BCT Final APFT.
PU- 68
SU-66
2Mi- 13:42
Score- 267

Needs much improvement. The PT at BCT is awful. From what I've learned so far, PT here at AIT is much, much better. I'm very confident I can get 300pts and then some before I leave here.

 

[Deleted member 2517]

Just finished Ft. Jackson BCT last week. Start 13F AIT tomorrow. BAC a few weeks after Christmas and RASP after that.

BCT Final APFT.
PU- 68
SU-66
2Mi- 13:42
Score- 267

Needs much improvement. The PT at BCT is awful. From what I've learned so far, PT here at AIT is much, much better. I'm very confident I can get 300pts and then some before I leave here.

Being honest here- those are real solid BCT scores and pretty average for here. You will be fine so long as you don't slack during AIT. Keep on keeping on and congrats on getting done with BCT.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Quick update as it's been almost 1 year since my last one.

I recently arrived in Coronado along with the rest of my BUD/S Class. It's great to finally be here in the place that I have dreamt about for the past few years, and to be surrounded by a ~150 highly motivated individuals.

Running the O-course is a blast, running on soft sand sucks, and running with boats on heads is a kick in the pants. My motivation is through the roof though, and I'm looking forward to starting 1st Phase. I'll try to post again with an update after phase starts.

Also, anyone with questions about Navy boot camp or BUD/S Prep feel free to pm me.

It's been a month, how goes it? You should be done with BO by now.
To piggyback on what JK07 said, I was amazed at how many highly-motivated studs quit on the first day of phase during surf torture...and that wasn't the shit hitting the fan part.

 

[Wonderly123]

It's been a month, how goes it? You should be done with BO by now.
To piggyback on what JK07 said, I was amazed at how many highly-motivated studs quit on the first day of phase during surf torture...and that wasn't the shit hitting the fan part.

This guy is in my friends BUD/S class judging on when he said he was in Coronado, that class is going through Hell Week right now. Excited to hear how this guy is doing. Friend said a rediculous amount of kids are getting rolled in that class.

 

[x SF med]

This guy is in my friends BUD/S class judging on when he said he was in Coronado, that class is going through Hell Week right now. Excited to hear how this guy is doing. Friend said a rediculous amount of kids are getting rolled in that class.

And.... this is germane to YOUR progress in anything...HOW? posting here will not make you CBA*, knowing 'a guy' will not make you CBA, we really do not do CBA here...
Please refrain from posting here unless you have a milestone/accomplishment in YOUR military journey.

Sorry to come off like a dick, but that's why they don't pay me to moderate the board. Drive on.



*Cool By Association

 

[Deleted member 2517]

1st Batt bound. Last week of training is done. Passed final Pt test easy. Did the RPAT and RAW this week- did alright on the RPAT but holy shit do I need work on my flexibility and power; I guess that's what the RAW is there to show you... Received our battalions yesterday and turned gear in. Bought berets and flashes at Ranger joes and now spending the weekend cleaning CIF gear. Grad is this week.

 

[DA SWO]

Last week of training is done. Passed final Pt test easy. Did the RPAT and RAW this week- did alright on the RPAT but holy shit do I need work on my flexibility and power; I guess that's what the RAW is there to show you... Received our battalions yesterday and turned gear in. Bought berets and flashes at Ranger joes and now spending the weekend cleaning CIF gear. Grad is this week.

Congrats, mid saying which Bn you are headed too?