is this how the basic training goes for real?????
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mtenorio32 — 18 years ago(November 15, 2007 02:29 PM)
thanks brclpp, well, i will be in the medical field. i just graduate as an MA (medical assistant) and wants to contiue onwhat i'm worried about is the mental torture, if there is, the yelling and your face (if its true), and the constants running. well, i guess i shouldn't complain cuz that's what its suppose to be
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mtenorio32 — 18 years ago(November 15, 2007 04:44 PM)
wow!!!!that was a lot of helpthank youi am currently talking to a recruiter now but i am really taking my time.. i have some legal documents that needs to taking care of,,i did think about the air force, but from what i understand, you have to score really high on the ASVAB versus the armyand that's been my problem eversince,,,,the test..when i take the practice test, i do really good but when it comes to the real one, i sucked. maybe its the language barier, i don't knowi was born and raise in the philippines and came to america in 1994, and i was 21 thenbut..i will look into it,,thank you..very much..
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mtenorio32 — 18 years ago(November 16, 2007 04:35 AM)
thnks (superBMI). i will. i guess i better hurry on up huh? like i said, after 2+ in college, i should be smarter than i was the last time i tried to get in.its so crazy, the score for the (asvab) army to pass is a 31 and on my score on that test i took i got a 30..it was crazywell, i told myself, i will give it another chance, and hopefully my degree (AA) will help at all..i told my husband its my turn, he just came back from afghanistan after being gone for 2 years. well, wish me luck, and thank you.
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ghatbkk — 18 years ago(November 19, 2007 04:10 AM)
This reply isn't 100% correct, at least not for the Army. The Army has seperate BCT and AIT for most specialties, but if you happen to go Infantry, you will not go to BCT and AIT. You go through OSUT (One Station Unit Training), and as someone has already noted, it is tougher than BCT for most specialties.
Oh, and before BMI wants to ask my qualifications, I spent ten years in the US Army, serving in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Special Forces.
Oh, and if you are serious about medical training in the military and want to be the best?
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donnalow11 — 18 years ago(November 28, 2007 07:19 AM)
im 19 and im thinkin of joining the navy i took the asvab test and scored a 73, but im trying to figure out if i want to go back to school with my friends. Ill probley just beep off in college so im thinking the navy is the best bet. If i do join my main priority would to become a seal i have the physical shape im 6 foot 2 173 lbs and can do 1000 pushups and 1000 situps in 45 minutes(do it every night i get home from working at academy) and ran 1.5 miles in 9:46. I am also a decent swimmer i mean i never swam for my highschool or competative so im wondering if that will hurt me.Just wondering what type of mentally brutal things i should prepare for before i sign because i want to atleast somewhat prepare for the hell.
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cgostel — 18 years ago(December 03, 2007 06:58 AM)
I went to college before I was mentally ready for it (read: mature) and joined the navy after a few semesters.
9:45 on the run may be well above average for your gym class, but you need to work on it if you want to be a SEAL. Also, being a 'decent' swimmer won't cut it. You need to swim like a fish. I highly recommend checking out the SEAL website to read up on recommended ability levels.
I'm not trying to discourage you, but if SEALs is something you really want to do, you can't go into it half-cocked or you won't even pass the screen test.
The Navy in general is a very good option for people who want to delay going to college. You can get some serious money for school. If you fall in with the right crowd, you can do really, really well. -
mtenorio32 — 18 years ago(February 07, 2008 08:57 PM)
hey, i guys. i started this thread way back, well, i don't remember whenanyway, some of the comments are a bit scary. well, guess what, i took the test yesterday, (2/7/08) and passed, not a high score but good enough for me, i have been trying to get it for a long time, anyways, i did it, passed it so it looks like i will be joining the army.tell you all about it once i am inthanks for the info..still worried about the basic traininglike i said before, i am 34 years old with 2 kids so.oh wellgood luck to me..hehehe
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apollorjc — 18 years ago(February 18, 2008 04:10 AM)
Thats amazing-Good For You-God bless you and be positive and take it one day at a time and you will be ok.
Congratulations on an amazing job and you along with the rest of our brothers and sisters will be in my prayers. Good Luck
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apollorjc — 18 years ago(February 22, 2008 02:01 AM)
You are so welcome. And remember, it doesn't matter what your test score was. Once you are in it is up to you to do your best and excel, no matter your age or anything else. Believe in yourself and you can do great things! Your children will be very proud I'm sure as will all of us-your fellow countrymen/women.
Wish I could be there also. You are doing a great thing. Good luck, God Bless, Be safe, Be strong.
Rick
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mtenorio32 — 18 years ago(February 23, 2008 08:20 AM)
thank you soooo much, such comforting words..that's exactly what i needed,,i am getting close..took my physical last week everything was okay exept for my BP. which i never had a problem with my blood presure before, i lost about 20 lbs. since the last time i went to the recruiter office, (nov. 07). so, i know i cut down on a lot when it comes to food and exercised more. will see, but im getting close & im not backing down unless they told me i can't. but thank you so much guys, i hope i am doing the right thing here. my boyfriend of 13 years whom i share 2 kids, is been in the army for almost 27 years. been in afghanistan for 2 years..so its my turn and he is retiring soon..tell you guys all about it..i will keep in touch!!!!
michelle