well then....
06-25-2002, 07:06 PM
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yeah, recruiters for the most part will tell you anything you want to hear, and being 16 is no protection, they look at the long term. Becoming a SEAL is a good goal, but, and it is a big but, you have to realize that the chances of you even being accepted for the training are slim to none, unless you have outstanding line scores on the ASVAB and consistently incredible PT scores, like 300+ every time, and even then, look at serving in the navy for at least 3 years before STARTING the SEAL training.
And by the way, Navy sucks, go army, and get your Airborne, and Ranger tabs, then I will look up to you (1st. SGT Haskins is my hero)
And by the way, Navy sucks, go army, and get your Airborne, and Ranger tabs, then I will look up to you (1st. SGT Haskins is my hero)
06-25-2002, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SoniX' date='Jun 25 2002, 07:06 PM
yeah, recruiters for the most part will tell you anything you want to hear, and being 16 is no protection, they look at the long term. Becoming a SEAL is a good goal, but, and it is a big but, you have to realize that the chances of you even being accepted for the training are slim to none, unless you have outstanding line scores on the ASVAB and consistently incredible PT scores, like 300+ every time, and even then, look at serving in the navy for at least 3 years before STARTING the SEAL training.
And by the way, Navy sucks, go army, and get your Airborne, and Ranger tabs, then I will look up to you (1st. SGT Haskins is my hero)
And by the way, Navy sucks, go army, and get your Airborne, and Ranger tabs, then I will look up to you (1st. SGT Haskins is my hero)
the test to get into BUDS consists of the following:
80 sit ups in 2 mins, 1 minute break
100 push ups in 2 mins, 2 minute break
8 DEAD LIFT chin ups
1 and a half mile run in army boots
swim sideways for 500 yards (not freestyle) in 13 minutes
06-25-2002, 07:34 PM
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I was going to be president of the United States, but I have something on my permanent record from grade school that also stopped me from getting into the F.B.I..... agent Starling, is that you?? DOCTOR LECTER???
06-25-2002, 11:11 PM
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Bigtime you are 16, we were all 16 once and can therefore understand your obstructed outlook on life. Don't worry, its all good. Here is some good ol fashioned advice:
If you join the armed forces work the recruiter like you are buying a car. Get what he promises in writing and signed or some **** like that. Plus don't just do it one day when you are bored and out of weed, go back a few times and suck as much college money out of them as you can. Like Phinsup said they are salesman. Btw they will now call you twice a month until you are 23 and talk to you like you guys were best buds back in high school. Well I never served so I don't know first hand, but this is the jist I got over the years.
With all that said, I think the military is great. You get to learn how to do things in a disciplined manner and have some interesting experiences. But it is what you make it, and it can be very worthwhile or a waiste of time, its your call. The same can be applied to school.
If you join the armed forces work the recruiter like you are buying a car. Get what he promises in writing and signed or some **** like that. Plus don't just do it one day when you are bored and out of weed, go back a few times and suck as much college money out of them as you can. Like Phinsup said they are salesman. Btw they will now call you twice a month until you are 23 and talk to you like you guys were best buds back in high school. Well I never served so I don't know first hand, but this is the jist I got over the years.
With all that said, I think the military is great. You get to learn how to do things in a disciplined manner and have some interesting experiences. But it is what you make it, and it can be very worthwhile or a waiste of time, its your call. The same can be applied to school.
06-25-2002, 11:54 PM
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LMAO! This is the funniest thread I"ve read in a while. Nice new title bigtime. SEAMEN! ROFL!
"I'm going to be an astronaut then I'm going to be President!"ROTFLMFAO!!!
Do yourself a favor, go to a JROTC of your choice and talk to them. Try the Coast guard or reserves... They will pay for your college and you'll actually have time to go as well. Enlisting is not the greatest idea. They do pay for your schooling but you don't have time to go and unless you are going career you will never be a NAVY SEAL, no matter how well you are qualified. The Air Force pays the best and has the best benefits, that's a fact. Don't go Marines, they are like the worst branch to go into. Navy you'll be spending all your time on a boat. Army is the biggest service branch and have some good benefits too. But if you're really smart, Air Force is the way to go.
"I'm going to be an astronaut then I'm going to be President!"ROTFLMFAO!!!
Do yourself a favor, go to a JROTC of your choice and talk to them. Try the Coast guard or reserves... They will pay for your college and you'll actually have time to go as well. Enlisting is not the greatest idea. They do pay for your schooling but you don't have time to go and unless you are going career you will never be a NAVY SEAL, no matter how well you are qualified. The Air Force pays the best and has the best benefits, that's a fact. Don't go Marines, they are like the worst branch to go into. Navy you'll be spending all your time on a boat. Army is the biggest service branch and have some good benefits too. But if you're really smart, Air Force is the way to go.
06-25-2002, 11:55 PM
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correct.
It is a steeda emblem.
good call.
yes they are Ford tuner...
Foci'
Rangers
F150's
Mustang
Explorers
"professional Seaman Salad Tosser" ????
lol oh that is bad....
If this is something you want Bigtime Go for it.
I looked into it but was unimpressed... and yes they kept calling me and calling me and calling me. Then they started calling at wierd hours to see if I was getting into any trouble etc... then I finally told them to basically **** off but in nicer terms! But hey sky is the limit. If ya want it bad enough you will usually get it.
It is a steeda emblem.
good call.
yes they are Ford tuner...
Foci'
Rangers
F150's
Mustang
Explorers
"professional Seaman Salad Tosser" ????
lol oh that is bad....
If this is something you want Bigtime Go for it.
I looked into it but was unimpressed... and yes they kept calling me and calling me and calling me. Then they started calling at wierd hours to see if I was getting into any trouble etc... then I finally told them to basically **** off but in nicer terms! But hey sky is the limit. If ya want it bad enough you will usually get it.