well then....
06-26-2002, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bigtime1148' date='Jun 26 2002, 02:27 AM
[quote name='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[/quote]
It's not just physical, they look at the mental side of it like I said above. They're looking for a certain attitude, mindset and physical capability.
Don't say you can do it till you do it.
That being said I think the military would be a good choice if you remember the following:
1) They own you
2) They own you
3) They own you
And
Keep your mouth shut
Keep your mouth shut
Keep your mouth SHUT.
Depending on where you wind up and the training you go through will dictate just how nasty they get. I'm told they are not quite as bad as they used to be, but I can't imagine any gunny not getting in someones face or playing some sort of mind games.
Full Metal Jacket is pretty accurate.
If I were to head in at your age, I'd do Army Corps of Engineers or if Navy JumpJet mechanics. Of course to do either of those you have to have pretty damn good grades and a knack for it.
Have to fit in and keep your yap shut....
06-26-2002, 04:34 AM
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Damn engineers, most psychotic, gung ho branch of the army, "first we dig em, then we die in em" when I went to basic, I was across the street from a company of combat engineers, those people are downright crazy, I have a lot of respect for them. they like to blow **** up.
06-26-2002, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SoniX' date='Jun 26 2002, 11:34 AM
Damn engineers, most psychotic, gung ho branch of the army, "first we dig em, then we die in em" when I went to basic, I was across the street from a company of combat engineers, those people are downright crazy, I have a lot of respect for them. they like to blow **** up.
Yeah they're nuts allright. It seems like they spend half their time looking for places to build bridges.
Ya know that ghia I was talking about? Ex Army Engineer owned it. Needless to say it was a reallll intresting car.
06-26-2002, 10:30 AM
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Have you had any endurance training?
I find it hard to believe that the test to get in consists of push ups and sit ups...this isn't gym class. Everyone I have talked to about the Seal training talks about cold water survival, sleep deprivation, and other physical abuse. What have you done to make you think you can handle all that?
Notice, I am only asking why you think you can make it...I'm not assuming you can't.
I find it hard to believe that the test to get in consists of push ups and sit ups...this isn't gym class. Everyone I have talked to about the Seal training talks about cold water survival, sleep deprivation, and other physical abuse. What have you done to make you think you can handle all that?
Notice, I am only asking why you think you can make it...I'm not assuming you can't.