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I took my training slow and made sure I was ready to train. I started with walking, jogging, then running mixed with walking and kept at it. Once I felt comfortable I started to run a lot. Some half marathons and a marathon just for endurance. I did a lot of cycling and mixed in some days at the gym. I did some rucking and hikes during the weekend just to get use to time under tension with a ruck on. You don’t have to be in crazy good shape from what I saw at basic. I would say minimum you want to be able to run 2-3 miles before basic and you will be more than fine. The fitter you are the easier it’s going to be. It’s a crawl, walk, run type training and they want you to pass. As long as you don’t quit you’ll have no problems.

I am not married and no kids so that really helped. Going national guard will definitely be better for family life. You’ll still be away for training and deployment so it’s a conversation to have if you’re married. I didn’t want to live with the what if i never tried it mindset and thankful I enlisted. I hope your family supports your decision to be the best version of yourself with no regrets. It’s challenging when you have a family. Let me know how it goes for you.

Hell yea that is awesome! I’ll be praying for you it all goes well. Any ideas on MOS?

Infantry should get it lol. I found AIT was very different depending on MOS and leadership. Medics seemed to be on a tighter leash.

@@daboscharmy it all really depends on leadership my drills first sargent and CO were the biggest shitbags ive ever seen they had it made they would just get drunk make fun of us and not do shit all day

I would love to poke your brain about your time in service. I think it would be really cool to make a difference between then and now video. We don't have to clean out the latrines anymore during our field exercises. Contractors doodoo that lol. No burning of the crap (if that's what you did)

Of course I remember! I gave you a hard time and I’m sorry. I’m happy towards the end for our deeper conversations and understandings. Keep being an example and role model! How did you find this video?!

I bet you saw so many changes during that time. I can’t imagine what it was like especially in 2001. That’s good to know we at least have better food and showers haha

@daboscharmy 👍👍👍👍

Yep a lot has changed over the years

Thank you for watching and for the comment!

Solid insight! Thank you for the comment and information. The army certainly isn’t short of opportunities, you just have to be proactive about it.

I agree with you, positive attitude makes a huge difference. Negativity can be so rampant. Thanks for the comment 🙏 cheers!

Proud of you whatever happens. I believe you have a good shot with the waiver. Keep me up to date with what happens and If you have any questions about enlisting or jobs let me know!

Thank you for the comment. How’s the enlistment process going for you? Any updates?

Bro don’t give up I’ve been through 6 different recruiters finally I’m working with the marine corps the station commander is going to push my moral waivers it’s still a 50/50 but at least I have closure I am stressed out though because I have 4 DUIs

Like Andrew said I had to go thru a few recruiters myself. I went to a different city and found one that was hungry enough to make it happen. I still had to wait 1 year for everything to go thru. I had over 20 letters of recommendations and I think that helped a lot. It’s a process but if you’re patient and persistent it pays off and at least you know you did everything possible. Let me know if you have any questions.

Spot on advice. I pray it works out for you.

How’s it coming along? What duty station do you want? Medical waiver shouldn’t be too bad to get.

As you know the Lord works in mysterious ways. I believe the chatter is normal. How’s the journey going? You’re still ahead of me PFC at 36!

That’s how it worked for me with medical. The recruiter doesn’t want to waist time sending you to MEPS if you don’t have a shot of getting in. I had to do a few small tests for my previous injuries with the Doc at MEPS like jumping on 1 leg.

@@daboscharmy awesome thanks

It took about a year! I know another guy I was talking to during future Soldier training and it took him about 1.5 years. There was a lot of clerical errors along the process. I think it’s also to check how bad you want it. I would stay on top of it asking every once in a while what the update is, is there anything I can do.

I’ve been checking in every other week just so I don’t come off as annoying. After waiting 45 days now I was told it hasn’t moved and still need 4 more signatures but after that last one I’ll have to then wait for the next waiver to be sent up the ladder

I’m embarrassed to say this but it’s the truth I have 4 DUIs all very old haven’t violated the law in over 5 years I did get my record sealed and dismissed I was wondering do I have a chance of getting waivers/moral waivers approved including a fractured jaw with metal hardware from 8 years ago fully healed the station commander in the marine corps said he will push up my waivers at longest I’m consistent and show I’m hungry for the marine corps still need to pass asvab waiting to take it what are my chances

That’s awesome! Sounds like you are crushing it. Having support is huge. Glad you took the plunge and did it! I graduated at a 68w last week. Just waiting for Airborne orders now. Once that is complete I’ll be stationed with the 82nd in NC!

As soon as I get out of BCT you got it! Proud of you

Just wanted to second the request for a video on your running improvement. Good luck in BCT!

I appreciate you! Last night sleeping in my own bed. Tonight I report to the hotel at 18:00 and ship out tomorrow to Ft Jackson. Enjoying the luxuries like coffee before I start.

That means a lot bro, thank you for your words. I am happy you are still doing it to it after you got out. Much respect to you. Did you enjoy 68w? Where did they assign you after AIT? Thank you again!

@@daboscharmy I was at fort campbell for the majority of my time, the 2 most common assignments for medics are gonna be “on the line” just means a medic for a platoon of guys usually infantry or scouts, or in a clinic/hospital under a provider.

@@daboscharmy I actually hated the army for about a year and a half because i just did too much. I tried to do every single high speed school because at first I wanted to go sf, so pretty much back to back i went to air assault, airborne, ranger, and SERE schools learned a bunch but man take your time there is no rush, except for pathfinder in my case there was actually a rush because they were talking about closing the school at campbell

Does having Airborne in your contract give you a higher chance of attaching to a line or not really?

That's an intense school line up! Straight savage!

Thank you very much, I appreciate you!

Brilliant! You are awesome!! If I don’t ride on the racetrack next year, that will break a 16 year streak!

Great question! With lower heart rate training you burn more fat. Higher heart rate, your training VO2 max and anaerobic. You also train your body to become more efficient at using oxygen to produce energy. You can train longer this way therefore burning more calories and fat. Recovery will be a lot faster so you can train more. The risk of being injured is also lower training as slower speeds while your body adapts to the exercise and impact if your over weight.

@@daboscharmy thank you, very informative! when I get back to working out, I plan to take this into account. I think it's probably good for training the mind too. I struggle with impatience, so I think that slow physical training can translate in to slowing the mind too.

Is that when you are enlisting?! I plan to do a video how I trained for basic, after basic how it went and, during AIT and Airborne school.

@@daboscharmy my enlistment ended years ago. Best of luck.

@@seabass3104It all happens for a reason. Thank you again I really appreciate it 🙏 I ship Jan 9th.

Way to stay in the fight! Be patient is my best advice. It took mine 1 year to get the approval. I know someone who is still waiting for the approval after a year. Sometimes they have to be re-submitted or more information is needed. I believe you have a good shot or else they would have said no already is my thinking. I'm praying for you!

lol they should do daily checks all the people that were having issues. I am looking forward to Combat Medic training and Jump school for sure! Basic just get thru it. I come from a very private life so having a battle buddy 24/7 for 10 weeks will take getting use to.

Gracias como siempre! Eres lo mejor!

Will you have to take another drug test and physical the day before shipping out to basic training?

@@RichardRodiles No, the next one will be at basic training. Females have to take a pregnancy test before shipping out. That’s it for ship day.

We have to get some more training days in before I ship. Jan. 4 will be my last future Soldier training.

@@daboscharmy We will definitely get another training in!

That's what I want to hear it! We will do another hike and run.. Next video you''ll be in the hike portion! @@BraxtonSpringer

Brian Marx joined when he was 40. He went to RASP at 41 and is still serving in the Ranger battalion at 50+ years old. He is a savage! If you want it bad enough and keep fighting I believe you can accomplish your dreams. I’m rooting for you!! Any questions let me know.

@daboscharmy thanks man, it means a lot really, your video did actually get me wondering, did you get a waiver request rejected in the past? Because as I have understood you only get 1 chance at a waiver, so just curious about if you did/didn't apply then or if I've just misunderstood the waiver process

@@gunterdapenguin5896 I believe you are correct with the one chance on waivers. Before this enlistment I never got that far to have a waiver submitted. I had a recruiter lie about submitting a waiver and never reached back out to me. I’m assuming he dumped my file in the trash and ghosted me. At that age I turned to road racing motorcycles and did that for 10+ years. What Country do you live in?

@daboscharmy yeah okay, kind of a dick move from the recruiter haha. I'm from Denmark, Europe, I'm planning on getting a GED next year and then start applying for visas starting with the diversity lottery and then try finding jobs while also starting college here as I doubt I will get a visa as an unskilled laborer, but I sure will try

Absolutely try it! You don't want to be older with "what if I never tried" in the back of your head. It was 11 years ago and perhaps the recruiter didn't take me serious at the time. I have family in Austria. @@gunterdapenguin5896

It is really good to hear from you. I hope you are getting settled in well with the family. Thank you so much for not giving up on me and fighting! You are one of a kind. Basic in January, AIT starts in March and Airbone in July!

Oh and the Puppers you met is still alive and kicking! Messi was my first Doberman who passed away in 2019.

I appreciate the kind words. Messi passed away 2019. Arai is still running around by my side!

@@daboscharmy great to know

By the way how did you stumble across this channel? This isn't motorcycle related lol @@848evo4

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