Reply #131: The Army has added extra field training during basic [View All]

[HootieMcBoob]

You'll spend a lot more time in the field and more combat situation simulation then past recruits because they know that the likelihood of your ending up in a combat situation is a lot greater than it has been in the past. The physical stuff is...well...very physical, but if you end up able to run two miles in about 16 minutes, do about 40 push-ups in two minutes and about 45-50 sit-ups in two minutes you'll pass the PT test. You'll also end up doing a few 10 - 15 mile forced marches with full packs and full gear (helmet, m16, gas mask, etc), believe me it's killer. You'll work your ass off. What the Marine Officer says for the most part is true.

I would however suggest that you do not do this. If you want to join the military consider the Navy or Air Force first. If you join the Army or Marines you will probably within a very short time after completing your MOS training end up in Iraq. The Army and Marines are being stretched way beyond capacity. I was in the Army myself and I used to recommend the military without reservation to people who asked me about it but I could never do that today.

I suggest you read the recent pentagon report on how things are going in Iraq. It's a total cluster fuck over there. You do not want to get involved in this mess that this radical and incompetent administration has created. Use your head, there have got to be other options for you. If you enlist now, I'll say a prayer for you and wish you the best of luck but I have to tell you that I think it would be an enormous mistake.