currently at airborne school with orders to bragg but been wanting to volunteer for rasp, i was wondering if its better to volunteer now or get a bit more in shape then go once im at my unit, and what should i focus most on improving, pushups have been a big weakness for me. Any advice is appreciated.
2 mile:12:19
hrp:41
DL: 340
SDC:1:35
Plank: 3:40
Just got done a ruck, 5km, 51:33 time, 65Ibs, 15:03/mile avg pace, 163 avg hr, 191 highest hr. 6’1, 170Ibs, 19 years old with no injuries.
Im going into Infantry School in 2 months and have lots of time to train throughout the day. In the long term I want to try out for SOF selection but I’m mostly building foundational skills and physical capabilities currently just to be a good soldier and infantryman.
I did mostly brisk walking with a few ruck running intervals when a hill would appear which explains my hr being so high there, the terrain was mostly gravel with a decent bit of elevation throughout. My ruck is issued and I didn’t use the waist belt because it stays too low on me to where it’s on my hip bone and not my waist.
I just really wanna master rucking and improve as much as possible wherever possible. I know there’s tons of experienced and knowledgeable guys here and I’d be grateful if anyone shared some knowledge with me.
Thanks!
I ship out in a couple days and was wondering if anyone had any tips for OSUT regarding fitness upkeep through prison workouts. I'm looking to at least maintain or hopefully improve my push ups, pull ups, core, and grip strength. I'm not sure if I'll be able to develop a routine for this stuff but any insight is much appreciated.
Hello everyone,
Im worried about selection, my pt isnt an issue but i really like gangster rap and i dont look good in a fanny pack. I started listing to crowbar and wearing really short ranger panties to look the part and im contimplating rocking a ball cap and taking out a loan for a tundra. Any reccomdations to try to fit in more?
Hey all, I’m back again this year with the 1776 Workout Challenge. Here’s my previous post https://www.reddit.com/r/Pararescue/s/8auA1AkFpg
I got a ton of feedback last year, both positive and negative, from the communities I posted this in, and I wanted to build on a lot of those ideas.
First, I wanted this challenge to do something beyond just giving me rhabdo (ha ha). Since the Challenge is inspired by various US SOF selection processes, this year I set up a GoFundMe to raise money directly for the Pararescue Foundation. One of my long-term goals has always been to turn this into something that gives back to active service members and veterans. Hopefully one day I can build it into its own charity if this continues to grow beyond a bunch of dudes doing insane workouts between chugging PBRs. For now, at least I can put breaking my body to good use instead of just doing it for the sport of it.
The second thing I wanted to address was the workout itself.
A lot of you lovingly nicknamed it “The Rhabdo Challenge,” so I came up with a second version that’s still difficult but a little more realistic and doesn’t just kick your ass for 10 hours straight.
The original workout is still there for anyone who wants to attempt it at their own risk, but here’s the new “1776” version:
1 - One Mile Swim
7- Four Mile Run + Three Mile Ruck with 45LBS
7 - Seven Rounds of Six Exercises
10 pull-ups
10 Four Count Iron Mikes (5 on each side)
20 push-ups
20 sit-ups
20 squats
5 Navy Seals
I can’t take all the credit for this variation. One of my buddies who’s currently serving suggested the format, and I thought it was a great way to make the challenge more accessible without making it easy.
If you like what I’m doing, there are a few ways you can support it.
First and foremost, you can donate to the GoFundMe. Every dollar goes directly to the Pararescue Foundation.
You can also follow the 1776 social media pages and share the challenge with your friends, family, or anyone you think would be interested.
I also have a website with some 1776 merch. I’ll be donating the majority of any money from merch sales to the Pararescue Foundation. I’m not doing this to make money. Everything is self-funded, and anything that’s left over just helps keep the website running and hopefully grows this into something much bigger down the road.
My goal is to eventually turn this into a yearly event where people can come out, compete, and raise money for a great cause.
As a side note, if you’d like to support me personally, I’m also a professional musician. I’ve spent most of my life playing and writing music. If you need some heavy metal to get you through one of these workouts, check out my bands, White Wizzard and Crypterion.
Every bit of support helps, whether it’s sharing the challenge, donating, or checking out the music. It all helps me dedicate more time to making the 1776 Challenge into something bigger.
One last thing: use some common sense. Know your limits, stay hydrated, and don’t be afraid to scale or stop if you need to. This challenge is meant to push you, not put you in the hospital. Participate at your own risk.
Thanks again, everyone
Happy Fourth of July!
https://gofund.me/62d2d7ef0 - GoFundMe for PJ Foundation
https://www.the1776challenge.com
https://www.instagram.com/the1776challenge?utm_source=qr
https://www.instagram.com/whitewizzardtheband/
Ive got a MR Blackjack 80 that has served me well in my current unit. Looking at my upcoming time in the Q, I'm not sure if that frame will hold up to the weight. Has anyone had issues with MR MLF frames?
My second concern is space. Is that 80 Liter pack size enough for the winter packing list or the Robin Sage infil? If no, then what size requirements would be fitting for the course?
My large molle ruck did the job at selection, but I've been spoiled with a good ruck and am willing to trade in the MR for another quality ruck if needed
Watch from 2:31:42 to 2:32:09 and 2:32:55 to 2:33:21 where shawn ryan talks about the green beret community right now
I have been talking to a recruiter about a waiver for epilepsy that I have on my record. I wasn’t exactly diagnosed since the neurologist I had couldn’t prove that I had it. I had to take medication as a precaution for epilepsy. I have had many scans on my brain and all of them have been seen as “perfectly normal”. I have a history of me taking medication and it’s been 6 years since I’ve been off of the medication so I meet the timeline to join the military from what I have researched. The recruiter says that I need a waiver and I could get the 18x contract that I am seeking. I am wondering if that is true.
Are there no waivers for active duty army 18x contracts? I’m 33, prior service, and was told by a recruiter that it’s 32 with no waivers. And to go 11b. And put in a packet when I get to a unit.
This might be my only option for getting an 18X contract, based on what recruiters have told me, because I need a moral waiver. I don’t think the waiver is truly a disqualifier. Im guessing it’s just extra paperwork on their end.
I’ve been in the enlistment process for a long time now, and I finally got my moral waiver submitted about a month and a half ago. If it’s approved, I’m still going to do what I can for an 18X contract. But if I have to, I’ll go 11X and try to get to SFAS the hard way.
I’ve been told (and have read) that SF recruiters show up at OSUT and offer contracts to high-performing recruiters. How true is this right now? I really don’t want to go that route, but if I have no other options, that’s what I’ll do.
I got 14weeks until I ship out, I’m doing Terminator Training Method’s Jacked Gazelle 3, and planning to do a specific selection prep program after basic/during AIT.
I remember TTM saying that running a specific selection prep before shipping is not optimal and it’s best to do it right before a selection, so during AIT. However, I’m not sure if I’m misunderstanding what he said.
Any advice or thoughts on this plan?
I completed RASP back in 2020. A few months later I fucked up my back fast roping and was medboarded after a surgery. In my opinion, RASP was definitely way easier than being a new guy in Regiment, so I don't feel particularly proud of my time in the Army, but I guess I just wanted to get opinions from others. Would love to hear from both batt boi's and any other soldiers.
What’s up, dudes!
It’s been a while since I’ve been on Reddit, and I had to make a new account, but I wanted to stop by and thank everyone who contributes to this community. Before I joined, this subreddit was an incredible resource.
I still remember sitting in my car on my lunch break, scrolling through posts here while feeling completely burned out and miserable in my corporate job. I had no idea what the next few years would have in store for me.
Eventually, I committed. I trained hard, quit my job, and shipped out on an 18X contract. I knew the odds weren’t in my favor. Making it to selection—let alone getting selected and making it through the pipeline—is statistically unlikely. But I also knew that living with the regret of never trying would be far worse than failing.
Now, 2.5 years later, I’m about to walk across the stage with the next graduating class.
It’s been one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside some of the smartest, toughest, and most motivated people I’ve ever met, and I know this is only the beginning. I’m excited to get to work.
For anyone reading this who’s on the fence, wondering if you should take the leap: I was you. I sat where you’re sitting, reading posts like this and wondering if I had what it took.
You’ll never know unless you try. The odds may not be in your favor, but if this is something you truly want, don’t let fear of failure make the decision for you.
Send it.
For some background, when me and my fiancé met he was pretty deep into training and prep for sfas and was getting ready to sign an 18x contract. However he decided that he wanted to give this relationship his all, and put his dreams on the back burner to do that (he chose to do that himself). Flash forward some years and we are now engaged. Recently he brought up getting back into the swing of training and really going for it. Im fully behind him and want him to succeed in his dream. My main question is, what are the best ways i can not only support him from training all the way through the Q but also push and challenge him to be his best? Ive seen other partners of green berets ask these questions on this sub but not many have asked about support during the train up. I know TfVooDoo has a book that discusses this but i would also like to hear from former/ active Green Berets what they would’ve wanted from their partners during the different phases in their journey. (My fiance loves TFVooDoos books)
Im not super knowledgeable on military stuff so please keep that in mind when you reply.
Thank you
I recently left active duty after 7 years as an 11B Sergeant with an EIB. I'm currently serving in the National Guard, but I'm planning to reenlist on active duty as an 18X. I feel physically prepared and ready to go. My current fitness is: 2-mile: 10:15–10:40 5-mile: Usually under 30 minutes 12-mile ruck (55 lbs): 2:20 Pull-ups: 30 My question is about the training pipeline. As a prior-service Soldier reenlisting as an 18X, do I attend Airborne School first? If so, am I allowed to bring my POV to Airborne School? My thought was to drive to Airborne, graduate, and then drive directly to Fort Bragg for SFPC. Is that how it typically works, or does the Army handle transportation between schools? I'd appreciate any insight from anyone who has recently gone through the prior-service 18X pipeline. Thank you.
I just met with my recruiter 30 minutes ago and he had informed me that the DOW released something a couple months ago saying no special operations contracts will be granted to people with waivers.
I’m seeing nothing about this expect for something maybe a week ago but for specific waivers.
Can anyone confirm if this is true? Or am I being punked
Thanks in advance
Everybody loves a good story!
Just requesting stories from guys who have been to selection around marines attending or are prior marines who went. Thanks. (A marine attending soon)
I’m prepping for SFAS and was wondering whether it’s useful to train rucks with a rubber duck/training rifle.
I looked online and they seem stupid expensive — mostly $200–$500. If anyone has one collecting dust that they’d be willing to sell for a reasonable price, I’d be interested.
I keep trying to open Voodoo's packing list, but it won't load for some reason. I'm currently in AIT. I'm an 18x and was wondering if I could use this at selection since the 4k sucks.