Questions about air force rotc?
Okay, I did Army ROTC in college, but I worked closely with some AFROTC guys and can tell you what I know. Firstly, yes. AFROTC demands some pretty specific majors. Trust me when I say criminal justice isn't going to cut it. However, my understanding is that they scale it with the number of years you're requesting a scholarship for. For example, if you're majoring in basket weaving, but have 4.0 GPA and are in great shape, they may pick up the bill for your last year of college on a one year scholarship. If you're majoring in something they like, (engineering or something), then they'll hook you up with a three or four year scholarship. Secondly, you need to get into better shape. However the good news is that there's no military commitment for the first two years of AFROTC. This means that you can take it just like a regular class to see if you like it. That also means you have two years to shape up before contracting. Finally, the way I understand it, the Air Force has you take some kind of test to qualify for your job and commissioning. If you do well, you may get your first choice of gig, if not you'll be given what they give you. Take note that the Air Force has a SERIOUS overpopulation problem right now and they're downsizing. At my school, we had a ton of AFROTC guys jump ship and enroll in our Army program because they'd passed all the qualifications and the AF still wouldn't let them commission; its pretty cutthroat right now. Finally, there's really all of two direct combat jobs in the Air Force, and as an officer and female you're disqualified for one of them. You'll be fine. Hope this helps
How much time does it take to build stamina for running?
Short answer: If you're determined, you could easily go 5kms in 2 months and a marathon in 6 months. This can vary from person to person. My experience:I was 86kgs and had a lifestyle where exercise was just imaginary. Later on, I decided to hit the gym but had no clue what to do. I started with running but I didn't even know how to operate the thread mill. On the first day, I was able to run only 2 mins at a speed of 6.5kmph. I completed 0.75km in about 15 mins(That's the hardstop in my gym. Cardio can be used only for 15 mins when it's crowded). As I started running everyday, I was able to beat my yday's distance. At the end of 2 months, I did an easy 2.5 kms in 15 mins. After few months, I lost almost 16 kgs.I didn't run a marathon yet but I run 10 miles now(I moved to US so it's all miles now ;-))whenever I get a chance which is twice or thrice a week. I got addicted to running so much that after office, I get on with my running shoes and off I go. Write Answer
Question about my physical state and the US Army Rangers.?
As of right now, a junior in HS, I am terribly tall, skinny, and relatively weak. No one would expect me to join the army or marines. But as it turns out, my dream is to become an Army Ranger. So, if I could train and meet the requirements for West Point or ROTC college, would that 4 year time be enough to fully prepare me to become a Ranger? I have done tons of research, both on my dream and my physical condition. I hear most rangers can do 70+ pushups in 2 minutes...Sheesh...I can probably knock out 25-30 tops. Does anyone (maybe even a Ranger, once a Ranger, or knows a Ranger) have any input? Are all Ranges huge and jacked? Also, I don't have any particular leadership skills. Is this something that can get taught, or maybe unlocked, at WP or college ROTC program? Thanks in advance for all your help!
How long is a Navy Seal contract?
All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S - Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Training. There are many routes to get to sunny Coronado California where BUD/S is located, but the only way to become a Navy SEAL is you have to finish BUD/S first. Below are the several options SEAL wanna-be’s struggle with and definitely should know before signing any paperwork with the Navy:Video:- Spec Ops ShootingThe Pre-training instructors are not interested in weeding anyone out at this point. The goal of this training is to teach candidates that they will not survive the next phase of training if they strive for the minimum standards in the PST.This is a longer route to BUD/S and applies to enlisted as well as officers in the Navy who want to attend BUD/S. It is also the same route a former BUD/S student who did not graduate will have to do IF he wants to try to attend BUD/S again.For the Fleet future BUD/S students there is a Pre-BUDS program as well. It is called the Fleet Transition Program where students get TAD orders to attend prior to attending BUD/S.**Many people ask about SEAL Team Six lately. You cannot try out for this team for FIVE Years as an active SEAL at a Team - so do not worry about this step until you get passed a few SEAL deployments.**
Are tall and strong soldiers more effective than short, thin soldiers?
Well, I feel I am uniquely qualified to answer this because I am 6’6” and was around 225 lbs when I was in.While no one will cry for the 6’6” man (and in general I acknowledge the advantages of height), in the Army there are A LOT of advantages to being shorter.Your gear is smaller. You get a ruck sack and a packing list. If all your stuff is mediums and all my stuff is extra large, I might not even be able to pack my stuff properly.We are both given the same amount of MREs. I am going to be hungrier than you.The front seat of the HMMWV isn’t built for me. In Iraq I took the back shield out of my ballistic vest because I couldn’t fit in the vehicle properly.The parachutes are built for 160 Lbs Guys. I drop like a rock and land like a ton of bricks.In training you want to blend in and not stick out. Do you know who sticks out? The 6’6” guy.Also, when you are tall you have to bend over a lot more. Where I was in Iraq we had active snipers. There were a bunch of us standing in a row on a balcony over looking the town thru these castle ridges. My head was over the top. So I had to bend down. You bend down wearing your vest which has a ton of ammo on it for any length of time and your back will hurt very quickly. Not to mention the fact that being taller will make you very attractive to a sniper.Also, just because you’re larger doesn’t mean your knees are built to handle the larger load. Us bigger guys do seem to break down faster. Any sort of training when you go to the ground is a bit worse for us. PLFs suck so hard.Formation runs suck because you go at a slower pace and that wears down the knees. We also suffer from the accordion effect at the back of the formation, since that usually where they put the tall people in training runs (or at least it was when I went to airborne).And of course push ups and pull ups are more difficult when you are taller. The short guys with short arms really got over here.OTOH, we can carry more. (which is good for the unit but sucks for us because…we carry more). If you’re in a leadership role, being taller grants you a bit more respect off the bat. Not fair, but reality. And i was always good in my two mile run (usually around 12:20 or so) and had a lot of running endurance.So yeah, with limited exceptions, it’s better to be a 5’6” soldier than a 6’6” one.
I'm going to navy boot camp this July and I heard you can’t workout on your own. I love running 3 -5miles a day, what can I do to maintain?
First, I agree with other posters in that I doubt you will get that much free time.I also agree that if you are really fit, your fitness level will likely decline at boot camp. As others have suggested it won’t take long to get it back.I will also add this, as a former officer in the Canadian Army who liked to run 1/2 marathons , I found that running everyday was not an efficient use of the time I had for exercise as running four days week and doing weights three times a week (There was regular work, studies, sleep, family, and relaxation to consider). I also found that if I could only get in two runs a week a long slow steady run (say 5–8 miles at 7 - 8 mins per mile (to keep my heart low in order to build endurance)) and one session of hills was the best mix to maintain conditioning. I also learned fairly early on that if I missed eight weeks because of field training, I only needed a few days to rebuild my energy levels in order to start running again albeit at a slower pace. Field training beats they heck out of your body.I am sure you will get some exercise during boot, but it may not be enough for you staying in shape. I suspect that the biggest risks will be to strength and endurance. You could try push ups, pull ups, jumping jacks to maintains these attributes. It does not take long to rip off fifty push ups during your free time.But really, I would not worry about your physical conditioning. Presumably your are young enough to make it up quickly.One last thought, do not go off running on your own and make sure you have permission to go running before you depart.