Tips on how to increase situps?

[Edmond]

Oh, and as for the MBIG, hold on to it for dear life. You will have a lot of "educational institutions" that want that $. Don't rush to spend it. When you get to your unit, take full advantage of TA-tuition assistance where you don't pay for classes unless you fail to earn a A or B. You do pay for books, though.

Also keep in mind that if you serve 10 years, you can pass the MGIB to a dependent. I know it's long term thinking but if you have a significant other and are planning a family, it's something to think about.

Also, join USAA as soon as possible if you haven't already. Their financial services can save you a lot of money. You should already have a contract so contact all your creditors and get covered under SCRA. It's the Service Member Civil Relief Act and it is mandated that all your credit interest % be lowered to a maximum of 6%. That will save you $ from interest so you can pay down any debt down faster.

 

[Warstud]

Originally Posted By: GumbyJarvis

rofl

for sale: XXL and XXXL's will trade for mediums.


The title should be "Tips on how to look old enough to get into the Army"

Geesh you look like you went from 15 years old to 10.

 

[GumbyJarvis]

Originally Posted By: Edmond
Oh, and as for the MBIG, hold on to it for dear life. You will have a lot of "educational institutions" that want that $. Don't rush to spend it. When you get to your unit, take full advantage of TA-tuition assistance where you don't pay for classes unless you fail to earn a A or B. You do pay for books, though.

Also keep in mind that if you serve 10 years, you can pass the MGIB to a dependent. I know it's long term thinking but if you have a significant other and are planning a family, it's something to think about.

Also, join USAA as soon as possible if you haven't already. Their financial services can save you a lot of money. You should already have a contract so contact all your creditors and get covered under SCRA. It's the Service Member Civil Relief Act and it is mandated that all your credit interest % be lowered to a maximum of 6%. That will save you $ from interest so you can pay down any debt down faster.


Thank you for informing me of this! Sent Capital One my Ship Date to BCT, It Starts the day I leave!

Quote:

• A reduced Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of no greater than 4%
• No Past Due, Overlimit, or Membership Fees
• No Minimum Finance Charge
• Any applicable fees and finance charges that have been assessed during
your Active Duty period will be credited to your accounts or refunded to
you.

 

[Astro14]

The Montgomery GI Bill is NOT transferrable to your dependants.

However, the Post-9/11 GI bill IS transferrable to your dependants with the following stipulations: tuition is capped at $17,500 per year, the transfer can be made only once, with one change, and the transfer of elegibility must be made while you are still on Active Duty. Note that your dependants include all of your dependants on record, so, if you're supporting, say, your mother, you can transfer those benefits to her. Further, you can re-allocate among your dependants as many times as you like, you have 36 months (ostensibly 4 academic years of 9 months each) of the following benefit: tuition (full tuition for you, cap as explained for your dependant), BAH paid as E-5 with dependants for the zip code in which the school is located, and $500/semester for books - all paid through the VA.

This is truly an incredible benefit. As an example, in New Haven, CT, E-5 BAH (with dependants) is $2,100/month...so, that would cover your room and board...note also that the BAH is now pro-rated for the month...but the full value of the benefit for your dependant can easily exceed $100,000...more for you as the service member if you choose an expensive school...

But this is the Post - 9/11 GI bill.

Read through the benefits part carefully...it is worth more than your pay in many cases...

 

[Edmond]

Oops, that's my mistake on the MGIB vs. the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

GumbyJarvis,

That applies to all of your credit accounts whether it's car, credit, home or whatever.

Feel free to PM me with any questions, I'm an Army Officer.

 

[Astro14]

Originally Posted By: Edmond
Oops, that's my mistake on the MGIB vs. the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

GumbyJarvis,

That applies to all of your credit accounts whether it's car, credit, home or whatever.

Feel free to PM me with any questions, I'm an Army Officer.


Can I get a HOOAH!

 

[GumbyJarvis]

this morning

43 Pushups (Finally passed those bad boys)
42 situps (11 from passing)
15:49 2 mile run (Barely Passing)

I figure going into BCT being able to do this, will put me lightyears ahead of some people joining, so I should be fine.

 

[Edmond]

Originally Posted By: GumbyJarvis
this morning

43 Pushups (Finally passed those bad boys)
42 situps (11 from passing)
15:49 2 mile run (Barely Passing)

I figure going into BCT being able to do this, will put me lightyears ahead of some people joining, so I should be fine.


Actually, those numbers will not put you light years ahead of people joining, those will put you in the middle of the pack at best and in a regular unit, those will get you counseling statements from your NCO for failing the APFT. Fail 2 in a row and the process starts for your discharge.

The recruits we've been seeing are in better shape than they were before.

You still have a lot of work to do.

 

[GumbyJarvis]

Originally Posted By: Edmond
Originally Posted By: GumbyJarvis
this morning

43 Pushups (Finally passed those bad boys)
42 situps (11 from passing)
15:49 2 mile run (Barely Passing)

I figure going into BCT being able to do this, will put me lightyears ahead of some people joining, so I should be fine.


Actually, those numbers will not put you light years ahead of people joining, those will put you in the middle of the pack at best and in a regular unit, those will get you counseling statements from your NCO for failing the APFT. Fail 2 in a row and the process starts for your discharge.

The recruits we've been seeing are in better shape than they were before.

You still have a lot of work to do.


I've known people within the past 2 years join, could only do 20 pushups, 20 situps, and a 20 minute 2 mile run.
One in particular now does a 80 pushup, 75 situp, 13:10 2 mile run.

 

[javacontour]

I suspect with the economy being what it is, the military can be more choosy about who it will take. So it may be that folks who don't meet the standards are not admitted today.

It really depends on the needs of the military. If they are meeting their quotas or better, they can be more choosy. If not, then they may relax the standards in hopes of training-up a new recruit to meet the standard.

There is no hard and fast rule. It depends largely on how bad they need recruits.

Originally Posted By: Edmond
Originally Posted By: GumbyJarvis
this morning

43 Pushups (Finally passed those bad boys)
42 situps (11 from passing)
15:49 2 mile run (Barely Passing)

I figure going into BCT being able to do this, will put me lightyears ahead of some people joining, so I should be fine.


Actually, those numbers will not put you light years ahead of people joining, those will put you in the middle of the pack at best and in a regular unit, those will get you counseling statements from your NCO for failing the APFT. Fail 2 in a row and the process starts for your discharge.

The recruits we've been seeing are in better shape than they were before.

You still have a lot of work to do.

 

[Mr Nice]

When the Iraq war was in full swing, the Army was allowing people to join with a wavier if they had minor criminal record and would enlist in critical career fields (MOS).

Today that same person would not be considered as there are much better candidates.

 

[Edmond]

Originally Posted By: GumbyJarvis

I've known people within the past 2 years join, could only do 20 pushups, 20 situps, and a 20 minute 2 mile run.
One in particular now does a 80 pushup, 75 situp, 13:10 2 mile run.


The military has more than enough people to meet quotas right now. This is not 2 years ago and you are not those people.

The guys who were getting in during the Iraq surge are towards the end of their contracts now.

It's more difficult to get in and it's more difficult to stay in. Many NCO's with multiple deployments are being told they can't stay because the Army is overstrength.

I'm not trying to ruin your dream, I'm being realistic here with you.

 

[Mr Nice]

Maybe with all those deployments it a good thing they are leaving the military.