The Official Military Thread. Vol 1

[josebronx]

got a 51 on the practice asvab, should I study before taking the real thing? Im afraid of over doing it

 

[ryair max 1]

Originally Posted by JoseBronx

got a 51 on the practice asvab, should I study before taking the real thing? Im afraid of over doing it

aint no overdoing for something that can determine what type of job you are shooting for.

hell, i hired multiple tutors to try to help me when i took my retake for the Officer Aptitude Rating math portion of the ASTB. 

i say study your %*@ off.

 

[solarius49]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Very true about fake marriages ...when people found out about me...I had 3 proposals. Smh

Its the worst smh, especially with these females out here in San Diego.  I wont even pursue a relationship until after I get out

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by JoseBronx

got a 51 on the practice asvab, should I study before taking the real thing? Im afraid of over doing it

Your definitely gonna wanna study. No such thing as doing too well on the ASVAB. Better you do the more opportunities you get as far as what jobs you qualify for.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

This is pretty random but can you bring your own running shoes to basic training? Gonna get fitted for some new running shoes soon so i can start training for the runs and was curious if i can wear shoes i bring or if i have to wear what they assign me. I did a quick google search and i read different things. Some people said they were able to wear what they brought and others mentioned they have to wear the New Balance's that were assigned to them. This is for Air Force basic. Thanks.

Quoting my question from the last page, if anyone can answer i'd appreciate it. Thanks

 

[solarius49]

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

This is pretty random but can you bring your own running shoes to basic training? Gonna get fitted for some new running shoes soon so i can start training for the runs and was curious if i can wear shoes i bring or if i have to wear what they assign me. I did a quick google search and i read different things. Some people said they were able to wear what they brought and others mentioned they have to wear the New Balance's that were assigned to them. This is for Air Force basic. Thanks.

Quoting my question from the last page, if anyone can answer i'd appreciate it. Thanks

No...atleast not in the case of the Marines.  They provide you with everything that you needed.  They gave us all some pretty nice and comfy NB running shoes.  

 

[taymane23]

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

This is pretty random but can you bring your own running shoes to basic training? Gonna get fitted for some new running shoes soon so i can start training for the runs and was curious if i can wear shoes i bring or if i have to wear what they assign me. I did a quick google search and i read different things. Some people said they were able to wear what they brought and others mentioned they have to wear the New Balance's that were assigned to them. This is for Air Force basic. Thanks.

Quoting my question from the last page, if anyone can answer i'd appreciate it. Thanks

You get the option to keep yours but they have to be uniform from what everyone's been telling me. If not then they give you some asics that are molded specifically for your feet. I'm going with the asics since my free run's won't be uniform.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Thanks for the replies, i'll run in the pair i bring if i can, if not i'll have no choice but to run in the issued shoe. Shoes i've got now are Saucony Guide 5's.

 

[SplinterMatic319]

jrdnsrnss and ATLien Seeko, you guys still havent got in yet? I remember we started talking bout joining the AF in the same thread and Im damn near close to a year in the service already.

 

[sweettooth 17]

^^^ bro where are you stationed at?? I remember talking to you last summer I think we went to basic around the same time.

 

[SplinterMatic319]

Originally Posted by Sweettooth 17

^^^ bro where are you stationed at?? I remember talking to you last summer I think we went to basic around the same time.

Yea we did, you were a week ahead of me. Im out here in Osan. A couple people from my flight are 4n0x1 so u prolly know them.

 

[sweettooth 17]

Originally Posted by blacktopking319

Originally Posted by Sweettooth 17

^^^ bro where are you stationed at?? I remember talking to you last summer I think we went to basic around the same time.

Yea we did, you were a week ahead of me. Im out here in Osan. A couple people from my flight are 4n0x1 so u prolly know them.

^^ lucky! Damn man congrats I'm actually back here at lackland currently. What job did you get and how you liking overseas??

 

[SplinterMatic319]

Originally Posted by Sweettooth 17

Originally Posted by blacktopking319

Originally Posted by Sweettooth 17

^^^ bro where are you stationed at?? I remember talking to you last summer I think we went to basic around the same time.

Yea we did, you were a week ahead of me. Im out here in Osan. A couple people from my flight are 4n0x1 so u prolly know them.

^^ lucky! Damn man congrats I'm actually back here at lackland currently. What job did you get and how you liking overseas??

My job is Ammo. Back in lackland? ughhh at least u get to make fun of trainees

. Hey man if you want overseas, volunteer for korea because its a 1 year tour and you get to choose your base of preference. I love being overseas extra pay, experiencing other cultures......im probably never going back stateside ever.

 

[sneakerhead24]

I'm a contracted SMP cadet in Army ROTC so i'm pretty much guaranteed to go Guard after I commission. Does anyone know how i can switch to active? i'm really not that excited to do the whole "weekend warrior" thing

 

[solarius49]

Since im about to get out, I figure I would leave these here for people to enjoy

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[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by blacktopking319

jrdnsrnss and ATLien Seeko, you guys still havent got in yet? I remember we started talking bout joining the AF in the same thread and Im damn near close to a year in the service already.

Nah i haven't got in yet. I got into a bike accident last year right around the time i was gonna go in for my physical at MEPS. Separated my shoulder and the CMO delayed my entry until June 2012. I need to see another orthopedist before i resubmit my application for a physical. Been a long wait but next month i'm hoping i'm good to go. My orthopedist cleared me last year yet i was denied by MEPS for whatever reason. Shoulder is completely healed and have full movement, rotation, etc so i don't think it'll be a problem. I'm looking at all 3D jobs and i'm hoping for an overseas deployment once i get out of tech school.

 

[got shoes]

i rememeber them military days. 98-01 OG

 

[gumsoul410]

Any aviators in here? If so, how is it determined which aircraft it is that you will pilot? Do you get to select or are you placed? I want to be an aviator or navigator but I don't really want to fly cargo planes or copters. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[mister doitnice]

I think most of the people in this thread are enlisted. I think it's a test you take similar to the asvab that determines your route. There are also height requirements, and
other criteria.

 

[ar guy]

Originally Posted by sneakerhead24

I'm a contracted SMP cadet in Army ROTC so i'm pretty much guaranteed to go Guard after I commission. Does anyone know how i can switch to active? i'm really not that excited to do the whole "weekend warrior" thing

just because you're doing SMP doesn't mean that you have to go Guard. Plenty of folks in my ROTC class did SMP and went active just get a good GPA and do good at LDAC and you have a great chance at going AD.

 

[atlien seeko]

Originally Posted by blacktopking319

jrdnsrnss and ATLien Seeko, you guys still havent got in yet? I remember we started talking bout joining the AF in the same thread and Im damn near close to a year in the service already.

Yeah, I was trying to accomplish a couple things before I joined, so I'm ready now. I'm glad I waited.

 

[luckyluchiano]

Originally Posted by ATLien Seeko

Originally Posted by blacktopking319

jrdnsrnss and ATLien Seeko, you guys still havent got in yet? I remember we started talking bout joining the AF in the same thread and Im damn near close to a year in the service already.

Yeah, I was trying to accomplish a couple things before I joined, so I'm ready now. I'm glad I waited.

how old are you?

 

[luckyluchiano]

What do you guys recommend to use for studying for ASVAB? I hear there are guides for general asvab and then for getting the job you want.

Also good workout programs to prep body?

 

[solewoman]

Originally Posted by solarius49

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Very true about fake marriages ...when people found out about me...I had 3 proposals. Smh

Its the worst smh, especially with these females out here in San Diego.  I wont even pursue a relationship until after I get out

Yeah I'm pretty much divided I'm going to marry military ore someone who is doing better than me.

 

[egaroc1]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by solarius49

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Very true about fake marriages ...when people found out about me...I had 3 proposals. Smh

Its the worst smh, especially with these females out here in San Diego.  I wont even pursue a relationship until after I get out

Yeah I'm pretty much divided I'm going to marry military ore someone who is doing better than me.

DONT DO IT.
ALL IT IS  A 15-20% INCREASE IN BAH. 

piece of mind and stress/headache free is priceless.