Sorry for yet another PT question

[jzhaun]

Yeah, you sound like you'll do okay. Just remember, there's a difference between "standing all day" and "standing AT ATTENTION all day". You might want to put some practice as it does get hard on your knees when your feet are in that position and you're trying to stand absolutely still.

[Haasino]

You also need to keep in mind that PT doesn't stop after RTC... in fact, it was a joke compared to A School PT.

[gregmosu]

Originally Posted by Haasino

You also need to keep in mind that PT doesn't stop after RTC... in fact, it was a joke compared to A School PT.

There's not a whole lot of info on that. I read somewhere that it's 3 days a week. What sort of PT do you do during A school?

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by gregmosu

There's not a whole lot of info on that. I read somewhere that it's 3 days a week. What sort of PT do you do during A school?

It varies depending on the school... but usually consists of lots of formation runs... 3-5mi at an 8min-10min/mile pace. If you fall out on the runs, or struggle during the exercises, you might PT every day during the week. Some schools are tougher than that... some are easier... it's hard to get details without talking to someone specific to your rating.

[gregmosu]

Originally Posted by Haasino

It varies depending on the school... but usually consists of lots of formation runs... 3-5mi at an 8min-10min/mile pace. If you fall out on the runs, or struggle during the exercises, you might PT every day during the week. Some schools are tougher than that... some are easier... it's hard to get details without talking to someone specific to your rating.

I would be in Corpus Christi, TX as a mineman.

[Angst]

Originally Posted by Haasino

It varies depending on the school... but usually consists of lots of formation runs... 3-5mi at an 8min-10min/mile pace. If you fall out on the runs, or struggle during the exercises, you might PT every day during the week. Some schools are tougher than that... some are easier... it's hard to get details without talking to someone specific to your rating.

My finger is pretty jacked from doing pt on a mouse for ten hours a day every day.

#CBT workout extreme.

[gregmosu]

Thanks agian for the replies.

It's nice to know there are not going to be 8-count bodybuilders and burpees and things like that. It's still a tough decision since boot camp will still not be easy.

[Angst]

Originally Posted by gregmosu

Thanks agian for the replies.

It's nice to know there are not going to be 8-count bodybuilders and burpees and things like that. It's still a tough decision since boot camp will still not be easy.

They save the fun stuff for when they beat you.

you will do plenty of ten counts, flutter kicks, and 4 count jacks while getting screamed at and cursed out. Your division will be loud all the time. You will get beat for the actions and stupidity of others. It will make you strong.

[gregmosu]

Originally Posted by jzhaun

Yeah, you sound like you'll do okay. Just remember, there's a difference between "standing all day" and "standing AT ATTENTION all day". You might want to put some practice as it does get hard on your knees when your feet are in that position and you're trying to stand absolutely still.

Is this mostly done while standing guard, or do you do this while receiving instruction as well?

[jzhaun]

Originally Posted by gregmosu

Is this mostly done while standing guard, or do you do this while receiving instruction as well?

Nah, watch isn't bad because you rove every 20 minutes or so, you don't really have to stand still for that long.

I was thinking of inspections (and all of the practice inspections your RDCs will do to get you ready for them). Inspections can go like two hours, depending on how thorough they're being and you just have to stand at attention in front of your bunk and stare straight forward. You also stand at attention whenever you're in formation but not moving, when talking to an RDC, when the RDCs are mad at your division but not mad enough (or too lazy to) IT you etc.

[gregmosu]

Originally Posted by jzhaun

Nah, watch isn't bad because you rove every 20 minutes or so, you don't really have to stand still for that long.

I was thinking of inspections (and all of the practice inspections your RDCs will do to get you ready for them). Inspections can go like two hours, depending on how thorough they're being and you just have to stand at attention in front of your bunk and stare straight forward. You also stand at attention whenever you're in formation but not moving, when talking to an RDC, when the RDCs are mad at your division but not mad enough (or too lazy to) IT you etc.

I did practice a little bit last night while watching some tv.. I can imagine it's not real exciting when you're actually waiting for and RDC to inspect you.