How to Prepare for the Military (and Life)

[@realkingrey2732]

John: "Make sure people like you" *David Goggins Leaves chat*

[@mr.shotta4527]

Yea well when talking about RASP you're also scored by your peers and that can be a deciding factor.

[@sualauvituimalealiifano2282]

😂😂🤣

[@Nicholas175]

@@mr.shotta4527 peer evals are apart of any selection process

[@jakdempsey5058]

quick correction: "the mind will quit before the body will quit" not the other way

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Yup

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

My B

[@jakdempsey5058]

🍻

[@FuryForceFive]

Jake Rutene I have been in both situations.

[@ryant.5173]

I thought the same thing. I figured he just mixed them up while on camera

[@ghhgfggvcbbn2128]

Just graduated RASP, John is 100% correct

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

Ghhgfg Gvcbbn did you? Advice please! That’s where I’m going.

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

All good advice and all true.

[@Nick2014B]

Did you sign a op40? I can't find one for the life of me man

[@KB-cw3dw]

Nick T they’re hard to come by, just let your recruiter know what you want and don’t sign a contract until it becomes available. I’m pretty sure the majority of op 40 contracts come through in the summer and the fall

[@Metaphix]

How're you liking Ranger Bat?

[@Dave-wx6bb]

John, not related to this video, but wanted to say thanks, I remember seeing you review a movie in your car when you stopped to watch a car come up behind you. I took this onboard as real life situational awareness and since then tried to incorporate it into daily life. Last night stopped at traffic lights 2 guys jumped out of a car behind me with bats, I saw ithem and sped off before they got to my car - guess it was an attempted car jacking. In the UK it's becoming more common. Keep up the vids they can change lives!

[@johnrobinson4061]

Awareness saves lives. Good eye.

[@matthewstiles353]

My switch gets flipped every single time I see someone open their door at an intersection!

[@CarolinaNocked]

Dave 1 Glad to see you saw it coming and got out of there ...... bothers me so much that you can’t own weapons in the U.K. to defend yourselves from predators. I visited there last year and had a few extra goodies in my pocket in the event something did happen but my radar was up constantly. Didn’t feel as safe there as I had in the past

[@wayneg8161]

I keep a S& W .40 just below the steering column on a Magnet mount. In Florida we have all the dirt bags from NJ and Puerto Rico which is were the car jacking fools come from... Problem salved! Yes You must be aware.

[@muzien87]

sure would be nice if you all hadnt allowed your government to take away your guns. i truly feel for you all over there and its a stark reminder as to what can happen to us here in the US if we were to allow it to happen.

[@mclovin1033]

Make sure to ask your parents to send brownies. Funny story a family friend's son was in boot at Paris island and since I'm in the army she wanted to know what to send him. I said a box of Crayons labeled food. She texted me weeks later saying I'm an ass and he will kill me!! Lmao

[@thomasohanlon1060]

But I beat they were eaten, you know the DI's made sure of that.

[@SuperWagner23]

Ranger School-61 Days of being starved and sleep deprived. It is awesome bady. Think wrestler not football player when it comes to size and training. If you cannot do at least 15 pullups you have no business being in Ranger School. If you cannot pull your weight you will not survive mountain phase. As David Goggins says, do something every day that makes you suffer. Goggins completed BUDs, Ranger School and Combaat Control Course. Going the extra mile is the difference between getting laid off and keeping your job during tough times. Leaders do not lead from the back they lead from the front. As a leader never ask a man or woman to do anything you won't do yourself. Have an offensive lineman mrntality. Offense linemen operate in groups, in tight spaces but rarely get any publicity. No offensive line, no winning team.

[@MrChuckwagon55]

david wagner - Didn’t David Goggins go to Delta Force selection? I don’t think he said he made it.

[@SuperWagner23]

@@MrChuckwagon55 it would be highly unlikely because Delta selects their personal only from the army. Being Goggins was a SEAL he would more likely tried to become part of devgroup. The majority of Delta comes from the 75th Ranger Regiment then Airborne units and some Army Special Forces. Thing about Delta is you have to be able to swim so you have to attend the combat diver course.

[@MrChuckwagon55]

david wagner - That’s incorrect. Delta selection is open to all branches. There have been Delta operators that originated from the Marines Force Recon, Navy Seals (yes, even Devgru), just to name a few. And Goggins did go through Delta selection in his own words in the interview he did with Joe Rogan. I assume if he has been accepted he would have mentioned it, which he didn’t, unlike him mentioning he became a Ranger. You can make it through Delta selection and still not pass the board. Plus OTC is also a form of selection as well. If you can’t do the things they need you to do, or do it in a certain amount of time, you wash out.

[@Crunk99ify]

He said he tried out twice in a couple interviews. Makes you wonder what those unit guys are like.

[@SuperWagner23]

@@MrChuckwagon55 he was a JTAC so it would not be out of the ordinary for him to be assigned to 1st detachment. Still, Delta assaulters come from the army. 75% of Delta come from primarily the 75th ranger regiment. Sure there are some marines attached but it is primarily army because of the requirements. You have to be airborne qualified so that rules out large numbers of all branches.

[@dannyward6093]

Went through Army basic training at 19 years old in 1986 and I was the gray man. Fast forward to 2017 and I go through a police academy at 51 years old. Suffered a knee injury but my mind would not let me quit. The instructors liked my don’t quit attitude. I owe that to my DS from 1986..

[@opforsoldier8527]

I was actually getting ready to post about the gray man when I found your post. I went through OSUT at Benning in the summer of '88 and was trying to be the gray man. Unfortunately for me I had been a dependent for 17 years, dad was an Artillery officer (he retired with 27 years FAS) and when they issued us our ID cards they asked anyone who had one already to turn it in, which of course was my dependent ID card. I tried to be swift and slide it into the pile but the lady saw me and quickly pulled it out before yelling for the Drill Sergeant. I spent the rest of OSUT being called brass brat and getting smoked because the day ended in a Y. So much for the gray man.

[@chrism6904]

I wanted to be a Navy SEAL since I was 8. I started "really" training once I was in middle school. Once I got into High School, I talked to a Navy recruiter and told them I wanted to be a SEAL. They got me in contact with a Former Navy SEAL and once I told him what I wanted to do, he allowed me to train with him. I, as well as a few others, trained with him for 4 years to get me ready for BUDs. After graduating from HS, I joined the Navy and passed the SEAL PST, and was eventually going to BUDs (after everything was completed of course). 5 months in, I started having seizures and eventually got the "boot" .... All of those years training was for nothing... I busted my ass every single day... literally blood, sweat, and tears. Its the only thing I ever wanted to do (still is) and everything else I do is a VERY FAR second (doesn't even come close). 7 years later...Im still depressed :/

[@maxreagan6618]

I saw you post about this in a different video on the rangers, keep your head up and you will find a new passion

[@a.schway9108]

Sorry about that. We can’t change circumstances out of our control, but we can respond well. You’ll be able to use what you learned for the next chapter of life.

[@remaguire]

It wasn't for nothing, shipmate! You learned endurance, persistence, and are in the best shape that anyone can hope to be in. You may not become a SEAL, but you have the SEAL attitude and that is a priceless commodity. I spent 25 years in the USN. Not as a SEAL, but still in a pretty intense job. When I got out, I turned to other passions. They are out there. You just have to find it...and you can. Your body may have betrayed you, but your mind is strong. Use it!

[@ncd7184]

Have you tried changing your diet? Like zero carbs, high fat moderate protein? Look up keto and carnivore diet for treating immune disorders

[@tristanthompson1980]

"boom anyone in multicam instant credibility" I laughed, than thumbsed up the video

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

None can deny the multicam...

[@tristanthompson1980]

@@WarriorPoetSociety I'm Canadian so you get more props from me in Caspar, but multicam is pretty cool

[@Phid79]

Being able to find humor during difficult times is a skill you will always need. I recently participated in a long construction project in a remote community, it was windy, dusty and cold. The key thing that enabled me to thrive in that environment was my sense of humor and my ability to stay focused on the long term goal. When it was cold, raining and I'm laying in a puddle during a team workout, all I could do was laugh at absurdity of the situation. I was wet and shivering and I could quit anytime but I stayed until the workout was done. I decided to stay with my team and suffer with them. I found humor in the situation and it was no longer a problem.

[@sd3gunner]

As soon as you said a hurricane can come through and tear down oaks... instantly gave me a flash back of the navy bar seen in the movie The Guardian!

[@adamgardner4213]

Get comfortable being - UNCOMFORTABLE

[@jcarpy75]

Spot on advice John. True today as it was in 1975 when I entered Army basic training at Ft Knox, KY. Stay in the middle, don’t get noticed as being a dud or stud. Take the training seriously just don’t take yourself seriously. The DIs must break you down in order to build you up as a solider. The best advice I have heard is to “Embrace The Suck”. The training stays with you for life, I still fold my socks, t-shirts and underwear as I was taught in basic.

[@petesheppard1709]

'Levity'--agree 100%! My sister (a former Marine officer), told me as I was about to report to Marine Corps OCS to keep my sense of humor. Being able to laugh at my misery was crucial to getting through. PLUS, some of the funniest things I ever saw occurred during training. One of the instructors' favorite tricks is to crack jokes and kid around, TRYING to make the trainees lose their 'bearing' and laugh--or even grin...

[@NStephenson2022]

I’m super excited, I just signed an 11X Option 40 contract,but I still got one more year of high school. Love seeing videos like this.

[@faralli28]

I just got back from Parris Island and this is spot on. I honestly thought Boot Camp was way easier than I expected and its because I kept things like that in mind. One other thing I would add though is that all the games go back to combat, if you can't stay calm because the games the drill instructors or sergeants make you play, what are you gonna if you're ever in a combat situation? If you can't hold your rifle right during a long hike, what are you gonna do if you have to go on a long patrol through enemy territory? Its important to recognize its a game but also to recognize how the games prepares you for reality.

[@Brady.John87]

My cousin just got out of 1st bat last yr. He was in for about a decade. My son is dead set on being a ranger when he gets older. One thing I've learned a ton about is how badass battalion k9s are. There was a dog named Benno that was Kia and he is an absolute legend. He is surely feeding on the souls of the haijis for all of eternity

[@KW86.]

Well done, I was in 2nd ranger battalion 1979-81,

[@FlyWithMe_666]

Brilliant! Especially the «endurance» part hit me hardest when I joined the military (German Army). Physical fitness, strength, quickness etc are familiar to everyone who works out as a civilian. But constant pain over extended periods (hours, days), along with little sleep, is something that is unique to this job. Always interesting to see when the calm, skinny guy endured the longest and complained the least, long after the big muscle guy ran out of steam :)

[@jaylive5084]

This is the best advice on KZbin for making it into Special Ops. I can’t stress enough how important it is to have tough feet. If your feet can’t handle the miles then you are never gonna make it. Do a 12 mile ruck once per week with 60 lb ruck in less than 3 hours and your feet will be good to go. Do that for a month. I’m a career Green Beret and Selection will absolutely break it off on your feet. If everyone could follow this mans advice then there’s a 100% chance of making it. Mentally you have to understand that the mean instructors, shitty weather, sleep deprivation and lack of calories is part of the program and if the other students around you and the instructors are able to do it, so can you. You are rarely alone (except for land navigation for some hours) and there’s something about being surrounded by your peers who are sucking as much as you are. Be a great follower. When you aren’t in charge, support your student chain of command. You will score high on your peer evaluations for being a good follower. Your peers will remember that when you get put in charge and they will support you. Good luck.

[@muzien87]

up until the very week of graduation the drill instructors could never get my name right. i never got singled out for any good or bad reason, i never fell out, i never stood out and i did just fine. the key to success truly is to achieve this level of notoriety. keep up, dont fall out, do everything you are supposed to because the slackers get messed up real bad and those who stand out get messed up for letting the slackers mess up.

[@Mark-we7mn]

John's got a Zoolander look going today

[@killa_kyle8580]

Nice hair!

[@MegaMmm4]

Mark I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed that.

[@davidmcmullen967]

Disco Disco lol

[@chancecarlton8403]

Has the tiniest phone in history

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Zoolander is envious of John's hair.

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

Thank you for this. I'm in the process of applying to the Air Force Academy for second time, currently attending prep school. Endurance is SO important!

[@robertprice9052]

I'm not a big guy - 5'6" @ 155lb when I enlisted. Watched a lot of big guys break down and cry. I only got one blister in twenty years: last road march in Selection. One sock was on inside out and the seam put a blood blister in the side of my big toe. Great video, and 100% spot on. FIDO! always and forever!

[@stever8776]

Great as usual. Right! the game is break you down and start to build a team, also to weed out those who can't be team members i.e. endurance, attitude and mind set. Don't take it personally, there is a method to the madness. You are a member of a team. Be the guy/gal that people can depend on. Never ever be condescending or negative or a braggadocio. After you complete each phase take time to pat yourself on the back for your accomplishments. If you get re-phrased like Ranger School don't give up! Do the phase again. If you get washed out, put in to go to the school again There are plenty of Rangers that failed the school the first time and came back later and started all over again and passed. Same for whatever your goals are!

[@joshharrison1169]

im a prior service guard to active 11x, just volunteered for Rasp. glad this popped up on my recommendations

[@darklight4815]

great tips for life right there man!...i really do regret not going into some branch of the military when i was younger,not just for the training,but to give back to our beautiful country....i thank you for your service John...i have nothing but respect for the courageous men and women that have served and continue to serve daily. God Bless America AMERICAN FREEDOM FOREVER

[@CBR250RMAN]

RLTW Brother. 1/75 A CO. 85-89 Class 3/87. Endurance and mental strength are key. Lean and strong will always carry you further and will allow you to have more fight when you arrive. I was one of the smallest in my Company. I was also one of the quickest moving.Just found your chanmel, looks hooah so far. Sua Sponte Brother.

[@nicholasnielsen7888]

I've been battling the idea of joining the Army for over a year now thinking about it every single day, pushing myself to new found limits every single day with the mind set of "the military is 100% worse you pussy" and I havent always been 100% sure if I will do it. I sat in my truck today and prayed to a higher power for some slap in the face sign of what is best for me and my future regarding joining or not. Ironically enough, this video was posted today and thrown in my face. Thank you John. Whether you know it or not you're a huge motivator for me and I appreciate you making this video. Thank you.

[@hcg9199]

John, I have to save the first video i watched of yours was about not running suppressors in the home. I didn't particularly like the concept, but I did dig deeper into your videos and found that you are an inspiration. Im glad to see there is someone else that has the same views as myself. I have a great amount of respect for you. Thanks man

[@GriffonAriac]

This is real wisdom here. This kinda knowledge served me well in the military, in law enforcement, and in life.

[@ponthis1]

Military or life in general... great tennants to live by. These are the things that make real life warrior poets and Real world Heroes.

[@TerexJ]

I have 33 days until I ship. 11x op40 I wish I had more time to prepare, but I couldn't pass up that contract. I'm gonna give it my all. I'll make them drag me out of there from an over use injury before I even consider giving up.

[@GypsyV47]

John you are pretty damn awesome bruddah. Love the information and your content

[@zion1126]

He’s preaching good people, take it to heart!!!

[@bryanbeswick6149]

Military or not, this sounds like great advice in general. Thanks for taking time to put this together.

[@The85F0X]

Nice John, like you said, it's the games and mind tomfoolery that gets alot of guys in both SFAS and Ranger school. If any of you reading this are thinking about entering the community then make sure your heart and mind are in the right place.

[@ethanchappell2182]

Just graduated last Friday. Now I'm at my first duty station, 11C wanting to go Ranger!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Get it done bro!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

And congrats!

[@josephmann9624]

5 years later, and the man has not changed

[@elishashaughnessy8351]

So many things to be intoxicated by when watching John speak of his experience and what it takes to be able to protect those around you. With this in mind id like to say the most intoxicating thing is the way he says "Boomstick".

[@TheRealDanBond]

3:46 The mind will often quit before the body* Usually you’ll think you’ve reached your physical limit when you’re not even close

[@HardcountsAdventures]

Good advice for life not just military.

[@EdwardFassnacht]

I had no idea you were a ranger!?! I always knew you were some form of special operations but that's awesome. Something I've always wanted to do, mentally I'd like to think I'm ready but physically. Still training in that respect

[@NobleAIan]

I wish I had this video to listen to back when I enlisted as an 11B.

[@climatedeceptionnetwork4122]

Good advice, all the way around. Short, too!

[@jonslentz950]

Like the line from OCEAN'S 11"HE'S GOTTA LIKE U AND IMMEDIATELY FORGET YOU"

[@gerardosanchez6201]

Absolutely 100% brilliant Thank you

[@cosmicchicken46]

Man I love ur sense of humor

[@2thewilderness]

Or just be the best you can be at everything you can and build your own inner man no matter what they throw at you. They'll push you, but you'll love it.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

I think it's worth noting that these things can be very pertinent in civilian life as well. I have spent a lot of time working in cold environments like walk-in freezers and refrigerators. There is a skill set you can develop to select certain sensory input to focus on while blocking out others. I can spend a lot longer in the cold or other conditions than most people because I have certain conditioning to ignore certain input. I have found that it's a lot like running. For me the first three laps around a 1/4 mile track are like a break-in period. After that the rest feels the same. Lap 8 feels like lap 4. The first 3 is when my heart and lungs are getting in sync and I'm finding a metal place that works for me. After that it's like working in that fridge. My minds distracted from whatever's going on in the body. That can come in handy when you just have to deal with something and it's freezing outside, the wind is the worst, for me, of course add some rain and most would say "that's a miserable environment". You can turn your focus on your task and getting on with getting out of there and somewhere much nicer.

[@TEXASBLADE2006]

Happy Veterans Day bratha....

[@ccsmith2937]

Thanks for your service.

[@DanielERodriguezMusic]

Excellent advice for life.

[@SebT00]

Thanks, great info! Swedish Army Ranger Bataljon soon-to-be-recruit so im just soakin everythin up.

[@panpiper]

Ouch! "Don't stand out." That's a tough one. I don't know if I could have done that. But then I'd have probably been a medical discharge. I've long been capable of pushing myself WAY beyond my breaking point, and then suffering sometimes for years after. I am paying for the folly of my youth now still at the age of 59.

[@bee123e]

Loved the analogy about the types of trees in a storm.

[@NiMi93]

Can you do a video on calming situations down w/ verbal judo, etc?

[@mattmcdaniel6219]

Nice! Boosted my moral and I'm not going anywhere! 😅 Give John a Patch ! God Bless our Service Men an Women Ppl!

[@realpolicetalk]

I have had a similar idea about the Marine Corps, and Police Dept. Beat me to it.

[@iancornell141]

That is a sweet tomahawk behind you! Pretty cool that we have been taking the tomahawk into battle since the colonial days

[@scowler92]

It worked for the Natives...

[@callummason6589]

@@scowler92 Europeans are the 'natives' there was no america until they created the nation state.

[@thomassparks7094]

Just wanted to say, keep the camera rolling ! I take a little bit from all your videos and add them into my training, mindset and every day life. On another note, how about some knife reviews. I know you gotta have a favorite blade! ⚔️

[@jonathonlang1844]

My Selection was all mental for me, was my body broken? Yes but the mental ebbs and flows were the real struggle.

[@SpottedMau]

"BOOM! Multicam" Hilarious.

[@Paul-up3pb]

Another great advice video 👍. While I’m not sure what “peace out” means, all the points you made are great points for life. Thank you.

[@lukerobinson8183]

Scrolling through all the playlists *says quietly* 🤫 looking for those secret videos. AND I FOUND IT!!! And what an awesome video to find! Didn’t watch it yet... 😅 but I’m about to. LE GO!!

[@honestresponse6833]

Great lesson for anything you do. Awesome!

[@aaronsmith5442]

Very helpful, im going to be signing up soon. Wanting to to get an op40 and prepare as much as possible.

[@tmisuracosr]

My son Joe leaves for basic, ATI, then RANGER/airborne in 10 days!

[@waynelawson1235]

It's, 'AIT.'

[@tmisuracosr]

@@waynelawson1235 lmao... my stupid phone auto corrected that. I guess telling somebody about my Turkish 9 mm made the phone think it's supposed to change everything I type now LOL

[@waynelawson1235]

@@tmisuracosr haha!

[@haydengarner5945]

How did he do?

[@theroguenob]

Honestly after watching this, and going through OSUT, basic doesn’t stress the mental factor of a potential solider, I’ve seen people who couldn’t even handle nic at night or mine sweeping or demo knot class class. I wasn’t a pt stud at firsts only a 269 ( frustratedly). So I hope the army decides to become more strict on the training new recruits

[@TTGLL]

Wise words, a poet you are

[@surratt95]

My sons at Ft Benning now in basic on a Ranger contract. Both his mom and I are vets and told him the same stuff, especially be the grey man and it’s a head game, it’s not personal.

[@TCoutdoors22]

More videos like this !

[@flytheedge]

Stated in absolute perfection!

[@DylanTK]

another great video, john!

[@57koop]

Great info John!

[@thomas_jay]

Finally someone is pointing out the endurance aspect.

[@seanvine39]

Great video. So glad I found your channel. It's become one of my favorites.

[@stop_rotary_abuse8834]

Great as always. Thanks for the tips, aspiring PJ here.

[@stevethul1]

2/75th Airborne Rangers, I was in Co. A 2/75th when it was first activated back in 1974 on No. Fort Lews then we moved to South Fort across from the airport where I could watch the helicopters right out my window. For those that want to be a Ranger, Quitting is Never an Option.

[@LvoZee05]

I’m 15 training to be a ranger. My dad was C/2/75 from 88-90! Thank you fir your service ranger!!! One day we’ll share a beer in Valhalla!

[@stevethul1]

@@LvoZee05 You are very welcome, please give your family my best wishes from a fellow Ranger. You are going to be in one of the best battalions in the world, work hard and stay safe. Take care, my friend.

[@LvoZee05]

@@stevethul1 You as well!!!!

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Hey John, at about 3:50 in you said "the body will quit before the mind will." I think you meant to say the opposite. nevertheless, this was still a great video. Couldn't agree more with everything you said here. Also, we all hated that damn slogan "Army Of One". And of course, the be liked and be forgotten made me laugh. Oh so true. If your Drill Sergeants can't remember you, that's probably a good sign. ;) When people hear that I went through Basic at 35 years old, they think "My God that must have been tough.", but for all the wrong reasons. I tell them I had a major advantage because of my years of life as an adult, and dealing with stuff. The downside, was being treated like a juvenile delinquent 24/7. That was a lot harder for me, because I was used to years of being the responsible, reliable, trustworthy one with tons of integrity and respected by everybody. In some ways the "stupid stuff" was easier to deal with because I understood what was happening. I knew the game. There's still plenty of other stupid stuff that doesn't have a well thought out purpose. sometimes it's just stupid people doing stupid things because that's what somebody made them do back when, and they're too lazy to improve on what they were taught. Having a sense of humor and just letting crap go and dealing with whatever task is in front of you makes all the difference in the world. We used to just smile and look at each other as someone would say "Well, this is gonna suck." with a chuckle, and we'd all just get on with it and get it over with. Accepting that you have to do it and just pushing through, coupled with making it as fun as you can, will take someone a long way. Joke and laugh, find the funny in it. It's served me well.

[@jimmyroisum12]

Thanks man!

[@xanderbritt5696]

Good video John🤙🏼🇺🇸

[@geoffreylynnegambrelljr.4132]

Thanks for the heads up. Good video.

[@70willard]

BOOM!!!! Multi cam and your credible hahahahahaha john you are one funny dude

[@rubenm6781]

AIRBORNE RANGER! every one else is a Leg!

[@perrycooper2260]

I like the tomahawk in the background Ranger.

[@Mr_Lasagna]

Thank you for this vid, gonna post on my Recruiting Page!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good video, Good advice... Thank you for your service

[@REALletsfail]

Thank you a lot man! I’m joining the bundeswehr next year and feel like i have a hard time realizing what i got myself into

[@REALletsfail]

22s r for wusses Not that keen on killing helpless french man

[@mallard_duck458]

REALletsfail or dealing with the Russian winter

[@Gorlami90]

My cousin was in ranger batt. Before he died I used to watch him run up and down the mountain behind my grams house. I was like 8 and played sports and rode my bike everywhere and he was hard to keep up with n he was carrying a big ass bag

[@Tcm0170]

Glad to hear someone mention about the “Army of one” commercials. I hated that crap when they started those.

[@criscross6591]

👍 Great advice!

[@RedRedMCmusic]

The endurance thing is what I need to work on, everything else is pretty much common sense.

[@contentofcharacter]

Great video John.

[@markymark1487]

John, When you say get a cheap pair of boots, are you referring to boots that must be broken in or do you mean boots with little support? I hike frequently, but I don’t think I should get unsupportive boots.

[@505thpir]

Thanks... Space Force here I come!!!

[@williamparker2922]

Great video!!!

[@DATG-SETX_COM]

Good stuff!

[@Bsquared1972]

Great advice...it actually applies to any career in the military, or life for that matter. For conditioning, I recently found a great conditioning guide...don't laugh at the Title: Convict Conditioning. It uses the body weight to get in shape, and FAST. Consider Michalangelo's David--that body was not developed by weightlifting, but by bodyweight training and gymnastics. I'm in the middle of the book now, and have started the program. One benefit besides getting stronger and having more endurance is that it also strengthens the connecting tissues as well, preventing injury. Weight training does NOT do that.

[@Bsquared1972]

Papillon659 I just started, and as a couch potato it’ll be awhile before I see the diamonds. LOL Even imagining doing one-arm or handstand push-ups is a great motivator.

[@BruceMagnus]

Weight training DOES strengthen connective tissue and bones

[@xcesarxramosx]

Good stuff