Crush Your Initial Fitness Test: Ultimate Preparation Guide!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

You can find the IFT Checklist here beapj.com/blog/crush-the-ift and the movie list here beapj.com/movie-list

[@AlchemyOfTheFourthKind]

Never give up, do not teach yourself to give up. Teach your mind to always fight and to always endure.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Love it man, good way to be

[@Dexter47]

thanks for the video and the resources

[@jos5936]

Hey Brian, thanks for everything you do. Really appreciate all your content. I’m a 32 year old male looking to enlist early next year. Been following you and your advice to get me ready. Is it true that their is a backup for PJ right now? Thanks

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Happy to help and thanks for the support! What do you mean by "backup"? As in it will take longer for you to get a slot or you can choose another job as a backup?

[@jos5936]

@@HowToBeAPJ yeah I heard that apparently there is a delay to enter the PJ pipeline. Tbh I was dead set on PJ, but after a deeper dive into the other careers I can’t decide which to choose now haha.

[@jos5936]

@@HowToBeAPJ Also, any advice for a 32 year old dude? I’ve been training my ass off. I’ll be ready by the time I get to swcc and a&s

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Best thing you can focus on aside from the physical training you are already working on is to get out in front of some groups of people and try to get some experience with leadership! This and reading some of the books on my reading list are really important to older guys as they will be expected to have more leadership talent than those who are younger. Also lots of stretching and foam rolling, recovery becomes more of a big deal as you get older!

[@jos5936]

@@HowToBeAPJ Wilco, thanks brother.

[@wb2605]

I been having a hard time breaking 12 minutes for 1 and 1/2 miles

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Variability in training for starters is key, running hills, sprints, weighted rucks, long distance runs, fartlek's will all help as well as paying attention to your diet and hydration

[@wb2605]

@@HowToBeAPJ thank you

[@HiHello-mh8wh]

What type of prior military experience if any at all is required to begin the pararescue pipeline?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

There is no military experience required to join the pipeline you can go in for a special warfare contract

[@ace_of_fives2744]

@@HowToBeAPJ Once you go into the air force on a special forces contract what’s the downtime between completing basic and doing a PJ fitness test ?

[@AlchemyOfTheFourthKind]

I'm not sure about patlrarescue, but I know there is an 18x program. Which allows you to get an entry-level special forc3s contract. The only catch is, if you get dropped, they can give you any mos you want. So you can end up a plumber on a ship if you fail the 18x contract. Big risk big reward

[@Matt-bg6kf]

@@ace_of_fives2744hours to days

[@Andrade_USA]

Appreciate the content, Brian! Do you have any prep tips for O’s who aim to crosstrain into CRO. It seems as crosstrainees are at a disadvantage since there is no prep or SWCC to go through and it’ll be straight to phase II and selection. I’m trying to find like minded guys to train water con but not sure if any other resources I may have missed. Was planning on reaching out to G3’s developer nearby to see if possible to join in on development sessions but not sure if AD can join.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

That is a great place to start getting a group of like minded individuals is highly recommended to help you figure out where you stand so you are not training in a bubble. I would recommend also checking out my GET SELECTED program at beapj.com it has produced many top selectees and gives you a good idea of what to expect at selection. Aside from that I would recommend lots of books on leadership you can check out the reading list on the website. Lastly I would make every attempt to get up in front of people and speak/lead this will give you a huge advantage if you can step up in front of the cadre and speak with confidence during your boards.

[@jasonpatel6562]

What if your good at everything except the swimming. Because you don’t have access to a pool.

[@salty1891]

You will fail.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Swimming is absolutely essential!

[@jasonpatel6562]

@@HowToBeAPJ yeah thanks for letting me know. I’ve been practicing and getting a lot better. Will continue improving my swimming techniques.

[@bagchazzin3890]

How should the people that don’t swim so proficiently be preparing themselves?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

If you have the ability then a swim coach is a great option. Other options are to start with the "total immersion" book which has helped lots of candidates. Learn about the fundamentals and then put them into practice by going to the pool, while you are there find an older person who looks like they know what they are doing and explain what you are training for. Most people love helping out a younger person, then have them watch you for a bit and give some critiques. At the very least you can film yourself swimming and compare that footage to what you can find on KZbin and take notes on what you need to change. It is a gradual effort but you will get there if you are persistent.

[@FDS345]

would putting electrolytes in our water during the ift would that be smart or no?

[@jamminjeff37]

Water is fine

[@scorpionblade4112]

I think so

[@bettiecsuhta8189]

😅 'Promo SM'

[@robotpanda77]

Drink water and get good sleep wow its so easy why is anyone worried