ENLIST WITH COLLEGE DEGREE?! NOPE | Coaching with Navy SEAL Jake Zweig

[@smokey04b53]

In general I'd agree with college grads not enlisting espec. in career fields with high attrition rates. HOWEVER, sometimes it's worth it. I enlisted with a law degree as a grunt in the 82nd Airborne. Why? I had every intention of going to OCS but the Army said they'd pay off all my student loans if I stayed enlisted for 3 years. 20+ years later I'm an O-5 and the military just paid for my PhD....

[@jakezweig]

Lets fuck8ng go!!!!!!!!!!

[@drn13355]

Agree in general...it worked out for me. I was enlisted USCG for 8 and then Army just retired O-4. What I tell people can be a problem is after those 8 years now you have a "record". Meaning all your medical crap like blown out knee and stuff has to be addressed when going for O. When people say "I will enlist and then just switch to O" really isn't that simple. It worked out for me, but I don't advise it as a plan. If someone wants to be an O just go straight for it.

[@jakezweig]

@@drn13355 thank you just not that simple

[@carlosmorn5766]

This is really inspiring. I'm studying for the LSAT right now, double major in poli sci and soc right now. Any chance we can link up privately and talk? I'd love to know more because this is exactly what I want to do

[@calebhenderson6766]

​@jakezweig what would your advice be for a 22 year old with a bachelor's in kinesiology with a concentration in human performance, rehabilitation sciences, a associates degree in health and fitness, and a minor in human nutrition? Should I enlist or just go for officer, and what branch do you think I should join, I am thinking of just going officer in the air force, since I have family that are officers in the air force, but I just was wondering what your opinion would be, and if I was an officer would I be able to get the military to pay for me to go to college and get my doctoral degree in physical therapy, and woul I be able to be an officer and work as a physical therapist?

[@AUTOxMATIK]

Every time you say kayyy I feel like an angel is hugging me from behind

[@grafenr.3405]

Jake keep spitting the truth. You are definitely given this guy straight knowledge.

[@jakezweig]

It is hard to take .... crazyness

[@irishcoffee5412]

Turdburgler and ratfink are my two favorite words. Good on you Jake for deploying such a visually important word in a serious discussion. 🎉

[@jakezweig]

2 grade communication level

[@sheltonpoteat6241]

How about “turd merchant”?

[@blaynebriceno]

My hip did the same thing as I was training for SOAS. It was chalked up to Snapping Hip Syndrome, Lots of stretching, and hip mobility. I also switched to riding a bicycle during the recovery time. SOAS is no joke. I made a lot of great friends and the 2 weeks I spent there will never be forgotten. It is a bonding experience like no other. Yes you are competing for a spot to go to OCS, but everyone who I know who was selected, including myself, was a team player. We yelled at one another, carried one another, out worked one another... make yourself standout. You may just want to put your head down and try and grind though it... but that's not what they are looking for in an officer. You have to keep your head up and lead. When they put someone in charge of a mission ; for example, when they make you take the boats out to the ocean and you are racing against all the other boat crews, and your team is constantly coming in last or second to last, stand up and take charge of the crew. Tell them you are going to lead. Make sure you inform your team that you are the leader and to listen to YOU only. The part that boat crews mess up with is everyone there at SOAS is there to be an Officer and a leader, so everyone in the boat crew thinks they know what the best choice is during your mission. This causes the entire mission to fall apart because everyone is telling everyone something different( usually everyone yelling different commands). If you just stick to ONE person giving orders, then you will have a better chance of succeeding. If you aren't in charge, don't worry, you will get your opportunity. You just have to speak up when the opportunity presents itself. Do not get discouraged when you see half the class dropout the first 2 days. If you make it to Wednesday you have a really good chance of making it through to Friday. Only a few people dropped out after Wednesday. And only 1 on the final day, and it wasn't due to him quitting, he made a bad decision and the SOAS instructors deemed him not mature enough to be a leader because he put men at a huge risk for injury. Make sure you EAT!! you will be so exhausted and worn down you will no longer have an appetite. I saw so many guys not eat and as a result they were collapsing throughout the week. Hydrate! you will have an endless supply of water, hydration packets, and food. They will never turn you down for asking for more nutrients. All in all, great time, great people, come prepared physically and mentally. You will be accessed on your speaking skills, writing skills, and memorization. After 3-4 days of maybe an hour of sleep each night... simple memorization gets tough. SOAS is a great time, grueling during...but after you feel such an accomplishment. Oh also...the water during the summer in Coronado is still super cold, especially when you are hanging out in the ocean in the middle of the night instead of during the day. DO YOUR COLD TRAINING! Get mentally ready for that!

[@jakezweig]

Dudevl did you get selected if not I would love to talk to you!! 734 834 7944

[@jakezweig]

Thank you for the great comment

[@apsiTV]

Yes Sirrrrr Jake!!!! Another one. Overlooking Army (Ranger/GB) or Marines (MARSOC) is crazy. These guys don’t know the pay difference between enlisted and officer. What they don’t know is every Tier 1 MOS is going to be the worst training they’ve ever seen but being enlisted in any branch can be shitty with the wrong job. Keep them going Jake. Help these guys make the right decisions. Go Army!!!

[@jakezweig]

Thank you trying my best

[@dinnertitties9289]

Not sure what tier 1 mos training is but can vouch for changing your mos and making life better

[@coldsoldier313]

As an Army Green to Gold cadet, this is some great advice 👍🏾

[@jakezweig]

[e-mail] would love to talk with you about your path

[@coldsoldier313]

​@jakezweig absolutely! I commission in April with a Masters degree, and I'm completely pumped. Becoming an officer was my plan from the start

[@jebbush2527]

Got a 3.9 gpa so I’m gonna go O. Thanks for this haha

[@mistarmer]

This generation of kids want everything guaranteed to them and don’t seem to understand that going through adversity and shutting the fuck up while taking a kick in the nuts will build character and create the end product that they see online . I joined the Marine Corps because I knew that I didn’t have the maturity and physical fitness to complete BUDs. I wanted to harden myself and do cool shit without having to sit on a boat for 4 years. Jake is spot on about the going Army if you have a 4 year degree. So much opportunity over there.

[@jakezweig]

Thank you preach brother preach

[@WickOff626]

I enlisted in the army with a degree. It was a big mistake. Still got 2 years left

[@jakezweig]

Lets talk about it man [e-mail]

[@literallypatrickbatemen]

Thanks for this video Jake! I'm a 17 yr old that is training for SEALs as well! Been in touch with my local navy recruiter, I'm running 20 miles, biking to my work everyday which around 20 miles as well, so in total, abt 100 miles a week for each excersise! swimming heavily too, I'm avoiding that weight rack in the gym, focusing on endurance and lean strength!

[@jakezweig]

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[@jwsmith1470]

@Local While having its place... weight-training is not quite as important as you might think. Imo.... a much better way to prepare is to start doing Ruck Marches (aka, Humps)... ...with at least 30 to 50lbs and gradually work your way up to going at least 10 to 12 miles or whatever weight / distance that you can handle and start off with. The reason I say that is because imo and experience, very little in the way of "Weight-Lifting" translated over to Rucking and especially the wearing of other tactical gear (aka, "battle rattle")... ...which YOU WILL BE doing and wearing plenty of once you make it out to a Team or any other Combat-Arms MOS. More to the point... the majority of people that you will see washout will be because they cannot handle and will fail Rucks and otherwise carrying and wearing heavy loads / load-bearing exercises. So... getting use to doing long Ruck Marches as well as doing other Load-Bearing or Load-Wearing Exercises by wearing anywhere from 30 to 100lbs of gear... ...because you WILL be doing alot if that once you make it out to a Team or other Combat Arms MOS. I guarantee it.

[@dinnertitties9289]

@@jwsmith1470 rucking hard and running fast

[@drew8979]

Listen to Jake, and make the smarter not harder decision.

[@jakezweig]

Yes please

[@Skeptical_Hippo]

Prior active duty Air Force. Got a degree with GI bill. Was set to board after graduation with the Army but ended up re-enlisting with the Air Force out of loyalty thinking that I would commission from within. Within a year I boarded and was selected. Took them 3 F’n years to get me OTS dates. Swiftly after getting my dates, my supervision ended up pulling my package behind my back with no paperwork. Total BS. Should’ve gone Army. Do not enlist with a degree - All it takes is 1 jerkoff in leadership to cockblock your plans out of spite. As soon as I boarded and was selected there was a target on my back and the crabs came out. You will be stuck finishing your contract & you will never get that time back. I could still get out and go Army as an officer - their pipeline is straightforward. But, now I’ve got kids and that changes the math on my plans. Be smart guys. Listen to Zweig - he’s not bullshiting when he keeps saying “Go Army”. They have the best street to officer pipeline.

[@jakezweig]

Lets shoot a video if you can man!!!!! black you out 734 834 7944

[@patricki5859]

If I heard Jake tell me, “You’re an idiot” in the first few seconds of an interview, I would just cut off my webcam.

[@jakezweig]

Well then your probably a fucking idiot then. How do you get someone to understand they are making a very bad life mistake? You can not say well buddy that's not a great idea

[@Atonement-]

Dr. Jake is there to prescribe for the verbally interested exactly what they want/need to heal.. It's understandable the desire to take that route, it's a great thing... But you KNOW u aren't taking that route, so let me save you some YEARS son. A kick in the 6 is good from time to time.

[@jakezweig]

10000000000000000%

[@flyingturret208thecannon5]

Bachelors in Cybersecurity, terrible job market where I live, no work experience = no job offers, I'm considering enlistment into the Army as cybersecurity(17C) and going Warrant Officer(170A) to focus on skill expertise. Thoughts?

[@jakezweig]

Go cyber officer in Army Navy or space force

[@flyingturret208thecannon5]

@@jakezweig Would that develop actual technical skill, or be a lot of paper pushing and dealing with leadership?

[@jakezweig]

@@flyingturret208thecannon5 Both and you would get your TSSCI which is what you really want

[@flyingturret208thecannon5]

@@jakezweig And OCS would guarantee Cyber Officer? I had heard officers only get a wishlist, whereas army allows soldiers to directly select their job(permitting that they qualify). 170A also gets the TS/SCI, if it is that valuable.

[@jakezweig]

@@flyingturret208thecannon5 you might be able to work it out before hand

[@dailylifeoftink3689]

I will be graduating with my bachelor’s in health service management may 4, 2024. I have been interested in the navy or Air Force honestly which ever work demand is higher I do plan on becoming an officer eventually but I have to obtain my masters first. I plan on working in medical service corps as a health service admin officer I’m aware I would have to build my way up so I plan on starting out with health admin or personnel. My question is would it be smart for me to enlist then go to school while in the military and build my way up with the experience or should I wait until I obtain my masters degree on the outside? And go to OCS

[@pcphilanthropy]

🔥 as always boss.

[@istovall2624]

Awesome content as always! Would love some videos about "current events" if that's your thing.

[@jakezweig]

Current events like send me an email [e-mail]

[@CrispusAttucks2315]

Great vids!!

[@jakezweig]

Thanks

[@JuanGarcia-dj2tt]

Hey Jake just wanted to ask what supplements should I be taking for my bones and joints to be stronger?

[@jakezweig]

Email me for the pdf

[@AddyR29]

As I understand it, the suggestion to not go enlisted seems to pertain to only a Bachelors degree. What about an Associates degree? Would it still be smart to go enlisted? Well, you kinda have to right?

[@jakezweig]

Send it go enlisted

[@lusvideos782]

Hi sir I also have a degree and high gpa from a Top5 ranked university, but I am not a citizens, to get my citizenship I have to wait 3+ years, in that case should I just go enlist or I should wait ?

[@jakezweig]

Go enlist what country are you from

[@lusvideos782]

China@@jakezweig

[@lusvideos782]

Also, is the ECP Program(I want to go Marine) a better pathway for me to get into officer school? As a green card holder, my job choices are limited. Does signing a five-year enlistment contract mean I have to serve the full five years before heading to officer school? My recruiter mentioned that, as an Asian female, I would have more opportunities in the ECP program. However, I'm unsure if spending five years in a mundane job is the right decision for me. @@jakezweig

[@isaiahstark8713]

If you make it to the teams and the team does not like you they can kick you out? And if so will you then be chipping paint out on the fleet.

[@jakezweig]

Yup that is how it goes!!!!!

[@dinnertitties9289]

Not just seal teams literally any special unit. As they once told me…everyday you have an audition and they have the right to fire your ass

[@alandossen1281]

I got a degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of working experience. Do you recommend Army, Navy or air force?

[@jakezweig]

What do you want to do? Army corp of engineers big time

[@sidneypritchard6581]

My daughter is 21 and has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a 3.5 GPA. The Air Force recruiter told her with this degree and GPA to rather enlist than go for officer. Is this a wise choice or should she rather do officer. Thanks.

[@jakezweig]

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[@forsaken-pr5iz]

Im thinking of enlisting in the Marine corps after my first proper year of college, back in 2021 i did one semester and fucked up then went to navy boot camp erroneously, got separated from boot camp and currently back to square one i did better this semester and i’m excited to do another semester snd see my final Gpa , my medical issue seems like it is already fixed so i don’t know what’s next

[@jennabethsamora]

Bachelors, enlisted, year 5 now, 1st contact, 68series, making my avenues to G2GADO

[@jakezweig]

So you like your descion

[@jennabethsamora]

​@@jakezweigAre you asking if I like my decision going enlisted? If so actually yes, not all Officers that have degrees and come strait from BOLC, are not always in the right mindset. If I have the power to navigate where I'm at as a Officer I'll take the longer route. I'm not wanting to be at the needs of the Army.

[@Jjjaaahhnn]

I almost enlisted air force with a college degree because I heard officer's don't get respected if they're enlisted first. I also hear officer's have way more responsibility and I don't see myself as a leader necessarily. I haven't committed or signed yet only did the ASVAB and scored a 57 overall. You think enlisting in the Air Force with a college degree is a bad idea? The jobs I was interested in were all office jobs with some field jobs, but no infantry or combat. I did hear they can put you in combat if they really need to even if you're working administration for example.

[@jakezweig]

I always say it is a bad idea ...use your degree GROW

[@Jjjaaahhnn]

@@jakezweig What about joining as an officer? Do you think it's worth it if I'm not a leader?

[@jakezweig]

@Jjjaaahhnn 50% of the officers are not leaders and they suck. Yes you need to grow so grow as an officer. Study for the text and get the score you need.

[@nealthompson8794]

More than half of the guys in my buds class that were enlisted had college degrees. Not sure of the reality now, but back then you had to have some good PST scores to even get looked at so imagine that officer slots were extremely competitive. Most of our officers were also academy guys and they would often treat non-academy guys as beneath them. Was gross to see. Shoutout to the real ones though. I learned how to be a good leader by watching these guys successes and failures and I’ll be forever grateful for it.

[@viper7320]

Jack I’m 15 6’3 280 pounds how to to lose weight and train to be a ranger???

[@jakezweig]

Whole 30 walk 10miles a day

[@Peedy5]

I'm 25 with no children & a bachelors degree. I graduated with a 2.3 GPA. Do I still have a chance of joining as an officer?

[@jakezweig]

@Peedy5 army absolutely man make sure your run is 12 minutes 2 mile

[@alexdale8705]

Do you get a lot of influence in what mos you get assigned as an officer in any of the branches? Ive been looking at trying to be an officer in the marine corps and it seems like you dont get much choice there. Thanks!

[@jakezweig]

Yes you do but you have to preform

[@robertbagley5713]

where can I find your PDF for running/training? I've been training for most my life also I wrestled and played football ect. I wish to test myself, i'll have college completed this fall and I am going to apply for SF or SOF. Im still undecided between which branch to apply for. I Just turned 25 any recommendations? Also my GPA is a 3.3 Thank you for all the information you have on here

[@jakezweig]

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[@saint4105]

I just crushed everything on the Air Force IFT but failed miserably on the swimming as I haven’t been swimming for very long (2 weeks), do you think with coaching I can do 500 meters by the 21st? Thanks Jake

[@jakezweig]

It depends if you are a SAA

[@jakezweig]

Email me [e-mail]

[@nicholaskim1389]

Hey man. I’m a few weeks of graduating from college with a bachelors majoring in Criminal Justice, minoring in Psych. What branch would you recommend to becoming an officer the easiest? My GPA is about a 2.8/9

[@jakezweig]

Army

[@viper7320]

I have a computer science degree do you recommend seals, rangers or Air Force special operations

[@jakezweig]

You choice it really comes down to if you can swim

[@viper7320]

@@jakezweig I can not swim

[@jakezweig]

@@viper7320 army infantry

[@dinnertitties9289]

If you can’t physically tab out in ranger school don’t try to commission infantry. That’s the expectation for you as an infantry LT is to arrive tabbed

[@ΜΟΛΩΝΛΑΒΕ_1776]

Does my college degree help me do more pushups, run faster or mentally fight the urge to quit? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@rohenry9962]

No but it can help you to become an Officer and make 5X the money.

[@jakezweig]

Yes sir

[@ΜΟΛΩΝΛΑΒΕ_1776]

@@jakezweig 🫡 10-4

[@tylersmith8083]

If you want to review articles there are a few out there about Seamen Mays. He was the sailor recently acquitted of setting the fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard. The original speculation was he set the fire after he DOR'd from BUDS and was re-rated to BM or something of the sorts. Just a thought...

[@jakezweig]

Love it!!!! I'm going to interview him man

[@MajesticDemonLord]

My key takeaway from this - need to get a bike.

[@jakezweig]

LOL yup

[@dD-ft1td]

I was just watching one of your other videos about a guy with a degree and going enlisted. Do officers do the same job as enlisted seals.

[@jakezweig]

Yes for the most part for the first 5 to 10 years, but no one is doing the job right now so make more moeny

[@dinnertitties9289]

I’ll defer to Jake on the seal teams but ODA there’s 1 officer who signs for everything on the team and he’s going to have a tremendous amount of responsibility.

[@jakezweig]

@@dinnertitties9289 there are 2 or three officers in the teams and yes responsible is maxed out and yes you sign for millions of dollars of gear

[@dinnertitties9289]

Roger that. I can’t imagine that property book Jake. I went to a halo team after the Q course but I heard all the nonsense about scuba teams. That property book 😢

[@dD-ft1td]

Thank you both for giving me information. This will help me make my future decisions.

[@yuk6260]

Damn Jake... your face is looking chiseled, you're working out and staying healthy. Charlie Mike

[@jakezweig]

ROGER

[@dboiitaylor7747]

Do ya have any firefighter videos?

[@jakezweig]

Interviewing firefirer

[@gabrielwilliams5387]

I saw some other comment about gpa and I wanted to touch on that with you Jake. I’m not a school guy and never have been. I have no interest in being in school studying about some shit I don’t give a fuck about. Regarding this, sense there is no war, do you believe SOF is still worth pursuing for the guys that aren’t mathematicians. Like you say, there’s no war which means we won’t be able to do our job while getting paid shit

[@dinnertitties9289]

The war on terror is ongoing and even flourishing. Get to a CT unit if you wanna go bang

[@NathanUrielMaico]

Hi sir I finished 3 yrs in Nursing school during my college days. I want to be part of NAVY SEAL someday 🙏🏻 is that possible? Or do i need to finish my 4 yrs in college bfore enlishment? Or Reserve while studying? Suggestion please? Thanks

[@jakezweig]

that is up to you

[@MultiRingtail]

Unless you have a low gpa then it is best to enlist

[@jimibuckets23]

What if you have a shit GPA? Would you encourage enlisting then?

[@jakezweig]

What is shit?

[@dinnertitties9289]

If it’s a STEM degree army has a spot for you

[@jimibuckets23]

@@jakezweig 2.18

[@JustinMiddleton-pb9cl]

What if you got a 2.0 gpa former d1 football player

[@RoyceBenning]

What if I majored in Dance?

[@jakezweig]

sure

[@DamianWebster-h8v]

How could we talk?

[@jakezweig]

[e-mail]

[@Osidamoshigh]

29 years old. Got a degree in philosophy with a 2.8 gpa. A lot of my career choices are limited on age in the navy I was thinking of aviation. Would you recommend I still try and go officer of enlisted? Some of the officer positions say they can wave your age if you have prior military service.

[@jakezweig]

You can get a waiver email me [e-mail]

[@jermainesmith1052]

Push to go officer. I joined the Navy at 29 with a Masters Degree. Recruiter didn’t push me submitting a package and said my degrees were worthless since they were in music. Enlisted and made Chief in 9yrs. Long story short, got selected for LDO this year. I did it the hard way, but I probably could have been an O-4 by now.

[@adrianbrown3894]

Keep it real.

[@hacob4941]

Hi Jake do need college degree to become navy seal?

[@jakezweig]

nope just to be an officer

[@iwill5810]

@@jakezweigis there an age limit on joining as an officer? I have a degree and considering the Navy..

[@EinKritikerdespolitischenIslam]

​@@iwill5810 28 (max. 30 if you highly qualified. Didn't know what that means.) Or go in as enlisted (same age limits) and get your commission until your 33.

[@waltlafi6913]

Entry Level Separation ELS

[@viper7320]

Great video man. How to get a Air Force cct contract

[@jakezweig]

Dude

[@AndrewGasser]

It’s been awhile

[@Mrd1_j6665]

Where do these guys come from? Do they watch too much TV? Goodness gracious, how do these people live? It is unreal...

[@jakezweig]

Thank you man preach

[@docb1844]

Oh man ppl will not like to hear this. Not popular opinion

[@jakezweig]

Truth hurts man

[@jamesmoninger1982]

Far too much gtatuitous swearing.

[@jakezweig]

I'm working on it

[@Charlie-fu3ge]

Jake, How can i prepare for the Dive physics test in 2nd phase? Is it included in you’re masterclass along with land nav? Thanks

[@jakezweig]

No its not included. sealgrinderpt.com/blog/navy-seal-workout/how-to-study-for-buds-math-test.html/

[@Charlie-fu3ge]

@@jakezweig 💪🏻Thank you sir! Looking forward to the next video!!!