The Hard Reality: No Swimming, No Special Forces

[@Vinny6962]

“I wanna be doing cool ass shit, my nigga” I felt that 😂.

[@newwbein]

Seeing a black man like you with your background and still seeming like you’re “one of us” means a lot to me. I love your “no bs” demeanor. Would’ve done wonders for me growing up if I had a father figure/role model like that. I was a loose cannon but luckily no criminal record or baby mamas to show for it. Hoping I can inspire the next generation of black men/teens when I finally make it.

[@jakezweig]

Mentor man

[@DelCabron]

Guys.. as a former amateur boxing addict who has never had shin splints… I highly recommend you guys start jumping rope. I used to jump rope 6 times a week for 30 minutes straight. If I stop running for months and get back into it again, I can do so and go hard and not get shin splints because of how conditioned my ankles are. Start jumping rope guys!

[@xDinomanx]

Same here, did Muay Thai kickboxing for 6 years. Jump rope/skipping rope is part of warm up. Used to absolutely suck at the rope until I saw others do it and then managed to get it down. Then went from the skinny rope to weighted rope. That thing hits your shins like a whip if you don’t time your jumps right. That and it’s great for strengthening your shoulders too.

[@micclay]

30 minutes sounds brutal.

[@DelCabron]

@@micclay just build up to it. I ran literally last night (12 hours ago) for 30 minutes for the first time in a month and woke up with no pains. About to go run again right now. Trust me, jumping rope is king.

[@exspiravit6920]

When I was younger my chore was to just walk dogs around my neighborhood. We had 3 dogs and no fenced in yard, so I did that with no interest in running until later in my 20s, then never had a shin splint in my life.

[@southerncalifornia8597]

The Army should be giving Jake a recruiter award.

[@dan749]

RJ said that he doesn't know how to swim. If he was in the Marine Corps, you need to be a 3rd class swim qualified to go on deployments.

[@steellionstrength2709]

Which consists of jumping in a pool and not dying and hobbling through 25 meters. It's not a very high threshold for swimming performance. Not a good standard.

[@John-ls1mn]

​@steellionstrength2709 it's not but it's enough to make sure u ether know how to swim or don't if u served u know, u fucking punk

[@caviarblack7116]

Exactly....and he can go Marsoc in the Marines!....

[@ThomasBallentine-u4j]

Truth....if you aren't at LEAST 3rd class...those pro/cons or fitreps are looking bad...like going unk on the range

[@blackandy973]

lol I didn’t learn how to properly swim until after my 1st deployment I was 20, I only learned to try out for Marsoc

[@SaintLucieSkunkApe]

Retired 11B......Just discovered the channel.....TY for being real!!!! Not offensive, just straight up strong medicine. Combat Ops and Spec Ops damn sure ain't for people that can't handle strong medicine.

[@jakezweig]

Bring the pain 11B

[@ingemar_von_zweigbergk]

if you can't swim, then hold your breath and then you will float lie under the water surface with your belly down and your arms and legs hanging down when you need to breathe you lift up your head and take a breath then you keep on floating when you feel ready, you swim however you want, for a bit then you rest and keep on floating and take a breath repeat until you are swimming all the time

[@topendgold9284]

In Australia, you HAVE to be able to swim, in EVERY Corp. There is a swim test in recruit training, and you won't finish basic training until you pass the swim test. Take the leap, its not a difficult skill.

[@jakezweig]

TELLL THEM

[@Marteeen261]

Hey Jake, love your videos. I gotta give you additional info however on the flight hours portion at the beginning of the video (Got a PPL, working on IFR at the moment) The civilian roadmap to go fly for the airlines is: Private Pilot License (PPL) -> Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) -> Commercial Pilot License (CPL) -> CFI/ CFII Commercial license is first license to get if you want to get PAID to fly, PPL cannot be compensated whatsoever for flying. Typically after a CPL you are at around 250-350 hours. The minimums to get hired by the airlines is 1500 hours (with some other additional certifications like Multi-engine time, cross country PIC, turbine time, etc.). When people get hired at 1500 hours they start at the Regional level, then they can move up to the big boys like Southwest, Delta, United. There is a 1000 hour Restricted ATP (R-ATP) for part 141 schools and 750 hours R-ATP for pilots that got their pilot training in the military. So regionals can hire Military and R-ATP earlier than the regular 1500 hours. However, the weight of said school/ military experience is somewhat nill at the moment because hiring has slowed down due to Boeing and Airbus issues. Right now airlines expect around 2000-3000 hours minimum and sign a 5 year contract before considering you. The hiring climate is all cyclical however, 2021-2023 if you had 1500 hours and can fog a mirror you could be picked up immediately no contract because the airlines were desperate for pilots. To get from 300 -> 1500 hours the most popular option is to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)/ Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII). The timeline to get all of your certifications takes 1-2 years on average. Then another 1-2 years grinding hours as a CFI to meet airline minimums. CFI's get on average 30-50 hours a month and get below minimum wage on average. Part 141 schools like ATP, Embry Riddle, Aeroguard, etc. require you to take out an unsecure loan thru Sallie Mae typically at 110k and 13-17% variable interest over a 15-20 year period. The total of that loan payment averages out around $1500 per month if you defer it, and the total loan amount matures to around 300k - 400k. This route is very risky because these schools can kick you out if you are not learning at their pace and you will still be on the hook for the loan. It is very hard to make a 1500 a month loan payments + bills from life responsibilities as a CFI that gets paid on average lower than minimum wage. Part 61 schools are pay as you go Mom and Pop shops. No loans and the average cost for them is 60k to get all your ratings. The airlines DO NOT CARE about where you get your ratings from. There is no difference between a CPL from an ATP school vs the Mom and Pop shop down the street. It is the same license in the eyes of the airlines. Keep up the good work on the vids. CHAMPS FOR LIFE!!!

[@dattran-wy3sr]

from 400--> 1500 hours you can get other flying jobs instead of just CFI like fly skydiver, survey and pipeline pilot and best job is to be second pilot on a private jets. With those other jobs you can get to airlines a bit quicker around 1 year. Usually regionals and big airlines will pick up military pilots first before everyone else and those guys have more 1500 hours

[@dattran-wy3sr]

also connections is big things in aviation it's not just what you know but who you know too. If you have the minimum and connections you can skip the line and get better jobs.

[@jakezweig]

DAT TRAN rock star

[@michaelmatthias9495]

11x is just infantry. Option 3 is just choosing the job. Option 4 is airborne. Option 40 is rasp

[@capy069]

You should want to learn how to swim anyways. Water is everywhere and you never know when you'll have to swim for your life

[@SrPeezy]

It's fun

[@jakezweig]

Agreed

[@matrixfan58]

Lifting, running, climbing, swimming... just feels like you should be at least competent at natural physical activities, military or not. Especially running since it's what we're made for. I feel like being swole and unable to run 5 miles is like owning a smart phone that can't make a call.

[@JeffreyWillis800]

I started learning to swim when I was young in the Army infantry (enlisted) over 20 years ago, worked hard for a long time to learn and improve. I eventually became an officer (green to gold), and can swim and tread water better than most average people. I've improved greatly over the decades. So it can be done. Learning to swim is an important part for the military, especially certain paths. But it is also great on a personal level, being able to swim out to the middle of a beautiful lake, float and relax on your back and watch the sky, or play with your kids, etc.

[@nickbryan217]

Definitely have to be able to swim if you go any kind of SOCOM you need to be able to swim. Now they all aren’t like BUD/S where you have to swim at a high level, but can you tread water, swim in full uniform and gear, etc… do you have to be able to swim a 500 in 9 mins? Not necessarily but be confident in the water. SF they divide their Battalions into Mountain, Airborne, and Dive units… you go to a dive unit you’re going to Scuba and there you definitely have to be able to swim at a very high level. But here’s the thing, I don’t believe you get to pick which unit you go to or what goes into getting slotted.

[@hexiestmanintheworld]

17:54 Go find me the lost Incan treasure 🤣🤣🤣😭😭‼️

[@esteban1487]

"Send me the pdf" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

I was in the Marines and I had to learn swimming. I was in during the Vietnam era.

[@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842]

Bro same for me I went boot camp in 98 and same for me…maybe shit has changed

[@cincomxntana3938]

I’m getting ready to start the process to enlist 18x, thank you for this. I know how to swim I just hate being in the water for extended periods of time. But I’m not against getting comfortable. All my life I had to get comfortable being uncomfortable. I’m with whatever and I’m from the city not the country but I’m with literally whatever

[@jakezweig]

[e-mail] ask for the army pdf

[@newwbein]

I drowned when I was 5 and I hate being in big bodies of water. Basically anything bigger than a hot tub. I want to be a green beret more than I want to live at this point. It is what it is. If you want it bad enough, you’ll face your fears and get it done.

[@jakezweig]

Send it

[@circuscase]

Officers need to be tattoo free, in shape BEYOND the standard. Officers need to be leaders from the front as well as first rate managers. Officers should be able to lean on NCOs, however no matter how much trust they have in NCOs, they must verify...not micromanage but at least verify. Officers must be morally straight with ethics being of the highest priority. Shall I go on?

[@dipndaVic]

Too bad none of the branches have officers that lead the way in anything but less tattoos.

[@rondaymccray9063]

Switching to army from marines before my first contract . They bringing me e3 instead of E2 . And less years I can do lol Good looks Jake 💯

[@chrisgage894]

Standard flight times: 250 commercial, 1,500 ATP. Must have ATP for regionals, the regional regs are the same as the “Big Boys” (Part 121). There are reduced flight times available for ex military or students enrolled in a part 141 school. Also a flight instructor is a different license than a commercial license, but you must have a commercial pilot license to be a flight instructor

[@JeffreyWillis800]

For anyone learning to swim as an adult, the biggest tip I can give you is to learn to relax in the water. Most people at adult level will not relax when trying to swim. Also learn how air in your lungs equates to buoyancy.

[@Semperf11]

11:26 I was admin lol you can definitely get a waiver for anything especially if the recruiter work for it 😅

[@evisceratorxxx7961]

It’s going away. Interesting. 19:03

[@DeronePugh]

I can't believe that RJ is in the Marine Corps. I thought knew how to swim before I went to the Corp. I really learned how to swim in the Corp. RJ didn't have to pass swim qual?

[@lesflynn4455]

35 minute 5 mile. I could have done that in my early 30s when I was running 7 -8 miles most days. No good now. I'm just lurking. Good luck fellas.

[@jakezweig]

Bring the pain!

[@teanistillmon3341]

What needs to be done is, learn how to be capable first. You cannot be capable if you are prepared. Tell him Jake!! A SF is explaining SF. Why don't anyone listen....

[@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842]

This sounds dicey…unlesss something.Changed in last 20 years when I went to Paris Island everyone had to pass swimming qualifications

[@archieconner920]

Will I have time to train for rangers/sf while im in the infantry?

[@jakezweig]

Absolutely

[@parawill7074]

I'm going to add to what Jake was saying about swimming and make this point clear....EVERY SOLDIER SHOULD SEEK TO LEARN HOW TO SWIM. That Marine needs to understand that you will do pool work in the Army infantry. And in special operations, you will be evaluated/tested on your ability to swim because you will be operating in various water environments. You have to have the ability to SURVIVE in a water environment in both training and in combat. No, you don't have to be at the level of a diver or a Navy Seal, but you have to have the ability to effectively swim 50-100 meters and then tread water for 5 mins. Bottom line, if you plan to be infantry or special operations, you need to be well rounded in a number of skills, and swimming is one of them. In the infantry, you will be doing water survival/drown proofing, and being able to swim with your gear. That Marine needs to stop being afraid of the water and get motivated to learn something that will save his life and make him a better soldier. Stop looking for a way out or look to cut corners because that mentality will follow you into SFAS, RASP, or even serving in an infantry unit. That Marine needs to do a deep self assessment before tackling combat arms. There is no escaping the water and you don't want to be that guy scared to swim. At least master the basics of swimming if you are capable.

[@jakezweig]

PREACH!!!!!!!

[@thomclark7641]

If RJ was in the USMC he can find his units MCIWS and he'll teach you, that's part of his responsibility. How did he graduate Recruit Training if he can't swim?

[@ryancook4613]

Talking about training in hs and Ms at 30 is insane.

[@AMZ19252]

The NG information was incorrect. Plenty of Commissioned Officer slots in the NG. They have their own OCS. MI slots just depend on the state and year.

[@jakezweig]

What state? No there are not. Most if not all are inside jobs. Please tell me more

[@AMZ19252]

@@jakezweig Every states NG is understaffed. MI slots are state and unit dependent mainly because some states have MI BNs while others are limited to the slots within the staff sections (S2) of the MICO in the BEBs. It’s not unheard of for a 2LT to become the S2 right out of BOLC because there are no MI CPTs to fill the slots. Promotions within MI can be limited so many rebranch at O-3. MI slots can be limited, but plenty of Commissioned Officer slots. Especially for those willing to attend NG OCS-either traditional or accelerated.

[@jakezweig]

@@AMZ19252 where ? Where are these dudes coming from? The unit? Are you an officer?

[@AMZ19252]

@@jakezweig Yes sir I am. I don’t feel that I can give you an accurate answer that reflect all states. But from my POV, NG OCS produces I would say about 40-60% of the states officers, with I would say majority of those having done accelerated OCS (8 weeks) vs Traditional OCS (16 months via weekend drills). The other 30-40 percent come from ROTC and then you will have a few that attend Federal OCS at Ft Moore. Most MI officers that I have known split between prior service and non- prior service. Surprisingly many enlisted MI don’t want to branch MI when they commission. You are correct in that there are not a lot of MI slots, but it’s due to MTOE. When the Army shifted to BCTs it dissolved BN sized MI units and made these positions organic to the BCT. The # of slots will also fluctuate year to year due to attrition and promotions. IMO MI can be a great branch, but I don’t feel that most get to flourish and grow to their full potential in a part time environment of the NG.

[@defreshh9961]

Yo that fuckin tree had it out for that guy !!!! Fell on him! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBrainDrauma]

How did dude get through Marine Boot Camp with out knowing how to swim?

[@daviddowidat3478]

We had guys fail on the pool and get dropped right in Boot camp.

[@toumiannoh190]

They Corps has changed. I was in boot camp a year ago and i cant swim they just said float on your back for 25 meters. im telling you a lot motherfuckers passed bootcamp not knowing how to swim.

[@dizruptivemindz]

Yoooo Jake. I remember that talk about that drake a while ago. He bullshitting. Maybe my time lapse is off since my coma. But I do remember that talk on your live.

[@jakezweig]

Yah man he wanted 700 for it

[@dizruptivemindz]

@@jakezweig he is a candidate for , take em out back

[@felixc3626]

Sir, regional airlines and legacy airlines like Delta, American etc operate under part 121. In order to operate either one of them one must hold an airline transport pilot license or restricted airlines transport pilot license. Your claim that you need 750 for regionals and 1500 for big boys is wrong. They all have the same requirements. Also a commercial pilot it is not a certified flight instructor. They are both different certificates.

[@jakezweig]

Gotcha

[@hospicenursingab]

Swimming is a requirement in any branch of service.

[@tannaB-55]

Bro wanna go 11b to do cool stuff 🤣🤣. Have fun at the motor pool and a whole lotta sitting around in the armory

[@jakezweig]

Challenge accepted

[@John-ls1mn]

You can go try out for rangers

[@FilipinoFinesse]

lol that was me talking; and I imagine, based on your passive aggressive ignorant comment that you didn’t listen. Never once did I say I “wanted” to go 11b. That is what is being recommended to me by multiple people. I said I want marketable career skills AND to do cool shit while I’m in.. FOH with that ish. I agree 100% with what Jake said. Challenge accepted lol

[@FilipinoFinesse]

@@jakezweigYEZIRRRR

[@tannaB-55]

@@FilipinoFinesse lol okay POG

[@johndoe-gh2or]

this is caller (RJ) is incapable of shutting up and following experience guidance smh

[@MichaelGaeta-u9f]

Right On, jake no bulshit

[@jakezweig]

This is the way

[@gregmoore9040]

He’s telling it like it is if you’re not comfortable in the water, he won’t make it a special operations

[@SrPeezy]

6:42 its over for bro

[@BaloneySandwichWithKetchup]

bro really said said 4 💀

[@SrPeezy]

@@BaloneySandwichWithKetchup 😂

[@micclay]

All due respect, you have some things incorrect about flying. Entry level regional pilots need an ATP certificate, which requires 1500 hours. With a commercial license and less than 1500 hours, a pilot can work charter, corporate, or basically anything besides airline that can and will insure a low time pilot.

[@djbattledmv]

24 minutes 24 seconds... thats David Goggins who speaks on getting to meet God and he showed you who you could've been. That was deep 💯

[@DJF1985]

What does RJ do in the Marines?

[@Drop_off_on_the_right]

How is he in the Marines and not taken any swimming test or class?

[@DonF-16]

Jake, did you ever work with the 24th STS. If so, how were they?

[@jakezweig]

Nope

[@jonathanmitchell1776]

Float and Kick

[@AlbynoLife]

Jake I really wanna do special forces and I emailed you for your army pdf. But in honesty im a fatty 5’10 200 pounds and sixteen. I can do pushups but can’t run for the life of me. I need some help man.

[@jakezweig]

join the infantry first then SF

[@jakezweig]

join the wrestling team .... [e-mail]

[@AlbynoLife]

@@jakezweig will do. Thanks.

[@mikekimveteran]

RJ is high on something! Hahaa. Get him locked on , Jake. He was Marines? What???? I never met a Marine negatron attitude like his. He needed to be taught to swim. In the Marines , You are tested 3 classes. Our platoon guide in 1987 Marine Boot Camp was a College Football Player and did not know how to swim. We all got tested and he was tested. He had to undergo remedial swim lessons.

[@limbanimkorongo319]

How could you move from marines to army infantry haha that’s the same MOS, I don’t think his in the military.

[@limbanimkorongo319]

What’s your email Jake? And how much is the pdf I’m trying to full send it.

[@jakezweig]

[e-mail] free

[@gabe5875]

yuuuup

[@fallencarlos]

What does Jake get in return for spending his time on dimwits like rj? “Type shi” and other ignorant unprofessional remarks

[@jakezweig]

I collect winners

[@toumiannoh190]

This isnt a fucking job promotion board I don't have to say "aye sir" after ever remark. I am talking to a Veteran not my Sgt Maj

[@fallencarlos]

@@toumiannoh190show your manners to someone who’s trying to help you 🤡

[@hunterjenkins6936]

If your in Austin hit me up I am too

[@jakezweig]

San Antonio

[@MillicentSquirrelHole]

'Mommy, tha' JZ bro'..is he tha' singer bro?..kinda? well, anyway he say..'We ain't holdin'your pee-pee while ya' doin' #1..Moms, what he mean?..do you hol' daddy's johnson when he guzzlin' cerveza?'..'Mommy?'

[@jakezweig]

LOL!!!!!!

[@SaintLucieSkunkApe]

Jonah's is spot on.......Recruiters are full of shit.......I ain't hating, I used to be a detailed Recruiter.....so ya, Recruiters are full of shit......that kids Recruiter didn't want to run an OCS packet and deal with the flash to bang time for contract credit, so he feeds some BS to the applicant to get him to accept the enlisted route because it's an easier process for the Recruiter.

[@jakezweig]

We got him

[@ltwilliamsjonathanrussell8941]

They about the you know he go to the swimming course they about to teach him top not swim and they just do not know regular swimming they going to train him good you know

[@sanandreasX]

Brass tax

[@Trophi89]

For the man with the tattoo on your neck, Whoever talked to you is a straight up liar, 12 sessions and 2 months in between sessions? Bull-ish. I had a 7 letter word on my neck and It took 3 sessions with 30 days healing time in between. It literally only took 3 months. I am also pretty light skinned, so if you have dark skin 3 sessions should be MORE than enough sessions. Just call around to get the best pricing.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 P.S I got rid of my tattoo to join the Army, it was the best decision I ever made.

[@kylerR-b5l]

Maybe a Geologist can read maps ...

[@DJF1985]

RJ won’t make it.

[@esteban1487]

Guy sounds a little slow

[@user-hx7yi6wx5k]

Supply marine probably

[@jtdilauro]

@@user-hx7yi6wx5k😂😭

[@LiamTrudel-zg6fl]

Nah he's just a normal black dude

[@reallenel2822]

​@@jay_actualnah he's right

[@John-ls1mn]

How aee ypu in the marine corps and dont know how to swim, in boot camp you have to pass swim qualification, he sounds full ok f shit

[@toumiannoh190]

As a marine you have to "pass" the basic plus swim qual in bootcamp which is kinda easy. They don't kick out of boot camp if you cant swim they just pass you regarless. They expect us to just figure it out in the fleet

[@XxxAtlantaxxX]

Jake out here doing the Lords work getting guys on the path lol 🫡🇺🇸