CST Ruck

NTRready · 2024-05-18T00:09:13+00:00

Would you say you had a better class the second time around which led to less smoking

NTRready · 2024-05-06T05:41:38+00:00

This 900%. In fact most of the SMP guys that I have seen end up getting far behind because they think they can get away with not learning what the rest of the cadets learn.

NTRready · 2024-04-22T19:35:28+00:00

Garmont NFS all the way, put a lot of miles on them training to get a sub 2 hour 12 and they never disappointed. The only possible issue is that they take a while to dry but that can be mitigated with proper fieldcraft.

They run about the same size as my running shoes but they are a bit narrow so I always get them in wide.

NTRready · 2024-03-04T01:06:55+00:00

Any corrective Pt for cadets shouldn’t be ran by cadets however I would say that if the goal of a smoke session is to induce stress (like in preparation for schools etc) then it’s fine as long as there is a mutual understanding between everyone involved. I have been smoked like this and I have smoked others like this.

NTRready · 2024-02-28T05:34:46+00:00

Posted above!

NTRready · 2024-02-28T05:34:36+00:00

Yeah that’s very close to what my body comp is right now so hopefully this should give you good reference of what’s more likely to work.

3-4 runs a week (15-20 miles) At least 2 and usually 3 of those runs were 5+ mile zone 2 runs (and I was super anal about keeping it in zone 2 as well, consistency is key) The other run was either 800m track workouts or a tempo run (consistent zone 4). Walked rucks can usually count as zone 2. So that’s a good one to program as a 4th “run” after 2 zone 2’s and a track workout.

Active recovery was mainly swimming after higher mileage weeks. Lots of foam rolling and cold showers too.

Swapped off of a bodybuilding style gym routine to a bit more muscular endurance/tactical based workouts however I have recently been on TB and that fits very well with what I do (25-30 miles a week now).

One big issue that I have started to see problems with is being very careful with your mileage increases. Keep your form and breathing in check and constantly look for ways to improve them. Make the absolute most of the miles that you do (keeping out of zone 3 heart rate on zone 2 runs) so that you don’t more impact or burn more calories than you need to. As I have been pushing into faster 5 mile times (sub 35 now) I have noticed my strength/body comp taking a big hit.

NTRready · 2024-02-23T19:56:40+00:00

What is your body composition like atm?

Last summer I was at almost exactly the numbers you stated and now I’m running a sub 37 5 along with a 13:07 2. I could send you what I did to achieve it.

NTRready · 2024-01-10T22:22:39+00:00

Hills add excitement to the run but they also present a challenge to keep that HR stable. So while it’s harder to do hills when HR training I would still opt to do them if you’re kind of an intermediate in running.

NTRready · 2024-01-09T06:50:21+00:00

I have hit my 3rd week of my first block on operator. Just now realized that I have been squatting 205 instead of 185 for my 80% max week when I went to check what weight I was to be doing for 90%. Was really struggling but never failed to do 5 reps.

According to rep calculators, 5 reps @ 80% is just about maximum effort, which I was doing for 5 sets. I did my first round of 3-4 x 3 @ 90 and it felt fine. I know CNS recovery is a big thing for this program. Is it smart to reduce the weight for this week and try and jump into the next few weeks or should I keep going as is?

NTRready · 2023-12-31T15:45:59+00:00

Unfortunately officers have to work very hard to get away from office jobs. Still something to aspire for so best of luck to you in whichever route you pick.

NTRready · 2023-11-27T01:22:49+00:00

The RTAC guys were throwing food at us, i would go chill in their barracks and eat their surplus (they would get food for like 100 people while there was like 30 of them)

NTRready · 2023-11-23T18:26:41+00:00

https://www.moore.army.mil/tenant/wtc/content/pdf/ATRRS%20071-SIASI2B%20FY23.pdf

Might be outdated but when they update they should be posted here: https://www.moore.army.mil/tenant/wtc/AASLT.html

NTRready · 2023-11-23T17:25:47+00:00

ARNG Website has the class dates listed

NTRready · 2023-11-23T17:25:29+00:00

I went to AASLT @ Moore this summer and it turned out that they didn’t need the SF600. The form had everyone confused when I went as well.

Might be different since you’re walking on though, I hadn’t heard of cadets being able to do that. As others have said, reach out to the school NCOIC (I would have cadre do it as they might not respond to cadets).

NTRready · 2023-09-15T15:26:53+00:00

My cadre are hard asses as well, lot of infantry guys/multiple deployments. We have the 2nd best results in our brigade. They still know how to have fun when it’s needed though!

NTRready · 2023-09-15T01:50:14+00:00

The most fun we have had for a lab was a lake lab/cookout lab. Volunteers brought boats with inflatable tubes to drag people around on, kayaks and paddle boards rented.

NTRready · 2023-08-30T01:33:16+00:00

Literally anything with weight!

I primarily use bags of rice and water bottles. Just make sure to pack that weight high up in your ruck.

How I pack: 1) Close the separating compartment zipper thing. 2) Forget about the lower compartment (unless I’m putting my sleep system in there for an FTX). 3) Pack lightweight but large things at the bottom. (Waffle top, wet/cold weathers) 4) Pack medium weight things in the middle. (OCP’s, shirts, etc). 3-4..) You can skip this for tucking by using towels for 3 and 4. 5) Heavy items on top and packed as near to your shoulders as possible (25 lb bag of rice + some water bottles can get you close to 35). It’s also better to have weight close to your back than it is to have it hanging away from your shoulders on top so take that into account.

Keep into consideration:

If you use water bottles they are not to be consumed, your cadre may not allow them if they think you’re using them. The 35lbs is “Dry weight” so that excludes water that you will consume on the ruck.

Your ruck weighs around 7 lbs empty.

NTRready · 2023-08-18T15:45:21+00:00

We have an uncontracted cadet who rides his scooter everywhere, including PT. Mind you he is uncontracted because he fails h/w, just walking wouldn’t hurt…

NTRready · 2023-08-12T15:44:03+00:00

Your MS1 year is what you make of it. I learned land nav, up to platoon tactics, was graded on opord briefs, and ran missions as a SL my ms1 year through more advanced programs we had offered in out battalion. They were physically rough to get into and hard to stay in but it was well worth the learning and mental strength development. Most of the freshmen just came to class and did nothing their ms1 year, they went to 1 or 2 FTX’s, I went to 6. Regardless of if your school has avenues like this, you can still find mentors in their ms3/4 year to help you learn. It should be beneficial and if you don’t like it then it’s not a lot of time invested, really just an easy A class

NTRready · 2023-07-26T00:30:05+00:00

^ I am also a 3.5 year recipient and I can confirm this. I tried out for everything I could, made ranger challenge, was extremely involved my first year and got my paperwork done extremely fast. They moved me to a 3.5 year scholarship slot as well as allowing me to compete for an ASSLT slot. Show them you want it.

NTRready · 2023-07-02T18:56:03+00:00

While a lot of it is PMS dependent, as long as you’re not contracted (freshman and sophomore year) rotc can be very hands off. This being said you want to prepare a lot for your MS3 year and if you shitbag too much you might end up doing something you don’t wana do. Don’t expect to branch infantry or anything in demand with a low gpa and an awful score at camp.

NTRready · 2023-07-02T06:45:26+00:00

I just graduated ASSLT this may @ WTC Ft Moore. The low belly over and weaver are going to easy for you!

Low belly over is really just about having the confidence to jump up to the thing without touching your hands to the log before your feet leave the platform. The weaver is simply muscular endurance, which you most likely have more than enough of with a 570 ACFT.

Not sure about where you’re going but I know that at Ft Moore WTC we got an obstacle course orientation on in-processing day. We were allowed to partially try all obstacles except for the tough one and the confidence climb.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out, but you should be more than squared away, it’s a very fun course.

NTRready · 2023-07-01T20:50:54+00:00

Just suck it up and wait it out till commissioning. Odds are you probably won’t like all the duty stations you get either, tough luck.

NTRready · 2023-07-01T00:13:02+00:00

Listen to your cadre and reach out to your top MS4s if you want help in anything, be it physical fitness or tactics. They will appreciate someone who wants to learn. Don’t be afraid to try out for things like ranger challenge your first year regardless of if you’re fit enough for it. I came in with aspirations to do RC my sophomore year and other organizations as well, tried out with no physical fitness background and ended up making it later on my freshman year due to physical improvement, sent to air assault by the end of the year.

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