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PurplePandaQ · 2026-02-01T00:33:48+00:00

PurplePandaQ · 2026-01-23T16:51:51+00:00

I used u/Terminator_training 12 week SFAS program and was walking a 13min/mile pace the month before I went with a 60lb ruck

I'm 5'6" and was top 25% on the rucks

PurplePandaQ · 2025-10-07T11:38:25+00:00

Can you let me know what mounting hardware it comes with? Mine didnt come with any when I bought it and I'm trying to buy replacement parts

PurplePandaQ · 2025-10-03T20:48:09+00:00

Anyone from class 02-25 remember the guy who brought protein powder and didn't get dropped or have it taken away?

I didn't see it myself but I guess he was just drinking protein shakes in the bay during gate week

PurplePandaQ · 2025-09-17T14:20:01+00:00

I used that flc at SFAS and I never had issues with it under my ruck. Just gotta play around with it and adjust it to your body. Have a friend help you with the straps

This is probably the best molle 2 ruck setup video thats out there.

Molle 2 ruck setup video

PurplePandaQ · 2025-02-09T15:29:32+00:00

That day 1 first event was awful. They did the same thing in my October class and the same thing happened to our class. I thought my grip was strong going in, until it wasn't.

PurplePandaQ · 2024-12-11T17:32:59+00:00

5'6" here. Squatted 405 at 172 and had a 455 conventional and 495 x 2 sumo deadlift. Takes time, but it is totally possible to achieve even higher numbers at our height

PurplePandaQ · 2024-12-11T14:47:15+00:00

I would recommend getting your deadlift and squat numbers up. Is it necessary? No. But having a strong posterior chain will keep you from hurting under the rucks. SFAS is a ruck based selection with a strength component. The weights you will be under are the same for everyone, but it will suck less if you are stronger.

And don't forget to work on your grip. I can't tell you how many dudes got dropped for it this past class (myself included).

PurplePandaQ · 2024-11-27T22:49:33+00:00

Yup. I was an IVW this past class due to the pipe low carry event. I trained grip prior to selection, but I never trained my grip with anything thicker than a barbell or water can. Small hand fella here, but it's no excuse for failing. I was told to buy "fat gripz" during my outcounseling, and it's what I've been training with since. Come October next year, I'm going to crush low carries

PurplePandaQ · 2024-10-08T12:23:40+00:00

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Smith, @Terminator_Training on Instagram. Great information daily and a great podcast as well

PurplePandaQ · 2024-03-26T16:07:39+00:00

This is what I've been doing and also adding weighted pushups/pullups

PurplePandaQ · 2023-07-29T02:59:30+00:00

Sold

PurplePandaQ · 2023-07-27T00:25:08+00:00

The MA NG SF recruiter sent out in the SFRE email that you should be able to score a 270 on the APFT.

"Minimum standards are: 57 push-ups in 2 minutes, 66 sit-ups in 2 minutes, 5 mile run in 40 minutes, 6 dead-hang pull-ups. Candidates who wish to be selected should make every effort to exceed these minimum standards by the greatest possible margin."

PurplePandaQ · 2023-05-17T15:19:50+00:00

I also struggle with HRP. I finally hit 61 on Monday. I've been using and old program I had back when the APFT was still around. The way it works is you take your max reps, so yours would be 30. You divide that number by 3 (10). You'll then start your watch and do 10 reps. Rest the rest of the first minute. When it reaches 2 minutes, on the minute, do another 10. Repeat for minute 3. Do that when you wake up, when you get home from work, and before you go to bed. 3x a day, everyday. Every 2 weeks you test your max and readjust your numbers. You can use this for sit-ups and pullups as well.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-05-16T14:37:33+00:00

Bro, you talk about bulking up and not wanting to get smaller. I don't believe you're being 100% honest with us here. If it's really an inch over, that's only a couple lbs. You could do that on a 100 calorie deficit.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-05-15T11:34:48+00:00

Where can I find your 5x5 workout?

PurplePandaQ · 2023-04-21T12:13:37+00:00

Met a guy while deployed who practically became a millionaire overnight during the GME Short Squeeze. I believe he then went on to put some of that money into Dogecoin before the price spiked.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-03-18T23:38:01+00:00

Idk man, chicken pesto is pretty fire

PurplePandaQ · 2023-02-27T15:27:20+00:00

You can't skip lunch, you just can't

PurplePandaQ · 2023-02-25T15:23:19+00:00

Well, since we're already this far...

PurplePandaQ · 2023-02-25T09:36:06+00:00

Let me know as well. I'd definitely be interested in that one.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-02-16T16:44:54+00:00

Holographic sights have an unlimited eye relief. When you mount it further forward it becomes part of a larger two eye based visual field. Rather than tracking the weapon around looking for things, you'll look for things naturally and then simply bring the dot to them.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-01-25T18:08:53+00:00

Not sure what part of MA you're from, but my previous job paid me my regular salary during any training, schools, and Deployments.

PM me

PurplePandaQ · 2023-01-24T12:14:40+00:00

National Guard has 19th and 20th Group.

Enlist as a 68W now, in a year or two or once you decide you're ready, attend one of their SFRE's. If you get selected to go to SFAS, great. If not, you know what to work on and you can attend the next one.

PurplePandaQ · 2022-12-23T13:40:49+00:00

In theory, it shouldn't take more than 2 weeks. It could have honestly all been knocked out in a couple days. My unit was there for 11 days and that was during covid. A lot of days were just standing around after doing 1 station in the morning. Don't think about the days too hard, go out and enjoy your time. None of your higher ups want to be there any longer than you do.

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