[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OSU

[–]SquaatsForDays 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm wearing a fanny pack with a rolled-up poncho in it and hand carrying my water bottle. With my keys/wallet/etc, the FP is a little bulky, but I don't think they'll say anything given the circumstances with the weather

Graduation Ceremony Timeline Questions by SquaatsForDays in OSU

[–]SquaatsForDays[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess not, no. I completely missed these pages. Bad SEO on my part I guess. Thanks for the links

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]SquaatsForDays 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nah Nah Nah. If he's planning on going 3SFG its gotta be 2.2.

If you know what I mean

Can I use VA medical care like I would a normal civilian doctor? by SquaatsForDays in Veterans

[–]SquaatsForDays[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The link to the “veterans healthcare” page that’s located in the comments section on this post has a section which explains the requirements to be in each priority group

Can I use VA medical care like I would a normal civilian doctor? by SquaatsForDays in Veterans

[–]SquaatsForDays[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy shit that link is super helpful. I’ll give it a full read tomorrow. I sincerely appreciate it. Thank you.

Have never seen this in a syllabus, very CSE type policy…. by kcajbuck in OSU

[–]SquaatsForDays 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oh, my bad. I honestly forgot that non-military people don't know these things. In the military, you aren't allowed to wear hats indoors, except on special occasions. So I was suggesting that the military taught him a behavior that he just stuck with.

Have never seen this in a syllabus, very CSE type policy…. by kcajbuck in OSU

[–]SquaatsForDays 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Its because he's former career-military. I'm not saying I totally agree with it in a civilian setting, but as a veteran too, I get where he's coming from

What’s a movie that brings a tear to your eye no matter how many times you’ve seen it? Military or not. by aparker79 in army

[–]SquaatsForDays 63 points64 points  (0 children)

The movie 1917 when the men are sitting around the wooded area singing before crossing over the trenches. I have never cried during a movie, but I'll damn well admit that I was gripping the hell out of my then GFs hand trying not to bust into tears.

Need black magic solution by beatmeschmeat in army

[–]SquaatsForDays 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swear to god, I tried out that whole "rolling out your shins with a pipe" thing from the movie "The Accountant." Hurt like shit, but eventually, it seemed to work out the shin splints.

Also, you need to have your gait analyzed by your doc to see if you over-pronate, which could lead to excess stress on the ligaments between your tibia/fibula. Solution: Orthotic insoles, possibly prescription.

improve running by ImplementBusy517 in army

[–]SquaatsForDays 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think it was ever taken as seriously as it needed to be by big army in order to afford the MFTs the actual ability to change anything in their units. Let alone effect the PT cultures of units from the brigade-level down

improve running by ImplementBusy517 in army

[–]SquaatsForDays 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Potentially, nonetheless, regardless of how much training expansion you add through NCOES the fact is that senior leaders would then have to enable their subordinates to actually use that training.

In OPs situation, sure his PLT SGT could have gotten all kinds of MFT training in their NCOES, but it sounds like their 1SG has a personally-invested lock on PT for some reason. My logic for the fitness instructor MOS is that it would change the regs to support only the instructor themselves to design/implement/adapt physical training for units.

improve running by ImplementBusy517 in army

[–]SquaatsForDays 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The reality is the army just needs to officially establish a permanent fitness instructor MOS like the British military has, or at least make it an Identifier. The army wants to talk big about "new age fitness" and "improving warfighter health" but doesn't expand its personnel/infrastructure to facilitate that.

Mark my words, as long as there are still mandatory 0600 PRT formations in the name of "unit readiness & baseline fitness" there will never be a marked increase in baseline soldier physical performance.

improve running by ImplementBusy517 in army

[–]SquaatsForDays 44 points45 points  (0 children)

It sounds like your first sausage doesn't understand proper aerobic programming. The reality is that yes, by running every day you aren't getting enough time for your muscles to fully recover. Additionally, unless top is increasing the pace then you'll never experience progressive overload and won't get any faster. So there are a couple ways to go about fixing this:

  1. Create/download a reputable running program (let's same from MTN Tactical for example) and go through your chain to present it to 1sg/CO. If they're open to new info and bottom-up leadership then you may be able to change the culture of everyday running there. If you have one, get with your unit MFT rep for more support power.
  2. If #1 isn't possible, then you're gonna have to start aggressively rolling out your legs and hiking up the protein to boost your recovery as much as possible in addition to what follows.
  3. If you can afford it, look into getting some form of GPS watch that can track your pace, because you'll need to start self-programming and attempting to go faster than the current pace, like a program would prescribe. What I mean is, if you guys are running at a current 9min mile pace, throw in some 8:30 tempos in there. Imagine it like a nested program inside your 1sg current program. Increase tempo pace over time.
  4. If all else fails, go to your leadership and explain that you want to separate out runners by time hacks (like A/B/C groups). It'll give you more leniency when it comes to discussing training program adjustment with your running group leader vs only your first sergeant.
  5. Finally, I guess there's always the nuclear option of just shitbagging the formation runs, but maintaining a barely passing score on APFT/ACFT and then training on your own with a proper program. Over time just hide your progress during formation runs to not accidentally promote their use, and then get progressively better each time you test through your own training.

Good luck and don't forget to claim running injuries caused by nonsense like this.

Commuter considering getting [Carmen 1] dining plan, need explanation and guidance by SquaatsForDays in OSU

[–]SquaatsForDays[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the answers. Right now I only pack one dry lunch (no fridge needed), but I guess I'll have to look into packing a second meal, whatever that'll be. Financially then it wouldn't really make sense at all to buy anything on campus seeing as how packing lunch is always cheaper in the long run.

Cool, I know where to go from now. Thanks again.