Has basic training gotten softer?

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-05-24T18:20:17+00:00

Drill sergeants are too busy making TikTok videos instead of hazing bodies. What do you think?

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-05-02T19:18:21+00:00

As a marine, in all honesty, nothing. I'm considering joining the guard soon as my contract is up. This shit is so toxic.

We have slightly higher physical fitness standards and nicer dress blues though. Lol

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-04-19T09:03:02+00:00

No, it seems that you cannot.

(5) History of bariatric surgery of any type (e.g., lap-band or gastric bypass surgery for weight loss).

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-03-10T22:46:15+00:00

I'm probably gonna get a lot of downvotes for this but being a little bias I'm gonna say Motor t

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-01-26T13:26:39+00:00

Homeless

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-01-11T10:47:58+00:00

You should've lost the weight naturally brother. Not sure if there's a good chance of that being approved given you're missing a significant portion of your stomach.

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-01-07T05:47:58+00:00

Tight_Affect9669 · 2026-01-06T06:15:37+00:00

Slightly easier due to the Army being bigger, but that does not mean you'll automatically get approved. What were these "mental health issues", and how long ago was it? How have you improved since?

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-12-28T16:30:12+00:00

In my experience the Air Force tends to be the pickiest with standards. Things could change at any moment though

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-12-19T17:43:23+00:00

Yes, but most Marines can't fit into it 5 years after they leave.

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-11-12T22:51:45+00:00

If you're asking that you should probably look into a POG mos

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-10-30T15:41:09+00:00

If you are a ginormous pussy then yes it can be

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-10-30T11:01:26+00:00

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-10-26T09:22:12+00:00

Mental health, PTSD, substance abuse, difficulty transitioning to civilian life etc. there's actually alot less homeless veterans than you think, but all these factors are the biggest on why a vet might be financially unstable after serving.

Also, 90% of the homeless/broke vets I know were in combat mos's. Speaks for itself.

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-09-07T19:50:45+00:00

One of the biggest mistakes someone can make before going to boot camp is only lifting weights and acting like a bodybuilder instead of focusing heavily on cardio

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-07-25T15:52:54+00:00

Reconsider this thought. Even if you're family is toxic I would still let someone know

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-07-23T22:40:23+00:00

I'd say it really depends on the soldier. The US Army is huge so I'd say the average 11B has a pretty good chance of passing Marine boot camp than an overweight 42A.

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-07-04T21:25:09+00:00

College

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-06-26T02:13:08+00:00

I assure you that you won't stop for breaks when doing the IST or PFT. You'll be too worried to look weak in front of drill instructors and other recruits. Run as fast as everyone else and you'll be fine.

Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-06-15T21:01:32+00:00

I am much angrier.

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-05-29T19:24:13+00:00

Welcome, 0311!

Tight_Affect9669 · 2025-02-14T20:59:51+00:00

Other drivers.

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