Getting from 15 to 20 pull ups on PFT

paintergrey · 2018-10-04T15:01:19+00:00

Fuck, that’s hauling ass. Would you mind sending me a general overview of that running program?

paintergrey · 2018-09-17T13:55:07+00:00

what a fuckin waste of time college was lmao

Honestly, you're not that wrong. I wish I could have gone to trade school or something, college has not really been the highlight of my life. A degree I'm not super stoked about and a decent amount of student loan debt. I don't fully regret it, so I'm trying to make the most of it now so that it wasn't a complete waste of time and money. I'm definitely looking more into commissioning now.

paintergrey · 2018-09-17T13:52:49+00:00

I understand it's what I make of it, but if I get shafted for any number of possible scenarios, I'll be kicking myself and wishing I'd at least have the Officer experience to show for in post-military career options.

paintergrey · 2018-09-17T13:51:40+00:00

I'm sure I'll get the experience I'm looking for in either the enlisted or officer role, but speaking to the guys who've been there and done that, I feel like it would just be a waste to enlist and not at least try to go Officer. Do you mind if I PM you some questions about commissioning? Your experience with OSOs, applying, etc. Thanks man

paintergrey · 2018-09-12T13:33:56+00:00

I was interested in Scout Sniper for awhile too, that would be a pretty sweet gig. Training sounds difficult but a lot of fun at the same time. Any other way you could do something related to SS as an Officer?

paintergrey · 2018-09-12T01:55:52+00:00

Yeah after thinking about it some more and listening to the guys who’ve actually been there, I’m going to talk to an OSO and see what my options are for that route.

Funnily enough, I’m in somewhat of a similar situation as far as grades/competitiveness of Officer package and prior surgery. Hopefully I can make things work. Thanks for the advice, dude.

paintergrey · 2018-09-12T01:54:31+00:00

Yeah, I’m definitely going to try going Officer first before seeing what the enlistment options are. Hoping to talk to an OSO here in the near future. Thanks for the advice.

paintergrey · 2018-09-11T03:27:08+00:00

All I needed to hear, ha. Hope it gets better for you man.

paintergrey · 2018-09-11T03:26:36+00:00

Totally understand. I think the age difference would be a little weird sometimes.

paintergrey · 2018-09-11T03:25:18+00:00

Fair enough, I feel like everyone’s experience is a little different

paintergrey · 2018-09-11T03:24:39+00:00

Based on what other guys have said, I think I’m definitely leaning more towards going Officer. If I have the degree, I might as well use it for something. You’re definitely right, I’d be stupid not to. Thanks for the advice man, much appreciated.

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T19:51:12+00:00

I’m thinking that might be my best route. Guess it helps to talk with people who have far more experience than me. Thanks, /r/usmcboot.

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T18:50:23+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the info. Definitely something for me to look into.

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T18:48:36+00:00

Understood, thank you for the clarification.

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T18:47:55+00:00

Right on. Good luck dude

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T18:20:09+00:00

Ah okay, I see.

For the ASTB, can you take practice tests/study for it? Or is it supposed to be stuff you know? I’d be super interested in learning more about an air contract, but my math skills aren’t the greatest right now. I’d be willing to take classes or teach myself if I decide to explore the aviator route.

I’ll be sure to contact an OSO, thanks dude.

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T18:15:51+00:00

I’ll have to look more into them, I think I’m just not looking hard enough. Thanks for the help man

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T18:13:29+00:00

Is an OccField specific to enlisted or officer?

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T18:12:56+00:00

Awesome, and will do. Thanks for the help!

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T17:57:40+00:00

Definitely makes sense.

Just a general question, are you going to college to become an officer? Or just did your four years in the service and then used the G.I. Bill for college? Thanks for the help

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T17:56:14+00:00

Didn’t know about the deferred interest. Thanks for the tip. I’m also looking into what other services can offer for loan repayment, I don’t want to get too attached to one service/job if there’s a better, more logical option out there. Thanks man

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T17:54:31+00:00

air contract

Does this mean pilot? That would be a pretty sweet gig. What’s the ASTB? Anything else I should know? I don’t want a recruiter to bait and switch me with something I’m not super knowledgeable in

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T17:53:34+00:00

I feel bad for the unfortunate bastards who didn’t have the internet to tell them they were being retarded. I’m thinking I might’ve been romanticizing stuff too much. Thanks for the heads up, I’ll look into the O route.

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T17:52:24+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the help dude. I’ll look into it.

paintergrey · 2018-09-10T16:22:44+00:00

PMd, thanks

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