Any military people here..air force reserve?I have a question about fitness testing?
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Try your Orderly Room or MPF either one should have your test score on file.
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They only have Push-ups, situps, and a 2 mile run for the Army Physical Fitness Test..., also called the APFT.\n\nBasic training is more of a mind game than anything physical.  I wouldn't worry much about it, but for a 27 year old male, you need to complete Between 39 (for 60%) up to 77 (for 100%) for push-ups, between 76 (for 60%) up to 82 (for 100%) for Sit-ups, which both have to be done in 2 minutes, and the form in how they are done are almost as important as how many you do.  The run is 2-mile and you have 17 minutes (for 60%) up to 13 minutes 18 seconds (for 100%).\n\nIts hard to explain the form, you kinda have to see it.
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I went to Ft Jackson SC in modern buildings that have males and females in attached wings but mess hall is also in another wing. To make your bed you tuck sheets in tight and have hospital corners. Physical Training is about 2 hours a day starting at 0530 then you eat for 10 minutes then you shower, shave, brush teeth, and change uniforms. Classroom training for 2 hours (you do not want to fall asleep in there just see what your DI (Drill Instructor) will make you do. Weapons training on a firing range shooting targets up to 300 yds away. Wash your clothes at night road march on base and cattle car transportation in field over 10 miles from barracks. 6 weeks of the best training in my life and I lost 10 pounds. I also run the two mile in 15.30 no fraternizing in basic training but you wait until AT (Advanced Training ) which I recommend right after BT (Basic Training) when you are still in good shape. I served for 8 years in ARNG MN/WI then got honorable discharge. Be all that you can be.
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Yes, me.\n\nI am now 41 years old, and I just entered the Alabama National Guard.\n\nHowever, I had 10 years in the Marine Corps, so I did not have to do basic training.\n\nBut here is something to consider: the DIs and other instructors have to do everything that the recruits do, and they are normally in their 30's (or older).  If they can do it, anybody can do it.\n\nHowever, I encourage you to get into shape before you go to Basic.  Because of your age, you will start out behind the training curve when compared to everybody else.  Being in the best physical shape you can be in before you go will be a big help.  I would try to get your 2 mile run time below 20 minutes as a minimum.  Any further improvements you will be able to get while you are in training.
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Whatever you do, don't try to cheat (except for maybe sneaking a candy bar or something).  When you are told to make your pack 55 lbs for an all day hike, make it 58 lbs just to be safe.  They WILL trip you up and surprise inspect you.  Everybody's body will fail at some point, it's how you deal with it.  Remember that the whole thing is a test and each day you get through is closer to an A.  It is also training of course, they are training you to follow orders and to be mentally tougher.  But EVERYHTING is a test.\n\nWhen they tell you you can't eat until they say or you have to clean the entire bathroom with a toothbrush or dig a hole and fill it up again, don't look for a purpose. The purpose is discipline, not the damn hole.  making your bed perfectly is a test, shining your shoes and then running in mud and shining them again is a test.\n\n Make sure you can run at LEAST 5 miles and do 100 pushups and the like and you will be already ahead of the game as far as fitness.  They will exhaust you anyway, but your body will be more prepared.\n\nIf you are freezing or shaking from lack of sleep and exhaustion, just remember, if you get through it, you never have to suffer that in the future if you don't want to, it's your choice so tough it out.  You may choose Marine recon or something and have to do further training, but it's YOUR CHOICE.  So stick with your decisions and you'll be a better man in the end.\n\nWatch those shows on Discovery for SEAL training.  It's  harder in some respects than boot camp, so you'll have a good idea. It will help you prepare mentally.\n\nYou will make friends that you will remember for the rest of your life and earn the respect of your instructors and yourself when you get through it.
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as a soldier,You need to have discipline when on a fitness program.To motivate yourself to turn up to the gym or your program, actually note the days down for the week in your diary and make space for each slot.\nThat way you are turning them into meetings, and you know it's bad form to miss meetings!\nTry to avoid temptation to just miss one or two - whilst not disastrous it is the start of a slippery slope as two leads to three to four and before long an abandoned program.\nYou could try writing a contract with yourself stating what you want to achieve and how often you will exercise - that way it seems more formal that just something casual.
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quit smoking now.. you won't be allowed during Basic anyway.  Might as well get a jump on it.  As long as you can meet the minimum standards on the first day, you'll BE in shape by the time you are done.
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I am a FORMER Marine. The physical fitness regs are not the same as for male recruits. The USMC does recognize that there are REAL differences in physiology in males and females and cannot expect the same results to the same physical tasks. If the Corps sees this, I know the USAF does.Don't fret, Mom, they'll get her up to speed.
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Military only tests when they suspect drugabuse and when folks enlist. They don't test hair and nails. They take blood and test all in one including aids and hepatitis and tetanus and a lot more. (Including drugs). And when they suspect that you use drugs they might "offer" you a urinscreening. That's very easy with a paper they put in and it can't be the wrong color or so. Hair and nails, like a hair from your butcrack that's been there forever is not a standard testing object.
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Too damn lazy hoo'ah. As a United States soldier, I am in perfect shape. But my friends back in the states are not looking too good hoo'ah. Its not that hard to stay in shape. Walk a few miles after dinner, get the fellas out some some basketball instead of darts at the pub. Staying healthy is too easy hoo'ah. Aint nothin to it but to do it. United States ARMY, South Korea. Bring it on!!!
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Yeah, I was in a horrible accident, and I got into martial arts incidentally as part of my rehab(funny story for another day). Anywho, at that time, i had been in a hospital bed for months and months and unable to eat regular food, so I was a total lard ass. I went into that bad at 215(i'm a 6ft ex-football player) so i was in decent shape, and i came out of that bed weighing around 285. Needless to say I was bigtime out of shape, and i could barely move. Anywho, as part of my rehab i was doing lots and lots of stretching. 1-2 hrs a day. Following Tom Kurz's instruction (recomend the book or the DVD .. i stole em of DC++ but you can buy if you want). To Sum up here.. was a total fatty for a bit there and i could do the side splits as a fatty after just a bit over 2 months weighing 265 and being by no means thin. Just gotta work at it every day, remember to warm up before you stretch to get your blood flowing, stretch all antagonistic muscles before you do your splits, and breath slowly and deeply during stretching.
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stop thinking about the test soo much... if it is meant for you to be in the air force, then it will happen on its own....
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Did 4 years of Marine time but with the Navy. (the marines need navy medics) You need to drop the smoking. Decreased lung capacity isn't cool. You have to run 3 miles in 10 minutes. (that's a good time to set as a goal) You have to do 3 dead-hang pull ups (minimum) and as for sit ups and push ups, check: http://www.marines.com/page/usmc.jsp?flashRedirect=true  Good luck.
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Sports and physical fitness is one aspect of being a successful candidate to become a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. They also look at extra curricular activities, employment, academics, SAT scores, teacher recommendations, and your motivation. However, according to the class of 2010, 91.5% were involved in varsity athletics.\n\nAccording to Step 8: Candidate Fitness Assessment, the minimums are\n\n                                          Men  Women \n1.5 mile run (min)            10:30   12:40 \nPush-ups (min in 2 mins)    40      18 \nSit-ups (min in 2 mins)        65      65
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First of all, 60% of all AF enlistees do not know what their job is, they enlist open contract. The Air Force does not allow everyone to choose a job BEFORE enlisting. The odds of yoiu getting that job are slim.\n\nYes, the Air Force is deploying to Iraq, and in the next few years, almost every Airman will have deployed.\n\nIf you want a career in Auto Body, I recommend the Navy. They have that as a job and you have an 83% chance of getting it in your contract, if you qualify and a vacancy exists.
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Know you said your going into the airforce but use this link to go to this site.  Lots of good pointers for getting into shape for basic training. Good Luck!\n\n\nhttp://www.armybasic.homestead.com/shape.html
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the regs are being changed to meet the wants for people who have over indulged.  Body fat % has changed.  Take some advice, if a person is overweight and out of shape, they would need to prepare themselves prior to arriving at basic training or else it is gonna be even tougher.