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PT is a touchy subject for some, I have had issues when people would do the "minimum" and stand up. I always tried to do my best and although I have never got a 300 I have gotten darn good at it. I can manage a 290 at the age of 44.
When I was a young Soldier I didnt prepare at all for the PT Test. It wasnt unheard of to stay up late drinking the night before; then I got a little older. I would stretch more and drink less prior to the test; then I got a little older. I started eating better and would eat high energy foods the day before; then I got a little older. Now I prepare for a PT Test by popping a couple of anti inflamitory and pain pills.
What do you do to prepare for your PT Test?
When I was a young Soldier I didnt prepare at all for the PT Test. It wasnt unheard of to stay up late drinking the night before; then I got a little older. I would stretch more and drink less prior to the test; then I got a little older. I started eating better and would eat high energy foods the day before; then I got a little older. Now I prepare for a PT Test by popping a couple of anti inflamitory and pain pills.
What do you do to prepare for your PT Test?
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I never prepped for a PT test. Before I got to MI, we had to maintain a much higher standard on PT tests. I never saw any reason to slack off, and when I took squad and platoon leader roles, I made sure my soldiers were striving to max their scores. If I ever had a soldier that did that minimum and stand up BS, we had words afterwards and it was reflected in their next counseling session.
"Minimum passing standards" breeds a slack mentality, in my opinion. I don't want half-ass soldiers in my foxhole.
"Minimum passing standards" breeds a slack mentality, in my opinion. I don't want half-ass soldiers in my foxhole.
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That is really cool, I am guessing that is your son with you. He is going to have some great memories of time spent with you. Good job Dad.
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PO2 Steven Erickson
SSG Tim Everett. That is absolutely FREAKIN' AWESOME! How much does that bolter weigh?
Too bad... that beard would go MUCH better with Space Wolves grey...
And why is that poor child wearing Dark Angels armor?!?! We need to have a little talk about your Chapter choices... lol
Too bad... that beard would go MUCH better with Space Wolves grey...
And why is that poor child wearing Dark Angels armor?!?! We need to have a little talk about your Chapter choices... lol
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SSG Tim Everett
PO2 Steven Erickson I was testing out an Ultramarines build that was made for someone else. I battle-test it by wearing it first. My Mark-1 build was a Dark Angels Company Master build, and I made a mini-me for my son as well (at his request).
The bolter weighs about five pounds, if even. It's made of EVA foam and it's hollow.
My next build will likely be either a Deathwing Terminator or a Space Wolf Terminator.
The bolter weighs about five pounds, if even. It's made of EVA foam and it's hollow.
My next build will likely be either a Deathwing Terminator or a Space Wolf Terminator.
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You have some serious skills, SSG Tim Everett. Wow. I've GOT to see the Terminator work...
BZ, Sgt, BZ!!!
BZ, Sgt, BZ!!!
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If you are doing PT routinely, you should not have to prep for the PT test.
I should be able to tell my subordinates that they are going to be doing a PT Test with me next week and they should all be able to do at least 80%.
I should be able to tell my subordinates that they are going to be doing a PT Test with me next week and they should all be able to do at least 80%.
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I agree, I feel confident that even without the 24 hour notice I can pass an APFT test at any time. My problem is dealing with the aches and pains in my "advanced age" (as my subordinates tell me), but everyone has there own problems with PT and this is a great forum for us all to get helpful hints from our peers.
I will say one of my former Bn Commanders earned a ton of respect on his first weekend with us. It was APFT time for all the companies and he took the test with our company and immediately took it with the Bravo company, the next morning he took it with the Echo company. Of course he did very well on all three maxed two of the three. He was a great Commander all the way around, led by example and expected nothing less than the best of his officers and NCO's.
I will say one of my former Bn Commanders earned a ton of respect on his first weekend with us. It was APFT time for all the companies and he took the test with our company and immediately took it with the Bravo company, the next morning he took it with the Echo company. Of course he did very well on all three maxed two of the three. He was a great Commander all the way around, led by example and expected nothing less than the best of his officers and NCO's.
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just do it!
Maintain a healthy diet, get your exercise & workouts in and include a routine for your sleep habits and you should find an improvement...part of the Performance Triad. Take a look at the following link, it has some great resources!
http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/perftriad/Pages/default.aspx
Maintain a healthy diet, get your exercise & workouts in and include a routine for your sleep habits and you should find an improvement...part of the Performance Triad. Take a look at the following link, it has some great resources!
http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/perftriad/Pages/default.aspx
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