Posted on May 8, 2019
I am currently less than 3 weeks out from infantry OSUT. Any advice from any infantrymen who have recently gone through (or infantry DS)?
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Can you run a 12 min, 2 mile? If not, aim for that. Can you ruck 10 miles with 50 lbs? Aim for that. If you can do those two things, you'll be golden.
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SPC Kole Cordier
Sir, 12 seems pretty fast. Unless infantry has much higher standards compared to the POGs and apft? I think 100 points is only 13 min 2 mile. Or maybe you are just telling him to be over prepared? If that's the case then that makes sense. I'm shipping out in August and want to get to a 14:48 by the time I go to basic so I can start at an 80.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
SPC Kole Cordier When I went through, 300 was 11:52 on the apft. But that was 22 years ago, so...
Either way, if he can hit 12 min, 2 mile, he'll be set for success.
Either way, if he can hit 12 min, 2 mile, he'll be set for success.
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Get in shape, especially running and pushups. 7 minute miles, 60 pushups and 70 situps will put you above 80 percent on all events and make your life a lot easier.
Keep the mouth shut and the ears open. The Drills will be very directive at first, basically because about half of your company will barely be able to find their ass with both hands. As you progress, you will hopefully realize that they are there to get you through this mess and will generally be some of the most memorable people you will ever meet. I went through in 1982/1983 and I can still tell you the rank, first and last name of my Drill Sergeants.
Get your affairs in order. You do not need to be worrying about that car payment or ex girl friend for the next 21+ weeks. Focus on what you need to do to accomplish the mission, graduate from OSUT.
Good luck, you didn't pick an easy MOS.
Keep the mouth shut and the ears open. The Drills will be very directive at first, basically because about half of your company will barely be able to find their ass with both hands. As you progress, you will hopefully realize that they are there to get you through this mess and will generally be some of the most memorable people you will ever meet. I went through in 1982/1983 and I can still tell you the rank, first and last name of my Drill Sergeants.
Get your affairs in order. You do not need to be worrying about that car payment or ex girl friend for the next 21+ weeks. Focus on what you need to do to accomplish the mission, graduate from OSUT.
Good luck, you didn't pick an easy MOS.
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Bring stamps, paper and envelopes. You’ll be able to go to the PX from time to time to get those things but it’s always good to have extra. Also bring some photos of any family members or loved ones you may want.
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SPC (Join to see)
As far as any physical stuff, honestly don’t stress it too much. Of course it helps to be in as good of shape as you can going in but they build you up. You don’t go straight to doing a 12 mile ruck, i believe you start from a 2 mile ruck and slowly go up from there. I do suggest though to work on pushups and running with some HIIT workouts. PV2 (Join to see)
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Thick skin. Attention to detail and impress the hell out of everybody by doing what you’re supposed to. Nobody likes a loudmouth know it all.
Bring that extra couple toothbrushes, one for teeth, others for cleaning gear.
You don’t need that tobacco, candy or whatever that bad.
Bring that extra couple toothbrushes, one for teeth, others for cleaning gear.
You don’t need that tobacco, candy or whatever that bad.
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You may want to search RP, as this question actually gets asked a lot, but before you go and do that, I'd just sum up 3 points:
1 Get right with your running. You'll be no stranger to this at the Sand Hill School For Wayward Boys.
2 If you have an ego, send it on an all expense paid vacation for the next few months, because otherwise everything you'll experience will upset a big ego.
3 Be a sponge and absorb all you can; and don't worry, the suck won't last forever (it'll just feel like it if your drill sergeants are doing it right).
1 Get right with your running. You'll be no stranger to this at the Sand Hill School For Wayward Boys.
2 If you have an ego, send it on an all expense paid vacation for the next few months, because otherwise everything you'll experience will upset a big ego.
3 Be a sponge and absorb all you can; and don't worry, the suck won't last forever (it'll just feel like it if your drill sergeants are doing it right).
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Tyler Balthrop
Take care of your feet as much as possible and hydrate the fuck out of yourself the night before a ruck or hot day in the sun. It wont last forever.
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