What kind of physical training should I include in my regimen while preparing for Civil Affairs Assessment & Selection (CAAS)?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:37:00 -0400

I’m a 68C and I am looking to reclass to CA. I’ve commited to enjoying the suck of working shift work and still getting in shape for CAAS and have started doing the THOR3 plan. I’m looking for guidance as to what kind of activities do I need to be prepared for for CAAS and the CAQC. I know CA is pretty tight lipped about the selection and the Q-course, which is a good thing. I’m just looking for a more general what kind of physical activities I need to prepare for. 68C work in hospitals so moving from MEDCOM to FORSCOM is gonna be an entirely new beast. Do I need to be proficient at Climbing ropes? Swimming? pull-ups/Chin-ups? Anything I haven’t said. Also, I know the requirements are a 240 pt score but what would be score that most candidates would be hitting before heading to CAAS? Just so I can better gauge my own preparedness.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2018 12:56 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:56:46 -0400

First, you are going to move from MEDCOM to USASOC for this transition, not FORSCOM. Rucking with a 55 lb ruck for beyond 12 miles at minimum 15 min/mile pace, and on unimproved roads, not asphalt. Pullups for sure, make sure your APFT is perfect, as in 300 with perfect pushups, find the strictest grader for an APFT and have them grade you. Your goal is overall fitness, not just a pefect APFT and good ruck. Be able to run more than just 2 miles at a good pace, have good upper body strength.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2018 5:39 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:39:57 -0400

Im no expert but.... the majority of it is psychological factors that determine your selection (I.e questions, practical application of CA area assessments) than just physical strength. And a lot of ruck marching too

Response by SFC Quinn Chastant made Jul 22 at 2018 10:01 AM

SFC Quinn Chastant — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:01:41 -0400

Upper body, core, legs are all important as are endurance and speed. A well rounded fitness regimen is all you need. So if you can already do very well on the current APFT you should have no problems.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2018 1:33 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:33:37 -0400

Get as close to a 300 APFT score as you can. If you're worried about getting a 240 then you have some work to do. You should be able to complete a 12 mile ruck (35 lbs dry) in about 2:30 and a 5 mile run in under 40 minutes. Those times are well below the cut-off, but if you can get close to those times then you will be set-up for success. As far as the other events during assessment, just eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, and don't be unprofessional to your teammates.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2019 12:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:16:36 -0400

All the people I had who went and were selected all came from the 82nd, and they said it was relatively easy. The ones I know who came from leg units, said it was hard and came back as non selects.
I'd look at being closer to a 270 APFT as a baseline, with PERFECT form pushups and sit-ups. I suggest training to a metronome. When they say 240 requirement, they mean if everything else is shit hot, 240 is acceptable. 240 is the bottom of the barrel and if CA SLC has the same requirements as SF SLC, it's a requirement to pass SLC. Actually saw a guy get QMPed from the Army for failing out of SF SLC by getting a 279 APFT, and failing the APFT because he only got 79 points on the run.
Second would be rucking with approximately 55 pounds dry weight (prior to water) through sand and hills at less than a 15 minute per mile pace.
Third, it's an Airborne MOS, you need to be able to do Pullups. I know, airborne school recently changed to the flexed arm hang.... Don't be that guy who can't do six Pullups.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2019 12:36 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:36:55 -0400

Ruckin'.
Lots of Ruckin'.
The course itself is not terribly physical, but selection is.

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2019 5:27 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 05:27:54 -0500

I can only tell you what I did to prepare. Day 1 Ruck. Day 2 Run alternate between 3 and 5 miles. Day 3 Ruckrun. Day 4 Rest. Then repeat. 2 weeks out I started rucking the neighborhood with no shoes (it was summer) to harden them up. The week prior, I just relaxed and fully recovered. Don't be the guy/gal who gets physically weaker during selection, you need to come ready to blow the roof off.

Worry about CAQC after you get selected.