Monday, November 19, 2012
Preparation for Enlistment
After research on the internet, I found a lot of interesting information about preparation for enlistment. The first thing you have to do before you can begin training is the Initial Strength Test, or IST. This is a strength test that consists of pull ups, crunches, and a timed run. The minimum amount of pull ups that you have to do is 2. You can prepare for this by regularly doing pull ups a couple of months prior to the test date. The minimum amount of crunches that you must complete is 44 in a span of two minutes. However, you can stop and rest any time throughout the two minutes, so you have a chance to catch your breath. There is a 1.5 mile run which must be completed in 13:30. The female requirements for these tests are a little less then those of males. Women must do a hanging arm flex from a bar with their elbows at 90 degree angles for 12 seconds, the amount of crunches is the same, and they have 15 minutes to complete the run. In my opinion, these tests are a little easy for the amount of physical demand there will be.
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This is very detailed, good work. I've read about this fitness test but didn't remember the specifics. They are here in a well-structured, comprehensive format
ReplyDeleteI feel like you could do this when you were like 12... But anyways if these are your goals, I know you can do them. Your hella buff and can do this stuff like nothin! Its very organized too so good job on that!
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Mini Jerdani you are hella buff and you would make a great marine. If you are seriously considering enlisting i would like to salute you and thank you for serving our country. I know for a fact most people including me don't have the courage to enlist like you. Good luck out their soldier and return home safely every time.
ReplyDeleteWow danilo! It's so impressive to me that you have chosen this career. It is a great commitment and it is such an honorable thing that you want to do. Best of luck!
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