Tips for those Considering the Army

When you go to basic training you are going to get yelled at so grow some thick skin real fast. Don't take it personally just suck it up and drive on.

I thought I would take the time to write down some random thoughts for young, or old men and women who are considering joining the Army or have already signed up.
1. Remember that you are VOLUNTEERING as we liked to say in the Marine Corps "U Signed the Muthafuckin Contract. Don't go to basic training and cry like a bitch and talk about "This is not for you." YOU VOLUNTEERED! We are not just going to let you go because your a huge pussy and miss your momma, there are repercussions for not honoring your service!!!!!!!
2. If your crazy, stay the fuck away from the recruiters office, we don't want your emotional pill popping ass! Don't need you don't want you. If you decide to come into the Army and can't hang and want to play the crazy card, guess what? Our mental health specialists talk to quitters like you everyday so they know when your bullshitting, and when we find out we are putting a black mark on your permanent record so good luck with getting a job in an overly competitive job market.
3. Don't plan your ship date when your wife or girlfriend is 9 months pregnant and will have your child while your at basic. Thats probably not a good time eh? Your heart might shrink and you will want to go home.
4. Here is a good one.... Get your ass in shape. If you've been sitting on the couch stealing oxygen and playing Call of Duty 4 thinking of how cool it would be to run around with a M-249 SAW and shoot everybody, and eating twinkies and Big Macs all fucking day and get winded when you goto take a shit you might want to do some running and some push-ups and sit-ups.... Excercise? Look that shit up its good for you. You get in a little shape before you come to basic training it might prevent you from crying like a bitch after you did 3 push-ups. Oh ps, all that shit your character on Call of Duty is wearing, in real life its close to 60-80lbs of equipment and in the countries we are in now it can get upwards to 140 degrees out. If your almost passing out after a shower in your air conditioned home...... psssst you might want to workout. You are joining the Military for Christmas Sakes!!!!!!!!!!!
5. Remember this YOUR NOT GAY YOUR JUST A QUITTER. How about you research our policy on that before you come and try to pull that shit. Your Drill Sergeant just might decide to call your parents and verify your story....... Hope they aren't hearing that shit for the first time.
In all seriousness make sure that all of your personal affairs are in order. If you are married and have bills to pay make sure you have a plan. Its just like starting any other job your not getting paid as soon as you get here, your pay catches up to you. Its not easy but its not that hard. All you have to do is stay motivated and follow these 3 rules.
Do what your told.
Do what your told!
GOD DAMMIT do what your told.
You follow those 3 things and you will be just fine.
The military is an opportunity to try and turn your life around, nothing pisses us off more than when you come here and try to do all the same shady shit you have been doing your whole life.
Seriously get into some semblance of shape... For real. Your Recruiters are supposed to make sure that you pass some sort of physical fitness test before you can ship. I know from experience that this shit doesn't happen. If your recruiter is not doing this for you he is setting you up for failure. Basic Training will get you in shape, but if you come here with a good base it will be easier for you.
You are not alone when you get here and miss home, everyone else does too they just handle it differently. Maybe you have never been challenged your whole life and have been on the teet for to damn long. Do something for yourself, make something of yourself.
I've been doing this for 12 years and it is a great life and I love it. Sometimes it sucks but thats life.
Good luck in your future endeavor and if we do happen to meet in the IET environment, trust me I've heard your story. If you have questions about what to do or what to expect in the IET environment feel free to ask and I will help you succeed. Honestly that is what your Drill Sergeants are for is to help you succeed.
DEUCE DEUCE OUT!!!!
You will be physically challenged these are called flutter kicks.

Friday Joined in Smoke session with the Privates, numerous push-ups, flutter kicks, and other exercises until reached muscle failure. At the end of the day went on another 4mi road march 38lbs finished in 52min.
Today Ran 3mi my time was disgusting so I won't post it first time I ran since getting bronchitis so not to bad.