Thinking about joining..

[Barronchina]

But this boot camp thing scares me. I dont know what to expect. I know were going to have to run and push up and stuff, can anyone maybe tell me a lil more about what you do there?

[Punisher4]

As a current recruiter, this is what I tell all the kids I talk to everyday. Basic Training can be hard, and will have challenges. However, the point of the training by the Drill Sergeants is to help you to overcome whatever obstacles you have. In the end, the DS are there to ensure that you succeed and become a better, stronger and more confident person. Yes, there are going to be days that may be hard while you are there. But remember this...everything that is done there at Basic Training is there to help build you up in order for you to succeed.

[Soldier]

I also am thinking of joinning but can't bring myself to go to a recruiter,

I know what to expect if I join,As i watch the military Channel everyday and watch
how recruits go through tranning but i think its the change in life style that scares me.
This is something i really want to do But i don't know.

Also Can anyone tell me the requirements aswell?

[Soldier]

Nice to see i get solid answers

[opqr865]

Abercrombie & Fitch began in 1892 under the name David T. Abercrombie Co. It was a small waterfront shop and factory in New York City. The founder, David Abercrombie, was a former trapper, prospector, topographer, and railroad surveyor. His love for the great outdoors influenced his store, Abercrombie & Co., and was dedicated to camping, fishing, and hunting gear. His clientele consisted mostly of hunters and explorers. Ezra Fitch, a lawyer in New York crossed paths with Abercrombie & Co. in his search for outstanding outdoor gear. In 1900 Abercrombie became Abercrombie & Fitch and Ezra became a partner. Abercrombie & Fitch WholesaleLong arguments formed between the two men regarding the future of Abercrombie & Fitch(abercrombie & fitch clothing). Abercrombie wanted to continue selling gear to professional outdoorsmen, while Fitch wanted to focus the store on the general public. Abercrombie resigned in 1907 leaving the store in the hands of Ezra Fitch. Fitch wanted the store to have an outdoor feeling. He set up a tent in the middle of the store, and a campfire blazed in a corner. The clerks hired at A&F were not professional salesmen, they were true outdoorsmen. Inventory expanded as did the store. A&F became the first store in New York to supply such clothing to women as well as men. A&F began publishing a magazine which contained 456 pages of outdoor gear and clothing. Now there were 50,000 prospective customers for A&F. Abercrombie & Fitch soon became the largest sporting goods store in the world. Ezra Fitch retired and in 1977, the store went bankrupt. After a few owners, A&F was bought by Limited Inc. in 1988.

[jMAsoon]

Soldier.... I myself have wanted for years to be in the military and law enforcement. I come from a strong military family as My father served as a Marine in Vietnam and my grandfather. I kinda of beleive that it may just be in my blood. But from high school I never really looked to deep into what it takes, or what comes of joining. I.. like yourself have worried about the change of life. In fact it was (still kind of is a little) my biggest fear!! But I one day I went to a recruiter to sit down and speak with someone about what I was interested in. I decided to do this some days after a good freind decided to enlist and did. I decided that I needed to just go and talk to a recruiter. I can honestly say that I was 1000 times more at ease after leaving the office! I also started a live chat on the Navy website and asked the first set of questions I hadbefore seeing the recruiter. I then went home and did 2-3 days worth of research via the web and general visits back to my recruiter! Now I knew from the begining that I wanted to go in as an MA, which is Master At Arms, or Naval Law enforcement!! After doing the "pre- ASVAB test in the recruiters office I was told that I scored well enough to persue the MA program. Now there are certain requirements you have to meet even before your recruiters will get you started in the enlistment program. You have to see what score you get on the practice test. You also have to met specific height to weight ratios set forth by the Navy! I went in at 74" (6'2") and 234 lbs. Navy requires my height to be at a weight no more then 211lbs. Now if you dont meet the exact measurments they will do what recruiters call "tape you" they will measure your waist along with neck and you could possibly get by with the taped measurments. I myself had to lose an inch off my waist which was acheived easily for me, and now I will be taking my ASVAB come this Wed. the 22nd. I can honestly say that I am no looking forward to doing it and am happy I made myself go see the recruiter! But you are never bound by any contracts until you take your ASVAB test, and p*** all physical checks. Then and only then you have the opportunity to sit down and chose your career in the Navy. Once you sign your contract, and chose your career they have to hold fast to the career you chose. Also the Navy has a somewhat slower ship out time. I beleive it was upto a year after signing your contract! In all.... I am very happy I finally got this monley off my back and went to speak with my recruiter!!

[anypoks]

Long time reader, first post.

I just wanted to say hi from san diego : )

At first I came to do some research for a new puppy. Now I come back all the time to see what is new. Thanks for building a great community.

Kristin
dog mom of 4