Army Basic Questions?

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Megan

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I'm shipping to Ft. Jackson for basic training in a few short weeks. I only gave myself a month between enlisting and shipping, which I'm now realizing wasn't enough time to train. So, what happens if I fail the initial 1-1-1? I'm fine on situps and great with pushups, but the run is killing me. Also, any general tips/advice for basic (especially at Jackson) is much appreciated.
 
Hey, Don't worry after you finish basic you'll do fine. You'll build strength during the training phases. Listen very carefully to the Drill Instructors. expect a lot of yelling and loud talking. It's apart of the training..Never Give Up! You will make it..
 
Nothings going to happen if you fail and you wont be in any "fat camp"... the only one that is going to count against you is the last one. Besides, it's known as "Relaxing Jackson" for a reason. I went to Benning and the only time I got introuble for a PT test was when I went down in situps from my last pt test by like 7 situps... not a big deal but my senior DS smoked me for it.... and my pt score was higher than the last one I took -_-.
 
You only have to achieve a 50% score in each category of the PT test the first time you take it. For a female that means only 10 pushups, 30 situps, and a 20 minute 2 mile. If this is too much, perhaps you should not go into the army.

Even if you fail the first test, you won't be put out, you'll just have to do extra PT training.
 
LOL, be glad you are going now! The summers are hot and humid and the winters are frozen over! Okay, for the run... you will run EVERY day. Your run time will improve. Do not let this bother you. When you do run, no matter how tired you are, keep running, it is all mental! Okay, no really, i know that it hurts, but trust me, you can do what ever you tell your brain you can do. I just marched over 100 miles in 4 days in Holland! I was missing BCT!! I'm telling you, don't stress. BCT is easy. Just do what you are told, sound off, don't cry, and stay motivated!
 
You are not expected to pass the PT test right away, but it is always awesome if you are close. Key is it is all mental. You will see people pretend they are crazy, possibly commit suicide, starve themselves. Oh my, the things. Please just stay mentally strong, and it is a cake walk.
 
they will help you there. im in the same boat. Im great with pushups n all but suck at running. Army basic is a Blast... Wait till you get to the phase where you raid buldings and rescue a hostage as a squad.
 
You are not expected to pass the PT test right away, but it is always awesome if you are close. Key is it is all mental. You will see people pretend they are crazy, possibly commit suicide, starve themselves. Oh my, the things. Please just stay mentally strong, and it is a cake walk.
 
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