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[CommodoreMid]

I class up Friday and those in A-pool today might have noticed we were pulled aside during PT this morning and we had to take a PRT this morning before classing up. Apparently the class that started last Friday had a bunch of failures in their class on the PRT yesterday morning and so for my class they decided we should take a PRT before classing up and if you failed you would not class up. In my group this morning a couple people did not pass the run. I don't know if this is going to be a new policy or not, but I figured I'd give yall a heads up that this happened and to keep in shape.

 

[picklesuit]

Jesus, how long are those guys getting off that they can't pass a damn run?! I mean, seriously, what else are you getting paid to do but work out and fog a mirror? Pathetic...

(not directed at you CommodoreMid...the idiots that fail)

 

[Slammer2]

I class up Friday and those in A-pool today might have noticed we were pulled aside during PT this morning and we had to take a PRT this morning before classing up. Apparently the class that started last Friday had a bunch of failures in their class on the PRT yesterday morning and so for my class they decided we should take a PRT before classing up and if you failed you would not class up. In my group this morning a couple people did not pass the run. I don't know if this is going to be a new policy or not, but I figured I'd give yall a heads up that this happened and to keep in shape.

Sweet. I could see one or two people f'ing it up but its wierd to think that so many would fail

 

[BarrettRC8]

This blows my mind. How could you be such a piece of $hit that you can't stay in shape enough to run 1.5 miles? Thats essentially all that we are getting paid to do right now; that and staying out of trouble. Take responsibility for you own physical performance and development.

And put down the damn slice of pizza.

/rant.

 

[armada1651]

I mean, seriously, what else are you getting paid to do but work out and fog a mirror?

Ahem...we have considerable drinking obligations.

But seriously, yeah, it's ridiculous.

 

[scoolbubba]

Its one of the easiest ways to get a pink sheet in API. Also, this is an easy ways for the NASC CO to say hmm, easy A-pool isn't working...maybe the Enswines ought to have more makey workie to get their asses in shape.

 

[HAL Pilot]

Ahem...we have considerable drinking obligations.

That's what I like to hear from the new genreation!

 

[C420sailor]

Aren't they looking to deep six some officers? Seems like the perfect opportunity. Let the fat bodies attrite. There are quite a few of them among the A-pool ranks.

 

[usmarinemike]

Sadly, I've seen some hawgs get pushed through ROTC. I'm sure they slip through other commissioning sources, too.

Marines have to make a first class PFT before they can start API. I think it's great that the Navy takes such an interest into what they're putting through the pipeline.

 

[Single Seat]

I will say that fucking chip trail kills dudes. I was running consistent 10:00 1.5's on the road when I showed up and 12 minutes on that damn trail almost killed me.

That said, 12 minutes on the road would hurt now.

 

[insanebikerboy]

I think part of it too is that guys underestimate the chip trail and the weather in Florida. I know that I showed up from central California, where it was 65 and no humidity, to P-cola in the summer, where it was 95 and 90% humidity. My run time surprised the hell outta me the first time I ran on the chip trail in that weather.

That said, there is more than enough time to adjust. It's laziness if the guys sit around in A-pool for so long and don't get out and run that trail.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I will say that fucking chip trail kills dudes. I was running consistent 10:00 1.5's on the road when I showed up and 12 minutes on that damn trail almost killed me.

That said, 12 minutes on the road would hurt now.

Why on a chip trail? Is there some 1/4 mile paved track available on base?

 

[insanebikerboy]

Why on a chip trail? Is there some 1/4 mile paved track available on base?

Just the way it's always been run as far as I know. Another bit of the hassle of API.

 

[D_Rob]

Why on a chip trail? Is there some 1/4 mile paved track available on base?

Yes. It's actually right next to it. But to use that would make sense.

(I always figured it's a lot easier to tell if someone skipped a lap when there are only three laps as opposed to six laps. I called someone out on that back in my ROTC days, and all they did was make him run it again. Arg)

 

[Birdog8585]

Could you imagine if that guy was wearing a "NAVY" shirt instead?

Unbelievable. Quit bein a bunch of slobs and show some fvckin pride!!!