Sorry bout the Bob Marley intro, oh well.
I have been reading alot of interesting info on this site about the in PRT. Some info comes from people that read the OCS page and other comes straight from OCS grads. Well after reading some of these posts, I have decided that certain members, (no names please) may be going a little overboard when discussing what kind of physical shape a person should be in before getting to good ol P'cola. Now I will agree that the better shape that you are in before you get to OCS, the easier it will be on you. However, some individual say that comming in to OCS you should be able to do 100+ situps and 80+ push ups and a 1.5 mile run in under 10 min. Well my friends, if you show up in this condition good for you. You will be a PT stud and the gunny will like you, maybe. Personally, I think that some people are reading these posts and going holly shit! I'll never be able to do that before I get there. If you are one of these types, DONT WORRY ABOUT IT. If you can pass the in PRT you will be in the same class with these PT studs. And guess what? While at OCS you will get in shape and be able to pass the out PRT when the time comes. PS, the above mentioned times are well above what it takes to pass the EOD/Seal PRT and enter BUDS or EOD School. I have learned that if you can pass the in PRT and you have the mindset to pass, then the instructors will get you in shape. So, a little advice from me. Dont get yourself all hot and bothered worrying about what other guys do on their PRT. Hey, what do you call a guy who finishes last in med school? Doctor. Give it your all and be happy with your best.
Dave
Edited by - EodDave on 02/22/2002 22:04:37
I have been reading alot of interesting info on this site about the in PRT. Some info comes from people that read the OCS page and other comes straight from OCS grads. Well after reading some of these posts, I have decided that certain members, (no names please) may be going a little overboard when discussing what kind of physical shape a person should be in before getting to good ol P'cola. Now I will agree that the better shape that you are in before you get to OCS, the easier it will be on you. However, some individual say that comming in to OCS you should be able to do 100+ situps and 80+ push ups and a 1.5 mile run in under 10 min. Well my friends, if you show up in this condition good for you. You will be a PT stud and the gunny will like you, maybe. Personally, I think that some people are reading these posts and going holly shit! I'll never be able to do that before I get there. If you are one of these types, DONT WORRY ABOUT IT. If you can pass the in PRT you will be in the same class with these PT studs. And guess what? While at OCS you will get in shape and be able to pass the out PRT when the time comes. PS, the above mentioned times are well above what it takes to pass the EOD/Seal PRT and enter BUDS or EOD School. I have learned that if you can pass the in PRT and you have the mindset to pass, then the instructors will get you in shape. So, a little advice from me. Dont get yourself all hot and bothered worrying about what other guys do on their PRT. Hey, what do you call a guy who finishes last in med school? Doctor. Give it your all and be happy with your best.
Dave
Edited by - EodDave on 02/22/2002 22:04:37