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<blockquote data-quote="Eric111" data-source="post: 9775666" data-attributes="member: 105252"><p>First off, congratulations on your decision to serve, it’s an excellent decision that will serve you well in the future. I was an active duty Infantry officer for 8 ½ years (still active, just not Infantry) and I’d like to give you some advice on how to prepare and what to expect. </p><p></p><p>Start working on your physical conditioning now. The Army PT test is not that hard but your job will be physically demanding. The better shape you are in the better off you will be, plus it may make basic a little easier since you will already have an edge physically. High intensity interval training would be good or take a look at starting a Cross-fit program. Also, start working on your feet, get a pair of combat boots and an old rucksack from the surplus store and start walking. Tough feet are happy feet.</p><p></p><p>A couple of good books to read are <em>On Killing</em> and <em>On Combat</em> both by Dave Grossman. Both books provide a good look at the psychological and physical effects of combat. Some mental preparation will defiantly help get you ready for basic and transitioning into military life.</p><p></p><p>When you’re at home (by home I mean not deployed) Army units go through a cycle called the Army Force Generation Cycle (ARFORGEN). The goal right now is a 2 to 1 cycle, 2 years home and 1 year deployed. Most units aren’t there yet, 15 to 20 months is the norm between deployments. The daily routine at home is morning PT then work till 16-1700. Your daily work will be anything from vehicle maintenance to field exercises. Some days you’ll be really busy, some days you won’t. It all depends on where your unit is at in the training cycle. </p><p></p><p>When you’re deployed you will experience long periods of boredom punctuated with moments of pure chaos. The key when you’re deployed is maintaining your flexibility. The situation can change very rapidly there, one minute you’re down for the day and the next minute you’re on a 4 day operation. In any event, no matter what your view is on the war, a deployment is an opportunity to employ your craft in an operational environment and you will make a difference in some ones life, either an Iraqi/Afghan or another Soldier.</p><p></p><p>Finally, I want to say thanks, I appreciate your decision to serve. Good luck to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eric111, post: 9775666, member: 105252"] First off, congratulations on your decision to serve, it’s an excellent decision that will serve you well in the future. I was an active duty Infantry officer for 8 ½ years (still active, just not Infantry) and I’d like to give you some advice on how to prepare and what to expect. Start working on your physical conditioning now. The Army PT test is not that hard but your job will be physically demanding. The better shape you are in the better off you will be, plus it may make basic a little easier since you will already have an edge physically. High intensity interval training would be good or take a look at starting a Cross-fit program. Also, start working on your feet, get a pair of combat boots and an old rucksack from the surplus store and start walking. Tough feet are happy feet. A couple of good books to read are [I]On Killing[/I] and [I]On Combat[/I] both by Dave Grossman. Both books provide a good look at the psychological and physical effects of combat. Some mental preparation will defiantly help get you ready for basic and transitioning into military life. When you’re at home (by home I mean not deployed) Army units go through a cycle called the Army Force Generation Cycle (ARFORGEN). The goal right now is a 2 to 1 cycle, 2 years home and 1 year deployed. Most units aren’t there yet, 15 to 20 months is the norm between deployments. The daily routine at home is morning PT then work till 16-1700. Your daily work will be anything from vehicle maintenance to field exercises. Some days you’ll be really busy, some days you won’t. It all depends on where your unit is at in the training cycle. When you’re deployed you will experience long periods of boredom punctuated with moments of pure chaos. The key when you’re deployed is maintaining your flexibility. The situation can change very rapidly there, one minute you’re down for the day and the next minute you’re on a 4 day operation. In any event, no matter what your view is on the war, a deployment is an opportunity to employ your craft in an operational environment and you will make a difference in some ones life, either an Iraqi/Afghan or another Soldier. Finally, I want to say thanks, I appreciate your decision to serve. Good luck to you. [/QUOTE]
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