Posts made by FNG_Kurt

• Well, the good and the bad.

  Hey Jonathan,  Im sorry to hear about the disqualification. Try not to let it get you down, theres plenty of other options out there and it sounds like you've already got a plan. Keep your he...

  posted in Off-Topic

  

  FNG_Kurt
  5/31/22, 7:14 PM
• I made 2 of the classic blunders/age

  Hey Jonathan,  I personally have never heard of a situation like what your co worker is describing. Just keep in mind that there will always be situations that are out of your control. The be...

  posted in Pre Selection Prep

  

  FNG_Kurt
  3/30/22, 2:05 PM
• Language school

  Hey Isaiah,  Im not too familiar with the process to test out of language school. However, I did have a couple people in my class that were able to go that route. One thing to consider is tha...

  posted in Language Questions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  3/29/22, 1:45 PM
• OSUT as a 18X Candidate

  Hey Sage, You will likely lose a bit at OSUT, but once you get to Ft Bragg you will be in the SOPC program which is great for getting you physically prepared for SFAS. You should have plenty of ti...

  posted in Pre Selection Prep

  

  FNG_Kurt
  3/28/22, 2:28 PM
• Land Navigation

  Hey Will, the draws in the training areas at Ft Bragg/Camp Mackall are thick all year! I went through SFAS in January and it was no better then when I went through Land Nav during IUW in the summer...

  posted in Land Nav

  

  FNG_Kurt
  3/28/22, 12:38 PM
• main website password issues?

  Hey Reid, the mentorship program hasn't been launched yet. The email submission is to put you on the list to get the notification when the program launches. Should be an early summer launch, stay t...

  posted in Off-Topic

  

  FNG_Kurt
  3/28/22, 12:35 PM
• Boots

  Hey Mckay, Generally you will be required to wear the Army issue boots all through Basic training.  Once you get to airborne/SOPC/SFAS you should be able to wear whatever boots you want (as lo...

  posted in Pre Selection Prep

  

  FNG_Kurt
  2/28/22, 1:39 PM
• 18X

  Hey JJ! You made a good choice by linking up with 18A Fitness. Kevin will definitely help you get in shape.  Good Luck

  posted in Introductions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  2/22/22, 7:52 PM
• Workout Music to Crush It

  For me my music choice depends on what I'm doing.  Hip hop for most gym days, Chelsea Grin/metalcore for heavy lift/leg days, and EDM for runs/cardio.   

  posted in Off-Topic

  

  FNG_Kurt
  2/1/22, 3:57 PM
• Is there time to condition when you enter the training pipeline?

  Hey Ryan,  I was prior service, so I cannot speak to OSUT/SOPC, however at Jump school we had nights/weekends to ourselves so there was plenty of time to PT on your own. The Q course was the ...

  posted in Pre Selection Prep

  

  FNG_Kurt
  2/1/22, 3:52 PM
• What rucksack should I be training with?

  Storm,  You should be good with your Rucker for now. Just getting used to having weight on your back is the main thing to focus on. I wouldnt buy an army ruck. You will be issued your ruck wh...

  posted in Pre Selection Prep

  

  FNG_Kurt
  1/13/22, 3:54 PM
• Intro

  Welcome Seth! Im sure theres lots of good experience and advice in the "fuddy-dudddy vet"!

  posted in Introductions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  1/13/22, 3:48 PM
• 18X contract / NG

  Hey Marc, welcome.    Unfortunately I don't have any experience with the NG side of the house. I would recommend reaching out to the nearest SF Guard unit and speaking with one of their...

  posted in Introductions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  1/13/22, 3:45 PM
• Intro

  Hey Spencer, welcome! It sounds like you've got a solid plan. I was 27 when I went to Basic training as well. For me it was an advantage. If i would have enlisted when I was younger I dont think I...

  posted in Introductions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  1/13/22, 3:44 PM
• Family life after SFAS

  Brandon, Surprisingly you are home a good bit during the Q course. If you are married you will be living on/off post with your family. You can expect to be gone for 3-8 weeks at a time (during cer...

  posted in Q-Course Discussion

  

  FNG_Kurt
  11/12/21, 2:25 PM
• Old Dude at SFAS

  @Will Feel free to shoot me a message, Ill help out where I can

  posted in Introductions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  11/12/21, 2:20 PM
• Languages for 1st Group

  @Sergei A Ya ne znayo, I dont know much about the Guard groups. But I do know that they can have a wide mix of languages and you can hop on deployments with active teams pretty easily.   ...

  posted in Language Questions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  11/10/21, 4:15 PM
• In between Q course

  Rasheeen, if youre married then your family will live with you on/off base. If youre talking about taking leave to travel "back home" then that depends on how far you are going and how much time yo...

  posted in Q-Course Discussion

  

  FNG_Kurt
  11/10/21, 4:12 PM
• Intro

  Hello Sergei, thats an interesting resume! We had a few Russian natives in the course when I went through. All were solid dudes.  Good Luck. 

  posted in Introductions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  11/10/21, 4:09 PM
• Old Dude at SFAS

  Hey Will,  How old are we talking? I was 29 when I went through. There were plenty of guys that were older than I. Dont look at your age as a detriment, if anything your wisdom will help you!

  posted in Introductions

  

  FNG_Kurt
  11/10/21, 4:08 PM