Discipline/Training/Help

[Sn4zzle]

No clue where this should actually go so I will put this here since everything seems to go in Field Mess. I am reading Lone Survivor and the author had a Green Beret training him and a few other people from like age 12. I am 15, plan to join the military out of college and am wondering would anyone in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area be willing to train me for the military. I can get in shape (I have 20lbs to lose still I have lost 15 in 8 weeks though so I am not worried about being in shape) it is more the discipline. I am a good kid, get good grades, but I do not think I have that level of discipline someone would need for the military and I do not want to join the military and waste my countries time on me. So anyone that is former military and/or knows how to train people of the to a high degree and is willing to spend their time on a teenager preparing for the military please let me know.

[Squirrel]

Training for a Military Career - Military Fitness - Military.com

There you go dude...here you can find just about anything pertaining to training/requirements for the military.

[Sn4zzle]

Yeah, it would be nice to get an actual person to train with, whether I just start joining in on their training or they actually train me.

[YellowFever]

I've never served but growing up with a house full of those that do/did tells me you've yet to grasp what it takes to be a good soldier.

You obviously think too much about the physical aspect of it and not the mental part.

Discipline comes from within. Nobody has to teach or train you discipline. Sure a good noncom can "coax" you into being a good soldier for a short time but I don't think that's what you have in mind.

Obviously you want to make it a career and if you're really committed, no one should have to "train" you discipline and mental fortitude.

You can start by not making a big deal out of some soldiers cheating on their PT.

[Sn4zzle]

I wasn't trying to make a big deal out of it it was more a question of why they do it or if they actually do. And I can understand now why they do and the way he originally stated cheating is not what I thought. He made it sound like they were just flat out cheating them all not doing them but he said he did not mean it like that.

[Squirrel]

If you feel like you need more discipline, I would recommend a physical, contact sport like football or wrestling. You will learn discipline, stamina (mental and physical), and condition your mind and body to function together as one when under physical duress.

If you don't get it now, I am sure that once you start your military career, an education in discipline will be provided. But, I would say that organized, physical contact sports are a good start (especially football IMO, because you have to be alert or get your ass handed to you). Also, check if there are ROTC programs available to you.

As for the mental side of things, start looking at ASVAB tests online, or gets some books from your local library. Also, there are hundreds of military field manuals available to the public, you can start learning on your own.

I have seen plenty of jack-off kids go in the military and do just fine. In fact, most of the "good kids" that I saw go into the military had some pretty rough times. The military doesn't expect you to know everything right off the bat, that's why you sign your life away and they provide you with the education and skills necessary to be a productive service-member. Going in to the military can be just like going to college, some people know exactly what they want to do and work towards it.

You are doing the right thing by doing your research. Read up on that link, there is plenty of great info there for you.

Best of luck.

[Sn4zzle]

If you feel like you need more discipline, I would recommend a physical, contact sport like football or wrestling. You will learn discipline, stamina (mental and physical), and condition your mind and body to function together as one when under physical duress.

If you don't get it now, I am sure that once you start your military career, an education in discipline will be provided. But, I would say that organized, physical contact sports are a good start (especially football IMO, because you have to be alert or get your ass handed to you). Also, check if there are ROTC programs available to you.

As for the mental side of things, start looking at ASVAB tests online, or gets some books from your local library. Also, there are hundreds of military field manuals available to the public, you can start learning on your own.

I have seen plenty of jack-off kids go in the military and do just fine. In fact, most of the "good kids" that I saw go into the military had some pretty rough times. The military doesn't expect you to know everything right off the bat, that's why you sign your life away and they provide you with the education and skills necessary to be a productive service-member. Going in to the military can be just like going to college, some people know exactly what they want to do and work towards it.

You are doing the right thing by doing your research. Read up on that link, there is plenty of great info there for you.

Best of luck.

Alright thanks. I already play Lacrosse, not sure what that is like in your area but in the south we get brutally physical. Most the guys are like football players in their off season and play it to stay in shape and by highschool rules if you are within three yards of the ball you can be hit. I have discipline by the way, I just was not sure if it would be military ready.

[Officer of Engineers]

Gentlemen,

The boy is 15. He is yet to reach an age where all the distractions of youth will come into challenge. I know he believes this is what he wants but he has yet to reach the age well all the challenges of life hits him head on. It is that stage where his mettle would be tested.

[wabpilot]

My suggestion to the OP is look up your local Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron. Join, it'll give you a look at some of what the military is like. (Young Marines might work too.) If CAP appeals to you, join the ROTC in college. The first two years are again, a look see. Then, training begins in earnest. Once you decide to take the dime, we'll get you in shape, we'll provide the discipline. You just need to bring the desire.

HTH
Will

[Chogy]

I freely credit CAP (Civil Air Patrol) for what success I've had in aviation. The CAP glider program got me soloed when I was 14. This gave me a foot in the door at the USAF Academy soaring program. I became a soaring IP.

For whatever reason, the USAF discovered that those students with glider experience did well in pilot training. The link was so strong, the Air Force investigated and considered gliders as a primary tool for new pilots, much as Germany did in the 1930's. AFAIK nothing came of it, but the connection was there.

CAP is an outstanding organization. I have some really fond memories of some fine older gentlemen who flew in WW2, giving us classes in airmanship and navigation.