Top products from r/Militaryfaq
We found 19 product mentions on r/Militaryfaq. We ranked the 18 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Turns any doorway into a personal gym; installs in seconds. Fits up to 35.4 inch wide door framesIdeal for pull-ups, push-ups, chin-ups, dips, crunches, and more. Fits up to 35.4 inch wide door framesThree grip positions, narrow, wide, and neutral. Foam gripsUses leverage to hold against the doorway...
2. Bates Men's Ranger II Hot Weather Composite Toe Military & Tactical Boot, Coyote, 9.5 2E US
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Cattle hind leatherBreathable lining and padded collar for comfortASTM F2413-11 rated composite toe for safety and protectionCushioned EVA midsole for extra comfortDurable long lasting rubber outsole
4. Danner Men's Tachyon 8 Inch Military and Tactical Boot, Coyote, 10 D US
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Footbed: Open Cell PolyurethaneRemovable insoleShank Material is made up of NylonMeets AR-670-1 Requirement for Optional Wear
5. Reebok Work Women's Hyper Velocity RB821 8" Ultralight Tactical Boot
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Shaft Height: 8"Origin: ImportedFit: True to SizeFeatures of this item include: Airport Safe/Steel Free, Breathable, Flexible, Leather, Lightweight, Removable Insoles, Rubber Sole, Slip-Resistant (Non-Skid)
6. Adidas Performance Men's Voloomix Athletic Sandal
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Single-bandage cushioned upperSynthetic material mixContoured footbed for comfortLarge adidas wordmark printed on bandage
7. Join the Military, Choose Yourself: How to Avoid the College Debt Trap, Save $50,000 in Four Years, and Get Out With a World of Possibilities At Your Command
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
8. Glamorise Women's Double-Layer Custom-Control Sport Bra
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Sport bra in layered mesh with logo tag at hemQuick-dry seamless wire free inner cups for moisture wicking and chafingInner bust bands for uplift separationSupport two-way stretch backNon-slip adjustable straps3 to 5 hooks and eyes depending on the size
9. ZFOsports 40LBs Adjustable Weighted Vest
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Premium features: Pocket for your phone/music devicesWater bottle holder, designed to fit all water bottles 16oz or smallerOne size fits mostBelt attached on the vest for easy set up
10. McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage, 2nd Edition: With 160 Exercises
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
McGraw-Hill
11. Cressi Light, blue, 41/42
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Item tends to run large. Recommend buying one size smaller.Short Bladed Fin Designed for Swim & SnorkelingFor Pool, Recreational Swimming, Snorkeling and Swim TrainingHighly Reactive and Lightweight Blade MaterialAgile and Effective Kicking While Not Tiring-Out-LegsBlade Engineered to Ensure Perfect...
13. Ranger Medic Handbook, 4th Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
UPDATED 4th Edition adds more than 100 pages of new content:Contains sections for Tactical Combat Casualty Care, trauma protocols/procedures, common sick-call subjects, pharmacology, duties/responsibilities, packing lists & more...Pocket-sized format. Durable 12 mil UltraFilm coverTear-resistant & w...
14. Kaplan ASVAB 2011 Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
15. ASVAB AFQT: 1,001 Practice Questions For Dummies
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
FOR DUMMIES
You sound like a motivated individual. I'm currently training for a future 18X contract as well. Anyone please feel free to chime in, but this is what I can tell you;
Training:
Pick up this book: Get Selected - http://www.amazon.com/Get-Selected-Special-Forces-Successfully/dp/0975355279/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333966100&sr=8-1
It offers priceless (and proven) advice to getting selected, how to train, tricks and tips for toughening feet you name it.
But basically (I have a running checklist, I'll give you some off the top of my head);
You have two years to train? That's plenty if you use it wisely and actually dedicate your time and effort towards your future career.
Good luck if you decide to pursue enlisting!
For tons of information from current/past SF, see www.ProfessionalSoldiers.com - Do yourself a favor and just lurk though, they are not nice to new users and will gladly tear you a new one.
None Braver by Michael Hirsh is another one of the few books on pararescue I've come across. I haven't had a chance to read it yet though. There are also several pararescue related videos on YouTube and Netflix such as Inside Combat Rescue if you have some down time, they're mostly just for entertainment.
I've seen specialtactics.com and this 'How Can I Prepare for PJ Indoc?' pdf from AFSOC reccommended to those interested in AF Special Operations/Special Tactics. I'm not sure how much they may help you. I remember having a hard time finding anything but the most basic information on pararescue when I was considering entering the pipeline, especially when compared to the SEALs.
As /u/TheJackOfAllShades said, being confident in the water is really important, but you seem to know that. I always hear stuff along the lines of "become a fish", "be comfortable with drowning", and anything beyond exceeding the physical standards prior to joining is just extra.
I wish you the best of luck.
I was a 34 DD when I went to basic. AF but relevant advice anyways.
Double up on the cheaper, less supportive bras.Also, consider going down one cup size from what you should technically wear.
If you have the money, Glamourise makes this one and Moving Comfort makes this one. Both are awesome but the Glamourise one is my favorite for bounce control and a bit of separation. I trained for three half marathons in the Moving Comfort ones and the Glamourise ones have ended up great for running since having kids/gaining weight and turning into a 38G.
Trust me on the bras.
I was a 29 year old freshman. Kind of weird, but no big deal. I roomed with a law student and MBA student, so all of my friends ended up being graduate students. You'll have no issues fitting in as a 21-year old.
I recommend a book that a friend of mine wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Join-Military-Choose-Yourself-Possibilities-ebook/dp/B0174V2ABO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519750242&sr=8-1&keywords=eva+arnold
If you follow just a little bit of her advice you'll finish up your enlistment with a nice nest egg. Don't squander your time while you're in. Take advantage of the opportunities as they pop up. There are so many things I would do differently if I was in your situation...best of luck!
Go SF. You know what the key to passing selection is? Preparation. Physical and Mental preparation. There are plenty of resources to help you gain these things. At 17 you have plenty of time to prepare. The 18X program is not bad, what is bad are the people who go unprepared.
Don't worry about learning a language or programming, neither is on the ASVAB. Language will be based on needs at the time you join, I would not try to guess what would be useful.
>will being relatively small, particularly regarding height, hurt my chances for SF?
You'll need to look into the ways to ruck properly with your height. My understanding however is that being short is not a big problem.
>my GPA is pretty shit (3.0, private jesuit school) in comparison to my standardized test results so far (part of the reason i'd like to go into the military before college). will this discrepancy hurt me?
No.
>is joining one branch and cross training to another part of the military a better idea than trying to get in straight from enlistment? if so is there any path you recommend
No. Once you serve your choices get limited, the military spends the majority of its efforts attracting new service members. Generally if you try to go to a different service you are going to experience limitations.
SF sounds like the route for you with your goals. Go buy these two books and get started.
https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Soldier-Making-Special-Warrior/dp/0307339394
https://www.amazon.com/Get-Selected-Special-Forces-Successfully/dp/0975355279
Also I believe the ShadowSpear forum has mentors for people interested in a career in SoF.
I got these for work shortly after EAS. They're a little on the "tacticool" side but nobody outside the Marines has ever said anything about them looking like military boots. I'm a huge fan of bates, personally I like them better than any Danners i've ever worn.
Edit: Got them summer 2017. Still holding up very well.
Lol everyone on the army subreddit trips over themselves to praise those Garmont boots
Personally, I've enjoyed these reebok boots(yes, they're the women's version of them):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DOEC99S/?coliid=I1LDGTN9JK8MRQ&colid=36XAB4J3RSHB9&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Good luck at ocs!
EMT phase is just condensed into eight weeks and is at a fast pace. If you are quick learner it shouldn't be too much of an issue. Put in the extra time and study your book at night. It is all information that is geared toward the national standard so just do NREMT review and maybe buy an EMT text book and flip through and get a basic understanding. Below I included some resources for some really good books to own. I would honestly be impressed if I was an instructor at whiskey land and saw a student with a ranger medic handbook and was familiar with it.
https://www.amazon.com/68W-Advanced-Field-Craft-2009-02-13/dp/B01JXSAGKS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492880425&sr=8-2&keywords=68w+combat+medic
Is a good resource, but is a bit large to be carried on you
https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Medic-Handbook-Harold-Montgomery/dp/1601709293/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492880456&sr=8-2&keywords=ranger+medic+handbook
Ranger medic handbook is the gold standard for treatments, drugs, everything you could possibly want and is designed to fit in your cargo pocket. Every medic at my unit is "highly recommended to have one" aka you better fucking have it.
As for when you are out of EMT phase and learning what the army does for a combat casualty they follow the TCCC algorithm
https://www.jsomonline.org/TCCC.html
A quick google search shows you need a 44 in the general qualification area to enlist as pararescue. If you're worried you won't hit that score, I'd suggest reviewing Kaplan's ASVAB study guide. It'll help explain how the test works and give you tips on how to best take it to maximize your score. I scored a 97 on the AFQT and still found some of the stuff in the book useful.
Danner Tachyon
I’ve been wearing these for almost a year now in a hot, humid environment and they have held up great. They run a tad bit small, smallest size they have on amazon is a men’s 3. I’d say order 2 pairs, the size you need and half a size bigger and return the one you don’t want. A little on the big side is ok, you can double up on socks if you need to and you’ll have a little room for account for foot swelling.
Yeah. If you do the right routine, you will be fine. Go get yourself a simple pull-up bar and throw it at the entrance to your room or something. Also, follow the Armstrong Pull-up Program. That will get you to 20 pull-ups easy.
https://www.amazon.com/McGraw-Hill-Handbook-English-Grammar-Reference/dp/0071799907/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501290973&sr=8-2&keywords=english+101
Look for flip flops. Not regular, everyday sandals.
Army Officer's Guide
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0811714543/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gcMjybG2TC25N
Get ASVAB For Dummies. It's not really for dummies - but it'll help.
The challenge is that the math part can hurt your chances of getting in at all. The math subtests - mathematical knowledge (plain math problems from algebra and geometry) and arithmetic reasoning (word problems with all math concepts including algebra and geometry) are part of your AFQT score, which is the Armed Forces Qualification Test.
If you don't want a job that requires you to know mechanical comprehension (like those that require you to turn a wrench under a vehicle or aircraft), don't bother pouring your resources into studying for it.
Get 1,001 ASVAB AFQT Practice Questions For Dummies. It has 1,001 practice questions, online quizzes, and answer explanations that can walk you through the math and English parts of the ASVAB. It'll show you how much more you need to study and give you confidence in your abilities, too. https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Questions-Dummies-Career-Education/dp/1119291488/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492199954&sr=8-1&keywords=1001+asvab+afqt+practice+questions+for+dummies
If you do want a job turning a wrench, get regular ASVAB For Dummies. There's no mechanical stuff in the AFQT book.
you will get what you need there when you get there. Anything else is for your own PT and you can't take it with you.
Your pack choice is meh. I never used it but I would get used to rucking with an old shitty alice pack since worst case that's what you'd use. The fin choice is good though that's actually what I used for PT back in the day. Make sure you get lots of practice with fins and without and doing a fuck ton of pushups and and pull ups after doing a lot of CSS. For funsies.
This is the exact model I used so yours is basically the same
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014F4RJ0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
check out this collection of workouts that is not hosted by /r/military and I just found laying around
https://www.reddit.com/r/navyseals/comments/3s5lep/compiled_exercise_programs/
Buy this book study the fuck out of it, and crush the ASVAB. Don't be limited in your job selection because you didn't prepare.