Top products from r/nationalguard
We found 18 product mentions on r/nationalguard. We ranked the 15 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
2. MAX Out the Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3. ASVAB Premier 2017-2018 with 6 Practice Tests: Online + Book + Videos (Kaplan Test Prep)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Good help with preparing for the ASVAB
4. Army Techniques Publication ATP 3-21.8 Infantry Platoon and Squad April 2016
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
5. Timex Men's T5E901 Ironman Classic 30 Gray/Black Resin Strap Watch
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Adjustable black 16 millimeter resin strap fits up to 8-inch wrist circumference100-hour chronograph with 30-lap memory; 24-hour countdown timer.On-Screen Prompts Make Setting Easy Forward or Backward Setting3 daily, weekday or weekend alarms; 24-hour military time mode; 3 time zones; Day, date and ...
6. Casio Men's G-Shock Quartz Watch with Resin Strap, Black, 20 (Model: DW5600E-1V)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
With its high-tech functions, shock resistance, and comfortable resin strap, this Casio watch is a reliable go-to timepiece.Quartz digital movement with accuracy of +/- 15 seconds per monthFunctions include multi-function alarm, 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, hourly time signal, auto calen...
7. Sunny Health & Fitness Ab Roller Wheel for Abdominal Exercise Core Trainer Wheel Roller - NO. 003
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
CORE TRAINING: Each repetition of the rollout exercise works various muscles targeting your abs, hip flexors, shoulders, and back. It will not only help improve you lower back strength but decreases your risk of muscular injury.DOUBLE-WHEEL DESIGN: Wide shaped wheel ensures stability and bears the w...
8. Casio Men's SGW100-1V Twin Sensor Digital Black Watch
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Size of case:51.5 x 47.6 x 13.2mmDisplay range: -10 to 60 C (14 to 140 F),Display unit: 0.1 C (0.2 F)1/100 second stopwatch, Measuring capacity: 59'59.99"Measuring unit: 1 degree, 10 seconds continuous measurement, Graphic direction pointer, Bearing Sensor Correction, Magnetic Declination correction...
9. MapTools Improved Military Style MGRS/UTM Coordinate Grid Reader, and Protractor
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
For use with UTM, MGRS, USNG or other metric based coordinate systems.For use on maps with scales of: 1:24,000 1:25,000 1:50,000 1:10,000 1:100,000 1:250,000 1:500,000Compass Rose in both Degrees and MilsThis tool is an improved version of the Graphic Training Aid 5-2-12 Coordinate Scale and Protrac...
10. Votala Teeth Whitening Kit, LED Light, 35% Carbamide Peroxide, 2 Gel Syringes, Tray and Case by
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
✔VOTALA Teeth whitening kit includes accelerator light that speeds up the whitening process. LED light contains 5 bulbs for more power and has a built-in timer with beeper so you can easily keep track of your whitening session time.✔Kit includes 2 teeth whitening gel syringes, containing 35% car...
11. Timex Men's TW4B02500 Expedition Grid Shock Black Resin Strap Watch
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Adjustable black 16mm resin strap fits up to 8 inch wrist circumference100 hour chronograph; 24 hour countdown timer; 3 vibrating and audible daily, weekday or weekend alarms; Shock resistant to I.S.O. standards24 hour military time mode; 3 time zones; Occasion reminders; Hydration timer; month, day...
12. Mountain Dew Mtn Dew Flavored Lip Balm Gift Set, 5 pc
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
13. Rothco G.I. Glove Liners
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
70%Wool / 30% NylonMade To Mil-Spec A-A-5511Can Be Worn As a Liner or As Gloves On Their OwnDesigned to Fit Under the D-3A Shells and Most Other GlovesMade In The U.S.A
14. Energy Drink Powder - 25 Servings | Sugar Free | 200mg Caffeine - Mettle Energy Drink Mix (Strawberry Lemonade)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Stay Alert with our Vitamin B Complex (B3, B6, B9, B12)TASTES GREAT and replaces your current 16oz canned energy drinks200 mg caffeine (adjust as needed)Avoid the crash thanks to our SUGAR FREE formulaTake to increase blood flow and improve performace, or just WAKE UP
15. RIMSports Neck Harness for Weight Training, Ideal Neck Exercise Equipment for Neck Workout, Resistance Training, Weight Lifting, Adjustable Head Harness with Heavy-Duty Steel Chain and Double-D Rings
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
UNIQUE TRIPLE STRAP DESIGN: RIMSports head harness for weight training is constructed with padded and adjustable straps for your head, forehead, and chin. Unlike other neck exercise equipment on the market, our neck trainer is adjustable on the forehead, top of the head, and under the chin, making i...
NOTES:
You will have an opportunity to go to the PX prior to the start of basic or right at the beginning of basic. There you can buy stationary to write back home with, your PT shoes, a cheap $30 timex sport watch is HIGHLY recommended. You really don't have to bring much of anything other than the bare essentials. You won't have the time to enjoy much of anything and most everything you'll need will be either issued or you'll have the opportunity to buy it at the PX when you get there.
> Take care of your feet, get yourself a good comfortable pair of boots that fit you right when you are done with AIT. The issued boots are shit. Buy once cry once.
My question is.... Where were you 17years ago???
 
> Anytime the full time staff says they need voulenteers, voulenteer if you are able. If they see you are available and willing to help the unit it'll only open more doors for you.
I shot up the ranks quick without even thinking about promotion so I can attest to this comment.
 
> Get familiar with FM 3-21.8 and ATP 3-21.8
Adding hyperlinks for quick references. FM 3-21.8, INFANTRY DRILLS and ATP 3-21.8
 
> If you are in good shape and can meet ranger PT standards try everything you can to go to ranger school. There is no other school that will give you leadership experience and all around knowledge. Also the tab will grant you instant respect from all ranks and place you above everyone when it comes to promotions.
"Rangers Lead The Way"
 
good luck u/smokejaguar!
Alex
Rucking Sucks! - YouTube
A really good preparation for passing/maxing pt tests for me was a book written by a retired Captian. Forgot his name but I met him and he also signed the copy of his book for me. Super cool guy. It is mainly for killing pt tests, but other routine weight lifting plans are encouraged once out of basic training. Here is the Amazon link. Do yourself a favor and get this book (10 bucks).
Amazon store
Anker makes some pretty great stuff that I've used for field exercises for a while now. I picked up an external battery and a solar charger for about a hundred bucks total, and they're pretty fantastic for this sort of thing. The battery can charge an iPhone 4 from dead to full 6-8 times on a single charge, and can be charged off the wall when you have access to an outlet. The solar is a just-in-case measure.
You can practice with USGS 1:24,000 scale UTM maps (also known as 7.5 minute scale), but you will need a protractor in that scale: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NAOERO
UTM is the same as MGRS except for the 100,000 grid square identifier. UTM just uses numbers instead of two letters.
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/ is a good source of historical maps, once you figure out the map name for the location you want, you can search for a more up to date PDF version on data.gov or buy a paper copy on the USGS website.
Another good site is https://www.topoquest.com
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Here's what I decided on based on the features of the watches these guys picked. I would've gotten one of the ones they did, but this one has a vibration alarm function, which a couple of soldiers in the review section thought was great. It's pretty big, but the rectangular shape should make it look a little smaller than the usual wrist-mounted tactical wall clock.
Timex Men's TW4B025009J Expedition Shock Digital Watch With Black Resin Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YTYH16Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_acImxbTJE1X0X
Dipping tobacco, this stuff, kindle paperwhite, portable chargers, tea or instant coffee, mio or something similar. I have a portable projector I like to bring but this are upwards of $300.
https://www.harrysarmysurplus.net/8418-military-wool-glove-liner.html
https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-613902018129-G-I-Glove-Liners/dp/B018MSVH0S/ref=cts_ap_1_vtp
"Glover liners" is what you're looking for. You will get them in basic training so idk if I would buy them unless you really want them.
I strongly recommend this. I scored off the charts in every category including EI which I'm completely hopeless at.
https://www.amazon.com/ASVAB-Premier-2017-2018-Practice-Tests/dp/1506203159/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5K7FEF8C40BMB8R7KN1J
https://www.amazon.com/Army-Officers-Guide-Robert-Dalessandro/dp/0811714543
Just go ahead and buy it and start reading.
Chapstick.
Whether its the dry air in the barracks or the sun burning your lips, Chapstick is clutch. Just make sure its the standard clear/white kind, not some stupid Mt. Dew or other stupid flavor/color.
This G-Shock has been with me for years of hard use.
http://www.amazon.com/DW5600E-1V-G-Shock-Classic-Digital-Watch/dp/B000GAYQKY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1462851650&sr=8-8&keywords=G+shock
I just bought this to help cuz I've worked waaay too hard and too long to build mass. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B8JTYVW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I'm not going to even be close to borderline when it comes time to go back in.
Get one of those ab-wheel thingies:
https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-Fitness-Training-Exercise/dp/B0016BJ5N0/
I went from struggling to get 50 situps to being able to do 80, just using this thing twice a week for four months. In my experience one rep with the ab wheel = two reps of GI situps. Start with 12-15 reps with the ab wheel and work your way up to 30 or 40, then you won't stress that portion of the test.
Don't buy the Army brand watch they sell at the PX, it will break quickly. I have worn this watch through 11b OSUT, 100' underwater, and a ton of other places that should have killed it. I'm sure there are a ton of other watches just as dependable out there, but I can vouch for this one. Whatever you get, make sure it has an alarm and a stopwatch. You'll need both for BCT.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00186YU4M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1462839220&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=casio+sgw100&dpPl=1&dpID=51K4Tc53kHL&ref=plSrch