Posted on Jun 7, 2015
Who can share some more OSUT tips to help me prepare?
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Alright, i know ive asked tips for the army on how to succeed. Ive asked infantry does and do nots. Now im asking, what are some ways i can prepare for osut training at ft benning. Other than PT, other ways i can train/prepare for the grueling 16 weeks ahead of me. If i should do more PT, what kind. From personal experience, what is mainly focused on at FT benning. Some friends and a DS told me about heartbreak/ cardiac hill but is there anything else? Should i focus mainly on cardio and then should i do sprints to work speed or endurance by doing long distance? Sorry if ive asked too many questions. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Infantry
Basic Training
Infantry OSUT (11B)
Posted >1 y ago
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Don't bother shaving your head before you get there. I buzzed mine down to the scalp the day before I left and I still had to pay for the exact same haircut when I got there.
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We never did Cardiac Hill in OSUT, but some of the ruck marches do have some pretty intimidating hills.
Are you in good shape? Can you max your APFT, easily? That's probably the only possible way to get a compliment from a Drill Sergeant in Red Phase. Make sure your pushup form is correct. See if you can get to where you can max your pushups with correct form in one minute flat.
If you aren't already maxing your APFT easily, look up Stew Smith. That's the best resource that I know of for fitness plans and such.
If you are in good shape, you shouldn't have too much trouble with the ruck marches; they build up slowly. It will suck, but you can do it.
If you've never rucked before and you want to practice for some reason, take it easy and slow. Don't hurt yourself. You don't want an injury derailing your Army career before you even get started.
You will need to know the General Orders, the Soldier's Creed, the Infantryman's Creed, and the Army Song. If you know all of those before you arrive, you will be ahead of the game for a few days.
I wouldn't worry too much about learning the weapons systems before you get there; they will teach you everything you need to know.
Are you in good shape? Can you max your APFT, easily? That's probably the only possible way to get a compliment from a Drill Sergeant in Red Phase. Make sure your pushup form is correct. See if you can get to where you can max your pushups with correct form in one minute flat.
If you aren't already maxing your APFT easily, look up Stew Smith. That's the best resource that I know of for fitness plans and such.
If you are in good shape, you shouldn't have too much trouble with the ruck marches; they build up slowly. It will suck, but you can do it.
If you've never rucked before and you want to practice for some reason, take it easy and slow. Don't hurt yourself. You don't want an injury derailing your Army career before you even get started.
You will need to know the General Orders, the Soldier's Creed, the Infantryman's Creed, and the Army Song. If you know all of those before you arrive, you will be ahead of the game for a few days.
I wouldn't worry too much about learning the weapons systems before you get there; they will teach you everything you need to know.
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I'd advise you to just work out daily. Run, do pushups and sit-ups, the usual. Otherwise, don't sweat it; enjoy whatever time you've got left before you ship out. The Army will make sure you meet their standard.
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