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    Military Movement?

    Oh, what helped me get my pullups more decent was this program: webpages.charter.net/bert/reconron.html It just had me doing the given workout 6 times a week with 1 day rest. I went from the 6 or so I was doing before to 14 on the CFA within a couple of months.
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    Military Movement?

    Make sure you're pretty good at pull ups. Not only are they tested, but the whole grip/back strength is very helpful on the ropes, which make up a whole lot of points throughout the course.
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    Beast advice from cadets/graduates?

    1. I wish I'd known that none of Beast is meant to be impossible or unduly challenging. Don't stress it, and try to enjoy as much of it as possible. 2. Every experience is cadre/company dependent. My first detail was generally relaxed. My second, less so. 3. Take everything the cadre does...
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    Class of 2015 Preparation Advice

    Rucking Info During CBT, you will be doing about 5-6 required rucks, in addition to the other rucks you'll do between sites on the reservation. they range in distance from 3 miles to 12 miles for the marchback. Do not worry about speed. You will be praying to go faster. The rucks during...
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    Class of 2015 Preparation Advice

    You'll be issued a black backpack during reorgy week, but if you want to use a civilian one, that's fine. No one seems to care if the pack has labels. I use an oakley with a very large logo on the back.
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    Class of 2015 Preparation Advice

    Hey, I'm a member of the class of 2014 at USMA. I just wanted to share some info regarding physical preparation for the challenges of not just CBT but Plebe Year. Probably the biggest piece of advice I'd like to give is to definitely keep up work on pullups past the CFA. Although pullups are...
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    Few questions

    I have a couple of questions about running as well. How far are the longest distances run during BCT? I'm also a bit confused on the deal with running shoes (such as color restrictions). I have a pair broken in that have worked well for a few months that I hope I'll be able to take with...
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    List of Recieved Appt.s

    1. boyda, 2 Jan 2010, VA 2. vampsoul, Dec 2009, PA 3. BeatNavy, Jan 2010, NC 4. Racer1, Nov 2009 CT 5. Lotrjedi13, Dec 2009, AZ 6. fp2010, Dec 2009, CT 7. armybratkl, 16 Jan 2010, IL 8. M19, 20 Jan 2010, IL 9. USMA_2014, 13 Jan 2010, FL 10. drumsrock24, Jan 2010, PA 11. Katherine, Jan...
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    Minnesota!

    Got my nomination from Rep. Paulsen today.
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    Minnesota!

    sounds good. thanks for the info!
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    Minnesota!

    I was in 1/7.
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    Minnesota!

    Yeah, I was in session 2. You?
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    Minnesota!

    I'm also in Rep. Paulsen's district. Hopefully, we'll hear soon.
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    Minnesota!

    Sounds good! Thanks for the info
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    Minnesota!

    I'm also in MN with an LOA. I've heard nothing regarding nominations, but I remember hearing that they may not decide the slates until the end of the month.
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