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After basic, did 10 weeks of combined marching and swimming as part of a trials, just to earn the right to train for real
The failure rate during that 10 weeks was a consistent 98%, of the 88 that started my training cycle, only 4 of us made it to the finish. Then off to my 24 month training cycle where again, the wash out rate is brutal. Of the 24 in my squadron, only 2 of us graduated and earned the coveted Red Beret! I cannot even tell you the miles we ran, the many hours we marched in every conceivable environmental challenging terrain, nor the countless miles we swam with out a boat, or even more with one. We would also do air assaults with up to 140 pounds of gear, and then have to hike further in, and then hike back out!!!! Much of that load out was consumables like good food and ammo, and many times we would leave caches to ether be picked up later if needed, or left behind! Could I do any of that now, he'll no! Stomper Stopper is 100% correct, it's all in the mind, the body can do incredible things, and go far beyond any limits you think you have, THIS is why the training is so intense, it's to teach you that your limits are only set by your mind! Pain, suffering, hunger, discomfort, lack of sleep, or rest, all are games of the mind! Set your mind on the mission and ignore every thing else!
The failure rate during that 10 weeks was a consistent 98%, of the 88 that started my training cycle, only 4 of us made it to the finish. Then off to my 24 month training cycle where again, the wash out rate is brutal. Of the 24 in my squadron, only 2 of us graduated and earned the coveted Red Beret! I cannot even tell you the miles we ran, the many hours we marched in every conceivable environmental challenging terrain, nor the countless miles we swam with out a boat, or even more with one. We would also do air assaults with up to 140 pounds of gear, and then have to hike further in, and then hike back out!!!! Much of that load out was consumables like good food and ammo, and many times we would leave caches to ether be picked up later if needed, or left behind! Could I do any of that now, he'll no! Stomper Stopper is 100% correct, it's all in the mind, the body can do incredible things, and go far beyond any limits you think you have, THIS is why the training is so intense, it's to teach you that your limits are only set by your mind! Pain, suffering, hunger, discomfort, lack of sleep, or rest, all are games of the mind! Set your mind on the mission and ignore every thing else!