Hey. Cas Wanted to say thanks for this video. I remember an older one where you described a good benchmark as 50 push-ups to cadence 100 sit-ups 10 chin ups 2.4 in under 11 And 200m swim. I’ve been working towards that for the past 18 months and can now smash it. Enlisted a couple weeks back. Biggest advice I think is Fitness isn’t something 2 weeks at the gym will give you. It takes long hours and hard work to get you that stage your describing Keep up the great content
@@master36737 hey mate just came across your comment thanks for that but more importantly how’s your career going mate I’d love to hear your kicking goals etc
I'm leaving on the 24th this month for infantry and your videos have really helped me. Thank you for the insight and experience that a lot of us need man.
Have fun! Man your going to be in Singo for winter the touch of the first bite of a wet traverse rope is like your hands are being skinned lol I look forward to your journey keep me posted I am here to help. Duty First
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 what is the current tattoo, piercings and facial hair policies, Im happy to remove 3 piercings and trim my beard but my tattoo on the back of my head may hold me back from joining the reserves. Can you make a video on this topic please
@@iBoogieTM as someone who's been there done that and more... can guarantee you that listening to this guys advice will definitely prepare you. He doesn't mix his words.
NK it can't hurt it gives the real shock of capture and future anxiety to keep people behaving and the fear of being back squaded back before that event. Men used to get back squaded for not being able to do 7 chin ups too..
Also when I was in DJs waiting for a new platoon after my surgery there were people in there for not being able to do their shoots. I had to do chin-ups but when I got back they canned them so my new platoon never had to do this and also they didn’t have to do the week 3 bush phase and a few other things. I helped a lot out as I had to have my op 2 weeks before my platoon marched out
Love the vids. Update on my sons training at Kapooka. Now in week 5 and loving it. At the range he got 3 double kills on the 100m then 200m targets. His instructors are quite impressed. As is his dad. Keep it up Cas.
Cas, when I was in high school in the 1960's we did five 40min. periods a week, of PT, this gave the Army a fair supply of raw recruits for National Service in that era, I doubt if they'd have that luxury these days
Hey Cas. I have been watching your stuff for a month now leading up to my on YOU session fitness test. I found this segment very educational, You explained it perfectly. On my good days I want to try to push myself to Special forces pre test, on my worst I want to just pass it. Today I felt quiet down and thought I might do just the push up sit up routine, but after watching this one I never thought of how that kind of thinking would effect my team mates that much. I just finished my jogging routine and other exercises and pushed it to new personal bests. I am careful not to overdo it but you are right with alot of things, I am the one that can succeed or fail, I am also the one who can make me my best and for someone that I can be proud of and also my family and future team mates. Long winded I know but I want to thank you for keeping me focused. Keep up the great content, it helps alot of lives. 🇦🇺👍
Gary great to have you on Team Focus matey, the best version of you will be up to the task just hope the best version of you is well above the standard required so your average pace through life is a maintain instead of a strain.. I am here to help so let's get you there mate and make sure you have rest days too/ recovery days.
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 True to that, I’m still tossing up between Infantry Corps and the Armoured Corps, good thing I’ve still got a couple months to figure that out though hey. I’m currently in the Army Cadets and really loving it there so that’s why I thought I’d take it into a career
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 I believe our toughest enemy is always ourselve if you can't see a flaw or take advice on a weakness them a role where your squad and buddy pay the price for your failing with thier lives, limbs and mental health then defence isn't for you. I will be the first person to say I am failing myself by not doing enough fitness but I don't blame anyone but myself because my lack of money to pay for cross fit and renew my gym membership thats about to finish is on me and my motivation only I can improve my situation and only I can prove I want the PRIVILEGE of serving my country it is not a right and not everyone can be a soldier
Maybe we need to have a general pfa for non combat roles but if you preference and get accepted for a combat role ie. Infrantry then perhaps a further Role fitness test (RFT) should be required before Kapooka, similar to the British Infantry fitness requirement. I could just be talking out my arse and spitting into the wind. 😜
I heard from someone, and this is my goal before I get to kapooka, that your fitness level should be: Beep test 11 80 push ups in 2 mins 80 sit ups 15 pull ups And 5km run in 20 mins
Finished up choc pooks and that was a real wakeup call. As much as I enjoyed it, I could have gotten a lot more out of the course if I was in any decent shape. But hindsight'ss 2020 and have been training good ever since and been emailing my seccos for tips/workouts. But if I knew before joining what I know now, I would have trained a lot harder for it.
just start doing shitty runs man, it was painful and almost a waste of time for me, for about 2 weeks, but my knees eventually strengthened, and i shot upwards after a month. do it late at night like i did if you want, doesn't matter. your mind is answering you when you say i should go for a run. it says "no don't" and other answers. fight against yourself... buy doing the opposite your mind wants to do.
Awesome video mate, so well said 👌 words of wisdom... I don’t understand how someone would want to join without doing the work & being F*#ing fit. I always say train how you fight! The politics got it wrong... should be one standard regardless of age or sex.
I agree, Sarge, if women want Infantry they should have the same job requirement as men. I believe that there are women out there who could fulfil this role, but they are a very rare type.
Hey Cas i have my aptitude test online in three months time and i am hoping to pass my aptitude test in three months time and i need some information and tips Cas and stay safe Cas
@@KaneHiggins this would be about your 6th attempt now....You have been doing 2 aptitude tests every year for the past 3 years now...Hmmmm interesting........ *Dysart DiddlyDonk*
Hey dude what’s going on here at 6:20 ? Seems like you’ve had a bad experience and you’re talking to the DOD about in issue you have with poor training structure.
Sadly after all my hard work i got knocked back for sleep walking......only have ever did it once and that was last year. After 6 years of getting up in the morning at 4am for work i guess making the mistake of waking up thinking it was monday not sunday was a mistake hahaha. i did alot of hard work to get where i was quit smoking managed to make the run at 10:43 with a weighted vest and boots and for shuttle run can get 10.7 with boots and vest got 10.1....bit of a kick in the guts being pushed back but can dispute it but honestly how am i meant to prove i dont sleep walk unless they wanna watch me sleep for a few weeks. moral of the story guys.....when they ask you if you sleep walk and you aint sure if something is classed as sleep walking dont tell them hahahah.
Hi Cas, I appreciate all your videos, you’re very informative!! I’ve got assessment on 25th hoping to get a job as Electronic Warfare operator! Any tips on making good impressions in the interview?
That's a pretty hi tech and full on role mate hope your concentration span is on point for Electronic warfare that was what I was CORP's Enlisted but pulled out to go to Infantry and never looked back. Honestly just answer their questions and have two back up choices in case your role is full or you don't unlock it mate. Good Luck
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 thanks mate I appreciate it! I’m definitely up for the challenge that’s for sure, 9 days until the interview and pretty keen! My 2. Is cyber analyst and I don’t have a 3rd preference as of yet... thinking infantry but I really am hoping to get first priority and not have to worry about a back up.
So nice, this video could have gone on forever but it throws the comments section open to those whom are interested in opening another lane of topic or query..
Differing male and female physical standards are ridiculous. When you are in the field and under fire you both have to carry the same pack and run the same distance.
I have my fitness test in about 3 weeks and just got told by my physio that I need 2 weeks off for shin splints. Not really sure what to do, do I ring up and ask if I can push the date back until I'm healed but have the possibility of them not letting me into the adf for an injury or do I hope that after 2 weeks I've healed and the one week of training ill be fit enough for the assessment
Can you pass the PFA at the moment with your shin splints mate? You may get rejected straight up at the Assessment Session due to Shin Splints it's one of the worst things you can have prior to enlisting I hate to say.. Go in there be honest inform your case manager and they will advise you from there mate your body is clearly not ready for service, did you get this from running on hard surfaces etc?
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Yeah it was from running around the block. I did my YOU session about 2 years ago was put on a 6 month wait and then got offered a good job. I recently decided to join reserves since I could do them side by side so when I went to join a few weeks back I was pushed through quite quick because my you session was still valid, I have already done my assessment day and was cleared medically but since I've been pushed through so fast I went a bit hard with training and as a result got shin splints after the medical. Its for infantry reserves so not sure to push through the pain or just stop and call up so I wont make it worst. If I call up my coordinator and tell her I have shin splints will they rip my paper work up and say come back in a year or will it be "call us back when you are healed with a medical certificate''
So don't try is that what your saying? Anyone can be in the top half if they try harder than the bottom half and if they were suited for the role in the first place. I always proved myself through action and made up for my down falls by doing more than others in other areas so those that commanded me knew were i could be used to best effect.
Another scruffy look, must have done a maintenace session in the gym to have that look. So you have the track work done on each day you set aside to keep body in shape and aiming for that entry into military service. Do the best you can and not to a ladder OK
I’m in WA and want to join the reserves as an officer, doing my five and then three blocks of training in the university holidays from 2025-2028. Would have joined as full time in the UNSW ADFA but they don’t have a law degree anymore unfortunately. I’m not sure whether to be an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer or Military Police (Officer). Also, currently I am very unfit (year 12, male, but currently focusing on school) but I’m giving myself a year to get up to the mark. I’ve transformed from barely able to do five push ups to being quite fit before, but I’m really hedging my bets on it being possible to pull off to a high standard in 12 months. Do you think it’s achievable? I know that the reserves is completely different from the regular army and so you might not know that much about it, but I think I’ll stay in the reserves for a long time (or transition to full time later) so I hope to make the right decision in where I join. In summary, I’m asking: Does everyone hate MPs? Would a reserve infantry officer position be incredibly physically challenging? Are the light cavalry units combat or combat-support? As in, are they infantry who train for direct battle with the enemy but they’re also fast and mobile, or are they instead ‘scouts’, which mostly stay in their vehicles and use their vehicles for combat-support, reconnaissance, and quick-reaction jobs. Could I go from unfit to ‘ready’, at a reserve but also above-average standard, in a year? (with the motivation) I know my questions are about the reserves and the other parts of the army, so I can’t really expect that you’d know what I’m asking, but I thought I’d ask anyway. Thanks a ton! Also, below are some of the factors I’m considering that you don’t have to read, but I thought I’d note. MPs: I’ve heard that ‘No one likes MPs’ from my dad, and also just generally from soldiers even all the way back to the First World War. However, I think it’d be a good, unique experience in my area of interest. It relates to my future legal career, and I like the VIP protection specialisation that I can do in the future. It seems like a less-intense, combat-support role that’s less demanding and not in the fight. It seems good, but I think a more challenging path could be more rewarding - especially if MPs just aren’t really respected at all. Infantry officer: I love platoon level infantry tactics and command, and the small arms focused and badass nature of the infantry. Autistic as it sounds, I’ve studied platoon level infantry tactics since I was maybe 12 years old here on RUclips enough to the point where I have a general idea of what I’d have to do and learn. I’m ready and very motivated to put the work in over the next years, however I feel like I wasn’t ‘born’ tough enough, like what you were talking about. If it’s possible for anyone to get up to the standard and beyond - I think I’m up for it. I would prefer to train to assault the enemy head-on, to kill or capture to take ground, and repel counterattack. Armoured officer: I’d be in the 10th Light Horse Calvary, quite a historically prestigious unit within our state that has just been re-raised in the last couple years. While the reserves aren’t given the main battle tanks or infantry fighting vehicles that I’ve long loved, this Calvary unit has the Bushmasters and similar armoured but under armed vehicles. From the outside, it looks like they play a combat-support role, staying inside their vehicles and zipping around as scouts. Though I can’t be with the big tanks, I think I’d still want be in the reserve armoured corp if it was more of a ‘mechanised infantry’; normal infantry that train to kill or capture the enemy, hold ground and repel counter attack, that just happen to be extra-mobile and can rapidly reach areas. But it doesn’t look like that’s what they are, just more support roles like the MPs. The close-quarters fighting, mask-wearing infantry is more what I want to practise, but if that’s what you also get to do in the cavalry, that’s ideal. I’m just unsure as to what the armoured corp, that isn’t the main battle tanks in the regular army, actually do. It’s quite hard to find info outside of the videos of the exercises, where they’re forced to get out of their vehicles and walk to engage the enemy anyway, so I can’t tell if that’s really the norm or just a rare thing. I know that I want to be an officer in any case, as even though being a lieutenant might look good on a resume, I think I can employ my abilities for the nation most effectively in that type of role, especially if I go full-time down the track. (This is why I still value info on the regular army, because if I go full-time i’ll still end up in the same role). If there’s a position you’d recommend in my position, or if there’s anything I’ve got super wrong, please tell me! Thanks a lot, been a fan for a while.
Your message is to long mate, you don't necessarily get to choose what CORP's officer you want to be and the Arms CORP's officers is for those that are next level fitness naturally, why is it you wish to be an officer over and enlisted soldier you need to be able to answer that, who is your inspiration when it comes to a leader either historically or current and why? I suggest you jump onto our patreon and we can talk your way through the whole process one on one via our coaching Bat phone for the price of a coffee a month..
If I were going to enter Kapooka, these would be my fitness goals: 20 minute 5km run 60KG strict overhead press 140KG deadlift for reps 40 deficit pushups 15 pullups in a row.
I would say keep away from deadlifts to many injure themselves if they don't get coached and the pull ups sorry dude I could do that many but most cannot or will not get there lol I can hear the fear your sending through to some thinking holly crap i am screwed lol
I've only ever seen powerlifters do 60kg strict overhead lifts. Better to have a competent base fitness going in and getting more weight and more specialised once you're in your Corp and getting advice from the vets IMO
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Hey. Cas
Wanted to say thanks for this video. I remember an older one where you described a good benchmark as
50 push-ups to cadence
100 sit-ups
10 chin ups
2.4 in under 11
And 200m swim.
I’ve been working towards that for the past 18 months and can now smash it. Enlisted a couple weeks back.
Biggest advice I think is Fitness isn’t something 2 weeks at the gym will give you. It takes long hours and hard work to get you that stage your describing
Keep up the great content
@@master36737 hey mate just came across your comment thanks for that but more importantly how’s your career going mate I’d love to hear your kicking goals etc
I'm leaving on the 24th this month for infantry and your videos have really helped me. Thank you for the insight and experience that a lot of us need man.
Have fun! Man your going to be in Singo for winter the touch of the first bite of a wet traverse rope is like your hands are being skinned lol
I look forward to your journey keep me posted I am here to help.
Duty First
Good luck mate!
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 what is the current tattoo, piercings and facial hair policies, Im happy to remove 3 piercings and trim my beard but my tattoo on the back of my head may hold me back from joining the reserves. Can you make a video on this topic please
Hey mate. I see you left last year. How did Cas’s videos help you out in training? Care to share? Was he on point n t with scenarios? Or ?
@@iBoogieTM as someone who's been there done that and more... can guarantee you that listening to this guys advice will definitely prepare you. He doesn't mix his words.
This video is to put leaves on the tree drop your questions in comments and if you have some manners I will answer your questions....
Bring back the old BFA, 10km forced march, swim test and no down time till you are about to have lights out. Sounds harsh but it prepares you well
NK it can't hurt it gives the real shock of capture and future anxiety to keep people behaving and the fear of being back squaded back before that event.
Men used to get back squaded for not being able to do 7 chin ups too..
Also when I was in DJs waiting for a new platoon after my surgery there were people in there for not being able to do their shoots.
I had to do chin-ups but when I got back they canned them so my new platoon never had to do this and also they didn’t have to do the week 3 bush phase and a few other things. I helped a lot out as I had to have my op 2 weeks before my platoon marched out
Love the vids. Update on my sons training at Kapooka. Now in week 5 and loving it. At the range he got 3 double kills on the 100m then 200m targets. His instructors are quite impressed. As is his dad. Keep it up Cas.
Cas, when I was in high school in the 1960's we did five 40min. periods a week, of PT, this gave the Army a fair supply of raw recruits for National Service in that era, I doubt if they'd have that luxury these days
Hey Cas. I have been watching your stuff for a month now leading up to my on YOU session fitness test. I found this segment very educational, You explained it perfectly. On my good days I want to try to push myself to Special forces pre test, on my worst I want to just pass it. Today I felt quiet down and thought I might do just the push up sit up routine, but after watching this one I never thought of how that kind of thinking would effect my team mates that much. I just finished my jogging routine and other exercises and pushed it to new personal bests. I am careful not to overdo it but you are right with alot of things, I am the one that can succeed or fail, I am also the one who can make me my best and for someone that I can be proud of and also my family and future team mates. Long winded I know but I want to thank you for keeping me focused. Keep up the great content, it helps alot of lives. 🇦🇺👍
Gary great to have you on Team Focus matey, the best version of you will be up to the task just hope the best version of you is well above the standard required so your average pace through life is a maintain instead of a strain..
I am here to help so let's get you there mate and make sure you have rest days too/ recovery days.
Appreciate the videos Cas, I'll be enlisting in the ADF this August and you really help to motivate me when I start getting slack
Good on you mate maybe just missing the arse end of Winter which is smart what CORP's are you going in as matey?
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 True to that, I’m still tossing up between Infantry Corps and the Armoured Corps, good thing I’ve still got a couple months to figure that out though hey. I’m currently in the Army Cadets and really loving it there so that’s why I thought I’d take it into a career
We are only as strong as our weakest link in a fight there is only winning or loses and that includes mental toughness and resilience
Right on Peppers but wait for it some will completely hear another message using anger to suite their shortfalls
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 I believe our toughest enemy is always ourselve if you can't see a flaw or take advice on a weakness them a role where your squad and buddy pay the price for your failing with thier lives, limbs and mental health then defence isn't for you. I will be the first person to say I am failing myself by not doing enough fitness but I don't blame anyone but myself because my lack of money to pay for cross fit and renew my gym membership thats about to finish is on me and my motivation only I can improve my situation and only I can prove I want the PRIVILEGE of serving my country it is not a right and not everyone can be a soldier
Maybe we need to have a general pfa for non combat roles but if you preference and get accepted for a combat role ie. Infrantry then perhaps a further Role fitness test (RFT) should be required before Kapooka, similar to the British Infantry fitness requirement. I could just be talking out my arse and spitting into the wind. 😜
You speak very well . Your voice is a gift . i could listen to you talk all day
What if I only spoke about face boils lol
Oh stop it ! Face boils are my favourite
Great points mate
Well said Cas
I heard from someone, and this is my goal before I get to kapooka, that your fitness level should be:
Beep test 11
80 push ups in 2 mins
80 sit ups
15 pull ups
And 5km run in 20 mins
4 years till im old enought to enlist tryna get to that fitness level by then
@@spartans8199 good luck, smash it!
the situps are actually very easy on the 3 second cadence they use so id say you should be able to get 100 no worries
Great stream Cas thank you mate
I'm thinking of enlisting at the end of this year or the start of next that way I have time to get into better shape
Finished up choc pooks and that was a real wakeup call. As much as I enjoyed it, I could have gotten a lot more out of the course if I was in any decent shape. But hindsight'ss 2020 and have been training good ever since and been emailing my seccos for tips/workouts. But if I knew before joining what I know now, I would have trained a lot harder for it.
What would you have done differently to prepare?
Hey cas, I have my interview and medical in a few weeks and I’m not at the basic level of fitness yet. Tbh I’m quite far from it. I think I’m screwed
You and me both man, got my interview in a few days.
just start doing shitty runs man, it was painful and almost a waste of time for me, for about 2 weeks, but my knees eventually strengthened, and i shot upwards after a month. do it late at night like i did if you want, doesn't matter. your mind is answering you when you say i should go for a run. it says "no don't" and other answers. fight against yourself... buy doing the opposite your mind wants to do.
Awesome video mate, so well said 👌 words of wisdom... I don’t understand how someone would want to join without doing the work & being F*#ing fit.
I always say train how you fight!
The politics got it wrong... should be one standard regardless of age or sex.
Amazed the BFA is less than initial fitness test for some ages.
Yes mate it takes into account the wear and tear on the Veterans body who's mind is still very valuable as an advisor etc
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 ahhh yes very good point.
What about people who are reserve members?
1st like! Yeah!!!
Bam the quick and the dead hope you enjoy it
I agree, Sarge, if women want Infantry they should have the same job requirement as men. I believe that there are women out there who could fulfil this role, but they are a very rare type.
Resilience
We’re going to need it in the future matey sadly some have none
Hey Cas i have my aptitude test online in three months time and i am hoping to pass my aptitude test in three months time and i need some information and tips Cas and stay safe Cas
Plenty of time Kane stay in the saddle young fella but always remember to have a plan B
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Hey Cas thankyou for your information and thankyou for helping me with my army application and i have a plan b Cas and team
@@KaneHiggins this would be about your 6th attempt now....You have been doing 2 aptitude tests every year for the past 3 years now...Hmmmm interesting........ *Dysart DiddlyDonk*
Hey dude what’s going on here at 6:20 ? Seems like you’ve had a bad experience and you’re talking to the DOD about in issue you have with poor training structure.
What knife is that he’s playing with?
Sadly after all my hard work i got knocked back for sleep walking......only have ever did it once and that was last year. After 6 years of getting up in the morning at 4am for work i guess making the mistake of waking up thinking it was monday not sunday was a mistake hahaha. i did alot of hard work to get where i was quit smoking managed to make the run at 10:43 with a weighted vest and boots and for shuttle run can get 10.7 with boots and vest got 10.1....bit of a kick in the guts being pushed back but can dispute it but honestly how am i meant to prove i dont sleep walk unless they wanna watch me sleep for a few weeks. moral of the story guys.....when they ask you if you sleep walk and you aint sure if something is classed as sleep walking dont tell them hahahah.
Wow.
Hi Cas, I appreciate all your videos, you’re very informative!! I’ve got assessment on 25th hoping to get a job as Electronic Warfare operator! Any tips on making good impressions in the interview?
That's a pretty hi tech and full on role mate hope your concentration span is on point for Electronic warfare that was what I was CORP's Enlisted but pulled out to go to Infantry and never looked back.
Honestly just answer their questions and have two back up choices in case your role is full or you don't unlock it mate.
Good Luck
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 thanks mate I appreciate it! I’m definitely up for the challenge that’s for sure, 9 days until the interview and pretty keen! My 2. Is cyber analyst and I don’t have a 3rd preference as of yet... thinking infantry but I really am hoping to get first priority and not have to worry about a back up.
@@Brysonpentreath mine is on the 25th aswell, where abouts are you located?
@@shottyshotty8391 hopefully I’ll see you there, Melbourne brother
@@Brysonpentreath unfortunetly im in brisbane my guy but goodluck for tomorrow.
nice
So nice, this video could have gone on forever but it throws the comments section open to those whom are interested in opening another lane of topic or query..
Differing male and female physical standards are ridiculous. When you are in the field and under fire you both have to carry the same pack and run the same distance.
Greg yes mate seems so simple to everyone except feminists mate for some reason
I have my fitness test in about 3 weeks and just got told by my physio that I need 2 weeks off for shin splints. Not really sure what to do, do I ring up and ask if I can push the date back until I'm healed but have the possibility of them not letting me into the adf for an injury or do I hope that after 2 weeks I've healed and the one week of training ill be fit enough for the assessment
Can you pass the PFA at the moment with your shin splints mate?
You may get rejected straight up at the Assessment Session due to Shin Splints it's one of the worst things you can have prior to enlisting I hate to say..
Go in there be honest inform your case manager and they will advise you from there mate your body is clearly not ready for service, did you get this from running on hard surfaces etc?
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Yeah it was from running around the block. I did my YOU session about 2 years ago was put on a 6 month wait and then got offered a good job. I recently decided to join reserves since I could do them side by side so when I went to join a few weeks back I was pushed through quite quick because my you session was still valid, I have already done my assessment day and was cleared medically but since I've been pushed through so fast I went a bit hard with training and as a result got shin splints after the medical. Its for infantry reserves so not sure to push through the pain or just stop and call up so I wont make it worst. If I call up my coordinator and tell her I have shin splints will they rip my paper work up and say come back in a year or will it be "call us back when you are healed with a medical certificate''
Well put Cas as always 🤙🍻
Cheers mate I love starting the conversations and then hearing the comments as it teaches me too.
do u have to be smart for army infantry? i’m signing up in three months and am curious on how hard it is to get into the army in general
All you need in education is year 10 maths and English skills .
@@justindromi8003 ok thank u :)
Hey Cas, you know it's impossible for everyone to be in the top-half right? :D
So don't try is that what your saying?
Anyone can be in the top half if they try harder than the bottom half and if they were suited for the role in the first place.
I always proved myself through action and made up for my down falls by doing more than others in other areas so those that commanded me knew were i could be used to best effect.
maths? lol
100%
Another scruffy look, must have done a maintenace session in the gym to have that look. So you have the track work done on each day you set aside to keep body in shape and aiming for that entry into military service. Do the best you can and not to a ladder OK
I’m in WA and want to join the reserves as an officer, doing my five and then three blocks of training in the university holidays from 2025-2028. Would have joined as full time in the UNSW ADFA but they don’t have a law degree anymore unfortunately. I’m not sure whether to be an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer or Military Police (Officer). Also, currently I am very unfit (year 12, male, but currently focusing on school) but I’m giving myself a year to get up to the mark. I’ve transformed from barely able to do five push ups to being quite fit before, but I’m really hedging my bets on it being possible to pull off to a high standard in 12 months. Do you think it’s achievable?
I know that the reserves is completely different from the regular army and so you might not know that much about it, but I think I’ll stay in the reserves for a long time (or transition to full time later) so I hope to make the right decision in where I join.
In summary, I’m asking:
Does everyone hate MPs?
Would a reserve infantry officer position be incredibly physically challenging?
Are the light cavalry units combat or combat-support? As in, are they infantry who train for direct battle with the enemy but they’re also fast and mobile, or are they instead ‘scouts’, which mostly stay in their vehicles and use their vehicles for combat-support, reconnaissance, and quick-reaction jobs.
Could I go from unfit to ‘ready’, at a reserve but also above-average standard, in a year? (with the motivation)
I know my questions are about the reserves and the other parts of the army, so I can’t really expect that you’d know what I’m asking, but I thought I’d ask anyway.
Thanks a ton!
Also, below are some of the factors I’m considering that you don’t have to read, but I thought I’d note.
MPs: I’ve heard that ‘No one likes MPs’ from my dad, and also just generally from soldiers even all the way back to the First World War. However, I think it’d be a good, unique experience in my area of interest. It relates to my future legal career, and I like the VIP protection specialisation that I can do in the future. It seems like a less-intense, combat-support role that’s less demanding and not in the fight. It seems good, but I think a more challenging path could be more rewarding - especially if MPs just aren’t really respected at all.
Infantry officer: I love platoon level infantry tactics and command, and the small arms focused and badass nature of the infantry. Autistic as it sounds, I’ve studied platoon level infantry tactics since I was maybe 12 years old here on RUclips enough to the point where I have a general idea of what I’d have to do and learn. I’m ready and very motivated to put the work in over the next years, however I feel like I wasn’t ‘born’ tough enough, like what you were talking about. If it’s possible for anyone to get up to the standard and beyond - I think I’m up for it. I would prefer to train to assault the enemy head-on, to kill or capture to take ground, and repel counterattack.
Armoured officer: I’d be in the 10th Light Horse Calvary, quite a historically prestigious unit within our state that has just been re-raised in the last couple years. While the reserves aren’t given the main battle tanks or infantry fighting vehicles that I’ve long loved, this Calvary unit has the Bushmasters and similar armoured but under armed vehicles. From the outside, it looks like they play a combat-support role, staying inside their vehicles and zipping around as scouts. Though I can’t be with the big tanks, I think I’d still want be in the reserve armoured corp if it was more of a ‘mechanised infantry’; normal infantry that train to kill or capture the enemy, hold ground and repel counter attack, that just happen to be extra-mobile and can rapidly reach areas. But it doesn’t look like that’s what they are, just more support roles like the MPs. The close-quarters fighting, mask-wearing infantry is more what I want to practise, but if that’s what you also get to do in the cavalry, that’s ideal. I’m just unsure as to what the armoured corp, that isn’t the main battle tanks in the regular army, actually do. It’s quite hard to find info outside of the videos of the exercises, where they’re forced to get out of their vehicles and walk to engage the enemy anyway, so I can’t tell if that’s really the norm or just a rare thing.
I know that I want to be an officer in any case, as even though being a lieutenant might look good on a resume, I think I can employ my abilities for the nation most effectively in that type of role, especially if I go full-time down the track. (This is why I still value info on the regular army, because if I go full-time i’ll still end up in the same role). If there’s a position you’d recommend in my position, or if there’s anything I’ve got super wrong, please tell me! Thanks a lot, been a fan for a while.
Your message is to long mate, you don't necessarily get to choose what CORP's officer you want to be and the Arms CORP's officers is for those that are next level fitness naturally, why is it you wish to be an officer over and enlisted soldier you need to be able to answer that, who is your inspiration when it comes to a leader either historically or current and why?
I suggest you jump onto our patreon and we can talk your way through the whole process one on one via our coaching Bat phone for the price of a coffee a month..
Brother cas
D Y L A N happy Sunday mate could be worse you could be in Palestine
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 id be happy to be there and do my part if needed
Battle fitness is the only way. Be an allrounder. Females isn't the way.
Butt Sore, I don't understand what that is? Maybe that means I am in the right place
Lol basically means upset dude
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 thanks for the intel
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 so I do know the answer, I am just overthinking it as usual 🙂
If I were going to enter Kapooka, these would be my fitness goals:
20 minute 5km run
60KG strict overhead press
140KG deadlift for reps
40 deficit pushups
15 pullups in a row.
I would say keep away from deadlifts to many injure themselves if they don't get coached and the pull ups sorry dude I could do that many but most cannot or will not get there lol I can hear the fear your sending through to some thinking holly crap i am screwed lol
One word - resilience.
I've only ever seen powerlifters do 60kg strict overhead lifts.
Better to have a competent base fitness going in and getting more weight and more specialised once you're in your Corp and getting advice from the vets IMO
Looks like I do not get replies anymore , maybe negative comment eh?