I arrived at the ARMS program in April and just graduated from basic this month. In that time, I lost a total of 102lbs. It was a great program that assisted with weight loss as well as they thought several classes about nutrition. The cadre were more than helpful with the entire transformation. It sucked while I was there, but if I had to do it over again, I would.
That gives me hope I'm just about to turn thirty two and I've been really considering the Army reserves.I mostly have a weight issue.I didn't know that they have classes about nutrition.Thats kind of my goal right now to lose 100lbs with in a reasonable time frame.I will have to look into the ARMS program.
Went there started 4 weeks ago with a asvab score of 28. Left with a 71 AFQT. They told us this test was easier then the outside asvab test at meps. It really was baby questions. Everything we learn in class will be on the test. I suggest anyone to sign up for this program and go and really focus on studying here. I learned 100 words in 2 weeks never thought I could learn that much like that. Really good program I can become something better then what I was. They gave us this book with arithmetic and vocab words you need to know at least 110 to be safe on the test. Stay away from immature people there is a lot and study words every night here and you will pass. I’m stupid dumb and I passed thankfully they really want people so go sign up and I promise if you do everything I said you will pass.
That’s awesome and congrats!!! Thank you for sharing and excellent tip! Stay focused and continue to do great things! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I scored a 30 on the asvab and want to be infantry. If I do this program and pass the asvab there will they send me to Ga for infantry or will I go somewhere else
Went to the pilot program in August. I was part of the weight lost program, made some awesome battle buddies and learn a lot about nutrition. I am currently in AIT and happy I went.
Out Freakin Standing! I have some questions for you if you don’t mind reaching out: @TeamSwartz Instagram Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I’m so happy this program was available to my son. He went to Jackson mid November. He passed after 3 weeks once classes started. He was home for HBL then went straight to Benning. He started basic last Friday. He is excited! FSPC is a great program!
Leaving out tomorrow from meps to this program. I’m glad they made this program for unqualified recruits. Going for the academic track scored a 28 a couple months ago I didn’t want to retake again and possibly fail then having to wait 6 months. I thank grammer hero for the knowledge I did gain to even score a 28. It’s below average but I put myself here because of not taking school seriously and playing video games even missed middle school and freshmen year. I still graduated but I find basic high school math hard to understand. Anyone else reading this and in my boat get rid of distractions and excuses. I’m working on these. Be back in 2 months to give an update on the course and my status
Congrats! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I take the test with everyone in my company this Tuesday. At the beginning of the program they gave us this book to study arithmetic and vocab 150 words. I have been with some other people here studying the words and know about 100. However only 15 are going to pop up on the test and it’s a shorter test from what I have been hearing. Once I get a good score I will let you know everything from start to finish and what to expect if you decide to go. Glad I made this decision tho.
Took the ASVAB and got a 97/99, 26M with a BFP around 30%. I am currently heading to MEPS on Jan 31 and should be shipping out for the ARMS 2.0 program. Super excited this program exists as I will be able to get in shape but also become accustomed to Army life and routine before BCT. Will be enlisted as a 35P, Cryptologic Linguist. Love your videos and they have helped me a lot. Lost about 15 pounds in the past 1.5 months already.
Hooah Motha freakin Lujah! Congrats and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
This video nails everything on the head, all in 1 go, and very precise. This should be seen by all future applicants who either fail tape or the ASVAB. I’m glad I could help out on this! Keep up the great work. Also, I graduate BCT tomorrow (Fort Leonard Wood) and it’s been one hell of a ride that’s for sure! Can’t wait to head back to GA for AIT.
Wow this is a great opportunity for these type of people that need the extra help. Hope it is a successful program. Remember this is your opportunity to rise to the challenge (for the trainees). Stay positive 😊
I'm going into the Navy personally, but was just told on Reddit today that the Navy has this SAME program they JUST rolled out this month... I am at 28% body fat, and worried a LOT I wouldn't make the 26% before this May 10th, (Which I will still try hard to do) But gives me a MUCH better outlook that I can still go and will qualify. So happy that the military will give us fatties the chance to still be in! :)
Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Check with your Navy Recruiter if you need a 50. The Army 09M Program no longer has that requirement. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
I think this program is good. It allows future soldiers who are close to meeting the standards the extra push they need to achieve the standard. All branches should have these programs. I am sure 10/15 years done the road the Army will have future senior NCOs and Officers who are graduates of these programs. The NJ guard has a program for existing soldiers who fail to achieve height and weight and pass PT. It’s pretty intense and good for retention.
It is actually good to know that something like this exists. I think I will enlist in my state's NG to help pay all my tuition off. I was a good athlete but long nights of study and work made me heavier. Thanks for the information Drill Sergeant Swartz.
I'm Actually preparing myself for The Army's Future Soldier Prep Course, thinking about joining next summer. I'm overweight but starting to get active again going back to the gym. My clock is ticking since I'm 33 in August but hoping by next summer I'll be ready to take that course before Basic. This is coming from a guy that has a Bacherlors Degree. Looking for a Change of Life Style and to be around people to keep me motivated.
Sounds like a master plan and I hope you do it! Here are some helpful videos; TEAMSWARTZ FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: ruclips.net/video/bbs2Dgm13-k/видео.html BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: ruclips.net/video/vqLsMq6IKaQ/видео.html Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@brettm7345 If bring over weight is an issue for you then this 09M Program might be for you. Yes, you can explore OCS at a later date and just do you know… Bonuses come with stipulations. Get with your local recruiter for more info. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
You're not the only one bud, I'm turning 27 in August and I plan on joining the FSPC in January of next year, if not December of this year, I barely meet both the physical and ASVAB requirements so I think this program will help me ease into general bootcamp.
ik this is is 3 months late but im also 27 turning 28 in november and im also thinking about enlisting but i weigh 361 pounds so i dont think i qualify for this program @@Curious_Quest
i ship out on the 20th im way over BF% and it'l be a week prior to turning 43... lets hope that 98% success rate holds up. if i can do it, i guess anyone could lol we will see
Just took the ASVAB today and did well. My recruiter told me about this program. So I decided to do some research. This video helped a lot. I am going to sign up for this program
I’m qualified for this program!! I can’t enlist until I lose like 20 pounds ! My body fat percentage is too high ! It’s been soo long since I been in school that’s why I didn’t score high enough ! I feel like if I had a little more study time I definitely would of done better but I took the test in 2 weeks and FOR me it wasn’t enough time considering the fact I was working 6 days a week 10+ hours (not making excuses still made time for studying) I just feel like I didn’t study enough because a lot of things I seen on the Asvab I seen in the book meaning if I had more time to study , I would of DEFINITELY scored high enough the next go around
Here we gooooo!!! Lego! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 TEAMSWARTZ FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: ruclips.net/video/bbs2Dgm13-k/видео.html Best wishes!
Same here (thankful!) and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
i was at meps a week ago and passed my physical. i got the job i wanted which was 11x and i also got option 19 so i chose germany 😁. i ship on the 23rd. thanks for being so informative in all your videos !
Hooahlujah and congrats! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
As someone who has struggled with weight for years and really wants to join I love the sounds of this program. I've lost enough where I fall under the 30% but not to the 26% yet. When next year comes I know what I want to do. Until then I will keep working on loosing weight and being more physical.
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! PS: After the time of this recording they no longer treat the trainees how I described it in my video. They now treat all trainees like basic training trainees. Either way, you’re going to do amazing! They since have increased their success rate to 98% with an average of 18 points or better in the AFQT improvement.
Just graduated basic training got shipped out from the asvab program to Ft Benning for infantry. If you chose something other then OSUT you will get shipped out sooner. I have till September until my next graduation that being for infantry. Then my goal is to become a Ranger. If you memorize your words at the asvab program You will pass. There is only 15 words that will show out of 150 words so if you know at least 120 or so you have good odds of having most words on your test. A couple other people studied 30 words and didn’t pass. Study study so you can pass your first time there so you can start basic training.
Thank you for sharing and hope all is well. Congrats on your completion of your initial entry training and good luck in the next chapter of your Army career! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Thank you for this information I passed my asvab this week with a 25 and qualified for this course program I leave next month for it super excited now that you have broken it down piece by piece
Congrats!!! Glad I was able to help out in some small way! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
Passed the ASVAB last year but was 10 Lbs overweight. It was easy to lose but even easier to gain back. My recruiter told me about the program and sent me to MEPS. The goal was to get in with the program and what not but I ended up enlisting without the program because I made tape. Signed as a 68W, with a bonus, and the GI Bill kicker for scoring a 71 on my ASVAB. The program seems really dope and wouldn’t have minded going. I also looked for information about it but couldn’t find anything, thanks for making this video!!!
Haha Thanks a million and huge congrats! Welcome to our fam! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
@@zay_lay30 address that with your recruiter because that type of update changes on the regular. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Great explanation! I spent 21 years in between USMC and AF TACP. Times have changed with the culture of our youth. Sad that the military has to create a program to make up for the weakness in our new culture and lack of learning in the public school system. I know people headed to the course. This video actually explained what they should expect.
I joined as an 11B back in '11, and I've been out for a long time. The thought of re-doing BCT has always stopped me from re-joining. After watching new videos on BCT, I'm not afraid at all. I agree that adolescence can be groomed in many cases to standards: there are so many developmental aspects that may be lacking that could be nutured within a structured environment. After about 25, I think it is a lifestyle and should come from within. I'm now trying to join as an RN, and there is basically no effort from recruiting staff; if my stuff isn't together, no response, haha. They want certain experience, advanced certifications, refferences, packet handed to the board 100% complete, multiple interviews... an adult... I taped into OSUT back in the day and I wasn't very aerobically fit. I lost about 50 pounds during training and suffered. If I had the knowledge then that I have now, I certainly would have performed better. Now in my 30s, I could casually pass a PT test.
Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Get some!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Man if only the marines had this program. It’s my fault though I graduated but sucked at math. The marines did all they could to help me pass but I failed the ASVAB 3 times and now I’m joining the army program, hopefully it goes well
Congrats and welcome to your Army! We have Ton of prior marines… Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: ruclips.net/video/vqLsMq6IKaQ/видео.html BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: ruclips.net/video/Rm16JdkrbEE/видео.html
Great video I went in the Af in 1977 when they had the fat boy program - a ton of great recruits needed the incentive and most turned out great .. I’m all for it .,
Signed up for the program. Currently have a 21 score for the ASVAB. Can't wait to see my score skyrocket because of this program. Hopefully I'll get 68W.
Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@Jared Evans wassup bro I mean for me I passed medical and everything but failed my Asvab but they gave me the option about the 09M program and they told me within 2 weeks so it’s quick we’ll depends I guess but yeah I just needed to think it over
23 years active duty joined in June of 2001…. The new age soldiers now are at best average. You have some studs that stand out but at best average is all you will get. It’s sad they lowered the standard on the ACFT so badly that me at 41 can literally pass the ACFT without breaking a sweat. It’s frustrating seeing how worse our military has gotten.
My husband is looking forward to going to increase his ASVAB score. He's 2 inches over what he needs to be around his waist to join, but also couldn't meet the requirement of 31 for the ASVAB. Unfortunately, they won't let them do both programs at once, so he either has to make the 31 or lose the 2 inches. He's focusing on losing the inches so he can go in for the ASVAB option.
@@baxleylady1944 Glad I could help!!! Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I just finished AIT. But I was signed into the ASVAB program because I was literally like 4 points away from passing.. By the end of 3 weeks I ended up going from a 22 to a 52. So I don’t know if it was because I was nervous or something, but I know a lot of people who were there with me who were also dealing with a lot of text anxiety and this program helped us a lot. It help me boost my confidence. I was in the second to last group to do it too. So they ended up shutting it down after the cycle after ours. From last I heard. Apparently they do this every so often and one of our drills at the time said they do it especially when recruitment numbers are low or if they are trying to meet a specific need I guess. I don’t know but I succeeded and that and all the way to the end of AIT was one of my most proud achievements I’ve ever made in my entire life.
Firstly, huge congrats to you and stay on the grind! Good luck in the next chapter of your army career! 09M isn’t closed after you left. They just celebrated their one year anniversary and extended the program to Fort Moore (Benning). Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 and thank you for Sharing!
@@josuesuazo3635 I got a 14 and they introduced both programs to me in confused because the minimum is 21 right ? So if I say I’m down for the programs will I have to take the actual asvab first or will I immediately go there even with a 14 asvab score ?
I think that’s a great thing. A lot of people need a carrot dangled in front of them. If you just tell them no, the odds of them getting fit/etc is low. Give them something real to work for
I hear you but doing it that doesn’t work. This isn’t a carrot. This is something that helps them focus, be consistent and get themselves within the normal enlistment criteria. To me, a carrot is a bonus, student debt relief, etc…
I wish this would’ve been around earlier! I think this would’ve just been a lot more beneficial overall, ya know? As always awesome vid Sgt!!! The editing is bomb af too! 💪💪🤙
Why not, the Army has always had some form of prep courses. Change with the times is a good thing. It's still up to the individuals. If you want it - go for it. The Army teaches individuals who want to learn.
I’m going out to this course in a month and feel like it’s not just good to improve asvab and fitness but also a good way to sort of ease the transition from civilian into military life before basic. I’m an army brat and was preparing mentally for basic and only found out about this program after I started talking with my recruiter so I’ll see how it goes
I agree… you’ll be preamped or primed for BCT after this course and have a less of a shock factor. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
Hiii Swartz God Bless I have Take the Asvab 2 times, one was like 10 years ago and the other like 6 montes ago. Could a still me elegible for this program ? And my Last question if a sign for this program what is the time to get shipped to SC?
I address all that in the video. Depends on the score and lines scores and when the next available ship date is. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
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Leaving in June to go down there for the fitness track, really looking forward to getting that extra help I need. Hoping it’ll also give me an edge in basic training
It def will and has over a 93% success rate. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I'm thinking about it. My recruiter wants me to do it, but I think I can't lose these extra pounds if I try as hard as I did last month. Lost 15 pounds last month. I'm considering the program though because it could possibly speed up my process gettin into the army. I'm REALLY considering it too. Lol
My weight is 255 and my height is 6’2 almost 6’3 but my body fat is 3%. I’m being sent to the Fat Camp within 3 weeks. I am discouraged but I am doing my cardio workouts and weight lifting as well. Eating less and drinking more water too. I’ll take on this challenge and let you know how it was.
Congrats!!! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
If you apply yourself, no doubt you’ll do amazing! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hey listen up you could do it. I'm actually one of SGT Swartz Applicants and if I have too push myself hard like waking up at 0450am working out M-F going too School taking 10 grade Math and being in School from 0900 till 1300 hrs is easy Dedication Motivation is all it takes. might sound silly but I did not knew how too Divide 7 digits number and know is easy yesterday the teacher actually show me doing Decimals and Rounding too the nearest tens hundreds and thousands and I did it. trust me you could do it. and hopefully in the Middle of February the third Week I could finally take the Asbav and join. trust me I had too cut alot of things out like watching TV hanging out playing some PS4 till something click on my head and said too me stop waisting time. and I'm proud of myself for pushing harder many times I don't even eat breakfast because in my head and heart is that little voice telling me School time and too get too my School I have too take 3 transportations.
Now my question is: After the program, if someone didn't meet the criteria, what happen Do you pay the money back? What type of discharge do they give you? What impact would it have in your civilian career? Would you be considered as ever joined the army? Would it be in your record?
As stated in the video, you’ll be discharged if you don’t meet the minimum eligibility as described within the video. No, you don’t pay back money you’ve earned. General or uncharacterized discharge if unsuccessful and no negative impact to civilian sector for that discharge and yes, you’ll be considered to have joined and discharged from the service. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hooahlujah!!! Huge congrats and welcome to it family! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Checkout these videos to help prepare for what’s to come. You can ignore the COVID references though because that’s no longer a thing: BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: ruclips.net/video/Rm16JdkrbEE/видео.html BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: ruclips.net/video/vqLsMq6IKaQ/видео.html RECEPTION VIDEO: ruclips.net/video/SBRgQfDy6J8/видео.html Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
my husband got a 21 on the test, but his recruiter said that because of his age (40) the colonel said that in order for him to go to the program he will have to get a score of 50. that is so unfair. A person who doesn't speak English is not capable of getting a 50.
He’s better off going FLRI. FLRI or FORIEGN LANGUAGE RECRUITING INITIATIVE VIDEO: ruclips.net/video/vAgJ1gdx6To/видео.html Good luck and best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 It’s possible they may still want a 50 on the ASVAB but is he going Guard, Reserve or Active Duty?
I am in the midst of joining at the age of 23, my recruiter is encouraging me to go to meps and try to pass above the cat4 however if i’m below average he knows that i’m still willing to give my everything as I have nothing interesting going for me right now Id be happy with any mos as long as I make something of myself while I am in. Thats the whole point of me joining, I have nothing to lose and everything to gain, while keeping a positive mentality there will be challenges but thats the point. Nothings simple, without the right mentality. I want to go back to college I want to get a degree, and my recruiter is helping me get my foot in the door, so I can make not only my family proud, but mainly me proud. Its a want, its a hunger, its everything no basic mind cannot fathom. We seen this shit on ads as kids and its like “omfg thats what I wanna do” ( not only that but influences too, had many ancestors before me and now in my family who have been in the military) and then boom, go to and office, and say “where do I sign” then next thing you know your on a 6 day break just preparing for meps, and with options. Not a whole hell lot of people had options that we do now to make it even more possible. It’s nevertheless hard, its what you make it. Its a path of not just correction. Its a passion, its a lifestyle, its a pact its more then just a career.
Thank you so much for sharing all of that. Good luck in everything that you do and hopefully all goes well in your process! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Why be rude about the “fat camp” and call people grossly overweight? Why would someone want to join when others that are already in, especially an E7 recruiter who puts them down before they even enlist?
Says the person referring to it as “Fat Camp.” You’re the only person that took offense to my comment about being “grossly over weight.” I could have sugar coated it or something but I don’t think or feel it was rude. Especially in the context I said it and if you hang around my Channel for more the 2sec, you’ll quickly realize, my mission to help people make better decisions and be more prepared when joining. Subscribe and hangout sometime. You’ll see I’m not malicious, rude or disrespectful but you be the judge and please do so by hanging out for more than one video. Appreciate the feedback though and I’ll def keep that in mind for future videos. Although you’re the only one to share that, it’s possible people felt that way and just never said anything. I def don’t want to be rude. I’m struggling to see how you could take that one sentence as “putting them down,” with the whole video in mind. Idk, but that’s just my two cents…
Just remove the COVID related comments and the training is still accurate today. Since COVID ended, Combative’s is mostly back, Pugals are def back and graduation is clearly back to in person… 🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: ruclips.net/p/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz I do plan on redoing my BCT Series sometime later this year
@TEAMSWARTZ my recruiter said it'll be around October when I ship to bt so hopfully it's up by then and I'll definitely watch it to help me prep. Appreciate the videos, they help alot.
This is not good. I remember when I was struggling with the ASVAB. And when I passed, I was relieved, but this standard is a mockery of the hard work that I've put in. During the time that I was studying for Asvab, Yes, I did fail my asvab twice, and I passed on my third try. I was supposed to get a score line waiver, but, phew, thank God that waiver wasn't granted. I hope this is temporary and not permanent.
I don’t agree with your opinion. I hear you and perfectly understand your frustration but this is in fact a great program that helps the unqualified get qualified. I guarantee you that if this was available at the time you were joining you would have taken it and doing a different tune. Informally, IMO the US education system is failing our children and it shows. Over the past 20yrs of recruiting to date, I’ve seen a significant dip in testing results. To me, that’s proof enough to see the bigger issue with our common core, no one left behind act. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hooahlujah!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
I am looking to go back into the military after being 9+ years to be an officer. I weighed 300 pounds about 3 and a half months ago and already down 55. This program looks pretty friggin amazing makes me wish I had it when I first joined. I am just wondering if I could stay in the program on my own terms (under the 90 days, of course) and move to basic training after I reach a certain weight, rather than exclusively body fat. Basically I want to be ready for anything basic training AND OCS has in store for me. Thanks for the amazing video!
Great job on losing your first 55lbs. Unfortunately, prior service applicants are not authorized this option and you’ll be required to meet the normal in service right now right or body composition standards. I’d recommend you check this video possibly and keep up the hard work and consistency: TEAMSWARTZ FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: ruclips.net/video/bbs2Dgm13-k/видео.html Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you for the response! I had no idea prior service couldn’t do it, but I guess it does make sense. I’ll be certain to check out the video. Thank you again!
Hooahlujah! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Say you was 35 and a little overweight but I do have a ged and a licensed electrician what’s my chances of getting in this program I’ve been doing 150 sit ups a day and around 150 pushups
Score a 50+ on the ASVAB and have no issues or if you score less than a 50, you’ll need to score a 100 on the will do section of the TAPAS Test. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I'm 32.My mom had cancer when I was 19. Took care of her all the way till she passed. at 25 Been depressed beyond life till 30. I have 2 kids now a daughter full time. I would love joining the army to change my life for the better and have a good MOS. Joining the army to start a new life and trying to make right and my family proud. But I’m 280 and not the smartest man in the world what so ever. Any tips ? Could I do both of these? The education and the fat camp?
09M help with the Test and the Body Fat. US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? ruclips.net/video/P02k-kCmTio/видео.html TEAMSWARTZ FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: ruclips.net/video/bbs2Dgm13-k/видео.html Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
During your third day of reception at 120th, yes, you will get issued 2 pairs of summer ocp’s top and bottom at the phase 2 clothing line. And you will get your winter version of ocp’s (2 pairs) once you’re done with either ASVAB or Fat Camp at 161. The day you arrive at reception, you will be getting issued your summer pt’s & APFT jackets & pants along with camelback. Also another reason you’ll need your ocp’s because you will either a: be serving food at the Defac or b: going to an Religious service.
Congrats and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: ruclips.net/video/vqLsMq6IKaQ/видео.html BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: ruclips.net/video/Rm16JdkrbEE/видео.html
I waited 3 years to hear back from the many recruiters that ignored me. a couple of weeks ago they disqualified me for a medical condition I had as a child despite the fact I am perfectly healthy now. its a bummer but Im one of those 71% of youth that don't qualify and I guess I'll be focusing on med school 😂 (by the way they took me to meps and everything)
@@JesusTony it doesn’t matter if you mention it or not. They have a new system called genesis that can go through your whole medical history since birth. You can’t hide anything now.
Hey man, thanks for all that you do. The channel as a whole has been hugely informative in my decision to enlist. I do have one question though, if you wouldn't mind. You say that participating in the academic track of the program locks you out of any MOS that requires a security clearance. Is this also the case for the fitness track? I've got my heart set on cybersecurity (17C), which I believe requires a TS clearance, but I'm overweight and trying to decide if its worth reaching out to a recruiter now or if I'd be better off waiting X months, following your keto/IF plan, and reaching out once I'm able to make weight.
They’ve opened the 09M Academic track to clearance positions but not “Top Secret.” Thank you for your kind words and I have no doubt you’ll do awesome. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Those only who meet the described requirements within the video. Updates to the video is one can now do both and they’ve increased the body fat percentage to not more than 8% for the eligible. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
You’ll be just fine. I don’t care if you’re down to your last dollar… always bet on yourself! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: ruclips.net/video/Rm16JdkrbEE/видео.html That’s what you’ll need and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
You got this!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
My pleasure! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
The NYARNG has a 2 week course but off the top of my head I forgot what it’s called. They are trained by MFT’s teaching them Nutrition, Health and Wellness along with daily PT. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
The course was known as the TAC course which was Tactical Athletics course and I went through the very first course taught in the NY ARNG at camp smith in 2018. It was a very informative course and you learn so much about nutrition and recovery and prep.
@@TEAMSWARTZ It is a great course taught by great instructors. I learned everything from counting macros to myofascial release. They teach you about calories in calories out and even the difference between gym workouts and calisthenics.
Not sure if you understand the program, it’s not lowering standards … it’s giving people a second chance ….. As of 2024 it is no longer a pilot program. It is a full bona fide program. Helping people successfully pass the future soldiers prep program at a 95% pass and success rate upon completion and that is for both programs. Translation, if it wasn’t for these programs, they would not be able to enter the military, no other branches are doing it. It’s Given people an opportunity to come get focus and discipline, to pass the appropriate testing while being around their fellow peers doing the same thing and an opportunity to get away from home and get focus around a structured discipline environment to-succeed. Understand that public schools have nearly taken out a high percentage of physical education programs, cafeteria are very unhealthy lots of sweets being offered instead of healthy foods. Thank heavens for the future soldiers prep program again, and a 95% success rate, allowing individuals to become service members had it not been for the program. Not Lowering standards but having a program that is provided for citizens who want to serve despite the academic and weight challenges. The classes are taught by civilian instructors.
@@markbenton5718 They’re reporting it’s a 98% success rate but an insider states it’s closer to 86% currently but still, very good results. The school system is failing our kids and this is a phenomenal program as described in the video. Not sure if you finished the video based on your update but nonetheless… Glad it’s here to stay for the next foreseeable future.
Hey Swartz, I have a question I was hoping you could answer. I know the National Guard has the DEP program before you enter Basic Training. Would you still be able to attend DEP then FSPC then Basic? A appreciate the video, nice work and great info but wanted to get the while picture. Thanks and have a great day!
Guard doesn’t have a DEP. They have an RSP Program: RSP/RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM: ruclips.net/video/Cgu4fQW1_Fw/видео.html This they’ll attend until the ship. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I go to MEPS next week to take my physical and I’m 34 so hopefully I can be sent immediately I do know the program just started so that means at least 100 ppl just were sent so I’m waiting
You’ve been told you’re one of the only 100 active duty applicants that got approved to join with 16-20? GOOD Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Why do people who served the military always seem annoyed that overweight people can join the military not everyone has a sixpack and can do 100 pushups in 2 minutes These recruits want to join what's wrong with giving them an opportunity to join this program lose the weight than go to basic training I know a guy that went from 305 to 180 pounds back in 2009 to join the army guess what he is STILL THERE
They’re assholes and had beens or part of the toxic culture of those types of egotistical types. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Excellent!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
I scored a 35 on the asvab on my first time taking it. Although I got a good score to be accepted, I did nooooot want to do infantry as my MOS. So I enlisted in this program to get a higher score so I can get patient administration in the army. I believe in myself and I will let you all know how I do.
Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I got a 14 and they introduced both programs will I have to take the actual asvab or will I immediately go and start either programs with a score of 14?
I'm 30, and heigh 125LBS at 6'3" with like 0% body fat struggle with putting on wheight my hole life and struggle with math and word comp. Would the future soldier program work for me? and I've always had aspiration to join the miliary tried to join in 12 but could not pass the pre ASVAB made like a 20 30 something.
If you qualify for this program, you’ll be golden. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 PS: Underweight is no longer an issue. Good to go!
FAT CAMP 😮💨 my recruiter brought it up to me and I straight told him fuxk no, I’m going to keep grinding to lose that weight.. I rather go straight to training then to a preparing course to prepare for Boot
It’s a great program and you should consider going. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hey Swartz! I have a question. My recruiter said they did it a medical pre screen and it came back all good per him. Does that mean at Meps I won’t have any issues or not necessarily?
It may or may not be an issue as described within the video. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
I went to a high school where if you want to study bio med, or be a nurse, or engineer, that’s where you went so when I told them that’s where I went they all whooped like if they hit the lottery because they know what it takes to get in & the intensity of it ( then I scored a 14) never have I felt so embarrassed In front of 10 staff sergeant’s now I’m scared to go back and do worse, if I’m going to do it I’m going to do it regardless
This was at the 09M Program or the practice test/ASVAB? MATH RUclips QUIZ/TUTORIAL: m.ruclips.net/video/VrQNHcSm5us/видео.html ⚠️Pause the video for each Math Question. If you get it wrong, the teacher in the video will direct you to a linked video in the description that will take the math question you got wrong and deep dive in a tutorial so that you can further understand that type of Math Problem. Study the F out of this video and linked video. Last applicant only studied from this video quiz and the linked videos and went from a 20 to scoring over a 50 on the ASVAB re-test. ARITHMETIC #1-10 PROBLEMS RUclips VIDEO: ruclips.net/video/5nuIlI_zeOI/видео.htmlsi=NrMOSEuZ_ZMryTQ4 ARITHMETIC #11 RUclips VIDEO: ruclips.net/video/UZoNwnET4Lg/видео.htmlsi=nVfq0JFhENGr9Fuh Watch videos from these two channels: Grammer Hero: ruclips.net/user/GrammarHero GAMONAL TUTORS - ASVAB DOMINATION: ruclips.net/channel/UCvADtE9_LRNCMJd2VeoReZA
@@TEAMSWARTZ practice test, this was 3 days ago my recruiter asked me when do you want to leave? I said ASAP, he gave me a packet and said come back on the 24 with all your document’s & paperwork you’ll need them for MEPS so now I’m confused as to if I’m going directly there or retaking the practice
As of 2024 it is no longer a pilot program. It is a full bona fide program. Helping people successfully pass the future soldiers prep program at a 95% pass and success rate upon completion and that is for both programs. Translation if it wasn’t for these programs, they would not be able to enter the military. no other branches doing it. Given people a second chance to come get focus and discipline to pass the appropriate testing while being around their fellow peers doing the same thing and opportunity to get away from home and get focus around a structured discipline environment to-succeed. Understand that public schools have nearly taken out a high percentage of physical education programs, cafeteria are very unhealthy lots of sweets being offered instead of healthy foods. Thank heavens for the future soldiers prep program again, and a 95% success rate, allowing individuals to become service members had not been for the program. Not Loreen standards but having a program that is provided for citizens who want to serve despite the academic and weight challenges. The classes are taught by civilian instructors.
i just signed last month and ship out “very soon“ lets say. i heard ur not allowed to post that but anyways…like almost single digit days. im 5’7 195. i was 197 at physical and 27%. they say no more than 30% but they allow up to 6% more than that. however if u sign and u gotta go to not skinny camp u lose ur bonus. it happened to this girl in medical. she lost 40k. physical was no prob for me . no age waiver for reserve but active duty waiver took like 1.5 weeks. im glad i caught u early.. i been walking 7 miles a day like a beast. i walk 1/4 mile in 3 min. i can jog but my lungs needs cleansing.. im stressing the two mile.. im 41 years old. how much time do i get? im not looking for a pass but how lenient are they?
You’ll need an age waiver and must contract in or before your 42nd birthday!!! Hurry up! (drill sergeant voice…🤣). You get over 21min for 2 miles during the ACFT. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
@@TEAMSWARTZ i’m going to Fort Leonardworth and I saw some videos on RUclips and to be honest it looks like it’s a lot of fun. ill def be there end of the month im aware of the time constraint. at 42 nothings possible… here we gooooo
Keep watching my friend. I spell everything out… 🙏🏽🫡 3 weeks to 90 days to complete the requirements and basic training is after you complete the 09M Program. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
@@TEAMSWARTZok so if I pass the asvab after like 2 weeks I can leave the program? And if I fail the asvab can I just stay in the program and retake it?
@@imjustheresoiwontgetfined3890 3 weeks before your first opportunity to test and yes, if you fail to score a 31 or higher you’ll stay until you exhaust all four possibilities to pass.
So are we able to pick a job before attending the future soldier course in our contract? Or are we stuck with choosing from what’s available at the end of the course when we tape out?
I address this in the video in detail. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
During the Vietnam Era, maybe but with all the technological advances, Infantry isn’t the same and requires higher scores now. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@TEAMSWARTZI know it was more of a joke on my part,I was infantry myself back in the day..(Norway,but still an ally that deployed to ISAF) You stay blessed too brother:) subbed btw
@@TEAMSWARTZ Definately ,this was the time of peak draft Vietnam Era..I had an uncle stateside who served in the 173d ..he used to say those poor people often didnt last more than weeks in country. You kinda see a hint of it in the movie "Forrest Gump".
Hi! I was thinking of joining the national guard. I’m currently 25 with 2 kids. I tried joining when I was 18 but got denied because of my juvenile record, and my low score on the practice test. I made a lot of mistakes growing up I was able to have my record sponge at 17 but still got denied. Now that I’m 25 do you think I’ll have a chance I had no runins with the law since then. I really want to join but I’m scared i get denied again. I was not the smartest as well. What do you think on my situation?
Well, find a Guard Recruiter in your area that’s known to be a Waiver Guru. That’s the person you wanna talk to. All I can say is try and see what happens. Having a strong applicant statement helps and achieving things since helps. Marriage, kids, college, licenses, certificates, career, management position. Possibly… showing you’ve got goals, aspirations, achievements and positively contributing to society. I don’t know your details but that’s a start in the right direction. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
How old are you and are you a male or female? You can be underweight providing you don’t have any documented signs or symptoms of underweight issues within your record.
My recruiter told me you can change your mos when you get to your first unit after completion of ASVAB program they have. This helps raise your ASVAB score and qualify for more jobs than you started at meps. Is this true?
If you go thru the program for the weight part, can you still change your MOS and renegotiate your contract? I was told she couldn’t renegotiate her contract because she scored a 50 and she was only there for her weight. She needed to lose 3 pounds before shipping out. Side note, when she went to MEPS to do her final weigh in before shipping out, they didn’t weigh her, they just told her she’ll be going to the Prep program. She arrived in Fort Jackson and only stayed in the prep program for 1.5 weeks and then shipped to bootcamp. She had already lost the weight before she shipped out to bootcamp but they still sent her to the prep program anyways…..go figure.
Update to renegotiating to a 3yr contract is no longer authorized. MOS is locked in at time of enlistment as described within this video. MEPS no longer weighs shippers prior to shipping. Thanks for watching and sounds like she’s doing great things!
As an old fart (33) I barely pass BMI at 28% from having to be stagnant in a few old jobs and a couple injuries. Going to MEPS Friday to process. I expect to be singled out as the old fart with a "You've been around for longer than these kids and you are behind them?!" if I fall behind at all, so I've got to run a lot and get my PT scores way up before shipping.
They don’t test your physical fitness at MEPS. You’ll be alright! 🙏🏽 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 DAY AT MEPS: ruclips.net/video/h4LbQLpYFxg/видео.html Ignore the MROAD references for its been replaced with MHS Genesis. MHS GENESIS OVERVIEW: ruclips.net/video/9j1snxTXTPQ/видео.html MHS GENESIS UPDATE: ruclips.net/video/n1lMGK6FLY0/видео.html
Sophia is no longer accepted fyi. My fiancé just left for this program two days ago. He originally got the 15 Sophia credits and then last minute the army changed their protocol. He had to transfer the credits to a different college and get a new transcript from them.
Hey Team Swartz, my recruiter said that I have to choose a heavy MOS if I do the ARMS 2.0 BF program, but I didn't hear you mention it in your video. I'm curious if that's required or not? I am going to be joining active duty army if that makes a difference. Thank you in advance!
I arrived at the ARMS program in April and just graduated from basic this month. In that time, I lost a total of 102lbs. It was a great program that assisted with weight loss as well as they thought several classes about nutrition. The cadre were more than helpful with the entire transformation. It sucked while I was there, but if I had to do it over again, I would.
Thank you for sharing! Congrats and good luck in the next chapter of your army career! 100+lbs??? That’s dope AF !
@daltonjennings3058 I'm looking at doing this soon, any info you can provide about your time in the program? Things you wish you knew, advice, etc?
that gives me hope that i have a chance
That gives me hope I'm just about to turn thirty two and I've been really considering the Army reserves.I mostly have a weight issue.I didn't know that they have classes about nutrition.Thats kind of my goal right now to lose 100lbs with in a reasonable time frame.I will have to look into the ARMS program.
@@kawa_ian2319 I would like to know also
Went there started 4 weeks ago with a asvab score of 28. Left with a 71 AFQT. They told us this test was easier then the outside asvab test at meps. It really was baby questions. Everything we learn in class will be on the test. I suggest anyone to sign up for this program and go and really focus on studying here. I learned 100 words in 2 weeks never thought I could learn that much like that. Really good program I can become something better then what I was. They gave us this book with arithmetic and vocab words you need to know at least 110 to be safe on the test. Stay away from immature people there is a lot and study words every night here and you will pass. I’m stupid dumb and I passed thankfully they really want people so go sign up and I promise if you do everything I said you will pass.
That’s awesome and congrats!!! Thank you for sharing and excellent tip! Stay focused and continue to do great things! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Thanks for the information I really appreciate it, I’m on the verge of doing the same thing I’m going to do this program 🙏🏾
I scored a 30 on the asvab and want to be infantry. If I do this program and pass the asvab there will they send me to Ga for infantry or will I go somewhere else
Did anyone get discharged
Thank you for the information! Were you able yo choose the MOS you wanted?
Went to the pilot program in August. I was part of the weight lost program, made some awesome battle buddies and learn a lot about nutrition. I am currently in AIT and happy I went.
Out Freakin Standing! I have some questions for you if you don’t mind reaching out: @TeamSwartz Instagram
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@dweeb Bandit, were you given the option to renegotiate your contract once you hit the tape requirements?
Do the people doing the program go to like reception first?
@Dekawm No, no one was to my knowledge.
@Jared Evans enlisted July ish shipped mid August
I’m so happy this program was available to my son. He went to Jackson mid November. He passed after 3 weeks once classes started. He was home for HBL then went straight to Benning. He started basic last Friday. He is excited! FSPC is a great program!
Hooah!!! That’s what I’m talking about! I love success stories! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Leaving out tomorrow from meps to this program. I’m glad they made this program for unqualified recruits. Going for the academic track scored a 28 a couple months ago I didn’t want to retake again and possibly fail then having to wait 6 months. I thank grammer hero for the knowledge I did gain to even score a 28. It’s below average but I put myself here because of not taking school seriously and playing video games even missed middle school and freshmen year. I still graduated but I find basic high school math hard to understand. Anyone else reading this and in my boat get rid of distractions and excuses. I’m working on these. Be back in 2 months to give an update on the course and my status
Congrats! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Well how did u do
@@trey3397 give em another month and a half.
I take the test with everyone in my company this Tuesday. At the beginning of the program they gave us this book to study arithmetic and vocab 150 words. I have been with some other people here studying the words and know about 100. However only 15 are going to pop up on the test and it’s a shorter test from what I have been hearing. Once I get a good score I will let you know everything from start to finish and what to expect if you decide to go. Glad I made this decision tho.
@@DiamondPlayBotton did you go through reception first and were you able to buy stuff there that you needed?
Took the ASVAB and got a 97/99, 26M with a BFP around 30%. I am currently heading to MEPS on Jan 31 and should be shipping out for the ARMS 2.0 program. Super excited this program exists as I will be able to get in shape but also become accustomed to Army life and routine before BCT. Will be enlisted as a 35P, Cryptologic Linguist. Love your videos and they have helped me a lot. Lost about 15 pounds in the past 1.5 months already.
Hooah Motha freakin Lujah! Congrats and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
How did it go
This video nails everything on the head, all in 1 go, and very precise. This should be seen by all future applicants who either fail tape or the ASVAB. I’m glad I could help out on this! Keep up the great work. Also, I graduate BCT tomorrow (Fort Leonard Wood) and it’s been one hell of a ride that’s for sure! Can’t wait to head back to GA for AIT.
Huge congrats and thank you for all your kind words! I appreciate you and best wishes in the next Army chapter!
Congrats 🍾🎊
Wow this is a great opportunity for these type of people that need the extra help. Hope it is a successful program. Remember this is your opportunity to rise to the challenge (for the trainees). Stay positive 😊
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
This is a good start to fixing the recruitment problem. Having faith!
Agreed!!! Wish it existed Sooner! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I'm going into the Navy personally, but was just told on Reddit today that the Navy has this SAME program they JUST rolled out this month... I am at 28% body fat, and worried a LOT I wouldn't make the 26% before this May 10th, (Which I will still try hard to do) But gives me a MUCH better outlook that I can still go and will qualify. So happy that the military will give us fatties the chance to still be in! :)
Well... I got a 43 on the ASVAB, so I think I needed a 50 to have that apply... So once again I guess I can't even do that divison training...
Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Check with your Navy Recruiter if you need a 50.
The Army 09M Program no longer has that requirement. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
I think this program is good. It allows future soldiers who are close to meeting the standards the extra push they need to achieve the standard. All branches should have these programs. I am sure 10/15 years done the road the Army will have future senior NCOs and Officers who are graduates of these programs. The NJ guard has a program for existing soldiers who fail to achieve height and weight and pass PT. It’s pretty intense and good for retention.
Agreed!! Thanks for watching and sharing!
It is actually good to know that something like this exists. I think I will enlist in my state's NG to help pay all my tuition off. I was a good athlete but long nights of study and work made me heavier. Thanks for the information Drill Sergeant Swartz.
My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing and for watching!
I'm Actually preparing myself for The Army's Future Soldier Prep Course, thinking about joining next summer. I'm overweight but starting to get active again going back to the gym. My clock is ticking since I'm 33 in August but hoping by next summer I'll be ready to take that course before Basic. This is coming from a guy that has a Bacherlors Degree. Looking for a Change of Life Style and to be around people to keep me motivated.
Sounds like a master plan and I hope you do it! Here are some helpful videos;
TEAMSWARTZ FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: ruclips.net/video/bbs2Dgm13-k/видео.html
BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: ruclips.net/video/vqLsMq6IKaQ/видео.html
Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@brettm7345 If bring over weight is an issue for you then this 09M Program might be for you. Yes, you can explore OCS at a later date and just do you know… Bonuses come with stipulations. Get with your local recruiter for more info.
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
You're not the only one bud, I'm turning 27 in August and I plan on joining the FSPC in January of next year, if not December of this year, I barely meet both the physical and ASVAB requirements so I think this program will help me ease into general bootcamp.
ik this is is 3 months late but im also 27 turning 28 in november and im also thinking about enlisting but i weigh 361 pounds so i dont think i qualify for this program @@Curious_Quest
i ship out on the 20th im way over BF% and it'l be a week prior to turning 43... lets hope that 98% success rate holds up. if i can do it, i guess anyone could lol we will see
Just took the ASVAB today and did well. My recruiter told me about this program. So I decided to do some research. This video helped a lot. I am going to sign up for this program
Happy to have helped and welcome to my channel! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I’m qualified for this program!! I can’t enlist until I lose like 20 pounds ! My body fat percentage is too high ! It’s been soo long since I been in school that’s why I didn’t score high enough ! I feel like if I had a little more study time I definitely would of done better but I took the test in 2 weeks and FOR me it wasn’t enough time considering the fact I was working 6 days a week 10+ hours (not making excuses still made time for studying) I just feel like I didn’t study enough because a lot of things I seen on the Asvab I seen in the book meaning if I had more time to study , I would of DEFINITELY scored high enough the next go around
Here we gooooo!!! Lego! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
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Best wishes!
I’m leaving the 27 taking the 09M course I hope
I pass and I’m so thankful for this program ❤
Same here (thankful!) and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
hey man if you tape in at the correct body fat standard apon arrival do you get to just go on to basic or do you have to stay at the course?
@@joeyprecise378you get to leave before the 90 days when you get to the weight you’re supposed to be
i was at meps a week ago and passed my physical. i got the job i wanted which was 11x and i also got option 19 so i chose germany 😁. i ship on the 23rd. thanks for being so informative in all your videos !
Hooahlujah and congrats! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
I am about to go to meps today!! I am trying to get option 19.. how did you get that option??
I got 18 and i tryed to get option too but they just tell me coming soon you will join with 16 AFOQT to 09M 😢😢
Loving the new formatting and editing of the vids! 🔥
I know you watched it and I appreciate your supportive feedback!
As someone who has struggled with weight for years and really wants to join I love the sounds of this program. I've lost enough where I fall under the 30% but not to the 26% yet. When next year comes I know what I want to do. Until then I will keep working on loosing weight and being more physical.
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your fitness and healthy lifestyle!
@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you for making videos! I decided to research and found your videos I've watched a few and am watching more!
@@ItzNick900 That’s awesome and thank you! Best wishes!
Thank you for the video Sgt. Im currently shipping out Tuesday and needed some reassurance ❤
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
PS: After the time of this recording they no longer treat the trainees how I described it in my video. They now treat all trainees like basic training trainees. Either way, you’re going to do amazing! They since have increased their success rate to 98% with an average of 18 points or better in the AFQT improvement.
Just graduated basic training got shipped out from the asvab program to Ft Benning for infantry. If you chose something other then OSUT you will get shipped out sooner. I have till September until my next graduation that being for infantry. Then my goal is to become a Ranger. If you memorize your words at the asvab program You will pass. There is only 15 words that will show out of 150 words so if you know at least 120 or so you have good odds of having most words on your test. A couple other people studied 30 words and didn’t pass. Study study so you can pass your first time there so you can start basic training.
Thank you for sharing and hope all is well. Congrats on your completion of your initial entry training and good luck in the next chapter of your Army career! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Thank you for this information I passed my asvab this week with a 25 and qualified for this course program I leave next month for it super excited now that you have broken it down piece by piece
Congrats!!! Glad I was able to help out in some small way! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
how’s the program going?
Passed the ASVAB last year but was 10 Lbs overweight. It was easy to lose but even easier to gain back. My recruiter told me about the program and sent me to MEPS. The goal was to get in with the program and what not but I ended up enlisting without the program because I made tape. Signed as a 68W, with a bonus, and the GI Bill kicker for scoring a 71 on my ASVAB. The program seems really dope and wouldn’t have minded going. I also looked for information about it but couldn’t find anything, thanks for making this video!!!
Haha Thanks a million and huge congrats! Welcome to our fam! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
Does 68w have bonus when you choose it right away? Or do you address to your recruiter?
@@zay_lay30 address that with your recruiter because that type of update changes on the regular. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@zay_lay30 definitely ask your recruiter! And make sure it’s in your contract! I’m barely in BCT Red phase.
Great explanation! I spent 21 years in between USMC and AF TACP. Times have changed with the culture of our youth. Sad that the military has to create a program to make up for the weakness in our new culture and lack of learning in the public school system. I know people headed to the course. This video actually explained what they should expect.
I joined as an 11B back in '11, and I've been out for a long time. The thought of re-doing BCT has always stopped me from re-joining. After watching new videos on BCT, I'm not afraid at all. I agree that adolescence can be groomed in many cases to standards: there are so many developmental aspects that may be lacking that could be nutured within a structured environment. After about 25, I think it is a lifestyle and should come from within. I'm now trying to join as an RN, and there is basically no effort from recruiting staff; if my stuff isn't together, no response, haha. They want certain experience, advanced certifications, refferences, packet handed to the board 100% complete, multiple interviews... an adult... I taped into OSUT back in the day and I wasn't very aerobically fit. I lost about 50 pounds during training and suffered. If I had the knowledge then that I have now, I certainly would have performed better. Now in my 30s, I could casually pass a PT test.
Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Get some!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Man if only the marines had this program. It’s my fault though I graduated but sucked at math. The marines did all they could to help me pass but I failed the ASVAB 3 times and now I’m joining the army program, hopefully it goes well
Congrats and welcome to your Army! We have Ton of prior marines… Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
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Great video I went in the Af in 1977 when they had the fat boy program - a ton of great recruits needed the incentive and most turned out great .. I’m all for it .,
Agreed! Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸
Signed up for the program. Currently have a 21 score for the ASVAB. Can't wait to see my score skyrocket because of this program. Hopefully I'll get 68W.
Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@Jared Evans wassup bro I mean for me I passed medical and everything but failed my Asvab but they gave me the option about the 09M program and they told me within 2 weeks so it’s quick we’ll depends I guess but yeah I just needed to think it over
@@Chrisrojjas Yo if you don’t mind can you explain your experience and how it went
23 years active duty joined in June of 2001…. The new age soldiers now are at best average. You have some studs that stand out but at best average is all you will get. It’s sad they lowered the standard on the ACFT so badly that me at 41 can literally pass the ACFT without breaking a sweat. It’s frustrating seeing how worse our military has gotten.
Thank you for sharing and Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Awesome video! I was waiting for you to cover this! I hope I can get into this program summer time or a little after :)
Thanks a million and hope you enjoyed the video! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Man you are the best 🎉
I truly appreciate that!
My husband is looking forward to going to increase his ASVAB score. He's 2 inches over what he needs to be around his waist to join, but also couldn't meet the requirement of 31 for the ASVAB. Unfortunately, they won't let them do both programs at once, so he either has to make the 31 or lose the 2 inches. He's focusing on losing the inches so he can go in for the ASVAB option.
This video explained everything 1000% better than anything we could find. Thank you!!!
@@baxleylady1944 Glad I could help!!! Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I just finished AIT.
But I was signed into the ASVAB program because I was literally like 4 points away from passing..
By the end of 3 weeks I ended up going from a 22 to a 52.
So I don’t know if it was because I was nervous or something, but I know a lot of people who were there with me who were also dealing with a lot of text anxiety and this program helped us a lot.
It help me boost my confidence.
I was in the second to last group to do it too.
So they ended up shutting it down after the cycle after ours.
From last I heard.
Apparently they do this every so often and one of our drills at the time said they do it especially when recruitment numbers are low or if they are trying to meet a specific need I guess.
I don’t know but I succeeded and that and all the way to the end of AIT was one of my most proud achievements I’ve ever made in my entire life.
Firstly, huge congrats to you and stay on the grind! Good luck in the next chapter of your army career! 09M isn’t closed after you left. They just celebrated their one year anniversary and extended the program to Fort Moore (Benning). Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 and thank you for Sharing!
@@TEAMSWARTZhey I got 24 in the ASVAB so I am going to this program to pass the ASVAB but I don’t understand you said I can’t chose the mos
@@josuesuazo3635 I got a 14 and they introduced both programs to me in confused because the minimum is 21 right ? So if I say I’m down for the programs will I have to take the actual asvab first or will I immediately go there even with a 14 asvab score ?
I think that’s a great thing. A lot of people need a carrot dangled in front of them. If you just tell them no, the odds of them getting fit/etc is low. Give them something real to work for
I hear you but doing it that doesn’t work. This isn’t a carrot. This is something that helps them focus, be consistent and get themselves within the normal enlistment criteria. To me, a carrot is a bonus, student debt relief, etc…
I wish this would’ve been around earlier! I think this would’ve just been a lot more beneficial overall, ya know? As always awesome vid Sgt!!! The editing is bomb af too! 💪💪🤙
Thanks a million and that last compliment you stated means a lot to me! I appreciate you!!!
Why not, the Army has always had some form of prep courses. Change with the times is a good thing. It's still up to the individuals. If you want it - go for it. The Army teaches individuals who want to learn.
Agreed and opportunities are there for the taking! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I’m going out to this course in a month and feel like it’s not just good to improve asvab and fitness but also a good way to sort of ease the transition from civilian into military life before basic. I’m an army brat and was preparing mentally for basic and only found out about this program after I started talking with my recruiter so I’ll see how it goes
I agree… you’ll be preamped or primed for BCT after this course and have a less of a shock factor. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
Hiii Swartz God Bless
I have Take the Asvab 2 times, one was like 10 years ago and the other like 6 montes ago. Could a still me elegible for this program ?
And my Last question if a sign for this program what is the time to get shipped to SC?
I address all that in the video. Depends on the score and lines scores and when the next available ship date is. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
*I AM 66 YEARS OLD. I HAVE SERVED AS A COOK (94B) AND NBC SPECIALIST (54E). I JUMPED WITH THE 82ND ABN DIV. I WANT BACK IN RIGHT NOW!*
@@KamaMarga320 I wish!!!! But Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 I bet you have so many awesome stories!
Hey I don't know if this will reach you but I want to ask you some questions about losing weight to join the army
Hello there and thank you for reaching out!
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How can I help???? DM me on Instagram because notifications from previous comments I don’t always receive…
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Leaving in June to go down there for the fitness track, really looking forward to getting that extra help I need. Hoping it’ll also give me an edge in basic training
It def will and has over a 93% success rate. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I'm thinking about it. My recruiter wants me to do it, but I think I can't lose these extra pounds if I try as hard as I did last month. Lost 15 pounds last month. I'm considering the program though because it could possibly speed up my process gettin into the army. I'm REALLY considering it too. Lol
@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you I really appreciate it!
@@hmhboss4378 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼
@@hmhboss4378 when do you ship there 😭 i leave on the 6th to go there
Thanks for the info Sergeant!! Keep up the good work!!
Be blessed !
Amen and Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
My weight is 255 and my height is 6’2 almost 6’3 but my body fat is 3%. I’m being sent to the Fat Camp within 3 weeks. I am discouraged but I am doing my cardio workouts and weight lifting as well. Eating less and drinking more water too. I’ll take on this challenge and let you know how it was.
Congrats!!! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
This is the program I'm going to do, my asvab score needs to go up.
If you apply yourself, no doubt you’ll do amazing! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hey listen up you could do it. I'm actually one of SGT Swartz Applicants and if I have too push myself hard like waking up at 0450am working out M-F going too School taking 10 grade Math and being in School from 0900 till 1300 hrs is easy Dedication Motivation is all it takes. might sound silly but I did not knew how too Divide 7 digits number and know is easy yesterday the teacher actually show me doing Decimals and Rounding too the nearest tens hundreds and thousands and I did it. trust me you could do it. and hopefully in the Middle of February the third Week I could finally take the Asbav and join. trust me I had too cut alot of things out like watching TV hanging out playing some PS4 till something click on my head and said too me stop waisting time. and I'm proud of myself for pushing harder many times I don't even eat breakfast because in my head and heart is that little voice telling me School time and too get too my School I have too take 3 transportations.
Now my question is:
After the program, if someone didn't meet the criteria, what happen
Do you pay the money back?
What type of discharge do they give you?
What impact would it have in your civilian career?
Would you be considered as ever joined the army?
Would it be in your record?
As stated in the video, you’ll be discharged if you don’t meet the minimum eligibility as described within the video. No, you don’t pay back money you’ve earned. General or uncharacterized discharge if unsuccessful and no negative impact to civilian sector for that discharge and yes, you’ll be considered to have joined and discharged from the service. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I finally enlisted today. I’m at 34% body fat. 6% over the 28 % for my age group. I ship out in may.
Hooahlujah!!! Huge congrats and welcome to it family! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
Checkout these videos to help prepare for what’s to come. You can ignore the COVID references though because that’s no longer a thing:
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Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I scored a 63 on asvab and 100+ on every line score, I’m pretty ecstatic. Hoping my physical goes smooth.
That’s pretty exciting and I’m rooting for you! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I got an 82 on the ASVAB.
Out freakin standing!!! Great freakin job man!!!
my husband got a 21 on the test, but his recruiter said that because of his age (40) the colonel said that in order for him to go to the program he will have to get a score of 50. that is so unfair. A person who doesn't speak English is not capable of getting a 50.
He’s better off going FLRI.
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Good luck and best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 It’s possible they may still want a 50 on the ASVAB but is he going Guard, Reserve or Active Duty?
I am in the midst of joining at the age of 23, my recruiter is encouraging me to go to meps and try to pass above the cat4 however if i’m below average he knows that i’m still willing to give my everything as I have nothing interesting going for me right now Id be happy with any mos as long as I make something of myself while I am in. Thats the whole point of me joining, I have nothing to lose and everything to gain, while keeping a positive mentality there will be challenges but thats the point. Nothings simple, without the right mentality.
I want to go back to college I want to get a degree, and my recruiter is helping me get my foot in the door, so I can make not only my family proud, but mainly me proud.
Its a want, its a hunger, its everything no basic mind cannot fathom.
We seen this shit on ads as kids and its like “omfg thats what I wanna do” ( not only that but influences too, had many ancestors before me and now in my family who have been in the military) and then boom, go to and office, and say “where do I sign” then next thing you know your on a 6 day break just preparing for meps, and with options.
Not a whole hell lot of people had options that we do now to make it even more possible. It’s nevertheless hard, its what you make it. Its a path of not just correction. Its a passion, its a lifestyle, its a pact its more then just a career.
Thank you so much for sharing all of that. Good luck in everything that you do and hopefully all goes well in your process! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Why be rude about the “fat camp” and call people grossly overweight? Why would someone want to join when others that are already in, especially an E7 recruiter who puts them down before they even enlist?
Says the person referring to it as “Fat Camp.” You’re the only person that took offense to my comment about being “grossly over weight.” I could have sugar coated it or something but I don’t think or feel it was rude. Especially in the context I said it and if you hang around my Channel for more the 2sec, you’ll quickly realize, my mission to help people make better decisions and be more prepared when joining. Subscribe and hangout sometime. You’ll see I’m not malicious, rude or disrespectful but you be the judge and please do so by hanging out for more than one video. Appreciate the feedback though and I’ll def keep that in mind for future videos. Although you’re the only one to share that, it’s possible people felt that way and just never said anything. I def don’t want to be rude.
I’m struggling to see how you could take that one sentence as “putting them down,” with the whole video in mind. Idk, but that’s just my two cents…
Very Informative! Thanks so much!
Thanks a million and best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I go to meps in 3 weeks, can you do an updated basic training video, if things have changed since covid?
Just remove the COVID related comments and the training is still accurate today. Since COVID ended, Combative’s is mostly back, Pugals are def back and graduation is clearly back to in person…
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I do plan on redoing my BCT Series sometime later this year
@TEAMSWARTZ my recruiter said it'll be around October when I ship to bt so hopfully it's up by then and I'll definitely watch it to help me prep. Appreciate the videos, they help alot.
@@29rmurray My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼
This is not good. I remember when I was struggling with the ASVAB. And when I passed, I was relieved, but this standard is a mockery of the hard work that I've put in. During the time that I was studying for Asvab, Yes, I did fail my asvab twice, and I passed on my third try. I was supposed to get a score line waiver, but, phew, thank God that waiver wasn't granted. I hope this is temporary and not permanent.
I don’t agree with your opinion. I hear you and perfectly understand your frustration but this is in fact a great program that helps the unqualified get qualified. I guarantee you that if this was available at the time you were joining you would have taken it and doing a different tune. Informally, IMO the US education system is failing our children and it shows. Over the past 20yrs of recruiting to date, I’ve seen a significant dip in testing results. To me, that’s proof enough to see the bigger issue with our common core, no one left behind act. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I’m 31 years old am I to old for the Future soldiers program?
Age is not a problem for you because the age cutoff to joining is 35th Birthday… 🙏🏽
Thank you for the information! I’m leaving in 2 weeks also doing the 09m course
Hooahlujah!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
Same here Feb 13
Same I leave the same day
Same to April 2023
@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you for this video
Help me a lot
I am looking to go back into the military after being 9+ years to be an officer. I weighed 300 pounds about 3 and a half months ago and already down 55. This program looks pretty friggin amazing makes me wish I had it when I first joined. I am just wondering if I could stay in the program on my own terms (under the 90 days, of course) and move to basic training after I reach a certain weight, rather than exclusively body fat. Basically I want to be ready for anything basic training AND OCS has in store for me. Thanks for the amazing video!
Great job on losing your first 55lbs. Unfortunately, prior service applicants are not authorized this option and you’ll be required to meet the normal in service right now right or body composition standards. I’d recommend you check this video possibly and keep up the hard work and consistency:
TEAMSWARTZ FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: ruclips.net/video/bbs2Dgm13-k/видео.html
Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you for the response! I had no idea prior service couldn’t do it, but I guess it does make sense. I’ll be certain to check out the video. Thank you again!
@@TheSleazyFish My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and you got this! I wish it could be opened up to PS but it’s not… 😞
I have a friend that's trying to join that's wondering if she could do both programs?
Yes, you can now do both programs and they’ve increased the body fat percentage to 8% too! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Letsss goooo I’m so hyped for the arms 2.0 I got till march 26th
Hooahlujah! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Say you was 35 and a little overweight but I do have a ged and a licensed electrician what’s my chances of getting in this program I’ve been doing 150 sit ups a day and around 150 pushups
Score a 50+ on the ASVAB and have no issues or if you score less than a 50, you’ll need to score a 100 on the will do section of the TAPAS Test. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I'm 32.My mom had cancer when I was 19. Took care of her all the way till she passed. at 25 Been depressed beyond life till 30. I have 2 kids now a daughter full time. I would love joining the army to change my life for the better and have a good MOS. Joining the army to start a new life and trying to make right and my family proud. But I’m 280 and not the smartest man in the world what so ever. Any tips ? Could I do both of these? The education and the fat camp?
09M help with the Test and the Body Fat.
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Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Do you get issued uniforms while in the program? Great video!! I’m going into this program hopefully soon.
During your third day of reception at 120th, yes, you will get issued 2 pairs of summer ocp’s top and bottom at the phase 2 clothing line. And you will get your winter version of ocp’s (2 pairs) once you’re done with either ASVAB or Fat Camp at 161. The day you arrive at reception, you will be getting issued your summer pt’s & APFT jackets & pants along with camelback. Also another reason you’ll need your ocp’s because you will either a: be serving food at the Defac or b: going to an Religious service.
I addressed this in the video… Yes. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@justahuglyahhboi9676 thank you!
@@TEAMSWARTZ appreciate the reply! 🙏🏼
Can I take prep class and physical class at the same time ?
I get shipped over there on Jan 16. 💪 ima study my ass off.
Congrats and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: ruclips.net/video/vqLsMq6IKaQ/видео.html
BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: ruclips.net/video/Rm16JdkrbEE/видео.html
How’d it go?
I waited 3 years to hear back from the many recruiters that ignored me. a couple of weeks ago they disqualified me for a medical condition I had as a child despite the fact I am perfectly healthy now. its a bummer but Im one of those 71% of youth that don't qualify and I guess I'll be focusing on med school 😂 (by the way they took me to meps and everything)
Thats crazy !!! Wt heck !
Just don't mention your medical conditions
And you'll be good.
Don't mention anything that will disqualify you.
@@JesusTony it doesn’t matter if you mention it or not. They have a new system called genesis that can go through your whole medical history since birth. You can’t hide anything now.
Exactly!
Hey man, thanks for all that you do. The channel as a whole has been hugely informative in my decision to enlist. I do have one question though, if you wouldn't mind. You say that participating in the academic track of the program locks you out of any MOS that requires a security clearance. Is this also the case for the fitness track? I've got my heart set on cybersecurity (17C), which I believe requires a TS clearance, but I'm overweight and trying to decide if its worth reaching out to a recruiter now or if I'd be better off waiting X months, following your keto/IF plan, and reaching out once I'm able to make weight.
They’ve opened the 09M Academic track to clearance positions but not “Top Secret.” Thank you for your kind words and I have no doubt you’ll do awesome. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
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@@KamaMarga320 LET’s F’n GOOOOO!! 🙏🏽🫡
I weight less than what’s required am I still allowed to join this program and gain weight in the process just like those who need to lose weight
Those only who meet the described requirements within the video. Updates to the video is one can now do both and they’ve increased the body fat percentage to not more than 8% for the eligible. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
Talked to my recruiter. Made a 21 on the asvab and he told me I’m eligible to join the “09m” program??????
Kinda scared what I’m getting myself into 😅
You’ll be just fine. I don’t care if you’re down to your last dollar… always bet on yourself! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
When going to this program do I need to bring anything? Should I just follow the video you have on what to take to BCT?
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That’s what you’ll need and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
How’s the expense is it payed for? And is basic training after
Expenses? Like your bills or?
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I'm Shipping the 22nd and this video is helpful since I'll have to lose body fat
You got this!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
I made it. Now I'm at fort campbell
Thank you for this!
My pleasure! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Would be dope if they had something like this for guard and reserves to get caught up on physical fitness without distractions from everyday life
The NYARNG has a 2 week course but off the top of my head I forgot what it’s called. They are trained by MFT’s teaching them Nutrition, Health and Wellness along with daily PT. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I just spoke to a recruiter in LA, he said they have that program for the reserves as well.
The course was known as the TAC course which was Tactical Athletics course and I went through the very first course taught in the NY ARNG at camp smith in 2018. It was a very informative course and you learn so much about nutrition and recovery and prep.
@@shizzle15p Yassss!!! That’s it and thank you for reminding me the name. I here good things about it too…
@@TEAMSWARTZ It is a great course taught by great instructors. I learned everything from counting macros to myofascial release. They teach you about calories in calories out and even the difference between gym workouts and calisthenics.
My niece just completed this for ASVAB requirements. She passed after a couple of weeks and will go 92Y. She is now in boot camp
Out freakin standing and congrats to you both. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Did she come hoke prior to boot camp shipment ?
Onece the asvab scores are met do the trainess ship straight to basic? @RECRUITINGAINTEASY1636
@@shekah9300 No you have to pass a medical exam and choose a job before you can get scheduled for training.
Not sure if you understand the program, it’s not lowering standards … it’s giving people a second chance …..
As of 2024 it is no longer a pilot program. It is a full bona fide program. Helping people successfully pass the future soldiers prep program at a 95% pass and success rate upon completion and that is for both programs.
Translation,
if it wasn’t for these programs, they would not be able to enter the military, no other branches are doing it. It’s Given people an opportunity to come get focus and discipline, to pass the appropriate testing while being around their fellow peers doing the same thing and an opportunity to get away from home and get focus around a structured discipline environment to-succeed.
Understand that public schools have nearly taken out a high percentage of physical education programs, cafeteria are very unhealthy lots of sweets being offered instead of healthy foods. Thank heavens for the future soldiers prep program again, and a 95% success rate, allowing individuals to become service members had it not been for the program. Not Lowering standards but having a program that is provided for citizens who want to serve despite the academic and weight challenges. The classes are taught by civilian instructors.
@@markbenton5718 They’re reporting it’s a 98% success rate but an insider states it’s closer to 86% currently but still, very good results. The school system is failing our kids and this is a phenomenal program as described in the video. Not sure if you finished the video based on your update but nonetheless… Glad it’s here to stay for the next foreseeable future.
Hey Swartz, I have a question I was hoping you could answer.
I know the National Guard has the DEP program before you enter Basic Training. Would you still be able to attend DEP then FSPC then Basic? A appreciate the video, nice work and great info but wanted to get the while picture. Thanks and have a great day!
Guard doesn’t have a DEP. They have an RSP Program:
RSP/RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM: ruclips.net/video/Cgu4fQW1_Fw/видео.html
This they’ll attend until the ship. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I go to MEPS next week to take my physical and I’m 34 so hopefully I can be sent immediately I do know the program just started so that means at least 100 ppl just were sent so I’m waiting
You’ve been told you’re one of the only 100 active duty applicants that got approved to join with 16-20?
GOOD Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Why do people who served the military always seem annoyed that overweight people can join the military not everyone has a sixpack and can do 100 pushups in 2 minutes
These recruits want to join what's wrong with giving them an opportunity to join this program lose the weight than go to basic training
I know a guy that went from 305 to 180 pounds back in 2009 to join the army guess what he is STILL THERE
They’re assholes and had beens or part of the toxic culture of those types of egotistical types. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
My son son will go in this program in July after graduating high school his is at 28Per cent but he working out now to lose weight
Excellent!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
I scored a 35 on the asvab on my first time taking it. Although I got a good score to be accepted, I did nooooot want to do infantry as my MOS. So I enlisted in this program to get a higher score so I can get patient administration in the army. I believe in myself and I will let you all know how I do.
Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Yo do i gotta stay there for a minimum if 3 weeks cause i was told every week we take the asvap
I got a 14 and they introduced both programs will I have to take the actual asvab or will I immediately go and start either programs with a score of 14?
@@reichreenactor4874 yup 3 weeks and u test every week to strengthen your weaknesses
@@jeovanysanchez4136 you would start the program immediately
I'm 30, and heigh 125LBS at 6'3" with like 0% body fat struggle with putting on wheight my hole life and struggle with math and word comp. Would the future soldier program work for me? and I've always had aspiration to join the miliary tried to join in 12 but could not pass the pre ASVAB made like a 20 30 something.
If you qualify for this program, you’ll be golden. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
PS: Underweight is no longer an issue. Good to go!
FAT CAMP 😮💨 my recruiter brought it up to me and I straight told him fuxk no, I’m going to keep grinding to lose that weight.. I rather go straight to training then to a preparing course to prepare for Boot
It’s a great program and you should consider going. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hey DS Swartz nice video… Does this program only apply to NG soldiers or would someone going active duty be able to take advantage of it as well?
All three components of the Army are allowed to use this program. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hey Swartz! I have a question. My recruiter said they did it a medical pre screen and it came back all good per him. Does that mean at Meps I won’t have any issues or not necessarily?
It may or may not be an issue as described within the video. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯
I went to a high school where if you want to study bio med, or be a nurse, or engineer, that’s where you went so when I told them that’s where I went they all whooped like if they hit the lottery because they know what it takes to get in & the intensity of it ( then I scored a 14) never have I felt so embarrassed In front of 10 staff sergeant’s now I’m scared to go back and do worse, if I’m going to do it I’m going to do it regardless
This was at the 09M Program or the practice test/ASVAB?
MATH RUclips QUIZ/TUTORIAL: m.ruclips.net/video/VrQNHcSm5us/видео.html ⚠️Pause the video for each Math Question. If you get it wrong, the teacher in the video will direct you to a linked video in the description that will take the math question you got wrong and deep dive in a tutorial so that you can further understand that type of Math Problem. Study the F out of this video and linked video. Last applicant only studied from this video quiz and the linked videos and went from a 20 to scoring over a 50 on the ASVAB re-test.
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Watch videos from these two channels:
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@@TEAMSWARTZ practice test, this was 3 days ago my recruiter asked me when do you want to leave? I said ASAP, he gave me a packet and said come back on the 24 with all your document’s & paperwork you’ll need them for MEPS so now I’m confused as to if I’m going directly there or retaking the practice
@@jeovanysanchez4136 I’d recommend you direct that question to your recruiter who’s working your application.
As of 2024 it is no longer a pilot program. It is a full bona fide program. Helping people successfully pass the future soldiers prep program at a 95% pass and success rate upon completion and that is for both programs. Translation if it wasn’t for these programs, they would not be able to enter the military. no other branches doing it. Given people a second chance to come get focus and discipline to pass the appropriate testing while being around their fellow peers doing the same thing and opportunity to get away from home and get focus around a structured discipline environment to-succeed.
Understand that public schools have nearly taken out a high percentage of physical education programs, cafeteria are very unhealthy lots of sweets being offered instead of healthy foods. Thank heavens for the future soldiers prep program again, and a 95% success rate, allowing individuals to become service members had not been for the program. Not Loreen standards but having a program that is provided for citizens who want to serve despite the academic and weight challenges. The classes are taught by civilian instructors.
@@markbenton5718 thanks for taking the time to comment such a lengthy and detailed comment. I appreciate that and stay blessed!
i just signed last month and ship out “very soon“ lets say. i heard ur not allowed to post that but anyways…like almost single digit days. im 5’7 195. i was 197 at physical and 27%. they say no more than 30% but they allow up to 6% more than that. however if u sign and u gotta go to not skinny camp u lose ur bonus. it happened to this girl in medical. she lost 40k. physical was no prob for me . no age waiver for reserve but active duty waiver took like 1.5 weeks. im glad i caught u early.. i been walking 7 miles a day like a beast. i walk 1/4 mile in 3 min. i can jog but my lungs needs cleansing.. im stressing the two mile.. im 41 years old. how much time do i get? im not looking for a pass but how lenient are they?
You’ll need an age waiver and must contract in or before your 42nd birthday!!! Hurry up! (drill sergeant voice…🤣). You get over 21min for 2 miles during the ACFT.
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
@@TEAMSWARTZ i’m going to Fort Leonardworth and I saw some videos on RUclips and to be honest it looks like it’s a lot of fun. ill def be there end of the month im aware of the time constraint. at 42 nothings possible… here we gooooo
Outstanding dude! Get it!
@@audreyc7462 thank you!!! im nervous but on the day of my fight or flight is gonna be bumpinnnnn
Team Swartz you make this decision so much easier
Lol… I appreciate that but all I did was provide information. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Q:Is the 09m program 3weeks or 90 days ?
Q:you don't do basic training while doing or being in the 09m program?
Keep watching my friend. I spell everything out… 🙏🏽🫡
3 weeks to 90 days to complete the requirements and basic training is after you complete the 09M Program. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!
@@TEAMSWARTZ appreciate it thank you
My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼
@@TEAMSWARTZok so if I pass the asvab after like 2 weeks I can leave the program? And if I fail the asvab can I just stay in the program and retake it?
@@imjustheresoiwontgetfined3890 3 weeks before your first opportunity to test and yes, if you fail to score a 31 or higher you’ll stay until you exhaust all four possibilities to pass.
So are we able to pick a job before attending the future soldier course in our contract? Or are we stuck with choosing from what’s available at the end of the course when we tape out?
I address this in the video in detail. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
How do you Fail the ASVAB?..isnt that just an automatic ticket to the infantry ?
During the Vietnam Era, maybe but with all the technological advances, Infantry isn’t the same and requires higher scores now. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@TEAMSWARTZI know it was more of a joke on my part,I was infantry myself back in the day..(Norway,but still an ally that deployed to ISAF)
You stay blessed too brother:) subbed btw
@@TEAMSWARTZAls,you are 100% correct.there was "Macnamaras Morons" back in the Vietnam days.
@@Ulyssestnt Or maybe at the time the leadership were desperate…
@@TEAMSWARTZ Definately ,this was the time of peak draft Vietnam Era..I had an uncle stateside who served in the 173d ..he used to say those poor people often didnt last more than weeks in country.
You kinda see a hint of it in the movie "Forrest Gump".
Hi! I was thinking of joining the national guard. I’m currently 25 with 2 kids. I tried joining when I was 18 but got denied because of my juvenile record, and my low score on the practice test. I made a lot of mistakes growing up I was able to have my record sponge at 17 but still got denied. Now that I’m 25 do you think I’ll have a chance I had no runins with the law since then. I really want to join but I’m scared i get denied again. I was not the smartest as well. What do you think on my situation?
Well, find a Guard Recruiter in your area that’s known to be a Waiver Guru. That’s the person you wanna talk to. All I can say is try and see what happens. Having a strong applicant statement helps and achieving things since helps. Marriage, kids, college, licenses, certificates, career, management position. Possibly… showing you’ve got goals, aspirations, achievements and positively contributing to society. I don’t know your details but that’s a start in the right direction.
Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
What weight should I be for the army if I am 5’6 - 5’7? I am underweight but working on it.
How old are you and are you a male or female?
You can be underweight providing you don’t have any documented signs or symptoms of underweight issues within your record.
@@TEAMSWARTZ 16 Male
@@TEAMSWARTZ I am planning to join when I am 18
121-125lbs for 67-68” tall
Scored a 26 at Meps going in for my physical tomorrow so I can head to North Carolina for the study portion
South* Congrats and Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
My recruiter told me you can change your mos when you get to your first unit after completion of ASVAB program they have. This helps raise your ASVAB score and qualify for more jobs than you started at meps. Is this true?
If you go thru the program for the weight part, can you still change your MOS and renegotiate your contract? I was told she couldn’t renegotiate her contract because she scored a 50 and she was only there for her weight. She needed to lose 3 pounds before shipping out. Side note, when she went to MEPS to do her final weigh in before shipping out, they didn’t weigh her, they just told her she’ll be going to the Prep program. She arrived in Fort Jackson and only stayed in the prep program for 1.5 weeks and then shipped to bootcamp. She had already lost the weight before she shipped out to bootcamp but they still sent her to the prep program anyways…..go figure.
Update to renegotiating to a 3yr contract is no longer authorized. MOS is locked in at time of enlistment as described within this video. MEPS no longer weighs shippers prior to shipping. Thanks for watching and sounds like she’s doing great things!
As an old fart (33) I barely pass BMI at 28% from having to be stagnant in a few old jobs and a couple injuries. Going to MEPS Friday to process. I expect to be singled out as the old fart with a "You've been around for longer than these kids and you are behind them?!" if I fall behind at all, so I've got to run a lot and get my PT scores way up before shipping.
They don’t test your physical fitness at MEPS. You’ll be alright! 🙏🏽 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
DAY AT MEPS: ruclips.net/video/h4LbQLpYFxg/видео.html
Ignore the MROAD references for its been replaced with MHS Genesis.
MHS GENESIS OVERVIEW: ruclips.net/video/9j1snxTXTPQ/видео.html
MHS GENESIS UPDATE: ruclips.net/video/n1lMGK6FLY0/видео.html
Sophia is no longer accepted fyi. My fiancé just left for this program two days ago. He originally got the 15 Sophia credits and then last minute the army changed their protocol. He had to transfer the credits to a different college and get a new transcript from them.
Hey Team Swartz, my recruiter said that I have to choose a heavy MOS if I do the ARMS 2.0 BF program, but I didn't hear you mention it in your video. I'm curious if that's required or not? I am going to be joining active duty army if that makes a difference. Thank you in advance!
Regular ARMS 2.0 but not with the 09M option but I can verify that tomorrow. DM me on Instagram @TeamSwartz