34 and going to RTC

Breakdancer/EOD · 03-03-2014, 09:13 AM

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whitkid22 · 03-11-2014, 04:41 PM

Strong 2 mile today guys. Feeling awesome. How are everyone's workouts going? Feeling stoked for this experience. We are mentally tough and we are going to do great.

zmathis54 · 03-17-2014, 06:14 PM

Not exactly sure if 27 gets me Grandpa category but I think I relate more to the 30's than the younger recruits. I ship out 20140609 IT/ATF. Be nice to get to know some guys.

SoulGlo · 03-18-2014, 06:37 PM

whitkid22 - Just curious. When do you turn 35 and when did you go to MEPS?

whitkid22 · 03-19-2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SoulGlo

whitkid22 - Just curious. When do you turn 35 and when did you go to MEPS?

I'll be 35 on 20140528, As long as you are in RTC before your 35'th birthday you are all set.

johnplisac32 · 03-18-2014, 08:49 PM

I was 32 in boot camp and in great shape my rdc's did notice me more than the kids I also was the ma for our division but got fired cause I was too hard on the kids as for being older boot camp should be easier if you have any other questions just pm me I am more than happy to help

nicholson1211 · 03-19-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by whitkid22

Strong 2 mile today guys. Feeling awesome. How are everyone's workouts going? Feeling stoked for this experience. We are mentally tough and we are going to do great.

I wouldn't call my runs "strong" just yet. I never ran in my life until I started training for this a little over two months ago. I got my mile down to 11 minutes, so I still have work to do. I have also never been able to do a push-up and am getting REALLY close. I'm 55 lbs down, so at least that is good!

Angst · 04-11-2014, 07:27 PM

I went through at 32. Lack of caffeine and sleep sucks. Dealing with teenagers sucks, if you don't step up for leadership positions your RDC's will ride your ass the entire time, trust me I know from experience. You will most assuredly be older than even your first class. I was a year younger than my chief.

All of the work you're doing is good, but it's not going to help you. You sit around doing nothing in pdays, you're not "allowed" to exercise until you clear medical. We were told by our RDC's at pearl that the racks can be hazardous, and recruits sometimes fall out and land in the pushup position after taps. Your mileage may vary.

Just remember as you get chewed out by people younger than you, the fleet is entirely different than a school. And it's the next time you'll feel like an adult again.

My advice, skip the push-ups after taps and sleep as much as you possibly can, whenever you can. You will be more than ready to pass the PFA by the time you're ready to graduate.

FutureSailor316 · 04-21-2014, 04:20 PM

Not 30 yet but turn 27 in basic. Probably going to be one of the older ones there.

FutureSailor316 · 04-21-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by whitkid22

Strong 2 mile today guys. Feeling awesome. How are everyone's workouts going? Feeling stoked for this experience. We are mentally tough and we are going to do great.

1.5mile run in 9:32. 82 curl ups in 2 minutes....still working on push ups but I can do at least 40. I want to shave a minute off my run, do 100 curl ups and at least 80 push ups.

Robertson · 04-21-2014, 04:54 PM

I just turned 33. Going to MEPS on Thursday....lol...I guess I'll be joining the grandpa club too! Oh wow, really, a grandpa?...lol

Charlize · 04-25-2014, 10:04 AM

Turned 34 in BC. I was worried as well, but somehow i blend in pretty well. Most of my shipmates were shocked to find out my age. Just because i was afraid to fail my PFA i did better than many 18 year olds ( 30 push ups, 70 sit ups, 13.04 run). We had a 39 year old in our division. She was an ex cop, so she really kicked some ass. I wish somebody gave me heads up about the age.

aturi · 04-29-2014, 09:18 PM

Hi guys. Another "grandpa" showing up to this thread.
I will go to bootcamp on November 18, 2014 with 34 years.
I was wondering if someone "grandpish" will
go on those days.

jbogle · 05-08-2014, 07:03 AM

Well...looks like I got everyone beat! I'll be going in at 39!!!
It's only for the reserves, but at least I'll be able to fulfill a 20 year old dream.

I juts have to work on dropping some more body fat and I'll be set.
If everything falls into place, I hope to ship out in July or August.

nast · 05-11-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jbogle

Well...looks like I got everyone beat! I'll be going in at 39!!!
It's only for the reserves, but at least I'll be able to fulfill a 20 year old dream.

I juts have to work on dropping some more body fat and I'll be set.
If everything falls into place, I hope to ship out in July or August.

39 in November, ship date 06/10..^^

rosch · 09-08-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jbogle

Well...looks like I got everyone beat! I'll be going in at 39!!!
It's only for the reserves, but at least I'll be able to fulfill a 20 year old dream.

I juts have to work on dropping some more body fat and I'll be set.
If everything falls into place, I hope to ship out in July or August.

I know I am WAY late on this thread, but I am 34 and just now going thru all the steps to enlist. Like you I will only be in reserve being that I have a daughter in high school and want to see her do a lot of things though. Reading this is definitely refreshing though. Lets me know that there are lots of older adults that go to BC.

Devereux · 05-09-2014, 04:29 PM

I didn't even know the cut off was at 34...that's awesome though, good for you man.

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zmathis54 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Question Not exactly sure if 27 gets me Grandpa category but I think I relate more to the 30's than the younger recruits. I ship out 20140609 IT/ATF. Be nice to get to know some guys.

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03-11-2014, 04:41 PM	#2
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Strong 2 mile today guys. Feeling awesome. How are everyone's workouts going? Feeling stoked for this experience. We are mentally tough and we are going to do great.

03-18-2014, 06:37 PM	#4
SoulGlo Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	whitkid22 - Just curious. When do you turn 35 and when did you go to MEPS?

03-18-2014, 08:49 PM	#6
johnplisac32 Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 260 Rep Power: 0	I was 32 in boot camp and in great shape my rdc's did notice me more than the kids I also was the ma for our division but got fired cause I was too hard on the kids as for being older boot camp should be easier if you have any other questions just pm me I am more than happy to help

04-11-2014, 07:27 PM	#8
Angst Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: $6BN of mobile US sovereign territory. Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	I went through at 32. Lack of caffeine and sleep sucks. Dealing with teenagers sucks, if you don't step up for leadership positions your RDC's will ride your ass the entire time, trust me I know from experience. You will most assuredly be older than even your first class. I was a year younger than my chief. All of the work you're doing is good, but it's not going to help you. You sit around doing nothing in pdays, you're not "allowed" to exercise until you clear medical. We were told by our RDC's at pearl that the racks can be hazardous, and recruits sometimes fall out and land in the pushup position after taps. Your mileage may vary. Just remember as you get chewed out by people younger than you, the fleet is entirely different than a school. And it's the next time you'll feel like an adult again. My advice, skip the push-ups after taps and sleep as much as you possibly can, whenever you can. You will be more than ready to pass the PFA by the time you're ready to graduate.

04-21-2014, 04:20 PM	#9
FutureSailor316 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Not 30 yet but turn 27 in basic. Probably going to be one of the older ones there.

04-21-2014, 04:54 PM	#11
Robertson Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	I just turned 33. Going to MEPS on Thursday....lol...I guess I'll be joining the grandpa club too! Oh wow, really, a grandpa?...lol

04-25-2014, 10:04 AM	#12
Charlize Newbie Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Turned 34 in BC. I was worried as well, but somehow i blend in pretty well. Most of my shipmates were shocked to find out my age. Just because i was afraid to fail my PFA i did better than many 18 year olds ( 30 push ups, 70 sit ups, 13.04 run). We had a 39 year old in our division. She was an ex cop, so she really kicked some ass. I wish somebody gave me heads up about the age.

04-29-2014, 09:18 PM	#13
aturi Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi guys. Another "grandpa" showing up to this thread. I will go to bootcamp on November 18, 2014 with 34 years. I was wondering if someone "grandpish" will go on those days.

05-08-2014, 07:03 AM	#14
jbogle Newbie Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Well...looks like I got everyone beat! I'll be going in at 39!!! It's only for the reserves, but at least I'll be able to fulfill a 20 year old dream. I juts have to work on dropping some more body fat and I'll be set. If everything falls into place, I hope to ship out in July or August.

05-09-2014, 04:29 PM	#17
Devereux Active Duty Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	I didn't even know the cut off was at 34...that's awesome though, good for you man.