34 and going to RTC - Page 2

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Navy1013 · 09-08-2014, 12:32 PM

i will be 35 and at RTC for active. I know I will be one of the older ones there. I can hope I get a good div, not one full of immature little kids

jbogle · 09-10-2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Navy1013

i will be 35 and at RTC for active. I know I will be one of the older ones there. I can hope I get a good div, not one full of immature little kids

Shipping out 20150303 as a MM, unless my DAR gets approved. Either way, RTC will be what you make it. Going in at our ages = tolerance! Yes, we will be surrounded by people much younger than us, but I also feel that we'll be better prepared for a leadership role in RTC...if you so desire.

I just hope I don't get punished too bad or too often being surrounded by immaturity....even at 39, I can still get myself in enough trouble as it is

classified9 · 09-10-2014, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbogle

Shipping out 20150303 as a MM, unless my DAR gets approved. Either way, RTC will be what you make it. Going in at our ages = tolerance! Yes, we will be surrounded by people much younger than us, but I also feel that we'll be better prepared for a leadership role in RTC...if you so desire.

I just hope I don't get punished too bad or too often being surrounded by immaturity....even at 39, I can still get myself in enough trouble as it is

I don't think we're going to get picked on for being older, but the way some kids act in my DEP pool makes no sense. Some kid the other day thought it was a good idea to talk back to a chief, seriously, WTF are you smoking?

I'm not saying I won't screw up because I'm not perfect and I surely will, but my brother said that you'll get so tired of getting beat all the time because of the stupid mindless sh** younger recruits say and do.

And I'm not calling out just young bucks, there's no age limit on that behavior. But I'm told that generally, most always, it's the younger recruits.

Gremmin · 09-10-2014, 12:11 PM

I just turned 31 and I'm waiting to go to meps. I actually wouldn't mind the grandpa comments but I already know I'm not going to get them since most people I meet think that I just got out of high school. I'm trying to get into air crew and hopefully I can get an waiver to get in.

Nicknyte · 09-10-2014, 12:43 PM

26 going to boot myself. Don't feel to odd about it, but I will enjoy being the grandpa. As I told some Marine officers recently "Someone has to watch the kids while you do nothing" AHA.

NavyPanther · 11-25-2014, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbogle

Shipping out 20150303 as a MM, unless my DAR gets approved. Either way, RTC will be what you make it. Going in at our ages = tolerance! Yes, we will be surrounded by people much younger than us, but I also feel that we'll be better prepared for a leadership role in RTC...if you so desire.

I just hope I don't get punished too bad or too often being surrounded by immaturity....even at 39, I can still get myself in enough trouble as it is

39? Are you going reserve then? I'm 35 and going in for reserve

squid.life · 11-25-2014, 11:15 PM

36 and going reserve. Turn 37 in boot camp. Rate is AW. Looking forward to this huge experience!!

NavyPanther · 11-25-2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by squid.life

36 and going reserve. Turn 37 in boot camp. Rate is AW. Looking forward to this huge experience!!

Nice to see someone else reserve bound. When are you shipping out?

squid.life · 11-26-2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NavyPanther

Nice to see someone else reserve bound. When are you shipping out?

Feb 23. You?

NavyPanther · 11-26-2014, 10:09 AM

Haven't gone to meps yet

squid.life · 11-29-2014, 09:06 AM

Good luck when you get there! What rate are you interested in?

NavyPanther · 11-29-2014, 10:38 AM

IT or CTN

flow · 03-16-2015, 04:31 PM

I ship in April and I'm 30. Crazy

kycop107 · 03-16-2015, 06:14 PM

I've got you all beat. I'm 39 and going to MEPS Thursday. Really coming down to the wire here.

03-17-2014, 06:14 PM	#51
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.

03-18-2014, 08:49 PM	#53
johnplisac32 Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 260 Rep Power: 33	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 __________________ 70% of the world covered by water 80% of all people live near water 90% of all trade travels by water 100% on watch 5 oceans 7 continents whatever it takes where ever it takes us americas navy

09-10-2014, 12:43 PM	#70
Nicknyte Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 142 Rep Power: 64	26 going to boot myself. Don't feel to odd about it, but I will enjoy being the grandpa. As I told some Marine officers recently "Someone has to watch the kids while you do nothing" AHA. __________________ Nuke POWAH! NUKE WAIVER SIGNED: 20140904 SHIPDATE: 20150128 GRADUATION: 20150206 ASCHOOL GRADUATION: 20150925 Let me know if you have any questions on the pipeline! -ETN3 Nicknyte

11-26-2014, 10:09 AM	#75
NavyPanther Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 100 Rep Power: 24	Haven't gone to meps yet __________________ Honor, Courage & Commitment ET3 Pizarro DEP: 20150127 AECF Ship: 20150304 Boot camp Graduation: 01MAY2015 ET A School Graduation: 17DEC2015 Distinguished Military Graduate

11-29-2014, 10:38 AM	#77
NavyPanther Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 100 Rep Power: 24	IT or CTN __________________ Honor, Courage & Commitment ET3 Pizarro DEP: 20150127 AECF Ship: 20150304 Boot camp Graduation: 01MAY2015 ET A School Graduation: 17DEC2015 Distinguished Military Graduate

03-18-2014, 06:37 PM	#52
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?

04-11-2014, 07:27 PM	#56
Angst Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: $6BN of mobile US sovereign territory. Posts: 47 Rep Power: 11	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	#57
FutureSailor316 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 9	Not 30 yet but turn 27 in basic. Probably going to be one of the older ones there.

04-21-2014, 04:54 PM	#59
Robertson Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 7	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	#60
Charlize Newbie Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 7	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	#61
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	#62
jbogle Newbie Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 7	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	#63
Devereux Active Duty Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 41 Rep Power: 12	I didn't even know the cut off was at 34...that's awesome though, good for you man.

09-08-2014, 12:32 PM	#66
Navy1013 Active Duty Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 89 Rep Power: 18	i will be 35 and at RTC for active. I know I will be one of the older ones there. I can hope I get a good div, not one full of immature little kids

09-10-2014, 12:11 PM	#69
Gremmin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 28 Rep Power: 8	I just turned 31 and I'm waiting to go to meps. I actually wouldn't mind the grandpa comments but I already know I'm not going to get them since most people I meet think that I just got out of high school. I'm trying to get into air crew and hopefully I can get an waiver to get in.

11-25-2014, 11:15 PM	#72
squid.life Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: seattle Posts: 35 Rep Power: 9	36 and going reserve. Turn 37 in boot camp. Rate is AW. Looking forward to this huge experience!!

11-29-2014, 09:06 AM	#76
squid.life Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: seattle Posts: 35 Rep Power: 9	Good luck when you get there! What rate are you interested in?

03-16-2015, 04:31 PM	#78
flow Newbie Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 6	I ship in April and I'm 30. Crazy

03-16-2015, 06:14 PM	#79
kycop107 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 9	I've got you all beat. I'm 39 and going to MEPS Thursday. Really coming down to the wire here.

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