05-03-2011, 19:22
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SF Candidate
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'Poet'Cramer,
Worry not about falling asleep during the Star. There's too much adrenaline and you're mind is too focused for even thinking about being sleepy. If anything, you may even get the urge to run.
How anyone can fall asleep during a graded examination, especially land-nav, is beyond me.
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05-03-2011, 20:08
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#137
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Originally Posted by prometheus_207
'Poet'Cramer,
Worry not about falling asleep during the Star. There's too much adrenaline and you're mind is too focused for even thinking about being sleepy. If anything, you may even get the urge to run.
How anyone can fall asleep during a graded examination, especially land-nav, is beyond me.
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You sit down under a tree, and close your eyes.
TR
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05-03-2011, 20:49
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How anyone can fall asleep during a graded examination, especially land-nav, is beyond me.
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We once had a guy fall asleep while we were running if formation. People thought he'd had a heart attack, but he fell asleep and fell down.
If you are tired enough, you can fall asleep anywhere!
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05-03-2011, 20:53
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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
We once had a guy fall asleep while we were running if formation. People thought he'd had a heart attack, but he fell asleep and fell down.
If you are tired enough, you can fall asleep anywhere!
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Yup, I've caught myself drifting off more than once on a ruck march.. good times 
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05-04-2011, 05:39
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I fell asleep once reading one of Richard's post.
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it's not that I didn't find it interesting, I got tired looking up words I normally don't use everyday.
Same could be said for several others.
Staying awake during a ruck march requires you hold onto the ruck sack straps of the soldier in front of you.
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05-04-2011, 05:42
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Originally Posted by wet dog
I fell asleep once reading one of Richard's post.
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Damn, Bro! 
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05-04-2011, 06:15
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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
If you are tired enough, you can fall asleep anywhere!
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You got that one right - I fell asleep on a patrol one night/morning standing in 3'-4' of water leaning against a tree. Scared the s**t out of me when I woke up until I realized it must have only been for a few seconds and we hadn't moved yet.
Keep it up WD and I'll figure out a way to use pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis in a discussion on UW medical training.
Richard 
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05-04-2011, 06:47
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That's easy-a description of the lung disease found in breast transplant recipients caused by the teensy virus released when Mt. Kona erupted.
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05-09-2011, 11:19
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I've been following the SWCS SFAS PT Prep program and incorporated the Military Athlete 6-week training program for the APFT on the "easy" days. I followed the "Get Selected!" program for my first physical preparation plan and it was not only effective at getting my body in gear for more difficult challenges, but also getting in the right mindset.
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05-11-2011, 16:18
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Have a question for the more experienced guys here on the forum. I was given this website from a buddy who is currently in the Q course, so I apologize for not having more posts.
Quick background, I am an FSO currently in the 173ABCT. Recently got back from OEF X and came down on the ARSOF memo last month to go to selection in FEB 2012. Could not be more happy, as this is what I have wanted since I knew what SF was.
As far as training for SFAS, I have heard so many different stories and ideas from guys in my unit I would love if I could get a little bit of clarity. I am already Ranger qualified, Class 06-09. I am PCS'ing to the CCC next month, and was planning on essentially following the same Pre-Ranger training plan we did during my OBC.
My question is are there any glaring differences in the preperation that would be needed between Ranger School and SFAS that would require me to tweak my workout plans? I have seen websites that group Ranger and SFAS workouts together, but would love to hear from the "horses mouth"
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to answer. Sky Soldiers!
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05-11-2011, 16:22
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Read everything you can get your hands on and follow instructions. Don't be a spring-butt.
You can start right here on this very forum.
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05-11-2011, 16:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dusty
Read everything you can get your hands on and follow instructions. Don't be a spring-butt.
You can start right here on this very forum.
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Never was a fan of spotlight rangers. I have been spending a good amount of my free time reading this forum and will continue to do so in the future. Thanks!
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05-11-2011, 19:26
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Originally Posted by arma36
Never was a fan of spotlight rangers. I have been spending a good amount of my free time reading this forum and will continue to do so in the future. Thanks!
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You might want to start your reading with the board rules, and comply with them.
So far, you are missing something.
TR
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05-11-2011, 20:20
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#149
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Originally Posted by arma36
My question is are there any glaring differences in the preperation that would be needed between Ranger School and SFAS....
group Ranger and SFAS workouts together...
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No obvisous "glaring differences" other than SF requires a higher level of intelligence and the ability to follow instructions in the absence of direct supervision.
Have a very SF day!
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05-12-2011, 11:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wet dog
....the ability to follow instructions in the absence of direct supervision.
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If I might add to that, and please correct me if I am wrong, its a self-motivated course. There are no Cadre trying to push or motivate through the course, minus a few brief instances. You must motivate yourself to make the next mile or find the next point. Just my $.02. I'll take cover now for speaking out of line.
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