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[Carib]

Just picked up my ASVAB scores(I'm in High School)

89 AFQT, how is that?

Pretty good, that's what I got. I had to study, been out of college for 4 years. 99 is the best.

[Alpheus]

If there are any current or former members of the Canadian Forces here, and I know there are, could you please shoot me a PM, I have a few questions. Thanks.

[Lord Helmet]

Just picked up my ASVAB scores(I'm in High School)

89 AFQT, how is that?

Reall good, I score 70 but I didn't study at all.

[T for Tetrapod]

So I'm nearing graduation which means I need to start seriously considering what I want to do when I'm done with school. Right now I'm looking at the Air Force and debating between 3V0X1 Visual Information and 1A7X1 Aerial Gunner. The visual information job would be cool since graphic art is the field I want to work in when I'm out, but aerial gunner sounds crazy and intense and would be one hell of an experience. Would it be wiser to go with Visual Information?

[orionhawk]

that is exactly what my recruiter told me yesterday,i havent had an episode in 9 years, but she told me to get a PFT anyways.

PS. i know you just said they dont check, but does that include naval medical? i mean every doctor ive ever been to has been at a naval hospital, so can they get that?

no. as far as I know, they don't even try.

just because you haven't had an attack in 9 years doesn't mean you won't. If the pft is good, you know you're good. if not... well, at least you know.

Just picked up my ASVAB scores(I'm in High School)

89 AFQT, how is that?

very good. it is a percentile score - means you theoretically outscored 89 percent of those who have taken the ASVAB.

I had a 99, btw.

[khalifah]

Gents, is there anyone here on Mp.net I can ask about Marine Armor?

[Alpheus]

Well, I'm doing it. I just sent in my application to join the Canadian Forces. So it begins.

[phigment]

Good luck.

[SpecOpsGrandChild]

Good luck Alpheus!!!!!!

[vialnz]

Passed my NZ Army recruit aptitude testing today. Got told I did too well for the trade I chose (Field Engineer), so I'll be swapping to Systems Engineer. Start my AARC in about 3 months. Really looking foward to it!

[Spyrogyra]

I was wondering, on average, how many people complete the training? How many "make it"?

Thinking about making a deferred entry. Some people say I'm aiming too high, but I'm very passionate about this.

David

[PhillyMobster]

I was wondering, on average, how many people complete the training? How many "make it"?

Thinking about making a deferred entry. Some people say I'm aiming too high, but I'm very passionate about this.

David

Assuming you're referring to the USMC

Boot camp isnt the problem. If you've got tough skin and can deal with someone screaming in your face for three months you'll be fine. Every person who really wants to make it through will, so long as they are not seriously injured. I cant speak to other MOS but if you go active duty infantry, boot camp will be a joke to some of the crap you'll go through down the road.

pm me if ya got specific questions

[Spyrogyra]

Thanks.

Yes, I think I understand.

[bigvig]

I'm going there on wednesday. My question is, I heard they check your joints by making you do the duck walk etc. What exactly would disqualify you? Because my knee cracks sometimes, but its not because of any joint problem or arthritis. It just cracks for no reason and it doesn't hurt and my physician told me it was just the air escaping from the tendons or something. Would this disqualify me?

[LaoSexMachine]

If you don't have a problem duck walking you'll be fine.