Update

Tom Yum · 01-19-2008, 09:40 AM

What's up guys! Just checking in. Graduated Bootcamp and am shipping out to enchanting Coronado, Ca - for some....fun under the sun, water and fast boats.

Miss keeping up with the boards. Won't be keeping up as much, but I'll check in when I can.

Later

Mr. Arieson · 01-19-2008, 01:57 PM

Tom Yum, I just want to take the time to thank you for your service, and effort for our country. For all of us.

People like you allow me to sleep safe at night. I can't thank you enough!

DickHardman · 01-19-2008, 02:02 PM

good luck tom. you are going to love CALI.

**Michael Wright** · 01-20-2008, 07:07 AM

Hey Tom

Great to hear from you, congratulations on your Boot Camp success. All the best of luck in your training and hope to hear from you soon.

Tom Yum · 01-20-2008, 09:37 AM

Thanks, guys. Getting yelled at was the easiest part; its a given and you know its going to happen. Some people don't take to it well, but its bootcamp - no BS, you have an idea what its going to be like and hopefully your idea was close.

You're given simple tasks (labelling uniform parts to getting out of racks at 0400 and on spot), alot of stress (Instructors getting you to restart, yelling etc.) and time pressure. Sometimes they restart you for the hell of it to see how you react. They pay close attention to detail and you either gradually figure it out, get ahead of the curve, keep up with it or remain sloppy and backward.

Scored Marksman on my shooting, just a few points short of Sharpshooter - can't wait to get some consistant range time in and get it up there!

Physical fit tests went well. I think alot of people assumed I'd get my ass handed to me because I'm 10-some years older than alot of recruits. During some of the swim evolutions, I won relays - where it really does pay to win (losers get hammered!). I'm a middle of the pack runner (amongst 18-24 year old athletes) up to about 4-5 miles, after that its a battle of wills!

My best physical achievement was during the Captain's Cup competition where I banged out 151 pushups in 3:00. Never once got shin splints; got a really bad flu though and that was a test in itself.

Bootcamp was a pretty good experience. Ready for some more training. About 1/4 of us were college grads; there were 7guys in the 27-31 age range, which may or may not be suprising. I was the second oldest there.

The last and most important thing I want to ad is that you can't do it by yourself. You depend on your fellow recruits to survive! Look after them as well. It'll be a rewarding experience all around.

Find the guys you think are like-minded, who want to be there, are stable and squared away and you should be okay.

**Hardball** · 01-20-2008, 01:43 PM

What branch did you join? I'm gonna guess Navy.

DickHardman · 01-20-2008, 06:01 PM

h........................................

Tom Yum · 01-20-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DickHardman

hey tom, ive been thinking about doing something similar to what you did. im only 24 right now, but ive been thinking about either serving in the military or joining the local police department when i am a bit older and more responsible, around when i am like 35 or so..

Do your research now, then decide yourself when the time is right. There are better resources to ask than myself, especially since I'm still pretty new to military life.

Mr. Arieson · 01-21-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DickHardman

hey tom, ive been thinking about doing something similar to what you did. im only 24 right now, but ive been thinking about either serving in the military or joining the local police department when i am a bit older and more responsible, around when i am like 35 or so.

can you tell us more about your experiences?? would you say the experience has been fun and interesting so far??

also make sure to tell us about the hand to hand combat training you have received so far.

Honestly, and I am not trying to be a smart-ass here, you can forget the police dept. You won't pass the background check or the polygraph based on your drug use. I agree, it is not a big deal, but police dept. interviewers feel differently.

However, the military is an option. But there is an age limit, and believe me, when you are 35 and older, basic training will be hard. If you are 24, you are at the perfect age right now.

As to how much fun, well.....think of joining the biggest, baddest gang there is, and getting paid for it! Think about handling cool weapons, and doing a job that actually means something (as opposed to just making some other cat richer due to your hard work).

I thought basic training was hard, but fun! Time passed quickly. Before I knew it, I had graduated. I look back at that time as some of the most interesting time of my life. I made lots of good friends, and had a lot of fun playing chess and drinking beer in the barracks. Drugs were out of the question, of course, but I found other ways to have fun!

Besides the Army, navy and Marines there are also good times to be had in the coast guard and the air force.

DickHardman · 01-21-2008, 09:10 PM

god has blessed me with an able body, and a good understanding of martial arts. i want to one day use them to help people. i want to be one of the good guys. i want to use my physical gifts and skills to help people.

btw, if the san jose police department didnt recruit people who have smoked weed in the past, they wouldnt have anyone there to serve lol.....

DickHardman · 01-21-2008, 09:55 PM

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DickHardman · 01-21-2008, 10:02 PM

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**Hardball** · 01-22-2008, 10:39 AM

Kicking pot is not that easy when you are HOOKED. Everybody thinks it's easy to quit but Dick will find out as soon as he tries to quit.

**Michael Wright** · 01-22-2008, 04:15 PM

I signed up to be a Royal Marine when I was 23. I got through all the tests and to the end, the Admiralty Interview at Royal College Sandhurst. I failed at the final hurdle, I was failed on my character, which for me was the hardest reason to swallow.

The feedback I received from the recruiting officer was that, when it really came down to the wire, it was their considered opinon that I would question orders that conflicted against my moral code - putting the misson and those around me in danger. I guess I was not cut out to be a soldier, which is a regret that stays with me.

So Dick if you are, then it would seriously piss me off if the only thing stopping you was the fact that you enjoy a toke on a reefer. Thats a bullshit reason, so kick it in the nuts and do something about it, if you feel thats where you belong.

treelizard · 01-22-2008, 04:59 PM

Thanks for your service, TY.

01-19-2008, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tom Yum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there. Posts: 11,220 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update What's up guys! Just checking in. Graduated Bootcamp and am shipping out to enchanting Coronado, Ca - for some....fun under the sun, water and fast boats. Miss keeping up with the boards. Won't be keeping up as much, but I'll check in when I can. Later __________________ The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. Slow is fast; fast is slow. Love it, leave it or fix it. Last edited by Tom Yum; 01-20-2008 at 09:35 AM.

01-19-2008, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Arieson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 891 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tom Yum, I just want to take the time to thank you for your service, and effort for our country. For all of us. People like you allow me to sleep safe at night. I can't thank you enough! __________________ Optional signature you may use to appear at bottom of your posts

01-20-2008, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tom Yum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there. Posts: 11,220 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, guys. Getting yelled at was the easiest part; its a given and you know its going to happen. Some people don't take to it well, but its bootcamp - no BS, you have an idea what its going to be like and hopefully your idea was close. You're given simple tasks (labelling uniform parts to getting out of racks at 0400 and on spot), alot of stress (Instructors getting you to restart, yelling etc.) and time pressure. Sometimes they restart you for the hell of it to see how you react. They pay close attention to detail and you either gradually figure it out, get ahead of the curve, keep up with it or remain sloppy and backward. Scored Marksman on my shooting, just a few points short of Sharpshooter - can't wait to get some consistant range time in and get it up there! Physical fit tests went well. I think alot of people assumed I'd get my ass handed to me because I'm 10-some years older than alot of recruits. During some of the swim evolutions, I won relays - where it really does pay to win (losers get hammered!). I'm a middle of the pack runner (amongst 18-24 year old athletes) up to about 4-5 miles, after that its a battle of wills! My best physical achievement was during the Captain's Cup competition where I banged out 151 pushups in 3:00. Never once got shin splints; got a really bad flu though and that was a test in itself. Bootcamp was a pretty good experience. Ready for some more training. About 1/4 of us were college grads; there were 7guys in the 27-31 age range, which may or may not be suprising. I was the second oldest there. The last and most important thing I want to ad is that you can't do it by yourself. You depend on your fellow recruits to survive! Look after them as well. It'll be a rewarding experience all around. Find the guys you think are like-minded, who want to be there, are stable and squared away and you should be okay. __________________ The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. Slow is fast; fast is slow. Love it, leave it or fix it. Last edited by Tom Yum; 01-20-2008 at 06:27 PM.

01-20-2008, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hardball Premiere Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,325 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	What branch did you join? I'm gonna guess Navy. __________________ The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings} Mike Brewers 2008 Sit up challenge 45,000/100,000 running balance.(Crunches) Kicks 6,300/100,000

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Hardball Premiere Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,325 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Kicking pot is not that easy when you are HOOKED. Everybody thinks it's easy to quit but Dick will find out as soon as he tries to quit. __________________ The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings} Mike Brewers 2008 Sit up challenge 45,000/100,000 running balance.(Crunches) Kicks 6,300/100,000

01-19-2008, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
DickHardman Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,055 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	good luck tom. you are going to love CALI.

01-20-2008, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Michael Wright Premiere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 1,004 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Tom Great to hear from you, congratulations on your Boot Camp success. All the best of luck in your training and hope to hear from you soon.

01-20-2008, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
DickHardman Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,055 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	h........................................

01-21-2008, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
DickHardman Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,055 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	god has blessed me with an able body, and a good understanding of martial arts. i want to one day use them to help people. i want to be one of the good guys. i want to use my physical gifts and skills to help people. btw, if the san jose police department didnt recruit people who have smoked weed in the past, they wouldnt have anyone there to serve lol.....

01-21-2008, 09:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
DickHardman Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,055 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	v........................................

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DickHardman Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,055 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	........................................

01-22-2008, 04:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Michael Wright Premiere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 1,004 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I signed up to be a Royal Marine when I was 23. I got through all the tests and to the end, the Admiralty Interview at Royal College Sandhurst. I failed at the final hurdle, I was failed on my character, which for me was the hardest reason to swallow. The feedback I received from the recruiting officer was that, when it really came down to the wire, it was their considered opinon that I would question orders that conflicted against my moral code - putting the misson and those around me in danger. I guess I was not cut out to be a soldier, which is a regret that stays with me. So Dick if you are, then it would seriously piss me off if the only thing stopping you was the fact that you enjoy a toke on a reefer. Thats a bullshit reason, so kick it in the nuts and do something about it, if you feel thats where you belong.

01-22-2008, 04:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
treelizard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: the desert Posts: 3,404 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your service, TY. __________________ http://www.dirttime.org http://morewomeninmma.blogspot.com

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