Australian Army when YOU turn up Not Ready 

There you go mate don't rest on 9.1 now it's time to get out and run to intensity and wee what your times are for 2.4 and 5 km etc You didn't mention your push ups?

Awesome mate we always need a little help from those that have walked paths before us keep me in the loop matey.

didn’t think you could with face and hand tattoos?

@@DanMcNamaraa I’m in the process of getting them removed

@@kalangoerke9440 best of luck then mate, good on ya for making a positive change

@@DanMcNamaraa thanks mate, it’s been a long time coming

thats a crazy good score brother

Yep resistance training ie weights is fantastic for abdominal development and boxing one of the best for cardio and muscular endurance

Hey Johnny, right on it was the fear of failure that made me compensate with insane fitness and strength for an underweight kid I was but now so many of our youth have been brought up to live in a world of expectation without consequence and it's hurting us big time. Now i just wish i was an Oyster fisherman but I don't like oysters lol

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 🤣🤣

Legend comment right here and yes Singo was the gladiator school one of the most dangerous places in Australia on base and or at JD’s how I didn’t get flogged escapes me.. It’s one of the reasons I shake my head when people talk about bullying these days holly shit the Battalion could be a nightmare if you were a sub standard digger or unfit and not finishing exercises etc

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 totally agree. Just had a debate on a topic with the daughter about taking responsibility for one’s actions. She started to walk away while I was speaking and no matter how many times I called her she just kept walking. I got up and went to her room and she refused to look up at me when I was talking and when she did her comment was; You raised your voice and that has a impact on me. I said; I didn’t raise my voice and as for walking away from me while I was talking to you that just isn’t on, especially in this house. Consequences if her actions just before is that she can’t participate in a traineeship she has been selected for which is gaining her certs in retail management. As I said, if you can’t take criticism from me then there is no way you will be able to take it from a boss you will be working with one day a week so you can maybe do it next year.

Hey Ed, sorry to hear about your knee you really need them what is wrong with it? What's CORP's are you after and what is your plan B

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 well I had a slight tear in alc like really small in 2019 but fully recovered Been playing contact sport with no issues, but they still didn’t agree, but going for Infantry solider dont really have a plan b to be honest

@@edwardgattek8943 sorry to hear mate, those medical staff are brutal. I had to get a medical clearance because at the time of my assessment I had a pulled muscle ahah

Mate you may be happy to know I’ll be doing my own street interviews soon I love people’s raw energy I’ll just have to take my mouth guard in case it goes south lol

Cheers mate glad you enjoyed plenty more to come dude

Mate it's so sad to see so many break their family name oath so quickly not realising it will stay with them but will also be a massive slight on the their character as a human.

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 oath mate. I had a lot of oppos who weren't fit to wear the cap badge. It's an honour to serve.

Very true mate once we add weight and equipment the game changes then add a niggling injury and it feels like hell week hey.

Lol Mr 1 Push up.. It all comes down to being accepted by the team hey once you gave mates you can laugh your way through the rest..

Senor Montero I aim to please what’s the next subject on your wish list matey

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 15 minute video of you going through a circuit you used to instruct or the best exercises you recommend for ‘combat fitness’. I know the community would benefit from a video rich with detail like this

Haddock replace your statement with action and get it done, retake the reins and live the life you were meant to lead 14 years earlier.. I hope they give you another chance..

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Thank you... i have started pack running to and from work. i also climb mt louisa on a weekly basis i also am trainng my mind to be more diciplined.

Mate I think that is a great idea for a stand alone video can you list some specific questions you may want answered and I will do the rest yeah..

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 off the top of my head: How old is too old? Will my life experience be taken into consideration in the application process? Have push ups really been taken off the requirements for airforce entry? (I was told this during the “you” session) With Assessment interviews being done remotely do you have any advice on prep for these? With less years up my sleeve and a 6 year rosso (I guess that’s how you spell it) ahead of me what, if any difference will there be in my career progression in comparison to some one who got the calling earlier in life?

Actually scratch the remote final interviews, they are back to face to face.. :)

Hey Tex great to see you here again what’s been going on mate? This is the new channel the last one got hacked and stolen with 16k subscribers about 2 years ago lost the whole thing

Not sure mate but but those with testosterone tend to steer toward the tough jobs be it carpenter, bull rider or Bricky

Right on Dave, it is the old mentality being replaced by the new which doesn't allow the old self to roll up into a ball and quit, we all think it and the internal struggle with our own thoughts can be devastating especially if it takes over our actions or common sense.

Best way to get better at sit-ups is to do more. Do them every day along with planks. I’d suggest looking up core workouts on RU-vid.

@@lard_lad_AU totally agree mate great advice “Do the Work”

To be honest I’d say always work on correct form planking the army sit up is more of a hip flex and the most you will ever have to do at even 18 years old is 64…. Correct form to cadence when you do your sit ups or push ups is a great way to improve..

Remember to breath out as you go up and breath in as you go back down. Don’t use your hips or thighs to help you sit up but concentrate on using your core muscles. As Cas said do planking also as this helps strengthen your core muscles. Also don’t lay all the way back down, just lay down to your shoulders with your head still looking forward.

Welcome aboard! Balls on the way my UK Brother I should have sent you a toothbrush too I know you lads eat to much curry and drink to much coffee and coke lol

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Thanks mate, it's too much coffee and doughnuts for me!!!

James right on it only takes a couple to slip in and be admin dramas or bush lingers and piquets gets longer while we’re carrying extra.. People always remember the longer lol

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 too right mate; it’s becoming an accepted culture now… if we’re training how we fight… or tying to build resilient soldiers… we’re not going to be fighting very hard when the time comes 😂. Argh well new generation issues to iron out

As someone who went from being a overweight slug to doing half marathons , it takes time. There is no magic formula but my advice is 1. Get to a good weight for your height. Running is the best way to lose weight. 2. Run for distance / time. Eg : 5kms in 30 min. Then as you improve aim to shave off a minute or so. Aim to get a bit quicker each week. 3. Build up to longer distances 10-12 kms in under 1 hour. If can run 10 kms without needing a break, your on a good track and will shit it in for a 2.4. 4. Do intervals once a week. Eg run hard a 10 x 200m with 30 seconds walk, then work up to 10 x 400 m hard run with 60 second breather in between. 5. Rucking. Put a pack on, walk fast 5kmh pace for 60+ min .

Speed often comes as your cardiovascular fitness improves. The best way is to do more running , even if it hurts and sucks

Hey man. I recommend running 400m’s doing interval training. For you start with 5 or 6 400’s, run the 400 on maybe 2mins 30 seconds, whilst resting for 2mins 30 seconds. Repeat 5 or 6 times and each session try add in an extra interval!

I agree both with what David and josh said, but first you have to to slowly build mileage to get your body used to the pounding, than slowly add speed work. Never add volume and intensity at the same time though.

Yeah what Josh said. Interval training is one of the best ways to improve your fitness. I reckon focussing on how far you can get in 10-11 minutes. From there start shaving of your time whilst keeping the rest periods OR just tone your tempo down to a slow jog. For eg. Run 3 minutes, Rest 1 minute, Run 3 minutes, Rest 1 minutes and then Run for the remainder of the 2 minutes. For me I had to achieve 2.4km in 10 minutes which I did through interval training. Like Cas said, if your going infantry or singos you would wanna be good enough to complete the basic fitness assessment (BFA)

Hey Sammy Davis Junior great name. I would recommend the Patreon and all levels are the same mate just different flavours and this will allow you to have these phone conversations and coaching specifically suited to your individual questions and fears prior to commitment as well as a place where you can ask the silly questions that won't get out of the bag lol

Sadly for you mate there is a requirement to have full colour perception for all Arms CORP's but as long as you have a few other roles you would be willing to commit to you may be fine mate.

Hey mate you will given a joining instruction that will have everything you need to take, also take some photos of your family and dog etc Some neat casual clothes and dress shirts button up with collar as well as some dress shoes etc Writing material to write mum and dad a letter to say thankyou for setting you up for success grandparents too.

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 awesome Thankyou so much

Mate for starters sorry for your news and as for an appeal you have a very short time to appeal and it must be based on new medical evidence …. What were you denied on that would help me for starters to understand what your options may be..

@In The Trenches With hey mate thanks heaps for the reply, i got denied for two things, the first being a recurring shoulder injury that happened 2 years ago (my fault for being a dumbass and trying to use it a week after the first dislocation) ive told them that id be happy to go to the physio on my own dime and get it cleared. the second is for being in grief counselling, my mum passed 8 months ago after a 6 month battle with brain cancer however since im not actually working with a qualified psychologist (social worker) i feel that there may be some room for negotiation, ive also offered to see a psychologist on my own dime to get there professional opinion on my mental health. Im not sure how much of what i said was written down or put on my case file but im really just hoping i can figure out a way around this was super bummed and have been wanting to be a medic for years now. Any advice would be hugely appreciated and again thanks so much for writing back