I changed my job in the Navy and went active duty too!

[Beer Forever]

I was going into the Navy as a Corpsman Reserve and now I convinced my wife to just go full bore active duty. In doing so, I was able to change my job to spec ops, EOD to be precise. I still have to pass the Spec Ops physical fitness test, which is insane, but I am going to work out every day and do whatever it takes to make it. The test is 500 yard swim, breast or side stroke, in 14 min or less, 10 minute break. Then, 50 push ups in two minutes, two minute break, 50 sit ups in two minutes and then another two minute break. Then the hardest part, 6 REAL pull ups no time limit, just do them, but the read deal ones where the back of your hand faces you and you start from a true dead hang. After all that, 1.5 miles in 14.5 minutes or less.


I tried it today and it was the hardest I ever worked out in my life. I didn't quite make it, but I have time to train. I am going to hire a personal trainer because I will not fail and I will make spec ops no matter what.

[Windwalker]

I understand your desire for spec. ops. as this seems to be where the real action is but ask any serviceman who has been wounded in combat who he was most proud to see. He'll tell you right quick, the Corpsman. Whatever your decision, I thank you for your service to our Country.

[Beer Forever]

There is not shortage of Corpsman, and besides, I will always be a paramedic I am more highly trained than the Corpsman, so I can still do some saving. Spec Ops is certainly where the action is and that is where I want to be. You get the entire spectrum and am not limited to any one thing. You will kick doors down, but do things that you can't talk about and snatch the bad guys in the middle of the night. Any who has read Lone Survivor knows why I want to do this.

[GlockMeister]

Good luck on your up and coming endeavor Beer Forever. I truly hope you succeed and get to do whatever it is you have set your heart and mind to do already. I would have to agree with windwalker though. It might serve them all better if you choose to stick with what you are best at doing. Getting a good corpsman, and a damn good one in the situations they're generally in, can many times mean the difference between life and death for some. I haven't a clue, but can you be the corpsman on the spec ops. team your on if you make it? Doesn't each spec. ops team generally have 1 that is the corpsman as well as spec. ops? Ask me, I haven't a clue. lol

I also would have to agree with windwalker in that no matter what you do, THANK YOU FOR DOING IT AND FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY!

[SwedeSteve]

If you truly want it, you will get it. Good luck !!

[genwinters]

I am going to be going for Recon in two years, we might be working together one of these days haha

[troy2000]

Never got around to asking what you did with your hair, Beer Forever. Was there enough of it to be worth donating to one of those charities, like the one that makes wigs for kids undergoing chemotherapy, or did it just get swept up off the barber's floor?

The first time I cut my hair after I got out of the service (mid 1970's), it was down to my waist. Before he cut it, the barber called a place that bought hair for wigs. They offered an obscene amount of money for it, based on his description of it as as thick and healthy. Which it was.

So after he carefully cut it off, leaving the strands as long as possible, he put it in a paper bag for me. Unfortunately, I stopped for a gyro sandwich at a Greek fast-food place in Hollywood, and forgot the bag on the table when I left. Bet whoever swiped it was thoroughly puzzled...

[Jersey Jailer]

Beerforever, I commend you for your decision. although I kinda resent the comment as I understand it, that you are more highly trained than a corpsman. I went into the Navy wanting to be a PM,(1972) I already had core, ALS and phlebotomy. I was told there was an abundance of PMs so I had my choice of Corpsman or ET. I took the electronics job. One thing led to another and I was medically separated, I ended up being a techrep for a rather large electronics equipment supplier. I was field certified at Quantico, and camp LaJunne, cross trained as a corpsman, at Bethesda and graduated, not only the PT and combat training the medical was intense and more involved than EMTII-A/H. I carried my black bag in Europe and SE Asia. When my contract was done I dittied and went home. It was down hill from there almost 30 yrs of law enforcement.

I wish you luck as a mineman and whatever you don't do anything dumb. If you can't disarm something just blow it up with det-cord ;-0 its more fun that way Be careful and gods speed.

[ArkansasHunter]

Beer Forever I'll be praying for you every time I think of you buddy. I'm proud of you son and give it all you got !!!...A.H

[Deersniper]

We can't wait to see you with a shaved head man, you stay safe.

[Seabeescotty]

There's an old saying, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!"


With that said, good luck, may you have smooth seas, and following winds. It's a noble thing you do, electing to serve your country. We veterans, here on G&G, salute you, and are proud of you. Take care, and keep your head down!

[RePete]

Originally Posted by Beer Forever

I was going into the Navy as a Corpsman Reserve and now I convinced my wife to just go full bore active duty. In doing so, I was able to change my job to spec ops, EOD to be precise. I still have to pass the Spec Ops physical fitness test, which is insane, but I am going to work out every day and do whatever it takes to make it. The test is 500 yard swim, breast or side stroke, in 14 min or less, 10 minute break. Then, 50 push ups in two minutes, two minute break, 50 sit ups in two minutes and then another two minute break. Then the hardest part, 6 REAL pull ups no time limit, just do them, but the read deal ones where the back of your hand faces you and you start from a true dead hang. After all that, 1.5 miles in 14.5 minutes or less.


I tried it today and it was the hardest I ever worked out in my life. I didn't quite make it, but I have time to train. I am going to hire a personal trainer because I will not fail and I will make spec ops no matter what.

Dare I say congrats?

Anyway Congrats, your wish came true. Remember the expression "Be careful what you wish for, it may come true!"

It sounds like the 1.5 miles in 14.5 mins is the easy part.

You may want to change your handle to something more appropriate.

[Big Dog]

Congrats on the chance to get what you really want!

And while the Army might "march on it's stomach", NOBODY out-drinks a good squid! Your screen name will serve you well.

[NRAJOE]

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Congrats on the chance to get what you really want!
And while the Army might "march on it's stomach", NOBODY out-drinks a good squid! Your screen name will serve you well.

Um, you have never drank with me....

Good luck Beer....

[Paul T]

Well nothings canged much in that prt for BUDS in 32 years. You up for Hell Week?
Gets mighty cold on that beach. When you do it ( notice I said when and not if)
you will always have my support. Im proud of you making that decision.

[Beer Forever]

Originally Posted by Jersey Jailer

Beerforever, I commend you for your decision. although I kinda resent the comment as I understand it, that you are more highly trained than a corpsman. I went into the Navy wanting to be a PM,(1972) I already had core, ALS and phlebotomy. I was told there was an abundance of PMs so I had my choice of Corpsman or ET. I took the electronics job. One thing led to another and I was medically separated, I ended up being a techrep for a rather large electronics equipment supplier. I was field certified at Quantico, and camp LaJunne, cross trained as a corpsman, at Bethesda and graduated, not only the PT and combat training the medical was intense and more involved than EMTII-A/H. I carried my black bag in Europe and SE Asia. When my contract was done I dittied and went home. It was down hill from there almost 30 yrs of law enforcement.

I wish you luck as a mineman and whatever you don't do anything dumb. If you can't disarm something just blow it up with det-cord ;-0 its more fun that way Be careful and gods speed.

The Corpsman are not Nationally registered and don't have training with certain drugs, that medics are, all the steps to the Life Pack 12 cardiac monitor, and so on. THey are trauma gods, but just don't have all the skills of other medical emergencies is all I am saying. If I have trauma, I want a Corpsman working on me, but in a medical emergency, MI, CVA, A-Fib, etc.. I want a medic there.