Remember if you fail on a mission it is not only your life at risk then it is all those that have to carry you, it is just not about what you want, it is about all your mates around you.

Go into intel or something like that, not all military jobs involve fighting and you'll still be serving your country. Just something to think about.

Nah I can't see myself doing that stuff Ranger, I want to fight. And I know Enfield. Just to make stuff clear I wouldn't even consider this if I knew that I would be a weak link to the guys around me, but this **** doesen't bother me anymore! Heres an example, totally different but at football, if some kid is falling behind or something, or needs help I'll go back and help him while everyone else goes ahead and runs, if a kid gets his bell rung I'll help him up and tell him he'll do better next time, it's not like this really bothers me and causes me to stop doing what I'm doing, my asthma rarely bothers me, I think if I ever do get the chance to serve that I would actually be a help to the guys around me, not a weak link thats gonna screw everything up and get people hurt. I'm just saying.

Originally Posted by zaccs2005

Nah I can't see myself doing that stuff Ranger, I want to fight. And I know Enfield. Just to make stuff clear I wouldn't even consider this if I knew that I would be a weak link to the guys around me, but this **** doesen't bother me anymore! Heres an example, totally different but at football, if some kid is falling behind or something, or needs help I'll go back and help him while everyone else goes ahead and runs, if a kid gets his bell rung I'll help him up and tell him he'll do better next time, it's not like this really bothers me and causes me to stop doing what I'm doing, my asthma rarely bothers me, I think if I ever do get the chance to serve that I would actually be a help to the guys around me, not a weak link thats gonna screw everything up and get people hurt. I'm just saying.

One of the facts of life you will have to learn is that never, under most any circumstance are you entitled to anything. It's apart of becoming an adult.

This can't be taught this and you will learn as you grow older.

I know I'm not entitled to anything, I know you need to earn the right to be a soldier, I'm just saying I don't want to just give up on this.

There seems little point in giving you advice on this matter as it appears that you know best. The one thing I am sure of that is if they accept you then the pressure they put you under during your training you will find out just how fit you are, and don't be to upset if you don't make it.

No the advice is very much appreciated, I just don't like the advice that says just to stop trying and give up.

Originally Posted by zaccs2005

No the advice is very much appreciated, I just don't like the advice that says just to stop trying and give up.

So you came here to have people to tell you exactly what you want to hear?

Then why ask in the first place?

Ok, this is the truth..
You may not like it, you may not want to hear it but here it is.

I think you should be honest and try your best to reach your goal but if someone ie: your recruiter says you are a no go, be prepared for that and have a back up plan.
There are several ways you can serve your country besides chasing farmers trough the sticks of Afgh.

No one here has the day to day requirements for waivers and such so when you are old enough just go see your recruiter.
When you get there the economy may have changed and they take whatever trash comes through the door.
Or they may turn you away before the door closes behind you.

Whatever you do, DO NOT lie.
The rules are there because they have to be for the safety of you and your Team.
If it is waiverable, fine.
If not, seek employment elsewhere.
The life isn´t for everyone.

KJ sends..

Did I ever say that Yossarian? I came here seeking advice to maybe see if I can get [B]around[B] my problem.