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You need to avoid anything that completely destroys your legs. Find a program with a carefully planned submaximal training approach.

This program is great for combining running and lifting. Ignore the military stuff. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tactical-Barbell-Protocol-K-Black-ebook/dp/B0B19XF5W2

You could also consider any of the conditioning focused 531 variants found in 531 forever.

> Looking to switch over to the Marine Corps after this deployment.

Marines require a lot of Endurance. Have you looked at the new book, Tactical Barbell: Green Protocol? It has its own form of BB which is similar to an OP/Green, and is really designed for the military...well, endurance heavy, which the Marines are.

> As stated, my primary goal right now is weight loss.

This is more your diet than a cluster.

> Strength Cluster: Is this cluster optimal?

You haven't really provided any context of why you chose it other than "I used to do it." I usually feel, if you have to ask, stick with the default clusters. Since you're looking into the Marines, go with the grunt cluster, unless you want to really focus on muscle (and most do), so you could go with SWAT as well.

> Is a strength first approach efficient given my background?

Same answer as above. Get TBGP, use that BB (which is Capacity). If you can't and have to ask...go with the standard BB.

> I see arguments for both sides, and my understanding always was that if you are "starting over" a strength first approach makes more sense given that maximal strength transitions well into SE, but not necessarily the other way around (and my lifts have dropped tremendously over the past year.)

Preferred order is: Hypertrophy > Maximal-Strength > SE/Power/other strength subdomains. But at the end of the day...standard BB is 5+3 weeks of different training. It shouldn't make or break you, provided you stick with a one...which, again, for a prospective Marine, should be TBGP.

Yep, most of us are aware. There's a post 7 hours ago which says "imminent..." and most of the people there commented that they imminently bought it lol.

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Tactical Barbell: Green Protocol: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0B19XF5W2/

You need to continue to do lots of running to maintain your aerobic base.

See https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tactical-Barbell-Protocol-K-Black-ebook/dp/B0B19XF5W2#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div

I know I'm arriving late to the party here but I recommend you reach out to an SF National Guard recruiter or even just a National Guard recruiter. If you get an initial no then find another recruiter. The NG is hurting for people right now and you can probably get an age waiver - that said maybe look at some other mil specialties (look at other services too) as backups. You can also start talking to them and see who is most encouraging.

You're probably not in the physical shape you need to be in but don't believe that you've "aged out." You DO need to be smarter about training than a 20 y/o. You'll have to be more careful about not overtraining. The key is to avoid injury so you can keep training - you're in for the long game. Good form on your lifts, rest, nutrition - all of these are even more important for you than a young dude. Here are some good resources - I think this should be all you need for physical training:

Great training plan for combat arms athletes training for a ruck based selection (Full program takes about 9 months):

Tactical Barbell Green Protocol

For lifting form (get a Starting Strength coach if you're not feeling confident from these videos): Barbell Logic YouTube

Guides / Info on physical training as an older athlete:

https://www.greysteel.org/

Ageless Athlete

Theory for endurance athletic training (if you want to understand more:

Training For the New Alpinism

Also, remember that you're bringing a lot of life experience to the table that younger guys don't have. Your maturity, discipline, and knowledge is a competitive advantage you can use for physical training and eventually to contribute something unique to a team.

Good Luck.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tactical-Barbell-Protocol-K-Black-ebook/dp/B0B19XF5W2 adjust the starting weekly mileage to match whatever you are doing currently and ignore the military themes. It's a well written program.

> Looking at more advance forms of tactical programming for insight.

Then read the new book. Tactical Barbell: Green Protocol https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0B19XF5W2/

Yep, published 13 May.

Tactical Barbell: Green Protocol https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0B19XF5W2/

Link here: https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Barbell-Protocol-K-Black-ebook/dp/B0B19XF5W2/