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Read "Chosen Soldier" by Dick Couch. He goes into detail about the demographics and the process of being chosen. https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Soldier-Making-Special-Warrior/dp/0307339394
After selection you meet the standards and then do whatever you want for PT. Some people are into 100 mile races, some like to Snatch 270lbs a few times a week. Some are black belts in Jujitsu, and other are into bodybuilding. Everyone maintains the USASOC standard then fucks off to do what they want.
If you want to go to selection, do the selection prep workouts that get posted here all the time.
If you want to learn how to program for yourself, I suggest you read FIT
Allies with Russia? No, you are not. You have a defense treaty with the US, where the US will come to help you if/when you are attacked. When China attacks you to steal the oil under your ocean, Russia will do nothing. You have no treaty with them, but they do with China.
I just read a book written by a Russian soldier that fought in the Chechnya war. Hazing was non-stop. Being brown and foreign, it would be worse for you. If they let you in in the first place.
As a foreigner, the one place you can probably go is the French Foreign legion. Philippines has a military too, if you wanted to do that. Listen to this podcast to give you some idea. Start working out, and start learning French.
Jesus, a thousand mg of sodium? And only 200 mg of potassium and 60 mg of magnesium? Also, it has 0 calcium.
I understand that sodium is by far the most important electrolyte, but that proportion seems crazily out of wack to me.
Edit - Source: https://www.amazon.com/Electrolyte-Hydration-Formulated-Artificial-Ingredients/dp/B07TT8B1JJ
80% easy miles 20% high intensity. Can be threshold, intervals, sprints, etc. Here’s a good book on it…
You can also look up the “Maffetone method”. Tons of info online. Same concept.
No, I'll have to check it out. Last time I really took a deep dive into Jung was reading this biography about 9 years ago.
+1 on the inserts. Softer insoles will help your joints out, and reduce the chance of blistering on your feet from pressure points. These are what I've used for years in my boots and running shoes but there are others out there that will also work for you: https://www.amazon.com/Sof-Sole-Insoles-Performance-Full-Length/dp/B002VEGMRS/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=soft+athletic+insert&qid=1615230996&sr=8-7
Since most boot companies offer free exchanges, as long as you don't walk outside with them, you should toss in a new pair of insoles whenever you get a new pair of boots. The extra padding of aftermarket insoles can change the fit and you may find you need an extra half size up or extra width. Better to find that out in your living room instead of mile 6.
u/lamont196 is right on.
DLAB is a made up test to assess your ability to learn a new language. DLPT or OPI is to test out of an actual language - meaning you've rated proficient in Spanish or Russian or whatever language.
DLAB is a crazy test and was pretty challenging for me. I used these two books to prepare for the test. It helps familiarize yourself with the test and gave me confidence going in. The practice tests were very helpful. I'm not great at languages but was able to qualify for Cat 4 languages. Talk to your recruiter and see if it's possible to get the DLAB or DLPT/OPI done before enlisting - it's just one thing you won't have to worry about down the line. Not sure if that's possible for the DLPT or OPI but worth checking.
This is the one you’ll use everywhere in the Army, might as well get used to it and how it works: