John S
John S
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Failure is a tool
My thoughts on how we should respond when things don't go the way we want.
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Видео

Has love been Hijacked? What is love anyways?
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Has love been Hijacked? What is love anyways?
Prepping for your SFAS pt test (before you enlist)
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I've recieved a lot of questions about this. hopefully this helps guide you on your 18X journey.
New years resolutions
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I see a lot of new people in the gym every New Year, and then they disappear after a few months. Set realistic goals and rewards for yourself to keep yourself from becoming another New Years resolution casualty.
Owning your battle space
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Today we talk about personal responsibility and ownership of your life. Please forgive my dog, she was playing with a squeaky chew toy quite loudly at one point. 🤣 I just didn't have time to record another take. if you would rather read this episode you can find it on my blog jonnywes.wixsite.com/journey2manhood/post/own-your-battle-space
What does it mean to be a man?
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This is the first episode in our "What does it mean to be a man" series. check out the blog: jonnywes.wixsite.com/journey2manhood/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-man
How to do Army pushups
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How to do Army pushups
Ranger School Mountain Phase
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Ranger School Mountain Phase
Outprocessing Platoon News
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News from Outprocessing Platoon, and a special thank you to this great community!
How to pack a ruck
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You guys have been asking for this for a while, I apologise for taking so long to get it out but here it is.
Tips from SF
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Tips from SF
Ranger School Pt. 2 (Darby)
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In part 2 of my Ranger School series I talk about the first 21 days of Ranger School, my experience with RAP week and Camp Darby. Please excuse my messed up hair half way into the video, I was feeling a bit sleep deprived. XD
Ranger School pt. 1
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I am back! I am doing a series on Ranger School for those of you interested. this first video is just an introduction to the school and the prep phase, the next video I'll tackle Darby phase. I'll do my best to answer any questions you ask.
Chivalry and Sheepdogs
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Chivalry and Sheepdogs
Life update
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Life update
SOPC and student company
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SOPC and student company
Should I choose spec ops over regular army? And how often will I contact my family?
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Should I choose spec ops over regular army? And how often will I contact my family?
Civilian to infantry OSUT. My experience.
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Civilian to infantry OSUT. My experience.
Changes to the 18x program?
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Changes to the 18x program?
Tips for Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS)
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Tips for Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS)
RASP vs SFAS
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RASP vs SFAS
Advice on SPECOPS vs Reg Army
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Advice on SPECOPS vs Reg Army
How I failed SFAS
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How I failed SFAS
18x being prepared for selection
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18x being prepared for selection
So you wanna be Special Forces?
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So you wanna be Special Forces?

Комментарии

  • @chrisrusso2878
    @chrisrusso2878 3 месяца назад

    Out of curiosity how old where you when you went to rasp? Primarily because I turn 27 soon and am currently training. Does age matter when most people in regiment are early 20s?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 3 месяца назад

      I was 27, had a few friends in their 30s. If anything I'd say your age improves your chances, because you are more likely to have the mental grit to push through and finish something like that. Some of these 18 year olds could outrun me in a 2 mile, but couldn't take it on day 0 when they smoked us until 5 people quit.

    • @chrisrusso2878
      @chrisrusso2878 3 месяца назад

      @@JohnS677 thanks for the response man I’ve been a little in secure about the age. But this helps a lot.

  • @skullfracture2
    @skullfracture2 4 месяца назад

    My goddamn map shifted in the case, threw my points off. None of the cadre or my peers could figure out what was wrong. I still managed to find 2 out of 5 points per day but that wasn’t enough to make it to team week. I’m good at land nav too. I will be back.

  • @18x-wv6jc
    @18x-wv6jc 4 месяца назад

    Is it better to go 18x or 11x and then drop an SF packet to get to selection?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 4 месяца назад

      They both have pros, cons, and risks. If you go 18x during a time when they are re-classing dropouts, you risk becoming whatever MOS the army wants you to be. I was an 18x, went through 11B OSUT, airborne, and SOPC, and got dropped in Selection and reclassed to a Mechanic. If you go 11B then you have to get your superiors to sign-off on your paperwork to send you to Selection. I never tried the latter, but it's easy to get caught up in grunt life and forget about pushing yourself to go 18 series or to start doubting yourself. There's no right answer, you just have to decide which risks you want to take.

    • @18x-wv6jc
      @18x-wv6jc 4 месяца назад

      @@JohnS677 thanks for the advice I have a neck tattoo that I had to get an ETP waiver for, the battalion commander said that it might interfere with selection and I could get peer reviewed. Recommended 11x first then drop a packet after it's lasered off. I was thinking about finishing laser on my own as a civilian then going 18x despite the risk of becoming needs of the army. Your videos have really helped out so far in my mental preparation otherwise

  • @quickfeed7592
    @quickfeed7592 6 месяцев назад

    You know, I had a rough time with this concept up until I was over 30 years old. Can't tell you when exactly, but it clicked one day. Coupled with the piss poor parenting job my parents did where they treated any mistake and lack of knowledge as a complete failure, on my part, from the youngest age I really beat myself up over any small mistake or felt like I was just plain stupid for not knowing how to do things. Since then I just giggle when I do dumb things or make mistakes because there isn't a single human alive that doesn't. It's how we learn, all of us. For anyone to try to persecute or judge others because of these is just insecurity and projection, along with that individual themselves likely being stupid. The worst "men" I've encountered are all similar "alpha" types who always turn out to be incredibly weak both mentally and emotionally. Something that really put it in perspective for me, and something I communicate to others that I see beating themselves up is a phrase that goes something like, "You're not dumb, you just did a dumb thing." It's just a few words, but it really shifts the mindset from, "Oh, I'm a failure and stupid." to "Well, haha, that was really stupid, I shouldn't do that again. Moving on.". I've been juggling with enlisting 18x for a few months now and after seeing your videos and other channels focused around SF, I'm pulling the trigger on it. Failure and mistakes have made me into a much tougher and resilient individual than the people who criticized me for any of it. I'm unphased by things that ordinary people freak out over, I don't jump to conclusions without information, I know how to continue pushing myself mentally when physically my body tries to convince me it's time to give up, I'm always looking to do better and learn more, etc. I wish there were better mentors out there for young men, especially in the military, to help grow them into good, strong men without thinking they need to break them and insist they shouldn't ever be "weak". The "alpha" men are almost always just overly aggressive, immature and stupid, however, they fake it enough to trick the young guys into second guessing themselves and believing the BS that spills out of their mouths. I hope that guys who find you really listen and then THINK about the message you're sending here. I know sure as hell if I met you as a younger man I would've been way better off than listening to the "alpha" types, as I did. America needs men like you that understand this and can communicate it properly. Thank you.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the encouragement, and I'm happy to know another man who also made it out of that "failure is unacceptable" mentality. I am excited to hear your story on the other side. Good luck and God bless.

  • @JJ-fu4by
    @JJ-fu4by 7 месяцев назад

    So you went from SFAS to Ranger Regiment? That doesn’t sound too bad lol

  • @mrhanky5851
    @mrhanky5851 8 месяцев назад

    You’re still sof bro that’s super badass. 75th is fast pace and very tough.

  • @JT-xt2wd
    @JT-xt2wd 8 месяцев назад

    my dude, good to hear from you. will you be reattempting SFAS? guard side maybe?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 6 месяцев назад

      I honestly really considered it, but I'm doing a lot on the civilian side that I'm excited about. Unless WWIII breaks out (which it totally could) I probably won't be reenlisting.

    • @floored3078
      @floored3078 24 дня назад

      @@JohnS677 I recommend going through an aviation maintenance school (12-18 months), and apply to Delta for Atlanta Georgia. They’re hiring fresh graduates constantly due to older retiring. $39hr starting pay, pay progression every 6 months until you reach $62hr (currently) at 6.5 years. $62hr in Georgia, is like earning $88hr in San Francisco. Really great money. With overtime at $39hr, you can do 120k/yr and by mid 3 years, hit $150k and by 6.5 be at $200k/yr. Just giving you a solid option for success. Also, coming from someone who isn’t military, being a green beret or ranger is cool just like seeing a state trooper is cool. Driving a Lamborghini, vacationing anywhere, owning a 5,000sqft home? Is even cooler. Also fedex/ups are 5 years $75hr. Insane. One in Kentucky, other in Memphis. You’d live like a king. I’m 29, it’s been so worth it.

  • @MrRyanmd1999
    @MrRyanmd1999 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing your story

  • @masoncrowther423
    @masoncrowther423 9 месяцев назад

    What would you say are good competitive numbers going into basic with? Running, push-ups sit-ups. I’m trying to decide if i think physically if I’m ready numbers wise

  • @masoncrowther423
    @masoncrowther423 9 месяцев назад

    I’m thinking of going 18x as well. Since you’ve seen it what do you think are good competitive PT numbers on all the tests? Trying to see if I’m prepared enough

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 9 месяцев назад

      As a civilian you shouldn't even be thinking about the SF PT test because that is a long ways away. Your goal should be getting as fit as you can for Basic Training and just going. Your goal is to do a perfect 300 PT as that will make life easier, but all you have to be able to do is the minimum to get in, then keep busting your butt to make sure you are better as you go. I say this because if you wait until you can 70 pushup and 12 minute 2 mile you may never go. I ran faster than I ever have in my life in selection, nearly half the time I ran as a civilian. My advice is if you want to do it, get into the army first with the contract, then work to stay in.

  • @luismateonieves8346
    @luismateonieves8346 10 месяцев назад

    I just got to my first duty station, I’m an 11b and I have want to join Sf or ranger regiment.. but I don’t know what I think is best for me.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 10 месяцев назад

      Yeah, man. It's a tough road to choose. You just have to know yourself and what your goals are and see which unit best lines up with where you want to be. (Edit): I will say choosing one, trying, and failing is better than not trying at all.

  • @nsFF17
    @nsFF17 11 месяцев назад

    I got dropped from TACP for land Nav. last year. Ended up finding all my points but when I got back to camp I got told I was getting pulled for road walking because I got within 50m of a road during my 2nd point. Definitely the worst moment of my life but It's on nobody but me, at least I didn't quit. Now I'm stuck with some a shitty aircraft Maintenace job. I think the worst part is seeing all my friends make it through doing the cool guy shit and I'm not there with them.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 11 месяцев назад

      Yeah man. I’ve seen a lot of guys get overwhelmed by bitterness in your shoes. But I think if you can accept responsibility, and realize non of those guys that made it are better men than you, then you’ll be alright. It would have been cool for me to be a green beret, but honestly I think I learned a lot that I wouldn’t have as a tan beret, and now I’m getting to do things in life as a civilian that I find more fulfilling than either. Life doesn’t end when one dream dies, it just adds pressure to turn you into the unstoppable man that you need to be to accomplish that next dream.

  • @vince5494
    @vince5494 Год назад

    Thanks John! Stay blessed

  • @draza3083
    @draza3083 Год назад

    ...jacksfilms?

  • @alexxandrconklin8440
    @alexxandrconklin8440 Год назад

    Question, how could I go to RASP being a 19D?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      Talk to a rasp recruiter about dropping a packet.

  • @everettatkepgroovin
    @everettatkepgroovin Год назад

    What if you make it through but you aren't selected? Can you be reclassified? That would really suck if that's the case.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      yes, unfortunately, that happened to one of my good friends. We went to the same AIT together when we reclassed.

  • @queenofbattle11x
    @queenofbattle11x Год назад

    in 18x program right now. finished osut 2 weeks ago, at airborne school now, sopc on the 19th selection in october

  • @POTheta001
    @POTheta001 Год назад

    Happened to my battle buddy in Basic. Bet he didn't make that mistake twice...

  • @mikekimveteran
    @mikekimveteran Год назад

    Dude, all great. You still have lots of human capital to enhance the military.

  • @LeDiamondDog
    @LeDiamondDog Год назад

    RESPECT 🇺🇸🙏🇫🇷

  • @rarelibra
    @rarelibra Год назад

    you're "happier" ... sure, dude. You were 18x... a civvie not used to having the weapon on you at all times. Unfortunate mistake. But don't say you are happier ... because the groups take a ton of guys from Regiment who get tired of the grind and want something much different. Respect.

  • @serpenthuntr5230
    @serpenthuntr5230 Год назад

    Out of curiosity when did you start getting your mos preselection.b

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 9 месяцев назад

      It took me a month or two from what I remember, but I know guys that where there for months longer.

  • @taylorchandler7402
    @taylorchandler7402 Год назад

    So secure it to your body at all times G2G

  • @Dan-rw7ze
    @Dan-rw7ze Год назад

    As a prior SF instructor in the Q-Course, nothing pissed me off worst than losing a rubber duck. I never made them tie them down like in Ranger school. We want adults. Men that are responsible for their equipment. Not privates. Plus those rubbers ducks are expensive. I had to replace at least three to four a class.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      Yes, I can imagine that was pretty frustrating. It was a good lesson for me, and thankfully since another candidate picked it up it didn't have to get replaced.

    • @Dan-rw7ze
      @Dan-rw7ze Год назад

      @@JohnS677 I would often have students show up at endex with multiple rubber ducks strapped to their rucks.

  • @blazegulizack
    @blazegulizack Год назад

    As of now if you fail land nav as an 18x you get a 6 month return

  • @HighPerformanceAlways
    @HighPerformanceAlways Год назад

    Is it the same, with other branches. Reclass when you wash out of SOCOM pipe lines?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      From what I've heard, yes

  • @HighPerformanceAlways
    @HighPerformanceAlways Год назад

    Wtf is “regiment”? I’m still a civilian tryn figure out what his replacement job is.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      75th Ranger regiment

  • @PapaPerk360
    @PapaPerk360 Год назад

    Dude this is a splendid idea! Maybe I should upload a video of why I failed Ranger school!?! 😅

  • @gregorybrennan8539
    @gregorybrennan8539 Год назад

    Who wants to do this for a bunch of sadistic jerks. You want to do somthing hard read an accounting book or a computer book cover to cover. See which has more market value when you get out

  • @lydiabrooks3406
    @lydiabrooks3406 Год назад

    I think you are cute. You have a nice voice. I like hairstyles on the 1800 guy!

  • @Drumzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
    @Drumzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Год назад

    Tough break brother, next time!

  • @InfiniteP
    @InfiniteP Год назад

    So if you fail do you basically fall into rangers?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      No, if you fail you're needs of the army. If you are willing to put enough blood sweat and tears into it you might get a chance to become a Ranger.

  • @rgg3718
    @rgg3718 Год назад

    Join 19th or 20th Group in the National Guard, if you make it through the course you can go active duty then and not have to worry about ending up a cook.

  • @bighands69
    @bighands69 Год назад

    Rangers are elite infantry and Special Forces are Commandos. They both have different roles.

  • @Checkmate777
    @Checkmate777 Год назад

    I have a red/green colorblind deficiency. How bad is that

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      Depends on the demand for new soldiers, but I've definitely seen guys get waivers.

    • @Checkmate777
      @Checkmate777 Год назад

      @@JohnS677 what are the max physical requirements. If I want to be special forces I want to make sure I get what I want because if I’m on par with everyone else and have a colorblind deficiency I don’t see why I would be chosen over someone else.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      @@Checkmate777 it's more than a physical game it's a mental one as well. Even how you work with others makes a difference. What do you mean max physical requirements? Are you talking about the pt test and physical events?

    • @Checkmate777
      @Checkmate777 Год назад

      @@JohnS677 I’m talking about the limit of where I need to be to clear. Is it like 10 mile run or a certain range of push-ups or sit-ups and pull ups. Right now I think I need to get in a little more shape and I don’t want to squeak by. I think my personality and mental state is good. I’m pretty egoless and and usually only talk when I need to. Most of the time I just listen. I’m really just concerned with my colorblindness which I generally think my vision is way better than others when it comes to spotting things or noticing anomalies. I’ve lived with women all my life in a dysfunctional family and I would love to have a group of loyal brothers. I’m asking about the physicalities because I don’t want to sign up prematurely and have them think I’m a vagina.

    • @Checkmate777
      @Checkmate777 Год назад

      @@JohnS677 I feel like I need to really overcompensate for my vision.

  • @blazegulizack
    @blazegulizack Год назад

    I'm in student company at swcs right now, have been for about a month and the prep course will start in 3 weeks. Mostly the same but some things have changed. Before you go to sfpc you're in AT and ay first it wasn't too bad. 3 formations a day with morning pt and released at 1300. We have out phones and will have them in sfpc too. But with the command changing recently, it has become a complete ball kicker!! I can't wait for the prep course because that will be a break compared to this!! We're running no less than 5 miles in the morning, sometimes twice a day in boots and uniform. Sometimes they destroy us with 100s of flutter kicks and sprints which feels like a break tbh! I had got transfered to the recovery unit for a few weeks because of a minor knee injury but I should be good to go in a few weeks. The Cadre are assholes and we play a lot of fuck fuck games!! But all that being said, I'm whete I want to be!! If you can pass the 40min 5 mile and do well on the pt test you'll be good to go. But it will still be tough!! This all could very well change again. I probably just got lucky enough to be in a beat down class lol Sfpc is now 5 weeks but very similar to sopc The pt test is minimum of 38 handrelease pushups in 2 min, 8 pullups pass/fail, and 2 mile run under 14:25min. You can now get recycled if you fail the star course in sfas. There are several dudes here because of that. Life is good compared to OSUT as long as you're good at pt!!

    • @yatt29
      @yatt29 Год назад

      Did you make it?

  • @RunningRiotRaiden
    @RunningRiotRaiden Год назад

    Damnnnn that hurtsssss although I’m glad you’re happy

  • @kaneikaika
    @kaneikaika Год назад

    You're on a mission and you lost your weapon?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      I was participating in a land navigation event that was part of the selection course.

  • @magnusred2945
    @magnusred2945 Год назад

    Are you alive?

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      Haha, yes I am. Just taking a break from things for a bit.

    • @magnusred2945
      @magnusred2945 Год назад

      @@JohnS677 now that you're a man of God and God forgives sins and mistakes can you explain what happened in Regiment?

  • @magnusred2945
    @magnusred2945 Год назад

    Are you out of the Army?

    • @phil6715
      @phil6715 Год назад

      Yes, he is

    • @magnusred2945
      @magnusred2945 Год назад

      @@phil6715 is he alive?

    • @phil6715
      @phil6715 Год назад

      @@magnusred2945 Yes?

    • @magnusred2945
      @magnusred2945 Год назад

      @@phil6715 how do you know

    • @phil6715
      @phil6715 Год назад

      @@magnusred2945 I can never be sure but i dont assume that someone died just because they stopped posting for a few months

  • @mr.perfect1er933
    @mr.perfect1er933 Год назад

    You lost your weapon! Yeah, that's a huge NO GO! Edit: Godspeed and Blessings

  • @_dewbs_
    @_dewbs_ Год назад

    Respect, brother

  • @frankm2911
    @frankm2911 Год назад

    Just because you faild this time doesn't mean you can't ty again and be successful. There's always an element of luck.

  • @seth4211
    @seth4211 Год назад

    Just get a option 40 then try sf later down line

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      That's a solid strategy, especially for younger guys.

  • @jakesoucy3233
    @jakesoucy3233 Год назад

    So are there pull ups or chin ups for the sfas pt test? I thought it was push ups, sit ups, 2 mile and chin ups/pull ups? But obviously I’ve never been so you would know more lol

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      No, there are no pullups in the sfas selection test, but you will have them in airborne school, which you do first, so make sure you can knock out some solid pullups.

  • @bobbypaul5486
    @bobbypaul5486 Год назад

    Why did you end up as a mechanic after not getting selected? I thought non-selects went 82 airborne as a 11b.

    • @JohnS677
      @JohnS677 Год назад

      It changes all the time. Sometimes you go infantry, but if there are high needs that aren't being fulfilled then you are at the mercy of the army

  • @DPham1
    @DPham1 2 года назад

    Damn, you're already a Ranger, that's badass. And props to you for taking this setback like a man and owning it. Did you end up giving SFAS another go or did you stay in Regiment?

  • @GoodCovfefe
    @GoodCovfefe 2 года назад

    you look like dr. strange now

  • @kenshindoman9757
    @kenshindoman9757 2 года назад

    Green Berets are supposed to be very clever...and yet here you are driving and looking down to make a youtube video...real smart. You're supposed to take people out with your rifle, not with your car.

  • @wolverinesdreams9293
    @wolverinesdreams9293 2 года назад

    You tried! Awesome on you! I wish I would have worked harder for it.