Really? I was under the impression you’d have to be in good shape to complete basic training
I was on the verge of deciding to sign up for the army with a friend for a gap year (could get a pass for the testosterone as it’s prescribed by a doctor, don’t think they test recruits for that either… Though they do test soldiers for PED’s.) but realised I probably wouldn’t make the cut due to psychiatric history (problems in my early teens) and chronic pain.
Sounded like getting payed to work out and learn how to fight for a year. I would’ve passed the drug test easily (generally nothing will ever be in my urine aside from THC depending on which week i’m to be tested, obviously in the army there would be none of that bullshit).
Interestingly the friend signed up for the army to get rid of his old lifestyle, I was all for it… Someone like him desparately needed the discipline. I believe the army has had a positive influence so far, he’s enjoying the experience