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To: Uncle Sam 911

“Participate in a 12-mile march with a 35-pound rucksack and weapon in less than three hours.”


Only 35 lbs?
Is that a typo?
Can’t be only 35 lbs...too light.


47 posted on 01/19/2017 3:58:39 PM PST by OldArmy52 (The Democrats have not been this upset since 1863 when the Republicans freed their slaves.)
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To: OldArmy52

That said, great if women can meet qualifications as long as they aren’t watered down.

But only a 35 lb pack?
Can’t be right....too light.


48 posted on 01/19/2017 4:00:30 PM PST by OldArmy52 (The Democrats have not been this upset since 1863 when the Republicans freed their slaves.)
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To: OldArmy52


Only 35 lbs?
Is that a typo?
Can’t be only 35 lbs...too light.

Had to mean a bit higher, 85 typical grunt basic ruck, Ranger teams work light, but I agree with “ not that light “.


49 posted on 01/19/2017 4:05:48 PM PST by redcatcherb412
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To: OldArmy52

that may be all the females have to carry. At least it was up to last Friday noon.


65 posted on 01/22/2017 11:15:12 AM PST by Uncle Sam 911
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