Are these standards for recruits before they go through basic training or for soldiers already assigned to a unit? 10 pushups is too high a standard for a flabby, just recruited civilian, too low for a combat arms soldier.
I was one of the weaker members of my infantry platoon. 36 years later, and out of shape, I can still manage 20 pushups (I just tried).
I can still remember my old Drill Instructor screaming at everybody JUST OFF THE BUS “DROP AND GIVE ME FIFTY”.
The Marine Corps weeded out the weak and lazy pretty damn quick.
Once in your recruit platoon the order became so regular you just expected it, any butts to high in the air got the whole platoon another 50.
Platoon 2036 OORAH. 1968
I can still remember my old Drill Instructor screaming at everybody JUST OFF THE BUS “DROP AND GIVE ME FIFTY”.
The Marine Corps weeded out the weak and lazy pretty damn quick.
Once in your recruit platoon the order became so regular you just expected it, any butts to high in the air got the whole platoon another 50.
Platoon 2036 OORAH. 1968
You have to do 30 right out of the gate.
This is a volunteer service.
Get in shape long before they slice your hair off.