Yes but you would have to get in touch with a reserve recruiter, then go to that unit to do an assessment and board with them in order to be hired by that unit. Then they will send you to BMT then SW Prep, then A&S.

Yes, we have had some guys who were that age come through. Also most things can be waivered.

 All PJ units have every type of gun, to include pistols , machine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, and grenade launchers. You will be trained on all of them and also how to shoot a 50 cal machine gun out of a helicopter. STS units focus a little heavier on tactics.

They will lump you in to start on time with SW Prep then A&S right after. It gets pretty hot in the summer so I would go for a colder time.

You need to use the keyhole/frog kick stroke.

Alice frame with a XL pack.

It helps with running and cals but just make sure you don't neglect your weight bearing activities such as rucking and buddy carries.

Inside bowline, square knot, fisherman's, clove hitch, and girth hitch with an extra turn.

Find someone who is good at swimming and ask them to teach you, or hire a coach. Swimming is all about technique. Total immersion is a great resource.

You can’t really replicate pool workouts, but I would use a row machine or the versa climber/Jacobs ladder. Just something that is low impact and uses upper and lower body.

You will go to phase 2, then probably a shortened version of the SW prep course. Phase two is still five days.

If you can train without them, I would recommend that. You are going to be going in and out of the pool all the time and possible in some creeks.

Moody, Davis monthan, and Nellis are the biggest ones. You can move every 3 years.

No, unless you have a lot of time before you join the military for some reason. You will get all that stuff when you get in, and it doesn't really save you much time since emt-b only takes 1 month in the pipeline. Not to mention it’s free in the Air Force.

Nope, talk to them and work out a schedule on when you think you are ready. They will also set you up with a Developer in the meantime. Recruiters can also have you tryout before you go to MEPS, they will give you a paper for your doctor and have them perform a sports physical on you.

I personally like the regular just because there are not a lot of times that you will really need the goretex in training. If your feet are getting wet in training, then your whole body is also wet because you are either getting spayed with a hose or going through a creek.

It's all about flexibility and coordination. Look up some hip flexor and leg stretches and do them religiously. Then watch some YouTube videos on the eggbeater technique and practice on dry land, just laying on your back , then practice in the water while holding the wall… then progress to timed sets in the water.

Give yourself a background in swimming. I only swam once in a summer league when I started training, but I spent 8 months prior to joining just being in the pool everyday and swimming up to 5000m at a time. Start off doing what you can and then work your way up. It is a matter of consistency and technique.

It will work, as long as you can practice swimming, treading, and underwaters. I would recommend looking up the total immersion swimming course.

When you have fins on you will do the Combat recovery stroke or lead arm trail arm swim. Without fins on, you will do freestyle unless you’re dragging a buddy or swimming underwater.