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rustyshackle
08-02-10, 01:18 AM
I wanted to know when the IST is taken because I've heard its taken at MEP or during your DEP. Im also going to sign up on the 4th and go to MEP the following week.
Im also a high school senior if it makes any difference
hillbillyjar
08-02-10, 01:43 AM
Son, stop worrying about it.
If you passed high school PE, you can pass the physical entrance test.
A Marine only does one thing to be a Marine; EVERYTHING the best he farking well can.
So just do that.
Covey_Rider
08-02-10, 02:04 AM
Yep, hillbillyjar pretty much covered that one. You'll take it when you're told to take it. Welcome to the ways of the Marine Corps.
Potato Salad
08-02-10, 01:41 PM
You'll do a partial IST at MEPS when you first enlist.
You'll do a full IST at MEPS about 3 days or less before you ship.
In boot camp, you'll do it the Friday after you ship. The next day is when the shiat hits the fan and meet your Drill Instructors.
Zulu 36
08-02-10, 06:33 PM
You can give yourself an IST as often as you want.
But don't just try to pass the IST before you ship, try to pass the full PFT instead.
josephd
08-02-10, 07:52 PM
your recruiter should have you running an IST before you ship in order to be sure you are in good enough physical condition to ship to boot. And then you will run an IST while in receiving/before you pick up with your Co. at the depot again to be sure you are in good enough physical condition to continue training.
Sgt Leprechaun
08-03-10, 01:12 AM
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