I was already back in uniform when Brian entered the military in 2009. I went back in at 41yr of age as a reconnaissance team sergeant, nothing does a 40 yr old’s mental health better than being 20 yrs older than some kids and our running them, out road marching them, and out performing the younger generation. I was an ex-1/75th guy back in 1984-85, then to go back in 2007 was awesome. Unfortunately there are somethings that our bodies just can not recover from like a 20yr old kid can. RLTW Everyday.

@nikitachirich7985

Жыл бұрын

So what would you recommend a 39 year old civilian. I look about 20 and feel 19 LOL. I was thinking about doing ROTC to get the Ranger tryout program there send me to the school and maybe contract. War is coming.

@allendaoust5844

Жыл бұрын

@@nikitachirich7985 Well if you looking for that, first I would recommend a lot of running. Make sure that you can run at least 5 miles in under 30 minutes, farther distance is better than shorter distances. ROTC is a good option but if you really want to ensure that you get to Ranger School, then enlist with a Ranger option contract. After (if you choose Infantry) basic & AIT, airborne, then you go to RIP everything is at Ft. Benning, then you go to your battalion. Once there you need to prove yourself to your team leader, usually a tabbed E-4, that you are able to do your job and handle the PT. Once you succeed at proving your self worthy, your squad leader will put you in for Pre-Ranger course, this used to be performed at the battalion level training facility back in the day. After passing Pre-Ranger, then you will get your slot for Ranger School and be on your way. Good luck.

@VisionGod4Life

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and that is the one thing that I will have to adjust too which is the healing process. On top of that this generation probably think I'm insane. Drill Sgt, why is he smoking himself 😂 combining two different generations of training is going to be fun...🤙🏽

@nurzrachit7133

5 ай бұрын

Dude man that's awesome! So you were stationed at Hunter back in the 80's? I was there at the same time. I was with 1/24th Aviation, "Vipers strike to kill", I was Armament on the AH-1S Cobra and we phased in the AH-64 Apache in 88-89. I spent several years working right next to the Ranger Battalion, we ate in the same chow Hall. I was truly impressed with the Rangers, serious Badasses and they were definitely feared out in Savannah and River Street 😂😂

@jayt5346

4 ай бұрын

Something’s like what? Impossible is nothing!

I desperately needed to see this in the worst way possible.I just enlisted as an 11X at 30 years old. And my friend who is an Army Veteran, someone who I genuinely looked up to, and who was one the many men that inspired me to take this step, sent me this via text "to think you could compete with 18 and 19 year olds is funny." That was devastating to me, and It absolutely crushed my spirit. But seeing this man performing at this level in one of the most prestigious regiments in all of the military just re-ignited the fire I lost. Thank you, SFC Marx, for being a TRUE inspiration.

@heim1

7 ай бұрын

You do fine man!! I’ve heard the same stuff. Don’t listen to them. You’ll do fine and have a great career. Good luck dude!

@narcissisticcapitalist443

6 ай бұрын

You got this man! I Enlisted at 33 with 11X option 40. Stay out of your head and keep going 🇺🇸

@tyalan2579

6 ай бұрын

@heim1 Thank you so much, my friend. I truly appreciate that!

@rojofish504

2 ай бұрын

@@narcissisticcapitalist443Thinking about doing the same at 33 - glad to stumble on this

@Shmack_

16 күн бұрын

Don’t just hop off the couch and attempt it. Make sure you’re in good shape before starting and I’m sure you’ll be fine. An 18-20yr old should be more physically fit and recover quicker but there’s a difference in mentality and you gotta see it as “I wanted this and I can’t give up and got nothing to go back to” and you’ll be fine.

I served with this guy! We were in BCT together in 09 at Ft. Knox. Brian was a badass then who put all of us young bucks to shame! So glad to hear he’s done such amazing things with his career!

Much respect to Brian Marx. Special Operations is a young man’s sport. The exception does NOT disprove the rule. We are all not created the same genetically. I have been in the Army for 15 years. If you want to go Special Operations DO IT when your YOUNG and STRONG with NO WIFE AND KIDS. 18 to 25 years old is the best time to do this.

@urielaz2402

Жыл бұрын

What RULE man? The fact that most of the people joining the Army are younger is NOT because older people are NOT fit, it’s like in every job market where most entry levels get filled by young people, and it’s all for the SAME reason, most people kind of start their journey in one direction or another when they are young. So soldiers become soldiers after high school in the same way that accountants become accountants by going to college after high school. Are there any career changers out there? Of course! Do they make the majority? Nope. Does it create a RULE about the right age or a BETTER age? Hell no.

@drakeandjosh007

Жыл бұрын

Most special forces tier 1 guys are actually late 20s to early 30s lol they like more mature men with combat/deployments under there belt

@0797cjm

11 ай бұрын

Average age of a jtf-2 operator is 37

@edwardscott3751

10 ай бұрын

Well said.

@Dione_7

9 ай бұрын

Tell this to guys in the French foreign legion. Most of them are in their 30’d and their performance are insane.

Thank you for bringing on Brian Marx to the podcast. Future episodes with rangers from rmib would be very much appreciated!

Let’s just put it this way… you better be a very in shape and highly motivated dude to do Ranger school in your 40’s!

I'm 51 and going back to school. Your immediate circle section is the best advice in ypur video. Surround yourself with people who you want to be or support your journey. Great video, RLTW!!!

Joined the army at 33 turned 34 in boot camp. 22 week cycle at fort benning ga. Sand hill 254 charlie rock company.

French foreign legion has older guys and some studs. Age is a factor to a certain extent. Good podcast ❤

I just turned 39 in August and I've been trying to get in since March Been getting the run around and people either lazy And don't want to take the extra step or already making the decision for me .. Finally met decent recruiter in another state And I'm waiting on age waiver been about 4 weeks now still waiting !🙄

@theone1480

Жыл бұрын

What ended up happening?

@hammstah9578

Жыл бұрын

Because we are not low-hanging fruit -- 19-year olds who just want to leave town, sign a military contract no matter the job. We are more challenging for them to get through the process, more work, and so many (not all) recruiters are either lazy or don't want to be in those jobs, or don't know the information required to handle a case like ours and don't know where to look or how to look or they don't have support from their recruiting leadership.

@2WheeledDisciple

Жыл бұрын

@@theone1480 I’m curious too

@VisionGod4Life

Жыл бұрын

Mino.. How did it go? I went through similiar. Recruiter in Tx said I was denied for waivers. Got to Hawaii and a recruiter said 97% of my packet was done. I was huh, 3 waivers approved and now I'm heading out next month. Glad you didn't up hooah

@NotMyRealNameBro

Жыл бұрын

I’m 32 enlisted on May 2022 just got cleared to go to MEPs for my physical May 2023. I feel your pain brother. Good luck hope it works out for you. I feel if the younger generation doesn’t want to enlist and the older ones do give them a chance. I’ll out PT kids half my age right now.

30" to the left... together... the mold still builds champions.

This was an awesome interview! Much respect! I would definitely buy and read the book and in fact I'm looking forward to him writing it. What a solid dude

Amazing podcast guys subbed, I just wish you let him talk more. Please bring Brian Marx on again if possible! Alotta respect for you guys, thanks

Cool interview and massive respect to Brian going INTO the ARMY at 40!! And as a Ranger no less!! I attempted to go back into the Army after 9/11, but they wanted me to be medical rather than my MOS or direct combat MOS Because I got out in 92 after Shield and I went to Nursing school and received my RN in 97. I believe I was 36 at the time and so I had to get a waiver and closer medical scrutiny. I passed everything with flying colors but they wouldn't allow me to sign up in anything other than medical so I passed. I was afraid that our military would be short on recruits but thankfully there was a massive swell of volunteers and most of them wanted to be Airborne Rangers, 11B, or front line combat troops. I even tried to go back as a 68J like I was before, Apache armament, but they were set on that too. They basically said I would have to go to OCS and more training at Ft. Sam Houston and sign a six year obligation. I already had six years under my belt as enlisted, but I wasn't looking for a career, I just wanted to see some action in the middle East 😂😂. Plus the pay was about half what I was making at the time and they said I would probably end up stateside the entire time. I was disappointed but I understood where they were coming from.

man, what an amazing story. I was alpha 2-46 at knox and graduated march 2010. we were probably in the same batalion lol

Great stuff!

@Mentors4mil

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lemarkelly38

Жыл бұрын

@@Mentors4mil anytime!

Great video , Just let him finish his statement.

Would have loved to hear BRIAN talk more.

I just got back in at 37 after 13 years out. I'm fired up for OSUT. Thanks for the Vid🫡

Im 29 im goin to try to go for ranger.

@apachemxo

5 ай бұрын

Do it don’t waste time 😎💪🏼

@BostonsF1nest

Күн бұрын

That’s young lol

I'm 45 and I feel better than I did in my 20's lmfao,,, the army really needs to reconsider enlistment age cutoff because most dudes are at their peak in their 30's. I think military age should be between 18 to my age now 45. Like I said I know of people that are in their 40's and out work the 20 year olds

@hiwayman981

Жыл бұрын

I'll see your 45, and raise you 10 to 55!

@TB-jq7ro

11 ай бұрын

I turned 42 in basic training. I will add 2 yrs to your age, and I am still on active duty. Enlisting has been the best thing I ever did for myself.

@user-nk1wt5tr6f

9 ай бұрын

​@@TB-jq7ro힘내셔요 저는 한국 육군 예비역 중사입니다 당신의 건투를 빕니다

inspired.

Bad ass man, bad ass shirt

If you are built like him, age doesn’t matter. Regardless, nothing but the highest respect for the man.

"Not very many people play 'Navy.'" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Is it the perspective, or is Brian Marx just a huge dude?

@legokingiscool

Жыл бұрын

nah hes actually massive, trust. This guys is in top-tier shape.

@matthiasthulman4058

Жыл бұрын

@@legokingiscool that's what I was thinking too

Y’all gonna let the guest talk?

@epimoni5705

Жыл бұрын

It’s their “format” but I’d rather listen more from Brian than the other two 🤷

Age absolutely does matter. The body's ability to heal decreases with age, testosterone decreases etc. Eventually mental decline kicks in reflexes slow down and ligaments and tendons tighten up. If these things didn't happen, we'd have 50 yr olds dominating sports. I served in SOF by the way. ALL that being said, our 44 yr old physical therapist made it through Ranger School.

@Mark-ro3gx

2 жыл бұрын

I think he knows that and everyone else does. Just a good mindset to have to keep up and last longer in life.

@rascalmatt6713

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mark-ro3gx A good strong mindset is always good and sometimes it's crucial depending on what you're doing.. .but often times in the military we are taught and do believe we can do anything, when that just isn't always true. Don't want to end up broken and have pain the rest of your life. It's most likely not worth it. But... to each, his own.

@LibertysetsquareJack

2 жыл бұрын

I think his point was that calendar age doesn't matter. Biological age is something else. Obviously, a 50 year old is not at the same level as, say, a 25 year old, assuming simular fitness levels; but there are a lot of American 25 year olds that might as well be 50, their fitness is so bad, and there are a lot of 25 year olds that are physically fit, but might as well be dead, because their spirit and intellect are so full of cobwebs that it makes a tree or rock look like a philosopher warrior.

@LibertysetsquareJack

2 жыл бұрын

PS: And 40-ish isn't like it's ancient, SOF or otherwise. Look at the 1st Special Service Force in WWII, the forerunner of all modern US Army SOF: could join up through 35, no waivers needed: plenty of older guys in it. Look at the first Green Berets. Look at Merrill of Merril's Marauders; and the British Chindits and their officers. Long before U.S.A. existed, look at what a Roman "principe" was; look up Roman bucellarii; look up Crusaders and enterprising men-at-arms à la Tancred and Roger Guiscard; look up Prospero Colonna; etc, etc.

@rascalmatt6713

2 жыл бұрын

@@LibertysetsquareJack I understand what you're saying... but even when i went through Basic in the early 2000's... they told us the incident of "stress fractures" was really high because most recruits are staying inside playing games and jacking off to porn. Never mind jacking off lowers your testosterone as do plastics and soy. Todays male has at least a 30-40% lower Test level than that of their counterpart from the 60's, 70's and 80's.

One thing I love about Shawn Ryan’s podcast compared to other folks is he goes in super prepped for each guest and also just listens instead of talk and tell all these kind of related topics. Maybe these cats could take notes of his show

@Mentors4mil

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your comment. We know Shawn (he’s been on our show before he started his own) and his is a very different format. His format is an interview style. Our format is people sitting around having a conversation. Appreciate the feedback, but you have to understand that not all podcast platforms are the same.

Age doesn't matter is bullshit! We all have an expiration date. As we age shit breaks and recovery takes longer. I'm not saying just sit on the rocking chair and waste away but a 41 plus guy has to be smarter during physical activity.

@alchemicalsoul

Жыл бұрын

This. And all the regimented PT albeit is building up certain aspects of the body, is simultaneously breaking other aspects down.

@VisionGod4Life

Жыл бұрын

I think the "Doesn't matter" he means is that it can be done successfully. People of all ages get hurt and certain injuries are recoverable no matter the age. However, I totally understand but No Slack means No Slack and that never expires

@nurzrachit7133

5 ай бұрын

Age does matter on the physical end. I'm almost 60, and my grandfather actually served in WW1 & WW2. He was in his freaking 50's during WW2 and had 8 kids already. He was an electrician but he was also patriot. He thought it was his duty to go back in the Army after being out for 25+ years. He had seen hand to hand combat in WW1 so he figured he could go kill more Germans. He was sent back to European theater and he wound up taking shrapnel during one of the battles, but fought on until had to be carried away by his fellow troops before he bled to death. He wound up getting sent home because he had a nerve severed in his forearm and couldn't carry and shoot his rifle. He even tried to argue that he would continue fighting with a pistol and grenades but they said "That's all for you pop's!". He used to say that he volunteered to get away from all the kids and do something less stressful like full on combat with people shooting machine guns at him. He made it home though and went on to live to be 96 years old before he passed. He was a wirey little fella, probably 5'4" tall and 130lbs, and he carried himself like a giant. My family has a really strong history of service for our country and I was able to serve mostly during peace time 1986-1992, I did AH-64 Armament. They just don't make people like my grandfather anymore though. Like I said I'm nearly 60, and although in great condition, I can't imagine doing what I did when I was in the Army now. Don't get me wrong, I'd take up a Post if my country needed me, but I doubt I would volunteer to go back in the Infantry and look for mixing it up on the battlefield just for kicks.

We had a 40 year old in my rasp and he had a heart attack on day 2, he almost died. They don’t let anyone in anymore because of that

@hammstah9578

Жыл бұрын

Just Google how many NFL, NBA, NCAA athletes have heart attacks, aneurysms or other serious injuries on the playing field each year. You'd be surprised. Don't blame it on age. You can blame it on hereditary things, previous lifestyle or Life choices, being overweight, birth defect, but just to blame it on age is simply wrong. Age is not the causative factor.

@allendaoust5844

Жыл бұрын

@@hammstah9578 Everyone needs to look at if the person who is having a heart attack is a person who is in good Physical shape, then investigate if they recently had a Covid booster shot.

@allendaoust5844

Жыл бұрын

I was 42yr old and out running 22yr old back in 2008, the only thing that could stop me was my wife, who put the kibosh on my military career.

@NJFireBuff

Жыл бұрын

@@allendaoust5844 another reason why they don’t let old bums join anymore. “I could do this this and this, but…”

@hammstah9578

Жыл бұрын

@@allendaoust5844 uggggh, I feel the angst! At 42 I had a contract on the table for AFSPECWAR to go TACP, recruiter knew I was self-employed and told me to work my butt off for the next 6 months during my busy season (make as much $ as I can for my family) and then at the very end of the season we sign the contract and I take the quick ship and I get my $12,000 bonus. Obama put the federal sequester on four or five weeks later. Billet off the table. Uuuugh. Trying to get ETP/age waiver for two years, nothing short of impossible unless SECAF Kendall gives me a meeting at the five-sided building...ain't gonna happen.

Age limit is such a stupid thing, i know guys who're monsters in their late 40s, especially mentally, they'd b a great asset to our forces. There's absolutely no sense in upper age limit, not to mention our new era of woke kids, we're facing serious crisis if we don't do something fast

52:20 how fast do you need to run? I couldn't understand him, did he say 5:40? If that is per mile for two miles, that's smoking.

@rg_est9267

Жыл бұрын

5 miles under 40min.

@b2bfusion

Жыл бұрын

@@rg_est9267 ah that makes sense, thx. Ranger school at 43 WTAF that guy is a beast

@ethanclark4116

Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why everybody expects more situps than pushups. The situps are way harder and kick my ass. I can get around 85 pushups in 2 min but can only do like 70 situps

@danmeraki5631

10 ай бұрын

I am looking to join special forces myself. I am turning 40 next month. Finished my mandatory military service in Greece as a green beret machine gunner. My test numbers were (2m middle of pack, dident get a time, just a pass) 108 pushups 20 pull-ups 75 situps. I Finnished and was discharged. Now I am just finishing my paperwork for the canadian military and should be in infantry by the winter. 2 years before I can apply for special forces, but it's my goal.

I can do 5 miles 100 push-ups 20 pull ups now...But lack endurance and dicipline...

31C

🎬Final take: It doesn't matter what people's perspectives are and it's never too late just follow tour passion. Don't let people hold you back because their calling is not yours. You'll wonder how it could have been if you tried. Watch out who your 5 closest friends are for you will be like them 👉I'm 34 and I'm signing up for option 40. Also I was watching Star Wars today and an episode 1 and 2 they show how Jedi's live to serve and they don't get married. I am not married and the Bible says if you're married you should love your wife as God loved the church. You really can't love her or support her if you join this kind of career that's why I am not getting married. When you marry you have to support worldly desires and your wife has to do the same you can't focus all on God, or your career.

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Tampa 4 pre conditioning???? With those that are invited to wedding??

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I love marc hes such an inspiring man and one badass mofo

@shawnryanshow