The Chicken of the Sea

[Occhidiangela]

First, why do you need to shape up for the army, the last thing I heard they take absolutely anyone.

He isn't joining the Dutch Army. ;) The American Army, though Basic isn't as tough as it once was, has been on a consistently increasing fitness kick for the last 10 - 20 years. If he is going to be in the infantry, field artillery, combat engineers, or even armor, the fitness ethic is significant.

Getting through basic is one thing, being prepared to do well is another. The worse shape you join in, the more likely you are to injure yourself during early training. Being in good shape is a good way to prevent muscle and joint injury.

Occhi