{"id":4936,"date":"2020-06-13T06:42:03","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T10:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.167.168.176\/~phillips\/kerriansnotebook\/kerriansnotebook\/?p=4936"},"modified":"2024-07-31T20:06:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T00:06:31","slug":"kn-p-219-the-road-to-quantico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/2020\/06\/kn-p-219-the-road-to-quantico\/","title":{"rendered":"KN, p. 219  &#8220;The Road to Quantico&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIAcademyCampus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4937\" src=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIAcademyCampus-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIAcademyCampus-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIAcademyCampus-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIAcademyCampus-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIAcademyCampus.jpg 1195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">The name \u2018Quantico\u2019 has been synonymous with FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) training for decades, but in fact, Quantico is the town where the Marine Corps Base is situated in Virginia (USA). The FBI Training Academy is located on 547 acres within the Base, and is run by the FBI\u2019s Training Division. Additional training happens elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Special Agents are the most visible FBI agents to the public at large and for the most part, those are the men and women we see depicted on TV and in movies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">So, how do you get to become an FBI Special Agent? Only the best and brightest need apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Before you ever get to the Academy, there are a few items to check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">U.S. Citizenship<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Between the ages of 23 and 36<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">B.A. from accredited U.S. college or university<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Three years full-time work experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Be eligible for top-secret clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Physically Fit (in ways most people are not)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">If you can say with certainty that you meet the minimums listed above (there are others as well) <\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">then you might be eligible to apply to be a Special Agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">But before you fill out the paperwork, consider what you will be asked to do. The application process takes at least a year. Then, if you pass all the tests, get through Quantico, this is a twenty year commitment, not a six months to a year try-it-see-if-you-like-it job. You will be required to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Stay at the training facility for the 21 week course<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Maintain a high level of fitness throughout your career<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Stick to a strict code of conduct throughout your career<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Work a minimum of 50 hour weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Be available for posting anywhere in the world for temporary or long-term assignments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Be on call 24\/7 (weekends and holidays as well)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Carry a firearm and be willing to use deadly force if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Place yourself in situations that may result in personal bodily harm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Would you and your family be on board with all of that?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Then here\u2019s what the recruiters and interviewers are looking for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Ability to work well with others \u2013 if you are a loner, this job is NOT for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Organization &amp; Planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Problem Solving<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Adaptability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Initiative<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Still interested? Here\u2019s a little of what to expect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">You\u2019ll submit the application and be screened for the minimum requirements listed above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Have the first of several rigorous interviews and computerized tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">You\u2019ll do a self-assessment of your physical fitness level and hand it in \u2013 no cheating on the times or the reps, because they\u2019ll figure it out fairly quickly if you do and there is zero tolerance for fudging anything, anywhere along the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Have various health screenings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">They will conduct a <strong>very<\/strong> deep background check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Pass the timed in-person Physical Fitness Test at least twice during the application period, <strong>before<\/strong> actual attendance at the Academy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Once all that is completed satisfactorily, then the candidate might be invited to attend the FBI Academy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">The application testing process deals with academics, analytic ability, and health related questions, but the Physical Fitness Test is the one that points to a lifestyle commitment. For the Special Agent applicant, there are four challenges to be tested:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Maximum number of continuous situps in one minute<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Timed 300-meter sprint (about 328 yards)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Maximum number of continuous pushups<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Timed 1.5 mile run<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIRoofWorkout.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4938\" src=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIRoofWorkout-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIRoofWorkout-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIRoofWorkout-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIRoofWorkout-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/FBIRoofWorkout.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">To give you an idea of what is involved:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">A woman can score 1 (one) point for doing <strong>35-36 situps<\/strong> in <strong>one minute<\/strong>. 10 (ten) points can be scored for doing 57 and over in one minute. That\u2019s not a typo. Try doing that many situps unless you are in really good shape. Right. I never liked situps. If the candidate stops at any point during the minute, only the situps completed up to that time are counted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">The <strong>300-meter<\/strong> <strong>sprint<\/strong> looks easier to me, because I ran sprints (and won races) when I was younger. Now? I\u2019d be happy to score 2-3 points, but then I\u2019m not 23 (or even 36) years old anymore.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Now for the <strong>pushups<\/strong>. These must be performed with a straight body, arms fully extended and elbows away from the body, feet together, and continuously. 45 pushups or more without stopping will earn you 10 (ten) points \u2013 guys must do 71 (seventy-one) without stopping to earn the 10 (ten) points. Women can actually get points subtracted if they only do 4 (four) pushups, and won\u2019t earn any points unless they can perform at least 14 (fourteen) pushups without stopping. There is no time limit for the pushup event, but the candidate must score at least one point in order to pass this section. If the candidate pauses at any time during the event, only the pushups completed up to that point are counted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">The <strong>1.5 mile run <\/strong>is a timed event. The female candidate must complete the course in no slower than 13:59 in order to get on the board with one point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">You are allowed no more than five minutes between each activity and are scored on each one. If you fail one, but do well on the others, it doesn\u2019t matter. You fail the entire test and can retake it at a later date. But not too much later. There is a time limit to re-taking this particular test. Even if you have done well in all other testing, if you can\u2019t pass the PFT, you will not become a Special Agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Now what? You\u2019ve passed the tests, you\u2019re smart enough, fit enough, and work well with others. You\u2019ve been accepted to the FBI Academy at Quantico.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;\">Stay tuned for information about the FBI Academy Training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/FBI-Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4918\" src=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/FBI-Logo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/FBI-Logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/FBI-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/FBI-Logo.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 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