I leave for basic in 6 days, although I'm pretty nervous I can't wait to experience it & become a better me. (UPDATE): Finally graduated BCT a few days ago, I am now in Arizona for AIT. (UPDATE #2): Done with AIT, too easy. Graduated damn near top of my class. Off to airborne. (Final Update): Finished airborne a while ago, now to wait out my contract lol. It’s all relatively easy just do the right shit at the right time in the right uniform.
I've already passed the ASVAB test and I'm going to boot camp next month. I'm excited and scared at the same time because I'm leaving my 2 year old daughter but I know it's for the best for her. God in charge. I have this CZcams channel but when I get back I'm going to think about creating one just to talk about my experiences in the National Guard. I’m ready to go yeah ❤😂
My youngest is two weeks in she left one week after graduation. I was so nervous at first. I would say I'm the most proudest mother ever. From these two weeks , I can hear the growth , confidence, and structure that it has given her already. I am very grateful for her decision 🙏🏾 💕
@@christiangomez4981 Just dealing with people who dont take it seriously. If someone fucks up, you all get fucked up. It was fun but its also basic training, it is not meant to be fun, it is to quickly make you into a soldier. Its hat you make of it and how serious you take it that makes it easier or not. Plus i jate running lol
I went to basic in 1979, scared to death. I was in the last OSUT unit at Ft Gordon. I went from being a civilian executive secretary to the Distinguished Honor graduate! I proudly wear my veteran t shirts. Best part: when I came home and saw my dad's face! And then watching him trying to pick up his 5'3" soldier daughter's full duffle bag!!❤. Proud to be a US Army Veteran! ❤️🇺🇸 Keep it strong!
With good attitude and MORALS, you will kick assetts...My tiny 'Porcaline doll' daughter is doing great from the start....A little worry and a bit of fear makes you sharp.
Thanks for sharing these. I have a son and daughter in the military and this gives me a little bit of an idea of what they went through in basic. Keep them coming I'm hooked 😂
Hey bro I leave for Jackson in 10 days I had high blood pressure at meps got DQ had to leave and get 2 separate reading I did got cleared and sworn in if it’s high at reception so they send you home I been told they don’t even check bp at reception
@@brandonsimmons2031 reception is like the twilight zone, 72 hours of hurry up and wait with little sleep, shuffling trainees from one station to the other. Just you wait for that nice comfy peanut butter shot, your skin will snap like a sausage link, but you’ll be that much stronger! Just pray they don’t stick it too deep, had a trainee end up temporarily paralyzed and had to wait for the next cycle once he healed up lol. Study that blue book, it will come in handy.
@@GoofyAhhsPersonOnYT ahhh the blue book🥲I’ve gone though basic twice(first time quarantined and sent home to take care of dying dad, 2nd time at Airforce DQed last day of BMT for asthma(though I passed everything over 90 In exams and fitness), and now I’m trying to join again, and this time as active, and man…. PB shot for the third time 😂😂😭
@@IffyEdem You got this! I will tell you one thing, even though physical fitness and the ability to complete every task in training is very important to honing a soldier’s skill, what really makes a warrior is the willpower to NEVER quit! Take those missed opportunities as fuel for success and sometimes as a soldier, you have to dig real deep into your most darkest corners of your soul to find the last bit of energy you thought you didn’t have to emerge. Fire needs fuel and when you’ve ran out, you need to start looking within for something to keep you going to victory!
For me, I’ve heard this comment numerous times now. At one point if we don’t have a war anytime soon, eventually that would probably be the norm don’t you think?
Me neither. I’m a retired U.S. Army infantry NCO who served 23 years (1986-2010) and deployed to combat zones multiple times. Within about three years after 9-11 if you didn’t have a combat patch you were really looked down on.
The most fun iv had in my life but never want to do it again 😂 sleep deprivation sucked donkey balls but you get used to it after a while your body and mind will adapt. I went to Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Anyone going to BCT that wants advice: Dont finish first dont finish last. Do what your told quickly and listen to whats being said. If they dont tell you to do it don't do it. The thinking has pretty much all been done for you, just do what your told. I strongly advise you start getting up super early and get accustomed to exercising at the crack ass of dawn. After the first maybe 2 weeks it wont be so bad. Start doing pushups everyday you get up. I advise atleaste 20 before you leave and aim for 20 pullups if you can do it
I hope that maybe one day after high school this could be my path,both for college and personal experience and growth to the mind,I feel it would expose me to conditions that I wouldn’t experience otherwise and it’ll help me become more prepared and responsible for life as an adult with expectations and goals to accomplish.
Definitely do it , I planned on joining the army when I was 12 and stuck through with it. I’m 18 and I graduated basic training 3 months ago and it was one of the best decisions I could have made
@@luisirizarry9820 I started to look into it my freshman year,and I hope that I’ll pull through in that decision but I can admit that I have my doubts, I’m a shy,sensitive,individual but I know I’ll adapt and gain more than I lose if and hopefully,when,I join. Thanks for the encouragement! And most of all congratulations!
My dad recommend that I signed myself into the air-force I did without knowing anything about the air-force my basic training might be soon if I get accepted wish me good luck
Army vet...did my trading on Tank Hill at Ft Jackson, SC straight out of high school. I arrived June 26. I went down road to Hollywood for my AIT In Unit Supply. It was so hot in the BDU and chemical suit. My recruiter fail to tell me about the gas chamber. It was a 4 month challenge for me at 18. I was in the best shape of my life. I could run 4 miles like it was nothing even in jump boots. We ran to school in uniform, back to lunch, back to school, and back to barracks after school. I met people from everywhere. It was a great start in life. These video just remind me. The wake up calls for PT usually involved banging of trash cans. We traveled on cattle trucks. Road marches....such fond memories....
I’m 31 I passed my asvab scored enough to chose any job, went to MEPS passed my physical, just waiting on a waiver, it should be ok because it was a dismissed case, I should get word later this week, hopefully I can sign my contract by these next couple weeks so I can ship out in July.
Thank you all for your services and sacrifice to our nation! As a civilian I regret not enlisting. Past the age now but still admire the courageous men and women who do serve. ❤
DS Bratton (First DS) is an old army buddy of mine and I served with him in Germany! Stand up dude right there. Knows his job inside and out. Motivating asf.
It was tough mentally and physical but joining the United States Army was the best decision of my life and im proud to be serving along side my brothers and sisters in arm. Long live the USA 🇺🇸
I went to basic June 2010. Fort lost in the woods, Missouri. Served for 7 years, got out a Staff Sergeant. I loved the army!! Proud to have serve with some of the BEST, including myself lol
In 1976 at Ft. Carson , my pop was a Chaplain protestant and for the first 4 weeks, recruits had to pick a faith and go to kp . Don't know what they do these days. But Dad brought a lot of recruits home for Sunday dinner.
I met new recruiters when they got off the bus an took them through processing. I wasn't ruff on them ,I asked them if there recruiters told them how it was going to be in basic . Most were not told anything 😊
I love my country and I wanted to serve it and honor the men who had died for me. Made good grades in highschool worked hard to graduate and just for the guard to tell me I’m not eligible. It was like a slap in the face. Never felt so let down by my own country before.
I leave In 11 days and I’m nervous bc it’s something I have never done in my life but also excited bc I can’t wait to meet ppl and accomplish basic and Ait.
Be pumped man! I was nervous too! Feels like a fever dream. Hardest thing for me was missing home that’s it! Just go in and cherish those moments that you are going to make with your brothers!
I’m at the hotel can’t sleep waiting to get on the bus to MEPs to then get on a plane to army basic in fort Jackson South Carolina wish me luck y’all #goarmy
My older brother spent 30+ years in the Army starting in 1969. He did not find basic training hard. Went Airborne then learned to speak the Arabic language along with having a LOT more educational opportunities! Received a Masters Degree while serving.
I went to basic at Ft Leonard Wood ,Mo June of 1969! I retired from the Army in 2008 after I got back from Afghanistan. Also a Vietnam vet. Nineteen months there
As much as I support the military and those who have the stomach and will to ensure basic training and becoming a soldier, I would never ever want to volunteer or even want to be drafted and enlisted since I don't think all the hassle is worth it, especially with how far our country has fallen, especially in small areas that she'll massive signs of corruption, neglect, crime, and devastation. I'm not fit to join the military, nor would I want to join it, I don't wish to be a weak link. The only way for me to be a suitable soldier is for my body to be augmented through surgery as well as basically brainwashing me to become an emotionless, loyal, mindless machine. After all, politicians these days see soldiers as nothing but expendable muscle, which is sad. If they want expendable assets, they might as well just turn every soldier into mindless fighting machines and suppress their emotions and what makes them human.
I left for bct this date 7 years ago. Looking back, it wasn't an easy journey but I did enjoy some of it, only if I didn't catch a cold in the entire bct :P Now I kinda miss the old days in the army but not gonna do it again xD
Contrary to what some might think, it really isn’t necessary to scream at people 24-7 to get them to do things (or not do things) you want. That shit makes for some great movies 🪑🍿📺, like Full Metal Jacket 🪖, though 😁.
@lostinthedesert-hp4bw 🤦🤦🤦 I don't believe you understand what military boot camp is supposed to be. It's not about simply yelling at people to get them to do what you want. It's about inducing stress Into someone and see how they react. Do they buckle under pressure or do they find their bearing and move forward. Do you have any idea how many of these people have never faced any type of adversity, had someone tell them "no" or provide structure? I met guys in bootcamp that didn't make it past the first day. I met others that didn't last a week. I met others that broke down after reality set in that they could not just call home for help anymore. Some couldn't tie their own boots because mommy always bought them slip on shoes since they were a kid. We had to teach them how to tie their own boots. Some couldn't fold their own clothes because they never had chores growing up and all was taken care of by someone else. We had to teach then that. We started with 128 recruits and only 78 Marines graduated. No shit you can just ask someone to do what you need them to do, but that's not the reality of what you may be throwing these young men and women into. You are building them to potentially go to war and have to kill or be killed by an enemy that doesn't give a shit about yelling at you. You break under the pressure of someone just screaming, you're gonna die and just get others killed in the process. Bootcamp is to weed out all who won't make it. Because if it was easy, EVERYONE WOULD DO IT.
@@unknown360123 I’m a retired U.S. Army Infantry NCO who served 23 years (1986-2010) and deployed to combat zones multiple times. The above facts known, the LAST thing I need is a lengthy lecture about basic training, the military or combat. You can save all that tough-guy talk for the chicks down at the tavern 🍺👩🏻🦰🍺👩🏻🍺👱🏻♀️🍺
Basic is fun and at 0:14 , which was the same dude that gave me the peanut shot, he look like someone you can have a genuine conversation, but they at like robots throughout your time training to be a soldier
Joining the Army is a tradition it's tough becoming a soldier I know US Army Veteran retired when you raise your hand and take the oath your joining the world elite fighting force this we defend and be all you can in the Army
Everybody’s scared. It’s new, unknown to you and there’s too much bs out there making it seem harder than it really is. The BEST thing you can do is… Keep your mouth shut until you’re told to talk. Do EXACTLY what you’re told to do, EXACTLY how you’re told to do it. Don’t cause any trouble, and stay far away from anyone who does. Now GO GET ‘EM!!! 😡👉🏻 🪖🇺🇸
Does anyone know if (when you join the army)) you still have to wear a face mask?? I’m VERY tempted to join, but I think it would be weird to have to wear a mask.
In 1967 I was drafted into the Army, not invited but drafted under threat of federal prison. I did my basic at Fort Jackson this exact place that you are looking at but all of the buildings have been torn down and new construction because in 1967 we were living in World War II Barricks. Basic training fort Jackson, infantry training fort Benning Georgia, airborne school fort Benning Georgia. Ranger selection and assessment fort Benning.. I arrived in Vietnam with 101st Airborne Div, infantryman .just in time for some of the big stuff! Hamburger Hill! TET, I reenlisted in Vietnam to get an extra stripe and $10,000 bonus. I was a five in only one year and seven months total time in service but my specialty was planning and setting up ambushes. Fort Jackson is where my life begin! I was a drifter before I became a disciplined skilled motivated soldier and even though it’s been over 50 years ago I owe every good thing that I am to the basic training and the rest of the experience. Although I have done very well in my life as an investor I would give it all to be one of these kids getting off the bus for just one week! How I envy you guys with young healthy body and the whole world in front of you! Back when we were drafted we were all sent to infantry if you wanted to choose your MOS you had to sign up for six years back to back but if you only wanted to do two years asked you you went to infantry.
This sounds silly but what im most concerned about is that I would have to wear glasses all of bmt. It just sounds terrible. I NEVER wear glasses. I live in my contacts. Because I’m active and cannot stand them fogging up and falling off.
If you get boot smell of trench foot, the PodoPhylus antimicrobial Insole that slowly releases iodine gas will take care of it… it works for foot ulcers and infections too. good luck!
I leave for basic in 6 days, although I'm pretty nervous I can't wait to experience it & become a better me. (UPDATE): Finally graduated BCT a few days ago, I am now in Arizona for AIT.
(UPDATE #2): Done with AIT, too easy. Graduated damn near top of my class. Off to airborne.
(Final Update): Finished airborne a while ago, now to wait out my contract lol. It’s all relatively easy just do the right shit at the right time in the right uniform.
Aye man if u did wrestling i’m sure you’ll be alright. God bless your journey brother!
you got it
Same here I leave in like 2 weeks. Have fun man and keep ur head straight.
@@christianwheelock3646bro I was hoping someone would say that I feel like this shit is gonna be cake then my wrestling coach was a running nut.
Same here 24th going to fort Leonard wood for 31b good luck man
My son went to basic training 3 days out of highschool. Spent a total of almost 17 years in. Couldbt be more proud of him and the army as a whole unit
Damn I could never do 17 years in basic , thank you for his service ❤
@@chrisfalx3251😐
Why did he get out?
war is awesome
@@cck6591 you’ve ever been to war?
Joining the US Army was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I will never regret it and never forget it🇺🇸👍🏽.
Loser
what for ?
@@cclmpr for everything😉👍🏽
@@caring-assoul_ how many innocent people have you been killed? 😃 they say that psychopath can join the army sociopath and serial killers too
@@cclmpr that doesn’t make any sense. You should try reading your question before you press send.
I've already passed the ASVAB test and I'm going to boot camp next month. I'm excited and scared at the same time because I'm leaving my 2 year old daughter but I know it's for the best for her. God in charge. I have this CZcams channel but when I get back I'm going to think about creating one just to talk about my experiences in the National Guard. I’m ready to go yeah ❤😂
That's awesome what's your mos
How's it going?
How was it?
My boi got executed 😂
@@Elv111😂😂😂
My granddaughter is in training! It is grueling, but that is what is needed to build up physical endurance and a strong, confident mindset.
We are thankful for her service! You must be so proud!
the simon necronomicon the conjuration of the fire god try I invoke thee every time it says conjure xox
@@johnybeans6152weirdo
I just realized how hilarious it is to say to a family member “ thank you for their service”😂 ❤ “ you welcome?”
@chrisfalx3251 The better response is, "Thank you for your support."
My youngest is two weeks in she left one week after graduation. I was so nervous at first. I would say I'm the most proudest mother ever. From these two weeks , I can hear the growth , confidence, and structure that it has given her already. I am very grateful for her decision 🙏🏾 💕
Basic was a lot of fun. It also sucked, but it was fun
@@roomy6806I have never heard a better way to describe basic in my life
What made it suck if you don’t mind me asking
@@christiangomez4981 Just dealing with people who dont take it seriously. If someone fucks up, you all get fucked up. It was fun but its also basic training, it is not meant to be fun, it is to quickly make you into a soldier. Its hat you make of it and how serious you take it that makes it easier or not. Plus i jate running lol
@@christiangomez4981 it's hard to put into words. You can only really understand if you go through it yourself
@@Dillon41689 thanks! lol the running part was funny
My son left yesterday ❤ fresh out of high school. I admire all the brave men and women 🫡 thank you for your service!
I leave for basic in 2 weeks. Can't wait to get it over with. Wish me luck!
Good luck! You will do awesome!
how it going
@@Benuse08 dudes probably still there
@@shanks0307AIT most likely. Or OSUT.
Update us 😂
I went to basic in 1979, scared to death. I was in the last OSUT unit at Ft Gordon. I went from being a civilian executive secretary to the Distinguished Honor graduate! I proudly wear my veteran t shirts. Best part: when I came home and saw my dad's face! And then watching him trying to pick up his 5'3" soldier daughter's full duffle bag!!❤. Proud to be a US Army Veteran! ❤️🇺🇸 Keep it strong!
Man, im so anxious to be part of the army soon
It’s not as bad as the marines I think this video is the marines
@@sethstrate it aint the marines, US Army uses multicam pattern uniform and they are less agressive sort of speak
With good attitude and MORALS, you will kick assetts...My tiny 'Porcaline doll' daughter is doing great from the start....A little worry and a bit of fear makes you sharp.
@@sethstrate this is literally the national guards CZcams lol where did you get marines from?
I graduated basic Feb 2018. Still the best 10 weeks of my life that I’ll never want to do again 😂
Ive always wanted to be part of the us army infact they were a big reason why i started a weight loss journey.
Get it. I dropped 40lbs , shipped to basic and lost another 30lbs. I graduate AIT soon. It's well worth the effort.
Thanks for sharing these. I have a son and daughter in the military and this gives me a little bit of an idea of what they went through in basic. Keep them coming I'm hooked 😂
Graduated in November from ft Jackson. The best 10 weeks of my life that I never want to do again 😂😂😂
Same bro never again
Hey bro I leave for Jackson in 10 days I had high blood pressure at meps got DQ had to leave and get 2 separate reading I did got cleared and sworn in if it’s high at reception so they send you home I been told they don’t even check bp at reception
@@brandonsimmons2031 reception is like the twilight zone, 72 hours of hurry up and wait with little sleep, shuffling trainees from one station to the other. Just you wait for that nice comfy peanut butter shot, your skin will snap like a sausage link, but you’ll be that much stronger! Just pray they don’t stick it too deep, had a trainee end up temporarily paralyzed and had to wait for the next cycle once he healed up lol. Study that blue book, it will come in handy.
@@GoofyAhhsPersonOnYT ahhh the blue book🥲I’ve gone though basic twice(first time quarantined and sent home to take care of dying dad, 2nd time at Airforce DQed last day of BMT for asthma(though I passed everything over 90 In exams and fitness), and now I’m trying to join again, and this time as active, and man…. PB shot for the third time 😂😂😭
@@IffyEdem You got this! I will tell you one thing, even though physical fitness and the ability to complete every task in training is very important to honing a soldier’s skill, what really makes a warrior is the willpower to NEVER quit!
Take those missed opportunities as fuel for success and sometimes as a soldier, you have to dig real deep into your most darkest corners of your soul to find the last bit of energy you thought you didn’t have to emerge. Fire needs fuel and when you’ve ran out, you need to start looking within for something to keep you going to victory!
Guys, there are parts of basic training that absolutely suck, but I’m telling you now that it’s worth it
I just can't get over not seeing a drill without a combat patch.
For me, I’ve heard this comment numerous times now. At one point if we don’t have a war anytime soon, eventually that would probably be the norm don’t you think?
Me neither. I’m a retired U.S. Army infantry NCO who served 23 years (1986-2010) and deployed to combat zones multiple times. Within about three years after 9-11 if you didn’t have a combat patch you were really looked down on.
Medically Retired, Tabbed Army Ranger...basic was a blast, I wish I could go back, knowing what I knew now! It would've been more fun 😂😂😂
Share some advice than. Thank you for your service
Stolen Valor
The most fun iv had in my life but never want to do it again 😂 sleep deprivation sucked donkey balls but you get used to it after a while your body and mind will adapt.
I went to Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Anyone going to BCT that wants advice:
Dont finish first dont finish last.
Do what your told quickly and listen to whats being said. If they dont tell you to do it don't do it.
The thinking has pretty much all been done for you, just do what your told.
I strongly advise you start getting up super early and get accustomed to exercising at the crack ass of dawn. After the first maybe 2 weeks it wont be so bad.
Start doing pushups everyday you get up. I advise atleaste 20 before you leave and aim for 20 pullups if you can do it
It’s getting easier and easier
I hope that maybe one day after high school this could be my path,both for college and personal experience and growth to the mind,I feel it would expose me to conditions that I wouldn’t experience otherwise and it’ll help me become more prepared and responsible for life as an adult with expectations and goals to accomplish.
Definitely do it , I planned on joining the army when I was 12 and stuck through with it. I’m 18 and I graduated basic training 3 months ago and it was one of the best decisions I could have made
@@luisirizarry9820 I started to look into it my freshman year,and I hope that I’ll pull through in that decision but I can admit that I have my doubts, I’m a shy,sensitive,individual but I know I’ll adapt and gain more than I lose if and hopefully,when,I join. Thanks for the encouragement! And most of all congratulations!
My son left July 1, 2024 and I’m so proud of him may Jesus bless you all❤❤❤ thank you for your service ❤❤❤❤
Some of the best days of my life were spent in the Army.
Talking my recruiter SSG Moore now, cant wait to serve my country when i get the chance. God bless america. 🦅
I leave to Fort Jackson Monday April 3rd I’m excited to start a challenging journey 🫡
Best of luck! You will do great!
Good luck bro. Just left from basic there last week. It’s not hard I promise
My dad recommend that I signed myself into the air-force I did without knowing anything about the air-force my basic training might be soon if I get accepted wish me good luck
Army vet...did my trading on Tank Hill at Ft Jackson, SC straight out of high school. I arrived June 26. I went down road to Hollywood for my AIT In Unit Supply. It was so hot in the BDU and chemical suit. My recruiter fail to tell me about the gas chamber. It was a 4 month challenge for me at 18. I was in the best shape of my life. I could run 4 miles like it was nothing even in jump boots. We ran to school in uniform, back to lunch, back to school, and back to barracks after school. I met people from everywhere. It was a great start in life. These video just remind me. The wake up calls for PT usually involved banging of trash cans. We traveled on cattle trucks. Road marches....such fond memories....
Almost 30 and in the process of enlightenment can’t wait to become a soldier!
I’m 31 I passed my asvab scored enough to chose any job, went to MEPS passed my physical, just waiting on a waiver, it should be ok because it was a dismissed case, I should get word later this week, hopefully I can sign my contract by these next couple weeks so I can ship out in July.
I always thought that people from the military would be scary and mean but now that I watch videos of the army, I realized I was wrong
- a wise man
Thank you all for your services and sacrifice to our nation! As a civilian I regret not enlisting. Past the age now but still admire the courageous men and women who do serve. ❤
I had my t-shirt stuffed in my mouth by my company commander for wearing it inside out... Fun days...
Oh so you like that , is that you wigstone
Хорошо не в жопу..радуйся😂
That’s actually assault. You should have called CID and had him UCMJ’d for his stupidity.
Some the shirt? Or did he make you take it off and stuff it in?
DS Bratton (First DS) is an old army buddy of mine and I served with him in Germany! Stand up dude right there. Knows his job inside and out. Motivating asf.
I had a MRE at basic that had a powder lemonade you put in your drink and I just started eating it like fun dip😂
I was hunting, walked to far, got starving, found a HUGE MRE cookie, covered in frosting......Jacked me UP
I should'a joined, but became a cop.
@@peterruiz6117 .... frosting? whos gonna tell him?
@@SampsonWrestling😂😂😂 why don't you tell yourself "frosting" 🤪🤣😂
Just got sworn in for the national guard !
It was tough mentally and physical but joining the United States Army was the best decision of my life and im proud to be serving along side my brothers and sisters in arm. Long live the USA 🇺🇸
I joined in '89 on DEP and Split Option since i was a Junior. No regrets!
I went to basic June 2010. Fort lost in the woods, Missouri. Served for 7 years, got out a Staff Sergeant. I loved the army!! Proud to have serve with some of the BEST, including myself lol
Did basic 18 years ago bout to retire soon 😊 love the army
In 1976 at Ft. Carson , my pop was a Chaplain protestant and for the first 4 weeks, recruits had to pick a faith and go to kp . Don't know what they do these days. But Dad brought a lot of recruits home for Sunday dinner.
Greatness...He's a keeper
Peter. Pop loved the young soldiers. He was one of the few air born Chaplains. Her was proud of his dusty boots.
I met new recruiters when they got off the bus an took them through processing. I wasn't ruff on them ,I asked them if there recruiters told them how it was going to be in basic . Most were not told anything 😊
Imagine going through all this just to be a part time soldier is crazzzzyyyy
Part time? What
@@PolandMapping national guard your not a full time soldier your litterally a soldier once a month lol
@@RubMySchmeat lmao didn't even realise it said national guard my bat
My youngest 'Ciupee Doll' joined Army....She is showing true gritt and perseverance, while many are just there for a ride.
If they're making just like her then that means they have just as much grit and perseverance as her, ijs.
This has gotta be before BCT was changed to 10 weeks from 13. We didn't do any of this and DS's were talking about losing time to do battle drills.
I love my country and I wanted to serve it and honor the men who had died for me. Made good grades in highschool worked hard to graduate and just for the guard to tell me I’m not eligible. It was like a slap in the face. Never felt so let down by my own country before.
Why weren’t you eligible?
@@ohhhhjadaj6969 bad feet
Sorry to hear that
@@brettm7345 pair of bad feet
Damn brother. Not even something you could get fixed by a doctor?
I'm having flashbacks of boot camp.
I leave In 11 days and I’m nervous bc it’s something I have never done in my life but also excited bc I can’t wait to meet ppl and accomplish basic and Ait.
Be pumped man! I was nervous too! Feels like a fever dream. Hardest thing for me was missing home that’s it! Just go in and cherish those moments that you are going to make with your brothers!
I’m at the hotel can’t sleep waiting to get on the bus to MEPs to then get on a plane to army basic in fort Jackson South Carolina wish me luck y’all #goarmy
My older brother spent 30+ years in the Army starting in 1969. He did not find basic training hard. Went Airborne then learned to speak the Arabic language along with having a LOT more educational opportunities! Received a Masters Degree while serving.
I went to basic in August of 1986. Ft. Benning GA. Seems like a life time ago.
I went to basic at Ft Leonard Wood ,Mo June of 1969! I retired from the Army in 2008 after I got back from Afghanistan. Also a Vietnam vet. Nineteen months there
@@normanhockett3972 thank you for your service.
2012 A.CO 1-50
Hey. GOD. BLESS. YOU. GUYS. Greetting. From. EL SAL
Can’t wait to be there
You 🏬 brought back a lot of good 👍 👌 memories thank 😊
Good training. Stay strong soldiers.
As much as I support the military and those who have the stomach and will to ensure basic training and becoming a soldier, I would never ever want to volunteer or even want to be drafted and enlisted since I don't think all the hassle is worth it, especially with how far our country has fallen, especially in small areas that she'll massive signs of corruption, neglect, crime, and devastation. I'm not fit to join the military, nor would I want to join it, I don't wish to be a weak link. The only way for me to be a suitable soldier is for my body to be augmented through surgery as well as basically brainwashing me to become an emotionless, loyal, mindless machine. After all, politicians these days see soldiers as nothing but expendable muscle, which is sad. If they want expendable assets, they might as well just turn every soldier into mindless fighting machines and suppress their emotions and what makes them human.
Those are the brave, strong man and woman❤
My cousin went to join the marines and I won’t see him for 5 years and trust me when I say I’ll miss him like hell but I know he’ll be strong
I left for bct this date 7 years ago. Looking back, it wasn't an easy journey but I did enjoy some of it, only if I didn't catch a cold in the entire bct :P
Now I kinda miss the old days in the army but not gonna do it again xD
Seven years ago is the old days? XD
@@nationalguard yes the good old days X-D
Nice i get this the day i ship out lol
Wow, this is really relaxed! Looks like a chill time! 😎 -Usmc vet
Contrary to what some might think, it really isn’t necessary to scream at people 24-7 to get them to do things (or not do things) you want. That shit makes for some great movies 🪑🍿📺, like Full Metal Jacket 🪖, though 😁.
@lostinthedesert-hp4bw 🤦🤦🤦 I don't believe you understand what military boot camp is supposed to be. It's not about simply yelling at people to get them to do what you want. It's about inducing stress Into someone and see how they react. Do they buckle under pressure or do they find their bearing and move forward. Do you have any idea how many of these people have never faced any type of adversity, had someone tell them "no" or provide structure? I met guys in bootcamp that didn't make it past the first day. I met others that didn't last a week. I met others that broke down after reality set in that they could not just call home for help anymore. Some couldn't tie their own boots because mommy always bought them slip on shoes since they were a kid. We had to teach them how to tie their own boots. Some couldn't fold their own clothes because they never had chores growing up and all was taken care of by someone else. We had to teach then that. We started with 128 recruits and only 78 Marines graduated. No shit you can just ask someone to do what you need them to do, but that's not the reality of what you may be throwing these young men and women into. You are building them to potentially go to war and have to kill or be killed by an enemy that doesn't give a shit about yelling at you. You break under the pressure of someone just screaming, you're gonna die and just get others killed in the process. Bootcamp is to weed out all who won't make it. Because if it was easy, EVERYONE WOULD DO IT.
@@unknown360123 I’m a retired U.S. Army Infantry NCO who served 23 years (1986-2010) and deployed to combat zones multiple times. The above facts known, the LAST thing I need is a lengthy lecture about basic training, the military or combat. You can save all that tough-guy talk for the chicks down at the tavern 🍺👩🏻🦰🍺👩🏻🍺👱🏻♀️🍺
I want to thank the past and present U.S. soldier's . Thank you ❣🙏
Will always remember FT Jackson.
They put you on double fireguard huh
Basic is fun and at 0:14 , which was the same dude that gave me the peanut shot, he look like someone you can have a genuine conversation, but they at like robots throughout your time training to be a soldier
I really wanna join the US ARMY and I'm a police officer in Ghana so help me GOD
It looks fun as hell.
Joining the Army is a tradition it's tough becoming a soldier I know US Army Veteran retired when you raise your hand and take the oath your joining the world elite fighting force this we defend and be all you can in the Army
9% of the time it is, the other 89% is either getting smoked, marching and other boring shit
@@vinchin8486wdym getting smoke. Action? Im deciiding on joining the militart i am 19 years old
Thank you for serving USA forever we love you from Wynwood Miami❤🎃🇺🇸😱😭💋😇🇺🇸🎃😱😱🤪🇺🇲🥰
Yes!!! I can’t wait 2 more days
How is it 2 months later??
@@ToxicFruitSnack so unfortunately I’m still waiting never left
I'm. Going on the 14 th and 15th to Meps for the national guard can't wait
Haha love how he’s being so nice because they want people to join. The second that camera goes away it’s gonna get real in there
Yep. What was your experience like?
I leave to basic next monday .. pray for me 🙏🏽
Fort sill is the best ❤❤❤❤
You are the Man Bro..💪💪👍
I’m meeting my recruiter next week to start the process, any tips or suggestions? Would be appreciated.
Those joes need more time in that gas. We couldn’t leave until snot was dripping out
How painful is it
@@Memealicous If you get hit with a strong enough cloud of that you’ll never forget it…
💨💨💨 🔥🥵🔥
Going to training after I graduate and Im feeling motivated and a bit scared!
Everybody’s scared. It’s new, unknown to you and there’s too much bs out there making it seem harder than it really is. The BEST thing you can do is…
Keep your mouth shut until you’re told to talk.
Do EXACTLY what you’re told to do, EXACTLY how you’re told to do it.
Don’t cause any trouble, and stay far away from anyone who does.
Now GO GET ‘EM!!! 😡👉🏻 🪖🇺🇸
I want to go active duty to get school paid for and then do pre-law.
This is better than lying to them show them it takes courage and spirit to be in the military
Of course it's better than lying.
Loved it
Until today 👑 Jesus ❤️ Queen 👑
Be there in less than a month! Can't wait
I’m tryna go to the military but not anymore with these shots and getting blood drawn bro 😢
literally i’m terrified of needles
do you need the covid shot?
Does anyone know if (when you join the army)) you still have to wear a face mask?? I’m VERY tempted to join, but I think it would be weird to have to wear a mask.
In 1967 I was drafted into the Army, not invited but drafted under threat of federal prison. I did my basic at Fort Jackson this exact place that you are looking at but all of the buildings have been torn down and new construction because in 1967 we were living in World War II Barricks. Basic training fort Jackson, infantry training fort Benning Georgia, airborne school fort Benning Georgia. Ranger selection and assessment fort Benning.. I arrived in Vietnam with 101st Airborne Div, infantryman .just in time for some of the big stuff! Hamburger Hill! TET, I reenlisted in Vietnam to get an extra stripe and $10,000 bonus. I was a five in only one year and seven months total time in service but my specialty was planning and setting up ambushes. Fort Jackson is where my life begin! I was a drifter before I became a disciplined skilled motivated soldier and even though it’s been over 50 years ago I owe every good thing that I am to the basic training and the rest of the experience. Although I have done very well in my life as an investor I would give it all to be one of these kids getting off the bus for just one week! How I envy you guys with young healthy body and the whole world in front of you! Back when we were drafted we were all sent to infantry if you wanted to choose your MOS you had to sign up for six years back to back but if you only wanted to do two years asked you you went to infantry.
A++ sergent major et pour tout🇺🇸👑🇺🇸
What's your temperature's point to your viruses being produced inside of people so activity takes place on what rotation of gravity of organs pressure
I did army basic training 9 years ago an I’ll tell u marine drill instructors are more scary way more scary
Ft Leonardwood had a giant oak right outside the escape door , saw many soldiers run dead into it full speed , I missed it lol November 85 echo 2 -2
God bless America
He’s being so sweet
I’m 24 but Army reserve I’m heading for it
This sounds silly but what im most concerned about is that I would have to wear glasses all of bmt. It just sounds terrible. I NEVER wear glasses. I live in my contacts. Because I’m active and cannot stand them fogging up and falling off.
We never did the water thing at Fort Sill.
The jumping around in the water is new to me. I didn't have that haha
Can’t waitttt
I leave for basic July 11th for army going to fort Moore for 22 weeks doing osut
EVERY young American man should have to face this!
@@ptrnryv🫡
No it’s voluntary service not mandatory
Not every
And every woman. Too bad they aren't held to the same standards.
I’m leaving to basic training in 3 months but I don’t think I’m physically fit enough to do like 10 good push ups any good advice.
Fort Jackson, fort Rucker graduate Clovis high 1999
Sorry I’m not really into the guard but coast guard I was in training
I'm leaving for bt hopefully August
If you get boot smell of trench foot, the PodoPhylus antimicrobial Insole that slowly releases iodine gas will take care of it… it works for foot ulcers and infections too. good luck!