The TRUTH About ARMY BASIC TRAINING (2022) | *MUST WATCH BEFORE JOINING*
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Today we get into the truth about Army Basic Training and all of the stuff most recruiters and people won't tell you before Joining the Army. We go over exactly what you expect from today's Army Basic Training and so much more!
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Do you all think you could handle Basic Training in 2021? 🤔 SUBSCRIBE for more! 🔥
Just came back from tradoc already did it so it's proven that I can. It is very lonely at times though but nothing that is impossible if you try.
Going to OSUT to fort Leonard wood January 26th as a 88m and I’m more excited about basic training than AIT!
@@soulcrusher-zt2mn good luck and just keep your head low, the less the drill Sargeant recognize you, the easier your life gets.
Why does it matter how big ur neck is?
@@argentstorm4264 if you’re overweight you’re neck being big will make it so you don’t have to lose a ton of weight
As someone who has graduated basic training a couple weeks ago I can definitely say it’s a lot easier than what I anticipated. My expectations of basic were of war movies full metal jacket, hacksaw ridge etc.. and stories from my military family members. But they went in a different time when it was a lot harder and expectations were different. I think this is the best time to do basic it was challenging but I never thought about quitting. For all of you guys going into basic soon just know you got this I did it and I’m retarded so you definitely can do it too! 👍
Good looking out lol like that ending
Thank you for the reassurance 💯
Are you secretly a recruiter?
@@NewbornOnyx no lol I’m still in ait
Thank you for this. I leave for BCT in 18 days and heavily nervous.
Basic training is easy. After your first 2 weeks, everyday is just another check mark. But the field is pretty fun! Especially the Anvil and Forge. All the night drills and infentrations are cool as hell. You'll be able to shoot blanks (fake bullets but with a real weapon) at enemies with night vision and it feels like you're actually in a real mission with the friends you make in basic. It's awesome.
I was a squad leader during my Anvil and Forge so it was awesome as hell to lead my whole formation!
You also get to shoot with real bullets too (please don't hit em with a brrrrrraaap though, haha)
There's no phones or music but it feels so nice to listen to music on sundays when it's phone time. I always wrote my favorite songs in a notebook so I could listen to them in the back of my head. So do that if you like music.
The only thing I hated about basic was the amount of food we got. But it gets better with time, trust me.
did you go to benning?
You get your phone?
@@angiegomez8426 was told that it’s every sunday depending on your company. that’s what i was told at least. im going to basic the 7th of feb
lamo, bro, I thought I was losing my mind when I started feeling less full each meal. Then I found out that they would reduce your portion sizes as time went on.
for all the new guys never quit in BCT you'll be there longer then you need to be.
For anyone shipping off to basic training, my advice is to first RELAX. It isn’t like what you see on the movies, & YOUR experience won’t be the same from someone who served back in the Vietnam War times, or OEF times, or let alone someone who served one year ago. The Army has changed as a whole throughout the years, and has gotten softer.
Everything in basic combat training is built for you to pass. You physically will not fail unless you give up. You can fail as much times as you want, and they will give you as much opportunities as you can until you pass. The downside of it is that you probably can get a counseling and/or a phase recycle if you fail for an extremely extensive amount of times.
It definitely would help to get into shape before basic, although DO NOT be discouraged on if you can run or do push-ups. You can literally walk into BCT with no athleticism, strength, or endurance. I’ve seen extremely unfit people who can survive every smoke session and every PT session we went through in BCT. It’s not bad at all.
Lastly, and most importantly, do what you’re told and pay attention to detail. BCT isn’t even a physical game.. it’s not even a mental game (besides being away from your family). At the end of the day it’s just a Simon Says game where Drill Sergeants tell you what to do and you execute their orders. BCT is the easiest thing you will ever go through in the army. Until you make it into your unit/next duty assignment, then that’s when responsibility and your individual actions come into play.
This video solidified it, once I graduate from highschool in 2024, im enlisting in the army. Thank you so much for these videos, it has helped me ensure this is what I want to do, and these videos on top of the fact that I would be serving for those who can't muster that courage is something that inspires me so much. My dad served during the war following 9/11, and he endured a lot of things he didn't deserve, and he can't serve anymore. The honor of being able to protect him and many others is a dream come true. Thank you for your service.
Bruh wait til 2024 and then look at how the military has changed from now before u go ahead and think it's always gonna be the idea that you have in your mind. Peace and blessings
I ship out to benning next week, im excited for this life change but also nervous, but way more excited
XD HAHAHAH
good luck man.
What your MOS? 11B, 19D, 19K?
I will tell you most likely your worst time will be at 30th AG AKA. reception. They treat you like an Animal there.
Don't believe anyone when they say that things get easier.
you need more info hit me up I was there 2 week ago.
@@11bsavage64 19k, I’m not expecting it to be easy lol I’ve accepted the f act that I’m just a number 😅
@@madog968 worst thing is how long your there for.
Yall certainly have boot easier then us Grunts.
Bro I just got out of Benning just a month ago. But I was 11b, gl haha you’re going at w good time for weather
Please don’t do it, it’s getting worse and worse as a branch
I’m 28 years of age shipping out Jan 4, 2022 19d Cav scout. Leaving 2 kids and wife behind for 6 months will be the toughest part for me. Let’s kick ass! 💪🏽
Im 28 and leaving a husband and 2kids for 4months
On Jan 4 2022
I'm 23, leaving my wife and daughter on Jan 18th for fort Benning. Good luck to you today! And I hope I'm able to make it through as well
@@robbiegarza8029 Thanks 💪🏽 Good luck to you as well
I'm meeting with a recruiter but my tattoos might stop me. My fingers, hands and neck is done
i have a great tip. Don't let your recruiter let you in until you prepare physically a little bit. You better pass that initial physical training exam with flying colors or you will be the one they pick on the most and they will turn your whole troop against you the first week or so. On the other side, if you do physical activity coming out of highschool and get in within a month it will likely be a breeze for you as basic training in the army is more mental than it is physically challenging as far as PT is concerned. Best advice, don't stand out!! Fall in.
FFAAAAALLLL IIIIIINNNN!!
All true but sometimes you stand out by your physical features as well!! Being too tall or too short or have a big nose whatever!! The Drills will find something to rag you about...
I just graduated bct fort sill few weeks ago now I’m at fort lee for my AIT. The hardest part about basic training is dealing with the people everything else isn’t that bad just take it one day at a time you will make it. The drill sergeant will be in your face. As long as you don’t quit, have any major injuries anyone can pass basic combat training. Don’t over think it or stress it trust me i watch a million videos about bct that doesn’t nothing once your in it you will see it’s all a team training environment.
Hey, just my 2 cents. I recommend everyone y’all join the Reserves just in case you don’t feel comfortable, and if you do then move into Active Duty
I ship out November 8th as a 88m motor transport operator and I cannot wait to make my life out of the army and meet new people and make a career I'm doing reserves for right now
I ship the ninth as an 88m
Ugh, that’s a bad time to be in “Lost in the woods”
The best piece of advice I’ve got is: never forget your reason !!!!
From my father World War II Purple Heart Bronze Star Oak Leaf cluster save the man's life in the Pacific my dad would say a winner never quits and a quitter never wins Americal Division combat medic
I Graduated basic about a month ago from fort leonardwood basic isn’t too bad it’s more mentally difficult than physically as long as your able to push yourself and find your motivation to graduate it’s possible to make it though
Stay with people who have a good mindset and who are positive and wanna graduate and do great things and it’ll be easier
Best advice I can give is be at the Right place right time and right uniform
It’s hard physically but do what your told and it’ll be smooth
Good luck to anybody shipping to basic you got it just keep your head up and enjoy the smokings and getting strong it’s 10 weeks and life changing
Hey can we use mobile phones in army basic training?
@@sarahbalouch6275 at Leonard wood yes minimum your looking at 30 minutes on Sunday but some companies give a hour or more just depends on your company and if y’all do the right thing
To the people who haven’t gone yet like me, remember you are making this decision to defend your country, you are defending your families and your honor. Don’t ever give up because I know I won’t.
Too late I already joined , I’m extremely skinny and I don’t weight that much but I believe I can get though it cause I have nothing rn and hoping this helps me a lot cause I have no other choice
Basic was pretty easy! Be in a little shape, listen and do what you are told. I went in the 80’s.
I´ll Ship on November 9 as a 68D, as today´s day I can´t do a single push up, I try everyday, I´m working out on it, but still can´t. is frustrating and scaring I just feel like I´ll fail somehow.
You should be good. Have fun
Work up to it. Do push ups at angles off the wall, your table, your bed. Improve where you can.
are you going as active duty or army reserve? you will get it just keep practicing a little everyday. just remember "everything is hard to do.....but not impossible" keep your head up. you got it.
Consistency is key- you get better at stuff by repeatedly doing it so don’t give up!
Shipping out in one week to fort Jackson , wish me luck 😅
I love the vid but for everyone 2:30 is when he actually starts talking
Once you said it was easier than football you sold me😂. Lol thanks for the video appreciate it, I've never been a quitter so I believe I will do just fine in basic!
I’m sure it is. My Football coach was in Vietnam and saw all kinds of action. I think he thought we were going to War instead of playing Football lol
I'm just worries about getting yelled at. Like I know it will happen and I will be fine but my eye's just start watering whenever someone raises their voice. I also know that they are probably excepting like everyone to cry.
I'm 37 years old, A skilled trades journeyman with 15 years experience, I spoke with a recruiter last week after seeing this going on in Israel. I would love to serve my country.
Brings back so many memories.
for me it is a love hate relationship.
@@11bsavage64 lmao
i went to Fort Lwood in jan and that was a good time lol the 12 Bravo life
It wasn’t like that when I went to basic in 1987. Back then if you decided you didn’t want to be there, they would take u out of training but then have you doing base details all day every day until the day AFTER your basic training class graduates so you might as well just do it successfully.
Went in back in 87 as well!! Definitely was a different time...
@@georgemaxwell3467 what branch?
@@alexblaze8878 Army
@@georgemaxwell3467 Air Force, entered Feb 2nd of 87.
Yes Sir , well said .. just take one day at the time this is the best way for success.. Enjoy your comments.. thank you Sir
Need to get my tattoo waiver signed off. After that I sign and get my ship date. Been in this waiting process for 8 months. Going in as Infantry.
Where is your tattoo at?
@@strangeclouds_ Neck
Shipping on the 25th! Fort Jackson. Kinda nervous…lol 😖
Ayy im shipping to Jackson on tje 25th as well! Maybe ill see you there. Im going in as 88H
the first 10 days i going to be slow then you're going into yellow phase for 2 weeks. For me red, white, Black was slow for me since i we stayed with out Drill sgts till the end.
i think i can handle it. im working on lowering my a1c so i can get in. i really wanna get in.
Honestly man you got this, former marine going army💪🏽 i need to work on some stuff as well
i ship out in 4 days o thanks for this
Same 🤘🏽 fort benning
@@vinnychavarria2641 well now its tomorrow. And good luck to you man. Fort jackson
Back and completed bct. So dang easy I don't know what I was worried about. I head off to ait tomorrow and I get all my freedoms back. I can't wait for the future
OSUT is easy well thats in my experience the only thing that sucks is being at Benning for 22weeks.
Great content as always Ben Allen!
Hooah just got out of Benning a month ago
@@platini518 me too, what battalion?
@@Cuppamoments alpha 1-46 you?
@@platini518 oh shit me too lmao, what platoon?
@@platini518 what’s your roster number you?
Thank you this really helped calm my nerves I leave for fort jackson in 1 week
Shipping to Fort Benning the 19 looking forward to it but I’m also very nervous
Sleep good the night before because Reception blows
@@raynaldodelarosa9146 I’m planning on going TACP when I graduate high school
You'll do great. Just keep your head up.
You be ok a winner never quits and quitter never wins
From my dad ww 2 bronze star oak leaf cluster purple 💜
Shipping out as 12b in 12 days, I can’t wait!!
Glad to hear it’s not harder then 2 a days 😂
4:57 well… kentuckys a bit different
Thank you Ben for this video because my boyfriend is currently in BCT and thanks for the breakdown.
Basic training sounds like it’s a lot easier mentally than it was when I went through it over 20 years ago, drill sergeants used to scare you and take the platoon out in the middle of the woods so no one could hear you scream.
Went in back in 87!! Definitely glad we didn't have this information back then!! We basically all got there and winged it...
I ship November 1st as a 12N.
Same here!
@@RMedia96 awesome! I guess I’ll see you there.
I’m going in as 88N and leaving nov 1st too
Im shipping out in a few days to fort sill. Will update when I get out of ait (December)
🙏
Excellent video. Your stuff is very good.
Ship date 18th… 11X
Sleep good the night before reception blows
@@raynaldodelarosa9146 gotchu man
Shippin on the 1st bro. See ya there!
@@GabrielRodriguez-yt9wu lmaooooo bro they don’t give a rats ass about nicotine. Meps is easy af. Just say no to everything that isn’t already in your packet
@@Li8eralsarescum69 lmfao I be paranoid af for no reason. Yeah bro my ship is the 25th, these fuckers keep messing up my contract and I was suppose to get Alaska
I got 9 more days till i ship! Thank you soo much for all the info bro i wouldnt have made this choice had it not been for you and matt ward i appreciate you guys for sharing your knowledge and experiences im joining army reserves 92Y unit supply specialist👍🏼 if you dont mind can you make a video on that MOS
Been watching your vids for a few months , and thanks for the info. Leaving for basic in about 2 weeks.
i just got my med docs in and my recruiter just sent all of it to meps to look over to see if i can join. hopefully i will get a yes from them either this week or by next week and i will be on my way to the military. if i get in im definitely going to do airbourne school. this next week is going to be me just being anxious lol.
Just graduated basic a week ago
How was it
@@jackjones5211 it was okay it’s really just a mental thing but it’s different for everyone
@@AcTiv3- were there cool people there or just lame army mfs there
@@CrackerBarrelkid555 there’s cool people there😂😂
I want to be a civilian police officer in the future. Would you recommend going 31B or 68W? Thanks Ben
only thing im truly worried about is not passing the running and getting kicked out cuz i cant pass the 2 mile time limit.
You’ll make it, they’ll condition you to make it
Ong,it’s gonna be routine to you
Thank you. I’m home on holiday block leave. And I can I was worried for no reason. I did 2 miles after weeks of conditioning and didn’t stop. I’m stupid proud of myself.
Michael Mitchell great job 😁
I just worked at a job that was physical before joining, full time, and that made it a lot easier doing PT.
I’m in process to re enlist its really easy it’s more mental than anything 💪🏽
Going to Fort Leonard Wood on November 22nd
I leave for basic Nov 9th and I felt the recruiters and others were making it feel to relaxed which I don’t want. I want it to be challenging and something that can help make me a better person. That’s what I’m looking forward to the most is the hard work. I’m going in as an E4 so I’m curious how it might or could be different for me.. also after leaving for basic I never want to go to MEPs again. I was there for 12 hours and had quite the interesting experience that I backed out of the first swearing in process then switched from active to reserve and had to do the swearing in again.
Bro same I leave the same exact day! 😂
What camera and set up do you use? Your video quality is amazing!!
I use a canon m50 with a sigma lens and a regular ring light
Just stomped out the like button in Timbz
Thanks for your service
Great vid, headed to meps this Friday saw your meps vid it was great to.
I been in shape my donut Ben Allen lol
I’m currently waiting and praying to the MEPS lords lol
I leave for Benning OSUT on November 1st, I'm confident in my physical abilities strength-wise, but I am an awful runner. Not very fast and I hate running. Do they start out of the gate with insane cardio and long runs or do they build your endurance up over time to be able to complete longer runs? Thanks for any advice!
You won’t be hit with insane running but you will be trained to get your cardio up so don’t worry. Eventually you’ll be running 2 miles almost every two weeks after a month there and 3-5 miles after week 12 but you’ll be able to handle it.
you will be running a mile for sure , but you will be taking your rifle with you everywhere and standing in formation for long periods of time. I'm talking an hour or so in formation often in the elements depending on the base can be brutal. Dude , do a little cardio before you leave, you will thank me later. It will seem easy otherwise for you, just make sure your head is in the game because manipulation and lies will be used to break you. The thing to remember and also remind your fellow bunkmates is that Drill Sergeants will lie to you and you will need to have the mental fortitude to not only detect the lie , but help your team understand what is going on too. I got stuck in a situation where they handed out airborn contracts (obvious bs) to 4 people in our platoon and then a week later revoked them by blaming the slackers in the group (regardless of if you slacked). They made me tear up the fictional document in front of the private with them yelling that you ruined the other soldiers career opportunity. This almost resulted in this private taking physical action and uttering death threats at me later on. Had to explain to him that it was a BS mind game which made the situation better. It is more of a mind game than anything. Remember that it is you and your team against the drill sergeants mind games. I would recommend having some fun with it and making a drill sergeant laugh , but just know that you will pay for their laughter still in PT (physical training), but you will get so bored that this is what makes the experience interesting. I have stories for sure. (full disclosure, i did not end up staying in the army and quit about 4 weeks or so in for personal reasons). Also side note, make sure you want to be there before you get on the plane/bus.
I’m also leaving November 1st
See you there man! Im nov 1st too
@@Behappyyou43 I’m also heading there nov 1st😂😂😂
Ben Allen I was wondering if they do the ACPT or the APFT? I ship out in 2 and a half weeks and I don’t know which one they do I’ve heard multiple different things? Thank you for the videos your videos are very helpful
I gotta go back to meps for vision consult but 13f here I come.
I injured my shoulder a month before basic and now I’m leaving in two days and I did not prepare physically, after about 1 mile I get really tired
Rip
@@35thkilo update just passed basic
@@joshuaanderson8734 how was it? I'm planning on joining, was it difficult?
@@j-manscast3353 nah it’s was fairly simple, the hardest part is just staying motivated to get through it
I ship out June 6th, honestly wish I could go sooner but I gotta finish up my junior year. Currently not really nervous but not sure how that’ll be once I ship out😂
When I went through, it really wasn't that bad. Interestingly enough though, one of my friends who went a year later was literally in the last class to do the Shark Attack. Lamo, he said they made sure to give it as much as they could since if was supposed to be their last.
so are you the JT suits, Nicky MGTV, or DWK vids of the army? (all navy guys i watched before my focus shifted from navy to army) one things for sure, you aint no shim
I’m just me bro
@@TheBenAllen. so jt suits
@@monkmoto1887 sure, never seen that person but if you say so!
@@TheBenAllen. since you’re doing what I say put all the money in the bag right now
Yooo are you wearing a los Fresnos falcons long sleeve?? In the start of the video???
Shipping this morning, guess I’m gonna find out 😂
On the way to Benning right now 😈 cake walk
I leave for OSUT at Fort Leonard Wood as a 12B next month. Gonna be life changing 🤙
Sameee, Ft Leonard wood Misssouri
December 28
I ship out on the 29th so I may see you there lol
I ship out to Fort Leonard Wood 8/22/22, I’m nervous and excited
In the process of joining. Nervous about if I can handle it.
Question, when they make you run/jog can you ever walk? Of you have to keep jogging no matter what?😳
I goto basic training in a month I can do 50 pushups I can do 40 situps and I can run 2 miles in 16 mins on a good day sometimes I can't make it in time I just wanna get someone's opinion on whether or not I'm physically ready what do yall think?
To improve your running try over distance running. So in this case go on 3+ mile runs and your 2 mile time will eventually get faster!
How was bct?
I ship out November 22 to Ft sill as 68W, thanks for the info!!
Me too!!!
I leave for OSUT at ft sill on the 22nd of nov. then to airborne school after at ft benn. Wish me luck
Going to Fort Jackson Jan 17th 2023 🎉
Fort benning still does shark attack is what a buddy told me I’m going in march I hope
it’s true, i came out of FLW and they still have it. ft jackson still has it as well
would you recomend the army national guard or marine reserves
Army Guard more benefits. NG you are part of the Army and you can work and go to all the cool schools. You will have so many people telling you that they should of gone Guard.
you can always go active duty into the Army also but that is after 6 months.
If you want to go special forces you can also as NG has special forces. The guard, the Army ingenerall offers enlistment bonuses.
There more benefits to NG than Marines.
National Guard
Going to basic on the 8th ❤️
Basic was a joke in 2013 i can only imagine with how pc the army has become its even easier now.
Leave November 9th for fort Leonard Wood as an 88m
Hey Ben, are there any reasons i could be turned down by a recruiter?
First like
Hell Yeah!
lmao I'm doing that blue to green shit. this navy jive is ass. Trying to go 68W because corpsman was over manned
Can't do a proper Hand Release Push-up. Will leave in 2 days. Scared af 😨
How did it go
I ship November 22 88m 🤙🏻
Dude same here
I ship July 5th to fort benning what do I need to focus on mainly physically to survive
running and push-ups. but tbh, there were A LOT of unfit people in my company and they’re were able to pass all ACFTs and handle all the smoke sessions. if you can’t hold the front leaning rest (push-up position) for 2 minutes, the most they can do to you is just yell at you until you’re able to hold yourself back up again. realistically, basic training as a whole will build you up physically throughout time. so you shouldn’t worry at all
Do you have to throw hand grenades to graduate or can you get waivers?
it’s mandatory graduation requirement to throw live hand grenades. it’s the easiest thing in basic training. the instructor literally holds it for you so you don’t explode yourself and then you just throw it over the wall that’s in front of you. it’s like a 5 foot tall wall that’s like 2 feet in front of you. as long as you get it over the wall, you’re good. it doesn’t matter how far or how high you chuck the grenade, just throw it over the wall that’s LITERALLY a foot in front of you.
I ship out in 3 days wanted to get some information but a little late though😂
Also salute to you sergeant!🇺🇸
How was it, I ship out in 2 days lmaoo
@@19ShilohK good, seemed like forever but now I’m just sitting around doing nothin’
Is it possible to go in as a reserve then switch to active?
Yes
@@TheBenAllen. since you did both, I keep hearing that reserves isn’t worth it… everyone tells me it’s a waste of time and that active is the way to go… what’s your thoughts snd opinion on that?
@@killriker I’m in the reserves now and my unit it kinda ass NCO’s just show up for a paycheck. If you have family or girlfriend waiting on you back home I recommend reserves. But if you don’t have anything going for you at home go active bro. But if you go for college money go guard bro
@@Juan.98 thank you for the response bro! I really appreciate your perspective! I’m leaning towards active to be honest!
@@killriker no problem bro. Just know you will be a lot more bored in active tbh 🤣
It’s like Roblox fort Martin
We know your favorite word.
How many points do I need to join Air Force
if you’re talking about the asvab it’s a lot brother 😂😂
you need like an 80 for the job you want, unless you want sec fo… don’t go sec fo
@@steezy_R6 damn I wanna b a pilot
If im not wrong i think you needa be an officer to be a pilot in other words a bachelor degree
@@adriangarza2007 thanks
Honestly, how does the army basic training really handle the BS of sexual harassment?
Been in the active Air Force for just over fiver years working in switching to the army and go 11B, should be fun. Right?
You're going to love 22 week osut at Benning. However, the real fun is 30th ag. Good luck.
@@ernesthromada3994 yeah ive been watching as much youtube as I can lol. looking forward to it
@@jessebonnville8924 You'll be fine. In all honesty, 30th ag is waaayyyy worse than down range. Hopefully you won't be stuck there too long. Best of luck to you.
why are you switching?
@@CrackerBarrelkid555 not in love with the Air Force or my job. Just took me five years to realize it’s what I wanted to do I suppose
Is their still family visit after BCT ?
yes. unless you’re an MP (31B) then no. your family day is after OSUT
Can someone recommend me a good recruiter in Louisiana