THANK GOD YOU AND ALL OF THE SOLDIERS MADE IT MY SON WAS THERE AS WELL I USE TO CRY WHEN WAS ABLE TO CALL ONLY ON SUNDAY ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES SO GLAD HE GRADUATED AS WELL FROM FORT JACKSON 1 MONTH AGO I KNOW YOU ARE SO PROUD
Basic is basic, its just a program designed to break you down, once you get to AIT, its different 💯 The REAL Army is nothing like the basic and AIT, keep that in mind everything is business nothing personal Serving in the military is one of the easiest job I've ever done, mind focus and don't forget your duty, you've got only one job to do, which is obey then execute your orders
Good video, Keven! I took basic at Ft Jackson, C-7-2, Jun-Aug 1981. I was sick in the hospital for 3 days during grenade training, but I still graduated thanks to my battle buddy, determination, and teamwork! I recall the heat (category 4), sand, and pine trees. Our drills were SSG Eaves and SSG Pritchett. Good luck with your army career, bro!
I went to Fort Sill, Oklahoma close 3 years ago during COVID. Totally crazy time! Enjoyed BCT, best of luck to you future trainees out there & it would behoove you to get in shape, pack light, learn the army song/soldiers creed, army values, ranks, your chain of command & never leave without a battle buddy.
Just an FYI for anyone who's going to FT Jackson. It's all pine trees, you're going to get bad allergies. Also kiddie cough exists. Everyone forgets that during basic training most people have a permanent cough. It's not bad. I recommend going to sick call and complain about a cough and say you have headaches. They will give you a bottle of Tylenol and Motrin along with a bag of cough drops. That Tylenol and Motrin got me through some major soreness and pain lol. Also, "relaxin" Jackson is a lie. You're going to get it worse than fort Benning in some ways and better than in others. Just know it's all mental. Good luck
It’s crazy seeing you on my UA-cam page. It’s Melville I went through all the same. Shit sucks but it’s not hard to pass. There were people that haven’t worked out in a long time that passed so keep your heads up high.
Same for me. I graduate college here in about 5 months. Should board for OCS in June and go to basic either later that month or in July. We got this bro 🫡🙏🏼
I was there late 65 early 66 E-2-1 thought tank hill was the hill back to the barracks fr training and rifle range then we found the beer hall things seemed better
Getting phone calls for 20+ minutes every Sunday? You guys had it easy! We only got 3 phone calls for those 10 weeks and the longest one was 15 minutes, and that was to inform our parents of family day and graduation.
Night infiltration course is hella fun. I was really fit before I joined, was a runner and lean, pt scores were perfect gos. Don't say this to brag off, I'm suggesting you get a work out system before you join, start doing pushups, sit ups, go jogging every morning, also get a book back pack. Go every where with back pack on with some books. If you tone up some, basic can be a good thing. Was a lot of discipline...but I loved every minute of basic.
if you have a wife and kids that's the hardest part being away from them. pt is ass all the yelling is just dumb. its a cake walk for old trainees. i joined at 31
It’s called the night infiltration course. Low crawl, tracer fire overhead. I was there in 1995 Delta 2/39 “war dogs”. 28 years ago, where did the years go?
NIC at Night = Night Infiltration Course I came in 3rd place in my company at Fort Benning in 2002. Loved that course Thanks for the video, my son is leaving for BCT (Fort Sill) next month and just trying to update myself on the changes.
I'm heading to basic this May, and, I gotta say, I'm kinda terrified. I'm not exactly fit (not overweight, just generally out of shape) and I'm really worried that I'll be singled out for my physical failures.
My son left from San Diego Ca to Ft Jackson on Nov 1st.2022, he's been Krump dancing for over 5yrs whenever there were sessions or events, he's about 6'2 and 24yrs old. But other than the dancing he never got into weight lifting or the gym thing, he just got tired of irregular jobs, living paycheck to paycheck and asking "me, mom" for a Zelle every month just to make ends meet.🥹 Which I would do no matter what! Anyways, so he finally decided enough is enough, to man up and change his life, he didn't score real high, a 42....but is was good enough for him. I'm SOOO extremely proud of him and scared all at the same time....but I believe in him, he can do anything as long as he puts in 💯% of himself. I have complete trust he will do fine, even tho he has never ever been an early riser, Lol!🤣😂 And YOU can do this too! I don't know you son, "or gal"! Not sure by your profile if guy or girl🤷🏼♀️😊but somehow I'm just getting this feeling you will do AMAZING! Keep the faith "in yourself"👍🏻💪🏻😤✌🏻💞
just keep an Open Mind , Basic Training is Simulated War , the Purpose is to get U Ready in Case You have to Fight or U are Captured - its Mind Games an Hard Work an Nothing seems Right , Sleep Deprivation is Part of it , but at least U are going in May which is Spring time an Not in the Dead of the Cold Winter - again, Get in Shape an be Prepared for Hard Work an Standing an Guard Duty at 2am followed up by P.T. at 4:30 am
this is a perfect time to start lifting now, the guy in the video is my brother and we used to always lift together and he was one of the most athletic out of everyone else.
@@deek64dk congratulations on his decision! It’s a big biiig change from civilian life to the military life, I know a lot of soldier want to quit at some point, your son might be telling you that “I wanna quit”. Don’t be suprised if you hear that. Don’t forget, it’s just temporary! They say that and then next week they talk about their career goals in the Army! My husband was soooo excited and so ready before he joined, he got 87 on asvab but he couldn’t pick the mos he wanted because he’s a green card holder and he was offered very limited jobs even tho his score was eligible for most jobs. Anyways I was one hundred percent sure about him that he wants this, and he said he wants to quit in the third week of the reception 😳 I was shocked but encouraged him that it’s temporary, next week he started to talk about his career goals in the army. And then I realized that every soldiers went/going thru the same process. Keep encouraging him! That’s a good opportunity for young people.
i went to osut in 2019 shit was fun but also the first cycle of 22 week osut . my whole plantoon got really bad upper respiratory infections , which we believe to be covid .
congrats first of all. im looking forward to going but also scared of going. I'm just a high school kid and will go to Jackson literally 3 days after my graduation and then I will go to college. I hope D.S wont smoke me everyday lol. last thing is that i really hope theres no racism. man im not communist just because i got a chinese last name lol
i’m 17 i’m still thinking about doing this i scored a 66 on my practice asvab and thinking on going to be a religion affairs specialist as a reserve but i just i don’t know right now is it really worth it? 20k a year and the benefits are good but i just i don’t know i’m still confused at the moment
Sounds like you're not sure if you want to be active duty or not? You won't be making 20k a year as a reservist. If you're in the reserves though then you still hold a job or go to school or whatever you want. Not a bad option at all. One weekend a month and two weeks out of the year in the reserves is not a bad gig. Whether or not it's worth it is up to you. I am joining active duty because that's what I want.
Do they get to use phones?? I got the scripted text saying my son made it and would call me Sunday with mailing adress.. Sunday came and I never got a call Shld I be worried?
They are usually every Sunday, however based on soldiers behavior that can be taken away. If one soldier in the company fucks up bad enough everyone will lose there phone privilege for that week
I didn't get anything intentionally stolen. But you dump your bags close together and some of my stuff got lost with other people's, just be careful when dumping bags
Wow when I went through in 18 at benning it was not as cake as this. You even get phones on Sundays? Wtf. We saw our phones for 30 seconds every few weeks to say we were alive
How could you have depression while being forced to retain so much structure in your life? Seems great to me to be honest unless you were just missing family and friends.
THANK GOD YOU AND ALL OF THE SOLDIERS MADE IT MY SON WAS THERE AS WELL I USE TO CRY WHEN WAS ABLE TO CALL ONLY ON SUNDAY ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES SO GLAD HE GRADUATED AS WELL FROM FORT JACKSON 1 MONTH AGO I KNOW YOU ARE SO PROUD
Tell your so I thank him for his service. It's not an easy job. Big congrats to him for graduating basic
Dont worry Ma'am!
The army has made your son full blown autistic by now
"you look like the default character in every video game." 😂😂
LMFAO
That's funny as shit!!
😂😂😂😂this shit is wild
Aye yoo 😂😂
😂😂😂
Basic is basic, its just a program designed to break you down, once you get to AIT, its different 💯
The REAL Army is nothing like the basic and AIT, keep that in mind everything is business nothing personal
Serving in the military is one of the easiest job I've ever done, mind focus and don't forget your duty, you've got only one job to do, which is obey then execute your orders
Good video, Keven! I took basic at Ft Jackson, C-7-2, Jun-Aug 1981. I was sick in the hospital for 3 days during grenade training, but I still graduated thanks to my battle buddy, determination, and teamwork! I recall the heat (category 4), sand, and pine trees. Our drills were SSG Eaves and SSG Pritchett. Good luck with your army career, bro!
I went to Fort Sill, Oklahoma close 3 years ago during COVID. Totally crazy time! Enjoyed BCT, best of luck to you future trainees out there & it would behoove you to get in shape, pack light, learn the army song/soldiers creed, army values, ranks, your chain of command & never leave without a battle buddy.
when you say never leave without yur battle buddys
wdym
Keep it going bud it's worth it in the end from a vet to service member thank you hooah
Just an FYI for anyone who's going to FT Jackson. It's all pine trees, you're going to get bad allergies. Also kiddie cough exists. Everyone forgets that during basic training most people have a permanent cough. It's not bad. I recommend going to sick call and complain about a cough and say you have headaches. They will give you a bottle of Tylenol and Motrin along with a bag of cough drops. That Tylenol and Motrin got me through some major soreness and pain lol. Also, "relaxin" Jackson is a lie. You're going to get it worse than fort Benning in some ways and better than in others. Just know it's all mental. Good luck
I leave monday morning at 5am on the plane to Jackson.
@@Strike1stCobraKaiTVur in it now lol, im leaving February 3rd
I'm an author doing research. these types of videos are so helpful man, much appreciated
It’s crazy seeing you on my UA-cam page. It’s Melville I went through all the same. Shit sucks but it’s not hard to pass. There were people that haven’t worked out in a long time that passed so keep your heads up high.
Bro if i get told im 2 chromosomes away from being a horse thats my breaking point 🤣🤣
Im going to basic for the National Guard next summer. good video helps me understand what it will be like
Same for me. I graduate college here in about 5 months. Should board for OCS in June and go to basic either later that month or in July. We got this bro 🫡🙏🏼
Just do what your told and answer every question with yes drill sarnt
I'm heading there this feb!
Damn, those a nice barracks! I was at Ft. Jackson in 1972 for BT and was housed in WWII era barracks in Tank Hill!!! Asbestos infected!!!!
I was in C 10 2 ..1976..phone what qw had to stand in line with a quarter.
I was there late 65 early 66 E-2-1
thought tank hill was the hill back to the barracks
fr training and rifle range then we found the beer hall things seemed better
Getting phone calls for 20+ minutes every Sunday? You guys had it easy! We only got 3 phone calls for those 10 weeks and the longest one was 15 minutes, and that was to inform our parents of family day and graduation.
Night infiltration course is hella fun. I was really fit before I joined, was a runner and lean, pt scores were perfect gos. Don't say this to brag off, I'm suggesting you get a work out system before you join, start doing pushups, sit ups, go jogging every morning, also get a book back pack. Go every where with back pack on with some books. If you tone up some, basic can be a good thing. Was a lot of discipline...but I loved every minute of basic.
im joining at 32 man , thanks for the video .
I wish you luck in your journey
Age is not a thing, I joined when I was 34, its all about your mind set brother, you'll do a lot better than most other when you have a matured mind
I’m 30 and joining up myself 😂
if you have a wife and kids that's the hardest part being away from them. pt is ass all the yelling is just dumb. its a cake walk for old trainees. i joined at 31
I joined when I was 34, with wife and 3 kids, it was tough at basic
It’s called the night infiltration course. Low crawl, tracer fire overhead. I was there in 1995 Delta 2/39 “war dogs”. 28 years ago, where did the years go?
Nic at nite
Relaxin' Jackson, I was there (Basic & AIT) in 1986.
NIC at Night = Night Infiltration Course
I came in 3rd place in my company at Fort Benning in 2002. Loved that course
Thanks for the video, my son is leaving for BCT (Fort Sill) next month and just trying to update myself on the changes.
I'm heading to basic this May, and, I gotta say, I'm kinda terrified. I'm not exactly fit (not overweight, just generally out of shape) and I'm really worried that I'll be singled out for my physical failures.
My son left from San Diego Ca to Ft Jackson on Nov 1st.2022, he's been Krump dancing for over 5yrs whenever there were sessions or events, he's about 6'2 and 24yrs old. But other than the dancing he never got into weight lifting or the gym thing, he just got tired of irregular jobs, living paycheck to paycheck and asking "me, mom" for a Zelle every month just to make ends meet.🥹
Which I would do no matter what! Anyways, so he finally decided enough is enough, to man up and change his life, he didn't score real high, a 42....but is was good enough for him. I'm SOOO extremely proud of him and scared all at the same time....but I believe in him, he can do anything as long as he puts in 💯% of himself. I have complete trust he will do fine, even tho he has never ever been an early riser, Lol!🤣😂
And YOU can do this too! I don't know you son, "or gal"! Not sure by your profile if guy or girl🤷🏼♀️😊but somehow I'm just getting this feeling you will do AMAZING! Keep the faith "in yourself"👍🏻💪🏻😤✌🏻💞
just keep an Open Mind , Basic Training is Simulated War , the Purpose is to get U Ready in Case You have to Fight or U are Captured - its Mind Games an Hard Work an Nothing seems Right , Sleep Deprivation is Part of it , but at least U are going in May which is Spring time an Not in the Dead of the Cold Winter -
again, Get in Shape an be Prepared for Hard Work an Standing an Guard Duty at 2am followed up by P.T. at 4:30 am
If you leave in may that’s plenty of time to get ready
this is a perfect time to start lifting now, the guy in the video is my brother and we used to always lift together and he was one of the most athletic out of everyone else.
@@deek64dk congratulations on his decision! It’s a big biiig change from civilian life to the military life, I know a lot of soldier want to quit at some point, your son might be telling you that “I wanna quit”. Don’t be suprised if you hear that. Don’t forget, it’s just temporary! They say that and then next week they talk about their career goals in the Army! My husband was soooo excited and so ready before he joined, he got 87 on asvab but he couldn’t pick the mos he wanted because he’s a green card holder and he was offered very limited jobs even tho his score was eligible for most jobs. Anyways I was one hundred percent sure about him that he wants this, and he said he wants to quit in the third week of the reception 😳 I was shocked but encouraged him that it’s temporary, next week he started to talk about his career goals in the army. And then I realized that every soldiers went/going thru the same process. Keep encouraging him! That’s a good opportunity for young people.
I’m literally in day 2 of in processing at Ft Jackson
Good luck. Your gonna need it
Did u graduate?
@@DevilFromTha805 of what he said is true he still hasnt graduated yet
Did you make if??
I was there in June 2nd and graduated August 18. def something I would never do again
1500 pushups no way lmao. I did basic at echo 2 39. We did some crazy stuff but not that many push ups
Charlie was on sum ape shit
@@kevensvlogs4542 we once had to empty our camel baks in the bay and then dry all the water by low crawling through the bay for 2 hours.
I was Delta 2/39 1995
I was in Charlie 239 but that was 3 years ago lol
"You're two chromosomes away from being a horse." 😂
Lol! That could be a compliment 😂😜
I served in 82 . The best thing to do is Shut the big hole under your nose . And use the other holes . Listen , observe and smell .
Did My reception at Ft Jackson.
From there to Ft Benning
Is reception part of the 10weeks? Or is that added into the 10weeks training ?
Reception is not included in the 10 weeks. It's 1 week of reception and then 10 of training. So 11 total
For me, reception was included in the 10 weeks. A week of reception and then 9 weeks of training
Unless it was covid time and then it was 14 weeks, fun for me
My husband stayed in reception for a month 😐 reception was the worst for him
how difficult was the physical aspects of BCT
If you show up in decent shape like I did you'll be fine. You don't have to be insanely fit.
CONGRATS TO ALL THE SOLDIERS GOD BLESS AMERICA
DS s should not be allowed to comment on what they think you look like. All respect from Texas
45 minutes every sunday man 2016 we only got it to tell our parents we made it and then again right before vbl
Yo I have a question. When you did medical at MEPS . How long did u wait for you’re result.
Congrats on passing basic and AIT! this sounds so much better than my osut experience in fort benning ;(
i went to osut in 2019 shit was fun but also the first cycle of 22 week osut . my whole plantoon got really bad upper respiratory infections , which we believe to be covid .
Ft Jackson, 1967 B-5-1 Tank hill prior to Nam, that was BCT.
When they give phone time, can I use my own wifi on my phone ?
You can try, you might not get good service
Very informative thank you for the video ‼️
No problem
@@kevensvlogs4542 Do you have Instagram by any chance? Would it be ok if I asked a couple questions?
@@imtxkyo if you’re still having questions check to see if there’s a recruiter in your are they understand if you just have questions
Nice update. FYI.....It's not called Nick at Night...........they use the technical term of Nighttime Infiltration Course.
Drills all called in nick at night
When did you go to FT Jackson and When did you graduate? I recently was there back in November of 2023 and congrats on completing Basic.
Went there June of 2022 and graduated August of 2022. And thx man
Thanks for sharing! Our son is doing the forge right now.
Best of luck to him
How is he now?
@@rantgush9573 doing great! He made it through!
@@benarnoux Glad to hear!
I leave for Basic Training in Fort Jackson January 18tth !
Also, the thing you forgot about crawling a 150 meters is called Nick at Night
You correct
I went to basic at Fort Jackson in 2018.
What’s the YMRA? Seems legit. I wanna join.
30min wtf man I wished lol we got our phone once in red phase to tell your family I got there safe then we got it once in blue phase for 5 min lol
Hey Im reenlisting currently and hoping I get to go to Fort Jackson for Basic what tips
Fort jackson is easy as long as you make it easy. Just do the right thing and it'll be smooth sailing
Can say screw evictions, but my company being soft we didn’t do it to a hardcore extent
Relaxing Jackson
The FTXs were far from relaxin
Dude I died with the default character
1-34 graduate here always forward !
congrats first of all. im looking forward to going but also scared of going. I'm just a high school kid and will go to Jackson literally 3 days after my graduation and then I will go to college. I hope D.S wont smoke me everyday lol. last thing is that i really hope theres no racism. man im not communist just because i got a chinese last name lol
What was reception like for were they yelling and smoking u yet?
That don’t happen till you get to the actual training, try not to stand out to the ds
At Fort Jackson they arnt allowed to smoke u at reception. Now if you go somewhere like fort sill then they do smoke you at reception
My son left yesterday for fort sill for basic. Hope he'll be OK since he's fragile.
@@kevensvlogs4542 did anyone get sent home during the hearing test?
@@gageborum9919 no one got sent home from failing out at reception. But we did have 2 females quit during reception
i’m 17 i’m still thinking about doing this i scored a 66 on my practice asvab and thinking on going to be a religion affairs specialist as a reserve but i just i don’t know right now is it really worth it? 20k a year and the benefits are good but i just i don’t know i’m still confused at the moment
Sounds like you're not sure if you want to be active duty or not? You won't be making 20k a year as a reservist. If you're in the reserves though then you still hold a job or go to school or whatever you want. Not a bad option at all. One weekend a month and two weeks out of the year in the reserves is not a bad gig. Whether or not it's worth it is up to you. I am joining active duty because that's what I want.
Hey I got the same score as you but on my practice test haha trying to go active.
Do they get to use phones?? I got the scripted text saying my son made it and would call me Sunday with mailing adress.. Sunday came and I never got a call Shld I be worried?
They are usually every Sunday, however based on soldiers behavior that can be taken away. If one soldier in the company fucks up bad enough everyone will lose there phone privilege for that week
I go in 2 days, have your stuff been stolen when you had to empty your bag and get your stuff once at a time?
I didn't get anything intentionally stolen. But you dump your bags close together and some of my stuff got lost with other people's, just be careful when dumping bags
dont take anything other then the clothes your wearing and paper work makes your process easier.
@@philliptorres5944 I also recommend stuff to shower with cuz you can't buy any until after 2 weeks of being there
@@kevensvlogs4542 they give you enough for what you need
How many 09S were there with you?
None
What's 09?
The highest rank of a soldier
@@sicoah6362 Officer candidate
When did you do basic?
Started early June and graduated August 18th
@@kevensvlogs4542 thank you.
It’s not NIC at night, it’s Night Infiltration Course. I remember the DSs would smoke those who would say NIC at night.
How are you allowed to have a phone during basic training???
You get your phone anywhere from 10mins to 1 hour every Sunday depending on how your drill sergeants are feeling
@@kevensvlogs4542phone time is not up to the drill sgts it based on how your company behaves
Well hello there Anderson 😂
Relaxin Jackson
Was the opposite of relaxin
I leave for basic in five days at Ft Jackson
Good luck and have fun
Good luck tomorrow is your big day!
Good luck!
Just finished basic there 3-34 Echo Company
Congrats man
Fort Jackson 1989. Basic was not too bad.
Wow when I went through in 18 at benning it was not as cake as this. You even get phones on Sundays? Wtf. We saw our phones for 30 seconds every few weeks to say we were alive
I go next month to Ft Jackson
Best of luck brutha
Brah. No way. The DS said you look like a default character in every video game? 😂 he basically called you an NPC That’s insane. 6:14
he does look like a npc though ngl
What is your MOS and how was AIT?
91b and I have a whole video going over my ait experience
@@kevensvlogs4542 Cool, I'll be sure to check it out
Were you in 1-34 during basic?
2-39
@@kevensvlogs4542 I was in D Co 2-39, but I was winter cycle.
@@kevensvlogs4542 same here, B Co! graduated this past spring cycle. 2-39 has some of the best drills
@@kevensvlogs4542echo company? Drill sergeants novak, marqs, claxton, any of those?
I go there in 1 month
I wish you the best of luck in your journey.
same bro
B-4-1,tank Hill summer 1983 Retired June 2011
October '83. D-2-1. Did not have the pleasure of Tank Hill, but snakes in the woods were not cool. Righteous 28 years for you!
R u at fort lee
Yup. Ordnance Island on Fort Lee
@@kevensvlogs4542 16th ORD BN? Which company are you in?
@@artemrevelsky echo
@@kevensvlogs4542 Ah, you guys do night classes? I was Fox, because all Stryker mechs go to Fox.
How could you have depression while being forced to retain so much structure in your life? Seems great to me to be honest unless you were just missing family and friends.
you’d be surprised
❤
I was 1-13th b co your exp was much harder than mine
It wasn’t a turret it’s just a 240 lol. Yep this guy didn’t know anything about firearms before he joined
Lmfao the default character of every video game
To easy I bet u will get that reference lol
Yessir. Reference understood
"Big Bank"
two chromosomes from being a horse😭😭😭
They should take phones away for the whole training.
that's what they did for us, it melted in the closet and didn't work when I got it back, OSUT in 2008
cry about it
You had it easy.. basic is a joke these days
Our corrupt government is a joke too! What else is new??
😆
1500 push ups in 72 hours.
Lol no
You don’t have to actually do it, long as you do 2 or 4 you’ll be good just act like you doing it
I went to benning jackson weak af
How do you know??? You weren't at Jackson!!
Don't join
Needs more hazing
Yall got phones now in Basic and access to Internet? WTF Now Wonder we can't get no recruiting numbers up. Smfh.
Only one phone call every Sunday. That's it
What in the goddamn hell are you doing with a phone in Basic Training?
It was the 2nd to last day of basic. It was family day.
@@kevensvlogs4542 ah I understand. Apologies, Didn’t mean to come off like a douche lol.
Thank you for your service.
I served from ‘10- ‘15. Hooah.
Bro you're not supposed to talk about these things.
You’ll probably get kicked out
Probably was different in my company at Jackson cause we never did that. Also, Jacobo sent me this 🫡