What New Army Cadets Go Through During The First Six Weeks At West Point | Boot Camp
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Before starting the academic year, incoming freshmen at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, must participate in a six-week basic training program that teaches military skills like rifle marksmanship, rappelling, navigation, and properly donning protective gear like gas masks.
At the end of training, cadets compete in "The Crucible," a high-intensity final test that cadets must complete before marching 12 miles back to the main West Point campus, where they will begin their academic year. Insider followed these new cadets throughout the summer to see what all they learn before beginning their school year at the prestigious military academy.
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What New Army Cadets Go Through During The First Six Weeks At West Point | Boot Camp
The "My arm! My arm!" guy deserves an Oscar.
Lol I thought the exact same thing. Mans was waiting his whole life to give that performance.
When he graduates from the academy he gets to be a Oscar 1
:)))) he was too good
lol, my guys loved being the casualty and would always be dramatic about any injury cos they'd get to chill for a bit, esp if it was a stretcher warranting injury.
you came from nikko ortiz didnt ya!
To those that are unaware: This is Officer training. THIS IS NOT boot camp for enlisted. And while there might be many similarities, they are quite different. For one, they are much kinder to cadets than they are privates.
You lost In Afganistan.
Lost In Afganistan
Lost In Irak
Lost In Yaman.
You lost
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa and yet we're still the strongest military superpower
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa And you failed your spelling test.
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa how many world wars did your country win?
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Yea and the USA owns Saudi Arabia
The instructors are so calm and encouraging compared to real boot camp😂
Future commissioned officers. There’s a commissioned privilege.
They soft on them 😂 cadet would never last in boot camp
@@mandalorej9139 they still end up going to bootcamp, it’s just that it’s for officers only aka ocs. Well at least that’s what us marine options did in NROTC. Much harder than bootcamp.
@Duffelbag Drag I’m not sure if you’re saying I have an attitude or if the cadets do? I’m about to ETS, lmao. If you’re talking about me, I don’t want respect from soldiers who can’t do push-ups or throw a 10 pound ball 12 meters. The Army is a cess pool of nerds who can’t shoot straight and I’m not worried about being the most popular loser of the group. The army standards are low and it’s pathetic.
@@jay__chugh yo I don’t see your comment anymore. Did you delete it?
Don’t compare bootcamp with the trainings these cadets do, their instructors are not drill sergeants, but rather upper class men/ officers. The young officers are there to study academics and not in a hurry to be sent to the frontline. They still have to endure 4 more years of academic pressure plus military pressure so they aren’t taking it easy.
There are non-commissioned roles that do both a full bootcamp and several years academic study and training. The question isn't their rank but what they need to do their job and the acceptable levels of attrition. Many have very low graduation rates, mainly due to stress.
I think criticisms of junior officers to be justified, they aren't adequately prepared as military personnel for their jobs. Their words by the way, not mine.
You lost In Afganistan.
Lost In Afganistan
Lost In Irak
Lost In Yaman.
You lost
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa we’re up
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa we up
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa useless distinction when there are still millions dead in each of the listed nations at the hands of the US
Being yelled at and having the self discipline to stay calm in high intensity situations is masterism to me. masterism is a word I made up.
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@Kane Charlotte How do I contact Eric Williams?
I have a friend up at USMA in his Firstie (last) year, and his stories have been so interesting! Congratulations to all the young men and women at West Point!
Lies again? AMWF Chinese Jurong West
one girl in my grades older brother made it to it and went through this around this time
@@NazriB You lost In Afganistan.
Lost In Afganistan
Lost In Irak
Lost In Yaman.
You lost
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa you lost in life, mud.
Is it true that women have easier tasks/lower standards to complete, to gain a commission?
This doesn't sound like equality to me.
I served as an enlisted and climbed the ranks to non commissioned officer and it's great to see what the officers I served with had to endure before becoming an officer. NCO's may be the backbone of the Army because of our experiences but good officers make the call that we had to follow. I was fortunate to have served with a lot of great officers.
Well, as an enlisted man/NCO, the only officers you really deal with are lieutenants and captains. A major from time to time. Junior grade officers that are actually in field.
But war/military operations are planned by the senior grade officers corps _(Stabsoffiziere in German)._ From major upwards. Something the ordinary grunt tends to forget when he's fighting.
The job of these men and women is/will be to study and planning the art of war. A profession that comes with a heavy burden. Since your plans include the deaths of your own men/people.
I can't imagine how someone in a position like the German general Paulus felt, when he surrendered to the Soviets. Only 6.000 of his whole VI. Army _(300.000 men)_ survived the war and the following Soviet custody. To which extent did he feel personal guilt?
The thing is:
Without the officers corps there's no military. It would be nothing but a bunch of men with guns in uniforms.
The necessity of a well trained/schooled officers corps is known to mankind since ancient times.
_Pardon my English. I'm not a native speaker, nor have I ever been to an English speaking country._
You're still not getting your leave approved. Now get down to the motor pool, it's PMCS day.
stop sucking up. enlisted largely do not like west point officers. we respect officers that came from the ranks.
@@yannick245 you seem obnoxious.
Yeah this is pretty accurate. There’s more on the side of marching, admin stuff, and briefs that you get as well. Williams had a much better attitude than I had during CBT.
Really y'all didn't get yelled at like every second of the day? That just seems off to me
@@iamigloo840 fr, sand hill taught me how to adapt to any situation and handle well under stress, and yeah its cliche asf but its true
@@chilistakeout229 Difference is, there are 4 years of academy time before we even enter the operational Army. We have sets of military skills training every summer and military science classes during the academic year until we graduate. And on top of that, we go to Basic Officer Leadership Course following USMA which is specfic branch training and the like. Its a more gradual process. We have the time to do that whereas a recruit has to do essentially all of that in 9 weeks plus AIT which requires a much higher intensity.
Yo that’s my buddy Ryan at 7:55. He was a senior last year and I was a sophomore. He’s the most genuine guy ever. He studied hard everyday and has an amazing, loving girlfriend who is super supportive of him. I’m glad to see he’s doing well!
I’m sure she’s very supportive 😉
@@drizzy22campos Shut.
Woah, that’s cool!! He seemed very dedicated to his role in the army! Thank u for your service! 🫡
*jodi has enterted the chat*
softmore? im glad they haven't let you graduate yet.
The young men and women that attend the service academies are among our country’s finest. They have a rare combination of academic prowess, physical fitness, discipline, and character. In addition, they chose to serve. I know several West Point graduates who I met after their military service was over. They were all high achieving people of great character long after their military service was over.
The boot camp series is amazing. hope they find more service areas to cover
Like space force 😂
ready to kill civilians in a foregjn country
You lost In Afganistan.
Lost In Afganistan
Lost In Irak
Lost In Yaman.
You lost
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa what are you a two year old who wrote this??? If you are just gonna spam this comment everywhere at least make sure you can spell...
@@malachigrogan7384 he's just an Indonesian weirdo, whenever this happens just remember they can't recover their lost submarine
I know it's a serious thing but man when he points the other guy and says now you're blind and your arm is broken fall down and scream and he just falls down and starts screaming I couldn't help but laugh that shit was funny
Incredible, brilliant, inspiring and the utmost respect to everyone who serve!
@@mandalorej9139
Wait, the Civilian world offers to take them out the military for a high job position? I guess having a resume from the military has it's appeal to CEO'S but.... the military allows it so quickly?
@@thalmoragent9344 ya same with like the football team for example if a scout comes and like them and recruits them soon as college is over they buy out their contract and don’t serve a day in the military
you have no idea what you're saying.. these brainwahsed kids never know what they fight for
@@mandalorej9139 that’s not true. Happens, but it doesn’t cancel our service obligation and is VERY rare
@@mandalorej9139 he’s lying. Not true
I didnt know the army did CBT that's hardcore
Was looking for this comment
“The ball stretcher”
came looking for this xd
ball busting
I'm gonna travel to the US just to join their army. Boy, can't wait to experience CBT.
Ive been waiting for another boot camp documentary for a long while now.....the joy i felt when i saw this,...........
Love to seeing the motivation some of these cadets are exuding!
"Cadet Basic Training, or C.B.T."
Uhhh who's gonna tell them?
I dont get it. Explain to me plz
@@damienpatrick8334😅
LMAO
We’re tracking the acronym. We make fun of it all the time
oh boy
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14:15 that is a Philippine flag proud of you brother🇵🇭👏🏼💪Congrats
yah bro i saw it too❤️🇵🇭
FILIPINO PRIDE HERE
You lost In Afganistan.
Lost In Afganistan
Lost In Irak
Lost In Yaman.
You lost
Can somebody tell me why some of them have different flag badge even though they are part of us military academy cadet?
@@masterweebs because they have different nationalities & the meaning of the badge is the country where they came from
Wow, I wish I could have experienced this. God Bless all of them on their amazing journey.
what's stopping you?
This is pretty good training. I am a US Army veteran but was enlisted. Glad they are training these young cadets with good training.
You lost In Afganistan.
Lost In Afganistan
Lost In Irak
Lost In Yaman.
You lost
One historian pointed out that during World War two on the European theatre of the top 5 generals 4 were graduates of Virginia Military Institute. Only Dwight Eisenhower was a West Point grad. I do not know if that means anything.
@@roberteaston6413 during the civil war many of the top officers on both sides attended West Point. 4/5 could be just due to random chance. West Point is the best.
@@firebanner6424 George Marshall was a VMI graduate. I read that when Dwight Eisenhower attended West Point in 1908 it was not a good school. Douglas MacArthur improved the quality of education when he took over a Superintendent.
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa You cannot spell any of the countries you claim to care about. Your beef is definitely not with the grunt that was sent there but the person who sent them.
I love these videos. I'm hoping that you guys will post one about the Canadian Armed Forces BMQ (Basic Military Qualification training). Would love to see it!
OMG, I love the military so much. I can't wait to join!
I remember my first thoughts regarding CBT. It was a very painful experience at first, but with the right instructors, you end up wanting more. Grateful to have had the opportunity to do CBT with some very like-minded people 🙏❤
Cock and Ball Torture
Painful? Lol you must be a very soft individual! Definitely a soft ass MOS too
Well I am glad to see one Filipino in USMA, rooting for u!
"It's not about how hard you can throw a punch or how hard you can take one, it's about how often you can get back up..."
Well that quote hits hard....
I can’t wait for more boot camp videos
3:11 I saw a student at the S.Korea Military Academy.
I'm so proud of you!
Good luck!
Great marketing/recruiting video.
My basic training make this look like a fun vacation
right . compared to a kid that went to the recruiter. They will be officers
Yeah cause this is a cadet course 😂
They do not have to treat them like the enlisted....these are people who were disciplined in HS and worked their asses off to maintain a near 4.0 GPA and a lot of them were over achievers who played HS sports and were in numerous clubs and societies....lets face it for anyone who has gone through enlisted boot camp many there were border line retards that even when they get to their occupational schools can barley pass.....you are comparing apples and oranges my little you tube friend...
This video was dope much respect to them all 😂❤
Amazing, i love this environment .
Col looks like he needs a tape test. Bet he fills out his own PT test card.
Good luck to them all. The first steps to a great journey of opportunity.
Call it what it is, proudly signing up for a socialist jobs program where you become a parasite on the taxpayers for the rest of your life.
Man. 2016 Beast is my most vivid memory of the last 10 years. Would never want to do that again!
I've been waiting for this video, than you so much!
It’s crazy to me how much medical training it seems they got from the interventions they placed, I’m a navy corpsman and it’s awesome to see them get medical training to the extent it’s shown although they probably won’t be nurse core officers.
The top scoring ones will be lucky enough to get assigned to medical corps and attend medical school
this makes the infantry OSUT i went through look like summer camp lol, regardless though, you can see they expect A LOT more techincal knowledge of things that grunts like us dont have to worry about too much.
Love it, great video. Beat Navy!
Thank you business insider
I most certainly hope at least 2 to 3 of these potential cadets make an actual impact on how the Army is today. We need better leaders...
Facts. When I went to soldier of the month board, I made a page stating that the complacent and lack of good leaders are the reason why soldiers now are so unmotivated and don’t learn properly and can’t reach their full potential when they eventually become NCOs
True, but don't hold your breath.
😂😂 I’m slowly dying on the inside. They are way too nice to them.
@Duffelbag Drag yeah I hear the marines are getting soft too
They don't show everything in the video. Maybe you should try yourself before criticizing it.
@@jacksonscoolwestpointplayl4350 I went through army basic, as an enlisted personal many years ago in 2009, now I’m an officer. Times have changed, going through the army as an enlisted soldier, Nco, Drill Sgt and now being an officer. The new soldiers have no idea how easy they have it. Perhaps you should serve and learn from personal experience. I cannot explain everything, the best way to understand it is to go through it yourself. And see the how much the army has changed.
This is officer training different from regular basic training
They do not have to treat them like the enlisted....these are people who were disciplined in HS and worked their asses off to maintain a near 4.0 GPA and a lot of them were over achievers who played HS sports and were in numerous clubs and societies....lets face it for anyone who has gone through enlisted boot camp many there were border line retards that even when they get to their occupational schools can barley pass.....you are comparing apples and oranges my little you tube friend...
Ngl, this looks like really good training. I’m glad they improved it a lot.
God bless! Prayer here when needed❤
Man. West Point was so much fun. I’d love to go back as a instructor.
How was your time there? Is it true people go there to be the leaders of the Army? Just like Annapolis for the Navy and the Air Force Academy?
So do it
@@attache675 no😂
@@attache675 just because you went to 4 years of college and a fancy school dosent make you a leader and a quality leader. You can improve leadership, but to take responsibility for your actions and be able to be disciplined enough to own up to everything you do as an officer and reflect on your mistakes and use those to direct a good path for the well-being of your men/women that you are held responsible for their lives and livelihoods isn’t something that gets taught by getting a A- in English class,but the context of your characteristics as a human being.
Straight facts
We have similar to this in Singapore for our Basic Military Training that's compulsory for all males. It does get you adrenaline pumping.
Aaaahhh this looks chilled compared to boarding school!
Taught the mountaineering part in the summer of 04. Great memories. 3/502nd
Cadet, grinning widely: “And here we have the House of Tears!!”
Being yelled by my mom is cadet training enough. 😂
Yeah bro 😭😭
Lol same
Watching this after receiving an appointment this morning 😊
Brings back memories.....I did Infantry basic training at Ft. Benning Ga! Hooah!!
Our new Generation of leaders for the USA. Good luck. Duty, Honor, Country.
The broken arm part was very funny. Cadet is good actor 8:25 🤣🤣
Our weapons training in the Navy boot camp 1975 consisted of only 12 rounds of .22 ammunition at an indoor range. I hope it has changed since then.
I was required to qualify on the Colt 45 for standing topside watch in port and received lots of training and followup practice at the Groton,Ct. Sub Base.
Bro, this looks like a tough Summer Camp that I would love to go on. Looks kinda fun.
It’s crazy the difference between officer and enlistment training. I never heard one positive thing while in fort Benning infantry school, just screamed and smoked all day everyday.
Yeppp enlisted route is harder lmao
They do not have to treat them like the enlisted....these are people who were disciplined in HS and worked their asses off to maintain a near 4.0 GPA and a lot of them were over achievers who played HS sports and were in numerous clubs and societies....lets face it for anyone who has gone through enlisted boot camp many there were border line retards that even when they get to their occupational schools can barley pass.....you are comparing apples and oranges my little you tube friend...
It’s good to share army experience like myself; I had experience being in rotc, as a cadet, and experienced the basic camp in Fort Knox Kentucky.
I decided to enlist into the army having to do BCT for 10 weeks I have to compare to rotc experience. I say the real army harder lol 😂 but a great experience I had. I have a high school friend who went through West Point, and he played football for them to, but anyones he had a great experience with them.
with grammar like this you'll no doubt fail.
@@badabing8152 👎👎👎
@@badabing8152 hey now my grammar is fine, I’m just responding to the video about West Point academy. Don’t need to talk to formal here, and try not to be so negative we are soldiers here Hooray!
We had to go easy this last summer while we were there. We were basically just teaching in a relaxed state I will say the the cadet cadre were the main discipline backbone.
Yeah no need for a formal talk but you’re in college now and will soon become an army officer (if you could make). So you should at least invest in your grammar when you type in your sentences. Because army officers will write/type a lot of paper works. And your habit of poorly written grammar will leave you without respect from your underlings.
Summer camp looks fun
I actually spent the summer of 2017 helping them train on this exact wall.
Awesome people keep the United States of America safe!
Look at Jabril so inspirational
❤❤❤❤
Im considering enlisting a bit scared but so excited
This is the most relasitc boot camp video I've seen
Just came back from training these cadets pretty cool experience
Not that war is patriotic yet this made me tear up w pride.
Best of luck, Cadets!
Minerva
The Goddess Of Wisdom
Every single one of them is in shape
Because it’s a requirement to get accepted
Why are they so chill
Cadets, this an academy for officers lol
People don’t realize how difficult these military academies are. If you are an athlete, you have to perform in your sport, maintain your grades at institutions that are basically Ivy League level and deal with your military commitments.
I mean ... they're not really Ivy League in academics ... they're more Penn State. BUT whereas Penn State students have only academics, cadets have drill, and mandatory sports, and cleaning/shining/preparing for military drill, and and and....
Impressive!
this reminds me of the days when i went to the camp damn that was fun and rough
I wish my bct had been that easy with a smile in my face.
It looks pampered. Jmo
I have an idea for the boot camp series: Could we maybe get what training army privates go though in Britan? I think that would be kinda cool but that's just my opinion.
Do Kings Point next!
Just signed up for the army gona get everything together and be serving my country
2:11 no way they handle so calm, it's GET THAT FOCKING FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER
he's on camera - he aint dumb
As a retired Soldier I look at these folks and I salute them for their choice to serve. But they are not pushed to the max like we were in BCT. I remember when we would receive them fresh from school. We had fun getting them ready to be able to take charge of a platoon . The best Officers were the ones who came from the enlisted ranks.
These videos are good but they don't show the full story all of these soldiers are being "nice" till the camera goes off
You lost In Afganistan.
Lost In Afganistan
Lost In Irak
Lost In Yaman.
You lost
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Didn’t know Saddam was still alive…
Eh, I'd say it's reasonable not to push students as far as people in BCT. There has to be a balance between pushing students and avoiding causing too many to quit. If too many quit due to boot camp you run the risk of losing some of the brightest minds in the US.
@@carkawalakhatulistiwaDon’t remember Osama speaking anymore, troll
Don't forget Lobster Friday's.
I worked for a Master Sergeant who used to sneak me into the OCS chow hall all the time. 😎😎
I was with the unit pulling med coverage for the cadets basic training last year its cool to see some of these weirdos again
respect
MY BABYYYYY!! Proud Mommy Moment!🥰
GO MY JABRIL!!! OMG!!
You guys should do a video on AFROTC field training!
My son he is in the West Point now is it 22 he’s got to be 2026 very proud
I need to learn the coordinates one that would be so awesome to know even if im not in the military lol
Is it me or does this basic training seem easier (or at least less stressful) than the others. Felt like I saw a lot more yelling in the army/marine boot camps. The encouragement from the instructors seemed a little more wholesome here lol
This is for the educated people who are lost less abuse and to gain a little more knowledge than you would in a regular Boot Camp. When they graduate and proceed they automatically gain a higher rank. That is my two cents or as much as I know but could be wrong.
Not really sure if they behave the same off camera.
@@legiran9564 very possible, a place as prestigious as West Point probably values a more refined image. Gotta make sure those politicians still want to send their kids there haha
The army as a whole has changed changed it’s training model to shift towards respecting candidates and the value that they bring to our professional force versus degrading them. You’ll see this in the business insider infantry osut training video as well. Some say it’s a step in the right direction in creating thinking/autonomous soldiers … who will eventually become positive leaders who create positive and non-toxic leadership environments.
It’s all about setting an example for recruits of what good leadership looks like, and now the army thinks good leaders only yell at people with a purpose.
@@gradypoole5366 yeah it’s an academy and you graduate as an officer instead of an enlisted rank Still very strenuous.
Very Cool
My boy Kim minseok made the thumbnail 🙌. Love that guy!!
As a prior service Soldier, this looks far more friendly and welcoming than what us enlisted Joes got.
I agree looks like daycare
@@Ross38436 The ultra intense boot camp you went through is an artifact of Vietnam specifically due to the draft. We don't have the draft now so it's no longer needed because everyone who's showed up to BCT NOW wants to be there. No need to beat them into submission anymore. If the draft comeback who know.
@koc988 it was just like it was in Vietnam or worse decades prior to the conflict. It serves it purpose and the taking away from it hurts the force, if you can't operate in hostile environments under intense stress, you're a liability to the mission, your unit and your buddies lmao
They do not have to treat them like the enlisted....these are people who were disciplined in HS and worked their asses off to maintain a near 4.0 GPA and a lot of them were over achievers who played HS sports and were in numerous clubs and societies....lets face it for anyone who has gone through enlisted boot camp many there were border line retards that even when they get to their occupational schools can barley pass.....you are comparing apples and oranges my little you tube friend...
I don't know the specifics of WP CBT but compared to USAFA's BCT, it seems way more field based, more learning and less yelling. During USAFA BCT all we did was standing at attention in the hallways with contrails at 90 degrees, memorize quotes, get PTed, do bed drills, etc. Jacks Valley part involved more physical stuff like the assault course but that was just during that week down there. The rest of basic was done on academy campus.
usafa basic wasn’t to learn how to be in the air force- it was to learn how to be a doolie
dawg ain't no way a '25er at USAFA is on here sucking off West Point if you wanted to join the army join the fuckin army go get kicked out of CSOPS again
There’s a lot of that here, they just didn’t show it because it’s boring and they want clicks
Camera are magic.
This video only displays CBT 2, which is the second half of Cadet Basic Training. The first half, CBT 1, is generally not shown(other than r day). CBT 1 consists of honing basic Army skills(drill and ceremony, reporting, saluting, proper stances) attending boring briefs, getting smoked for no reason, and cleaning your room. They also have a knowledge book they need to memorize, which is not fun when you're sleep deprived. West Point wants to maintain their golden child image so they do not flaunt the scary side of CBT.
I see you!! Yay
@14:26 YOU PUMP ME UP MA’AM
Can you do Army Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) next?
It doesn't work like that.
This man always tries to do something new and extraordinary and makes his audience feel excited for every next video, Hats off to him,.
I didn't even realize yall were filming our training
Kudos to the US Army 🇺🇸
Listen i know it’s ment to feel like combat but the my arm guy made me laugh so hard
After watching this I question how every officer I have seen can't read a map and we get lost
It's because there's no shiny flags for them to find.
Wow. That looks soooo much easier than what my son is doing at real basic training.
West Point training videos, more please.