Watch This BEFORE Army Basic Training

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  • I hope you guys enjoyed this one. Just some tips and thoughts on going the Basic Training today, what to expect, and a few tips. This is basically a summarized video of a few topics together.
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  • @TheGordons4family
    @TheGordons4family 6 років тому +1048

    Pleeeeeease don't take this the wrong way, but you can ignore most of what the good lieutenant said here. He is NOT wrong, but here is what you NEED to know before going to basic: Drink water. Do what you are told. Take care of your feet.
    Don't worry about anything else. The Drill Sergeant will make sure you know what you need to know. And be prepared to be wrong, about almost EVERYTHING.
    Think of this situation: Your water supply should ALWAYS be full. You should always be drinking water. Both are not possible at the same time. You will be punished for one of those situations. Just remember, the Drill Sergeant has two things to accomplish. First, to make sure you are trained on all of the basic elements of military. Second, to see how well you handle under pressure.
    Most of what 2LT Ward tells you about in this and many other videos is GREAT advise. But, less than 1% of you will remember beforehand. A good amount will remember after getting smoked..... repeatedly.
    The two pieces of advise I remembered that saved me, were about my feet, and the first PT test.
    I was warned the people who measure and give out the clothing do not care about you. Slide your feet ever so slightly forward when they measure, and don't let them crunch your toes. You NEED your feet to be in perfect condition and if you have too small of boots, it'll be horrendous! Second, don't attempt to max that very first PT test. Don't fail it, but don't try to be a PT stud, yet. Your Drill Sergeant will want to see an improvement over the course of basic, otherwise he/she is failing. It doesn't count toward graduation, it only tells the DS what shape you are in and how much they need to work on you physically. If you max it, they will expect it and then some. I scored a 250 on that one, and a 300 on every one after. It helped me stay under the radar. If you are NOT in great shape already, don't worry, you will be by the time you are done.

    • @mcoleman6893
      @mcoleman6893 6 років тому +68

      Mr. Gordon is absolutely right. Orders are to be carried out quickly and correctly THE FIRST TIME. If this is not achieved, there shall be incentive training, and there is no end of that. Do not be surprised if you need to shower more than once per day. Mess hall: sit, eat, leave. DO NOT TALK. Simply, you will be told what to do, how to do it, when and where to do it, and it will be done in an abrupt, aggressive, military manner. If you can handle this (emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually), and can learn from what they will teach you, without injury, then get ready to graduate.

    • @BuffetBandolier
      @BuffetBandolier 6 років тому +48

      I could only do 20 push ups and 30 situps and run a 24 min 2 mile I ship out the 23rd theres no way im gonna make it

    • @mcoleman6893
      @mcoleman6893 6 років тому +81

      @@BuffetBandolier Good afternoon. Obviously, you care about making the most of basic training. So this negativity will not help. Starting now, leave that noise behind. Improvement of your PT numbers is a gradual process, so if you stick with it, you will see good results. Take the time to get it right, and remove the unnecessary pressure from your shoulders. Want some good news? On the first day of basic training, everyone starts with a clean slate. What you have done prior to that moment means nothing to the service. The goal is to transform you into an entity that can handle, analyze, and control any situation. In other words, you will be trained on their terms. You will learn to do what they tell you, and how they tell you. You will be doing plenty of push-ups, whether you mess up or not. For the first three weeks of basic training, this will be a recurring theme. This will be Red Phase - lots of screaming drill sergeants seeking to intimidate any trainee within earshot. There will be White Phase and Blue Phase, but Red Phase is the stuff that inspires nightmares. Basically, you will have bigger problems than not getting enough exercise. Keep your head down and your feet forward.

    • @isaacjameson1090
      @isaacjameson1090 6 років тому +13

      Glad I read this. Thank you sir!

    • @OkanbiIfayore
      @OkanbiIfayore 6 років тому +4

      Matt Gordon thank you!

  • @sydneywatson1108
    @sydneywatson1108 5 років тому +357

    Need to know
    the rank structure
    Soldiers creed
    General orders
    Army values
    Land navigation
    Reception takes a while
    Have a good PT score
    Pay attention to detail
    Accountability
    Be in the right place, time right uniform
    Listen to your drill sergeants
    Dont talk to the drill sargents
    Focus on the task at hand
    Its gonna suck alittle bit
    Basic training isent the real army
    I still wanna join

    • @Luke-ub9ks
      @Luke-ub9ks 4 роки тому +4

      Thanks for this comment!!

  • @blazeesq2000
    @blazeesq2000 6 років тому +472

    My best advice was given to me by my recruiter in 2009 - "Do what your Drill Sergeant says." Just period. Full stop. End of discussion.
    From my personal experience: You will get smoked. You can be perfect and still the DS's will smoke you. Try to be perfect though. Work hard. Matt is right; there is a very high standard, especially concerning accountability and attention to detail. You really will do best if you do follow what an old SGM told me about being squared away. He said "There are four sides to a square: right place, right time, right uniform..."; people miss this part, "... right attitude."

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +34

      I love that, right attitude 👌🏻 100%

    • @TheHuskerGeno
      @TheHuskerGeno 6 років тому +5

      Be loud and do as you are told.

    • @LouLouVi_000
      @LouLouVi_000 4 роки тому +1

      Brilliant

  • @aesthetically222
    @aesthetically222 6 років тому +2201

    Who here is a teen planning to join the military after high school

    • @trigganometry8866
      @trigganometry8866 6 років тому +83

      me talkin to a recruiter right after i graduate

    • @xxrated-2174
      @xxrated-2174 6 років тому +57

      me ill be 18 in january

    • @giraffegerms2076
      @giraffegerms2076 6 років тому +156

      Actually it's smart for you guys to talk to a recruiter while you're still in highschool. If you enlist while you're 17 and still in highschool you can enter something called the DEP Program ( Delayed Entry Program) this will give you $500 every month up until the month you leave added on to your bonus.

    • @hildaatchison7189
      @hildaatchison7189 6 років тому +32

      My daughter graduated from high school last month and will be going in August 7.

    • @ultimateking1986
      @ultimateking1986 6 років тому +7

      Me bebe I think it’s gonna be fun

  • @Allisonkuffrey
    @Allisonkuffrey 6 років тому +186

    Fake it till you make it bro. Nothing you do is going to be right so go head and take that smoke sesh my guy

  • @villetastropheent1253
    @villetastropheent1253 6 років тому +132

    I’m joining the Army after this year and you’ve really opened my eyes I was scared of basic training but I now feel like hey this isn’t gonna be hard I just need to focus mentally.

    • @TooMuchMiracle
      @TooMuchMiracle 5 років тому +15

      Same and then I realized it’s only 2 months it’s temporary I’ll get through and I’ll never have to do it again

    • @cn5007
      @cn5007 5 років тому +4

      he is only in the reserves

    • @zeetzeetmcskeet896
      @zeetzeetmcskeet896 5 років тому +18

      @@cn5007 reserves, active duty, national guard. they all go to the same bootcamp

    • @pepper29ful
      @pepper29ful 5 років тому +3

      That's all it is. 80% mental 20% physical. They are trying to weed out the weak.

    • @liveandlearn901
      @liveandlearn901 4 роки тому

      @@pepper29ful nah, i think it’s gonna be like 70 percent physichal tbh. I only say that because pushups for me is a struggle.

  • @RyzeVibez5
    @RyzeVibez5 4 роки тому +86

    Alright but why am I most scared about not making my bed perfectly other than anything else

    • @RyzeVibez5
      @RyzeVibez5 4 роки тому

      Mike Airborne alright man thanks for the heads up 😂😂

    • @XpressureX
      @XpressureX 4 роки тому +4

      Everything is not perfect in basic training 😂 im joining when i graduate in like 3 years and im getting fit cuz if you go in there all fat or skinny shieet you aint got no muscles i recommend exercise before you join the army

    • @bradleyrobertson1583
      @bradleyrobertson1583 4 роки тому

      Saaaaame

  • @philthethotdestroyer4194
    @philthethotdestroyer4194 6 років тому +81

    Reception is literal hell

  • @kyleconnelly9590
    @kyleconnelly9590 6 років тому +188

    Sitting at meps right now waiting to go to the airport. Ft. Benning. Thanks for the great videos Matt.

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +17

      Good luck brother 👍🏻

    • @ethansnyder6782
      @ethansnyder6782 5 років тому +2

      Kyle Connelly how was it

    • @ellamcenrue560
      @ellamcenrue560 5 років тому +2

      Did you make it through

    • @arielbrooks8501
      @arielbrooks8501 5 років тому +4

      They allow phones at your meps location?

    • @dbkid1586
      @dbkid1586 5 років тому

      Ariel Brooks usually a 15 min wait I was just at meps but gotta go back Monday due to high protein in my fucking urine

  • @JCNix8652
    @JCNix8652 4 роки тому +27

    Yeah I’m going to the Army after high school, I’m trying to stay fit, eat healthy, and see what I can do when I get there. Also, good luck to everybody out there who’s also joining the Army y’all got this!!!

    • @JCNix8652
      @JCNix8652 7 місяців тому

      @@calebschmutzler9010 I actually went to tech school first lol, but now I’m getting ready to ship off for Navy in a few weeks

  • @adrenaline.addicts
    @adrenaline.addicts 4 роки тому +10

    I like your advice. This video answered a few questions that I hadn't asked my recruiter yet. Im trying to join the army at 32 years old. I tried joining when I was 19 but it didn't work out at the time. This is something I have wanted to do since I was only 13. I am really keeping my fingers crossed that my recruiter this time around can help me fulfill my dream career. Anybody reading this, wish me luck if you would please.
    I can also offer one piece of advice for people considering joining the military:
    STAY THE HELL OUT OF TROUBLE!!! I don't care how young & invincible you feel or think you are. Trouble with the law is what's causing me such a headache. It was all petty stuff too, not a single felony. I screwed up my future and career before I turned 17. It's still not a for sure thing this time either but I've got faith & confidence in my recruiter.
    Just know that serving in the military is an honor & a privilege, not a right.

  • @radenfoxchambers1752
    @radenfoxchambers1752 5 років тому +28

    Made it to the end of the video, shipping tomorrow to Fort Leonard Wood. Thanks for all the tips, your channel is very informative

    • @qazqa5
      @qazqa5 4 роки тому +2

      Hey seeing you went to Ft Leonard Wood, I was wondering if you have any tips? I ship early January. 88M.

  • @dekudude8888
    @dekudude8888 6 років тому +52

    While I don't plan on joining the military anytime soon, I still enjoy these videos

    • @ClubNugget69
      @ClubNugget69 6 років тому +2

      So you don't have to do basic training you saying?

    • @kaylag5043
      @kaylag5043 4 роки тому

      Same

  • @AustinAvery360
    @AustinAvery360 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you I'm on the plane now headed to Benning. 1:37

  • @mastertomii6039
    @mastertomii6039 5 років тому +8

    I’m only 12 years old and I’m still getting info on Basic Trainings. I keep watching videos all the time and I can’t wait to talk to a recruiter in High School.

  • @xlanfear
    @xlanfear 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for all your videos Matt it really prepared me for my experience! Today I graduate from my 19D OSUT! Your videos really helped prepare mentally and physically for basic and AiT! I’m proud to finally be apart of our nations army and the brotherhood of the army!

  • @Wileye86
    @Wileye86 6 років тому +31

    Awesome video man, one of my new favorites! Good luck to all who are heading to basic now or soon.

  • @jordansimpson9099
    @jordansimpson9099 Місяць тому

    I went to Fort Benning GA for basic training and trust me the physical fitness test is the most important thing to be ready for going to basic training, learn fast, and LISTEN to what to drill sergeant says. Seriously, the attention to detail I can't stress enough the drill sergeant can tell you ten different things in detail, he will expect you to remember every single word and you need to following to the letter.

  • @annunaki787
    @annunaki787 6 років тому +46

    OMG! I'm leaving to fort Jackson this month and your videos have made my comprehension of this process a lot easier. Thank you Ward! I really appreciate this! Looking forward to grow as a person with this. 💪💪

    • @carsonduncan6594
      @carsonduncan6594 6 років тому +1

      See you there!

    • @lunoirxx
      @lunoirxx 6 років тому +2

      I leave for Fort Jackson on June 18.

    • @notabot415
      @notabot415 6 років тому +1

      Leaving June 11th for fort Jackson

    • @joshhunyady6819
      @joshhunyady6819 6 років тому

      Good luck on going to fort Jackson 120th. Just learn the soldiers creed early. And have patients. You be waiting alot. And dont eat and drink while you walk with tray.

    • @PrjctWRX
      @PrjctWRX 6 років тому

      Tyler Box see ya there!

  • @warhammer100k
    @warhammer100k 6 років тому +4

    Approaching my 1st year in and I miss all the craziness that was Basic Training back at Fort Sill.

  • @caseyrobinson1345
    @caseyrobinson1345 6 років тому +158

    you just gotta embrace the suck

  • @tomswoverland
    @tomswoverland 3 роки тому +1

    Best advice I got when I joined in 1972 was treat it like a big game and come out the winner. Worked for me.

  • @GEL0_12
    @GEL0_12 6 років тому +82

    Leaving to the hotel today

  • @andrewborengasser7051
    @andrewborengasser7051 6 років тому +4

    I'm gonna rewatch this over and over so by the time I join I have these things memorized. Thanks, Matt!

  • @garyjsimm
    @garyjsimm 6 років тому +36

    I loved the land nav vid

  • @eagleeye4169
    @eagleeye4169 6 років тому +22

    Shipping out June 26th, Fort Leonard Wood, 12B. I’ve spent hours watching your videos because they have been helping me out a lot!

    • @Masval.
      @Masval. 6 років тому +2

      Eagle Eye Shipping out the same day

    • @antonicefelix9888
      @antonicefelix9888 6 років тому +2

      Shipping sams day same base

    • @richardadams9275
      @richardadams9275 6 років тому

      Eagle Eye I leave the 25th for Fort Leonard Wood

    • @eagleeye4169
      @eagleeye4169 6 років тому

      Richard Adams.. I leave the 25th to go to the hotel for MEPS but don’t actually get shipped out to boot camp until the 26th

    • @richardadams9275
      @richardadams9275 6 років тому

      Eagle Eye oh ok I leave for the hotel on Sunday and I go ship Monday

  • @StayElusiv3
    @StayElusiv3 4 роки тому +5

    Watching from Fort Benning haha COVID has messed up a lot here but happy to say I graduated!!! Watched this before I left and I’m watching it again haha and this is so true! Love it bro keep it up!

  • @ShinGohji129
    @ShinGohji129 Рік тому +1

    So right now they’re trying to get me shipped out after my physical this Friday. Let’s hope it goes well. Wish me luck!

  • @ricardogonzalez3966
    @ricardogonzalez3966 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for explaining it greatly. I myself am joining the army and I leave June 17 to Fort Jackson. I am trying to get as much information as possible. It would be great if you can keep doing videos like this so I can better prepare myself. Thank you for your service.

  • @tessazimmerman6212
    @tessazimmerman6212 4 роки тому +1

    I'm leaving for basic June 1st and I'm quickly finding myself watching videos like these! Thank you!

    • @autumnjhs
      @autumnjhs 4 роки тому

      Same!!

    • @yanybanany
      @yanybanany 4 роки тому

      omg ive been so scared and i leave june 15 😭

    • @tessazimmerman6212
      @tessazimmerman6212 4 роки тому

      @@yanybanany good luck!!

    • @autumnjhs
      @autumnjhs 4 роки тому

      @@yanybanany dw sis, you've got this 🥳

  • @deathssoldier1
    @deathssoldier1 5 років тому +4

    I’m planning on enlisting in November, and these videos have helped me make the decision. Thank you for making these videos so people like myself can have an overview of what we will go through.

    • @Gametold5
      @Gametold5 Рік тому

      How are you doing now?

  • @2SSmooth
    @2SSmooth 6 років тому +10

    Thumbnail is my cycle, that’s 4th platoon 24-7 foxtrot. Love your videos, they really prepared me for when I went through 💯

  • @jaredbailey835
    @jaredbailey835 4 роки тому +3

    Made it to the end! I've watched almost all of your videos now in the past week and am planning on enlisting this year after i graduate college in may!

  • @SilenseMusic
    @SilenseMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Video was really helpful. I’m 20 years old going into the Army in a few weeks. So, thank you.

    • @Gametold5
      @Gametold5 Рік тому

      How is it?

    • @SilenseMusic
      @SilenseMusic Рік тому

      @@Gametold5 I guess it really depends on what you wanna do in the Army. Not the worst thing in the entire world. It also depends on how close you are to home. If you’re a family person, it’s gonna suck. But totally worth it in the end. At least for me it was. I’m engaged now and 21 years old. And I’m enjoying my life in the Army, currently in South Korea. Worst place I could’ve started but, it is what it is. Only a year here. And then I go home. But yeah, definitely not bad.

    • @Gametold5
      @Gametold5 Рік тому

      @@SilenseMusic I appreciate your response, i'm thinking about going I just turned 20 in August, and I want my career to be in law enforcement and doing some military will really help me overall, I just have a girlfriend and it's going to be really tough.... but as a wise man once said there is no progress without struggle.

    • @SilenseMusic
      @SilenseMusic Рік тому +1

      @@Gametold5 You found the right person. I’m a cop in the military. 💀

    • @Gametold5
      @Gametold5 Рік тому

      @@SilenseMusic I'm thinking of doing 2 years as it's the minimum required to become a state police officer, how is your experience?

  • @xxforeveryoung11xx
    @xxforeveryoung11xx 6 років тому +3

    I’ve been watching you since I enlisted in the army back in September under the DEP and now I leave this week for Benning

  • @bralynnneddo343
    @bralynnneddo343 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for doing all of these videos. I’m considering joining the Army National Guard but do not know much about it and was scared about BCT but you’ve really opened my eyes

  • @blerpderp1494
    @blerpderp1494 6 років тому +3

    These videos are definitely lifting some of my worries about going to basic

  • @seamuschrisman6967
    @seamuschrisman6967 5 років тому +2

    I really appreciate these videos man! I leave for Ft. Leonard Wood in 4 days and feel so much better about what I’m going to be going through and what to be prepared for. Keep making these great videos!!

  • @nashpadilla2795
    @nashpadilla2795 6 років тому +91

    Hey! My boyfriend is at basic training...I'm pretty sure it's his last week of red phase and I was wondering if you can do a video on graduation information..who can attend, how to get there, so we have to stay in a hotel, what can we bring and what we can't bring to graduation, what to wear, etc..it would be very helpful!

    • @nashpadilla2795
      @nashpadilla2795 6 років тому +1

      Do we*

    • @mattc3650
      @mattc3650 6 років тому +15

      Your experience may vary, I was at Benning. Anyone can go to graduation, seating is first come first serve. To get on post you may need the letter he sent you about graduation (if he sent you one) you have to stay in a hotel. He can come with you after graduation and will have to be back to his barracks at night. You can wear anything, but keep it tasteful. You can bring cameras, phones, etc to graduation.

    • @nashpadilla2795
      @nashpadilla2795 6 років тому

      Matt C Wow ok awesome thanks!

    • @riot651
      @riot651 6 років тому +19

      My husband was at benning. Anyone can go, we flew since I lived in Cali. Rent a car or use uber. Yes you stay in a hotel. Wear something classy. Dont be that girlfriend/wife that is dressed like a hooker 😂😂.

    • @nashpadilla2795
      @nashpadilla2795 6 років тому +1

      Kristen Fuentes lol true!!! Thank you so much! I'm new to all of this..so I am going crazy trying to figure out how much I need to save for his graduation, how many nights I need to stay, is he able to come into the hotel with me etc..lol thank you!

  • @wendigo8204
    @wendigo8204 3 роки тому +1

    I always do this weird thing where I binge watch millitary videos and get so hyped and start working out but it's 2 years till I'm even old enough then I usually just loose interest for a few months

  • @dylancleveland
    @dylancleveland 6 років тому +2

    Leaving for the Marine Corps basic training at Parris Island in a few months but I've still watched every video you've put out because your tips seem mostly universal besides things like "dont call your DSs(DIs) 'sir'". poolees/recruit/trainees call all Marines sir/ma'am until they get the title then it's by rank. almost wish I was joining the army though just so i could get the most out of your videos because they're so good. plus basic training is 14 weeks for Marines (plus a month of combat training for POGs, straight to school for infantry) after that, where as my understanding for the Army is 8 weeks then straight to job school/infantry school.

  • @ashlazdanovich8396
    @ashlazdanovich8396 Рік тому

    Made it too the end.
    Will be going to basic in maybe a week or 2.
    Got to retake the asbap..
    But I am trying to do everything I can to both physically and mentally prepare as best I can.

  • @generousmitch1674
    @generousmitch1674 6 років тому +41

    Leaving in 25 min to the hotel lol. You can definately say im nervous.

    • @nickyb6657
      @nickyb6657 6 років тому +2

      GenerousMitch how was it I’m thinking about going

    • @mktriton333
      @mktriton333 4 роки тому +2

      How did it go?

    • @mktriton333
      @mktriton333 4 роки тому +4

      it went well, just graduated lmao

  • @jullyancrosswhite5809
    @jullyancrosswhite5809 6 років тому +2

    Thanks matt for the great video. I really enjoy watching your videos. They help motivate me and keep me going. Last week I joined the future soldier program and am loving it.

  • @lorynmerrill2973
    @lorynmerrill2973 5 років тому +4

    I ship out tonight and I couldn't be more nervous

  • @warchicken7107
    @warchicken7107 4 роки тому +2

    I’m leaving to basic tomorrow I’m just at the hotel binge watching videos like this

  • @mikeymorrison272
    @mikeymorrison272 6 років тому +3

    Leave on July 9th. Your channel has definitely helped me. Also I have a run plan I am going to do for the next month. I want to know your thoughts on it. I currently run a 15:20 2 mile run. I want to get it down to 14 30. I want to know your thoughts on it.
    Monday- I jog for 5 minutes. I sprint for 100 meters 10 times
    Tuesday- 5 mile run (no stopping)
    Wednesday- interval training. Moderate pace for 2 laps. Then sprint a lap.
    Thursday- 5 miles (without stopping)
    Friday- same as Wednesday

    • @TheSubieFan
      @TheSubieFan 6 років тому +1

      Soldier Guy007 you should decrease you running work load. I'm not sure exactly how many miles that is but over 8 is a lot. Instead do some strength training squats dead lifts etc.

    • @pratz3332
      @pratz3332 6 років тому

      Soldier Guy007 my fastest 3 mile is 16:26

  • @nateking2024
    @nateking2024 2 роки тому

    You have given me many useful tips and have given me more confidence in my success for my future military career. You are a great person, thank you man👍

  • @celestialtony5623
    @celestialtony5623 6 років тому +75

    Why am i watching this. I already Did Basic

    • @mcoleman6893
      @mcoleman6893 6 років тому +1

      Nostalgia.

    • @jackhaugh
      @jackhaugh 6 років тому +6

      I did basic 27 years ago and I’m watching this guy that’s a reservist that’s never deployed make video after video about basic training out of morbid fascination.

    • @mcoleman6893
      @mcoleman6893 6 років тому +8

      @@jackhaugh Howdy! I did basic at Ft. Sill (insert dramatic pause) 35 years ago. My biggest handicap was that NOBODY helped me prepare for it. A shared experience builds strength, empathy, and comradeship. Here we are talking to each other about things most people will never understand. I admit that feeling sentimental about getting dropped, yelled at, and sharing lodging with 50 other people sounds a little strange, but there it is. If my experience can help better prepare someone looking at possibly enlisting, then I have done a good thing. Seriously, if you walk into a room filled with folks who went through basic, you will be talking all day and night. Lt. Ward has given solid information, and has been totally honest. This is a good room. Enjoy!

    • @mcoleman6893
      @mcoleman6893 6 років тому +3

      Because shared trauma is fascinating.

    • @mcoleman6893
      @mcoleman6893 6 років тому +2

      @c/Pfc Harbaugh First of all, FINISH SCHOOL!! An education gives you options, in and out of the military. Besides, not finishing what you start is bad mojo. Next, time is the best teacher. Do not be in a hurry, although your enthusiasm does you credit. Use the time wisely and prep towards your goals. Be ready.

  • @Daytonian17
    @Daytonian17 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve watched every one of You’re videos sir… and I really just appreciate all your insight before I make my enlistment …
    I saw you haven’t uploaded anymore recently , I hope you are doing well , thank you for your service

  • @wherecar54
    @wherecar54 6 років тому +3

    I think most of your Vid is good, but one thing that is extremely important is doing well with the rifle, marksmanship is absolutely in my opinion the most important skill, I know not everyone can qualify for an expert badge but it is essential to do the best as you can. Maybe many things have changed when I went through it many years ago, my senior Drill Sargeant did three tours in Nam, and that was the most important thing to him.

  • @tylerdavis9301
    @tylerdavis9301 6 років тому +1

    The last little bit was very motivational. Been thinking about joining the air force but been really worried about basic and if the military is something I want to do. Thanks

  • @NgJackal1990
    @NgJackal1990 5 років тому +8

    300 pt score and 40/40 range? Jeez we’re not super human haha

  • @jr9465
    @jr9465 4 роки тому

    im going to basic training on the 28th of decemeber im really glad you told me what i need to no. im getting hang of the soldiers creed, and the general orders, and getting the ranks in the bag. just gotta keep reapeating it over and over again. thanks for the tips man. defiantly will help me in basic training.

  • @antoniomaravilla3844
    @antoniomaravilla3844 10 місяців тому +6

    I leave march 18th 🎉

  • @Beowolf23
    @Beowolf23 4 роки тому

    Thanks for all the advice. Your videos have gotten me motivated and helped me become more knowledgable before I leave tomorrow. I appreciate it

  • @johnbaloona9185
    @johnbaloona9185 6 років тому +6

    I leave to Fort Sill in 2 weeks ! Going as a 15P

    • @jonathankim7608
      @jonathankim7608 4 роки тому

      How was fort sill? I leave to ft sill in a month

  • @cassidyferguson3712
    @cassidyferguson3712 5 років тому

    Been doing some serious research into joining the army. Nice to see a video from a fellow 49er.

  • @donovanhinde3706
    @donovanhinde3706 5 років тому +3

    This is so beneficial even a year later from the upload date!!! I’m about to leave for Benning

  • @chucklestheclown8024
    @chucklestheclown8024 8 місяців тому

    I had 6 months before i went to basic training. So i worked myself up to 5 miles, 50 puships, 50 situps and 10 pullups. If you are physically fit heading in, then all you have to deal with is the mental stress. I was going to airborne school so i worked on pull-ups.

  • @johnrodriguez6342
    @johnrodriguez6342 6 років тому +9

    made it to end good video matt👍🏻

  • @carachristian558
    @carachristian558 5 років тому +1

    This was a blessing to watch, I am considering being a army Chaplain, look forward to the adventure.

  • @BlackedOutGT500
    @BlackedOutGT500 4 роки тому +8

    I'm watching while on the bus to basic💀🤣

    • @Mr.P90
      @Mr.P90 3 роки тому

      Howd you do?😂

    • @BlackedOutGT500
      @BlackedOutGT500 3 роки тому +1

      @@Mr.P90 good. Too easy😂

    • @juliorudolph265
      @juliorudolph265 3 роки тому

      @@BlackedOutGT500 what was the hardest part of basic for you? I'm considering heading to basic in a year once I'm done with school and am curious.

    • @BlackedOutGT500
      @BlackedOutGT500 3 роки тому

      @@juliorudolph265 after I graduated, it started to get a little more soft so you don't need to worry about shark attacks or anything like that. Probably the hardest thing mentally was the major difference of the lifestyle you to have to get use to. Physically was the ruck marches because I'm a smaller guy. They don't start you off doing really long marches tho, they progressively get you doing longer ones. I would highly recommend walking long distances and then start to put weight on your back.

  • @RodesLaw
    @RodesLaw 6 років тому +1

    You're the best man. Thanks for taking the time to make all these detailed videos for us noobs. I am going to a recruiter today. I am planning to ship on the next cycle, not this one. That way I'll have time to get my push ups above 50, sit-ups above 60, and the run under 13 mins. I will also have plenty of time to memorize all the stuff you said and study for the ASVAB as well. Cheers !

  • @karleejackson9007
    @karleejackson9007 5 років тому +19

    umm then who do i ask to go to the bathroom 😂 and will they get mad if i ask

    • @thatwarlockbro
      @thatwarlockbro 4 роки тому +7

      Just tell your PL or aPL or even your SL you're going and dont leave without a bb.

  • @Psycoholic2008
    @Psycoholic2008 6 років тому

    Made it to the end, overall knowledge you have told us in past videos, but it is always nice to have it bunched together in one video. Great work!

  • @allisonmattson9522
    @allisonmattson9522 6 років тому +17

    When you were talking about physical requirements for males, you said that our run time should be at least 16 minutes...is that for the one mile or something else? I am a female but I would like to know the male PT requirements so that I can work to achieve those scores instead. I know that there are requirements for females to meet but that seems a little too compromised for me. Thank you so much for this video..super helpful.

    • @dalegreensteen9050
      @dalegreensteen9050 5 років тому +1

      2 miles bud

    • @williamspencer2769
      @williamspencer2769 5 років тому +4

      16 minutes for a mile lol

    • @pepper29ful
      @pepper29ful 5 років тому +1

      In a PT test, everybody runs 2 miles. Now there are different requirements for men and women on pushups and situps. Men are obviously stronger so their runinng time is shorter. Women for 2 miles is up to 20 minutes, Men 2 mile 16-20 minutes.

    • @miaplayz1472
      @miaplayz1472 4 роки тому

      i’m thinking of joining as well in two years

  • @salminodavis5229
    @salminodavis5229 Рік тому +1

    I will be enlisted soon after I pass the asvab. Wish me luck!!

  • @taylorkeown8211
    @taylorkeown8211 6 років тому +3

    Awesome video - thanks so much for your insights, Matt! Waiting to receive my BCT assignment, should find out next week

    • @mcoleman6893
      @mcoleman6893 6 років тому

      Did you get your assignment? Where are you going?

  • @quintonrichards4805
    @quintonrichards4805 3 роки тому +1

    Dude, thank you so much for your videos. These are so helpful.

  • @gildumaguit127
    @gildumaguit127 5 років тому +7

    Ill be shipping out this June 17 🤙🏻✊🏻😁

  • @everythingoutdoors3707
    @everythingoutdoors3707 6 років тому

    I made it to the end and I want to thank you for the advice I am going into basic in one year and I am trying to prepare myself way away ahead of time.

  • @jonathansherwood872
    @jonathansherwood872 Рік тому +2

    I ship out the 6th of march (3 days)
    Edit: I'm heading to Fort Jackson

  • @shawnhollandsworth3734
    @shawnhollandsworth3734 6 років тому

    I leave Monday and you're videos have helped me and my wife with a ton of info thank you Matt

  • @Imurdaglo
    @Imurdaglo 5 років тому +9

    Leaving in April 🇺🇸

  • @tswaggalapanteranegra8581
    @tswaggalapanteranegra8581 5 років тому +2

    Made it to the end. Leaving for Ft. Jackson on April 1st. Thank you for ALL your videos.

    • @tsaa5902
      @tsaa5902 5 років тому

      B co 3-39 it's easy just keep your head down and do what your told.

  • @roberrallenfran
    @roberrallenfran 6 років тому +6

    This one thing popped in my head from when I went to basic training. I got transferred to a different platoon. One day later I was called the DI's office. I was ok what did I do wrong. When I went the DI said relax he had some questions so he can understand where I'm from. Because I'm from pennsylvania he asked where at I told him. He said after that he was from the same state. This hole company about 30% are from pennsylvania.

  • @angelmarin3404
    @angelmarin3404 6 років тому +1

    Matt thanks for all ur advice and ur videos because they always motivate me to do better and helps me understand if the military is for me now I feel like it is and am ready and am working on my self thanks to u and again thank u

  • @truanarchy6315
    @truanarchy6315 6 років тому +9

    Who else squading up at fort Jackson june 10-12?

    • @Tina-yh1pu
      @Tina-yh1pu 6 років тому +1

      My son on the 27th

  • @yesssmn
    @yesssmn 6 років тому +1

    Thank you! Seriously,all your videos are very helpful,especially to us that are soon to go to BCT. Thanks for your service,and keep the good content going!☺

  • @compulsoryevacuationdevice
    @compulsoryevacuationdevice 6 років тому +3

    Important question: what medical records do you go over at reception?

    • @LookAtYouLeakin
      @LookAtYouLeakin 5 років тому

      You probably already know this but basically the stuff your recruiter goes over with you

  • @niltomega2978
    @niltomega2978 3 роки тому +1

    There is one huge obstacle nobody talks about much . Lack of sleep. Coming off the street you are used to getting a LOT more sleep.
    The alarm goes off and you hit the snooze. No more of that. You get woke up once and you get up NOW. Then from time to time you have some kind of security guard or fire guard in the night...2 hour shifts usually. As a civilian how often do you get woke up, stand there for two hours, then go back to bed ?? This lack of sleep affects how you feel while going through this totally new routine.
    There is nothing physically hard about basic really. Any healthy teenager or twenty something can get through the run and push ups. One of the best things to be aware of going in is that you will be tired. Plan for that and you will be one up on those who totally don't expect it...Good luck !

    • @justinprice8929
      @justinprice8929 3 роки тому +1

      I go to bed at around 11 and wake up at 3:30 everyday and work till 3 I’m only 19, pretty skinny but I think I’ll be alright, enlisting soon

    • @niltomega2978
      @niltomega2978 3 роки тому

      @@justinprice8929 You only sleep 4.5 hours a night? Ouch

    • @justinprice8929
      @justinprice8929 3 роки тому

      @@niltomega2978 Yes sir

  • @philthethotdestroyer4194
    @philthethotdestroyer4194 6 років тому +7

    Im already in the army, i just watch your videos lol

  • @samuellewis7533
    @samuellewis7533 6 років тому +1

    Going into boot camp at the end of the month 13 Fox trot fire support thanks for your videos always love getting an edge

  • @_StaticMero
    @_StaticMero 6 років тому +27

    June 19th Fort Jackson WYA!!!!!!!!!

  • @patiencecooke1495
    @patiencecooke1495 6 років тому

    I am enlisting currently in the army and this helped me dramatically thank you

  • @alexgomez9340
    @alexgomez9340 6 років тому +14

    July 7th fort leanorwood

  • @dwennenful
    @dwennenful 6 років тому

    I leave at the end of July for fort Leonard wood Missouri then fort sill for 13f AIT. Thanks for all of your helpful vids and advice :)

  • @jongeorge3358
    @jongeorge3358 6 років тому +8

    July 24th, Ft Benning for Osut then Airborne, Hooah

    • @derekholt4543
      @derekholt4543 6 років тому

      Jon George July 17th ill see u there

    • @jongeorge3358
      @jongeorge3358 6 років тому

      well possibly even be in the same company.

    • @piercegreer230
      @piercegreer230 6 років тому

      July 31st and probably gonna end up in same airborne school.. I have that and rasp in my contract

    • @realthenameisscience
      @realthenameisscience 6 років тому

      Pierce Greer I leave July 31st also for OSUT and later on AB school

    • @JustAnAverageGuyGaming
      @JustAnAverageGuyGaming 6 років тому

      Me too man, Im going RASP as well

  • @spoiledlegacy2722
    @spoiledlegacy2722 3 роки тому

    One thing I learned for saluting is when In doubt whip it out and if your in highschool and want a more advanced rotc join the sea cadets it a program ran my the navy and funded by them 2 it's a great experience and learning opportunity

  • @joshuasexton4170
    @joshuasexton4170 6 років тому +9

    Headed to bct tomorrow. Great vid

  • @justinzimmerman8816
    @justinzimmerman8816 6 років тому

    Thank you for your videos, I’m shopping out January 7th. Super excited and thankful for all your videos helping me prep for basic.

  • @ElChivoJ
    @ElChivoJ 5 років тому +3

    Damn i leave to basic on the 3rd of September🤘🏼

    • @xXGUNNER3LITEXx
      @xXGUNNER3LITEXx 5 років тому +1

      John Torres aye bro same!! Fort Lenord Wood?

  • @michaelgibson2347
    @michaelgibson2347 6 років тому

    Thanks matt for all the info I leave tomorrow for Fort Jackson. These videos have better prepared me for basic and what to expect.

  • @RunMan254
    @RunMan254 5 років тому +4

    Last name starts with W that’s why yours took 8 days

  • @alexladra556
    @alexladra556 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for posting this. I'm planning on going Army reserves but I am still trying to get as much information as possible.

  • @christiank7837
    @christiank7837 6 років тому +3

    Leaving June 18th to Ft. Jackson!! Little nervous 😬

    • @mattc3650
      @mattc3650 6 років тому

      Christian Kinzel relaxin Jackson, you’ll be fine!

    • @christiank7837
      @christiank7837 6 років тому +2

      Matt C I hope.

    • @jefferydeneu414
      @jefferydeneu414 6 років тому

      Christian Kinzel see you there man

  • @robcarrier13
    @robcarrier13 6 років тому

    Awesome video, man. Really glad I have resources like your channel to better prepare myself for what’s to come. Wish you the best and I can’t thank you enough for videos like this.

  • @Glixzy
    @Glixzy 6 років тому +9

    i leave july 3rd to fort jackson south carolina

  • @daimanmeyer3094
    @daimanmeyer3094 6 років тому

    I am 16 years old and ‘Bright eyed and ready’ to go right into basic I think I am physically ready.. I’m gonna work until my birthday and then I will enlist and keep on hitting the physical fitness hard until basic! Nervous but yet excited!

    • @pepper29ful
      @pepper29ful 5 років тому

      You are not going in if you are 16.

    • @ThatFnafGuy200
      @ThatFnafGuy200 2 роки тому

      @@pepper29ful read his comment again