Watch This BEFORE Army Basic Training
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2018
- 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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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.
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.
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
@@pwagner9904 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.
Glad I read this. Thank you sir!
Matt Gordon thank you!
Who here is a teen planning to join the military after high school
me talkin to a recruiter right after i graduate
me ill be 18 in january
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.
My daughter graduated from high school last month and will be going in August 7.
Me bebe I think it’s gonna be fun
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
Thanks for this comment!!
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."
I love that, right attitude 👌🏻 100%
Be loud and do as you are told.
Brilliant
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
❤❤❤❤❤
Alright but why am I most scared about not making my bed perfectly other than anything else
Mike Airborne alright man thanks for the heads up 😂😂
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
Saaaaame
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.
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
he is only in the reserves
@@cn5007 reserves, active duty, national guard. they all go to the same bootcamp
That's all it is. 80% mental 20% physical. They are trying to weed out the weak.
@@pepper29ful nah, i think it’s gonna be like 70 percent physichal tbh. I only say that because pushups for me is a struggle.
Sitting at meps right now waiting to go to the airport. Ft. Benning. Thanks for the great videos Matt.
Good luck brother 👍🏻
Kyle Connelly how was it
Did you make it through
They allow phones at your meps location?
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
Reception is literal hell
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!!!
@@calebschmutzler9010 I actually went to tech school first lol, but now I’m getting ready to ship off for Navy in a few weeks
Awesome video man, one of my new favorites! Good luck to all who are heading to basic now or soon.
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!
I'm gonna rewatch this over and over so by the time I join I have these things memorized. Thanks, Matt!
Made it to the end of the video, shipping tomorrow to Fort Leonard Wood. Thanks for all the tips, your channel is very informative
Hey seeing you went to Ft Leonard Wood, I was wondering if you have any tips? I ship early January. 88M.
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.
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!
Thumbnail is my cycle, that’s 4th platoon 24-7 foxtrot. Love your videos, they really prepared me for when I went through 💯
I leave march 18th 🎉
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!☺
Thanks for all the advice. Your videos have gotten me motivated and helped me become more knowledgable before I leave tomorrow. I appreciate it
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.
How are you doing now?
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.
Hope your ok man
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
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
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!
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.
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👍
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!
Awesome video - thanks so much for your insights, Matt! Waiting to receive my BCT assignment, should find out next week
Did you get your assignment? Where are you going?
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. 💪💪
See you there!
I leave for Fort Jackson on June 18.
Leaving June 11th for fort Jackson
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.
Tyler Box see ya there!
Thank you for your videos, I’m shopping out January 7th. Super excited and thankful for all your videos helping me prep for basic.
MADE IT TO THE END AND IT WAS SO HELPFUL FOR WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE ARMY.❤️❤️
I loved the land nav vid
These videos are definitely lifting some of my worries about going to basic
Thanks Matt! Leaving for basic Monday this was super helpful
Dude, thank you so much for your videos. These are so helpful.
While I don't plan on joining the military anytime soon, I still enjoy these videos
So you don't have to do basic training you saying?
Same
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.
How’s it going bro?
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.
I leave Monday and you're videos have helped me and my wife with a ton of info thank you Matt
Approaching my 1st year in and I miss all the craziness that was Basic Training back at Fort Sill.
Shipping out June 26th, Fort Leonard Wood, 12B. I’ve spent hours watching your videos because they have been helping me out a lot!
Eagle Eye Shipping out the same day
Shipping sams day same base
Eagle Eye I leave the 25th for Fort Leonard Wood
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
Eagle Eye oh ok I leave for the hotel on Sunday and I go ship Monday
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
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.
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.
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.
This was a blessing to watch, I am considering being a army Chaplain, look forward to the adventure.
Thanks for posting this. I'm planning on going Army reserves but I am still trying to get as much information as possible.
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
Good luck!
made it to end good video matt👍🏻
Awesome thanks!
I leave in week and have been watching you videos ever since I enlisted , thank you such for what you put on UA-cam
I watched to the end, thanks for the tips. I’ll try to utilize them well.
This is so beneficial even a year later from the upload date!!! I’m about to leave for Benning
you just gotta embrace the suck
Thanks matt for all the info I leave tomorrow for Fort Jackson. These videos have better prepared me for basic and what to expect.
Been doing some serious research into joining the army. Nice to see a video from a fellow 49er.
Leaving in 25 min to the hotel lol. You can definately say im nervous.
GenerousMitch how was it I’m thinking about going
How did it go?
it went well, just graduated lmao
Leaving to the hotel today
Good luck!
How was it?
Thank you for telling us about this cuz I really do need to know and learn about this when I go to basic training
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!!
AKA Fort Lost-In-The-Woods...good luck
I'm watching while on the bus to basic💀🤣
Howd you do?😂
@@Mr.P90 good. Too easy😂
@@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.
@@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.
I ship out tonight and I couldn't be more nervous
Loryn Merrill I ship today
I also ship today
Leaving for Fort Bennet, Georgia two weeks. Thank you for these videos helps a lot.
Thank you for all the videos about the army. I've learned a lot from you. I leave for basic in 8 days!
I ship out the 6th of march (3 days)
Edit: I'm heading to Fort Jackson
Ill be shipping out this June 17 🤙🏻✊🏻😁
Are you doing the split option program?
NecroSeer split op, may 28th fort benning.
best of luck to you
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.
Im leaving for BMQ this Saturday , your video is surely gonna be really helpful to me even though im in the Canadian Forces! Thanks alot!
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
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.
Soldier Guy007 my fastest 3 mile is 16:26
Headed to bct tomorrow. Great vid
Good luck!
Made it to the end, thank you for the tips for basic!
Made it to the end. Thanks for all the tips and advice.
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!
Do we*
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.
Matt C Wow ok awesome thanks!
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 😂😂.
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!
300 pt score and 40/40 range? Jeez we’re not super human haha
Going into boot camp at the end of the month 13 Fox trot fire support thanks for your videos always love getting an edge
Made it to the end, and awesome and great informational video!🤘🏽💪🏼
I leave to Fort Sill in 2 weeks ! Going as a 15P
How was fort sill? I leave to ft sill in a month
Im already in the army, i just watch your videos lol
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
Made it to the end man. Thanks for the tips. Am taking asvab tomorrow and hopefully basic after MEPs. Appreciate your videos. I have a few more personal questions if you had some time. Thanks man
Leaving in April 🇺🇸
Gaming With Ty good luck!
Important question: what medical records do you go over at reception?
You probably already know this but basically the stuff your recruiter goes over with you
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 !
Made it to the end. Leaving for Ft. Jackson on April 1st. Thank you for ALL your videos.
B co 3-39 it's easy just keep your head down and do what your told.
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.
2 miles bud
16 minutes for a mile lol
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.
i’m thinking of joining as well in two years
Who else squading up at fort Jackson june 10-12?
My son on the 27th
thank you for making these videos I'm going to basic soon and you have completely changed my thoughts about basic I know this is one of your older ones but I've watched a ton of them some being newer but you have helped me alot and it's greatly appreciated
Tyler Rathman I got out of basic training last year on November and I’m telling u I had slot of fun there. You’ll have a lot of great memories. Just make the best out of it. I’m currently stationed in Germany
Great video man, really helpful. Im getting ready, im still in the registering process i should be leaving in a few weeks. This video is a good eye opener
Leaving June 18th to Ft. Jackson!! Little nervous 😬
Christian Kinzel relaxin Jackson, you’ll be fine!
Matt C I hope.
Christian Kinzel see you there man
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.
PGH all the way
Leaving tomorrow for Fort Jackson. Perfect timing. See you soon and thanks for everything Lieutenant Ward
Enjoyed your video, alot of helpful tips!
umm then who do i ask to go to the bathroom 😂 and will they get mad if i ask
Just tell your PL or aPL or even your SL you're going and dont leave without a bb.
Damn i leave to basic on the 3rd of September🤘🏼
John Torres aye bro same!! Fort Lenord Wood?
Thank you very much for the help I leave for Jackson in exactly 2 weeks from today and watching your videos makes everything a lot less intimidating for me.
Why am i watching this. I already Did Basic
Nostalgia.
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.
@@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!
Because shared trauma is fascinating.
@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.
July 24th, Ft Benning for Osut then Airborne, Hooah
Jon George July 17th ill see u there
well possibly even be in the same company.
July 31st and probably gonna end up in same airborne school.. I have that and rasp in my contract
Pierce Greer I leave July 31st also for OSUT and later on AB school
Me too man, Im going RASP as well
Made it to the end, another great video. Seeing a recruiter on Thursday.
Awesome Video!! Thanks for the Information..Thanks for your service!!
Last name starts with W that’s why yours took 8 days