Many of my friends snickered at me when I joined the Army. But I fared better than over 85% of them. The skills you learn there will last a lifetime. That Discipline you learn carries over. When I got to college at 22, I had no problems pushing thru, studying and even working a full-time job. And not having to worry about tuition was a nice plus. I feel proud to have served my country. Nobody can take that away from me.
Went through BCT & AIT (OSUT) @ Ft Knox in May 1988. I told myself just do an initial 4 years & get out! I ended up spending over 22 years in the Army. Training is always tough physically & mentally but the pride you develope, sense of accomplishment & camaraderie will last a lifetime. Every young man or woman should serve their country, don't be afraid! The Army is a great place to do great things. You have to make the best of each day & strive to do your best in everything you do!!
Pro tips: 1. Physically train before hand. (Some people went into basic that had never ran a mile or ever did a pushup and it was brutal for them to get fit during all that stress) 2. Choose an MOS that equates to a good civilian job. (Guts and glory are one thing, but its not fun to leave the military and end up rotating tires because you have no transferable skills) 3. Study and prepare for the ASVAB. (Better score, more options) 4. If still possible, earn rank before getting in. When I was going in you could do a variety of things to rank up. Some went in as a PFC, specialist, or corporal. (More pay and faster promotions.)
@@sierraadebisi2907 I went in back in 2003, so I’m not sure if its a thing anymore but my recruiter got me to pass the Army physical fitness test, learn map reading and other stuff and get my high school diploma instead of a GED and I went from no stripes to earning private second class. Idk, maybe he was just lying to me LOL! My pay and rank was private second class though. 🤷♂️
Before i joined i had done 2 years in college so that automatically gave me pfc rank. But i was told if i got a couple more people to join with me as a referral would give higher rank too
Im not of age to join yet, but i've all ways been wanting to join. And this is really helpful, so thank you very much for this and your service. Happy veterans day
Completed my basic training in Fort Leonard wood back in July. It definitely changed my life and I learn to be more grateful, humble and do the right thing when no one is watching. Right place, right time and right uniform. You might love or hate your experience but I guarantee you, you won’t regret it. C-rock.
I did. that in 1982 at Fort Knox Kentucky and am now retired from the United States Army, Army National Guard and the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Army gives soldiers a rewarding career path while in the Army and one after leaving or retiring from the military should a person choose to continue to work depending upon the length of their time in service upon retirement. ARMY STRONG! BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE!
@@Kodex4654 talk to your local Army Recruiter about the Infantry MOS and about training now for the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) or PT test. Stay healthy - alcohol and smoke/drug free. Leaders don’t do drugs or alcohol. Ask the recruiter any questions you have to get an early start like questions per ASVAB (Armed Services Aptitude Battery) Testing and anything else that will mentally and physically prepare you for Basic Combat Training (BCT). Also start a personal exercise plan of push-ups (goal of 50 to 70 in 2 minutes), sit-ups (goal of 50 to 70 in 2 minutes) and 2 miles run (goal of 13 minutes maximum completing time). Also add weight training and pull-ups (weight goal of 220 pounds bench and pull-ups goal of 30 repetitions). Don’t forget to eat a balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Being at the proper weight per your height is one thing the Army is keen on especially in the Infantry MOS field. In my day the Infantry were called “Ground Pounders”. They had to carry much heavy equipment on their person in the field during training so they were required to be in the best physical condition they could attain and maintain per each individual soldier. I was Armor - 19E M60A1 Main Battle Tank Crewman and 19K M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Crewman. We had to maintain physical fitness and conditioning but no walking like the Infantry although I got my share of cross training with Scouts and Infantry in my younger years in the early 1980s before Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
I just finished my basic training at Fort Jackson, I definitely thought it was the worst thing ever when I was going through it all but you don’t realize the brotherhood and fun you just had for 10 weeks! I’m currently at AIT to become a 91B
@@ParkEffectYT as an E3, my base pay is about 2600 a month, but during the training phase it looks more around 1800 because they take a lot of money out for the food we’re being provided, and if you opt in for insurance or anything like that that’s also deducted from your paycheck as well
I just completed basic training here in Fort Leonardwood, MO, definitely learn the Soldier's Creed, Army Song, and follow what the drill sergeants tells you to do. Doing anything stupid can get your whole platoon or company smoked! It may be long, but it'll be over before you know it!
Amazing how things have changed. I still remember my 1st day of basic in August 1998 when I was at Ft. Sill. Amazing how fast 25 years have gone. I still miss the Army every day. Truly the best and easiest job in there is.
@ObamaFromKenya I was in for 15 years. During a deployment, RPG got me. Had to amputate. At that point, I knew my career in the army was done. I was offered early retirement instead of med board retirement. What hurt most at that time was I was to be looked at the next year for my E-8. Truthfully, I'm not mad about it anymore. I accepted it, have dealt with it, and now moving on.
@@BrianWilliams21706Sorry that an RPG got you and you had to amputate, it brings tears to my eyes to see and hear about fellow brothers and sisters in arms that have lost a limb during service whether thru combat or training accident etc……I’m glad they gave you early retirement instead of discharge by medical reasons (no telling how long it would have taken to get your disability benefits etc). I joined the army after high school graduation back in 89’ and wanted to make a career of it and do 20 years, but several months after I came back from Desert Storm and right before I was to be promoted to SGT E5 i got into a serious car accident (other drivers fault, was rushing to a sale at JC Penny), from that accident I sustained a serious head injury. I started having problems with memory loss, migraine headaches, seizures and PTSD, so I went to the neurologist to get tested and after getting the tests back he told what was going on. After hearing the results of the test i broke down in tears right there in his office, both the frontal lobes and right temporal lobe was defected and damaged and doesn’t work anymore. I knew my military career was over from that point on, i told and showed my supervisor and company commander the results of the test and my orders were cut to ETS a few months later…….had to fight for my 100% disability rating, it took 12 years, which was crazy because VA had all the neurological tests results from day 1. By the way, I was mad too for a year or so with depression but after awhile I came to accept what happened to me.
You will make money in almost every single job but the army just remember that , most civilian jobs pay 75% more than the army at, All you would need is a high school degree
It’s been awhile since October 1968 when we arrived by bus to Ft. Bragg for BCT….and yet, I survived and here I am. God Bless our Men and Women in uniform.
i have 2 daughters in the army national guard, they are done their basic training one of them whit promotion, pv2, the other E4 since she started because she did 3 years of medicine in college, now they are in AIT, (advance individual training) one for contruction engineer, the other for combat medicine. so proud of both go USA 🙏🏼👍🏻🥰🥰💪🏽💪🏽
OSUT at Ft. Leonard Wood in 1982 as a 12B Combat Engineer- I had Drill Sergeants who were Viet Nam vets and I am glad for that- they prepared me for my 25-year-plus career in the Army, which included some serious assignments.
Congratulations, Thank you for your service. I was in Ft. Leonard Wood - 1982 as 12B Combat Eng. C-4-2 then I got sent to Ft. Knox, Ky. for my remaining 2-year enlistment. Did another 3 years in Reserves.
How is your current 12B position going do you like it? I’m currently in the process of going to the Air Force. I did meps and the asvab as well but want to do something that seems more enticing such as that position over mechanics.
Currently in the process of joining 11b out of Utah slc. I Am 25 and life so far has been super hard and tiring. I just work at Amazon. Pay rent and my bills and yeah. I got a nice fun motorcycle and live in a nice house but it isn’t what I saw myself be at after Graduation. I am in dire need of feeling a sense of belonging and accomplishment again like I did when I ran track or played football. Cheers boys this time I mean it I always think I can get a better job or a better situation but I’m just tired of being let down. The army will give me a place I feel I belong and I can work hard without worrying about rent or food. I would love being outside and traveling I haven’t traveled in 8 years and believe it or not I’ve never even flown on a plane!!!
Got ready to go to basic training these videos very help me help me understand the what basic training is like. My recruiter been so hopeful with everything he gone out of his way
Urban and rural training should include different type of medium high fences used throughout the world to offer mobility training when teaching scaling fence techniques as climbing training could be useful in the urban environment especially the suburbs
Pretty awesome video. I was in Fort Sill Oklahoma for my basic training in 1995. Did 20 years I got out in 2015. It's fascinating to see what's changed since then.
1988 Ft. Leonard wood Missouri. My MOS was a 12C, lived in Germany from 1989-1991 was in the 814th Engineer Co. (A) (FB). Came back stateside to Ft. Polk Louisiana from 1991-1996 while being attached to Ft. Bragg and Ft. McClellan as I transferred from a 12C to an 18B. Before my ETS from the Army, I was able to obtain Air Assault, Air Bourne and an SF Candidate, I passed the SFAS phase but never made it to Q course or Ranger School, but no regrets. I really enjoyed my time as an Army soldier.
As someone who just trained under Senior DS Minnear no less than 2 months ago, I can confirms he is one of the best influences I've ever had in my life. Yes he's hard on you, yes he will yell if you do something wrong, and he will probably do a german suplex if you do something stupid, but he is respectful, wise, and above all else he cares deep down about every single Trainee that walks off that bus and every patch he places on his soldiers. Edit: One of my favorite quotes I'll always remember from Minnear is "YOU SHOULD BE RUNNING!!!! RUUUNNNNNN!!!!" Always screamed that anytime he saw someone taking their sweet ass time getting from place to place lol
It’s still like that I just turned green on Friday this video is a load of shit but maybe it’s different because I joined the infantry and have osut we had the first 72 hours where they constantly fucked with us
Thank you for your service, and your continued service to your community. Also commendable you did something less than 20% of service members do which is 20 years and retire. I couldn't see doing 20 years on active duty even if I had listened and joined the Air Force. I really can't imagine doing 20 years in the Army. I'm at six now and definitely plan on getting out at eight if I don't get medboarded first.
I’m a Cop now for only a year and am thinking of joining the Texas National Guard reserves so I can still be a full time cop and get the training and skills and be able to serve in that way as well. Do you know of any other cops doing something like this? Thank you for your service.
This day is still engrained in my memory, but in 2000 we arrived via cattle car into the shark tank at FT Sill. I'm happy the Army is adjusting to whatever it takes to bring in recruits to get in a better situation regardless if it's for college money or a career.
Spent 10 days of Bivouac walking around McGregor Range at Ft Bliss. We did PT every day from day 1 and the Drill was not our friend. 10 mile road march? How about 17? Outside of God and my family best decision I ever made.
Thanks every veteran and active duty’s soldier, you guys make the difference in your community, next year 2024 I will serve this country with my heart and soul! God bless America 🇺🇸
Be All You Can Be. Thank you for volunteering. The US Army is a great place to start your future endeavors. You will become more aware of your surroundings and goals in life after graduation. God Bless America’s US Armed Forces. ❤❤❤
It's been over 40 years since I arrived at Fort Dix, NJ for basic training but I can still remember it like it was yesterday. I'd do it all again if they'd let me.
I graduated BCT at Fort Dix, NJ 1980-1990. I've been to Germany, HHC 293RD Combat Engineers, Fort Lewis, WA, B Company 2nd and 1st FSB, Camp Stanley, 702nd Maintenance, and Fort Ord, California and "Honorable Discharge " 13 September 1990. I am Proud, I served, I am a US Army Veteran Specialist-Disabled. Army Strong 💪 🫡🪖🇺🇲🇩🇪🇰🇷🇺🇸
@@wishes_._ It much different than when I was in 35 years ago. The fact they're even pushing these agendas is telling. I would have never gone in if I had known this was going to happen.
Ah I remember having to run after it in the tire pit like a Wide Receiver going after a football. I miss Basic and its only been like 2 months since I left it.
I did my boot camp at Fort Knox, KY back in '85. I remember singing caidence..."Thirteen weeks and we'll be through! I'll be glad and so will you!" SIGH haha...Yeah, it was longer, and I had my both/AIT together as a 19D Cav Scout. Stuck to it and that elation of singing "One MORE DAY and we'll be through!" was so euphoric!! Motivation, dedication, GRADUATION!
The documentary looks interesting. But I'm not an American so it will be difficult. I have some questions to American soldiers: 1) In the US Army are there some language schools where I can improve my grammar and speaking in English? 2) How much is the salary there? 3) Do I get a health insurance after I joined the Army? 4) Which military department should I join? 5) Are there health tests where the doctors check everything before or after I joined the Army? I hope I will get some positive feedbacks.
We didn't have repelling when I went through Ft. Jackson in 1974. Graduated the first week of August in D-6/2. Didn't go to AIT but OJT in Co. D, 197th Support Battalion, 197th Infantry Brigade. Got my primary MOS and 2 secondaries and learning about customer service and dealing with people in general.
I enlisted last week and ship out 01/02/2024 to Fort Sill. My MOS is an 88M and I’ve decided to go Reserves, since I’m already a truck driver. I’m nervous AF. Wish me luck y’all!
It’s cold as fuck here in fort Leonardwood I’m at ait for 88m it’s easy bro. But you’ll be a hold over for a month because they’re pushing the national guard first
I took my boot camp, at Fort Ord, California in 1970. With H 1/1. THEN OF TO AIT AT FT. SILL OKLAHOMA. SERVE WITH THE FIRST CAV. IN VIETNAM. SPENT 20 YEARS. AND PROUD OF IT. VIETNAM
Their food was always fresh and delicious and they gave out pastries every once in a while but when we had to go there to get our ASUs fitted it was a good time
@@IAmTrashhy When I was there they had served Ice Cream almost every day lol, supposedly one of the Holdovers tried to steal boxes of it so they gave it all out at the D-Fac
They make it look “nicer” on camera so they don’t scare people away which sucks. Wish they showed how it actually was so we could get people who are hungry to go through the shit and not just people who want a cake walk like the ads make it look like.
I went through basic a year ago and I promise you we got FUCKED up, they just don’t want to show that on camera because it will discourage new recruits if they actually new what they were getting in to.
We are the best army in the world because we adapt. This is a new army, sir thank you for your service, but the new generation will move it forward ❤💪💪
Did 4 years active and 17 Reserve. Not sure if I could handle of the "team/group" mentality of today. When I went through in '82, it was more individual . . . . Be all YOU, can be.
I went through at BENNING in 2020. Had very old school drills who had been to Afghanistan. A dude got body slammed into his locker by our senior drill for smirking💀 I’m glad we got kicked around tho, helped me in the long run.
I went through BCT in 1981. BCT was much different then. B-2-1, Ft. Jackson, SC. We didn't have "phases." Our PT uniform was the duty uniform - yup, we ran in boots - airborne shuffle.
I was 11B before the communist overtake. I don’t miss it a bit. I still remember how happy I was to paint my boots a look at them on the line b/c I was outta there. I did my job well and was done.
These military exercises are great. They develop confidence, physical ability, courage and improve health, both mental and physical. But, on the other hand, I cannot fathom the advantage of having the drill sergeant shouting right into a cadet's face, as regularly occurs in the army and is often portrayed in movies.
I might enlist in the military, I've been getting pretty high scores on a practice ASVAB test and thats bringing my confidence up, I'm just worried about the mental struggle I'll be going through.
Basic itself isnt really as hard as you would think, its the people who dont care about being there that make it harder. Just be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing in the right unifrom. We call that the 4 Rights, and its literally all the military is lol. If you are doing the right thing in Basic and still getting smoked, take pride knowing that you are not the problem, and be thankful you are getting extra training so you can increase your ACFT Score
@@PokemonProfessorNebula Would starting at the end of the year in December be considered a good starting position?? I would think it's so I can personally keep track of how far I've gone from day one.
@@crusaderknight6928 I would say start as early as possible and get it over with as soon as possible. The hardest part is waiting and watching others go through it.
I see myself there already at BT. I'm scheduled to take my Asbav at MEPS in 3 weeks 0:34 then the MOS I'm choosing is a 25v Combat Photographer joining Active Duty Reserve
@@lisaweber7669 it's the best always army!!! Miss my uncle he just past but he was in the army too he traveled a lot in Germany and other places I forget but I got some that served in WW2 but gotta see more information on it been trying to track more family...
The Nintendo Pro controller for switch is So fun to use. Go gyro!! That triggers and it other activator such as buttons, particularly for pressure safty and death, the further it is from the activator, the more recoil, bounce, shake, and so the lessaim, steady, and straight the Row
Set yourself up for success. Army training and experience looks good on a resume. Take the time to look over all the vocations (MOS) options available.
2:49 DS McFarland wasn't my Drill Sargent, but I was privileged to train alongside her. I remember one day at the riffle range it was super wet and rainy mud everywhere all over my M4. It had a jam and I remember being so frustrated. Instead of yelling at me she came up to me and made me super calm and told me it's okay relax, I'm gonna help you. I handed her my M4, fixed the jam, and said here continue on. Surely enough, everything went well.
wow we went around the same time. I also went 20 years ago in Ft knox, I was with Alpha 2-46. From Febuary-April. i got stuck in reception for 1 month due to my PPD was positive.
True theres alot they dont mention here. As a us army 911 veteran i know what you mean. But i wish there could be more combat related training in todays us army bct. They will need it.
@@RUDYLOVE72 Right, unless you’re infantry you don’t get much time with a weapon. I wish I had more time in my basic. Hopefully I get attached to a line, since I’m in AIT to be a medic right now.
tight is pushing your self beyond the artificial limits you give yourself your thing because you cant use the whole crayon thing as an excuse when the army dropped their asvab well below ours@@SCarboni
Fuck that a real challenge it’s Infantry ranger special forces, airborne air assault zapper, and we get a bonus for it 💰 And army you will promote rank faster , no crayons 🖍️ 😂
@@lorenacortez9377 In the marines, an E-3 lance corporal can be in charge of entire platoons and in the army an e-4 specialist would get less respect than a senior lance corporal 03xx in the marines. Shouldn’t choose the branch of service for a damn sign on bonus either, the men in Vietnam didn’t get no bonus.
@hohetannen4703 not sure if you dislike the marine corps, but my thoughts were, when it comes to total pride and thinking you and your organization are at the very top, the Marines have it covered. The Marine Corp is honestly almost like a cult. They are SO prideful and full of bravado. It's literally drilled into them the second they step off the bus at Paris Island. And then they have to go through 'the crucible.' I'm not even saying they are THEE best, I'm just saying they THINK no one compares to them. Which isn't a bad thing, they have total confidence after completing marine basic training. Have you seen A Few Good Men?
@@christopherwalker6056 Facts, I can say for certain Marines do deserve a lot more credit than they are given. They work their asses off, and thats coming from someone who's ARMY lol
@PokemonProfessorNebula haha, exactly. Personally, I do think they are one of the best fighting forces but at the same time so is the 75th Ranger Regiment. Those guys are every bit as elite as marine force recon and MARSOC. I was in the Navy so I've known Marines as well as Navy SEALs. I once met a young Marine, I think he was fresh outta bootcamp and I don't recall exactly how the conversation started but I do remember he actually said "We train the SEALs." I had to keep from laughing and just said "ahh, I see." 😆
I was the last fiscal cycle of 2023 and the first fiscal class of 2024 in AIT and now I’m chilling at home waiting to go to the reserve drill in December, trust me when I say this shit isn’t hard, it’s just a long process if you’ve never left home before
My god! 1st of all, i remember when i went to basic training at the day after new years in 2013, at 19 years old! My biological dad, served 4 years in the navy. Long story, and i do mean Long Story short. i am 11 years in, 3 re-enlistments, and 4 contracts so far, i am still going!!
Way to go Army for breaking it down...ps. you missed a great opportunity to tell grandma..."snacks are highly discouraged but have no fear they will forever appreciate them more when you see them soon."
Nice! Some breathing time before Basic. I was lucky to have a friend tell me to bring $100 when I joined to have money to *TAILOR* the uniforms issued in Reception. Best advice ever because you will look sharp and impress the senior enlisted and officers of your Basic company! Since the tailoring is inexpensive at the Basic post, you will have some extra money from the $100 until first payday! Tailored uniforms will get you promoted fast and if you want Officers Candidate School (OCS) the tailoring is a MUST!
@@thomasdowe5274What are you on about? Tailored uniforms won't get you promotions in basic training and shining boots hasn't been a thing for some time. OCS requires college education, not nice looking uniforms.
@DegenerateActual Have you heard of 'Reports'? They begin on entrance to the military and added to as you do your duty. That will also include your appearance...so suck in that gut, and tuck in that chin, as well as have tailored to fit clothing and spit shined boots. You'll get promoted before the sad sacks...
@DegenerateActual BTW It does not require a college education to be selected to O C S, but it does require an IQ of 110 or higher on the 'General Mechanical' portion of your 'Entrance Exam' test scores, and a 'Selection Board of Senior Officer's Evaluation'...j
We didn’t get to show up during the day. It was between 2000 and 2200 when they bused us in. It's harder to go awol when you have no reference points, i guess. Definitely wish i could do it again
Be warned they put a $5k judgment on my credit for a check they later discovered i never received. For almost a year of me fighting it I could not get a job a car a place to live and I never got compensated or an apology.
Each to his own. Former Army and Navy here and I would just go to college and then look at my options, seriously. The military is Too Woke for me. They have killed the recruitment numbers because of Woke Crap.
Many of my friends snickered at me when I joined the Army. But I fared better than over 85% of them. The skills you learn there will last a lifetime. That Discipline you learn carries over. When I got to college at 22, I had no problems pushing thru, studying and even working a full-time job. And not having to worry about tuition was a nice plus. I feel proud to have served my country. Nobody can take that away from me.
Went through BCT & AIT (OSUT) @ Ft Knox in May 1988. I told myself just do an initial 4 years & get out! I ended up spending over 22 years in the Army. Training is always tough physically & mentally but the pride you develope, sense of accomplishment & camaraderie will last a lifetime. Every young man or woman should serve their country, don't be afraid! The Army is a great place to do great things. You have to make the best of each day & strive to do your best in everything you do!!
Nobody should support the miliary. You should be ashamed of your brainwashed ego. Grow up.
Pro tips:
1. Physically train before hand. (Some people went into basic that had never ran a mile or ever did a pushup and it was brutal for them to get fit during all that stress)
2. Choose an MOS that equates to a good civilian job. (Guts and glory are one thing, but its not fun to leave the military and end up rotating tires because you have no transferable skills)
3. Study and prepare for the ASVAB. (Better score, more options)
4. If still possible, earn rank before getting in. When I was going in you could do a variety of things to rank up. Some went in as a PFC, specialist, or corporal. (More pay and faster promotions.)
@@carrow2250 how does one “earn rank before going in”?
@@sierraadebisi2907 I went in back in 2003, so I’m not sure if its a thing anymore but my recruiter got me to pass the Army physical fitness test, learn map reading and other stuff and get my high school diploma instead of a GED and I went from no stripes to earning private second class. Idk, maybe he was just lying to me LOL! My pay and rank was private second class though. 🤷♂️
Before i joined i had done 2 years in college so that automatically gave me pfc rank. But i was told if i got a couple more people to join with me as a referral would give higher rank too
Im not of age to join yet, but i've all ways been wanting to join. And this is really helpful, so thank you very much for this and your service. Happy veterans day
Completed my basic training in Fort Leonard wood back in July. It definitely changed my life and I learn to be more grateful, humble and do the right thing when no one is watching. Right place, right time and right uniform. You might love or hate your experience but I guarantee you, you won’t regret it. C-rock.
I did. that in 1982 at Fort Knox Kentucky and am now retired from the United States Army, Army National Guard and the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Army gives soldiers a rewarding career path while in the Army and one after leaving or retiring from the military should a person choose to continue to work depending upon the length of their time in service upon retirement. ARMY STRONG! BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE!
Thanks for your lifetime of Service!!!
@@thomasdowe5274 thank you for your support
The military played a big part in my divorce. Great for my career, horrible for my relationship.
I want to go to the army after highschool and be and infantry man thank you for your service sir got any tips?
@@Kodex4654 talk to your local Army Recruiter about the Infantry MOS and about training now for the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) or PT test. Stay healthy - alcohol and smoke/drug free. Leaders don’t do drugs or alcohol. Ask the recruiter any questions you have to get an early start like questions per ASVAB (Armed Services Aptitude Battery) Testing and anything else that will mentally and physically prepare you for Basic Combat Training (BCT). Also start a personal exercise plan of push-ups (goal of 50 to 70 in 2 minutes), sit-ups (goal of 50 to 70 in 2 minutes) and 2 miles run (goal of 13 minutes maximum completing time). Also add weight training and pull-ups (weight goal of 220 pounds bench and pull-ups goal of 30 repetitions). Don’t forget to eat a balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Being at the proper weight per your height is one thing the Army is keen on especially in the Infantry MOS field. In my day the Infantry were called “Ground Pounders”. They had to carry much heavy equipment on their person in the field during training so they were required to be in the best physical condition they could attain and maintain per each individual soldier. I was Armor - 19E M60A1 Main Battle Tank Crewman and 19K M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Crewman. We had to maintain physical fitness and conditioning but no walking like the Infantry although I got my share of cross training with Scouts and Infantry in my younger years in the early 1980s before Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
I just finished my basic training at Fort Jackson, I definitely thought it was the worst thing ever when I was going through it all but you don’t realize the brotherhood and fun you just had for 10 weeks! I’m currently at AIT to become a 91B
How much money did u get from basic training?
@@ParkEffectYT as an E3, my base pay is about 2600 a month, but during the training phase it looks more around 1800 because they take a lot of money out for the food we’re being provided, and if you opt in for insurance or anything like that that’s also deducted from your paycheck as well
@@donjosue8513 thanks for the info!!
Where you headed next?
91B? hows fort gregg adams ordinance island treating you? i graduated there as a 91J a couple months ago.
Mind boggling that they can be ready to move on in only 10 weeks. Thank you to all who do this work.
In the early 1970's it was 17 hard weeks... Made it though!
Plus ait like 18-30 weeks in total
It really depends on your mos. Mine was 22 weeks, both basic and ait put together known as OSUT, one station unit training
@@heavymetalsuperhero Isn't there a thing on whatever job you decide to do having different amount of weeks after pt?
@@crusaderknight6928 depending on the mos yeah
I just completed basic training here in Fort Leonardwood, MO, definitely learn the Soldier's Creed, Army Song, and follow what the drill sergeants tells you to do. Doing anything stupid can get your whole platoon or company smoked! It may be long, but it'll be over before you know it!
Very good advice. I’m currently at Fort Leonard Wood, I just finished red phase and we’re on HBL right now, I graduate in March. I can’t wait
am about to join please help me sir
January 81, Ft Bliss Texas, went through 13 weeks basic/OSUT 16H/25L Air defense. I loved being in the Army, the experience helped me my entire life.
Amazing how things have changed. I still remember my 1st day of basic in August 1998 when I was at Ft. Sill. Amazing how fast 25 years have gone. I still miss the Army every day. Truly the best and easiest job in there is.
@ObamaFromKenya I was in for 15 years. During a deployment, RPG got me. Had to amputate. At that point, I knew my career in the army was done. I was offered early retirement instead of med board retirement. What hurt most at that time was I was to be looked at the next year for my E-8. Truthfully, I'm not mad about it anymore. I accepted it, have dealt with it, and now moving on.
I still remember my first day in Aug 1987. It seems like 36 years since then just flew by. I was at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo for both Basic and AIT.
You are so right. Times change!
Imagine, I arrived at Ft. Bragg on October 1968!!!
I did my Infantry Basic in 88 at Ft. Benning then on to the 1st Cav. I don’t miss it a bit. I did my job and got out.
@@BrianWilliams21706Sorry that an RPG got you and you had to amputate, it brings tears to my eyes to see and hear about fellow brothers and sisters in arms that have lost a limb during service whether thru combat or training accident etc……I’m glad they gave you early retirement instead of discharge by medical reasons (no telling how long it would have taken to get your disability benefits etc).
I joined the army after high school graduation back in 89’ and wanted to make a career of it and do 20 years, but several months after I came back from Desert Storm and right before I was to be promoted to SGT E5 i got into a serious car accident (other drivers fault, was rushing to a sale at JC Penny), from that accident I sustained a serious head injury. I started having problems with memory loss, migraine headaches, seizures and PTSD, so I went to the neurologist to get tested and after getting the tests back he told what was going on. After hearing the results of the test i broke down in tears right there in his office, both the frontal lobes and right temporal lobe was defected and damaged and doesn’t work anymore. I knew my military career was over from that point on, i told and showed my supervisor and company commander the results of the test and my orders were cut to ETS a few months later…….had to fight for my 100% disability rating, it took 12 years, which was crazy because VA had all the neurological tests results from day 1.
By the way, I was mad too for a year or so with depression but after awhile I came to accept what happened to me.
Currently in the process of joining THE ARMY so excited to change my future..
How’s it going?
Congratulations and Good luck! Go Army! Have a blessed day! Love, light and courage for you and your family!!!😊❤️👍🙏🏼🌹🌹👻
You will make money in almost every single job but the army just remember that , most civilian jobs pay 75% more than the army at, All you would need is a high school degree
What a stupid decision with your life.
Oo me too! Have you gone yet?
It’s been awhile since October 1968 when we arrived by bus to Ft. Bragg for BCT….and yet, I survived and here I am.
God Bless our Men and Women in uniform.
Repent of your sins and believe Jesus Chrisy is Lord and Saviour
i have 2 daughters in the army national guard, they are done their basic training one of them whit promotion, pv2, the other E4 since she started because she did 3 years of medicine in college, now they are in AIT, (advance individual training) one for contruction engineer, the other for combat medicine. so proud of both go USA 🙏🏼👍🏻🥰🥰💪🏽💪🏽
as you should be!!!
Combat arms is the pits.
she should have been an officer with 3 years of college prior to joining....she got a bad recruiter
I was a combat medic and just offering advice
@@umkane3851 I want to be one or a Calavry Scout
OSUT at Ft. Leonard Wood in 1982 as a 12B Combat Engineer- I had Drill Sergeants who were Viet Nam vets and I am glad for that- they prepared me for my 25-year-plus career in the Army, which included some serious assignments.
Congratulations, Thank you for your service. I was in Ft. Leonard Wood - 1982 as 12B Combat Eng. C-4-2 then I got sent to Ft. Knox, Ky. for my remaining 2-year enlistment. Did another 3 years in Reserves.
Its helps you be a very honest ,good person ,not stupid like i was before. I change for the better.
I graduated basic 1 year ago. Was hard but I was glad to have graduated a 12 Bravo. Graduated from Fort Leanord Wood
How is your current 12B position going do you like it? I’m currently in the process of going to the Air Force. I did meps and the asvab as well but want to do something that seems more enticing such as that position over mechanics.
Currently in the process of joining 11b out of Utah slc. I Am 25 and life so far has been super hard and tiring. I just work at Amazon. Pay rent and my bills and yeah. I got a nice fun motorcycle and live in a nice house but it isn’t what I saw myself be at after Graduation. I am in dire need of feeling a sense of belonging and accomplishment again like I did when I ran track or played football. Cheers boys this time I mean it I always think I can get a better job or a better situation but I’m just tired of being let down. The army will give me a place I feel I belong and I can work hard without worrying about rent or food. I would love being outside and traveling I haven’t traveled in 8 years and believe it or not I’ve never even flown on a plane!!!
Kia Ora from New Zealand - We seldom get it right first time. All the best, I hope this is the start of an amazing journey. Regards.
I remember going through basic training back in 2006. Basic training has change.
@ObamaFromKenyathat war started in 04 u fool 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Got ready to go to basic training these videos very help me help me understand the what basic training is like. My recruiter been so hopeful with everything he gone out of his way
Urban and rural training should include different type of medium high fences used throughout the world to offer mobility training when teaching scaling fence techniques as climbing training could be useful in the urban environment especially the suburbs
Pretty awesome video. I was in Fort Sill Oklahoma for my basic training in 1995. Did 20 years I got out in 2015. It's fascinating to see what's changed since then.
1988 Ft. Leonard wood Missouri. My MOS was a 12C, lived in Germany from 1989-1991 was in the 814th Engineer Co. (A) (FB). Came back stateside to Ft. Polk Louisiana from 1991-1996 while being attached to Ft. Bragg and Ft. McClellan as I transferred from a 12C to an 18B. Before my ETS from the Army, I was able to obtain Air Assault, Air Bourne and an SF Candidate, I passed the SFAS phase but never made it to Q course or Ranger School, but no regrets. I really enjoyed my time as an Army soldier.
As someone who just trained under Senior DS Minnear no less than 2 months ago, I can confirms he is one of the best influences I've ever had in my life.
Yes he's hard on you, yes he will yell if you do something wrong, and he will probably do a german suplex if you do something stupid, but he is respectful, wise, and above all else he cares deep down about every single Trainee that walks off that bus and every patch he places on his soldiers.
Edit: One of my favorite quotes I'll always remember from Minnear is "YOU SHOULD BE RUNNING!!!! RUUUNNNNNN!!!!"
Always screamed that anytime he saw someone taking their sweet ass time getting from place to place lol
I went through Infantry OSUT this 2022. Yellow phase wasnt a thing for us. Right into red phase with the yelling and no fail mentality
Fun wasn't it?
It’s still like that I just turned green on Friday this video is a load of shit but maybe it’s different because I joined the infantry and have osut we had the first 72 hours where they constantly fucked with us
same here went to infantry OSUT in june of 2022 , WHY ARE YOU WALKING?!?
Only color for us in 1971 was od green.
Did 20 years in the Army and now working as a cop. I enjoyed my experience in the military for sure and it made me a better police officer.
Thank you for your service, and your continued service to your community. Also commendable you did something less than 20% of service members do which is 20 years and retire. I couldn't see doing 20 years on active duty even if I had listened and joined the Air Force. I really can't imagine doing 20 years in the Army. I'm at six now and definitely plan on getting out at eight if I don't get medboarded first.
I’m a Cop now for only a year and am thinking of joining the Texas National Guard reserves so I can still be a full time cop and get the training and skills and be able to serve in that way as well. Do you know of any other cops doing something like this? Thank you for your service.
This day is still engrained in my memory, but in 2000 we arrived via cattle car into the shark tank at FT Sill. I'm happy the Army is adjusting to whatever it takes to bring in recruits to get in a better situation regardless if it's for college money or a career.
Now that I am retired from the Army, I like to watch these videos.
Spent 10 days of Bivouac walking around McGregor Range at Ft Bliss. We did PT every day from day 1 and the Drill was not our friend. 10 mile road march? How about 17? Outside of God and my family best decision I ever made.
Thanks every veteran and active duty’s soldier, you guys make the difference in your community, next year 2024 I will serve this country with my heart and soul! God bless America 🇺🇸
Same here 🫵🏾
@@octaviagreen4305 Good luck 👏🏻
Salute to the U.S. Military I have so much respect for them.
They are not honored enough.
2024 im getting there today, starting by tomorrow 💓
Be All You Can Be. Thank you for volunteering. The US Army is a great place to start your future endeavors. You will become more aware of your surroundings and goals in life after graduation. God Bless America’s US Armed Forces. ❤❤❤
It's been over 40 years since I arrived at Fort Dix, NJ for basic training but I can still remember it like it was yesterday. I'd do it all again if they'd let me.
Brainwashed scumbag
I graduated BCT at Fort Dix, NJ 1980-1990. I've been to Germany, HHC 293RD Combat Engineers, Fort Lewis, WA, B Company 2nd and 1st FSB, Camp Stanley, 702nd Maintenance, and Fort Ord, California and "Honorable Discharge " 13 September 1990. I am Proud, I served, I am a US Army Veteran Specialist-Disabled. Army Strong 💪 🫡🪖🇺🇲🇩🇪🇰🇷🇺🇸
US army 🇺🇲 always in love with this forces
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U.S. Army Tanker. Vietnam Era. 1972-1975. 2/11 Armored Cavalry. Regiment. Best job I ever had. Be ARMY Strong.
This man must have smoked hella good kush 👏 👌 🙌 thanks for your service 🙏
very nice my grandfather was a tanker in the korean war.
How did you like fort hood?
I have 2 questions. 1. can I bring an emotional support animal? 2. can I get an autograph from emma and her two moms?
What are you talking about? If you need an emotional support animal, the Army is not the place for you.
LOL! His comment went right over your head.@@FrauWilhelmKlink
@@seekersees693 Not surprising, considered I was really tired at the time😅
Lol trust me the commercials are not an accurate depiction of the actual army all this is TRADOC.
@@wishes_._ It much different than when I was in 35 years ago. The fact they're even pushing these agendas is telling. I would have never gone in if I had known this was going to happen.
Graduated today from bct looking back it wasn’t that hard enjoy it bc u will miss it
2:00 lol our drills would never hand our letters to us…
They would whip that shit to oblivion and make everyone run after it.. good times
Ah I remember having to run after it in the tire pit like a Wide Receiver going after a football. I miss Basic and its only been like 2 months since I left it.
they would make us take a lap for every letter with your name on it
I did my boot camp at Fort Knox, KY back in '85. I remember singing caidence..."Thirteen weeks and we'll be through! I'll be glad and so will you!" SIGH haha...Yeah, it was longer, and I had my both/AIT together as a 19D Cav Scout. Stuck to it and that elation of singing "One MORE DAY and we'll be through!" was so euphoric!! Motivation, dedication, GRADUATION!
The documentary looks interesting. But I'm not an American so it will be difficult. I have some questions to American soldiers:
1) In the US Army are there some language schools where I can improve my grammar and speaking in English?
2) How much is the salary there?
3) Do I get a health insurance after I joined the Army?
4) Which military department should I join?
5) Are there health tests where the doctors check everything before or after I joined the Army?
I hope I will get some positive feedbacks.
We didn't have repelling when I went through Ft. Jackson in 1974. Graduated the first week of August in D-6/2. Didn't go to AIT but OJT in Co. D, 197th Support Battalion, 197th Infantry Brigade. Got my primary MOS and 2 secondaries and learning about customer service and dealing with people in general.
wow, it has changed since 1987. I went to Fort Benning Gorgia, home of the infantry.
Nothing like the army ! Be all you can be🇺🇸
GREAT my guys! God bless every soldier and our families.
I really love the US Army 🤧❤️
And i wish of joining them one day 🙌🏽🤧🙇🏽
I enlisted last week and ship out 01/02/2024 to Fort Sill. My MOS is an 88M and I’ve decided to go Reserves, since I’m already a truck driver. I’m nervous AF. Wish me luck y’all!
Go with the truck driver program thingy, bc you will be enter as an E4. Good luck man i hope Fort Leonard Wood won’t be could when you arrive for AIT
It’s cold as fuck here in fort Leonardwood I’m at ait for 88m it’s easy bro. But you’ll be a hold over for a month because they’re pushing the national guard first
You went the same route I went but it’s going to be cold asl I went to Jackson in June and Graduated Leonardwood in November
it is what you make of it and enjoy it.
Piece of cake ..👌😎
I took my boot camp, at Fort Ord, California in 1970. With H 1/1. THEN OF TO AIT AT FT. SILL OKLAHOMA. SERVE WITH THE FIRST CAV. IN VIETNAM. SPENT 20 YEARS. AND PROUD OF IT. VIETNAM
When I was in basic the dfac food was always hitting. The Fort Jackson reception dfac was always amazing.
Fr, 120th had the best food. Hope DS Mauldin is doing well there
Their food was always fresh and delicious and they gave out pastries every once in a while but when we had to go there to get our ASUs fitted it was a good time
@@IAmTrashhy When I was there they had served Ice Cream almost every day lol, supposedly one of the Holdovers tried to steal boxes of it so they gave it all out at the D-Fac
I really want to be in the US army but I’m not a citizen it’s been my dream I’m looking for all ways possible so I can be in the army 😢
Went to Fort Jackson for basic this summer. this video makes it seem so well organized. it's the totally opposite. "3 hot meals a day" Yeah I wish. 🤣
Chill POG. Jackson is a joke
Pog
Countdown I'm going to Fort Jackson on February 13 my only fear is English not Sunday much but, I'm motivated
Wow, Army has changed since I was in! I don't see the physical and mental challenge anymore, looks like anyone could make it through B/C now..
They make it look “nicer” on camera so they don’t scare people away which sucks. Wish they showed how it actually was so we could get people who are hungry to go through the shit and not just people who want a cake walk like the ads make it look like.
100% with you on this one Michael. I doubt they have a GO/NO-GO scale now
I went through basic a year ago and I promise you we got FUCKED up, they just don’t want to show that on camera because it will discourage new recruits if they actually new what they were getting in to.
We are the best army in the world because we adapt. This is a new army, sir thank you for your service, but the new generation will move it forward ❤💪💪
@@lorenacortez9377 ok not sure if you’re in the army but I am, and I can tell you we are in a pretty bad spot compared to our main adversaries.
Did 4 years active and 17 Reserve. Not sure if I could handle of the "team/group" mentality of today. When I went through in '82, it was more individual . . . . Be all YOU, can be.
i ship out tomorrow morning at 9am, god bless!
Let’s go man. Enjoy. Don’t quit.
How was it? I’m about to sign my contract, what was the hardest part
I went through at BENNING in 2020. Had very old school drills who had been to Afghanistan. A dude got body slammed into his locker by our senior drill for smirking💀
I’m glad we got kicked around tho, helped me in the long run.
Went through fort Jackson are drill sergeants would tell us to duke it out in the Latrine if we had any problems😂
I go to fort moore july 2nd, cant wait
Fort benning
@@mikehunt9804They changed the name
@@mikehunt9804 it got renamed to fort moore
sadly
I went through BCT in 1981. BCT was much different then. B-2-1, Ft. Jackson, SC. We didn't have "phases." Our PT uniform was the duty uniform - yup, we ran in boots - airborne shuffle.
This video hit me hard! Got a little emotional. Man I miss being in the Army!
I was 11B before the communist overtake. I don’t miss it a bit. I still remember how happy I was to paint my boots a look at them on the line b/c I was outta there. I did my job well and was done.
These military exercises are great. They develop confidence, physical ability, courage and improve health, both mental and physical. But, on the other hand, I cannot fathom the advantage of having the drill sergeant shouting right into a cadet's face, as regularly occurs in the army and is often portrayed in movies.
I might enlist in the military, I've been getting pretty high scores on a practice ASVAB test and thats bringing my confidence up, I'm just worried about the mental struggle I'll be going through.
Basic itself isnt really as hard as you would think, its the people who dont care about being there that make it harder.
Just be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing in the right unifrom. We call that the 4 Rights, and its literally all the military is lol.
If you are doing the right thing in Basic and still getting smoked, take pride knowing that you are not the problem, and be thankful you are getting extra training so you can increase your ACFT Score
@@PokemonProfessorNebula Would starting at the end of the year in December be considered a good starting position?? I would think it's so I can personally keep track of how far I've gone from day one.
@@crusaderknight6928 I would say start as early as possible and get it over with as soon as possible. The hardest part is waiting and watching others go through it.
@@PokemonProfessorNebula The earliest I can do is next month or a bit after New Year's so pray for me.
I'd recommend going before summer. Dealing with older, more experienced recruits makes life so much easier
I see myself there already at BT. I'm scheduled to take my Asbav at MEPS in 3 weeks 0:34 then the MOS I'm choosing is a 25v Combat Photographer joining Active Duty Reserve
Whatever you do. Sign a 3 by 5
@@uninformedopinion1668Whats 3 by 5
@@uninformedopinion1668Why do you say so
Hooah my family was all army and i was trying to follow after them too!!! The army is the best and the chow is mighty fine!!!
My dad is an army vet and still says “hooah” and says he still remembers his army brothers. Some of the best friends he ever had.
@@lisaweber7669 it's the best always army!!! Miss my uncle he just past but he was in the army too he traveled a lot in Germany and other places I forget but I got some that served in WW2 but gotta see more information on it been trying to track more family...
"Where you BORN with that Shit on your face BOY !?? " - My Drill Sergeant when he saw my mustache. It was GONE shortly after that.
One of my fav quotes from my DS is "I know you are not sitting at parade rest, fuckboy"
The Nintendo Pro controller for switch is So fun to use. Go gyro!!
That triggers and it other activator such as buttons, particularly for pressure safty and death, the further it is from the activator, the more recoil, bounce, shake, and so the lessaim, steady, and straight the Row
God Bless America 🇺🇸
Set yourself up for success. Army training and experience looks good on a resume. Take the time to look over all the vocations (MOS) options available.
2:49 DS McFarland wasn't my Drill Sargent, but I was privileged to train alongside her. I remember one day at the riffle range it was super wet and rainy mud everywhere all over my M4. It had a jam and I remember being so frustrated. Instead of yelling at me she came up to me and made me super calm and told me it's okay relax, I'm gonna help you. I handed her my M4, fixed the jam, and said here continue on. Surely enough, everything went well.
Ship out for basic at Fort Jackson February 12th. Cant wait
I served from 1973-2001 no regrets!
Sad to see that this is falling apart
It’s not falling apart. We’re still the best arm in the world. ❤
I agree The training should be more combat ready like in the 70s 80s and 90s
@@RUDYLOVE72 no reason to be combat ready if your MOS doesn’t call for it. It’s like sending a judge advocate into a war zone…
seeing from India 🇮🇳
Respect all soldiers..
Go My Beautiful US Army Members!!!! USA, USA, USA, USA, USA!!!🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯💪🙏👍
My Daughter was at Ft. Jackson in 1995, 49 years after my Dad did his basic training at Ft.Jackson
Did that 20 years ago at fort knox. As a 911 veteran feel proyd of our us army. God bless our troops.
wow we went around the same time. I also went 20 years ago in Ft knox, I was with Alpha 2-46. From Febuary-April. i got stuck in reception for 1 month due to my PPD was positive.
I want to join the us army
Talk to your recruiter. Make sure you stay in peak physical condition and stay out of trouble. It’s a great career.
Dont
Join the MC
@@michaelsaucedo9233 no, don't join the Marine Corp, they are even worse than the Army. At best join the Coast Guard or Space Force or Air Force.
Turned Green October 27th 2023, currently on the AIT portion of 11B OSUT Fort Moore, GA Sandhill. Week 14.👍
I was at Sandhill at Ft. Benning in 88. Good luck I suppose.
I like how they never mention you gotta sleep outside for 3 days
True theres alot they dont mention here. As a us army 911 veteran i know what you mean. But i wish there could be more combat related training in todays us army bct. They will need it.
@@RUDYLOVE72
Right, unless you’re infantry you don’t get much time with a weapon. I wish I had more time in my basic. Hopefully I get attached to a line, since I’m in AIT to be a medic right now.
@@MyDeadRespectWhich MOS?
@@vivianphung7808
68W. I ended up at a field hospital unit.
I’m definitely going to join the minute I can
Currently getting prepared for army bct!
When are you leaving for bct?
@@storn8230 January 22nd
Rethink your decision
@@MrJamesDolph why do you think that?
I’m 34 going on 35 this year, shipping out soon I’m nervous Af 🙄
If you want a real challenge, you wanna try something hard… join the marine corps.
Crayons aren't really my thing
tight is pushing your self beyond the artificial limits you give yourself your thing because you cant use the whole crayon thing as an excuse when the army dropped their asvab well below ours@@SCarboni
Fuck that a real challenge it’s
Infantry ranger special forces, airborne air assault zapper, and we get a bonus for it 💰
And army you will promote rank faster , no crayons 🖍️ 😂
@@lorenacortez9377 In the marines, an E-3 lance corporal can be in charge of entire platoons and in the army an e-4 specialist would get less respect than a senior lance corporal 03xx in the marines. Shouldn’t choose the branch of service for a damn sign on bonus either, the men in Vietnam didn’t get no bonus.
@@s.a.m.48 if you say so
I love the U.S. and its army. If i was physically fit i would have joined it.
Very interesting and so very different from when I took BCT at Ft, Knox, KY in 1973. "This We'll Defend"
"There's no prouder tradition than serving in the United States Army."
USMC: "Hold my beer."
Hold my queer*
@hohetannen4703 not sure if you dislike the marine corps, but my thoughts were, when it comes to total pride and thinking you and your organization are at the very top, the Marines have it covered. The Marine Corp is honestly almost like a cult. They are SO prideful and full of bravado. It's literally drilled into them the second they step off the bus at Paris Island. And then they have to go through 'the crucible.'
I'm not even saying they are THEE best, I'm just saying they THINK no one compares to them. Which isn't a bad thing, they have total confidence after completing marine basic training. Have you seen A Few Good Men?
@@christopherwalker6056 Facts, I can say for certain Marines do deserve a lot more credit than they are given. They work their asses off, and thats coming from someone who's ARMY lol
@PokemonProfessorNebula haha, exactly. Personally, I do think they are one of the best fighting forces but at the same time so is the 75th Ranger Regiment. Those guys are every bit as elite as marine force recon and MARSOC. I was in the Navy so I've known Marines as well as Navy SEALs. I once met a young Marine, I think he was fresh outta bootcamp and I don't recall exactly how the conversation started but I do remember he actually said "We train the SEALs." I had to keep from laughing and just said "ahh, I see." 😆
Went to basic at Fort McClellan, Alabama 1979 retired from the Army in 2001.
I have the utmost respect for General Hal Moore, but I will always call Fort Benning by its former name. I say this with all due respect.
I was the last fiscal cycle of 2023 and the first fiscal class of 2024 in AIT and now I’m chilling at home waiting to go to the reserve drill in December, trust me when I say this shit isn’t hard, it’s just a long process if you’ve never left home before
**FORT BENNING**
My god! 1st of all, i remember when i went to basic training at the day after new years in 2013, at 19 years old!
My biological dad, served 4 years in the navy. Long story, and i do mean Long Story short. i am 11 years in, 3 re-enlistments, and 4 contracts so far, i am still going!!
Sad how the army changed from a few years ago.
What’s sad
@@storn8230, it's not physically and mentally tough anymore!
Anybody can do it now...
@@michaelvandyke6715 id say the acft requires even more fitness now
Way to go Army for breaking it down...ps. you missed a great opportunity to tell grandma..."snacks are highly discouraged but have no fear they will forever appreciate them more when you see them soon."
So much more diversity in this ad compared to your last one 🤣
I think it's from how hard they got roasted
Based
I cant wait to start the army life.
First several days my ass we was in reception for 2 weeks 😂
Nice! Some breathing time before Basic.
I was lucky to have a friend tell me to bring $100 when I joined to have money to *TAILOR* the uniforms issued in Reception.
Best advice ever because you will look sharp and impress the senior enlisted and officers of your Basic company!
Since the tailoring is inexpensive at the Basic post, you will have some extra money from the $100 until first payday!
Tailored uniforms will get you promoted fast and if you want Officers Candidate School (OCS) the tailoring is a MUST!
Also *Spit-Shining boots and shoes* ... and learning how by searching 'UA-cam' that shows you how before joining...
@@thomasdowe5274What are you on about? Tailored uniforms won't get you promotions in basic training and shining boots hasn't been a thing for some time. OCS requires college education, not nice looking uniforms.
@DegenerateActual
Have you heard of 'Reports'?
They begin on entrance to the military and added to as you do your duty.
That will also include your appearance...so suck in that gut, and tuck in that chin, as well as have tailored to fit clothing and spit shined boots.
You'll get promoted before the sad sacks...
@DegenerateActual
BTW It does not require a college education to be selected to O C S, but it does require an IQ of 110 or higher on the 'General Mechanical' portion of your 'Entrance Exam' test scores, and a 'Selection Board of Senior Officer's Evaluation'...j
We didn’t get to show up during the day. It was between 2000 and 2200 when they bused us in. It's harder to go awol when you have no reference points, i guess. Definitely wish i could do it again
Be warned they put a $5k judgment on my credit for a check they later discovered i never received. For almost a year of me fighting it I could not get a job a car a place to live and I never got compensated or an apology.
Only thing I miss from basic were a couple of our drill sergeants and battery commander. They were honestly great
Each to his own. Former Army and Navy here and I would just go to college and then look at my options, seriously. The military is Too Woke for me. They have killed the recruitment numbers because of Woke Crap.
Ft Knox, 1983 A-15-4. Retired from the Reserves in 2015. Still working as a GS employee for 25 plus years!
Please don't Israel my house