What Happens To Your Stuff/Phone When You Arrive To Basic Training

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  • @Seadansr1
    @Seadansr1 3 роки тому +314

    a friend of mine in basic had a zippo given to him by his grandfather. it was over 50 years old. when he got his stuff back after basic, it was missing. 2 weeks later, he found a drill sgt who had it and called him a thief. the DSgt lied and said it was always his. the MPs showed up and not only found his GF's initials in it, but arrested the Dsgt for theft.

    • @succulentravioli954
      @succulentravioli954 Рік тому +40

      Damn. Usually one would think Dsgts would be respectful and orderly, but I guess there are some rotten apples in the bunch

    • @funnymancool8549
      @funnymancool8549 8 місяців тому +9

      why would you bring an heirloom to bootcamp tho?

    • @Seadansr1
      @Seadansr1 8 місяців тому

      @@funnymancool8549 kids coming into bootcamp aren't told before then to not bring personal stuff.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 8 місяців тому

      @@funnymancool8549facts!

    • @w7lves
      @w7lves 5 місяців тому +4

      This is something that all my military friends/relatives told me, since I’m leaving for basic
      PUT EVERYTHING IN WRITING. EVERY. THING.

  • @lorrieandrews8307
    @lorrieandrews8307 6 років тому +1422

    My daughter is in the Navy. When she arrived at boot camp, I got a 30 second phone call at 345am saying she had arrived and was safe. Everything she took with her, including her phone was shipped home to me in "the box". Once she finally graduated, she went to the temporary holding unit where all sailors go if they have not gotten the orders to "A school". She called me from the pay phones to tell me she was allowed to have her phone back in that unit. So I had to overnight her cell phone to her.

    • @Joewilliecleveland
      @Joewilliecleveland 5 років тому +126

      Yep, the Navy doesn't play around. Everything you bring gets shipped home in a box.

    • @HyttmanTjsmma
      @HyttmanTjsmma 5 років тому +65

      So they don't let you keep anything stored there? I'm just tryna make sure my fiance didn't get robbed I got the box and her diamond engagement ring wasn't in her stuff but I can't ask her cuz she can't makes or get calls yet so I'm shittn my pants 3500$ ring Possibly stolen by whoever ships the stuff out I noticed the ring and a outfit she had on a meps missing but her cloths n shoes she made it to boot camp in came

    • @youcantspellawesomewithout9795
      @youcantspellawesomewithout9795 5 років тому +8

      @@HyttmanTjsmma did you find it or is it still missing?

    • @badvibez2629
      @badvibez2629 5 років тому +3

      Hyttman2015 Tjsmma did you find out?

    • @dbkid1586
      @dbkid1586 4 роки тому +9

      Ecc12:13 you’d think a little item such as a ring in the hands of the ppl who “hold” our lives in there hands would ship it off correctly...

  • @TheGjergj79
    @TheGjergj79 6 років тому +1732

    I rember at reception they asked us if anyone had any porn magazines, this kid brought 10 porn magazines with him to basic at FT.Benning. He had to dump them in a garbage bin the Drill Sergents had a confused look on their faces when he dumped them in the garbage.

    • @captainducker175
      @captainducker175 5 років тому +80

      TheGjergj79 LMAO

    • @hiclink6318
      @hiclink6318 5 років тому +93

      TheGjergj79 what are you supposed to do with them? Confiscation?

    • @mariaarakat8823
      @mariaarakat8823 5 років тому +102

      Pffffffft XD Geez, What he getting ready to do? Wait don’t answer that lmao.

    • @MexicanBeann
      @MexicanBeann 4 роки тому +4

      lmfao

    • @certifiable1794
      @certifiable1794 4 роки тому +9

      TheGjergj79 lol we weren’t lucky enough to see that

  • @xzaviermarte7501
    @xzaviermarte7501 4 роки тому +1031

    I’m about to leave on August 4th!! To fort Jackson wish me luck!!

  • @emileenatola6192
    @emileenatola6192 6 років тому +2015

    Perfect timing! I ship tomorrow for Fort Jackson.

    • @jasonspratling
      @jasonspratling 6 років тому +12

      What branch are you in Emilee !

    • @angell5003
      @angell5003 6 років тому +41

      Emilee Natola My son shipped today to Jackson...

    • @faithsangel1997
      @faithsangel1997 6 років тому +42

      Emilee Natola good luck. I graduated from there 3 weeks ago. It's not as bad as other basic trainings out there.

    • @TheBatCave13
      @TheBatCave13 6 років тому +11

      I went there Charlie 2/13
      If you need advice let me know

    • @TheBatCave13
      @TheBatCave13 6 років тому

      Faiths Angel it's coed real eaay

  • @soblessed6510
    @soblessed6510 6 років тому +746

    When I, at first, was looking to join the Air Force, I was watching your videos, but AF didn't work out. Instead, I joined the Army and felt well prepared. In fact, you were the talk of our barracks because, apparently, you prepared us all and everything happened exactly as you said it would. I wanted to thank you for that. It took the excess anxiety out of everything. I wanted to ask you if you can talk about what we can do as far as the correspondence classes, etc., tips on getting promoted, the timeline. I apologize if you already have a video on this

    • @plastic14407
      @plastic14407 6 років тому +1

      He has a video on getting promotions

    • @simply_bree9363
      @simply_bree9363 5 років тому +1

      Reply people are always bragging about the AF? What was it that you didn’t like ?

    • @johnboy7417
      @johnboy7417 5 років тому

      Should’ve joined the Air Force

    • @joshmullins1087
      @joshmullins1087 5 років тому +13

      @@simply_bree9363 who said he didnt like it. Do you know how difficult it actually is to actually get into the AF?

    • @SuperZero1215
      @SuperZero1215 5 років тому +13

      @@joshmullins1087 Not difficult at all. I was gonna join the Airforce. Took the ASVAB and made an 85. Airforce said they didn't do Loan Repayment so I joined the Army.

  • @donotneed2250
    @donotneed2250 5 років тому +527

    The only thing I took with me to Basic Training was the paperwork I was told to bring. That's it. Everything else I would need I was told would be issued to me. But that was in 1974.

    • @yyeezyy630
      @yyeezyy630 5 років тому +18

      DoNot Need in the navy they said bring a wallet with 20$ everything else will be sent home or donated so I just took my clothes and donated them so it's still the same in the navy

    • @fracturedchickn
      @fracturedchickn 4 роки тому +17

      My boyfriend left for the hotel on Sunday to be at boot camp on Monday and they said to bring nothing but an ID, SS and the clothes you have on your back.

    • @hsmd8810
      @hsmd8810 4 роки тому +6

      thats how the marines is...i think.. im only 13 and this is what i heard

    • @lifestyle6993
      @lifestyle6993 4 роки тому

      Damn

    • @dedsec9734
      @dedsec9734 4 роки тому +4

      So what if you go naked?

  • @WTF2point0
    @WTF2point0 6 років тому +646

    You get to keep your phone at Ft. Jackson reception, until the day you leave for basic training.

    • @marilyncrabtree5723
      @marilyncrabtree5723 6 років тому +45

      Thank you!!! I leave tomorrow for Ft Jackson. Was hoping to read a response on this.

    • @JustsibaYT
      @JustsibaYT 6 років тому +11

      Marilyn Crabtree I m going too, see you there

    • @WTF2point0
      @WTF2point0 6 років тому +6

      @@JustsibaYT you will more than likely be in a different platoon, but yeah. You'll see her eventually

    • @TetraSamurai
      @TetraSamurai 5 років тому +8

      whiskeytangofoxtrot98 not at Benning. You lose your phone at 30th AG reception the first night. Goes into a plastic bag and put into bins located in your DS office in the barracks.

    • @MrJay-jg2gg
      @MrJay-jg2gg 5 років тому +12

      Thank u I leave for Jackson in like 20 min

  • @alyssademuth4568
    @alyssademuth4568 6 років тому +172

    My husband is at Fort Benning, currently in the middle of white phase. I just watch these videos to help me understand what hes going through, it actually helps a lot. Thanks man.

    • @sanane6739
      @sanane6739 Рік тому

      Did he call you in this time? My boyfriend is now there
      Did you sent him letters?

    • @alyssademuth4568
      @alyssademuth4568 Рік тому +3

      @@sanane6739 he got 4 calls everytime he ended a phase!
      The first few days they arrive they might let him call and is only able to say he made it, then he has to hangup, theres no talking.
      I wrote letters and sent them everyday, he would get a lot all at once during mail call.
      Your boyfriend wont be able to write to you very much but dont let that discourage you! Hes working his ass off in training and has no downtime pretty much.

    • @sanane6739
      @sanane6739 Рік тому +2

      @@alyssademuth4568 thank you so much
      But the problem is that I'm in Germany and he is now in Fort Benning
      I don't know how I can write and send him a letter
      It's his second day today
      I don't know how long I have to wait for his first letter so that I know how or where exactly I can write and send him a letter
      He didn't call at his arrival
      It will take a long time when I send him a letter and the other way too 😔
      Sorry for my English

  • @travisdenny8283
    @travisdenny8283 6 років тому +880

    Just graduated from Fort Benning today. Delta 2-54 198th Infantry Brigade.

    • @travisdenny8283
      @travisdenny8283 6 років тому +107

      @Juancarlos Cruz You'll probably stay at 30th AG for 2 weeks, try not to get too down, your ruck marches are a little longer than they say, so just keep pushing. It's pretty easy though. Just be at the right place, at the right time, in the right uniform, doing the right thing. Dont fall asleep during fireguard! I had to guard a coffee mug for the rest of the night.

    • @dylanssssss
      @dylanssssss 6 років тому +6

      @Juancarlos Cruz I am leaving for benning on the 25 of sept this month what about you??

    • @dylanssssss
      @dylanssssss 6 років тому +2

      @Juancarlos Cruz nice good luck to you

    • @dylanssssss
      @dylanssssss 6 років тому +1

      @Juancarlos Cruz we might be in the same battalion

    • @matthewryan9238
      @matthewryan9238 6 років тому +2

      Astroquery that’d be sick if you guys are

  • @Clonedassinboy
    @Clonedassinboy 6 років тому +208

    Dude I'm literally pulling up to my gate in Atlanta for my connecting flight to ft. Jackson. The grind never stops. Thanks for all the tips man

    • @benjamingarcia2282
      @benjamingarcia2282 5 років тому +2

      Joe Zabbatino how are you now man?

    • @tylee8055
      @tylee8055 4 роки тому +3

      If you’re in Atlanta why didn’t you just go to fort benning Georgia?

    • @selachimorpha2000
      @selachimorpha2000 3 роки тому +3

      @@tylee8055 Or, maybe Joe here identifies as a female, and chose to go to Jackson where they have gender-integrated training.

    • @tylee8055
      @tylee8055 3 роки тому +1

      @@selachimorpha2000 🤣🤣🤣

  • @alltimeadventures8556
    @alltimeadventures8556 6 років тому +375

    Yesterday (Aug 13) was my ship off day but I didn’t sleep at all the last night (Aug 12) because I was too excited and boy was I regretting it. I was told to go to Dallas and THEN be sent to Oklahoma and didn’t reach Dallas til (Aug 13 at 6 p.m) and by this time I was dreading because I KNOW FOR A FACT that fort sill’s reception is a guaranteed 48 hr no sleepy time. But holy behold the flight got cancelled due to weather and I’m currently in a hotel that they placed me in and those 13 hours that i slept was only a sign from the army gods giving me a hand.
    --
    By the way thank you Matt ward for the advice you’ve given me ever since I found you 4 months ago.

  • @luizysykes2986
    @luizysykes2986 5 років тому +2371

    Sorry! Wrong timing. I just edited my comment so you won’t know what I wrote to get that 2k plus likes.

    • @natashavernon9828
      @natashavernon9828 5 років тому +50

      All the best ! You'll do great

    • @wadeholloway633
      @wadeholloway633 5 років тому +91

      You'll be fine Luizy. I remember so well, seems like a lifetime ago, when I was waiting to go in the Army. I was under the DEP which means Delayed Entry Program. I joined the Army in 84, June of that year to be exact. As Sept 17 started to get closer and closer, I was really nervous like you. But believe me hon, everyone else feels the same way. You'll do great, take care and God Speed.

    • @bayronrubio2182
      @bayronrubio2182 5 років тому +30

      Just don't quit ur finishing goal

    • @dariojob100
      @dariojob100 5 років тому +11

      How is it

    • @DamonHefner
      @DamonHefner 5 років тому +19

      Ecc12:13 he didn’t state what branch 💀

  • @richardwisz6968
    @richardwisz6968 6 років тому +271

    Just graduated yesterday

  • @americanwarrior8925
    @americanwarrior8925 6 років тому +32

    True story a guy came dressed in a Tuxedo and a rolling backpack on the first day lol he did look professional though😂👍

  • @asdfadfafsdfa
    @asdfadfafsdfa 4 роки тому +63

    Getting personal items back is like Christmas lol

  • @kingdomjayson
    @kingdomjayson 6 років тому +493

    Yooo Matt just got back from Fort Benning.. Lemme tell you that your famous there. They played one of your videos in the Auditorium at 30th AG

    • @ryankessler9470
      @ryankessler9470 4 роки тому +5

      @Jesse Gutierrez whoosh

    • @ryankessler9470
      @ryankessler9470 4 роки тому +8

      @Jesse Gutierrez dude it's literally going right over your head.

    • @KashMoneyXD
      @KashMoneyXD 4 роки тому +4

      @Jesse Gutierrez cringe man

    • @feelsweirdman_1823
      @feelsweirdman_1823 4 роки тому +2

      Jesse Gutierrez if u know the joke why are u asking? Wtf. You know the joke then that’s it, it was a good one, and that’s all there is to it

    • @janedargatz8022
      @janedargatz8022 4 роки тому

      Ryan Kessler wooosh

  • @thegamingbayskeletor1637
    @thegamingbayskeletor1637 4 роки тому +305

    World : **Is on the verge of WW3**
    UA-cam : hey, you should check those UA-cam channels about the army !
    Me : *Oh yeah, it's all coming together*

    • @Mit2uba.
      @Mit2uba. 4 роки тому +1

      чертовски американцы

    • @Dycewyfe
      @Dycewyfe 3 роки тому

      @@Mit2uba. приятно видеть здесь русского)))

  • @snake9911
    @snake9911 6 років тому +52

    When I went to Fort Benning in the 80"s we didn't have cell phones. We used the pay phones. Our cilivian stuff was stored in a locked closet until the day before graduation.

  • @zacktempleton7233
    @zacktempleton7233 6 років тому +276

    i’m on the plane to fort leanord wood right now ! 25P !

    • @danielbush2637
      @danielbush2637 6 років тому +8

      Zack Templeton R.I.P, Friend

    • @jahsanialopez8119
      @jahsanialopez8119 6 років тому +11

      Lol see you there in 15 days 😱

    • @robynprebble2708
      @robynprebble2708 6 років тому +3

      My son is there right now, he graduates in 3 wks! Bless you for your service Private

    • @youraveragejoe2
      @youraveragejoe2 5 років тому

      @@jahsanialopez8119 how is it

    • @michaelsmith2833
      @michaelsmith2833 5 років тому +1

      Lol I read this in Rick's voice

  • @leadrainz1391
    @leadrainz1391 6 років тому +32

    They didn’t take our phones until after reception at ft Jackson, and even then depending on your company, sometimes you’d get it once a week or for an hour every few days, it all depends on your DS. Some guys hid theirs in their camels, with the bag that came from the MRE’s for your koolaid and wrapped their charger tips with something soft and put it in another drink bag. It was pretty ingenious, but the DS’s got keen on it after a few cycles. Don’t get caught with anything you shouldn’t have, get rid of everything tobacco related at the shakedown portion, listen, pay attention and learn. Don’t be the one causing the platoon to get smoked, and especially don’t be the one that gets labeled as a blue falcon.

    • @rexaraza3423
      @rexaraza3423 4 роки тому +1

      Lead Rainz what blue falcon is?

    • @jaunearc581
      @jaunearc581 4 роки тому +1

      Evander it’s someone that snitches

  • @carlosfredodelossantos4556
    @carlosfredodelossantos4556 4 роки тому +16

    I'm so exited by the end of February I'm going to basic training, I pray I make it till the end and keep moving forward, this is my passion my dream, adapt and overcome guys.

  • @robbiesmith1381
    @robbiesmith1381 5 років тому +7

    A friend of mine is an E-9 Master Sgt, and he often talks about his 'drill sgt.' days, years ago in his career. He's expressed many times that he loved being a Drill Sgt., making men out of boys, and he had to be tough on them to earn their respect and mold them into soldiers. Off base and in the real world, he's one of the nicest people you would ever meet, but put a uniform on him and he becomes All-Army, and he doesn't put up with too much of anything from the troops. Oh, and he's been in for 28 years, and he still doesn't want to retire, though he could.

  • @nickasf
    @nickasf 3 роки тому +11

    For the Navy it goes like this: You arrive at night, make your initial phone call with your cell phone telling your parents you arrived. After that you go into the ditty issue room. Pack everything you brought with you besides an address book and maybe other things into a box. Write your info and the box is stored until the day you leave

  • @Tylerbolen
    @Tylerbolen 6 років тому +71

    Liked the video before I even started it. I already know it's good.

  • @Naudrim
    @Naudrim 6 років тому +12

    Ft Jackson circa 2013, we kept phones and civilians through reception, only saw our phones three times after we handed them over.

  • @sirish00002
    @sirish00002 4 роки тому +16

    Who else sometimes goes to the comments of these videos to see the comments from people who have also been through basic

  • @erickconde1892
    @erickconde1892 3 роки тому +5

    I just wanna take a minute and say thank you. I felt very prepared leading up to signing my contract as well as arriving at Fort Sill. I’ve now graduated and I have to give credit where credit is due.

  • @DerDoctor69
    @DerDoctor69 3 роки тому +6

    Interesting, so in Germany we just get to keep all of our stuff for basic, you just have to make sure that what ever civilian clothes you bring are hung neatly in the designated part of your locker or in a duffle bag under your bed.

  • @bendabuzzkill47
    @bendabuzzkill47 6 років тому +132

    I’m swearing in this Thursday to the Army 😬

  • @marklozada78
    @marklozada78 6 років тому +81

    Man you the bomb! Big thanks from Puerto Rico🇵🇷

    • @Vanniitas
      @Vanniitas 6 років тому

      Mark Lozada samee

  • @africatoto9929
    @africatoto9929 5 років тому +4

    Why did anyone dislike this? It’s completely educational

  • @romeotango5597
    @romeotango5597 6 років тому +48

    I like how everyone gets packing lists for Basic but then all the recruiters just tell you not to bring anything but ID and a bank card lol
    Looking forward to shoving what little stuff I own now into storage with my folks and leaving it all in the past.

  • @ultrabidoof
    @ultrabidoof 4 роки тому +5

    Leaving in 26 days. I'm definitely enjoying this channel.

  • @spino-_-raptor9728
    @spino-_-raptor9728 4 роки тому +5

    I will save you time. At 30th AG Reception at Fort Benning, you get your phone and personal clothing locked up in your personal bag until you are given the chance to call someone stating you are about to leave for Basic Training. When you leave to go to basic training, you will be given a chance to call, stating you have arrived. They then give you an envelope with a plastic bag and your roster number in it. You will put it in the bag and turn it in to the Drill Sergeants. Depending on your company, you may or may not get chances to make phone calls to home.

  • @blazeesq2000
    @blazeesq2000 6 років тому +6

    I went to basic training at Ft. Sill in 2009. I was told not to bring my cell phone at all. Once I arrived I was told if I wanted it I should have it mailed to be. Once that happened. The DI had me remove the battery, place the battery, charger and phone in a Ziploc bag. I only had access to my phone for maybe two hours on Sundays after "Blue" phase. In AIT, we could store our phones in lockers, but only were supposed use them between evening chow and lights out.

  • @jacksonfruit3644
    @jacksonfruit3644 4 роки тому +35

    why am I watching this I am going into computer science not the military

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  4 роки тому +16

      Well I majored in Computer Science so that might tell you something 🧐

    • @Emily-fm7pt
      @Emily-fm7pt 3 роки тому

      Matt Ward I want to go into the USNA after I graduate high school (I’m a sophomore) but I am trans and there is a ban on transgender people going into the military/USNA I was just wondering if you have any advice i could use to try and serve and still be out as trans)

    • @HaloDude557
      @HaloDude557 3 роки тому

      I have a CS degree and the job market isn’t as easy as they make it seem, especially with rona. Why am I watching this? Idk, plan B I guess.

    • @logancatanese1789
      @logancatanese1789 3 роки тому

      Computer science major here as well.

  • @zeno8156
    @zeno8156 6 років тому +537

    Can I keep my Gameboy Color on me at basic?

    • @MisfRocket
      @MisfRocket 6 років тому +53

      Zeno 😂😂

    • @YouReallyDontKnow
      @YouReallyDontKnow 6 років тому +175

      Of course.
      You’re only aloud to play Pokémon red though, the DS WILL make sure that’s the only game you have...

    • @YouReallyDontKnow
      @YouReallyDontKnow 6 років тому +22

      Allowed

    • @TheBatCave13
      @TheBatCave13 6 років тому +70

      Yeah sure, but when your busted you better run like ash

    • @DEMONX62
      @DEMONX62 6 років тому +4

      Of course, it's an inspectabke item

  • @justinkenney6293
    @justinkenney6293 6 років тому +52

    Watching this at the Airport about to make my way to Fort Leonard Wood. MOS 31k here we come!!

    • @pharaoh4866
      @pharaoh4866 6 років тому +2

      Justin Kenney You lucky son of a bitch how did you get 31k?

    • @ohwellsitsme4091
      @ohwellsitsme4091 6 років тому

      Hey I'm 31k too, shipping October 9th! I'll be a month or two behind you in BCT and AIT!

    • @Homer890
      @Homer890 5 років тому

      That’s what I’m looking to get here soon too!!!

    • @WalterTheExaltor
      @WalterTheExaltor 5 років тому

      I qualified and asked for 31B and got 13J for fucks sake

    • @melaniestorey6082
      @melaniestorey6082 5 років тому +1

      Since y’all 31k’s have been in a while can you tell me a bit about it. I want to go in as a 31k just didn’t know what it was like for a person you went straight into the MOS instead of changing from 31b. Was it everything you hoped it to be? Do you like it? You regret choosing it? Day to day life? How long did it take for you to get your dog? Was AIT super hard?

  • @dk_flick2164
    @dk_flick2164 6 років тому +111

    Fort Jackson the drill sergs will have u put your phone and charger in a bag with your rank and name and last 4 of social on a name tag then they will put it in their office and your bag into a closet and no civ shoes.

    • @hildaatchison7189
      @hildaatchison7189 6 років тому +5

      Gannon Stephenson thanks for the info. My daughter is on her 2nd day of basic training in Ft. Jackson. I'm just waiting when she start sending letters.

    • @TheBatCave13
      @TheBatCave13 6 років тому +6

      Hilda Atchison 3 days you should get something in next three days, we sent a post card day one home it wad a requirement

    • @jonathansantiagocordova1234
      @jonathansantiagocordova1234 6 років тому +2

      Will I be able to use my phone at some point? How often? Maybe they wont let me but just asking. Im going to Fort Jackson

    • @dk_flick2164
      @dk_flick2164 6 років тому +1

      @@jonathansantiagocordova1234 reception u can keep your phone for the first week then right when u get to your boot camp battalion u have to give them your phone

    • @dk_flick2164
      @dk_flick2164 6 років тому

      @@jonathansantiagocordova1234 when I was there I was able to use my phone twice but depends by the company of the battalion

  • @z4chstro025
    @z4chstro025 5 років тому +6

    Been binge watching all your videos waiting for my paper work to come back and take the asvab. I'm to excited already ready to go

  • @andrewdekoekkoek6860
    @andrewdekoekkoek6860 5 років тому +30

    Shipping today, August 13th, 2019. Fort Benning, Georgia

  • @theoutdoorguy8740
    @theoutdoorguy8740 4 роки тому +2

    So this depends on the Branch. In the AF we wore civilian clothes for the first two days. Our bags were brought with us to our actual dorm and locked in a closet, including our cellphones.

  • @menglee6
    @menglee6 5 років тому +2

    I graduated from fort Benning and this is 100% true. One of the most important thing u need to keep with you is your phone charger. Do not keep it with your civilian stuff because it will be lock till you graduate. As for your phone it will given back to you from time to time or keep them on a certain phase.

    • @DTBboys
      @DTBboys 5 років тому

      What about your wallet and personal Id's?

    • @menglee6
      @menglee6 5 років тому +2

      @@DTBboys keep them too also your debit and credit cards. Just incase u might need them. The army will also issue you a American eagle card.... all you money I make from basic will be deposit in there

    • @xxsilver_gamingxx389
      @xxsilver_gamingxx389 3 роки тому

      Eina So what should you bring in a small back pack

    • @menglee6
      @menglee6 3 роки тому +1

      @@xxsilver_gamingxx389 a set of civilian cloth and maybe a hat to hide your haircut later when releasing for family day. OR if u don't mind wearing the very same set that u have on and just pack some underwear. This will save u from some annoying situation like when in the mall. For me, there was this guy who tried to get us to sign up as a member for this program to denote and have a chance to be pull for a brand new motorcycle. They know that u got cash and want to take advantage of it. What gives us away was the haircut and dog tag. This can also be a scam too, who knows.
      Credit card and debit card (the army will issue u an American eagle card. everything u make from basic will be deposit there so this is back up. DON'T FORGET TO CALL YOUR BANK and let them know where u will be going or the bank will lock your card due to triggering the fraud alert)
      Extra cash ( for me $500 or less. carry about how much u are comfortable with. another back up)
      contact address in a notebook (u get to call home a few time only and most of the time is writing to ur loved one. This will depend on ur drill sgt to let u guys keep ur phone or not)
      personal hygiene (nothing fancy here. something like a cheap small traveling kit because u will be force to buy all this stuff again when u get there. Also, shave before u go)
      phone, charger cord, and plug
      Yellow military package (this will be giving to u before shipping and will need this later for processing. losing this packaging and it will be hell for u)
      Remember during the process u will be issue with a lot of gear. The more stuff u bring the more u have to carry. For me, we got smoke on our first day using all our gear in the duffle bag and left it up above our head. I apologize for my writing if it doesn't make sense

    • @xxsilver_gamingxx389
      @xxsilver_gamingxx389 3 роки тому

      Eina Oh don’t worry I understood 💯

  • @haileyearls3321
    @haileyearls3321 4 роки тому +28

    I really want to join, but we’re in quarantine and my stamina has definitely deteriorated 😂 thinking of RSP

    • @aczeartk7032
      @aczeartk7032 3 роки тому +1

      Dunno bout you, but i just take a couple of runs a week.
      If you dont wanna risk it just run early in the morning, theres virtually no people.

    • @calvidan
      @calvidan 2 роки тому

      Did you join??

  • @claysoggyfries
    @claysoggyfries 4 роки тому +26

    Actually they find out what type of phone you have. They then throw it away and send a new one to your house

    • @sabofudge
      @sabofudge 4 роки тому

      Yeah right

    • @Ooganooganani
      @Ooganooganani 3 роки тому

      Wait really?

    • @claysoggyfries
      @claysoggyfries 3 роки тому +4

      Typo Kaz Nah I made this comment before I went to army basic training. For me, after reception, they took our phones and stored them and let us use them periodically

    • @Ooganooganani
      @Ooganooganani 3 роки тому

      @@claysoggyfries Oh-
      Okay then

    • @scatt9944
      @scatt9944 3 роки тому

      @@claysoggyfries How often?

  • @zachhays7157
    @zachhays7157 4 роки тому +2

    Graduated from fort Jackson last Thursday. When I got to reception they had us do a crap ton of paperwork and then got us PT clothes. After a few more hours they sent us up to the bays and we changed into our PT clothes. I was there for 5 days and we never had to turn anything in and got to keep our phones. We put them in bags with our roster number and they were in crates like you said. We turned in our phones and our civilians and all the stuff considered “contraband”

    • @RalphieRich23
      @RalphieRich23 3 роки тому

      Hey there! Thank you for your service! I’m being shipped out in 2 weeks. In terms of phone usage, I’ve been hearing, he get to use our phones every Sunday? Is that true? What about foot wear? Did you bring 1 pair of shoes and 1 pair of running shoes? Lastly, underwear, is it true that is has to be white clothing? (Boxers having to be white, socks?..etc)

  • @redmeat2ndamendment695
    @redmeat2ndamendment695 3 роки тому +2

    Got two phone calls (collect) home in Marine Bootcamp back in 1992. First for platoon highest score in USMC history and customs, and second for getting one of the top 5 scores in the company on the rifle range. Nobody was home either time.

  • @chasepissani2180
    @chasepissani2180 6 років тому +18

    Damn I’m leaving for basic and I was about to ask my recruiter this but you beat me to it, thanks for the info

    • @Ggff-op7tq
      @Ggff-op7tq 4 роки тому

      chase pissani how is life for you now?

  • @matthewmalure8730
    @matthewmalure8730 6 років тому +8

    Awesome video man. It would be cool to see a video of you showing us how to pack a back for basic instead of explaining it. Like showing us the minimum amount needed to pack or something: just a idea

  • @idolhanz9842
    @idolhanz9842 3 роки тому +1

    When you get to basic training , it sucks to be you, especially if you're not prepared!

  • @rudephantom4741
    @rudephantom4741 4 роки тому +2

    Going to Fort Sill in December so it’s time to start watching these again.

  • @hades4083
    @hades4083 4 роки тому +34

    Just don't bother bringing anything. At least when I went through Marine Corp. Basic back in 97' they take everything and lock it up untill you leave.

    • @xoxo-pp7ru
      @xoxo-pp7ru 4 роки тому

      So I should just go naked than 😳😹 might aswell, they're gonna take everything

  • @stanleyshughart5914
    @stanleyshughart5914 4 роки тому +4

    I’ve always heard. Now granted I didn’t serve in the military, as much as I would have loved too, but anyway had friends who served and I was told when you go for basic. They told me just bring yourself. That’s it. That and the clothes you have on. But. This was 35 years ago. Not sure how it is today

  • @ElverGalarga-xy5oq
    @ElverGalarga-xy5oq 5 років тому +4

    Just what I needed!!! Leave to Fort Benning in a month!!! Wish me luck guys

  • @samiyahjanaeee
    @samiyahjanaeee 4 роки тому

    My brother just got his coin and graduated in the Air Force it was in San Antonio Texas it was so nice and fun seeing him and hanging out with him after 2 months we got a couple of phone calls tho on thanksgiving to 🖤 I love my brother and while we was there he got me a bear that say someone loves my in the Air Force 🥰😊

  • @MustangGuru
    @MustangGuru 5 років тому +7

    Our stuff went into a locked closet and didn’t see it again until we graduated.
    I didn’t bring anything except the clothes on my back.

  • @mugiwaraluffy4735
    @mugiwaraluffy4735 5 років тому +93

    Shipping off today, wish me the best of luck 😅

    • @selenamontanez2802
      @selenamontanez2802 5 років тому +6

      Good luck you got this. Just have a positive mindset and do not give up.

    • @kitwerfil6565
      @kitwerfil6565 5 років тому

      or don't go to the military and just chill at home, but good luck regardless

    • @olyviakiley5646
      @olyviakiley5646 5 років тому +1

      Good luck!

    • @ASAPV
      @ASAPV 5 років тому

      Mugiwara Luffy Luck

    • @libertyordeath9936
      @libertyordeath9936 5 років тому +1

      Kitwerfil ! Why? Seems boring

  • @nwman1234
    @nwman1234 6 років тому +3

    New upload while I'm waiting to leave for the airport, great timing! Thanks for all the informative videos, I know I wouldn't be as prepared as I feel without your channel!

  • @forestbush6783
    @forestbush6783 5 років тому +6

    16 days to go for me 💙💪🏼 good luck to all my brothers and sisters 💙💙

    • @phildeguzman6239
      @phildeguzman6239 4 роки тому

      hey man, any updates to you?

    • @luvp3ep
      @luvp3ep 3 роки тому +1

      Ayeee u made it , proud of u !!!

  • @brucewatson7156
    @brucewatson7156 3 роки тому +6

    Fort Jackson keeps there phone thro Reception I’m here now

  • @kingxquinn11
    @kingxquinn11 6 років тому +5

    Matt you always drop the videos i need at the right time love the videos keep up the great work you’re a big inspiration to start my channel once I’m done AIT

  • @fabianmontana4224
    @fabianmontana4224 4 роки тому +1

    If you go to fort jackson u keep your phone the entire reception then once u get to your company the drill sergeants are gonna put it away with your personal stuff inside of a small room and sometimes every phase they give u your phone for certain time then they take it away u get it back after u graduate. Good luck yall basic training its easy believe me 💪🏻

  • @firstattack1706
    @firstattack1706 6 років тому +2

    On the bus from Atlanta airport to fort Benning, thanks for all the tips matt. Wish me luck!

  • @krazzykiid951
    @krazzykiid951 4 роки тому +4

    Pretty informative video. I wouldn’t count on using your cellphone more than 3 times total while at OSUT at Ft. Benning. Used my phone once when I arrived at 30th AG letting family know where I’m at, used at the end of Red phase and on the day of family day. After that it wasn’t seen till I graduated . Best advice for anyone about to hit reception is , it’s the Army . It’s not summer camp, remember why your there and don’t go to sick call! Dress right dress, don’t ever call your drill Sgt. anything but drill Sgt. clean your hands, wipe your ass wipe and stay away from the Females...that goes for BCT & big army.

  • @diamond3838
    @diamond3838 3 роки тому +4

    I’ll save you 5 minutes. It gets locked in your duffle back in a closet until you graduate. Your phone will stay with the DS untill it’s time for your phone calls.

  • @zachariah1990
    @zachariah1990 3 роки тому +1

    That’s interesting in the Marines they don’t even allow that they make you ship it all home. I think this idea is better for all branches to store it in a room.

  • @humbertomorales0997
    @humbertomorales0997 5 років тому +4

    Shipping out to Fort Benning on March 18th. Thanks for the information!!

    • @uzirodriguez9505
      @uzirodriguez9505 5 років тому +2

      Good luck days getting closer

    • @humbertomorales0997
      @humbertomorales0997 5 років тому +1

      @@uzirodriguez9505 I know man. Very nervous. For me it'll be a bittersweet journey but it's something that I've always dreamed of doing.

    • @royalty_beauti2285
      @royalty_beauti2285 5 років тому +1

      Ayee I'm shipping out the same day as you but I'm going to fort sill 💪

  • @jonihelsing
    @jonihelsing 6 років тому +4

    I head to Fort Jackson on the 20th... Four days away xd Thanks for all the help Matt, your videos have definitely prepared me

    • @phildeguzman6239
      @phildeguzman6239 4 роки тому +1

      hey man, any updates to you?

    • @jonihelsing
      @jonihelsing 4 роки тому +1

      @@phildeguzman6239 currently stationed at Fort Campbell and I'm E4 promoteable :)

    • @phildeguzman6239
      @phildeguzman6239 4 роки тому +1

      @@jonihelsing i am not familiar with the terminologies tho haha but thank you for replying! I'm glad that you're doing fine! This is crazy 😂

  • @eddiehernandez5823
    @eddiehernandez5823 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect timing deploying in 20 days super nervous. Wish me luck my fellow Americans.

  • @FoolKooly13
    @FoolKooly13 3 роки тому

    Probably too late on this. But I went to Fort Jackson in 2016. You do indeed get to bring your phone. The day before you pleasently meet your drill sgts. They take your phone away and is given to your drill sgts for safe keeping.

  • @Crossrdscmg
    @Crossrdscmg 5 років тому +3

    I have been watching your videos to learn what my son is going through, he is entering blue phase and so close to graduation

  • @thalialemus2785
    @thalialemus2785 6 років тому +4

    Your videos have been extremely helpful ! I ship out to Fort Jackson September 3rd ! Thank you for all that you do !

  • @earlnunag6262
    @earlnunag6262 4 роки тому

    going to Fort Benning on NOV 4th for OSUT as 19D..... I'm so thankful for all of your videos Matt.

  • @joelmatousek1817
    @joelmatousek1817 3 роки тому

    At fort sill, you get to keep your personal bag and everything until reception is over

  • @diongrindle1368
    @diongrindle1368 6 років тому +8

    Leave for Fort. Benning tomorrow overly excited!! 😁

    • @ajquinata21
      @ajquinata21 6 років тому +5

      Good luck i just graduated osut 2 weeks ago. Just do what you’re told and youll be alright.

    • @angell5003
      @angell5003 6 років тому

      Dion Grindle SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @pharaoh4866
      @pharaoh4866 6 років тому

      Dion Grindle I'll see u there!

    • @skitboyz7418
      @skitboyz7418 6 років тому

      Graduated back in December. 19k. You'll love the chow there

    • @diongrindle1368
      @diongrindle1368 6 років тому +1

      skitboyz 09 yeah that's what I keep hearing! It's to bad I'll have little to no time to actually enjoy it though 😂

  • @sugarpuffpuff713
    @sugarpuffpuff713 6 років тому +78

    I’m going to Fort Jackson next week Monday, Aug. 20

    • @jasonspratling
      @jasonspratling 6 років тому

      SUGAr Puff Puff August 28th 💯

    • @kingof9665
      @kingof9665 6 років тому +1

      See you there! 🇺🇸💪🏾

    • @niyhabrinkley3133
      @niyhabrinkley3133 6 років тому +2

      SUGAr Puff Puff
      Me too !!

    • @sunnyfu4832
      @sunnyfu4832 6 років тому +2

      my shipping date is 17SSep but still waitting for the background check

    • @nickbass8097
      @nickbass8097 6 років тому +1

      same!

  • @Guitarzan42
    @Guitarzan42 3 роки тому +1

    Word to to enlistees: Don't bring any personal items. Everything you need will be provided. When I joined the Navy at Great Lakes, Ill., I was told by my recruiter to bring my body and the clothes on my back. When I was issued my uniforms, they took all my personal clothing and shoes, put them in a bag and I never saw them again. They wouldn't fit me anyway. I lost 40 lbs during Boot Camp. LOL!

    • @joelsuazo8900
      @joelsuazo8900 2 роки тому +2

      Wait u Neva ask for them

    • @Guitarzan42
      @Guitarzan42 2 роки тому +1

      @@joelsuazo8900 I didn't need them anymore.

  • @noahmeme2
    @noahmeme2 6 років тому +3

    In the Navy we just ship everything back home.

  • @josephthompson7068
    @josephthompson7068 6 років тому +20

    You keep your phone at reception at fort Jackson, when you ship to BCT they take it after your 30 second phone call.

    • @nisseranderogregy6268
      @nisseranderogregy6268 6 років тому +4

      Louie Watson Lol what? Fort Leonard Wood is a joke, go to benning for the the real deal.

    • @josephthompson7068
      @josephthompson7068 6 років тому

      Louie Watson where you don’t even use ruck sacks and carry assault packs on FTX’s? Fort Benning is the hell of basic, then comes Jackson.

    • @josephthompson7068
      @josephthompson7068 6 років тому +8

      Louie Watson and I thought we were one army? Why tf are you starting hate on one of your fellow soldiers? Shows the content of your Army values.

    • @MaestroJericho
      @MaestroJericho 3 роки тому

      @@josephthompson7068 this dude really comparing Basic Training lol. BCT is literally like high school where they hold your hand.

  • @TheDailyTechDose
    @TheDailyTechDose 6 років тому +7

    I was at fort sill in 08 for basic. We kept all of our personal items during reception but once we got to BCT, they took everything and locked it up. Got everything back on family day I believe

  • @MaestroJericho
    @MaestroJericho 3 роки тому +1

    They told us they were fine with us using our own running shoes 10 years ago at Ft. Benning. We turned our phones in but another company were allowed their phones on Sunday. Drill Sergeants told us they were experimenting if it would get in the way and we just wrote letters to talk to our families. They took away snacks and stuff unless "you got sent enough for the whole bct platoon.
    My buddy shipped to Ft. Leonard Wood so I'm curious how they do things now. Super jealous of the new pink and greens and OCPs now, the blues look like ass imo. And ACUs and velcro made anyone look amateur next to a Marine in their cammies since ACUs fit like a paper bag.

  • @demetriuscarter1669
    @demetriuscarter1669 4 роки тому +1

    Glad i seen this i go at the end of this horrible year

  • @coltonneal4794
    @coltonneal4794 3 роки тому +4

    I leave for Leonard on the 26th, shitting bricks right now

  • @bradisrad6679
    @bradisrad6679 6 років тому +4

    Leaving for Fort Sill tomorrow, thx for the video! Been watching your videos for a while now and it’s some great information!

  • @jangofettjr1237
    @jangofettjr1237 4 роки тому +3

    Marines were taking too long to ship me to Paris island so I switched to army....now I just wait for paperwork to go thru

  • @ChinchillaQueen
    @ChinchillaQueen 4 роки тому

    You get to keep your stuff and wear your civies and everything while in reception. At least up until you get your uniforms issued to you and do your first shopette run. Only lasts for a week at most. You can also have your personal Bible sent to you as well

  • @LegendaryJoe777
    @LegendaryJoe777 5 років тому +6

    Going this Sunday in San Diego💯

  • @MrEricturney
    @MrEricturney 5 років тому +10

    Hey Matt, your videos have been super helpful for me, a parent of an Army recruit at Fort Benning. My question is , when will they learn what battalion they are assigned etc. I ask because my wife and I have downloaded Sandbox which is a Military app to write letters to our soldier. In order to get the letters sent though, we need his battalion and unit number. When he left, he didn’t have this info

  • @DegenTP
    @DegenTP 4 роки тому

    Oh damn I went through basic in 2007 and our phones got locked away with our personal stuff the whole time. We had to use calling cards and wait in line at pay phones. I feel old now. Cool to see they have changed those ancient ways!

  • @Sadarsa
    @Sadarsa 4 роки тому +1

    When you leave for Basic, take only the clothes on your back... have a watch? take that off, leave it at home.. Have a phone? leave it at home...
    don't take extra clothes... there's no reason for luggage of any kind. The clothes you're wearing is all you need, and if i was you i'd wear as little as possible. Wear ragged traveling clothes that you don't mind being boxed up and mothballed for months on end. Don't wear any high dollar items, things that need to stay on hangars or anything that you'd consider 'nice'... just a pair of jeans, an old T, and a pair of old sneakers, that's it.

  • @onlygainzchris1651
    @onlygainzchris1651 6 років тому +77

    Hey Matt, do you mind doing a video about security clearances in the army?

    • @thejues3919
      @thejues3919 5 років тому +1

      DJChrissyChris365 I got one for my job but wondering if it covers the armed forces

    • @theoutdoorguy8740
      @theoutdoorguy8740 4 роки тому +1

      Most clearances are handled by a multitude of private or government agencies.

  • @mondo2014
    @mondo2014 5 років тому +3

    leaving for Benning on July 1st 2019 MOS 19D thank you for another great video for me to watch and learn from!!

  • @Mitch-rd9gs
    @Mitch-rd9gs 4 роки тому +2

    If you’re going to Sill, they’ll take your phone at reception. The rest of your personal stuff will be kept in your personal bag and locked up at basic

    • @nickadelman1999
      @nickadelman1999 4 роки тому

      Mitchell Zabel was fort sill not that bad? I heard it’s not and I leave for fort sill in a little

    • @Mitch-rd9gs
      @Mitch-rd9gs 4 роки тому

      SoftTurkey Ya it all depends on the battery you go to. I was at Bravo 1-40th, they were pretty damn hardcore compared to what I’ve heard. My brother was E 1-79 and they were way more relaxed.
      However, from what I’ve heard, Fort Sill is nicknamed Fort Chill for a reason. It’s not bad. You really dont need to worry about anything

  • @brandon9089
    @brandon9089 5 років тому

    at fort jackson you may have your phone for reception battalion but once your group is taken to your actual basic training barracks they’ll take your phone

  • @HerbertMaster
    @HerbertMaster 6 років тому +27

    You have been reading my mind with these vids haha

  • @potatogod3582
    @potatogod3582 6 років тому +20

    you earned 1K subs more. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +3

      lol about 250 a day

    • @emiliomedina8185
      @emiliomedina8185 3 роки тому

      @@MattWard89 i got a question bro do they cut your hair in the training

  • @VALDiesel01
    @VALDiesel01 6 років тому

    Bored in the hotel, shipping out tomorrow @ Ft. Leonardwood why not watch some more of Ward's videos? Lol. Seriously though, I've been watching the hell out of your videos and I've learned a ton and I gotta thank you for keeping it real with all the tips and information.

  • @tristencarkeek3933
    @tristencarkeek3933 5 років тому +8

    I leave tomorrow at 4:40Am for fort Jackson! Wish me luck!

  • @hildaatchison7189
    @hildaatchison7189 6 років тому +14

    They took my daughter's phone during basic training. She's at Ft. Jackson right now.