Roger that. I was supply in my first enlistment. Stationed in Panama. Worked in the Motor Pool ordering and issuing vehicle parts. I was a 71M Chaplains Assistant my second enlistment. Oh yes...I had to go through Basic a second time. That was not fun! Lol Thanks for responding J. Have a blessed Sunday
My husband is at Fort Jackson now, he’s been gone for 2.5 weeks. Thanks for this video! It’s Sunday today I’m patiently waiting to see if he’ll get to call lol. Watching videos like this really helps me so at least I know a little bit of what they’re all doing over there
@@becomingdrjai I did!!! He’s been calling every Sunday for almost an hour and a half each time! The signal is really bad there but we do eventually end up being able to get the FaceTime to work. And the time is going faster now!! Finally! I’m looking forward to graduation
Enlisted in the Army in 1996 and did basic training at Ft. Jackson and was a part of Delta 2/13, and my MOS was 91B. From Ft Jackson I went to San Antonio, TX for AIT at Ft. Sam Houston. I was a highly motivated, highly dedicated Soldier Medic and I was reminded of that everytime at lunch when only 5 people at a time could enter the chow hall. By the way, I was assigned to Alpha 2/32. Fast forward to almost 4 years and in the middle of my enlistment I transferred to the Air Force. I talked so much trash in regards to the "Chair" Force until I started doing joint missions with them. The women wore makeup, could wear pearl, cubid zirconia or gold earrings, had french manicures and just overall looked waaaaay better than we beat up, dragged through the mud women of the Army Lol! Anywho, after talking to an Air Force female instructor after a joint class I was in, I asked tons of questions and immediately saw the light and joined the Air Force. Since I was already in the medical field I enlisted in the Air Force and my AFSC was X4N01 which was a flight medic. I traveled the world and had a great experience. When my Army injuries (bad shoulders and knees) I decided to reclassed into the 3S career field (Military Personnel). I got to work for OSI, DIA, and also worked in J1 The Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. I got to escort the remaining Tuskegee Airmen while at the Pentagon and talked to president Obama as he was playing golf at Andrews AFB, I even took a photo of him. I've made lifelong friends and as of July 4, 2022 I retired from the Air Force with 27 total years of service. I always kept the mentality while in uniform that it wasn't my right to be in the service, it was a PRIVILEGE to serve in the Military.
Went to Delta 2-13 sept 12 2023 and left for B co 232 dec 1, 2023. Spent the entirety of december as a holdunder with Alpha company 232 waiting for holiday block leave, and once we got back we picked up with Bravo. I would've been with Alpha if 120th AG wasn't delayed (ended up being there 10 days total, and Alpha 232 picked up about 5 days before my bus got there) Kind of crazy we took the same path just different times haha. Now 91B is identified as 68W, and I'm also a medic. Apparently Dahmer was an Alpha Gator, not sure how true that is. I'm curious if you've heard the same rumor. Eventually I want to transfer to the Air Force, but I want to be a pilot and need to go to college first. The Army is a way for me to get the GI bill, get to experience the green Army-man stuff I wanted to as a kid, and open the door to the military and see if I like it in the first place. Anyways, I think it's cool we have so many similarities, and I hope you have a good one
Thanks for this. Even though I’m a guy, I still need all the help I can get lol I ship out for reception at Fort Jackson tomorrow! I’m nervous but anxious 😬 ready though! Thx again sister!
i’m from sc but i got buddies that graduated from fort jackson they said it’s not “relaxing jackson” i did my basic in fort leonard wood missouri that’s wassup !
How was the basic training for you? You considere it's safe for women due to all the reports of sexual abuse that have existed, and besides this, how women generally do when they have is menstrual period? Do they give you any kind of hormones to stop it? I am really interesting to apply but I concerned about that !! What advice will you give me
Basic honestly was not that bad. As far as sexual assault they gave us a lot of SHARP trainings and took it very seriously when/if it did happen. They don’t really allow birth control in BCT but if it’s affecting you then they might give it to you but it’s a case by case (or at least that was my experience)
Thank you for giving information! I was wondering if you ever had to go through getting pepper sprayed or tasered ? And what was the hardest challenge you faced at fort Jackson ?
No pepper spray, taser’s, or anything like that. And honestly the most difficult part is just being mentally prepared to do things that you don’t want to do. It probably doesn’t sound like much but in all honesty basic training physically is not that bad its just actually getting your mind right to deal with everything.
@@becomingdrjai thank you so much for answering I’m planning on going in January I haven’t signed anything yet but I take ASVABS this Thursday 😅 you made me feel reassured thanks !!
I’m 34 and out of shape honestly, I’m so nervous. I went to an RCP and went into muscle failure 😅. I’m nervous I won’t make it but this is something I really want
If it’s what you really want then honestly go for it. If nothing else I’ve learned it’s that life is too short not to at least try to be everything that you want to be. Age is nothing but a number!
Took basic there back in the day Our barracks where the old two story WWll barracks coal heat had very bad days after the 1st 2 weeks Remember after heading back to the barracks jogging up tank hill almost every day Our D I's became almost friends after the 4th week that is until you messed up had good times shipped to ft Benning after basic
I'm going on the 7th of January , can you make a video about what to bring ? Because they give a long list and I know that you don't have to bring all of that .
@@becomingdrjai hi greetings! Thank you soldier. BCT is not easy but l love the experience, we are starting blue next week after we come back from the Envi. 💃💃 I can't wait to get out 😄😄
Of course! The main thing is to just build by our endurance about a month or two before you leave for BCT. The last 2 weeks try to take it easy and don’t overwork yourself. The one thing I wish I would’ve worked on was my push-up. After you learn how to do one good push-up the rest come easy. Also running will be very beneficial because we run a lot in the army in general. I still don’t like it to this day lol but it’s something I have to do. Other than that it’s all mental. Tell yourself you can do it and you WILL! 😊
Thank you! And no not for me. It was honestly just basic math, reading comprehension, some matching, and some mechanics questions. I did review some vocab flash card from Kaplan before taking it though.
Newbie here … I don’t understand half of what you’re saying.. could you go into more detail for example: PX ? I’m assuming that’s a store or like a commissary? .. peanut butter shot ? .. The hammer? The anville? IOTV ? Elaborate please 😭
lol the PX is like the store on base where you can get everything you need and yes we have a commissary too. The peanut butter shot is just another vaccine they make us take at basic. The hammer is the first field exercise we do 😭 the anvil is the second and the forge is the last one. And an IOTV is basically a bullet proof type vest. Hope that helps lol
you'll have your phone during reception and no there is no wifi. During basic training, you won't be able to have your phone , you'll be able to use your phone at AIT . During basic you'll be able to use your phone every now and then to call your parents, but that's the only time. you'll contact loved ones mostly through mail by writing letters.
Well I’m from NY and I wasn’t even prepared for the type of cold on base at Fort Jackson lol…it’s one of those things that your body just has to get used to. And honestly the worst part for me was my hands. Wish I stocked up on Vaseline and lotion cause my fingers split a few times cause they were so dry and cold. (It’s not as bad as it sounds lol)
@@becomingdrjai I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Did my basic in Fort Jackson on what was called the top of the hill by the water tanks. (E-3-1). The hardest part for me was not getting used to the cold but rather trying to understand the instructions due to the language barrier which the Drill Sergeants couldn't care a bit. We didn't have time to think about the cold. It was very challenging but we graduated. The only sad part was that I didn't have any family or friends on graduation day to share my joy. BTW - I love your video.
Of course! And most companies allow calls every Sunday for 30min. If his platoon is wins a competition or if he has “nice” drill sergeants they may give them extra time on any given day. :)
Son might graduate Dec. 1 2022 sad they are going to change the names of Fort Jackson and some others due to small group of cry babies Good luck!!! Life has Ups and DOWNs deal with lessons taught in BOOT. Becoming a person of the WORLD GOD BLESS he is watching.
Nope just left! That’s why it’s taking me so long to post another video. Hopefully this weekend I can update you guys on graduation, my first duty station, etc.
For some of it yes lol but for the actual mileage for the FTX exercises they told us less so that we would think it was shorter than what it was and wouldn’t give up as easy. At the end they told us we did more and that’s what made us feel accomplished at least for me anyway lol
hello ! question.. My husband is currently at Fort Jackson and graduates next month. If you had any family for your graduation , where did they stay ? all on post hotels are booked. Im really lost in off post hotels.
Good luck and do your best to stay warm!!! BCT in the winter was a lot but it will definitely get warmer towards the end. Remember it’s all a mind game and as long as you believe you can do it you can. I know it sounds corny but it’s true!
Did the drill sergeants at fort Jackson ever put hands on you? I went to Fort Benning and the drill sergeants there would punch us or kick us if we messed up
Your family can send you sports bras, however, without a profile you won’t be able to get different running shoes until AIT. They will issue you PT shoes for Basic Training
I wore all black everything the whole time. As long as it was plain and natural colored they most likely won’t say anything to you. Just put some extras with your PT socks just in case.
You got this! Good luck with BCT! And it wasn’t they bad they teach you everything you need to know! Qual seems hard at first but once you get into your own rhythm it gets easier
What happens if a member from your company fails the final test? the forge? Do they STILL participate in the SOLDIER CEREMONY but NOT GET THE BLACK CAP?
If a soldier fails anything they have to repeat it. They will either get recycled to another BN that is behind them or they will be given another chance depending on how far along you are in the cycle.
I’m not 100% on the age requirement but do know that if you are determined enough their are waivers for everything. And the army will issue you glasses for BCT. You have to wear them in Basic but in AIT you can wear your contacts again
You get issued a camel back at basic and it stays with you through AIT. You don’t have to pay for it unless you lose it and even then they’ll try to just give you another one.
We had to “run” everywhere unless we were marched as a whole. And the “run” was really just move with haste/jog everywhere we went walking was not a thing lol
Do you only have 5 minutes to eat during chow at BCT? According to Wikipedia, lights out is at 2100, and PT starts at 0430. Do you only get to sleep at 2100? What do you spend your "free time" on during the last bit of time before the end of each day?
We are supposed to get 15min but sometimes depending on the size of your company it’s less. But you will always eat no matter what! And yes lights out is 2100 and PT start time depends. From what I can remember wake up was 04:30/05:00 and then we had PT just before the flag went off at 06:30 and then breakfast right after. My free time was full of writing letters and talking to my battles. Fostering those new relationships and caring for the relationships I had back home were on the top of my todo list in basic. As much as I don’t like people I enjoy deep/intellectual connections. For other people it was sleep, journaling, meditating, working out, reading the Bible etc. it’s only about 2 hrs and you have to be purposeful with how you spend it.
@@becomingdrjai I appreciate your response, I took the oath at about the time you responded. Adequate nutrition and rest were my two primary concerns above all else, so it's good to know that those won't be compromised at all.
Nope unfortunately not. You go strait to AIT which is specified training for your chosen job. But if any of that falls during Christmas time they send you home for 2 weeks then you have to come back to finish trainings
Wait, were you being serious when you said you took other people's chocolate bars? My drill sergeant told me if you ate more than 1 you could die lol, and if I remember correctly it said on the wrapper not to eat more than 1 in a 24 hour period.
I’m going to basic in about a month, I heard after a couple of weeks (depending) you get your phone each Sunday. Sundays are non-training days (that’s what I’ve been told) you are allowed to go to church, call home, etc.
They do not check your phones at all lol. You place them in a locked container in an office and that’s where they will stay until the following Sunday or until you are allowed any other extra phone time. 😊
@@becomingdrjaido they only give the vaccines people haven’t received? Or even if you’re vaccinated they do it again? Also, is the peanut butter shot birth control? I have an IUD and I’m wondering if they’d still make me take a shot or pills.
Yes I did do the gas chamber and honestly it wasn’t the worst thing in the world lol. It definitely cleared any and all mucous I had in my nose and throat. And it took everything in my not to touch my eyes lol
So the first 72 we had timed showers but after that the only time we did shower drills was if someone did something stupid. As far as the field…..babywipes and a prayer lol
No not at all. In basic you are separated into different open bays on different floors. We had one female floor and 2 male floors. Same goes for AIT. Except you have actual rooms.
From an old Army Vet...Thank you for your service young lady. You make me proud.
Thank you so much!
You are welcome. What MOS is 92Y? Just curious. Stay safe and may all your dreams come true.
@@jorgewashington2981 thank you! You as well and it’s supply.
Roger that. I was supply in my first enlistment. Stationed in Panama. Worked in the Motor Pool ordering and issuing vehicle parts. I was a 71M Chaplains Assistant my second enlistment. Oh yes...I had to go through Basic a second time. That was not fun! Lol Thanks for responding J. Have a blessed Sunday
Back when Dinosaurs ruled the world the Army's code for supply MOS was 76S. Many things have changed in the Mean Green Fighting Machine.
My husband is at Fort Jackson now, he’s been gone for 2.5 weeks. Thanks for this video! It’s Sunday today I’m patiently waiting to see if he’ll get to call lol. Watching videos like this really helps me so at least I know a little bit of what they’re all doing over there
I hope you got that call!! I’m glad this video helps! Good luck to you both 😊
@@becomingdrjai I did!!! He’s been calling every Sunday for almost an hour and a half each time! The signal is really bad there but we do eventually end up being able to get the FaceTime to work.
And the time is going faster now!! Finally! I’m looking forward to graduation
Enlisted in the Army in 1996 and did basic training at Ft. Jackson and was a part of Delta 2/13, and my MOS was 91B. From Ft Jackson I went to San Antonio, TX for AIT at Ft. Sam Houston. I was a highly motivated, highly dedicated Soldier Medic and I was reminded of that everytime at lunch when only 5 people at a time could enter the chow hall. By the way, I was assigned to Alpha 2/32.
Fast forward to almost 4 years and in the middle of my enlistment I transferred to the Air Force. I talked so much trash in regards to the "Chair" Force until I started doing joint missions with them. The women wore makeup, could wear pearl, cubid zirconia or gold earrings, had french manicures and just overall looked waaaaay better than we beat up, dragged through the mud women of the Army Lol! Anywho, after talking to an Air Force female instructor after a joint class I was in, I asked tons of questions and immediately saw the light and joined the Air Force. Since I was already in the medical field I enlisted in the Air Force and my AFSC was X4N01 which was a flight medic. I traveled the world and had a great experience. When my Army injuries (bad shoulders and knees) I decided to reclassed into the 3S career field (Military Personnel). I got to work for OSI, DIA, and also worked in J1 The Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. I got to escort the remaining Tuskegee Airmen while at the Pentagon and talked to president Obama as he was playing golf at Andrews AFB, I even took a photo of him. I've made lifelong friends and as of July 4, 2022 I retired from the Air Force with 27 total years of service. I always kept the mentality while in uniform that it wasn't my right to be in the service, it was a PRIVILEGE to serve in the Military.
Went to Delta 2-13 sept 12 2023 and left for B co 232 dec 1, 2023. Spent the entirety of december as a holdunder with Alpha company 232 waiting for holiday block leave, and once we got back we picked up with Bravo. I would've been with Alpha if 120th AG wasn't delayed (ended up being there 10 days total, and Alpha 232 picked up about 5 days before my bus got there)
Kind of crazy we took the same path just different times haha. Now 91B is identified as 68W, and I'm also a medic.
Apparently Dahmer was an Alpha Gator, not sure how true that is. I'm curious if you've heard the same rumor.
Eventually I want to transfer to the Air Force, but I want to be a pilot and need to go to college first. The Army is a way for me to get the GI bill, get to experience the green Army-man stuff I wanted to as a kid, and open the door to the military and see if I like it in the first place.
Anyways, I think it's cool we have so many similarities, and I hope you have a good one
My brother just graduated from basic training and now I’m really invested in joining like I’m watching videos after videos 😅
That’s great! Definitely follow your heart and do research!! I wish you all the best!
Thanks for this. Even though I’m a guy, I still need all the help I can get lol I ship out for reception at Fort Jackson tomorrow! I’m nervous but anxious 😬 ready though! Thx again sister!
Of course!!! Good luck with everything!
@@becomingdrjai Thx 🙏🏾 what’s ur MOS btw?!
@@torrieturner7019 92Y :)
@@becomingdrjai awesome! I’m training to be a 91B…but I really wanna train for 15W. They didn’t have any jobs available tho 😕 when did u finish AIT?
How was it
just graduated from fort jackson yesterday and i have to agree with you on the chocolate bars, best part of basic
The "shit bars" were awesome. It was always a sad day when some dipshit got caught trying to steal them and we all had to give them back
My son is at Basic now at Fort Jackson...love this video!!
Thank you! And Good Luck to him! I’m sure he’ll be great! ☺️
@@becomingdrjaihello. Please I have some questions before I leave. I leave in like 3 weeks nd some days
@@fantavologuem4569 hello what are your questions?
This video was super helpful! I’m going to Fort Jackson on Jan 17th and I can’t wait😊
Thank you! Good luck with everything!
My husband leaves that day too
I'm leaving for there on the 10th of this month
@@samuelfraser7048 good luck to you! Have a safe trip there. I guess I’ll see you down there lol
@@becomingdrjai thank you!☺️
Leaving in 6 days and honestly I’m going in this with one mindset whatever happens it’s going to shape me for the best
I ship out to Ft Jackson Jan 10th I’m so anxious and ready for it
You got this! Good luck with everything!
Thank you for the video🙏information is what I need shipping November 7 come back June 19
Good Luck with everything!
91b shipping out on Feb 13! 💪🏽🫡 I’m 31 years old and I feel so ready it’s not even funny 🫡
That’s so great!! Good luck with BCT!!
Bro I’m 31 heading to fort Jackson feb 7th
Wow that’s good man I’m 91b as well I’m 18 I don’t go till July 11th tho
15U I ship out Feb 13th too! Good luck!
@@boltononabudget7423 same
i’m from sc but i got buddies that graduated from fort jackson they said it’s not “relaxing jackson” i did my basic in fort leonard wood missouri that’s wassup !
How was the basic training for you? You considere it's safe for women due to all the reports of sexual abuse that have existed, and besides this, how women generally do when they have is menstrual period? Do they give you any kind of hormones to stop it? I am really interesting to apply but I concerned about that !! What advice will you give me
Basic honestly was not that bad. As far as sexual assault they gave us a lot of SHARP trainings and took it very seriously when/if it did happen. They don’t really allow birth control in BCT but if it’s affecting you then they might give it to you but it’s a case by case (or at least that was my experience)
Thank you for giving information! I was wondering if you ever had to go through getting pepper sprayed or tasered ? And what was the hardest challenge you faced at fort Jackson ?
No pepper spray, taser’s, or anything like that. And honestly the most difficult part is just being mentally prepared to do things that you don’t want to do. It probably doesn’t sound like much but in all honesty basic training physically is not that bad its just actually getting your mind right to deal with everything.
@@becomingdrjai thank you so much for answering I’m planning on going in January I haven’t signed anything yet but I take ASVABS this Thursday 😅 you made me feel reassured thanks !!
@@majormichxllx9556 Anytime! Hope everything works out for you!
No pepper spray but you do have to go through the gas chamber lol 😂
I’m 34 and out of shape honestly, I’m so nervous. I went to an RCP and went into muscle failure 😅. I’m nervous I won’t make it but this is something I really want
If it’s what you really want then honestly go for it. If nothing else I’ve learned it’s that life is too short not to at least try to be everything that you want to be. Age is nothing but a number!
Thank you. I’m gonna try my best. Mentally I’m solid, physically I’m nervous
@@Neverrest4you You got this!! Definitely rooting for you and your success!!
Took basic there back in the day Our barracks
where the old two story WWll barracks coal heat
had very bad days after the 1st 2 weeks
Remember after heading back to the barracks
jogging up tank hill almost every day Our D I's
became almost friends after the 4th week that is
until you messed up had good times
shipped to ft Benning after basic
I'm going on the 7th of January , can you make a video about what to bring ? Because they give a long list and I know that you don't have to bring all of that .
Hey!! I actually have one up already!!
Link: ua-cam.com/video/lUr9sd6NUt4/v-deo.html
Hope this helps! ☺️
I love you video 👍 l will be going to Basic Training at fort Jackson 1st March
Thank you!! Good Luck with everything!
@@becomingdrjai hi greetings! Thank you soldier. BCT is not easy but l love the experience, we are starting blue next week after we come back from the Envi. 💃💃 I can't wait to get out 😄😄
I’m literally OMW to FT Jackson from ATL Airport lol 25U here!
Good luck!!! 💗
same!! my flight is @4
Is there any advice for what to do to get prepared physically for basic?
Of course! The main thing is to just build by our endurance about a month or two before you leave for BCT. The last 2 weeks try to take it easy and don’t overwork yourself. The one thing I wish I would’ve worked on was my push-up. After you learn how to do one good push-up the rest come easy. Also running will be very beneficial because we run a lot in the army in general. I still don’t like it to this day lol but it’s something I have to do. Other than that it’s all mental. Tell yourself you can do it and you WILL! 😊
Work on push ups, sit ups , run track, use exercise bike or elliptical machine. Try to eat healthier.
Was the Asvab test hard ? And thank you for your service ❤❤you’re beautiful!!
Thank you! And no not for me. It was honestly just basic math, reading comprehension, some matching, and some mechanics questions. I did review some vocab flash card from Kaplan before taking it though.
Newbie here … I don’t understand half of what you’re saying.. could you go into more detail for example: PX ? I’m assuming that’s a store or like a commissary? .. peanut butter shot ? .. The hammer? The anville? IOTV ? Elaborate please 😭
lol the PX is like the store on base where you can get everything you need and yes we have a commissary too. The peanut butter shot is just another vaccine they make us take at basic. The hammer is the first field exercise we do 😭 the anvil is the second and the forge is the last one. And an IOTV is basically a bullet proof type vest. Hope that helps lol
Ft. Jackson S.C 1988 New Tank Hill 75E
D-3-1 Aug 68 to Oct 68, place has changed 😀
What about phones? When do we have access to it? Do they have wifi there?
you'll have your phone during reception and no there is no wifi. During basic training, you won't be able to have your phone , you'll be able to use your phone at AIT . During basic you'll be able to use your phone every now and then to call your parents, but that's the only time. you'll contact loved ones mostly through mail by writing letters.
@@CAdams93 thank you
you get your phones on sunday depending on which battalion you in
@@loyaltyjackson6195 thank u 🙏🏾🥺 at the airport right now leaving for fort Jackson🥺
I’m shipping to fort Jackson in 3 days time
Can you advise how a trainee who is from a tropical country copes with physical training in a cold climate?
Well I’m from NY and I wasn’t even prepared for the type of cold on base at Fort Jackson lol…it’s one of those things that your body just has to get used to. And honestly the worst part for me was my hands. Wish I stocked up on Vaseline and lotion cause my fingers split a few times cause they were so dry and cold. (It’s not as bad as it sounds lol)
you'll just have to get used to it. Those uniforms and gloves are very thin also lol 😂
@@becomingdrjai I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Did my basic in Fort Jackson on what was called the top of the hill by the water tanks. (E-3-1). The hardest part for me was not getting used to the cold but rather trying to understand the instructions due to the language barrier which the Drill Sergeants couldn't care a bit. We didn't have time to think about the cold. It was very challenging but we graduated. The only sad part was that I didn't have any family or friends on graduation day to share my joy.
BTW - I love your video.
I was wondering if you knew anything about the preparatory course at Jackson?
Omw to Fort Jackson today and my MOS is 92A
Good luck with everything!!
Thank you for sharing!
My husband is currently at FT. Jackson, how often are phone calls allowed?
Of course! And most companies allow calls every Sunday for 30min. If his platoon is wins a competition or if he has “nice” drill sergeants they may give them extra time on any given day. :)
@@becomingdrjai 5 for mine
lol
Lol my exact question and situation too ☺️☺️
Son might graduate Dec. 1 2022 sad they are going to change the names of Fort Jackson and some others due to small group of cry babies
Good luck!!! Life has Ups and DOWNs deal with lessons taught in BOOT. Becoming a person of the WORLD GOD BLESS he is watching.
What are they changing the name to?
i have a question. What if you aren't able to do push-ups as efficiently as they want you to?
Honestly you’ll do so many push-ups that eventually you’ll either learn how or learn enough to blend in lol
@@becomingdrjai Thank you so much!
Is the 2-4 days of reception included in the ten week training ?
Yes! Basic training is actually only 9 weeks with 1 weeks of reception each phase is about 3 weeks.
Curios? Are you still there?
Nope just left! That’s why it’s taking me so long to post another video. Hopefully this weekend I can update you guys on graduation, my first duty station, etc.
i’m 91B headed to fort jackson june 5th
Good luck! You got this! 🙌🏽
What's the water training like at BCT? I've finally learned how to swim in the last month with lessons. Leave for Fort Jackson in about a week.
you don't do any water training
going to fort Jackson on Tuesday 🥲
Good Luck!! You’ve got this! 🙌🏽
Same here too on the 10th
What mos did you choose?
@@samuelfraser7048 what mos did you choose?
You didn’t do as many miles as they told you.
It’s a head trick to get you to think you can do more than you thought you could.
For some of it yes lol but for the actual mileage for the FTX exercises they told us less so that we would think it was shorter than what it was and wouldn’t give up as easy. At the end they told us we did more and that’s what made us feel accomplished at least for me anyway lol
hello ! question.. My husband is currently at Fort Jackson and graduates next month. If you had any family for your graduation , where did they stay ? all on post hotels are booked. Im really lost in off post hotels.
Heyy!! My family stayed in an off post hotel maybe 5-10 minutes away
Theirs a bunch of good hotels in the area normally anything Marriott is pretty decent and I believes theirs a holiday inn and suites close by as well
How was their experience with getting inside for graduation and family ? is it like a smooth process to get in side ?
Any advice cause I'm going to fort Jackson January 23rd
Good luck and do your best to stay warm!!! BCT in the winter was a lot but it will definitely get warmer towards the end. Remember it’s all a mind game and as long as you believe you can do it you can. I know it sounds corny but it’s true!
@@becomingdrjai thanks I'm more excited than nervous but at the end it will be worth it
How in the heck do yall get video in bootcamp! Let alone youtube!
This video was recorded in AIT referencing boot camp. No phones or cameras are allowed in basic training.
ok thanks😅
I’m husband gets shipped out to Jackson in the morning. Dropped him off earlier
Sending love and support to you both 🙌🏽
@@becomingdrjai thank you. ❤️
Did the drill sergeants at fort Jackson ever put hands on you? I went to Fort Benning and the drill sergeants there would punch us or kick us if we messed up
Very random question, but can you have your family mail you things like sports bras and running shoes?
Your family can send you sports bras, however, without a profile you won’t be able to get different running shoes until AIT. They will issue you PT shoes for Basic Training
I got another question.. can we wear all black underwear, socks and sports bra or does it have to be white?
I wore all black everything the whole time. As long as it was plain and natural colored they most likely won’t say anything to you. Just put some extras with your PT socks just in case.
@@becomingdrjai Thanks love!
Whats the Peanut Butter shot?
heading out to fort jackson monday from Cali, 92Y! thanks for this video!
Good luck!! I’m sure you’ll be great!
Heading there on Tuesday
@@becomingdrjai thank you!!
@@alfonsogonzaga1416 good luck! dont give up!
I leave Monday too 92Y ft Jackson 💪🏽
Im leaving dec 27 but im nervous about shooting the rifle how hard was it?
You got this! Good luck with BCT! And it wasn’t they bad they teach you everything you need to know! Qual seems hard at first but once you get into your own rhythm it gets easier
I was at action Jackson in 1989
Can you buy the wipes there or fo you have to bring them?
Yes, from what I remember they sell wipes in the PX and the shopette
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Shipping out on may 15th 😢
Good Luck with everything! You got this! 🙌🏽
Did you ever get to use your phone to call family?
Yes! On sundays for 30min. My company never gave us more than that but other company’s allow more time depending on the drill sergeants
Ah yes the porta potties 😂 nothing like sitting in one at the range when it’s 100 degrees out
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What happens if a member from your company fails the final test? the forge? Do they STILL participate in the SOLDIER CEREMONY but NOT GET THE BLACK CAP?
If a soldier fails anything they have to repeat it. They will either get recycled to another BN that is behind them or they will be given another chance depending on how far along you are in the cycle.
Is the COVID Vacation Mandatory...? Or can we opt out...?
It was mandatory for us, however, things change all the time and I’m not 100% sure if they will require it again in the near future.
@@becomingdrjai Thanks Mrs. Madison 🎖️.
Can you join the reserves at 40 y.o. and can you wear contacts or do you need glasses for basic? Thank in advance
I’m not 100% on the age requirement but do know that if you are determined enough their are waivers for everything. And the army will issue you glasses for BCT. You have to wear them in Basic but in AIT you can wear your contacts again
To answer your question. I am 40 and will be leaving for basic next month. The cut off age now is 40
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Girl how was the acft can you lmk what the max was on the run like what’s the longest you can take
Max now I think is 20/22 minutes depending on your age group. And it wasn’t awful the run was really the only thing that I was struggling with
@@becomingdrjai okay thank you girl I really appreciate it 🫶🏻
Shipping out on June 20th to Jackson and i was wondering shower wise how is it are they like open showers??
Good luck with everything! And my showers had stalls but I know some of the newer buildings had open shower bays
@@becomingdrjai thank you!!
You mentioned camelback.. are they allowed at basic training to bring or did you have to buy it over there?
You get issued a camel back at basic and it stays with you through AIT. You don’t have to pay for it unless you lose it and even then they’ll try to just give you another one.
how much did you run a day? was the pt as bad as people made it?? thanks:)
We had to “run” everywhere unless we were marched as a whole. And the “run” was really just move with haste/jog everywhere we went walking was not a thing lol
Do you only have 5 minutes to eat during chow at BCT? According to Wikipedia, lights out is at 2100, and PT starts at 0430. Do you only get to sleep at 2100? What do you spend your "free time" on during the last bit of time before the end of each day?
We are supposed to get 15min but sometimes depending on the size of your company it’s less. But you will always eat no matter what! And yes lights out is 2100 and PT start time depends. From what I can remember wake up was 04:30/05:00 and then we had PT just before the flag went off at 06:30 and then breakfast right after.
My free time was full of writing letters and talking to my battles. Fostering those new relationships and caring for the relationships I had back home were on the top of my todo list in basic. As much as I don’t like people I enjoy deep/intellectual connections. For other people it was sleep, journaling, meditating, working out, reading the Bible etc. it’s only about 2 hrs and you have to be purposeful with how you spend it.
@@becomingdrjai I appreciate your response, I took the oath at about the time you responded. Adequate nutrition and rest were my two primary concerns above all else, so it's good to know that those won't be compromised at all.
Son told me 5 to 8 minutes to eat, he is always hungry. DONT be a chatty patty
@@walterquick8649 That's a reasonable amount of time to eat, assuming the proportion is also reasonable.
So after 10 weeks of basic training , u don’t go home yet?
no unless its around a holiday
Nope unfortunately not. You go strait to AIT which is specified training for your chosen job. But if any of that falls during Christmas time they send you home for 2 weeks then you have to come back to finish trainings
The showers?? Did y’all shower in one shower
Could yall have your phones ?
Only on Sunday’s at a certain time and not for long. Usually 30mins
Fort benning where is at
My grandson is there now basic can I send letters
Wait, were you being serious when you said you took other people's chocolate bars? My drill sergeant told me if you ate more than 1 you could die lol, and if I remember correctly it said on the wrapper not to eat more than 1 in a 24 hour period.
Lmaoo yikes it definitely says it on the wrapper too 🥴
What if you can’t do a push up tho?😢
They’ll teach you and you’ll have plenty of time to practice lol
I would like to know if you were able to use your phone at all during basic?
I’m going to basic in about a month, I heard after a couple of weeks (depending) you get your phone each Sunday. Sundays are non-training days (that’s what I’ve been told) you are allowed to go to church, call home, etc.
@Olivia Johann thanks for the reply I leave on 12/27 for basic!
So we can bring wipes ? Or can we purchase them there
Both! And your family can send you some as well. Or you can order them yourself when you get phone time 😊
How do I protect myself from SA as a female? Or is army reserve more safer for females
Is the covid vaccine optional?
When I came in it was mandatory
Is it true that they check your phones, also since y'all get 30 min every Sunday, do y'all keep ur phones ?
They do not check your phones at all lol. You place them in a locked container in an office and that’s where they will stay until the following Sunday or until you are allowed any other extra phone time. 😊
What is the peanut butter shot?
Penicillin
What vaccines did they make you take?
I don’t even remember all of them tbh lol but it was Hep A, Hep B, Flu, peanut butter shot, etc.
@@becomingdrjai Oh I thought they made you take the Covid shot
@@reno2116 I am not 100% sure if it’s still mandatory…during my time it was but I’ve heard otherwise in other cycles
@@becomingdrjaido they only give the vaccines people haven’t received? Or even if you’re vaccinated they do it again? Also, is the peanut butter shot birth control? I have an IUD and I’m wondering if they’d still make me take a shot or pills.
Did you have to take a pt test during reception?
Nope! We took 3 pt tests throughout the duration of BCT (one in each phase). None were given in reception.
@@becomingdrjai Thanks love!
@@ashleyhawkins3288 Reception is mostly for receiving shots , paperwork, uniforms
@@CAdams93 Thank you!
Did you have to do the gas chamber? If so how was it?
Yes and it actually wasn’t completely terrible lol but it definitely burned!
What battalion did you go to?
2-13
Same so we went at the same time I was in Alpha
I was the soldier of the cycle
@@enriquediaz7471 I was in Charlie!! And ohh okayy cool! I’m sure we crossed paths at some point!
Did you do the gas chamber if so was it bad?
Yes I did do the gas chamber and honestly it wasn’t the worst thing in the world lol. It definitely cleared any and all mucous I had in my nose and throat. And it took everything in my not to touch my eyes lol
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what fort did you go to
Fort Jackson
Can I Apply to US ARMY from another country
I don’t think so
I don’t believe so but you can get your citizenship for the US through the army
Do they drug test you at reception or boot camp?
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Is there like a time on showers ? And also when y’all were camping outside how did y’all like bathe
So the first 72 we had timed showers but after that the only time we did shower drills was if someone did something stupid. As far as the field…..babywipes and a prayer lol
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Are male and females always together ? I don’t feel comfortable with that, like do we share rooms with them ?
No not at all. In basic you are separated into different open bays on different floors. We had one female floor and 2 male floors. Same goes for AIT. Except you have actual rooms.
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What mos did you choose & did you meet any 92Y’s @basic?