I 100% agree with this video, the only way to fail BCT is by quitting on yourself. We had one guy who was really fat and kept failing his PT. His first 2 mile run was 28 minutes, push-up was about 15..However, he never quit, he was giving 110% effort every single day, eating as healthy as possible, training harder than everyone else in the company. He eventually made it, and guess what. he even got promoted from PVT to PV2 because DS knew that guy was doing his best.
Yeah, seeing guys like that pushing it just as hard or harder than me(because I was in better shape) made me even more motivated. I helped my buddy go from 3 pushups on the 1-1-1 to 35 on the final pt test. He had so much heart it was insane. Really motivating and he always asked me for help with exercise and for me to do pushups and situps with him.
How fat would you say that guy was? (Not trying to fat shame or anything. I'm asking because I'm a big guy myself is who currently losing weight to join the Army.)
He used to be about 350lbs but lost over 100lbs so that he could join. But I think he lost it all via diet because he was one of the most unfit people I have ever seen. Literally
I'm 5'8 and 342lbs. I've been trying to diet, but I don't really have the discipline to do it. So I got a gym membership to workout. I did the math and I have to lose 15lbs in the next 11 months so I can join the Army for the 20th birthday, in April.
I literally just graduated from the hardest class Benning has to throw at you. Even as a semi out of shape guy, it wasn't even that hard. I was just as scared as anyone else to get here. Just don't worry
solgerboy 259 gotta lose like 50lbs lose 40 you might get a waiver just have to do a combat arms examination at meps unless your just all muscle and like 256 lbs of muscle and 20% or less body fat
What you said is very true. I did basic training over 20 years ago in the 90s. I always make the joke that I was like Mulan or Judy Hopps in the beginning of their training, except that I did not became the best, I just barely passed. I was the last one in my platoon to qualify in the shooting range, grenade, PT, you name it and I failed it. I still became a soldier because I never gave up and quitting was never an option for me. I just did what I was told and did what I could. I still remember the last time I went to the range in Basic, I was the only one in my platoon going there. Before I exited the barracks one of my drill sergeants stopped me, looked straight into my eyes and pointed at my heart and said, “right there, it is right there where you have it to make it.” He knew in that moment that I was weak in my resolve to qualify and I needed that pep talk. I qualified that day not as a marksman, but as a sharpshooter and I was one point away from expert. Everyone in my platoon celebrated and cheered when I came back. It is one of my most cherished memories from basic. TLDR; Drill sergeants are there to help you make it and If I became a soldier, anyone can as well.
@@HateTheIRS As a female soldier in the 90s no drill sergeant ever placed their hands on me, but my feelings were hurt a lot, lol! My male soldier friends on the other hand have told me that they would get beatings but it was behind closed doors. Drill sergeants in the late 90s were not supposed to place their hands on you. So it always depends on who you ask. I have never had a beating nor have I ever seen someone else get one
Taby1011 that’s crazy. When I was in basic a few months ago, I never heard anything like that. Basic is getting soft, all these dear colonel letters and end of training reviews.
If you struggle with PT, you're still very likely to graduate basic. The PT will whip you into the best shape you've ever been in. The only guys who failed in my platoon were the ones who never did the right thing; Cheated on APFT's, constantly disrespected DS's, etc.. Just always be high speed, respect your Drill Sergeants, and always give 100% and you'll make it. Sounds cliche but its the truth. Had a couple guys fail their first two APFT's, and excelled in APFT3 and passed with flying colors. If you go to Charlie 2-47, kick ass, trained by the best to be the best
I just graduated basic training (Fort Sill) on the 28th of July and agree 100% with this video, believe in yourself, push yourself, and the drill sergeants do notice!
@@HateTheIRS I'm pretty sure that's because you're taught that you fail and succeed as a team, just because you're great doesn't mean everyone else will be. It's meant to teach the person failing that they have others that rely on them and they should work harder for the benefit for the entire team, not just themselves.
Chris Mikesel I could barely do 5 when I joined, drills had me doing pushups nonstop. turned 25 in Basic done 3 or 400 pushups that day Drill asked me what are you smiling about and my response best dam birthday ever.
Their are hundred of youtubers who try these videos, sure they get the higher sub volume.. but.. Honestly your videos are true and to the dime. I thought I spent 10minutes watching.. It's been 2 hours. You definitely have my sub. Thank you for you help. Nowhere near done watching
As a female struggling with PT, this gave me more confidence that I'll make it through. I'm a tiny person, but I believe I'll be able to go through it. Thank you
Wow, this actually helped me a lot because I could probably do the push ups and sit ups but running has always been the worst thing for me to do. I could probably only do 2 miles in 25 minutes which is pathetic but I've been overweight throughout high school and I'm finally trying to get my lungs in shape since I lost a lot of weight now.
I smoked for ten years bro, couldn’t run further than a football field without feeling like I was dying. So I decided to start running a mile a day. I’d run until I couldn’t, catch my breath, then finish my mile. I’m up to a 1.5 miles stop to finish, and now I’m going to the gym everyday. In my Opinion, consistency is the key. I’m thinking about enlisting, but I’m not there physically yet…..plus I’m 34 lol.
Had 2 guys 1 in my flight in AF BMT who smoked the day before they shipped and one 3-4 days before he shipped. One of 'em them did it to spite his parents and the other guy was just a dumb ass.
Very accurate! I did mine in 1993 at Fort Leonard Wood. If you fail at the AFPT or BRM, you’ll just try it again and again up to an extent. They want you to pass. They want you to make it.
I know this vid is old but I ship out in 2 weeks and all your videos have been so helpful Matt. I’m prepared for BCT to kick me in the butt, and I’m going in confident to finish. Failure right now isn’t an option for me, and your advice has given me more hope/motivation than I already had. Thank you so much
@@DCarloss I graduated basic training on November 8th and have been in AIT since then! :) basic training was insane. Constant training with little to no sleep and always eating MRE's. I had very strict drill sergeants and an even stricter senior drill sergeant, but towards the end of our cycle they started giving us advice on life and the big army. AIT has been great and I can't wait to reach my first unit!
@@DCarloss I'm a 25 series MOS and I'm enjoying it! It's IT work, very hands on and the instructors are those who are either prior service or still serving.
I leave next week for BCT and this video just gave me so much confidence since I'm really competitive and I don't give up easy at all. Honestly just changed my whole outlook on BCT.
I was drafted into the Army during Vietnam. NOBODY failed basic training during that period, the Drill Sergeants “fixed” it to make sure you graduated basic training. Uncle Sam needed body counts in the ‘Nam!
My recruiter told me 16:36 was for me and I'm 24 yo so maybe he just wanted to set that for me as a goal but I think my recruiter was right if your 22-26 it's 16:36 I'll have to check tho.
I watched your videos back in June before I shipped, fast forward I’m in the operational Army now as a 27D(elta). Thank you, these videos helped a lot.
D Benji I know but my recruiter said it’s rare that it’s open! But 42A is my MOs and I love it too but my major is Political Science. And I’m wanting to be a lawyer/ Military Judge
I'm enjoying your series. As an old Eleven-Bravo, who went through BCT and Infantry AIT at Fort Polk, LA almost 5 decades ago, during the Viet Nam era keep these things in mind. Enter into it with a I can do attitude, never sell yourself short you'll be surprised at what you can do. Millions of others before you have successfully completed basic. After it's over you'll realize that it wasn't as difficult as you thought it would be. Good luck to you all!
This helped me so much! I leave for basic training in 5 days to fort Jackson . I’ve been so worried about not passing because I’m so skinny I can barely do one push up. now most of my anxiety is gone so thank you for this info all of your videos have really helped a lot!!
this video has made me feel so much better Thank you @matt I felt so worried I wasn't going to pass everything because I myself am not in the best condition but I am also not in the worst. i was delayed shipment to reception just 3 days before I was supposed to leave original shipment was 7th of April and now is the 21st of July, less then a month for me now, wish me luck and ill never give up!
This helped me so much! I ship out in a little under three weeks and I am so anxious. I'm not super out of shape, but if definitely not in shape. I am so happy to finally come across a video that is actually encouraging. I'm not going to lose sleep over this anymore!
Thank you so much for this video, Matt! I’m a bit of a pessimist and I always try to cook up the worst-case scenario in my head in attempts to “prepare” myself for what could go wrong! I’ve been worrying a lot about graduating from BCT and not wanting to come back home a failure. I’m 25 and this is one of the biggest decisions I’ve made in my life. If I failed, I don’t know how I would come back up from that. Mentally, I know I would be very depressed. I’m going to give it my all, because I need to make myself proud for once in my life.
Matt thanks so much man, for your service and for your videos. You honestly have helped me so much and I appreciate that. I'm at the airport now waiting for my flight to South Carolina. And honestly you've helped me so much. Thank you!
I'll keep trying, I'm mainly worried about the push ups but I'll give it my all and get there. Thanks for the video! It helped a lot, especially for people like me who are shipping sooner than later.
Did anybody else see the shadow figure at 3:33 - 3:34 over his right shoulder, above the door on the right in the background between it and the smoke alarm?
got my MEPS appointment for next week. just for the eye thing so it'll be a long ass day of sitting for me, lol. i was expecting it to take weeks. thanks for the video, keep em coming!
The main things you need to pass are BRM and the APFT. After all the money that was spent to recruit someone and send him to basic training they won't send somebody home without a compelling reason.
@@guccigregg4643 That's not at all what he is saying. It costs money to make EVERY person, into a soldier. Everything from chow, to weapons, ammo and facility costs, etc... That's all funded by the DoD, buddy.
US Army 1985-1988, Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. I have to say it. In my Basic Training platoon, no one quit, and only one soldier had to be recycled.
@@PelagiustheGrey In this context, I'm considering whatever the drill sergeants and US Army consider as overweight. In '85, at five seven, and 220 pounds, I was considered a 'fat boy'.
Holly hell this video helped with my nervousness about leaving for BCT. Got the MOS I'm after, passed Meps, my major concern was Basic Training, secondary being AIT, but my main concern was what if I couldn't do BCT. I'm not the most fit, skinny-fat where it's more lack of muscle than weight, threw myself out during a practice PT doing more pushups than I probably should have (which only increased my concern), but I keep trying, so hearing that trying is enough, I feel a hell of a lot better!
Plus they didn’t care back in 2008. My recruiter never taped me, all i had to do was 10 push ups in front of them N that was it. They were just taking anybody at that time.
I ship in a month and I am not in great shape (not terrible, but not great, I'm working on it) and I really appreciate this video, because I am scared (not as bad as I was when I got hardcore smoked my first RSP drill). Thank you for the video Matt, I really appreciate this 'pep talk' for lack of a better word. 👍
Heading to Ford Benning next Monday, Nervous and excited at the same time. All your videos have been really helpful. Thank you for giving me an idea of what I'm in for.
Thank you so much for your videos. My son is at basic training right now. Because I cannot speak to him your videos have really helped me to understand what he is experiencing right now! Thank you from a moms heart to yours!
Getting hurt lol, that's what happened to me. 14 weeks into 31 b osut I somehow got 3 stress fractures and they put me out. Got to wait 6 months before I fully healed to go back
Thank you Matt for the confidence/encouragement you’ve given to me... have been so worried about all what you said. Shipping out in a week time “Quitters never win and winners never fail”💪
I leave tomorrow morning and have been so restless. As I type, I’m waiting in my hotel room to leave for MEPS in the morning to get shipped to Leonard Wood for 17 weeks (12N) This helped me more than you’ll ever know. I kept second guessing this whole decision until I watched this. Thank you, sir. Sincerely
Headed to basic in 4 days, very nervous. This was helpful. I am in very bad shape and end up wheezing about a quarter of a mile into a run. I have been running a lot more to try and get my stamina up but no is not in my vocabulary. I will run till I pass out if need be. I have been wanting to be in the army since I was 13 years old. I am 21 and am finally getting my chance to enter the Army. I appreciate your service and thank you for the video.
Love your videos, they've been really amazing motivation for me since I became so out of shape after I had my kids and still wanted to join. Still have about 40lbs to lose and lots to work on with my run time, but now I know what to physically focus on and what not to worry about, your videos are great!
I have been so terrified about shipping to basic, i ship out feb. 27th and im very out of shape. I am running and working out constantly but not making improvements but just watching this video makes me feel alot more comfortable about joining the army. I will not give up, nothing they can do will make me give up but i know im in bad shape lol. Thank you for this video
Thanks for all of your videos Matt. Super helpful. I ship out in 20 days. My PT isnt too bad, I can get about a 222 right now (25 push ups, 66 sit ups, 18:00 2 mile). Watched your physical prep video and have a plan for the next 20 days to improve as much as I can before shipping out. I go to MEPS in a few days so I'm hoping nothing goes wrong there so I'm cleared to go and dont lose my dream job (31K hoo-ah)! Thanks for all of your videos. They're super encouraging and motivating!
I agree with what you are saying but one other way to fail basic is to get hurt to a certain degree. Chapter 5-11. If you already hurt that particular part of your body prior to basic then you'll get sent home.
WHAT?! I"M also GOING TO fort benning In June! Also, I just finished watching this video, and DUDE THIS HELPS SOOOOO MUCH. I can not thank you enough!!! You don't know how much this means to me
I've been crash dieting to get to weight and tape so I'm scared shirtless when it comes to upper body strength, legs are a natural strong point so no worries there. Honestly, I'm looking forward to bettering myself and becoming the best soldier I can be and then some.
James Lights out is a bit harder now as some building, mine at least, have alarms on the doors that go off when it’s opened and the lights come on everywhere.
Thank you for this video, I am a bit out of shape and I’ve been so worried about going to bct but your videos have been helping a lot. I’m a person who never ever gives up so I’m glad to know that will help.
Great advice, I went through basic at Ft. Sill back in 2002, Aug. - Dec., I was 33, I felt that I should've failed because I couldn't complete the required amount of push-ups, I was only able to do only 32 where I needed 36 to pass, plus I had to go to sick call all the time, for small injuries that I obtained, lol!
Thank you sir, for all this information. I literally just recently joined the guard to pay for my school. Because I know my parents can't. I'm 19, and I've only ever really focused on making sure my family is ok and stable. So doing something really big for me to better myself is hard to believe at first. And I've had a lot of mental struggles with leaving home, being a good example to my sisters, and passing while reaching expectations. But researching my weaknesses is helping, and your videos are key. And knowing for a fact that I hate giving up on myself, it makes me feel better that the best I can give is gold. So, thank you again sir!
Thanks sir i really appreciate that video i am worried a lil bit bcuz my process went so fast i am going to fort benning on may 16 but i feel like i am not physically ready.thanks for the motivation
Subbed...I'm 36 and enlisting in Ohio Nat Guard. Taking the ASVAB 1/31...shipping out soon after. I've always been confident and your vids help me breathe easier lol
I got kicked from basic for injury reasons multiple injuries in my knee made the army discharge me. Quitting on yourself isn’t the only way. I never gave up and that was the end result a busted knee for life but I’d do it all over again.
Lots of similarities of Army BCT and Air Force BMT. The standards might be different in BCT vs BMT but concept still the same Matt. I’m a retired USAF vet and enjoy your videos, man. Keep them up and thanks for your continued service and you are a great example.
Awesome video. Exactly what I asked you on Instagram. I think I'm going to do great at basic. I've been running a lot. And studying the land nav system. My cousin is a path finder and gave me his maps to study with.
Thank you for making this video. I'm shipping out for basic in two days, (Fort Sill, Oklahoma) so this really eased my worries about what may happen and about my mediocre physical strength. I am someone who likes a challenge, so I think I'll have the motivation to keep on trying and pull through like you said.
Your absolutely correct! the Drills will push you to succeed, I had a little trouble with land nav. at first, then found someone who was real good at it he squared me away and I got a GO! no sweat. you will get through it!! I do advise you get into a little shape before shipping out, this way you wont be caught with your pants down, a good Soldier is a Prepared Soldier, Be squared away don't be ate up, and you will get through Boot!!!
thank you so much for this video i was so scared of failure however i am in shape and i exercise regularly but i wasn't sure if it would be enough to actually get in the army but it's what i aspire for. i really want it and after this video i will work so hard to get it thank you so much.
Shoot im leaving in about 4 days i was thinking bout the failing thing but im in pretty good shape and have a determined mind so this video put me at ease
Haven't exercised in a year but I know I'm great at pushups (upper body strength) and one of the worst at running. I'm scared as hell of going to basic training but your video has really boosted my self-esteem. Thank you so much. 4:48 my exact thoughts
Thank you your videos teach me everything Matt I leave on my birthday which is in the summer July 2 to fort Benning and I’ve been really nervous but thank you for all the videos I subscribed
I 100% agree with this video, the only way to fail BCT is by quitting on yourself.
We had one guy who was really fat and kept failing his PT. His first 2 mile run was 28 minutes, push-up was about 15..However, he never quit, he was giving 110% effort every single day, eating as healthy as possible, training harder than everyone else in the company. He eventually made it, and guess what. he even got promoted from PVT to PV2 because DS knew that guy was doing his best.
Yeah, seeing guys like that pushing it just as hard or harder than me(because I was in better shape) made me even more motivated. I helped my buddy go from 3 pushups on the 1-1-1 to 35 on the final pt test. He had so much heart it was insane. Really motivating and he always asked me for help with exercise and for me to do pushups and situps with him.
How fat would you say that guy was? (Not trying to fat shame or anything. I'm asking because I'm a big guy myself is who currently losing weight to join the Army.)
He used to be about 350lbs but lost over 100lbs so that he could join. But I think he lost it all via diet because he was one of the most unfit people I have ever seen. Literally
I'm 5'8 and 342lbs. I've been trying to diet, but I don't really have the discipline to do it. So I got a gym membership to workout. I did the math and I have to lose 15lbs in the next 11 months so I can join the Army for the 20th birthday, in April.
just curious how did he get in if he couldn't pass the pft??
Hey man, I got 7 days before getting shipped to basic. Scared shitless, until watching this. Thanks man, you really helped me
Good luck!
@Stayy Luckyy he ded
Did u pass
luke coe bruh pls answer
@@goldenblade212 because you usually dont get notifications when someone replies to your reply
I literally just graduated from the hardest class Benning has to throw at you. Even as a semi out of shape guy, it wasn't even that hard. I was just as scared as anyone else to get here. Just don't worry
What was the hardest class? I have basic at Benning as well. Then RASP, and airborne.
Haha I’m going to Benning tomorrow morning. Nervous af but I’m physically squared away so just have to worry about the mental part.
I’m worried about the running part. I run a 2 mile at 18 minutes.
@Rogelio Acevedo im 6 ft 1 and weight 256 pound and I want to go to the army
solgerboy 259 gotta lose like 50lbs lose 40 you might get a waiver just have to do a combat arms examination at meps unless your just all muscle and like 256 lbs of muscle and 20% or less body fat
What you said is very true. I did basic training over 20 years ago in the 90s. I always make the joke that I was like Mulan or Judy Hopps in the beginning of their training, except that I did not became the best, I just barely passed. I was the last one in my platoon to qualify in the shooting range, grenade, PT, you name it and I failed it. I still became a soldier because I never gave up and quitting was never an option for me. I just did what I was told and did what I could. I still remember the last time I went to the range in Basic, I was the only one in my platoon going there. Before I exited the barracks one of my drill sergeants stopped me, looked straight into my eyes and pointed at my heart and said, “right there, it is right there where you have it to make it.” He knew in that moment that I was weak in my resolve to qualify and I needed that pep talk. I qualified that day not as a marksman, but as a sharpshooter and I was one point away from expert. Everyone in my platoon celebrated and cheered when I came back. It is one of my most cherished memories from basic.
TLDR; Drill sergeants are there to help you make it and If I became a soldier, anyone can as well.
Back in the 90’s they could still put hands on you right?
@@HateTheIRS As a female soldier in the 90s no drill sergeant ever placed their hands on me, but my feelings were hurt a lot, lol! My male soldier friends on the other hand have told me that they would get beatings but it was behind closed doors. Drill sergeants in the late 90s were not supposed to place their hands on you. So it always depends on who you ask. I have never had a beating nor have I ever seen someone else get one
Taby1011 that’s crazy.
When I was in basic a few months ago, I never heard anything like that.
Basic is getting soft, all these dear colonel letters and end of training reviews.
Alex M I went in 1997 to FLW (shout out to c-2-10) and no DIs put hands on anybody....they cussed a lot & threw stuff but no hands.
If you struggle with PT, you're still very likely to graduate basic. The PT will whip you into the best shape you've ever been in. The only guys who failed in my platoon were the ones who never did the right thing; Cheated on APFT's, constantly disrespected DS's, etc.. Just always be high speed, respect your Drill Sergeants, and always give 100% and you'll make it. Sounds cliche but its the truth. Had a couple guys fail their first two APFT's, and excelled in APFT3 and passed with flying colors.
If you go to Charlie 2-47, kick ass, trained by the best to be the best
How do you cheat a APFT if your literally being supervised by DS? I am just curious.
Charlie Company 2-47 is where my boyfriend is :) 4th platoon
I was in bravo 2-47
I just graduated basic training (Fort Sill) on the 28th of July and agree 100% with this video, believe in yourself, push yourself, and the drill sergeants do notice!
That doesn’t mean they care, some notice your good conduct, and still punish you for someone else’s mistake, even in AIT.
@@HateTheIRS I'm pretty sure that's because you're taught that you fail and succeed as a team, just because you're great doesn't mean everyone else will be. It's meant to teach the person failing that they have others that rely on them and they should work harder for the benefit for the entire team, not just themselves.
I leave for Fort Sill September 1st
Kdawg05 YT ok
I go to fort sill in three weeks
Such a relief hearing you get more chances as long as you try! I am the worst at push ups
keep working on it brother.. you want to quit push in 5 more
Chris Mikesel I could barely do 5 when I joined, drills had me doing pushups nonstop. turned 25 in Basic done 3 or 400 pushups that day Drill asked me what are you smiling about and my response best dam birthday ever.
Me too. I need to start practices NOW. The most I've ever done was 12 in one period of time. >.
Chris Mikesell you will get plenty of practice on pushups lol
viperdemonz jenkins best response ever lol😂😂
Their are hundred of youtubers who try these videos, sure they get the higher sub volume.. but.. Honestly your videos are true and to the dime. I thought I spent 10minutes watching.. It's been 2 hours. You definitely have my sub. Thank you for you help. Nowhere near done watching
Dang, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that a lot!
I like him myself but it is one more tuber is great as well
As a female struggling with PT, this gave me more confidence that I'll make it through. I'm a tiny person, but I believe I'll be able to go through it. Thank you
How was it, any advice? PT is not my strong suit either (tall female).
Any updates? Hope you made it through 😊👍
Wow, this actually helped me a lot because I could probably do the push ups and sit ups but running has always been the worst thing for me to do. I could probably only do 2 miles in 25 minutes which is pathetic but I've been overweight throughout high school and I'm finally trying to get my lungs in shape since I lost a lot of weight now.
Where are you today? Have you tried joining basic training?
I smoked for ten years bro, couldn’t run further than a football field without feeling like I was dying. So I decided to start running a mile a day. I’d run until I couldn’t, catch my breath, then finish my mile. I’m up to a 1.5 miles stop to finish, and now I’m going to the gym everyday. In my Opinion, consistency is the key. I’m thinking about enlisting, but I’m not there physically yet…..plus I’m 34 lol.
Keep it up! Don't ever quit. My first 2-mile run was in 26 minutes at BCT. When I got to AIT, I had finished in 19 minutes.
Another way to fail is testing positive on a drug test lol
ben lopez not really i went to meps and failed my drug test all they did was put me on a 90 day probation of enrollment
EAZYYY E Why you doing drugs right before enlisting?
Had 2 guys 1 in my flight in AF BMT who smoked the day before they shipped and one 3-4 days before he shipped. One of 'em them did it to spite his parents and the other guy was just a dumb ass.
EAZYYY E why would you do drugs when you know you’re going to MEPS
layne ireland addicts in guessing lmao
Very accurate! I did mine in 1993 at Fort Leonard Wood. If you fail at the AFPT or BRM, you’ll just try it again and again up to an extent. They want you to pass. They want you to make it.
I'm in decent shape so this video gave me some relief and thank you. I'm off to BCT August 28th
Awesome! Good luck!!
you leaving the next day
Congrats, I see your pic
Looks like ya made it buddy! Great job!
Good job on making it! Nice pfp
I know this vid is old but I ship out in 2 weeks and all your videos have been so helpful Matt. I’m prepared for BCT to kick me in the butt, and I’m going in confident to finish. Failure right now isn’t an option for me, and your advice has given me more hope/motivation than I already had. Thank you so much
update?
@@DCarloss I graduated basic training on November 8th and have been in AIT since then! :) basic training was insane. Constant training with little to no sleep and always eating MRE's. I had very strict drill sergeants and an even stricter senior drill sergeant, but towards the end of our cycle they started giving us advice on life and the big army. AIT has been great and I can't wait to reach my first unit!
@@monkacharlie whats your mos? are you enjoying it so far??
@@DCarloss I'm a 25 series MOS and I'm enjoying it! It's IT work, very hands on and the instructors are those who are either prior service or still serving.
I leave next week for BCT and this video just gave me so much confidence since I'm really competitive and I don't give up easy at all. Honestly just changed my whole outlook on BCT.
Awesome! Good luck man!
Shootemup89 do you have to swim in basic
Nope
Just got done, didn't you?
I was drafted into the Army during Vietnam. NOBODY failed basic training during that period, the Drill Sergeants “fixed” it to make sure you graduated basic training. Uncle Sam needed body counts in the ‘Nam!
I'm worried about running the mile
Then you should be running. It's not hard as long as you prepare. It just takes a little effort.
Shootemup89 12:48 for the 2 mile is good right?
That's very good for a 2 mile. I think passing for 18-21 year olds is a 16:36 2 mile run.
My recruiter told me 16:36 was for me and I'm 24 yo so maybe he just wanted to set that for me as a goal but I think my recruiter was right if your 22-26 it's 16:36 I'll have to check tho.
oMuRDA-MiTTiNo PS4 Ya pretty sure thats right took me like 13 minutes just to do one mile but wasnt really trying I guess.
I watched your videos back in June before I shipped, fast forward I’m in the operational Army now as a 27D(elta). Thank you, these videos helped a lot.
D Benji lucky my dream MOS
Briyanna Ezell You can do it, it’s one of the most lucrative jobs in the Army.👍🏾
D Benji I know but my recruiter said it’s rare that it’s open! But 42A is my MOs and I love it too but my major is Political Science. And I’m wanting to be a lawyer/ Military Judge
Briyanna Ezell Oh okay roger. Best of wishes on your future endeavors.
I'm enjoying your series. As an old Eleven-Bravo, who went through BCT and Infantry AIT at Fort Polk, LA almost 5 decades ago, during the Viet Nam era keep these things in mind. Enter into it with a I can do attitude, never sell yourself short you'll be surprised at what you can do. Millions of others before you have successfully completed basic. After it's over you'll realize that it wasn't as difficult as you thought it would be. Good luck to you all!
Wow that's awesome. And I agree. Thanks for the comment!
38 years ago.
Benning
Harmony Church.
Spent my last 7 months at Polk .
The land God FORGOT!!
But Leesville was fun
Lol
Thanks dude, this made me feel a lot better.
Peter9930 you're welcome!
Shootemup89 Yeah thank you, I've been worrying about only making it to like 25 push ups and just can't keep going
I ship out in April. I suck at push ups. Nervous af. This made me feel better.
Doreen seyram Parku how’d it go for you? I’m shipping out Nov 12
@@doreenseyramparku7004 good luck m8
This helped me so much! I leave for basic training in 5 days to fort Jackson . I’ve been so worried about not passing because I’m so skinny I can barely do one push up. now most of my anxiety is gone so thank you for this info all of your videos have really helped a lot!!
How was basic?
Any advice
Thank you for the encouragement! I'm starting to be more and more confident about getting through basic.
You will be fine, good luck!
Thanks!
this video has made me feel so much better Thank you @matt I felt so worried I wasn't going to pass everything because I myself am not in the best condition but I am also not in the worst. i was delayed shipment to reception just 3 days before I was supposed to leave original shipment was 7th of April and now is the 21st of July, less then a month for me now, wish me luck and ill never give up!
This helped me so much! I ship out in a little under three weeks and I am so anxious. I'm not super out of shape, but if definitely not in shape. I am so happy to finally come across a video that is actually encouraging. I'm not going to lose sleep over this anymore!
Did you fail?
I hope everything went well for ya.
Thank you so much for this video, Matt! I’m a bit of a pessimist and I always try to cook up the worst-case scenario in my head in attempts to “prepare” myself for what could go wrong! I’ve been worrying a lot about graduating from BCT and not wanting to come back home a failure. I’m 25 and this is one of the biggest decisions I’ve made in my life. If I failed, I don’t know how I would come back up from that. Mentally, I know I would be very depressed. I’m going to give it my all, because I need to make myself proud for once in my life.
Matt thanks so much man, for your service and for your videos. You honestly have helped me so much and I appreciate that. I'm at the airport now waiting for my flight to South Carolina. And honestly you've helped me so much. Thank you!
Thanks and good luck!!!!
I'll keep trying, I'm mainly worried about the push ups but I'll give it my all and get there. Thanks for the video! It helped a lot, especially for people like me who are shipping sooner than later.
MARY CARTWRIGHT tip(I taught my sister to pushup like this) clench your stomach muscles like you need to relieve yourself if you know what I mean
Did anybody else see the shadow figure at 3:33 - 3:34 over his right shoulder, above the door on the right in the background between it and the smoke alarm?
Yo wtf...
No
Bro must have been commenting with his phone at processing and hallucinating lmaooooo
got my MEPS appointment for next week. just for the eye thing so it'll be a long ass day of sitting for me, lol. i was expecting it to take weeks. thanks for the video, keep em coming!
For sure! And yeah have a nice boring day. lol
Jabba Wabba i just passed meps a couple days ago
Jabba Wabba uih
#DoItForTheMeps
MEPs is probably worst than BCT 😂😂😂
The main things you need to pass are BRM and the APFT. After all the money that was spent to recruit someone and send him to basic training they won't send somebody home without a compelling reason.
Clem Joke you pay for everything in basic training
@@guccigregg4643 That's not at all what he is saying. It costs money to make EVERY person, into a soldier. Everything from chow, to weapons, ammo and facility costs, etc... That's all funded by the DoD, buddy.
Thank you so much for this video, I think a lot of people need this. It definitely calmed my nerves about leaving in 3 weeks.
How'd it go??
US Army 1985-1988, Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. I have to say it. In my Basic Training platoon, no one quit, and only one soldier had to be recycled.
+ajurebear Thanks for the comment, it’s so true that just if you give it a shot and don’t give up you will make it!
No. Never give up. I was a fat boy when I went in. The drill sergeants loved me!
@@ajurebear you from Jersey and what do you classify as fat because I believe I am 6ft, and 260 pounds
@@PelagiustheGrey In this context, I'm considering whatever the drill sergeants and US Army consider as overweight. In '85, at five seven, and 220 pounds, I was considered a 'fat boy'.
@@ajurebear I play football that's why I am trying put on as much muscle as possible. Thanks for your service
I love your video. This is my biggest motivation so far, which is gonna help me through Basic Training.
Great!
Holly hell this video helped with my nervousness about leaving for BCT. Got the MOS I'm after, passed Meps, my major concern was Basic Training, secondary being AIT, but my main concern was what if I couldn't do BCT. I'm not the most fit, skinny-fat where it's more lack of muscle than weight, threw myself out during a practice PT doing more pushups than I probably should have (which only increased my concern), but I keep trying, so hearing that trying is enough, I feel a hell of a lot better!
I went in weighing 276 I was 11b. We did the 1-1-1, I didn’t finish the 1 mile haha by final PT I weighed 196 and my 2mile was 13 min 26sec.
Bruh
ina450 I’m 6’3 and let they me ship off in October at 223 lbs
I’m 5’10 @Ina450
Plus they didn’t care back in 2008. My recruiter never taped me, all i had to do was 10 push ups in front of them N that was it. They were just taking anybody at that time.
Don’t they measure your neck and stomach if your overweight
I ship in a month and I am not in great shape (not terrible, but not great, I'm working on it) and I really appreciate this video, because I am scared (not as bad as I was when I got hardcore smoked my first RSP drill). Thank you for the video Matt, I really appreciate this 'pep talk' for lack of a better word. 👍
Heading to Ford Benning next Monday, Nervous and excited at the same time. All your videos have been really helpful. Thank you for giving me an idea of what I'm in for.
I’m going to basic soon and this video just gave me some real hope and a light at the end of the tunnel
Leaving for Fort Jackson on June 20th. Thanks for the insight and the videos. Much appreciated.
Claudia Russell so how'd that go?
howd it go ???
I'm going to basic soon. I can only do like 2 pushups. I was totally terrified until I saw this. Thanks Matt!
Wanted to personally thank you man. I’m in the early stages of joining the Army and these videos are so helpful. Thank you and keep it up ✊👊🏻
Thanks!!! And will do bro 👌🏻
Thank you so much for your videos. My son is at basic training right now. Because I cannot speak to him your videos have really helped me to understand what he is experiencing right now! Thank you from a moms heart to yours!
Getting hurt lol, that's what happened to me. 14 weeks into 31 b osut I somehow got 3 stress fractures and they put me out. Got to wait 6 months before I fully healed to go back
Did you take medical leave? Or did you stay at FLW the entire time in WTRP?
Alex M I’m in WTRP with four stress reactions and I want to leave.
@@three_sixtyfive Yo, how does a stress fracture work, and how do I prevent it from happening?
@@mrgotmilk7238 You probably can't prevent it if your body isn't used to it. It's just tiny little cracks in your bones for overuse.
@@three_sixtyfive feelsbad
Thank you Matt for the confidence/encouragement you’ve given to me... have been so worried about all what you said. Shipping out in a week time
“Quitters never win and winners never fail”💪
I leave tomorrow morning and have been so restless. As I type, I’m waiting in my hotel room to leave for MEPS in the morning to get shipped to Leonard Wood for 17 weeks (12N)
This helped me more than you’ll ever know. I kept second guessing this whole decision until I watched this.
Thank you, sir. Sincerely
How was it?
Braden Miller hope you are doing ok! Give an update when you can.
Hey I'm a 12N too! Leaving to basic next week y33t
MP?
Headed to basic in 4 days, very nervous. This was helpful. I am in very bad shape and end up wheezing about a quarter of a mile into a run. I have been running a lot more to try and get my stamina up but no is not in my vocabulary. I will run till I pass out if need be. I have been wanting to be in the army since I was 13 years old. I am 21 and am finally getting my chance to enter the Army. I appreciate your service and thank you for the video.
How was you experience in the army?
As another scrubby E1 going to BCT soon. Thanks for this series about BCT. Gave me confidence. Thanks man.
+Putnamehere6 Haha Glad it could help! You will be fine! Make sure you just prepare as much as possible.
lolim in ur shoes too but im a scrubby e2
ifunny man!
My biggest anxiety is not making it past basic training, and this video helped a ton. Thanks mate
I'm leaving tomorrow for basic and this video was exactly what I needed to reassure me
How was it
Love your videos, they've been really amazing motivation for me since I became so out of shape after I had my kids and still wanted to join. Still have about 40lbs to lose and lots to work on with my run time, but now I know what to physically focus on and what not to worry about, your videos are great!
I have been so terrified about shipping to basic, i ship out feb. 27th and im very out of shape. I am running and working out constantly but not making improvements but just watching this video makes me feel alot more comfortable about joining the army. I will not give up, nothing they can do will make me give up but i know im in bad shape lol. Thank you for this video
Thanks for all of your videos Matt. Super helpful. I ship out in 20 days. My PT isnt too bad, I can get about a 222 right now (25 push ups, 66 sit ups, 18:00 2 mile). Watched your physical prep video and have a plan for the next 20 days to improve as much as I can before shipping out. I go to MEPS in a few days so I'm hoping nothing goes wrong there so I'm cleared to go and dont lose my dream job (31K hoo-ah)! Thanks for all of your videos. They're super encouraging and motivating!
I agree with what you are saying but one other way to fail basic is to get hurt to a certain degree. Chapter 5-11. If you already hurt that particular part of your body prior to basic then you'll get sent home.
WHAT?! I"M also GOING TO fort benning In June! Also, I just finished watching this video, and DUDE THIS HELPS SOOOOO MUCH. I can not thank you enough!!! You don't know how much this means to me
I leave for basic in a couple of weeks. I'm really nervous, but this made me feel better.
I’m leaving for basic training in 2 days and all I’ve done is watch your videos, they really help. Thanks!
Thank you for this video man. Giving me more confidence in myself.
+BattledPompano Glad I could help!
thank you for this video you're like the chad from the meme helping us out. god bless you king!
I've been crash dieting to get to weight and tape so I'm scared shirtless when it comes to upper body strength, legs are a natural strong point so no worries there. Honestly, I'm looking forward to bettering myself and becoming the best soldier I can be and then some.
Yea I think ima join you. Crash diets definitely suck. What weight did you start at
Just saw this video I ship off to Fort Jackson tomorrow this was probably the most helpful informant video I've seen, thank you
“Their goal is to not fail you”
Indoc: “Hold my beer”
You’re giving me more info than my recruiter ever really did. Thank you.
How were they able to run away?! That’s crazy!
During PT, during FTX, during lights-out. The list goes on. Just get up and run.
James Lights out is a bit harder now as some building, mine at least, have alarms on the doors that go off when it’s opened and the lights come on everywhere.
Thank you for this video, I am a bit out of shape and I’ve been so worried about going to bct but your videos have been helping a lot. I’m a person who never ever gives up so I’m glad to know that will help.
Great advice, I went through basic at Ft. Sill back in 2002, Aug. - Dec., I was 33, I felt that I should've failed because I couldn't complete the required amount of push-ups, I was only able to do only 32 where I needed 36 to pass, plus I had to go to sick call all the time, for small injuries that I obtained, lol!
Did you re-take the APFT or was it different back then? Today you will get guaranteed two re-test at the end if you fail.
This was so helpful. I was panicking about basic and this video was truly one of the most helpful things on the internet
i love this so much. i ship out soon and i cannot wait!
Good luck!!!!
Thank you sir, for all this information. I literally just recently joined the guard to pay for my school. Because I know my parents can't. I'm 19, and I've only ever really focused on making sure my family is ok and stable. So doing something really big for me to better myself is hard to believe at first. And I've had a lot of mental struggles with leaving home, being a good example to my sisters, and passing while reaching expectations. But researching my weaknesses is helping, and your videos are key. And knowing for a fact that I hate giving up on myself, it makes me feel better that the best I can give is gold. So, thank you again sir!
Thanks sir i really appreciate that video i am worried a lil bit bcuz my process went so fast i am going to fort benning on may 16 but i feel like i am not physically ready.thanks for the motivation
I appreciate all the videos you make it’s helping me a lot with this journey into the army’s 11b.
This helped me so much. I’m worried af... leaving in two weeks. I hope I don’t get injured tho hahah
Subbed...I'm 36 and enlisting in Ohio Nat Guard. Taking the ASVAB 1/31...shipping out soon after. I've always been confident and your vids help me breathe easier lol
I got kicked from basic for injury reasons multiple injuries in my knee made the army discharge me. Quitting on yourself isn’t the only way. I never gave up and that was the end result a busted knee for life but I’d do it all over again.
“Nightmares are real” - YBN Cordae 1:10
thank you for this video it really gives me the mindset to succeed
Thanks alot for this video. Really helpful stuff man. Keep the vids coming.
+MIimo Reii Thanks for the support!!!
Leaving for fort Benning 19 days from now. Thanks Matt, I’ve got a better feeling about it.
I leave Sunday, July 2. This helped a lot.
Lots of similarities of Army BCT and Air Force BMT. The standards might be different in BCT vs BMT but concept still the same Matt. I’m a retired USAF vet and enjoy your videos, man. Keep them up and thanks for your continued service and you are a great example.
I leave for OSUT at FT Benning on the 31st. Thanks for the tips! Hooah
Hooahh! Good luck man!
Mike G Aug 31?
dude that's when I'm going
Mike G I leave For OSUT Ft. Benning Aug. 28
Hey, I'm a different Mike G. I'm going to Benning Aug. 28th as well!
This video helped calm my nerves quite a bit since i'm leaving to basic at Fort Benning in 5 days. Thanks Matt!!
Aaron11b just don’t quit bro you’ll be alright
Aaron11b and try your best with everything they throw at you
Aaron11b It’s hard but not Impossible
this was great man
Thanks!
Awesome video. Exactly what I asked you on Instagram. I think I'm going to do great at basic. I've been running a lot. And studying the land nav system. My cousin is a path finder and gave me his maps to study with.
I’m about to leave this Wednesday and I’m afraid that I might actually give up, I’m trying to psych myself up but honestly I’m just kinda scared
👀
@Aaron Araujo Yeah it was actually pretty easy. I was in one of the tougher companies but it was still easier than I thought it would be.
ColdJuice bro did you do marines or army ?
@@daveedgrumski3842 Army, I come from an army family so marines is a no-no
ColdJuice how was bootcamp was it fun at all ?? i want to join also what career u went into
Thank you for making this video. I'm shipping out for basic in two days, (Fort Sill, Oklahoma) so this really eased my worries about what may happen and about my mediocre physical strength. I am someone who likes a challenge, so I think I'll have the motivation to keep on trying and pull through like you said.
My son got up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and caught a kid trying to hang himself in the bathroom.
Dang... People don't believe it but it happens
How sad!
Your absolutely correct! the Drills will push you to succeed, I had a little trouble with land nav. at first, then found someone who was real good at it he squared me away and I got a GO! no sweat. you will get through it!! I do advise you get into a little shape before shipping out, this way you wont be caught with your pants down, a good Soldier is a Prepared Soldier, Be squared away don't be ate up, and you will get through Boot!!!
" illuminati ;) , just kidding" lmao
thank you so much for this video i was so scared of failure however i am in shape and i exercise regularly but i wasn't sure if it would be enough to actually get in the army but it's what i aspire for. i really want it and after this video i will work so hard to get it thank you so much.
I just completed OSUT training last week. People just pass your pt test and you'll be fine.
That's for Infantry Right
Or combat engineering has osut
@@laangelsfan 11 Bravo (Infantry) 12 Bravo (Combat Engineer) and MP. Whatever that MOS is. Lol! Those all have OSUT
11 days out from shipping to Jackson. Scared shitless but videos like these really help.
Shoot im leaving in about 4 days i was thinking bout the failing thing but im in pretty good shape and have a determined mind so this video put me at ease
Where are you now? Did you pass?
Yeah how was it?
@Aaron Araujo it went well it was a challenge but I made it through and graduated
@Aaron Araujo hahaha u good bro my snap is kinboss1119
Leaving for BCT in a bit over a week. I was a little worried but this video helped. Wish me luck!
Thanks for this video dude !
Idle Luna you're welcome!
Haven't exercised in a year but I know I'm great at pushups (upper body strength) and one of the worst at running. I'm scared as hell of going to basic training but your video has really boosted my self-esteem. Thank you so much.
4:48 my exact thoughts
I wanna be a marine so badly I’m scared I’m too weak to pass basic training and not be able to do it
Do not give up I want to be in the army and i'l work hard for it to pass the test
I ship out in 2 weeks, I was super nervous about failing BCT but this video genuinely made me feel 100% better. Thank you so much
Leaving in the next 3 days... Sept 26 to Fort Lenardwood, Missouri
Good luck!!!
I ship to Fort Benning in 3 days and I was terrified until I watched this. Wanna say thank you.
what an awesome video! You're so freaking inspiring. : )
Thank you your videos teach me everything Matt I leave on my birthday which is in the summer July 2 to fort Benning and I’ve been really nervous but thank you for all the videos I subscribed