5 Soldiers You DON'T Want To Be At Basic Training

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  • @damienstrong3158
    @damienstrong3158 6 років тому +1320

    Notification sqqqqqqquuuuuaddd

    • @LibertyLou_
      @LibertyLou_ 6 років тому +7

      Damien Strong 🇺🇸MAGA🇺🇸 Hooah!

    • @neofool1019
      @neofool1019 5 років тому

      Airborne School 1987, every morning the black hat would ask us "Anybody want to go on sick call? Anybody want to quit?" lmao, good memories!

    • @marioboyd557
      @marioboyd557 5 років тому

      Were you in the south Carolina guard? I see the patch in the back ground

    • @islandofmissfithams215
      @islandofmissfithams215 5 років тому

      Is it possible to make a drill sergeant laugh

    • @blessyourealgood
      @blessyourealgood 5 років тому +1

      Islandof Missfithams Very. If you have a quirky, comedic personality while still maintaining your military bearing, the DS may not show it on their faces, but they’ll sure as hell be impressed with ya

  • @sergeantarchdornan3013
    @sergeantarchdornan3013 4 роки тому +4601

    Drill sergeant: Private I didn’t see you at camouflage practice today
    Private: thank you sergeant

  • @pocholopan.983
    @pocholopan.983 6 років тому +3746

    You forgot that dude that rats out his platoon over something to the drill sgt and gets everyone smoked including him but continues to do it anyway

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +647

      Oh he is the worst...

    • @pocholopan.983
      @pocholopan.983 6 років тому +216

      had a buddy that went to BCT with a mutual friend recently
      Said mutual friend told everyone that they knew each other AND were ROTC right at the start and also ratted out his platoon constantly

    • @dylanhaas7612
      @dylanhaas7612 6 років тому +124

      Nobody likes a blue falcon

    • @JohnWick-bd3uv
      @JohnWick-bd3uv 6 років тому +92

      hes the type of kid to run through the hallways in between classes

    • @John6-40
      @John6-40 6 років тому +75

      Nothing worse than the snitch. One time my DS said we couldn't have a certain item out of the DFAC (I can't remember what) unless we passed the first PFT for record. There was a sense that we weren't supposed to eat the desert anyway, but I scored a 249 and rewarded myself. I was positive no DS saw me, but I got snitched on.

  • @popuptarget7386
    @popuptarget7386 6 років тому +3597

    My proudest moment when i was almost done with basic in 1986. My drill sgt looked at me and asked/yelled if i was in his platoon. When i replied "yes drill sgt"! He just looked confused.
    Invisibility status confirmed.

    • @tyer1997
      @tyer1997 6 років тому +116

      Lmao the Holy Grail thumbnail 😂

    • @thomasvess6253
      @thomasvess6253 5 років тому +200

      I was in basic in 85 and done the same thing, whatever happens don't stand out.....

    • @markhassan6203
      @markhassan6203 5 років тому +120

      You are the grey man.

    • @alwayssullyinaz3924
      @alwayssullyinaz3924 5 років тому +40

      They knew I was in their platoon lol

    • @davidbaker1363
      @davidbaker1363 5 років тому +71

      I was known but not badly... I was actually used as a training aid for a few tasks because I caught on well. High/low crawl , pop up and rush was one, claymore was another. I was comfortable enough that halfway through claymore training when everyone was getting individually evaluated, I put it out backwards for the very DSgt (then-SSG Lasster, B-9-2/4 Ft Jackson 1986, where are you?) who had pulled me to help teach the task in the first place! He dropped me for a whole five and I could tell he was amused.

  • @jimx1123
    @jimx1123 5 років тому +705

    I was the "Ghost" I didn't do anything to get attention from drill sergeants and I did everything we were told to. Eventually around mid of white phase, one of my drill sergeant asked me who I was and if I was here from the beginning, also our company commander asked the same question lol.

    • @mako8091
      @mako8091 4 роки тому +173

      Mission Failed. They spotted you.

    • @carl10_philip
      @carl10_philip 3 роки тому +6

      Mako haha

    • @randomuserame
      @randomuserame 3 роки тому +15

      Insulting. Should have stood out more. This translates into being skipped over for opportunities later in your career if you stick around and stay "invisible".

    • @jimx1123
      @jimx1123 3 роки тому +73

      @@randomuserame how does that insult you tho? does this stop you from getting "you" the opportunities? does this offend you because "I" personally ruin "your" career? no right? this was my choice and even tho I didn't strive in basic, I still will or am able to go far? its not how you begin, its how you end in the end. I also didn't mention that I came in for this to be my whole career, it's nearly is just my stepping stone and you might just wanna find different word for your comprehension.

    • @Jhonnysins-q1e
      @Jhonnysins-q1e 3 роки тому +2

      @@jimx1123 any advice for basic?

  • @beefsuprem0241
    @beefsuprem0241 4 роки тому +605

    Stupid questions guy is the worst.
    "Is that run with weight Sgt?"
    "Outstanding idea private"
    Laser beams from the squad😤

    • @bigmike6977
      @bigmike6977 4 роки тому +19

      Sounds like my pe class 😂

    • @redwriter7128
      @redwriter7128 4 роки тому +1

      Code lasar

    • @hustensaftvernichter3785
      @hustensaftvernichter3785 3 роки тому +32

      That's one of the most important basics: If you've got something to say, think twice. During my basic training (Not in the US military...) we were out in a training camp and during a more serene phase at night, when an instructor came up to one of my buddies and asked ''Doing good?'' and the dumb guy really answered ''A little boring.''
      The instructor pulled out a flare gun, loaded it with the ABC-signal, looked at the guy and said ''Boring? Let's do something about it!'' and shot it up into the sky. We surely weren't bored after that signal went off and, although muffled by the masks, you could hear everyone's swearing all night about how stupid that answer was.

    • @alexkmoz
      @alexkmoz 2 роки тому +1

      Ask this question After you've decided to drop out, but BEFORE you tell the drill sergaent drop out. Especially if you don't get along with a few of the peeps. Find out their weakness with respect to exercise or something like that?
      "Hey Drill Sergaent, Do we have to do burpees with our packs on? Hey guys, I'm out. see you on the other side."

  • @franksanta-teresa971
    @franksanta-teresa971 2 роки тому +185

    When I went through AF basic back in 1984, we had a guy who was squared away right off the bat on Day 1. From his locker, his bed covers, his reporting statements, and facing movements. Everything he did was text book perfect so much so that after Day 3, our senior MTI had to call him into his office and ask if he was AFOSI. Turns out that the guy wasn’t but his father was. His dad had prepared and schooled him on what to do and expect.

  • @andrewtarnowicz
    @andrewtarnowicz 6 років тому +1814

    Wow! You got my last name perfect! Thanks!

    • @collinsje5
      @collinsje5 5 років тому +101

      When I was in if you had a long or complicated last name, they called you Alphabet. We had a guy named Economopoulos. He was Alphabet.

    • @bogustoast22none25
      @bogustoast22none25 5 років тому +1

      @@collinsje5 ABCs

    • @godlessrose1258
      @godlessrose1258 5 років тому +6

      Polish names are fun

    • @sturmgeist8934
      @sturmgeist8934 5 років тому +53

      i just said your name out loud and my fucking furniture started floating

    • @tadeuszbanku2329
      @tadeuszbanku2329 5 років тому

      Andrew Tarnowicz nice last name👍🏻

  • @rhinehardt1
    @rhinehardt1 5 років тому +250

    When I was leaving for basic, the advice that my dad gave me was, "Whatever you do, DON'T ROCK THE BOAT." Truer words were never spoken.

    • @randomuserame
      @randomuserame 3 роки тому +13

      Rock the boat.
      Leaders rock the boat. Followers get rocked.
      I suppose It depends on whether or not you're OK with getting rocked and taking your lickings. If you don't ever plan to get to NCO, don't rock the boat, you might not ever never need to be a leader. Youll probably still end up being a leader after you separate, because basic training integrates values and skills that are a cut above non-affiliated civilians. But for a while at least you can skate by just doing as you're told.
      That said, be unified. Fail or succeed together. Be one. If you want to change things, get everyone on the same page. If you can't do that, hate to break it to you, but you need more leadership skills and respect among your peers. In the meantime, do as the other romans are doing.

  • @dmh20002
    @dmh20002 6 років тому +1494

    Lol about asking stupid questions. One thing that terrified me in basic. Early on, probably second week, the whole company was gathered around, told to sit on the ground, so the CO could come talk to us. He gave a spiel, then asked if there were any questions. I stupidly raised my hand to ask something about mail. Immediately the drill sergeants flew into action, running into the crowd trying to find out who raised their hand. They were pissed. Fortunately I pulled it back quick, it was a big group and nobody ratted me out. So they didn't get me. I think there were two things at play. One, you simply did not talk to the CO. He was god. Second, it would make the drill sergeants look bad if anyone had a question that they hadn't already covered. LOL I get chills 40 years later thinking about it.

    • @collinsje5
      @collinsje5 5 років тому +164

      Our basic training CO was certifiably insane. He was blond and always wore mirrored sunglasses. He look like the Commander of Hitler Youth and did 2 tours in Vietnam. The first time I heard him speak, I could tell this was a scary man to avoid. He strutted around like Patton and actually carried a swagger stick. My DI was a genuine hardass but a decent guy. This was 46 years ago.

    • @Porcke075
      @Porcke075 5 років тому +35

      Our leadership didn't want any ignorant soldiers as far as they saw it. If you had any questions pertaining to the lecture, you ask it. We had a nutjob Jr CEO with
      butter bars and looked old for his rank, didnt say much, but came off as a mean person(sonething didn't seem balanced about him). I don't mean "mean" as some might would think as in stern, disciplined trainer, but mean in a negative way. I guess you'd had to been there.

    • @victordwyer1018
      @victordwyer1018 5 років тому +2

      @@collinsje5 lol

    • @latonyasoloman5700
      @latonyasoloman5700 5 років тому +1

      Yes sir my parents you to tell me story concerning family from all branches and the story's but actually the truth

    • @NickFirimonte
      @NickFirimonte 4 роки тому +10

      We had a guy in my bct battery who would constantly ask the drill sergeants stupid questions. This did not make him many friends.

  • @bmcglew
    @bmcglew 6 років тому +401

    You forgot a big one!
    The "contraband" guy...
    The guy that sneaks to the PX. Loads up on shit nobody is supposed to have. Cigarettes, dip, candy bars, etc.. Sells it to the rest of the men in the platoon/company/battery, but gets caught because he's careless - or extremely arrogant. Then proceeds to inform the DI's who he's been selling the contraband to in the hopes of receiving a lighter punishment. Ya. We had a couple of these. Two combined weeks of hell on earth for everybody.

    • @Thatguy-fg4fp
      @Thatguy-fg4fp 4 роки тому +7

      Marvin I hope I get this. I need someone getting me a cig or two 😂😂 he can be dam sure I won’t be ratting anyone out

    • @godsrevolver9737
      @godsrevolver9737 4 роки тому +3

      Wtf. And guys wonder why other branches like the Marines make fun of your basic training. Lmao how tf can someone sneak to the PX without getting caught? That's literally impossible. Where were the DSs?

    • @MrCurbinator
      @MrCurbinator 4 роки тому +4

      Best I ever saw was a kid who brought back a reccese peanutbutter cup. Sold it to a green recruit in the head for $100

    • @MASTEROFEVIL
      @MASTEROFEVIL 4 роки тому

      200th like

    • @Gkitchens1
      @Gkitchens1 3 роки тому +5

      @@godsrevolver9737 a lot of recruits can get sent out to do various details at different points. I ended up have ng to help help unload some trucks once, with two other recruits. As soon as we were out of sight the transport dude pulled off and handed us a couple of smokes. Week later I ended up pulling a detail at an MP station, Sgt marched us down to the PX to buy sweet and sower candy for electrolytes. He said if we were dumb enough to walk back into the barracks with it, we deserved what would follow. Lol

  • @tojesake4564
    @tojesake4564 4 роки тому +239

    The people that disliked the video are all, "that guy"

    • @oLogicalYT
      @oLogicalYT 4 роки тому +11

      So I guess we just found the guy

    • @frank8514
      @frank8514 4 роки тому +3

      oLogical YT
      Yes, we did my friend.

  • @armybeef68
    @armybeef68 3 роки тому +88

    3:49
    I was 34 years, 7 months, and 2 days old when I got to Basic at Relaxin', and no one knew it because I didn't tell anybody, we all wore the same uniform, we were all expected to do the same thing, granted, it was Relaxin' but it was still hard, I hadn't done any kind of working out before, I wasn't a PT stud, in fact, I laid on my couch for six years at my one bedroom apartment doing nothing but watching TV, I got through it because I did what I was told, when I was told, and how I was told, I didn't ask questions, if I didn't understand something, I asked the Soldier standing next to me, under my breath of course, (whispering between clenched teeth, "hey, what did Drill Sergeant say?) or I just followed the Soldier in front of me, I kept my ears open, my eyes open, and my mouth shut, and I graduated a month and a half before my 35th birthday.
    If I can do it, so can you.

    • @armybeef68
      @armybeef68 3 роки тому +11

      And one more thing, I got through it physically because I was mentally strong, I was gung ho when I got there, but what helped me is seeing that I wasn't the only person having problems, we got smoked three times getting off the bus, and I hadn't done push-ups in like 15 years, my arms were sore for hours, but when I was sagging in the middle and arching my back, I looked around and saw that there were 17 year olds having problems too, it didn't make me feel good, it made me realize that I wasn't the only one, I wasn't the "old guy", that is until I got to my unit and my roommates started calling me "old guy"....lol

    • @specmage1247
      @specmage1247 2 роки тому

      No way I could that now....that's why I did it when I was 17 hahaha

    • @Bori85
      @Bori85 2 місяці тому

      Dam couldn’t just say you were 34…

  • @blablabla5361
    @blablabla5361 6 років тому +2191

    Hey Drill Sergeant, did you know I was a battalion commander at JROTC? Pretty cool right?

    • @austinpeters9345
      @austinpeters9345 6 років тому +210

      TheLoneSpade671 legit one of my soldiers told me this and I laughed she shipped off to basic training (pre-basic) and she told me she got sooo fucked with 😂

    • @blablabla5361
      @blablabla5361 6 років тому +64

      Austin Peters Did you make her push the Earth all the way to the sun?😂😂😂

    • @blablabla5361
      @blablabla5361 6 років тому +12

      Austin Peters Oh wait nvm, are you in the same unit in her?

    • @marcfitzgerald8068
      @marcfitzgerald8068 5 років тому +87

      "I got a 50% on my Cadet Challenge score! This is easy!"
      This cadet will be missed.
      God speed cadet, god speed

    • @pepper29ful
      @pepper29ful 5 років тому +12

      Wrong, already kissing ass. You will be hated on. To eager to please.

  • @nickrose7801
    @nickrose7801 6 років тому +680

    At the airport right now on my way to Ft Jackson. Wish me luck, keep helping people like me with your great videos!

    • @fordfreak9456
      @fordfreak9456 6 років тому +9

      Nick Carr relaxing jackson huh?

    • @nickrose7801
      @nickrose7801 6 років тому +1

      proudly served-flw you already know

    • @justinpoole8227
      @justinpoole8227 6 років тому +12

      lil princess they’re not relaxed anymore lmao

    • @anonanonymous1988
      @anonanonymous1988 5 років тому +1

      How difficult it will be depends a lot on you and who you get as DS. Doesn't matter what basic you go to.

    • @nickrose7801
      @nickrose7801 5 років тому +15

      @@anonanonymous1988 haha, I know man, arrived at ait 2 weeks ago

  • @MohawkFlippinMike
    @MohawkFlippinMike 5 років тому +199

    Generally complaining all the time loses respect in ANY aspect of your life not just basic training

  • @clydewilson1141
    @clydewilson1141 4 роки тому +32

    Best rules for boot camp: (1) keep your mouth shut; (2) listen; (3) do not volunteer for anything; (4) just know that everything you do will be wrong; (5) only worry about what you have to do right now (not about what you did wrong 10 mins ago or what will happen tomorrow); (6) never go to sick call (you might get set back and have to start boot camp all over again). CWO4 (Cryptology), USN, 73-95.

  • @sethbredbenner9089
    @sethbredbenner9089 4 роки тому +269

    "Shut the heck up."
    What a good Christian man.

    • @low-budgefudge2164
      @low-budgefudge2164 4 роки тому +8

      Oooowww, heck is a swear worddddd

    • @dontcheckmyprofilepicture1126
      @dontcheckmyprofilepicture1126 4 роки тому

      Low-Budge Fudge no it isn’t, you idiot.

    • @Zero21kr
      @Zero21kr 3 роки тому +1

      @@dontcheckmyprofilepicture1126 Yes it is. I got kicked out of a christian minecraft server for it

  • @scottmcman7659
    @scottmcman7659 4 роки тому +64

    I had a buddy (actually my best friend) who was legitimately really sick. He probably had pneumonia but he refused to go to sick call. I still don't know whether he was being a good soldier, or just stupid. He did go to great lengths to make sure he didn't infect anyone else and thankfully, he didn't. One thing that just came to me though. The DS knew he was sick and told him he should probably go to sick call, but that because he was so ill, he might end up in bed for a week, which could cause him to have to go back to the beginning and start over. He decided to tough it out. He said, on the runs, his lungs felt like they were going to fall out of his chest. He made it though. I guess being 18/19 gives you the strength to overcome such things. Plus, he was always in great shape anyway and ran 5 miles a day even before he decided to join up. I think he also said that the DS told him, "if you stay and everyone comes down with this, I'm blaming you!" It was over 30 years ago, so forgive my memory.

  • @Hsutheguard
    @Hsutheguard 6 років тому +1731

    don't be fat, period

    • @tsdobbi
      @tsdobbi 6 років тому +134

      "don't be fat, period" I had some chub to me and it never came off in BCT. Its like my body just added more muscle to account for it. Im 6ft weighed 215 out of BCT (I weighed 190 going into basic for reference). Ran the 2mile in 15 minutes, 61 pushups and a platoon leading 92 situps. Basically, I performed better overall than people that would easily be considered as being more fit than I was from a body fat perspective. A lot of people just barely met requirements, I exceeded all of them, even if I was in the lowest age bracket (I was 22 at the time). Yes, I probably would have done even better if I had shed more fat i realize that most notably on the pushups and run.

    • @addicted2tone349
      @addicted2tone349 6 років тому +202

      Don't knock the chubs.. Plenty of bigger dudes make awesome soldiers.

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 5 років тому +145

      Josey Wales There is an important distinction between looking ripped on the outside, and actually being ripped on the inside. People who are actually strong do not look like bodybuilders.

    • @jasonhatez3287
      @jasonhatez3287 5 років тому +21

      Hsutheguard when I went in I was 6'3 270. I wasn't fat. Chubby yes. They picked on me from day 1. I was bigger then all my DI and stronger. After I took a couple beatings didn't open my mouth they left me alone. The use to let me lift at night towards the end.

    • @kamiskenaw4340
      @kamiskenaw4340 5 років тому +1

      @@jasonhatez3287 Jee eh?

  • @drinks1019
    @drinks1019 5 років тому +70

    #6 the guy who accidentally got on the bus because he thought it was an ROTC field trip.

  • @LivingStone4Christ
    @LivingStone4Christ 6 років тому +345

    People in their 25/30s are in their prime.
    Don’t see why they complain!

    • @sonoftheking2950
      @sonoftheking2950 6 років тому +28

      Yessir I'm 33 shipping as 11x.

    • @enclavesoldier769
      @enclavesoldier769 6 років тому +39

      People in their late teens and early twenties are in their prime. That's why PFT standards drop after 24.

    • @LivingStone4Christ
      @LivingStone4Christ 6 років тому +101

      Enclave Soldier that’s because most people in that age group don’t take care of themselves.
      People who are In shape in their 30s and eat right are by far way stronger than a typical 18 year old who does the same.

    • @tsdobbi
      @tsdobbi 6 років тому +13

      " That's why PFT standards drop after 24." They drop before that. When I was in, 22-26 had lower (albeit slightly) than 17-21.

    • @DevilDaRebel
      @DevilDaRebel 5 років тому +28

      @@enclavesoldier769 Late teens? They're not even fully grown and you claim they're in their prime? Do you see the problem here?

  • @joelburch6018
    @joelburch6018 6 років тому +356

    Well it’s finally official, I’m enlisted in the army and I ship out in August.

  • @zionmitchell3171
    @zionmitchell3171 6 років тому +390

    I'm binge watching your videos to get prepared for basic training on June 25th at fort benning

    • @baltoralto3762
      @baltoralto3762 6 років тому +2

      ZeeJayEm i ship for Benning in August

    • @zionmitchell3171
      @zionmitchell3171 6 років тому

      Joseph Sosa I'm doing 12W

    • @zionmitchell3171
      @zionmitchell3171 6 років тому +1

      Joseph Sosa Yeah, I'm going Fort Benning to Gulfport, Mississippi for AIT and then stationed in Citronelle, AL

    • @baltoralto3762
      @baltoralto3762 6 років тому +1

      Joseph Sosa I'm going to Benning for 11x

    • @BonBonHassan
      @BonBonHassan 6 років тому +2

      I'm in the airport about to goo 🎊🎉

  • @Dargonkin527
    @Dargonkin527 6 років тому +67

    "sick call ranger" or in Canada they are called the "MIR commandos" MIR meaning Medical Inspection Room, aka hospital

  • @jamesbryant8133
    @jamesbryant8133 6 років тому +137

    It's pretty simple.
    * Even though you don't like someone you still have to work with them so button it up and be professional.
    * don't crap out, 100% all the time.
    They know when your holding back.
    * god sake wash yourself, obsessively.
    To join a armed forces means you give up being a individual so the *group* can complete the *objective* and *win*.
    Good luck to you all joining up 😅

    • @malcolmboy21
      @malcolmboy21 4 роки тому

      Funny thing is it's like that in the civilian world and it's much worse because at least in there you make a name for yourself. Out there if you know nobody you gets no where. Good luck to everyone trying to survive as a civilian

  • @sammiec3635
    @sammiec3635 6 років тому +86

    Oof nice timing Matt, I’m leaving for basic in like 3 hours thanks for an awesome sendoff!!

  • @HogRidaaa
    @HogRidaaa 6 років тому +84

    Don’t be Pyle from full metal jacket
    Edit: I know he was going to be a marine not a soldier

    • @grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic536
      @grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic536 4 роки тому +2

      He was too smart to be a marine

    • @arnoldschwarzenegger9299
      @arnoldschwarzenegger9299 4 роки тому

      Pineapples are pretty good

    • @HogRidaaa
      @HogRidaaa 4 роки тому

      Arnold Schwarzenegger first of all it’s a year old and second of all it makes perfect sense. Don’t be Gomer Pyle from the movie Full Metal Jacket...... -.-

  • @PENS68
    @PENS68 5 років тому +24

    The Sick Call Ranger one is definitely true. We had lots of people from my training company at Fort Benning that would constantly go to sick call and eventually they became non-trainers and were the ones directing traffic for our Turning Blue and Graduation Ceremonies. About the age one I have an interesting twist to that. I had lots of guys in my company that were in their mid to late 20s and even a couple of guys in their early 30s. Let me tell you, these guys were much more fit and getting higher PT scores than the ones who were in their early 20s. Me I was 28 when I went through basic training this year and I just turned 29 in July of this year, and I am in better shape now than I was when I was 18 or 19. I had a guy in my platoon that was 31 and he did 90 pushups on one of this PT tests. My fastest 2 mile time was 12:48 and we had another guy in our platoon who was 26 and he ran his 2 mile in under 12 minutes. Age does not make a difference at all.

  • @joshb9430
    @joshb9430 6 років тому +287

    Gotta add the blue falcon

  • @nipnan8417
    @nipnan8417 6 років тому +553

    YESS DRILL PRIVATEE!!!!!!! Lol no way I could listen to anyone the same rank bossing me around

    • @Sky_Sovereign
      @Sky_Sovereign 6 років тому +10

      Reed Byford I'm leaving on the 27th this month. I'm definitely going to say this to whoever dares boss me around

    • @Yerr_ItsNick
      @Yerr_ItsNick 5 років тому +67

      Justin Ward lol tough guy. Don’t make petty irrational decisions because of your ego. It’ll usually never end up well.

    • @TheWalterHWhite
      @TheWalterHWhite 5 років тому +6

      It happens. Drill Sergeants may put a private E1 E2 in a position of leadership. At that point, just listen to them. The bad ones will rat you out.

    • @calebdowlen7459
      @calebdowlen7459 5 років тому +36

      @Justin Ward @im3pac lmao this dude does nothing but succeed his whole life. Hes never failed. Ever. Period.

    • @calebdowlen7459
      @calebdowlen7459 5 років тому

      @@Yerr_ItsNick bruh

  • @bethlaubenthal9295
    @bethlaubenthal9295 6 років тому +6

    To Matt and his subscribers who are in the military, thank you for your service! You are the unsung heroes. Much respect!

  • @lahanalundstrom9071
    @lahanalundstrom9071 6 років тому +48

    Your videos are really helping me to prepare for Basic training. I appreciate you taking the time to create these for other people. I leave in August for Fort Sill!

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +2

      Glad they help!

    • @numbbane
      @numbbane 6 років тому

      I leave for basic at fort jackson 8/13/18 15R and these videos definitely help Matt I appreciate it

    • @JonathanLawson-fp9pi
      @JonathanLawson-fp9pi Рік тому

      ​@numbbane did you stay in?

  • @gavinblair6594
    @gavinblair6594 5 років тому +8

    Getting sworn in November 30th to the US Army. Thank you for the tips and help. Appreciate brother. Also Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.

  • @rooftopbert
    @rooftopbert 6 років тому +105

    The greatest Army UA-camr

  • @westernkratom1694
    @westernkratom1694 6 років тому +235

    "In general they are drill specialists"
    "In general theyre drill privates" lol

    • @ghnna
      @ghnna 6 років тому +2

      momentinpassing that was fucking golden

    • @tsdobbi
      @tsdobbi 6 років тому +5

      You had the people that went in with some rank, I was an E-3 going in for example due to college credits. If you had a degree already you can make E-4 out of the gate. Some of those people felt that gave them a right to give orders to their fellow recruits. It doesn't, your rank in BCT is meaningless.

    • @anonanonymous1988
      @anonanonymous1988 5 років тому

      Your rank is always meaningless until your an NCO.

  • @RiceBrispies
    @RiceBrispies 6 років тому +76

    I’m on my way to basic as we speak, I’m nervous as hell

    • @Abensberg
      @Abensberg 5 років тому +8

      so how was it?^^

    • @jacoblee5589
      @jacoblee5589 5 років тому +3

      Bet you got shark attacked within 12 hours of this comment

    • @jcdenton2187
      @jcdenton2187 4 роки тому

      How was it?

    • @prime639
      @prime639 4 роки тому +23

      JCDenton 2187 he dead

    • @Josh-qx8sq
      @Josh-qx8sq 4 роки тому +20

      Bravo six going dark.

  • @DannyboyProductions0
    @DannyboyProductions0 6 років тому +4

    Leaving tomorrow! Glad I get to watch this before I go

  • @LibertyLou_
    @LibertyLou_ 6 років тому +26

    🇺🇸Enlisting as 11b. Your videos are outstanding. Thank you for your work brother✌🏻

  • @MiguelAlvarez-ii5qe
    @MiguelAlvarez-ii5qe 6 років тому

    Leave this Sunday! Thanks man you’ve been great help throughout the beginning of my journey 👍🏻

  • @thegrayeagle9181
    @thegrayeagle9181 3 роки тому +6

    This is an excellent video for new Army recruits. I was a commandent of a High School Military Academy. We were also a Army JROTC unit. Our guys were training during the summer for two weeks by Drill Sargents from the Drill Sargents school from Ft. Jackson S.C.. our guys had a lot of basic knowledge. But my departing speech to those cadets when they were about to graduate and enter the real world of Army basic Training. 1. Keep you big mouth shut. 2. Do as you are told. 3. Don't be a dam know it all because you don't know crap. 3. Be and example. Follow all instructions. Don't try Skipping PT no one will every respect you. Don't be a suckup. To all that served you are to top 1% the best our country has and thank you for serving. I'm retired now but I still love the Army and I miss the cadets . But life is about seasons. God bless all of you.

  • @Aj808s
    @Aj808s 5 років тому +31

    *If you keep training you only get better with age*

  • @coyotethunderman
    @coyotethunderman 2 роки тому +7

    Went to BCT in 1987. So glad I tried to follow this advice. I mainly attempted to keep my head down and do what the drill Sgts told me to do. Big one I saw a lot of was the “Sick Call Ranger.” I was there for all of PT, and so glad I did. The APFT was a breeze. I still run. In my 50s and in good shape…but have lost a step or two since those days…lol

  • @romangum2325
    @romangum2325 5 років тому +10

    I watched these videos before I joined basic training and its crazy watching them again now that I'm a PFC. There were so many people exactly like what he describes. This advice especially applies to combat arms. as a tanker my drill seargents were relentless. Take his advice lol.

  • @mikeymorrison272
    @mikeymorrison272 6 років тому +265

    21 days until Army time. Reception though is going to suck

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +37

      Reception is very boring lol

    • @damienstrong3158
      @damienstrong3158 6 років тому +4

      7 days for me

    • @mikeymorrison272
      @mikeymorrison272 6 років тому +8

      Matt Ward I hear I have to stay 10 days. Reception has to be the worst part of basic

    • @fordfreak9456
      @fordfreak9456 6 років тому +10

      Matt Ward not boring for me we watched the DI's constantly smoke 4 privates in my recp bn 😅😂😂😂

    • @thicccdads
      @thicccdads 6 років тому

      you'll be ight, reception is the easy part

  • @wiced1911
    @wiced1911 4 роки тому +7

    Word of advice from my dad before I went to BCT: Sit back, shut up and keep your head low.
    Dad retired an E-6 SSG. He retired just a few days after my graduation.

  • @justinmccants3113
    @justinmccants3113 6 років тому +122

    Im literally shipping today and this video came in hand! Going to FT Leonard Wood... 88M

    • @mikeymorrison272
      @mikeymorrison272 6 років тому +3

      Justin Mccants I'll be going July 9th to Ft. Lost in the Woods

    • @nipnan8417
      @nipnan8417 6 років тому +1

      Justin Mccants good luck!

    • @justinmccants3113
      @justinmccants3113 6 років тому

      Soldier Guy007 I'm excited... Can't wait to get my uniform

    • @justinmccants3113
      @justinmccants3113 6 років тому +1

      Reed Byford thanks!

    • @johnsullivan4236
      @johnsullivan4236 6 років тому

      Good luck! I've gotta retake the ASVAB.

  • @allanfisher5120
    @allanfisher5120 6 років тому

    Thank you for your service matt. Always enjoy your videos

  • @kaiwolfproductions6283
    @kaiwolfproductions6283 6 років тому +1

    Man I just love the Army community. Supportive, and always Army you tubers to help out the newbies. I've got 5 years to prepare because I'm only 12 xD

  • @NateD006
    @NateD006 5 років тому +9

    Turned 35 in basic training. Averaged about 250 PT score from day one. I did the opposite and used my age to motivate the out of shape younger soldiers. If and "old" guy can do it you have no excuse! I wanted to see everyone pass and do well!

  • @thememer9031
    @thememer9031 6 років тому +15

    You're one of the best military youtubers.

  • @scottpierce3039
    @scottpierce3039 5 років тому +2

    Things haven't changed a bit ,I went to ft.benning 1982 and everything you said is spot on , the drill private thing for us was someone who was picked by the drill sgt, and stayed thru another cycle as drill corporal ,

  • @tarrinneel1997
    @tarrinneel1997 6 років тому +1

    Hey Matt!! I am on Family day today and Graduate from Fort Jackson tomorrow!!! Thank you for your help and advice!!

  • @21April853BC
    @21April853BC 6 років тому +62

    I don't care what Thomas has to say in his health and fitness advertisements. By the way, I love the Gymfidel shirt! I also knew a drill private then he got sent home.

  • @MrKylea0470
    @MrKylea0470 5 років тому +23

    The Army ROTC helps with Drill and Ceremony and thats about it

  • @jessedean5054
    @jessedean5054 5 років тому

    Thanks for everything man 💪💪

  • @opihutt
    @opihutt 5 років тому

    Thank you! You're providing a excellent servive via UA-cam.

  • @rea-lb6bu
    @rea-lb6bu 6 років тому +6

    I love the way he speaks

  • @dayzarios9382
    @dayzarios9382 6 років тому +10

    Once again, creating the best videos for the Army. Thanks!

  • @MrSplifff420
    @MrSplifff420 6 років тому +2

    Love your videos. All sounds like solid advice. I ship out to fort Sill in september

  • @dylan_vandy
    @dylan_vandy 6 років тому

    I leave in about a month to ft leanard wood for basic and I have been watching your videos everyday. Thank you.

  • @tjmcnear97
    @tjmcnear97 6 років тому +116

    Ill kept my rotc stuff on the low!

  • @p.meeker7229
    @p.meeker7229 4 роки тому +7

    We had a guy in basic in '84, that always asked about the mail. When we were allowed to have mail (sometime around the 4th week), we gathered together for the DS to hand it out. Every time that one guy got a piece of mail the DS made him do 20 pushups. Also my recruiter who was also my uncle told me to try and not be noticed by the DS. In other words don't do something stupid. Just do what, when and how you were instructed. Still got yelled at and dropped but not as much at some other guys.

  • @CremeDeLaChem
    @CremeDeLaChem 5 років тому +1

    Got back from basic in April, proud to see all my new brothers and sisters that are on their way to their first step in the comments!

  • @austinseidel9647
    @austinseidel9647 4 роки тому +2

    I am Week 12 of Infantry OSUT and I can confirm every single one of these is true! The descriptions were perfect.

  • @politicalsheepdog
    @politicalsheepdog 4 роки тому +7

    In basic training, I'd say take advantage of all the physical activity. The Drill Sergeants aren't just dropping you to do pushups because they are sadistic. They are trying to get you ready for the final PT Test. So do all the pushups and situps and whatever else they have you do as much as possible.

    • @tpkchubbzz2651
      @tpkchubbzz2651 2 роки тому

      Exactly… people don’t understand that getting smoked is prepping you so you aren’t smoked if you have that moment. Especially Combat MOS’s, I don’t understand how people can just call sick and dip.

  • @chrissmith7669
    @chrissmith7669 4 роки тому +6

    In reception at Jackson before we had all arrived a guy went up to the DI in charge and asked if there was something he could do because he was bored. Talk about all hell breaking loose until we started in processing. We hated that kid. Lol.

  • @TheGamingNerdsYOLO
    @TheGamingNerdsYOLO 4 роки тому

    Woah, I did not know you were from Charlotte, it's cool to have someone like you giving all of us tips on how to survive basic. I'm trying to get into the USAFA after High School, and I'm trying to learn everything I can for my basic training.

  • @wesleybaxter3059
    @wesleybaxter3059 6 років тому +1

    Love your vids man keep up the good work

  • @raidengoodman8754
    @raidengoodman8754 5 років тому +21

    just imagining someone munchin on cheetos while DS is talking

    • @mako8091
      @mako8091 4 роки тому +1

      DS: So, you have chosen....death.

  • @mikeymorrison272
    @mikeymorrison272 6 років тому +96

    Don't be that guy that eats ice cream. Everybody getting smoked

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +21

      THAT too

    • @thisisdwayne5000
      @thisisdwayne5000 6 років тому +13

      Soldier Guy007 Or a Jelly Donut

    • @SoulReaperSlayer19
      @SoulReaperSlayer19 6 років тому +1

      Soldier Guy007 wtf?? I nevrrr Gwen and don’t plan on going but you can’t eat ice cream?

    • @diamondwolfpack6
      @diamondwolfpack6 5 років тому +1

      @@SoulReaperSlayer19 everything that makes two much fat

    • @anonanonymous1988
      @anonanonymous1988 5 років тому +2

      Don't worry if you do eat the ice cream because they will be smoking you until you throw it back up.

  • @youshouldwatchevangelion6438
    @youshouldwatchevangelion6438 6 років тому

    Love you man!Keep up the good work!

  • @samanthapatterson9160
    @samanthapatterson9160 5 років тому

    I’m shipping to Leonardwood in July and your videos are so freakin helpful, thank you!

  • @alanmakiavelion8645
    @alanmakiavelion8645 6 років тому +86

    I'M LEAVING TOMORROOOOOOW!!!!

  • @Noneofyourbusiness_.I._
    @Noneofyourbusiness_.I._ 6 років тому +3

    Awesome video Matt 😏 I ship out on July 3rd for Fort Jackson. Your videos are incredibly helpful bro 💪

    • @MattWard89
      @MattWard89  6 років тому +1

      Coming up soon! Thanks and good luck!!

    • @ryangeorge5754
      @ryangeorge5754 6 років тому +2

      Joseph Martinez I ship out July 2, hope to see you there brother

    • @ethanreyes9645
      @ethanreyes9645 6 років тому +1

      Ryan George hey ship out July 2 as well!

    • @westernkratom1694
      @westernkratom1694 6 років тому

      Joseph Martinez
      GOOD LUCK BRO

  • @Amadeus-ni3et
    @Amadeus-ni3et 5 років тому +2

    In jrotc, I learned a lot of things. Types of leadership styles, basic first aid, and most importantly, playing cards. 1st Sergeant was really chill.

  • @cheeseymann
    @cheeseymann 6 років тому +1

    60 days till basic, I love the Vids mann. very informal

  • @marybailey-gates3116
    @marybailey-gates3116 6 років тому +8

    Hi Matt,when I went through basic in 1990 the one fellow private that irked me was the company informer,aka the platoon snitch!

    • @fordfreak9456
      @fordfreak9456 6 років тому +2

      Mary Bailey-Gates we had 2 in recpt at lost in the woods.
      "96" 12b osut

    • @marybailey-gates3116
      @marybailey-gates3116 6 років тому

      proudly served-flw oh no! one is bad enough lol

  • @gandvlf4848
    @gandvlf4848 6 років тому +8

    Will be at benning the 19th, thanks for the videos

    • @nipnan8417
      @nipnan8417 6 років тому

      AustinFTP good luck!

    • @gandvlf4848
      @gandvlf4848 6 років тому +1

      Reed Byford Thank you

    • @gandvlf4848
      @gandvlf4848 6 років тому +1

      Kevin_E the outcast Gl with that man, 19d myself.

    • @westernkratom1694
      @westernkratom1694 6 років тому

      AustinFTP
      Good luck bro!

  • @dougtaylor9386
    @dougtaylor9386 6 років тому

    July 9th!! 12c! Cannot wait! 26yrs old and i'm ready thanks to all of your videos

  • @synlegacy2545
    @synlegacy2545 6 років тому

    Hey Matt! I have been at ft. Benning the past 3 months for BCT and i am about to start infantry OSUT on Monday! Had to come by while i have my phone for a bit and watch a video of yours!

  • @billhuber2964
    @billhuber2964 4 роки тому +5

    5:00 we called them "sick bay commandos". They got mustered out quickly.

    • @Jon-fh6nf
      @Jon-fh6nf 2 роки тому

      We called them sick call girls. Ha ha

  • @davidkwong3465
    @davidkwong3465 6 років тому +8

    I love that I'm almost 40 and I'm out performing kids half my age or when they are a few years younger and they complain they are too old😀

  • @sonofliberty78
    @sonofliberty78 6 років тому +2

    Good advice. I'm a USAF vet, but went through Basic in '96, when it was more intense than today. Anyway, I had a "Drill Pvt" for a squad leader, and we hated his useless ass. The older guys in my training group didn't complain, and actually went above and beyond to try and help the younger guys whenever possible.

  • @carsonjodrey3809
    @carsonjodrey3809 3 роки тому

    These really help. I have been looking at videos of basic, after basic/after military, ranks

  • @paulguerrero3560
    @paulguerrero3560 2 роки тому +7

    in 1967 I enlisted for the Draft, my mission then in the U.S. Army and in the Texas State Guard was very simple. To bring home as many soldiers that I could back to those that loved them the most, their families........ and I did that Proudly & Honorably !!

  • @kevinruppert3522
    @kevinruppert3522 6 років тому +27

    I have no intention to ever join the army and I already hate the drill privates. I've known people who despite having no authority act like they're in charge. They're insufferable to be around.

  • @martok2112
    @martok2112 6 років тому +1

    Bringing up some memories, Matt. Well told! 👍👍
    Yep...I kept my JROTC training on the down-low for sure. The last thing you want is for a Drill Sergeant to "know your name" as it were. (It's kinda like that "Death knows your name" thing....except maybe worse.) I screwed up plenty of times in Basic, and yeah, they had my name for sure.....but, I kept my JROTC training on the down-low. There were a couple of recruits in my platoon that were having a little bit of a difficult time with D&C. I did at least take it upon myself to help them out....quietly...not making any show of it. They sharpened up, the Drill Sergeants noticed it, and I ended up being the guidon bearer for the platoon.
    Another thing to add about the whole JROTC thing....if you completed three or four years in JROTC, you do go in as a PFC (E-3), but do not refer to yourself as Private First Class Such'n'such.....that'll just earn you the ire of the Drill Sergeant(s). I made that error one time, and although I didn't get smoked for it, I did get an earful. After that I was simply Private. Lesson learned....drivin' on.
    We had an older recruit in our platoon who was prior service, so he was made a platoon leader. He was really chilled out, gave advice only when asked, and had a good sense of humor. There was only one time where he screwed up by having us, in his presumptive capacity as a PSG, go to front leaning rest and knock out some push ups, and in a measure of integrity, he knocked them out with us. The Drill Sergeant came along, and he didn't rail on the PSG or smoke him further, but he did let the PSG know that he didn't have that kind of authority. The Drill Sergeant did acknowledge his integrity though for having gotten down to do the push ups with us.
    Ah, the good ol' days. :)

  • @alyssathrower2923
    @alyssathrower2923 4 роки тому

    Currently binge watching all of your videos to attempt to mentally prep for Basic @ Fort Jackson next month. 🥴😬

  • @str8outtams739
    @str8outtams739 6 років тому +14

    Goodluck to everyone

  • @Domnievesmusic
    @Domnievesmusic 6 років тому +141

    Yes Drill PVT

    • @anemonespotted189
      @anemonespotted189 6 років тому +6

      Dominic Nieves I was at RSP drill for the national guard and we kept calling the pg drill private 😂

    • @justinnguyen2605
      @justinnguyen2605 6 років тому +9

      a private at reception actually called a ds that. he got smoked

    • @Sky_Sovereign
      @Sky_Sovereign 6 років тому

      Justin Nguyen lol wtf. Why for the love of god he said that to a ds?

    • @justinnguyen2605
      @justinnguyen2605 6 років тому +1

      LeeRoy Quezada from what i heard, it was an accident. the ds said something behind him and the guy thought it was another recruit.

  • @sailalehtonen1412
    @sailalehtonen1412 6 років тому

    Nice video and thanks for the info

  • @destinysdevotion6669
    @destinysdevotion6669 6 років тому +2

    Hey Matt! You should do a video about how much money you made after basic training & AIT, also tips on saving money in training & when to buy your first car etc

  • @DW-oi7cb
    @DW-oi7cb 6 років тому +3

    I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. They really have been helping me get ready for basic training. I leave July 17th for Fort Jackson.

  • @adamp5529
    @adamp5529 6 років тому +64

    Leave for Marine boot camp next Monday. So nervous

  • @jackie_lope
    @jackie_lope 6 років тому +1

    I leave this Monday for Great Lakes. While I'm in the Navy, your videos about Army boot camp have helped me immensely. Thanks Matt!

  • @bethlaubenthal9295
    @bethlaubenthal9295 6 років тому

    Love your videos. Not in the military. Disabled. I watch your videos though. Gives me an idea of what my family members (cousin, grandfather, brother in law) went through.

  • @racerx2502
    @racerx2502 2 роки тому +4

    We had a drill private in basic, he didn't last long though. Some guy put a padlock in a sock and went after him, he was quiet after that. I tried to keep my head down and not stand out, the only problem was I was the fastest runner in my platoon, so I was always the one selected to represent the platoon in running challenges, like the obstacle course. I only got blasted once when I forgot my paperwork for TA gear...that sucked...like REALLY SUCKED...I never made another "stand out" mistake after that. We had one guy who, for whatever reason, just didn't care about doing anything, plus he was horribly overweight...we would have to be in formation in 30 secs and while everyone else is ready, this guy would be standing in front of his wall locker still getting dressed. He killed our platoon, we got dusted so much because of him. They eventually held him back because he couldn't pass the PT test.

  • @str8outtams739
    @str8outtams739 6 років тому +24

    I leave tomorrow thx for the videos

  • @mekhalas7174
    @mekhalas7174 6 років тому

    Another awesome video!!! ♥️