That feeling you have on the bus riding to basic is indescribable. It was dead silent. I remember when we pulled up and saw all the drills waiting for us, someone said “why did I do this” lol
So strange seeing women in ranks and on the bus ride to Basic. We were always separated except at church on Sundays. We only saw females' marching by. that was it.
i rember the day at meps before the ride i was so nervous i literally didnt eat anything until our first breakfast in basic training and the bus rie yea dead silent was very eerie
I am a disabled army veteran. But my biggest piece of advice for people going into basic training is go in already in shape. I did this and it helped greatly. Especially in the early parts of basic.
@@TAPATIOPLEASEI’ll be there for the asvab not the fat camp. How much you weighed? I’m 264 and still wanna lose some and I want to gain stamina and strengthen my bones.
Yep. I started running and doing push-ups and sit ups before leaving for basic. I'm glad I did. I still wasn't where I needed to be but I was better off.
If you ever decide to do this, push yourself in every way to make it through. This will be one of the most important decisions u make in your life. It won’t be easy but it’s doable. If others have done it, u can do it too. Victory starts here. #armystrong
The young lady on the cover for this video is my niece, Shomari who just graduated on October 19th, 2023 and I and our family was there at Fort Jackson in Columbia to support her. Good job Shomari have a wonderful military career 💕
I remember shitting bricks that day, and the first night I was like wtf did I just do, now that I've reached 1 year in the army I'm loving it and never regretted it once, I'm stationed in Korea making friends and learning, traveling, stuff that I would never be doing if I never joined the army.
ayeee thats wassup I also want to eventually be stationed in korea, I also know the language so I would probably have more fun and experience a lot there. Also thanks for your service!
Biggest tip for reception in basic training, watch out for the civilian workers. They are not gods or above you, if they are giving you bad gear/ non fitting uniforms. Politely make sure you go back and get the right stuff. especially when it comes to footwear. I kept telling the worker they didn’t fit and she said she has been doing it for years and knows what fits. 3 days later my feet were messed up from bad boots and had to go back to get good fitting ones. They also gave me the wrong size patrol cap and dress blues saying “ you’ll stay smaller in the Army” shockingly a 17 year old got larger and by 20 my dress uniform would not fit my legs or shoulders.
This was day zero, June 27th, 2023. I was there. I even see myself in a few frames. Feels like it was just yesterday I stepped off the plane into that South Carolina heat. And now I'm here today. A soldier.
32 years ago, I made that journey. Left home for what was supposed to be 3 years but ended up staying in for 21 years. It wasn't perfect, but its still the best decision I ever made in my life. Best of luck Soldiers!
@@goarmy42 years ago, I remember DIs at BCT yelling as we were getting smoked "It's mind over matter" and then following it with "I don't mind and you don't matter". Funny guys!
@@PedroelmasperronI'm actually at the hotel for meps as we speak. Ill be leaving in an hour, it's 3:37am. I'm excited and you'll be sure to be nervous but that's to be expected. Stay strong, keep your head up and don't think that anyones out to get you. You'll do fine. I think this'll be a great choice for both of us. What MOS are you going with? I'm doing 68w which is combat medic
You are embarking on a life changing event that will shape your future. Be proud of your decision. Those of us that have gone before you are so proud of you. America is proud of you
absolutely proud of every gen Z and alpha that joins and sees the bigger purpose because most of them are lost causes and we need as many of them to join as possible now with the recruiting issues
LOL, and? it's easy. this new culture where kids need to feel entitled and privileged to everything is insane. Basic wasn't that hard then. Stop acting like it is now.
I was nervous as hell back in 2007 but it was the best choice I ever made for myself. Good luck everyone who makes it through training. If you join now you are lucky you didn't join during a war. Lets keep it that way!
yea in 2010 my senior drill was like everyone of you will deploy within the first year of graduation from AIT an i went in in jan 10 and was in theatre june of 11 i got to my unit in september of 10 so 9 months after getting to my unit i was on my way to afghanistan. i was also part of the handful that got europe as a station i was supposed to go to italy and got rerouted in frankfurt due to needs of the army still had a blast but do wish i could have been airborne with the 173rd in italy
My son joined in January. He's honest that active duty isn't for him, but he appreciates the experience so far. I was active duty Navy for 14 years, and I would do it again. Know why you're joining and commit to it. Learn what you can. It can open your eyes to the world, and you can find out what you are made of.
Been there done that , make sure to our keep in touch when to get deploy. Always have alot of pen and paper, envelopes and stamps. They may no to be in front of any type of computers for weeks at a time. That's from experience. Don't depend on phone calls . Letters are always better and write on Sunday they will get them on Friday.
Your local Recruiter would be the best point of contact to discuss your options with! You can directly connect with a Recruiter at 1-888-355-ARMY (2769) or spr.ly/6059lzSZf for more information.
When I was at ft Jackson in 1984 cell phone not there at the time but it would have went in trash can just like knifes candy anything else not told to bring in the amesty walk thru room; I guess times have changed.
Congrats on anyone joining the military. Don't worry, your friends will still be back home, smoking weed and doing nothing when you get out. The #1 advice about getting through basic training that nobody ever talks about is sleep. You are not used to being sleep deprived and you will face this in basic training. This is one of the biggest changes coming that you are NOT used to. You will have to get up at 3:00 in the morning to pull a 2 hours guard duty, or maybe you have to get up at 1:00 AM for a 2 hour guard duty. Then you have to get up at 5 am to start your day. Many of the struggles in basic training that you will face are simply because you are tired as fuck. What you want to do is get ALL teh sleep you can when you are afforded the time to do so. It will serve you well.
Haha they were still doing that when I got back from deployment in 03 and I went to basic in 99. Went in the national guard till 07 came back in leave they were still broken.
I remember walking through those doors at Jackson over 10 years ago. Much nicer reception in the video thats for sure. Stepped out of the army 3 years ago and into the air force, I dont regret my time in the army, made me who i am....
Wow. This brings abck so many memories. My BT was at Ft. McClellan , AL August to October 1983. I learned alot, sweated a lot, and did a lot I did not know I could do! The Most moving moment was my first Command Retreat! The chills at my first salute as BT began, is something I will never forget! Started as a 27E (TOW Weapons now Land Combat Mechanic) and then OJT'ed to 71M (Chaplain's Assistant) while in Germany,
Ft. Benning, 1986 here. I get it, things have changed, but the purpose to tear you down and rebuild you as a Soldier remains the same. Trust me, its worth it. As a knucklehead straight off the block from the Westside of Chicago, I don't know where'd I be today if it wasn't for the Army.
Feb 22nd 2023, I will never forget the night when I arrived Ft Jackson airport. Now I am watching this on deployment and only one month away from home :)
42 years later I'll never forget the bus ride from MEPs to the airport, the plane ride to N. Carolina, the army reception station and the bus ride from the reception station to the barracks.
Just turned in my paperwork my ASVAB is in a week pretty excited even though this looks pretty soft compared to what I’ve been told about by friends in the military
I'm currently in bct will be graduating in Jan 25. Reception was very scary for me due to being dropped off in the middle of the night. Stayed there a whole month due to the 09M program, lowkey miss the food and the sleep but yeah very disorganized when i was there which was August 28 2023. Just always follow instructions and be there on the right time and right uniform.
@@atc562002 I know nothing about what the army did 😂 I had to go see a recruiter go and explain to me all the jobs and all that 😂 don't act like 24/7 soldiers are out there risking their lives , every vet risk theirs lives at one point which is commendable . But people who are thinking but don't know where to start need these vids dawg (and yes I'm bout to deploy to SC June 17yh 😂
go to Rocco's DFAC on the weekends at Fort Sam Houston, you can take a bus that comes around the small PX every few hours for free, and the food is a lot better.
I am 17 and I really want to join and serve the country. however, my parents are strongly against this. I hope that we can come to an agreement where I get to serve in the military soon.
Honestly man I would look around at a “non combat mos” and try to convince them that way, it honestly probably still won’t be easy but that’s how I convinced my parents now I’m enlisted and ship November 7th as a 14G.
Your parents may be scared but really your decision to serve or not has little to do with them. It is your decision whether or not to enlist not theirs. Every able bodied citizen has that right. The Army doesn't need people who are trying to rebel against nor please their parents. Its needs people of substance who are willing to develop themselves into leaders and go forward when the people of this nation call them to act. Good luck with your decision.
I was just at Fort Jackson last year, September through December. I made it all the way through training but suffered an injury. I’m in the recovery process and plan to be back in Spring 2025. Army strong for life
Boy the Army has really toned down then how I remember. February to May 2013 Fort Leonard Wood. Drill Sergeants we’re cursing, screaming and throwing all our gear across the parade deck. Times have certainly changed.
I’m 17, going to be doing the split training over summer, and I am so nervous. I can’t wait to be in the army, but I must admit, I am nervous yet so excited. This isn’t a question or anything, just me wanting to be proud to say I can’t wait to be able to follow in the footsteps of so many.
Wow, many things have changed. 1989 at Ft. Knox was a lot more yelling with many expletives, and many stressful days. Drill Sgt's were a lot more "hands on", so to speak. I hope this new approach with recruits will turn out quality troops. Time will tell.
Apparently the person that made this video remembers basic totally different from when I actually went to basic training.. there was a lot more physical and yelling.. maybe it's because I went to fort Benning back in 2000.. lol.. we spent 5 hours after shark attack lifting our bags and putting them down untill by accident we put bags down the same way.. no instructions just yelling.. kml.. still did my 4 years.. army leads the way.. go army
Well let’s see it’s 2023 and when you went in, it was 2000. So 23 years ago. Yes things have changed. You did 4 years. So yes things have changed. That’s like expecting high school to remain the same when you graduated lol
Planned to do just the initial 5 year contract in the active U.S. Army, starting in 1993. Stayed for over 20. Oh what a ride it was! In the corporate world now with other fellow Armed Forces Veterans. I'd do it all over again tbh.
I always wanted to join the army when I was younger, but due to being deaf in my left ear, I was not given the opportunity. I ended up being a firefighter/ EMT. Many years later, I received a back injury from fighting a house fire. Now that I can't fight fire any more, I've been volunteering my time with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Tallahassee, Florida, at Post 3308.
I nearly joined the Army right out of high school, but I did not. Honestly, I don't think I would have made it. I wasn't the kind of person that would have been receptive to a DI and I would likely have been in trouble and eventually kicked out. I didn't understand the point to any of it. Now that I'm older, I wish I would have had a DI in my life. I wonder how my life would have been different. I'm a successful adult, but I feel like something is missing. I never received the discipline I needed as a young adult and never learned to establish bonds and trust with other people. Not to mention the physical fitness aspect of it all. I watch these videos now and it makes sense. Unfortunately it is too late in life for me to gain what I should have had in my youth. I was in St. Robert, MO a few years back and encountered a young man in the Army. He was meeting his family and honestly, I was proud of him and I didn't even know him. He accomplished more in his first 20 years of life than I did in my first 40. It really makes you reflect on your life choices.
We had regular NCO's at reception center. This arrival is like boy and girl scouts camp here... I'm talking about when I saw first DS. I went in 1988 Ft. Sill Ok and we met our drill sergeants gettin outta a packed cattle trailer in August heat. They were a several of them shouting and yelling at top of their lungs to get in formation. doggin us cussing etc..Kids got it easy now
Fresh out of basic at fort Leonard wood and I can tell you it's gonna be the most hellish but most funny two months you'll experience. I loved and hated basic but it's pretty easy if you put the effort in. You got this man.
Its fun but hell, you can do it. I go back to bct on Tuesday and will be graduating on Jan 25. Go to church and remember your reason why. Fort jackson 334 🤟🏼 you got this!
when i was in my 20's i tried to enlist and was told that i couldnt cause of my hearing and slight asthma. I even asked the recruiter if there was any office type jobs i could do to support my country he said he'd have to get back to me cause he was never asked that question before. sadly he did get back to me and said no since i could not be put on the front lines i could not serve wich i thought was really messed up cause my family is military and i wanted to be apart of it. and now im 46 to old.
I came to fort Jackson about a month before this video came out, and I will say that this is pretty accurate to what you’ll experience in the first day (albeit was a little bit more laid back because I arrived to 120th in the middle of night so there was not very many personnel present)
This is so interesting! Because my father was in the military for a bit in the 1970s or 80s, and he told me it was a crap hole. This video depicts the military to be more like a new opportunity. :)
I remember DS Skippier from my arrival. I think it was around 2 am almost a year ago when I got there so, I might of been really tired or he was a funny guy. This is a nice flashback and I hope all the future soldiers find the reselience to pass BCT. I was in there shoes a year ago and now after a year of training I am currently packing my apartment to move to my first duty station. It goes by quick!
I’m pretty sure this is the same guy that met me and my group when we got off the plane for fort Jackson. Crazy hearing his voice again. I feel like I don’t remember a lot of my drills, but I can still hear them screaming “YOUR DEAD GET DOWN!”
Embarking my journey here soon, shipping out on the 12 of Feb next month. BT at Jackson then AIT at Sill for Artillery School. Going 13B/Cannon Crewmember
Ahh shit, I just saw one of my Favorite DS from AIT! DS Cannon! Love that guy!💪🏿🖤 glad he made an appearance to demonstrate on how to stand at parade rest. He was on always big on showing us on how to do stuff right, and to not do stuff wrong. #369agbattalioncougars💪🏿
This Tuesday is either make it or break it for me, I’m hoping to get cleared and be sworn in, if so I’m putting my heart and soul into the army, thank you all to put on that military uniform
@@goarmy I loved it. I was planning to go the distance until I got banged up in 2004 while deployed to Iraq. I loved the Army and everything about the Army. Truly the best job I ever had.
I’m 16 and I wanna join the British army as soon as I can and do infantry and hopefully be a marksman but idk what to train like I know running but I don’t know what else like I’m weak but I wanna be stronger and hopefully sign up in January
You are a 'soldier' from the day you take the oath. Basic gets to the point of TRAINED soldier, if only just. AIT and about two years on active duty doing your job makes you a RELIABLE trained soldier. And you won't be trusted to operate a tool box by yourself until you're an E4 anyway 😁 To all of you who are new to the Siblinghood of the Bayonet, please accept the respects and regards from an cavalryman old enough to be your father and/or grandfather. A respectful tip of the Stetson to you and my sincere hopes that you do well in your Army career and get what you want from it.
I'm only 14, but i am 100% sure that i am joining the Army when i'm old enough to. I've been starting to practice already so that i can be as good as possible for when i can join. Can't wait!!
A college semester is like two months. Its not a whole year. You wont be that far behind. And alao it might help you get a better score on the asvab so you would have more options available to you than just the worst jobs like being peacetime garrison infantry or a cook or fueler. I agree that the college credits for ged holders rule thsts been around for something like andecade sucks and is a weedout tool but you can get it done with financial aid, and in one or two semesters and you can probably do the courses online.
I’m 24 I’ve been thinking about wanting to join.. I have nothing going for myself at the moment idk I’m just a little nervous fr, it’s been on my mind heavy lately I just want better for myself
As a Naval Veteran who was in from 2001-2006 I garuntee you that most veterans who were in around the same time feel that the military got exactly what they deserved.....Most of us loved our country & wanted to continue to serve it, but got pushed out 1st enlistment due to something called higher tenior that basically meant unless you were a perfect sailor your first enlistment we don't want you.
I am going to be joining soon but my only problem is the asvab. I have no idea why I have not passed that test. I have failed it many times but I have still not given up because it’s something I want to do and something I want to fight for. I believe this’ll be the biggest challenge for me in my life, but I am willing to accept that challenge and not give up.
I went in 94 and it seemed a little less nice at Fort Knox. maybe I’m just not remembering things like the nice demeanors of the DI’s at 0300 during a lovely Kentucky January blizzard aftermorning
@@goarmy would I be able to take my gaming console with me to the training school? I don’t care if I can use it or not I just don’t want to give it to anyone or have to sell it?
That feeling you have on the bus riding to basic is indescribable. It was dead silent. I remember when we pulled up and saw all the drills waiting for us, someone said “why did I do this” lol
I remember that day as well when I got to Ft. Leonardwood back in 97’.
So strange seeing women in ranks and on the bus ride to Basic. We were always separated except at church on Sundays. We only saw females' marching by. that was it.
Yep. I remember that bus ride at Midnight, dead tired!!
i rember the day at meps before the ride i was so nervous i literally didnt eat anything until our first breakfast in basic training and the bus rie yea dead silent was very eerie
lol
I am a disabled army veteran. But my biggest piece of advice for people going into basic training is go in already in shape. I did this and it helped greatly. Especially in the early parts of basic.
preparing psychologically wouldn't be a bad idea to, specially by the USMC. to not lose focus when the DIs testing you with their brutel mind games.
Im going to fat camp in a month in North Carolina before hitting BT
@@TAPATIOPLEASEI’ll be there for the asvab not the fat camp. How much you weighed? I’m 264 and still wanna lose some and I want to gain stamina and strengthen my bones.
As a Veterans myself I agree 1000% it better to go while they are in shape.
Yep. I started running and doing push-ups and sit ups before leaving for basic. I'm glad I did. I still wasn't where I needed to be but I was better off.
If you ever decide to do this, push yourself in every way to make it through. This will be one of the most important decisions u make in your life. It won’t be easy but it’s doable. If others have done it, u can do it too. Victory starts here. #armystrong
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The young lady on the cover for this video is my niece, Shomari who just graduated on October 19th, 2023 and I and our family was there at Fort Jackson in Columbia to support her. Good job Shomari have a wonderful military career 💕
Congrats to your niece!
Congrats, albeit a bit late!! Hope AIT is going great for her.
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I remember shitting bricks that day, and the first night I was like wtf did I just do, now that I've reached 1 year in the army I'm loving it and never regretted it once, I'm stationed in Korea making friends and learning, traveling, stuff that I would never be doing if I never joined the army.
Also in Korea! 2-1 ADA
What MOS?
I'm curious, what's your MOS?
Laundry Specialist
ayeee thats wassup I also want to eventually be stationed in korea, I also know the language so I would probably have more fun and experience a lot there. Also thanks for your service!
Biggest tip for reception in basic training, watch out for the civilian workers. They are not gods or above you, if they are giving you bad gear/ non fitting uniforms. Politely make sure you go back and get the right stuff. especially when it comes to footwear. I kept telling the worker they didn’t fit and she said she has been doing it for years and knows what fits. 3 days later my feet were messed up from bad boots and had to go back to get good fitting ones. They also gave me the wrong size patrol cap and dress blues saying “ you’ll stay smaller in the Army” shockingly a 17 year old got larger and by 20 my dress uniform would not fit my legs or shoulders.
They issue dress blues now?
This was day zero, June 27th, 2023. I was there. I even see myself in a few frames. Feels like it was just yesterday I stepped off the plane into that South Carolina heat. And now I'm here today. A soldier.
What was your battalion? I was 2-60th, graduated a month after you arrived July 27th‼️
@@npotpotwhat company? We graduated together
Welcome to the brotherhood...First to fight!!!Hoooah!
You guys get your phones💀
Navy boot camp was jail for me
@@cactuskid6747 they have their phones for the first few days of reception to make it easier for some of the paperwork needed.
32 years ago, I made that journey. Left home for what was supposed to be 3 years but ended up staying in for 21 years. It wasn't perfect, but its still the best decision I ever made in my life. Best of luck Soldiers!
made my Journey 46 years ago and gave them 25 years.
Im going and im so nervioussss
It’s mind over matter, don’t get in your head. You got this!
@@goarmy42 years ago, I remember DIs at BCT yelling as we were getting smoked "It's mind over matter" and then following it with "I don't mind and you don't matter". Funny guys!
@@PedroelmasperronI'm actually at the hotel for meps as we speak. Ill be leaving in an hour, it's 3:37am. I'm excited and you'll be sure to be nervous but that's to be expected. Stay strong, keep your head up and don't think that anyones out to get you. You'll do fine. I think this'll be a great choice for both of us. What MOS are you going with? I'm doing 68w which is combat medic
I was there 1988-1989. A lifetime of pride. It was a learning and fun experience. God bless these recruits.
Wow, an entire year?
Better then nothing. Some people do nothing with their lives at least they gave their country a years worth of service weirdo
@@Dr.Pronkzapetto Prob mental breakdown and recycle
Did you have AIT on the same post?
You are embarking on a life changing event that will shape your future. Be proud of your decision. Those of us that have gone before you are so proud of you. America is proud of you
absolutely proud of every gen Z and alpha that joins and sees the bigger purpose because most of them are lost causes and we need as many of them to join as possible now with the recruiting issues
@@flushdonkeyMTGI’m gen Z going to basic in January. Don’t worry some of us still have respect for this country lol
Good luck. You’re going to do great!
@@goarmy Thank you! I’ll make y’all proud 😁
@@flushdonkeyMTG Your parents thought the same of your generation. This I can assure you.
I MADE IT !!! I'm on week 9 BCT, it's worth it. Graduating November 2. Hooah!!!!
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Congratulations!! My delay will be over in November then the rest is history
@@goarmymy boy graduates in December from Ft Banning😊
LOL, and? it's easy. this new culture where kids need to feel entitled and privileged to everything is insane.
Basic wasn't that hard then. Stop acting like it is now.
How is it going now
Oh my God!! My boyfriend just went for training one week ago
I missed he so much 😢😢
God please protect he for me 😭🙏
How are you hanging? 😭 my bf left about a week ago and I miss him already 😭
I was nervous as hell back in 2007 but it was the best choice I ever made for myself. Good luck everyone who makes it through training. If you join now you are lucky you didn't join during a war. Lets keep it that way!
yea in 2010 my senior drill was like everyone of you will deploy within the first year of graduation from AIT an i went in in jan 10 and was in theatre june of 11 i got to my unit in september of 10 so 9 months after getting to my unit i was on my way to afghanistan. i was also part of the handful that got europe as a station i was supposed to go to italy and got rerouted in frankfurt due to needs of the army still had a blast but do wish i could have been airborne with the 173rd in italy
Best decision I ever made! I get emotional watching this video. Much love and respect for all fellow and future Soldiers. Army Strong! 🇺🇸 ❤
My son joined in January. He's honest that active duty isn't for him, but he appreciates the experience so far. I was active duty Navy for 14 years, and I would do it again. Know why you're joining and commit to it. Learn what you can. It can open your eyes to the world, and you can find out what you are made of.
Been there done that , make sure to our keep in touch when to get deploy. Always have alot of pen and paper, envelopes and stamps. They may no to be in front of any type of computers for weeks at a time. That's from experience. Don't depend on phone calls . Letters are always better and write on Sunday they will get them on Friday.
Is it compulsory I do active duty after basic training please respond if you still see comments!
Your local Recruiter would be the best point of contact to discuss your options with! You can directly connect with a Recruiter at 1-888-355-ARMY (2769) or spr.ly/6059lzSZf for more information.
When I was at ft Jackson in 1984 cell phone not there at the time but it would have went in trash can just like knifes candy anything else not told to bring in the amesty walk thru room; I guess times have changed.
Congrats on anyone joining the military.
Don't worry, your friends will still be back home, smoking weed and doing nothing when you get out.
The #1 advice about getting through basic training that nobody ever talks about is sleep.
You are not used to being sleep deprived and you will face this in basic training. This is one of the biggest changes coming that you are NOT used to. You will have to get up at 3:00 in the morning to pull a 2 hours guard duty, or maybe you have to get up at 1:00 AM for a 2 hour guard duty. Then you have to get up at 5 am to start your day.
Many of the struggles in basic training that you will face are simply because you are tired as fuck.
What you want to do is get ALL teh sleep you can when you are afforded the time to do so.
It will serve you well.
Haha they were still doing that when I got back from deployment in 03 and I went to basic in 99. Went in the national guard till 07 came back in leave they were still broken.
Dont forget KP duty
I'm joining soon and I'm nervous, excited, the whole range of emotions. But the bottom line is I'm ready.
Retired after years and I still get up at 5am to go that run.
I remember walking through those doors at Jackson over 10 years ago. Much nicer reception in the video thats for sure. Stepped out of the army 3 years ago and into the air force, I dont regret my time in the army, made me who i am....
Wow. This brings abck so many memories. My BT was at Ft. McClellan , AL August to October 1983. I learned alot, sweated a lot, and did a lot I did not know I could do! The Most moving moment was my first Command Retreat! The chills at my first salute as BT began, is something I will never forget! Started as a 27E (TOW Weapons now Land Combat Mechanic) and then OJT'ed to 71M (Chaplain's Assistant) while in Germany,
I also had basic at Fort McClellan.
Man I remember 120th like it was yesterday April 17th I arrived now im a soldier doing my job, keep going Guys!!, don’t give up it’ll be over soon
I never gave up. I’m really am an Army!! 💪💪
Ft. Benning, 1986 here. I get it, things have changed, but the purpose to tear you down and rebuild you as a Soldier remains the same.
Trust me, its worth it.
As a knucklehead straight off the block from the Westside of Chicago, I don't know where'd I be today if it wasn't for the Army.
Shoulda been from the south side my guy. #istillcallitcomiskey lol
That’s good. I’m currently thinking about the national guard
Feb 22nd 2023, I will never forget the night when I arrived Ft Jackson airport. Now I am watching this on deployment and only one month away from home :)
Thank you for your service! 🔥💪🇺🇸
May I ask, what is your M.O.S.?
42 years later I'll never forget the bus ride from MEPs to the airport, the plane ride to N. Carolina, the army reception station and the bus ride from the reception station to the barracks.
Just turned in my paperwork my ASVAB is in a week pretty excited even though this looks pretty soft compared to what I’ve been told about by friends in the military
Hey! How’s it going? Going for MEPS next week too.
No Where near.
No way near soft
They tone things down in front of a camera
God bless each and every one of them who joins the forces. God bless America 🇺🇸. See you soon !
I'm currently in bct will be graduating in Jan 25. Reception was very scary for me due to being dropped off in the middle of the night. Stayed there a whole month due to the 09M program, lowkey miss the food and the sleep but yeah very disorganized when i was there which was August 28 2023. Just always follow instructions and be there on the right time and right uniform.
Army needs to step it up with there videos. Its no wonder recruitment is at an all time low.
*their. Genius
don't see how else they need to make it any better, I rather have those wants to serve
@@atc562002How else are people who are gonna wanna serve learn about the army 😂
@@CompositionTalks have you ever been in the military at all!? 😅 amuse me
@@atc562002 I know nothing about what the army did 😂 I had to go see a recruiter go and explain to me all the jobs and all that 😂 don't act like 24/7 soldiers are out there risking their lives , every vet risk theirs lives at one point which is commendable . But people who are thinking but don't know where to start need these vids dawg (and yes I'm bout to deploy to SC June 17yh 😂
joining next year fresh out of highschool. At least i hope. Joining as 68W going for 153A warrant officer. Wish me luck.
Good luck! 💪
go to Rocco's DFAC on the weekends at Fort Sam Houston, you can take a bus that comes around the small PX every few hours for free, and the food is a lot better.
@@baldingboomer-gs6birocco’s is closed on weekends now
How you doing man?
I’ll be behind you as a fellow 68W about a year from now 🤙
I am 17 and I really want to join and serve the country. however, my parents are strongly against this. I hope that we can come to an agreement where I get to serve in the military soon.
Serve part time in the guard
Honestly man I would look around at a “non combat mos” and try to convince them that way, it honestly probably still won’t be easy but that’s how I convinced my parents now I’m enlisted and ship November 7th as a 14G.
Your parents may be scared but really your decision to serve or not has little to do with them. It is your decision whether or not to enlist not theirs. Every able bodied citizen has that right. The Army doesn't need people who are trying to rebel against nor please their parents. Its needs people of substance who are willing to develop themselves into leaders and go forward when the people of this nation call them to act. Good luck with your decision.
Wait to turn 18 if they keep trying to discourage you.
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I'm in Civil Air Patrol and just got back from the SCWG CTW at Fort Jackson so seeing it again with even more basic trainers is really awesome
Semper Vigilans!
I was just at Fort Jackson last year, September through December. I made it all the way through training but suffered an injury. I’m in the recovery process and plan to be back in Spring 2025. Army strong for life
similar story to me althought it was early 2022 when i got out and im talking to a recruiter to try and get back in right now
my wife was in last year as well she also have severe leg injuries she still in recovery
Get copies of ALL your medical records before they get “lost.”
I graduated today and man this was taking back to memory lane
How long does it take to graduate?
Basic Training is the same length (10 weeks long) for Active Duty, Army Reserve, and the National Guard.
This was a little bit more nicer when I went to basic back in 2013 as a 11B
They may have toned down a bit for the video
These are the ones who will be fighting for us in the future and laying they life on the line ❤❤❤
Boy the Army has really toned down then how I remember. February to May 2013 Fort Leonard Wood. Drill Sergeants we’re cursing, screaming and throwing all our gear across the parade deck. Times have certainly changed.
Even the Marines have toned it down sadly. They medically discharged me but they let people that were overweight in. Was very disappointing
Same thing happened to me, fort Leonard wood doesn't play.
I’m 17, going to be doing the split training over summer, and I am so nervous. I can’t wait to be in the army, but I must admit, I am nervous yet so excited.
This isn’t a question or anything, just me wanting to be proud to say I can’t wait to be able to follow in the footsteps of so many.
Wow, many things have changed. 1989 at Ft. Knox was a lot more yelling with many expletives, and many stressful days. Drill Sgt's were a lot more "hands on", so to speak. I hope this new approach with recruits will turn out quality troops. Time will tell.
Apparently the person that made this video remembers basic totally different from when I actually went to basic training.. there was a lot more physical and yelling.. maybe it's because I went to fort Benning back in 2000.. lol.. we spent 5 hours after shark attack lifting our bags and putting them down untill by accident we put bags down the same way.. no instructions just yelling.. kml.. still did my 4 years.. army leads the way.. go army
Jackson really be relaxing now lol.
To my knowledge they got rid of the shark attack completely because they deemed it unnecessary
Well let’s see it’s 2023 and when you went in, it was 2000. So 23 years ago. Yes things have changed. You did 4 years. So yes things have changed. That’s like expecting high school to remain the same when you graduated lol
Mind you there was cameras around during this, it might be a little different when there aren't lol.
I mean yea shit changes lol
Thank you for your service Shomari !
Drill Sergeant is a tough job. A lot of respect for them.
Planned to do just the initial 5 year contract in the active U.S. Army, starting in 1993. Stayed for over 20. Oh what a ride it was! In the corporate world now with other fellow Armed Forces Veterans. I'd do it all over again tbh.
I always wanted to join the army when I was younger, but due to being deaf in my left ear, I was not given the opportunity. I ended up being a firefighter/ EMT. Many years later, I received a back injury from fighting a house fire. Now that I can't fight fire any more, I've been volunteering my time with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Tallahassee, Florida, at Post 3308.
That's amazing. Nevertheless, thank you for your service!
Memories. I am 3 days away to graduate from AIT now. God bless the USA. Completed Basic at Fort Leonard wood, lost in the woods!
You got this! Keep your eye on the 🏆.
I nearly joined the Army right out of high school, but I did not. Honestly, I don't think I would have made it. I wasn't the kind of person that would have been receptive to a DI and I would likely have been in trouble and eventually kicked out. I didn't understand the point to any of it. Now that I'm older, I wish I would have had a DI in my life. I wonder how my life would have been different. I'm a successful adult, but I feel like something is missing. I never received the discipline I needed as a young adult and never learned to establish bonds and trust with other people. Not to mention the physical fitness aspect of it all. I watch these videos now and it makes sense. Unfortunately it is too late in life for me to gain what I should have had in my youth. I was in St. Robert, MO a few years back and encountered a young man in the Army. He was meeting his family and honestly, I was proud of him and I didn't even know him. He accomplished more in his first 20 years of life than I did in my first 40. It really makes you reflect on your life choices.
We had regular NCO's at reception center. This arrival is like boy and girl scouts camp here... I'm talking about when I saw first DS. I went in 1988 Ft. Sill Ok and we met our drill sergeants gettin outta a packed cattle trailer in August heat. They were a several of them shouting and yelling at top of their lungs to get in formation. doggin us cussing etc..Kids got it easy now
Ft Sill OK. 1982. Basic Training and AIT. 13Bravo. C-2. 4th Platoon.
the military is not for everyone. if you do 4 years or career the most important thing to learn about this is what do you do with this opportunity.
It’s so cool seeing the people I went to basic with in this video
This upcoming Tuesday I ship out to basic train to Fort Jackson. I’m nervous and excited for what is to come about new military career.
Good luck at training! 👊
Fresh out of basic at fort Leonard wood and I can tell you it's gonna be the most hellish but most funny two months you'll experience. I loved and hated basic but it's pretty easy if you put the effort in. You got this man.
@@itsthe5-096what’s your job ? (MOS)?
Its fun but hell, you can do it. I go back to bct on Tuesday and will be graduating on Jan 25. Go to church and remember your reason why. Fort jackson 334 🤟🏼 you got this!
Im in AIT right now. I remember doing this few months ago omg I felt like I was about to shit my pants lol. Good Luck Trainees!
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What MOS? I'm currently in AIT
When I was in the Army. I said YES SIR. Army has changed since I went in
when i was in my 20's i tried to enlist and was told that i couldnt cause of my hearing and slight asthma. I even asked the recruiter if there was any office type jobs i could do to support my country he said he'd have to get back to me cause he was never asked that question before. sadly he did get back to me and said no since i could not be put on the front lines i could not serve wich i thought was really messed up cause my family is military and i wanted to be apart of it. and now im 46 to old.
Whatever happened to 'I want to be an Airborne Ranger, I want to live a life of danger Drill Sergeant!'
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U.S. ARMY Tanker. 1972-1975. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. GO ARMY!!!!
Basic training stars in three weeks for me
Good luck at training! 👊
Same here
I’ll never forget this, February of 2024 went through this, bringing back some crazy memories I forgot all about lol
Missing my husband heavy tonight... been watching all the fort jackson videos... he just got there yesterday
If I’m being honest, I’m 19, and I really been thinking about doing this, because I want a STRONGER mindset and better form of motivation.
Some of life's greatest adventures start with one single step. All you have to do is go for it! 💪
I came to fort Jackson about a month before this video came out, and I will say that this is pretty accurate to what you’ll experience in the first day (albeit was a little bit more laid back because I arrived to 120th in the middle of night so there was not very many personnel present)
I don't remember 1 nice drill nor do I remember a time one was not yelling or cursing at us.
This is so interesting! Because my father was in the military for a bit in the 1970s or 80s, and he told me it was a crap hole. This video depicts the military to be more like a new opportunity. :)
God bless these young men and women for serving our country. Ft. Jackson 1969 Alum,ni, D-8-2.
I remember DS Skippier from my arrival. I think it was around 2 am almost a year ago when I got there so, I might of been really tired or he was a funny guy. This is a nice flashback and I hope all the future soldiers find the reselience to pass BCT. I was in there shoes a year ago and now after a year of training I am currently packing my apartment to move to my first duty station. It goes by quick!
I’m pretty sure this is the same guy that met me and my group when we got off the plane for fort Jackson. Crazy hearing his voice again. I feel like I don’t remember a lot of my drills, but I can still hear them screaming “YOUR DEAD GET DOWN!”
Embarking my journey here soon, shipping out on the 12 of Feb next month. BT at Jackson then AIT at Sill for Artillery School. Going 13B/Cannon Crewmember
Good luck at training! 👊
Ahh shit, I just saw one of my Favorite DS from AIT! DS Cannon! Love that guy!💪🏿🖤 glad he made an appearance to demonstrate on how to stand at parade rest. He was on always big on showing us on how to do stuff right, and to not do stuff wrong. #369agbattalioncougars💪🏿
This Tuesday is either make it or break it for me, I’m hoping to get cleared and be sworn in, if so I’m putting my heart and soul into the army, thank you all to put on that military uniform
You got this! 💪
I still remember my first day of basic training in August 1998 at Ft. Sill, OK
Thank you for your service, Brian. 🔥💪🇺🇸
@@goarmy I loved it. I was planning to go the distance until I got banged up in 2004 while deployed to Iraq. I loved the Army and everything about the Army. Truly the best job I ever had.
I’m 16 and I wanna join the British army as soon as I can and do infantry and hopefully be a marksman but idk what to train like I know running but I don’t know what else like I’m weak but I wanna be stronger and hopefully sign up in January
I can’t wait I ship out to fort Moore GA 01/06/25
I really wish i had done this when i was young. Thank you all brave soldiers. I salute you.❤ o7
You are a 'soldier' from the day you take the oath.
Basic gets to the point of TRAINED soldier, if only just.
AIT and about two years on active duty doing your job makes you a RELIABLE trained soldier.
And you won't be trusted to operate a tool box by yourself until you're an E4 anyway 😁
To all of you who are new to the Siblinghood of the Bayonet, please accept the respects and regards from an cavalryman old enough to be your father and/or grandfather. A respectful tip of the Stetson to you and my sincere hopes that you do well in your Army career and get what you want from it.
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I'm only 14, but i am 100% sure that i am joining the Army when i'm old enough to. I've been starting to practice already so that i can be as good as possible for when i can join. Can't wait!!
That's the motivation. 🔥 Keep your eye on the prize! 🥇💪🇺🇸
since I'm just now graduating bct I can fact check this video it's pretty accurate except its at night and not at all cinematic
This could be me if you treated GEDs as high school equivalent but now I have to grind a college semester
A college semester is like two months. Its not a whole year. You wont be that far behind. And alao it might help you get a better score on the asvab so you would have more options available to you than just the worst jobs like being peacetime garrison infantry or a cook or fueler.
I agree that the college credits for ged holders rule thsts been around for something like andecade sucks and is a weedout tool but you can get it done with financial aid, and in one or two semesters and you can probably do the courses online.
I’m prior service and I’d go to The Army in a heartbeat and yes, I’d love to go to Army bootcamp
Thank you for your service! You can get connected with a Recruiter at 1-888-355-ARMY (2769) or the link below. 👇
spr.ly/6057oAoUB
Shipping out next week wish me luck.
Good luck. You’re going to do great! 🔥💪🇺🇸
Leaving for OSUT under option 40. July 27th this summer!
We're honored to have you as part of our team! Congratulations. 🎉
11B?
Relaxin Jackson
I was there in 1995, Delta 2/39 "Wardogs". Time flies, scary fast.
I go to Arms 2.0 tmr at fort Jackson, can’t wait for what’s for me!
Best experience of my life I never want to have again, good luck.
I’m scheduled to ship out on November 14 to Fort Leonard Wood, I can’t wait!
Good luck. You’re going to do great! 🔥💪🇺🇸
How are you liking it
I didn't see my first DI for a week. Had a regular sergeant train us for the initial days getting gear (uniforms) and paper pushing days.
Can’t wait to leave next week. HOOAH!
You got this! Keep your eye on the 🏆.
too ez private, just stay motivated and remember your why and be right time, right uniform, right place you be fine.
I’m 24 I’ve been thinking about wanting to join.. I have nothing going for myself at the moment idk I’m just a little nervous fr, it’s been on my mind heavy lately I just want better for myself
Glad to see you're interested! You can connect with a Recruiter at 1-888-355-ARMY (2769) or spr.ly/6055UVuA5
As a Naval Veteran who was in from 2001-2006 I garuntee you that most veterans who were in around the same time feel that the military got exactly what they deserved.....Most of us loved our country & wanted to continue to serve it, but got pushed out 1st enlistment due to something called higher tenior that basically meant unless you were a perfect sailor your first enlistment we don't want you.
Went through the reception and Army basic training twice after having a four year break in service. 1956 and 1963. The second time was easier.
I am going to be joining soon but my only problem is the asvab. I have no idea why I have not passed that test. I have failed it many times but I have still not given up because it’s something I want to do and something I want to fight for. I believe this’ll be the biggest challenge for me in my life, but I am willing to accept that challenge and not give up.
I was here in that exact spot 6 months ago. Just graduated AIT last week.
where was this taken? ft. Relaxin Jackson?
Drill sergeant cannon one of the coolest drill sergeants I've been around 369 hooah
I remeber this like it was yesterday even though I got there at like 2 AM and didn’t sleep until two days later. Reception sucks
😂 it really does. Stayed for a whole month too. Only thing i miss is the food. I rather eat that than MREs.😢
I want to do reserve but am soo emotional wen i ere u hve 2mins to contact ur love ❤️ one tears fell frm my eyes.
I went in 94 and it seemed a little less nice at Fort Knox. maybe I’m just not remembering things like the nice demeanors of the DI’s at 0300 during a lovely Kentucky January blizzard aftermorning
Wheew that bus ride… pulling up to those SHARKS 🦈🤣🤣🤣 Take me back 🤞🏾😭
Back in the day we were sable to keep the phone during reception at fort Jackson, that is a shame that definitely helped.
I’m shipping out in 2 days , can’t wait
Good luck at training!
I signed up for the army today, I’m excited
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@@goarmy would I be able to take my gaming console with me to the training school? I don’t care if I can use it or not I just don’t want to give it to anyone or have to sell it?
2:10 bro is wearing red thunders