Life of an 88M in the Army

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • For this video im talking about my old MOS, 88M (Motor Transportation Operator). This gives you an example of what its like in the Army being an 88M from my experiences in the Army in that job.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 453

  • @christopherchaos
    @christopherchaos  6 років тому +144

    One thing i did not explain is that after you become an NCO as an 88M you will do less driving and be more of what is called a TC (Truck Commander) where you are just in the passenger seat, working the radio, maybe a JCR navigation system and overall in charge of that truck with a E-4 or below driving. Sometimes you will still drive but you are more often the TC.

    • @christopherchaos
      @christopherchaos  6 років тому +14

      You would still be able to get a military drivers license that would allow you to drive military equipment but if you wanted your civilian drivers license you would have to do that on your own.

    • @janshegers7667
      @janshegers7667 6 років тому +1

      That is pretty weird. In my country you can get a drivers license in the army and that one would also be valid to drive as a civilian.

    • @robertbrown8099
      @robertbrown8099 5 років тому +1

      Ya I know when I became SSG little to no driving.

    • @brandonbenoit6828
      @brandonbenoit6828 5 років тому

      I replied to a comment on another post about this mos but never got an answer that made since. Basically a guy asked two questions and she answered with yes. The question was whether or not a regular civilian drivers license is needed to even be considered for this MOS(88M). I doubt one is needed but now would be the time to ask dumb questions. Been up researching different MOS's and getting as much information on the ones I'm interested in as well learning about the BCT and AIT. I'm working on learning the Army values and the Army song as well as the Soldiers Creed. I watched your video on enlisted rank too. UA-cam in general is extremely helpful but you seem to provide a lot of that insight.
      "Did you ever get a clear answer as to whether or not you need a drivers license beforehand. Because I've never driven anything before in my life besides a car in a straight line and that was a one time deal. I can't see them comparing a Buick to the trucks they drive but if driving period is something I need to learn before even trying to enlist than that's what I'll do. Or instead of doing 88M, I'll go for 88H or 91F. 88H uses vehicles too though. Idk man."

    • @christopherchaos
      @christopherchaos  5 років тому +4

      Online it dose say you have to have a civilian drivers license to be an 88M but I feel like I remember having a new soldier that never had a drivers license. I’m going to say that you do need to have a drivers license to show you know basic traffic laws though. If you want a 100% answered say call up an Army recruiter and ask.

  • @SuperWagner23
    @SuperWagner23 6 років тому +111

    We liked our 88 Mikes as they used to bring us beer out to the COP if we paid them.

    • @masonbourbonnais3601
      @masonbourbonnais3601 6 років тому +3

      david wagner they sell beer in Afghanistan?

    • @jaymartin4543
      @jaymartin4543 4 роки тому

      @@masonbourbonnais3601 more-likely Not, We didn't in Iraq but while at FT. Irwin CA they used to bring Pizza or Burger King whatever was around the PX Pogey Bait

    • @sine-nomine
      @sine-nomine 4 роки тому

      @@masonbourbonnais3601 The PX's in Kabul sold beer. I'm not American, but I worked in NATO HQ in Kabul. We had one of the three bars - at the time - that was open in the evening after hours. Once every other day, I would do a supply run at different camps in the Kabul, including American PX's, and buy beers and soft drinks worth about 1.000-2.000 euros.

  • @SgtMcCullin
    @SgtMcCullin 5 років тому +59

    I was a cargo truck driver (basicly an 88M) in Finnish Defence Forces for one year. The stuff we did was exactly like you said in this video. Hauling gear and men to training areas and stuff. Really easy and "lazy" job i'd say. We also "stole" some extra food and ate them in the cabin with other 88Ms and avoided shitty jobs and training :D

  • @somedude5422
    @somedude5422 4 роки тому +45

    Me, seeing that an 88M might end up driving a bus: *Nervous sweating*

  • @melvinvalle2802
    @melvinvalle2802 6 років тому +2

    great series idea! excited to see what comes up. Keep up the good work.

  • @donuts6847
    @donuts6847 6 років тому +1

    Fun, interesting to see how you did your job as that MOS! Keep it up, great video.

  • @Lyttits
    @Lyttits 6 років тому +5

    Thank you so much for this video !!

  • @tiffanysanchez9184
    @tiffanysanchez9184 4 роки тому +10

    My best guy friend is an 88M at Fort Hood, Texas... Thank You for doing this video it has helped me understand what he does. 😊 Thank You for your service to Our Nation you are very much appreciated as are all that have served and are currently serving. 💕 🇺🇸

  • @paulinotou
    @paulinotou 6 років тому +84

    Back in early Iraq War 88M had casualty rates matching those of the combat guys. They were on a lot of convoys and were often the largest targets, nowadays i think they contract the supply jobs to local nationals so its not as bad as it used to be.

    • @christopherchaos
      @christopherchaos  6 років тому +15

      Oh no way. Both of my deployment (2004-2005 and 2007-2009) we did all the hauling and only used Local nationals for operating the crane. But I’m sure that can very from unit to unit and over time. Yet some stuff just won’t be transported by LS like food and ammo.

    • @kodingkrusader2765
      @kodingkrusader2765 4 роки тому +2

      @@christopherchaos no you didnt do all the hauling because i was a route security MP that saw many a convoy of non military convoys carrying our food. Apecifically vegetables. We didnt have lettuce for 3 days bc the lettuce truck got hit. This was BIAP along MSR Tampa in 2006-07

    • @nightmarezero8465
      @nightmarezero8465 2 роки тому +1

      @@kodingkrusader2765 every unit that deploys have specialized roles. He could have been hauling mainly ammo and fuel to field combat units. I'm not even an 88m and I can tell you that. Food and other unsensitive logistical cargo it doesn't matter who does it unless it is MAYBE MRE's. I say that because MRE's are going to be hauled to a FOB or a unit out in the field close to a combat zone. Especially would be him if the supplies are needed there and now as well if their supplies keep getting hit using unarmed locals. Lots of factors into why his unit could have done all the hauling.

    • @MudlangenTango
      @MudlangenTango Рік тому

      @@christopherchaos I'm sure that was true at your unit in direct support.
      In truth there were thousands of civilians driving tractor trailers supporting the troops in country, almost every drop of fuel brought into country was hauled by civilians, all the food, equipment, repair parts, and sometimes mail and ammo, mail and ammo were driven by U.S. citizens.
      I am a retired 64C/88M who worked as a contractor for KBR for 4 and a half years in Iraq running convoys outside the wire.
      What FOB or COB were you at?

    • @MudlangenTango
      @MudlangenTango Рік тому

      @@kodingkrusader2765 thanks for your service! As one of those civilian drivers (KBR) If it wasn't for our escorts and MSR route security we could not have done our job.
      I ran Tampa, Vernon, and sword

  • @Wileye86
    @Wileye86 6 років тому +1

    Nice love this idea! Can't wait for 19d!

  • @abdullahaligarcia9501
    @abdullahaligarcia9501 6 років тому

    Awesome job...and responsible too... Have a good day... Always be safe...!!!

  • @anthonyjames7729
    @anthonyjames7729 2 роки тому +3

    I was an 88 mike for 21 of my 23 years. I Drove everything from a Hummer to the Super HET. I also learned how to drive other vehicles because you did not always get a driver to load the different vehicles on back of your 915 or HET trailers. I put M1 tanks, Bradleys, forklifts, amor engineer equipment, artillery . You get the idea. Also missions like you said. Convoy security was also what I did while. Deployed to Iraq in 2003-04

  • @Station7Jason
    @Station7Jason 6 років тому +53

    Was an 88M for 12 years w/ 58th Transportation Battalion
    at Ft. Leonard before getting my degree and going 42B (HR Officer, getting out next year) loved every minute of it.

  • @GoofyAhhsPersonOnYT
    @GoofyAhhsPersonOnYT 5 років тому +22

    Just sworn in today at MEPS, chose 88M over construction equipment repair for National Guard since there really wasn't anything else available. Glad we get the option to shoot vehicle mounted weapons and moving troops and what not.

    • @Sirik2809
      @Sirik2809 3 роки тому

      Hello I have a question the job i want which is 88m I'll need to focus on Operators and Food (OF) category which includes: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Auto & Shop and Mechanical Comprehension. But i really don't know anything about auto & shop and mechanical comprehension will that affect me? Should i just focus on word knowledge and paragraph comprehension? Or just focus on main important 4 and just get a higher afqt score?

  • @kaiwolfproductions6283
    @kaiwolfproductions6283 5 років тому +1

    2 years ago my 1st cousin joined the Army and became an 88M. Can't wait to follow his footsteps!

  • @chipblock2854
    @chipblock2854 4 роки тому +4

    I became an 88 Mike in 1973. I spent over 2 years in Germany and for the most part it was a straight forward job. I found during long training exercises that 88 mike guys were well liked because we often had goodies to hand out, either officially or not. Some of us knew how to get certain things that the guys really liked having in the field. I also spent a lot of nights sleeping under my truck. I took BAC and AIT at Ft. Lost in the Woods. Back then we were trained on many types of vehicles and at one point I was asked to volunteer to learn how to operate construction equipment. Something I never did.

  • @TheEver41
    @TheEver41 6 років тому +5

    I was a 62E20. Worked with 12B and 88M. Got CDL while still in Army. Now I drive Freightliner Cascadia. Best job I ever had.

  • @keith5346
    @keith5346 6 років тому +78

    Thanks, my son is 88M and currently in AIT at Ft. Lost in the Woods. This helps me know what he is and what he will be doing.

    • @kimberlysmith9183
      @kimberlysmith9183 6 років тому +4

      Keith my son heads to ft lost in the woods end of July for 88mik. How does your son like it so far and how long has he been there ?

    • @keith5346
      @keith5346 6 років тому +3

      kimberly smith my son just came home last Th., I think his AIT was 8 weeks, and he also did his BCT at Ft. Leonardwood so he was ready to get out of there. He did enjoy all his time there though, he never had anything bad to say about the entire experience.

    • @kimberlysmith9183
      @kimberlysmith9183 6 років тому +3

      Keith oh I see. Mine is at ft Jackson for bct. So your son got to come home? Will he just wait for orders?

    • @keith5346
      @keith5346 6 років тому +3

      kimberly smith he already has his orders and was assigned to his first duty station. He came home for 2 weeks because he signed up & was accepted for hometown recruiting. If he would not have been accepted for that he would have only had 5 days at home.

    • @kimberlysmith9183
      @kimberlysmith9183 6 років тому +1

      Keith oh I see. That’s nice that he got to come home for a few days. Thank you for info. Good luck to your son.

  • @TranceCore3
    @TranceCore3 2 роки тому

    I helped 88Ms as 91B, I got attached to my unit's distro platoon for a little bit, taught me a lot about logistics.
    Oh yeah, and 88M field time was super slick. experience 91B in the field, being attached to them was amazing, I came back to garrison damn near every day in the field.

  • @johnnyjolijt2
    @johnnyjolijt2 6 років тому

    Great idea for content!

  • @jthavorn
    @jthavorn 6 років тому +5

    Great video chris. Let me know if you ever need any reference or have any questions about being a 92R. The training to become one is different than a lot of other “normal” MOS’s. 👍

  • @christonstracener6007
    @christonstracener6007 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the info.

  • @tjdadon4128
    @tjdadon4128 6 років тому +5

    This video was right on Time

  • @edanielssr6113
    @edanielssr6113 4 роки тому

    88M was probably my 4th mos my longest ride was Afros Philadelphia to Seattle Washington my scariest was from Kuwait to Baghdad retired now but I drove a lot as an Nco loved every moment of it

  • @leneshagayle6095
    @leneshagayle6095 5 років тому +4

    Your video really help me. I’ve enlisted in the Army and my MOS is 88M. I was nervous about it because I’m basically 5 ft and I didn’t know what to expect so thank you

    • @MrWiggles00706
      @MrWiggles00706 5 років тому +1

      Best job in the army, prove me wrong.

    • @RapidRoams
      @RapidRoams 5 років тому

      So is this MOS really the best? Whats so great about it vs something else?

    • @RapidRoams
      @RapidRoams 5 років тому

      @this is a name ok?

    • @RapidRoams
      @RapidRoams 5 років тому

      @@MrWiggles00706
      .

  • @robertmedlin842
    @robertmedlin842 3 роки тому +1

    I was an 88m was actually assigned convoy security during our time over in the sandbox 2004-2005 fun times indeed lots of fun in those up armored humvees

  • @clonescope2433
    @clonescope2433 4 роки тому +1

    When I was in the California cadet corps we had sergeants and authors from the national guard as our adults. One of my favorite sergeants was an 88 Mike in the army and he was now a part of the youth task force of the California national guard, The best thing was he was the instructor for the marksmanship training course at our summer camp so if you're in the marksmanship course we got to ride the bus a lot. It's great cuz we'd be like everybody back for lunch and we were several miles away. He made us do a road march once because we messed up severely and about halfway through he stopped us and he was driving the bus he told us the only reason why he stopped the road March halfway through was we weren't going to make it back in time for dinner and he wasn't going to do that to us.

  • @georgekelly7226
    @georgekelly7226 6 років тому +2

    I got stationed in Hawaii. Schofield Barracks. 725 MSB. 88 Mike. 96 to 2001
    We Haul grunts. From one side of the island to the other. The infantry's babysitters. Well I think I hear an early so I guess you guys can walk. Oh the ride is just fine. That's cool I don't hear no air leak anymore. Lol
    The buses who was driven by civilians.
    We drove the 900 series 5 tons.

  • @bradencutright-head6629
    @bradencutright-head6629 4 роки тому +2

    Great information! Could you do one about being in the band? Thanks!

  • @RonMontagueSWRR
    @RonMontagueSWRR 3 роки тому

    I was assigned to 69th T C in Mannheim, Germany from 1994 to 1997. I love it. We drove all over Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, And Netherlands. Good times.

  • @SW0LEC0LE
    @SW0LEC0LE 6 років тому

    Good idea chris.👍

  • @mountainmama4133
    @mountainmama4133 4 роки тому +1

    88M here Ft. Leonardwood MO AIT here,, 8 weeks in 1990. Hooah Camp Mobile S. Korea, WARRIOR TRUCK 702nd MSB. Plenty time at DMZ. Was an experience.

  • @mardiffv.8775
    @mardiffv.8775 6 років тому +1

    I was 88M drafty in the Dutch Army in 1992/93. My job was similar to the US Army 88M. I had to supply my platoon of armoured engineers with food and other equipment that they needed in the field. On one occasion the M113 armoured personal carry of Bravo Squad broke down. And my truck became their vehicle. I had a great time, but the maintenance sucked. Because I was given too few men to clean my truck. You see, the Land Rover driver had a helper, so 2 men to clean his car. And I was also given a helper for a truck that was 3 times bigger then a Land Rover. So it was impossible to clean every nook and cranny of my truck and the Sergeant Major always found dirt. So that was always stressfull. Also it was 1 of 2 reasons why I did not I did sign up to become a professional soldier. Too bad, I would have become a corporal.

  • @bluegreensubmarine
    @bluegreensubmarine 4 роки тому +1

    I just accepted an 88M1 contract, I’m excited to drive. Even if it’s a bus! But I’d like to drive the big boys as well. We will see.

  • @dalastmag1929
    @dalastmag1929 6 років тому +47

    Currently a delivery driver for Dominos, I enjoy driving I find it easy to zone out in the drive and let's time pass quickly. About to sign a contract this week. My recruiter says the army's offering a $12,000 bonus for 88ms right now. Thinking about doing it

    • @skmarketing3442
      @skmarketing3442 5 років тому +2

      Don’t do it!!!!

    • @northernninety7
      @northernninety7 5 років тому +2

      I wouldnt trust bonuses. Dont ever do an mos for the bonus. You have to really want that. Once you accept the fact you may not get the bonus, you wont be as mad if you dont get it. Hell, I might even tell them to keep it since I dont trust it.

    • @ccavalier10
      @ccavalier10 5 років тому +16

      I was offered a bonus when I signed my contract back in ‘09 and I got every dime of it.
      Unlike the other comments here about not getting paid for your bonus, I’m telling you that the US Gov’t WILL pay you. I got half my bonus after BCT, 1/4 after AIT, and and 1/4 after my 1 year with my unit. It was all written on the the contract, clear as day.
      However, a couple things to keep in mind:
      If you fail your PT test(s) you will be flagged and cannot receive your bonus.
      If you quit or get court-marshaled or get injured to the point where the army deems you “un-deployable”, you MAY lose the last part of your bonus.
      And for heaven’s sake if you decide to quit (get out) of the Army before your contract is up, the US gov’t will make you REPAY each and every single last dime they gave you.

    • @qazqa5
      @qazqa5 3 роки тому +5

      I chose 88M because of the bonus. While I was at MEPS, I failed the colorblind test, and that removed almost every job I can do in the National Guard. I wanted to go home and talk it over with my family, and scan all of my possible jobs. But one of the recruiters, who used to be a drill sergeant got ahold of me, and convinced me to drive a truck for 6 years. I figured, what the hell and did it. I do love driving, and constantly make long trips. I ship here in about a month, and I am feeling more confident with my decision than I was with my original MOS.

    • @bluzenberry1177
      @bluzenberry1177 2 роки тому +2

      How is it going now?

  • @scottmorrell148
    @scottmorrell148 2 роки тому

    Motor Transportation Operator in my day was MOS 64c I drove every thing from 18 wheeler, 5 ton dump truck jeeps , bus, this was back 1976 to 1980

  • @percussiontech1
    @percussiontech1 6 років тому +3

    Just finish Infantry OSUT at the end of April. You’ve gotta do the 11 B/C next. New sub brother!

    • @christopherchaos
      @christopherchaos  6 років тому +1

      11B will be the next MOS i feature with 2 ex 11B's talking about their experience in the MOS.

  • @JustRican
    @JustRican 6 років тому +3

    Do 35F - Intel Analyst! Please! I ship out to Fort Leonard Wood on June 5th. Lol have a good day!

  • @yzyklmd
    @yzyklmd 3 роки тому +5

    Shipping out to FT LWood on 01/10/22 for 9 wks of BT and 6 wks of AIT. 88 Mike here as well. Wish me luck!

    • @Sirik2809
      @Sirik2809 3 роки тому

      Hello I have a question the job i want which is 88m I'll need to focus on Operators and Food (OF) category which includes: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Auto & Shop and Mechanical Comprehension. But i really don't know anything about auto & shop and mechanical comprehension will that affect me? Should i just focus on word knowledge and paragraph comprehension? Or just focus on main important 4 and just get a higher afqt score?

  • @ericdeery3305
    @ericdeery3305 4 роки тому +4

    I was in Ft Eustis Va as 88M I drove 915s We went on quite a few over the road TDY missions Texas California Florida Louisiana New Mexico Arizona. We were all over but that unit don't exist anymore. It was fun on stateside missions. Deployment to Iraq in 2003 the invasion. I served 2000- 2004.

  • @marielawalters4965
    @marielawalters4965 5 років тому +3

    My goodness, this sure brought back a lot of memories. Back when I was in as an 88M I was stationed in Germany. The company used to mostly run mail missions there at the time. I was up north in Iraq as well, did a lot of barrier missions with the corp of engineers and a lot of those runs out up and down northern Iraq. The clip if that road in the video sure took me back.

  • @brianfuller5868
    @brianfuller5868 6 років тому +3

    Good video. Awesome channel and really useful information. Cover 13B

  • @justinsmith9365
    @justinsmith9365 4 роки тому +11

    Finished 88M AIT in March. It’s July and I’m already leaving the reserves to go active duty

  • @trucktalkvideos
    @trucktalkvideos 3 роки тому

    What an amazing job

  • @anthonydowns9632
    @anthonydowns9632 5 років тому

    Was 88N for 9 years! 88s bring the goodies to the fight!

  • @c101983
    @c101983 6 років тому +3

    Thanks for the Good info, looking forward to join the national guard

  • @LavenderSystem69
    @LavenderSystem69 4 роки тому +4

    CDL A going Army 88M, here. Still waiting to find out my ship date and BCT location, but otherwise everything else is just about in order

  • @Akumaa2000
    @Akumaa2000 4 роки тому +1

    I wanted to do this MOS, but when I was showed the videos of what MOS’s I qualified for unfortunately the 88M vid wasn’t working or something and couldn’t see exactly what vehicles you got to drive and I didn’t want to make the mistake of being a driver for an officer......so I chose 63E10 (M1A2 Tank Engine Mechanic).

  • @robertbrown8099
    @robertbrown8099 5 років тому +5

    Spent 21 years retired in 1998 started out as 64C but was changed to 88M not sure why. But it was a good MOS, tried to inlist as an MP. But was to short and under weight, so 88M was second choice. Was in combat support engineers, and non mechanized infantry in Hawaii. 3 years active 10 years reserves, and 8 years Michigan National Guard.

    • @azrael9387
      @azrael9387 4 роки тому

      Hey a year late here but for the MP, do you remember what’s the shortest they will accept?

  • @edwardcottman743
    @edwardcottman743 3 роки тому +1

    I was 64 Charlie in 1978 and I had the hardest time with Straight-line backing. I took my training at Fort Dix, NJ before it became a Fed'l Confinement Facility.....Then after my training I ended up at Ft. Lewis, WA then ended up as a Battalion Driver.

    • @rb3669
      @rb3669 Місяць тому +1

      64 Charlie Fort Dix 85. They changed to 88m two years later

  • @twobrosvlogs9295
    @twobrosvlogs9295 Рік тому

    I ship the 14th of this month and my mos is 88M thank you for your video 🫡🫡

    • @lacoozie7545
      @lacoozie7545 Рік тому

      How’d everything go man? I leave for Leonard wood for basic and ait as an 88m in 3 days

    • @Mr.Sanchez602
      @Mr.Sanchez602 8 місяців тому

      ​@@lacoozie7545how did it go?

    • @lacoozie7545
      @lacoozie7545 8 місяців тому

      @@Mr.Sanchez602 I’m still here I have a few weeks left

  • @slingo30
    @slingo30 6 років тому +13

    I was an 88M1P from 1996-2001. My experiences were a lot different at Ft Bragg, and being in 3-505 PIR 82nd Airborne Division. I hauled 11B's out to the field, and had to stay with them, and basically do the same training as them. While I was in ammo squad, I had to determine the amount of vehicles need to haul the ammo, get the proper placards and equipment, and get the right drivers that had hazmat handler notation on their license. After we hauled the ammo, we'd have to set up a field ASP, and guard and issue out the ammo. Experiences for an 88M depending on unit, post, and command structures.

    • @SgtMcCullin
      @SgtMcCullin 5 років тому

      What was your rank during that era and at the end?

  • @aryanrisner
    @aryanrisner 5 років тому

    in a year I am going to try and reclass to 88M. currently I am a 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer and already drive ALL of the vehicles 88M drive.

  • @joecanedo5897
    @joecanedo5897 Рік тому

    Mos 64b20 drove m52a2 in Germany back in 1966/1968 with the 126 trans co.

  • @jordanjohnson8757
    @jordanjohnson8757 4 роки тому +1

    October 28 💪💪 heading to basic training

  • @Robert-vs4uz
    @Robert-vs4uz 4 роки тому +13

    88M here just finished AIT couple of months ago

    • @Sirik2809
      @Sirik2809 3 роки тому

      Hello I have a question the job i want which is 88m I'll need to focus on Operators and Food (OF) category which includes: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Auto & Shop and Mechanical Comprehension. But i really don't know anything about auto & shop and mechanical comprehension will that affect me? Should i just focus on word knowledge and paragraph comprehension? Or just focus on main important 4 and just get a higher afqt score?

  • @Xskater520
    @Xskater520 6 років тому +3

    you deserve more subs

  • @someasianguy3753
    @someasianguy3753 4 роки тому +1

    88M here as well. OIF III, FOB Speicher.

  • @amenrob3038
    @amenrob3038 4 роки тому +1

    88M going to Fort Leonard Wood Oct 15 for BCT/AIT

  • @chrisnxtup7084
    @chrisnxtup7084 4 роки тому

    shipping out january 21st to Ft. Lost in the Woods. for basic and ait!

    • @jescikalynn
      @jescikalynn 4 роки тому

      Christian Cook Me too bro!!🤘 rock on dude

  • @beefkake711mallory3
    @beefkake711mallory3 Рік тому

    I went from active to reserves and can say we do in fact do cross country from time to time

  • @isaiah9601
    @isaiah9601 3 роки тому

    88M here shipping for basic at fort Jackson July 13th !!

  • @tylerfromthe575
    @tylerfromthe575 3 роки тому

    As someone who is coming into the US Army as an 88M, what can we expect now? With COVID-19 being a thing, and im sure Basic Training and AIT is completely different from what it was back when you were in the Army.. Any advice, tips, anything really in general that can help would be much appreciated.

  • @chrisnunya7419
    @chrisnunya7419 5 років тому

    So from what I understand, the Army’s license dose not transfer into a CDL, but would this look great on my resume if I plan on getting a local truck driving job? There's a tank truck company near me that hauls milk and such and pays pretty good but you have to have 1 year OTR (over the road driving) I believe.

  • @christianxzowner2958
    @christianxzowner2958 2 роки тому

    Ive went in army...enrole in reserves ...had a dream of trucking in army...eventually got medical released... Later on i pass my Class#1 ...and it never left my mind...

  • @AngelDragon43
    @AngelDragon43 4 роки тому +1

    Been kinding thinking of being a 88M but truly don't know. I love driving and love trucks. But I still don't really know.

  • @afox15101
    @afox15101 Рік тому

    Could you do a video for like 88m life hacks, or something to know?

  • @ACS20596
    @ACS20596 4 роки тому

    88M going to Fort Leonard Wood 2/24. Hope we don't go to war. I hear this MOS is a bullet sponge. Im planning to go to graduate school immediately when I get back. Will this prevent deployment or am I mistaken? Thanks for the informative video!

  • @kevinremy8972
    @kevinremy8972 6 років тому

    What was your relationship with the 88A in charge of your respective platoon? Pros/Cons?

  • @willb1776
    @willb1776 4 роки тому +1

    8 year 11c here, just went reserve 88m. I leave next week. Video definitely helped out man. Just curious to see how they treat their prior service during Ait

    • @christopherchaos
      @christopherchaos  4 роки тому

      Should be much more relaxed at AIT. Should be where you just show for PT and training and won’t be in the barracks with the new soldiers and also free to do your own thing in the evening and weekends.

    • @willb1776
      @willb1776 4 роки тому

      Christopher Chaos sweet that’s how it was when I had a break in service and got back in. Sent me to relaxin Jackson to in process but we still had some limitations. Couldn’t wear my cib or deployment patch. But hopefully since they aren’t infantry they’ll be a bit more relaxed. Thanks though man🤙🏻

  • @kaijudude_
    @kaijudude_ 2 роки тому +1

    Currently on my last year in the Navy, needless to say ship life ain't for me. Considering switching over to Army and this job interests me among any Army engineering MOS as I'm an engineer in the Navy which is a whole different world from Army engineering.

  • @Mdmblk09615
    @Mdmblk09615 5 років тому +1

    I just swear in today at MEPS. 88M shipping out by October. Thank you!

    • @nramos6393
      @nramos6393 4 роки тому

      Same here dude on October 15th

    • @seanf6968
      @seanf6968 4 роки тому

      How was it where are you now I’m enlisting in the process

    • @Sirik2809
      @Sirik2809 3 роки тому

      Hello I have a question the job i want which is 88m I'll need to focus on Operators and Food (OF) category which includes: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Auto & Shop and Mechanical Comprehension. But i really don't know anything about auto & shop and mechanical comprehension will that affect me? Should i just focus on word knowledge and paragraph comprehension? Or just focus on main important 4 and just get a higher afqt score?

  • @m.landicho3692
    @m.landicho3692 Рік тому

    Do you recommend it?
    I’m with the Texas Army National Guard.
    Been on orders since 2020-present. I’m thinking of going active, then switch from 11B to 88M.

  • @richardwolverton9001
    @richardwolverton9001 5 років тому

    Would having a Ranger/Airborne Contract attached effect the freedom of being able to select duty stations like a regular 88M would have?

  • @boriazone57
    @boriazone57 3 роки тому +1

    I'm undecided If I should do 88M or 92F!? Any advice?!
    I used to be a Fedex Driver and currently an Amazon Driver.

  • @jaymartin4543
    @jaymartin4543 4 роки тому +1

    Chris, so you did 11B basic training? I was in Benning mid-90's

  • @brandontavernia3051
    @brandontavernia3051 5 років тому

    I just joined a couple months back as an 88M

  • @dougtheeliminator1077
    @dougtheeliminator1077 5 років тому

    Chris, did your military drivers license carry over into the civilian world if you wanted to obtain a CDL (Commercial Drivers License)?

  • @lamborghinihigh8180
    @lamborghinihigh8180 6 років тому +1

    Please do 13j fire control specialist

  • @brandonpixley2481
    @brandonpixley2481 6 років тому +7

    i was a 92 gulf my twin brother in Germany in a 92 alpha

    • @cloudglaive6518
      @cloudglaive6518 5 років тому

      How is it being 92g? Is it true u work long hours and no weekends off?

  • @masaudiman
    @masaudiman 6 років тому

    Omg we went to all the same places for basic and Ait .. butttt just graduated AIT and my first unit will be at camp Stanley South Korea

    • @blankpage111
      @blankpage111 4 роки тому

      Stanley has been shut down 2 years ago

  • @wilberreyes7775
    @wilberreyes7775 2 роки тому

    Thank you bro video really helped me im 19 w no drivers license but but I wanna join the transportation operator program but I'm wondering if they would still accept me?

  • @TTJIF
    @TTJIF 6 років тому

    31B next please!

  • @quigon7091
    @quigon7091 4 роки тому

    I ship out in two weeks and my papers say it’s 12 weeks for 18 mile at fort lenorwood Missouri

  • @frankwinter3895
    @frankwinter3895 5 років тому

    I was stationed at a NATO post in the Netherlands in 1968-1970. I was a 88M then and drove non combat vehicles like a 1967 chev. pickup trucks Ford vans ect. It was so much fun driving 120 m on the autoban in Germany and wild three lane highways in Belgium. The base was more like a vacation. No field duty, shooting our rifles no inspections. Air Force food and after eating they took our trays. It was a show place for NATO. Very small base. We all hated to leave. We would go to American German base to see the real military stuff. The best time of my life.

  • @shmul1748
    @shmul1748 5 років тому +2

    How often can you rank up when you are an 88M active duty soldier??

  • @gazbertram5559
    @gazbertram5559 6 років тому +6

    Sounds like your job was the equivalent of the royal logistics corps in the British army. Good video

    • @paulinotou
      @paulinotou 6 років тому +2

      Do the British add "Royal" to everything in their military lol. Much respect though to our brothers in arms

    • @zacharyhoyte493
      @zacharyhoyte493 6 років тому

      timmy D It is basically is like a honor given to certain regiments

  • @jonathanm8
    @jonathanm8 4 роки тому +5

    How much does a 88 Mike make per month and year and week and when can you visit your family for 88 Mike

  • @charlesdavenport2543
    @charlesdavenport2543 6 років тому

    Remember the MOS was 64C(lutch).

  • @erwinrommel7008
    @erwinrommel7008 4 роки тому

    63 S-10. Heavy wheel mech. Went to driver's school in geason Germany. M915 line haul. 80s. Miss it.

    • @erwinrommel7008
      @erwinrommel7008 4 роки тому

      @Gomack Mc 1st. Trans.

    • @erwinrommel7008
      @erwinrommel7008 4 роки тому

      37th.

    • @erwinrommel7008
      @erwinrommel7008 4 роки тому

      @Gomack Mc giessen. I couldn't even remember the base name. But I was at wo.Darby from 86 to 88. Sure miss the food carts by the base..

    • @erwinrommel7008
      @erwinrommel7008 4 роки тому

      My memory is bad on street name's. I do remember vickys bar by Darby. And a steak sandwich cart. Sooooo goooood. Transportation was a great job.

  • @richarddonley3465
    @richarddonley3465 4 роки тому

    88M is exactly what I want to do, can I get some pointers to tell the recruiter and such

  • @nicklapierre5640
    @nicklapierre5640 5 років тому

    Do a video on 91B's

  • @spearroad
    @spearroad 5 років тому +10

    88M right here. Ship out June 17 to Fort Leonard Wood

    • @rodrigocarmona3581
      @rodrigocarmona3581 5 років тому +1

      Drews Outdoor good luck I’m shipping July 15

    • @tobyparker1924
      @tobyparker1924 4 роки тому +1

      I'm shipping out June 1st

    • @clearthought9736
      @clearthought9736 4 роки тому +1

      June 28th

    • @lucasandrade9997
      @lucasandrade9997 3 роки тому

      How’d it go?

    • @spearroad
      @spearroad 3 роки тому +1

      @@lucasandrade9997 it went good not whet I expected haha. Been stationed in germany for almost a year now

  • @X17-Trader
    @X17-Trader 5 років тому

    The people saying ait is 10 weeks are reading their assignment wrong lol... they are looking at bct which is 10 weeks. Ait is either stated as 6 or 7 weeks long, totaling 15-16 total weeks of training.

  • @johnhorton3822
    @johnhorton3822 5 років тому

    You didint talk about the 88ms that do the lowboy ops the ones that hall the tanks and outher tracked vehicles to the feild when its to far to drive

  • @tylerlaw9694
    @tylerlaw9694 4 роки тому

    I’m 13 and have a passion for trucks and serving in the forces i feel like this is a dream job great video thanks again

  • @shmul1748
    @shmul1748 5 років тому

    Hey Going to BCT Agust 6th as 88M 9 weaks of BCT and 7 weeks of AIT Frt Leonard Wood Missouri.

    • @Juangonzalez-ll2vr
      @Juangonzalez-ll2vr 5 років тому

      Eugene1748 I ship out August 5th to fort Leonard wood Missouri as an 88mike ass well

  • @exotiqdollhouse2716
    @exotiqdollhouse2716 3 роки тому

    This really helped me my husband is doing 88mike in the army 😩❤️

  • @JorgeGarcia-hx4qy
    @JorgeGarcia-hx4qy 5 років тому

    Hello so iam going to become a 88m and i would like to know whats the most dangerous part of been a 88m ? Well beside the ied .

  • @tonymuniz1290
    @tonymuniz1290 5 років тому +3

    Can you listen to music every now and then ?