How To Prevent Foot Injuries During Ruck Marches
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- If your feet get injured during basic that is REALLY bad. Because you don't get time to rest it like normal. So what is important is knowing how to PREVENT injuries. Here are some ways that can help.
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I'm a vet with a fiberglass shin. Got pins just above the ankle and just below the knee. Trust me when I tell you, you REALLY want to take care of your feet and joints. The factory replacements pretty much suck.
First, foremost and always: GOOD SOCKS. The minute you get out of Basic /AIT, dump those fucking polyester socks and get yourself some wool hunting socks. Why? Wool wicks moisture away from your feet. It helps keep your feet warm even if they get soaking wet. Wool cushions the foot and ankle better than anything else and this helps prevent blisters. Lastly, wool socks don't stink as much as cotton or poly socks do.
Some folks have a problem with wool itching the skin. Two solutions for that: foot powder and look into Merino Wool socks. Now, a quick warning: wool socks are expensive. You can spend up to $20 per pair. But you only get one set of feet. Spend $100 on several pair, and then budget for a new pair every year as you replace the worst-worn pair.
Second, buy an extra pair of boots when you get out of Basic. When I was in, we still had to shine boots. Yeah, it was a pain in the ass. What I had was 4 pair of boots: a highly shined set of inspection boots, two pair of duty boots, and one pair of fucked up, oil stained boots that I kept in the CONEX or aboard the vehicle for fucking around in the motor pool. All boots were broken in, all were maintained [cleaned and polish applied as a waterproof]. PROTIP: If you have a pair of boots that fit comfortably but the soles or heels are wearing out, you don't have to throw them away. Get them resoled or re-heeled at a shoe repair! Comfortable boots are one of life's little treasures, *maintain them* and you won't have to break in a new set of boots every other year.
Last: If you have some advance warning that you're gonna be rucking, STRETCH OUT; especially your quads, calves, and Achilles. Don't forget to stretch the lower back as well. You'll also want to look into keeping your potassium levels up, so eat bananas. This helps prevent or mitigate cramps.
For those of you out there doing the work, please accept the respects of an old cavalry corporal. Thanks for your time.
Carl Hicks Jr Thank you for your wisdom, you wrote that message 5 months ago I just read it now. Much appreciated.
No, thank you.
Ty I am going into the Norwegian marine in two weeks:)
@@creeperender69 Good luck! Hope you make it!
@@carlhicksjr8401 ty :) I think I will;)
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Hope this helps for who need to skim and for those last minute tips before basic
Thank you so much
Thanks
You’re a recruits best friend
Yeah
2Rare Mikeyy God loves you
Definitely, he gives all of the good tips that can help a noobie survive.
Facts
definitely my bestie atm
My DS actually let me get some DR scholls soles at the PX.. He was pretty cool about it.. I asked if it was contraband.. He said " no private, thats for your feet. Carry on"... I miss FLW.
XD. For some reason I laughed when you put "no private, that's for your feet."
Domino_Emery lmao he seriously said that.. He didnt want any future joes getting re cycled
Screw Fort Leonard wood
I hope I get the same "sweetness" for my BCT arrival in 2 wks
@@zyxwvutsafara Well did ya 🤣
Best way to break in new boots is to shower with them on barefoot as soon as you can so they mold to your feet. Best advice I ever got.
(Ex Ranger, 11B, 06-12)
if I ever have the nerve to get new basic issues boots again I’ll try that. I just double sock n moleskin prior to rucking
Doesn't work with steel toe ones though
@@MrKeith8885 matt suggested in this video that 2 pairs causes more foot perspiration and will cause problems;to stick with just one good pair.
Won't it smell though?
Jordan Chen of course it’s gonna smell 😂 what kind of question is that everything probably will smell in basic
I just graduated basic yesterday I made it 40 miles through the forge with out a single blister or injury I was happy especially once I got to put that beret on and the buses pulled up to take us back to the barracks
Wait, you got a ride back to the barracks? Just kidding, but we did our ruck march all the way back to our barracks at the end of FTX and our "Forge" type of thing.
Congrats on graduating!
What battalion were you at basic, i graduated Nov 15
Malik Toure I was 1-34 Fort Jackson we graduated the 8th of November
@@adamhenry9923 2-13 15 of nov
I remember watching these videos back when I started considering the army. Just graduated bootcamp. Great decision
max karmelich Jesus loves you
Nice
Man
Did you remember any of it while you was in basic
This is honestly a really important video, some people might not think so. Ingrown toenails can be problem if they get infected (I'm talking from experience).
You're right mate it's incredibly important, how to prevent and treat ingrown nails would have been good to add too. I broke my big toe by slipping and sliding into a concrete step trying to do flips into a swimming pool. The nail ended up embedded under the skin past the joint, a Dr popped the nail with a hot paper clip, pulled it out and strapped my toe straight. The nail grew back ingrown and gave me hell for 2 years until I had surgery, a wedge reduction where they cut out the nail root and nail on each side of my toe, only leaving a 3rd of the nail in the middle. They had to carve it up so much, there was something ridiculous like 13 stitches and it took forever to heal. The surgery most likely wouldn't have been needed if I had known how to treat the new nail to prevent it becoming ingrown. You wouldn't think a bloody toenail could give so much grief.
@@tankmeltedargon8831 I know that pain man living hell lol.
Matthew Rowley ingrown nails are annoying and painful best thing is sink them in in salt and warm water and they’ll heal
I've had both my toes cut my big toes I try my best to my toenails clean so they don't get infected
Pedicures brother. Many men think its "gay". Nah its taking care of your feet.
Only if I saw this before my 12 mile ruck to honor hill 😂😭
InHQ Void 12? we did 25
What's the difference between a 'ruck' and a normal fast paced walk?
Jack McC a ruck is with a ruck on your back
@@DougEFresh289 If Drill Sergeants told you that it's most likely not true.
BallsDeepInCereal. nah, for me I have this store by my house exactly a mile away. So I kinda have an idea how long it takes for that. I kind "did the math" i guess u can say and based on the time we started and got done and kinda figuring for how long we would stop, and go to the side of the road and all that, its by no means an exact number. But I would say maybe within 4/5 miles. But I get your point - its the exact reason we were all trying to figure out exactly how long it was gonna be, and what made me even think to keep some kind of track.
Me:Should I wear two pairs of socks?
Matt:Do not wear two pairs of socks. 4:10 ish
Me:*deletes comment.*
Domino_Emery
It really depends on the type of sock. If possible, wear a thinner pair with a normal pair.
It means that the socks are rubbing against each other, not your feet.
Of course everyone’s bodies are different, this just works for me.
Our DS’s always told us to wear the dress socks under our normal green socks and that’s really helped in my opinion.
@@adamdavanna6229 cotton socks in 100%whool socks always save my feet
During my conscription I wore 2 pairs of socks at all times while wearing boots. I had small issues in the very beginning with blisters.
Rory_Emery Rory
When doing basics in South Africa in the 80's I put on my boots without tying the laces, stood in a bucket of water submerging the boots completely, then tied the laces, and walked with the boots for the rest of the day like that (This was the very next morning after gear was issued), to form the boot to my foot. After it dried the boot fit perfectly and I did not have any issues with blisters.
Some guys wore womans silk stockings under their socks to minimize friction and they seemed happy with the outcome.
If you were unlucky enough to get blisters and it was picked up during foot inspection after each ruck the medic came over and injected the blister with methiolate, it would burn like pouring acid on a open wound for about 20 seconds but would dry out the blister and the moment the burn stops the skin hardens, and the open nerve endings gets closed, you 100% good to go after, like you never had a blister.
I personally find having a DD214 to be extremely helpful in avoiding injuries related to rucking. It really helps take the load off of your shoulders and transfers said weight to some other poor private.
This guy....that is the funniest thing I have ever read. And it's true!
In preparation for enlistment, I think running on sand is a great way to build up your running. In Basic we ran on sand tracks for our regular PT tests to gauge our progress, then for our final APFT we ran on a compressed, rubber one made of recycled tires. Man what a difference. We cut over two minutes, on average, off our run times from running on sand. If you can do it in passing time on sand, you will have a far higher score when you run on a decent track. It's just great exercise when you have that moving surface beneath you. Sort of a different subject but slightly related, I think.
WhoWouldWantThisName this super smart actually
I live on the beach so will do. 👍
Great for people who struggle with shin splints like myself. Just make sure you stretch your calves and Achilles ideally after warming up and after the run.
Jersey Shore sand is deep. There’s a reason why school sports teams hold beach runs in the summer, and the reason is for fitness.
My father 16 years in the army told me just 2 things when I joined. He said first make sure your boots fit. Don't let them rush you through that part of the line. Take the smoking and screaming if you have to try on 15 pairs of boots do it. I only had to try 5 before I got the right fit but thank God i did. It was well worth the hour smoking I recieved for "holding up the line" the whole time being screamed at that I was being picky and wasting the armies time..That combined with dry socks and i didn't get 1 blister during basic. While other guys that took the first pair that kinda fit were left using mole skin and constantly having their heels and the backs of their feet fall off.The other was save everything medical that happens to you. Sick call for a cut save it. Sick call for a feaver save it. Any injuries make sure they are well documented and you have a copy. He served 16 years and his back is completely screwed....6 to 8 surgeries to fix everything that's wrong and surgeons wont touch him for fear of paralysis when hes only got 5 to 10 more years of walking left. The recovery time would be 2 years laying facedown in a hospital bed... He was separated with 20% a pat on the back and a check for 4k. I served 3 years before an injury led to my separation but since I had every little injury and thing documented I was able to squeeze a 30% tdrl. All the documentation made the VA process much easier as well and got me a higher rating. I've seen guys that have it much worse but because of their pride they brushed it and walked it off and are now fighting the VA to get anything for their disabilities... hell I know a guy with PTSD so bad from his tour in Afghanistan with marines as doc that he has flashbacks and pisses himself and literally relives the couple of close call moments and the va denied him several times because while In service he said he was fine and never sought help for the anxiety and flashbacks he was having. So they said it wasnt service connected due to no documentation during service...Swallow your pride or the government will find any way not to give you what you deserve for giving up your body and sanity.
Quick Notes:
- Alternate boots so you break into both.
- Never use double socks
- Use wool socks
- Cut your toenails
- Use foot powder (not too much)
If you're going to Jackson, prepare for 50mi+. My company did 56. You won't have any issues if your boots fit right so make sure your boots fit well before they issue the to you at reception.
Connor Murphy 😭😭😭
TBP Vlogs you’ll be fine
Etanus Maskianus i know lol
TBP Vlogs 😂
My feet never really had issues, it was my thighs chafing really bad. Pro tip: buy compression shorts on your first px run
Anemone Spotted is there a place to buy all this stuff like compression shorts and all that
you truly are helping so many men and women, myself included, through this crazy process and experience. Thank you man, seriously
Thanks for the great videos, Lt. Ward! I’m going to BCT in May, 09S program with the Montana National Guard. I’m older and a female, and a Mom, so I have a lot of thoughts and emotions going into basic and your videos are helping me prep mentally and physically!
I leave June 10th 2019 for Paris island and I’m starting to watch these videos so I can prepare thank you for taking the time to give out these tips
Im not even interested in joining the military but I still always come back to watch these videos they are super satisfying to watch keep it up brother. Thanks for your service and continue on MURICA
In basic, around about 80% of all injuries were coming from feet/ ankle problems. The other 20% was leg and hip problems
My sit now has swollen feet... in recovery
watching your videos has made me want to get in shape and prepare better so starting this week im going to do PT with my recruiters i knew nothing about army basic before i found this channel thank you for giving information that could change boot camp and help me succeed
Your videos helped me pass basic, you’re the best my guy!
Remember to change your socks 👍
But, most importantly above all....
Hydrate...
I love it
In Finland we had a joke that no matter how sick you are. If you go to sick call, no matter how sick you are, they tell you to change your socks and hydrate. That was not the case in my experience, but funny joke nonetheless.
probably one of two things i fully recall from bct way back in 03
HYDRATION FORMAAAAAAATIONNNNNNNNNNN
the other was anything which included a hatefilled glare with a bellowed, "DOGGONE..... PRIVATE....... DOGGGGGGG GONNNNNNNE!!!!" with whatever in between. My DS all loved the Doggone word because they couldn't cuss at us back then. Unsure how it is now, haha.
I was hoping the bottom words would be funnier when I clicked to read them
Wool, especially thick, thickest wool socks available, extra cold winter wool socks are the best all year round. I was wearing those on deployment at 100F heat and it was super comfortable. Those socks are like wicking towel on the inside, but they don't hold water, drain and dry super fast.
I’m literally on the bus to Fort Benning right now watching this, thanks alot
Now I know it’s been two years since you commented this but I’m leaving for Fort Benning in October any advice you could pass down to me possibly?
Thank you for all the excellent videos, you’ve helped a lot. I have ceremony tomorrow and fly to Benning Tuesday.
Thank you for this video, I am heading off to basic training tomorrow so I need this so I can take care of myself properly
You're the go to guy for anyone looking to enlist. You advice and give the information the you don't find elsewhere. At least that's my case.
I'm losing weight right now, Been walking a mile and a half everyday with a 25lb vest, and Inclination 5. For the past 5 days, I started out of breath. Now I do it without any issue. I also run another mile without the vest. I hope I can make the weight, cause I'm dying to join. I'm 22, did college, didn't finish cause of things that weren't under my control, But I accumulated over 100 credits. And I did it just so I could join. I had score on he ASVAB of 45, I wanted more but that enough. I haven't decided if I want to join Infrantey or cavalry scout. And I be honest, your videos have helped a lot, mostly mentally, and also given me motivation and assurance. Thank you!
Stopping by to say hi. Thank you for all the tips you've given us Matt.
Heyyyyy
@@MattWard89 I actually have a question, if that's all right to ask. So recently, I sent my information over to the national guard, and that information was sent to my local recruiter. It's been about a week since this has happened, so am I supposed to call him? Or do I have to just have patience? Thank you once again!
@@davidt.3860 They SHOULD contact you. If they dont within one to two weeks go ahead and give em a call. If you received a card from one of the recruiters, call that number
@@jadendeason5858 Will do, thank you for the response.
I’m looking to enlist soon as MP and your videos help me so much. My girlfriend went through basic training last year as well
Great video, Matt! I truly appreciate the invaluable tips, bro.
Literally did my first ruck today and then I whip my phone out and see this 😂. I am happy to say that my feet survived
How do you have your phone? Or are you not in bct?
Ryan Mintz ROTC
@@markbalcarcel2361 what's that?
@@markbalcarcel2361 Ohh that makes sense lol
Mark Balcarcel reserve office training corps
in the past day ive watched like 20 of your videos, ive wanted to go to the army since i was 10 and im 16 now and started going to the gym 5 days a week to prepare. super thankful for your videos. thank you.
Hows the progress?
Don’t injure yourself. You’re young to be training that hard.
@@justanothergrunt9053 that's not hard , if he/she is doing it in a correct schedule and hits different parts of the body every day it's fine, ifs actually pretty good to be that active, I train 5 days a week and for 2 days out of the week I train 2 times a day , you just need to have a good intake to keep you fueled and strong
MJV aight bro just make sure your form is solid.
Your probably 18 by now, did you end up enlisting yet? If so how is it!
We made it boys! Graduated two days ago and now I’m here at reception at fort Lewis.
In the Canadian military we are issued the two sock system, honestly they are the best socks I've ever used. Never gotten blisters wearing them
I just finished completing a 12 mile ruck. Wish i saw this beforehand.
Thanks matt really helped
Thanks Matt, I Really enjoy your videos
When I joined back in 2003 I never ran or did any rucking prior to basic training. I could barely run a mile at the time. But on our last pt test I got an award for having the highest pt score. The army will build you up. Just have the mental fortitude and you will be fine.
Jesus. Dude in the thumbnail made himself some organic dr schols...
Jerk My Crank yea, that’s me lol
Zach Uliknot That’s not you in the thumbnail
Zach Uliknot Bruh that pic came off of best gore . Com it can’t be you lmao
I plan on joining the army when i get out of high school and this videos are going too help a lot
DD Helms start running now
@@bruh1077 I wanted to join the Marines and I've been running, working out and the occasional wrestling and Brazilian Ju Jitsu
@@grsimpson3957 usmc bootcamp isnt too too bad
@@efface6264 what is the px situation in the marines. I want to enlist and would like to know. I have heard about the army px but not the marine corps boot camp px
@@sethnoeske5455 you will go to the px when you guys get haircuts
We just got our boots for JROTC and we got a 15 mile ruck in 5 days and I need to break them in quick and prepare my feet. This helped a lot, thank you
Your videos helped me and my twin get through basic
That Feeling When a National Guard patch doesnt have a pin through it, but the 101st Airborne Patch does
I just graduated basic and honestly my advice is to MAKE SURE THE BOOTS FIT, Also ALWAYS USE A LOT OF FOOT POWDER, make sure your socks are always fresh and dry, don’t buy the insoles at the PX, soft soles make for soft feet, and make sure you know the signs of a blister and stop them EARLY
How do you stop a blister early?
I actually do marine training at home. I tried joining the Marines but was denied. It sucks but now my training will prepare me for the worst. This video was very helpful thanks brother.
Thanks for all the helpful tips you share
Also wash your feet and wear shower shoes. Blisters make you more prone to ring worm, etc.
I made sure to wear shower shoes no matter what and was glad I did
Thankfully I wear boots daily and am constantly walking for my work, I feel I wont have to worry as much about blisters! Buy bandaids so if you do get a blister you can cover it! I always do this and it help so much.
I was about to comment this
Great video with good tips! In the Swedish Army the soldiers pick up their boots 5 weeks before arriving at boot camp. They get a hiking regime to complete at home so that both their feet and boots are already broken in when they arrive at boot camp. Cheers from Sweden!
Great video, wish I'd watched it BEFORE going into my military uni entrance exams...
Thank you. I've got a 6 mile ruck coming up.
Thanks Matt , I’m leaving Jan 7,2019 11x infantry
Shipping out on Tuesday. Good timing!
thanks for the memories matt i saw a lot of this in my rotc days in my squad
The best thing about army is they give you a pack, webbing, food and a sleeping bag to go camping, and get paid to do it. WOW I in the wrong job, pizza delivery sucks $2.95 an hr and no gear....
Where the hell do you live that minimum wage is $2.95?
Also, that is far from the best thing about the Army. The best things are those that last your whole life. I still find myself missing it and a bit frustrated with civilians. For me it was the culture of the military that was the best thing. The strong and positive attitude and team based nature of it all. No selfishness tolerated and high standards expected for everything you do. By the time you graduate AIT nobody has to pick up or cover up for anyone else. Grown-ups and professionals all around you. Hell yeah, that's what I miss most. :) Nothing wrong with camping and hiking though.
WhoWouldWantThisName no a pizza delivery driver gets paid less than minimum wage because of tips. When you go out to eat some restaurants pay you 2 dollars. I worked at dominos and got paid 7 even as a assistant manager but I still drove
Johnny 2x you only get paid less if you don’t declare your tips. You are legally entitled to at least the minimum wage on every state.
There once was a desk sergeant who moonlights as a pizza delivery driver in Drum
Off topic, but that shirt is NICE!
Off Duty I was thinking the same a lot of shirts are well designed.
Agreed.
I have about a year until i'll go to a recruit office nearby, and hopefully will be picked up. I'm already mentally preparing, getting everything ready including my physichal state, and finish high school (which will hopefully be in next year early summer). I already started doing situ-ps and push-ups, gonna start running next week. I live in Hungary, and as my dad told me our military here isn't as rough as in the USA, but imma really get ready just in case lol! I'm really excited already, thank you for telling us all this information, i really appricate it
I’ll definitely keep these tips in mind, my mos is a scout, and I ship out to basic on Oct 22
I’m an Eagle Scout and I can say that foot powder and mole skin are clutch. Something that I would do when backpacking and hiking 10+ miles a day is put a piece of moleskin on spots that I would commonly get hot spots to keep it from happening in the first place. Also I leave for Air Force basic in a month😁
I haven't done much hiking but I've done a lot of running because of track, barefoot on a track and what not, I walk on my toes too because of track haha. I'm going through all your videos cause I plan to join the army in January
I will once I lose the weight. 20 more pounds...
You and me both Brandon
Endex next week, 8 mile ruckmarch to the finish on Friday. Thanks for the video.
I'm on HBL and I have that last FTX coming up for blue phase... thank you so much!
Even though I was Australian Army for 18 years your advice was absolutely correct for universal foot care. One thing I might add is that the reason why you raise your feet is that pack marching (Rucking) you will get swelling in you feet so this is a great idea to do but don't rest cross legged with one of your feet over the other you'll be constricting the blood flow on the bottom foot.
Thanks for the tips Matt, i leave in Jan 14, 2019. Ft Jackson.
HDReaper I might be there with you, not set on a date yet, but i was told some time in January
Me too man!
Dude what's your mos? I leave November 19, 2018 to Fort Jackson im 91b
I am leaving Jan or feb for 11B not sure the exact date yet
@@elliotsalem8028nice, i got 92Y.
Started basic on 5 Nov. We were issued socks and sock liners that our DS actually recommended wearing. They’re very thin black socks that most people think are for the dress uniform. They really do help, I haven’t had one blister yet.
This vid made me sub. Thanks for the tips man
You should do a "Dont be a fool" uplifting/motivational video for basic training.
Lt Dan: cautioned soul and OD green socks!
Two standing orders in this platoon! One, take care of your feet, and don't do anything stupid like gettin yourself killed...
I’ll never forget the day I did a 13 mile ruck with my ROTC battalion. Never did a ruck or looked up how to do one beforehand. Filled up my ruck with water and snacks to keep myself fueled. Weighed 45 pounds with other stuff mixed in. My time was 3 hours 12 minutes which I thought was pretty good lol. Surprisingly didn’t bleed through my boots
11x with an option 4 contract leaving for Benning in July thank you for the videos they have helped a ton
Did you make it
Between 1974 and 1981 I was stationed on Fort Benning, GA, three times. Twice with the 197th Infantry Brigade and we had classes. Spring rolls around we had summer weather classes. Falls rolls in and yes, we had winter weather classes. They covered how to care for our bodies and if you were assigned a vehicle, how to care for it too. I just don't believe I had to explain one day to my sister why my feet were white after I had taken my shoes & socks off.
You should become a recruiter you do a very good job
I've joined in 2012 and have never thought about the physical aspect as I've never ran or even rucked/hiked. I still made it tho, been out the army for a year now discharged honorably :)
Thank you for all the help! I'm hopefully leaving next month!
First time we did a ruck march in basic I got my feet ate up! The second time I heard if u wear dress shoes socks (class A black ones) under the regular green socks it helps with the friction and it definitely worked for me, and also definitely definitely wear pt spandex under your boxers because your thighs will rub against each other allot and I've seen guys have big ol red Burns hardcore and guys use bengay on it in the night and screamed like a girl! Lol good times good times great video tho bro
Pro tip: Surgery tape. Tape your toes, heels and bottoms of the feet.
Remove the tape after march. Wash the feet, or they'll get infected.
Thank you for keeping it simple
@@Dylan-lw1xc It's not really all that complicated.
Matt gave good suggestions, and that's what I learned in the Finnish army myself.
Sports tape works as well.
I doubt you could even be allowed to use that at basic.
Ive never used surgical tape, but I wonder if they could get any moleskin. Stuff works wonders from my experience.
At reception right now in fort Jackson, start bct tomorrow morning, this video is a big help, thanks Matt!
Best of luck man!
I leave for basic in a week ! Love your videos♡
I had a blister that was the entire back of my heel and bleeding bad. i drained it and put two sheets of mole skin on it and after it went numb it was fine. moleskin is awesome stuff.
I remember when I went through Airforce basic I always tied my boots pretty tight never got blisters or any other issues other people did they'd ask how I don't get em I said just tie your boots tight
Greg G Of course you lucky folks in Air Force BMT don't have to do ruck marches anyway like the two green branches (Army and Marines) do.
mac burger depends on your afsc. All the SOF afsc’s have to ruck.
Great advice! Thanks man
In Sweden we use 2 socks because it eliminates a LOT of friction between your feet and the boots. The friction will instead be in between the socks. Sweden is a cold country though so I guess that is the difference.
When you said "Do some hiking before getting enlist" i imagined Frank Woods from BO in mountains
You know, going off of what he said. The first time you get to go to the Shopette for your resupply and haircut, if you have the opportunity purchase a pair of FoxRiver military maximum socks. They make a world of difference. I was a lot like the recruit you described, who quit during reception. I hadn't ran, hadn't done anything. I was weak as can be. I just didn't quit. Went through BCT a few years ago, but yeah I just didn't quit. My Drill Sergeant did recommend wearing your black dress socks underneath your green socks, and I did that and it was fine. IDK if that was just some placebo effect or not, but worth trying.
I do the forge in a week or 2 and theast ruck we did of 12 miles my feet bled bad. I'm sure this video will help me tons!
Two socks works by putting a pair of the thin ASU socks under the issued green socks.
It works the same as any sort of commercial hiking sock liner I've used - helps pull moisture away from the skin and creates a low-friction barrier between your foot and the awful green socks you get initially. Just keep one set of ASU socks as a clean, good pair for inspections, the rest I used as liners during the rucks along with foot powder and never had a hot spot or blister all of Basic.
i love your videos Matt and Nava the beast's video's.. get the Marine POV .. you both seem like very cool guys .
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Feb 4 I got my end march, 100kilometers [60miles] in 5 days with water crossing.
Tip: After marching, get a bowl of ice cold water and put both feet in. This will harden your feet
I’ll be graduating high school in 2020 I’m excited and nervous for boot camp these are great tips I’ll try to go hiking before the summer ends
Kevin Hernandez ayeeee same here! What state are ya in?
9:50. “If you have some hot stuff developing.” Well in that case, you got more than just your feet to worry about
Hi Matt, would you be able to add to your already very informative videos, how the soldier's in training can protect themselves from frostbite.
My dear son has it on his toe from Fort Leonard Wood's winter.
Thanks a bunch. Lots of love to you.
Blessings to the Ward's.
He has to keep his feet dry, make sure he changes his socks multiple times if necessary like Matt said. Again like Matt said wool socks.
Is he in Basic Training there or something else? If he hasn't already done so, he needs to go to sick call. If he's in BCT he may be very weary of doing so out of fear of getting recycled, but he needs to take that seriously. A Med profile or prescription allowing him alternative socks or something might make all the difference. Bless your family, and best wishes to your son. I went through BCT there as well and it amazed me how cold it got at night. Washington state isn't as cold as that was down in the south.
I wore two pairs of socks every day, even after the army, in my work boots, one real thin pair, one thinker pair. Never had a blister, or any other issues. In basic we used our dress socks under our boot socks.
Cheap insoles are pretty good to put into the boots as well. They always work for me making the boots comfy and not causing blisters
Hey, ty for your advices. Im 24 with a college diploma in Canada and I want to join the Navy. Im fat, but I started to run outside even when its full of snow and with me being overweight, I can easily get injury. I hope they accept me! :)
There's tonnes (pun intended) of fat navy guys. You'll be fine.
Kinda wonder if you could stick one of those anti moisture packets from jerky in your boot.
Mr Ducky it’s big brain time
I ship out to basic in six days and this is super helpful to know
audrey marsh how was basic
Basic Training must have changed. I had ZERO choices about the old black recruit boot in 1990 at Fort Jackson. They threw the two pairs of SIZE 9 1/2 boots in my chest after the most brief foot sizing I ever had. We had those old wool socks. My blisters had blisters, and my feet did bleed! Drill Sergeant told me to put my black dress socks inside of my wool socks, and use moleskin. I had to buy that out of pocket at the PX. The alternating boots was a good idea--we had to put white dots on our boots to make sure we were rotating them. That was the best advice I ever got.