10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW ABOUT ARMY BCT (BASIC TRAINING) AT FORT JACKSON 2023

[@taetum-ralphaelpousoo8112]

Thanks for making all these videos helped ease some fears I had.

[@bruceathey6005]

"your not ganna get to drink coffee" picks up coffee cup. priceless lol

[@realkevinellis]

Hahaha

[@dollarcoins]

Going to Fort Jackson in aug 21st, at least that's what my reservation says. Look forward to it, I've been working out very hard these last 7 months, doing insanity and p90x workouts. Also doing that future soldier courses online to get that E2 promotion before being shipped out.

[@realkevinellis]

Heck yeah man! Also if you have one of your friends enlist then you can get promoted

[@golfery5119]

Good luck. I went to Ft Jackson when it was cooler in mid to late October 2017. Can't imagine going in August when it will be hotter. Especially at 120th in reception where you'll have to stand around outside in formation for hours on end.

[@dollarcoins]

@@golfery5119 lol thx for the info. I'll be sure to drink lots of water before I go.

[@kyanhdo2663]

See you there too bud, I'm going to Jackson on 21st too!

[@dollarcoins]

@@kyanhdo2663 If I see a vietnamese guy there, I'll be sure to shout out Kyle Do! And you shout out Dollarcoins!

[@tracyseeve1363]

Hey! This video is really helpful for me. I’m thinking about enlisting after high school and doing my research. New sub!

[@fabianycolonzayas1230]

Thx bro 4 this type of videos, ship out on oct 7 F.jackson

[@samuelpotts5143]

I would suggest if they still issue glasses and your old ones already need to be replaced dont believe them if they say you wont need them. The first week they didn't issue mine even though they already had my eyes tested before i went in. I have very poor eyesight

[@realkevinellis]

I’m so grateful, I got about 4 free pairs… of course not any glare as you can see in the video but def good for free! Awesome point

[@lamontmorgan99]

That skin tight product is for sure a help when shaving.

[@applemonkey_1874]

i wish i could go back to BCT at benning. the shit sucked at the time but now that i look back i think i loved it

[@jackgralla]

You seem like a really chill guy. Thank you for the tips man. I go to MEPS August 25th, and I leave to reception August 27th. I’m excited, but I know there’s a ton of challenges coming my way.

[@realkevinellis]

Hey thanks so much for the reply man, you got this!!!

[@inspiredbydior5447]

Awww my son just went to basic yesterday. He took the online training and came in as an E2.

[@demonfromhell2022]

When i was at Fort Jackson back in 2011, I never had to worry about shaving since i got no facial hair on my face lol

[@claudell23]

I was in 1-13th Infantry Regiment. I was in Echo Company. I when to Fort Jackson also

[@realkevinellis]

nice ! bravo co >

[@ElRosier]

Thank you for the video, I’ll come to the USA soon, I need to get ready for the asvab test.

[@yartmus]

Thanks for this dude, enlisting soon and excited to join

[@realkevinellis]

Yes!!! Congrats man awesome to hear!!

[@yartmus]

@@realkevinellis Thanks man! May be a weird question but whats the showering like in Basic?

[@realkevinellis]

@@yartmus limited time… I heard the hot water runs out in some places but wasn’t my experience… pretty chill. They are separated if that’s what you’re asking, though you might have to get naked for a sec in front of a battle if needed, or just get your clothes all wet trying to be private… lol I tried to not drop my drawers in the presence of others and ended up going to bed with soaking wet PTs… I found it easier to drop the outside of the shower, do my thing.. and then get dressed outside the shower again… it’s not weird, it’s just what it is. Kind of like showering at a public gym … hope that answers your question?

[@yartmus]

@@realkevinellis Thank you so much! Definitely answered my questions, and thanks for getting back so quickly!

[@GamestaReborn]

Leaving nov 20th to fort Leonard wood !! Super nervous

[@K0rmaaa]

How is it for you?

[@michaelbentt3018]

Congratulations, Champ!

[@diegomoreno4181]

The only big fear I have is showering, and I’m also going to Fort Jackson, can you explain what that’s like if possible?

[@realkevinellis]

@@diegomoreno4181 exactly what you imagine it’s like lol… but it happens so quickly you don’t even think. You’ll probably have less than 1-2 mins to shower during basic so it’s nothing to think about. You’ll be so busy and tired you won’t be thinking about who can see what! Congrats! Trust me it’s the least you’ll be worried about

[@jewlsanthony6970]

Appreciate this video! I’m in the process of enlisting, i have a question the only thing I’m nervous about is the showers. Are they open?? I’ve heard some have stalls.

[@golfery5119]

When I was in basic at Ft Jackson, we did have stalls in showers with curtains. So it's not like you'll have open showers where everyone will see you naked. Now when I was at Grafenwoehr Germany, that was the only time I had open showers where you and other dudes would see one another naked. Aside from that, during my first week in basic, we had "shower drills" where the drill sergeants gave us a maximum time of 60 seconds to shower. After that first week, we no longer had that and could spend a little bit more time but not a lot more time. And the only time we could shower was at the end of the day. So all the sweating you'll do from running, being in dirt, having to do pushups from "getting smoked" etc. you just had to disregard it until evening when you are allowed to shower. That even means getting into your uniform with you ass nasty. And we only wash clothes once a week so you'll be sleeping in dirty PT uniform after you showered. Oh and after you shower, there will be times when you'll be smoked again before you go to bed, which means you'll be in bed sweaty and with dirty clothes on.

[@LuisGomez-ec9pp]

i love your paintings

[@pfcanthonycook1645]

I went to Fort Sill, Oklahoma for basic during COVID... different times but wasnt too bad.

[@Just_Mali11]

I’m from that area. I’m headed to Jackson actually

[@javeoncoleman3095]

Ship out Oct 31st

[@rosemarymartinez6709]

Kevy!! ♥️

[@ajadona24]

shipping on sept 23! Fort Jackson

[@realkevinellis]

Nice congrats!!

[@iamjskeete]

I’m heading out Sept 24th. See ya there !

[@realkevinellis]

@@iamjskeete that’s awesome

[@ajadona24]

@@iamjskeete yes sir

[@ajadona24]

did u do a hearing test at reception?

[@EverOnly]

Y’all are brutal AF in these comments…no need to be so harsh.

[@PoweiOfficial-zf2gb]

Is shaving powder allowed instead of shaving stick ?

[@realkevinellis]

Yes… but you do not get a whole lot of time to shave at basic so it might make sense to get some cream… I’ve shaved with just soap and water to save time before while there

[@robertsamueljr2878]

​@realkevinellis what razors you used ?

[@NY2CA92]

Is there swim qualification? Cause I can’t swim well

[@realkevinellis]

Yes you need to swim for 10 miles in under 4 hours no stopping… it’s hard but they train you… LOL…. Nooooooo no swimming at all

[@demonfromhell2022]

swimming is only for navy lol

[@golfery5119]

@@demonfromhell2022 Yeah OP probably saw some Marine/Navy video and saw swimming and wondered if Army had the same.

[@demonfromhell2022]

@@golfery5119 nope the army don't teach swimming because I did 8 years Army active duty

[@K0rmaaa]

We didnt have to do swim qualifications but i think its different if you join the marines/navy

[@brenditaboriixd6542]

Hey I wanted to ask if 25h gets to travel the world?

[@realkevinellis]

Well that’s been my experience so far… but any MOS can travel… and if you’re isn’t deploying, you can volunteer to go to different deployments… that’s for the guard at least.

[@applemonkey_1874]

i got u battle. subbed

[@yamilrivera4102]

Just wondering whats your mos soldier

[@realkevinellis]

25Q

[@phill7507]

Don’t you have some floors to buffer private?

[@demonfromhell2022]

You get to buff the floor once a week because the floor is already clean from mopping every day.

[@phill7507]

@@demonfromhell2022 once a week? Try every night! Military went soft

[@demonfromhell2022]

@@phill7507 who buff the floor every night? you must be living in a fantasy world lol

[@phill7507]

@@demonfromhell2022 not the new military. The new military is worried about transgenders, this guy in the video half gene away from mental illness! Be lucky you didn’t have to shine your boots or starch your clothes, now you don’t even do the floors. There is no discipline in the military.

[@morganpauley7087]

Is the wyzw watch acceptable for basic?

[@realkevinellis]

I’m not familiar but it just needs to be basic with basic functions

[@morganpauley7087]

@RealKevinEllis This one reads heart rate as well as work out activity

[@realkevinellis]

@@morganpauley7087 no they won’t let you use that

[@morganpauley7087]

@RealKevinEllis darn also I found your video really helpful

[@realkevinellis]

@@morganpauley7087 thank you! I am recording another one in about an hour that I think will also be very very helpful.. 10 BCT hacks your DS doesn’t want you to know

[@emmanueljorge1453]

Do they drug test at basic training?

[@realkevinellis]

Yes

[@21skinsfan]

how old are you/when you joined?

[@realkevinellis]

31

[@21skinsfan]

@@realkevinellis man im 27 ive contemplated this thing like 2-3 times now, recruiter keeps calling me, thinking bout doing it. i like smoking weed which makes me not want to go but got no kids, jobs decent but still struggling to get by, 1k a week isnt enough to survive in dc metropolitan area. you think its worth it? the whole woke shit in military turns me off, also feel old and ive gone to meps before and everyone was like 18-20, felt weird. I so dont like the whole situation with current office, Ukraine, china etc. feel so lost. its calling my name but god damn in a way im so wishy washy about it

[@Itsjoelbro]

I’m 26 joining soon I took my gauges out and quit smoking you can do it bro if it’s what you want. I just know I’ll stay in the same routine in my town and I want a different life

[@golfery5119]

@@21skinsfan Joining the military is worth it if you want to save up some money and have something to put on your resume to help you get a better job when you get out. Also the GI Bill to help with college. I would also say consider the Air Force instead of the Army at your age.

[@21skinsfan]

@@Itsjoelbro that exactly where im at, stuck in the same routine , with the same friends

[@ca7889]

Here's the breakdown in today's military-first why are you making video's in uniform, second did they not tell you people about comsec-saying you're about to deploy. I guess the term loose lips sinks ship is no longer taught.

[@realkevinellis]

Thanks for your concern, I’m allowed to wear my uniform I believe and second, I didn’t mention anything about where I’m going. It’s public knowledge that my unit and others are deploying. If I broke a law please let me know, other wise thank you for your view. Please feel free to subscribe for more .

[@lilshaan6252]

Those who had their phones for two hours were definitely about to graduate lol

[@realkevinellis]

Negative… same grad date as is

[@jeffs2866]

I was in the army from 1979 to 1982. I can’t believe how easy, soft and woke basic training and the Army has became today! I would never advise a younger person to go into the military today. Especially under the Biden administration.

[@One_of_Gods_Warriors]

The 75th ranger regiment is the last real unit

[@phill7507]

Army is soft

[@thefinessekid7358]

We need pencil pushes more than riflemen. Soon combat is gonna be automated anyway. Sad but true

[@phill7507]

@@thefinessekid7358 how automated will it be whenever there is an emp?

[@fartunmohamed9253]

Not really they just meeting these people half way

[@phill7507]

@@fartunmohamed9253 yeah! Soft as shit

[@realkevinellis]

Ouch

[@FilamNation]

Not to join that garbage branch