5 Must have items in the Army

[@attiumeyami417]

Dodge charger at overly expensive intrest rates is a must have!

[@georgemaxwell3467]

😂😂

[@kai-vp8mz]

if your 11b

[@joshharrison1169]

khai false.. my interest rate is 6% and i have an SS

[@randomuser5443]

Challenger are better

[@Bluebb8]

Nope. your right. Make sure it has tires the width of a pinkie and rims for dayz.

[@MaidenUtah1]

A deployment, an article 15, an ex wife (who gobbles up your paycheck via alamony), a kid (whose w/the ex wife and takes up the rest of your paycheck via child support) and (most important) a tattoo.

[@davidhamilton6612]

That's what you get when you retire.

[@Christopher.Harvey333]

So I see that y'all are much like the Marines. Interesting.

[@Raccoon_Chic]

So you goofed up several times while serving .

[@alfredpaquin3563]

Got an ex-wife, plenty of deployments. No kids, no alimony (amicable separation, she just missed home). Miss her dearly, but I love the Army,and that's just the way things go sometimes.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

And if you absolutely must have a mustcharllenger like every other soldier don’t get the 6 cylinder at 29percent interest.

[@Thesuitelifeofsuni]

Leland Gaunt 😂😂😂😂

[@PEWPEWGURU]

Condoms are a must have after basic

[@Letch69]

Why though? Forgive me if this is something that's normal.

[@michaelish5446]

Incuriosus Vir it’s a joke...

[@connie_wonnie._]

this is so stupid yet so funny

[@onrr1726]

@@Letch69 during the Vietnam War Condoms were issued to the men in the field to put over the barrel of their gun to keep dirt and mud out of them when on patrol in the jungle. It's possible that the military might still do it when in the desert but I don't know.

[@christopherh7836]

Yea cuz the army is always fucking you

[@jthavorn]

As a young single private, I usually asked my squad leader for rides to get to formation and asked to borrow cars for personal use. But yeah eventually wanted to get a car and stop relying on others. Very important point you made though is if you do buy a car get a car you CAN afford. Bring your squad leader if you can.

[@Wangan300]

Lol. All those guys thinking they can afford a 40k sports car after ait.

[@Wangan300]

@@DevilDaRebel heard of fine print and tax? Apparently not.

[@acupofcoffee9082]

I'm using my signing bonus to pay off debts and get my credit started on track then if I'm in a warmer climate I'm thinking of getting a motorcycle to make payments on for a little while and have some good history (a new one is like, 10k and payments aren't too crazy typically.)

[@TranceCore3]

tbh your first car in the army should be a beater that you bought second hand. Trust me.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

During my time in the Army (1982-1985): Cell phones: Basically didn't exist, nor did the internet. Car: Bought my room mate's 1970 El Camino SS. Should have kept that car! It helped during ETS time. Sold it to another soldier just before I left. Utility tool/knife: Never really needed one. I was a mechanic. Had a full toolbox. Pen and notepad: Never needed one. If you had a pen, it had to be hidden/concealed from plain view. Some soldiers put it in their pen slot of the left breast pocket and called it the "Good Penmanship Award." Watch: Most guys that wore watches had the Army type watch band. It looked like a wrist band and had a velcro flap to cover the face of the watch. It was usually green in color.

[@jacobhaskins811]

You had your cigarettes too right! I'm a mechanic as well I dont smoke much though

[@jacobhaskins811]

You had your cigarettes too right lol I'm a mechanic as well in the army I don't smoke much

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

Never smoked at all.

[@randykroells8049]

Tabasco for field food.

[@jimmygonzalez8647]

Damnnn you old

[@bobhill5429]

A time machine. To go back and get lost on the way to the recruiting office.

[@brycefelperin]

When stationed at any of my posts (Alaska, Germany, multiple stateside) I always had a Gerber, a Swiss Army Champion, a Combat/Camp knife, a Casio Ironman digital watch, and when I was in the early 90's, a personal computer. All these made me very popular in my units since I was always on time with the right tool when someone needed it in the field. Most of the senior NCO's in my unit even borrowed my knives or tools when they needed them in the field. The computer at the time was popular since in the early 90's they were expensive and rare for most all people, so I had a lot of fellow soldiers use it to type up letters home, play video games or such. :-)

[@miken.4693]

Baby wipes, hand lotion, a good magazine, and 30 seconds of privacy.

[@jackjackson7343]

Yeah I usually need 20 seconds to clean up

[@miken.4693]

I factored that into the 30

[@jalinnrivera5601]

😂😂😂

[@discolatedtoe7180]

Lmao 😂

[@Elcomparobby]

Lol

[@catchthewind8563]

For Infantry: create your own weapons cleaning kit. A set of dental picks, at least two bore snakes (one for 5.56 and one for 7.62), CLP, lint free rags, Gerber or SOG, or Leatherman multi-tools whichever you prefer, toothbrushes, small wire brushes, Q-tips(lots of them) and a shaving lather brush made from horse hair (it helps to remove the bulk of dirt, mud, and dust from a weapon after you have been out in the field for a while. Plus, horse hair is soft enough to not remove the blueing from the exterior of the weapon, which I have seen happen when using regular hard plastic bristle hair brushes.

[@wpick]

When I was stationed at Ft. Hood, I got a small wrist compass I put on my watch because there are no landmarks to tell which way is north.

[@robtank8385]

North Is Gatesville.

[@Tetra392]

@@robtank8385 north is where ever the DS says it is. XD

[@cherylsmith9342]

When our son went to Basic in 1995 at Ft. Benning Georgia. He left the house with one pair of underwear in his pocket nothing more. He knew he would have to carry everything he would haul there and everything they issued to him for at least a few hours. This way he would have less to carry he even tossed the extra skivvies so he didn't have to carry them around!

[@OneBullet4586]

i always felt weird talking to ncos over the phone, im like okay roger.....bye lol

[@Wanya21]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sieveman]

Saw this video for first time today. And before it started I was like, I wonder if Gerber/multi-tool will be on his list. I know almost every single person in company had one, whether they worked in "working" platoons or in the HQ platoon, the had a multitool. This is back 1992-1994. I enjoy your videos, keep them coming. I know I am Johnny come lately on this one.

[@Skiskiski]

In 2006, in Bavaria, cell phones were part of our uniforms. Our squad leaders checked if they are charged.

[@SuperWagner23]

I know this is back in the 1990s but fort Bragg used to have base cars which were left over cars that were registered/insured to government. Keys are in the glove box. They were ticket magnets. Sheriff's department could sniff them out I swear.

[@johnashley327]

Severed in Germany and FT HOOD and Ft Belvoir 90-95. Never needed a car.

[@nicholasabbott9187]

Whenever you go to the field be sure to buy some good quality TP!

[@bobteachout3779]

Anyone remember the TP the Germans used!

[@jeraldbottcher1588]

Back in the 70's 80's and 90's if you lived in the barracks you were not allowed to get phone service and all you had was a pay phone. Cell phones were not a thing at that time and very expensive even if you could get one, boy life was hard!

[@georgemaxwell3467]

A DD214 is a must have 😂😂

[@williamreynolds8147]

Thanks Christopher! You had some energy on this video. Love it!

[@2averagenoobs108]

Cell phone is 100% a must have. In the Army, you can count on on hand the few things that AREN'T subject to change literally 30 minutes prior and it's hard to somehow come across that info without a phone. I've gone to sleep a few times, woke up for PT and the uniform changes, or the location changes, as for watches, I 100% agree, but instead of a smart watch, invest in a Garmin Instinct Tactical. It can take the abuse of a grunt's life, and you still get notifications, you can reply, plus other health monitoring widgets on it. Plus the battery lasts 28 days.

[@viralchowda]

I got out in ‘96. Love watching these videos to see how Army life has changed over the years. Not sure I would enjoy the whole cell phone thing and constant/easy contact by command staff. Lol!

[@drusmith3480]

Same here.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

I always “magically” had a few drinks every weekend, the day I got out though I changed my number.

[@miken.4693]

Agreed, no deal on the cell phone. How else is dental a 4 hour appointment? Or, a half day at the CIF even though all you did was sign in and leave?

[@miken.4693]

Leland Gaunt I kept a bottle of jack by my door and used it as mouthwash as soon as the final formation ended for the day. Sorry, can’t go on that last minute detail. Been drinking already.

[@johnknecht7336]

Agree with you there

[@ryankraus6936]

The Army issues Gerbers now? Things have changed since I was in.

[@patriottomyself]

It's rare. Only seen it once.

[@johnslyfield5096]

Pierce transit and Joint Base Lewis McChord do have some services which operate both on and off post. They serve two major transit centers in south pierce county as well as six stops on post. All riders must have access cards to the post, and regular pierce transit fare is accepted which can transfer to other services off post. Bad side is it operates Monday through Friday only, and in the mornings and afternoon windows only. No federal holidays either. Which is a lot more exhaustive than most transit holidays here which is usually just the six major holidays.

[@2098elk]

Amazing that I some how survived my two years of service without any of the "things" we need. 1965-67. Adopt, adjust and over come.

[@0xFF48]

In 1965 you also didn't need KZbin, or know how to use a computer. Times and needs change, evolve with them or get left behind like a Boomer still living in the past

[@scallen3841]

When I was in no internet or cell phones , 1987-1992 . They always found us

[@TranceCore3]

Back then you didn't need "go fasters" either I'm sure it was fun time. Running shoes weren't a thing until the 80s

[@ScottyM1959]

Great video but you beat the Uber idea to death. When I was in a notebook and a pen was SOP. I'd say if you are worried about a smart watch dying or breaking your digital watch go old school and get the iconic analog military watch. They have concealable wristbands with velcro covers to avoid giving away your position when in the field or down range. Just a few words from an old soldier.

[@aadipattanaik7778]

Good advice but wouldn’t an analog put you at a disadvantage from everyone else?

[@ScottyM1959]

@@aadipattanaik7778 well we are talking about a watch right? So, how does that put you at a disadvantage? I mean yeah it would be cool to have that stop watch function and alarms which can get you dead if you forget to disable them, and why do you need a watch that can tell you what time it is in Prague or Hong Kong? Your first phone call back home after arriving at a new duty station or overseas should help you orient your time in your head for future calls home. For example, if you are from the east coast and you get stationed in California you should know its a 3 hour difference or a 5 hour difference between London and the east coast. So you can be just as informed as the next guy if you think about it. Before all this new technology arrived people still got to work on time, remembered time differences, knew how to do simple math (addition subtraction, multiplication and division) in their heads or a notebook, mostly just in their heads. Just for a reference I served from 80 - 84

[@stevepauley2437]

Do you have a specific brand of “analog military watch” you’re talking about? My son is joining and I’d like to get him a decent watch, before he leaves.

[@ScottyM1959]

@aadipattanaik7778 if it's your first watch going in or if you're planning on going to Ranger School they won't let you have a watch with GPS or a digital compass on it last I heard. So, alarms can get you killed outside the wire so what can a digital phone do for you that an analog cant?

[@douglinn5824]

A big one that was missed in the video.... photo copies of paperwork. Get any paper that you are allowed to, and you think is important, photocopied. And a good “lock box” or similar case for storage of said copies/ original documents . Oh, and do not lose your SS card and military ID at the same time. I have not done it personally, but you literally cannot get a new one without the other. Same applies to CAC cards.

[@kevinflorer1211]

You kinda opened Pandora's box with that "What do you think" I would say a membership to triple A, prepaid phone card, and if possible your current records on a micro card. To include copy's of everything. I enjoy your Insight you been around the block. I did 25 to life ETSed for good 2010. And the Army is still there.

[@mkirules]

For Basic: I didn't get a phone call until after the forge. In AIT, we have our phones and we're just not allowed to take them to school. Same for Smart Watches

[@PEWPEWGURU]

I’m gonna ride the new and improved cows to my job; they they recycle their gas into cow scuba tanks... Just in case you need to forge a river🇺🇸

[@nolanshockley7674]

Some of y’all need Hooked on Phonics more than that Challenger.

[@M1ke10191]

That was a pretty slick segway.

[@oldreliable40]

my "must haves"green notebook and pens!! ,location of class 6 store, supply section ppl, motor pool ppl, etc........

[@denveroutlaws06]

you will need a bunch of Plan B

[@deaustin4018]

in my MOS, we had to have a brief case. There'd be the whole platoon marching to work swinging our briefcases.

[@nate654]

G-shock watch, Pens, phone, notepad, boot blousers if you can't keep em tucked in. All that + infamous blue electric razor in the field.

[@mvdebytaz]

You should do a vid on vehicle registration in the military/army

[@christopherchaos]

I did. There is a video on having a car in the Army.

[@joserafael9666]

Another important thing about cell phone is if you have a car you can use it as a GPS to get to work especially if your mos is pretty demanding such as firefighter infratry MP etc

[@vixinite]

Major must haves(son of airmen so this can be used even outside of army or Air Force) 1. Obviously uniform, at least 4 pairs is suggested but my dad gets by on two, 2. Iron to iron uniform and stuff, 3. a PC especially if you work for wing staff or group staff, 4. A good quality wallet , 5. Plenty of undershirts my dad has a drawer of them, 6. Plenty of wet wear and stuff for uniform no matter where your stationed its kind of a efficency thing to have a OCP coat even in Florida so you don’t waste time getting one when you arrive or are leaving for the north and instead can pack/ unpack. Add comments down below with other items I will update often

[@alfredpaquin3563]

Your gloves and your shot record. Never be without them.

[@willied88m]

I like your channel you’re honest about the day-to-day

[@PWill]

Great video, my man!!

[@PEWPEWGURU]

Pens are not authorized in your uniform in the infantry; we ain’t POG’S... Only pens we authorized to use were the low profile space pens because their not seen and supply will issue.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

Did you have the waterproof note pad called "Write In The Rain" pads?

[@saucybaka4439]

Damn your grammar is shit. No wonder you're a grunt

[@fyrfyter81]

Why a "digital" watch? Do they frown on old school "analog" watches with hands?

[@sortacasual]

I literally bought the watch in the thumbnail to take to basic xD

[@imanieugene4229]

What about a longboard or bicycle if you can't get a car?

[@lycanrocx1121]

Also wondering about this.

[@visible2anyoneonyoutube]

Helmet and safety vest required to operate.

[@rph111745]

Back in the 60s, we marched to the motor pool in a formation.

[@20Beast17]

Schofield barracks in hawaii has a public city bus that runs through the base.

[@Gwizz-1000]

I would say to always have 1 rank up from the rank you are readily available to you under your velcro collar so that you are ready to be pinned the next rank at all times!

[@dante123edgerly7]

The Sheppard air Force Base has a public bus that goes on and off base

[@12345678927164]

Remember to keep it high speed.

[@dcalab]

Analog watch. Because you can use it to navigate.

[@NghtMre-zn2bw]

Thats funny that you mentioned needing a Gerber because when I was in they issued one at my duty station with my tool box.

[@leonboyd2557]

You spoke on transportation from off post to on post and i think it's weird that greyhound actually has permission to come on post to Benning

[@christopherchaos]

Dang. That’s crazy. Must be a hassle for the gate guard unless it’s something where all the passengers at that point have to have a valid ID. Fort Carson only allows school buses for Fort Carson.

[@leonboyd2557]

@@christopherchaos yeah the gate guards literally had to walk through the entire bus and check every id. There were a few people who didn't have one so they had to wait at the check point for the bus to come back through

[@Anakinskywalker98]

Camp Pendleton in California has a bus route provided by the San Diego North County’s transit system.

[@Hyperion031]

Sponsor!!!!!!! Hooah!

[@shadowtrooper1]

I know JBLM has a shuttle bus service that goes from on and off base.

[@irishjoe3799]

All I can come up with is my best friend, my wooby my wooby where I go he's gonna go. Also, 550 cord maybe a bracelet. Or just having some civilian clothing. Your list was solid.

[@Mike_LaFontaine75]

Looking back, I should have bought a 10 speed bike. Don't have to bother with registering it with the MPs, sholdn't be too hard to sell if you change duty stations.

[@the0iron186]

Chris can cover the 15t mos or a broad view of all mechanic mos's?

[@hughmungus3415]

Yes please, I'm 15T

[@hughmungus3415]

Ship in August 2019.

[@aadipattanaik7778]

What does mos stand for?

[@the0iron186]

@@aadipattanaik7778 military occupational speciality, it’s basically what your job is

[@the0iron186]

@@hughmungus3415 hope u made it through basic, I contracted recently as 15t and ship june 2021

[@bertnl530]

Point 2, If distance is not to far, try a bicycle.

[@patriottomyself]

These are relatively right, give or take. Most units don't issue Gerbers or knockoffs of Gerbers but it does happen albeit rarely. Pen and paper has become optional with the advent of notepad apps on phones but still a good idea all the same. Cars are just a good idea regardless. Same with phones. Watches are good but not an absolute must.

[@Gwizz-1000]

I keep toilet paper and lysol everywhere I go. Schools, deployments, barracks, at all times!

[@garrettjohnson2789]

Number 1 should be the Woobie lol

[@wb7926]

Thanks for another great video, I love the information.

[@abelramirez7320]

Stuck in AIT as a holdover. Waiting on orders to PCS. Its getting a little frustrating.

[@abelramirez7320]

@@macburger5026 lets just say Im in korea now hahaha

[@calvinrhea9340]

Stateside I had a 10 speed bike and was never late for anything. Kinda tough food shopping. Lol

[@Quecuhzoo]

pen and waterproof notebook! MUST HAVES

[@vixinite]

6:00 If you don’t have a license would you suggest getting on?

[@vixinite]

One*

[@MorganBrunson]

i'd choose a wind up watch. no emp or such to disable it

[@MorganBrunson]

@old Goat they're out there but you pay for them.

[@superyachtchef]

And a sports jockstrap for active

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

Dude list is endless. You did a pretty good job. 1. A good pair of boots (NOT what you get issued in BCT or OSUT) Danners for example. Just invest and take care of them. Whatever you do don’t buy ROCKY their built like shit. 2. Invest and buy a Leatherman super tool. And put it in a single mag pouch and strap it to your web belt. They’re like 85 bucks but they will last you years. Keep it clean and take care of it it’ll last forever. 3. Good pocket knife. Yes Both. Because People like taking shit. Always keep positive accountability of your gear. There’s only one thief in army everybody else just wants their gear back. Go benchmade or Kershaw. They both last forever and they back their gear. If you do manage to break one they will either fix it or send you a brand new one.

[@TranceCore3]

I got a pair of rockys that I used for inspection and sham days, I've been out for a few years, and I still have them. Only boots I had problems with were Oakley's. Reebok make some really nice every day boots as well, I wore several pairs into the ground.

[@zionantonio8787]

high speed gloves, multiple BLACK mask ( the white one I was given from my unit got gross ), and good metal water bottle

[@lifesjoyz4724]

Hi I'm really learning a lot about military life from your channel. Thanks for your service Sir. I am having to deal with a long distance relationship with a E7 who's planning retirement. He lives in the Barracks of course we both must be careful of catfishing that goes on. We both have been through bad past relationships. He does send me pictures of him during the week we text when our day allows. He says that he can't make calls because he's on a special assignment in St. Augustine FL. He has done a very brief video chat while on duty during the day outside. But says he could have gotten in trouble. If caught but wanted to prove who he says he is. I really would like for us to talk on the phone. But we do quite a bit of texting. He says he's very excited to be retiring. But he's doing his best to follow the rules to retire soon. I just don't understand that he can text but can't make calls out when he's in the Barracks, is that true because he has a special assignment?

[@toastbuster9050]

How did this go?

[@alexanderleslie3899]

thanks Chris

[@tombob671]

Advice for getting a used car, get one from an old lady or grampa. Usually in top shape and have not had the guts run out of them, back in 66, i had a pal who bought a very clean grandma car, new tires Pontiac, for 125 bucks 2022 equivilent $1300. Lasted his whole enlistment.

[@ajgascon808]

A good flashlight

[@willied88m]

Gerber flashlight gloves phone, and PT belt😂

[@kylesaunders5889]

Does it really take 10 minutes to explain what a cell phone and a car are used for? 🤔

[@jackgrimaldi8685]

Have you ever met some army privates? Dios mio! 😣😣

[@robbytolentino6088]

YALL NEED THAT MUSTANG

[@davidkitelinger1089]

When I was in BCT the Phones were on the Wall Well that was a Life Time Ago But Hey 1974 Was a Great Year

[@chargertalk9023]

I’m 21 I’m already loaded with tats and had all the nice cars I could want. Enlisting this week.

[@Anakin-Skywalker.]

Can you please explain how to be a tomb of the unknown soldier guard.

[@sspeck8154]

There's 15 minutes I'll never get back. How about a lensatic compass? Poncho and liner? 550 cord? Of course a watch but some of that shit is not priority unless you're a remf. Didn't have cell phones and couldn't have a car as a single soldier in Germany 88-90. Turns out the shoe leather express worked just fine...

[@nolanshockley7674]

I always carry at least one tourniquet, a booboo kit, and quick clot

[@andyroe3460]

Gong into the guard...Can you have a cell phone for basic training?

[@christopherchaos]

They will make you lock it up in the drill sergeants office and they might give you a few minutes to use it once a week or they might not let you use it at all and just give it back to you to tell family about graduation. It can very.

[@andyroe3460]

@@christopherchaos Thank you, so would you say to take it or leave it at home?

[@FurryKeidran98]

I know this is a year old but I really hope you see this and can answer my question. You mention needing a car. That's fine, I have one, but what about a motorcycle? I use my Enduro as my daily driver and I think parking, fees, maintenance and gas costs would be much lower. Only bad thing I can think of would be moving, but a Uhaul and a motorcycle carrier has moved me before. Thoughts?

[@christopherchaos]

That would be helpfull too.

[@FurryKeidran98]

@@christopherchaos Okay, thank you!

[@maximbelokon79]

Does it matter if it is a car or a motorbike when you live in the barracks, or it does not really matter?

[@christopherchaos]

Does not matter. Somthing to get around is helpfull at most places.

[@hannahmiller1919]

I was hoping you didn't say cellphone. Only because I didnt always have a working one. Also I didnt have a vehicle at one point and having a cell helped. I was 130 miles away. Reservist I did make it. But...i paid more for gas. Still carry my Gerber. I'm writing this as you go along. Dont have a watch anymore. But had one when in Afghanistan...got cut off on accident. Still carry the pen and notebook. Carry that at work. Most of these I still always must have. Old habits.

[@tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

Dry socks, clean underwear, toothpaste, water, and CLP.

[@carlosr.5971]

Hi Chris, you didn't mention this but what about having a drivers license? I know other future soldiers that say they don't have a license when they leave to basic training so would you say having one BEFORE you leave would be very helpful?

[@christopherchaos]

I’d recommend having a drivers license so that you can get a car if needed. Otherwise you might be stuck in that category of being sick of asking for a ride after a while.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

Where do people live that they don't feel the need to have a drivers license?? is it part of the "new generation?" Please tell me it's not a "sovereign citizen" thing! Just curious.

[@carlosr.5971]

@@dougtheeliminator1077 Its people who live in cities such as myself. We usually don't need a license because we can rely on public transportation such as the bus or train to get around or everything is within walking distance in the city. And maybe its part of the new generation also because we are more conscious about the environment and its actually better for the environment using public transportation since you're not contributing more CO2 into the atmosphere.

[@williamreynolds8147]

Good point. Pretty sure you can't drive shit on base without one.

[@visible2anyoneonyoutube]

@@carlosr.5971 "conscious about the environment", buddy you are going to have a hard time in the military, lol. Good luck.

[@johnashley327]

90-95 wow the Army sure has changed.

[@Whatx22]

Must have: Thick skin and a pair of balls

[@TheTemptress73]

Great video

[@ParkBongSig]

Everyone in Korea had scooters.

[@TetFeMal]

What are the options for getting a driver's license once enlisted for active duty?

[@robtank8385]

Bic Lighter to start a fire or burn the uniform stringeys. If deployed you might need it to burn classified documents.

[@collinbienvenu2915]

what would be the best way to bring a vehicle with you to your base?

[@leonakennedy1868]

I heard if yu don’t have a pda phone over there

[@davidhamilton6612]

Cell phones are not a requirement to be in the military. If the military wants to issue you with one, well that's on them. As for a car, I know a shit load of soldiers that never had their own car until they moved off base. Again, it is not required for military service. If a multi-tool was a must have item, the military would issue it to you. Basic point, a multi tool may not weigh much, but when you add up all the "nice to haves" or must haves" it does become a major issue. The digital watch is as useful as tits on a bull. Use a regular analog watch. It can also double as a compass when your young 2nd LT gets you lost. The only thing that he mentioned that made any sense was the paper & pen.