5 Soldiers You DON'T Want To Be At Basic Training

[@damienstrong3158]

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[@LibertyLou_]

Damien Strong 🇺🇸MAGA🇺🇸 Hooah!

[@neofool1019]

Airborne School 1987, every morning the black hat would ask us "Anybody want to go on sick call? Anybody want to quit?" lmao, good memories!

[@marioboyd557]

Were you in the south Carolina guard? I see the patch in the back ground

[@islandofmissfithams215]

Is it possible to make a drill sergeant laugh

[@blessyourealgood]

Islandof Missfithams Very. If you have a quirky, comedic personality while still maintaining your military bearing, the DS may not show it on their faces, but they’ll sure as hell be impressed with ya

[@sergeantarchdornan3013]

Drill sergeant: Private I didn’t see you at camouflage practice today Private: thank you sergeant

[@justdave6995]

That happend to me 😂😂

[@ramivielaw9728]

Don’t thank me, thank your recruiter

[@biglogie680]

I heard it more like DONT THANK ME THANK YOUR FUCKING RECRUITER

[@hazardous458]

HangOverKid HD What?

[@yowtfputthemaskbackon9202]

thank you, *drill sergeant

[@pocholopan.983]

You forgot that dude that rats out his platoon over something to the drill sgt and gets everyone smoked including him but continues to do it anyway

[@MattWard89]

Oh he is the worst...

[@pocholopan.983]

had a buddy that went to BCT with a mutual friend recently Said mutual friend told everyone that they knew each other AND were ROTC right at the start and also ratted out his platoon constantly

[@dylanhaas7612]

Nobody likes a blue falcon

[@JohnWick-bd3uv]

hes the type of kid to run through the hallways in between classes

[@John6-40]

Nothing worse than the snitch. One time my DS said we couldn't have a certain item out of the DFAC (I can't remember what) unless we passed the first PFT for record. There was a sense that we weren't supposed to eat the desert anyway, but I scored a 249 and rewarded myself. I was positive no DS saw me, but I got snitched on.

[@popuptarget7386]

My proudest moment when i was almost done with basic in 1986. My drill sgt looked at me and asked/yelled if i was in his platoon. When i replied "yes drill sgt"! He just looked confused. Invisibility status confirmed.

[@tyer1997]

Lmao the Holy Grail thumbnail 😂

[@thomasvess6253]

I was in basic in 85 and done the same thing, whatever happens don't stand out.....

[@markhassan6203]

You are the grey man.

[@alwayssullyinaz3924]

They knew I was in their platoon lol

[@davidbaker1363]

I was known but not badly... I was actually used as a training aid for a few tasks because I caught on well. High/low crawl , pop up and rush was one, claymore was another. I was comfortable enough that halfway through claymore training when everyone was getting individually evaluated, I put it out backwards for the very DSgt (then-SSG Lasster, B-9-2/4 Ft Jackson 1986, where are you?) who had pulled me to help teach the task in the first place! He dropped me for a whole five and I could tell he was amused.

[@jimx1123]

I was the "Ghost" I didn't do anything to get attention from drill sergeants and I did everything we were told to. Eventually around mid of white phase, one of my drill sergeant asked me who I was and if I was here from the beginning, also our company commander asked the same question lol.

[@mako8091]

Mission Failed. They spotted you.

[@Sacred-z7i]

Mako haha

[@randomuserame]

Insulting. Should have stood out more. This translates into being skipped over for opportunities later in your career if you stick around and stay "invisible".

[@jimx1123]

@@randomuserame how does that insult you tho? does this stop you from getting "you" the opportunities? does this offend you because "I" personally ruin "your" career? no right? this was my choice and even tho I didn't strive in basic, I still will or am able to go far? its not how you begin, its how you end in the end. I also didn't mention that I came in for this to be my whole career, it's nearly is just my stepping stone and you might just wanna find different word for your comprehension.

[@Jhonnysins-q1e]

@@jimx1123 any advice for basic?

[@beefsuprem0241]

Stupid questions guy is the worst. "Is that run with weight Sgt?" "Outstanding idea private" Laser beams from the squad😤

[@bigmike6977]

Sounds like my pe class 😂

[@redwriter7128]

Code lasar

[@hustensaftvernichter3785]

That's one of the most important basics: If you've got something to say, think twice. During my basic training (Not in the US military...) we were out in a training camp and during a more serene phase at night, when an instructor came up to one of my buddies and asked ''Doing good?'' and the dumb guy really answered ''A little boring.'' The instructor pulled out a flare gun, loaded it with the ABC-signal, looked at the guy and said ''Boring? Let's do something about it!'' and shot it up into the sky. We surely weren't bored after that signal went off and, although muffled by the masks, you could hear everyone's swearing all night about how stupid that answer was.

[@alexkmoz]

Ask this question After you've decided to drop out, but BEFORE you tell the drill sergaent drop out. Especially if you don't get along with a few of the peeps. Find out their weakness with respect to exercise or something like that? "Hey Drill Sergaent, Do we have to do burpees with our packs on? Hey guys, I'm out. see you on the other side."

[@rhinehardt1]

When I was leaving for basic, the advice that my dad gave me was, "Whatever you do, DON'T ROCK THE BOAT." Truer words were never spoken.

[@randomuserame]

Rock the boat. Leaders rock the boat. Followers get rocked. I suppose It depends on whether or not you're OK with getting rocked and taking your lickings. If you don't ever plan to get to NCO, don't rock the boat, you might not ever never need to be a leader. Youll probably still end up being a leader after you separate, because basic training integrates values and skills that are a cut above non-affiliated civilians. But for a while at least you can skate by just doing as you're told. That said, be unified. Fail or succeed together. Be one. If you want to change things, get everyone on the same page. If you can't do that, hate to break it to you, but you need more leadership skills and respect among your peers. In the meantime, do as the other romans are doing.

[@dmh20002]

Lol about asking stupid questions. One thing that terrified me in basic. Early on, probably second week, the whole company was gathered around, told to sit on the ground, so the CO could come talk to us. He gave a spiel, then asked if there were any questions. I stupidly raised my hand to ask something about mail. Immediately the drill sergeants flew into action, running into the crowd trying to find out who raised their hand. They were pissed. Fortunately I pulled it back quick, it was a big group and nobody ratted me out. So they didn't get me. I think there were two things at play. One, you simply did not talk to the CO. He was god. Second, it would make the drill sergeants look bad if anyone had a question that they hadn't already covered. LOL I get chills 40 years later thinking about it.

[@collinsje5]

Our basic training CO was certifiably insane. He was blond and always wore mirrored sunglasses. He look like the Commander of Hitler Youth and did 2 tours in Vietnam. The first time I heard him speak, I could tell this was a scary man to avoid. He strutted around like Patton and actually carried a swagger stick. My DI was a genuine hardass but a decent guy. This was 46 years ago.

[@Porcke075]

Our leadership didn't want any ignorant soldiers as far as they saw it. If you had any questions pertaining to the lecture, you ask it. We had a nutjob Jr CEO with butter bars and looked old for his rank, didnt say much, but came off as a mean person(sonething didn't seem balanced about him). I don't mean "mean" as some might would think as in stern, disciplined trainer, but mean in a negative way. I guess you'd had to been there.

[@victordwyer1018]

@@collinsje5 lol

[@latonyasoloman5700]

Yes sir my parents you to tell me story concerning family from all branches and the story's but actually the truth

[@NickFirimonte]

We had a guy in my bct battery who would constantly ask the drill sergeants stupid questions. This did not make him many friends.

[@franksanta-teresa971]

When I went through AF basic back in 1984, we had a guy who was squared away right off the bat on Day 1. From his locker, his bed covers, his reporting statements, and facing movements. Everything he did was text book perfect so much so that after Day 3, our senior MTI had to call him into his office and ask if he was AFOSI. Turns out that the guy wasn’t but his father was. His dad had prepared and schooled him on what to do and expect.

[@bmcglew]

You forgot a big one! The "contraband" guy... The guy that sneaks to the PX. Loads up on shit nobody is supposed to have. Cigarettes, dip, candy bars, etc.. Sells it to the rest of the men in the platoon/company/battery, but gets caught because he's careless - or extremely arrogant. Then proceeds to inform the DI's who he's been selling the contraband to in the hopes of receiving a lighter punishment. Ya. We had a couple of these. Two combined weeks of hell on earth for everybody.

[@Thatguy-fg4fp]

Marvin I hope I get this. I need someone getting me a cig or two 😂😂 he can be dam sure I won’t be ratting anyone out

[@godsrevolver9737]

Wtf. And guys wonder why other branches like the Marines make fun of your basic training. Lmao how tf can someone sneak to the PX without getting caught? That's literally impossible. Where were the DSs?

[@MrCurbinator]

Best I ever saw was a kid who brought back a reccese peanutbutter cup. Sold it to a green recruit in the head for $100

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

200th like

[@Gkitchens1]

@@godsrevolver9737 a lot of recruits can get sent out to do various details at different points. I ended up have ng to help help unload some trucks once, with two other recruits. As soon as we were out of sight the transport dude pulled off and handed us a couple of smokes. Week later I ended up pulling a detail at an MP station, Sgt marched us down to the PX to buy sweet and sower candy for electrolytes. He said if we were dumb enough to walk back into the barracks with it, we deserved what would follow. Lol

[@armybeef68]

3:49 I was 34 years, 7 months, and 2 days old when I got to Basic at Relaxin', and no one knew it because I didn't tell anybody, we all wore the same uniform, we were all expected to do the same thing, granted, it was Relaxin' but it was still hard, I hadn't done any kind of working out before, I wasn't a PT stud, in fact, I laid on my couch for six years at my one bedroom apartment doing nothing but watching TV, I got through it because I did what I was told, when I was told, and how I was told, I didn't ask questions, if I didn't understand something, I asked the Soldier standing next to me, under my breath of course, (whispering between clenched teeth, "hey, what did Drill Sergeant say?) or I just followed the Soldier in front of me, I kept my ears open, my eyes open, and my mouth shut, and I graduated a month and a half before my 35th birthday. If I can do it, so can you.

[@armybeef68]

And one more thing, I got through it physically because I was mentally strong, I was gung ho when I got there, but what helped me is seeing that I wasn't the only person having problems, we got smoked three times getting off the bus, and I hadn't done push-ups in like 15 years, my arms were sore for hours, but when I was sagging in the middle and arching my back, I looked around and saw that there were 17 year olds having problems too, it didn't make me feel good, it made me realize that I wasn't the only one, I wasn't the "old guy", that is until I got to my unit and my roommates started calling me "old guy"....lol

[@specmage1247]

No way I could that now....that's why I did it when I was 17 hahaha

[@Bori85]

Dam couldn’t just say you were 34…

[@andrewtarnowicz]

Wow! You got my last name perfect! Thanks!

[@collinsje5]

When I was in if you had a long or complicated last name, they called you Alphabet. We had a guy named Economopoulos. He was Alphabet.

[@bogustoast22none25]

@@collinsje5 ABCs

[@godlessrose1258]

Polish names are fun

[@sturmgeist8934]

i just said your name out loud and my fucking furniture started floating

[@tadeuszbanku2329]

Andrew Tarnowicz nice last name👍🏻

[@tojesake4564]

The people that disliked the video are all, "that guy"

[@oLogicalYT]

So I guess we just found the guy

[@frank8514]

oLogical YT Yes, we did my friend.

[@MohawkFlippinMike]

Generally complaining all the time loses respect in ANY aspect of your life not just basic training

[@blablabla5361]

Hey Drill Sergeant, did you know I was a battalion commander at JROTC? Pretty cool right?

[@austinpeters9345]

TheLoneSpade671 legit one of my soldiers told me this and I laughed she shipped off to basic training (pre-basic) and she told me she got sooo fucked with 😂

[@blablabla5361]

Austin Peters Did you make her push the Earth all the way to the sun?😂😂😂

[@blablabla5361]

Austin Peters Oh wait nvm, are you in the same unit in her?

[@mcFitzzz]

"I got a 50% on my Cadet Challenge score! This is easy!" This cadet will be missed. God speed cadet, god speed

[@pepper29ful]

Wrong, already kissing ass. You will be hated on. To eager to please.

[@clydewilson1141]

Best rules for boot camp: (1) keep your mouth shut; (2) listen; (3) do not volunteer for anything; (4) just know that everything you do will be wrong; (5) only worry about what you have to do right now (not about what you did wrong 10 mins ago or what will happen tomorrow); (6) never go to sick call (you might get set back and have to start boot camp all over again). CWO4 (Cryptology), USN, 73-95.

[@scottmcman7659]

I had a buddy (actually my best friend) who was legitimately really sick. He probably had pneumonia but he refused to go to sick call. I still don't know whether he was being a good soldier, or just stupid. He did go to great lengths to make sure he didn't infect anyone else and thankfully, he didn't. One thing that just came to me though. The DS knew he was sick and told him he should probably go to sick call, but that because he was so ill, he might end up in bed for a week, which could cause him to have to go back to the beginning and start over. He decided to tough it out. He said, on the runs, his lungs felt like they were going to fall out of his chest. He made it though. I guess being 18/19 gives you the strength to overcome such things. Plus, he was always in great shape anyway and ran 5 miles a day even before he decided to join up. I think he also said that the DS told him, "if you stay and everyone comes down with this, I'm blaming you!" It was over 30 years ago, so forgive my memory.

[@sethbredbenner9089]

"Shut the heck up." What a good Christian man.

[@low-budgefudge2164]

Oooowww, heck is a swear worddddd

[@dontcheckmyprofilepicture1126]

Low-Budge Fudge no it isn’t, you idiot.

[@Zero21kr]

@@dontcheckmyprofilepicture1126 Yes it is. I got kicked out of a christian minecraft server for it

[@nickrose7801]

At the airport right now on my way to Ft Jackson. Wish me luck, keep helping people like me with your great videos!

[@fordfreak9456]

Nick Carr relaxing jackson huh?

[@nickrose7801]

proudly served-flw you already know

[@justinpoole8227]

lil princess they’re not relaxed anymore lmao

[@anonanonymous1988]

How difficult it will be depends a lot on you and who you get as DS. Doesn't matter what basic you go to.

[@nickrose7801]

@@anonanonymous1988 haha, I know man, arrived at ait 2 weeks ago

[@PENS68]

The Sick Call Ranger one is definitely true. We had lots of people from my training company at Fort Benning that would constantly go to sick call and eventually they became non-trainers and were the ones directing traffic for our Turning Blue and Graduation Ceremonies. About the age one I have an interesting twist to that. I had lots of guys in my company that were in their mid to late 20s and even a couple of guys in their early 30s. Let me tell you, these guys were much more fit and getting higher PT scores than the ones who were in their early 20s. Me I was 28 when I went through basic training this year and I just turned 29 in July of this year, and I am in better shape now than I was when I was 18 or 19. I had a guy in my platoon that was 31 and he did 90 pushups on one of this PT tests. My fastest 2 mile time was 12:48 and we had another guy in our platoon who was 26 and he ran his 2 mile in under 12 minutes. Age does not make a difference at all.

[@Hsutheguard]

don't be fat, period

[@tsdobbi]

"don't be fat, period" I had some chub to me and it never came off in BCT. Its like my body just added more muscle to account for it. Im 6ft weighed 215 out of BCT (I weighed 190 going into basic for reference). Ran the 2mile in 15 minutes, 61 pushups and a platoon leading 92 situps. Basically, I performed better overall than people that would easily be considered as being more fit than I was from a body fat perspective. A lot of people just barely met requirements, I exceeded all of them, even if I was in the lowest age bracket (I was 22 at the time). Yes, I probably would have done even better if I had shed more fat i realize that most notably on the pushups and run.

[@addicted2tone349]

Don't knock the chubs.. Plenty of bigger dudes make awesome soldiers.

[@tissuepaper9962]

Josey Wales There is an important distinction between looking ripped on the outside, and actually being ripped on the inside. People who are actually strong do not look like bodybuilders.

[@jasonhatez3287]

Hsutheguard when I went in I was 6'3 270. I wasn't fat. Chubby yes. They picked on me from day 1. I was bigger then all my DI and stronger. After I took a couple beatings didn't open my mouth they left me alone. The use to let me lift at night towards the end.

[@kamiskenaw4340]

@@jasonhatez3287 Jee eh?

[@joelburch6018]

Well it’s finally official, I’m enlisted in the army and I ship out in August.

[@MattWard89]

Nice congrats!

[@garrettboyd9264]

Hope everything goes well! Good luck man!

[@latronjackson4756]

How’d it go?

[@jackdoe7401]

How it go bro?

[@jonnytest3124]

Update?

[@LivingStone4Christ]

People in their 25/30s are in their prime. Don’t see why they complain!

[@sonoftheking2950]

Yessir I'm 33 shipping as 11x.

[@enclavesoldier769]

People in their late teens and early twenties are in their prime. That's why PFT standards drop after 24.

[@LivingStone4Christ]

Enclave Soldier that’s because most people in that age group don’t take care of themselves. People who are In shape in their 30s and eat right are by far way stronger than a typical 18 year old who does the same.

[@tsdobbi]

" That's why PFT standards drop after 24." They drop before that. When I was in, 22-26 had lower (albeit slightly) than 17-21.

[@DevilDaRebel]

@@enclavesoldier769 Late teens? They're not even fully grown and you claim they're in their prime? Do you see the problem here?

[@drinks1019]

#6 the guy who accidentally got on the bus because he thought it was an ROTC field trip.

[@mako8091]

#7 The kid who got lost on his way to college.

[@antoinecharlesdegaulle580]

#8 The kid who got lost on his way to class.

[@jamesbryant8133]

It's pretty simple. * Even though you don't like someone you still have to work with them so button it up and be professional. * don't crap out, 100% all the time. They know when your holding back. * god sake wash yourself, obsessively. To join a armed forces means you give up being a individual so the *group* can complete the *objective* and *win*. Good luck to you all joining up 😅

[@malcolmboy21]

Funny thing is it's like that in the civilian world and it's much worse because at least in there you make a name for yourself. Out there if you know nobody you gets no where. Good luck to everyone trying to survive as a civilian

[@Dargonkin527]

"sick call ranger" or in Canada they are called the "MIR commandos" MIR meaning Medical Inspection Room, aka hospital

[@rooftopbert]

The greatest Army KZbinr

[@MattWard89]

Thank you! :)

[@normalaccount9531]

He really is

[@lahanalundstrom9071]

Your videos are really helping me to prepare for Basic training. I appreciate you taking the time to create these for other people. I leave in August for Fort Sill!

[@MattWard89]

Glad they help!

[@numbbane]

I leave for basic at fort jackson 8/13/18 15R and these videos definitely help Matt I appreciate it

[@JonathanLawson-fp9pi]

​@numbbane did you stay in?

[@zionmitchell3171]

I'm binge watching your videos to get prepared for basic training on June 25th at fort benning

[@baltoralto3762]

ZeeJayEm i ship for Benning in August

[@zionmitchell3171]

Joseph Sosa I'm doing 12W

[@zionmitchell3171]

Joseph Sosa Yeah, I'm going Fort Benning to Gulfport, Mississippi for AIT and then stationed in Citronelle, AL

[@baltoralto3762]

Joseph Sosa I'm going to Benning for 11x

[@justapseudonym7]

I'm in the airport about to goo 🎊🎉

[@sallyhayworth]

Oof nice timing Matt, I’m leaving for basic in like 3 hours thanks for an awesome sendoff!!

[@MattWard89]

Good luck!

[@HogRidaaa]

Don’t be Pyle from full metal jacket Edit: I know he was going to be a marine not a soldier

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic536]

He was too smart to be a marine

[@arnoldschwarzenegger9299]

Pineapples are pretty good

[@HogRidaaa]

Arnold Schwarzenegger first of all it’s a year old and second of all it makes perfect sense. Don’t be Gomer Pyle from the movie Full Metal Jacket...... -.-

[@gavinblair6594]

Getting sworn in November 30th to the US Army. Thank you for the tips and help. Appreciate brother. Also Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.

[@bethlaubenthal9295]

To Matt and his subscribers who are in the military, thank you for your service! You are the unsung heroes. Much respect!

[@joshb9430]

Gotta add the blue falcon

[@MattWard89]

Very true

[@normalaccount9531]

What’s the blue falcon

[@scottdonahue9193]

Damn buddy fuckers

[@Halo-lg7rq]

josh b what’s a blue falcon

[@tnfishing5424]

Hakim Lotoro ^^^

[@NateD006]

Turned 35 in basic training. Averaged about 250 PT score from day one. I did the opposite and used my age to motivate the out of shape younger soldiers. If and "old" guy can do it you have no excuse! I wanted to see everyone pass and do well!

[@westernkratom1694]

"In general they are drill specialists" "In general theyre drill privates" lol

[@ghnna]

momentinpassing that was fucking golden

[@tsdobbi]

You had the people that went in with some rank, I was an E-3 going in for example due to college credits. If you had a degree already you can make E-4 out of the gate. Some of those people felt that gave them a right to give orders to their fellow recruits. It doesn't, your rank in BCT is meaningless.

[@anonanonymous1988]

Your rank is always meaningless until your an NCO.

[@coyotethunderman]

Went to BCT in 1987. So glad I tried to follow this advice. I mainly attempted to keep my head down and do what the drill Sgts told me to do. Big one I saw a lot of was the “Sick Call Ranger.” I was there for all of PT, and so glad I did. The APFT was a breeze. I still run. In my 50s and in good shape…but have lost a step or two since those days…lol

[@thegrayeagle9181]

This is an excellent video for new Army recruits. I was a commandent of a High School Military Academy. We were also a Army JROTC unit. Our guys were training during the summer for two weeks by Drill Sargents from the Drill Sargents school from Ft. Jackson S.C.. our guys had a lot of basic knowledge. But my departing speech to those cadets when they were about to graduate and enter the real world of Army basic Training. 1. Keep you big mouth shut. 2. Do as you are told. 3. Don't be a dam know it all because you don't know crap. 3. Be and example. Follow all instructions. Don't try Skipping PT no one will every respect you. Don't be a suckup. To all that served you are to top 1% the best our country has and thank you for serving. I'm retired now but I still love the Army and I miss the cadets . But life is about seasons. God bless all of you.

[@wiced1911]

Word of advice from my dad before I went to BCT: Sit back, shut up and keep your head low. Dad retired an E-6 SSG. He retired just a few days after my graduation.

[@romangum2325]

I watched these videos before I joined basic training and its crazy watching them again now that I'm a PFC. There were so many people exactly like what he describes. This advice especially applies to combat arms. as a tanker my drill seargents were relentless. Take his advice lol.

[@nipnan8417]

YESS DRILL PRIVATEE!!!!!!! Lol no way I could listen to anyone the same rank bossing me around

[@Sky_Sovereign]

Reed Byford I'm leaving on the 27th this month. I'm definitely going to say this to whoever dares boss me around

[@Yerr_ItsNick]

Justin Ward lol tough guy. Don’t make petty irrational decisions because of your ego. It’ll usually never end up well.

[@TheWalterHWhite]

It happens. Drill Sergeants may put a private E1 E2 in a position of leadership. At that point, just listen to them. The bad ones will rat you out.

[@calebdowlen7459]

@Justin Ward @im3pac lmao this dude does nothing but succeed his whole life. Hes never failed. Ever. Period.

[@calebdowlen7459]

@@Yerr_ItsNick bruh

[@LibertyLou_]

🇺🇸Enlisting as 11b. Your videos are outstanding. Thank you for your work brother✌🏻

[@level1samurai]

ANARCHY LUiS 11x*

[@21April853BC]

I don't care what Thomas has to say in his health and fitness advertisements. By the way, I love the Gymfidel shirt! I also knew a drill private then he got sent home.

[@RiceBrispies]

I’m on my way to basic as we speak, I’m nervous as hell

[@Abensberg]

so how was it?^^

[@jacoblee5589]

Bet you got shark attacked within 12 hours of this comment

[@jcdenton2187]

How was it?

[@prime639]

JCDenton 2187 he dead

[@Josh-qx8sq]

Bravo six going dark.

[@justinmccants3113]

Im literally shipping today and this video came in hand! Going to FT Leonard Wood... 88M

[@mikeymorrison272]

Justin Mccants I'll be going July 9th to Ft. Lost in the Woods

[@nipnan8417]

Justin Mccants good luck!

[@justinmccants3113]

Soldier Guy007 I'm excited... Can't wait to get my uniform

[@justinmccants3113]

Reed Byford thanks!

[@johnsullivan4236]

Good luck! I've gotta retake the ASVAB.

[@mikeymorrison272]

21 days until Army time. Reception though is going to suck

[@MattWard89]

Reception is very boring lol

[@damienstrong3158]

7 days for me

[@mikeymorrison272]

Matt Ward I hear I have to stay 10 days. Reception has to be the worst part of basic

[@fordfreak9456]

Matt Ward not boring for me we watched the DI's constantly smoke 4 privates in my recp bn 😅😂😂😂

[@thicccats]

you'll be ight, reception is the easy part

[@p.meeker7229]

We had a guy in basic in '84, that always asked about the mail. When we were allowed to have mail (sometime around the 4th week), we gathered together for the DS to hand it out. Every time that one guy got a piece of mail the DS made him do 20 pushups. Also my recruiter who was also my uncle told me to try and not be noticed by the DS. In other words don't do something stupid. Just do what, when and how you were instructed. Still got yelled at and dropped but not as much at some other guys.

[@thememer9031]

You're one of the best military youtubers.

[@austinseidel9647]

I am Week 12 of Infantry OSUT and I can confirm every single one of these is true! The descriptions were perfect.

[@Aj808s]

*If you keep training you only get better with age*

[@kaiwolfproductions6283]

Man I just love the Army community. Supportive, and always Army you tubers to help out the newbies. I've got 5 years to prepare because I'm only 12 xD

[@MrKylea0470]

The Army ROTC helps with Drill and Ceremony and thats about it

[@JoseMejia-ni5ok]

The most physical part

[@CremeDeLaChem]

Got back from basic in April, proud to see all my new brothers and sisters that are on their way to their first step in the comments!

[@politicalsheepdog]

In basic training, I'd say take advantage of all the physical activity. The Drill Sergeants aren't just dropping you to do pushups because they are sadistic. They are trying to get you ready for the final PT Test. So do all the pushups and situps and whatever else they have you do as much as possible.

[@tpkchubbzz2651]

Exactly… people don’t understand that getting smoked is prepping you so you aren’t smoked if you have that moment. Especially Combat MOS’s, I don’t understand how people can just call sick and dip.

[@tjmcnear97]

Ill kept my rotc stuff on the low!

[@chrissmith7669]

In reception at Jackson before we had all arrived a guy went up to the DI in charge and asked if there was something he could do because he was bored. Talk about all hell breaking loose until we started in processing. We hated that kid. Lol.

[@PiercedHeartProductions]

Step 1 apparently is...if you're, probably prior service if you're a Specialist and CHOSE to go to boot camp, don't be the leader that you are, because you're gonna hurt this wittle man feewings!

[@kevinruppert3522]

I have no intention to ever join the army and I already hate the drill privates. I've known people who despite having no authority act like they're in charge. They're insufferable to be around.

[@rea-lb6bu]

I love the way he speaks

[@billhuber2964]

5:00 we called them "sick bay commandos". They got mustered out quickly.

[@Jon-fh6nf]

We called them sick call girls. Ha ha

[@sonofliberty78]

Good advice. I'm a USAF vet, but went through Basic in '96, when it was more intense than today. Anyway, I had a "Drill Pvt" for a squad leader, and we hated his useless ass. The older guys in my training group didn't complain, and actually went above and beyond to try and help the younger guys whenever possible.

[@DannyboyProductions0]

Leaving tomorrow! Glad I get to watch this before I go

[@scottpierce3039]

Things haven't changed a bit ,I went to ft.benning 1982 and everything you said is spot on , the drill private thing for us was someone who was picked by the drill sgt, and stayed thru another cycle as drill corporal ,

[@mikeymorrison272]

Don't be that guy that eats ice cream. Everybody getting smoked

[@MattWard89]

THAT too

[@thisisdwayne5000]

Soldier Guy007 Or a Jelly Donut

[@SoulReaperSlayer19]

Soldier Guy007 wtf?? I nevrrr Gwen and don’t plan on going but you can’t eat ice cream?

[@diamondwolfpack6]

@@SoulReaperSlayer19 everything that makes two much fat

[@anonanonymous1988]

Don't worry if you do eat the ice cream because they will be smoking you until you throw it back up.

[@Amadeus-ni3et]

In jrotc, I learned a lot of things. Types of leadership styles, basic first aid, and most importantly, playing cards. 1st Sergeant was really chill.

[@lokiwolfgirl1855]

Unfortunately i was at sick call a lot. I ended up chaptered out due to 5 stress fractures in my legs. I got them week two they gave me the wrong pt shoes. I was there for 2 months i had a cool drill sgt who when we were practicing ambush tactics and he told me to pretend that my crouches were a rocket launcher or hed use me as an actor bad guy. Hed always find a way to make me feel included. Ans hell never know how much that meant to me. Thank you DS Junga. I can say it cause im not in anymoee

[@dantheman7145]

Armor basic training at Ft. Knox Kentucky in 1980. We were running in formation around a 1 mile track in combat boots. I did not see a rock and totally turned/sprained my ankle. I dropped out of formation and started unlacing my boots. Drill Sgt. yelling at me until he saw my ankle. Ordered me to get to sick call on the double. Ahhhh the memories.

[@annunaki787]

I'M LEAVING TOMORROOOOOOW!!!!

[@MattWard89]

haha awesome good luck!!

[@crimsonlight1385]

Well how was it?

[@Tunebox29294]

He cried and ran home to his mom

[@BillBellomy]

As a veteran of 23 years, retired 1SG, this is a great video.

[@adamp5529]

Leave for Marine boot camp next Monday. So nervous

[@TT4ME]

At least you chose the difficult route. Earn that title!

[@Shadow-sw2hx]

How it go?

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

Ahh shut the hell up and get there.....😬👍

[@normalaccount9531]

How it go

[@Knakkerman-]

How did it go?

[@stevedavenport1202]

When I was at reception station waiting to get uniforms, some punks who already had theirs decided to storm into our barracks and be fake drill seargeants...

[@racerx2502]

We had a drill private in basic, he didn't last long though. Some guy put a padlock in a sock and went after him, he was quiet after that. I tried to keep my head down and not stand out, the only problem was I was the fastest runner in my platoon, so I was always the one selected to represent the platoon in running challenges, like the obstacle course. I only got blasted once when I forgot my paperwork for TA gear...that sucked...like REALLY SUCKED...I never made another "stand out" mistake after that. We had one guy who, for whatever reason, just didn't care about doing anything, plus he was horribly overweight...we would have to be in formation in 30 secs and while everyone else is ready, this guy would be standing in front of his wall locker still getting dressed. He killed our platoon, we got dusted so much because of him. They eventually held him back because he couldn't pass the PT test.

[@colinp2238]

We had this lad in basic (1971 17th Trg Regt RA UK) called Oliver. His dada had insisted he joined up (aged 17) although he didn't want to be there so he was "working his ticket." The guy was a Scot from Edinburgh and I will remember this to my dying day. We were doing intro to map reading so in the class we are sat down with maps in front of us and explained 4 and 6 figure grid refs. The Bombardier (Corporal rank in RA) asked Oliver what's at grid ref so and so. "Ah dinnae ken bombardier." "why not, Oliver?" "Ah have nae got a map bombardier." Of course the instructor exploded and it didn't help that we all laughed.

[@davidkwong3465]

I love that I'm almost 40 and I'm out performing kids half my age or when they are a few years younger and they complain they are too old😀

[@smeutr1]

I’m 27 turning 28 4 days before I head to bct and I think I’m old. Thanks for telling me to stfu about my out of shape struggle and sucking it up lol. Heading out next month

[@Domnievesmusic]

Yes Drill PVT

[@anemonespotted189]

Dominic Nieves I was at RSP drill for the national guard and we kept calling the pg drill private 😂

[@justinnguyen2605]

a private at reception actually called a ds that. he got smoked

[@Sky_Sovereign]

Justin Nguyen lol wtf. Why for the love of god he said that to a ds?

[@justinnguyen2605]

LeeRoy Quezada from what i heard, it was an accident. the ds said something behind him and the guy thought it was another recruit.

[@InvaderZin.]

We were at a brief, and the DS told us not to ask to go to the latrine and just get up and go during the Colonel's brief. One young doe interupted the brief decided to ask the Colonel to go to the latrine. You literally felt the whole room sigh.

[@georges7259]

He probably thought it was a trick to get him in trouble, like being told to pick up the hat.

[@Wysiwyg43]

Apparently, the drill sergeants and the captain thought I was one of the better female recruits (1989- I found out years later). Platoon guide, gun-ho, followed orders, helped others, never complained. One day, I was in line for sick call and all three drill sergeants asked, at the same time, *"What's wrong with you?!"* I didn't tell them that I was at my wits end and needed a break from the platoon. So I said female trouble (which was true; I hadn't had my period for a month and a half and THAT never happened before). The body's funny that way. When I returned, they acted like they were concerned but wanted to act hard. Each one at different times asked if I was okay. I said, Yes, drill sergeant", and in response I got a little indifferent nod with a "Carry on, private." At Fort Jackson, instead of thank you, we said, "Black lions". I said "Black lions, drill sergeant", three times that day. The next day, I was told that I owed each drill sergeant 10 front leaning rests to be done separately in front of each one I said it to. Why? Because it wasn't necessary. That wasn't common courtesy, it was to determine the welfare of a recruit to continue training. I had to laugh because in basic training, silly me, of course it is.

[@edits193]

when he says do not ask stupid questions I feel like I do this all the time because in my head it's a stupid question but when i actually go through with asking my questions generally people say that is a very smart question I actually don't know the answer.

[@dayzarios9382]

Once again, creating the best videos for the Army. Thanks!

[@dougtaylor9386]

July 9th!! 12c! Cannot wait! 26yrs old and i'm ready thanks to all of your videos

[@paulguerrero3560]

in 1967 I enlisted for the Draft, my mission then in the U.S. Army and in the Texas State Guard was very simple. To bring home as many soldiers that I could back to those that loved them the most, their families........ and I did that Proudly & Honorably !!

[@dylan_vandy]

I leave in about a month to ft leanard wood for basic and I have been watching your videos everyday. Thank you.

[@raidengoodman8754]

just imagining someone munchin on cheetos while DS is talking

[@mako8091]

DS: So, you have chosen....death.

[@tarrinneel1997]

Hey Matt!! I am on Family day today and Graduate from Fort Jackson tomorrow!!! Thank you for your help and advice!!

[@marybailey-gates3116]

Hi Matt,when I went through basic in 1990 the one fellow private that irked me was the company informer,aka the platoon snitch!

[@fordfreak9456]

Mary Bailey-Gates we had 2 in recpt at lost in the woods. "96" 12b osut

[@marybailey-gates3116]

proudly served-flw oh no! one is bad enough lol

[@VDash-Slesinski]

You are absolutely correct. However, one of the women in my basic training platoon was married to an Army Recruiter which turned out to be a blessing. She knew all the tricks to get our uniform in shape and other things that could get us in trouble. That was in the day when we had to spit shine our shoes and boots.

[@RuneBell]

4:07 i totally agree. people that whine and complain constantly piss me off.

[@oneworld9071]

AGAIN, Matt Ward, you fail to UNimpress...... :) EXCELLENT everything here. Lighting, video quality, knowledge, delivery...... and while N/A to this 60-yr old unable-to-join-but-tried military family member, the TOPICS are really insightful, and strong points behind them. HAHAHAHA!!!!! I JUST noticed you're talking about the older people in basic complainin' about age..... yeah that'd get on my nerves...... as above, I'm 60 :) Only three years ago I could sprint non-stop on a Huffy mountain bike 9.8 miles, late for an appointment, in hard rain at a little over 100 degree F. Those complainers..... I wonder if they'd taken ANY measures to improve their stamina and strength BEFORE basic? ON TOPIC, now..... "don't be the guy who asks questions again.... and again"....... in my last job I worked under an engineer who seemed purposeful in what he'd do...... mumbles everything and fast. He'll write it down, but in some ancient Mesopotamian cryptic shorthand. His signatures on construction plans are really legible, almost too neatly done..... but written instructions, fuhgetaboutit!!! He WANTS ya to miss the fact it's not a "2" but a "Z". Not a "B" but a "13". Ya ask him ANYTHING--- cuz ya want to do it 100% right--- his answer: "I'm TIRED of sayin' the same thing TWICE!!!!!" .\ I reached the limit..... "I actually don't recall you saying it ONCE!!!! If you didn't mumble so fast I'd be done by now.....TWICE!!!!!" :) Not to say the same thing twice here, but your audio-visual recipe in these segments is a standard by which others should be judged. Ever consider a back light? It's mostly for separating the speaker and the wall behind, enhancing depth by casting a light that creates an outline of you, sometimes called a "halo". Just a thought, everything's cool as is. ONE really minor but maybe useful observation..... can you mic a little closer, or stick some anechoic padding around? Anything like blankets, pillows, etc. tacked to wall off-camera. The room's reverb could be tamed a bit..... sorry, just speaking from my own hearing issues of course, but the voice would benefit from a bit tighter acoustics. While you may not be on active duty or deployed or....???? you are clearly continuing service. Whatever's easier from advice before the fact, the more efficient training will go. Common sense thing.

[@gino456123789]

The guy that gets put on crutches on like the first week and then proceeds to make you do everything when your battle buddying him.. "Can you hold my kevlar?"

[@tsdobbi]

I went to sick call once in BCT. I thought I got bit by a spider, because another guy got bit by a brown recluse and had to be rushed to the hospital. Turned out I just had a horribad case of poison ivy. My left thigh swelled up so bad. I went to my DS's office and said I think I need to go to sick call "Hes like whats wrong private?" I pulled down my pants and showed him my leg. "DAAAAAMN Private...did you switch legs with Oprah?!". With that said, I just tried to remain invisible in basic...throughout the rest of my enlistment at that. No interest in leadership positions. I was in the Army Guard and I dont know if the reserves or active picked up a program like it, but we had a retention program you would go to on your weekend a month prior to shipping to basic. It was basically a weekend BCT every month with Drill Sergeants. I was split option, so I literally did that for a year before shipping. By the time I went to basic I was already squared away. Made basic a hell of alot easier.

[@Mcfizzly]

My least favorite was that guy screaming lock it up every single formation

[@cheeseymann]

60 days till basic, I love the Vids mann. very informal

[@BruceJC75]

I finally went to sick call after my drill instructor was like “what the hell is wrong with your leg?” when I got out of the pool. Apparently I had a staph infection.

[@orionlsd]

Yep had a similar experience myself but I had torn my LCL in my left knee...I tried not to limp around any drill sergeants but then the pain was just too much after a few days of trying to fake it. "What the hells wrong with you private!?!"

[@Soldier1287]

“The target” That was me in marine boot camp. Didn’t make it through. 7 years ago. I was a dumb kid straight outta high school. Want to try again this year, years later, but with the army of course.

[@Soldier1287]

The guy who the drills are always singling out

[@randomuserame]

@@Soldier1287 are the ones with high potential but don't see it. The attention means they see it, and they care enough to try and pull it to the surface. If they didn't care you'd be invisible. If they didn't see it, they'd leave you alone.

[@Soldier1287]

Learned alot from the many mistakes of the past that I will not repeat again

[@str8outtams739]

I leave tomorrow thx for the videos

[@westernkratom1694]

xWhox xDatx good luck!

[@misstrunchbull3953]

Wow you came a long way by now huh?? Lemme know

[@johnritcher5751]

FT Benning, there were no shortages of drill privates during my time at basic. And my Drill SGTS didnt like them, and we didnt either. It was a long time ago, but I never forget this one guy who tried to yell at us like Drill SGTs do, and wound up getting his ass jacked up by more brown rounds then he could handle.

[@mrjones7136]

7 MORE DAYS!!!!!! FORT SILL

[@jasonrowland7544]

Mr Jones my son leaves the 26th for ft sill 14 echo

[@philjames3163]

Ft Sill basic and OSUT, Summer 1991, we're still using WW2 barracks. 13M.

[@13bravofortsilloklahoma70]

Fort Sill loved it there in 95 13BRAVO, now every time I smell diesel or that sweet smell of green bag I miss my self propelled 155mm,

[@philjames3163]

@@13bravofortsilloklahoma70 They didn't let you take your howitzer home when you ETS'd??!!

[@13bravofortsilloklahoma70]

@@philjames3163 no they did not besides I couldn't afford the diesel to drive it back to Washington, I loved that machine I was the driver and most people will never know what it like to have all that power under your foot,

[@TheGamingNerdsYOLO]

Woah, I did not know you were from Charlotte, it's cool to have someone like you giving all of us tips on how to survive basic. I'm trying to get into the USAFA after High School, and I'm trying to learn everything I can for my basic training.

[@str8outtams739]

Goodluck to everyone