5 things you must do before you join the Army

[@Williameagleblanket]

I was a Marine vet, a security guard at a casino, joined the Army Reserve and went active duty Army, eventually retiring with 25 years of service. 🇺🇸

[@damaribrackett1159]

Trueeeee mos?

[@SirGuidemere91]

All branch ego and pride aside, which branch do you prefer?

[@alexseepersaud8237]

WOooOoooooooaaaaHhHHH

[@mason6026]

What's your mos

[@R3TROSKULL]

Whats your mos?

[@thehound1265]

Going of to basic on the 23 of november I cannot wait.

[@franklind.roosevelt3632]

How'd it go

[@SlimeWz]

Who’s 17 in Florida thinking of joining the army?

[@laurenmillers6716]

Me😭🤚🏼

[@jmsantiago1]

If you go to Bootcamp out of shape it increases dramatically the chance of you getting injured or suffer from extreme soreness. All the guys that were couch potatos and showed up to Bootcamp out of shape suffered injuries, from minor injuries and issues like shin splints and extreme soreness all the way to knee fractures and hip issues. Believe me, you don't to extend your Bootcamp experience for being negligent before joining. You don't have to become an athlete overnight but just make sure you run and train your body before you go.

[@johngeffrard4970]

How about the guys that were skinny and didn’t workout how did they do?

[@jmsantiago1]

@John Geffrard most of them did all right for the old PT test. It's not hard to do push-ups, situps, and run when you are skinny, but that being said they absolutely sucked at ruck marches. Just think about a 200lbs big dude putting on a 45pds backpack vs a 110/130 skinny small dude putting on a 45pds backpack

[@jmsantiago1]

@John Geffrard also, I don't know how they are doing with the new fitness test, but if you are skinny, small frame, and never worked out, I imagine the 155pds min deadlift weight and the sprint drag and carry would be very difficult for them.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

I enlisted in the early 1980s, before there was internet, etc. Basically, I went in with the "Failure is not an option" attitude. Made it through basic and AIT successfully and enjoyed my time during my enlistment as well. Never got into any trouble either. Take the good with the bad. You'll make it!

[@franklind.roosevelt3632]

@Will Cass How'd it go grandpa

[@tibivaslo]

More tips: - get your drivers license before Basic Training. - get a checking account in your name alone before Basic Training and set up direct deposit. (a 16 year old had joint account with his mom who was a gambling addict, lost all his money) - figure out which MOS you WANT and WAIT for it. You'll be stuck doing that for years so might as well be something you like.

[@rustybuckshott1810]

Why get your license?

[@tibivaslo]

@@rustybuckshott1810 For your own safety. The Army will give you a 2-week drivers course and then hand you the keys to a humvee or even a 5-ton truck with a trailer. TO A PERSON THAT NEVER DROVE A VEHICLE BEFORE. No civilian drivers license, no problem. I saw it. It's not safe. So might as well learn how to drive before you join and get your license.

[@lewstherinteletubby50]

I got the ASVAB For Dummies book at the library and now feel ready to take the ASVAB! Hoping to enlist within the next couple months. Wish me luck!

[@Ilikedirtbikes42]

Good luck!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Man, I haven't gone on a vacation or enjoyed anything in so long that I don't even know what to do before shipping off lol

[@boriazone57]

Maann me too. I think I'll go back to my country (Puerto Rico) and enjoy before shipping out. 🏝 😂😭

[@kai.hill3]

You should trust me

[@harveynichols9286]

Prepare for the possibility that your relationship with your significant other (girlfriend) could end. If she truly loves you she will still be there, if not she won’t. Not all relationships are the same. I’ve seen both ends of the spectrum. Many relationships remained intact and some didn’t. No matter what, always remember why you joined the Army and keep your eyes on the prize. Best wishes. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@aidenpurcell1476]

Man I was scared of this. Idk if I can handle leaving my girl it’ll be hard. It’s the one thing holding me back too lol

[@ethangregg702]

😢

[@Kraggathor]

The biggest advice for the ASVAB is to invest heavily in the math portion. I say study for the math helps with your GT score that can help with your overall score.

[@noneofyourbusiness9489]

The DD 214 shirt while talking about enlisting makes me laugh. Also worth noting that lots of local libraries have nice new ASVAB prep books.

[@lucasnutting8266]

going to osut benning on the 21st! Im 24 now hope i can keep up with the 18 year olds.

[@daveowens9849]

In the seventies I was on the cross country team and a mile/two miler on the track team. That helped me when I enlisted. Running in basic was pretty easy... I even carried Charlie 8 2's guidon. My recruiter told me to keep my mouth shut, do it right the first time, and don't draw attention to yourself. I followed his advice. And I remember when the Drill Sergeant (caps intended) called out my name in the barracks somewhere around week five. I responded and he looked at me, looked at some paperwork, and asked me..."Who the hell are you and how long have you been here?" "All the way, Drill Sergeant...Trainee Owens...Day one!" GT Score 138 helped him, even though at that time I didn't know what a GT Score was. Next thing I knew I was in front of the Trainee of the Cycle Board. And ..I was selected! Recruiters told me to keep quiet, do it right the first time, and stay low.

[@ranger51262]

Very Familiar story..Shut up and listen

[@franklind.roosevelt3632]

Lemme say you look damn handsome in that uniform

[@youngsey]

Dump the girlfriend because she's going to dump you.

[@aidenpurcell1476]

Not exactly my guy

[@johnprice9998]

I agree with this lol it's a bunch of extra bs stress

[@metrox0776]

Ive been watching your videos all day man, you’ve been helping me alot. About to start dieting right now and working out to make it a little easier on myself

[@mouse7167]

Lol I’m 11 rn I have like 10 years ahead and I’m trying to get fit!

[@SergiosFitness_]

Gonna do it, Full time 2022-2026

[@forgottenmatter4543]

I’ve got two years of freedom after high school then I’ll join. In those two years I’ll get into the absolute best shape I can and memorize that ASVAB for dummies book.

[@Quon410]

Bro if you haven’t started get to it!!! Get on that book and start working out. I just picked out my mos after getting a 82 on my asvab. I’m going to be a 27D(paralegal specialist). I’m going straight out of high school

[@mingodingo]

Tbh you're better off taking the asvab sooner rather than later coming out of high school because most of it is the math and science is stuff you'll forget from disuse real quick after leaving the academic bubble. Your score will stay good for a few years just don't get pressured into signing when you cost meps the first time.

[@Vyssin]

Everything seemed all and well for the potential of me joining the military until he mentioned ASVAB. I accept my fate. I am destined to die a loser.

[@del7o]

Hey Chris could you do 10 habits to get rid of before you go to BCT? Thanks, i love your vids 👍🇺🇸

[@SRL_-uj2qw]

How do u sign up for the army do u do something online or go somewhere and how old do u have to be to start going to the army

[@VGMRMissCoriel]

I was signed on and through MEPs in only a short week. I didn't have a lot of time to learn about much of what I was doing. It was fortunate that I was expecting a worse situation that what it was. I would of loved to learn more about what I was doing.. (though most of my activities as a 14T is SECRET clearance so there wasn't much for me to find)

[@kaziiqbal7257]

Did anybody get 145/29 for the question at 4:23? I haven’t done any real math since I switched out of my STEM major and I kinda did it in my head.

[@squadleader6081]

Yep I think you can simplify it down to 5

[@chrisdekock5420]

How much is it please I want to dye one

[@lucci2494]

I’m only 13 and I’m think about it

[@tacticaltbc1751]

My dream is to join the army im 16 thanks for the tips

[@Ilikedirtbikes42]

Good luck if you decide to join

[@emilyhanson140]

Quick question, it's kind of personal so dont feel bad if you want to ignore it. Do those around you support it? People in my area love the military but think my idea to join is just a faze.

[@seanwright105]

Now days we don't have the smoke sessions They got rid of that

[@Ilikedirtbikes42]

Good to know

[@kaileolabanon4420]

I’m still a kid but I wanna join and maybe will because I wanna protect people and people I love I want to live and at-least protective people that can’t protect themselves and even if I do fail the basics I’m fine with it I’ll still try protect everyone in some way who know only the future can tell. Love your content keep it up

[@edwardnakagawa4262]

Had a Farewell Party,with My Close Friends, That was It ! ** Thanks Mom and Dad !! (Both) Ain't Around !! *Always *Remembered, *Never *Forgotten !!

[@daviddumas5503]

I'm joining the ARMY next June, these videos are very helpful to me.

[@nick.the.rapper]

Good luck soldier

[@lordfuckface8015]

Are you there yet?

[@onlyonegod701]

@@lordfuckface8015 Bro if he's there he wouldn't be able to answer so why are you asking expecting an answer😂

[@lordfuckface8015]

@@onlyonegod701 so I guess that's a yes?

[@onlyonegod701]

@@lordfuckface8015 Think about it bro

[@deathsquadydg4299]

I am abysmal at math.. but i am hitting math everyday for atleast 30mins & slowly it is clicking..that way this time is my last time with the asvab all other times taking it i was below 18 & about 20 in age..I guess i never really took it seriously was also cocky, just ended up waisting everyones time but with a fambam now it is a whole different drive bois & want it this time around i am hungry for it so i can go 68whiskey !!

[@TayTheEmpath]

Ship out September 8 to Jackson 💪🏾 who else ?

[@tyleroswald9791]

I just got back from jackson. Good luck, your gonna make it, its too easy.

[@melissasmith3327]

Same 💪

[@TayTheEmpath]

Melissa Smith mos?

[@conradstringer1988]

Sept 14 for me at Fort Leonard Wood (12b). I wish you all the best out there.

[@lucasnutting8266]

21st Benning 11x

[@STARR141]

I’m 15 I’m considering joining the 75th ranger regiment... anything I should do before or or anything?

[@thedog4499]

Stay out of trouble

[@day1hotshot501]

A ton of pushups and discipline yourself to be mentally strong... A no quit mentality will get you far

[@drewnielson6472]

Study for the asvab make your life easier for sure .

[@ET-ix9vo]

Lmao I failed my ASVAB I had no clue what it was my first time . I wish I watched this video before

[@Brazii7]

But they still trained you right?

[@jurban611]

Notification platoon

[@damaribrackett1159]

U know u speaking facts when u have zero dislikes

[@braydenkinney3273]

Y=5

[@ssgus3682]

Speak with the Air Force recruiter.

[@ericlewandowski4188]

I am going to take myself out on a picnic with some of my favorite foods, a bottle of wine, and a book before I go to basic! However I am very excited to get started and wish I could be there already!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Darn it Chris, I hate being reminded I need more cardio before shipping out lol. Do you have any tips for shin splints by the way?

[@HipsterKhan]

Ice.

[@huntermiller9330]

look up c25k, its a running program

[@bradylinares7898]

Pray

[@jacobdavies654]

Stretch

[@abrahamcandelaria2107]

Any suggestions? Im trying to encourage my son to join when I never joined Im 36 now and thinking of joining im 20 pounds overweight 😒🙄

[@johntitor7989]

Dont force your son to do anything. Present him any information you feel is relevant to him and let him make his own informed decision.

[@09vtk]

Future PFC here, the asvab had a few calculus questions. If you haven't taken calc 2, thats about 30 points lost. I took it and got a 96.

[@lucasnutting8266]

my shitty public school had no calc classes lmao

[@09vtk]

@@lucasnutting8266 sorry brother. Try watching youtube calc videos.

[@Eruptor1000]

I don't need the highest score and can't be bothered honestly, I know this might be stupid but it's not like infantry requires a 90.

[@09vtk]

@@Eruptor1000 brother, then this comment section isnt meant for you. This is for people that want to do other MOS that does require a higher asvab.

[@Eruptor1000]

@@09vtk wasn't* past tense brother....dude how did you get 96? You can't even speak my second language.

[@jthavorn]

Thumbs up if you tried to solve the equation. Btw the answer is approx. 5.18. Edit: saw the solution as 145y when it’s actually 145-y. My mistake. Need to watch these videos on my larger iPad next time.

[@huntermiller9330]

pretty sure its a flat 5

[@medellpr]

Is y plus 28 y is = 29? If so then result is 5

[@christopherchaos]

Ya it was 5

[@Eruptor1000]

Is that Algebra 1 or 2? Just checking to see where I need to begin? I moved countries and never was able to get caught up.

[@huntermiller9330]

@@Eruptor1000 id say its basic algebra. study both 1 & 2

[@jacobrawleigh6410]

Any additional tips for an aspiring college op

[@Jai-cbfw]

God bless everyone

[@almightyjayyy3186]

Shipping october 28 who else?

[@zachariahwilliams5018]

Good thing I'm watching this 4 years in advance

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Explain to your love ones that your in lockdown for a while..

[@marcosluna6161]

I graduated from high school and I got my high school diploma and I am going to join the army and I will do my research before I join the army and i will learn everything there

[@sxfe655]

hey you in the army yet?

[@wixom01]

"squared away". Wow, haven't heard that term in 40 years, lol.

[@mattwolfen]

Man I'm going to MEPS on Monday and that worries me more than anything else *POSSIBLY* could.

[@KBMCTLR]

So I was in the army national guard in Indiana, I started processing in January 2021 was quick shipped and in till aug on medical discharge. How do I go about re-entering.

[@christopherchaos]

It will depend on your RE Code if you can go back in but you will still go to a recruiter to try and do that. If you already did basic and AIT and can go back in then you will not need to do them again since it was not that long ago.

[@vr1314]

Hi man, whats the DD214 shirt mean? And why the dutch flag? Are you dutch by any chance? Great video.

[@seanbarlow8180]

Hi Christina I know you'll probably never see this comment but my name Is sean and I've always wanted to join the army since i was a kid and I've had an issue with weight no matter what diet i did no matter how much exercise i did i couldn't drop enough weight to meet the requirements for enlistment... my question is... is there any tips or tricks you can give me or us that can help us drop weight in a healthy but quick way to be able to enlist into the army... Thank you for your service!!

[@christopherchaos]

Christina? I'll assume that was auto correct. But I see all comments. Just might not be able to reply to them all. I would say find a good diet that works for you and add in lots of cardio. That could be starting off with long hikes and work your way up to long runs. Just be sure it 45 min or more and allow time for your muscles to recover. So maybe run on Monday and do something else Tuesday before you do cardio again on Wednesday. Good luck.

[@connortaylor8609]

Can you do a video on DS/recruiter school?

[@jrdrizzy5053]

Good vid

[@collincolugo1389]

Before you join the army try and request airborne or other training courses on your contract unless ur unit requires certain ones.

[@Quon410]

I almost chose airborne today😅 I chose 27D and for a second it was on my screen. Then once they talked me into believing I can do it, we switched screens and it wasn’t there

[@edwardnakagawa4262]

** Just Last Week, I saw a bunch of Young guys taking the Navy PT Test, the Best dude, was Good, but just wondered ? What kinda Job he would Do ? **Strong and Fit, to be at a *COMPUTER ?????

[@Adrian-ux4ez]

Intro song???

[@christianturner9074]

Thank you for the tips

[@iamstarchant2]

Union Test Prep was a huge help!

[@rogerclarke4760]

For fitness Weights (Strength standards you should consider) 1 x bodyweight shoulder press 1.5 x bodyweight bench press 2 x bodyweight squat 2.5 x bodyweight deadlift Calisthenics (minimum requirements after a running workout lol) 20 pull ups 85 for SF 20 push ups 85 for SF 100 sit ups not crunches Cardio - 1 mile within 10 mins ,6 mins for SF - run 7 miles without stopping - practice ruck marching starting with 50lbs work upto 80lbs for approximately 5 to 12 miles Get used to waking up early doing chores & being outside all day

[@patrykhillard2837]

Who the hell does 85 pull ups?

[@rogerclarke4760]

@@patrykhillard2837 real soldiers

[@patrykhillard2837]

@@rogerclarke4760 that is quite a feat... After a run I can do about 5 lol but I'm not in the military

[@hijutakai4726]

@@rogerclarke4760 lol no to be a high pick chance for sf it would be 12 to 20 pullups. No one's going to be doing over 80. The push ups are pretty spot on

[@vortzbeat2620]

Physical ability Bills- no acces to net Knowledge General idea-ins and outs Live up a bit- not necc

[@slowaccord7680]

I’m 15 5’4 kind of a lankie kid not super skinny but not much muscle and I’m not super smart so college gonna be hard to get into a nice college so if I don’t get into a nice school I want to go into the army and go thru college in that but I want to know some tips and just anything you can let me know

[@erics2091]

Just popped in my feed. Always fun watching an old vid. Y=5. Good luck to everyone thinking about joining. I ended going to a recruiter took the practice ASVAB. Scored really well. He said you could take the PICAT. I said I’m already here so let’s do it. A long day of testing but I passed with everything over 112, overall score 76. Which basically put me in the position to choose any MOS that didn’t require anything specific like a degree or something. I wanted 12W, because it interested me the most. I liked building things. Ended with 12R. But from what I was told a lot of engineering jobs are rare too get, so I was still happy. Got skills that actually helped outside of army. Doing it again this summer but going to national guard. Have a family now and a decent business but still miss the Army. A few weekends can keep me rolling along. Everyone’s experience is different with the Army but hell that’s true for ANY job. Some people love working at McDonald’s others hate it and have shitty bosses. Just how it goes.

[@jakeflorio6980]

The ridiculously skinny people gain weight at basic while the muscular ones lose weight

[@estherbrons310]

Shipping to Fort Leonard Wood on January 12th. Anyone else?

[@neqqs3265]

Who else is going to fort Lenard wood Missouri on Oct 26? 88m reserves here

[@ethangregg702]

😢

[@alkalinedivide]

Hope you see this... I have a 68 series friend who is struggling to make it to the next rank due to promotion points being 798. About 12-13 years in and fearing being forced out RCP. Already forced to reclass in the past due to over strength mos Lol you always seem to be easier to understand

[@christopherchaos]

Some people in that situation I've seen pay to transfer their military experience to college credits to get points from the civilian education. If that is still not enough then your friend might get the option to reclass to another MOS with lower points so they can get promoted. Maybe another 68 series MOS.

[@user-qp4wp6mu5k]

intro song?

[@TempusAlpin]

5 😂

[@allenmiddendorff2068]

Pie x 3 = 5

[@jia19]

does the year the study guide was made in matter?

[@christopherchaos]

It might help for new questions but just have a guide even for say 2019 is helpful to understand what the questions are like and identify topics you might need more practice in.

[@gabrielav5334]

Change your mind lol

[@jamesheverley7910]

Y=5

[@ronaldmceachun3319]

3*25=125√65

[@ranger51262]

My last PT test..76 PU, 76 SU, 8:04 two mile run

[@jeremygreenfeld7746]

8 minute two mile run? Are you Usain Bolt?

[@ranger51262]

@@jeremygreenfeld7746 LOL..naw, I wish. I was however racing a HMMWV

[@gatosnegra281]

Make sure you have at least an Associate degree. Don't join right out of high school unless you have to. Cause college will mature you and help you to get promoted faster. Me: Army vet, 73 Delta, Accounting Sergeant.

[@jonesjones5803]

1. Don’t join

[@conradstringer1988]

Edit: "don't join if you're chicken shit"

[@fadal143]

@@conradstringer1988 yes

[@davidoconnor9369]

Hey man I’m joining soon and I wanna be a ground pounder any advice the timesd asvab I got my education cut short by the COVID liberal Agenda