Advanced Camp Explained | My CST Experience & Tips |

[@dcentplayah9503]

Just got back, thanks for all of the helpful advice! The only thing I would advise not doing is eat at the airport because they changed height and weight to day 1.

[@bradenthacker6226]

My dude, just gotta say, thanks so much for the video. Really did a lot to help me know what to expect. Thanks for calming nerves, and explaining everything so well. Appreciate you man!

[@Therealc_hill]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching, best wishes to you moving forward. Let me know if you ever need anything. Congrats!

[@lanagorgeous9485]

Another old timer, went to Advance Camp at Ft. Bragg in 1983, loved the experience. I was prior service when I entered ROTC. I went to the camp in exceptional physical conditioning, very motivated. NO cell phones or social media back then so didn't have to worry about that, could solely concentrate on excelling. Finished in the top 10% and became a DMS and Distinguished Military Graduate. When I was in ROTC, I also joined the SMP or simultaneous Membership Program which is like an internship program with an Amy Reserve Unit. Everything about ROTC esp Advance Camp was amazing. I wish you the best in your military career.

[@faitht7079]

This was really helpful. I leave in a week for camp and am hella nervous 😂 this calmed my nerves a bit.

[@Therealc_hill]

Hahaha!!! I totally understand the feeling!! Go crush it out there, glad this helped.

[@FancySeeingYouHere]

Read the Ranger handbook and you’ll be fine. We don’t grade your tactics

[@jeffbrignac3957]

i leave in 2 weeks. 10th reg. lmk how it goes

[@joshmaxwell9853]

Love the Bible study aspect bro. Ill definitely keep that in mind for when I go

[@marksales9808]

I went to Advanced Camp at Ft. Lewis back in 1990. No prior service, but I went to Basic Camp at Ft. Knox in 1989. I thought “Hmm, that wasn’t so bad. Sure, I’ll sign up…” Well, Advanced Camp was much harder and a real eye opener. Things definitely look and sound like they have changed over the years. It’s a good video though of the basics of what to expect. I do remember lots of FTX time, with heavy focus on Ranger/Patrolling tasks, (I still have my original Ranger Handbook) to include being awake and patrolling for 37 hours on the final FTX and ruck march. I ended up going Warrant and Aviation, but overall, it was great training and a lot of lessons have stuck with me. Advanced Camp was the toughest physical and mental challenge of my Army career. Gear tip (from an MS4 ahead of my class): Take a good, stiff scrubbing brush to use whenever you wash your gear. It’s great for getting caked-on dirt off. Each Platoon only was issued 4, so my extra one came in very handy, and your Squad-mates will become your best friends. 😂 I still have and use that brush.

[@michelebennett8756]

hey hill thanks for making’s this very informative video. This is Bennett from your platoon at camp. I’m definitely Forwarding this to all my ms 3 cadets

[@Therealc_hill]

What's up Bennett! Good to hear from you, I hope you're doing well. Please let me know if this helps, I also just posted an FTX packing tips video... Check it out when you can, it might be useful to them as well.

[@michelebennett8756]

@@Therealc_hill Most definitely. you doing great things

[@300Spartans]

Old timer here; went through Camp in 1989 (4th Cycle/17th Cavalry) at FT Bragg! The format for us was different. Basically they picked us up from the airport, we in-processed for a few days then gradually transitioned from a garrison setting to field work/FTX then 1-2 days of out-processing and graduation. I kind of like this CST thing. We didn't have that and were a disorganized hot mess above squad level and even there got ourselves together in the final 7-10 days. The networking pointer is great too. You'll definitely run across Camp classmates in the future and being in touch with them would be quite helpful!

[@Therealc_hill]

Thanks for sharing, I appreciate you! This CST format is very effective, I truly enjoyed being around such impressive young leaders.

[@hawlikd]

My Advanced Camp at Ft. Lewis. They billeted us in barracks that had not changed since WW2. Only two shower stalls worked and one set of washer & dryer. That's for one platoon, male/female. That place was a fucking dump.

[@Outcastr1]

I really appreciate you breaking it down and your positivity!! thanks bro-

[@Therealc_hill]

No problem, I'm glad this helped. Thanks for watching!

[@BrianLuger]

I just sent this to my daughter's boyfriend who started yesterday. Hopefully he will be able to watch this sometime soon. We will be driving down in mid-July for his graduation. He is currently attending VMI. This is a great video Chris. Thank you for your service in the Army NG.

[@Therealc_hill]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing, I’m sure he is going to do great at camp. VMI does really well at preparing their cadets for camp. Thanks again for your support, enjoy graduation coming soon…

[@Tealeyes6]

My Grandson is there now too he is From VMI also

[@Therealc_hill]

@@Tealeyes6 Nice to have VMI representation!! I know you are beyond proud.

[@buckeye_8451]

Hey! Bit late but I head to CST tomorrow and I'm from VMI, too! Very excited (even if I'm a bit nervous)

[@jaleha4647]

Wow thanks for the advice! I’m prior enlisted & Ill be leaving for 9th regiment & then Hawaii for CTLT this summer. Kind of excited, kind of nervous lol. But i’m sure i’ll do great & learn even more.

[@Therealc_hill]

Oh wow! Major congrats!! Please take it all in, did you do G2G?

[@garrettchenoweth]

Same here for 9th Reg! This was great insight.

[@Mexi-ke1pv]

Heyy ill be at 9th regiment too 😁

[@jaleha4647]

@@Mexi-ke1pv looking forward to meeting you! 😊

[@jaleha4647]

@@Therealc_hill Thanks! & surprisingly, no. I’m national guard so through the SMP program, I’m GRFD. Just wanted to have some experience being enlisted as well.

[@kurtwong8464]

Great video! I went through Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis in 1989.

[@Mercury6_]

Went through advanced camp in 2005, fort Lewis. You did a great job with this video. So many differences and similarities from my time

[@tenstevens9021]

OMG!! I don't mean to sound old, but your advance camp sounds dramatically easier than my advance camp. Our barracks...watch full metal jacket. It was virtually identical. We had non stop ftxs

[@Therealc_hill]

Oh wow! Yeah, it has changed a lot. Or maybe that was just my regiment and the others were super basic training like lol…

[@earlgeorge7573]

advanced camp 1970. when in charge, you are responsible for everything your people do or fail to do. Take care of your people by keeping the m informed and constantly checking on them

[@SoBrother]

Very informative and spot on! Glad I got to meet you and pick your brain at camp.

[@Therealc_hill]

Thanks, same to you!! Keep in touch for sure...

[@jelkinsjames]

leaving in a couple days for 6 reg, excited!

[@Therealc_hill]

Crush it!! Let me know how it goes too!!

[@JRosado56]

Fantastic Video Great Info GOD bless You and thank you for your Service.

[@Therealc_hill]

Thank you!!

[@adeleb3571]

I leave in a few days... this video has helped me so much and reassured me - to smile and have fun! Thank you so much!

[@Therealc_hill]

Yes, please have fun too! This only happens once in your career. Tell me how it goes… 😁

[@charlesdozier1466]

Well, I have to say that advanced camp is alot easier that it used to be. I went in 2005 at Fort Lewis.

[@gabeglover7846]

I went in 2004 in Fort Lewis. Yeah can’t believe they have all these refit days. We didn’t have any of that. Remember those old WWII barracks? Interesting how things change. We are the old guys now.

[@josephdoe2586]

I went in 2001 at Ft. Lewis. Remember the coed bathrooms in the barracks? We also didn't have the double wide wall lockers, we had the smaller ones along with footlockers stacked at the foot of the bunks.

[@g94433]

Got 1st regiment this year and I’m a basic camp leader too right after. Fort Knox is home for me May 23rd through August 1st!

[@Therealc_hill]

Good luck, get after it! Tell me how it goes!!

[@g94433]

@@Therealc_hill I have familiarity with Fort Knox as I went to basic camp last summer. It was a culture shock let alone an all around experience. I’ve envisioned myself be a Basic Camp Leader because the impact of my leaders had on me and be a great way to hone leadership skills!

[@MrGametamer]

Oh no way, I got 1st reg and MS3 trainer/leader this summer too

[@plasmahandoku1073]

What is a basic camp leader? Is it after you finish Advance camp you stay at Fort Knox longer as a leadership position?

[@g94433]

@@Therealc_hill so I’m still 1st reg but I’m doing CTLT in fort benning instead!

[@cghgaming5497]

This was a great video, thanks for making it!

[@lizzie0700]

Thank you for this! I’m prior enlisted but I leave REG 10, I’m a female so I’m very nervous, more so about the rucks because I’ve been having hip issues lately. Could you happen to explain how TMC works there exactly? Or any other tips you could have for a short female haha

[@Eastcoastrios]

I’m going to 10th reg too this summer 🙌🏽

[@zuhkeys9578]

im going 10th reg as well this summer!! hopefully we will see each other!!

[@melendaallen2954]

Hi! I went 2021 first reg and commissioned in May. I too am a short female! So for the TMC I went once and was very pleasantly surprised how easy it was. At first formation they will ask who needs to go to sick call, you will get in a van and go to the TMC. If it is something drastic they will take you to the local hospital and you will be taken care of. As far as rucking, there is only one graded ruck (the 6 mile) and only one time they will weigh your ruck. During the period before the 8 mile they will give you the chance to downgrade your ruck to “35lbs” they will not weigh your ruck before or after that. Make your ruck look big but keep it light. Same for the 12 mile. I hope this helps!!

[@lizzie0700]

@@melendaallen2954 thank you very much!!

[@mia_tashae]

@@Eastcoastrios Im also 10th reg!

[@Tomahawk837]

Thankful for this, sir. Thank you Lt. Hill!

[@evanbaker2919]

I was there too! 5th reg, best reg

[@Therealc_hill]

Awesome, I appreciate the shout out!!

[@Knightma1r]

Thank you sir !

[@briannajones1248]

This was very helpful, I leave on May 31; my birthday. I'm in 2nd reg and I'm excited but I'm nervous as well kind of crazy though because I'm prior service so I don't know why I'm nervous.

[@nicholascontreras769]

2nd reg too! Been looking at videos all day to get a feel

[@travisbuskey3374]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@Therealc_hill]

No problem, glad to help!

[@_lortizz]

I’m also prior service and I have seen the phase where we need to go through the gas chamber. Question is do you go through the chamber with a suit? Or just the mask ?

[@Therealc_hill]

Great question, we went through with only our mask. However, during the block of instruction prior to going through the chamber the instructor will teach how to properly dawn the suit.

[@JK-dz4md]

Are the rucks individual-paced or is it more road-march oriented?

[@randalldemichel4818]

Good stuff , bro.

[@robertbruns6965]

Our cadre didn’t let us sleep during refit they made us CTO and clean weapons and ect.

[@robertbruns6965]

But also they let us do stuff other cadre didn’t like no security during ftx in patrol base and a px trip here and there so fair trade off in other areas. Cadre dependent is a big thing for cst

[@Therealc_hill]

Cadre will certainly make or break your CST experience! Thanks for sharing!

[@ErikS308]

Well presented Lt.

[@blakeorr]

I go to advanced camp in 2 years and wanting to branch in infantry. Any advice ?

[@briangonzalez7941]

Being prior service what parts were easier?

[@Therealc_hill]

Great question, I would say since I've been in more stressful environments I was able to keep my cool and help my peers who have never been under such stress. Specifically DNC, RTO, Field craft/packing a ruck, and hurrying up and waiting were pretty easy for me lol (you'll be waiting more than anything)!!

[@lizzyjonker2748]

Yooooo Camacho!!

[@liondragon2815]

Going to camp tomorrow lmao

[@Therealc_hill]

Please let me know how it goes!! Get after it and take charge when you're in charge, don't be afraid to make tough decisions, and have fun with your peers...

[@jonathanpenman9846]

What reg were you?

[@Therealc_hill]

I was in 10th reg.

[@WowzaMemes]

How many hours of sleep a night were you getting during the FTX's

[@Therealc_hill]

Depends on your cadre. All I can say is that it wasn't the greatest sleep, yet, we were not sleep deprived either.

[@WowzaMemes]

@@Therealc_hill I'm getting ready to go this summer, how hard is it really?

[@Therealc_hill]

​@@WowzaMemes It all depends on your preparedness. TIP: When you are in charge listen to your sub leaders input but ultimately you are in charge so make decisions! Doing something is better than doing nothing when leading at camp. Good luck, let me know how things go for you. What Reg?

[@WowzaMemes]

@@Therealc_hill 1st reg this summer, I'm a little more so nervous because people say 1st reg is the hardest as cadets are guinea pigs for the later reg's. Physically I'm in great shape, our program rucks 1-2 times a week so my feet are conditioned. I've passed a few landnav courses in my time however i've never qualified with an m4 or done anything like CFF or repelling.

[@Therealc_hill]

@@WowzaMemes The good news is there will be a block of instruction before you do anything. They don't expect everyone to know everything, that's why they teach you before testing you. You'll be fine, the cadre will be more than willing to help you improve some weak areas and so will your peers. Have a humble attitude and go in listening more than anything else, you got this!

[@hermance4537]

Is it similar to basic training where the only way you can fail is if you quit? Also what happens if you can’t landnav for shit 😂😂

[@Therealc_hill]

No one in my platoon failed camp. However, we did have a few recycled cadets added to our platoon. The difference here is you are competing for your job, unlike basic. As far as land nav, you will have retest opportunities. If you can't pass land nav it's up to a board to determine next steps, so my advice is "do not get in any trouble or rack up a lot of negative spot reports." You're going to kill it out there, especially since you went through BCT. I hope this helped.

[@plasmahandoku1073]

It's funny being my piers told me it's either a pass or fail but when the Cadre's cleared things up to relieve pressure it brought a lot of ease. But yea from what I'm told about CST is, you will pass no matter what. Like basic it's made to make you pass. Biggest difference is your competing against each other for OML points for your job. They will actually give you the answer etc and if you can't pass the retest you get recycled. Depending on what Reg you are in, being I think 1-11? You will just go up the ladder from 1st reg to 2nd etc etc until the last reg. Though it really depends.

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