Army 101: Basic Combat Training | U.S. Army

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[@50STONEhW]

I did. that in 1982 at Fort Knox Kentucky and am now retired from the United States Army, Army National Guard and the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Army gives soldiers a rewarding career path while in the Army and one after leaving or retiring from the military should a person choose to continue to work depending upon the length of their time in service upon retirement. ARMY STRONG! BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE!

[@thomasdowe5274]

Thanks for your lifetime of Service!!!

[@50STONEhW]

@@thomasdowe5274 thank you for your support

[@jonathanhobbs910]

The military played a big part in my divorce. Great for my career, horrible for my relationship.

[@Kodex4654]

I want to go to the army after highschool and be and infantry man thank you for your service sir got any tips?

[@50STONEhW]

@@Kodex4654 talk to your local Army Recruiter about the Infantry MOS and about training now for the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) or PT test. Stay healthy - alcohol and smoke/drug free. Leaders don’t do drugs or alcohol. Ask the recruiter any questions you have to get an early start like questions per ASVAB (Armed Services Aptitude Battery) Testing and anything else that will mentally and physically prepare you for Basic Combat Training (BCT). Also start a personal exercise plan of push-ups (goal of 50 to 70 in 2 minutes), sit-ups (goal of 50 to 70 in 2 minutes) and 2 miles run (goal of 13 minutes maximum completing time). Also add weight training and pull-ups (weight goal of 220 pounds bench and pull-ups goal of 30 repetitions). Don’t forget to eat a balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Being at the proper weight per your height is one thing the Army is keen on especially in the Infantry MOS field. In my day the Infantry were called “Ground Pounders”. They had to carry much heavy equipment on their person in the field during training so they were required to be in the best physical condition they could attain and maintain per each individual soldier. I was Armor - 19E M60A1 Main Battle Tank Crewman and 19K M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Crewman. We had to maintain physical fitness and conditioning but no walking like the Infantry although I got my share of cross training with Scouts and Infantry in my younger years in the early 1980s before Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

[@isaviler8526]

i have 2 daughters in the army national guard, they are done their basic training one of them whit promotion, pv2, the other E4 since she started because she did 3 years of medicine in college, now they are in AIT, (advance individual training) one for contruction engineer, the other for combat medicine. so proud of both go USA 🙏🏼👍🏻🥰🥰💪🏽💪🏽

[@memphis3460]

as you should be!!!

[@steel90912]

Combat arms is the pits.

[@umkane3851]

she should have been an officer with 3 years of college prior to joining....she got a bad recruiter

[@umkane3851]

I was a combat medic and just offering advice

[@memphis3460]

@@umkane3851 I want to be one or a Calavry Scout

[@donjosue8513]

I just finished my basic training at Fort Jackson, I definitely thought it was the worst thing ever when I was going through it all but you don’t realize the brotherhood and fun you just had for 10 weeks! I’m currently at AIT to become a 91B

[@1kfxx]

How much money did u get from basic training?

[@donjosue8513]

@@1kfxx as an E3, my base pay is about 2600 a month, but during the training phase it looks more around 1800 because they take a lot of money out for the food we’re being provided, and if you opt in for insurance or anything like that that’s also deducted from your paycheck as well

[@1kfxx]

@@donjosue8513 thanks for the info!!

[@Jasonsnotgoodatdrums]

Where you headed next?

[@ObamaFromKenya]

⁠​⁠@@JasonsnotgoodatdrumsI believe AIT for 91B is at fort Greg-Adams VA, which used to be Fort Lee, VA but I could be wrong

[@BrianWilliams21706]

Amazing how things have changed. I still remember my 1st day of basic in August 1998 when I was at Ft. Sill. Amazing how fast 25 years have gone. I still miss the Army every day. Truly the best and easiest job in there is.

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@BrianWilliams21706 did you serve 20 and a wake-up 🤔

[@BrianWilliams21706]

@@ObamaFromKenya I was in for 15 years. During a deployment, RPG got me. Had to amputate. At that point, I knew my career in the army was done. I was offered early retirement instead of med board retirement. What hurt most at that time was I was to be looked at the next year for my E-8. Truthfully, I'm not mad about it anymore. I accepted it, have dealt with it, and now moving on.

[@markseelow2009]

I still remember my first day in Aug 1987. It seems like 36 years since then just flew by. I was at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo for both Basic and AIT.

[@billace90]

You are so right. Times change! Imagine, I arrived at Ft. Bragg on October 1968!!!

[@humid-rb7rt]

I did my Infantry Basic in 88 at Ft. Benning then on to the 1st Cav. I don’t miss it a bit. I did my job and got out.

[@lemonblue2387]

Mind boggling that they can be ready to move on in only 10 weeks. Thank you to all who do this work.

[@michaelvandyke6715]

In the early 1970's it was 17 hard weeks... Made it though!

[@imtacooo7929]

Plus ait like 18-30 weeks in total

[@heavymetalsuperhero]

It really depends on your mos. Mine was 22 weeks, both basic and ait put together known as OSUT, one station unit training

[@crusaderknight6928]

​@@heavymetalsuperhero Isn't there a thing on whatever job you decide to do having different amount of weeks after pt?

[@heavymetalsuperhero]

@@crusaderknight6928 depending on the mos yeah

[@gregsatx3112]

Went through BCT & AIT (OSUT) @ Ft Knox in May 1988. I told myself just do an initial 4 years & get out! I ended up spending over 22 years in the Army. Training is always tough physically & mentally but the pride you develope, sense of accomplishment & camaraderie will last a lifetime. Every young man or woman should serve their country, don't be afraid! The Army is a great place to do great things. You have to make the best of each day & strive to do your best in everything you do!!

[@CenturaGamer4581]

I just completed basic training here in Fort Leonardwood, MO, definitely learn the Soldier's Creed, Army Song, and follow what the drill sergeants tells you to do. Doing anything stupid can get your whole platoon or company smoked! It may be long, but it'll be over before you know it!

[@IsaacLikesGames]

Very good advice. I’m currently at Fort Leonard Wood, I just finished red phase and we’re on HBL right now, I graduate in March. I can’t wait

[@archangelstormrider3695]

Pretty awesome video. I was in Fort Sill Oklahoma for my basic training in 1995. Did 20 years I got out in 2015. It's fascinating to see what's changed since then.

[@dooleybird5216]

I went through Infantry OSUT this 2022. Yellow phase wasnt a thing for us. Right into red phase with the yelling and no fail mentality

[@uninformedopinion1668]

Fun wasn't it?

[@Syop0]

It’s still like that I just turned green on Friday this video is a load of shit but maybe it’s different because I joined the infantry and have osut we had the first 72 hours where they constantly fucked with us

[@billace90]

It’s been awhile since October 1968 when we arrived by bus to Ft. Bragg for BCT….and yet, I survived and here I am. God Bless our Men and Women in uniform.

[@typhoid6836]

Repent of your sins and believe Jesus Chrisy is Lord and Saviour

[@ItchyPilauBoto]

2:00 lol our drills would never hand our letters to us… They would whip that shit to oblivion and make everyone run after it.. good times

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

Ah I remember having to run after it in the tire pit like a Wide Receiver going after a football. I miss Basic and its only been like 2 months since I left it.

[@davidtarvin5346]

This day is still engrained in my memory, but in 2000 we arrived via cattle car into the shark tank at FT Sill. I'm happy the Army is adjusting to whatever it takes to bring in recruits to get in a better situation regardless if it's for college money or a career.

[@andrewyoonhobai8453]

Urban and rural training should include different type of medium high fences used throughout the world to offer mobility training when teaching scaling fence techniques as climbing training could be useful in the urban environment especially the suburbs

[@fred9490]

1988 Ft. Leonard wood Missouri. My MOS was a 12C, lived in Germany from 1989-1991 was in the 814th Engineer Co. (A) (FB). Came back stateside to Ft. Polk Louisiana from 1991-1996 while being attached to Ft. Bragg and Ft. McClellan as I transferred from a 12C to an 18B. Before my ETS from the Army, I was able to obtain Air Assault, Air Bourne and an SF Candidate, I passed the SFAS phase but never made it to Q course or Ranger School, but no regrets. I really enjoyed my time as an Army soldier.

[@utuber1a]

OSUT at Ft. Leonard Wood in 1982 as a 12B Combat Engineer- I had Drill Sergeants who were Viet Nam vets and I am glad for that- they prepared me for my 25-year-plus career in the Army, which included some serious assignments.

[@Joe-Impera7]

Congratulations, Thank you for your service. I was in Ft. Leonard Wood - 1982 as 12B Combat Eng. C-4-2 then I got sent to Ft. Knox, Ky. for my remaining 2-year enlistment. Did another 3 years in Reserves.

[@Naturallife193]

We are very excited and really like your creative ideas, made it enjoyable to watch and keep watching, hope you continue this great idea forever.

[@alcirvogel8672]

GREAT my guys! God bless every soldier and our families.

[@TheOgrande]

I remember going through basic training back in 2006. Basic training has change.

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@TheOgrande did you deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@darkthemed7407]

​@@ObamaFromKenyathat war started in 04 u fool 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@Akumaa2000]

I remember basic training back in 89’ at Fort Knox KY from February to May, did AIT (tank mechanic school) right down the street from our basic training building…lol I had a blast in basic, loved the confidence course and PT (physical training), the only thing I didn’t like in basic was the gas chamber……but I loved the drill and ceremony (marching and calling cadence to and from school)….our drill sgt in tank mechanic school was funny as hell, he’d make up cadences all the time and make them sound hilarious…lol I have a bit of advice for anyone going to Fort Knox for basic training………….your gonna have 3 road marches over the course of basic (6 mile, 10 mile and 16 mile…..mind you these were the distances when I went thru basic, don’t know what they are now), after spending the night in the field your gonna have that 16 mile road march back to the barracks (which will be your final excercise of basic training) and you graduate a few days afterwards. My advice is DO NOT volunteer or end up getting picked as a road guard, Fort Knox is famous for its long tough elevated hills (wrecks havoc on your legs)…….the thing about being a road guard is your constantly running to stop traffic and once the platoon is past the traffic your running again to stop the traffic at the next area wherever that may be (some spots are close and others not so close). Just hope and pray it doesn’t rain the night before either, that’s what happened to our class and of course everything got wet our battle dress uniforms and our rucksacks which became heavier……which also puts more weight on your legs etc…..which causes cramps after awhile from prolonged walking, but you won’t care because you’ll be glad basic training is officially over…lol

[@carlrpdstars1169]

I graduated basic 1 year ago. Was hard but I was glad to have graduated a 12 Bravo. Graduated from Fort Leanord Wood

[@hollowmask3160]

How is your current 12B position going do you like it? I’m currently in the process of going to the Air Force. I did meps and the asvab as well but want to do something that seems more enticing such as that position over mechanics.

[@elmermason9685]

U.S. Army Tanker. Vietnam Era. 1972-1975. 2/11 Armored Cavalry. Regiment. Best job I ever had. Be ARMY Strong.

[@doctormcnutty]

This man must have smoked hella good kush 👏 👌 🙌 thanks for your service 🙏

[@Paydenclarify]

very nice my grandfather was a tanker in the korean war.

[@brianmitchell5906]

It's been over 40 years since I arrived at Fort Dix, NJ for basic training but I can still remember it like it was yesterday. I'd do it all again if they'd let me.

[@swayday1209]

Will never forget NIC at NIGHT. Was the first one to finish from all the adrenaline I had lol closest to that D Day feeling. Would do it all over again! Hooah

[@deceptichris]

**FORT BENNING**

[@IAmTrashhy]

When I was in basic the dfac food was always hitting. The Fort Jackson reception dfac was always amazing.

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

Fr, 120th had the best food. Hope DS Mauldin is doing well there

[@IAmTrashhy]

Their food was always fresh and delicious and they gave out pastries every once in a while but when we had to go there to get our ASUs fitted it was a good time

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

@@IAmTrashhy When I was there they had served Ice Cream almost every day lol, supposedly one of the Holdovers tried to steal boxes of it so they gave it all out at the D-Fac

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

As someone who just trained under Senior DS Minnear no less than 2 months ago, I can confirms he is one of the best influences I've ever had in my life. Yes he's hard on you, yes he will yell if you do something wrong, and he will probably do a german suplex if you do something stupid, but he is respectful, wise, and above all else he cares deep down about every single Trainee that walks off that bus and every patch he places on his soldiers. Edit: One of my favorite quotes I'll always remember from Minnear is "YOU SHOULD BE RUNNING!!!! RUUUNNNNNN!!!!" Always screamed that anytime he saw someone taking their sweet ass time getting from place to place lol

[@gbb82]

Now that I am retired from the Army, I like to watch these videos.

[@christopherfreeman3357]

I enlisted last week and ship out 01/02/2024 to Fort Sill. My MOS is an 88M and I’ve decided to go Reserves, since I’m already a truck driver. I’m nervous AF. Wish me luck y’all!

[@b58powa]

Go with the truck driver program thingy, bc you will be enter as an E4. Good luck man i hope Fort Leonard Wood won’t be could when you arrive for AIT

[@yungacidtab9172]

It’s cold as fuck here in fort Leonardwood I’m at ait for 88m it’s easy bro. But you’ll be a hold over for a month because they’re pushing the national guard first

[@veandreyahuda5333]

You went the same route I went but it’s going to be cold asl I went to Jackson in June and Graduated Leonardwood in November

[@garygeorge9648]

it is what you make of it and enjoy it.

[@michaelvandyke6715]

Piece of cake ..👌😎

[@jamesleathers5488]

Very interesting and so very different from when I took BCT at Ft, Knox, KY in 1973. "This We'll Defend"

[@user-ov4wd8qz6l]

Thank you for your service and thank 🙏👍.

[@michaelvandyke6715]

Wow, Army has changed since I was in! I don't see the physical and mental challenge anymore, looks like anyone could make it through B/C now..

[@jacobheman8640]

They make it look “nicer” on camera so they don’t scare people away which sucks. Wish they showed how it actually was so we could get people who are hungry to go through the shit and not just people who want a cake walk like the ads make it look like.

[@MrJamesD]

100% with you on this one Michael. I doubt they have a GO/NO-GO scale now

[@Scottf573]

I went through basic a year ago and I promise you we got FUCKED up, they just don’t want to show that on camera because it will discourage new recruits if they actually new what they were getting in to.

[@lorenacortez9377]

We are the best army in the world because we adapt. This is a new army, sir thank you for your service, but the new generation will move it forward ❤💪💪

[@Scottf573]

@@lorenacortez9377 ok not sure if you’re in the army but I am, and I can tell you we are in a pretty bad spot compared to our main adversaries.

[@spazzklown10]

Hooah my family was all army and i was trying to follow after them too!!! The army is the best and the chow is mighty fine!!!

[@lisaweber7669]

My dad is an army vet and still says “hooah” and says he still remembers his army brothers. Some of the best friends he ever had.

[@spazzklown10]

@@lisaweber7669 it's the best always army!!! Miss my uncle he just past but he was in the army too he traveled a lot in Germany and other places I forget but I got some that served in WW2 but gotta see more information on it been trying to track more family...

[@jeferson2355]

Thanks every veteran and active duty’s soldier, you guys make the difference in your community, next year 2024 I will serve this country with my heart and soul! God bless America 🇺🇸

[@octaviagreen4305]

Same here 🫵🏾

[@jeferson2355]

@@octaviagreen4305 Good luck 👏🏻

[@ow_oso]

I went through at BENNING in 2020. Had very old school drills who had been to Afghanistan. A dude got body slammed into his locker by our senior drill for smirking💀 I’m glad we got kicked around tho, helped me in the long run.

[@marcusc-lf2rj]

Went through fort Jackson are drill sergeants would tell us to duke it out in the Latrine if we had any problems😂

[@camoboy-gq7wu]

Ayyy those are my drills I graduated sept 7th and I’ve been in ait for 12 weeks now.

[@nephohare]

I didn’t have hand to hand combat training in BCT because of Covid. I envy all of those that still got the opportunity during that time. (I did do Pugil Stick Training though).

[@josephokumu1279]

US army 🇺🇲 always in love with this forces

[@ram33zkhan90]

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[@eomermartinez7916]

I can say i was in the army but then again i wasnt in it I was a 09M program, for the ASVAB durring my time there i learned alot about people and alot about my self how meatally tough i can be, i wont lie had to leave it due to a personal reason but i do miss it and i wish to join it once again but this time ready and willing to pass the test and be all that i can be just wish things could have been diffrent at the time I was there Came back home feeling like a i faild my self but most inportant my family, went back to my old ways and now well don't know what to with my life

[@clifftonhernandez7188]

Don’t give up bro I was also in that program. I manage to lift my score up to 83. I had 30 at first. I choose to be a combat medic. The AIT was 4 months long with a lot of schooling. I had doubts in myself everyday during those months. I failed a lot of test but still manage to past my first cycle because I told myself I’m not gonna quit. You can do it too bro. You have your brother and sister around you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

[@eomermartinez7916]

​@@clifftonhernandez7188yeah thanks i do want to be in the army but then again i don't any more iv been out for 6 months now and well... I guess i do still want to go but then again i don't i have been douting my self my brother is in the gard he said that i should go there but i don't know yet i do want to try the program again, but just need motivation if i am going to honest with my self

[@reesethestone412]

Currently in the process of joining THE ARMY so excited to change my future..

[@jeremyn2008]

How’s it going?

[@timmercer6674]

Ft Knox, 1983 A-15-4. Retired from the Reserves in 2015. Still working as a GS employee for 25 plus years!

[@ItsASpartan]

Turned Green October 27th 2023, currently on the AIT portion of 11B OSUT Fort Moore, GA Sandhill. Week 14.👍

[@humid-rb7rt]

I was at Sandhill at Ft. Benning in 88. Good luck I suppose.

[@Unknown-te8fv]

The documentary looks interesting. But I'm not an American so it will be difficult. I have some questions to American soldiers: 1) In the US Army are there some language schools where I can improve my grammar and speaking in English? 2) How much is the salary there? 3) Do I get a health insurance after I joined the Army? 4) Which military department should I join? 5) Are there health tests where the doctors check everything before or after I joined the Army? I hope I will get some positive feedbacks.

[@blake.72503]

Ship out for basic at Fort Jackson February 12th. Cant wait

[@tirpitz334]

I remember being there while difficult here and there it was worth it

[@OmardaVinchi]

i ship out tomorrow morning at 9am, god bless!

[@storn8230]

Let’s go man. Enjoy. Don’t quit.

[@josephkolacz4825]

How was it? I’m about to sign my contract, what was the hardest part

[@user-fn9tw7xi9p]

I really want to be in the US army but I’m not a citizen it’s been my dream I’m looking for all ways possible so I can be in the army 😢

[@SergeantsTalkTv]

Went to basic at Fort McClellan, Alabama 1979 retired from the Army in 2001.

[@SD_Snipes]

This kinda got me a little bit excited for when I head off to basic training, but as of now im still in the enlistment process with my recruiter.

[@loosencurlylocdluv8006]

Me to i’m still waiting to see if my waiver was approved through MEPS

[@RealTruth-kh8rq]

If you are soft and emotionally weak, don't join. We got enough of those types.

[@garygeorge9648]

Spent 10 days of Bivouac walking around McGregor Range at Ft Bliss. We did PT every day from day 1 and the Drill was not our friend. 10 mile road march? How about 17? Outside of God and my family best decision I ever made.

[@johnhumphrey9953]

wow, it has changed since 1987. I went to Fort Benning Gorgia, home of the infantry.

[@joechilufya6472]

I really love the US Army 🤧❤️ And i wish of joining them one day 🙌🏽🤧🙇🏽

[@anlerden4851]

Go My Beautiful US Army Members!!!! USA, USA, USA, USA, USA!!!🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯💪🙏👍

[@Daniel-xc6oc]

I went through BCT in 1981. BCT was much different then. B-2-1, Ft. Jackson, SC. We didn't have "phases." Our PT uniform was the duty uniform - yup, we ran in boots - airborne shuffle.

[@Rubberoni]

Damn, I graduated BCT 10 months ago and after making it to big army, I wish I was back in basic.

[@blakecanada5700]

I was the last fiscal cycle of 2023 and the first fiscal class of 2024 in AIT and now I’m chilling at home waiting to go to the reserve drill in December, trust me when I say this shit isn’t hard, it’s just a long process if you’ve never left home before

[@erict9879]

Did 4 years active and 17 Reserve. Not sure if I could handle of the "team/group" mentality of today. When I went through in '82, it was more individual . . . . Be all YOU, can be.

[@stevenvelazquez6088]

Countdown I'm going to Fort Jackson on February 13 my only fear is English not Sunday much but, I'm motivated

[@justindorsey4671]

Went to Fort Jackson for basic this summer. this video makes it seem so well organized. it's the totally opposite. "3 hot meals a day" Yeah I wish. 🤣

[@lightinfantry7151]

Chill POG. Jackson is a joke

[@backwoodsbono8381]

Pog

[@j1s0nd7nn]

Way to go Army for breaking it down...ps. you missed a great opportunity to tell grandma..."snacks are highly discouraged but have no fear they will forever appreciate them more when you see them soon."

[@Hsartan]

Soon training❤❤

[@noerodriguez1252]

20 years basic 1986 Fort Dix, NJ.

[@HmmChunkyLizard]

This video hit me hard! Got a little emotional. Man I miss being in the Army!

[@humid-rb7rt]

I was 11B before the communist overtake. I don’t miss it a bit. I still remember how happy I was to paint my boots a look at them on the line b/c I was outta there. I did my job well and was done.

[@maricelaramirez8613]

😮and thank you for serving are miltertery us 🇺🇸

[@missyd6771]

My son graduated ATI and left Ft . Rucker yesterday and has been in Germany for a while 5 hrs what a way to celebrate his 19th birthday 🥳🥹 #MyFavoriteSoldierCallsMeMoM 💪🏽

[@crusaderknight6928]

I might enlist in the military, I've been getting pretty high scores on a practice ASVAB test and thats bringing my confidence up, I'm just worried about the mental struggle I'll be going through.

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

Basic itself isnt really as hard as you would think, its the people who dont care about being there that make it harder. Just be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing in the right unifrom. We call that the 4 Rights, and its literally all the military is lol. If you are doing the right thing in Basic and still getting smoked, take pride knowing that you are not the problem, and be thankful you are getting extra training so you can increase your ACFT Score

[@crusaderknight6928]

@@PokemonProfessorNebula Would starting at the end of the year in December be considered a good starting position?? I would think it's so I can personally keep track of how far I've gone from day one.

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

@@crusaderknight6928 I would say start as early as possible and get it over with as soon as possible. The hardest part is waiting and watching others go through it.

[@crusaderknight6928]

@@PokemonProfessorNebula The earliest I can do is next month or a bit after New Year's so pray for me.

[@mordred3569]

I'd recommend going before summer. Dealing with older, more experienced recruits makes life so much easier

[@PETIVOYAGER]

Nothing like the army ! Be all you can be🇺🇸

[@jasongoodman3546]

Go Army Bless Navy

[@user-gn7ri4tg4d]

I just gotta do MEPs then I’m on my way I can’t wait !!!

[@JohnDewh]

Bacic training was awful and fun at the same time. I remember counting down the last 28 days. I went to baisc in January 2017 at Ft leonardwood. Those winters wee brutal. My best advise when your getting your ass kicked is to remember why your there and know tha5 it will eventually be over. Fastest way to get out basic is to graduate, best advice ever

[@marklanda6824]

Did 20 years in the Army and now working as a cop. I enjoyed my experience in the military for sure and it made me a better police officer.

[@golfery5119]

Thank you for your service, and your continued service to your community. Also commendable you did something less than 20% of service members do which is 20 years and retire. I couldn't see doing 20 years on active duty even if I had listened and joined the Air Force. I really can't imagine doing 20 years in the Army. I'm at six now and definitely plan on getting out at eight if I don't get medboarded first.

[@michaelwolford715]

I took my boot camp, at Fort Ord, California in 1970. With H 1/1. THEN OF TO AIT AT FT. SILL OKLAHOMA. SERVE WITH THE FIRST CAV. IN VIETNAM. SPENT 20 YEARS. AND PROUD OF IT. VIETNAM

[@rileydaily5426]

Ill be at fort Sill this January for training. 68W combat medic. 🇺🇸

[@cadetcrockett2276]

Be ready for Sill to be COLD AS FUCK, I just left that place. It went from hot to cold quickly. I’m in 68W AIT right now, so I can tell you about that too.

[@Amazonian-wm2fe]

35 going bt Fort jackson in April.

[@nadiathearmyandcoastguardw6423]

I see myself there already at BT. I'm scheduled to take my Asbav at MEPS in 3 weeks 0:34 then the MOS I'm choosing is a 25v Combat Photographer joining Active Duty Reserve

[@uninformedopinion1668]

Whatever you do. Sign a 3 by 5

[@yayocertified]

@@uninformedopinion1668Whats 3 by 5

[@DeoVolenteW]

I go to fort moore july 2nd, cant wait

[@mikehunt9804]

Fort benning

[@FrauWilhelmKlink]

​@@mikehunt9804They changed the name

[@DeoVolenteW]

@@mikehunt9804 it got renamed to fort moore

[@DeoVolenteW]

sadly

[@HmmChunkyLizard]

I went to Fort Benning in 2001 for BCT but have been out of the National Guard for a while now and had no idea the name was changed to Fort Moore.

[@humid-rb7rt]

Sad to see. I graduated Infantry Basic Training in 88 at Benning and it was f’n rough! The new communist armed forces had to create new names as that’s what communism does removes history. Much respect to Col. Moore as I too served in The 1st Cavalry at Ft. Hood now Ft. Pedro or something. Smh..

[@tomstagliano6478]

2 things one I never ate at the defac 3 times a day it was MREs or hot As. Also it’s funny that one of the clips shows my SDS

[@mamadoukarawagne4015]

I'm ready

[@TheRecipientsofHonor]

great video!

[@chrisreed4661]

Lol, that barber at 2:18 was the same guy who cut my hair back in 2015 when I was in basic training.

[@richardpiper6265]

In 1972 we called it the mess hall. If you got a package at mail call,it was opened up in front of the platoon. If it was cookies from home, you got one cookie and the rest were given to the platoon. Happy eating.

[@Shooter-ready2424]

That’s my old drill sergant from 3-34 lord the memories

[@sune6708]

I ship out January!!! GO ARMY

[@ethantaylor7858]

sorry

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

Welcome to the Family, stay strong during BCT!

[@josephkolacz4825]

How was it? What was the hardest part? I’m about to sign the contract

[@jamozerobinson3781]

Bro that shit is crazy this is when I was in boot camp

[@georgespeck8761]

I did basic training in ft Bliss Texas April 1969.

[@Jenna-zv6ve2sx4u]

in 1983 fort knox KY. expert in M16, honor soldier and physical fitness award.

[@user-sh1un2zb6q]

Thanks for the football design but that was a genuine offer

[@sergeanttrucker]

Mentally it's going to be a shock to your system, and it should be. But it's definitely a good idea to take some initiative, and prepare your body physically as much as you can.

[@mattclark6246]

I tried to join the army they put me as 11B back in 2008/2009 so much different things that from the 11B can branch out to the airborne rangers 82nd and 101st and SOF And thanks for my army jrotc experience 3.5 years in high school Go army beat navy Rangers lead the way hooah

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@mattclark6246 so I’m confused did you ultimately enlist in the military or not 🤔

[@rungfang27]

I don't think he did, by the way do you have your birth certificate?

[@unknownassailant6472]

First several days my ass we was in reception for 2 weeks 😂

[@thomasdowe5274]

Nice! Some breathing time before Basic. I was lucky to have a friend tell me to bring $100 when I joined to have money to *TAILOR* the uniforms issued in Reception. Best advice ever because you will look sharp and impress the senior enlisted and officers of your Basic company! Since the tailoring is inexpensive at the Basic post, you will have some extra money from the $100 until first payday! Tailored uniforms will get you promoted fast and if you want Officers Candidate School (OCS) the tailoring is a MUST!

[@thomasdowe5274]

Also *Spit-Shining boots and shoes* ... and learning how by searching 'KZbin' that shows you how before joining...

[@DegenerateActual]

​@@thomasdowe5274What are you on about? Tailored uniforms won't get you promotions in basic training and shining boots hasn't been a thing for some time. OCS requires college education, not nice looking uniforms.

[@thomasdowe5274]

@DegenerateActual Have you heard of 'Reports'? They begin on entrance to the military and added to as you do your duty. That will also include your appearance...so suck in that gut, and tuck in that chin, as well as have tailored to fit clothing and spit shined boots. You'll get promoted before the sad sacks...

[@thomasdowe5274]

@DegenerateActual BTW It does not require a college education to be selected to O C S, but it does require an IQ of 110 or higher on the 'General Mechanical' portion of your 'Entrance Exam' test scores, and a 'Selection Board of Senior Officer's Evaluation'...j

[@MikeRogers44]

"Where you BORN with that Shit on your face BOY !?? " - My Drill Sergeant when he saw my mustache. It was GONE shortly after that.

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

One of my fav quotes from my DS is "I know you are not sitting at parade rest, fuckboy"

[@ThePederangell]

I was at AIT at Benning when 9/11 happened... the Army is still letting me participate in the Reserve all these years later!

[@isaviler8526]

did you get deployed?

[@NowYourMad]

I’m so happy for you bro!

[@ThePederangell]

OIF I, OEF VIII, OEF X@@isaviler8526

[@read85Soldierebook]

Be warned they put a $5k judgment on my credit for a check they later discovered i never received. For almost a year of me fighting it I could not get a job a car a place to live and I never got compensated or an apology.

[@bobbyfit]

My god! 1st of all, i remember when i went to basic training at the day after new years in 2013, at 19 years old! My biological dad, served 4 years in the navy. Long story, and i do mean Long Story short. i am 11 years in, 3 re-enlistments, and 4 contracts so far, i am still going!!

[@alexiscamio4542]

Hello From France Thanks

[@johnbarslund8716]

I enlisted in 1970 and went to fort Ord California.

[@jesuspompa1473]

2:23 when did sleeve rolling outside of the field become authorized?

[@RUDYLOVE72]

Did that 20 years ago at fort knox. As a 911 veteran feel proyd of our us army. God bless our troops.

[@markfennell1604]

wow we went around the same time. I also went 20 years ago in Ft knox, I was with Alpha 2-46. From Febuary-April. i got stuck in reception for 1 month due to my PPD was positive.

[@queenofbattle11x]

best decision I have ever made.

[@juuls6758]

i leave january 22 2024 for basic training (fort jackson) my mos is 25u 💪🏾💪🏾