Army Basic Training | Blue Phase | What happens? | Fort Benning

[@dylanlivingston2156]

Degobah is a planet in Star Wars. Yoda lives on it.

[@Nonya007]

Dylan Livingston badass

[@brandon3096]

The 501st stormtrooper brigade was Darth Vader’s finest troops too! MAJOR props to that drill instructor.

[@Guitarguy1191]

I met him in a swamp down in Dagoba, where it bubbles all the time like a giant carbonated soda, s - o - d- a so- da!

[@jimmereid246]

Did anyone get that star wars reference 😂😂

[@michaelnoack6379]

yeah the 501 st stormtrooper legieon was darth vaders personal regiment and then obviously dagobah

[@oneiltheriot515]

That makes the training that much more fun! I’m heading to basic next year! So stoked

[@anomalyxd825]

Let’s be honest here. If you actually got attacked by the 501st on Dagobah… you’re done.

[@dj_zombie3370]

where is the photo of the hole

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

lemme see that big hole

[@Baked502]

I’m loving how the Army has like 3 Star Wars references.

[@collegecab6085]

Thank you so much for all the information. Our son is at Fort Benning, currently in the Blue Phase, and it's nice to know what he may be experiencing thanks to your videos.

[@colonelautumn4169]

Lol the 1st mission was a reference to Starwars and Halo

[@carolgarringer4786]

Thank you so much for these very informative videos. We have two loved ones in OSUT right now, at Benning, and it would have been so helpful for them to see these before shipping. It's great to have an idea of what they are doing, in addition to the quick phone calls and rushed letters they get to send. Much appreciated, and thank you for your service to our country. - God Bless You.

[@MattWard89]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that so much

[@juliansaiz5714]

just finished your mini series loved the in depth and clear videos much respect, leaving pretty so. here :)

[@MattWard89]

Thanks and good luck!

[@jacklonsdale2722]

Matt: the 501st legion is a legion of stormtroopers that visit hospitals of sick children dressed up in star wars costumes to help them enjoy hospital more, I find it funny the idea of being attacked by them :D. Also. degobah is the planet that yoda lives on in star wars.

[@The_Watcher734]

501st was also the legion of Clone/Stormtroopers that Anakin/Vader commanded.

[@mistybethune9116]

Makes you wonder if the drill sergeants are star wars fans

[@grim.0321]

I’m off to Fort Bennings for BCT, enlisting as 11x. Everyone’s telling me it was a mistake because I scored fairly high on the Asvab, well it’s just the stepping stone in my career in the military. I want it to be difficult, nothing good comes easy. Afterwards once I’m conditioned further I’m going to strive for the 75th, and after that the special forces, and somewhere in between Id like to attend officers school. Thanks to you and other very informative KZbinrs (much like yourself) I have been able to thoroughly comprehend exactly what I’m about to knowingly step in. I’m even considering being the last one off the bus so some poor unsuspecting dope doesn’t have to. Thank you so very much for all of your very descriptive information about your experiences and what I should expect. P.S - I’m new to this channel and am subbed now, I literally got on and seen you in my suggested the day before I go to swear in, I’ve been binge watching your videos for a few hours now.

[@SpaceMotorist]

The 12 people who disliked, don't like stars.

[@kaylapena9817]

I just want to thank you. You are helping me through my husbands basic training. He's 11x. I don't feel so helpless thanks to you!!!

[@gariesha7535]

Me too!!!

[@jayshawnhicks759]

Your videos helped me make the decision to join the army at 1 in the morning I appreciate the detailed videos

[@quickscopeoneeighty9158]

Matt's picture of the hole is exists the same way grid squares do

[@sarahsprklz]

... a hot dog. lol - that made me laugh. "Here... give 'em a hot dog."

[@coolstuffaboutlife]

same lol

[@industrialfansettolow8313]

As if the DS just gave the whole platoon a single hotdog 😂

[@tropicalwaves777]

Very informative....Appreciate your service and honor....Helps whole alot....

[@Tbj2222]

Thank you so much for putting these videos out. Heading out to Benning in December, and I've been watching every video you've put out.

[@matchbox3eb]

D 1-46 😎 I been watching your videos since before I swore in. Didn't even know you went to Ft. Benning. I just graduated from there. The companies all do slightly different trainings based on the schedule it seems. We talked with a lot of other companies. FTX was a lot of fun. About 7 hours sleep over 5 days lol

[@topscene7435]

@Matt Ward your videos are super informative and I have learn so much. I just took my ASVAB and I got a 79 and I’m about to go and do my medical examination, then I’ll guess wait for my BCT! I’m eager to start it!! Keep up the awesome work!

[@fire_bird-cr2ro]

i really got to join, all this sounds like fun even though im sure alot of it isnt lol

[@IceAgeODST]

That Drill Sergeant filled your FTX operation orders with Star Wars references lol

[@MrBananaHam]

thanks for the videos man keep up the good work this has helped me and alot of other people to! deserve more subs

[@MattWard89]

Thanks! I'm just happy it's helping some people out. These videos are doing much better than I expect so I'm content with that.

[@ShmeatPacker]

If you get the chance with night vision goggles, be sure to look up when the sun is out too! Itll be even better

[@rustyshackleford4965]

Jacob Valiant *burns out army property*

[@ShmeatPacker]

Rusty Shackleford *also burns out eyes*

[@jimmymartin]

I totalled it up I leave for basic training May 28th(start day is June 3rd)and my graduation will be August 8th and I literally can't wait for that day to come...I am so excited to be taking the biggest step of my life for being 18 graduating high school and army basic training this year is gonna be really cool...thanks for all the videos Matt I've watched so many of your videos because I'm so nervous and excited

[@coltinwaibel4222]

jimmy martin where do you go to basic?

[@jimmymartin]

@@coltinwaibel4222 fort Jackson...you leaving the same time to?

[@coltinwaibel4222]

jimmy martin yes but I’m going to fort benning

[@jimmymartin]

@@coltinwaibel4222 good luck from another future soldier...we gonna be going through it together but at different bases

[@coltinwaibel4222]

jimmy martin for sure man we got this

[@rondafreeman2650]

Can you please do a video about the graduation ceremony

[@MrKylea0470]

Thats the formal inspection we did it in Class A's

[@intensetbug522]

Thank you for all of your videos, they've been a help. How did you get to be in all of these leadership roles in basic?

[@MattWard89]

Thank you! I will talk all about that in my next video! Too much to say in text form.

[@koraimatorres2415]

Hi! I really like you're mini series, it's really helpful picturing or at least having an idea of a day by day basis of basic training. So thank you for taking the time to share you're experience. I wanted to ask, how do you become a platoon leader? do you volunteer or do the drill sergeants pick you?

[@rondafreeman2650]

I have been so very worried about my son who is in Fort Leonard Wood right now in blue phase. I have heard nightmares about the ruck march so I am so glad to hear you say that it's nothing to worry about. I know that it is 97° plus where he is so I have been really worried. If you have any tips I can send to him I would greatly appreciate it.

[@Nick-oh6ms]

When do you do pt tests such as running pushups and sit-ups is that at the end of every phase or just one or 2 of them

[@Matthew-sy7fh]

PT is every morning my guy

[@621america]

My son he just started the blue phase in St. Leonard woods.. please pray for him.. 🙏

[@loganbrown4528]

You forgot the picture of the hole.

[@smittywerbenjaegermanjense7376]

So your DS liked Star Wars

[@kimgilmore1243]

Matt, thanks for the videos. Do you happen to know what happens when they do get recycled in blue and how many times they do recycle? The trainee could not complete the ruck March.

[@romalynlintag6511]

The final FTX that you’re talking about, NAN, and the 16k ruck is the FORGE?

[@jaredgreen4123]

leaving for basic on 3/13.how can i shred/maintain weight,so i can pass last weight in before i leave.

[@yomamaisaniceperson2707]

jared green how'd it go guy?

[@LordRagu]

I’m a wrestler right, so I’m great at temporarily cutting weight. I know you already went to badicbut for everyone else here is a few tips. Chew gum and spit into a black or non-transparent bottle, and keep up with it throughout the whole day. If you are worried people will think you’re gross make it look like you’re just taking a sip. Eat only light calorie/fat foods like egg whites or some vegetables and don’t eat a lot of them. Also don’t drink much of anything because water weighs a lot more than what some people may think

[@mirandaschumann5261]

Trying to figure out if my boyfriend is in blue phase now. In a letter from the other day. He told me about the night vision goggles

[@rondafreeman2650]

Can I get a copy of the graduation ceremony if I am not able to attend?

[@malvirothe5742]

I'm home on leave right now for the holidays, and I'm phasing over to blue phase after I get back in 2 days. We have our APFT 3 and FTX3 The Forge coming up. I'm honestly kind of nervous about this ftx 3 bc its a 42 mile ruck. I know I can do it, but like the anxiety I'm having about thinking of the pain I'm going to be in is just killing me. I feel like the best place to be when rucking is the front of the formation bc there's a greater urge of motivation to stay in the front, but I wanna know if you'd agree with that. I don't want to get stuck behind someone who's going to fall out

[@ericfarrar9185]

Hey Matt, you said you was in the ROTC( College) right? So did you do ROTC first and then BCT or did you enlist into the Army and then later on in your career decided to go to ROTC to be commissioned as an officer?. The reason I asked is because I use to be in the Army JROTC (High School) (2008-2011) and I am currently thinking about enlisting into the Army (I’m 26 and I’ll be 27 in June). Years ago back when I was 18 I wanted to enlist but I had a medical issue that got in the way (I had eczema that was bad but I no longer go through it) but today I have decided to try again with enlisting and basically an old friend who is now a Marine just graduated recently and he really inspired me and showed me its never too late while you’re still young to graduate.

[@Chandler7157]

So, from Beginning till end: Red, Blue, White?

[@ThatGuy-yf7pj]

like the colors of the American flag

[@lipsticknmath]

Red white and then blue

[@rithe07]

When do you take the final PT test?

[@MrKylea0470]

We marched our 16k to the final FTX so we killed 2 birds with one stone and Nic @ Nite was the night we got back

[@logannally9429]

What's your MOS man? I'm an 11B and we did basically the same shit just in different orders. For my blue phase it was grenades, NIC, buddy team live fire, 12 mile ruck, M-320 range, FTX, then recovery week.

[@MattWard89]

25B. Yeah it's all similar. That's why I want to get my brother on here, 13F, and talk about his experience so people can compare. The days that you do things may change because what happens each cycle is the commander(captain) has to schedule everything and reserve times for each event. If he can't get ____ range on some day it may just be the next week. We had Eagle tower postponed like 3 times because we couldn't get times to work properly.

[@cheetahz3916]

Did you use night vision goggles? I was bct and didnt get to use it

[@KnuteFosso]

Hi I’m going to fort Benning this in a couple months, for 25B. Couple questions... how is it sorted between people in your platoon and their MOS, was your platoon mainly infantry or was it all signals? I was confused because it sounds like you train with infantry but at the same time i wasn’t sure how that would work when you leave for AIT and infantry stays for OSUT, like they would just lose their PG? Also, so you left for AIT the. Next morning on bus?? Thank you so much for your content!

[@SarntRexxo]

I know this vids a little old, but you seem pretty helpful. Does army have anything like the crucible/ hell week that marines do? Aside from that last ruck march?

[@MattWard89]

No. At Basic Training there isn’t any week that is specifically harder on purpose

[@Senor_Lasagna]

MightyPeppers I don’t know if it changed but they do have something called the Forge which is kind of like the Crucible but I think a little shorter

[@lipsticknmath]

It is different now. The Forge is very similar to The crucible.

[@wordup1353]

Hey Matt Ward, How do you prepare for basic training?

[@michaeljuneau5138]

Hey I'm going to basic as an 11x Any advice for basic training. not exactly in the best shape and I'm nervous cause I don't know what to expect. Whatever you can help advise me with would be helpful.

[@MrKylea0470]

Gauhn Barretts ceremony

[@nonameanonymous6355]

Can you die at basic training?

[@SergioHernandez-zv5wc]

Question what’s the difference between turning green ceremony and turning blue ceremony I can’t find any info

[@shadow13kill]

Sergio Hernandez graduation vs turning blue is getting the blue cord for infantry AIT

[@toxicity4818]

@5:39 Main Main Strategic Route Routes?

[@kimberlygrzebienik4070]

Tell us about the forge, if you can

[@shadow13kill]

Kimberly Grzebienik Forge wasn’t set in stone when he went through

[@spearroad]

Is the ruck march timed in BCT?

[@kog5427]

The worst part of FTX3 for me was 1. DS threw a CS grenade into the building we were sleeping in. 2. A few DS thew 3 CS grenades at my feet while we were lined up on perimeter watch, mask wouldn't seal. So I said screw it and just took the mask off. DS proceeds to take a snapshot of my misery. Good times.

[@doriangregory2150]

Hey Shootemup 89, after basic when do you actually get to go home for a few days because I'm not sure how it works ???

[@MattWard89]

If you are lucky, depending on your AIT, you will have that weekend off before your AIT starts. However, for most people you aren't going to go home until you actually get to AIT and you have a 4 day weekend and are allowed to go home or after your graduate AIT.

[@doriangregory2150]

Well tomorrow I go to pick my job and see what is available... then I will set a date for MEPS.... I'm hoping to get a 91 bravo but I'll really take anything in that field. How long did your AIT last ??

[@roseg1381]

Did you get any leave after AIT? (infantry)

[@nipnan8417]

Rose G infantry doesn’t go to AIT. They go through OSUT

[@shawnpatterson655]

Do you recommend volunteering for positions? (for example platoon leader)

[@MattWard89]

If you are ok with the extra stress and want the experience then yes. Otherwise no. I also made a video talking about this

[@Livindaybyday]

Are you really going to remember all that, if you are in the real world and actually deployed to a fighting country? Seems like very short amount of information to be ready to actually fight the real enemy. But things are so much different now with Covid. for the graduation and other things.

[@brandonjl1000]

I read in the comments your brother is a 13F I ship on June 5th for basic to Fort Benning and than Fort Sill for AIT you think your could do a video with your brother giving some advice on the trail ing and what not or have him message me about some advice on it.

[@MattWard89]

For Sure, I would expect a video on that this Saturday or Sunday. We were going to do it last weekend but only had the time to record the first video.

[@brandonjl1000]

Awesome Thanks I havent been able to talk to anyone with the same MOD so I though it would n good to be some advice from someone who went through it all first hand.

[@MattWard89]

For sure, I know the feeling. We will record that first then since I know you want to watch it. It'll be up hopefully Saturday. If not. Sunday

[@rosepedal3140]

Hey there my hubby is in basic training right now and I am just wondering if u get much time to write letters. I remember u saying that u had a girlfriend so how often did u send her letters?? Because I only got a few letters... I was thinking I would get more. Can u help me figure this out?

[@xXhotshot55Xx]

If he's still only a week or two in he may just be tired and not thinking about it. Generally you'll have maybe an hour of free time most nights and he could possibly stay up late after lights out to write. I know I also would occasionally write a letter, but either forget to mail it or not have a chance for a few days.

[@maxcombs5274]

You don't go on leave after basic?

[@MattWard89]

No, you go to AIT the day after BCT unless you are doing OSUT in which case you stay there.

[@BaxxyNut]

@@MattWard89 Would you continue the day after as well if you're OSUT or continue right after the graduation

[@MyBodyIsMyTemple]

Matt how many days “off” do soldiers get for graduation? I’m trying see how many days I should take off work to be with my partner in life.

[@jesusreyes9313]

What battalion were you?

[@MattWard89]

C 2-47 Panthers

[@jesusreyes9313]

I'm graduating this week A Co 2-47

[@ГалинаГилева-х4и]

Добрый вечер можно на русский язык

[@nemochicky4697]

Do they actually fire real bullets/throw grenades, bombs, whatever at you?

[@adamcells1871]

Yeah they do but it’s not bad I just graduated from Fort Jackson it’s a little scary but your adrenaline is going.

[@area2four415]

star wars :0 :)