Army Basic Training | Day 1 - Day 17 | Red Phase | Fort Benning

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[@nominee0]

Please try to attend your child's graduation and family day. If that is not a possibility please write them as much as possible. You have no idea what it's like walking out into the bay on family day to hundreds of smiling faces and none of them are for you. Also if you have a bro/sis who doesn't have family show up invite them to be with you and yours.

[@aidantruax9716]

When my brother graduated basic his buddy Bahn didn't have anyone show up because his family lived across the country and couldn't afford it. So we adopted him for the day. He was deployed right after getting done with training, and when he came back he stayed with us for a week. He's a part of the family pretty much.

[@IMTHATN1NJA]

nominee0 it’s not that big a deal

[@justsomedude111]

Damn man. It hurt to hear that.

[@DemocT]

Noah Stockstill I see you everywhere man haha

[@justsomedude111]

@@DemocT I like to run my mouth lol

[@stormmountain545]

Thank you for these videos. My son is still in Reception and being able to watch you describe what he's going through-though not pleasant AT ALL to my motherly ears-has given me some comfort in the dark hours since he has left. You have lessened my anxiety and made me feel stronger so that when I do have contact again, I can be the best support possible. Again, thank you.

[@jamesfoster7735]

Storm Mountain I want updates on your son.

[@jamesfoster7735]

Storm Mountain I know what my mother told me about her feelings when I hit BCT. I pray you don't have to deal with any combat deployments. God bless your family.

[@nathanday6433]

Storm Mountain this isn’t that bad compared to the Marines

[@aquadragon1]

when you worry you did not do your job right. If you did there is no need to. They grow up you know. we do not raise children we raise tomorrows adults.

[@kkkristi]

aquadragon1 you’re a special kind of stupid. Based on your comment, I’d venture a guess that you’ve never actually parented a child, but if you did, I feel bad for your child.

[@tayloranderson3748]

Honestly here because learning about this FASCINATES ME to the max. Thank you!!!!! Love your videos!

[@erin19030]

Drill Sergeants are perennially in menstruation. .

[@Sean-gw6el]

Fort Leonardwood in the winter is brutal. 13F

[@nicolasasta134]

Excuse me Matt but I was wondering, throughout the 1st week, r u not allowed to talk at all, especially to drill sergeants in general?

[@fuegofootball758]

Nicolas Asta you can talk to the drill Sargent about an issue but they’ll be pissed, but better to tell them than not. Other than that you can talk just don’t be loud or close to a Ds

[@zacharybonds1702]

Cool video. I ship out on the 8th of next month. 11x option 40

[@luwae1008]

fort Jackson , July 11 ✋ anyone else ? 25U

[@eliseaborn6590]

Noe Lopez yep

[@chandlerbranchrailfanprodu5928]

What team were you on and in what unit of the army.

[@ErikPalin3745]

Thanks for the video!!! 👏🏻👌🏻😁

[@tantraman93]

My DS was a Vietnam vet.

[@dillonhoffman9011]

BRAVO 1-50 COMMADOS!

[@rodhardman8393]

I was in C-53 the best dam company in BCT.

[@Mainly-boy-outdoors]

Do you have to go back through basic training if you're contract runs out and you want to reenlist?

[@AgeofCraccadilliaassent]

No you just re enlist and continue doing your job in same or different location, or I suppose you could change jobs and get trained on the new job. But no boot camp. Unless you want to try to be a Drill Instructor or a ranger

[@JKing-nl8gv]

Parents of a recruit. Very informative about what our son is going to be doing all summer. I appreciate the detailed descriptions. Thanks for putting the time into this and no, these are not too long.

[@MattWard89]

Thank you for your support and son's service! I hope he is doing great! I'm sure he is.

[@irisrivera5787]

T.y 4 this video

[@ethangregg702]

Yup 👍

[@ethangregg702]

@@MattWard89 mat 🇺🇸 🪨 on!

[@colemyhre8332]

Watching this at AIT and looking back at how nervous I was. For anyone going to basic training nowadays there's really nothing to worry about. As long as you don't give up, you'll make it. There was a girl that fell out of every single ruck minus the forge, and failed every single ACFT. She still passed on time and is now moving on to AIT. She failed at just about everything but didn't quit, and she still passed. Just don't be an ass and you'll be alright

[@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95]

Idk how someone could still fail the acft especially by the end of basic smh lol unless they just don’t try at all

[@emilytran4199]

Im leaving for basic in 7 days and I was so scared about getting recycled if I fail something because I'm not in shape at all. Like I can't even remember the last time I worked out. But reading this comment definitely makes me feel a lot more confident. Thank you.

[@hunterwilliams9434]

Been weight training with running and other forms of cardio since 2020. Even with that foundation, I’m still nervous about basic 😂💀. This definitely alleviated a ton of stress. Thanks bro 🫡🙏🏼

[@gabrieletienne8224]

@@emilytran4199 don't think they won't recycle you if you fail, if they don't see potential in you, they'll throw in another company as long as it takes to get you to pass, we had a dude in my company that had been recycled so much he ended up being there 18 months total and was placed in our company to finally graduate.

[@Stlbruh]

And that’s how you know the military has definitely changed… if you can’t pass the pt test (50 percent)… you don’t make it out of bct smh… this new generation of military maaannn Smfh

[@darrellmailes9198]

My parents or family was not there on graduation my Drill put my blue cord on me which was a honor

[@andrewdoss8028]

Operator Mikhail like why would you ask that

[@Robert-tf3ch]

cause some of us don't have any family or they don't care, for some maybe they can't make it but not all of us have family... or loved ones

[@nucleardancemoves255]

@@Kozłowski75 stop being nosey. You don’t have to know everything

[@donaldtrump2884]

All of you need to go back to mexico

[@RileyBarrad]

You are dirt and they will remind you of that. Do not tell a drill sergeant sorry. They'll say IM NOT A SORRY DRILL SERGEANT and then you and/or your whole platoon gets smoked. Just be quiet and follow your battle buddies if you aren't sure what to do. Don't ask questions about what while happen unless you get permission. Do not talk in defak. Remember chain of command. Use situational awareness 24/7. Remember the Army values and Soldier Creed. DO NOT GET CAUGHT SLEEPING. Defak rules: put your heels together, knuckles to chest when holding drinks, and in line do not talk.

[@spicymp9763]

Riley Barrad defak? DEFAC^

[@tittty]

knuckles to chest ?

[@rachelfua9310]

My son just called for first time since being at basic today, just finished red phase!!! He said it was rough!

[@mariapaolaesar3045]

I love this video....

[@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95]

Red phase sucks no matter where you go for BCT lol

[@BrendaDon]

Do you remember if you got a phone call when he was leaving reception and starting basic training??

[@MattWard89]

Gosh.. I really over-saturated that video.. lol

[@beaulotterman8347]

The Army i joined in July of 1959 was very different than the present one. We did not have any pre basic prepping, we did not pay for meals and our uniforms...or any everyday equiptment. Later on in my perm unit in Panama we did pay $2 a month for KP and to have our shoe wear maintained. We recieved a minimal uniform allowence, overseas pay .promotions come with time in grade with grades allowed in the mos . For instance a tank driver is a E-5.....squad leader E6, team leader E5 most rifleman E3 or Spec 4. Airbourne active an additional $50 a month.

[@andrewcox3512]

Wow! I'd love to hear your story! Thank you for your service.

[@BigJ19880]

I did basic in benning back in 13 June 2000.... 13F

[@jacobeskew8362]

Matt Ward can you do a video on asvab scores because I got a 39 on my first one

[@squishysquish5348]

Matt it was perfect I think. It is very informative and helped me a lot on what I need to know and how to prepare

[@ciaragarcia8254]

My gas mask was broken too 💀

[@John6-40]

Pretty sure they were all broken.

[@randomgames2692]

@@John6-40 🤣

[@cearfarseer9725]

Yarrgh.

[@sspamz6539]

Pretty sure it’s on purpose. There just preparing you.

[@nucleardancemoves255]

@@sspamz6539 yes I’m sure they break a couple randomly, to see if anyone is going to speak up or how they will react

[@A-VeryJudgemental-Guy]

I have a habit of smiling a lot, saying thank you a lot, and laughing and making jokes when I get uncomfortable. I feel like that would be my down fall at basic training 😆

[@larpology5282]

*Me -"Thank you Drill Seargant" *DS-"WHAT DID JUST SAY TO ME YOU FUCKING MAGGOT!!!"

[@Tetra392]

@@larpology5282 me: *laughs* haha I'm in danger :)

[@nominee0]

Just get used to hearing don't thank me thank your recruiter. That's literally all you'd hear all day. 😆

[@hezekiahdavis8465]

my bad! drill seargant thank you seargant

[@pupplylove3003]

Haha this was ME!!! Got smoked so much for smiling

[@patrickhering393]

That was perfect man. I am a 32 yo man with a family who finally got my stuff together to be able to go. I leave Jan. 22nd for basic at Ft. Sill. I watch you religiously!

[@mjisurdad]

Patrick Hering how was it?

[@anthonyhale2154]

I leave for fort sill tomorrow

[@komea12]

Hlw did it go?

[@komea12]

@@anthonyhale2154 how did it go?

[@anthonyhale2154]

jus1 fro2 it’s not too bad honestly. It was super cold then super hot but anyone can make it honestly. It’s dumbed down for everyone

[@Coldbidz]

my platoon stayed red phase entire time cause we kept fukin up

[@michaeljohn4687]

Coldbidz Rest In Peace

[@10thclimbtovictorystevens65]

We had a platoon who did that as well 😂I was over in 1/50 back in like 2012/2013 and they got destroyed every single day 😂 but it gets boring after like white phase anyways so why not

[@minnesotafats7610]

my favorite Drill Sergeant was a mean, small black female drill sergeant, we loved getting smoked by her! she was sooooo cute and sang "Josephine" so well!

[@Dycewyfe]

Haha your name had me chuckle brother, Cincinnati Kid is a classic!

[@Fecal_Eruptions]

I'm scheduled to ship to basic the day before my birthday...what a present!

[@yungmigz5304]

damn im scheduled the day after my birthday

[@Fecal_Eruptions]

@Three Sixteen pretty good I guess. Got a couple deployments under my belt. Met a lot of cool people. Thanks for asking!

[@michaelcopete3466]

@@Fecal_Eruptions sick, im having problems trying to find a good job, which jobs would u recommend that allows you the balance work and college?

[@Fecal_Eruptions]

@@michaelcopete3466 amazon is a good flexible job if there's one near you. if you drive you can delivery. or do uber. not sure what kinda job you're looking for exactly lol

[@lilashay.785]

I love your videos so much! I'm still in the early stages of my recruitment process, (currently detoxing and conditioning my body to get prepared) and I feel like each and every one of your videos are so informative; even for someone like me who's not yet stepped foot in BCT yet. I just want to personally thank you for sharing your experiences, your insight and your advice because you didn't have to at all. These videos are helping me prepare myself for my BCT ship date, and I for sure have you to thank immensely for it. Thanks so much!! I'm a huge supporter of you! Definitely subscribed. :)

[@pep590]

Li Lashay Hope you made it through and are doing well in the Army!

[@harethomari6598]

Hey li lashay could you share your experience with us

[@aaronalbert8953]

If I'm from NY how to know where I'm going for BCT?

[@rayray4307]

aaron albert It all depends on what you’re MOS is? There’s only 5 basic training places in the US. Benning Georgia, Leonard Wood Missouri, Sill Oklahoma, Knox Kentucky, and Jackson South Carolina. I was Infantry so I went to Benning for Basic and AIT combined. 13+ weeks straight without a break. Oops 1 day break just before graduation where they took our company to Atlanta to watch a Falcons football game. Nowadays, basic training is a cream puff where you get time off between phases.

[@DanielVil]

Updates on where you at now and how basic was and how army treating u?

[@cwdeans7192]

The fact that you don't swear in these videos makes it super funny when you describe what DS's say to trainees. "What the heck are you doing" yeah okay. 😂😂

[@robinnilsson9487]

My boyfriends first night at basic is tonight, this video is so helpful for me! Knowing what he might be doing gives me peace of mind

[@haileytrosper8577]

Watching Paint Dry same! Where at?

[@robinnilsson9487]

@@haileytrosper8577 Fort Jackson SC! (:

[@tbkmusic2640]

Noice

[@mcklub]

inb4 you'll hook up with Jody when bf stays away too long

[@jperez9734]

How he doing

[@Poli.ticking]

I just want to Comment so after Basic Training I can look back at this 🥴

[@khi437]

How'd it go?

[@Poli.ticking]

I made it through! It was hard but I did it lol I’ll post my experience on my channel after AIT

[@khi437]

@@Poli.ticking I'll check it out!

[@hunterbuskirk8128]

Awesome man! Make sure you drop your channel so we can watch!

[@leesemonya6594]

Can I watch your basic experience?

[@williamtell2053]

alot of us exaggerated the shark experience

[@kawally21]

Hi, love your videos. My boyfriend practically studied your videos before he left Aug 28th. He is currently at basic training at ft Benning finishing up his red phase. He sent me a letter asking if I could send him some moleskin due to his blisters from his boots. I know we can send them packages but they are very limited items on the list. Will I get him in trouble if I attach a roll of moleskin in the same envelope that my letters are in?

[@lipsticknmath]

Karina Willis did you ever send it? What happened?

[@sandiego-yg9jx]

Should of sent him a pocket pussy

[@Hypermoto47]

@@sandiego-yg9jx you can make that with a latex glove and a army shirt. It’s called a fifi. Thank you weird prison videos on KZbin. Lol

[@ttokentv1631]

ship date may 23, 19D.

[@MattWard89]

Congrats! Good luck

[@Jaydogb300]

RetroMetro I leave may 15th for 19D

[@MegaNinjapuppy]

Jeffrey Blackmon hey I leave that day to man!! lol

[@Jaydogb300]

Jovan Cooks that's awesome man I'll see you there

[@kevinb8636]

Nice I leave a day earlier as a 19D as well!

[@Calebw753]

Go to the Jewish service. You get bagels no offense you will be hungry all the time

[@shotokan37043]

Home from Benning on hbl right now. We're in white phase right now Your videos have been helpful so far.

[@abe324234]

John Harrington I️ know you. You’re in 2-47 alpha company.

[@shotokan37043]

abe324234 yuuuupppp

[@tigress5212]

+John Harrington: Sorry for my ignorance here, but I'm a mom of a soldier in Basic. What is HBL?

[@SierraZeroOfficial]

@@tigress5212 Holiday Block Leave

[@tigress5212]

@@SierraZeroOfficial Thank you, Evan! :)

[@benlucas3625]

So if you're a computer specialist and fail BT do you get "rebooted?" ;)

[@YuriBarber]

As a 25b shipping in march the idea or rebooting some one is a little worrysome

[@KBoogiie]

@@YuriBarber howd u do

[@inkaros1288]

@@YuriBarber ayee im going in as 25N

[@YuriBarber]

@@KBoogiie really late but I survive wasn't as bad as I'd thought it be

[@YuriBarber]

@@inkaros1288 enjoy ft Gordon

[@tommyhurtado4725]

I ship tomorrow to Benning and im for sure not gonna miss my 114° degree weather of south Texas 😂

[@jaime4692]

i’m getting shipped out august 19 and yeah west texas wether can a little rough too

[@agent_taquero0079]

Yoooo Jaime, fam, I'm also shipping August 19. What fort tho?

[@jaime4692]

Eduardo Hernandez i was told i’ll be getting shipped out to fort benning, for infantry. but there was an issue with my asvab test, i passed my physical. but there’s a 30 day push back if you fail the asvab, i didn’t fail, my score from my home town was a little higher than the one from MEPS, it’s retarded but it’s apart of the procedures they have to do. super disappointed, i was gonna swear in TODAY! with the other kids. we took a 4 hour shuttle to MEPS and only 2 kids out of 10 from my bus got to swear in. we all have to go back in 30 days, some for other reasons but yeah man. i legit just got home, my recruiters were pissed at MEPS.

[@tommyhurtado4725]

Oct 17, 2019 (I'm a 19K) I finished OSUT 7 days ago and I can tell you that it has been the best 15 weeks of my life specially in my Black and Gold phases where I got to drive the tank and shoot the 120mm main gun with the 240L and 50 cal machine gun.

[@diamond_xpert5045]

@@tommyhurtado4725 hello tommy can you please reply to this, I ship out in 14 days for 19k and am a bit anxious. I just want to know what to expect for me and you seem like the guy

[@ZZstaff]

Just a note fyi, a mile is 1.61KM or ~ 1610 meters. EDIT: If your gas mask is slightly too large and you cannot get a replacement, fit it as best as possible, then open your mouth to force the mask to seal against your lower face. And, we were forced into the gas building with no mask on at least one occasion during basic training.

[@thatdudenurse4023]

Shipping out March 11th to Ft. Benning!

[@stvncefam8900]

That Dude Nurse same brother!!! I leave March 11th for Ft. Benning as well!!!

[@thatdudenurse4023]

@@stvncefam8900 Awesome brother! I wish you the best!

[@nokomisnorth8409]

Good luck man. Have fun, don’t do anything stupid

[@dashonnuttall3952]

See you guys there good luck

[@philipharrell9961]

Make sure you wear running shoes to basic, I wore dress shoes and walked around wearing pt shorts and Clark’s Bostonians lmao. And prepare for about 8 needles at once

[@joshuasexton4170]

Watched this vid 3x in the past few months 😂 going to bct in 6 days. Not prepared but that's my own fault😕

[@radam7496]

Joshua Sexton you make it through?

[@callmeepstein687]

Joshua Sexton did you boss?

[@29203811919]

Hey man did you do it?

[@thechillmaster5836]

U ok?

[@saintsfps5348]

he ded

[@teeb1105]

thank you soooo much for your videos!!! my husband just went off to basic training in fort benning. since I cant talk to him its so nice for you to keep everyone informed about what everyone go through during the different phases! thanks for all the details!!

[@michaelsix9684]

be sure you are in the best shape possible before you go, it will help a lot dealing with the stress and gives you confidence in a very demanding environment

[@erickurtz6506]

after the shark attack you will do a layout don't lose any of your shit 3ed day you'll get ur weapon first week don't expect sleep I went to fort Jackson 2 years ago they would ask questions in the chow line so read your blue book,the soldiers creed and ranks know them all of them

[@MattWard89]

Yepp

[@kush7138]

Eric Kurtz I have a question. If I want to do a good amount of years in the army for Cyber Security or any other job, is it possible to retire at age 30-35? I'm currently 20.

[@ramirogarcia5882]

Eric Kurtz what do you mean by shark attack ?

[@erickurtz6506]

all the drill sergeants are going to be yelling at you at one time telling you to run to do push ups yelling to pick up ur bags put them down pick them up again it's that bad tho

[@rachael3533]

Avery NiteStar Glover it takes a minium of 20 years to retire. You enlist for 2-6 years initially depending on the mos. After that you can reen list for whatever is available at the time. You aren't required to do indefinite reen list mentioned until you're an e6 and have been in for 11 years

[@乃laでk]

I WILL MAKE SURE NOT TO BE THE LAST OFF THE BUS!!!!

[@jibb1451]

If you do end up in back, maybe say : DRILL SARGENT, I WAS STAYING BEHIND TO MAKE SURE THE REST OF MY SQUAD DID NOT ALSO END UP LAST. IM A TEAM PLAYER, DRILL SARGENT.

[@itsshawn1265]

@@jibb1451 thats asking to get yelled at more

[@dylanmichael5332]

July 17, Fort Benning anyone?

[@ThriskaTheCODPlayer]

Dylan Michael it sucks there. I just graduated from Bravo 2-47 (PANTHERS).

[@SoulLessDevilG]

Dylan Michael same here 68W

[@_Dogberry_]

Ey! You Armor?

[@baileycupp9619]

Same here mate

[@SoulLessDevilG]

Bailey Cupp that's awesome man. maybe we can all get through it together

[@multitieredinvestor183]

Went through basic twice after a four year break in service. Wore basic Airborne wings which got me a lot of looks and more questions. Showed the DD Form 214 which showed my entitlement. After that, my cadre took pride in telling other instructors about me. I was a Sp4 first hitch. Retired 1980 as a 04.

[@ciaragarcia8254]

Rucks and runs (I suck at controlling my breathing) were physically the hardest part for me, if I could go back in time I would have prepared so much better with a weighted vest.

[@leporoso1986]

Shipping September 12th. You have the best content on KZbin. The daily log you kept is GOLD! Thank you for all the videos!

[@roycecx3335]

Does someone hold your feet down when you do sit ups. I can never get my feet to stay down and I don't want to get chewed out

[@xxlllxx5982]

Yes, you get an assigned partner throughout everything

[@TheKillabraze]

How long is basic and ait combined for 11b do you know

[@mikerivera8086]

stealthyhunter 14 weeks

[@saintsfps5348]

6000 weeks

[@mcoleman6893]

Boys and girls, I remember the first day of basic training with vivid, terrified clarity. Phase 1 they called it, followed by 2 and 3. By the way, no battle buddies in 1983. The setting: gravel parade ground, 5 barracks, 2 latrines, 1 mess hall, and a community barracks with a pool table, a stereo, and a few posters. It wasn't much, but by the third week, we thought it was Las Vegas. We got dropped for EVERYTHING. We didn't put our headgear together fast enough, we didn't help each other without being told, we didn't stow away our gear... EVERYTHING. We found out how many push-ups there were in a day. Almost forgot: for the first week, they dared us to drink anything but milk or water.

[@smaeqjai]

Thanks Matt for telling me about this I'm 14 right now and also I'm huge and strong already by the time I'm 18 in 3 years I'll be way huger and stronger I'm ready it's either go big or go home *BEING SARCASTIC*

[@brennan2014]

Passed meps, psyched myself up way too much for it, 68k reserves learned a lot from your videos. Appreciate it!

[@Imurdaglo]

20190423 is when I ship to Leonardwood 😬

[@thesleepover3562]

I go to Leonard wood Sept 10

[@jamieendsley7919]

Ah how was it? That’s where I’m headed

[@niko4186]

I’ll be leaving for fort benning tomorrow out of Chicago I’m pumped

[@deondrec4941]

how it went?

[@juniorhugo2359]

@@deondrec4941 he prolly ain't make it

[@soracore7]

@@juniorhugo2359 maybe but 90% of these I'm shipping out comments from ages ago probably forgot to comment back let's be humans highspeed life man, does who do comment back probably remember when they got home or who knows I shipped out in 2019 and quit but I'm going back in again 2021 in fall huge regret

[@juniorhugo2359]

@@soracore7 yeah I didn't actually mean it .......

[@mjbrownii]

May 12? Dang imma be in basic by then happy early asf birthday

[@johnbaloona9185]

How do I tell my parents I enlisted cause my dads all for it and my mom isn’t. Cause I’m in college and the semester is almost over.

[@MattWard89]

I was in the same boat. Dad didn't care as much my mom was like NOOOO. They will get over it and they will be proud of you! Just talk to them and just tell them it's something that you really wanna do. If you don't like it you will still be young when you are done.

[@johnbaloona9185]

Shootemup89 yeah I know thanks man! How long was the process from recruiting to meps and Basics?

[@pepper29ful]

Aren't you a man? You made the decision that was right for you. Mom will be mad, but she'll get over it. Cut the cord man and grow up. Do what's best for you. You have to live your life. your parents can't do it for you. Grow UP.

[@Ruchabhave]

Can I mail letters using USPS flat rate Envelopes? If I want letters to be delivered ASAP via priority express mail or First class mail?

[@jameshumber7389]

Finished BCT back in March.. done with AIT in 10 Days... swear your videos about “Red White and Blue Phase” helped me get through TRADOC ... Fort Hood here i Come!!!

[@inkdoo]

It’s so werid we have the same name, and I leave on my birthday like you, and you graduated on my birthday. July 24th

[@PIANOxSK8]

inkdo my birthday is July 24th as well, how old are you?

[@alhussainyhaidar2335]

Thank u so much for all that information💓🇺🇸)" I'll join the National Guard right after finishing my ESL classes. #God_Bless_America@

[@alhussainyhaidar2335]

James Hedlock Thank you🙏💓

[@JaepMitchell]

I ship July 23, 2018, Fort Leonard Wood, 25U. I'm excited and scared! But I got this. 😁🇺🇸

[@westernreaper5841]

Same here, I ship July 23rd for reception and start basic July 30th at Fort Leonard Wood, 88M. See you there lol

[@realmsdelight99]

I'm leaving on the 24th, Fort Leonard Wood also, 68S. I've got the same feeling, but we can do it. 👍🏾

[@JaepMitchell]

Penelope Knowles We got this! I'm getting more excited.

[@westernreaper5841]

Haha, our last week of freedom. Not looking fwd to the shark attack one bit, but it's all worth it in the end. If you hear them screaming at Pvt. Vaughn that's me lol

[@realmsdelight99]

Jae Pursel I know, I'm just ready for it to happen, the anticipation is killing me.

[@BrendaDon]

Does anybody remember if you got a phone call when he/ her was leaving reception and starting basic training??

[@ivzp8800]

Im leaving for basic on my birthday 😭

[@TheKillabraze]

Hey mat I have a question, Im leaving for basic Oct 15 I have 3 wisdom teeth that may need to get pulled out. Will they not process me because of this?

[@rustyshackleford4965]

stealthyhunter I can answer this for yah. They'll pull em for you. Both my brother and my brother in-law had theirs yanked.

[@mslina7764]

@@rustyshackleford4965 I was wondering the same thing, I've been worried they'd deny me since mine are embedded and can be a bit painful sometimes. At this point I don't mind if theyre yanked, just want them out! Headed to physical in 2 days. Yay me lol.

[@tasharrikajordan4876]

Military Lifestyle they normally pull them in AIT. Unless they start really messing with you in BCT

[@hxacalifornia2286]

The only thing I'm good at is the run and pull ups.

[@topshottapartap]

ANYONE HERE WENT TO FORT SILL ? I WOULD APPRECIATE SOME FEEDBACK. THANKS GUYS !

[@ggonzalez8295]

Does everybody (meaning different basic training locations and MOS) have to do the jacob's ladder?

[@williamreynolds8147]

Been watching your vlogs man, i think most of them. Thanks alot first off. I feel alot better because of this. 88m is what i hopefully will get as my mos. Its taken a bit longer for a medical waiver and a juvenile offense (17 years ago). But my recruiter has got my papers lined up. Super exited. Iam on the older side. An hopefully can help out younger soldiers. long story short i would like to help if i can in vlogs. But first things first. Thanks again!

[@y0ung99]

At meps rn. Shipping tomorrow 🙃😬

[@TRGApostle]

July 24th 2015? my birthday.. lol I'm 50 now. wow.

[@kush7138]

Christophers Bible Studies I have a question. If I want to do a good amount of years in the army for Cyber Security or any other job, is it possible to retire at age 30-35? I'm currently 20.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

I'm missing my 18 yo who's at Ft. L.W. serving his family and country proud. Thank you for setting a mother at ease. May the Lord be with you.

[@MattWard89]

Thank you!

[@user-kf7kg3lf9w]

Just go under your bunk like you're tightening your sheets to catch some zzz's

[@brentnapalan7984]

I guessed so hard on Land Navigation in the future soldier lessons... hahah but I will study it again cause I don't want to get yelled at when I leave

[@Vexertion]

Brent Napalan bro me too😂 I would take pictures of the ones I got right and use them on the next quiz😂

[@HizzyH1Z1]

Oh my lord, I leave for Fort Benning June 29th, wish me luck! Excited for the heat

[@londongirl2399]

Good Luck to you remember no matter how tough it gets always keep the faith and stay focused

[@ElGuapoMikesell]

Ship may 30th mos 19k

[@MattWard89]

Awesome, Good luck!

[@thatguyJAII]

Chris Mikesell yeaaa boi we headed to Benning

[@STANDALONECOMPLEX9]

may 30th, 19k

[@FightFan-ee4kp]

Gay. Lol

[@m9a323]

I remember the fire alarm going off randomly at least 3 different occasions in the middle of night and the speakers were directly above the beds and we all had to run out to the rock pit to be accounted for at like 2 am some people didn't even have shoes on just pts or shower shoes

[@BorneoIs]

Ship date, June 18th, 11X

[@darrellmailes9198]

I was in Aco 119 we march from 30th to sand hill we experienced shark attack, we were last of high speed high stress. Than we heard of stress cards which is a joke

[@ShawnHenley-vm7cb]

Hey do you guys have any suggestions to get in shape before basic? I ship May 27th

[@ashurayaomo8982]

Hood #1601 Condition like a wrestler

[@calcrappie8507]

You have time. Running. Push up's. Sit up's. Keep track of your progress and ask your recruiter the specific requirements for passing the PT test. BCT is much "easier" if you arrive in shape.

[@breerogers9847]

My husband is 19D and just started OSUT today, he is done with reception. I haven't finished this video yet, but does he get a lot of time to write letters? Or not until after red phase?

[@donteh855]

Ah the good old days.

[@joecardarelli6321]

Leaving in 2 days for basic training . 19D Fort Benning , GA 🇺🇸 wish me luck !

[@Phantomwonky]

Watching this in 2020 again, I leave next Tuesday for basic!

[@georgemaxwell3467]

Hows it going?

[@Phantomwonky]

@@georgemaxwell3467 Graduated May 7th, it was a fun time all of different stuff from what the videos said but they helped me get in the mindset. Corona Virus has ruined a lot of stuff like combatives.

[@georgemaxwell3467]

@@Phantomwonky I'm sure but congrats anyways and good luck in AIT!! Go Army!!

[@quincyballinger4710]

Shipping for basic tomorrow your videos have helped me so much even if there 6 years old

[@HughJayness-pd5hn]

Are you out yet? How was it?

[@quincyballinger4710]

@@HughJayness-pd5hn I graduated basic 3 weeks ago I’m in ait now and it was hard but not as hard as I thought, you don’t get screamed at individually a lot which I thought would happen, it’s all mental, I’d say it’s 80% mental and the rest is physical

[@minnesotafats7610]

dude, you have excellent memories

[@eddyg900]

can you choose your mre or will everyone get the same meal btw?

[@MattWard89]

No and No. But when they pass out MREs you could trade with a buddy if they want to trade or you can trade specific parts of the meals.

[@eddyg900]

okay thanks for answering, i hate tuna btw

[@MattWard89]

lol

[@MattWard89]

You will learn to like things that you don't like.

[@pepper29ful]

You get what they give you. End of story.

[@nate_a_g]

Leave for BCT tomorrow, wish me luck 😬

[@TRGApostle]

I joined in during the end section of the Cold War 1987- 1991. We had the Soviets versus US. different times. a larger force. Now you guys are a smaller, more mobile force. we had either Germany for the 4 year guys or Korea for the 2 year guys. not anymore. unless you get stationed at Vilseck/Graf or Wiesbaden now? I'm not sure if Wiesbaden is still active for us.

[@pepper29ful]

I was in the Desert Storm 1985-1992. I was in germany for 3 yrs. I was also there for the wall to come down. but I do remember when the wall was up and you still had the DMZ there.

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

So if your physically weak do drill officers pick on you yell constantly

[@MattWard89]

pretty much...

[@pepper29ful]

Yes and know, but you will become a target. if you are physically weak, you shouldn;t be there in the first place. But in time you will become physically stronger. When I first went in, I could barely do 3 push ups. At the end, I could do 80. Just work hard and you will get through it.

[@emilymobley7601]

Thankful for this video. My husband shipped out today for training in fort benning and this helps me fully understand what he’s going through.

[@cynthiaestremera4893]

My boyfriend shipping date is September 4th . Hope it goes well ! What is an exodus period ?

[@jeremymetcalf2502]

I'm sure you've figured it out by now, but it's a time period when recruits are allowed to leave base, and spend time with their families for Christmas. Then they must return back to base to complete training.

[@kaitlyn7243]

how are you and your bf now? mine just left a week ago and im waiting for that first letter:(

[@Chance57]

Watch out for Jody

[@yadiramartin4302]

Thanks for your videos lm here for my son he when last month, l miss him a lot, but today I get a app he sent to me by letter, this app is very helpful the families can send letters and the soldiers can resive in the second day, l feel better but l not can stop to thinking about him lm prying every day, God bless our sons.

[@heatherette8]

It doesn't sound that bad

[@plugnug]

heatherette8 yea and i want to join the army and have since i was little but pubeety kicked in at 11 or 12😐so anxiety kicks in and i also have a type of fear i guess you could say of letting some people down or failing and not meeting standards so im a little hesitant to join

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

@@plugnug the army will make you the most confident person you never knew you could be. i went into the army introverted and shy as hell and left very confident with myself and i can go up to anyone now and not have a problem with it. being locked up in a barrack with 45 guys for 10 weeks forces you to be social and make up your own entertainment with your boys. the army is the greatest thing that ever happened to me. i encourage everyone to join

[@MTNurse]

Hi Matt, my son is leaving Sept 3 of this year for Fort Benning and his training is 14 weeks. Have they increased the time of training since you went? because May 12 - July 24 is 10 weeks and 3 days. Thanks

[@leandreholder991]

Sheelah K hi I’m leaving sept 3rd as well fort benning. I believe it’s 9 weeks at benning and the rest at AIT

[@juice9514]

I’m Sept 3rd and Benning as well!

[@penielrodriguez1159]

Ship date: July 17, 2018

[@Misterfungames1]

July 17 2018 also, I’m going to fort lost in the woods

[@DylanOdom24]

REPLY IF YOUR SHIP DATE IS JANUARY 6 2020

[@bobbysox876]

Dylan Odom January 7th

[@kandre932]

I ship out January 29th to Benning, 19D! I’m super excited

[@thecman26]

Aahhhh... The good old smart book! Mine was basically destroyed by the time we were done!

[@WestTNConfed]

Should I go to college first, or join the Army right after high school? I feel like I need to learn independence before I go into basic training, because I've always been dependent on my parents and it's kinda scary thinking about going alone out in the world.

[@MattWard89]

Check out my video "Should you join the Army right after high school?"

[@WestTNConfed]

Thank you both!

[@lukecole6203]

I was in the same boat. I figured the Army would teach me independence and I can’t stand another year of school. I ship out in June

[@fluffy1931]

I went str8 to junior college from high school for almost 2yrs off & on part time job & went hawaii, europe gained about 16 credits nothing special but those credits were enough to gain E-3 rank from basic & ait . So yeah any education especially from college will boost your promotion from those that have no college credits.

[@ozzieulloa6088]

Dont wory thell tell you what to do like st home.