Being a single soldier in the Army

[@marcelofernandes4451]

as a non english native speaker when a read single soldier I automatically imagined a one man platoon, like Rambo lol

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Marcelo Freitas 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@godforever27]

lol

[@johnhansen2187]

The Army of One

[@ryhol5417]

No. It’s worse than that brother. No pudding. It’s horrible and less pay

[@peterderiemer3854]

Most of us Americans can't speak English!,😛😂🤣😂🤣 lol

[@MrTJ576]

I would rather be single than receive a dear John letter in the military.

[@thechillmaster5836]

Huh?

[@MrTJ576]

@@thechillmaster5836 a dear John letter is a letter you receive if your significant other that wants to end the relationship. If you were listening to the video I'm pretty sure he mentioned that.

[@djs12007]

Funny story here, (and yes, it really happened), My unit was running the M16 range at Ft. Hood, a female Soldier got a "Dear Jane" letter right there on the range, after speaking to her about it, I made her fire her weapon in the last firing order. :-)

[@furiousryan6917]

Sorry to ask but what is the significance of the last firing order

[@flasskk7827]

Furious Ryan I think the last people to shoot get to fire off the excess rounds

[@marcusgable2235]

All these complaints... An old veteran told me to stay single and volunteer for everything... use that time to do college work, study your MOS, prep for any/ all boards coming up... I did and was promoted extremely fast... all the way up to SSG... and I wasn't even a great Solider... I would say middle of the pack at best... but I stayed single and made a deal with myself... dedicate 100% of myself to the Army for the first 5 years and see what happens... Gotta say my career was much more productive than most... Loved almost every day and person of my career... but I certainly loved getting out more.. I used ACAP time to go ahead and start my new job making about 45% more, working less hours and working from home any time I want... so i double dipped for a year and set myself up nicely.. anyone can do the same if they just stay focused

[@bradley1149]

What was your MOS?

[@themaing4451]

What college degree you got?

[@AChillPirate]

probably didn’t even serve

[@michaelperez5822]

@@bradley1149 nice pic of u in some of your Tactical gear I'm wearing some too

[@mnunez10]

I call cap

[@kingtut8367]

New privates, do NOT marry someone just to get out of the barracks and collect BAH. Telling u.. bad idea

[@480chavo]

phxazdude arizona very very bad idea.....also consider a vasectomy prior to deployment or right after

[@mareotodd1318]

480chavo why a vasectomy

[@bobalobalie]

I got lucky when I got stationed at Fort Lewis in 2005. About a year after arriving I got promoted to Corporal and was authorized single rate BAH since there was very limited barracks space. As such, I moved off base and enjoyed all that extra money during deployment in 2007. I eventually got married, got BAH w/Dependent rate, had kids, divorced, continued to get BAH w/Dependent rate, and ended up taking in LESS money than I did as a single Corporal because of child support. In other words, JUST DON'T GET FUCKING MARRIED AT ALL! LOL!

[@Kingsman4101]

LOL I did just that, packed my shi* up and moved right on in with her. I got lucky though 20 years later and we are still married. Biggest thing I hated was the barracks rats that got passed around on the floor.... Pro Tip: keep a half full can of beer in your room fridge and always answer the door with it in your hand, they can't pull you for extra duty when you have been drinking...

[@ibuprofenPill]

Because you can't trust her not to put a small hole in the condom. At that point, she's got your ass for 20 years and there's no getting away.

[@edgarrivera4623]

I’m 18 and single. Woah! Free food, free living space, and a check! I’m a cheap mofo, I guess active duty is the way to go. I’m currently a 68W in the Army NG

[@chrishamblett945]

Boot

[@blarstone9322]

Be careful what you wish for. Being single in active duty means work after work. You don't get overtime compensation unlike your civilian job

[@justadude336]

@Matthew Mooar By law they do. At least in FL. But im pretty sure its a federal law.

[@themaing4451]

@Matthew Mooar civilian jobs also don't give you barracks or 3 meals a day

[@themaing4451]

Just passed the navy asvab and going to do my physical this friday. I was gonna go army but hell no

[@A_Bottle-Of_Orange_Crush]

If I didn't have to pay for bills or food I would be quite happy with a $700 pay check.

[@noahhess4955]

Isn’t the chow hall free?

[@PedroSanchez-gi4jz]

@Amen stop lying, that shit isn't free. They take like $300 bucks out of your check every month. Better check your expenses when you are paid by dfas.

[@PedroSanchez-gi4jz]

@@noahhess4955 no it is not

[@raymondnunez6321]

You don't spend shit on chow its taken out of your check consider it taxes if you weren't in the military your check would get taxed and you would still have to pay for your own food there is no difference

[@seanhazelwood3311]

They Always took rations out of your base pay...as in forever. It's only after 9/11 that they show it on your les.

[@nicholasroach880]

Single soldier. Barracks life can be great. But at times it can be a living hell. Like when the wiring for your fire alarm system is bad and it goes off regularly and you have to vacate the building multiple times a night. But then again we bond as brothers and sisters and believe me that is awesome. Barracks parties and barbecues are heaven on earth. They are awesome. But at times you hate life and others you love life.

[@viggler]

I banked pretty well my last year in the Army as a single E5 living in the barracks on Ft. Shafter, HI. Our DFAC situation wasn't normal there, Shafter had one DFAC that was only open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. All the soldiers in the barracks drew BAS on account of this. From what I remember we didn't use meal cards, I'd just go to the DFAC mainly for lunch, insert my ID card into the reader and something like $3.45 would be deducted for lunch and $1.65 for breakfast for the meals I'd eat. We had two barracks buildings on post, one was eight stories tall and the other seven. My unit occupied one entire floor. I think there were eight pairs of rooms per floor each connected with a bathroom. At the time my unit allowed single E4s to move off post drawing full BAH. However, being the lone single E5 in the unit I was "urged" to stay to be the floor sergeant. It didn't take much convincing for me considering rent off post in Hawaii was so high. I had E4 friends who made it work somehow, mostly doubling and tripling up on beehive apartments. I did have four friends who lucked out and found a decent 4 bedroom house for $3200 a month though. Being an E5 in the barracks, my unit gave me both rooms, I pushed both twin beds together in one room to make a king, and set up my guitars and drum set in the other room, so that was sweet. My pay as a single E5 at the 5-6 year mark was nice, considering we also got COLA there. I paid off my car on the island. I'd have to dig through some boxes to find old LES statements, but I think my pay was broken up every two weeks, half my base pay would be on the first check, my end-of-month check would be the other half of the base pay plus COLA and BAS. So it was like $1000 mid month and $1800 end of month take home pay. Not too shabby for someone with no bills. We never had health and welfare in my building in Hawaii, at least on my floor anyway. The MPs two floors down seemed to have them a lot. My first three years as a Pvt-SPC at Ft. Hood were an entirely different story though. The barracks sucked, we had tiny two-man rooms and the layout was like a shoebox with the bathroom in the back. The sink was outside the bathroom so I'd have to listen to my roomate dry shave and brush his teeth every morning. Somehow I got paired up with a cook who had the worst schedule imaginable. I was 18 and he was 22. He'd wake up around 0300. He didn't own an alarm clock either. Instead, he'd set the timer on his stereo to kick on. And he wouldn't set it to a regular station either, it was always just static. One light switch turned on all the lights in the room. In his defense, he did everything in the dark trying not to wake me. I'd pretend to be asleep, but I'd always hear him light up his morning cigarette, open a can of Mt. Dew, pour some jack into it, and quietly cuss to himself before having to be at the DFAC to start breakfast. The 1st Cav DFACS sucked. The closest two for me I think were DIVARTY and 2/8 CAV and were always crowded. My mornings usually went like this: PT from 0630-0730, walk back to the barracks, shower, take my sweet time to get dressed then make the hike to one of the chow halls. I'd usually get in around 0840 and that's when the cooks seem to be in their IDGAF anymore attitude because the DFAC is going to lock it's doors at 9, then I'd have to hurry back to be in company formation at 9 anyway. I probably did the DFAC for my first 2-3 months there until I found buddies that'd just get in their car and drive off post every day for lunch and dinner. Seemed easier but dumber considering we didn't draw BAS at Hood so eating off post twice a day probably took a significant portion of my $400 paycheck. I did have a friend who brought his girl from Alabama just to get married so he could live off post. They moved into a trailer park like 25 minutes away and they fought all the time. Oh, and he convinced two other guys who weren't authorized to move off post out there with him, paying out of pocket for a run-down single wide trailer. GI parties at Hood were on a whole other level. We never had one in my unit in Hawaii, but Hood had the dumbest soldiers. New 1SG? Barracks inspection! Oh, PVT so-and-so pissed hot? Barracks inspection! Some soldiers were drinking on the balcony cat-calling some wives? Send the XO through the barracks the next four weekends! Someone fired off a gun in the parking lot to break up a fight? Everyone empty your rooms into the quad!

[@mooviedude141]

When I was stationed at Shafter the DFAC was completely shut down so we got to keep our BAS but our barracks didn't have kitchens to cook anything.... I did get super lucky though, the barracks ended up getting condemned so a bunch of us (E4 and up) got to move off post with Hawaii BAH.

[@larrywashington6199]

As the old saying goes, if Uncle Sam wanted you to have a wife he would have issued you one.

[@theblazer3665]

So underrated! xD

[@mooviedude141]

Nah the Army loves seeing fresh privates get hitched, they know the odds of them staying in just shot up drastically.

[@elizabethanal3053]

Helo everyone

[@DeeDaKaang1]

The crazy thing is the military is built for "single people" but it favors those who are married......Why, because no one wants to live in the barracks/ on a ship when it comes to sailors & marines

[@christopher2399]

So many dumb sayings in the Army. I swear the officers and NCO 's take an overdose of stupid pills on a daily basis. One of the dumbest ones I remember is""you don't get paid to think"".I had a four year degree in college, but my platoon Sargent was a high school drop out with a GED.... And he thought he knew everything.

[@tritontransport]

Single soldiers get screwed over with. More details and work just for being in the barracks . That's why so many people just marry someone for the hell of it to get out of the barracks. When I served late 90s I saw people marry just on paper alone and they never even lived together 🤔 before or after . Just friends in some cases not even friends with benefits .

[@ralphgwilson2388]

Did you ever hear of, are us let alone use a DA form 6, which is used to determine who does what if they are available for duty.

[@pointingitout5624]

Awe naw, nobody married me and I even had all of my teeth back then! I should've hung around the military bases.😢🙃

[@darqman82]

I found that the secret to beating the “hey you”roster was to always keep a packed weekend gym bag with toothbrush,toiletries, and a change of clothes. All in the trunk of my car. This way when they dismissed us for the weekend. I would jump right into my car after formation and take the fuck off.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I'd add that US Army service is not geared toward lower enlisted, single soldiers. It's not fair or easy but I noticed that in my 4yr enlistment. If you want a high speed SOF or spec ops type career, DO NOT get married. SF & Ranger soldiers have a 90-95% divorce rate. I'd suggest any soldier gear towards their service career & education then get married/engaged as a senior NCO or lower ranking field grade officer. You will be more mature, more skilled, less stress, have more $$$, and be closer to retirement or ETS. You can be single & have a good career. Just be smart & plan.

[@MetalHermit83]

So then I was right in guessing SOF lead a lonely life? Great can't wait to switch over to active and get my 18x contract, can't wait to leave civilian life behind for ever, I'd take chilling in a muddy foxhole eating mres over partying with a bunch of retarded ass millenials any day, You'd think I'm just making a jome but I'm dead serious lol I love field training

[@djs12007]

Make sure you work out really well, a PT score of 290 or above is the only standard those programs will accept.

[@thetruegoldenknight]

That's without this being a weird alternate timeline where 1) women have passed the Special Forces training (not for any legal bars, and supposedly, a handful actually -did-), and 2) that woman IS your spouse! But back to serious reality, I'd go with what Mr. McClassy said...assuming I could even get IN, plus pass all the physical rigor. Stupid commoner saps, that's why I'm stuck being forever single!

[@trevor4721]

@@MetalHermit83 Have you gone active yet? I'm following the 18x path as well and those words about partying with dumbass millennials hit home haha

[@daytonraught629]

Mr. McClassy I’m goin the same route my dude I’m a 37F reservist but switching over to active 18X

[@suvhur]

man 15k subs he needs way more, i can join the army tomorrow with literally zero questions because of his videos plus he just does a really good job with all of the vids keep it up!

[@jthavorn]

Hey Chris awesome video man! It’s key to note that these living conditions will VARY from post and unit. I’ve seen barracks where you share with someone and some where they are all single self contained rooms. I’ve seen some ranks as high as E-6 have to share a room too. It all depends on the post and unit. Biggest perk to me as a single solider was living in the barracks and so close to my unit work place and main post itself. Biggest downside was the barracks inspections. Sometimes these were triggered by people who didn’t even stay in the barracks and just trashed the place one night and we all ended up cleaning their mess. Keep up the good work!

[@714xoc5]

Recruiter told me to keep your eye out for barracks rats he also told you probably gonna catch something if the guys are passing her around once he said that I was dead 💀

[@rickieodem488]

The best/worst thing about single soldiers is that they have equal opportunity to save lots of money, or completely blow it and even end up in deep debt. My little brother went in with 2 years of junior college, and he was an E4 right out of AIT making almost $25K with bonuses. Everything was "free" for him, but instead of putting the money in the bank, he went out and bought a new car *and* a motorcycle, and ended up short every paycheck. After 6 months of denial, he finally caved. My dad took the new car over and gave him a 1996 Honda in return, and he sold the bike for a loss but at least got out from under the debt. By the time he finished his enlistment he was saving over $5k a year. IF you go into the military looking to build up cash you can really do it as a single soldier, but there is nobody there to tell you when you are throwing your money away.

[@Tetra392]

I hope I can save money while in the military... But oh how I REALLY want to start my college career while I'm in. I think the first 3 years I'm going to try to take online courses if I can... Maybe learn another language. But knowing me I'll probably blow it all on things that sound useful but really aren't (like a car, a personal trainer, strippers, or a PS5) lmao. Lord give me the mental fortitude to be in active duty while not having any stress relief whatsoever.

[@rickieodem488]

@@Tetra392 You can get stress relief in plenty. The big problem comes when you want to blow money to show off. Buy a used PS4 and a bunch of games on Ebay. It's not glamorous, but it's still something to do without spending just to impress your supposed friends.

[@legionnaire4548]

I spend way too much money and could have save that 50k when I earn from my regular job and my settlement paid, my biggest mistake was going to the bars/club spending that huge amount of cash, and buying motorbikes, car, etc ... so now I know how to finance my own money once I'm in the Army don't spend on something you don't really need... simple as that

[@AmazonMilkboneSlinger]

As a single soldier The meal card is not free. $315 dollars come out your paycheck that you don’t see. But you can put in a DD form to get ur meal card taken back an collect the money as long as you can prove financial stability to your commander!

[@xLamont_]

Joseph Sammarco Is the $315 taken out every month or year orrrr...?

[@christopherchaos]

But if I give you $5 every month but take it back before it even hits your bank account, am I really giving you $5?

[@AmazonMilkboneSlinger]

Christopher Chaos It comes out as Basic Allowance for Substance. And Its money that could be put in your paycheck if your commander signs the DD form. Although it’s going to be taxed

[@AmazonMilkboneSlinger]

Lamont Fam Its an allowance for substance. You see it on your leave and earning statement. They take from that and its a meal deduction for eating at the dfac. It shows what they charge and they just take it out.. so virtually you will not see it in your entire career as a single soldier

[@AmazonMilkboneSlinger]

Unless of course you speak with your commander and get a DD form. But its subject to taxation

[@korvtm]

Old timer here.I retired in 1979. Basic training,we were in three story buildings.Open bay,the Army allowed us to use dividers,so we had four men to each cubicle,doubled bunked.Later at A.I.T we were in old WW2 style barracks,double bunked only one latrine.Barracks would hold about 75 80 men,total of both floors absolutely no privacy.Never had even a two man room until I made E6. Of course, Overseas was kind of iffy depending on where you were.ASCOM Depot in Korea,we were in four man rooms. In Vietmam,as an E6,I had a room but it was just plywood walls nailed to wall of building,not much privacy.

[@teresadrewicki9360]

WOW 👍👍!!!!!

[@Skinwalkerxiv]

Married soldiers get to miss out on stupid random details because the platoon Sargent can’t just walk over to their house and tell them to do some bullshit.

[@justsoicey7276]

i swear i never clicked on a video that fast haha.

[@dpf1971]

One thing a single soldier should probably look out for is pulling a lot of duty during the holidays; unless you went home on leave. Unless things have changed a GREAT deal since I got out, most command groups will try to ensure that the married soldiers they have get as much time with their families as they can during said holidays. This means staff duty and other such fun wastes of time. So when the leaves start falling it starts getting nearer and nearer to Thanksgiving keep your head down and stay off of Top's radar or instead of drinking some eggnog, you'll be pounding your favorite energy drink trying to stay away.

[@Tkaos1]

I used to only come back to my barracks room once weekly, like 5am on Monday to dust everything off before going to PT at 6. I paid out of pocket to live elsewhere and never had much spare change, but i had to keep the room looking like i lived in it. I still had to show up for barracks cleaning where i normally sweep, mop, or buff the halls, and pick up garbage outside. I had a McDonald's bag in there that i moved every time a Sergeant wanted to see my room. I was later demoted and confined to the barracks, working extra duty for 4 weeks for arguing about why i wasn't in my barracks room during a surprise shakedown at midnight. They made me move out of the house i was staying in. After my punishments were over, i stopped living in the barracks again. I lived in my Ford Ranger. I liked the cold nights in Colorado with no mosquitoes, so from then on until deployment, i was drinking with a bunch of homeless people every night. As a battalion marathon runner, this led to failing liver after 4yrs and 8 months of service. They said i wouldn't live to see 30yrs old. My liver is fully recovered after one year of discharge, mainly because i started eating healthier and drinking less alcohol. The single soldier life sucked unless you distract yourself with something. I guess i just failed to adapt to the military life. At least i was good at being on duty. Off duty, i was trying to forget being a soldier. I still respect the military personnel, but i have a deep grudge with the system.

[@goulishmage218]

Why were you paying out of pocket? Don’t you get money from them for that?

[@barke27barker19]

I don't think you failed to adapt to military life, you just didn't like being treated like shit.

[@AChillPirate]

your leadership should’ve been tracking that. you could’ve went to court martial for their bullshit shenanigans

[@ppgprops]

Damn. This guy is describing living in a luxury apartment building. My barracks in Germany was 2 guys in a 12x14 cinder block room. Our room divider was 2 wall lockers standing side by side. Each had a small desk and shared a dorm fridge. And no POV's under E-5.

[@christopherchaos]

And you had to walk to the motor pool in the snow, up hill both ways!!

[@rithe07]

What is a POV?

[@skygazerII]

@@rithe07 Privately owned Vehicle or "POV".

[@chuckrafiki8649]

@@christopherchaos In Baumholder it was uphill both ways. downhill at first towards the motor pool going towards the PX and then uphill when leaving the motor pool and walking back to the barracks.

[@Eaa-jz2wj]

Lots of fun exploring the world.We had one big room,divided with wall lockers was an officers building from WW2.Common Bathroom laundry room showers. After a while we were issued small fridges .We still had fun always had between 1 and 3 roomates depending on the size of. the room.

[@michaelpotter3638]

Do a video on married life. Or being a parent, also Thank You For Your Service.

[@christopherchaos]

That’s next weeks video.

[@michaelpotter3638]

Christopher Chaos thanks man.

[@mfisher1952]

This is probably one of your informative and useful videos you have produced. You covered some very good things.

[@mfisher1952]

I meant to say, "most informative".

[@HoloTheWiseVR]

i just joined so this helped out a lot thank you

[@rumblereverend]

A word of advice for single soldiers. Learn how to live like a decent human and keep your room and barracks clean. Yes, command inspects y'all's room when your at work. It will save you a lot of heart ache. If someone else messes up, it won't be your fault.

[@thatoneguy1741]

I leave August 13th to Leonardwood, im pumped

[@hibco3000]

WOND3R W4FFL3 2 Inc. Fort Lost in the woods

[@tfairborne501]

WOND3R W4FFL3 2 Inc. MP or engineer? If MP dont be butt hurt if other mos soldiers are not very cool to you

[@brandoncash4461]

I leave August 27th and am an 88m, hoahh

[@brandoncash4461]

For same place, my graduation is in November

[@aidonnobbs9893]

i leave aug 27th to sill 4 13b guy tried to get me to sign for 88m

[@djs12007]

I was a single Soldier my entire 27 year career. I was picked out for Holiday duty rosters, anytime a family Soldier couldn't get a babysitter, I took over their duties. I lost $600 dollars once because I had paid for one of the ITR holiday trips, and at the last moment was given duty in place of a family soldier who had a sick child. Because it was too close to departure time, I couldn't get my money refunded. I was put on every "Hey You" roster you can think of. I was required to attend family briefings and told about new family policies, and most of those didn't even apply to single Soldiers but was not allowed to leave the briefings. I had to go to family dinners, (mandatory attendance), where I was expected to meet every family member and Soldier's spouse so I was the only single Soldier there. If I tried to leave, a CSM or 1SG would stop me. Don't be a single (male) Soldier in the military, (Army), you will get the least consideration and you will be called upon to do jobs or duties that "Family Soldiers" just don't feel like doing.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I agree with the struggles & issues as a single, unmarried lower enlisted. In fairness, the DA & Army looked to make quality of life changes to improve day to day life for soldiers. The army pushes for married/family units to help re enlistment & retaining troops.

[@djs12007]

Yes they do, but, if you notice, there are NO incentives for Single Soldiers, You have less time than family Soldiers to "outprocess" because it's assumed you have less stuff to move. Sure they offer College opportunities, but just try to to go to college while you're in Korea, Iraq, or Afghanistan, (of course I didn't have online classes then). By the way, I was a SFC when I retired, and being a single Soldier as a Sr. NCO was not any better than lower enlisted I was still put on the "Hey You" roster. They knew how to play the game better, By waiting for the last minute to tell the 1SGT that "the babysitter cancelled on me", and who do you think the 1SGT calls then? Yup, the first Single Soldier they find.

[@djs12007]

IF you want to retire, go in the Reserves, (it's kind of like a back door method), but you must expect to be activated for deployment. Your weekend Drills and your 2 week Active training will count as retirement points. Deployments are counted as full Active duty service and it all adds up. Stick it out for as long as you want to, (or whatever you think is best). National Guard gets paid under title 32, which depends wholly on your home State's budget. Reserves get paid under title 10 with federal dollars.

[@bobalobalie]

That shit never would have flew in my old unit. Of course, I was an Infantryman in an Infantry Brigade. However, the Brigade as a whole had a policy to ENFORE the Family Care Plan regulations. You could get away with maybe one or two, "oh I got a sick kid at home" spiels. After that you were given a counseling statement to have a Family Care Plan within 90 days. If it happened again and it wasn't something completely unexpected like a broken leg or car accident. You were processed for separation. Saw A LOT of single custodial parents discharged when they continued to try to use their child to skirt their duties. Frankly, they deserved to be discharged.

[@djs12007]

The last time I Knew about Air Force Regs. was in 2009, (the year I retired), and then they did not take ANY prior service personnel. It's a smart idea to check the regs. first before signing any documents.

[@420torrez5]

thnxz Chris Chaos 4 these vids you and Kyle Gott helps me out understanding life in the military​ cause I plan on writing a book which the character is in the military

[@BRAVO-du9ed]

Wow. The Army lives large these days. Gone are the steel wall lockers, metal bunks with 40 mm grenade casings on the corner posts. Empty Artie shell cases for ash trays, folding metal chairs, one desk..all in an 8 man bay.

[@oscardelaluz8640]

Remember being station in Germany in 1978, living in barracks was great, every kind of music from every room. Great friends, and especially the German beer machine which would empty out so quickly.

[@darqman82]

The 70’s thru the mid 80’s were a Golden Era to be stationed in Germany. The mark rate was like 4 to one. Guys were coming back stateside with fully loaded Beamers. Some of the best stereo systems in the world. And so much money being made on the Black Market. It was ridiculous.

[@spartanlaser229]

I leave for Fort Leonard Wood August 20th to become an 88M.

[@mareotodd1318]

spartanlaser229 my sister graduates from BCT on the 2nd, she’s also a 88M

[@spartanlaser229]

Mareo Todd That's awesome dude.

[@adamlangelier128]

I went there for basic ait and sapper school.

[@patriciahemmerfield3175]

How is it ? Im 88m also going sept 23 to bct

[@smittsluchianoTV]

I been watching more and more of ur videos and im super stoked to get into army Nat guard it sounds like most dont enjoy some things like the GI party but man to me it's a new life experience and if I make it in I will definitely make the best of it all and thanks to ur videos i can know what to expect on a basic level keep up the great videos man I'm enjoying them a lot!

[@joeycaston6242]

How’s it going so far?

[@smittsluchianoTV]

@@joeycaston6242 was a decision I decided not to make, what with everything the way it is there really isn't much to do so I went back to trucking which is the best choice I made because the money is unreal

[@pointingitout5624]

The comments in here are like a tell all book!!!! Keep posting them! WOOW WEE! I'm having a good time! Definitely made my lunch break go by fast!👍🏽 Thanks for sharing!

[@darqman82]

Seriously, If there were ever a time frame that I wish that I would want to go to was when I was in Germany in Army. As a matter of fact I would have served my entire 10 years over there.

[@joshuaoh912]

Meal card cost around 300 a month tho. Chow hall isn’t “free”

[@filibertogarced]

Could you show how they take that money from your pay? As far as I can find, you are given BAS and then it is taken back. So technically it is free. It is confusing to see a comment like this that doesn't reflect all the facts.

[@joshuaoh912]

@@filibertogarced if it’s given to you but taken back from you is it really free? I could’ve used that money on my choice of food.

[@filibertogarced]

@@joshuaoh912 when you say it costs you money and it is not free, it is misleading. It sounds like they are taking it from your basic pay. I have to do some research. I get why you say it is not free, but still, it is a wrong statement. You never receive the money, so you never pay for it. I am not a soldier, but all of this is public information, easy to find. If you have an example of how they are taking it from your basic pay, let me know.

[@joshuaoh912]

@@filibertogarced if they did not take my BAS the army would have to pay me that money. Also if the army didn’t give me a barracks room they would have to pay me my BAH. So it does cost me money, because if I want to go eat elsewhere where the food was actually good/clean/healthy that action is forcing me to go into my savings.

[@joshuaoh912]

@@filibertogarced I would show you my paystub but i can’t really do that here. Basically BAS and BAH is taken out along with tax, FICA, and other setups a soldier might have before the money is released into their account

[@peggyhoffman1244]

Thanks, this w really helpful! I'm an author and some of my book characters are in the army so this video gave me a lot of good info on making their situations authentic.

[@athanakop7775]

By watching your videos i think i liked the army branch the most. I dont say that the navy or air force are bad. I dont serve tho due to my health problems. My Grandad served, my uncle served, my cousin served. Thank you. God bless.

[@nathandrake5941]

Thank you sir to protect our freedom!

[@brianhubbell8770]

single soldiers cannot store POW (privately owned weapon) in the barracks

[@tfairborne501]

brian Hubbell arms room

[@howardcrowe6743]

brian Hubbell they store the weapon in the arms room

[@21April853BC]

Howard Crowe it's not worth it. Securing it someone's home or off post is much easier.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

My plt sgt kept mine. After registering it.

[@mysticred8430]

Damit

[@aresiv5109]

Everyone here is complaining how bad this is I live off less and pay for everything and have worst living standers I would take this in a second I'm at college

[@Warriorbob-im5py]

Ares IV he’s showing what the standard is suppose to be. 9/10 tines you get stuck on old dilapidated buildings riddle with black mold and asbestos. And eating at the dfac is iffier than drinking the water in mexico.

[@charleswheeler3689]

ROK 83-84. Four man rooms E1-E4. Two man rooms for E5-E6 and Jr. Officers. Individual rooms for E7-E9 and Field grade Officers. Ft. Lewis 84-86. Two man rooms for E1-E4. Individual rooms for NCO. Sr. NCO BEQ or on the economy. Single Officers BOQ or on the economy.

[@skunkers1120]

How about a video about A single soldier dating.Who and who you can't date in the army.

[@christopherchaos]

There really is not any restrictions on that in the Army other than maybe something like dating a wanted terrorist or something.

[@Skinwalkerxiv]

mac burger not true. I’ve seen some pogs walking around the PX that look hot even in uniform and they turn around and oh shit they’re a captain or like a SSG.

[@matthewroberts198]

Christopher Chaos There is. If you are junior enlisted and are dating an E4 who just turned NCO then you have 90-120 days to get married or break it off. As an enlisted you can't marry an Officer unless you were already married to them before hand

[@blassmaster2888]

Right

[@blassmaster2888]

No dating sergent if private

[@Unkle_Mike]

Nice breakdown of single Soldier life!

[@ulfhedinn6]

I go august 20th to benning as 11x 2 days before my birthday

[@andrewmccarrell2829]

Certified Demon7414 good luck, don’t quit! I graduate in one week, 11X

[@jackfgjh7898]

I'm shiiping to fort benning for 11x on the 21st maybe I'll end up seeing you sometime, good luck man

[@thatguytaycole9617]

I ship on the 27th

[@The_Oldguy]

In the 60's, a single soldier normally lived in a two floor barracks with 40 men to a floor and two squad rooms for the NCO's. And the privacy of the "latrine" 10 toilets side by side with no walls between. Those were the days! For the fun of it, watch the old "No Time For Sergeants" moving for a real laugh.

[@edthacow]

Being single in the Army is a raw deal. The perks for being married add up so much. Yes as single your room and board are free. Food being free sounds good, but that means everytime you don't go to the chow hall means you are wasting that benefit. Oh and if you want to eat breakfast at 10am, nope, chow hall isn't open. Free room sounds great, it isn't though. You don't get to choose where you live, just assigned a room. You don't pick your roomate, and probably won't be able to change. Want to burn a candle, probably against the rules. When I made SGT yes I got two rooms but all the furniture was in both. So now I had double the furniture. So that space really isn't useful. Another bed, desk, and whatever else. Most of it won't be used but takes up most of that extra space you get when promoted. Also means if you want to start buying your own furniture you pretty much don't have a spot to put it. Having to check guests in or not letting them stay late while probably a rule wasn't an issue in the various barracks I stayed in. Girls stayed for nights all the time. I imagine if they stayed more than a couple of days other soldiers would have said something but that never was tested. Your personal life is constantly in view of your coworkers though. You pretty much have no personal life outside your bedroom. This might all sound like bitching but here is why being a single soldier is bullshit. If you decide to get married or have a kid all these downsides go away. You either get a house or given plenty of money to rent a place. A place that will be 5x bigger and where you choose. You get money for food. That money will leave you extra every month if you choose. Not being single eliminates every downside I listed before. BTW if deployed if married you get extra money, money that a coworker that is single gets nothing.

[@markmark5033]

Your vids are short, entertaining, informative, and not high production value. Cool thanks

[@abdullahaligarcia9501]

Great job doing that video... Excellent...!!!

[@bobbyh1737]

I had barrack check 3 times a day even on weekends my platoon sgt made the barrack feel like a prison 3am 7am 10pm

[@Azhan.J777]

Sounds hella annoying

[@dc5thekid240]

If you need advice I’m currently stationed in Fort Carson

[@CR7R10DG19]

So single or married which is better?

[@dc5thekid240]

David single life in the Barracks is alright you get room inspections every Monday you don’t have to pay rent or anything I’m getting married. Married life different you get Bha which Basic house allowance which is extra money to rent a home or apartment or you can live in base

[@CR7R10DG19]

@@dc5thekid240 from what I can say or assume it's better to work ur way up. And then get married rather than coming in married already I think thats the best advise. Would u agree?

[@dc5thekid240]

David I know a lot of people that was married before joining or got married after joining it not a bad thing

[@thechillmaster5836]

@@dc5thekid240 is it true you don't have a stove in the barracks. How the hell are you supposed to eat if you can't use a stove? What are the chow halls like? Lol I know its a lot of questions

[@angelkrom1231]

Finally a video about this

[@Brittany.Anderson]

Thank you for sharing all of this information. I am both a sibling of soldier and now a wife of a National guard's man. I have other siblings who are also in the military.

[@wb7926]

Love the videos, good info as always.

[@elonmusk5329]

Can you go to walmart

[@christopherchaos]

Of course. Your not grounded to the barracks.

[@CR7R10DG19]

😂

[@pointingitout5624]

That's what I was wondering! I like Walmart.

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

From what I've heard military personnel have a bit more personal freedom than Space-X employees.

[@mrosas94]

Barracks parties were rad before i married my wife

[@nunyabusiness4904]

Every person new to the military needs to hear this, do NOT get married just to collect BAH, if you're an 18 year old fresh out of high school, do not immediately marry your high school sweetheart, relationships work different as adults and when you live with eachother, military relationships are complicated there are things you need to deal with as military members that you don't deal with as civilians, TDYs for training and deployments that span several months are the biggest factors, when you start dating someone do yourself a favor and date them for a few years before you consider tying the knot, I met my fiancee when we lived in Air Force dorms, 6 months in she deployed for 6 months, a year after she got back I was given a no notice deployment to bolster up a team that was already deployed and was gone for 3 months, a year and a half after that she deployed, while she was deployed she got PCS orders, before she got home from her deployment I was hit with another no notice deployment and was gone for 7 months, before I got home she was already at her new duty station. Military life can be turbulent, make sure whoever you are dating can handle it before you get married, I have seen too many people get divorced because they rush into a marriage and then come to learn that their wife has a hard time being apart from them for more than a few days. Chances are good that you will deploy at some point in your career and it will last a few months at least and you don't want to be the guy who comes home and finds out his wife was fucking the neighbor the entire time they were gone.

[@allengentrick7257]

That's why I joined the National Guard. I get to live at home

[@Dero_milsurp]

Allen Gentrick k weekend warrior. Nothing to brag about.

[@kyleparker5564]

@@Dero_milsurp why not? You still get the same training as the active duty army. Plus it's more convenient for those who already have an established job as a civilian.

[@Dero_milsurp]

Kyle Parker you get the same basic training, but your continued training and readiness is not. Cool, you want to be a part time soldier. Again, nothing to brag about.

[@Payne-zp5jc]

Allen Gentrick that’s what I’m going to do lol

[@XammoX89]

I was in the Guard for six years. I’m glad I was AGR for a while. The checks were nice. But now I’m going Active. I should’ve went Active the first time. But good luck with that.

[@wcatholic1]

We had 2 man rooms at Ft. Lewis ('84-'86). Most had TV, VCR , bachelor fridge, microwave, etc.

[@dankmemes7658]

Any single soldiers ever make it through a long distance relationship while active duty or is that just a myth?

[@hxacalifornia2286]

CynicalSins It happens but your significant other will cheat on you and act like they were being faithful.

[@lars1701again]

I saw the chow hall on the Fort McGuire side of that joint Army/AF/Navy base and boy those fly boys have it good lol

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Tradewinds in Howard AFB in Panama was awesome. People from all branches & support staff ate there. The USAF troops had it good.

[@badgerdeacon]

Great video Christopher. Our son leaves for basic training at Ft. Benning in two weeks.

[@jackfgjh7898]

badgerdeacon I'll be shipping there August 21st maybe ill run in to him sometime, good luck to him

[@mikewarden57]

I'll never forget, while on active duty in the Marine Corps, in Hawaii, some ass hat's took a couple of grenades from the range. Higher found out, and the entire base was on lock down. Nobody went anywhere! Finally, after a couple of hours, the perps managed to sneak the grenades to where somebody would find them. They never did find out who brought them back from the range. Nonetheless, after that, we had squad bay inspections EVERYDAY for about the next six months, with MP's showing up with K-9's just about as often. Those were the days (76-84). Back then, not too many marines were married, and over half of our platoon consisted of single Marines. That was a very strange time for the Corps, as it was undergoing a transition of sorts. Two years later, when I reported to my next duty station, just about everybody in my platoon was married!

[@stevenm3823]

Being a single soldier in the Army....that means you will be pulling a LOT of weekend CQ and Staff Duty......and if in the winter it snows really bad and the post in closed down so nobody from off post can enter....guess who's shoveling out all of that snow around the barracks and out of the parking lot???

[@Motownsports89]

That sucks. I rarely had CQ and only had staff duty once when I was in the barracks.

[@SuperWagner23]

Avoid the Horseshoe in Fayettenam NC. Those gals can sniff tri care miles away.

[@lars1701again]

Watch out for the Dependa's as well :D

[@tfairborne501]

david wagner horseshoe? Forgive my ignorance, I was at Bragg for 5 years(lived off post) but during that five I was there maybe 6 or 7 months in Fayetteville

[@SuperWagner23]

tfairborne501 if you know where Mickey's bar is, that is part of a group of buildings called the horseshoe. At one time it was where the prostitute could be acquired and is off limits to military personal except for Mickey's which I believe is closed now because of drug and prostition issues.

[@j.s.3739]

Hell yea brother out here in fayettenam

[@josegarcia1671]

david wagner they shut it down lol

[@TAllyn-qr3io]

When I was in (retired 1SG) it was called the BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers), yes another acronym. That program was, at that time, ONLY in USAREUR. Stateside or duty assignments in more of a hot zone, all the rooms were dress right dress. Would be interesting to see how they maintain their AO’s and how their COC checked up on their cleanliness.

[@dhanrajkandel9668]

Being single is awesome ..

[@georgekelly7226]

Things have changed a lot. In the nineties at Schofield Barracks. The junior enlisted. They shared a room with the separated by their wall lockers. Bathrooms were group bathrooms out on the Lanai. And yes talk about Schofield Barracks. The five they had their own room of their own bathroom. And they said rainbow looking Sheetz in wool blankets. Would suit me just fine. Later on end up staying off post and his service one's home. Wetsuit my roommate just fine. Because he unofficially had his own room.

[@allenmiddendorff2068]

As an E6 I lived in a three man room at Ft. Hood, Tx by myself, but also had the "Go to the MPs and sign for the Bad soldiers".

[@Airmanmx1]

Joining is the best way to leave your problems behind. Met folks that left gang life, ran off from toxic/violent relationship (female soldier), wanted to get free college to be a doctor, another one was on an episode of cops and was given a second chance at life...told me after his 14 shot of JD. moving on, the barracks is just a bordello. Mainly men and when one single woman shows up it’s pretty much a race to get your yum yum taken care of... diseases run rampant. Best befriend a medic who has access to medical files to ensure the girl you about to get some tasty treats from doesn’t have any lifelong diseases. Alcohol will be your only goal in life for most youth. You are finally free of your parents and most cases only one parent. Yeah, yeah, not me sgt I’m a solid high speed of moral charac...stfu there will be drinking 24/7 and you will have that one battle buddy who can kick it with you and have a fun time instead of having an 8 -hour wanking marathon and video games. people work all kinds of hours of the day and when they get off from work it’s on for them so you claim you won’t join them but you will. Peer pressure is king. On top of that there are always snitches who were flipped by command under the guise of “secrecy” and that they will be an asset for the brass. Do yourself a favor and don’t put yourself in a situation that might look like you have raped her. She might be good and ready to have a solid pounding but ensure you can control your urges and be in control of any situation to avoid involving alcohol. If something happens and even a single oz of alcohol is consumed it will be over for you. She will just be coerced into being a victim. Seen it God like 3 times. I was a key witness to vouch for the soldier and still the brass wanted to press charges of rape. Anyway, for the love of God don’t marry the first female you meet. Trust me, you will get a chance to meet women from around the world. Spanish women are hungry kittens, German love them Americans, let’s no talk about the hunger those Asians have for a soldier who is twice their ht/wt. deep down inside they crave a G.I. Well, best of luck and think anything over into multiple scenarios that only work in your favor and you just might survive the barracks without a lifetime STD or demotion

[@JigmaySLama]

Bro the amount of knowledge right here

[@williamoxx9133]

Changed a lot since I was in. Basic was a ten man squad bay, AIT two or four man room with bunk beds. Permanent Party about the same, except Sgt's may have to pair off with another Sgt. SSgt's may get a single room, but they could get a Bachelor NCO Quarters, and even then they may have to share room with one, two or three other NCO's.

[@AndreVeaseyJr]

Not hard staying single so I'm in the clear.

[@mr.nobody68]

If you're single, other single soldiers don't hate you. Married guys always have excuses to get out of work Most weekends, somebody is in the main barracks kitchen on your floor cooking enough food to feed several people on the floor. There's a fire pit under the gazebo outside where you can grill out

[@TranceCore3]

I lived in some old ass barracks, only cooking we had were grills outside. Very few people use them.

[@drusmith3480]

I don't think a day goes by that I don't reminisce about the ol' barracks days; 3131A at Ft. McClellan, Al. and 666 at Ft. Richardson, Ak.

[@kennethhamblett5019]

i was at ft.mcclellan for boot camp and ait. c 82nd. battalion.

[@drusmith3480]

Kenneth Hamblett, at Ft. McClellan, I was with C. 46th Engineer Bn. from '92 to '94.

[@oldreliable40]

hey dru i was at ft rich 81-83 1/37 f.a.

[@drusmith3480]

old reliable, hooah. I'll never forget Arctic Survival Training, spending the night outside in 60 below zero.

[@debramcjunkin5717]

So essentially, the only time soldiers have to sleep in an open bay barracks, is during basic training then, am I right?

[@christopherchaos]

For the most part yes. There are some training locations that might have soldiers in open bays temporarily and actually some basic training locations no longer have open bays and now have something like maybe a room for 8 soldiers to sleep in.

[@alexhelfrich9454]

What is transportation like in the barracks? Do you think a bicycle is a good idea? Are there bike racks where the bike won’t get stolen? I assume your work would be pretty close so a car wouldn’t be a great investment.

[@christopherchaos]

Ya. Some soldiers will do that. Most of the time where you work is not far from the barracks but not always. A car is more useful for the times you need to go further or for when you are off and want to go do things in the area.

[@alexhelfrich9454]

Christopher Chaos ok thanks for the insight

[@kitkatjerkins3268]

Going in as a single soldier, what should I expect in the barracks??

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Depending on your MOS & post(duty station), I'd make these general suggestions: lower enlisted, do not get a large amount of AV stuff, collectibles, clothes, etc. Your space or room may be limited. You can secure it but some people may sneak in or maybe damage it by accident. I'd look into buying a decent POV or vehicle to get around in. You don't need a new car or SUV but watch out for scams. Keep your room or unit clean. It keeps pests away & any officers or NCOs that come by will feel a full inspection won't be needed.

[@pointingitout5624]

@@DavidLLambertmobile can family and friends come to your room on the barracks?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@pointingitout5624 Yes

[@JohnMatz]

The quality of life for enlisted soldiers has really gone up since I was in (early 90s). 2 soldiers sharing a common area with separate bedrooms? Try 3 E4s bunked together in a single room (no kitchenette) sharing a common area with 3 other rooms of 3 soldiers each. Each room had 3 beds, desks, and wall lockers crammed in and each had a bathroom. Subject to surprise inspections by your chain of command, not to mention regular company, battalion, or brigade level inspections which ate up your weekends having the mentioned "GI Parties" because you had to have your clothes hanging in your locker just right, your t-shirts and underwear folded tightly to 8 inch rolls, all your TA-50 cleaned and laid out for display, etc. This probably led to, as someone else commented, many "marriages of convenience" just to escape the barracks.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I knew people who got sham marriages to get on post houses or BAH. One MP squad had a MTV party house. They trashed it. All soldiers & young women, 20s. Fun!

[@CavZippo]

We still have those barracks on Fort Hood. Two to a room, sharing a latrine (toilet and shower stall) with the two Soldiers in the next room. No kitchenette, just a microwave and any dishes have to be washed in the bathroom sink.

[@JerryAirsoft]

I am entering the armed forces soon. After I graduate high school, and I play guitar. Which raises a few questions. 1. Am I allowed to have a guitar at a barracks ? 2. If so. Can it only be an acoustic where everything is contained in the instrument or can I bring my electric with a small amplifier ? 3 if I cannot bring one can I go off base and buy one ?

[@PowerandLuxury]

Guitar yes,but no strings.

[@aragos32727]

Try single soldier with child support. I thought that I had it bad with 2x. Met a another E-5 with 5x child support. I lived on $1,400 a month. That guy... I don't want to imagine.

[@CR7R10DG19]

Hey currently my situation is same to yours....😬 how much time u have in the military?

[@aragos32727]

@@CR7R10DG19 I'm out. And I hate it.

[@CR7R10DG19]

@@aragos32727 so u we're better in there?

[@aragos32727]

@@CR7R10DG19 I miss the structure. The nut up or shut up attitude.

[@mrblackace3]

Can't really feel bad for someone who a woman/many women pregnant multiple times. He knew the consequences.

[@georgekelly7226]

In E quad. We didn't have no CQ. 725 MSB. And yes I'm a former 88 Mike and currently I'm an over-the-road truck driver.

[@Freyia935]

Interested in joining the US army, never lived in the US before, visited it a few times, I am a US citizen, born in California. When signing up, do I need to put some short of address down, perhaps rent a short term apartment and put down a home address?

[@kingtut8367]

Go talk to a recruiter my guy

[@Freyia935]

I am planning to join in 2020, not in the US atm, I am just planning every step of the way. Will contact one before I go to the US

[@HeyHax]

you're going to be doing a lot of Paperwork lol

[@Freyia935]

Worth it for joining the best country in the world, and serving with the greatest :P

[@djs12007]

No, you do NOT need to do anything like that, just bring proof of your citizenship and give out your family's address, (it's beneficial as an emergency contact no.), to a recruiter and be honest about your living situation. My Signal Unit in Iraq had 6 Soldiers serving and they were sworn in as US Citizens while serving in Balad Iraq before coming back to their new home.

[@stevenrausch3085]

I just started watching your channel. A suggestion, a video on the organization of the Army. From Soldier to team, to squad.... maney through division level or higher. You could also include rank descriptions at each level.

[@christopherchaos]

I’ve actually already got that video on my channel.

[@stevenrausch3085]

Christopher Chaos thanks

[@thetravelingsoldier506]

Dude barrecks inspection can happen. One guy showed up late once and they would inspect our room every morning for 6 months and hour and a half befor pt. Barrecks Inspection is a b””””

[@nateemail6416]

NCOs don't always get their own rooms either, that only happens if the unit has enough rooms to spare to allow this to happen

[@elijahoconnell]

Is the chow hall... all you can eat?

[@christopherchaos]

With some items maybe. Sometimes they have a salad bar, fruit, deserts and some other items that you could easily just go back for more. The main items though are not really in a buffet style. At some locations it could be possible to get seconds but others may limit you.

[@commanderstarstrider7176]

WOW, you only need to be an E-6 now to get out of the barracks. It used to be E-7

[@christopherchaos]

There are some units that will still have an E-6 in the barracks but a lot of units now a days are too full in the barracks so they have E-6s move out.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

In my era, CONUS: early 90s, E-5s and above could get apts or condos. Many single E-5s, E-6s had single rooms but most in my MP company lived off post.

[@curtisdurm7709]

Will they transport your vehicle if you have one for you if you’re a single solider?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Yes, or you can take leave to go home and get it.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

In my service era, 1992/1993, we had a company CQ but it was ended towards my time & a brigade level NCO just checked all the units, barracks. Mostly once or twice a day.

[@daravinthompson4885]

What do you mean free food 😅😅😅 i pay $360 a month to use the dfac and it's not always open

[@choctawnation-gc6zw]

Damn in 05 compared to now as an e4 i was getting the 750 every two weeks

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

BTW, MPs & MPI(investigations) had SEP-RATs. We got a extra $200/250.00 per month. The downside was we had to fork over $2.00 or so for each meal.

[@brianhubbell8770]

single soldiers in the army get screwed

[@janshegers7667]

As a single person you get screwed all the time, not just as a soldier, also in regular life.

[@thatsatanist]

brian Hubbell idk man I'm doing pretty good rn it's not a fashionable life style but it's not horrible or anything

[@dimesgaming2111]

Oof it was suppose to say joining not joking

[@justinorwen1739]

Single people get screwed in general.

[@FireboltPrime]

@@justinorwen1739 I'm glad I'm an exception then

[@vicerichter1163]

dude you kinda forgot that you get paid from the time you are in bootcamp and then A school depending on your MOS and then you have to consider deployment also depending on your MOS and then hazard pay and duty also depending on your MOS before you are ever released back to the base depending on where you are stationed. Which can be essentially over a year before you ever comeback home to a base or going back for your break. So you get over your amount of salary, additional pay added to your base pay. So it's not just 1500 a month. Its 1500 a month plus the total income over the period of time you sign off to join the armed forces. Which can be 20k by the time you get home and finally get to live on the base or place of residence. So you can actually easily afford alot of places, rent, utility, and et cetera, such as cars and toys. Something to consider. Lmao.

[@alfredpaquin3563]

I was a single senior NCO most of my career. I didnt have time for a social life.I was responsible for 10 to 20 soldiers 24/7. I didnt have time for the drama.

[@victorbadco]

I’m curious as in if you still need to get your concealed carry license in the military or how does it work for that and all?

[@christopherchaos]

You don’t have to and in fact if you have one I don’t even believe your are allowed to conceal carry on base.

[@NonComDemon]

You are not allowed firearms on post. You can have a concealed license for when you are off post but in most places just like civilians you have to go to the course or through the background check

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@NonComDemon You can can bring weapons on base after you register them at the provost marshal.

[@robertmiller7555]

WTH the barrack rooms come with kitchens?!?! When did that happen? When I was in Warner Barracks,Bamberg Germany my 3 roommates had to get rid of the hotplate they heated their coffee pot on. At Fort Carson I needed my 1st Sergeant permission for a microwave.

[@marksmusicplace3627]

you have been out for a while. Barracks are controlled by post housing now. Guest do not have to check in at the CQ desk anymore. Fort Hood as an example, most of the barracks are access from balconies like a motel. When soldiers are washing clothes they better watch their stuff. depend on the unit, they do have clean up roster. Some places still wax and buff the floors. You forgot to talk about the day room.

[@tommydoezvidz7366]

Do you get your own apartment/room in the barracks? I'm not talking about Basic Training and AIT. I'm Talking about after that stuff.

[@humbertogranja7167]

Love your videos

[@EmrysImmortal]

Wow. Just wow. I was a sailor in the '70's/'80's. Barracks ranged from 'Gomer Pyle' to just barely above that.