The PROS and CONS to an 11B in the Army

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I got what I wanted in enlisting as an 11 Bravo with an Airborne Contract back in 1986. I did my job as an Infantryman and got to jump out of airplanes many times and went to combat for the Panama Invasion 89-90 and Iraq 06-08. I was surprised that I managed to survive combat being shot at and shooting back, seeing dead and wounded civilians, evacuating some of our wounded guys, passing by the morgues where our guys were being flown back home. I did realize that my job as an Infantryman was not a cake walk but I wanted to be a man that realizes what life was truly about. When you have friends that have died in combat, life is real and you have to take it seriously. I have also to give respect and be humble to all people to those who gave their lives to save others and respect to them in combat or in peace to save others lives. I have never regretted my life for becoming an Infantryman because if God wanted me to do something else, i would have done it. I can proudly say I am one of America's sons to defend her in combat and in peace.

[@CptLordCockburn]

My First Squad Leader (E-6) was in the Panama invasion. SSG Jones, I'll never forget that dude. And he would have smoked me to death for calling him a dude.

[@carbsncaffeine9254]

thank you for your service, i'm trying to make that personal decision if 11b is right for me.

[@SeanMatherne]

I’m 31, just signed a 6 year 11B contract. After struggling for the past few years to do right by my wife and kids in this new “great” economy, I’ve decided to go a different route with my life and do something I can be proud of. I just watched my 18yr old stepson graduate basic this past April, that really gave me the motivation to pull the trigger on this decision I’ve thought about for a while. I’ve watched a lot of these videos and they really have helped me get mentally ready for this new chapter. I’ll be flying out for OSUT in 3 weeks. Wish me luck.

[@jthavorn]

My cousin was an 11B and tells me a pro would be you get really strong arms from learning how to use a buffer. The con would be that once you get out, your spouse now expects you to buff their kitchen floors. For me, as a 92R, parachute rigger, the biggest pro was getting airborne in your contract. The con would be actually jumping out of a plane….

[@sprainedsoup2929]

I was thinking about going 92r could you tell me more about the mos?

[@jthavorn]

@@sprainedsoup2929 you have to pass airborne school before you start your AIT. Your main job is to pack, inspect and maintain parachutes and parachuting equipment. Have great cardio and decent upper body strength as the job sorta needs it.

[@ismaelvalentine7415]

@@jthavorn so 92R is a good option for someone interested in SF? since you already have to pass airborne

[@jthavorn]

@@ismaelvalentine7415 going SF will eventually require that you pass airborne school. That doesn’t mean you’ll be a 92R though. SF has their own set of jobs but I don’t have enough knowledge on that to tell you confidently. I’d reach out to a recruiter if you’re still wanting specifics.

[@CptLordCockburn]

Wondering if they still pass on the story about the rigger at Fort Benning that tied the bases of our parachutes together....I was in 3rd Ranger Bat and 5 of my buddies had to pull their reserves on a night jump because the main was tied together.

[@timothygibbs7351]

The army is different from the 80’s and 90’s today. Combat arms soldiers who were in the Infantry, Armor or Field Artillery, especially Infantry and Field Artillery as low ranking enlisted soldiers were on field maneuvers most of their time in the Army. And back in garrison, they pulled a lot of mundane and routine duties after being in the field for 30 or more days. And they had some of the most toxic leaders in the Army. I was a Combat Support NCO assigned to a Field Artillery for 3 years. I truly felt sorry for those young soldiers who seemed like they were in a penal system than the US Army. I led chemical soldiers who were combat support soldiers. I did not lead them by threatening them on a daily basis. There were too many incompetent leaders in combat arms back in the 80s and 90s. God Bless our Soldiers!

[@ireesemoore-giles]

It really hasn’t changed my friends that were in different battalions or companies said the same about toxic leadership and dumb taskings but I had outstanding leadership so we really didn’t have to deal with too much bs

[@CptLordCockburn]

you nailed it on the head. 11B in the 90's here.

[@ParkersDailyMystery]

Going through my final step of meps on Friday and choosing 31B ready to be one of the most hated Mos’s for sure 😂

[@AnthonyBueno-wj2xi]

If you enjoy the outdoors, shooting guns, blowing stuff up, and hanging out with the boys; then 11b for you. If you don’t like any of those hobbies and more a city folk then it not for you. Especially if you are squeamish and afraid of the woods. Go for a support mod that stays a good distance from the front.

[@stay.silent5011]

I've seen city kids do a way better job than country kids from time to time, stand by. anyone that is interested should give it a shot, not just for country kids. City cats enlist you'll surprise yourself

[@ancientgruntgaming6646]

Was an 11B in the 10th Mountain Division from 1995-2003, had a great time and learned a lot. The con was you were either training or deploying, I deployed five times in eight years. Pros, promotions came fast and specialty schools were abundant. What did I do after service, worked as a career firefighter for 18 years before moving on to an arson and explosion investigator. However, I was able to obtain my PhD after service as well, the discipline I received by being in the infantry enabled me to press on when things got overwhelming in school. Another con about being in the infantry was going to sick call for anything was frowned upon, so many injuries went undocumented which in turn becomes a major problem when dealing with the VA later in life. Do I regret my time as an infantryman, absolutely not.

[@FuriousGerbil5]

I’m going to sign this Friday. We’ve got this boys 11b calls my name I just turned 25 and ready to embrace this suck. I’ve dealt with worse things I feel like I got this easy legit if they feed and house my butt I don’t get what anyone could complain about. Life rn is rough hahah I’m currently hungry rn cause I’m out of bread. Army will be good for those who embrace the suck

[@golfery5119]

How stupid can you be? You're 25 years old and going to sign this Friday for 11b, which is not only the most physically demanding, but also treats you the most like a little kid? You want to get treated like a child that badly at 25 years old? How stupid can you be?

[@Milk-Soda]

@@FuriousGerbil5 this is a horrible attitude to have as a 25 year old private. You NEED to be humble, you don’t “got this easy.” Best of luck

[@FuriousGerbil5]

@@Milk-Soda how is that a horrible attitude? U sound jealous lmao sorry I’m bettering myself while god only knows what u up too

[@Milk-Soda]

@@FuriousGerbil5I am an Infantry Captain. Do not carry this “it’s gonna be easy” attitude or your NCOs will crush you. Be humble.

[@FuriousGerbil5]

@@Milk-Soda I’m saying compared to a 9-5 paying rent and food etc I’m saying in that aspect it’s gonna be easy. I’m not taking it like it’ll be a breeze but I’m saying I’ve dealt with a bunch of crap already so I know if they pay for my food and rent and all I gotta do is my job I know I can do it lol

[@hlriiiviiiv]

Wtf you on about Chris, 11b are the most qualified janitors in the world I had to mop the showers with my bdu shirt….while I was still in it. Lowcrawl private….get that head down

[@137NorthAve]

11B is one of the few MOS codes that haven't changed since the 70s. I was a company clerk assigned to 1/38th Inf with 2ID in July 1974. I arrived there to find they already had an SP5 company clerk. I stayed in the orderly room, but had a feeling I might have to go to the field at some point in the future and I hated field duty. I knew a guy in 2d AG from my first tour in Korea that ended in Jan 74, so I made a few phone calls and in September 74 I got transferred to Camp Humphreys. Compared to my first tour in 2ID, Humphreys was the REMF life.

[@mikemcgee5950]

I was in 1-38 at Sand Hill for basic

[@trivet1970]

2G Adjutant General Company, Camp Casey Korea!

[@NateEdwardsSitawi]

@@137NorthAve Second To None my brother 1/38th FA Camp Stanley

[@richiemclaughlin6127]

i joined the Army in 1965 i i wanted to be 11B from the start,, i was a combat inf. with the 1st cav in Vietnam in 1966 to 1967. i came home as an E5

[@williamwilson9283]

13 years 11B. My legs, knees and back are in serious need of a trade in for newer and better parts. Still trying to get use to using the toilet indoors instead of using the wood line. No brass, no ammo, sergeant!!😂

[@Theleon223]

I start 11x osut September 16th and will be going to fort Carson after 🔥

[@CptLordCockburn]

Good luck!

[@mikemcgee5950]

I was an 11 Mike I fucking loved it

[@charlesdavenport2543]

11B's were the GIB's (Guys In Back).

[@stevejorgensen5274]

Started life as a 11B . In the 101st AB. After airborne school I went to work for the company. We had no inspections and no oversight. Gone two weeks then back three weeks. The first week was recover then two weeks training then gone for two weeks. It was a great life until someone came home in a bag.

[@CptLordCockburn]

I was at Campbell for a short time in 1996. There was a training accident. The details are now foggy but what I think I remember is that someone dropped a grenade. After recovery, the platoon leader took a group out to look for it to cover his ass and someone got blown up...

[@Tony56ization]

I was an 11 bang bang for three years now I'm an instructor. Pro, got to shoot many different types of weapons and got to become a team leader in different live fires. Con, got task with many dumb details about 90% percent of the time I was in, which is way too true what he talks about in the video. I miss the friendships that I made along the way and the fact that I got to lead, which force me to come out of my comfort zone. I don't miss all of the bs. Stay strong. Definitely do not regret joining.

[@Credit87]

I spent 14 years as a grunt and I wouldn’t change it for anything. 11B48B1

[@juwainshorter2603]

Former 11B here wouldn’t do anything else in the army also body broken from being 11B.

[@DirtyCoke117]

Shipping out October 15th as a 11X with option 4, so I got my airborne contract attached. Very excited for anything that’s going to happen! Bless you all, and see you at the top 😤.

[@Michael_Livingstone]

I feel like being a cook is considered a menial job in the Military relative to infantry, but I’m sure people enjoyed going to the chow hall after being in an actual combat zone.

[@kebdielrodriguez3393]

Always loved your content. I ship to basic Oct 21st I was wondering if you could do a 91B series video…? So I know what to expect on AIT!! Thanks Chaos!!🙏🏼🔥😎

[@nascarfan7676]

Its a 12-14 week course. your going to be at fort Greg Addams, VA. In there your going to mostly troubleshoot trucks for mostly electrical problems but some occasional outside problems like engine overheating. You'll get hands on experience in each system. there will be classroom time and floor time. you'll go through each system half decently in depth. engine, fuel, cooling, braking etc. If your worried about not passing dont cause they drill you very well on that stuff.

[@Winnifred2320]

I'm shipping out on the same day!

[@kebdielrodriguez3393]

@@Winnifred2320 cool hope to see you there!!✌🏼✌🏼😎💯

[@kebdielrodriguez3393]

@@nascarfan7676 thank you brother.💯🔥

[@NateEdwardsSitawi]

I was a 13 Bravo and we were in the field with 11 Bush because we trained together. Summer time we are out for 30 days at a time and constantly moving, it’s hot, long days no showers for a month. It’s miserable but wouldn’t trade it for the world but at the time you are always asking yourself what was I thinking!! The winter training was even worse probably dug 4 or 5 foxholes a day it’s like soon as you get done cover it back up and lets move out LOL

[@mrsmiley631]

They were trying to make hard men out of you boys.

[@bigdrb6900]

82C, I got to do the job I trained for, the pros, 30 years later my wife appreciates I can wash the hell out of dishes, Our bathrooms are spotless, and nowbody gets past my carport without me knowing. Cons 2 years promotable E4.

[@haveaknifeday]

Clean all the you can clean 🧽 If we ain’t training, we are cleaning. Also, raining equals soaked. Hot equals hotter etc. you are literally a weather rock.

[@thomashouse6090]

96 R ground surveillance systems operator. Mos no longer exists but pro is when you are doing your job it's fun. Unfortunately if you're not in the field or deployed you're either doing maintenance or details. Breaking track on an M113 is the worst.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

11 Bozo, 11 Bullet stopper, 11 bang bang, etc

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I'm a veteran 31B aka 95B 1990s. I myself would NOT go 11B Infantry. But there are a few career +s, rank, $$$-bonus, career(Mon to Fri job, quality of life). The -s or bad points: possible risk of injury or death ☠️ . Trauma, stress, risks. Carrying 60-80lb on your back 8hr-12hr a day for 7-30 days straight. March 26mi.

[@nthedecent7717]

Tank nerd here, you forgot about "crunchie!" 😅

[@dariusjones4207]

11 broomstick

[@NateEdwardsSitawi]

@@dougtheeliminator1077 don’t forget 11 Bush Bunnies

[@TeethOfDead]

11 Bozo and Bullet Stopper is hilarious

[@timt2268]

A crappy detail would be cleaning out the turtle ditches in Korea. Our extra duty had to do that. 😂

[@adriancruz5612]

I’m shipping out on the 23rd for fort Moore osut with an 11xray contract I’m excited

[@Mysterious.J]

yooo same bro, mine is the 24th. see you there. names Vinson

[@broodknight420]

Run 30 miles a week, in the field more than you're actually on base and when you're on base you start the day at 0630 so wakeup at 0530 work until 1800 every day. Do very little of the cool fun shit you think we do. Being cussed out and smoked until you literally want to die just so the smoking will stop regularly... (current 11B alpha team leader)

[@CptLordCockburn]

We ran anywhere from 2 to 5 miles per day M-F. Mostly in the 4-5 range. I had to run on Sat/Sun in order to get my endurance up so as to not fall out of runs (which meant a shit ton of more punishment). I got really good. Ran an 11:50 on my PT test. First mile I kept up with a PFC that did just under 5 minute first mile, then I dropped back. Once a month we did platoon PT and ran an 8 miler.

[@jeraldbottcher1588]

I was 13M (MLRS/HIMARS) just like the deal with Infantry, You train, train, train, train. You get to do limited live fire exercises. But really you are training for the time that the shit hits the fan.

[@anonymousm9113]

I spent a couple of decades in the Infantry. As much as things change, they stay the same. I'm sure that both my dad (served in the late-50s/early-60s) and my older brother (served in the late-80s) shared some of the same experiences I had. That said, everything is subject to when and where you served. I might have found 3/187 IN to be one of the best units out there, while also upholding demanding standards. Someone who served in another company during the same time frame might have hated it, while someone serving there a year after I left might think it's a shoddy organization that lacks discipline. Promotions are quicker than many other MOS' up through SSG and even SFC. There's also a better chance of reaching the highest enlisted ranks in a timely manner. Once you make SSG, though, further promotions are very dependent on what you've done and how the selection board looks at your career. My career stalled at SSG. I left Campbell in '04, went to The Old Guard, picked up SGT at just over three years, pinned SSG two years later, then got selected to become a Recruiter, graduating that school a month before I hit seven years of service. Seven years later, I was still an SSG, this time attending Drill Sergeant School. There were a bunch of us on Sand Hill that were in the same boat: young 11B SSGs who did three years as Recruiters and were now old Drill Sergeants with more time in grade than some of our SFC peers had in service. Simply put: the Infantry is a direct leadership type of organization. The Army will speak volumes about the need for "broadening assignments", and those help develop and mature most Soldiers. Infantry selection boards, though, only want to see two: Ranger Instructor and Drill Sergeant. Becoming a Recruiter, working in a staff role, or even instructing at an NCO Academy tells the board that you've been away from the troops and might not be a prime candidate for promotion. You can be the most knowledgeable NCO out there with an exceptional knack for admin and organization, but you haven't been muddying your boots. There's also a level of unpredictability (see my first paragraph). Your experiences will be subject to the command climate, mission load, unit type, and even current staffing of the unit. I mentioned The Old Guard: my first four years there were great! We worked hard but also were treated well and given adequate time off. I went back nearly eight years later and found the company leadership was toxic, the mission load had increased with the restructuring of the Regiment (we had six companies doing funerals previously, now there are four), we were so short-staffed that Soldiers had to cancel appointments so they could conduct funerals or ceremonies, and the rare training holiday usually saw my platoon tasked with setting up flags at the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Chief of Staff, Sergeant Major of the Army, or another VIP residence. I jumped ship after a few months and literally gave up my Infantry cord (by regulation, I moved to higher HQ and worked for generals in my last two assignments). Having worked at brigade and higher levels, if I had it to do over again and wanted primarily to pad my resume, I'd probably have been an Admin type. Intel seems decent too, but pretty much every S1, G1, or J1 I've seen has hours posted with set times for lunch and training. They also have direct access to the commander and usually have NCOs and officers that scratch not only their backs but those of their subordinates. Ever see that Infantry SGT who's just gotten back from the middle of an exercise to help a Soldier with a pay issue get yelled at by a CPL in S1 for wearing a dirty uniform in the HQ building? Of course, the S1 SFC is right behind her just waiting for the SGT to pull rank. A few weeks later, there's the battalion ball, and that 11B SGT is sporting his CIB and a couple of AAMs while the CPL is wearing her two ARCOMs and four AAMs, having already "lost" the SGT's promotion packet.

[@CptLordCockburn]

well said!

[@ReyBrugal]

I’m exmilitary and have to tell you the best way to join now is with 2-2-2. 2 years active 2 years reserve 2 years inactive After 2 years active you may request a reclassification and go after a second mos. Only thing there is that the reclassification may have to sign another 6 year contract. My suggestion is to start with 11B and go after 18x. AIRBORNE

[@jesseiniguez393]

Con for joining the infantry as active duty. You are not guaranteed 11b. You'll sign as an 11x, and when you get too basic, they'll put you where you're needed

[@CptLordCockburn]

In the 90's, there were 3 assignments 11B, 11C mortars, or 11M Bradley inf. Has that changed?

[@503thekid]

A pog letting us know how infantry life is

[@alejandroguerra8380]

I did basic then Airborne 2 weeks then I applied to Ranger finished that a couple yrs later did air assault and the last school was pathfinder that was hardest thing to do got to be really good with helicopter pick ups and drops and know your land navigation

[@outdoorlife5396]

Promotion is faster, schools are often available to 11B's. You will be in the mud and outside. About the only job you will get offered will be police officer. If you get hurt, they will put you in a support mos. I all MOS's have a suck factor. Even the guys in S1, S4, working on vehicles if you are attached to mechanized unit. So, take the promotion you will be SFC, 1SG and run the show.

[@golfery5119]

Promotions might be slightly faster because 11 b is one of the larger MOS and it has a high turnover. More 11bs get kicked out or ets because theyre sick of the bullshit or the medboard. Yeah all MOS have a suck factor but none near like infantry where you are more of a janitor and treated like a child moreso than other MOS It also seems to be an extension of basic training where lower enlisted are smoked more for some stupid reason.

[@outdoorlife5396]

@@golfery5119 I went from 1 to SGT in 22 months and 6 in about 4 and 1/2 years. I was a first term SSG. 7 in about 8 yrs and eight at about 11 and 1/2 I got hurt before I went to WO school. Another suck factor is my secondary was 91B med SGT, they would not PA school. I had a per who wanted to go to fight school, past all the bs and they still held him back. That is why I took a medical ets.

[@leeames9063]

11 B Pro - You get to be in the suck. Con - You get to be in the suck. In my 24 years (1984-2008) in the military I was a 13E, 19K, 25S. 13E - Fire Direction Specialist Pro: Brains of the artillery. Con: You're still hangin' out with gun bunnies (13 B) 19K - M1 Armor Crewman Pro: Being the gunner or driver of the tank. Con: Busting track and the V packs. 25S - Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer (SATCOM) Pro: Cross over to high paying civilian jobs. Cons: Cross over to high paying civilian jobs.

[@kingsimp5453]

Why is the last one a con

[@SkateboardSoldier]

I walked into the recruiting station and the recruiter asked me what I wanted to be, I said whatever that poster is. He said Airborne Infantry and I said whatever. The best decision I ever made, after 13 yrs (Disabled).

[@williamreynolds8147]

id say you pretty much nailed it.

[@JordanDCGehl]

Thank you. This is my go-to MOS in the Army.😂 Depending on how things go, i'll either join soon or when/if China attacks Taiwan (if we defend them).

[@JohnDilivio]

A 11b can security guard at local mall

[@29rmurray]

I leave on the first for osut at fort moore. 11b to be.

[@GhostRanger56]

Depends on your unit...We (the USA) are always in conflict....

[@mrsteiner5290]

I was 11b back in the day

[@janpierreborjas4052]

I'm about to enter, I have my ASVAB this Thursday and I've been thinking about 11b, what is the probability of seeing combat in these times

[@golfery5119]

Watch the news. The odds of the United States seeing combat right now may not be completely zero but it's very small right now. So go ahead and be a dumbass and join, as enlisted, infantry. Fuck around and find out.

[@503thekid]

Training no combat remember to ask your psg for a shotgun bfa don’t forget

[@CptLordCockburn]

if you're worried about combat then don't pick 11b unless your ASVAB score is horrible. it's 50/50. we might get sucked into Ukraine/Russia or Russia might start WW III. You never know. Hell the N Koreans are crazy too as well as China.

[@chrisflores220]

What's that?​@@503thekid

[@jaymendezxv]

Heading out to this exact job soon 🫡

[@golfery5119]

Were you aware of this before you signed up for it? Were you aware that peacetime garrison infantry doesn't do jack worthwhile?

[@gsqaud4128]

@@golfery5119we’re not gonna be peace time forever or for long

[@Milk-Soda]

@@golfery5119no MOS does jack in a peacetime army. But 11Bs at least do something down range while the POGs continue to do nothing

[@manchu9inf]

good luck! Basic and AIT isn't that bad, you'll have some fun!

[@marshalltille7770]

You got this Jay. Good luck.

[@savoirfaire5460]

12B con we did Infantry work pro explosives mine warfare construction demolitions recon

[@samcook6368]

Pros: you get to do more "Army" stuff than any other MOS Cons: you get to do more "Army" stuff than any other MOS

[@SaitanicTurkey]

As an 11b I can say this is actuate. Lol

[@adamhutto1660]

Do a pros, and cons of 19K, I can help you with that one. 11 series just pulls guard duty for us. 😅

[@JohnDilivio]

Sleep in the mud and snow as a 11b

[@sithninjacowboyranger9803]

I heard that 11B is not an automatic job. You start 11X and in basic training they decide 11B or 11C

[@alpuneri2344]

@@sithninjacowboyranger9803 Yes that is how it works. You first become an 11X (infantry canditate) and then through the process you either become an 11B or an 11C. He's supposed to have a video explaining it, just search for 11X on the channel.

[@christopherchaos]

Ya it can be that way if your contract is for 11X. Some people can get 11B in their contract though and guarantee they don't get stuck with 11C if that's not something you would want to do.

[@ireesemoore-giles]

@@christopherchaosas an 11B being a Charlie is actually better than being a bravo the only thing about it that actually sucks is having to carry the mortar tubes

[@CptLordCockburn]

@@ireesemoore-giles Well I carried the M-60 tripod and then the M-240 tripod until I was the gunner, as well as 1000 rounds of 7.62 in my rucksack. Probably the same or more weight than the mortar tube?

[@CombatSecurityPolice85]

The Job I retired from,the Worst people I dealt with were either Army or no Military service! Most people disliked the former Army staff. They had big mouth and were know it all. Marines really Hated them.

[@davidwillis8112]

I loved being an 11b.... buttttt... it's hell on your joints. Mine started sounding like rice crispies at 30

[@-Optimus-Prime-yxz]

Hello！I have a question to ask，Can I join the military with hearing aids？

[@ThelmaFrohlich]

Will you do a video on the pros and cons of the 11 Charlie MO/s?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

It will help you get a career at Arby’s

[@SaitanicTurkey]

In the 82nd us 11bravos had a term for yall 88mikes, we call yall the “Combat Cooks”. If our 11charlie brothers ever ran out of fresh food to feed the enemy yall would already be on the way with a truck full of fresh and hot Steak, Crab and Lobster for them SOBs. Can’t let em go hungry, Geneva Convention. In fact my Great Grandpa was an 88Mike in WW2. Total BA, drove a truck full of ammo through enemy fire no problem. He got a metal for pulling an officer out of a minefield at some point in the war.

[@daglizzygobbler7441]

35 Tango here this MOS is by far the best for sinless teens trying to get their foot in the door for a good job. You can earn an associates your unit will pay for you to earn your bachelor's, your AIT will train you to earn a sec+ certification. (A super coveted certification in the tech field) and tons of opportunities to forward your education. The cons are pretty big too tho. If you are looking to make Sergeant Major, imma tell ya right now that isn't going to happen. It is beyond difficult for 35T to make Staff Sergeant at most. Another con is is a 39 WEEK AIT! No, you can't bring your family. Another big con is that you can't fight. So the weakest and weirdest of us feel. Emboldened to say ALL KINDS of shit. And it gets real bad dude. Real bad. The amount of times I myself have been called the nword or referred to as inferior is astonishing. But because I can't prove it nothing gets fixed or addressed. Final big con. It's super difficult to even score high enough to get into. You need 112 in Skilled technical on the asvab. Not an easy task.

[@Lawwkyy]

Im so confused about it i want to go with infantry and to go college aswell but everyone is warning me about 11b, they say you can’t study cuz you don’t gonna have enough time for it yourjob is gonna be so busy and tired, and its gonna hurt your body really bad etc. im so confused rn and my recruiter is also trynna send asap this all make me so mad I don’t know what should I do

[@Filayhim]

go 11b

[@JohnDilivio]

During Vietnam war had shake and bake schools a E5 in a year

[@JohnDilivio]

During Vietnam war all 11b were draftees

[@garylocke4302]

I was a 46Q Public Affairs Specialist. Best job in the service. Pros: Job skills directly related to civilian world such as reporter, photographer, public relations, speech writer, content writer, social media, videographer, etc. Was able to look at training schedules or ops and choose what you wanted to cover. Met a lot of senior military leadership, celebrities, and politicians. Cons: Literally can't think of one other than promotions are slow because units are small. (I also was an 11B and an armorer with an armored unit. So I did have some street cred when I went to field and interviewed troops).

[@denellgraves2397]

Yeah I knew someone in that I went to basic with back 2015 and she told me some of the cons to that job was a lot of video editing long interviews on top of multiple interviews and a lot of critiques that caused her to have to go back and redo the work so if you're thinking of a con that could be it

[@garylocke4302]

Yes, I have to say, the school, Defense Infomation School (DINFOS), and every unit and command I worked for had VERY high standards. Because you're dealing with civilians a lot of the time. I was a writer and an editor. My work got sent back for re-write and I sent others back. But, I'd rather be in front of an editing machine than out in the bush getting rained on.​@@denellgraves2397

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I forgot that during the late 80s was much boring stuff as garrison shit and do nothing, I hated Mech Infantry because you do all that stuff in garrison. I love Airborne Infantry because we got to jump out of airplanes 3 times a quarter. Big difference from Mech Infantry which was no adventure going out to the field or doing the fun live fire exercises. I told the guys about my experiences in Mech Infantry compared to Airborne Infantry they were amazed to how boring life would be compared to theirs. Many guys found out after they left Airborne Infantry to be in Big Army not being Airborne to be treated like shit. These guys told me I was not lying to them about how life was easy after being a Paratrooper. They lose their Maroon berets and not be special and wearing patrol caps, just having their Airborne Wings with CIBs Combat Infantry Badges and everyone hating on them and being jealous and got shit for it unless you became an NCO and treated you like God for having a CIB. Otherwise in a Leg unit no one can give you shit because you at least went to combat.

[@juwainshorter2603]

Love hate relationship

[@MikeBurton-h7g]

Hi, I’m trying to enlist as an infantryman and I’m being told I cannot specifically enlist as an 11B is that true ? My recruiter is telling me that I would have to enlist as an 11X but I really don’t wanna be a 11C or any type of armored infantryman so my question is, is he telling the truth or is he lying ?

[@christopherchaos]

That's true. I have a video on that. The only way to really lock in 11B is if you are going into the reserves or national guard I think. But for active duty you go 11X and then they decide if you go B or C in OSUT. Most get B but some will get C.

[@Vpaq]

I pretend to be an 11C, 13F, 19D, or a 19K/C sometimes. 😂

[@CptLordCockburn]

combat medic?

[@brette7091]

are there pros to 11B. ? easy promotion I guess, I was a medic, slow promotion but mad skills could go to any unit, max the ASVAB people or whatever it is now, hold out for a job, u can translate to a civilian job. like Drones, or tech stuff, get a top secret clearance that's the gold ticket, avoid combat arms if you can.

[@tinfoiltruckerscap9613]

Side-view camera adds nothing to the quality of the video and is distracting.

[@jurban611]

Notification platoon

[@SupaVilleMusic]

I’m getting station in fort Carson after boot camp

[@1912rider]

boot camp?

[@bb818usa]

HI

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Pro: You will be able to go back to flippin burgers. Con: You will be able to go back to flippin burgers.

[@503thekid]

I can tell u a pog if u hate us that much haha 😂

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@503thekid No hate, not that deep dai.

[@kerry-j4m]

That's-FUNNY !!! LOL.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@kerry-j4m It could have been any combat arms mos Chris did, I would still joke about them being stuck in fast food. 🤭

[@kerry-j4m]

@@lelandgaunt9985 Good one tho. LOL.

[@JohnDilivio]

Draftees were shooting them self in foot to get out of jungle

[@boogeymanw9643]

12B and 92A? Which should I pick? Not uber young (26), no significant impact in this market with 0 experience. Cant even work as cashier and dream to join law enforcement (CBP, Homeland, etc). Not really an office guy as I can’t stand in class. Like outdoor working environments that I don’t know what will come as suppose to clock in at 9 clock out at 5 and go home be pissed at your wife cuz your job suck ass. I understand that 12B or combat MOS will take a toll on your body and I’m willing to do it but everything will come to an end so now I don’t know what I should pick 🥲 I plan to serve 20 years. What should I do? I’m in TX 🥲 Can you make a video about 12B? Thank you.

[@kennylanqua6512]

Most people say they plan on serving 20 years. I think it's less than 20 percent that actually serve 20 years and I read somewhere that it's more officers who do so than enlisted. At 26 years old I would say go in the Air Force instead of the Army especially if you want to do active duty. The Air force is geared toward older people not only physically but mentally. The Army is geared towards younger folks for the same reasons. But if you insist on going Army on active duty, between those two mos, I'd say go with 92a simply because you would have more to do plus you would have something to fall back on when you do get out 12b combat engineer is just infantry that doesn't waste as much time as 11b infantry. Not worth it as an older person unless you plan on doing it as an officer

[@lelandgaunt9985]

12 Bozo is not a marketable mos, at least as supply, you can get a career in logistics.

[@kennylanqua6512]

@@lelandgaunt9985 especially since there's no guarantee that you would actually be doing 20 years Some idiot is going to say "use you gi bill" not realizing how ass backward that mentality is. It would make more sense to have a marketable skill then use your gi bill for something else, rather than completely wasting your time on something that isn't translatable, then have to start COMPLETELY FROM SCRATCH when you get out. The best and most logical thing to do is to join the Air Force instead of the Army (that way you wouldn't have to worry about wasting your time in the field in the middle of nowhere for weeks ), avoid getting a AFSC as a plane mechanic (one of the most arguably overworked and worst jobs in the military), then do college while you're serving and save the gi bill for more when you get out. But I guess that makes too much sense for some people who've swallowed koolaid and think they're going to be real life call of duty

[@JohnDilivio]

A guy a 11B as long no war if war 11b tip of sword and most KIA in war are 11b

[@prabhdeepdhahan1147]

Learn a trade and stay the hell out of the infantry.

[@JohnDilivio]

It’s better learn a skill in military

[@the_hulk392]

11c!!!!

[@ApolloPerez-gt9ft]

I would only be 11bravo if the army goes to war with cartels.

[@Vpaq]

I’d wanna be the 35S SIGINT guy.

[@golfery5119]

Yeah infantry would sound exciting if you were actually at war and deployed. It has to be the most pointless MOS when you're stuck in garrison peacetime and youre a micromanaged janitor whos mowing lawns and getting smoked all the time.

[@jaredtodd9129]

Can I join the army with dentures

[@JohnDilivio]

Fat bob was crying to get out 11b

[@GhostRanger56]

Don't do it...less details... RANGER Bn...just saying..

[@MasterChungus]

Pros: Nothing Cons: Everything You can learn to do everything an infantryman does as a civilian and you get to skip all the modern woke military bullshit.

[@1912rider]

....but only Army 11 Bravos get to talk shit to all you POGs.

[@austinshannon4197]

Bryce Young is the worst player in NFL history.

[@JesseBundrick]

I agree as a Panthers fan. But really it's just our offensive line that sucks. He can't even get a pass off half the time

[@mamook2322]

I go talk to a recruiter on monday im looking at 11 bravo the recruiter tried talking me into other things but i dont wanna stay behind when there younger guys doing it i wanna prove my worth

[@emmanuelhernandez79]

Hey man. Question...one of my friends "Went in hot" will he still be eligible for 11b after he waits the 90 days?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@emmanuelhernandez79 Yes, and he will still get to work at kfc, when he gets out.

[@SeanMatherne]

I’m 31, just signed a 6 year 11B contract. After struggling for the past few years to do right by my wife and kids in this new “great” economy, I’ve decided to go a different route with my life and do something I can be proud of. I just watched my 18yr old stepson graduate basic this past April, that really gave me the motivation to pull the trigger on this decision I’ve thought about for a while. I’ve watched a lot of these videos and they really have helped me get mentally ready for this new chapter. I’ll be flying out for OSUT in 3 weeks. Wish me luck.

[@SeanMatherne]

I’m 31, just signed a 6 year 11B contract. After struggling for the past few years to do right by my wife and kids in this new “great” economy, I’ve decided to go a different route with my life and do something I can be proud of. I just watched my 18yr old stepson graduate basic this past April, that really gave me the motivation to pull the trigger on this decision I’ve thought about for a while. I’ve watched a lot of these videos and they really have helped me get mentally ready for this new chapter. I’ll be flying out for OSUT in 3 weeks. Wish me luck.

[@samjefferson8494]

@@SeanMathernegod bless good luck 🙏🏽

[@tmplte515]

@@SeanMatherne it's nice knowing there are people still out there wanting to be in the service in this weird generation. I go back to my army recruiter on Monday to give him my paperwork and see what's next and I wish you luck man

[@dariusjones4207]

@@SeanMatherne I joined at 32 turned 33 in the field. You got this!💪🏾

[@xxxtazz370z9]

What's the update on your decision bro I'm same situation ,28, wife, 2 kids want to do it too

[@RiseplayZ223]

​@xxxtazz370z9 Active duty or National gaurd? And also do you want to be infantry as well or another job?