Couple/ Uncouple 88M AIT training aid

88M AIT POI. Vehicle M1088, Trailer M969. Come follow along as I demonstrate the AIT way to couple and uncouple a 5th wheel vehicle to standard including some additional tips.
Film equipment:
Gopro, Hero 8
Rode mini Microphone
Cell phone footage, Samsung Galaxy 10plus
Special thanks to SSG John Moss (88M) for being my camera person
Music license by Filmora x:
Drift by Pages Turn
I Left My Home by MJ Hanks
Walking on Thin Air

[@dwario16]

Good job SSG.. they should make this videos available and mandatory to watch at AIT in the down time in the class rooms

[@Whogives2shets]

Some day that's the goal. Modernization of training was a goal before I left and one I intend to follow through on showing the training developer's out there that it's worth the investment. Giving those dedicated troops and my old battle buddy instructor's an additional tool for their belt is the least I can do.

[@ashleyolvera910]

They now make us watch this video in ait! And here I am now before we assess 💪🏼

[@hunterbouck1345]

I’m currently in Ait for 88m and yes this does extremely help with red Johnny yellow and step by step instructions makes me feel more confident thank you SSG

[@rolltherice8721]

Lmao Bouck this you bro?

[@Whogives2shets]

I'm very glad it does, thanks for the feedback 🙂. Good luck out there and welcome to the Transportation Corps!

[@rubentrumpet3626]

Thank you SSG, I have my assessment on Tuesday next week, now I feel more confident!

[@Whogives2shets]

@rubentrumpet3626 good luck and welcome to the Transportation Corps!

[@deewashington3572]

Assessments is this week for my AIT and with this video I feel more confident in passing. Thank you SSG

[@Whogives2shets]

Anything I can do to help🙂. Welcome to the Transportation Corps!!!

[@TheLazyMoney]

Your vids should be required watching at AIT. These are very helpful.

[@jorgeespinoza5971]

Week 5 of AIT currently SSG! Thank you so much for these videos. Next week I got assessments and this is helping me a lot. Thank you So much

[@Whogives2shets]

Absolutely! Glad they helped! Good luck and welcome to the Corps!!!

[@nbatweets6562]

I’m an 88M with 915’s at my unit (ARNG). This should be simple, straightforward and helpful for anyone who watches.

[@Whogives2shets]

I hope so🙂. Good luck out there

[@miguelmunoz1130]

Thankyou for making this video its helping me alot I am currently in Ait, I take the assessment in 6 days

[@Whogives2shets]

Glad it helped and hope too much hasn't changed now. I know you're gonna do great on assessment because anyone dedicated enough to take time out their personal day to scroll the internet for help is definitely dedicated enough to give 100% to the task🙂. Welcome to the Corps!

[@LeanSippaX2]

Honestly at my unit we only have 915’s but being a Mike atleast for me easy job. Depending on unit etc you get a lot of options for schools etc take advantage of everything!!

[@Old_Man1990]

This helps I already graduated AIT but it’s a good refresher.

[@Whogives2shets]

I'm glad it helps! Congratulations on your training completion and welcome to the Transportation Corps!

[@treystewart544]

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[@Whogives2shets]

It is an amazing job. Check into and go see a recruiter if you're interested in joining the Transportation Corps

[@chadmartin7937]

So helpful

[@Whogives2shets]

Glad it was a useful tool! Good luck and welcome to the Corps!

[@chadmartin7937]

@@Whogives2shets sergeant I have a question on the Alley Dock, Did you started turning the wheel left before the 3rd Axel reaches the cone/line or did your started turning when it touches line?

[@Whogives2shets]

You should turn when that 1st axle (the one closest to the truck) reaches the cone UNLESS you are extremely close to the white line. It rarely happens, but there have been a few times the truck is so close to the line that if you turn at the 1st axle, the last axle will touch the line. In order for that to happen, it has to be 1 or 2 inches away, though.

[@chadmartin7937]

@@Whogives2shets thank you sergeant

[@2587june1]

Thank you for the video this is very helpful I’m doing my contract for 88m this Thursday I’m super excited

[@Whogives2shets]

Good luck with the journey and welcome to the Transportation Corps!

[@2587june1]

@@Whogives2shets thank you sir I appreciate it

[@eodtacticalsolutions2249]

Awesome instructions Thank you Ssg

[@Whogives2shets]

Glad to provide assistance 🙂

[@terrydelorme]

Informative. Thank you.

[@marktaylor2608]

It really helps!!! Especially for a visual leaner!!

[@Whogives2shets]

Glad to be of assistance. Good luck throughout AIT and your service as a Transporter!🙂

[@Deemelly1]

SSG this was a big help thank you.

[@Whogives2shets]

Always glad to help!

[@luispedraza2911]

nice job ssg,You can upload more videos per weeks, your audience and I would like to see more about 88m, you are the best I could understand everything

[@Whogives2shets]

Thank you very much🙂. I'm definitely shooting for one video a week but fall a little behind here and there😅. If there's any you specifically wanna see, let me know and I can make it a little faster🙂

[@sabrinaartlife3766]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@thelifeofcam9859]

AYYYE SSG BROWNING👏🏽👏🏽I was with you Charlie Company Sept-Nov 2020

[@Whogives2shets]

Hell yeah! How you been, brother?

[@thelifeofcam9859]

@@Whogives2shets been great ssg how about you

[@Whogives2shets]

@@thelifeofcam9859 can't complain! I have a cush job now at Ft Bliss. Loving life and can't wait for the next challenge

[@user-dd1bb4tw4r]

I don't know anything about Army procedures everyone does things differently depending on the company. I've had my class A for 10 years with doubles/triples, Tanker and Hazmat. If I may offer my opinion it's never a good idea to hook hair lines before being coupled to a trailer. Accidents happen like there's ice and the empty trailer gets forced backwards so you pull up to hit it harder and POOF your back window is busted out because the airlines ripped out. I work at UPS currently and we go by this system when hooking...Latch, Lines, Legs, Look. When disconnecting Legs, Lines, Latch, Look. There's a method to the madness. If you hook and there's ice built up in the 5th wheel so it does not couple when you tug test you may pull out and rip air lines off (I'll put money on it happens in the army). Just a friendly suggestion from another professional. Stay safe driver :) Edit: let me see someone crank Legs down with a full tank until there's a little bit of light because someone decided they needed another trailer before that one real quick 😆

[@Whogives2shets]

All of us experienced operators agree and in reality, this method is not how we conduct hook up operations in the main force. Most military doctrines are very old and this method is based off of older times before automatic slack adjusters so that a quick test of the trailers brakes could be done with the Johnny bar before going out on the road and in case the trailer rolled the truck would essentiallybe able to stop it. Many discussions were had why it's a bad idea and to update the doctrines but the ones in charge of signing policies aren't the experienced ones on the ground. Your comment made me smile huge when I read it because Of how many of us having to teach this agree with you for many additional reasons as well. Thanks for the input from your experience, maybe somebody will see this comment and see additionally why it's something that should be revisited for an update🙂

[@Ezra-k4o]

I'll try to remember this when I get drafted.

[@Whogives2shets]

@@Ezra-k4o 🤣

[@chadmartin7937]

💯

[@ethangregg702]

That was super cool😅

[@777_rafael7]

Thank you srg

[@Whogives2shets]

ANY TIME!

[@markholub97]

I always put the chock block between the closest axles on any truck or trailer. That way if something doesn’t go as expected you’re still covered.

[@Whogives2shets]

Never hurts to be more safe. Murphy's law is definitely nothing you can expect except to expect something out of the ordinary and thought to be impossible will likely occur😂

[@markholub97]

@@Whogives2shets especially with these trucks. I had a 7 Ton shoot the transmission dipstick out while driving one time. 🤣

[@Whogives2shets]

@@markholub97 if it's gonna break, break it in a way that makes the mechanic say, "wow" 😂

[@MCMilitaryForce]

wow you have to turn the landing leg handle a lot

[@droman608]

Wouldn’t turning off drain the battery? Also, connecting lines *before* physically connected to the trailer and ensuring it’s locked in may cause extra steps taken unnecessarily. I really appreciate the video as a safety reminder on procedures to connect and disconnect. #thankyouforyourservice🇺🇸

[@Whogives2shets]

Because they are very new drivers, we make them turn off the vehicles before exiting to ensure the vehicle isn't left in gear. We can hear the park brake engage, but knowing if it was left in gear required the instructor to climb up every time and check. It also made it easier to hear each other if the instructor was explaining something or being asked a question. As for connecting the lines before connecting the trailer, it absolutely is an extra and unnecessary step that still stays in doctrine from before automatic slack adjustors were created. We just need to update the way we train in the Army.

[@zflyz7136]

Sounds exactly like what I’ve been doing for 3 years as a civilian trucker. Should be an easy transition into the army as an 88m. But why do you hook up the airlines first before coupling? Supposed to couple first then connect airlines

[@Whogives2shets]

The easy answer is the Army likes to do shit the craziest way... The actual answer is that it's based on old doctrine that came before automatic slack adjusters. By hooking up the airlines and backing into the trailer, you would know if the brakes were holding securely if the trailer didn't roll. Unfortunately, like many government doctrines, it needs an update

[@kingdingaling4014]

That looked like a lot of turning for the landing gear. See which gear its in high or low.

[@Whogives2shets]

It was in high. Just very heavy and old😁

[@benjaminbowman1276]

3:16 do you really have to get out and visually check to see that your fifth wheel is aligned with the king pin? I've never been in the Military before but I've been a Truck Driver in the civilian world for 13 years and I've never had to or felt the need to do this when hooking to a trailer. Of course there are times when the trailer is sitting too high and I have to get out and raise the landing gear a little to get the apron of the trailer on the fifth wheel. Also why do you hook up the air lines and pig tail before you're actually hooked to the trailer?

[@Whogives2shets]

@benjaminbowman1276 , unfortunately, yes. The standards at the school house vs. actual practices don't match very well. However, the intent is for them to consider all factors of alignment so the don't back the 5th wheel into the trailer too high, too low, or too far off center so that it just hits the slide portion on the back of the 5th wheel. This is just the way the school house makes sure the student understands that concept instead of assuming the student is considering those factors and they are actually just going through the motions. They are informed that in a real-life scenario, they will have to do these in various ways and make corrections situational dependant. 🙂

[@brianpark6185]

Thank you for your informative videos SSG! I'm about to join army reserve as an 88m soon, Do you maybe know how often do 88m reserve gets deployed? if yes then for how long?

[@Whogives2shets]

Congratulations and welcome to the Army! Unfortunately, there's no perfect answer to your question. Each unit has many different missions and deploys to different locations so it depends on your unit. Afghanistan and Iraq are "over" but they are not the only places the Army sends troops. Even stateside there are tons of locations where Reservists and NG get active duty orders known as "Title 10" and they range from 30 days to 1 year. Most restricted tour duties they would send you to (meaning no family allowed to accompany you) would only be 9 months to a year. Hope that was somewhat helpful and good luck to your upcoming journey 🙂

[@brianpark6185]

@@Whogives2shets Thank you so much Staff Sergeant!

[@MudlangenTango]

@@Whogives2shets spot on Staff Sergeant, as a retired 64C/88M/N/H with 28 years service including Active and Ready Reserve young soldiers serving today may expect to be deployed anywhere, anytime, Active, Reserve, and Guard. Carry on High Speed.

[@jarvisblack4009]

Dude is he in Camp Carroll??! It looks so familiar

[@Whogives2shets]

It is CP Carroll 😂

[@thegravyman3864]

can you make a video on hooking pintle hitch trailers with air brakes

[@Whogives2shets]

Absolutely can🙂. It may take a few weeks just because we are in the field and I don't have my camera or computer but as soon as I'm back, I'll get started and send you a notification 🙂

[@ArkArmy90]

Will you be teaching at Fort lost in the woods for ait this or next year I just pass my picat and verification test waiting for meps

[@Whogives2shets]

No. I did 4 years, 1 month, 2 weeks and 4 days on the pad as an instructor. They made me move on to another job but I loved being an instructor and would love to return to it. I still have plenty of instructors I know there so if you need anything, feel free to reach out🙂

[@ArkArmy90]

@@Whogives2shets Yes your teaching style shows it and I hope you get some kind of enjoyment from the new job and thank you I'll check back once I pass meps

[@akatheunknown4310]

Do you know what to study for during AIT SSG? I’m currently a hold over for two weeks but I wanna make sure by the time classes start I know what to do and prevent getting recycled! Side note: I’m in the army reserves and once I get out will I get deployed right away during this time or will I have enough time to go to school and do my one weekend a month? Thanks in advance SSG!

[@Whogives2shets]

If you have your student handbook, "Red Book" then I would encourage getting into the introduction parts of the vehicles starting with LHS since you will go to that pad first. Know it's water fording depth, hook weight lifting capacity (24,000lbs) and "limp home" speed and time as just a few examples. If you don't have the student handbook then there isn't much you can do because if you look up most the publication's used as references for the handbook, you will be overwhelmed with an overload of information that won't apply to the end of course test. I'm sure a DS or instructor wouldn't mind getting one for you if you asked. No one, unfortunately, will know the answer to the second question. Times are uncertain right now about the future of our involvement with the Ukraine. Many reserves and NG units support many state-side taskings/ missions and you would have to contact your leadership from the unit you are assigned to and get the answer about upcoming assignments to know a schedule. What I can tell you is no matter what the case, don't put it off and sign up for classes immediately. Most schools are very military friendly and understanding when it comes to military duties and will allow you to do assignments other ways. Many online classes can be done from a tent in the field using your phone as a wifi and computer to do the assignment in a pinch. There are also legal protections such as the Soldier and Sailor Relief Act of 1949, National Defense Authorization Act, and many more that will allow you to freeze your class status and pick up where you left off in the even of deployments, emergency activation and etc. Don't let possibilities slow your life down. Be flexible when those days come but always take control of what you can and that's starting on your future. Hope that was helpful. Good luck on your time in AIT and welcome to the Corps!

[@akatheunknown4310]

@@Whogives2shets thank you so much for the information SSG, I appreciate the help!

[@Jtheman2022]

Would you happen to know if there is an 88M MOSQ reclass course in the Fort Hood (Cavazos) area, SSG?

[@Whogives2shets]

There is not, Sry. The National Guard has one in Fort Johnson (Formerly Fort Polk)

[@Jtheman2022]

@@Whogives2shets I see, thank you, SSG. Would you also happen to know the locations of 88M MOSQ reclass for the reserve side? I understand you’re active duty, possibly. Just thought I’d take a chance at asking, SSG.

[@Whogives2shets]

@Jtheman2022 Reserves can go to the NG locations. You can find them in ATTRS but the ones I know off hand are Ft Knox, Ft Leonard Wood, Ft McCoy, and Ft Johnson

[@Jtheman2022]

@@Whogives2shets Thank you, SSG. I really appreciate your time. And one last question. How long is the MOSQ reclass, off the top of your head, SSG?

[@Whogives2shets]

@Jtheman2022 I am always glad to help where I can. If you have a CDL before going to AIT, you can qualify for ACASP, which would make it 4 weeks. If you don't, it's 7 weeks of training

[@cadennorris960]

Why does the woodland camo MTV have a tan trailer and your Tan MTV has a woodland trailer?

[@Whogives2shets]

We don't really match by color more or less we go by what equipment works to what has fuel in the tanker. I was filming this on the dead vehicle line. The tan truck was the good truck I brought to film. The other trucka on the line and trailers were there for repair.

[@cadennorris960]

@@Whogives2shets I’ve been trying to find info on the army’s transport trucks recently, particularly what each one is designed to carry. From my understanding there is the L-MTV, MTV, HEMTT, and HET correct? What can the MTV tow aside from small trailers and the tanker? Would MTVs only be transported by HEMTTs or is it possible for other MTVs to haul them? Can HEMTTs carry armored vehicles like a paladin or is that strictly done by HETs?

[@thechemlightyoudropped]

I’m assessing for this Monday. I came in with my class A but I get so anxious being tested. Nervous with all the steps to memorize on the spot. Watching this over and over again, hopefully I don’t mess up. Thanks for the info, any tips to keep in mind SSGT?

[@Whogives2shets]

Don't let you nerves beat your brain. It was always a challenge while I was there to break old habits from CDL operators to do it the "assessment way" but never seen any not be successful. Take your time, use attention to detail to check the things you already know must be done before you leave like making sure you check the lights, lift the legs don't run the block over. Approach every test with the attitude that you're not being tested, your testing them or you're showing them how it's done.

[@ronaldcleary6341]

Forgot to check the rubber gorments on the glad hands.

[@gotmurica6225]

What is the Johnny bar for?

[@Whogives2shets]

The Johnny bar is a brake that only works the trailer. When you put your foot on the service brake, it activates all the brakes of the truck combined with the trailer. In some instances you only want the trailer brakes to be activated so they gave you the option of the Johnny bar.

[@bryanmorell9445]

Why u put tape on the alarm ????

[@Whogives2shets]

The low air alarm is so loud that some of the soldiers cover it to save their hearing instead of wearing hearing protection. No worries, I remove it everytime they do it and it has resulted in a few reprimands by counseling in our company. You're the 1st person to actually notice that and I'm impressed. Please don't let your peers cover those. If it can't be heard with the engine running, it can't be effective to warn the driver that they are running out of air in the system. If they run out of air in the system, the trucks emergency brake will pop. That can be extremely dangerous. I took advantage of it for the audio in this video and then removed it upon completion of filming. Next time I'll be more aware to not only note the dangers of it but remove it to make a good example. Thanks for your observation 🙂

[@young_dilf_lifts3617]

Got any advice for the red book test?

[@Whogives2shets]

Make flash cards and use a battle buddy. If the instructors mention it multiple times it may be important to remember or write down. Especially, the DA forms. Make sure to say the whole form name and not just the number so you remember if it's a DA form or DD form when you see it on the test. For example: when questioning each other about your maintenance form, say "DA form 5988" instead of just saying "5988" so when you see it on the test, you'll remember it's a DA form.

[@young_dilf_lifts3617]

Thank you srgt I completed my 88m training, do you have any advice to a new soilder heading off to South Korea for a first duty station

[@Whogives2shets]

@@young_dilf_lifts3617 all these videos were shot on Camp Carroll in Korea so yeah, I know a little bit😂. First and foremost, stay out of trouble! Stay away from people that like to engage in it, guilt by association is a thing. Do however, get out and enjoy the country. It is amazing out there. You'll have lots of time on your hands so get into college or at least start your correspondence courses (you need 380 hours to max all the way for Ssg points). That's about it. If you end up in area 3-4 I know you will have an experience of a lifetime. Good luck and welcome to the Transportation Corps, brother!

[@corytrice4111]

WHERE TF IS THE CHALK BLOCK

[@fabeiontatum205]

I don't have one

[@NEPTUNE8860]

Y'all have automatics in the military lol

[@Whogives2shets]

Correct. All purchased tactical vehicles in US inventory mandated to be completely automatic in 1996. Too much money and time to train the next generation on manual transmissions and was considered a distraction from combat requirements. Only schools to my knowledge that teach manual in the Army are the one's for US Army Recruiting Command CDL operators now.

[@NEPTUNE8860]

@@Whogives2shets Right on.... I'm not a fan of automatic semis, seen to many problems with of here in the civ sector. If any of your soldiers get a chance to learn that manual transmission before getting out it will be a huge benefit in landing a job in the trucking industry. There are some companies with automatics but the pay is shit,the better pay requires hitting gears 10speeds and up.

[@Whogives2shets]

I always hated automatics too. It was a weird transition going from slap stick to push and go😂. That's awesome to know though, I'll pass the advice to those leaving the service 🙂

[@zekirjakashtanjeva6564]

Dhes jeck arm ned gresed

[@fabeiontatum205]

I want me army truck

[@dexter5275]

Camp carroll

[@Whogives2shets]

Sure is, good eye😂

[@dexter5275]

@@Whogives2shets your jobs similar to mine , I'm a 14T we do crew drills similar to this task

[@dexter5275]

@@Whogives2shets 262 was my barracks lol

[@Whogives2shets]

@Dexter no wonder you knew it then😅. I was in 235. I could wake up, walk across the street, and film these. Now I have to fight to get my hands on a truck and try to get film time😅

[@Whogives2shets]

@Dexter I did some work for some of the ADA while I was there, you guys have some awesome equipment (when it's working)😅