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[@juanblancas5765]

I was part of the leadership when I went through AIT and that got me promoted. Good video Sir 👍🏼

[@stalkeractual]

Going to MEPS in 8 days (On my birthday) and I have basically been studying your videos. Thank you.

[@eduardoaljure]

I got soldier of the cycle at AIT and I was awarded an army achievement medal which I think will help me more in the long run than an early promotion

[@sams00s]

Love the information you put out Matt been very helpful. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@siftysticks6850]

Always enjoy your videos Matt! Very informative

[@jaydahbieber411]

It’s crazy bc I was just looking for a answer to this question a couple of weeks ago and I looked through all your videos too see if you had anything. So happy you just posted it!

[@chrisw4888]

Love your videos man. Iv been sharing them with my buddies, their so helpful

[@Laqc.]

Graduated from fort Benning Georgia, as a 11bravo May 8th 2020 was a long 22 weeks got moved to a holdover company. And been here for 10 days got stationed at Hawaii. A bunch of guys left like the next day, pretty much OCONUS guys like me are gonna be here for fir awhile. Your videos helped out a lot. Appreciate it Matt

[@AlexM-st1vw]

Hey Matt! I’ve been watching your videos ever since I enlisted oct 28th of 2019 and I leave in 20 days your videos have helped a lot I’m nervous but I know what to expect for the most part because of your videos!

[@gabrielrivera8822]

Watching this at Ft Sam right now, 68W AIT. Your videos have been really helpful since the time I was thinking of joining. Keep it up!

[@commander071]

Right after I get my green card I am joining! Greetings from Finland!

[@nedbainbridge308]

Good luck

[@julianhernandez9646]

Good luck, man!!!

[@karimhemadeh2656]

Imagine spending huge amount of time and effort in getting your green card only for you to join the army. Bro,look at the horizon.There are lot of jobs other than the military.Heck,minimum wage jobs are better. My honesr advice for you is to join a community college,get good grades,transfer to a good 4 year university and get that degree. The army is totally not worth it!!

[@CaptainChurro28]

Karim Hemadeh It’s their choice lol, who are you to tell them what they should do?

[@seal6012]

@@karimhemadeh2656 its their choice lol

[@dominickmaldonado7651]

Been watching your videos for a long time and for that ik I’ll do great.

[@Steven_Williams]

I got promoted to PFC during my basic training at Ft.Benning by my Army National Guard unit back in May of "83". Did Basic and AIT at Benning. Ft. Jackson was my reception station for three days before that.

[@Luke-ub9ks]

Great video Matt, stay safe!!

[@adriananglemyer3941]

I was promoted to PFC in the national guard before shipping to basic due to college credits so if you have any college credits, make sure to get a copy of your transcript to your recruiter

[@taylorfritze2891]

I ship off to fort sill in 7 days on May 31. Wish me luck. Thank you for this channel really helped me understand everything I need to know!

[@crispy2429]

How’s it been bro

[@progon442]

I’m signing this week but I’m shipping off next summer for the army national guard! Your videos really help man keep up the good work!

[@kronosg.3515]

Good video Matt, thanks for the info!

[@Salty-kz8mg]

It’s nice to have someone talk about the Guard.

[@russv4753]

During my BCT at Ft. Leonardwood we had E-4's and 1 E-5 and from my understanding for the E-4's that were going through BCT with my training unit they all had prior college experience and the E-5 was prior enlisted many years back which is why he had to go through BCT again before going to AIT.

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Russell Van Buskirk We had 1 E4, should of been 2. The other had completed College, but didn’t get his diploma in time. I think he got promoted in AIT

[@RonHoward01]

Getting ready for basic in August. Your videos have made it easier to make my decision, talk to my family, and get my unhealthy butt in gear. Thank you for all the great vids

[@la4727]

When we have promotions, the company 1st sgt will have everyone promoting stand in formation in ftont of the company formation, each person yells 2 words, and the rest of the company yells hua.

[@jonesbones9105]

How convenient I just got to Huachuca and waiting for classes to start

[@mickeyburrows5325]

Fort Gordon AIT right now followed in my boy Matt's footsteps 25 Bravo!!!!

[@gioanle6670]

Great info! Currently in AIT at Ft. Gordon! 😁

[@davecliburn161]

Your vids have helped me so much man! I’m in RSP for the National Guard. Leaving Aug 4 for Basic at Ft Benning. This was really great information. Keep up the good work!

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Dave Cliburn good luck! I did split so I’ve already been to Benning for BCT A 1-50. I leave June 25th for AIT so by the time you get there I will only have about 4 weeks left of AIT

[@davecliburn161]

Salty 24112 Nice man! Yeah i’m an old guy 31 lol i’m going for the long haul osut 22 weeks, technically 24 because i’ll be in during the holiday with 2 weeks leave. I’m freakin pumped! Good luck to you in AIT and your future in the Army!

[@DLopez-ml5eu]

@@davecliburn161Hey! I'm also going to Ft. Benning on Aug. 4 for OSUT.

[@davecliburn161]

Agent E Heck yeah! Battle buddies! 🤙

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Dave Cliburn thank you, you too! I’m sure you’ve heard this a lot, but BCT can and will suck. There might be moments where you want to quit, but push through and look forward till the turning green ceremony when you get to walk across the field and see your family for the first time in 10 weeks. Because of your age at reception you might be put incharge of your bay and you might be PG because of your age. Our best PG and longest was our oldest guy that was 22 of 23. You will have a blast at BCT though from shooting the 50 cal, M19K, M249, M240, and qualifying on the M249. Gas chamber sucks and worst part about repelling is going over the edge and having to let go with one hand to show your brake hand works. Best part is jumping down the tower

[@williamhowardtaft2481]

Hey matt thanks for the videos I ship to fort Benning June 1st for split opt training 11b

[@manassesmelo978]

I ship same day to ft Benning as well

[@melissanewman3306]

Hi Matt. Appreciate your videos. Cam you explain The Boards? Thanks.

[@rileypart1]

Happy Tuesday Matt!

[@MattWard89]

Thanks you too!

[@sellerskyle5995]

As usual Matt thank you for all you do for us as a following and thank you for your service. I’m hoping that I’m 30 I might have a advantage at BCT because obviously I’ll be older than most in there. What’s your thoughts on being in at that age?

[@proudcheerdad5220]

I'm 30 and trying to enlist. Wish me luck with waivers. How was bct?

[@Fdesouza]

COVID19 ruined my AIT, I’m sure my battle buddies got promoted because they still there on hold smh

[@MattWard89]

Yeah I bet BCT and AIT right now suck just thatt much more

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Felipe deSouza I leave in about 35 days or so for AIT at Benning. I’m not looking forward to having to cover my mouth the entire time

[@tannerberry7325]

Hey Matt could you please make a video on joining the army with a friend and what would happen/how to do it

[@justingohs4085]

At NCBC Gulfport for 12W the only way to get promoted really was to have damn near a 300 pt score and being the top of your class

[@juanneuhoff9007]

hi Matt can you plase make a video on if you can transfer from another lands military to the U.S military

[@homegrowncountrymusic1317]

Matt …. Hey man thank you for your service…. I have a question My son finished his 6 year hitch in the reserves 37F and his unit never promoted on time and he is a spec4…. He just enlisted this week regular Army and is heading to AIT for his new MOS of 17C and will have 38 weeks of training. Is there any chance that he could be promoted to E-5 ( which he should already be ) during AIT and concerning the promotion time line for E-1 to E-4 would the regular Army do any backdating……. Thanks man your appreciated

[@michaelduncan1175]

Can you do a video on the different boards you can participate in?

[@toyag638]

Thanks

[@JusticeLeagueJH]

What kind of promotion would a recruit expect to get with an Associates Degree? Is it possible to get a promotion with a better education?

[@rachaelmarie2237]

I'm at AIT right now and a battle buddy is saying I won't be promoted to E4 while I'm at AIT. I came in as a PFC and have been in for almost 2 yrs. I also have a double associates degree and a certification IN my job that I chose in the military. So now I'm checking for answers outside of what she is saying. My drill sgts just mentioned it as well while we were briefly talking. When it happens, it happens and I'm just fine with that, but I am curious and wanted to find out.

[@6myown]

Hey Matt, how would you become an officer and does being an officer give better pay? I am in the National Guard as a 13B and leave in September to Fort Sill and AIT at Fort Sill.

[@BOOMER90100]

Watching this while I’m at AIT, fort lee

[@chrisw4888]

Nice. I ship out monday

[@nestorcalero4576]

At fort lee right now battle , 92A !

[@LordofStormsEnd]

Chris W Do you know if they’re still quarantining at reception?

[@g4logic737]

Aye bro me too, I’m on ordinance island

[@chrisw4888]

G4 Logic my recruiter is going to call me friday and give me the whole “what to to” break down so if they are still quarantining ill let you know

[@michaellopez968]

Any every meet or know a 91 bravo warrant officer a diesel mechanic warrant officer? No videos on KZbin about people explain there experience as a warrant officer

[@BenjaminJordaan]

Can you do a video about the 18 x-ray for special forces.

[@spanishfly7709]

I was in JROTC for four years and my SAI gave me a document that says if I go into the army I would start off at Pfc.

[@toubo6249]

So people who enlist as an E1, will catch up to people who enlist as E3? The only advantage of being E3 is having the rank. correct?

[@nikitadiachek5594]

Hi, do you wear any insignias at basic combat training for example if you got e2-e4 for your college credits Thank you!

[@thenfactor2.079]

If I choose armor officer what unit could I end up in

[@Kenobi325]

Hey Ward, I got 20 days before I leave for Benning as a 19K. Any specific videos I should watch for this time?

[@antonioalvarez1698]

If I start at e3 with my degree how long will that take for e4 or will I need to show leadership

[@blayesgros5128]

Going to Basic In Mid June

[@curtipetei]

I'm currently thinking about joining when I turn 17, I'm a scout with pretty much all available medic programs to youth

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Curtis Peters you should join. If I understand you correctly and you’re an Eagle Scout then you should get E2 when you enlist

[@crivyeller9845]

Get your Eagle Scout man, I was able to enlist as an E-2 because of it

[@zackyvt1319]

Can you talk about OSUT a little more and how it differs from AIT? And also some MOS' have multiple stages of AIT such as 94M, how does that work?

[@YouReallyDontKnow]

OSUT is AIT but only for combat MOS. In OSUT everything stays the same, drill sergeants still yell and make you do things you don’t want to do , treat you like crap all around...it’s literally the same as basic you just move onto different learning objectives. For AIT I know for most other MOS takes place at a different military installation and is just more relaxed than basic. You’ll get your phone, you might get weekends off. It’s kind of like school in that you have certain hours your told to be somewhere and you’re learning your MOS during the day then anywhere from 1500-1700 you’re done for the day and start again the next. I went through OSUT so I know it’s just the same as basic, but I know a lot of non combat MOS folks and most of the them have told me their AIT was very relaxed and more so treated as a normal learning environment as opposed to being treated like dangerous idiots at benning lol.

[@lukepaschall242]

I enlisted this year in early June. I go to basic next June in 2021. I’m obviously E1 rn but my recruiter told me that if I recruit people in under my name I can go up to E3 before leaving for basic.

[@lukepaschall242]

Is this true?

[@bassvibes7468]

Which living conditions are worse, Army or Marines?

[@ford7751]

I’m confused I kne a soldier who was promoted in basic and is getting promoted again in ait ??

[@bhebheny]

Im going in as E4 in BCT aiming to get that citizenship. I have Bachelors and Masters. Can’t go to OCS without being a US Citizen.

[@tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

You got a break with basic and AIT? Lucky you man. At OSUT we dont get breaks. Anyways, delayed entry program. Entered with mosquito wings.

[@angelodedio9318]

hey matt.. i’m 32 and am going to join this year.. question i have is what is a great boot that will get my feet ready for basic? i’m a carpenter who wears boots all the time.. i would like to get a pair no matter what the cost that will stick with me for a long time.. i’ve heard Belleville are very good but was just wondering what you or others think about what i should get to train before heading to badic

[@jon7495]

From personal experience, the bct ones are very heavy and firm on the toes yet don't have a lot of support on the ankles. I recommend buying also the 6$pair of socks when you go through basic at the small commissary/shopete, also the recommended care items like foot powder, tiger bomb, moleskin and body glide

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Angelo De Dio I would say if the skin on your feet isn’t tough already you need to get a ruck or a backpack and put some weights in it and walk a lot. If you can walk on the side of the sidewalk or road

[@apollofrequency1090]

NFS boots are my favorites. Light and comfortable but still have nice support. Rockys or Belleville’s if you want something close to what you’ll be issued.

[@chillimgoing8385]

What is the GPA needed to join?

[@HeyItsJoe1]

I will be joining as an e3 with the guard. My osut is 6 months and I don't plan on shipping right away. Will I get a promotion to e4 while in since it's an automatic?

[@YouReallyDontKnow]

It honestly just depends on your leadership. Im guard as well and was an e3 for like 3-4 months then got my 4, but that’s probably because I’m on a deployment. Can get it faster that way. But for you if you’re just doing RSP drills for 6 months then it’s definitely possible your RSP leadership will promote you to e4 before you go. There’s also a good chance they just won’t care and will let your actual unit promote once you complete basic.

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Joseph Ronnel I’ve heard that our spots at our units are for E1-E3 so you might have to wait until you get to your unit to be promoted to E4 until you get to your unit. However you might get promoted before then though. Idk what it is for you, but for me we have been told if we get 5 referrals then you can be promoted to SPC

[@aultema2030]

What is your intro song??

[@randommax2270]

What job did you have in the army

[@AngelRodriguez-wl6mt]

If I was part of the DEP does my TIS start at the start of my DEP service ?

[@jon7495]

From my experience if you will be active duty well no, but if you are reserves i think it does. Im not 100% certain

[@khabibarmageddon7743]

Reserves and NG, yes. If you are AD then it's the day you ship.

[@daddyalex6068]

When in basic training do you have to do exercises every day for six months or is there many more activity’s other then doing exercises

[@bigboibubba5528]

I'm pretty sure there's daily pt among other training activities, but I'm not sure. On my way to Benning though, so I guess I'll know soon enough!

[@coreybearden8643]

So I was a split op that switched to active and about to go to ait. I’m a PFC that has the time in grade for the waiver to E4. Do you think it is possible to get the waiver to SPC at ait?

[@Salty-kz8mg]

corey Bearden It might be and you were allowed to switch to active before AIT? I’ve heard that we aren’t allowed to do that? I also don’t want to do that right now because I don’t want to loose my bonus

[@coreybearden8643]

Salty 24112 Yeah I was able to switch but I had to jump through some hoops to do it. It’s almost impossible and yeah if you wanna switch to active you’ll lose your bonus but don’t take the bonus then switch or you’ll have to pay it back.

[@drews.9795]

@corey bearden I would highly recommend not to use your waiver to advance to E-4, that is a automatic advancement, save that ace in the hole for when you are ready to be promoted to E-5, that waiver is a one time thing so don't waste it on a automatic advancement

[@devontecanidate8391]

corey Bearden how did you even manage that I thought it was impossible

[@coreybearden8643]

Devonte Canidate Luck lots of luck lol

[@owennoble1935]

If I decide to do army ROTC in college after I finish college I become and officer but I can go to army active duty, army reserve, and national guard are all options but do I get to chose or does that get decided for me ?????

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Owen Noble I think you will get to choose

[@crivyeller9845]

It’s your choice for Active Duty or Reserve. Talk to your Army recruiter about MOS availability in those two options. Find an Army National Guard recruiter for this option

[@fredb1966]

:-) Merch!

[@michaellopez968]

What is a time in grade?? I need to get paid that rank for a certain amount of time???

[@la4727]

You have to be one rank for a certain amount of time before being eligible to rank up. :)

[@ejlong21]

So i am enlisting as an E-2 because of college credits, my MOS is going to be 25B, is it possible for me to get E-3 or even E-4 by the end of AIT which is 20 weeks?

[@FadeHook23]

Promoted to E3 maybe, E4 that’s very unlikely

[@laangelsfan]

What MOS should I do!! 11B Infantryman or 14P Air & missile defense 🇺🇸

[@breezy1722]

Neither

[@jon7495]

I recommend you search from someone who has bin or is certified on that MOS. That way you can have their personal work experience shared with you. But be certain that each experience varies due to stationing, training and their own leaders

[@julianhernandez9646]

I'm going the Army after I graduate high school, and I want to become a Ranger. Can y'all give me any advice? I'm not exactly in the greatest of shape, so any advice about workouts, how to succeed in RASP or just anything would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 🙏

[@grades6831]

hit the gym and start running. strengthen your back and upper body. go on long hikes as often as possible with a backpack on. don’t bulk too much tho, try to get or stay lean. especially if you’re going to be a ranger. during your fist 8 weeks of ranger training expect to lose 20+ pounds.

[@julianhernandez9646]

@@grades6831 I have a runner's build. Lean but muscular. This year, I'm gonna be working out a lot to get stronger for marching band, but also in preparation for basic training and RASP

[@thisguy.sensen]

I have a battle buddy going to RASP, he failed an event on ACFT. Still going to RASP. Always push yourself to do beyond what you're already doing without injuring yourself.

[@thisguy.sensen]

They updated the physical requirements for RASP and Airborne, but the biggest thing is being able to hold yourself up (with chin above) the pullup bar for at least 30 seconds. Work on that.

[@gailgautier2150]

Any tips for those who want to go into army special forces? I'm 15 and I have been working every day, running, lifting, pushups, situps, etc. But I just dont know all of the details on how to join.

[@jakobschroeder6389]

I'm in the same path, and there are 12 week programs you can find for fitness. A big thing would be do stuff that sucks, like legitimately you just hate it, if you are neutral or enjoying it, doesn't suck enough. You have to harden your mind. Also aim to max out the PT test and go beyond that.

[@gailgautier2150]

@@jakobschroeder6389 thanks man. Will do

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Well first things first you need to be 17 so you have to wait for that. I would continue what you’re doing and if you can get a ruck sack and start rucking. BCT will suck if your feet are soft and the skin isn’t hardened

[@gailgautier2150]

@@Salty-kz8mg thanks man. I'll get right on it

[@crivyeller9845]

Look into the ACFT when doing PT. For joining SF, look up MOS under the 18 series. (18F, 18D, 18X, etc.). You can also join SF while in the national guard as well. (I’ve talked to a lot of SF recruits, so this is off the top of my head so I may be wrong about some things). Talk to an Army recruiter. You will enlist as an 11B with SF recruit in your contract. You will go through Basic and Osut then be sent to Airborne school at Ft. Benning. If you can jump out of a plane, you are good. If you are too scared and refuse, enjoy being needs of the army (probably 11B since that’s what you enlisted as). One SF recruit who was “tough,” chickened out and was the only person to jump refuse out of the 300+ people at Airborne school. If you pass airborne (not hard, just get out of the plane, don’t break yourself or die), you will then go to Ft. Bragg. (I’m just guessing the next part) You’ll attend Special Warfare Candidate School (SWCS) and go through Selection with many other soldiers, old and new. You’ll probably attend SERE as well. After that, you get stationed wherever other “Groups” are stationed. Another route is to enlist with a different MOS, go through the OSUT/Ait training (possible to snag an airborne slot at AIT or get it in your contract via recruiter), then after getting to your unit, talk to an SF recruiter. Fliers can be found everywhere. If approved, you’ll probably have to go through some more training and get sent to SWCS.

[@kobidrew]

Hello's from Fort Campbell 😆😆😆

[@Ace-hg3vx]

Hey quick question...what programming languages would be good to learn in my spare time that would great in 25B?

[@elizabethrowell9134]

Are you already a 25 bravo ?

[@Ace-hg3vx]

@@elizabethrowell9134 not yet, hopefully sometime in the future.

[@FadeHook23]

There’s no programming involved in the 25bravo MOS. What you’re referring to is 17C.

[@Ace-hg3vx]

@@FadeHook23 thanks for responding! Still deciding what I'd do if I ever end up joining the Reserves. Not sure if I want to do IT, or small arms. But I'd like a back up plan if civilian life takes a turn.

[@MrCacarocha]

What is AIT??

[@raumeldiaz4818]

Can you get promoted at osut?

[@pablito_ofc9519]

Hi matt

[@rh8179]

Nice shirt

[@ttman6197]

If I can get a seal contract I can be promoted to E-4 PETTY OFFICER 3rd class

[@queuerose]

I should have deserved my promotion at basic training, a lot of the promoted people didn't even have a good acft score and really never helped around with tasks.😔

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Roberto Quiroz no one was promoted at my AIT

[@queuerose]

@@Salty-kz8mg I just missed my opportunity to get promoted

[@johndoe-gh2or]

You can not get promoted to SPC at AIT there is not AIT last for 2years

[@bassvibes7468]

Also imagine the gas chamber during coronavirus with everyone coughing. 😯

[@uneasyunit]

You only take the pro mask off to take 1 breath then you have to re seal the mask. That's it

[@12bestskater12]

If I’m going in as an e-4, could i become an e-5 within a year ?

[@smr6482]

You will need TIG TIS and also submit for it.

[@julianhernandez9646]

@shiiiet How do you go in as a E-4?

[@Cole_42]

Julian Hernandez If you enlist with a 4-yr degree

[@julianhernandez9646]

@@Cole_42 Welp, I'm joining after high school

[@Cole_42]

Julian Hernandez he has a video on how to enlist with advanced rank too. You might want to see if you can get to E2 or E3 faster

[@luisdeleon3137]

I leave for ft. Jackson next month with E-3 as my Rank for 88m

[@Fdesouza]

I graduated 88m two months ago at FLW

[@luisdeleon3137]

Any tips, do's and don'ts so I dont become "that guy" ?

[@Salty-kz8mg]

Luis De leon I thought they went to Benning?

[@tyleroswald9791]

June 9th?

[@luisdeleon3137]

@@tyleroswald9791 yes

[@mychaelperez8921]

You a fan of BPN or what?

[@panzerman22]

Lol holdover 3-34th

[@boreytheboat6256]

Bro i wanna join the army but im not trynna get put in a gas chamber👾

[@boreytheboat6256]

CynicalJester lmaoo

[@la4727]

First comment- hi ward fam

[@MattWard89]

Yayy a 1st that is actually the 1st! haha

[@leeshelton8023]

What are you saying! While at BCT, you won't even know unless it happens to show on your LES. BCT is not long enough to be promoted. AIT unless your AIT is months long, you won't! To make E4 it takes up to 24 months. You make it seem these guys will have a promotion ceremony. You won't have time for boards. If you are in the field then you are a POG! This is full of BS.

[@thisguy.sensen]

People get promoted in BCT, 5 trainees per platoon. Also in AIT, but may be waived by the Drill Sergeants.

[@leeshelton8023]

@@thisguy.sensen I was a DS from 2005 through 2007 at Benning and I can assure you it would never happen. BTC doesn't have time for that. SFC (ret).

[@thisguy.sensen]

@@leeshelton8023 With all due respect, SFC (Ret) Shelton. DSs themselves said a lot of things were changed in BCT/AIT, like my DS in AIT said that her BCT in 2010 was way different than her BCT (to be DS in 2015). Also, 20 in our company got promoted during my BCT. I was also a detail in a class' inprocessing for AIT. We processed at least 5 soldiers who were promoted during their BCT. And when I got to my AIT, 5 soldiers from upperclass were promoted during their AIT.

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@@leeshelton8023 Also, promotion to E1 all the way to E4 is now automatic, no need to present to the board. DS can recommend soldiers for promotion.

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@@thisguy.sensen e1 to e4 has always been automatic. Unless flagged you hit your tis tig and be promoted. Typically there is no ceremony for that in line unit. Infantry heck no. BCT no. Have no time to see your LES. If you're an e4 entering bct, either degrees. Typically 24 months in total to reach e4.