Literally the Worst thing at West Point

[@Justin_Taylor]

For everyone worried, they’ve done numerous tests and there’s zero asbestos. However they did find high concentration of evaporated tears as well as all the hopes and dreams of the cadets who fell off the shelf.

[@yankeetown3739]

Oh and I fell off the shelf during a practice run right on my back. Good thing they have the mats out...

[@Justin_Taylor]

@@yankeetown3739 The day before graduation I was showing my family around the campus and of course showed them Hayes Gym. I was explaining the shelf and decided to jump up there, only to slip and fall off in front of my family and about ten other families also being shown around.

[@tylerradziewicz7702]

“Have you or a loved one run the IOCT in Hayes gym because you may be entitled to compensation”

[@josephdawson8073]

*Me looking at the course* That doesn’t seem so bad. *Me doing the course* Please let me die.

[@jairorivera394]

Lowkey that’s looks fun 😂😂😂

[@timpagano4031]

Trying to explain the Indoor Obstacle Course is like trying to explain bike riding. You only understand it when you've experienced it personally. I could feel my lungs and throat burning as you moved through the obstacles. Great videos and good to see some things just don't change. Beat Navy!

[@jacobperryofficial]

Tim Pagano I still can’t understand why we hate them so much lol

[@soniac3571]

You spelled "Army" wrong 😝

[@Vic3tor27]

@@soniac3571 who

[@paulnakari5193]

The school I go to (in Europe) is so old that the church of the school has cannon balls logged in it's walls from the napoleon wars.

[@alamp7640]

Thats pretty cool

[@emilywilburn4413]

Wow thats cool

[@tomkavanagh1040]

That’s how school shootings began

[@teller1290]

wonderful place. you have no idea how awesome that is! Where is this place?

[@gioojisba2758]

That’s not that old

[@TXnine7nine]

That burning sensation in your lungs? That's probably asbestos my dude! 😂

[@andrewlyons9741]

TXnine7nine it’s not it’s Hayes lung

[@jill9356]

Asbestos doesn’t cause burning right away.

[@lenajarvie2282]

Not funny, My very healthy 60+ year old husband died a painful death from exposure to abestos

[@oumardiop1]

@@lenajarvie2282 ok and?

[@TheQuadfather1976]

Wow, that gym looks exactly the same as it did in the mid 80's. I used to live at West Point as a kid while my Father (class of 75) worked in Admissions.

[@nachopieman]

The Quadfather I

[@randyjones2608]

Army logic- wear reflective PT belt over reflective PT jacket... Digging the new PT's though.

[@Justin_Taylor]

“We need the new PTs to be visible when it’s dark outside” “Let’s make them black”

[@Sirfishy42]

You should do a air quality test in that place might explain the lung

[@coolsidd9349]

Those "worst things" will differentiate you from civilians & later you will realize that these worst things have transform you from boy to men

[@Justin_Taylor]

Maybe, but I'm still going to complain the whole time.

[@Landrosio]

When he was doing the first run through the course I thought "No way, this is a joke. He's just improvising this" And then it turned out to be real

[@LongGrayLessons]

This video is true. No lie.

[@97sprucelane]

Thomas Vlogs I agree, life is so hard for officers! Starting out with E-6 pay before ever seeing combat, no tactical experience whatsoever yet given command of soldiers lives. Life is so hard😂😂😂😂

[@Justin_Taylor]

Caleb has convinced me. As of today I’m resigning my commission.

[@97sprucelane]

Justin Taylor if only you would, you’d save the lives of your men

[@Justin_Taylor]

Shh it’s okay. We’re on the same side now.

[@juancarlosfigueroasolis2464]

This is a joke

[@mikeearls126]

i had no idea stylish hair like that was allowed

[@kjvstreetpreacher]

It wasn't in my day, we would come out of the barber shop looking like sheep after shearing. Most of the barbers in the early 80s were Italians. They wore sandals with black socks and spoke english only when holding their clipboards ," sign here."

[@steven3271-x9d]

@@kjvstreetpreacher Yup. But how could you NOT mention Big Ed??

[@tedhendy1325]

Class of ‘81 here. Thanks for the memories. That’s one thing that’s hard to explain to people who haven’t done it. The key thIng to add is that there’s a time limit and eventually graduation depends on success. The course looks like a fun challenge without knowing that four years of work comes down to 3 minutes and 45 seconds of agony. It adds a mental stress for days before the test which is only relieved by making it up on the shelf on the first attempt.

[@Rangerclan1]

This course seems pretty easy even with the whole lungs burning because you are probably breathing asbestos thing.

[@yankeetown3739]

It’s not. He didn’t say you have to do all that in about 3 and a half minutes. When I did it they had a puke bucket at the finish line.

[@CaptVanO]

I’m class of 1978. The OC as shown is about the same as it was then. Still have puke buckets at the end of the course. Also have mops for the puke on the run phase.

[@wictimovgovonca320]

It doesn't look so bad from my sofa. I assume there is a time limit, that would change things.

[@comingvengeance2725]

Ah! The O-Course!!! Brings back GREAT memories of building LOTS of character! Don't forget to mention the trashcan at the finish to puke in. Glad to see it's STILL the same haze it always was. One time I pulled a joke on my roommate by typing up an official-looking distro note (in my day they were printed on line-printers and we had terminals in each barracks that you could use in local mode) telling him that DPT had chosen him to be in a pilot program where he'd have to run the O-Course every day for a month. He honest-to-God almost started crying!!! :-) BEAT NAVY!

[@Justin_Taylor]

I don’t think my roommates would ever forgive me if I even thought of doing that haha

[@juancarlosfigueroasolis2464]

You’re weak

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

You sir have a twisted sense of humor the course reminds me of something I'm doing now I'm disabled and retired from work and my therapist has us do something similar to this using machines and I appreciate what she wants me to do but I also hate her for it afterwards

[@johnangela1933]

My mother in law is so old, her birth certificate is a rock with the number 1 chiseled on it

[@VelactionVideos]

Truth. I graduated in 92, and I still wake up with nightmares that it is IOCT day...

[@ramsey6507]

If you played any sports through your life constantly, this will be a cake walk.

[@marcuswilson3375]

Remember the part where he explains haze lock? That's what would make it hard, having trouble breathing

[@R2D2real]

It’s a god damn paradise compared to basic.

[@meatdtb8390]

SNAFU the mustard gas chamber is hell

[@skitboyz7418]

I heard that! Graduated from ft benning 12/17. Hardest basic training post!

[@Anthony-df4bs]

Totally agree. Although, these guys earned it. It's not the easiest thing in the world to get accepted to West Point.

[@howardbaxter2514]

I mean, I think we can all agree that the obstacle course isn’t bad itself, it’s the burning sensation in your lungs that would suck.

[@masoodvoon8999]

Does basic last 4 years? You have to do this all in a couple of minutes, it's not something that if you poorly at there are no consequences other than doing a couple of pushups either.

[@SSScrewTape08]

You make me want to rewatch Person of Interest...as a member of HR...

[@judy8117]

WEST POINT,I'll wave to you from over the MT,,lol great song! YOUR SO FUNNY,!😉🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️☘🇺🇸

[@judy8117]

@Hammerschlägen M I never stated I attended.BUT the views are great on the MT. Lol!🐾♥️🐾♥️☘☘🐾♥️🇺🇸

[@judy8117]

@Hammerschlägen M YEP!LOL🐾♥️

[@judy8117]

@Hammerschlägen M enjoy your journey!🐾♥️🐾♥️☘☘🐾☘☘

[@judy8117]

@Hammerschlägen M 🐾♥️🐾☘😊

[@sinbadk.7667]

Lmao, my high school has that award. It’s for the Penn Relays

[@MattWard89]

Interesting...

[@howardbaxter2514]

Why aren’t you verified yet Matt?

[@estebangarcia399]

@@howardbaxter2514 he is verified

[@rebeccariordan6391]

You missed the puke bucket, lol - great video (fellow grad)

[@otrRae]

Those "weird" awards are still given out today. It's called the Penn Relay. It's the oldest track and field competition in US history

[@Justin_Taylor]

Well paint me better-informed

[@James-dq7oi]

Bet you its not as old as running from the brits tho

[@shawnbenoit3774]

@Kilo Byte thanks France

[@shawnbenoit3774]

@Kilo Byte thanks Russia

[@shawnbenoit3774]

@Kilo Byteim just fucking with you dude

[@patribbing6756]

ben franklin gave twigs to naked savages bro, first warrior college ever.

[@arthurclark563]

I did leave an electronic will of sorts after I'd dismissed my command of the electronically occupation you know .

[@jacobriddle7230]

I think it is the asbestos

[@bobnagel6449]

When Gen. William T. Sherman was in West Point the first year cadets slept on the floor and they had to gather the firewood.

[@Justin_Taylor]

And now I live in a barracks named after him

[@bobnagel6449]

Justin Taylor Maybe one day in the distant future West Point will name something after you.

[@97sprucelane]

Bob nagel highly doubt that😂😂😂 he’s going to get lost during land nav the first week at his unit.

[@Justin_Taylor]

I plan on getting lost during land nav well before that thank you very much.

[@bobnagel6449]

Justin Taylor My nephew is an Eagle scout, he'll help you out.

[@maddytran6276]

my palms are sweating just by watching this

[@gristly_knuckle]

You go girl!

[@douglasnewman2299]

2:55 - that music made me laugh.

[@roi574]

All these kids looking so buff and then there’s a twig like me

[@fatima7336]

I visited USMA this spring break with my family and it was amazing. Btw I’m a freshman in high school and both my parents serve in the Army, so it has been a lifelong dream of mine to join too, but to join USMA would be spectacular. I am a girl and am working to become more fit, and my only problem is that I take medication for my OCD and I am rid of OCD for now, however, I’m not sure if I would be able to attend West Point because of this, and if I get off it there is a chance of my OCD returning, if you have any advice it would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[@Justin_Taylor]

Fatima Omarjee-Chavez my advice for anything medical related is always go to a doctor that has experience in working with the military to determine if they’re qualified or not. The doctor can usually tell you what you can do in order to qualify or get a waiver.

[@jimmyval1430]

Don’t worry about OCD, you can do anything you aspire to do.

[@peekaboo6386]

It's been 5 years, did you get in?

[@johnleffler5488]

was an outdoor recreation specialist at the Rock Island Arsenal. Dennis was retired from the U.S. Army. He served as a staff sergeant with the JAG Corps. He had served at a number of duty stations, including West Point, had been a member of Special Operations and was a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Dennis had been a Boy Scout leader and was a volunteer with the Alternatives for Older Adults. He enjoyed making jewelry, wood and stone carving, camping, fishing and boating. Survivors include sons, David and Eric Leffler, Illinois City; daughter, Leana Leffler, Fort Wayne, Ind.; fiancee, Terra Gott, Illinois City; his mother, Gladys Leffler, Milan; and a brother, John D. Leffler. He was preceded in death by his father. (Rock Island Argus, Jan. 30, 2004) Gladys "Annie" A. Leffler, 82, of Rock Island, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home,

[@eddyfrog5694]

You went to Howe!!! And got into West Point!!!! I am going to the open house tomorrow!!! I want to be just like you but in the navy instead!!!! Thank you for being an inspiration!!!!!

[@jastdi2]

What’s old is the IOC used to be 18.0 (back when tenths were counted and 3.0 was max). Thus, you could be D or tangent in PE and the IOC could save you. Never really recovered from getting pneumonia over plebe Christmas and was not doing well in gymnastics or swimming. Practiced for and aced the IOC; boned 16 tenths and home free. This after they reinstated the dive-and-roll which had for a while been dropped after a cadet broke his neck and was paralyzed.

[@gristly_knuckle]

You need a real Congressperson’s recommendation to go there. No word yet whether you can pay to get in.

[@CaptVanO]

Only if you bribe your congressman or senator.can you pay to get a nomination. But, if you really don’t want to be a professional Army officer then go ROTC. (USMA 1978)

[@gristly_knuckle]

@@CaptVanO , I usually laugh when they die. But God is good to them. And so God bless them.

[@darlenemotley5508]

I just remember too much dust... My friend Jan ran the outdoor course at Buckner like a gazelle. When we did the tear gas tent she was immune to effects. While everyone was coughing and rubbing their eyes she was laughing.

[@Kaisei5]

Well here in the philippine military academy the worst thing is hazing and torture by sadist upperclassman

[@W8ASA]

I can't believe his haircut!

[@AnthonyMorales71]

🤣🤣🤣! I worked at Arvin and never heard of Hayes Lung. Lmaooooo!

[@ericbarton6034]

Hey Justin Thank you for your service I am a big fan of anything military unfortunately I can't serve due to a phsical disability I get it but I wish there was a way around it. I wanted to ask does West Point have an adopt a cadet program for those who don't have family or need more help. Just watching the videos help to give me strength I need to make it everyday I was excited that you weren't the best when you got in and you came out stronger thank you for carrying the torch for those who can't if you have a bad day remember I am encouraging you and those you train Thank you for your time Eric Barton Seaside OR N OR Coast

[@Justin_Taylor]

Hi Eric, West Point has a lot of support systems for everyone there. Each cadet gets a sponsor family when they get there, and the cadets themselves are basically their own family. Everyone helps everyone there.

[@ericbarton6034]

@@Justin_Taylor thanks for the reply and explanation enjoy your videos and posts

[@kirtjoe283]

Hey dude, your videos really help me understand a lot about West Point. I got two questions for you: 1. What exactly do you get to eat and drink at West Point? I did some research and founded that the diet is super heavy to compensate for the intense training, but it does not really get into like what your choices are and stuff like that. 2. I hear a ton about beast barracks and I am a tad confused as to what you're actually doing. I was wondering, what is beast barracks really? Thanks for your time Justin, and if you do a reply, thanks a bunch for that too!

[@Justin_Taylor]

1. People eat whatever generally. The messhall serves pretty much everything and you can also order food from outside post. To put it in perspective for breakfast I had eight frozen waffles and a red bull. 2. It's basic training essentially so everything that happens in basic training for the army happens here.

[@kirtjoe283]

Justin Taylor wow, I did not expect you to respond so quick with all the things you have going on there. Thank you so much for your answers!

[@Justin_Taylor]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@oRiiGiiNaLGaNGsTeR]

Justin Taylor Do you guys go out in sleep in snow and train in that shit for two weeks? Shot I should've went POG, Least it's over, I never knew my balls could freeze and sting.

[@apacheguy34]

So what's the point of the IOCT? Kinda seems like a waste of effort and time for people who're supposed to be getting a bachelor's degree.

[@Justin_Taylor]

It's a test of physical fitness, toughness, and dexterity, all of which are needed once you graduate as a lieutenant.

[@omegacon4]

I had to give a LIKE for the ending (about Ben Franklin and the 4 naked dudes).

[@jpmisme1998]

How can your hair be in regs like that?

[@97sprucelane]

jpmisme1998 totally not but Are officers really soldiers anyways?

[@jpmisme1998]

Is he an officer? That makes it even worse. Dude has a very punch able face with that haircut. A nice short High and tight and that would go away

[@ubcts]

Yah, not sure how he is getting away with that. Hes an Officer Cadet

[@patrickeh696]

West Point has been pussyfied.

[@jnfm9488]

Well, its 100% in regulation. The same regulation that everyone else in the Army follows.

[@OK-og3ji]

Without the burning lungs this doesn’t seem that bad

[@davejones5747]

I used to work there before it was named for Hayes. It was just the East Gym. I didn’t know the air thing was real. Good to know!

[@scotlanduk3618]

I call that bull haze lung, air con would sort that out if true, a gym is a gym don't matter how old the walls are lolol

[@kjvstreetpreacher]

Hayes Lung =lead, asbestos and years of misery. I learned to meditate lying face up on that floor. Well, i fell asleep after the first minute but i am sure i would have meditated well. Dolan had to wake me up so i could wipe the drool from my face. Ah the memories.

Benjamin Franklin giving twigs to 4 naked dudes......That's old.....that's really old 😝 Music

[@therealguanzo]

It looked fine until the part where your lungs burn for hours because the air is still?? Wtf, add some ceiling fans or something

[@simonferris5666]

Not looking forward to doing this this upcoming semester.

[@Justin_Taylor]

sucks to suck nerd

[@jparker12004]

wow. that obstacle course does not have anything on the Nasty Nick at the SF Q course.

[@angelkrom1231]

In the military rn hoping to go that looks easy af

[@rogerscott8211]

alot of this looks the most dangerist thing to do in your career, i mean, like the bar thing, you can break your leg or something

[@Rangerclan1]

If this is the most dangerous thing you do in a military career you are doing it wrong.

[@thatgamerguy8163]

"MY SCHOOL IS SO OLD!" *harvard laughing because their older than the country*

[@avaneeshbenki8266]

West Point is also older than the country, at least the fort is

[@nicholasdreesen3417]

My school (Paris) is 200 years older than the United States

[@maevekelleher]

How many monkey bars do you have to climb? Maybe I should learn how to do monkey bars if I want to go there?

[@justinasbalbieris9690]

The school I go to was biult in 16th century and still has an active underground tunnel system, which we can use

[@kevin6988]

I’m hoping to go to West Point when I get older I have a great plan for them to except me

[@mindyschocolate]

I would love to play with all of that.

[@JonniBoiz]

All that seem fun to do, I wouldn’t mind doing that at all lol

[@CaptVanO]

The problem is that the OC is after a long day if classes and military duties.

[@kwabenasarpong3613]

Look at my mans haircut

[@kencf0618]

Why is this not an Olympic sport?

[@leozilla2374]

is there an unwritten rule for officers not allowed to have visible tattoo?

[@rubygarcia2936]

Paragon no there isn’t. Regulations for the army currently state that you can have them anywhere except face, neck, and hands.

[@leozilla2374]

I just keep hearing that officers can't have tattoos and mustaches as an unwritten rule. Obviously, they can because of 750-1 but do you think the rater, and/or senior rater might think otherwise?

[@rubygarcia2936]

I’ve never come across any negative experiences. There’s a math instructor at West Point with two full sleeves and he seems to be doing well for himself.

[@rubygarcia2936]

The culture in the Army changes a lot faster than culture in normal society. Not sure why that is but I’m sure it has a lot to do with regulation and turn-out rate of enlisted soldiers.

[@leozilla2374]

time to finish my sleeve then I commission on May

[@bradbrown7273]

Really indoor summer camp

[@nomore1371]

Do this course at 7 a.m., cold and wet outside. Add some cold mud under the tires, dive onto mud puddles to crawl under barbed wire and THEN let's fucking talk about being a soldier. Infantry SGT E-5 Reyes OUT!

[@camteed4984]

Give a rundown to a Canadian who doesn't know what this place is

[@nomore1371]

It's a fucking adult daycare

[@thinman4648]

I bet it’s a great way to learn parkour, like in the French military

[@Justin_Taylor]

I’m bad at both so I wouldn’t know

[@nunyabusiness6450]

Ah heck man I've been looking into west point because I got a letter from them trying to recruit me But I cannot do somersaults to save my life and will likely break my spine before I can do that lmao

[@CaptVanO]

Man up!

[@saraterrill1651]

My Arkansas brother I must clarify this to you those aren't twigs he's handing out if they're naked he is we call those twigs switches which we use and a southern thing we cut disciplining children re giving them a spanking that is Benjamin Franklin administering corporal punishment to his students

[@victoria8319]

Damn you’d think they’d get that lung burning thing checked out lol surely that’s not health safety approved?

[@janshegers7667]

That is just stuff you do at high-school if you have a good PT program

[@FrLawRE]

Do West Point Cadets have to go through something similar to French Army Officer cadets of the St Cyr officer school who go to the French Foreign Legion's commando training base in French Guyana?

[@trebturner]

I have to agree. This is the worst thing at West Point 😏

[@AGVTPOOP]

Hey I’m curious if you were at the Camporee when the scouts were at West Point about a month ago bc at 3:39 I’m pretty sure the guy about to start on the right was the guy who hosted my troop of my troop. If you where they what station where you at?

[@yankeetown3739]

1990 grad here. He speaks truth. You should have told minimum time requirements for passing. Do they still have a puke bucket at the finish line. If so you should have said that too. Beat Navy!

[@Justin_Taylor]

The multiple puke buckets were definitely a thing while I was there.

What is the song in the end

[@lofi9220]

I am currently an Army JROTC student in highschool. I take all honors currently and next year i am going to be in AP classes. I am going to also be apart of a college readiness program. What are some tips to help me increase my chance of being accepted into west point?

[@Justin_Taylor]

Just keep your grades high and seek leadership positions in your teams. Those are two big things they look for primarily.

[@TheSilentOne50]

Sure! Impress your AIs. Recommendations from my senior AI went a long way, as he was field force rep for West Point. Of course, grades are super important, SAT being highest priority other than GPA. Get involved with some form of volunteer work that'll look good on your resume (service learning in JROTC can help with that.) For the love of God, get in shape. I learned that lesson the hard way, since I looked relatively fit, but was not. In your interview with your congressmen/their committee, keep a military demeanor (I wore my JROTC uniform).

[@Al-di8cn]

Get good at interviewing

[@LarryDabeck]

Very good grades, LEADERSHIP in and out of the classroom, ACT >30, be very physically fit, interview well, and genuinely want to be (and know why) a US Army officer.

[@beaverknight2479]

extra curriculars, doesnt matter what just get in them, make them up even.

[@lurashepherd8235]

I want to go there soooo bad

[@furrybearpigman]

How many laps of those should you have to do in one day

[@kavyar6843]

I was wondering what it is like for a vegetarian at West Point. Is the food served in the dining hall accommodating or is mostly meat?

[@Justin_Taylor]

Plenty of options for vegetarians.

[@RedStickHistorian]

I thought the worse thing about West Point is going into the Army after graduation? Go Navy!

[@CaptVanO]

Says somebody who could not hack the Army. Either you have ground combat skills or you are a wuss.

[@SaltiDawg2008]

The Naval Academy also had the Obstacle Course and Mile Run test... but I felt the worst one was the 40 Minute Swim (In Clothing.) Sucked for a weak swimmer!

[@Toykio]

I really want to do that course..

[@magellanstravels]

Nice haircut cadet

[@davidwadsworth8982]

Worst thing is losing to Navy at anything

[@n.i.t.f919]

*GO NAVY BEAT ARMY*

[@vg60828]

Bigger question, when are you getting a haircut? That mop is insane.

[@Justin_Taylor]

vg60828 you seem upset.

[@97sprucelane]

vg60828 they don’t have rules at West Point, it’s more like a day care until they get picked up by their NCO’S

[@evanh-l8291]

If you’re a child and live the civilian life, it’s the best!

[@1tombensky]

Nice to know some things never change! USMA Class of 1969.

[@williamhogan8877]

Ok so I got accepted for the class of 2022 and some cadets I’ve talked to unfavorably mention Mil Move. Is the IOCT part of Mil Move? If so, do Plebes have to run the IOCT course?

[@Justin_Taylor]

william hogan yes to both sadly

[@TheCottonCandyxoxo]

Yep it’s part of mil move and you have to run the IOCT every class. Don’t worry, if I can do it, you can do it

[@williamhogan8877]

Update: Liberated from Mil Move as of today.

[@cheesestar467]

Hey I'm a plebe that is about to get recognized. It's been a crazy and fast year for sure. We now take mil move as yearlings and I've been trying to get better at the IOCT. Do you have any advice for the high bars? I keep on slipping.

[@cheesestar1130]

Im in 8th grade and taking high school honors classes. Making very good grades. Will the Administration like that?

[@Justin_Taylor]

Cheesestar definitely doesn’t hurt

[@betterhomesnc2437]

The worst thing: that haircut.

[@oscargolf8826]

what academics and sports or other activities did you do to help you get into westpoint?

[@erictko85]

Worst? Looks like fun!

[@pabloantonio741]

Must be nice when mommy and daddy pay for everything

[@Justin_Taylor]

West Point is free boi

[@pabloantonio741]

@@Justin_Taylor tu awella

[@Justin_Taylor]

I’m sorry I don’t speak Italian.

[@liampalfy8655]

Nice wrestling mats