9 Things You Need To Know Before Basic Training

[@rasengan771]

Y'all ppl gotta stop worrying about bct, really, I was like that too, when u get there u are literally going to be told how to do ANYTHING...you just gotta listen, also the only way to fail bct is quitting, I was 235lb when I went to bct, came out at 180lbs, sooo yall just gotta always try, it is worth it when that family day comes

[@mr.peaseplays8722]

private joker hey, thanks much for mentioning your weight bc that’s about where I am now, and it’s been something on my mind a lot!

[@Carl6386]

I thought you went to boot camp. Also wasn’t private Pyle the over weight one? 😂

[@mikeymorrison272]

Yeah I agree. Just do your best. Push yourself as hard as you can and don't give up

[@anemonespotted189]

I’m not too worried about my weight, I’m more worried about my strength. Were you in shape when you went in? Or not at all? I can only do like 20-30 push ups without stopping, and can’t run very much at the moment, but I am working on it, so please answer this question

[@rasengan771]

Anemone Spotted I will say this, my first PT test I got this 0 push ups 7 sit ups 1 mile in 9:54 My score was also affected by the day before "first day" and u know I was incredibly sore and that affected my score My last bct PT test I got 38 push ups 59 sit ups 2 miles in 15:24 You just gotta push yourself, also don't worry about getting better, you will lol...as long as you want to get better, sorry for taking that long to reply you might be at basic already lol but idk KZbin doesn't notify me about this stuff

[@mikeymorrison272]

My goal in basic training is to get a 300. I want to get at least 80 push ups and 80 sit ups. I want to be able to get under 13 minutes and I am not the best runner. I am pushing myself right now and will get there. I want to be the best soldier I can be. I will push myself to my limit

[@lucasfavaro2951]

how’s life now

[@bakerboy8910]

I honestly wouldn't worry too much about BCT. A lot of it is overhyped, and really isn't that bad once you get your boots wet, so to speak. The biggest obstacle in the military is your own mindset. You must have a "Can Do" attitude. Without it, doubt creeps in, and when you start doubting yourself or the mission, that's when failures occur

[@rasengan771]

Eleven Bravo biggest obstacle is not liking your job and not being able to quit it...son...I don't think I've felt that bad lmao except for now lma

[@Branchtail]

Thanks brother 👍

[@GorksOrc0]

"3x3 is 9 things" You didn't have to explain the math to me. I'm not a Marine.

[@MattWard89]

Lol

[@okekebob7702]

Lmao

[@applecider2754]

OoF

[@Jabooty_Williams]

Lmao

[@sigmus5543]

6 things*

[@Josh-gn8dg]

In my hotel right now waiting to ship to Fort Benning tomorrow. 11B. Infantry 💪🏼🇺🇸 thanks for this video man.

[@bakerboy8910]

You'll have a blast 👍

[@Rougamaru]

Josh Holder good luck and thank you

[@Sgc_louie]

Going to meps for my physical Monday I'm 11x hopefully we run into each other

[@Mayhemm6]

Josh Holder A year later .. how was it ? I’m in the same boat as you , gonna ship to Fort Benning in less than a week. Any tips ?

[@smoke9393]

Good luck i leave jan 28 2020

[@stormrunner9854]

I got some of the other girls in my recruiting center to do mock pt tests once a week. It’s good competition and also nice to have other people push you to reach your goals. All three of us have improved so much since doing it.

[@Griv3836]

stormrunner98 ur hot

[@stormrunner9854]

Ur boi Jacob thank you lol. First time I got that on KZbin

[@Griv3836]

stormrunner98 what I don't believe it u had to be called hot way more than once

[@stormrunner9854]

Ur boi Jacob yea but not on KZbin. Lol on my social media platforms I’ve gotten it just never on KZbin.

[@Griv3836]

stormrunner98 I knew it ur hella hot

[@NgJackal1990]

Life goal in basic: use the army as stepping stone to conquer the world!

[@НатальяАнсимова-б7ю]

❤

[@НатальяАнсимова-б7ю]

❤❤❤

[@winterfox5337]

One thing you should know is why you signed up, the second (if in infantry) are you prepared to kill for your country. Third is are you ABSOLUTELY sure the army (or military in general) is the right decision for you.

[@winterfox5337]

Btw I got 83 push ups done. Only could do 72 before. Thanks for the tip man💪🤘

[@theaceman1997]

Hey Matt I just gotta say I love that you took it upon yourself to make these videos, they have been immensely helpful to me. I ship out for infantry OSUT tomorrow and I've been watching your videos nonstop for a month since I signed my contract

[@-x2kxanz-212]

in my hotel rn, leaving in 45 minutes for fort benning! Thanks for the video 🇺🇸

[@JoseRuiz-di3br]

Damm man just in Time I am waiting for my flight for basic 👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@mimitaaaa]

Jose Ruiz good luck 👍🏽

[@mr.peaseplays8722]

Jose Ruiz I leave tomorrow!!! Good luck! Where are you going?

[@khihanajohn294]

Ayeee good luck!! What’s your MOS? Good luck tho!!!

[@sowmicahmed3484]

Wow! Same here. Thank you Matt Ward for all of your support.

[@MattWard89]

Y’all are awesome!

[@mr.peaseplays8722]

Thank man! I leave for basic tomorrow at fort sill!!! And it’s my birthday today!!

[@NgJackal1990]

It's the same thing as posting your ship date online and subsequently revealing your birthday too, you have a long way to go recruit!

[@MattWard89]

Happy birthday and good luck!!!

[@JoseRuiz-di3br]

Nice I will see you there

[@n0t0ri0us89]

Mr.Pease Plays see you there man!

[@mr.peaseplays8722]

Haha see ya there man! Maybe we’ll end up being in the same company!

[@ronin94pr]

Matt your videos are the best im starting my enlistment procces this week and your videos really helped me make my decision easier keep it up!!! Hooah!!

[@khoward178]

Sitting at the Hotel right now waiting for tomorrow to come so i can be shipped off to Fort Jackson. Wish me luck ✌😎

[@Rougamaru]

Good luck !

[@scoby52]

I leave to basic tomorrow fort Jackson lowkey excited and nervous

[@cosmicmcmoon5773]

Same here I also leave tomorrow... wish this vid came out a bit sooner, but luckily most of the stuff on here I already did.

[@khoward178]

Miguel Gonzalez thats wassup, me too

[@Rougamaru]

Good luck you guys

[@jonihelsing]

How'd it go? Lmao

[@elikeller6493]

Miguel Gonzalez relaxin jackson lol

[@knutefenstadsr4778]

As a former student at Texas A&M where I was a member of the Corps of Cadets, their uniforms are still the same, today, as they were in those wars, I like the army green uniforms that were actually developed during World War I and refined during World War 2 and the Korean conflicts. The blue uniforms are great as ceremonial events.

[@jayssworld7873]

I am blessed 😂 I got a whole month to study and get in shape. You're videos are GodSend

[@danielleraoul3799]

Hi Matt, I know I mentioned this before, but I'll say it again. You recommended putting together an 'I love me' book. I've been in for quite some time, but since listening to that specific video, I'm going to really take your advice and add more important documents to my binder. I agree, it's very important. As you also mentioned, it's good for CYA...Thank you.

[@KingProdigyGaming]

So after watching so many of your videos I’ve come to a realization. We went to AIT together graduated at different times but you graduated with James, kalos, and brown. Plus I saw the echo 551 shirt so you have to know Sergeant brown, and the peacock

[@MattWard89]

Yeppp!!! Good ol SSG Brown haha

[@KingProdigyGaming]

Matt Ward you also had McIntosh in your class as well I believe he was the one who helped with all my pt man good times with echo also the crazy times after your class left

[@adamhenry9923]

“Channel your emotions” I just talked to a recruiter today but anyhow that reminds me of when I was going through firefighter 1 training everything about it sucked but I trained my mind to get almost excited for whenever my next training day was and it works sure I was drowning in a puddle of my own sweat but it wasn’t nearly as bad as it would’ve been if I had been like “I don’t want to go today” kind of attitude

[@edwardgoin6318]

Shipping in the morning to Fort Sill for Basic, my mile time is 20:00 minutes, I can only do 35 push-ups and 60 sit ups. I am 19 years old and 160 pounds. I have worked a sit down job for 60 hours a week so I didn’t have a lot of time to train before I left. I hope I make it!

[@shredzfn959]

Did you make it?

[@Leifj21]

I'm only 16 but I'm really thinking of joining the navy it's something I really think I want to do but I don't know I love your videos they are really helpfull on thinking what I really want if anything you have pushed me more towards the idea of joining thank you man

[@JaimeKing1989]

I wonder why nobody ever talks about warrant officers.

[@davysmith9901]

Just listen to what you are told and keep your mouth shut. Your DS may seem like a hell spawn, but most are not going to set you up to fail. Your performance reflects their training. And after BCT ends, you'll remember your DSs for life.

[@chrisr10cr]

To learn military time is easy just subtract 12 from the time.

[@applecider2754]

Christian Ramos that moment when people looked at me weird for using it everyday

[@icantthinkofausername2605]

*laughs in England*

[@jonnyd595]

Or just what number plus 2 equals the time it says

[@kingkwan6361]

Love your Videos Matt, keep it up!

[@MattWard89]

Thanks!

[@joshuamunoz1231]

Fort benning Georgia March 5th 👍

[@akeembausley7885]

Josh hope to see you there bro i go back on the fourth

[@nickratliff9448]

I'm 30 years old and I'm currently studying for the asvab and trying to seriously incorporate cardio and calisthenics in to my workouts. I'm a weightlifter so running 2 miles in sub 16 minutes seems daunting!! I plan on talking with a recruiter very soon

[@khihanajohn294]

I can’t do a single push so I’m scared. I’m good for the sit ups and 2 mile run but I’m struggling with push ups. I’m in the delayed entry program so I know I have some time but it’s frustrating

[@michaelwilliamson8928]

khihana john do push ups on your knees to build up to them and if you can get a bench those can help as well

[@khihanajohn294]

Michael Williamson thank you so much, I appreciate it. I need to get started on building my upper body so I can be able to even do a push up because I know they do a lot of those at basic and I don’t want to go and not be able to do a push up. That’s going to look so bad on me. I’ll definitely do that!

[@michaelwilliamson8928]

khihana john no problem i started only able to do 10 if i struggled and now i could probably get 50 so it just takes consistency. Good luck.

[@khoward178]

khihana john practice practice practice you'll be straight 👍

[@firebend92]

Thanks for all of your help man! I’m excited and super nervous at the same time haha. I don’t leave for a few months, so I’ll just use it as a time to work out way more

[@REALLYKALISTICKS]

Counting down the days for me to leave for basic training at Fort Lost in the Woods of Misery. 3 more to go❤

[@aadmzz7428]

yo thank you for these videos bro. really appreciate the insight. im going to fort jackson and my bct starts november 12 2019 going in as 15u

[@akeembausley7885]

Matt great video bro i see you then reached 25,000 subscribed very good bro keep up the great work

[@scottishfish516]

Hey Matt your video are amazing! Had a question: Did you have to take time off form college to complete BCT and AIT? I'm currently in first year of college thinking of going reservers and wondering if I would need to take off a quarter to enlist or if I can do everything over summer vacation thanks!

[@Fecal_Eruptions]

Learning military is so easy..just use military format on your phone and other devices.

[@nutfrank4918]

Just listen your drill sergeants have everything planned every day

[@haylieadriano2829]

I leave in a few hours to meps.

[@StephenSpinogatti]

Hey Matt, another great video, thanks. Thought you would be interested to know that this past weekend while going through KZbin looking for videos to show us an example of the Day 0 shark attack, our RSP Drill Sergeant recommended that we watch your videos before we ship to basic to learn as much as we can about what to expect there. He specifically said you have a lot of useful and accurate information. Keep up the great work!

[@Sargedawg56]

I'm shipping in about 3 weeks MOS 15 Echo. I'm pretty confident I can get my pushup and sit ups up as I improve very quickly in strength and muscle mass. Running however has never been easy and is what I fear most in basic. Do you have any advice before and during basic that can help me out? Thanks!

[@lucasfavaro2951]

hey how’s life now

[@lennonmatthews107]

Can you do a video about enlistment contacts and what all you can put on them so you get the most out of them and the most out of the experience the army has to offer

[@sailalehtonen1412]

Nice tips

[@vi70CK]

Im am going to basic in January, i signed as reserve, i am single with no kids and live alone, will military still help pay my rent while I am gone for basic?

[@kikiwann]

Thanks dude hopefully this will help me in basic training

[@oliverwindsor]

Going to join reserve, luckily will be able to do basic training over weekends

[@cordelwieberg7051]

April 2 fort Jackson

[@Chandler7157]

Question, well, 3 Questions. 1. If you have allergies from pollen, can you take your medicine at BT? 2. I have eczema on my Right/Main Hand, and I use Lotion to ease the dryness and keep it from inching. Will I be able to use Lotion at BT? 3. My Mom is extremely allergic to Bee Stings, bad enough to where she has the needles in her purse just in case she gets stung. I on the other hand, have no idea if I'm Allergic for I've never been stung before, does this matter when joining the Army?

[@mittens6556]

*Answering two weeks after you asked* All of that matters and could prevent you from being able to join. Pollen allergies are not a terribly big deal, but you'll have to disclose that sort of thing to your recruiter and MEPS if you've ever been diagnosed by a doctor or taken a prescription for it. You can take medicine at basic training, but you will have to ask your drill instructor for it every time you want it and will not be allowed to hold onto it yourself. Allergies that are controlled by oral medication should not stop you from joining. Eczema is a disqualifying condition, but you can get a waiver for almost anything in the military. Once again, you'll have to disclose it and submit any medical paperwork that you have on it, but it shouldn't be a big deal, and the military is slowing starting to expand its acceptance of applicants with eczema. Bee allergies matter quite a lot actually and are disqualifying, but if you've never been diagnosed, then you don't have it as far as MEPs is concerned. I wouldn't bring it up unless you want them to look into it very carefully. That being said, you should probably get an allergy test, because you have a family history, and a bee sting could kill you if you're really allergic.

[@michaelsorrow405]

I'm shipping off to basic training at the end of the month and had some questions

[@lennonmatthews107]

and what you recommend to put on your enlistment contact for joining the army reserves then going to college to become an active duty officer and i really do find all your videos extremely help and very useful- thank you for making them

[@johnnymahsrow7704]

On your last night before your been shipped to BCT, do they still put people up in hotel overnight so on the next day they round up everybody after breakfast and take to the induction center to get their orders???

[@djjeta7838]

You look like you could be Nick Bare younger brother

[@xjo2hx2442x]

How’s it going Matt? I have been watching your videos for quite awhile now and I am now currently awaiting for a ship out date so I can then go to MEPS and swear in. I’m curious to know if there is a way to find out the Commanding Staff of the Army to the United States President? I have been searching the internet and cannot find information on that. Your help is greatly appreciated and thank you for the videos!

[@daybelinnavarro9681]

I was talking to you without knowing that it wasn't you until recently, and what he did was follow you and be your fans, I thank the scammers for that

[@ghostflame6602]

ive got a question, when you have to phone home saying that not to send stuff and that during reception, what are you supposed to do if your parents live in a different country cause it would be a different number

[@elikeller6493]

Literally sitting at the airport right now getting ready to fly to benning. Lmao

[@bennewton3560]

What is being smoked. You mention it a lot I presumed it means telling off?

[@austinjacobson2572]

Ben Newton it’s when drill sergeants make you do a ton of PT for fucking up

[@Bongoyoungstar]

Should I cut my hair before BCT? I’m shipping to Frt Jackson in October 15th 🤔

[@mjbrownii]

2 weeks until bct, this gonna be a breeze!

[@mjbrownii]

It was... too easy

[@Rieneger]

@@mjbrownii How was it so easy from your experience? Did you go in already in great shape, or was it not as demanding as you initially thought?

[@mjbrownii]

@@Rieneger not as demanding, I was in okay shape not some athlete but not unhealthy either.

[@Rieneger]

@@mjbrownii Pretty relieving to hear honestly. I am probably as fit as you were when u went in but maybe less so. I leave August 2nd and that’s all I’ve been thinking about is if my body can do what I tell it to.

[@mjbrownii]

@@Rieneger tbh it’s your body and your mind that gets worked out during basic, as long as you don’t quit you’ll do fine

[@SparksForces]

Hey Matt I’m not contracted yet as cadet should I join reserve or wait for I contract. I also did basic cadet camp I go to community college and university online I’m planning to transfer soon to university.

[@ryantaylor3094]

Benning February 11th

[@hunterfigueroa9500]

Ryan Taylor Benning February 4th

[@hollowrun]

i sleep in and im leaving some time after the holidays , should i start waking up at 4 am every morning now

[@Ariellswmud]

Any suggestions for people heading to basic in their mid 30s?

[@bronzedar5108]

What happen ? No more videos ?

[@Roan.bot.]

Oh no I’m preparing for Warhawk

[@Samaria202]

You’ve probably mentioned this in a video that i missed, but does the American military pay for post secondary education?

[@MattWard89]

like a Masters, yes

[@raymondcopperfield884]

Hi Matt just with to know if there's currently any us army recruitment program goin on now?

[@jeremiahfyan]

I'm in 9th grade and can get a 288 on the marine PFT. I want to go FORECON. I'm probably going to start talking to a recruiter soon also. Any1 have any tips specifically for recon marines?

[@MikeWill30]

How does the testing work, like how does the point system work?? And what is exactly on it

[@thebassin1308]

4 years feels so long until I can enlist

[@EduardoCardosoMedia]

SOLID STUFF BROTHA! #merica

[@joelllamas3517]

Can I bring any style watch?

[@michaelwilliamson8928]

Mr Joker your supposed to have one but expensive watches are not a good idea. Any other restrictions i dont know

[@joelllamas3517]

Thanks . also what about a wedding ring?

[@michaelwilliamson8928]

Mr Joker i pretty sure they cant make you take off your wedding ring

[@joelllamas3517]

Just thought id ask I'm waiting a few more months to try the test hopefully it works out

[@StudGames73]

Any advice towards the physical aspects of basics? I'm 216 pounds and my bf % is 21, I can run a 7:06 mile (My fastest mile time so far) but I'm completely gassed afterwards. Pushups and situps are no challenge as i'm more upper body built. I'm currently enlisted as a 74D and while i'd like to get fit enough to pass the basic's pft my eventual plan is to try out for ranger school. What can I do to get my body right for the two mile pft in basics and on a further extent the five mile ranger pft? I ship off in 4 months which gives me ample time to get my body in decent physical shape.

[@borderlineXI]

Yes

[@tommyduchaney9306]

Quick question what the pay difference for officers in army vs airforce

[@Calisexpensive]

Hey Matt my recruiter Just submitted my moral paperwork packet about how long can it take to get an answer back so he can let me know when to go swear in and sign my contract? If it was submitted last week I think I’ll be sworn in before December is over?

[@DopamineClips28]

How did it go?

[@jaredburgster3689]

Can I bring my own running shoes for morning PTs?

[@bakerboy8910]

Jared Burgster Sure, you can bring them, you just can't use them. You'll be issued PT shoes

[@ajadona24]

do they test hearing again at bct?

[@abbygaildohina7764]

Hi Matt

[@CL-dy7pn]

Hey could you tell me if I ship out after taking the asvab test the same day

[@stonecameraa]

C L you need to take the asvab test to chose your job, the job you chose determines when you ship out.

[@tcr4363]

Hey how often do reservists get deployed?

[@yelenaaotismygalaxy9829]

Hi I'm 8 and i love army stuff and I'm a girl hopefully I can get in when I can my grandfather was in the air force I I think ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@yarielcruz7702]

Personality test is easy everybody pass?

[@matthewmarston5149]

We both sev. SNIPER TAP.. GE'EZ IST RUSSIAN AND Deutsch and American FRENCH MOD FRANÇAIS..GE'EZ IS GOOD Ф .. yes Ge'ez 1over..

[@matthewmarston5149]

Matt, given my profile, am I Intelligent enough for service in my Uncle's Military, and Languages Specialist Schools: Rangers 75th Creed: I'm a US Army Rangers 75th Specialist Diver, Infantry Tactics Counterterrorism Soldier, I am called for duty 24/7 48/14 , I love my Brothers like I love a cold beer after a long day on the hot beaches of France, Germany, and Florida, South Carolina..

[@applemaetadeo1211]

hello

[@robin-1302]

I go to basic Monday, I'm in reseption right now

[@MattWard89]

Good luck!

[@ГалинаГилева-х4и]

Можно пожалуйста на русский язык красавчик

[@СергейНикифоров-э1р]

Матт, привет, ты можешь здесь ответить? 3:48

[@Valorant_Dem0n97]

Should I get a high skin fade before basic training with like a 1 or 2 on top?

[@oSmokeEm]

People go in with long ass hair. I cut mine short just for the hell of it though.

[@stormiejohnson8173]

They will scalp you... especially if you just got it done

[@fbiaei1834]

Someone tell me how I get over this man? 😢😢 They almost scammed me with their photos and videos, fake profiles!!! I am very in love 😟😟😟

[@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95]

Bullshit lol once people are already in their unit, they just care about people passing their pt test

[@ghostflame6602]

First comment bitches

[@MattWard89]

Hahaha

[@danielarodrigues1859]

Oi como está passe seu Instagram ou Facebook pra que eu possa te seguir lá me responde por favor