WHAT TO BRING FOR BASIC TRAINING 2023 - THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO PACK (MALES AND FEMALES)

UPDATED 2023 PACKING LIST DURING/POST COVID INCLUDED FOR WHAT TO PACK FOR ARMY BASIC TRAINING.
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TIME STAMPS / CHAPTERS
00:00 INTRO
01:48 Dress Code to Ship out to Basic Training
06:58 MINIMUM PACKING LIST
07:57 ID Card or Passport & CAC
08:12 i551 Permanent Resident Green Card
08:18 Social Security Card
09:16 Debit Card & Less Than $50 Cash
09:31 COVID PACKING LIST - During/Post COVID
09:45 Vaccination Card
10:34 Masks/Gators/Hand Sanitizer
12:02 ZipLock Bags
12:25 Prescriptions
12:47 Religious Necklace
13:08 No Cologne/Perfume
13:52 BASIC ESSENTIAL PACKING LIST
14:00 Deodorant
14:33 Travel Size Toothpaste
14:49 Travel Toothbrush / Toothbrush w/Case
15:07 Bar of Soap w/ZipLock Bag or Case *No liquid Soap
15:34 Shampoo/Conditioner *Females Only 3-5oz
15:48 Don’t Bring Tweezers *Females
16:02 Disposable Razors - No Electric, straight edge, double edge safety razors or razorless creams
16:25 Shaving Cream 3-5oz
16:37 Flip Flops *Shower Shoes
17:18 Nail Clipper *Break Off Nail File
17:37 Hand Sanitizer
17:43 Combo/Key Lock & Traveler (luggage) Lock
18:02 Hand Towel
18:53 SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR PACKING LIST
19:05 Notebook to Write Letters - Tips/Insights
19:40 Pocket Notebook & 2x Ball Point Black Ink Pens
20:05 Box of Envelops - Tips/Insight/Designated Addressee Hack
21:03 Banking Account/Routing Number Tip
21:29 Cheap Watch *All Black in Color
22:15 Cell Phone w/Charger
22:20 Battery Pack / Power Bank - Tip/Insight
22:50 Leave Wireless Headphones Home
23:17 Bring Wired In-Ear Headphones - Tip/Insights
23:40 Bible / Religious Book Only
23:58 Bobby Pins, Brush, Hair Ties *Females
24:20 Tampons/Pads & Feminine Wipes *Females -Tips/Insights
25:31 Menstrual Cycle Insight *Females
27:00 3-5x Sports Bras - Tips/Insights
28:10 Permanent Marker
29:08 2-3 Extra T-Shirt, Socks & Underwear Only
29:42 No Purse or Expensive Wallet
29:49 Get a Velcro Wallet / Wallet w/ Necklace -Tips/Insight
30:30 Unsecure Wall Locker Warning
31:10 1-3 Wallet Size Photos & Laminate them!
31:44 Hair Products for Ethnic Hair *Females
32:38 Learn to Shave - Ethnic Skin/Facial HairBumps Tips/Insights
33:13 Army Shaving Profile - Tips/Insights
35:12 Mole Skin to prevent Blisters for Ruck Marches
35:31 Body Glide - Prevents Chafing/Rashes between your thighs
36:06 ITEMS NOT TO BRING
-Knives, Multi-Purpose Tool, Guns, Prescriptions, Drugs, Supplements, Over the Counter Medicine, Contacts, Laptops, Tablets, Extra Outfits, etc…
38:00 PREPACK AIT CARE PACKAGE
-LapTop or Tablet
-Contacts
-1 to 2 Outfits
-Specific Hair Products
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[@billybarnett2846]

I brought one bag with me. Basically a duffle bag. Do not bring a suitcase. Once you reception, you will be running a getting yelled at by the drill sergeants. Don't get a haircut cause you will get one when you're there. Learn your social security number. Commit it to memory because it will be the most frequent thing they ask. Stuff was cheap at the PX when I went back in 88. Ladies, leave the fake lashes at home.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol… Solid advice. Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@godsone1333]

Don't bring anything, I bought a lot of stuff and I didn't use them, because they provided me with everything I needed. I've just graduated from bct July 15 2021

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Agreed, which is why I created this video.

[@jjb0894]

@@TEAMSWARTZ, lol. I had a detail with an infantry guy once who was bitching the entire time. I wanted to say “Oh but I thought you were better than us lowly POGs” but I decided not to, after all, we are all on the same team. I think one thing that never crosses the minds of some people with a combat MOS is that they can’t do their job without support MOS’. I’m a 25U, how are you going to call in a 9-line MEDEVAC if I’m not there to set up your radio? How are you going to eat without cooks? How are you going to get your ammo without supply? How will you drink water safely without a water purification specialist? I could go on all day. They can talk shit all they want, but I know how important EVERY job is. I’m a firm believer that if an MOS was useless, it wouldn’t exist.

[@andyliu2272]

how was the basic training with covid?

[@AC-uw4il]

@@jjb0894 well Radios we can get guys to do it cooks not really theres MREs and Contractors Ammo thats a tough one to beat water purification we can just get water bottles we already do it some of these MOS we can go without but itll make the task a bit harder even though we have to do the fighting to secure the area for you guys to perform your support roles thats why we say were better cuz were the ones in frontlines and you guys can just sit in the back if we go down you go down and are forced to be second line thats the Ideal of support and secondly you POGs got it better than the Infantry thats why you hear us complain alot

[@sademl6076]

@@jjb0894 factssss

[@tayday424]

Dear woman going through basic training: I have sisters, I know the pain they can go through with cramps and stuff like that. Yall are bad asses and getting through training despite this is a fucking accomplishment. We are proud of you. You are absolute baddies.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for watching and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@Angel-db5wo]

You’re cute 🥰

[@Angel-db5wo]

Thank you ❤

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Angel-db5wo My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@tayday424]

I honestly didn't think meps was that bad. Breakfast at the hotel was good, I only got an hour and a half of sleep but I woke up early for a few cups of coffee and a cigar, and I was determined to present myself as professionally as I could throughout the process. The Houston meps wasn't too cold, but it's probably a good idea to bring a buttoned shirt to wear over a tee shirt. Good luck future recruits!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@axljax8474]

#teamswartz I leave for basic in 8 hours and I can’t believe how underprepared I was. You’re a life saver!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@Idontwantausername1]

How was it!!!!

[@Mike-lh4wn]

They will prepare you when you get there. ; )

[@AverageIraqEnjoyer]

I hope you made it, my friend

[@Mocha69A]

Lol you don't need to bring shit. Except the clothes on your body.

[@EdgardBermudez]

I took a pair of 501 Blue jeans, tennis shoes, a Led Zeppelin T-Shirt I got at the Oakland Coliseum in 1977, my wallet with ID and that's it! to MCRD San Diego in 1980 :-)

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@user-sq6ef5nv1j]

You explained what females have to bring. It is amazing. I am nervous about menstrual cycle and basic training routine. Thanks for mentioning it! I cannot wait to be enlisted and start this journey!!!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha I try my best to help everyone and be as fair and detailed as possible. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Cutepanda-uz5xs]

I know that the only thing I'm worried about for bringing is if they will have sensitive soap (ex:vagisil) since I'm sensitive to regular soap or would they have wipes from that brand? Other than that I'm glad for the useful information!! I didn't know that they hold your phone or can't take it haha

[@aqua_dogx1699]

@@Cutepanda-uz5xs I’m in the navy so not sure if it’s the same, but when I went through basic as long as it was documented at medical your RDCs would provide you with accommodations. If it’s not documented still bring it up to your Drill Sargents or go to sick call if you have a reaction to the soap that’s provided.

[@Lzydouch]

This video has been an amazing understanding of what BCT/AIT/OSUT is like these days. It’s amazing to see the recommendations and help you’ve provided and are providing to those heading out to reception.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you very much and I try! I appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching!

[@RoBoVader]

I swear Swartz is so slept on, the amount of effort he puts into his videos. This guy deserves way more views. God bless and keep putting out these videos, really helps me understand the process when I go!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Love the enthusiasm! I love what I do, I love creating content for y’all who will benefit from them and I love helping people at the end of the day. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Thank you for all your support!

[@MAC-ws8fz]

"Slept on?" Are you Beta? WTF is that? I'm 80 yo so I might be a little behind on the 'lingo! Slept on? YGBSM!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@MAC-ws8fz Lmaoooooo Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@scottwin646]

@@MAC-ws8fz You're 80 years old and still determine who a person is by using those labels? I thought it's more simple than that. All I know is that if you love yourself, your family, and the people around you, and when the situation arises, you always do the right thing, then that's what makes you a man. Not somefoolish label. Your action will define you, not some dynamic tag you find on the internet. It looks like you still got work you do, old man, as we all.

[@scottwin646]

@@MAC-ws8fz my guy is giving appreciating, why you've got to bag on him for mate

[@sziyad8965]

Teamswartz Trainees talked about you when I was in Basic during covid. You posted some life saving content and helpful videos. Keep it up DS!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Really!? I hope all good things! 💪🏽🤣 Thanks a million!

[@Tinker_Balambao]

Note on the Social Security card, IF you do not have the origional, you can go online to get a copy mailed to you for most states. You should start the process of getting the certified replacement immediately. It could take quite a while for the copy to get to you. Also note that there is a limit on the number of certified copies you can get.. so once you have it KEEP IT SAFE!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Akira994]

To add on to the comment you get ten copies at least in (va)

[@OhdeesLive]

It doesn’t take that long. Like 2 weeks to get it

[@THEOFFICIALNRG504]

#teamswartz My son left for boot camp yesterday, it was one of the most emotional times of our lives. Thank you for this video this will help out for care packages etc...

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and congratulations! Welcome to my channel! Hope all is well and stay blessed!

[@eduardomejia1342]

This video is soooo helpful, thank you so much for the tips and information. I love how in depth you talk about certain things of what to bring and the reasons behind it!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you very much and greatly appreciate it! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@amberrochin5341]

I ship February 1st and This is very helpful. Definitely going to pre-package a box to have my family ship to me for AIT! Thanks for all the info. #teamSwartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

👆🏼This person is my REAL T.S. MVP for watch my ENTIRE VIDEO!!!! 💯💪🏼🇺🇸 Real Tawk! 😎 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! 🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz

[@katrynnatysha1185]

I am finally to the point that I believe this will happen. I've been trying to enlist for a year and a half and something always comes up. But I think it's actually happening now. Thank you so much for this information!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in everything you do!

[@elmeralfaro9514]

#TeamSwarts I leave to basic in 8 hours and this gave me peace of mind and readiness. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! I’m super excited for you and glad I was able to help out in some way! You got this and can’t wait to hear how it went!

[@BeefBattalion]

Shipping off to Fort Sill on September 7th and this video is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@renxi7846]

Great video! Very informative, thanks! Will leave for bct at the end of this month and still undecided what to pack for before watching this video…

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad I could help! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@jamescox7537]

Concise, very focused, very informative, and excellent preparation. I wish you had told me this before I went in. LISTEN TO HIM !!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you very much and I appreciate that! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@macielafleur9836]

#TeamSwartz! Thank you for all of this information. I definitely needed this

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@RoofTop12-b]

I actually needed this. I ship out to lost in the woods in 6 days. Nervous and excited. Can't wait

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah!!! 💪🏽🇺🇸 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@echoedthorns7102]

Thank you for this video. this has helped me out a lot as a lot of other people; I am planning on joining the army after school so thanks to you i have a video to refur back to when it comes time to enlist and ship out to basic training if i am accepted.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Outstanding!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck in college!

[@donnellmuzic]

I am from Alabama, 16, about to be a junior in august. I plan on going to the military once I graduate. This video is great, I even saved it on a playlist so I can research it and take notes. You're the man. Thank you for your selfless and much needed service.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for your support and good luck in high school! Save this playlist as well! 🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz Stay blessed and best wishes!

[@tjprincess86]

Been waiting months for this video. You are the best. You need to train my recruiters who know nothing. Thanks my virtual recruiter. You don't know how much your videos helped me get through my entire process. Keep up the great work. Other recruiters need to step up their game, to make it worst you are doing it for free. Would be an honor to meet you in person. Thanks again for your hard work and dedication.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Awe, Thank you and yes!!!! Long overdue but I’m happy with the edit. Worth the wait and hopefully won’t need to redo this video again haha… I appreciate your kind words and hope all is well! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make us proud and dominate training?

[@yeny8754]

I think this vídeo was supposed to be seen by everyone who wants to join the army, Swarts you really did put much effort in this video, so far👏 this is the best video I have seen♥️ I really loved watching it, it is very helpful thank you so much...

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and grate my appreciate that! Please do share with anyone that can benefit from it. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@talonakins]

Thanks for the help I graduated back in feb and AIT in may. I’m finally at my first unit and it’s been a crazy ride!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Motha Freakin Lujah!!! Congrats and keep up the hustle! Good luck in the next chapter of your Army career!

[@803gaming3]

Thank you Swartz. I’m in the enlistment process and this is helping me so much

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Happy to help and thank you for stopping by my channel! Welcome and hope you stick around!

[@lowkeylaw]

Ive been watching your vids for a while now. Finally did my swear in and am heading to basic in 2 weeks :)

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Huge congrats and welcome to our family! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@raiders0223]

my recruiters told me they didn’t have a packing list available that was up to date so thank you for this video comes in clutch

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@petercrean5176]

#teamswartz thank you for the awesome video! I'm joining the Army myself and went to the recruiting office yesterday to start the process. I'm really excited, and a little nervous too haha

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Being nervous is normal. Good luck in your enlistment process and Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@farajalusokeemmanuel646]

You're a pal sir . You're really a good Trainor ( teacher) Faraja kabika in Tanzania feel you a lot. What an amazing person you are . God bless you!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Shen and Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@a.shibeshi2276]

I am about to ship out tomorrow. Thank you for the detailed information. It is very helpful!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for letting me know! It’s what this channel is all about and I’m stoked you’ve found them to be useful. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@rickmcarthur7265]

Lotta good stuff man. Im about to join the canadian army, and due to lack of videos for us, I can get *general* advice from USA creators like you. Thanks man

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad I could help and happy you’re finding my videos helpful! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Kobrink15]

How did it go?

[@ThanosShouldSnap]

@@Kobrink15He died Just kidding I don’t know

[@meganwilliams1555]

You helped so much!!! I appreciate you and all you helped with. We are now 2 years in with my husband

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million!!! I appreciate your kind words and happy to read you’ve found my videos helpful. Congrats and thank you again!

[@WillpowerLifts]

Thank you so much for all the videos, I ship out tomorrow and well here we go!💪🏽

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@laaldeadepepino1967]

Me precio como oficial retirado de las fuerzas armadas, ver el alto nivel de profesionalismo y espíritu de cuerpo manifiesto por este señor profesional reclutador, definitivemte todos su comentarios son al lugar, competentes, vinculantes, progresivos y diferenciados de todas las actividades básicas; de un soldado al ingreso a un sistema militar de entrenamiento y capacitación. Felicitaciones.

[@whothehell978]

I ship out at the end of this school year. Thanks for answering a lot of my questions!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 THAnk you so very much for watching this video and Best wishes! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Shesleelee]

I ship out in 3weeks to Missouri! This video answered all my questions and more. Thank you! Pray for me y’all! I’m excited. I think 😅

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you liked this video, be sure to checkout my other banger video: BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks!

[@cerealkiler9637]

Ill be ready for next year ;) I will watch it again before I leave for good to make sure I got it . Great video and good detailing Speak the facts of how things are and how they want it done its better knowing in advance to get less picked on by the drill Sergeant

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and I appreciate you! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@toniheyrend296]

#TeamSwartz you're a freaking life saver! Thank you so much for the video. I appreciate and I'll be watching when I'm don't with it all and have access.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I appreciate you!

[@danielmachado45]

#Teamswartz I’m shipping out this Monday, July 26th, this video was awesome. 11x going to Fort Benning Georgia. Been waiting almost 3 months for this. Thanks for the in depth video, information coming from a Drill Sergeant definitely makes me feel better.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and glad I could help!! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Stay blessed!!

[@DeadShot-cj5gf]

Yo bro how did it go

[@danielmachado45]

@@DeadShot-cj5gf it sucked ass bro, 6 months of osut was terrible but now I’m stationed in Schofied barracks hawaii and it’s super chill. Once you get all the bs out of the way being in the army isn’t bad at all

[@Caleb-ml4bp]

@@danielmachado45 did u go option 40?

[@danielmachado45]

@@Caleb-ml4bp nope, just regular 11b

[@mm033]

I went to basic back in 2007 and this video brings back so many good memories. Also, sleep when you can before you get to reception. You gonna be up for a long time. Thank you for the video.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@mm033]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you for taking the time to respond. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about my Drill Sergeants and the Army.

[@gennabrooke4776]

I leave for basic tomorrow and this has been so helpful and thankyou for including the female menstrual cycle tips.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! I’m super stoked for you!

[@solodaph]

I wasn't going to finish this video because I wasn't expecting you to talk about what women need to bring, but thankfully, you did, and it was amazing.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@cadenmajor6845]

Thanks a lot for making a depth video of what to bring and not to bring I’m shipping out in 6 days for 11B in fort benning really nervous but can’t wait at the same time😇

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

THAnk you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@TheBengtsonFamily3]

So much helpful info without any nonsense! I’m sending this to my sibling that just got a basic training date! #teamswartz!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Awesome! Thank you! Good luck to your sibling and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I appreciate your comment more than you know! Have them watch this to prepare for BCT too! BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M

[@CryptoTokes]

#teamswartz I've been watching videos on what to expect when I get to basics but this is the only video that tells you what to bring to be prepared that I have found as of right now.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@L34nB34na]

This was my first time watching you and let me say you answered so many questions I had and so I wanna say thank you also loved the video the amount of time you probably spent on it was worth it bc it was amazing

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and always a pleasure when I hear I was able to help people like you. Thanks for watching! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@thewards06]

Great info! Information is the only good thing about the KZbin fad. As prior service Army, I recommend also bringing a positive attitude to BCT. Drill Sergeants notice right away who wants to be there and who doesn’t.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

100% Facts!!! Attitude is everything and will make or break a career or anything in life. Thanks for sharing! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@emykett9123]

#TeamSwartz !! I’m shipping out in a month. This video was incredible and thorough Thankyou so much for making it. I was worried especially about bringing my power bank but I’m glad I’m good to go with that!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad it was helpful and sometimes I think I’m too thorough… Too long of videos? Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Be sure to checkout this gem too: BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M

[@Bingoking88]

I did Basic and AIT at Ft Benning Ga, in 1979 all i took was a tooth brush,paste razor and 2 shirts and pants along with boxers. I just showed this video to my son because he is getting ready to head that basic. Thanks for the help

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Congrats to you both!!! Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck to your son and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@sofzhuk1188]

Thank you for thinking about the females in the army, I was really concerned about that part 😅 The most accurate video out on KZbin. Woot woot I ship out January 24th!! #teamswartz ;)

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lmaoooo You got this and thank you very much!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@ktgjr357]

I leave Tuesday for basic training at Fort Sill. Thank you for the tips!! Love the vids!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 The pleasure is all mine!

[@KJ06682]

Proud of you!! How’s life been in ARNG?

[@josephsosa1663]

Hey man appreciate the information. Didn’t realize there were a lot more things I would need. definitely excited and anxious to get to BT.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad I could help out in some way and welcome to my channel! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@Jus-Too-Smoove]

I’ve now watched two videos back to back and these are awesome

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so much for your support, feedback and I’m glad I was able to help out in some small way! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@EyeShotZ65]

#TEAMSWARTZ!!!! Thanks for this amazing content! Im going to basic FT Jackson on October 20!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you very much!!!

[@strawberry_daydream]

I still have to pass MEPS and I’m nervous, but if all goes well I’ll be signing this Tuesday! Thank you for this video 💞

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@laivyzass6770]

Thankyou sir to bring shine to my life you the best. I was so nervous but you clarify al my thoughts. Specially about us females.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@tinawong5992]

Super detail and thorough, truly appreciate! I wished I could watch this video 20 years ago but thank you nowadays I can watch this and prepare for my son. He plans to be shipped out in July 2024. Your advice is great~ I share with another mother who's son is signing up to military together with my son too. Wish them all good luck! (I must tell them if I survived 20 years ago w/o all these great tips, why can't you?! XD)

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Exactly! lol. Thank you for sharing and good luck to them! Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Another great watch is this one here: BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@neac97]

This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I joined the Army National Guard and I’m shipping out to Fort Sill on Feb 28th. I was feeling super unprepared before watching this. Thank you!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you very much and happy to help! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

GOod luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@fusion-pm1nh]

No way! I ship the 28th too with army

[@frankdennis5304]

Headed to ft benning in 2 weeks, your videos have definitely been really helpful. Thanks!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad I could help out in some way! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@merlinel3855]

How was it?

[@candicemartinez3565]

Great information and knowledge. Thank u so much for this much needed.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@tomswoverland]

In 72 I was issued 2 pairs of running shoes they were called combat boots. We ran in fatigues and combat boots. Thanks for your service

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@typicalkyle3085]

You have really stepped up your editing and production skills, great video! #TeamSwartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you!!! Always trying to make it better for my viewers! Thanks so much!!!

[@aaliyahragsdale9630]

#teamswatz that’s a lot of packing. Like I’m going to be spend night over my cousin house. Thank you for telling me what items bring and not to bring. The items to pack in a box so it can be sent to AIT. Thank you for your help and service

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and best wishes! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes to your cousin in Training! 💪🏼 Tell them I said make the best of it, have fun and do their best!

[@marlyjhouly]

Muchas Gracias for this video. It really is the best one out there 😅. I’m shipping out to Fort Jackson on April 4th 🙋🏼‍♀️.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah and glad to have helped you! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@wolfdesikan1766]

I watched this because I was trying to figure out what you were talking about for 40 minutes, as I showed up with the clothes on my back, my drivers license, my social security card, and a paper back book for the van ride to Parris Island, and the book went in the contraband barrel almost immediately when I got there. This all seems like common sense, but that's not so common these days. This was very thoughtful and thorough, I hope future recruits/poolees take notice. RAH.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@martesilguero3043]

Leaving in about 4 hours and this video saved me!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@colenewswanger3830]

I leave in two days for Fort Benning, I appreciate the video. Great quality and detail!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Much appreciated and thank you very much! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@reverb3933]

Same

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

In ‘85 I brought to Basic & AIT combined a shave kit and shine kit (thanks dad!), a book, and a Walkman with a few cassettes. They let us have our Walkmans and books in the middle of Phase-Two. However, I accidentally got mine past the initial contraband check*, and had it the entire time. Those five cassettes became the soundtrack of my experience over those 6-months. Great memories of sitting on the floor cleaning gear and shining boots jamming to Journey, Boston… *I forgot I had it in my shave kit-they missed seeing it-and the headphones were down around my neck. I didn’t want to get in trouble, so I hid it. Then I began to use and enjoy it. The one shakedown they did, I had it in my pocket, the headphones cable running under my uniform, and the headphones, again, down around my neck. Great times.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol Love hearing stories like these from back in the day. You got lucky! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@bradyboarman6836]

Thank you so much. I had no idea what to bring to basic training. I was absolutely clueless. Thank you so much #teamswartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@leahgil6899]

I leave for basic next week. This video was super informative and really made me feel better about packing, Thank You! #TEAMSWARTZ

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

👆🏼This person is my REAL T.S. MVP for watch my ENTIRE VIDEO!!!! 💯💪🏼🇺🇸 Real Tawk! 😎 thank Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@sheercold5868]

How'd it go?

[@freddfarias8897]

Thank you so much for this amazing video !!! I’m preparing myself physically and mentally for NTC 🇺🇸

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you very much and I touch base on things to focus on to get physically ready here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@sadiecreamer2417]

I am in JROTC but I am glad you mentioned the body glide for the leg chafing. I am going to get some of that stuff. I am in Color Guard so I am used to marching about 2 miles every other day for practice plus the other miles that I have to march with my other classmates. I use deodorant but it doesn't help much in the heat.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Works like a charm! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@darrellmurphy6352]

Use pantyhose for your road march

[@The_S1ug303]

Video was actually really helpful and yea it’s an older video but idc still helpful thank you and idk ima check out ur other videos

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Still valid today as it was then. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@tyrabrown7531]

Thank you for these! My son ships to Ft Jackson in December. These videos eased a lot of my own anxieties, and I’m sure are helping him, too.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I’m glad he finds them helpful too!

[@greenmoose376]

I went to Ft. Jackson last April. I was depressed the whole 10 weeks. I graduated and now I'm back home in my warm bed

[@veronibro]

@@greenmoose376 it’s not for everyone 🤷‍♂️

[@madib4081]

im headed there this July! how is it there?

[@greenmoose376]

@@madib4081 it's gonna be hot asf that's pretty much it

[@Junster247]

I leave December 28th to basic and this really shine a lot of awareness of what to bring , thank you 🙏🏾!!! #teamswartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@Junster247]

@@TEAMSWARTZ will do thank you 💯. You stay blessed as well

[@jared49]

I’ll be there with ya 13B

[@alone-4048]

Another good thing to learn before going, is army fold/roll for your shirts and/or pants it will definitely help you, if it's on the training or if it's for that little extra space, it will help it's a super simple thing to learn

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yes, that’s a great idea as well! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@leop2683]

This was actually amazing. Thank you. I feel confident now

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@leop2683]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank YOU so very much, and you too.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@darkvenom7727]

I ship out on January 15th (like 2 and a half weeks from this comment) and im super up and down about it but you make the processing aspect alot better. Thank you

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 My pleasure!

[@62.81]

You gonna get a sign on bonus?

[@thebigsad127]

Thanks! Helped out a lot!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@thebigsad127 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Also check out this gem: BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@doms_world3217]

Definitely respect this video and appreciate the advice

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and I appreciate that! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jazminethompson9516]

I am so glad that I watch this all the way threw!! I can say after watching this video I am more prepared for BCT then I thought I was when I watched a few others. The details about TTOM was PERFECT! Thanks! If you don't mind, or if you have already, can you make a video about the process of going into the army while married but your significant other is not joining. Thank you again for all the info!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

That’s an excellent video idea. What are some questions do you have in mind that I could address in that video that would be helpful to you and others? Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@alynina]

Yes please make a video like this. I'm so lost and as a wife I don't know what I should be preparing for

[@andrewgomez7387]

Heading into Ft. Sill on August 16, thanks a ton for the information!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

I leave for Ft. Leonard Wood on August 2. Good luck to you. May I ask, what is your M.O.S.? Mine is 88N.

[@codybossert684]

I leave for fort sill on November 23rd!

[@herbensbernard8048]

The 3rd

[@DX099]

Thanks man for making this video, im currently working on my weight before i go and enlist to the Army. But i still wanted to see this videos just to be prepared.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I appreciate that and feel free to checkout this video: TEAMSWARTZ FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPWY3edopZmY80 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your fat loss journey!

[@ernestrubin159]

shipping out tuesday. very informative. thank you.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@Jordan59.45]

Love the vid. I’m a new subscriber and interested in going to the military. Thank you for the knowledge ! #TEAMSWARTZ

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

👆🏼This person is my REAL T.S. MVP for watch my ENTIRE VIDEO!!!! 💯💪🏼🇺🇸 Real Tawk! 😎 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Thank you for Subscribing and glad I could help!

[@moneyjane6229]

thank you for this!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 God luck in Training!

[@GarryGaz24]

#teamswartz thank you for very valuable information still trying to figure out if i want to join the military so videos like these help

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Much appreciated and thank you for your support!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

🪖 RECEPTION VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXO1mISced5pgJo 🪖 FORT SILL VIRTUAL TOWNHALL VIDEO LINK (Go to TimeStamp 14mib 50sec, for Mandatory COVID Vaccine Statement): fb.me/e/2o9JcAmZ2🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz

[@papastein6437]

Been watching your videos and can’t wait to head to basic just waiting on my recruiter to speed up the process he is slow

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha.. Very much appreciated and good luck in your process into the military! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@JuanPerez-fd7ph]

I'm leaving to bootcamp on June 21st of 2022 and decided to follow this guide, wish me luck and thanks for this packing list

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@BeansNriceboi]

I leave on the same day too, what mos did you pick?

[@JiyaChaudhari-d1p]

#teamswartz I will be leaving for my basic soon! And can't thank you enough! I appreciate this video a lot!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You're so welcome! Glad you’ve found them to be so helpful and I appreciate you giving me the positive feedback. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ6UZ32aoNeVe6c

[@TheDigdog8]

Love the reintroduced intro. Still tuning in from AIT at Fort Gordon 💪🏾

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Think I should keep it? Or too long? Thanks for tuning in and continuing to support my channel!

[@TheDigdog8]

I was sad to see it go the first time! Appreciate it even more now since I've heard NYC is re-opening.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@TheDigdog8 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@austinjulien2669]

#teamswartz I’m leaving for basic in 5 days. I felt so underprepared. This video helped a lot! Thanks!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@alexistemplin2846]

This video is so helpful, so glad I found this video :)

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Glad you find my videos helpful!

[@SpringExalt]

Super helpful video, thanks so much!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@fletcherdixon1933]

I leave August 23 for Ft. Jackson. Super excited and nervous. Definitely needed this video so I can know what to bring or at least have some kind of idea.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah 💪🏽🇺🇸 Did you watch my Prep for BCT Video? Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@corneciathompson5473]

ayee. i leave august 23rd too.. except i’m going to the navy. good luck!

[@fletcherdixon1933]

@@corneciathompson5473 good luck to you as well

[@markboen]

Specifically, toothpaste, shaving cream, shampoo, and conditioners are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

True! Thanks for sharing!

[@rolandoosorio5435]

No shampoo or conditioner for the males.

[@thqtsmacker6205]

@@rolandoosorio5435 no tampons or pads either lucky us ;)

[@danyellezumwalt1583]

#teamswartz im going to meps on Wednesday! Hopefully all goes well! Ur video really helped me with understanding what to bring!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You can do it! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Don’t forget this video too! BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M I’m super for you and keep up the grind! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼