DON'T JOIN THE US ARMY UNTIL WATCHING THIS FIRST!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz 🪖JOINING THE ARMY MINI-SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFaIM8-xZ67C4CVhyBPlnoKF

[@slendermaneyelesjack5317]

Team Swartz I saw this video and it help me to think about it, but right know I am traning so my body because i am planning to enjoy the army on 4 months

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@slendermaneyelesjack5317 Excellent choice and best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jackcarraway4707]

Here's some tips I'd add: 1. Unless you are insanely mature for the age, do not join straight out of high school at 18. Get a job of any kind and spend a year there. Learn how to take an order no matter how dumb it is from a jerk. Get in the habit of arriving at said job 10-15 minutes prior. It's much better to develop these habits before you join because the military will make you learn the hard way. 2. Even if you are "sure" you are making a career out of this barring injury, have an exit plan anyway. I know so many service members who are sold on a 20 year career only to count down the days their one contract ends because they got burned out by their first duty station. 3. Don't fall for the whole "don't judge the military by your first unit" schtick your drills tell you. It's all military gaslighting. If you are unhappy at your first duty station, you have to consider your next one could be even worse and that's a dice roll I personally am not making. 4. If you have a question about something, ask three different people and make sure the answers all line up. The military has a problem with low quality NCOs that don't know what they're doing.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

1- You can gain that experience on the civilian side or the military. One has to go through that regardless but maturity def helps. 2- Always work on multiple streams of income for sure. I always advocate for combat support so at least you have tangible work experience and training towards a civilian career when exiting the military. 3- Yes, I still agree with that statement of don’t judge your first unit. Most people who leave any company or job is due to management or leadership for sure. So it could be better at the next location. Eventually you’ll be that leader that can change for the better and care for your soldiers. Be the leader you didn’t have. 4- That’s solid advice but still take it with a grain of salt. You don’t know their work ethic, attitude, effort, etc… That’s their experience under their circumstances, not yours. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@James-xn8xe]

I dont know how I ended up on this video, I'm already in the military and I didnt even join the army, but respect for being honest and encouraging people to do their own research and make sure they're doing this for the right reasons. I'm in the preppy branch the Air Force and I see too many people who are miserable with their decision to join, it doesn't do any good for the military to have to take care of someone who's unmotivated and shouldn't have joined in the first place. If you join for the right reasons you are going to love it, I know I do.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I totally agree with you!!! Don’t need that energy within our ranks!

[@BrianStevens103]

I served in the Army back in '93 to '96 active duty. We didn't have KZbin so, I had no time to think about joining, so I just went for it and I appreciate my time in the service. My son just joined suddenly at 19 so I tried to educate him even though things have drastricaly change sinced then. I gave him worst-case scenarios that I've experienced to prepare him.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lol Facts!!! Same here in 2001. 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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@bigcali6729]

Honestly any civillian thinking about joining i genuinely recommend it, even if its only 2-4 years itll set you up for life. I joined with 50 cents to my name and now I have a nice car almost paid off and am in the process of buying a house 🤷‍♂️ plus this is the easiest job I've ever had lol

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Congrats and good job making the best of your situation. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@threatlevelmidnight3588]

I agree with this. I believe almost everyone can benefit from joining the military. I'm encouraging all my children to serve in the national guard during their college years.

[@xXHighRiderzXx]

What was your MOS!?

[@hernandayolearyallda]

What'd you do?

[@SFCBEITZ]

This is one of the realest and truest military informational videos I’ve ever seen, in so many different ways. I hope the people watching this video understand how valuable this information truly is.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks Battle! 🇺🇸💪🏼

[@mcoleman6893]

My recruiter experience was a nightmare. I was lied to and I took it as gospel. Even worse, any and every question I had about basic training was not answered truthfully. She and her CO saw me coming and, I admit, I went unprepared and uninformed. The irony: it was the best mistake I ever made.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I hear ya and 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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@kathrynestes6045]

so glad you just posted this cause I finally decided to actually put my foot down and stop being scared and start the process of enlisting 😌

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Out Freakin Standing and I’m excited for you! Feel free to keep me posted and see you at the Top! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@kathrynestes6045]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you!!☺️ I’m ecstatic! just trying to figure out how to marry my fiancé before going in while she’s in AIT and has a few weeks left before shipping out somewhere that is still unknown! 😫 COVID makes it impossible!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@kathrynestes6045 Yes, that’ll prove to be a challenge! Lol Congrats too!

[@kathrynestes6045]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you so much! and thanks for all the great and info-filled videos!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@kathrynestes6045 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@ricbaggedyomommz]

THIS MAN CRAWLED SO WE COULD WALK THANK YOU 💯💯

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jamesslusher3209]

Great video DI. I joined in 1986 and again after 9/11. Military is not like it was and my daughter wants to join. So I'm definitely going to share this to her so she can get a concept in the new version. Thanks for your service and may God always be looking at every soldiers safety.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and Welcome to my Channel!

[@ashleysantos3979]

These are the best tips and sharing with anyone that is joining! Life saver!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Please Share and Thank you for your support!🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@IGO-Hooah]

Two Questions: 1) what is your favorite thing to say to new recruits that makes other DSs laugh? 2)Do you or have you worked with Angry Cops?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

1A- Put your teeth on Safe! 2A- I wish lol

[@gooblinslayer5702]

@@TEAMSWARTZ first time i was told put my teeth on safe was in white phase. We were all so exhausted that when we were told that it was like wait what... how am i suppose to do that. Good times good times.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@gooblinslayer5702 lol 😂 Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@lovingpunisher1007]

Leaving in the morning! Hyped!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@Djamieson713]

how'd it go

[@aegisofhonor]

So far the most helpful for anyone joining the army is Here's The Drill as he breaks down lots of little aspects about the army career that often aren't covered in other channels like paperwork and just general tips in how to succeed in short easy to understand videos. His channel really does tell you how you need to prepare for various aspects of your career in the army almost from start to finish. Matt Ward's Channel is very good too, and of course this channel. I sure wish I had this information back when I tried to join the military back in 1996, I might have had a better chance of succeeding if I did.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I concur with this☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼message! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@matsumotodazai2721]

Thank you. This is super helpful for me. This somewhat gave me a relief on what to do beforehand and what I should be focusing on. Keep doing what you are doing Sir. Salute!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million!!! Best wishes! Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@alanac.almond458]

1st off!!!! You joined and made it. #army mom..... And don't go at the recruiters. It's their job to introduce careers, not train. I am happy they met with my son at that dead end job he was working....

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@loganrainbolt4174]

Got a 93 on my ASVAB but my options were somewhat limited due to going into the reserves instead of active, still looking forward to shipping out as a 12b in May, good looks sir.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@tomswoverland]

My reasons for joining the Army were because my mother and stepfather told me to and to beat the draft in 72. 3 years active. Immediately wanted to go home when I got to reception but no turning back by then. Best thing I could I could’ve done back then. Nice that you explain to these guys what they are getting into.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@janellesaunders6493]

My recruiter is so sweet and she would always ask me if this is something i want🥺.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad to hear that! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@gambinobrown9056]

Don’t trust her lol but good luck

[@cesarmedranoo]

Yeah dont do it just for her, she will a receive a great bonus because your enlistment lol

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@cesarmedranoo We are salary based lol but I wish! And it sounds like she has a great Recruiter... Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mythic_omen948]

I’ve wanted to join the army ever since I was little and I just recently graduated from basic. Everything you say is true and I watched a bunch of your videos before I left and they definitely helped me so much. Thank you!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Always happy to help and congratulations on your achievement! Keep grinding! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@demondremiller51]

You are awesome and comes with knowledge Everytime keep up the good work!!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@davechris1789]

One thing I would like to point out is if you are interested in the national guard vs the reserves. Remember to look at your state for the national guard and what percent of college tuition will be paid. When my son enlisted he got on average about 37 percent of his tuition paid for in the national guard. This is because our governor didn’t allow 100 percent like other states. Also when he returned from boot camp and school he really wished he had gone full time active. They had a waiting list 3 years deep. To go from the national guard to active duty. Keep that in mind as well. He enlisted in 2012 and was done in 2018. It maybe different transferring from the nation guard to active now idk.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION BENEFITS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anezY6qnZd2ChdU That’s exactly what I share with people. Thanks for sharing! 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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@naturechase822]

Top notch video. Hopefully I get a honest recruiter.. I don’t like buying cars.. Ill continue working on my list for the Q&A!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@nancyarcheval9996]

I’m still in the process of joining. I’m still waiting on my MOS to open, 68 G Patient Administration Specialist in the army active duty as a Specialist. The whole enlisting process is super hard, but I’m not giving up 👍🏻.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Never give up and practice good patience. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@coolbik3bro729]

My why for the NJ guard is to find a career and discover something totally new

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Those are great reasons and I wish you the best. Welcome to our family! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@elevatenation1700]

Ayyye what part of jersey bro 😎👀

[@carlcounts1]

I was in the army from 1988 to 1991. The ONLY reason I joined is because I could not find a job. At the time jobs were hard to come by if you didn't have a college degree. I recall a LOT of guys constantly trying to get out

[@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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@bronzedar5108]

Thanks for linking this video for me. I know why I want to join. This helped make things even clearer for what I want to do.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad I could help and best wishes!

[@mundifantastic2949]

That’s what happened to me, I was promised a bonus and a school loan repayment, which at the end my recruiter never submitted the forms, and told me that he was gonna take care of it but never did. But I’m happy I’m not the only dumb, in my unit there are a dozen of people who didn’t get their bonuses and school loans repaid and are serving for free in the reserves just like me. That is why there has been a new motivation on the Army value “selfless service” more than anything else and that’s because there is not money.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You should have signed for it and brought it up at MEPS. I’m sorry they did you dirty! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mundifantastic2949]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thanks. God bless

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@anttucc9646]

Hey, brother! Your video randomly popped up in my recommendations. Great info!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha I’m glad I did!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@lomberatony]

Well. Still waiting for the approval at MEPS for my physical examination

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Please be Patient. The MEPS Gods move at their own pace lol. Good luck and best wishes! I hope all ends well and you join our extended family!

[@lomberatony]

Much appreciated Sargent

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@lomberatony My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@lomberatony]

I just realized the auto correct Sergeant lol

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@lomberatony haha no worries

[@hokaidomarkgerald1828]

Very helpful, I'm about to enlist on Wednesday

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I’m always glad to help if I can!

[@BLx_xND]

God you are a life saver. I just was lost and limbo but you gave me the confidence in what to do and how to do it THANK YOU. Some random kid in NY

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I’m glad I could help motivate you and provide you the tools to move forward. If you’re going Guard, I can still help you further. Contact info is in the description area. Take care!

[@Twizzzums]

Just don’t enlist, there’s a huge retention problem and a lot of soldiers are unhappy due to things like Divorce, Command Climate, training a lot, op tempo, hazing, alcoholism, debt, not being able to choose leave days, a lack of information in general, etc. You don’t get paid much, you don’t get to decide things for yourself, you don’t get to see your friends or family, you don’t get to talk back, you don’t get to do what you thought you’d be doing (common). There’s a lot more that I could talk about and there’s a reason why there’s a retention problem in the Army.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@Twizzzums]

@@TEAMSWARTZ this isn’t hate I’ve been in for 2 years and regret it, obviously the army is what you make it, but I think there’s a fundamental problem with the leadership of today’s Army in many units. And if anyone interested who comes across this comment, if you do still want to enlist just make sure you’re squared away and prepared for it.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing and sorry you’re having a not so good experience...

[@thewrenchmaster122]

I always see military videos speaking about all the benefits of joining and all the good stuff. How about showing us all the b.S that a soldier has to deal with on a daily basis. And how soldiers are actually treated. I’m currently in the military. I see grown men being treated like a child just because they got no rank. We had some high schoolers come on post to check things out. My chain of command had me lie to them and make everything seem cool and make it seem like joining the army is the best decision. They even had a few sgts there making sure nobody told them the truth of how things really are. Otherwise they wouldn’t have wanted to join. If you are thinking of joining the military get advice from someone who served before that isn’t a recruiter. All a recruiters job to do is make people want to join even if it requires them to lie to you

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

That’s an unfortunate circumstance and that’s not the norm but it def happens. As in your case for example. It’s funny, straight from the police academy the officer as the legal rights to enforce the law unsupervised but in the Army we treat people with doubt and as if we don’t trust them or treated like they’re dumb for some reason. It’s backwards and should be changed in that mindset…

[@thewrenchmaster122]

I’ve been in 3 years and I can’t wait to get out. It’s not worth being away from your family and all the b.s you have to deal with on a daily basis. If you can your better off going to school or working on starting a business. My best friends mom just died and all they gave him was 10 days of emergency leave . Your just another number that they can easily replace

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sounds like you’re active duty and that def sucks. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@royal-ramirez2749]

I told everyone I’m gonna join the army I’m bold so confidence is no problem and if I were to back out now I would look like a coward my only problem is making sure I don’t mess up and listen and stay focused while a ds is barking in your face lol I know I can do it I hope to become a 11b and I always wanted to wear the uniform which gives me even more pride I can do this and I know I got channels like yours to help me out.🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@royal-ramirez2749]

@@TEAMSWARTZ you too

[@averygaston9937]

To late I’m already in and we always get threatned by our drill sergeant to get kicked out in ait 42A life

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol Do better and you got this! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@zoy13]

Why I'm watching. I've already joined!!! lol

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@leahgoss3372]

Could you make a video about questions we should ask our recruiters before we sign those papers? 👏🏼 I have some questions but I might be missing some important things! Thanks for these awesome videos!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hmmm... Excellent video topic. I’ll work on it soon and thanks for the idea! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mtb4362]

38 yr old. Excellent shape. College degree. Leadership experience. And humble enough to overlook the bs to be a team player. But concerned about my real chances to enlist at my age. I know my why’s. From a military family 3 brothers, grandfather, 3 cousins, and ex spouse is in the Air Force reserves. What’s my chances? And oh, I have a record about 15 yrs old. Nothing serious.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Go for it! Age waiver up to your 40th A generally are easy. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@ashtonlubinski1523]

I’m thinking about joining :) when I graduate 2 more years! My dad was A 19B and he had two tours to Afghanistan and Iraq he served in operation Iraqi freedom, and I think I’m going to follow in his footsteps or join the infantry I don’t know which one to join yet but I know for sure that I am probably going to go in, I love watching your videos by the way.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@ashtonlubinski1523]

@@TEAMSWARTZ yeah my bad he was actually a 19D but thank you!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@ashtonlubinski1523 My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@CryptoTokes]

starting this series now. i will comment on all the videos i watch to track progress.

[@CryptoTokes]

also #teamswartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@GMBStillFree]

Can’t stress the write stuff down part enough I have yet to officially enlist but every time I meet my recruiter I absolutely forget those important questions Iv had in the back of my mind. Learn from my mistakes write them down 😂

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@bubblebrooke3338]

When i ask previous people who joined. All loved it. When my parents find people. They say no its terrible!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You don’t know how their work ethic was like, mindset, effort or personality… Do you boo boo! Do the minimum contract possible and test it out. You got this!

[@bubblebrooke3338]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you. If I hate it full time I can go national gaurd or reserves.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@bubblebrooke3338 No. you’ll have to complete your active contract and then transfer to guard or reserve. ACTIVE DUTY vs GUARD/RESERVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moKTma16idt3mqM

[@bubblebrooke3338]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I meant if the contract is 3 years I'll serve 3 years. After that I can go part time my bad

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@bubblebrooke3338 Yes. Absolutely you can do that.

[@sethdanso3794]

Oh ma Gosh. Wish I could talk to u personally 😔

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@mcoleman6834]

Watching this video before you sign ANYTHING is a smart choice. The Swartz is wise.💯🤓😎🤑

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@mcoleman6834]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Let me ask you a wicked question. After everything that has happened (the riot and the inauguration), do you find it difficult to focus on your job regardless of who is president?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

The president is the voice and face. Congress runs everything. We serve regardless who the president is. So for me in my opinion, republicans favor the military the best and most.

[@mcoleman6834]

@@TEAMSWARTZ When it goes right, it does not matter who the president is. Regardless of party affiliation and/or ideology, this nation does not function without its military, and every elected official would do much better to never forget that.

[@samuelquintero5066]

Hey SFC Swartz! greetings from logistics bolc here at fort lee! you and SFC Ramirez made it possible for me to get a headstart on my career while i was in rotc which i will always appreciate! great video!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sweet Baby Jesus get it!!! Can’t wait to catch up. Did you decide on Guard, Reserve or AD?

[@Spectresilencer]

Shipping to Ft. Benning on Feb 1st as 11b in the ARNG even though I already enlisted this video was a good refresher!

[@ChosenFew2-12]

Just graduated from Benning on the 22nd stationed @Fort Carson now. Have fun man it’s not to bad there but some days are gonna suck so just take it day by day

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Very true and it’s up to us to make the best of it. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@codytisdale9064]

All of my soldiers always bitch when some gay happens. Like when we're in the field and finished for the day, the other platoons are bedding down and our PSG decides to continue training. I always remind my guys, sure there's some gay stuff in the Army, but when you think about it the Army is literally the easiest job ever. You always know where to be, what time to be there, and what to be wearing. Can't say that for civilian world.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@op-wap7647]

I’m a 24 year old male. 5’9 125 ibs. on the skinnier side and want to enlist but scared me being skinny will be an issue. Have any advice?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’ll be fine. I was 5’8” and 139 when I first enlisted. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@op-wap7647]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I have a meeting with an Army Recruiter tomorrow 🙏🏼

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@op-wap7647 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@op-wap7647]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I had my test yesterday and passed!! I just need to work on passing the drug test and I most likely go to basic on April 24th!!

[@chriszegarra6125]

One thing no one told me is that combat MOS's arent treated very well, you hardly train so youre not really doing your "job" and you usually get the worst accomodations in general. If youre trying to do the cool stuff, sign for special forces before going to Basic (trying to go to SF after getting to your unit is difficult to impossible). Otherwise go into a smart MOS, I promise you guys, if you naturally score higher than a 65 on the ASVAB, dont go into combat MOS's

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing and I disagree with your observation or statement as for Combat MOS training. At least here within the NY Army National Guard our combat units tend to get high speed training while the support units not so much. But again that’s just in my state. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@kats1091]

Thanks so much! I leave for bct tomorrow and your videos have been so helpful!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@keelywinter4916]

My recruiter is actually kinda useless. I know what I want my MOS for and I’m doing my own research for it, but he said he’d send me my PiCAT last night and never did, so I had to take off work today to get there early to take it before MEPS. He also didn’t tell me anything about meps other than I go to a hotel (so I googled packing lists and other things like that), and now I’m chilling in my hotel, but he never called them before to put me on the hotel list for the night so I had to wait a while for that.. he also said he’d call me to work on my packet a little more or something before my verification test... which is tomorrow morning. One of his other recruiters drove me to MEPS, gave me the PiCAT, and processed my papers. I’m just hoping when I go to MEPS in the morning they actually have my name on that list. Really disappointed with him so far, but I spoke to other recruiters and I wanted to get started

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Really sorry to hear that. I hate when recruiters are like that. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck tomorrow at MEPS!

[@keelywinter4916]

thank you! The videos have been super helpful and really give future soldiers a great idea of what to expect. I’ve also caught a couple of the channels you mentioned in the video like Matt ward and Christopher chaos. All of you guys have really made it easy for me to know what to expect, even when my recruiter doesn’t!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@keelywinter4916 Facts! @Heres The Drill is another great channel post BCT/AIT informational channels

[@laquantreadwell5365]

At the hotel now reporting at 0500 to ship to Benning.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make us proud and have fun!

[@brandonneu765]

#teamswartz thank you for the tips and keep up the great content! Excited to start making the next step to joining the army

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@jaredprice9753]

You have a mistake in your tittle “Don’t join the Army” there fixed it.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You have a Typo and you make no sense at all. Please resubmit your comment...

[@jaredprice9753]

Well, I am an 11B so what else do you expect.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol

[@ricky.glz.]

I might have rushed into signing just so my contract can start asap lol. I’ll be 13F in the National Guard

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah and congrats! Welcome to our family! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@codytisdale9064]

Whats a 13F?

[@8ballsippa]

How long is 13f contract?

[@timsherman1245]

I would like to add if I may that if you decide to join, be sure to be physically prepare for boot camp? Like getting in shape before you suffer there, I've seen it in the USMC boot camp where couple of guys who's just gasping to get by. Don't rush it, take your time and prepare physically and mentally while do some soul-searching if this is what you want to do ? Who knows maybe some better opportunity might pass by, and it's okay to change your mind though 😊. The Military will always be there, but your life is not because once you sign that contract, there's no going back

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good advice is it fits the individuals needs and Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@timsherman1245]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Bless you to sir and stay save (don't forget to wear a mask and wash your hand sir XD) (USMC 1997-2010) oww and BTW, we Marines do eat crayon and I love the blue one xD

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@timsherman1245 lol Bless!!!!

[@jonathanasdell9310]

Shipping out for 92F Army National Guard in a couple months! :D

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Congratulations and welcome to our Family!

[@matthewgaylord9808]

I met a recruiter gave them some of my info they told me come back another week with more papers I show up and they blew me off they never open the door for me and never told me anything.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Maybe they’re on Leave or Vacation… If not, find a new recruiter 🙏🏽

[@matthewgaylord9808]

@@TEAMSWARTZ have you done a video before which Mos is easy to rank up

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@matthewgaylord9808 No I haven’t. 😔

[@mcoleman6893]

Drill, and I am saying this from brutal, hard earned experience, anyone that says they have never had a "What the HELL was I thinking?" moment is either lying or was never there.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@rechowanja2594]

Thank you so much for this information 🙏.. Be blessed

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@aVOID9]

I leave Monday and I’m definitely ready💪🏻🇺🇸

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@iPepy]

Tell us how it went!

[@feelsweirdman_1823]

My recruiter made those copies for me 😳guess he’s a good guy

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol Glad to hear! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@iPepy]

Same

[@mistygreen7169]

It’s like I want to go but I’m a weakling XD

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

It’s a mindset. When you fix that, you’ll realize your potential and conquer your goals! Smaller people have joined before you and are excelling! Stop limiting yourself and your beliefs and embrace the process and believe in yourself!

[@soldier4life1999]

Great Points & Tips 💯✊🏾❤️

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@Bronislaavv]

The primary reason woman do not belong in combat units , that no one will discuss for fear of EO complaint, is that combat units require the highest level of teamwork and cohesiveness attainable. However , when males and females are mixed , romantic relationships inevitably blossom, thus critically eroding this all - important unit teamwork and cohesiveness.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If that was the case all combat support units would be screwed based on your comment. So, based on your comment wouldn’t it be safe to assume the same could happen with same sex relationships? Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@robinsickel689]

I to fuck I had talked to someone like you in 1980 when I went in. I walked into my recruiters office hammered and told him I wanted to be a ranger. You know what it was like being the only E1 in your training cycle? The shit rolled down hill. I spent 20 years doing it and now I've got to listen to the VA tell me my injuries aren't service related. Lol

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

SMH Get that rating!!! Get the documentation, LOD’s, etc… 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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@IffyEdem]

My recruiter actually helped me, he tried to get me to go PSYOPS(my cousin and him ganged up on me about PSYOPS and Intel😂😂). But In the end he said whatever I wanted was my choice. So I chose 12B. I should’ve listend to him and my cousin😅😂

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@King-xz7bc]

Thank you I needed this.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@miguelgumulak8084]

He’s got a point about making the choice to decide for yourself to join a specific branch and or component of a branch but we all know the AF gets treated the nicest, army has the most personnel and they are the oldest branch, the navy has the most opportunities to travel due to their ships and planes, the Marine Corps has the most pride and respect. Idk what the coast guard does man there are still sharks smuggling drugs and immigrants on our shores

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Decisions, decisions lol Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@miguelaojr21]

I’m currently debating reserve or National Guard. San Diego currently and concerned for my age 32 but it’s something I want to do and looking forward to making a decision soon. Thank you for all your videos they have really helped.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Guard vs Reserve video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpqwh3eDa6utiLs Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes!

[@castilloadrian13]

Don’t do it bro. Save yourself from the dumb bullshit. Common sense doesn’t exist in the army lol

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

That’s one option... Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jeffjeff5951]

He's definitely one of the cool sergeants 🤩

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@omariantoine3782]

Fort jackson reception is harder than it should be 😭😭😭be cautious soldiers

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lol Worst part of training... Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@elevatenation1700]

lol good to know, I’ll be there next month

[@attackleo]

Promote this man .......PLEASE we need NCO's like him and Angry Cops etc !

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95]

I plan on going the OCS route next year since I’m graduating my university in a couple weeks. The thing is I’m fairly heavy but I know if I lose like 10lbs I’ll be in much better running shape for sure. I’ll be very lean but even then I’ll still be over the weight limit lol. But I heard that you can still be over the weight limit as long as your waist circumference is below the max. Is that true?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

As long as you’re within the body fat percentage you’re good to go. I did a video you may find useful: TS 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! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 You’ve got this!

[@nvlogs6207]

I know that I am joining the army I am just stuck between reserve or Active duty my recruiter is trying to convince me to go Active. This video was awesome I took the practice PICat and almost passed (I got a 25) I also have to lose 9 pounds.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@ntech1507]

Use grammar hero and Asvab mastery app and the subscription is worth it for the Asvab mastery app on Appstore or google Playstore. Study and study Math knowledge and Arithmetic Knowledge. To lose 9pounds do a meal a deal don't drink coffer or juice and no junk food. I advise water and Gatorade only, all those tips and how I was able to pass the Asvab and lose the weight good luck.

[@mistygreen7169]

Like I can barley do 10 push ups then my arms start to hurt 😂

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Practice makes perfect! You’ve got this! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@smoof1973]

10 push ups is more than a lot of people can do, keep workin

[@somethingsomethingusername802]

Start doing them randomly throughout the day. Instead of busting out 10 or so and calling it good (what I did for a while lol) start with something like 5 in the morning, 5 in the afternoon, 5 in the evening, and if you got it in you, 5 before bed. You'll have done 20 Pushups by the end of the day without much strain in the short term. And as time passes increase that number gradually. From 5 to 7, 7 to 10, 10 to 15, etc.

[@rickeyalyles7609]

My why displine I need help with that an my exercise . Im strugling with consistancy. Opportunity to save my money. Save for a down payment on a fourplex. I want a fourplex in every state . Study polictics if I can.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I support it and full send! This will def be a positive experience with all the reasons you stated and if you put forth real effort to better yourself by at least 1% daily!

[@museme6309]

Honestly it’s worth it for my kids that’s the one thing that takes to support my kids, citizenship answer, college, hubby did this along time ago but this rate by financial situation For me and hubby it’s good deal for us my career for nursing after the military somethings I’ve looked up what the army benefits.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@travisgodbold8899]

Before the Army I thought I had potential and hard work would get me the life I wanted to achieve, after the Army and its abuse, I became misguided and really didn't know my purpose in life from then on, I felt betrayed and fearful. My experience can't relate to most, though, since I went through a tough one! Nowadays the Army is different, I hear, and not synonymous to slavery. I went in over twenty years ago.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sounds horrible and hope all is well. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Different times compared to them and now.

[@travisgodbold8899]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I was a Cavalry Scout, 19 Delta. They promised me a future, the recruiters, I left only with memories of abuse.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@travisgodbold8899 I’m curious to understand what you felt was abuse. Perhaps we can talk offline on Instagram @TeamSwartz if it’s too personal to share here.

[@travisgodbold8899]

@@TEAMSWARTZ My Company, Charlie Company just went too far, and were prosecuted by JAG. It was nearly synonymous to preparing soldiers for the possibility of being a prisoner of war with what we were subjected to during my service. The sergeants had no mercy. They got off easy, I'm hearing nowadays some Marine sergeants are in prison for similar actions, they just got a couple of demotions.

[@infospot4119]

Keep in mind you go in Reserve (ER) or National Guard (NG) you can be deployed just as much Regular Army (RA). Army needs your MOS you can be sent to Afghanistan, then again your in the Army.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

No one said otherwise lol... Thanks for watching...

[@infospot4119]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Keep up the hard work on KZbin. This Will Defend,. Drill Sergeants and Recruiters play a much needed role for the Army, keep up the good work.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@infospot4119 Thanks a million and greatly appreciated!

[@geminix821]

I wish I would have had a recruiter like you in 2003 because I wouldn't had made the mistakes I made after I had joined I would have had a better mind set on my shoulders

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I hope you made the best of it! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@StarlLight45]

I wish I had this before I joined

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@mykielknight4503]

I have a misdemeanor. Will stupid things I did as a kid, keep me out of the National Guard? I'm prior Navy, and all my fines are paid and sealed.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Depends on your record, details and circumstances. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mykielknight4503]

I have to DWI's from 2017. I know its bad but I want to the program and haven't drank since.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

It’s a tough waiver that sometimes gets approved. Contact your local recruiter if not in New York to see what your options are. Best wishes!

[@SPCPeeplesSoldier]

And I’m finna watch family or spouse video

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

It's on my to do list lol Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@sanchez_1999]

Thanks Swartz 🤙🏽

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼

[@DemMommaJeans]

Going for 25B with Option 40, Airborne and Ranger School

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@DemMommaJeans]

Thanks Same to you and keep up the great work

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@DemMommaJeans Much appreciated!

[@elevatenation1700]

Damn bro nice!!! Go kill it !

[@OBEY_GAMING]

I’m thinking of joining in 92y

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

That’s an excellent choice!Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Ooooia]

Is it feasible for healthcare professionals serving in the Canadian Armed Forces to join the U.S. military after obtaining a green card through the DV lottery or any other means? I have faced challenges in obtaining a green card, leading me to just give up and just enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces as a healthcare worker. However, it seems unlikely that I will be able to obtain a green card through traditional channels. My family in the United States is unable to provide significant assistance, and the i130 process could take up to 10 years due to the lack of immediate relatives. Furthermore, my grandmother had to give up her green card due to her battle with cancer, which required extensive treatment. On the other hand, my remaining aunt, along with her spouse and children, are U.S. citizens.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Only if you’re some how able to obtain a green card. Sorry to hear about your struggles and hope it all works out some how. Good luck and stay blessed!

[@comradeluftwaffles1322]

Wait but I ship tomorrow.

[@IAMSOMID]

Just do your best, you’ll be fine ❤️

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lol, You’ll be fine! Do your best and have fun! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Butterfly1798]

Will they pay for my rent when I leave for basic training? I have apartment and I will need to know I can pay that when I leave

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

US ARMY/RESERVE/GUARD PAY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faS9gqZ8nrV6qLs National Guard/Reserve will get BAH if you have a lease or mortgage as described within my video and only married soldiers on active duty receive BAH or live in on base housing.

[@diquanspikes3420]

I head to MEPS next week,my GT score is low for the job I want but my recruiter says it really doesn’t matter.If I can’t get a 18x or option 40 contract I’m not picking up the pen 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

GT 110 & CO 100 or higher in both are needed for 18X and GT 105 or higher for Option 40 Ranger. Don’t have those, don’t waste anyone’s time going because it’s not an option. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@diquanspikes3420]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I was told I could go in and pick up a 18x contract from the SF liaison before I leave out of basic despite having a low GT score.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@diquanspikes3420 Uou won’t get that in writing... just saying.

[@mustafamcgheemm]

Great information. Congrats on your 20 years. I got out after 14. Otherwise I'd be at my 20.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million! Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 You might still be able to finish off your 6yrs for retirement purposes lol

[@Chanelsduds33]

Trying to join now, waiting on meps to approve me to come for my physical a few things came up that have me a little worried 😅 how long does it usually take just to schedule the physical??

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Up to 21 weeks give or take. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@totallydaytona9297]

My recruiter is the best recruiter I’ve had I enlisted in the Indians army national guard. Even after I enlisted he will look after me make sure I’m staying a float in school pick me up for drill or even if it’s volunteering he’s there. I got lucky with an amazing recruiter. Would shout him out but don’t wanna break opsec

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Freaking Lujah!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@imWizzyK]

Planning on joining the army reserves this april. Im from ohio, but my girlfriend lives in oregon. I asked them once i get out of basic would i be able to join a reserve unit out in oregon so i could move out there and be with her. They've assured me yes, but is there any tips on making sure this is possible?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yes and it shouldn’t be an issue as long as you’re squared away. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@armybiz]

I'll take whatever recruiter can get me back in. Lol. I've tried every year since my ETS in 2013. Came close a few times!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for watching and what happened in your past preventing you on getting back in?

[@armybiz]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thanks for asking drill sergeant. I would much rather share that with you on a personal level, if possible, not on here.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@TeamSwartz on Instagram 🇺🇸

[@armybiz]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I haven't had social media since MySpace lol. No FB or IG. Not too big on it. I did note down your cellphone number.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Text me or email me ok

[@joshallen1729]

This came at the perfect time

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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

[@NgJackal1990]

Their tactic to get you signed is nerve breaking. I remember one recruiter hung around the door at meps cubicle pressuring me to sign for the job.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lmao We hungry 🤤🤣

[@castilloadrian13]

@@TEAMSWARTZ for that money? Can’t blame you

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

In all seriousness we get paid whether you sign or not. We are salary based. Sooooo yeah...

[@ntech1507]

Not every recruiter is like that. So don't expect the worst for every recruiter you talk to if you do it will ruin your experience and chance of joining.

[@lunapetunia3778]

My recruiter was not like that at all. Tbh he was actually very open and honest. I told him as a female i want to be infantry. He said he'd do his best to get me an 11b contract. He didn't try to sway me from that goal. I guess it just depends on the person. Not all people are the same. So you cant expect all recruiters to be the same