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@thenit3vision7 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree with this video, the only way to fail BCT is by quitting on yourself. We had one guy who was really fat and kept failing his PT. His first 2 mile run was 28 minutes, push-up was about 15..However, he never quit, he was giving 110% effort every single day, eating as healthy as possible, training harder than everyone else in the company. He eventually made it, and guess what. he even got promoted from PVT to PV2 because DS knew that guy was doing his best.
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
Yeah, seeing guys like that pushing it just as hard or harder than me(because I was in better shape) made me even more motivated. I helped my buddy go from 3 pushups on the 1-1-1 to 35 on the final pt test. He had so much heart it was insane. Really motivating and he always asked me for help with exercise and for me to do pushups and situps with him.
@exorcists7 жыл бұрын
How fat would you say that guy was? (Not trying to fat shame or anything. I'm asking because I'm a big guy myself is who currently losing weight to join the Army.)
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
He used to be about 350lbs but lost over 100lbs so that he could join. But I think he lost it all via diet because he was one of the most unfit people I have ever seen. Literally
@exorcists7 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'8 and 342lbs. I've been trying to diet, but I don't really have the discipline to do it. So I got a gym membership to workout. I did the math and I have to lose 15lbs in the next 11 months so I can join the Army for the 20th birthday, in April.
@willyishere7 жыл бұрын
just curious how did he get in if he couldn't pass the pft??
@benlopez89027 жыл бұрын
Another way to fail is testing positive on a drug test lol
@eazyyye66016 жыл бұрын
ben lopez not really i went to meps and failed my drug test all they did was put me on a 90 day probation of enrollment
@hex87876 жыл бұрын
EAZYYY E Why you doing drugs right before enlisting?
@jacezaler73996 жыл бұрын
Had 2 guys 1 in my flight in AF BMT who smoked the day before they shipped and one 3-4 days before he shipped. One of 'em them did it to spite his parents and the other guy was just a dumb ass.
@layneireland82225 жыл бұрын
EAZYYY E why would you do drugs when you know you’re going to MEPS
@jacoblong35415 жыл бұрын
layne ireland addicts in guessing lmao
@tylersmith23257 жыл бұрын
If you struggle with PT, you're still very likely to graduate basic. The PT will whip you into the best shape you've ever been in. The only guys who failed in my platoon were the ones who never did the right thing; Cheated on APFT's, constantly disrespected DS's, etc.. Just always be high speed, respect your Drill Sergeants, and always give 100% and you'll make it. Sounds cliche but its the truth. Had a couple guys fail their first two APFT's, and excelled in APFT3 and passed with flying colors. If you go to Charlie 2-47, kick ass, trained by the best to be the best
@bonatzaaron70455 жыл бұрын
How do you cheat a APFT if your literally being supervised by DS? I am just curious.
@Babyforever085 жыл бұрын
Charlie Company 2-47 is where my boyfriend is :) 4th platoon
@Gojo2OP8 ай бұрын
I was in bravo 2-47
@DeputyLukeCole6 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I got 7 days before getting shipped to basic. Scared shitless, until watching this. Thanks man, you really helped me
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@Cheesy9305 жыл бұрын
@Stayy Luckyy he ded
@wearevenom13445 жыл бұрын
Did u pass
@mrjackson34265 жыл бұрын
luke coe bruh pls answer
@Kyotica5 жыл бұрын
@@goldenblade212 because you usually dont get notifications when someone replies to your reply
@ethanperry42226 жыл бұрын
I literally just graduated from the hardest class Benning has to throw at you. Even as a semi out of shape guy, it wasn't even that hard. I was just as scared as anyone else to get here. Just don't worry
@justsomedude1115 жыл бұрын
What was the hardest class? I have basic at Benning as well. Then RASP, and airborne.
@jacklennon81374 жыл бұрын
Haha I’m going to Benning tomorrow morning. Nervous af but I’m physically squared away so just have to worry about the mental part.
@alexr4484 жыл бұрын
I’m worried about the running part. I run a 2 mile at 18 minutes.
@brickstv31564 жыл бұрын
@Rogelio Acevedo im 6 ft 1 and weight 256 pound and I want to go to the army
@youngdice28694 жыл бұрын
solgerboy 259 gotta lose like 50lbs lose 40 you might get a waiver just have to do a combat arms examination at meps unless your just all muscle and like 256 lbs of muscle and 20% or less body fat
@Taby10115 жыл бұрын
What you said is very true. I did basic training over 20 years ago in the 90s. I always make the joke that I was like Mulan or Judy Hopps in the beginning of their training, except that I did not became the best, I just barely passed. I was the last one in my platoon to qualify in the shooting range, grenade, PT, you name it and I failed it. I still became a soldier because I never gave up and quitting was never an option for me. I just did what I was told and did what I could. I still remember the last time I went to the range in Basic, I was the only one in my platoon going there. Before I exited the barracks one of my drill sergeants stopped me, looked straight into my eyes and pointed at my heart and said, “right there, it is right there where you have it to make it.” He knew in that moment that I was weak in my resolve to qualify and I needed that pep talk. I qualified that day not as a marksman, but as a sharpshooter and I was one point away from expert. Everyone in my platoon celebrated and cheered when I came back. It is one of my most cherished memories from basic. TLDR; Drill sergeants are there to help you make it and If I became a soldier, anyone can as well.
@HateTheIRS4 жыл бұрын
Back in the 90’s they could still put hands on you right?
@Taby10114 жыл бұрын
@@HateTheIRS As a female soldier in the 90s no drill sergeant ever placed their hands on me, but my feelings were hurt a lot, lol! My male soldier friends on the other hand have told me that they would get beatings but it was behind closed doors. Drill sergeants in the late 90s were not supposed to place their hands on you. So it always depends on who you ask. I have never had a beating nor have I ever seen someone else get one
@HateTheIRS4 жыл бұрын
Taby1011 that’s crazy. When I was in basic a few months ago, I never heard anything like that. Basic is getting soft, all these dear colonel letters and end of training reviews.
@AskAJanything3 жыл бұрын
Alex M I went in 1997 to FLW (shout out to c-2-10) and no DIs put hands on anybody....they cussed a lot & threw stuff but no hands.
@matthewrowley96797 жыл бұрын
I'm worried about running the mile
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
Then you should be running. It's not hard as long as you prepare. It just takes a little effort.
@jordanmedlin69357 жыл бұрын
Shootemup89 12:48 for the 2 mile is good right?
@scrimblomale33067 жыл бұрын
That's very good for a 2 mile. I think passing for 18-21 year olds is a 16:36 2 mile run.
@JP-vy9gz7 жыл бұрын
My recruiter told me 16:36 was for me and I'm 24 yo so maybe he just wanted to set that for me as a goal but I think my recruiter was right if your 22-26 it's 16:36 I'll have to check tho.
@timezone1077407 жыл бұрын
oMuRDA-MiTTiNo PS4 Ya pretty sure thats right took me like 13 minutes just to do one mile but wasnt really trying I guess.
@chrisj1696 жыл бұрын
Very accurate! I did mine in 1993 at Fort Leonard Wood. If you fail at the AFPT or BRM, you’ll just try it again and again up to an extent. They want you to pass. They want you to make it.
@TheMattsMan6 жыл бұрын
I just graduated basic training (Fort Sill) on the 28th of July and agree 100% with this video, believe in yourself, push yourself, and the drill sergeants do notice!
@HateTheIRS4 жыл бұрын
That doesn’t mean they care, some notice your good conduct, and still punish you for someone else’s mistake, even in AIT.
@retroknightnotlive69294 жыл бұрын
@@HateTheIRS I'm pretty sure that's because you're taught that you fail and succeed as a team, just because you're great doesn't mean everyone else will be. It's meant to teach the person failing that they have others that rely on them and they should work harder for the benefit for the entire team, not just themselves.
@Kdawg05ISHEREYT3 жыл бұрын
I leave for Fort Sill September 1st
@HateTheIRS3 жыл бұрын
Kdawg05 YT ok
@anthonycall27893 жыл бұрын
I go to fort sill in three weeks
@natileighpolk81355 жыл бұрын
As a female struggling with PT, this gave me more confidence that I'll make it through. I'm a tiny person, but I believe I'll be able to go through it. Thank you
@politebadger50492 жыл бұрын
How was it, any advice? PT is not my strong suit either (tall female).
@monkacharlie10 ай бұрын
Any updates? Hope you made it through 😊👍
@theburntcookieshub58034 жыл бұрын
“Their goal is to not fail you” Indoc: “Hold my beer”
@kingmm3756 жыл бұрын
Wow, this actually helped me a lot because I could probably do the push ups and sit ups but running has always been the worst thing for me to do. I could probably only do 2 miles in 25 minutes which is pathetic but I've been overweight throughout high school and I'm finally trying to get my lungs in shape since I lost a lot of weight now.
@basedvibes56884 жыл бұрын
Where are you today? Have you tried joining basic training?
@ookie41792 жыл бұрын
I smoked for ten years bro, couldn’t run further than a football field without feeling like I was dying. So I decided to start running a mile a day. I’d run until I couldn’t, catch my breath, then finish my mile. I’m up to a 1.5 miles stop to finish, and now I’m going to the gym everyday. In my Opinion, consistency is the key. I’m thinking about enlisting, but I’m not there physically yet…..plus I’m 34 lol.
@MissAria25255 Жыл бұрын
Keep it up! Don't ever quit. My first 2-mile run was in 26 minutes at BCT. When I got to AIT, I had finished in 19 minutes.
@ElGuapoMikesell7 жыл бұрын
Such a relief hearing you get more chances as long as you try! I am the worst at push ups
@drewpit79366 жыл бұрын
keep working on it brother.. you want to quit push in 5 more
@viperdemonz-jenkins6 жыл бұрын
Chris Mikesel I could barely do 5 when I joined, drills had me doing pushups nonstop. turned 25 in Basic done 3 or 400 pushups that day Drill asked me what are you smiling about and my response best dam birthday ever.
@deirdresversion5 жыл бұрын
Me too. I need to start practices NOW. The most I've ever done was 12 in one period of time. >.
@danielk81495 жыл бұрын
Chris Mikesell you will get plenty of practice on pushups lol
@aaronclover20355 жыл бұрын
viperdemonz jenkins best response ever lol😂😂
@mikerivera6576 жыл бұрын
Their are hundred of youtubers who try these videos, sure they get the higher sub volume.. but.. Honestly your videos are true and to the dime. I thought I spent 10minutes watching.. It's been 2 hours. You definitely have my sub. Thank you for you help. Nowhere near done watching
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Dang, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that a lot!
@latonyasoloman57004 жыл бұрын
I like him myself but it is one more tuber is great as well
@clemjoke76096 жыл бұрын
The main things you need to pass are BRM and the APFT. After all the money that was spent to recruit someone and send him to basic training they won't send somebody home without a compelling reason.
@guccigregg46435 жыл бұрын
Clem Joke you pay for everything in basic training
@kaydenmichaels4 жыл бұрын
@@guccigregg4643 That's not at all what he is saying. It costs money to make EVERY person, into a soldier. Everything from chow, to weapons, ammo and facility costs, etc... That's all funded by the DoD, buddy.
@DUSTYBUTTCHEEKZ4 жыл бұрын
I went in weighing 276 I was 11b. We did the 1-1-1, I didn’t finish the 1 mile haha by final PT I weighed 196 and my 2mile was 13 min 26sec.
@daltonbrewer48104 жыл бұрын
Bruh
@RB725GamingHD3 жыл бұрын
ina450 I’m 6’3 and let they me ship off in October at 223 lbs
@DUSTYBUTTCHEEKZ3 жыл бұрын
I’m 5’10 @Ina450
@DUSTYBUTTCHEEKZ3 жыл бұрын
Plus they didn’t care back in 2008. My recruiter never taped me, all i had to do was 10 push ups in front of them N that was it. They were just taking anybody at that time.
@christophershanklin1122 жыл бұрын
Don’t they measure your neck and stomach if your overweight
@darienpittman71836 жыл бұрын
Heading to Ford Benning next Monday, Nervous and excited at the same time. All your videos have been really helpful. Thank you for giving me an idea of what I'm in for.
@kendethar6 жыл бұрын
I'm in decent shape so this video gave me some relief and thank you. I'm off to BCT August 28th
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck!!
@nousinosegoesfrogvlogdabyo53136 жыл бұрын
you leaving the next day
@yesel7895 жыл бұрын
Congrats, I see your pic
@Pulpjoe4 жыл бұрын
Looks like ya made it buddy! Great job!
@vavacadoz4 жыл бұрын
Good job on making it! Nice pfp
@samanthasantry97264 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, they've been really amazing motivation for me since I became so out of shape after I had my kids and still wanted to join. Still have about 40lbs to lose and lots to work on with my run time, but now I know what to physically focus on and what not to worry about, your videos are great!
@luizysykes29865 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt for the confidence/encouragement you’ve given to me... have been so worried about all what you said. Shipping out in a week time “Quitters never win and winners never fail”💪
@chantellesang24235 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, Matt! I’m a bit of a pessimist and I always try to cook up the worst-case scenario in my head in attempts to “prepare” myself for what could go wrong! I’ve been worrying a lot about graduating from BCT and not wanting to come back home a failure. I’m 25 and this is one of the biggest decisions I’ve made in my life. If I failed, I don’t know how I would come back up from that. Mentally, I know I would be very depressed. I’m going to give it my all, because I need to make myself proud for once in my life.
@zacharypetrey6923 жыл бұрын
this video has made me feel so much better Thank you @matt I felt so worried I wasn't going to pass everything because I myself am not in the best condition but I am also not in the worst. i was delayed shipment to reception just 3 days before I was supposed to leave original shipment was 7th of April and now is the 21st of July, less then a month for me now, wish me luck and ill never give up!
@skaterLROD5 жыл бұрын
I’m going to basic soon and this video just gave me some real hope and a light at the end of the tunnel
@pupuhead3682 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I am a bit out of shape and I’ve been so worried about going to bct but your videos have been helping a lot. I’m a person who never ever gives up so I’m glad to know that will help.
@chersaunders68326 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement! I'm starting to be more and more confident about getting through basic.
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
You will be fine, good luck!
@chersaunders68326 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vick39826 жыл бұрын
Matt thanks so much man, for your service and for your videos. You honestly have helped me so much and I appreciate that. I'm at the airport now waiting for my flight to South Carolina. And honestly you've helped me so much. Thank you!
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck!!!!
@mirroreclipsed39546 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I'm shipping out for basic in two days, (Fort Sill, Oklahoma) so this really eased my worries about what may happen and about my mediocre physical strength. I am someone who likes a challenge, so I think I'll have the motivation to keep on trying and pull through like you said.
@spikespiegel50207 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. I was panicking about basic and this video was truly one of the most helpful things on the internet
@user-hw1cr5uq4z6 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying your series. As an old Eleven-Bravo, who went through BCT and Infantry AIT at Fort Polk, LA almost 5 decades ago, during the Viet Nam era keep these things in mind. Enter into it with a I can do attitude, never sell yourself short you'll be surprised at what you can do. Millions of others before you have successfully completed basic. After it's over you'll realize that it wasn't as difficult as you thought it would be. Good luck to you all!
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Wow that's awesome. And I agree. Thanks for the comment!
@vincenzoluisi59162 жыл бұрын
38 years ago. Benning Harmony Church. Spent my last 7 months at Polk . The land God FORGOT!! But Leesville was fun Lol
@peter99307 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, this made me feel a lot better.
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
Peter9930 you're welcome!
@T600INFILTRATOR6 жыл бұрын
Shootemup89 Yeah thank you, I've been worrying about only making it to like 25 push ups and just can't keep going
@doreenseyramparku70045 жыл бұрын
I ship out in April. I suck at push ups. Nervous af. This made me feel better.
@Shupedoop4 жыл бұрын
Doreen seyram Parku how’d it go for you? I’m shipping out Nov 12
@latinospammer84414 жыл бұрын
@@doreenseyramparku7004 good luck m8
@Nomidfarms2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate all the videos you make it’s helping me a lot with this journey into the army’s 11b.
@skitzobandz42372 жыл бұрын
You’re giving me more info than my recruiter ever really did. Thank you.
@xxTanxkxx6 жыл бұрын
Wanted to personally thank you man. I’m in the early stages of joining the Army and these videos are so helpful. Thank you and keep it up ✊👊🏻
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! And will do bro 👌🏻
@monkacharlie10 ай бұрын
I know this vid is old but I ship out in 2 weeks and all your videos have been so helpful Matt. I’m prepared for BCT to kick me in the butt, and I’m going in confident to finish. Failure right now isn’t an option for me, and your advice has given me more hope/motivation than I already had. Thank you so much
@DCarloss4 ай бұрын
update?
@monkacharlie4 ай бұрын
@@DCarloss I graduated basic training on November 8th and have been in AIT since then! :) basic training was insane. Constant training with little to no sleep and always eating MRE's. I had very strict drill sergeants and an even stricter senior drill sergeant, but towards the end of our cycle they started giving us advice on life and the big army. AIT has been great and I can't wait to reach my first unit!
@DCarloss4 ай бұрын
@@monkacharlie whats your mos? are you enjoying it so far??
@monkacharlie4 ай бұрын
@@DCarloss I'm a 25 series MOS and I'm enjoying it! It's IT work, very hands on and the instructors are those who are either prior service or still serving.
@DuckAssassin324 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to hear my man. Thank you.
@FullPl85 жыл бұрын
Just saw this video I ship off to Fort Jackson tomorrow this was probably the most helpful informant video I've seen, thank you
@marygruman26067 жыл бұрын
I'll keep trying, I'm mainly worried about the push ups but I'll give it my all and get there. Thanks for the video! It helped a lot, especially for people like me who are shipping sooner than later.
@lucygorman16155 жыл бұрын
MARY CARTWRIGHT tip(I taught my sister to pushup like this) clench your stomach muscles like you need to relieve yourself if you know what I mean
@jamesperkins17246 жыл бұрын
Holly hell this video helped with my nervousness about leaving for BCT. Got the MOS I'm after, passed Meps, my major concern was Basic Training, secondary being AIT, but my main concern was what if I couldn't do BCT. I'm not the most fit, skinny-fat where it's more lack of muscle than weight, threw myself out during a practice PT doing more pushups than I probably should have (which only increased my concern), but I keep trying, so hearing that trying is enough, I feel a hell of a lot better!
@autumnwood94353 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, for all this information. I literally just recently joined the guard to pay for my school. Because I know my parents can't. I'm 19, and I've only ever really focused on making sure my family is ok and stable. So doing something really big for me to better myself is hard to believe at first. And I've had a lot of mental struggles with leaving home, being a good example to my sisters, and passing while reaching expectations. But researching my weaknesses is helping, and your videos are key. And knowing for a fact that I hate giving up on myself, it makes me feel better that the best I can give is gold. So, thank you again sir!
@ohwellsitsme40915 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of your videos Matt. Super helpful. I ship out in 20 days. My PT isnt too bad, I can get about a 222 right now (25 push ups, 66 sit ups, 18:00 2 mile). Watched your physical prep video and have a plan for the next 20 days to improve as much as I can before shipping out. I go to MEPS in a few days so I'm hoping nothing goes wrong there so I'm cleared to go and dont lose my dream job (31K hoo-ah)! Thanks for all of your videos. They're super encouraging and motivating!
@USNAcrussell7 жыл бұрын
Leaving for Fort Jackson on June 20th. Thanks for the insight and the videos. Much appreciated.
@EmoNinjaGirl156 жыл бұрын
Claudia Russell so how'd that go?
@daveedgrumski38424 жыл бұрын
howd it go ???
@talekewadumu11746 жыл бұрын
I love your video. This is my biggest motivation so far, which is gonna help me through Basic Training.
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Great!
@jenniferwasher66644 жыл бұрын
I’m leaving for basic training in 2 days and all I’ve done is watch your videos, they really help. Thanks!
@rachellederer12653 жыл бұрын
I ship in a month and I am not in great shape (not terrible, but not great, I'm working on it) and I really appreciate this video, because I am scared (not as bad as I was when I got hardcore smoked my first RSP drill). Thank you for the video Matt, I really appreciate this 'pep talk' for lack of a better word. 👍
@ttokentv16317 жыл бұрын
I leave next week for BCT and this video just gave me so much confidence since I'm really competitive and I don't give up easy at all. Honestly just changed my whole outlook on BCT.
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck man!
@sean22997 жыл бұрын
Shootemup89 do you have to swim in basic
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
Nope
@t-gmailaccount67966 жыл бұрын
Just got done, didn't you?
@Amb3rSpice6 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much! I ship out in a little under three weeks and I am so anxious. I'm not super out of shape, but if definitely not in shape. I am so happy to finally come across a video that is actually encouraging. I'm not going to lose sleep over this anymore!
@eddiecongdon80175 жыл бұрын
Did you fail?
@gungulon23475 жыл бұрын
I hope everything went well for ya.
@emmoore915 жыл бұрын
This is a load off my shoulders, Thanks!
@fahqu92344 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt! This video was very encouraging!
@ddeewwyy_7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video man. Giving me more confidence in myself.
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
+BattledPompano Glad I could help!
@dbenji39265 жыл бұрын
I watched your videos back in June before I shipped, fast forward I’m in the operational Army now as a 27D(elta). Thank you, these videos helped a lot.
@simply_bree93635 жыл бұрын
D Benji lucky my dream MOS
@dbenji39265 жыл бұрын
Briyanna Ezell You can do it, it’s one of the most lucrative jobs in the Army.👍🏾
@simply_bree93635 жыл бұрын
D Benji I know but my recruiter said it’s rare that it’s open! But 42A is my MOs and I love it too but my major is Political Science. And I’m wanting to be a lawyer/ Military Judge
@dbenji39265 жыл бұрын
Briyanna Ezell Oh okay roger. Best of wishes on your future endeavors.
@Matt-uz5qw6 жыл бұрын
My biggest anxiety is not making it past basic training, and this video helped a ton. Thanks mate
@Imhimjimmy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service and for making these videos!
@ashleyattenberger68214 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much! I leave for basic training in 5 days to fort Jackson . I’ve been so worried about not passing because I’m so skinny I can barely do one push up. now most of my anxiety is gone so thank you for this info all of your videos have really helped a lot!!
@SharadSwaney2 ай бұрын
How was basic?
@SharadSwaney2 ай бұрын
Any advice
@tylerolds6306 жыл бұрын
I have been so terrified about shipping to basic, i ship out feb. 27th and im very out of shape. I am running and working out constantly but not making improvements but just watching this video makes me feel alot more comfortable about joining the army. I will not give up, nothing they can do will make me give up but i know im in bad shape lol. Thank you for this video
@theresaarchibeque497110 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos. My son is at basic training right now. Because I cannot speak to him your videos have really helped me to understand what he is experiencing right now! Thank you from a moms heart to yours!
@maddybates26926 жыл бұрын
this video was such a relief for me, it really encouraged me. thank you
@musicgirl9995 жыл бұрын
How were they able to run away?! That’s crazy!
@realcokejam4 жыл бұрын
During PT, during FTX, during lights-out. The list goes on. Just get up and run.
@Gavin-dy2vz4 жыл бұрын
James Lights out is a bit harder now as some building, mine at least, have alarms on the doors that go off when it’s opened and the lights come on everywhere.
@jabbawabba49497 жыл бұрын
got my MEPS appointment for next week. just for the eye thing so it'll be a long ass day of sitting for me, lol. i was expecting it to take weeks. thanks for the video, keep em coming!
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
For sure! And yeah have a nice boring day. lol
@xSilentknifegaming6 жыл бұрын
Jabba Wabba i just passed meps a couple days ago
@patrickdaniels-simmons31426 жыл бұрын
Jabba Wabba uih
@comedyfootball48606 жыл бұрын
#DoItForTheMeps
@khiemluong45915 жыл бұрын
MEPs is probably worst than BCT 😂😂😂
@SludgyMuffler5 жыл бұрын
15D here shipping to Ft Jackson on Jan 14th. Thank you for the upload, Matt. I'm still sweating being fit enough, but not as much. ^^
@alexbravo7346 жыл бұрын
This has been the most helpful video I have watched and it has helped me answer some questions I didn't know how to ask
@Komodokhan1487 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for this video. Really helpful stuff man. Keep the vids coming.
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
+MIimo Reii Thanks for the support!!!
@jessev58546 жыл бұрын
I leave for basic in a couple of weeks. I'm really nervous, but this made me feel better.
@babbieedenise7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video i was so scared of failure however i am in shape and i exercise regularly but i wasn't sure if it would be enough to actually get in the army but it's what i aspire for. i really want it and after this video i will work so hard to get it thank you so much.
@kalirandall11843 жыл бұрын
I'm going to basic soon. I can only do like 2 pushups. I was totally terrified until I saw this. Thanks Matt!
@_Dogberry_7 жыл бұрын
As another scrubby E1 going to BCT soon. Thanks for this series about BCT. Gave me confidence. Thanks man.
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
+Putnamehere6 Haha Glad it could help! You will be fine! Make sure you just prepare as much as possible.
@aydin39316 жыл бұрын
lolim in ur shoes too but im a scrubby e2
@olivegardenmenu65575 жыл бұрын
ifunny man!
@liz214967 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, I think a lot of people need this. It definitely calmed my nerves about leaving in 3 weeks.
@Soychica135 жыл бұрын
How'd it go??
@courtney9186 Жыл бұрын
These videos are so helpful. Thank you!!
@sanjeevpariyar4 жыл бұрын
Thank you pal this video is so helpful I was so worried before watched it.
@bryandee77057 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir i really appreciate that video i am worried a lil bit bcuz my process went so fast i am going to fort benning on may 16 but i feel like i am not physically ready.thanks for the motivation
@ajurebear6 жыл бұрын
US Army 1985-1988, Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. I have to say it. In my Basic Training platoon, no one quit, and only one soldier had to be recycled.
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
+ajurebear Thanks for the comment, it’s so true that just if you give it a shot and don’t give up you will make it!
@ajurebear6 жыл бұрын
No. Never give up. I was a fat boy when I went in. The drill sergeants loved me!
@thealaskanseparatist67865 жыл бұрын
@@ajurebear you from Jersey and what do you classify as fat because I believe I am 6ft, and 260 pounds
@ajurebear5 жыл бұрын
@@thealaskanseparatist6786 In this context, I'm considering whatever the drill sergeants and US Army consider as overweight. In '85, at five seven, and 220 pounds, I was considered a 'fat boy'.
@thealaskanseparatist67865 жыл бұрын
@@ajurebear I play football that's why I am trying put on as much muscle as possible. Thanks for your service
@LilithNakamura4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, really needed this. Hoping to join the Canadian Army, I know I’m not in the best shape, but I’ll give it my all, and would sooner leave in a hearse than being kicked out.
@ludokipik4 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video you're like the chad from the meme helping us out. god bless you king!
@christopher88094 жыл бұрын
Did anybody else see the shadow figure at 3:33 - 3:34 over his right shoulder, above the door on the right in the background between it and the smoke alarm?
@Cmead973 жыл бұрын
Yo wtf...
@ursulasmith64023 жыл бұрын
No
@meme-cx9pu6 жыл бұрын
i love this so much. i ship out soon and i cannot wait!
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Good luck!!!!
@williamlewis8057 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this video it really gives me the mindset to succeed
@NotoriousLazFitness6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Exactly what I asked you on Instagram. I think I'm going to do great at basic. I've been running a lot. And studying the land nav system. My cousin is a path finder and gave me his maps to study with.
@ethanreyes96456 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much. I’m worried af... leaving in two weeks. I hope I don’t get injured tho hahah
@brandonmercado81527 жыл бұрын
I agree with what you are saying but one other way to fail basic is to get hurt to a certain degree. Chapter 5-11. If you already hurt that particular part of your body prior to basic then you'll get sent home.
@bobbysanders87155 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help Matt I am glad there is a answer for basic
@GSWk4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos put my mind to ease.
@IDLELUNA187 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video dude !
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
Idle Luna you're welcome!
@MrTimmeh157 жыл бұрын
I leave Sunday, July 2. This helped a lot.
@S1RTrapaholicZ5 жыл бұрын
Thank you your videos teach me everything Matt I leave on my birthday which is in the summer July 2 to fort Benning and I’ve been really nervous but thank you for all the videos I subscribed
@kadenbryson17406 жыл бұрын
Man this helped me out so much! Thank I was worried about the pt test, and failing somthing!
@3939steve6 жыл бұрын
My son got up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and caught a kid trying to hang himself in the bathroom.
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Dang... People don't believe it but it happens
@ciaragarcia82546 жыл бұрын
How sad!
@BeastMode-nm5wr4 жыл бұрын
I got kicked from basic for injury reasons multiple injuries in my knee made the army discharge me. Quitting on yourself isn’t the only way. I never gave up and that was the end result a busted knee for life but I’d do it all over again.
@HateTheIRS4 жыл бұрын
“Nightmares are real” - YBN Cordae 1:10
@chenouyang56574 жыл бұрын
WHAT?! I"M also GOING TO fort benning In June! Also, I just finished watching this video, and DUDE THIS HELPS SOOOOO MUCH. I can not thank you enough!!! You don't know how much this means to me
@ScoobyDoobyD0nt4 жыл бұрын
I ship out in 2 weeks, I was super nervous about failing BCT but this video genuinely made me feel 100% better. Thank you so much
@charlesross84496 жыл бұрын
Great advice, I went through basic at Ft. Sill back in 2002, Aug. - Dec., I was 33, I felt that I should've failed because I couldn't complete the required amount of push-ups, I was only able to do only 32 where I needed 36 to pass, plus I had to go to sick call all the time, for small injuries that I obtained, lol!
@MattWard896 жыл бұрын
Did you re-take the APFT or was it different back then? Today you will get guaranteed two re-test at the end if you fail.
@michaelvamper57937 жыл бұрын
this was great man
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@weekendjedi9045 жыл бұрын
11 days out from shipping to Jackson. Scared shitless but videos like these really help.
@wumpus1355 жыл бұрын
I'm leaving tomorrow for basic and this video was exactly what I needed to reassure me
@SharadSwaney2 ай бұрын
How was it
@themastersarge36526 жыл бұрын
Getting hurt lol, that's what happened to me. 14 weeks into 31 b osut I somehow got 3 stress fractures and they put me out. Got to wait 6 months before I fully healed to go back
@HateTheIRS4 жыл бұрын
Did you take medical leave? Or did you stay at FLW the entire time in WTRP?
@activemonkey001003 жыл бұрын
Alex M I’m in WTRP with four stress reactions and I want to leave.
@mrgotmilk72383 жыл бұрын
@@activemonkey00100 Yo, how does a stress fracture work, and how do I prevent it from happening?
@activemonkey001003 жыл бұрын
@@mrgotmilk7238 You probably can't prevent it if your body isn't used to it. It's just tiny little cracks in your bones for overuse.
@mrgotmilk72383 жыл бұрын
@@activemonkey00100 feelsbad
@merci85453 жыл бұрын
This gave me a bunch of confidence thanks man
@ladyglittersparkles867 жыл бұрын
what an awesome video! You're so freaking inspiring. : )
@josephfigueroa35273 жыл бұрын
I've been crash dieting to get to weight and tape so I'm scared shirtless when it comes to upper body strength, legs are a natural strong point so no worries there. Honestly, I'm looking forward to bettering myself and becoming the best soldier I can be and then some.
@obclutch27472 жыл бұрын
Yea I think ima join you. Crash diets definitely suck. What weight did you start at
@triking62415 жыл бұрын
Thsnks for the heads ups i was nervous
@Lukasblade27 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! It's reassuring to know that as long as I give it my all I can pass.
@MattWard897 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@bradenmiller42515 жыл бұрын
I leave tomorrow morning and have been so restless. As I type, I’m waiting in my hotel room to leave for MEPS in the morning to get shipped to Leonard Wood for 17 weeks (12N) This helped me more than you’ll ever know. I kept second guessing this whole decision until I watched this. Thank you, sir. Sincerely
@johnsmith-rm5nc4 жыл бұрын
How was it?
@Uhhhitsgabby4 жыл бұрын
Braden Miller hope you are doing ok! Give an update when you can.
@beggerstager4 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm a 12N too! Leaving to basic next week y33t