Tips And Tricks For Australian Army Basic Training║HTSK Episode Six

[@albanianfirebrand1690]

Such wisdom from one so ignorant and brash. Smoke some crack, kid.

[@htsk4898]

It genuinely touches me, that after all these years, you've tracked down my videos and reached out. I missed you. How are you friend?

[@stevbrkr]

Make sure you shave. If you have a fast growing beard, shave again, just shave. I used to shave in the shower at night then again in the morning. Make sure you empty your water bottles and leave the lids open, make sure you fill them before a weopns lesson. Smiley socks. LOCK YOUR LOCKER. And if you served in the army before, don't ever mention it. Be the "Grey Man". March everywhere, just march. Don't be Jack, help your mates, always help your mates.

[@NapSticks]

"Never mention you did cadets" Had a bit of a giggle, nice.

[@carterjohnston2923]

why shouldn't you mention you did cadets

[@charanimations9801]

@@carterjohnston2923 you are going to be made fun of for the rest of your life!

[@airmackeeee6792]

Cheers for the vid Harry. Mate of my brother's just finished the chocko's course. He got yelled at by the rifle range commander for holding his Steyr like an SF Operator! 😂😂

[@htsk4898]

I hat to admit it... but I did too :L

[@davidlooney1866]

Taught at kapooka different technique for lacing boots. Tie knot at one end of lace start threading boot from bottom to top should only have 5 lace crossings to other side of boot,lace underneath doest cross tongue of boot it goes to hole above the current one then over to opposite side and repeat. It makes it easier to cut boot off if foot is injured and swells

[@shackerslade3215]

I thought I recognised you and I couldn’t figure out why. And then you mentioned cadets and it all clicked

[@cringlez1096]

context?

[@dlc85007]

I'm going to Kapooka in 10 days, thanks, my brother has been and he had alot of tips on when to go to the toilet, 2 guys there pissed and shit themselves because they were not allowed to go in the time they were doing something

[@yacobshelelshaddai4543]

Wow. I was wondering about that. My fears are confirmed lol.

[@dlc85007]

@@yacobshelelshaddai4543 Hey man, well I did the 80days Kapooka and now been in the Army almost 4yrs. As far as toilet breaks go, any lessons, drill or PT sessions you're doing should only go for 45mins then a break. People thought there was something wrong with me when I went to the toilet on every break, not that I had to go, it's just you may not get another chance to go later. I was on parade once and the guy whispered next to me "i need to shit real bad awwwwwhhh" Are you going Kapooka?

[@1337flite]

I wouldn’t advise calling a staff seargent “sir”.

[@aylso2923]

why?

[@masonicperkins]

Aylso they’re not a sir. Only commissioned officers are called sir

[@richhopkins2422]

No Staff Sergeants in the ADF any more

[@GTS300Coupe]

I went through Kapooka back in 2003... I wonder how much it's changed since then

[@Mrhead040790]

Hey mate, love the videos. Wanted to know where to get speed laces from for my upcoming visit to Kapooka. Cheers.

[@tomekcook]

Hi Harry! Great videos mate! Learnt heaps. Are you going to make a video on what happens AFTER Kapooka? I.e the IET's for the Reserves (Infantry)? I just enlisted and about to choose the date to Kapooka but not sure what to expect after that. My Unit is in the St. George area. If anyone else has any advice/info would be great to hear from you! Cheers

[@htsk4898]

Possibly mate, thanks for the support!

[@1969cmp]

Are you a reservist?

[@georgiemerteuil5168]

Q) any tips for the final assessment/interview? Dos/Donts, what kind of personality do they want to see? Ect

[@htsk4898]

Be honest, don't stress and don't look/sound like a crazy person :p

[@liamschofield5424]

Q. SMOKING AT KAPOOKA. i am currently waiting for my enlistment date, and as a full time smoker (which i told them about) i was wondering what rules they had about smoking. e.g when given free time can you go punch a couple darts and/or during the day at some points such as brekky lunch and dinner?

[@calebverrall337]

don't do it out field at night

[@wormgreen5355]

@The HowTo Life At 4:02 when you say "never look an IR in the eye's, they hate it". What is the actual name for the IR's? I'm guessing Instructor Recruit but the correct term would be helpful thanks in advance.

[@GipzandChipz]

Q's. With the swimming test thing, will i have to do like some under water type U.S marine test? What do we wear when doing the test?

[@htsk4898]

You wear full cams, no harassment dives or anything like the US Marines, it's just the Army :p

[@SamHodby]

Another great video man. thanks. i am down to 11 days until i go for reserve training... Just a couple of questions: Why use speed laces? and do they care which ones you use out of the 2 sets that come with the GPs? First in line, take the last spot... got an example for this? What is the go with the sheets? I am all for getting use to certain things, getting up and going to bed at certain times etc to get use to it, but can you elaborate on the training to only go to the toilet at 2200. (do you only get to go once a day or am i completely missing something...) Thanks again

[@AintThatMatthew]

you can use whatever laces you want and theres plenty of time to use the toilet stress less it's not a hard course.

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

Matt ... (no hate intended) then what's the go with some people making it out like they went to hell?? .. I've been getting mixed feedback from people lol

[@dennisgallen7339]

when it comes to clothes being folded and stored, do you have the method of how they have to be done and measurements once they're folded?

[@calebverrall337]

you will be told

[@htsk4898]

^

[@robertsmallwood7447]

Should I bring a ruler?

[@CYNeo100]

Exactly how often and how long do you do PT at Kapooka? What does it entail?

[@htsk4898]

Around an hour, and it entails moderate to heavy exercise which you will be expected to complete, but not to the point that you injure yourself.

[@1969cmp]

@@htsk4898 ....and often?

[@matt_anita-janeadventures]

hey mate I was former ARA infantry posted to 3RAR...did 6 years in and been out for 14 years but thinking of reenlisting as a reservist. Q. Do reserves march out in Polys? If so Ill be one of the few with wings and gongs on my polys.

[@farrenleathamobrien556]

Hey, enlisting on march 6th, so I may or may not see the video but here's my question regardless ! 😅 Being awarded things such as, best at arms and best at PT etc.. Are these things that each individual should aim for as it could put them a step ahead in future? Or does aiming for these completely eliminate the idea of being the 'Grey man'. Or is does achieving such things go deeper than being at the front of every run and making yourself known. Thanks mate !

[@Nes924]

Here's my question for you, how long did you wait to get the letter of offering? After you finished you Physical? :) I'm doing mine in a week/two.

[@MrAaronzero]

Faz L-O'B hey mate how long did you wait for your letter of employment

[@MrAaronzero]

Aquasaurus Rex hey mate just wondering how long ago did you do your you session? and how long g did it take them to book your fitness test ?

[@farrenleathamobrien556]

You session was just over a year ago. Was cleared medically after assessment day in late July. Been waiting since then. Got a call with 3 weeks notice as a spot opened up. Wasn't expecting to go til the new financial year I also did one practice pfa and one real pfa.

[@samkendall5276]

What is the hierarchy, order and difference of platoons and companys, sections etc. ?

[@htsk4898]

No hierarchy in platoons or companies, but their is an award for "best section" between your platoon at the end

[@michaelskinner7227]

Thanks Only thing Im worried about is getting blisters. Ant tips to prevent? are you allowed to tape feet or use 2 pairs of socks

[@sanguinor5609]

Make sure your boots fit you properly, make sure they’re adequately broken in and ONLY use wool socks.

[@SamHarrisonWordVomit]

G'day, know I'm late to the party but I have a burning question to ask if someone happens upon it. I do all of my financial stuff on my mobile at present, which I obviously won't have ready access to. What is a good way to manage your bills / finance whilst you're at Kapooka?

[@Blackvikingx]

I heard something about at some point you can buy some gear for yourself (during the course), first of all is this true? secondly if so what should and shouldn't you buy?

[@calebverrall337]

don't buy packs ect buy socks rubber bands foot powder hootchie cord patching kits needle and thread Elastoplast/straping tape and restock things that you use don't buy bags webbing boots

[@htsk4898]

^

[@greeneyeddevils6793]

question: do you have any info on the military working dogs in the army

[@calebverrall337]

engineers have the working dogs group training center in holsworthy near Liverpool if your still in school sign up for defence work experience you have to be in sf or engineers to work with dogs besides that most of the time there is nothing much I can tell you

[@greeneyeddevils6793]

caleb verrall what about military police

[@benwilliams6950]

1ShotFilms I have a mate whose in military police as a dog handler

[@jayfnq3185]

How are you woken up at basic? and what can you take?

[@ice_chariot]

What kind of diet did you maintain before, during and after Kapooka?

[@htsk4898]

High-energy, clean food, lot's of veg, protein and carbs.

[@johnkid6212]

Ok before I say more, I know. Before anyone says it's a bad idea, I know it is. I don't want answers telling me what will happen if I get caught and 101 reasons as to why I shouldn't do it. I just want realistic answers. . I want to bring my inhaler with me. I have excercise induced asthma but if I take a puff of my inhaler before I run, I am good for the next 6 hours pretty much, so I don't need to keep it on me. My plan is to use it every morning in the restroom before PT. So my question is, what is the best way to do this? Please, give me educated and experienced answers. How does one get through basic with contraband? Where do you hide it? How do you get it past reception? Should you keep it on you at all times, or keep it in your locker? Serious answers please. And again, I know I am a piece of **** for doing this. I have wanted to be in the Army my whole life. If it means anything, I am a Private First Class and I am training pretty much for a desk job. Thanks

[@htsk4898]

You say you're a PFC, but that would mean you're already in?

[@parrey1985]

how do you properly prepare for a pinapple?

[@htsk4898]

Vaseline

[@hemaldangar3511]

Hey man thanks for ur videos they are very useful, Just got questions are we allow to keep the phone in locker ? If we can, are we allow to use end of the day? Or is there any particular timeframes?

[@joelgannon1]

Hey mate i recently went through kapooka. The section commanders/ corporals keep them in there office pretty much 24/7. you get to use them for about an hour at the soldiers chapel if you're lucky on a Sunday. Other then that you'll rarely use them.

[@hemaldangar3511]

Thanks for reply bud.

[@tw1n109]

Can you wear glasses and join commandos? (2nd regiment)

[@ashleyhewitt1510]

Everyone says dont mention cadets my friend who enlisted said so and so did my captain in cadets

[@scorpzau5062]

Hey applied as an infantry soldier in reserve and I missed my first call but have to call them on the 4th do you know what the phone call would be about ?

[@htsk4898]

No idea mate. I'd give them a call as soon as you can in case it's paperwork related

[@heyman8820]

If you’re first in line, take the last spot... Please explain.

[@jimmynud]

I was confused by that one as well.

[@hopeless2474]

I thinks it’s like if you’re first in food line, take the seat the furthest away

[@theempireband343]

I want to join the Army but idk what I want to do. i was thinking of being a Sapper but I don't exactly have the aptitude for mathematics. Do you have any suggestions?

[@calebverrall337]

do the you session that will be your aptitude and sappers are pretty full up atm try enlisting in a trade being a sapper requires additional testing mostly one cog turns this way the other turns what way

[@htsk4898]

^

[@fealtyknight1015]

Why goto bathroom at 2200? Seems impossible..i shit at like 10am near everyday lol

[@user-ky1di8xe3i]

noice vid m8

[@htsk4898]

(y)

[@joshdavies9055]

How do you train yourself to piss and shit at 22:00 pardon the French?

[@jordanwhitehouse7726]

Josh Davies hold it in 😂

[@Maj0rSlay3r]

Is there trans]port to kapooka or do u find it own way there

[@abbeyro6762]

do reservists go to canberra?

[@SelfImprovementClips-nw9zs]

Do you get yelled at all the time or for no reason like the us marine training?

[@irish7460]

Nah, only when you or someone else fucks up. Americans just love drama, and require extra motivation. Bieng shouted at does not make a better soldier.

[@Gamergurl1405]

The cadets thing is going to screw me over I know it. I have been a Navy cadet for 7 years and am joining the Army in May :') Can't say getting out of the habits is going to be easy.

[@David-es5fy]

you will be fine just keep it to yourself.

[@XxEPICJONESYxX]

Q For Reserves: How much time each week do you have to spend on base? How often/long are exercises? cheers

[@htsk4898]

There's weekly parade, one training weekend a month and usually one exercise every 3 months; you're expected to attend at least 50% of the training, and exercises can be anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

[@GipzandChipz]

Q. What is the hair regulation in the army?

[@GipzandChipz]

ApolloPlays can you have a number 2 on the top and a 1 or 0 on the sides?

[@GipzandChipz]

ApolloPlays ok, thank you.

[@4MIDGraphics]

G'day Hazza, what is the procedure in becoming a combat medic? Cheers

[@calebverrall337]

combat medic is a reserves job only but regs have medical technician do your you session and ask after your done a careers councilor a military member will talk to you and answer any questions you have about training and enlistment

[@pleasforpreachers8336]

What are the full steps on how to join infantry??

[@RA-yc9fb]

What a ridiculous question.

[@LimitlessStrengthCoaching]

Hey mate! hoping you or Cas can help me. Almost a year ago I sent in my application to join the infantry and recently I was told that now the waiting list is to long so I was told to change my preference.. I have a lot of reasons why I HAVE to join the infantry so I was wondering what would be the chances of changing corps at Kapooka or after and what do you know about it? thank you!

[@Nes924]

Infantry would be the worst out of all of them, do something in Logistics or whatever you like. You'll get a lot more out of the Army if you did something other than Infantry. ;)

[@LimitlessStrengthCoaching]

Aquasaurus Rex thanks for your advice mate but infantry is definitely for me, then when I've had enough I might move into something like logistics.

[@Nes924]

Well mate, if you wanna get in quicker, you can always do a random job for a year, then core transfer to infantry if you are impatient, or grind out the time till there is a position. Hope you do great once you're in the Army!

[@calebverrall337]

most of the time if you are in some priority job they will want to keep you there chose one with availability and isn't a priority job

[@LimitlessStrengthCoaching]

caleb verrall thanks mate, will do

[@jamiearmfield3459]

Hey mate, I was just wondering if engineers would go through the same basic training as soldiers?

[@jacksonpassfield6189]

everyone who joins the army does the basic training in kapooka for the 80 days or so, after that a soldier will then go onto their soldier training in singleton, if in your position ( an engineer) you would then go onto the School of Military Engineering, Moorebank, Sydney NSW.

[@ljmerchant]

does anyone know what rip up your sheets mean??

[@thebloodychamp1706]

Whats the worst/best part of kapooka? What is the worst part about the army in general and how is life in the unit level. For Cas mostly

[@thebloodychamp1706]

Also thanks for the look brother

[@Pr0ats]

Q. What did you mean by having the sheets around your neck when you were called to the hall? Q. Do you get to socialise with other groups?

[@CarolusR3x]

Sam Blacker at whatever time the RIs call the revaille (wake up call) you're expected to have your all of your bedsheets around your shoulder. Sleeping with the stuff over your shoulder saves a metric shit tone of time, as RIs expect you to wake up and form up at the hallway within 30 seconds of them calling.

[@potatocake5758]

Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System - change that from 30 seconds to around 3-5 seconds and you have the right answer ._.

[@Sammo-of6mf]

Q. what happens when you mention that you did cadets?

[@thetribegaming8657]

Sammo811 1 wondering the same thing

[@Sammo-of6mf]

sweet, thanks for the heads up

[@Australian123Gamer]

Also protip (I'm heading off in April for Infantry) remove your cadet photos from your front page on Facebook. Fine to keep them just not as your profile pic and banner otherwise you'll be copping shit.

[@ameeka3003]

I don't understand why you would cop shit though, as long as you don't rub it in you should be OK?

[@Australian123Gamer]

Because other cadets have given the rest of us a bad reputation as know it all's and wankers. E.g Correcting Recruit Instructors Wearing their Cadet uniforms to DFR Providing Incorrect Info to other recruits The list really goes on but basically due to these wankers we all have a bad reputation.

[@ausforce1]

Is 37 to old to join as a reservist?

[@bpbp729]

You live on the base or you have a home ?

[@Funston5000]

BP BP Hey mate, when your at kapooka I’m pretty sure you have your own rooms at base

[@ZListHobbyist]

Biggest tip: DON'T PUT YOUR KNEES ON THE POOL.

[@tanner2795]

why shouldnt you mention you did cadets?

[@Unknown-ft6ve]

what’s a chocko?

[@philgray247]

Reservist ‘chocolate soldier’

[@Tahuqua]

G'day m8 how big is each room and how many people in each room is it??

[@ice_chariot]

4 per room

[@htsk4898]

^

[@maxcarroll9146]

Why don't you bring up cadets

[@ksmrasmr511]

Were there many girls at kapooka?

[@htsk4898]

I only had three in my platoon.

[@alexdenno3899]

I do cadets I will NOT say that i do

[@Nes924]

QA. How strict are they when it comes to making your bed, and ironing your clothes? :)

[@SamHodby]

Dont get me wrong, i have not gone to training yet, but i would presume very strict. if you think it is good enough, i would almost guarantee it is not...

[@Nes924]

Yeah, I've been living in the army life for my whole life. 20 years. Bothers been in, parents were in. They gave me hundreds of tips. They said even if it's perfect, and there's a small crease, they will rip of your sheets and make you do it again. Now this was 20 odd years ago when they went through Kapooka. :p

[@robertjfsoper]

Out of interest, why not mention you did cadets?

[@liamschofield5424]

Q. SMOKING AT KAPOOKA. i am currently waiting for my enlistment date, and as a full time smoker (which i told them about) i was wondering what rules they had about smoking. e.g when given free time can you go punch a couple darts and/or during the day at some points such as brekky lunch and dinner?