What Happens After You Graduate Army Basic Training? (2024)

[@TheBenAllen.]

What MOS are you all?

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

Former 63T, tracked vehicle mechanic.

[@le_marc]

Future 18x candidate and a future 18d (SF medic). Said it with balls

[@matthewm8555]

91L, ship out next week on Tuesday

[@Madmagic]

good luck man i ship out next week on monday to ft moore.@@matthewm8555

[@JoseJust1]

25B shipping out June 10

[@StarInbound]

You go to A.I.T.(MOS Training) Then you go to your duty station. If your Reserve or National Guard, you are then released from active duty and pick up your first DD-214, and then you are sent home to report to your Reserve or National Guard unit.

[@sherkiaprather9273]

What is DD-214

[@StarInbound]

@@sherkiaprather9273 It's your release from Active Duty Form.

[@Anakin-Skywalker.]

The whole “once a month” is Bullshit in the NG right ?

[@StarInbound]

@@Anakin-Skywalker. Not at all. The Reserve and NG drill once a month and have at least two weeks for annual training (AT). AT usually occurs during the summer but it all depends on the unit. When a Reserve or NG unit deploys they go to what is called a mobilization site or MOB site. They are issued Title 10 order which places them on Active Duty Status. They are at the MOB site from anywhere to 1 to 3 months or more depending on the deployment and what the unit will actually be doing. After the deployment is over they are sent back to the MOB site for demobilization. They will then receive another DD-214 as they are being released from Active Duty back into their Reserve or NG status. The NG is the oldest component of the US Military even pre dating the US Army. The are the original minute men militia. Still answering the call to this day.

[@izeyahfrutos9788]

@@StarInbound thanks for that im joining the guard next month i graduate highschool in 3 days

[@anonymousm9113]

Initial Entry Training (IET) is just the start. Go Infantry like I did, and you'll go from civilian to fully-MOS qualified Soldier in 22 weeks (14 in my day as both a Trainee and Drill Sergeant). Most other MOS' will see you complete nine weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT) followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT). When you enlist, each little step is a milestone. If you're in White Phase (weeks 4-6) of BCT, the Red Phase (weeks 1-3) units are "Cherries". If you've earned your Soldier status and are in AIT on Fort Jackson, the BCT Trainees are like little children to be ignored. Never mind that weeks earlier you were in their shoes, you've made it, and they haven't. Once IET is over, the real transitory period begins. You're an MOS qualified Soldier, but you have to adjust to your unit, master your job, and above all else, prove yourself to your leaders and peers. If you're married and/or have kids, you've got to find the right balance of being a good family man/woman and Soldier. It's up to you to take care of both your personal and professional lives; dropping the ball on family is an obvious no-no, but most leaders will only give you so much leeway when it comes to using family as an excuse. "SGT, I'm going to be late this morning, the baby kept me up all night" might fly once or twice but will eventually lead to consequences. I spent 21 years in uniform and now just make lengthy (and arguably worthless) comments on videos like this. During my time in, though, I did just over three years as a Recruiter, two as a Drill Sergeant, and was an Infantry NCO for 18 years. I like the positive and informative content a lot of you creators are putting out, and judging from the comments, it's very beneficial to those in the training pipeline or thinking about enlisting.

[@lemontecillo8835]

Is Basic Training in the Army now 10 weeks instead of 22 weeks?

[@anonymousm9113]

@lemontecillo8835 Basic Combat Training (BCT) is around 9 or 10 weeks. Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) is still 22 weeks. Most Soldiers complete BCT, then advanced MOS training. Infantry, Military Police, and a handful of other MOS' combine the two into OSUT.

[@lemontecillo8835]

@@anonymousm9113 I am considering joining the Army I recently went to recruiter and he weighed me at 278 lbs. I am now 271 lbs. He told me to to lose 3% body fat which is 16 lbs before I can be eligible for a FSPC program.

[@anonymousm9113]

@@lemontecillo8835 Just keep pushing towards the goal. It'll take time and effort, but you can do it. My recruiting station put in a few people who were initially overweight or severely out of shape, and this was well before FSPC was even conceived of. Later, when I came down on Drill Sergeant orders, I was over 20 pounds overweight (due to medical issues and such). Diet and exercise saw me drop from a 220-lb. staff NCO to a 180-lb. Drill Sergeant in under six months.

[@sarahvera3877]

Husband is 11B, just graduated basic and AIT starts today. Another 3 months apart. Miss him like crazy

[@Official_Savage1]

Wow does he come home after AIT ? I don’t understand

[@ethanrosejr4245]

Gonna be me and my wife soon

[@CalmRelaxLove]

Better be loyal. He need that 💯💯; congrats on marriage 🙏🏾😊

[@bonecc4061]

Can you put like your experience with the moving part and all that?

[@BrendaDon]

Same! His turning blue is next week Thursday and Friday ! It feels like forever!

[@ot7694]

I got done with everything. I just need my background waiver to go through then i can choose my MOS. Praise God! 19K or 15T

[@Solovinoo]

I get shipped out next month for BCT, wish me luck. 11c.

[@lwehrist6149]

how was it

[@Damixnr]

How was it

[@Wasattsi]

RIP spine

[@esmeraldaangeles2904]

68w was changed to only phase 4 (black phase) and phase 5 (gold phase)

[@bossmancaleb6041]

I remember I was watching all of your videos before I joined. Now I’m abt to hit 3 years in soon that’s crazy😭🤣

[@sasagamingchannel4973]

Hey bro gimme some tips how difficult to become army is?😊

[@bossmancaleb6041]

@@sasagamingchannel4973 are you talking training wise or just day to day life?

[@sasagamingchannel4973]

Training basis i mean first enrty struggle!

[@bossmancaleb6041]

@@sasagamingchannel4973 I think the 1st Day get most people but it’s all mental tbh. I’m not gonna say it’s easy but it’s not hard at the same time if that makes sense. It’s all metal and temporary you’ll pass easy

[@sasagamingchannel4973]

Oh really thanks to you boss😊 As well sorry to bother you but i needed to know regarding our qualifications do they need high level or minimum qualification is fine?

[@malstre942]

Can you make a video for reservist transitioning to Active Duty? I seen a lot of videos on YT about what happens if Active Duty switches to a Reserve Component, but not one for those like myself switching to Active Duty. What should a reservist expect and should know upon making the successful transition to Active Duty?

[@StarInbound]

They're gonna get picked on a lot. And I mean a lot. It's all part of the experience. LoL!

[@ParkersDailyMystery]

Just found this channel ,already took and passed asvab leaving for basic training hopefully in December and will be going in as mos 56m ..Can’t wait for all the great things that come with being in the army 💯

[@dannymaccarinibarry]

Same! Let’s “refer” each other and do the future soldier program and we can enlist as an e3!

[@RichTowsley]

Great Job Sir

[@le_marc]

Discord gang here man. Great vid as always!

[@TheBenAllen.]

Thank you bro!

[@SR-mh3if]

68w here (best mos in the Army)

[@kimanipatiller9815]

Ship out Monday to reception/ 11B NG

[@meechisart]

i’m praying i get to go to basic . i have my vision consult on the 28th

[@TheBenAllen.]

Best of luck!

[@Donner906]

Basic isn't much fun.

[@conorfrancis5369]

I ship on the 20th. 68D.

[@abp1400]

One of the longest, if not the longest AIT - 35P with a Cat 4 language - 15 months language training at DLI, 4 months job training at Goodfellow. It ends up being like 21+ months. It was insane.

[@Srk_Youtube]

Discord Gang 😎 Appreciate for the info as always 🙏🏻

[@TheBenAllen.]

Thank you!

[@Foyshizzel2341]

Ben, can you do a segment on what the current 18x experience is like? Or perhaps interview someone that is or went through it. I’m seriously considering joining just for that and would like some more info man

[@TheBenAllen.]

If i can find one ill do an interview with em!

[@Library890]

The US Navy and US Marine Corps should hire Filipinos to join the US Military as Gen Mc Arthur did in the 40's, Many Filipinos joined US Army and US navy and US Marines

[@timbrown8038]

I went to AIT and then to Vicenza Italy. Party time Italian style as Bill Murray said.

[@JAG3Ventures]

When does graduation happen if headed to AIT Army INFANTRY? Is there a period of time between BCT & AIT or will graduation take place after AIT?

[@jimtryon258]

Graduation happens at the end of BCT and AIT. My roommate is shipping out to BCT in 2 weeks. It is 22 weeks.

[@BlackIsBeautifullyMe]

My son is in BCT now . He chose MOS 14P . I have been searching his MOS and can't find a lot about it but what I did learn was that they deploy a lot. Now my heart is hurting.

[@Donner906]

Your son can refuse to train and get out if he wants. You can do that in the first 180 days.

[@BlackIsBeautifullyMe]

He is happy with his MOS I am not LOL @@Donner906

[@ashleyjones8597]

What happens with your battle buddy/partner after AIT? I had one friend say he stayed with his Battle for 6 months in a unit before being split up. And another guy saying he was deployed alone. Is it just a case by case thing?

[@luvisoberano9619]

Always pray for all our US 3:00 Service/ Military men & women all over the world.🙏

[@asvpbillyy2601]

think you can make a on base housing, for married soldiers ? how to request, what process ? I haven’t shipped yet, but want be ahead to get my family settled at a home

[@Decruzed]

Can you interview someone that’s a 25 hotel? I know it’s a newer MOS but I can’t find much information about it.

[@Max69-o6h]

I was a 25N in the army, which is the MOS that turned into 25H. Our AIT is at Ft Gordon in Augusta, GA. I got there the day after I graduated basic in May and graduated AIT in December, so roughly 7 months of training but when you first get there you'll be put on lawn care and other BS duties around the base until your AIT class starts which can be anywhere from 1-4 weeks of waiting. 25H is the same MOS as 25N from what I can tell from the job responsibilities description for 25H.

[@Decruzed]

@ how long did you do it? And did you like it? I recently graduated from fort Gordon

[@MaryHoffman-s5u]

I went OSUT for Military Police. After basic training, I remained with my basic training unit but we were treated like AIT soldiers.

[@awesomeguy6928]

Do we get a break after basic like non combat mos while in OSUT or are we just doing 22 weeks straight. I’m currently at the airport shipping out lmao

[@ethanrosejr4245]

Good luck man 💪🏽 hope all goes well. I’ll be out in august

[@jimtryon258]

You go straight to AIT after Basic. Your graduation is after AIT.

[@matthewkeithbailey]

Thats my osut graduation in the thumbnail 🇺🇸

[@Krystaldoll282]

Thank you for sharing. I have a question though my daughter landed in Missouri October 8 and now it looks like she won’t be graduating till February 14. That seems like a really long time. Wish she delayed. Is there an issue that Cal people back because I thought she would graduate sooner? And it’s good to know what happens after Boot Camp graduation.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

When you graduate basic, you become an official chisel chest!

[@TheBenAllen.]

Haha yes Doug lol

[@suhaidcisneros5445]

I was a 91C for 4 yrs and now currently a 31B

[@dannymaccarinibarry]

I was considering 91d.. but now I’m thinking 88k

[@whyworkwhenicanrap6830]

I see a lot of army soldiers they don’t seem as fit. As marines why don’t they keep fit ? I’m hoping to pass my asvab and join soon I’ve always been a gym person just wonder why don’t army keep the same fitness standard

[@Anakin-Skywalker.]

Real army vid is good but also a update on BCT or living during AIT

[@TheBenAllen.]

Basic training you’re living in like 60 man bays, AIT depending on location you get like 2 people to a room and more freedom

[@Anakin-Skywalker.]

@@TheBenAllen. do you still do PT in the morning ?

[@TheBenAllen.]

@@Anakin-Skywalker. yup!

[@Anakin-Skywalker.]

@@TheBenAllen. fs great army info bro, I always watch your shit when it drops, I’m interested in 19D, I’m 6”3 265 so I’m trynna cut weight to join but did you see big guys in BCT or AIT

[@felixlacoy9714]

@@Anakin-Skywalker.Don’t normally comment but I passed tape to ship to basic at MEPs sitting at 6ft 240. Mind you I played rugby in college and did a massive cut from 385 before graduating because I knew I wanted to serve. Leave for fort sill on the 26th for BCT. 68w with airborne attached.

[@ariarihazel]

#TheRealArmy did you make that separate video yet?

[@TrueMe-vy2ln]

After 68W AIT is done. What is the possible duty stations and can I take my wife and kids during AIT ?

[@mannycortes226]

I gained 40lbs after basic training 😩😭

[@Damixnr]

Really?

[@NekomiyaTH]

Gain muscle mass xD

[@christopher5585]

Combat Support is easy. If you barely pass PT and Rifle Marksmanship on Active Duty, you still are in the clear as long as you are not Blacklisted. Army is too easy.

[@robertstewart1573]

Do they give you the covid-19 vaccine at reception? I haven't gotten mine yet.

[@georgemaxwell3467]

4 man AIT room in 87 at Fort Jackson...

[@jeorgelaskaris9177]

I ship next month on the 30th. 14E

[@Natalie.horne..]

Can u do some k9 videos please

[@eyestotheskys]

Real Army

[@NiaDiamond00]

Hi. Can my children come with me if my AIT is 52 weeks long? I’m a single mom and I’m working with a recruiter now.

[@dontworry7217]

Ye getting recessed in AIT is a BITCH to deal with, I had a couple 68p kids who had to reclass to MEDICS. They went from 6 figure jobs to like 30k jobs outside the military

[@TheBenAllen.]

Yeah man that shit sucks!

[@stezzey1022]

Thats fucked

[@Donner906]

You can refuse to train if they do that. Also, military jobs don't translate to the civilian world like that. You always have to start over when you get out.

[@Donner906]

@Soy_Emasculates That is hilarious: 150K for a drone pilot? You are in for a rude awakening. Flying a drone pays about $25 an hour. It is way to easy to get a drone license for it to pay that much. Being a cook can translate pretty well for the record.

[@KingBoulderBadger]

I leave for basic oct 21st for 19D

[@jesselopez5174]

Real army

[@Joshthewinner]

How tall are you, im 5ft5 119 thinking about joining the airforce.

[@adventureswithjay7751]

I know a 5'5" guy who made a career in the air force. you got this!

[@TrueMe-vy2ln]

I’m 68W can take family with us for AIT Sam Houston

[@chillrock5978]

MP osut is fun

[@zacsx65x]

No it wasn't 😂

[@chillrock5978]

@@zacsx65x u right. What company

[@joannab.1859]

My son is now in AIT as 92F after ait how long usually they stay in there 1st duty station ?

[@TheBenAllen.]

Typically until their contract is almost finished

[@doomdoomerson6524]

I have a question... im 37 and about to talk to an Army recruiter, im in great shape and hungering to join. Would you recommend a 4 or 8 yr contract for someone who feels like they could handle a longer contract, to the very end?

[@Justin-to4ht]

Talk to a recruiter... You may can get a age waiver

[@doomdoomerson6524]

@@Justin-to4ht unnecessary... joined up NO PROBLEM.

[@oscarleal1499]

@@doomdoomerson6524 so did you go for 4 or 8 years ?

[@doomdoomerson6524]

@@oscarleal1499 just depends on what job you take. Some come with a 2 yr contract. Some come w a 3 . Or 4.

[@gilgilbert5866]

US Soldiers are very different because these days, the military has gone to being soft and less discipline than as was before.

[@hollycarter2582]

#REALARMY

[@nathanking8396]

Real Army please

[@jacobgoodman2558]

'Promo SM'

[@fredvaladez3542]

Good video, but please quit saying the word "right".

[@abnerryan5162]

Real Army

[@JonathanCornejo-w1p]

Real army

[@jimtryon258]

Real Army