My tips: 1. Stay motivated. Sound off. Don’t be shy. Even if what you’re doing sucks, stay motivated. 2. Don’t get discouraged. The army gets better after basic. 3. Before shipping out, learn how to identify ranks and memorize your general orders. 4. Before shipping out, train yourself to go to bed early and wake up early. 5. Never ever call your M4 a gun. It’s a weapon. ~us solider, 2002-2010
I ship out Nov 1st to Ft. Jackson. Your videos have been a huge help and very insightful. Being older at 32 I'm worried how I'm going to compare or keep up with all these spring chickens! I'm pumped and excited to start this next chapter of my life and have been practicing my cardio everyday between running or cycling.
Thank you so much Drill Sergeant I took notes about this. I'm not really scared about joining I'm just scared about the Drill Instructors yelling at us but I know they do it to motivate us. Thank you once again 🙏🏼
The least of your worries is basic training. What you should be worried about is getting to your first duty station and not being a fuc up. Basic is just that Basic. You might have back to back field training and then put on a bird and be in a combat zone in your first year. Basic is the easiest thing you will do in your career. If you can't handle it then quit. Failure to adapt. Alot easier to get out in basic than when you get to your first duty station. LOS. The Army isn't college, a church camp , or the boy scouts. The Army is a lifestyle. It doesn't end when you take off the uniform. I did 21 years. Have pride in that uniform/ and yourself. You represent the US Army.
I’ll be going to Fort Sill for BCT October 17th. I’m working on my running before I ship out. I’ve lifted weights and have a pretty strong deadlift for the ACFT so a lot of the events for the ACFT will be cake walk for me.
i leave this coming tuesday for fort jackson BCT. i’m not nervous about anything besides the running i’ve always been a bad runner but i can do anything else with PT easily these tips will help a lot thank you!!
Im leaving to fort jackson sept 20 so your videos have been a huge help. Would you be able to do one on how to do your hair as a female, it’s really hard to find any current videos. 🙂(if you have any tips for someone with short hair that would be great) thanks 😊
I've always been told to not go to sick call because they will recycle or discharge you and also if that happens they take even longer to send you home than if you just graduated. Also I have been under the impression that drill sergeants get on your case for going to sick call (which makes sense if it is repetitive and you aren't actually sick).
If you're lucky enough to have found a Twix candy bar in the footlocker of your bunk, with a note that says "Enjoy it, because this is your last meal", please take full advantage of that advice. Again, if you're lucky enough. Basic Training Fort Jackson Circa 2010 (best time ever lol).
Hi, Drill Sgt. Bernie. I enjoyed watching your video. I took notes on your tips. They are not only good tips for Basic Training but it's wisdom for life. I am a teacher in the public schools. I noted especially when you said; Stay fit (eat healthy, exercise.. it'll make life a little easier if your health is in good shape), Put your game face on & Check your attitude (don't get emotionally involved with a bunch of drama or criticism from someone.. stay tough; life isn't always a cake walk or "fair," and don't take things personally but just drive on. Keep it movin'! And, finally your words about Teamwork; we always need someone who has the gift, or the skills and others need us to get through it together. Thank you. I'm going to share these points with my students.. oh and, I just subscribed!💜💜
I’m 34 and out of shape. I’m nervous about physical not emotions, I can push myself but I’m worried it won’t be enough. Any advice? I passed OPAT long jump, dead lift but not beep test (14 but need 40 😅) or throw (50cm off)
If the drill Sarn't on CQ asks you to give him a neck massage cuz hes overworked. Do not put your hands on said DS. it may very well be the last thing you ever do in your army career.
I would say one thing that disappointed me about BCT is most of my DS’ didn’t target the slackers enough. I was surprised because you’d think they’d be harder on the ones who are overweight and don’t put in effort. One DS in particular just literally didn’t like me at all for whatever reason and targeted me any chance he got while he left the trainees who were actually really overweight alone… And they lived in a delusional mindset thinking they did a good job which was annoying to deal with. Meanwhile I actually got a 550 on the acft with an injury and never went to sick call. As a DS, do you have any perspective to why this could have happened? Do certain DS just give up on those who don’t put in a lot of effort? And then target others as a result?
Since I wasn't there I can't be for sure...but, when I was a Drill Sergeant I would know who was slacking and who was giving 100%. Have you heard the quote, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't force them to drink it?" At times I was actually harder on the ones that I knew can handle the pressure because, in the long run, it would make them succeed. As much as someone could try to put more on the ones that didn't care, you can only do so much to make them want to care. Drill Sergeants don't give up on the ones that do not put effot, we just understand when and where to push. Remember you don't see everything, you never know if the drill sergeants are pushing them at pt or other times.
@@ErickaBernie thank you for the feedback. So in most instances I wouldn’t be able to see everything, BUT in this instance I actually did just because of how small the cycle was. My company’s cycle was actually the smallest it had ever been in the company’s history. For this cycle it was only the size of 1 platoon so instead of 4 full platoons it was divided into 4 squads. So since I was in 4th squad, my SDS was the SDS for what is normally 4th platoon etc. It was just very odd how certain people got challenge coins when they put in mediocre effort. Just irresponsible to give them the sense they did a good job when they didn’t, y’know? I’m an 09S so that could also have to do with why this certain SDS always targeted me more, I guess as brutal as OCS is gonna be the bright side is most people there actually want to be there since the TAC officers don’t mess around and will make shammers want to quit.
Hello, I’m just like you girl I can’t do push ups as well as running but I have joined the army and I ship out next week God willing 😅… I’m really nervous
My tips:
1. Stay motivated. Sound off. Don’t be shy. Even if what you’re doing sucks, stay motivated.
2. Don’t get discouraged. The army gets better after basic.
3. Before shipping out, learn how to identify ranks and memorize your general orders.
4. Before shipping out, train yourself to go to bed early and wake up early.
5. Never ever call your M4 a gun. It’s a weapon.
~us solider, 2002-2010
LOVE THIS!!!
Thanks for the tips.
I ship out Nov 1st to Ft. Jackson. Your videos have been a huge help and very insightful. Being older at 32 I'm worried how I'm going to compare or keep up with all these spring chickens! I'm pumped and excited to start this next chapter of my life and have been practicing my cardio everyday between running or cycling.
same I will be in the MEPS in mass how about you?
@@ebkblockboy468 tampa Florida. Where Is your basic?
I ship out to Fort Jackson November 7th 💪🏾
I sucked at running going in but got great at it after dropping 20lbs during BCT
NICE!!!
Thank you so much Drill Sergeant I took notes about this. I'm not really scared about joining I'm just scared about the Drill Instructors yelling at us but I know they do it to motivate us. Thank you once again 🙏🏼
The least of your worries is basic training. What you should be worried about is getting to your first duty station and not being a fuc up. Basic is just that Basic. You might have back to back field training and then put on a bird and be in a combat zone in your first year. Basic is the easiest thing you will do in your career. If you can't handle it then quit. Failure to adapt. Alot easier to get out in basic than when you get to your first duty station. LOS. The Army isn't college, a church camp , or the boy scouts. The Army is a lifestyle. It doesn't end when you take off the uniform. I did 21 years. Have pride in that uniform/ and yourself. You represent the US Army.
I’ll be going to Fort Sill for BCT October 17th. I’m working on my running before I ship out. I’ve lifted weights and have a pretty strong deadlift for the ACFT so a lot of the events for the ACFT will be cake walk for me.
Thanks for the tips, gladly I can know them so that I can and will be joined in the US Army. 💚👍
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 don’t forget them!!
@@ErickaBernie I won’t, Drill Sergeant! ✊
I leave September 6 for basic training at fort Jackson, thank you for This video great insight
Good luck! Let me know how it goes!!!
So do I!!! 👏🏻
i leave this coming tuesday for fort jackson BCT. i’m not nervous about anything besides the running i’ve always been a bad runner but i can do anything else with PT easily these tips will help a lot thank you!!
Im leaving to fort jackson sept 20 so your videos have been a huge help. Would you be able to do one on how to do your hair as a female, it’s really hard to find any current videos. 🙂(if you have any tips for someone with short hair that would be great) thanks 😊
I’ve made one before! But I’ll make another one soon!
Can you please do a female perspective basic training please
I've always been told to not go to sick call because they will recycle or discharge you and also if that happens they take even longer to send you home than if you just graduated. Also I have been under the impression that drill sergeants get on your case for going to sick call (which makes sense if it is repetitive and you aren't actually sick).
If you're lucky enough to have found a Twix candy bar in the footlocker of your bunk, with a note that says "Enjoy it, because this is your last meal", please take full advantage of that advice. Again, if you're lucky enough. Basic Training Fort Jackson Circa 2010 (best time ever lol).
ahaha did you get one?!
Sadly no! But one of my battles did a few bunks from me hahahaha he didn't mentioned this until after graduation! Good times
Hi, Drill Sgt. Bernie. I enjoyed watching your video. I took notes on your tips. They are not only good tips for Basic Training but it's wisdom for life. I am a teacher in the public schools. I noted especially when you said; Stay fit (eat healthy, exercise.. it'll make life a little easier if your health is in good shape), Put your game face on & Check your attitude (don't get emotionally involved with a bunch of drama or criticism from someone.. stay tough; life isn't always a cake walk or "fair," and don't take things personally but just drive on. Keep it movin'! And, finally your words about Teamwork; we always need someone who has the gift, or the skills and others need us to get through it together. Thank you. I'm going to share these points with my students.. oh and, I just subscribed!💜💜
I LOVE THIS!!!! Thank you for showing your support! Being a teacher is tough! So I really applaud what you do!
I leave for fort lost in woods sep 20 I hope everything goes well 🤞
I ship out September 19th, I'm pretty excited. Thanks for the advice 🙏
So I realise it's probably not entirely the same for everyone but when is the last point you'll see your family before BCT? Airport?
Leaving for fort benning osut training at the end of the month wish me luck
Nice!!!!
All you lol ❤️
I know you SDS! You smoked me for wearing chucks to PT one morning!
I’m 34 and out of shape. I’m nervous about physical not emotions, I can push myself but I’m worried it won’t be enough. Any advice? I passed OPAT long jump, dead lift but not beep test (14 but need 40 😅) or throw (50cm off)
You are a God sent 🙏🏾
Anyone else shipping out to fort Jackson in January ?? I am !
I leave to fort Jackson on June 5th I’m just nervous about the running but I got told just to follow what they tell you and don’t try and stand out
You got this! Just do what your told & you’ll do great
Going to meps physical on sept.7th , ship out date is sept 26. Hella nervous
You got this! Good luck!
Awesome I might ship that day as well
@@ErickaBernie passed!
Ship out October 3rd I’m nervous to are u going to Fort Jackson?
Bring back sum drill Sgt videos
88M fort Leonard Wood
Ship September 12th
i ship out sept. 6 to fort jackson as a 25U !!
Good luck! Tell me how it goes!
I ship out to Jackson same day ! Good luck
What is the daily running volume? I'm just trying to figure out what my training should be prior to leaving.
Start running now! Depending on the training about 3-4 times a week you run
@@ErickaBernie so I run 3x per week, but I'm more so wondering what the mileage is? Would 15 miles a week be sufficient?
Nice video
If the drill Sarn't on CQ asks you to give him a neck massage cuz hes overworked. Do not put your hands on said DS. it may very well be the last thing you ever do in your army career.
...a drill sergeant would never ask a trainee to give them a neck massage.
just don’t hide them calcium bars in the ceiling and behind the dryers and you’ll be fine 😂
I would say one thing that disappointed me about BCT is most of my DS’ didn’t target the slackers enough. I was surprised because you’d think they’d be harder on the ones who are overweight and don’t put in effort. One DS in particular just literally didn’t like me at all for whatever reason and targeted me any chance he got while he left the trainees who were actually really overweight alone… And they lived in a delusional mindset thinking they did a good job which was annoying to deal with. Meanwhile I actually got a 550 on the acft with an injury and never went to sick call. As a DS, do you have any perspective to why this could have happened? Do certain DS just give up on those who don’t put in a lot of effort? And then target others as a result?
Since I wasn't there I can't be for sure...but, when I was a Drill Sergeant I would know who was slacking and who was giving 100%. Have you heard the quote, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't force them to drink it?" At times I was actually harder on the ones that I knew can handle the pressure because, in the long run, it would make them succeed. As much as someone could try to put more on the ones that didn't care, you can only do so much to make them want to care. Drill Sergeants don't give up on the ones that do not put effot, we just understand when and where to push. Remember you don't see everything, you never know if the drill sergeants are pushing them at pt or other times.
@@ErickaBernie thank you for the feedback. So in most instances I wouldn’t be able to see everything, BUT in this instance I actually did just because of how small the cycle was. My company’s cycle was actually the smallest it had ever been in the company’s history. For this cycle it was only the size of 1 platoon so instead of 4 full platoons it was divided into 4 squads. So since I was in 4th squad, my SDS was the SDS for what is normally 4th platoon etc. It was just very odd how certain people got challenge coins when they put in mediocre effort. Just irresponsible to give them the sense they did a good job when they didn’t, y’know? I’m an 09S so that could also have to do with why this certain SDS always targeted me more, I guess as brutal as OCS is gonna be the bright side is most people there actually want to be there since the TAC officers don’t mess around and will make shammers want to quit.
Will drill sergeants take recruits to Zaxby's for lunch? Their fries are delicious
Haha nope! But I’ll take Liz to Zaxbys 😂
I want to join the army but I am not physically strong and I also I can't do push ups
Hello, I’m just like you girl I can’t do push ups as well as running but I have joined the army and I ship out next week God willing 😅… I’m really nervous
@@kwinxi_akua5951 how’s it going for you????
Who's the hot guy in the type R 👀
I hear he is going to be a drill sergeant...
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