I’m leaving Monday!! I’m so nervous. I’m the 1st in my Mexican family to ever be apart of the military I made it I’m a soldier don’t give up & you too will be one. I’m currently at NTC In California Fort Irwin to be exact. Been in 3 years. Good luck to every one. 04/05/2022
I can't even put into words how much respect and admoration I have for the men and women in the military, retired Vets, as well as for anyone who is waiting to ship out to basic training. I wish I had 1 tenth of the guts and strength of characater you all have.
cmacdhon thank you :) it's not that bad. you just can't do what you want to do while you're in there. "There's no I in a team" and "Hurry up and wait" are 2 main mottos in the military. But never refuse a command given by your superior, always address by rank aka Drill Sergeant/ Sergeant for non-commission officers and/or Sir or Mam for officers. Never address by first name and execute to task or command given. Other than that life in the military can be fun. I miss the life. The Army was and will always be my family. 😰 ArmyStrong Soldier4Life
It’s not that bad man, just do what you’re told. Yes it sucks not doing everything you want to do while in the military, can’t visit home when you want, can’t go on vacation when you want, can’t leave when you want, but it’s only for a few years.
It’s crazy to read comments from 5 years ago of people saying they’re leaving tomorrow and realizing that they’re probably finishing or recently finished their service just as I’m about to begin mine in 3 days.
I know one thing. Joining the military was the best decision I ever made. I didn’t even think about it. I just called a recruiter, took the test, got sworn in and left. It was hell it was crazy but I did it. I made it. It changed me for the better and also gave me a couple of issues. I would do it all over again without hesitation though...
I arrived at Fort Leonardwood for MOS school not that long ago and I gotta say watching the trainees lined up in front of a drill sergeant at the airport, standing at parade rest, with their cellphones in their pockets, I gotta say as a marine, looking back on my bootcamp experience, that was absolutely adorable.
I joined the army in 2002 (Active/Fort Leonardwood) and I have never been able to recall the details (other than lots of immunizations at reception) this helped to recall a few memories. Thanks!
I was so nervous for basic training and the Army in general but after watching a couple of these videos I feel so much better. Thank you. I’m going to watch every video.
Recruit: This is so awesome, I got to swear an oath and it was a really cool experience Recruiter: That's really cool buddy, hey let's go on a trip to celebrate all you need is your paperwork
I'm leaving for basic training in less then a month and your videos have helped me so much through this process! From studying for the ASVAP (PICAT) to going to MEPS to preparing to leave for basic.. I have relied on your videos the whole time. Thank you so much for making these videos!!!!!
These videos help me a lot...to understand what my husband is going through at this time my husband left a week and a day ago..I miss him but understand the process has helped so much...thanks Matt ...my husband watched all your videos before he left and now iv started watching them
"Likelihood is very low but there is a possibility". I am laughing at this because, the guy who I met at the hotel on the day before I shipped out became my hotel roommate, we were shipped to the same bootcamp, on the same planes, we were in the same reception platoon, then we were sent to the same training battalion, same training company, same training platoon ... ended up being the guy who used the locker next to me. After graduation, we were shipped to the same AIT, same reception at AIT, found out that we had the same MOS, and then got into the same battalion. But that is where the similarities ended.
I'm on leave from basic rn let me tell yall that are nervous, it ain't that bad, the first couple of weeks suck cause you miss home and you want to be with mom and dad and all that but that feeling goes away plus you get phone calls on Sundays for 30 minutes and if you go during the holiday season you get to come home for 20 days, trust me, yall will be OK. I'm making this comment cause its the comment I was looking for before shipping out!
Man, it feels like just yesterday, I've been watching all your videos before shipping out to the reception battalion. Now, I'm a week away from graduating from AIT and I'm heading to Ft. Riley for my 1st duty station. It's been a crazy ride but I had a ton of fun.
If you’re going to benning, the good ol’ clock tower. Have fun waiting for an extra 3 hrs for the drills to get there. And then of course have fun at the lovely 30th AG resorts 😉
JTsuits damn bro you really got something to say about everybody who makes videos dammit sone I thought y’all navy guys give each other enough attention 🌈
I lived 2.5 hours away from my basic training site. The morning of I had to report to MEPS. They had myself and three others on a charter bus. Drove down to Fort Sill. After that we waited for 10 hours waiting for the rest of the guys coming into reception....great times 😂😂
Jareck White one of the jobs I picked had 33 weeks of AIT and BCT at fort sill, and I live in Oklahoma, told them I wanted the job FURTHEST away BCT lmao.
The day I went to BCT, I was taken at 04:30 hrs. by my Recruiter to the AAFES Station which is now MEPS. I took another physical exam, had breakfast, swore in again. I waited around and received a very big manila envelope with my files inside. The envelope was sealed and I was told do not open it. I received my plane tickets on TWA Airlines which no longer exist. I was told about the UCMJ and AWOL. I was taken by bus along with many others (Women and Men) to the Airport. I flew to Louisville, KY. I took a bus to Ft. Knox, KY. The bus took us to the Reception Area and like the Movies there were Sergeants there yelling and screaming at us to get off the damn bus and to line up. We walked in line with our bags inside the Reception Station. It was Midnight. Inside we had to empty our bags and pockets and were told this was the only time to get rid of CONTRABAND. There were signs starting what contraband was. We got rid of aspirin, nail clippers, porn magazines, and things like that. The Sergeants shook us down looking for Contraband. I was assigned a SERIES LINE NUMBER 30/30 and told to remember it. We were taken to a barracks and told to take a open bunk and got to sleep. At 4:30 the lights came on and it was day 1 at the Reception Station. It was a Saturday so nothing happened. We showered, shaved, cleaner the barracks. We were marched to breakfast, After breakfast we marched back to the barracks, we sat around. We were now allowed to sit or lie on our bunks. We sat on the floor or on top of wooden footlockers. We were given a list of things needed, boot polish, white towels, white face towel, dauber, razors, shave cream, soap, soap dish, and other items. We were taken to the pay area and given $50 to buy the things on the list. The $50 was deducted from the first pay of $375 per month. Even if you had money and did not need the $50, you were forced to take it. We were later forced to buy Money Orders because we were not allowed to have more than $50 cash in our possession. Anything over $50 had to be in a Money order. This was the Old Army when the DI's got very physical with Recruits who were f-ups. The DI's yelled and cursed at us all the time and the f-ups got the sh*t beat out of them. It was tough back then. Yes the cursed back then and took the f-ups outside away from us so we did not see the beating. Screw ups got recycled to another Company and Platoon which was behind us in Training. If you washed out of Training, you received a General Discharge or an UD Undesirable Discharge.
Charles Anthony sounds like my story. To the tee. I left Newark airport at 330. Flew to Pittsburgh had a 3 hour layover. Got to Louisville at 11pm. Went to the army depot in in airport. Then they put me on a bus to ft. Knox. As soon as I got there. Sat in same room as stripes. Stayed in same barracks. 3 days later they came to get us. A1/81
Leaving soon thank you for the little tip for that. It was amazing that u made this kind of video that just help people like me know more about the military. Appreciated it
Man I remember it just like it was yesterday. February 12th, 2018 I left for then Fort Benning Georgia. Here I am over 6 years later, 7 months away from ETSing. Honestly, it's a mix of emotions the day you leave for basic, but after you get by reception, it goes by fast.
I'm giving myself till 2021 to get into decent shape then joining right after I can finally get my GED due to the virus GED testing is a no go. 11b is what I want. Infantry baby!
I would just like to say thank you for all the videos. You have really gave m a clear state of mind for leaving for bct. I am leaving in two weeks for the national guard army reserves . I really appreciate all of these video .
I'm very seriously considering enlisting and watching your videos is so so helpful! I aspire to be like you when/if I'm a soldier. Could you make a video about the fitness aspect of the military and if a couch potato type person could survive basic?
Damn man thanks for the info! I leave for Benning on January 6th for 11B. Super nervous but excited at the same time cause I’m ready to get the hell out of my area 😂
I ship out to Fort Leonard Wood November 13 on a Wednesday morning, Army National Guard. I am excited, yet nervous at the same time. I keep hearing reception horror stories. This video helps calm the nerves of those leaving soon and anticipating basic training and reception.
Famous Ramus22 I’m sixteen, I join in a year and half and I’m starting to train right now (as of last Thursday I’m working out everyday, and I get a personal trainer in four months for extra help) it is a little daunting, but I feel like it’ll be really rewarding. Good luck!
Back in August 1978 the recruiter picked me up at my house on a Monday at 430am, took me to Fort Buchanan in San Juan, PR to do all the paper the work, army physical and stuff, then they took us to a "shity" hotel in San Juan right across 2 strip clubs, then we flew early Tuesday morning to Fort Jackson S.C. for Reception and 4 weeks of BASIC TRAINING. Then they took us in a bus to Fort Benning GA(long ass drive) for 8 weeks of Infantry 11B AIT... then another 3 weeks of Jump School(Airborne) right after finishing AIT. It truly was the best experience of my young life, since I was only 17 yrs old at Basic Training, then turned 18 when I was finishing AIT. THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE WHERE IN THE ARMY, Especially when I was stationed in Neu Ulm, Germany for 18 months! Until this day, I can honestly say that I regretted leaving the ARMY after only 4 years of active duty.... The Biggest mistake of my life! I TRULY LOVED THE MILITARY LIFE.... AND YES, I WAS PART OF THE FAMOUS SPECIALIST 4/E4 MAFIA FOR 2 OF MY 4 YEARS IN THE ARMY.
I never comment. I never follow. I've liked very few posts; usually to bookmark them for later. You are likely the most informational and easy to watch RUclipsr for these topics. Thank you kindly, and well done.
With the 20$ meal voucher I will purchase 4 Taco Bell Meal Boxes. And the drinks. God help them if they so much as dare not to give me four seperate cups of drink. God help them
We flew into Atlanta, had a 2 hr layover, then caught a second flight into Columbus GA where the vans were waiting to pick us up. We arrived at the 30th AG that night and were taken to the chow hall for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before doing anything. Back in 93. I guess times have changed.
@@WarElephantTactical 11x if you finish top 10 to 15% of your math test there you’ll have the option to do 11c but if your not in that top% then you’ll be put in 11b
I’m in the hotel now in Amarillo Texas! I leave for reception tomorrow! God is so great and I pray for men and women who are going through the same thing as me! Wish me luck! 31 Bravo!!!!
I'm reenlisting and to be honest, I'm excited to see how much basic has changed since 2007, and as you know I have to go through basic again being that things has changed
I was Regular Army. I was living with my parents. My recruiter picked me up and took me to downtown Pittsburgh with my parents following where they witnessed me taking my oath. We were all walking out the door to the airport and I was called back. In classic Army fashion they decided to change my orders and send me to Fort McClellan instead of Fort Jackson. So they cut new orders and processed a new airline ticket.
Im shipping out tuesday your videos have been inspiring and very helpful cant wait to get to fort benning im excited yet nervous thank you for everything.
The very first Drill Sergeants you see will invariably be the most mellow, easy-going guys - comparable to your stricter type gym teachers or football coaches. DON'T BE FOOLED - LoL
We took a long bus ride from meps in Charlotte to Ft. Jackson. The moment you get on that bus and watch your family leave is the worst. I remember praying and being emotional the whole ride
How well did you handle it and what helped you get over the home sickness and not being around your family? Because ultimately that’s the main reason I haven’t committed to doing it and can’t seem to make the leap of courage
I just came out of fort benning and all that good stuff let me give you a short brief. Reception sucks don’t let it break you mentally. I spent 2 weeks in it you’ll live. If you are on sand hill and up the hill have fun any where else it’s not that bad.
Could you bring someone on with you who could explain the basic training for OSUT? I am going Infantry and would like to know some of the differences. So maybe do a side by side comparison?
Actually ended up in a Platoon with 3 people who had shipped out with me. I lived in VA and shipped to Jackson, so it was a bus ride. But those three had actually shipped all the way from MEPS with me. Was crazy to see them in my Platoon. We also got dropped outside the Reception Battalion lol. Before we ever even entered the doors we were in the Front Leaning Rest. Good times.
Awesome video and thanks for sharing your insights into what life is like in the army! One question though, now that you've commissioned, how come you have the NCO sword on you wall? Was it a gift from a subscriber or your personal one from your days as an enlisted soldier? Also, do you know why the culture around wearing sabers/swords has diminished in popularity in recent years to the point that only the armor brach currently does it while other services use them much more frequently? Thanks again!
I remember when I was like 4 years old the clock tower at the airport wasn’t there but I remember seeing like a formation of soldiers (or recruits I don’t know) and that got me interested in the army
When I shipped to Basic I ended up meeting a guy that was shipping to basic training as well. And we ended up in the Same reception, and same company and platoon when we finished reception.
You go to a nice hotel and get good food and say “this military life is great” 😂😂😂 totally happened to me
Juan Blancas not me we got cold hotdogs water and/or superrrrr sweet tea 😂
@@100lilmichaeljordan so stadium hotdogs and mcdonalds tea
They treated us to a 5 star hotel and gourmet dinner. It was awesome.
HA G0TT EEM ye more like McDonald’s sweet tea with another large cup of just sugar😂😂
Well fellas I got 2 weeks before I leave to go to parris island 🌴 see y’all on the flip side 🤙🏾
I’m leaving Monday!! I’m so nervous. I’m the 1st in my Mexican family to ever be apart of the military
I made it I’m a soldier don’t give up & you too will be one. I’m currently at NTC In California Fort Irwin to be exact. Been in 3 years. Good luck to every one. 04/05/2022
Congrats my friend your a solder
Baby J congrats bro what’s your mos?
Hey bro your going to do great man! Im also shipping out on the 12th next month..11BANG BANG!!
How was it bro ?
MOZZY Louie these people never respond back, however I’m actually leaving in 2 days
I can't even put into words how much respect and admoration I have for the men and women in the military, retired Vets, as well as for anyone who is waiting to ship out to basic training. I wish I had 1 tenth of the guts and strength of characater you all have.
cmacdhon thank you :) it's not that bad. you just can't do what you want to do while you're in there. "There's no I in a team" and "Hurry up and wait" are 2 main mottos in the military. But never refuse a command given by your superior, always address by rank aka Drill Sergeant/ Sergeant for non-commission officers and/or Sir or Mam for officers. Never address by first name and execute to task or command given. Other than that life in the military can be fun. I miss the life. The Army was and will always be my family. 😰
ArmyStrong
Soldier4Life
It just is what it is man.
It’s not that bad man, just do what you’re told. Yes it sucks not doing everything you want to do while in the military, can’t visit home when you want, can’t go on vacation when you want, can’t leave when you want, but it’s only for a few years.
Thats really good to hear and hinestly solid advice for new recruits@LoveThyNeighbor92622
@@TetraSamuraiHe's right!!! They put me in the Ramada Hotel. Gave us a nice breakfast. Then once that Bus took us to the Base, it was GAME ON!!!
It’s crazy to read comments from 5 years ago of people saying they’re leaving tomorrow and realizing that they’re probably finishing or recently finished their service just as I’m about to begin mine in 3 days.
Same im starting mines tomorrow
I know one thing. Joining the military was the best decision I ever made. I didn’t even think about it. I just called a recruiter, took the test, got sworn in and left. It was hell it was crazy but I did it. I made it. It changed me for the better and also gave me a couple of issues. I would do it all over again without hesitation though...
What were the issues please see this comment Goddess
@@LawrenceIsLight ^
Stress @@LawrenceIsLight
What were the issues
@@TroliO6 my disabilities but they are being treated so all is well
When he said I’ve never spoken to the guy again I laughed way to hard it let’s you know how “much” your recruiter cares about you
Nikiya Woods yup you're sooo right about that lol I never seen or heard mine again. he was a ghost. hahaha
See you later man
LJG nope lol it's no mall trip 😂😂😂😬 I never seen mine again neither. I'd like to thank mine if I do.
I guess I'm lucky cuz my recruiter is also my instructor for the national guard so we always talk
I mean do you give a damn about them?
You have some of the best and most informative videos about enlisting and what to expect, thank you.
RT
Thank you for serving! 🇺🇸
I arrived at Fort Leonardwood for MOS school not that long ago and I gotta say watching the trainees lined up in front of a drill sergeant at the airport, standing at parade rest, with their cellphones in their pockets, I gotta say as a marine, looking back on my bootcamp experience, that was absolutely adorable.
Hearing all this makes me both nervous yet Excited all at once
Same
I joined the army in 2002 (Active/Fort Leonardwood) and I have never been able to recall the details (other than lots of immunizations at reception) this helped to recall a few memories. Thanks!
I was so nervous for basic training and the Army in general but after watching a couple of these videos I feel so much better. Thank you. I’m going to watch every video.
Recruit: This is so awesome, I got to swear an oath and it was a really cool experience
Recruiter: That's really cool buddy, hey let's go on a trip to celebrate all you need is your paperwork
High5 Recruiter: you’ll never see me sgain
I'm leaving for basic training in less then a month and your videos have helped me so much through this process! From studying for the ASVAP (PICAT) to going to MEPS to preparing to leave for basic.. I have relied on your videos the whole time.
Thank you so much for making these videos!!!!!
@No limit ty Have you taken it??
How was it??
I leave tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
Good luck!
best of luck dude
DCP Gaming good luck
I leave in 3 weeks!!!!!
Good luck man
The day you shipped off your civilian life as you know it is over
Good
@@Kevin-uu6hx This make me spit my drink out 😂😂
@@neptunelxve aw sorry
@@Kevin-uu6hx Jocko moment.
@@Remington-wl7jp 3:30 am sharp boyyyeee
These videos help me a lot...to understand what my husband is going through at this time my husband left a week and a day ago..I miss him but understand the process has helped so much...thanks Matt ...my husband watched all your videos before he left and now iv started watching them
How old is your husband when he joined? I'm 27 but I'm still gonna enlist
Thanks for all these "little details" videos, they're extremely helpful for someone who likes to be well informed before the ship date!
"Likelihood is very low but there is a possibility". I am laughing at this because, the guy who I met at the hotel on the day before I shipped out became my hotel roommate, we were shipped to the same bootcamp, on the same planes, we were in the same reception platoon, then we were sent to the same training battalion, same training company, same training platoon ... ended up being the guy who used the locker next to me. After graduation, we were shipped to the same AIT, same reception at AIT, found out that we had the same MOS, and then got into the same battalion. But that is where the similarities ended.
I'm on leave from basic rn let me tell yall that are nervous, it ain't that bad, the first couple of weeks suck cause you miss home and you want to be with mom and dad and all that but that feeling goes away plus you get phone calls on Sundays for 30 minutes and if you go during the holiday season you get to come home for 20 days, trust me, yall will be OK. I'm making this comment cause its the comment I was looking for before shipping out!
Do u drug test again before u ship
Thx man! Ship tomorrow
I'm just curious as a civilian who will be joining the army next year after basic training do you get a leave before being deployed?
@@moderncrusader9904 usually you go to AIT after basic, i dont know if u go home before going to AIT or not tho
jojo torres what does AIT mean?
Man, it feels like just yesterday, I've been watching all your videos before shipping out to the reception battalion. Now, I'm a week away from graduating from AIT and I'm heading to Ft. Riley for my 1st duty station. It's been a crazy ride but I had a ton of fun.
If you’re going to benning, the good ol’ clock tower. Have fun waiting for an extra 3 hrs for the drills to get there. And then of course have fun at the lovely 30th AG resorts 😉
Hit the tower
Good old amazing 30th AG where men contemplate killing themselves for the first time
Resort? Sounds awesome😂
Travi Tv could you elaborate a bit more😮😮
Damn and I thought I made a lot of vids about Bootcamp lol 😬😂
What up fam
JTsuits which week is the obstacle rappel course
JTsuits damn bro you really got something to say about everybody who makes videos dammit sone I thought y’all navy guys give each other enough attention 🌈
JTsuits your gay
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About to take the flight to Atlanta, then reception and boot. Thanks for all the info you've provided for me
I lived 2.5 hours away from my basic training site. The morning of I had to report to MEPS. They had myself and three others on a charter bus. Drove down to Fort Sill. After that we waited for 10 hours waiting for the rest of the guys coming into reception....great times 😂😂
God dammit thats what is gonna happen to me too i bet, I ship to Fort Sill june 10th 2019 and I live 2 hours away
Holiday Bread oh snap I leave June 17th to fort sill also
Leaving tomorrow to ft sill haha
Jareck White one of the jobs I picked had 33 weeks of AIT and BCT at fort sill, and I live in Oklahoma, told them I wanted the job FURTHEST away BCT lmao.
I hope i dont get sill now cuz i live a few hours away😂
I Love Seeing SOOOOO many people are joining ! You guys enjoy and take pride in the military life!
The day I went to BCT, I was taken at 04:30 hrs. by my Recruiter to the AAFES Station which is now MEPS. I took another physical exam, had breakfast, swore in again. I waited around and received a very big manila envelope with my files inside. The envelope was sealed and I was told do not open it.
I received my plane tickets on TWA Airlines which no longer exist. I was told about the UCMJ and AWOL. I was taken by bus along with many others (Women and Men) to the Airport.
I flew to Louisville, KY. I took a bus to Ft. Knox, KY. The bus took us to the Reception Area and like the Movies there were Sergeants there yelling and screaming at us to get off the damn bus and to line up. We walked in line with our bags inside the Reception Station. It was Midnight.
Inside we had to empty our bags and pockets and were told this was the only time to get rid of CONTRABAND. There were signs starting what contraband was. We got rid of aspirin, nail clippers, porn magazines, and things like that. The Sergeants shook us down looking for Contraband.
I was assigned a SERIES LINE NUMBER 30/30 and told to remember it. We were taken to a barracks and told to take a open bunk and got to sleep. At 4:30 the lights came on and it was day 1 at the Reception Station. It was a Saturday so nothing happened. We showered, shaved, cleaner the barracks. We were marched to breakfast, After breakfast we marched back to the barracks, we sat around. We were now allowed to sit or lie on our bunks. We sat on the floor or on top of wooden footlockers.
We were given a list of things needed, boot polish, white towels, white face towel, dauber, razors, shave cream, soap, soap dish, and other items. We were taken to the pay area and given $50 to buy the things on the list. The $50 was deducted from the first pay of $375 per month. Even if you had money and did not need the $50, you were forced to take it. We were later forced to buy Money Orders because we were not allowed to have more than $50 cash in our possession. Anything over $50 had to be in a Money order.
This was the Old Army when the DI's got very physical with Recruits who were f-ups. The DI's yelled and cursed at us all the time and the f-ups got the sh*t beat out of them. It was tough back then. Yes the cursed back then and took the f-ups outside away from us so we did not see the beating.
Screw ups got recycled to another Company and Platoon which was behind us in Training. If you washed out of Training, you received a General Discharge or an UD Undesirable Discharge.
wow man, you're really good narrator! I read it in one breath.
Charles Anthony sounds like my story. To the tee. I left Newark airport at 330. Flew to Pittsburgh had a 3 hour layover. Got to Louisville at 11pm. Went to the army depot in in airport. Then they put me on a bus to ft. Knox. As soon as I got there. Sat in same room as stripes. Stayed in same barracks. 3 days later they came to get us. A1/81
Do you know for the recruitment test do you have to work out the maths in your head or can you Wright it down?
I went thru fort benning back in 2004. I totally forgot about these memories. You helped me recall my memories from my experience.
Leaving soon thank you for the little tip for that. It was amazing that u made this kind of video that just help people like me know more about the military. Appreciated it
chris kim Best wishes and give your best!
Man I remember it just like it was yesterday. February 12th, 2018 I left for then Fort Benning Georgia. Here I am over 6 years later, 7 months away from ETSing. Honestly, it's a mix of emotions the day you leave for basic, but after you get by reception, it goes by fast.
Planning on enlisting in 2021 when I finish school. I'm a US citizen, but I live in England, so that'll be fun lol
which branch?
Resonant Reads space force
@@bigmike956 hahahaha !!!
I'm giving myself till 2021 to get into decent shape then joining right after I can finally get my GED due to the virus GED testing is a no go. 11b is what I want. Infantry baby!
How’s it going bro
Wow, you painted the picture very well, Matt! I could really feel like I'm actually there right now. Great job on the video as always.
I would just like to say thank you for all the videos. You have really gave m a clear state of mind for leaving for bct. I am leaving in two weeks for the national guard army reserves . I really appreciate all of these video .
I'm very seriously considering enlisting and watching your videos is so so helpful! I aspire to be like you when/if I'm a soldier. Could you make a video about the fitness aspect of the military and if a couch potato type person could survive basic?
It’s possible but the experience will be much tougher
I’m actually meeting with my recruiter tomorrow cannot wait to go!
Have you gone to basic training yet?
TJ NELSON any update on your teg
Crypt Artic he ded
😂😂😂
Good luck
U actually have answered most of my questions. Thank you
You're welcome :)
Leaving in 2 weeks. Gotta say your videos have been very helpful thank you
in the Marine Corps at bootcamp San Diego we get off the plane and meet up at the USO in the San Diego airport.
Hey thank you for your service. As a civilian, your videos answer a lot of questions I have and are very informative. God bless and happy 4th!
These recents videos have been soo good. I have two weeks until i leave.
It's coming up soon man!
Yes sir!!
13 Days for me
What base you going to?
Dylan Lauder Fort Jackson
Damn man thanks for the info! I leave for Benning on January 6th for 11B. Super nervous but excited at the same time cause I’m ready to get the hell out of my area 😂
Good luck! Never give up and kick it in the a**!
Swore into the Marines yesterday. Ship date is April 15. These videos still helps what to expect.
CloudRaider_Vox Matt’s very good at BCT Tips!
CloudRaider_Vox good luck! 3 more days to go!
Fort Leonard Wood tomorrow.
Expos July 9th for me
good luck
31b?
GhostChainz Mike yep
Ben Rombach Thanks!
I ship out to Fort Leonard Wood November 13 on a Wednesday morning, Army National Guard. I am excited, yet nervous at the same time. I keep hearing reception horror stories. This video helps calm the nerves of those leaving soon and anticipating basic training and reception.
I met a dude in line to get on my flight from tampa and we ended up being in the same platoon at fort sill
Ft. Benning sucked, have fun tho!
Angelo B I'm heading there soon man haha
Sand Hill sucks ass I hated when we were done doing morning PT and it was all over my ass. Lol
I'm 17 and I want to enlist after I graduate but this all sounds terrifying to me...
everybodygetsone yesone Well it's a huge process and I have never done anything like this before.
Famous Ramus22 you got this man!! Never give up
I know this is late but it's scary for everybody man. If you want it you just have to take the leap. hope to see you out there someday
Im a senior and ill be siging over next week, why are you waiting to graduate?
Famous Ramus22 I’m sixteen, I join in a year and half and I’m starting to train right now (as of last Thursday I’m working out everyday, and I get a personal trainer in four months for extra help) it is a little daunting, but I feel like it’ll be really rewarding. Good luck!
Back in August 1978 the recruiter picked me up at my house on a Monday at 430am, took me to Fort Buchanan in San Juan, PR to do all the paper the work, army physical and stuff, then they took us to a "shity" hotel in San Juan right across 2 strip clubs, then we flew early Tuesday morning to Fort Jackson S.C. for Reception and 4 weeks of BASIC TRAINING. Then they took us in a bus to Fort Benning GA(long ass drive) for 8 weeks of Infantry 11B AIT... then another 3 weeks of Jump School(Airborne) right after finishing AIT. It truly was the best experience of my young life, since I was only 17 yrs old at Basic Training, then turned 18 when I was finishing AIT. THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE WHERE IN THE ARMY, Especially when I was stationed in Neu Ulm, Germany for 18 months! Until this day, I can honestly say that I regretted leaving the ARMY after only 4 years of active duty.... The Biggest mistake of my life! I TRULY LOVED THE MILITARY LIFE.... AND YES, I WAS PART OF THE FAMOUS SPECIALIST 4/E4 MAFIA FOR 2 OF MY 4 YEARS IN THE ARMY.
my plane leaves in an hour!!! off to fort jackson 👋🏼👋🏼 thanks dude for all the videos you put out, they really helped me out!!
Good luck 🤙🏽
How was it
I never comment. I never follow. I've liked very few posts; usually to bookmark them for later. You are likely the most informational and easy to watch RUclipsr for these topics.
Thank you kindly, and well done.
With the 20$ meal voucher I will purchase 4 Taco Bell Meal Boxes. And the drinks. God help them if they so much as dare not to give me four seperate cups of drink.
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We flew into Atlanta, had a 2 hr layover, then caught a second flight into Columbus GA where the vans were waiting to pick us up. We arrived at the 30th AG that night and were taken to the chow hall for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before doing anything. Back in 93. I guess times have changed.
Going to benning in a few months as 11X!!
Yea? Lol whats up?
patrick patterson 😂😂
I leave next month 11x.
What’s the chance of getting 11b?
@@WarElephantTactical 11x if you finish top 10 to 15% of your math test there you’ll have the option to do 11c but if your not in that top% then you’ll be put in 11b
I’m in the hotel now in Amarillo Texas! I leave for reception tomorrow! God is so great and I pray for men and women who are going through the same thing as me! Wish me luck! 31 Bravo!!!!
31B Fort Leonard Wood June 11th- Where y’all at?
June 18th here
Tyra Marie Add me on Snapchat! Username: amosedwards www.snapchat.com/add/amosedwards
July 9th 31B
Tyra Marie same here!
Amoz here 92G tho
I'm reenlisting and to be honest, I'm excited to see how much basic has changed since 2007, and as you know I have to go through basic again being that things has changed
Your story reminds me of my begin of reception. I came to it under the cloak of Darkness at lovely fort knox Kentucky in 2005.
I was Regular Army. I was living with my parents. My recruiter picked me up and took me to downtown Pittsburgh with my parents following where they witnessed me taking my oath. We were all walking out the door to the airport and I was called back. In classic Army fashion they decided to change my orders and send me to Fort McClellan instead of Fort Jackson. So they cut new orders and processed a new airline ticket.
Could you do a video on officer candidate school? I’m gonna be graduating college soon and would like to know more about it. Thanks dude 👍🏻👍🏻
Every time I watch this I get so overwhelmed I’m ready to ship out already !!
Same!
Fort Benning June 12th!! ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!
SAME
Isaiah Rice 11b?
Brandon Beckham Nah, 25b
Good luck brother
Good luck
I ship out to Fort Benning in 8 days and I can’t tell you how many of your videos i’ve watched with anticipation! 😁
Im shipping out tuesday your videos have been inspiring and very helpful cant wait to get to fort benning im excited yet nervous thank you for everything.
Leonardo Pena how’d it go bro?
I ship out to bct on Monday and I'm stoked for my new mil life to begin. Wish me luck boys! 🇱🇷
Next monday? Thats when i leave
The very first Drill Sergeants you see will invariably be the most mellow, easy-going guys - comparable to your stricter type gym teachers or football coaches.
DON'T BE FOOLED - LoL
I leave 2020/03/30 I'm so excited yet nervous 😂 never rode on a plane before, this video helped allot.
I leave 19th ahh I'm so excited and nervous
We took a long bus ride from meps in Charlotte to Ft. Jackson. The moment you get on that bus and watch your family leave is the worst. I remember praying and being emotional the whole ride
How well did you handle it and what helped you get over the home sickness and not being around your family? Because ultimately that’s the main reason I haven’t committed to doing it and can’t seem to make the leap of courage
Damm that’s so cool I should go see my recruiter tomorrow
I just came out of fort benning and all that good stuff let me give you a short brief. Reception sucks don’t let it break you mentally. I spent 2 weeks in it you’ll live. If you are on sand hill and up the hill have fun any where else it’s not that bad.
Could you bring someone on with you who could explain the basic training for OSUT? I am going Infantry and would like to know some of the differences. So maybe do a side by side comparison?
Actually ended up in a Platoon with 3 people who had shipped out with me. I lived in VA and shipped to Jackson, so it was a bus ride. But those three had actually shipped all the way from MEPS with me. Was crazy to see them in my Platoon.
We also got dropped outside the Reception Battalion lol. Before we ever even entered the doors we were in the Front Leaning Rest. Good times.
June 11th, Fort Jackson
Krisco June 12 fort sill goodluck
Same here!
Cristian Pinto Thanks goodluck to you too
TheGreat24 I'll see you there!
Same!
Best channel on RUclips thank you for your service.
Thank you for your videos. Very informative.
Daniel Soto He’s very good with providing accurate tips and insights
your videos are timeless matt
Awesome video and thanks for sharing your insights into what life is like in the army! One question though, now that you've commissioned, how come you have the NCO sword on you wall? Was it a gift from a subscriber or your personal one from your days as an enlisted soldier? Also, do you know why the culture around wearing sabers/swords has diminished in popularity in recent years to the point that only the armor brach currently does it while other services use them much more frequently? Thanks again!
This is how long ago I was in: I did OSUT as a 54B...At Ft. Maclellan , Al
Benning July 2nd
Ian Smith Are u a 19k?
Same here
Michael Morgan yes
Awesome ig were all 19k going to Benning together see you guys there!!!
I was benning on July 2nd got moved to Jackson on July 16th.
Two guys I met at MEPS not only were in my training company on 2/58 House of Pain Sand Hill but went to my same platoon when we got to our unit.
There was no WiFi at the hotel.
inkdo Air Force ?
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@@michaelsabo5823 😂
I remember when I was like 4 years old the clock tower at the airport wasn’t there but I remember seeing like a formation of soldiers (or recruits I don’t know) and that got me interested in the army
What is a good work out plan to be able to stay in shape after basic or after AIT or even before BCT
Angel Marin 200 Push Ups, 200 Sit Ups, 2 Mile Run in under 13 Minutes (6 Days a week and 1 Day off)
Gaming is Life but is that every day or every other or few days
Angel Marin 6 days week take 1 day off
You will be in shape in no time man. Doing 60 push ups like its nothing.
Gaming is Life thank you for ur advice
Thanks matt this is extremely helpful. I’ve been really anxious since my ship date is within the next 7 days.
I ship to Benning in 3 days,thanks for the video! What's up with the trident?
Headed to the hotel for MEPS tomorrow. If all goes well, my ship out date for Basic is January 15th.
13 days left! Ft. Jackson June 18th 😅
Christian Kinzel same here
Hope y’all having fun lol
Christian Kinzel Damn bruh, I’ll be there July 2nd. Hope you didn’t make the mistake of signing for reserves like I did. Going active asap.
Retarded June Bug That Flies Into Everything Nah, I’m National Guard.
When I shipped to Basic I ended up meeting a guy that was shipping to basic training as well. And we ended up in the Same reception, and same company and platoon when we finished reception.
Got a 64 on the ASVAB...COUNTER INTELLIGENCE HERE I COME 😃😃😃
NPC#2926 00 how long till you leave off after taking the test
@@Whitbrow I leave. For fort jackson on November 31
NPC#2926 00 hope BCT was fun lol
Yo! This is great! I leave on Monday, your video was very helpful (and reassuring)
Leonard wood Jan 22nd 💪🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸
What's your mos
As always awesome videos!! Keep it up Matt!!!
I shipped out from my RSP with a guy and we flew to Georgia together and ended up in the same platoon
Hey man, thanks for the video. I ship out tomorrow to Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri. My MOS is 14T.
Fort Jackson in 6 week! I’m so excited.
Ahh how was it? I also just reached the 6 week mark until I go to fort Jackson haha I’m so nervous but like what was the hardest part?
@@Yes-tk6vc looking back close to my 2 year mark active duty it wasn’t that bad it was a fun and good experience
@@Awzn123 that’s really good to hear! I hope I have the same experience haha
I remember that clock tower in Georgia! Sand Hill memories!!
I wish it was already here
Love your videos man!👌 I ship on the 18th!!!(: Fort benning Georgia as a 19D. Keep it up your videos have helped me so much!
Derek Rodriguez June 25th 19D!
Duston Call you can’t be serious lmao
Infantryjio_ __ aye I’m shipping June 25th as a 19d also
Nolan T ayyy you tryna join a group chat? Specially only for people with the same mos and ship date as us
Fort Jackson (BCT), August 20th
I leave for BCT tomorrow Fort Jackson (August 5th). Maybe I'll see you there man. best of luck
Anyone else leave for BCT at FT Jackson Feb 26, 2019? Basic start date is 3/4/2019 .. 25B AIT at FT Gordon
TAELUH nope but u leave on my birthday