Do you have any tips for me. I'm 13, still pretty young. I plan on joining the Army at 17. So I would like to know how I should prepare and get myself ready for Basic Training and all. Thanks!!
Silly question… monkey bars- let’s say lose grip it whatever and drop from them. What happens then. I’m guessing you get smoked but do you redo it or just keep moving forward?
I leave for basic training at Fort Jackson July 28, 2020 and watching these videos really do help me get prepared for what is coming (Also I've lived in South Carolina all my life)
I guess basic is a little different than when I went through Jackson along time ago. Got out as SSgt. They kicked and chewed our asses, repeated CS attacks. No MRE's....we had C-Rats. My tip to a recruit, keep your mouth shut and your eyes & ears open.
I also went to Fort Jackson in 96, through RUclips I've found videos of recruits or active Army ncos drill sergeants. And the things they complained about seems so trivial....i laught!
Best thing to do is not to quit during basic. Fastest way to go home is to graduate, otherwise you'll become a hold over and stay longer than your fellow recruits. Been in over 6 years, reenlisted for 3 more years and 1 tour to Kuwait and Iraq. Ammo Dawgs!!!
SO TRUE. Quitters (and injuries, unfortunately) pretty much sat on the sidelines for the entire cycle. A few of them got to go home just before graduation but a few were still there after I left!
Thanks for all your info!! We’re they still doing the bicillin shot (ass shot) when you were there? I have read mixed things if it still is administered or not
Nope! They gave us a few pills instead. The medical provider even told us that at Jackson they have discontinued the "peanut butter shot" and switched over to the pill form.
I remember my drill sergeant from boot camp and I can visually remember drill sergeant I had at reception. And what you're speaking about how drill sergeants play games and they don't want you and you don't want you and nobody wants you and then you're running around with your head cut off and it is highly entertaining
At about 10 minutes in you mention it is cold in South Carolina. What time of the year did you go to basic? After this you mention November, which is similar to my timeframe being in South Carolina (I will be there September 8-November 21) and want to know what to expect weather wise. Is the climate snowy? Rainy? What was the coldest temperature you experienced.
My wife is currently finishing up yellow phase at ft jackson and will be doing red phase this Monday! Things are a little different now because of covid19. It's some type of 2+8 thing where the "yellow phase" is pick up to bct 2 weeks of pt/classroom work (new quarentine). I've received letters but since they are merging plts after yellow phase they hold their incoming mail. Im excited for her June 1st she will be doing gas chamber and the victory tower later in the week.
@@TheAshleyJess Feel free to keep me updated on her process, I'm sure there are lots of others watching that are curious as to how things are functioning right now and I'd love to share with them!
Hello, I recently came up on your page! Your information has been EXTREMELY helpful. I Just started the online registration so I don't have dates, locations, anything. All of this gives me a good idea of what I should expect though and I appreciate it! How do you think going in older might have better prepared you than going in straight from high school? I just turned 26, and I feel like now I would have an "easier" time than I would have if I went in right after HS (for me personally).
I think a higher level of maturity was super helpful to be able to take a step back from all the nonsense and see that there is a reason behind the way you're being treated etc. Also- you've probably been out of the house or at least spent time away from your family at this point in your life, for a lot of the younger kids that was a realllly difficult aspect of being at basic training.
I joined the band too and at 24. They didn’t give me too hard of a time as an older person. My recruiter told me Basic is just a motivational game and they wouldn’t give me a hard time.
Thank you so much for these videos!! I love your personal stories thrown in! And my favorite movie on Netflix right now is “All the bright places”!! Hope you’re having a great day!
Hey a quick question is if my loved one is in basic and they didn’t tell me their address, should I just keep waiting for a letter in the mail from them? It’s been a week since she got to her basic. She called me when she arrived and it was a quick 9 second call to the effect of “I’ve arrived. I gotta go bye.”
Was there a range of ages there? I leave for basic in October and I will be 26. I’m anxious about being the oldest one and not having anyone close in age.
You’re literally so amazing! I’ve been watching all of your videos and THANK YOU! I’m a HS #classof2020 graduate and thinking about joining as a trumpet musician. I’ve had my doubts and it’s a first for my family so it’s a bit terrifying to even just enlist. Thank you so much for these videos because I definitely relate to you specially with the losing weight part! I question I keep on having is...SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT THE ARMY CONTRACT? Thanks!
I ship out August 24th and I’m nervous but also excited as the time comes closer. But I’d rather get free college and go through 2 and a half months of bct then pay off student loans till I’m in my late 30s ...
@@sierrawhite2210 that's good. You have to hold yourself accountable, if you know that you've weaknesses regarding physical fitness. You might know what "porkchop platoon" is. Not only fat people go there.
my company started fire guard with 6 then gradually went down as the phases went by and the bay bosses took charge of writing out the fire guard, lemme tell you being a bay boss is NOT fun -_-
They have a large variety and if they somehow don't have your religious service available, they will make accommodations for you to practice. They do have a pagan service.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Also, I love your videos so much! It's been so hard to find videos about basic that isn't some strong military guy. (No hate to them, I just want to hear the perspective from my own gender.)
Top tier in PT? They sort you into lanes to facilitate the run portion of the test so that the grader on that lane has trainees that will all finish around the same time. The lanes don't actually count for anything. "A good run time" depends on your gender and age. If you're a female running a 12-14 two mile, you'll probably be in one of the faster ability running groups.
Abby Weaver I appreciate the reply. I’m a bit of a pt stud so I appreciate these details so I can make my goal of maxing the pt in basic training. Just trying to gage the effort level I should do for the assessment run since my current max mile run is approximately around the 8 minute mark (woman / 31 yr old). Just want to keep up with the young folks
@@jmariehudson I was around 8:45 on my first mile assessment and 7:45 by the end of basic, I moved from lane 14 to lane 8 I believe. Our company had an "advanced" group for PT, they got to wear jerseys and do extra stuff with kettle bells, I can talk all about that in a separate video. But they determined who was in that group by if you could do a leg tuck or not along with passing the first APFT, I'm pretty certain. IDK that every company will do that, just run your best. With an 8 minute mile at 31 you're probably close to maxing, for me at 24 it's only a 15:36 to max.
Do you have any tips for me. I'm 13, still pretty young. I plan on joining the Army at 17. So I would like to know how I should prepare and get myself ready for Basic Training and all. Thanks!!
I leave for basic training September 19th at fort Jackson kinda nervous thanks
I’m off to Fort Jackson August 17th! Super Excited!
Good luck I'm heading to Jackson on the 11th of August.
Awful Lawton Nice, I wish you the best!
@@sheria_xoxo1631 Thanks.
I leave the 3rd of August and my best friend leaves on the 10th of August !
Sarahi Morales i leave on the third of august too >.
literally watching this my last day of reception here at fort jackson 😭
GET PUMPED
You poor bastard
Never let the sharks get you.
I’m not gonna get a shark attack I get first 100 yards 😭I’m signing up for girls scouts.
LOL you will be fine!
Not me watching this 2 days before I leave
I just started the process to join and they said they don't do shark attack anymore
Silly question… monkey bars- let’s say lose grip it whatever and drop from them. What happens then. I’m guessing you get smoked but do you redo it or just keep moving forward?
Usually you’ll try again and then if you can’t do it, you’ll substitute with some push-ups or burpees.
I leave for basic training at Fort Jackson July 28, 2020 and watching these videos really do help me get prepared for what is coming (Also I've lived in South Carolina all my life)
Same currently live in Texas so hopefully I’ll be fine in the weather
I guess basic is a little different than when I went through Jackson along time ago. Got out as SSgt. They kicked and chewed our asses, repeated CS attacks. No MRE's....we had C-Rats. My tip to a recruit, keep your mouth shut and your eyes & ears open.
I also went to Fort Jackson in 96, through RUclips I've found videos of recruits or active Army ncos drill sergeants. And the things they complained about seems so trivial....i laught!
The King has been my favorite Netflix movie
How long is reception?
Thank you so much for all your videos . Could you please tell if you knew anyone vegetarian in the army ? Do you tell someone about that ?
Best thing to do is not to quit during basic. Fastest way to go home is to graduate, otherwise you'll become a hold over and stay longer than your fellow recruits. Been in over 6 years, reenlisted for 3 more years and 1 tour to Kuwait and Iraq. Ammo Dawgs!!!
SO TRUE. Quitters (and injuries, unfortunately) pretty much sat on the sidelines for the entire cycle. A few of them got to go home just before graduation but a few were still there after I left!
Abby...I always enjoy seeing your videos! Keep up the great work, and share your experiences as you want to.
Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️
I leave to Fort Jackson August 3rd which is this Monday🥺
Relaxin Jackson is so easyyyy, it's literally all mental. I was in Dco. 2-39th and it was fun now that I think about it.
Good luck!!! Just saw you went this week :)
Thanks for all your info!! We’re they still doing the bicillin shot (ass shot) when you were there? I have read mixed things if it still is administered or not
Nope! They gave us a few pills instead. The medical provider even told us that at Jackson they have discontinued the "peanut butter shot" and switched over to the pill form.
I literally subscribed due to your VetTv style "JANKYNESS" love it thank you
Thanks for the sub! ♥️
I leave in 7 days for Fort Jackson thank you for your information
Good luck!
Abby Weaver Thank you. Your story’s make me less worried about my leave date
I do to I leave on the 15th
Takira Ramsey me too! fort jackson?
@@lifewithneli1868 yes
This is so helpful! I ship out in May to Fort Jackson so it is nice to have some insight into what I can expect from another woman's perspective!
I ship out May too!
Thanks for sharing. I’m glad they accommodate to as many religions as they can in BCT.
There were services for everyone!
I'm not sure when I'm leaving since I still gotta fully pass MEPS, but been doing some video researching on what to expect!!
I'm so excited!
You got this! I did a TON of research before every step of the way, good luck!
Leaving for basic October 27, 2020!
I remember my drill sergeant from boot camp and I can visually remember drill sergeant I had at reception. And what you're speaking about how drill sergeants play games and they don't want you and you don't want you and nobody wants you and then you're running around with your head cut off and it is highly entertaining
You look like Jenna Marbles a little also I would LOVE to see more videos!!
And acts like her!!
I get this so often! 😂 Thanks for watching!
I hope your okay! Please upload soon if you have time
New video just went up! Thank you for your support!
You have seriously been a blessing! Thank you for sharing as this is easing some of my nerves. I can't wait for part 2!
At about 10 minutes in you mention it is cold in South Carolina. What time of the year did you go to basic? After this you mention November, which is similar to my timeframe being in South Carolina (I will be there September 8-November 21) and want to know what to expect weather wise. Is the climate snowy? Rainy? What was the coldest temperature you experienced.
great video! im actually leaving for basic on september 15th to fort benning going to be an 11c! I'm very excited.
Are you national guard?
11C training is fun, mortars suck to ruck with at first, but overall, would recommend
You’ll be in either E, D, or B company 1-19, I’m pretty sure
@@donutz424 hey and yes that's what i hear, also yes i am national guard as of right now.
I leave for Fort Jackson July 28th! Very nervous and excited
Congrats! I leave August 25th
Chicken chunks doesn't come with the Buffalo Sauce with the new menu change. However Beef Stew comes with sour skittles and a pound cake.
My son just arrived on July 6th. He is National Guard
Abby thank u sooooo much!! I’m goin on the 11th of August n it was very helpful!!!!
My wife is currently finishing up yellow phase at ft jackson and will be doing red phase this Monday! Things are a little different now because of covid19. It's some type of 2+8 thing where the "yellow phase" is pick up to bct 2 weeks of pt/classroom work (new quarentine). I've received letters but since they are merging plts after yellow phase they hold their incoming mail. Im excited for her June 1st she will be doing gas chamber and the victory tower later in the week.
Oh wow! That is EXTREMELY interesting! I wish her the best, I'm sure she's rocking it. 😁
Thanks!! I 'll let her know!
@@TheAshleyJess Feel free to keep me updated on her process, I'm sure there are lots of others watching that are curious as to how things are functioning right now and I'd love to share with them!
@@AbbyWeaver I will let you know as the mail comes in! She would of loved watching your videos. She did alot of research right before leaving too.
I Ship Out To Fort Jackson Aug. 25th
I ship to Jackson the same day!
I ship on the 15th of September lol, goodluck!!
Hello, I recently came up on your page! Your information has been EXTREMELY helpful. I Just started the online registration so I don't have dates, locations, anything. All of this gives me a good idea of what I should expect though and I appreciate it! How do you think going in older might have better prepared you than going in straight from high school? I just turned 26, and I feel like now I would have an "easier" time than I would have if I went in right after HS (for me personally).
I think a higher level of maturity was super helpful to be able to take a step back from all the nonsense and see that there is a reason behind the way you're being treated etc. Also- you've probably been out of the house or at least spent time away from your family at this point in your life, for a lot of the younger kids that was a realllly difficult aspect of being at basic training.
Absolutely. 2.5 months is cake when it comes to distance from family. Absolutely love your videos and will continue to watch until I get sorted out.
@@jordiewitt8369 Well thank you so much! Feel free to ask any questions that come to mind!
I joined the band too and at 24. They didn’t give me too hard of a time as an older person. My recruiter told me Basic is just a motivational game and they wouldn’t give me a hard time.
I don't remember if it was Netflix or Amazon Prime, but "The Big Sick" was really good. My husband and I both liked it a lot
Thank you so much for these videos!! I love your personal stories thrown in! And my favorite movie on Netflix right now is “All the bright places”!! Hope you’re having a great day!
Thanks for watching! I'll have to check that out! ❤️
Hey a quick question is if my loved one is in basic and they didn’t tell me their address, should I just keep waiting for a letter in the mail from them? It’s been a week since she got to her basic. She called me when she arrived and it was a quick 9 second call to the effect of “I’ve arrived. I gotta go bye.”
How did you get ready physically for basic? I’m not a runner and that in itself stresses me out lol
I found a "None to Run" plan online that I'm starting. It has good reviews and should be easy to google
I ship out to Fort Jackson July 6th
Me too!
omg hey add my snap and let’s start chatting (ayanaaa32)
Yess! I just added you haha
me too!! i’m nervous
Rachael Velazquez that’s so freaking cool! Me too!
I’m leaving tomorrow for basic training!!!!!!!! FLW here I come 😁
Yo lmk how it went
What made you choose the Army over the other Branches ?
Is there still combatives during basic ?
From what I heard, not right now
I personally get real dumb and slow when I sleep less than 8 hours a day
Was there a range of ages there? I leave for basic in October and I will be 26. I’m anxious about being the oldest one and not having anyone close in age.
I had the same fear shipping at 24. There was a pretty even spread of people older than me and kids coming straight out of high school or undergrad.
You’re literally so amazing! I’ve been watching all of your videos and THANK YOU! I’m a HS #classof2020 graduate and thinking about joining as a trumpet musician. I’ve had my doubts and it’s a first for my family so it’s a bit terrifying to even just enlist. Thank you so much for these videos because I definitely relate to you specially with the losing weight part! I question I keep on having is...SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT THE ARMY CONTRACT? Thanks!
What's your MOS and where are you stationed?
I ship out August 24th and I’m nervous but also excited as the time comes closer. But I’d rather get free college and go through 2 and a half months of bct then pay off student loans till I’m in my late 30s ...
Can you run 2 miles non-stop ?
Can you perform 15 push ups without stopping ?
Kit Carson yes I can. I’ve been preparing my self since I enlisted.
@@sierrawhite2210 that's good.
You have to hold yourself accountable, if you know that you've weaknesses regarding physical fitness.
You might know what "porkchop platoon" is.
Not only fat people go there.
@@sierrawhite2210 US Army does send recruits to the pool, so be sure that you can freestyle swim for 50 meters, at least 2 laps.
my company started fire guard with 6 then gradually went down as the phases went by and the bay bosses took charge of writing out the fire guard, lemme tell you being a bay boss is NOT fun -_-
Omg. I’m so sorry 😩
I’m leaving to fort Jackson nov 17
I’m leaving to Jackson nov 3rd
As a specialist in BCT, were you tasked with any leadership positions?
What religions do they have available? Do they have pagan or wiccan services?
They have a large variety and if they somehow don't have your religious service available, they will make accommodations for you to practice. They do have a pagan service.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Also, I love your videos so much! It's been so hard to find videos about basic that isn't some strong military guy. (No hate to them, I just want to hear the perspective from my own gender.)
What’s a decent female run time for the first run assessment for women who want to be in the top tier in pt?
Top tier in PT? They sort you into lanes to facilitate the run portion of the test so that the grader on that lane has trainees that will all finish around the same time. The lanes don't actually count for anything. "A good run time" depends on your gender and age. If you're a female running a 12-14 two mile, you'll probably be in one of the faster ability running groups.
Abby Weaver I appreciate the reply. I’m a bit of a pt stud so I appreciate these details so I can make my goal of maxing the pt in basic training. Just trying to gage the effort level I should do for the assessment run since my current max mile run is approximately around the 8 minute mark (woman / 31 yr old). Just want to keep up with the young folks
@@jmariehudson I was around 8:45 on my first mile assessment and 7:45 by the end of basic, I moved from lane 14 to lane 8 I believe. Our company had an "advanced" group for PT, they got to wear jerseys and do extra stuff with kettle bells, I can talk all about that in a separate video. But they determined who was in that group by if you could do a leg tuck or not along with passing the first APFT, I'm pretty certain. IDK that every company will do that, just run your best. With an 8 minute mile at 31 you're probably close to maxing, for me at 24 it's only a 15:36 to max.
My favorite MRE was chicken and rice oh, you definitely did not anyting salsa in it or I think it was number three eggs and ham
I ship out for basic in January 🤞🏾❤️
I also ship out in January to Fort Jackson!
The most terrifying thing for me is looking like a dumbass in front of all my battle buddies
My day zero, one dude fainted and they had to call an ambulance 😂
cheese tortellini mre 🥰
You never talk about fire ants
I Leave For Ft Jackson In 2 Days🤩
Julie and Julia (I think that it’s still on Netflix). I could watch it every single day 😂
Ooo I've heard this is good!
Love the vids!
I leave in a week pump out some mor video’s
Part two coming soon! Do you feel ready?!
Abby Weaver a little bit just not ready for all them shots at reception
@@zykythnorton4427 whether you get the min or the max, it's over very quickly, just keep your arm relaxed!
@@AbbyWeaver I'm so excited! I leave on Sunday!
Aye I ship out the 22nd. Good luck
El Camino!!
The Platform! Saludos desde Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷
Shredded pork and chicken chunks
Cant go wrong with the classic beef stew
Can you do a story time about your engagement!
🤓 I feel like not many people would care but I would actually love to film a storytime/video with my fiance about the whole thing. ❤️
Netflix series “The 100”
A good show
I really liked the Netflix documentary movie "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom"
More of a Hulu person so I’ll tell you that movie: Assassination Nation
Great vid! Excited to see the differences between Jackson and Leonard Wood.
#5 spaghetti!!!
A lot of people tell me their favorite is the spaghetti! 😂