Remember: You are just another recruit in a uniform, they don’t know you. They would be yelling at someone else if you weren’t there. Don’t make it personal….
To all new recruits, Basic is only going to be a very small fraction of your career and don't think the rest of the army is like it. It's there for a reason. Best of luck.
@@gwpb1286Ik y’all probably at reception right now since it’s the 5th, but enjoy reception while you can. Because them next 2 and a half months of Basic, is gonna suck ass but you gonna get to know some cool-ass people as well as some dickheads too while being in there. My advice to you is to always study that blue book and that skill level task 1 book cause that shits gonna help you on the red phase testing & the end of phase testing too. As well as learning how to zero your weapon and brushing up on some land nav. Best of luck to you soldiers and make it what you can be🫡
For anyone thats curious of joining. All you need is self control, confidence, a shit ton of patience and dont over think it. Once you complete basic and a.i.t its a walk in the park. Just dont lose your military bearing. You got this. By the time its over youre gonna be thinking to yourself. Did I just do that!?
Also...don't talk and share anything personal, not everyone is a good person and not everyone is your friend. Stay out of trouble, do the right thing, mind your own business. It's still just another job.
One big thing: Learn to keep your mouth shut. My platoon was constantly getting smoked because of kids always trying to chat in formation or getting in arguments because their fragile egos were challenged. I was probably the only one with the special ability to stay quiet for more than a minute, and it really sucked having to pay for other peoples' immaturity.
I remember watching a bunch of videos like these before going to basic in 2017. I didn't think I'd stay in for long but now I'm about a month away from getting my degree and commissioning.
To new recruits (ARMY atleast) Enjoy Basic. Take it serious, but don't stress yourself into a spiral. It is there for a reason, be a sponge, absorb information, as for the other bs that happens, think of it as something that you will look back upon and laugh about. It gets crazy, but don't judge Big Army by basic training. Big Army is pretty fun, and OSUT/BCT and AIT is the most fun you'll never want to have again. It's about memories and knowledge.
My daughter just got to basic at Fort Sill. I got the phone call where she’s reading off a card. It was so sad😭 I know it’s temporary, she knows it’s temporary. She’s been WAITING for this. So proud of her.
I fell off the bus while carrying two duffle bags and I stood up while ds still yelling at me and after we fell into formation a ds went and checked on my wounded and aided me with bandage
There is no stress. Stress implies that you need to worry about something, make hard decisions, face serious consequences. There is none of that. You listen. You do what you're told. You don't have to think! You can literally shut down and just absorb. It is the easiest thing ever. Go in with a positive attitude. Try to pass that attitude on to your platoon mates. Realize that the hardest thing is "hurry up and wait"
This was my advice from my recruiter, who I actually liked, trusted, and didn't steer me wrong. (Yeah I know. Crazy right? But he was a good one.) 1. Right Place. 2. Right Time. 3. Right Uniform. 3 easy steps, and everything in the army is pretty easy. Basic is only stressful if you make it stressful. If you don't like people yelling, do things with speed, or working as a team. You will hate basic. Once you figure out that the yelling isn't personal, doing what your told quickly, and having comradaerie. Basic becomes fun and easy. Just shut up, pay attention to commands, do the exercises, bond with your buddies, and focus on completing the days tasks. Don't be a smartass, don't ask questions, don't do dumb shit. Just literally do what your told. The biggest thing the drill sgts are trying to teach you to just follow commands correctly. When they say come here, you run there. If they say front leaning rest, you get into the position, if they say form up, you form up. It is not hard at all.
Before I went to basic in October 2017, my recruiter who's supposed to be making rank of e7 in May of 2023 told me "the nail that sticks out gets the hammer" meaning to blend in as much as possible.
@@thiagogregory1 there’s certain ways to ask questions, think about being the most respectful that you possibly can when needing to “clarify” never say “I’m sorry, or “sorry Drill Sergeant, but May I ask..” nope. They’ll yell at you and ask you if they are a sorry drill sergeant, which is bad. Say: ”Drill Sergeant, I do apologize ahead of time but I am unclear as to the direction I’m supposed to be going in(or what the task is), May I please ask for clarification Drill Sergeant?” It’s about manners, and paying attention.
I'm leaving for basic training in a couple of days. I'm really excited and anxious at the same time. I have a son and a baby on the way. I have been trying my best at local gyms to get in good shape for basic training. I know it won't be easy, but at least I have a little advantage. I'm just trying to focus on the mental stress and not struggle with the physical challenges.
Don't let a veteran friend know how to mail anything to you. We WILL mail you contraband and anticipate your reaction when your Drill Sergeant does mail call.
Marksmanship was very important when I went through BCT. If you shoot well, and I mean tops in the company you will be gold with the Drill Sergeants. Shoot a top Expert score and that will improve your standing. Also, be confident with your abilities, never get down.
Keep your locker locked. A member of my basic training unit at Fort Sill had all his gear thrown out of a second story window because he forgot to lock his wall locker
2 weeks from ship date and I wasent really nervous to begin with just wanted some more info and tips on basic and this video provided just that, thank you sir
I’ve been watching all your vids and I’m getting ready for next Tuesday my recruiter is gonna come see me to finish all my paperwork . I wanted to be a MP but the closer I’m getting to actually shipping off makes me not want to become one. Either way I’ve been running 6 miles a day and doing Atleast 130 push ups everyday. I appreciate these videos helping me ease off the nervousness
Stay out of trouble, don't share anything personal, don't trust anyone much because not everyone is your friend and others, a lot of people are snakes, be neutral and don't be favoritism, don't make things personal, don't be afraid of anyone by doing the correct thing in proper action to handle a situation, be a team player, etc.
@@greenwalltree a lot of them are, the ARMY focuses on quantity instead of quality quantity, it is a try hard military branch that helps people that are a bunch of nobody's that haven't accomplished anything or that no one likes them and gives them an opportunity to become somebody but at the same time to help them bullsh*t through still and that is why it is all a fake and a half ass accomplishment.
Here's the biggest advice I would give to anyone deciding to join. Never take anything personally. You're going to find yourself in situations where the entire platoon or squad is getting smoked because 'somebody' did something wrong. It might be you that caused it, it might be someone else. Its going to be someone. And its not going to matter how well everyone did, the Drill Sergeants are always going to be able to find something. When you get smoked in this 'mass punishment' its a scheduled event. That day at that hour was scheduled to be 'Remedial PT'. It is the Drill Sergeants' duty to get everyone in shape, and unfortunately morning PT isn't enough to get a formation in shape. So they have days usually once or twice a week where they do extra PT and its grueling. But they use this event to enforce discipline as well. They'll find a wall locker unlocked, a bed not made to standard, an unsecured weapon, something.. even if they have to make it up. In either case, know that you are going to go through this event several times during your cycle. Never EVER take it out on the one who 'caused' the smoking. And if you happen to be targeted by it, understand that it was remedial PT and you're not as screwed up as you might think you are. Just tighten up and get through it.
I remember a guy in our platoon was given the instructions to hand over his weapon to the drill sgt, in which the drill sgt preceded to yell at him for losing his weapon. As soon as the drill sgt told him to drop, we all dropped. This was 6 weeks in, and we were a pretty tight platoon. The next couple hours we got smoked, but there was no yelling. Just commands for exercises. During our graduation, our drill sgts told us that our last few weeks, we had no errors, and they gave up finding issues. They just told us to go outside and start exercises.
Oh, trust me, take it personally and it all depends, it's all bullsh*t, some people like to bully, use fear, intimidation and actually make threats....it happened to me. This branch is unprofessional, immature, etc.
Fort Leonard Wood sucked during the winter weather wise, just finished Charlie 1-48, reception at the 43rd is god awful just remember why you’re there and push through. Go to church on Sunday’s even if you’re not religious just to get out of the barracks and be around some ait people and listen to the music. Days go by slow and weeks go by fast. Don’t let dumb childish people in your platoon piss you off, getting smoked is inevitable
Good advice. I went to basic training and AIT fort Benning Georgia 1983 June in middle of summer. Before I shipped out I would lift weights and run two miles a day this help me basic training. My drill sergeant use to say don't let your emotion get in your way stay focused on the mission. Do not let your girlfriend back home make you quit basic training because she missed you. Get your body acclimated to weather conditions outside before you shipped out . In us army you not always in comfortable conditions like at home . Just don't quit .
38F here and I ship out to Ft Jackson in less than 2 weeks for OSUT. Thank you for this information. I’m excited and looking forward to the experience.
Great advise Chris.Granted i went to basic in the early 80's basic then has many similarities prior to and after 1982. 2 important things you can do to make your life in basic smoother. Be in shape and train hard for months prior to going in. You can never be in perfect shape but being in great shape like i was i never fell out on pt runs (entire time in the Army)or fell out running to the ranges in full gear and M-16. We were also giving a smart book which basically told you what you needed to graduate so we always carried them and studied them during lulls in training (which are many hence the term Hurry up and wait) In the military nothing is forever all things will end sooner or later meaning basic will flyby before you know it so don't worry about home life just deal with the situation you are in like completing basic training. Be motivated and positive and disciplined and things will be fine. I had one issue in basic in the beginning of learning to fire my M-16 i had problems keeping a tight shot group during zero-ing my weapon.Bottom line after learning how to relax and breathe properly i shot expert with 39/40 hits. Don't worry if you really want to be a Solider and you put 100% into it you will. Millions have before. I only seen people in poor shape fail or injured.
im going to enlist very soon into the Army! i was originally going to enlist to the Airforce for CCT and trained for an entire year; running, calisthenics, rucks, swimming, strength training UNTIL i realized they don’t accept people without normal color vision. Im red/green deficient. Now im going to the Army. Will you please make an updated video on Army Careers that have good transitioning in to the real world? Possibly even talk about the Army colleges and what sort of majors are good to study? Possibly even to those that want to go from Green to Gold?
Currently on my 15th week of OSUT. Everything sucks but there are fun moments like he said. Drill sergeants are assholes and in your ass in the beginning but they ease off during white and blue phase and especially AIT, at least for me. For me, I wouldn’t want to ever do this again. I will be graduating on June 21st, about 7 weeks away.
@@mjpt1387 Get a different job in the mean time. Get your 4 year degree and then try to be an officer in the military, How many more credits do you need?
@pctopgs well I'm just only bout to finish my first year. And I'm a full-time student, so no job, hence why I'm trying to do reserves on the side, maybe. Rn I'm just using financial aid.
That's cool that you still look fairly young. I wonder how young you feel tho. Also, were you active duty, and what was your mos, and how what rank are you? I can imagine if you are active duty, in a shitty mos, and you have a hard time promoting that it's going to age you like spoiled milk
Yeah, always at the position of attention. I’d always have issues when I would be talking to the sergeant as I’m used to looking in someone’s direction when they’re talking to me or I’m talking to them. It took me a bit to get used to staring straightforward lol.
Went thru in 87 and there was no videos to reference like it is now, in my opinion, I think it's best to just go and wing it without videos to reference!! Your videos are awesome but I'm glad I went thru before social media...
I was in basic training in 1993. I didn't graduate ( that is all on me , not blaming anyone but myself) but one.thing to do is always keep your boots tied well, your zipper zipped up, and every button buttonei up. I got smoked all the time for that. I hope that helps.
Trying to stay awake in a hot class room was the worst. The physical parts were easy you were always moving . Basic training really isn't hard just learn and get better physically and mentally. It does suck for about a week. I was always hungry starved and we ate really well tons of food but you burned the calories quickly. It does go by quickly before you know it you will graduate.
Everything was going smoothly and easy for me until RM qualifications lol it took me 18 tries to qualify. Turns out that I had a disease on my left eye called keratoconus where my vision on one eye is blurrier thn the other. And I’m right handed but left eye dominant so I struggled a lot since the odds were against me lol had to shoot with my left hand when I was a right and had a disease that blurred my vision. I’m at AIT as a 68D now so it all worked out.
Hopefully you are able to pass your ait. I'm sure that operating room specialist as well as a lot of jobs in the 68 series (I'm 68p) is really fast paced and you still have to do military and army stuff with it. Good luck.
I find these videos funny......just the title "Survive Army Basic Training". I went through basic training in 1978, and later as a commissioned officer was the XO of a basic training company in 1986. There were no videos on it back then and in 78 I went in totally cold and uniformed. But I was a three sport athlete in high school and freshman year of college. I treated BT just like going out for another sport. The secrets, be in shape before you get there, keep you mouth shut and your ears open, follow orders and have fun. If you go in shape than you won't stick out. I ran cross country in high school and college, so I already had great endurance. Army basic training is not Ranger School. Just have a great attitude, go in shape physically and you'll have fun. We didn't have some of the negative influences as kids today. No social media to be addicted to, no hours and hours on cell phones or glued to a computer. Back then kids spent time outside running around not stuck in the house isolating. BT was an awesome experience. I'm 66 and still remember my Drill Sergeants, DS Kirkbride and DS Bailey. The greatest NCO's I've ever met and role models!
Most men enjoy basic training. Most men find the instruction at basic better than high school. Most men find basic easier than they anticipated. Most men are surprised how much money they earn
I’ll give you the KISS version…..show up in moderate shape, drop your attitude when you get on the bus (the one before you cross the gate to the training base), Be prepared to get yelled at and be able not to say to say a damned thing about it, even when you are right (di’s aren’t always right), and be prepared to do it for however many weeks your training cycle is. Don’t forget, you are getting trained for a job, paid, fed, insured, housed, clothed, etc. And unless you eff it up, you have a guaranteed paycheck and raises for however long you want and a retirement plan.
Making your bunk use a hanger to smooth out wrinkles, 15 mins early to everything,for males if you not use to shaving every single day. Start before you leave, don’t be the guy who has cut marks on skins and bleeding from shaving.
Basic was only the beginning. You will be smoked constantly, AIT was at least as hard, just enough freedom to fumess thi gs up. Arrived at Ft. Polk, infantry. AIT and Basic only started the real experience. Permanent Party was was hardcore. Back in the day, you would notice that everything might be easier,however it is more difficult , except getting getting built up enough to understand the progression. Definitely a recruit could not go from civilian life to Grunt Life in 99.99999 %. It was noticeable when transitioning to the Civilian World.
For some reason I forgot a lot of simple stuff like music, songs I had on repeat the days before were just gone from my brain. But once we remembered them we were doing karaoke in the bathroom
I joined the ARMY in 1981 as a buck private and my ETS was 1984 as a SGT E5 , Let me say you will not like every unit you get assigned the officers and NCO above you can be a holes and unfair.
I feel it is not surviving B.C.T. but thriving in the environment. Do not have the just survive attitude have the I got this thrive attitude. And that sense of humor counts plenty.I laughed at the silly shit, and spent more time in front leaning rest and sand pit running then anybody else. But I also gained Drill Sergeant's respect. And I enlisted under duress of the draft too.Embrace the suck your entire time in Uncles Sams Best.
Pretty sure it is not the same "Basic Training" we went to. Almost positive they will let anyone thru. Saw videos of recruits standing next to their rifles which were laying on the ground next to them,looking at their phones.
Im 34 and a millwright at a glass plant thats closing down and honestly I'm getting bored of the maintenence/millwright life so ive been reslly thinking about enlisting. Any advice for and older guy?
It's all a game. Everyone is worried about doing something that will get the platoon smoked but it's basic training. You're gonna get smoked anyway. If they don't have a reason to smoke you they will make one up but you're getting smoked no matter what you do. This is important to remember. When the drills say why they are smoking you it's a reason they picked out of a hat. Unless it's something really bad and really obvious, like a soldier not making his bed, all their reasons are made up even if they blame someone for it. So don't be giving the poor sap the drills single out a blanket party because even if that soldier hadn't messed up (and most likely he didn't mess up anyway) recognize that it's just the drills playing a divide and conquer game.
My son only has two weeks before BCT because it took a long time to prove that he didn’t have asthma, after meeting the recruiter in may. I’m really concerned if he’s going to be able to get through it even though he’s been trying to run and get ready for about two weeks I don’t want my son to be sent home after all, he’s accomplished so far Will someone advise me?
Don’t casually keep your hands in your pockets like you’re just hanging out with nothing to do. If your hands are cold, wear your army-issued gloves. Don’t put them in your pockets for warmth. If you look like you’ve got nothing to do, you’ll be given something to do, probably starting with pushups.
Pay attention to everything you will not be told something useless they do not want you waisting there time or the other soldiers repeating something simple
I do not get this stand out or do not stand out mentality. Basic training 1982 Ft. Jackson. I was in Hollywood longer and much to the ranges. My drill sergeant was a paratrooper so when I platoon everything seen on a more quicker pace and we did things different than the other platoons. PT all the time at range anyplace most times on hills facing down push up. Never took rides from range fast paced marching. So did I stand out Yes I did motivate and get the rest of the platoon to stand out. Graduated at super trooper maxed PT both, range, super bowl. Receive my first AAM. Psychological with the hard part but prepared me 9 month later for PLDC which was super hard psychologically and physically Baumholder Germany 8th ID. Stood out all my life did not see any reason not to stand out bring it and I stand tall and take the challenge. Just saying. It's about the team and with define you and permanent party. Smoke me drill sergeant smoke me. Stand tall young men and women.
Remember: You are just another recruit in a uniform, they don’t know you. They would be yelling at someone else if you weren’t there. Don’t make it personal….
To all new recruits, Basic is only going to be a very small fraction of your career and don't think the rest of the army is like it. It's there for a reason. Best of luck.
I ship on the 30th of this month, Ft,Benning or think they call it Moore now
@@bradleyhunter5328 im shipping there july 4th, of july. we might see each other
tell that to the Marines
@@ajreinhardt2948 i’m shipping the same day
@@gwpb1286Ik y’all probably at reception right now since it’s the 5th, but enjoy reception while you can. Because them next 2 and a half months of Basic, is gonna suck ass but you gonna get to know some cool-ass people as well as some dickheads too while being in there. My advice to you is to always study that blue book and that skill level task 1 book cause that shits gonna help you on the red phase testing & the end of phase testing too. As well as learning how to zero your weapon and brushing up on some land nav. Best of luck to you soldiers and make it what you can be🫡
For anyone thats curious of joining. All you need is self control, confidence, a shit ton of patience and dont over think it. Once you complete basic and a.i.t its a walk in the park. Just dont lose your military bearing. You got this. By the time its over youre gonna be thinking to yourself. Did I just do that!?
Also...don't talk and share anything personal, not everyone is a good person and not everyone is your friend. Stay out of trouble, do the right thing, mind your own business. It's still just another job.
@@garouuchiha4041 simple as that. Agree
Right place, right time, right uniform. Just graduated this past Friday. Don't give up and remember you're why.
One big thing: Learn to keep your mouth shut. My platoon was constantly getting smoked because of kids always trying to chat in formation or getting in arguments because their fragile egos were challenged. I was probably the only one with the special ability to stay quiet for more than a minute, and it really sucked having to pay for other peoples' immaturity.
I remember watching a bunch of videos like these before going to basic in 2017. I didn't think I'd stay in for long but now I'm about a month away from getting my degree and commissioning.
Nice. Stay strong.
To new recruits (ARMY atleast) Enjoy Basic. Take it serious, but don't stress yourself into a spiral. It is there for a reason, be a sponge, absorb information, as for the other bs that happens, think of it as something that you will look back upon and laugh about. It gets crazy, but don't judge Big Army by basic training. Big Army is pretty fun, and OSUT/BCT and AIT is the most fun you'll never want to have again. It's about memories and knowledge.
I kept a journal to document all my lessons and stupid things that we did in the barracks. It helped pass the time, entertain, and memorable.
Were you allowed to bring a journal that had already been started from home? Or did you buy one from the px while in BCt?
My daughter just got to basic at Fort Sill. I got the phone call where she’s reading off a card. It was so sad😭 I know it’s temporary, she knows it’s temporary. She’s been WAITING for this. So proud of her.
You're either gonna get smarter or you're gonna get stronger!! That's what my DS said all the time...
I fell off the bus while carrying two duffle bags and I stood up while ds still yelling at me and after we fell into formation a ds went and checked on my wounded and aided me with bandage
You screwed yourself w that one 😂
There is no stress. Stress implies that you need to worry about something, make hard decisions, face serious consequences.
There is none of that. You listen. You do what you're told. You don't have to think! You can literally shut down and just absorb. It is the easiest thing ever. Go in with a positive attitude. Try to pass that attitude on to your platoon mates. Realize that the hardest thing is "hurry up and wait"
@@rayh7105 - That actually helps a lot, thank you
So glad u posted this today, Im currently sitting in my hotel room at MEPS and i ship out to basic training tomorrow at Fort Leonard Wood.
How'd it go?
How did it go I leave Feb 27
I am leaving to FT lenorwood feb 20th starting the 26th whats your MOS might see yas there
Lemme guess the KC meps with Druery 😭
I ship out Dec 30th to fort Jackson… super excited/ ready to get this new journey started
This was my advice from my recruiter, who I actually liked, trusted, and didn't steer me wrong. (Yeah I know. Crazy right? But he was a good one.)
1. Right Place.
2. Right Time.
3. Right Uniform.
3 easy steps, and everything in the army is pretty easy. Basic is only stressful if you make it stressful. If you don't like people yelling, do things with speed, or working as a team. You will hate basic. Once you figure out that the yelling isn't personal, doing what your told quickly, and having comradaerie. Basic becomes fun and easy.
Just shut up, pay attention to commands, do the exercises, bond with your buddies, and focus on completing the days tasks. Don't be a smartass, don't ask questions, don't do dumb shit. Just literally do what your told. The biggest thing the drill sgts are trying to teach you to just follow commands correctly. When they say come here, you run there. If they say front leaning rest, you get into the position, if they say form up, you form up. It is not hard at all.
Before I went to basic in October 2017, my recruiter who's supposed to be making rank of e7 in May of 2023 told me "the nail that sticks out gets the hammer" meaning to blend in as much as possible.
don't ask questions? what if i don't understand something
@@thiagogregory1 there’s certain ways to ask questions, think about being the most respectful that you possibly can when needing to “clarify” never say “I’m sorry, or “sorry Drill Sergeant, but May I ask..” nope. They’ll yell at you and ask you if they are a sorry drill sergeant, which is bad. Say: ”Drill Sergeant, I do apologize ahead of time but I am unclear as to the direction I’m supposed to be going in(or what the task is), May I please ask for clarification Drill Sergeant?” It’s about manners, and paying attention.
@@ninayoyoyo Thank you so much!!!
....don't trust anyone much really, not everyone is your friend. Don't share anything personal, etc.
I ship out November 18th to Fort Sill.
Im so anxious and excited at the same time
I'm leaving for basic training in a couple of days. I'm really excited and anxious at the same time. I have a son and a baby on the way. I have been trying my best at local gyms to get in good shape for basic training. I know it won't be easy, but at least I have a little advantage. I'm just trying to focus on the mental stress and not struggle with the physical challenges.
0:19 “WHY ARE YOU SLOWING DOWN” 😂😂😂
Don't let a veteran friend know how to mail anything to you. We WILL mail you contraband and anticipate your reaction when your Drill Sergeant does mail call.
Marksmanship was very important when I went through BCT. If you shoot well, and I mean tops in the company you will be gold with the Drill Sergeants. Shoot a top Expert score and that will improve your standing. Also, be confident with your abilities, never get down.
Keep your locker locked. A member of my basic training unit at Fort Sill had all his gear thrown out of a second story window because he forgot to lock his wall locker
2 weeks from ship date and I wasent really nervous to begin with just wanted some more info and tips on basic and this video provided just that, thank you sir
goodluck!
Great timing, I’m going to basic soon and im going to be honest im pretty terrified.
How was it?
I’ve been watching all your vids and I’m getting ready for next Tuesday my recruiter is gonna come see me to finish all my paperwork . I wanted to be a MP but the closer I’m getting to actually shipping off makes me not want to become one. Either way I’ve been running 6 miles a day and doing Atleast 130 push ups everyday. I appreciate these videos helping me ease off the nervousness
Best advice I got before BT: (1) be invisible. (2) cooperate and graduate-> help the guys in your platoon that need help; don’t be a jerk/smart aleck
Stay out of trouble, don't share anything personal, don't trust anyone much because not everyone is your friend and others, a lot of people are snakes, be neutral and don't be favoritism, don't make things personal, don't be afraid of anyone by doing the correct thing in proper action to handle a situation, be a team player, etc.
Theirs rat in the army 🙄😭
@@greenwalltree a lot of them are, the ARMY focuses on quantity instead of quality quantity, it is a try hard military branch that helps people that are a bunch of nobody's that haven't accomplished anything or that no one likes them and gives them an opportunity to become somebody but at the same time to help them bullsh*t through still and that is why it is all a fake and a half ass accomplishment.
@greenwalltree that is true, mainly in the ARMY, the most unprofessional and most filthy branch out of all USA military branches.
@@garouuchiha4041 damn who hurt you 💀 bro got his pickle tickled in the army
I leave 01/21. Definitely excited.
Here's the biggest advice I would give to anyone deciding to join. Never take anything personally. You're going to find yourself in situations where the entire platoon or squad is getting smoked because 'somebody' did something wrong. It might be you that caused it, it might be someone else. Its going to be someone. And its not going to matter how well everyone did, the Drill Sergeants are always going to be able to find something.
When you get smoked in this 'mass punishment' its a scheduled event. That day at that hour was scheduled to be 'Remedial PT'. It is the Drill Sergeants' duty to get everyone in shape, and unfortunately morning PT isn't enough to get a formation in shape. So they have days usually once or twice a week where they do extra PT and its grueling. But they use this event to enforce discipline as well. They'll find a wall locker unlocked, a bed not made to standard, an unsecured weapon, something.. even if they have to make it up.
In either case, know that you are going to go through this event several times during your cycle. Never EVER take it out on the one who 'caused' the smoking. And if you happen to be targeted by it, understand that it was remedial PT and you're not as screwed up as you might think you are. Just tighten up and get through it.
I remember a guy in our platoon was given the instructions to hand over his weapon to the drill sgt, in which the drill sgt preceded to yell at him for losing his weapon. As soon as the drill sgt told him to drop, we all dropped. This was 6 weeks in, and we were a pretty tight platoon. The next couple hours we got smoked, but there was no yelling. Just commands for exercises. During our graduation, our drill sgts told us that our last few weeks, we had no errors, and they gave up finding issues. They just told us to go outside and start exercises.
Thanks man kinda lowers my expectations a lot, I’m glad I took the step in joining. However with this advice I just gotta go in at ease.
@@1Slo5ooh Wish you luck.
@@yummychips_Why did all of you drop if it was just him being smoked, though? Just showing solidarity?
Oh, trust me, take it personally and it all depends, it's all bullsh*t, some people like to bully, use fear, intimidation and actually make threats....it happened to me.
This branch is unprofessional, immature, etc.
Headed to Missouri in a few days to become a Combat Engineer. Looking forward to it.
I'm headed to ft benning in a week
Hey same man
My G I'm shipping out there on may 8th, I'll be seeing you soon
I’m going there today (12d) but I’m going with 2 combat engineers
Fort Leonard Wood sucked during the winter weather wise, just finished Charlie 1-48, reception at the 43rd is god awful just remember why you’re there and push through. Go to church on Sunday’s even if you’re not religious just to get out of the barracks and be around some ait people and listen to the music. Days go by slow and weeks go by fast. Don’t let dumb childish people in your platoon piss you off, getting smoked is inevitable
As someone with two kids my motivation is high because I’m doing it for them
Good advice. I went to basic training and AIT fort Benning Georgia 1983 June in middle of summer. Before I shipped out I would lift weights and run two miles a day this help me basic training. My drill sergeant use to say don't let your emotion get in your way stay focused on the mission. Do not let your girlfriend back home make you quit basic training because she missed you. Get your body acclimated to weather conditions outside before you shipped out . In us army you not always in comfortable conditions like at home . Just don't quit .
I knew they were always watching so I stood firm. they saw that.
38F here and I ship out to Ft Jackson in less than 2 weeks for OSUT. Thank you for this information. I’m excited and looking forward to the experience.
Great advise Chris.Granted i went to basic in the early 80's basic then has many similarities prior to and after 1982. 2 important things you can do to make your life in basic smoother. Be in shape and train hard for months prior to going in. You can never be in perfect shape but being in great shape like i was i never fell out on pt runs (entire time in the Army)or fell out running to the ranges in full gear and M-16. We were also giving a smart book which basically told you what you needed to graduate so we always carried them and studied them during lulls in training (which are many hence the term Hurry up and wait) In the military nothing is forever all things will end sooner or later meaning basic will flyby before you know it so don't worry about home life just deal with the situation you are in like completing basic training. Be motivated and positive and disciplined and things will be fine. I had one issue in basic in the beginning of learning to fire my M-16 i had problems keeping a tight shot group during zero-ing my weapon.Bottom line after learning how to relax and breathe properly i shot expert with 39/40 hits. Don't worry if you really want to be a Solider and you put 100% into it you will. Millions have before. I only seen people in poor shape fail or injured.
im going to enlist very soon into the Army!
i was originally going to enlist to the Airforce for CCT and trained for an entire year; running, calisthenics, rucks, swimming, strength training
UNTIL i realized they don’t accept people without normal color vision. Im red/green deficient.
Now im going to the Army.
Will you please make an updated video on Army Careers that have good transitioning in to the real world?
Possibly even talk about the Army colleges and what sort of majors are good to study?
Possibly even to those that want to go from Green to Gold?
Same dude I'm kinda late to this but I need to get my GED soon and I can enlist. Where you stay at?
I enlisted and ship out July 11th to basic at Fort Benning Georgia nervous as hell but I’m gonna make it through no matter what
@@Tb12345 how did it go?
it's all mental, as long as your mentally resilient you''ll be fine
Nah, it's just dumb.
@@garouuchiha4041guys we found the basic drop out cry baby biltch 😂
Currently on my 15th week of OSUT. Everything sucks but there are fun moments like he said. Drill sergeants are assholes and in your ass in the beginning but they ease off during white and blue phase and especially AIT, at least for me. For me, I wouldn’t want to ever do this again. I will be graduating on June 21st, about 7 weeks away.
June 21st is when I ship out to basic myself,
I'm doing split option so unfortunately I cannot do OSUT however I'm looking forward to being a 11B!
New recruits....the saying goes "just gotta make it chow to chow, Sunday to Sunday= 1 week down" etc
Perfect timing, I'm 19 and looking to join after I finish my first year of college in a couple of weeks.
Why not finish up college and then join with a bachelors?
@@pctopgs how you think imma pay for that degree 😂
@@mjpt1387 Get a different job in the mean time. Get your 4 year degree and then try to be an officer in the military, How many more credits do you need?
@pctopgs well I'm just only bout to finish my first year. And I'm a full-time student, so no job, hence why I'm trying to do reserves on the side, maybe. Rn I'm just using financial aid.
@@mjpt1387 bro Im on the same situation LMAOOOO
I have 109 days left in the U.S. Army in my 8 year contract. Just turned 29 but still look 18
That's cool that you still look fairly young. I wonder how young you feel tho.
Also, were you active duty, and what was your mos, and how what rank are you? I can imagine if you are active duty, in a shitty mos, and you have a hard time promoting that it's going to age you like spoiled milk
I'm 17 and look 25
@@behrd4340 maybe the army or marines can make you look older
Honestly, basic training or rather the stigma of basic training is what prevented me from enlisting and prevented many others from enlisting.
@@ignacioc.delacruz1042 grow up
Yeah, always at the position of attention. I’d always have issues when I would be talking to the sergeant as I’m used to looking in someone’s direction when they’re talking to me or I’m talking to them. It took me a bit to get used to staring straightforward lol.
Went thru in 87 and there was no videos to reference like it is now, in my opinion, I think it's best to just go and wing it without videos to reference!! Your videos are awesome but I'm glad I went thru before social media...
I ship out Oct. 29th ready for this 💪🏼😚
My best tip: Watch more of Chris videos.
Hey! Love your content, can you please make a video in how to survive army infantry training?
i did so many push-ups at Sill i think i pushed it farther south
I will be going on basic on October the 30th. Thank you for the video.
I'm going to Fort Leonard Wood October 24th. 88M
I was in basic training in 1993. I didn't graduate ( that is all on me , not blaming anyone but myself) but one.thing to do is always keep your boots tied well, your zipper zipped up, and every button buttonei up. I got smoked all the time for that. I hope that helps.
It's a right of passage.
Trying to stay awake in a hot class room was the worst. The physical parts were easy you were always moving . Basic training really isn't hard just learn and get better physically and mentally. It does suck for about a week. I was always hungry starved and we ate really well tons of food but you burned the calories quickly. It does go by quickly before you know it you will graduate.
I went through basic in 1971. Was not a cake walk.
Currently waiting for my flight to Atlanta GA for OSUT.
I kind of got addicted to the structured way of life, so I gave 25yrs.
THE BCT THAT THE ARMY HAS NOW,I WHEN IN 1976 WITH AIT 6 MONTH I WAS A 11B, 19D, 95B AND A DESD FROM 1976-2005.
my 3 tips are don't volunteer for anything,don't draw attention to yourself,do what your told to do
The best advice I can give is at the grenade range, once you lob your grenade don’t stand up😆
Everything was going smoothly and easy for me until RM qualifications lol it took me 18 tries to qualify. Turns out that I had a disease on my left eye called keratoconus where my vision on one eye is blurrier thn the other. And I’m right handed but left eye dominant so I struggled a lot since the odds were against me lol had to shoot with my left hand when I was a right and had a disease that blurred my vision. I’m at AIT as a 68D now so it all worked out.
Hopefully you are able to pass your ait.
I'm sure that operating room specialist as well as a lot of jobs in the 68 series (I'm 68p) is really fast paced and you still have to do military and army stuff with it. Good luck.
I find these videos funny......just the title "Survive Army Basic Training". I went through basic training in 1978, and later as a commissioned officer was the XO of a basic training company in 1986. There were no videos on it back then and in 78 I went in totally cold and uniformed. But I was a three sport athlete in high school and freshman year of college. I treated BT just like going out for another sport. The secrets, be in shape before you get there, keep you mouth shut and your ears open, follow orders and have fun. If you go in shape than you won't stick out. I ran cross country in high school and college, so I already had great endurance. Army basic training is not Ranger School. Just have a great attitude, go in shape physically and you'll have fun. We didn't have some of the negative influences as kids today. No social media to be addicted to, no hours and hours on cell phones or glued to a computer. Back then kids spent time outside running around not stuck in the house isolating. BT was an awesome experience. I'm 66 and still remember my Drill Sergeants, DS Kirkbride and DS Bailey. The greatest NCO's I've ever met and role models!
I went through in 77, and I could not agree more. Fine men my DS's, the officers not so much.
@@wherecar54 ❤
Most men enjoy basic training. Most men find the instruction at basic better than high school. Most men find basic easier than they anticipated. Most men are surprised how much money they earn
I was at Ft. Ord 3days before the major load arrived. I watched them unload the busses they dogged them.
2:00 Cool, you talked me out of joining.
I’ll give you the KISS version…..show up in moderate shape, drop your attitude when you get on the bus (the one before you cross the gate to the training base), Be prepared to get yelled at and be able not to say to say a damned thing about it, even when you are right (di’s aren’t always right), and be prepared to do it for however many weeks your training cycle is. Don’t forget, you are getting trained for a job, paid, fed, insured, housed, clothed, etc. And unless you eff it up, you have a guaranteed paycheck and raises for however long you want and a retirement plan.
This made me Drill sgt of the year 4X
Making your bunk use a hanger to smooth out wrinkles, 15 mins early to everything,for males if you not use to shaving every single day. Start before you leave, don’t be the guy who has cut marks on skins and bleeding from shaving.
Don't overthink the experience just do it you will be told where when and how fast to do every single thing there's no yesterday
I’m trying to get really good at pushups before I sign up because at this moment after 30 my arms are sore for days 😂
We had 5 events for a Pt test when I went in, Later it was just 3 made it easy.
I swear in tomorrow, will be at the hotel a little later today and my first duty station will be in alaska. Wish me luck Bois
At Wainwright? Oh shit, good luck, fam. I’ve been told that place sucks ass.
Basic was only the beginning. You will be smoked constantly, AIT was at least as hard, just enough freedom to fumess thi gs up. Arrived at Ft. Polk, infantry. AIT and Basic only started the real experience. Permanent Party was was hardcore. Back in the day, you would notice that everything might be easier,however it is more difficult , except getting getting built up enough to understand the progression. Definitely a recruit could not go from civilian life to Grunt Life in 99.99999 %. It was noticeable when transitioning to the Civilian World.
For some reason I forgot a lot of simple stuff like music, songs I had on repeat the days before were just gone from my brain. But once we remembered them we were doing karaoke in the bathroom
Basic is designed to be stressful. It might easier now than when I went through in 88. Being in the Army is like being a cop, a lot of paperwork.
I joined the ARMY in 1981 as a buck private and my ETS was 1984 as a SGT E5 , Let me say you will not like every unit you get assigned the officers and NCO above you can be a holes and unfair.
An old boss of mine was former military and had the saying "if you have time to lean you have time to clean."
Don’t anticipate commands, focus on listening and then acting
I feel it is not surviving B.C.T. but thriving in the environment. Do not have the just survive attitude have the I got this thrive attitude. And that sense of humor counts plenty.I laughed at the silly shit, and spent more time in front leaning rest and sand pit running then anybody else. But I also gained Drill Sergeant's respect. And I enlisted under duress of the draft too.Embrace the suck your entire time in Uncles Sams Best.
Pretty sure it is not the same "Basic Training" we went to. Almost positive they will let anyone thru. Saw videos of recruits standing next to their rifles which were laying on the ground next to them,looking at their phones.
If you are going to go to sleep, sleep on the toilet in the stall. You can even use the toilet paper holder as a pillow
The only time I was dropped was in chow line for not buttoning my pocket after showing my meal card.
I graduated basic training December 9th 2022. Got some good memories from that
now ur in ur duty station right
@@thiagogregory1 correct. Southfield Michigan
@@carlrpdstars1169 Were there unfit people that graduated basic training witg you?
I had a great time. It's like getting paid to workout abd be disciplined.
I’m planning on joining soon and will probably be headed to sill. Any advice?
68 series mos
Im 34 and a millwright at a glass plant thats closing down and honestly I'm getting bored of the maintenence/millwright life so ive been reslly thinking about enlisting. Any advice for and older guy?
It's all a game. Everyone is worried about doing something that will get the platoon smoked but it's basic training. You're gonna get smoked anyway. If they don't have a reason to smoke you they will make one up but you're getting smoked no matter what you do.
This is important to remember. When the drills say why they are smoking you it's a reason they picked out of a hat. Unless it's something really bad and really obvious, like a soldier not making his bed, all their reasons are made up even if they blame someone for it. So don't be giving the poor sap the drills single out a blanket party because even if that soldier hadn't messed up (and most likely he didn't mess up anyway) recognize that it's just the drills playing a divide and conquer game.
it was easy for me...I was 27..realxin Jackson Fall 2000....23 days and a wake up!!
I graduate basic on Friday and its tough but if you try you can get something out of yourself you never thought you could
You get to use your phone in basic I ship out July 11th?
@@Tb12345 Good luck man I leave on July 31 I hope we both pass 🙏
My son only has two weeks before BCT because it took a long time to prove that he didn’t have asthma, after meeting the recruiter in may.
I’m really concerned if he’s going to be able to get through it even though he’s been trying to run and get ready for about two weeks
I don’t want my son to be sent home after all, he’s accomplished so far
Will someone advise me?
If you dont want to fall asleep, pinch the skin near your elbows really hard.
It'll wake your ass up quick, lol.
Prior service navy about to go in the army as infantry airborne I’m curious too see the differences in boot camp and bct lol
jesus christ that sounds so stupid, with all due respect. I think even you would agree which is why you put "lol" at the end.
Tip quit smoking quit caffeine
I have the ultimate tip for me to pass basic training!……I already did 😂😂😂😂
I was physically ready so I passed my first P.T. test so I became a super jock, That meant we ran to the ranges with the commander.
All you need to Know is they can not touch You , If they YELL at you just smile !
I’m thinking of the army . But never been on a plane
KP I was able to get things that we couldn't just as a Private going through basic
Don’t casually keep your hands in your pockets like you’re just hanging out with nothing to do. If your hands are cold, wear your army-issued gloves. Don’t put them in your pockets for warmth. If you look like you’ve got nothing to do, you’ll be given something to do, probably starting with pushups.
Pay attention to everything you will not be told something useless they do not want you waisting there time or the other soldiers repeating something simple
Biggest thing just don't let them know your name...
They go after men or women that screw up all the time..
So when I became a Drill Sgt. I had my memories.
I do not get this stand out or do not stand out mentality. Basic training 1982 Ft. Jackson. I was in Hollywood longer and much to the ranges. My drill sergeant was a paratrooper so when I platoon everything seen on a more quicker pace and we did things different than the other platoons. PT all the time at range anyplace most times on hills facing down push up. Never took rides from range fast paced marching. So did I stand out Yes I did motivate and get the rest of the platoon to stand out. Graduated at super trooper maxed PT both, range, super bowl. Receive my first AAM. Psychological with the hard part but prepared me 9 month later for PLDC which was super hard psychologically and physically Baumholder Germany 8th ID. Stood out all my life did not see any reason not to stand out bring it and I stand tall and take the challenge. Just saying. It's about the team and with define you and permanent party. Smoke me drill sergeant smoke me. Stand tall young men and women.
you the best