I'm leaving AIT in 2 days, this is all great advice. The change of lifestyle at first is scary, but you adapt to it over time. Yeah, there are shitty times, but there are also amazing experiences. It's weird, at the time it occurs basic sucks, but even now while I'm at AIT I miss parts of basic. If you ever want to quit remember this: 1) It's highly likely you'll be there longer than you're supposed to if you quit, you'll even have to watch your friends graduate. 2) whenever I lacked motivation, I pictured Hilton field at Fort Jackson, marching through the colored smoke to see my family waiting for me in the bleachers. 3) you did this for a reason, whether it be self improvement, college, a career, or simply to find purpose. Hold onto that reason And lastly, embrace the suck. BCT does come to an end.
This was helpful and hilarious...only because my son left for basic this morning to Benning. I couldn't sleep so I RUclips "What to expect on your first day". Literally I had just passed up the part where you said that they will get 1 very brief call and then my son's number comes across my screen. Its 10:08pm and he tells me that he's fine. That he arrived safely and is not harmed. Then he said love you good bye. Thanks for the heads up brother!
Concentrate only on the task at hand, do not worry about what's coming next. Unpredictability is what it's all about during basic. Roll with the changes, and it'll fly by.
I had a guy in my platoon one of the drill sergeants knew his name within the first 72 hours of basic training, and I remember my drill sergeant saying, if I know your name within the first 72 hours, bad news for the rest of the cycle.
Funny story, totally true. My senior drill sergeant literally asked me on our last week who I was when we were running around. When he found out I was one of his privates, he said sweet, you must kick ass. And moved on. Being mister 65% really worked! I was in the reserves and my buddies in my unit gave me the best advice, shoot to be from 65 to 75% and they will leave you alone. It worked!
If you go into it with the knowledge that they are trying to break you down to build you up, you’ll be fine. Pay attention, listen to everything and don’t overlook or ignore the details. Listen and learn.
Never had the Shark attack. Our drill sergeants talked to us like men though we were most of us between 17 and 20. They got us in formation and told us what they expected of us and then assigned us our barracks. This was fort Gordon Georgia.1961. Might have been different other post.
To all who read this. I’m quit the first week of Black Phase due to some bullshit.. It sucked.. I called home to let my parents I quit. Complete disappoint an self disgust. Talked to my old man who gave a quick 5 min lecture but could’ve been a whole essay packed into those 5 mins. Basically to sum up I went out there to complete something an not give up. It changed me. Went rightttt back to my 1SGT an Company Commander told them I wanted to resume training. An I did. At the end in my Dress Blues.. on Family Day & Graduation Day. Seeing all other Trainees eyes watching, envying you. I promise you it’s worth it. Delta Company 35th En Bn & Charlie Co 31st En Bn. Fort Leonard Wood. It’s worth it. Embrace the suck. It’s all worth it at the end.
I think playing sports at anytime in your life(especially high school) gives you the upper hand, as far as physicality and discipline. If you ever had a coach yell at you lol
I had the same drill sergeants from recp to graduation. Day 1 I'm not gonna complain I had 1 hour of sleep before lineup in the dead of summer. But I had one drill sergeant on my ass straight to graduation then he meet me and my grandfather at family day and his attitude changed and congratulated on what a fine soldier I was to stick with the same mindset my grandfather drilled into my head since I was 9. I was honored to introduce my grandfather to my entire platoon 1 of a rare 70 guardsmen that were shipped off to Vietnam during the war
If you are fortunate, you will find someone that can and will tell you what basic is REALLY like. For me, being lied to and unprepared was worse than the abuse.
@@imjustsaiyan5165 In the military, telling potential enlistees the truth about basic is like filling an inside straight. Most recruiters will not be straight with you because they do not want to risk an enlistment. The first day of basic is enough to cause second thoughts. Lord knows that basic is about YOUR REACTION to the chaos. My advice: find an actual military veteran/professional that will tell you the truth and properly gauge how you react. If you have a relative that qualifies, that is the one you make an appointment with.
If you look at US army’s RUclips... they make BCT look a lot easier than everyone says it is. The comments confirm it. In my opinion that’s a lot of dishonesty.
Thanks for all your videos. I leave for basic soon and I've been really nervous. Not because of getting yelled at and the physical aspects, more of just not knowing exactly what things will be like. I'm really structured and routine so walking into something not knowing what to expect really throws me off. My husband is active duty but doesn't want to talk about basic training with me so your videos have helped me feel ready and confident!
There a couple of questions that I forgot to ask in an earlier video, and I would be very grateful if you would answer them for me. 1) I cannot remember what the term getting smoked or getting your platoon smoked refers to. Would you give me quick rundown on what that is. I had a head injury in 2004 and there are gaps in my memory. 2) Medical discharge: I do not know if they still have them, but it is an A shaped wooden obstacle with just enough room between the slats for you to get a toe hold with your boots. When you get top, you swing your leg over to desend the other side. Now say you lose your footing, you lose your grip and you fall in such a way that when you land, you jam 4 vertebrae together and you are unable to move because it is like liquid fire running up and down your legs. Now, lets add to the equation neurosurgeons operate on your back 4 times and are unable to repair the damage enough to permit you to complete military training. what is the procedure is followed at this point and what type of medical discharge are you given and how does that affect your future, I.e. employment etc? Thank you much for your time and any information you are able to provide.
I went to basic over 20 years ago. I will say that after the 1st week basic training is not really too bad and actually fun. I loved going to the range learning about weapons. I was surprised that basic was so easy. But I went into basic in really good shape.
Matt, you are bringing back memories for me. I went though basic training in 1984 at Fort Leonard Wood. Nothing much has changed in 34 years. My son is at reception station at Fort Benning (11B) and will be going though this in a few days. I never forgot the bus ride ( some of us rode in cattle cars as well) to basic training and the shark attack ( back then there was no term for this) that occurred afterwards. All was quiet as the one drill sergeant boarded the bus in silence. Once we stopped he lit into the group and then we were swarmed! The rest of the day is how you describe it to the letter. The next morning was the scariest. I remember that wake up, feeling so vulnerable and shocked out of a deep sleep as the drill sergeants trashed the barracks, flipped mattresses and had a "gaggle" of shocked privates stumbling down the stairs into the front leaning rest position. Thank You for the great detail you provide.
@@xyzcantcme8775 Well I’m National Guard and I’ve been in for 3.5 years now. Currently on my AT in PA sitting in a bay lmao. It’s going alright, not what I expected but I’m getting a free bachelors degree so no complaints. Good luck if you’re enlisting bro
@@connormurphy1964 sweeeet yea can't complain about free college lol but yea I plan on enlisting just as soon as I clear up some of my past mistakes such as probation and I have a face tattoo I am in the process of getting removed but right now im staying motivated watching army vids
@@notkylo306 Was exhausted during the shark attack having the duffel over my head for an hour or so (repeatedly) my Drill Sergeant billed me (smacked his hat into my head) and I dropped the duffel on him.
Your videos are so helpful. I'm gonna be taking my asvab test probably on February or March. I'm nervous, but after I always watch your videos I feel like I could do this. Thank you for making videos and helping others overcome their "fears".
There is one huge obstacle nobody talks about much . Lack of sleep. Coming off the street you are used to getting a LOT more sleep. The alarm goes off and you hit the snooze. No more of that. You get woke up once and you get up now. Then from time to time you have some kind of security guard or fire guard in the night...2 hour shifts usually. As a civilian how often do you get woke up, stand there for two hours, then go back to bed ?? This lack of sleep affects how you feel while going through this totally new routine. There is nothing physically hard about basic really. Any healthy teenager or twenty something can get through the run and push ups. One of the best things to be aware of going in is that you will be tired. Plan for that and you will be one up on those who totally don't expect it...Good luck !
I've got a long way to go fitness wise, but I've been making progress and im super excited to think I may be able to join the army in the next year or so. Ive been loving this channel and hope content keeps coming.
I would subscribe twice if I could. I have watched many more than a few of your videos since discovering your channel yesterday, and you have provided a prospective soldier with invaluable information. Thank You!
Go to MEPS this Thursday and my recruiter said if everything checks out I should be shipping out mid January/Early February! Nervous but excited! Thank you for all your vids Matt they have helped ease my mind a bit haha!
Ahh....the memories!! Did bootcamp at Fort Knox, Army Cav Scout Veteran. Getting my son ready for Army as well, he will be the 4th Generation! DAMN PROUD!!
Matt, I commented on one of ur other videos, I gave u a hard time, but your videos are pretty good. I am just amazed at the changes. Today's Army is nothing like it was in my day. We left MEPS and was on a bus for several hours before we EVER met our drills. When we finally did meet them, it was probably around 0230 when the driver stopped and popped his air brakes.... I don't know if ur still making these, but if I were to add one thing it is to tell people to START getting inshape 6 months befor you arrive. I know you talk about it, but It is in my opinion the MOST important.
As someone who almost made it through the crucible before getting medically discharged in the USMC, and is considering joining the Army now, Army basic sounds like heaven.
but thank you for your service! 12b is BA...if you didn't make a career out of the army i hope it was able to transition you into a great career in the civilian world!
hey sorry... totally read your comment wrong!!! didn't see the 12b in this comment!! I really came off as an ass there! def wasn't my intention! Much respect!
@@nathanerickson5166 Change into dry socks on your breaks and keep it dry with foot powder. A lot of soldiers get blisters unnecessarily. Keep your canteens filled.
Ft Leonard Wood 2001. Remember it being so stressful that first day. At the end of Basic we watched our Day 1 video and it didn't look as near intense as it seemed. In hindsight, I'd, frankly, love to do Basic again. Heckuvan experience.
We only did 10 minutes of "hold the gear over our heads" and get our second duffle off a truck and they did the introduction then we went to our barracks for accountability and etc.
It has been a year since graduating Basic training and AIT. Basic was the best and worst time of my life. From the total lifestyle change, to just figuring how to navigate in this setting, eventually becomes second nature. Don't be a shitbag, help your battle buddies and yes and no drill SGT and you got it!
34 yrs ago we weren't given the option to quit at the reception station....got on the bus...DS got on the bus with us talked to us until we got to our barracks...told us we have 2 minutes to get off his bus and 1 minute and 50 seconds were gone....great times...ft Jackson 1985 alpha company 9th btn 2nd brigade 2nd platoon...how I remeber all of that is beyond me
I love watching this stuff because I already went through it. Day 1 was terrible. That bag drill was awful. And then that wake up call in the morning was scary as hell. Haha
Reception is the worst part. It does get better during actual basic training. Basic itself, I’ve found, isn’t difficult itself. People make it hard. Also the quickest way out of basic is graduating
That first day, drill sergeants latch onto anything that presents itself. Physical imperfections, being tall or short, crying (I can empathize, but for your own sake... DON'T LET IT HAPPEN), too slow, too eager, too loud, not loud enough, being the last one off the bus (do not look for logic. It is a mind game.), not working as a team etc. All of that, plus much more, not to mention when you screw up (it will happen no matter how hard you try. Embrace the Suck.). Get past the first day, stretch the soreness away before you go to bed, and try again tomorrow.
It really wasnt. As an AIT soldoer i still have a pretty good memory. It was about 50 lbs. And it was pretty much holdong it over my head, while running in place and doing push ups
1 thing to NOT get is getting called into the company officers office by the drill sergeants. It will look like favoritism to the rest of the platoon or the company
I went to ft Jackson 1st of aug-1st of Oct 1985...I was 18...skeert shitless...but I was amazed how well your mind and body adapts to stressful situations...after the 1st 2 weeks you pretty much learn how the whole operation works....then before you know it 4 weeks have passed....then week 5&6 we did m16 qualification...last 2 weeks is when you do really cool stuff like shooting m 60s...throwing grenades..then boom its time to graduate
Nothing. If you pass MEPS you should be good to go to pass Reception. All you do there is basically more medical checks and getting issued clothes and stuff
Any Vets on here? I’d love to hear your opinion. Guy I know joined the army. Reported to training and got booted before day 10. Because he didn’t push himself. Didn’t know how. Pampered mommy’s boy. Constantly begging for pain meds lol. To this day, he presents himself as a Army Vet. I hate that he does this. What are your thoughts as somebody who saw it through
It's good that he at least tried to see if it was something he could handle so I wouldn't say anything bad about this person for dropping out because they at least gave it a shot. If I were in that person's situation though I would probably keep quiet about something I failed at unless someone specifically asked about it.
GET OFF THE BUS GET OFF THE BUS GET OF THE BUS!!!!! GET UP GET UP GET OUTA BED!!! TOE THE LINE!!! Ahhh the memories...thanks for taking me down memory lane w your videos (however the regrets are forever seared in my memory)
Don't think you can be a bad ass to your drill sargent,you will lose!! Your Drill Sargent will make you into a baby boy or girl within seconds. Some days will be very tough,that you don't think you will make it, hang tough. Basic Training is a great memory I will never forget
I was at benning as 11b. The whole red phase they'd mess with our heads. The senior ds will tell us one thing, then he'll leave. And the other two will tell us something different. Just to have the senior ds come back out and smoke us for 3 hours after chow.
I was at meps a little over a month ago, I didn't finish my physical, it was over something stupid, it wasn't anything really bad or anything, it was a silly reason actually, but I plan on going back and completing my previous physical. I failed my asvab also, it was just a waisted trip really. Originally I went to meps to join the airforce, but this time I might go to meps to try and join the army. Going to meps twice is just wrong😂
It's amazing what one military video search will do on RUclips. Most of my suggested videos are now military related, before they were random Let's Plays 😂 also I'm seeing random military related ads on Google as well. Gonna lose my mind if a recruiter or someone else from the military shows up at my work for food, or just in public in general.😮
I think things have changed since three four five years ago. Drill instructors and drill sergeants aren’t allowed to do anything like holding ur bags over ur head for a long period of time. I believe they are only allowed to do certain things for five minutes within a hour now .
Ft. Knox 2004, the drills picked us up at reception and we had to run all the way to the barracks with all our gear. We had 1 guy piss himself and another one pass out while running. Then the shark attack started at the company building. In between being smoked, they'd make us dump our gear, very stressfully inventory it. Then more smoking. This portion was probably about an hour. Then we went inside. Inside, they lined us up in front of the bunks. And we had the holding our bags up thing for about 45 minutes. Then a proper smoking with front back go's. After it was finally over, we had to make our bunks. Everyone had their bunks tossed a few times and had to start over. Don't remember what else was on day 1 but it was really stressful while it was happening. Didn't seem so bad after it was over though. Low crawling at valley forge for 6 hours straight was definitely worse.
Dobie Dude I actually did it multiple times and got away with it, including one time on our second FTX in front of a drill sergeant when it was cold and windy and the drill sergeant was talking about "wedge formations" But yeah, don't fall asleep ever if you can help it.
@@SpeedZone52 We were inside and it was warm in there, snow outside. One person nodded off. The Senior Drill Sergeant got up on the row of tables that we were sitting at, walked to where he was in front of this person and slammed the butt of the M16 down. He woke up quickly.
@@SpeedZone52 I also did it when our chaplain was talking to us about how to cope through basic. In fact I was right in front of him. I can't believe I actually got away with it, or maybe he did see me but decided to not do anything about it. I definitely remember him telling us that all the crap from basic "doesn't last forever" I try to apply that to life in the military on active duty and in the army in general, even though it will last for so much longer than the couple of months of basic.
How heavy would you say the bag is during the shark attack? Obviously holding any weight for that time is stressful, but it makes a huge difference if it’s 5 pounds vs 50 pounds.
What happens if you’ve really gotta use the bathroom during basic? Do you have to take your battle buddy during the night? What happens if you ask to go? Seriously curious.
One drill seargent yells at u and then another one says oh that looks like fun I’ll go yell at them too
😂😂
And then another says “oh look at that fun, you wanna go do it too?” to another DS and you have 3 to 4 of them calling you a worthless piece of trash.
Everyone says they will yell back but you’ll probably cry instead 😂
@@demonbadger86 lmfaooo
@@BigCountryKracker I know I will probably cry lmao. I’m not that tough but I can do it
Don't quit. Embrace the suck. I promise you, it's worth it.
yup
Embrace the suck
Thanks for the advice, i sign to join in 16 days
Michael Grey I’m enlisting soon as well, I graduate in June and can’t wait to join
@@davidthompson639 how was it?
I'm leaving AIT in 2 days, this is all great advice. The change of lifestyle at first is scary, but you adapt to it over time. Yeah, there are shitty times, but there are also amazing experiences. It's weird, at the time it occurs basic sucks, but even now while I'm at AIT I miss parts of basic. If you ever want to quit remember this:
1) It's highly likely you'll be there longer than you're supposed to if you quit, you'll even have to watch your friends graduate.
2) whenever I lacked motivation, I pictured Hilton field at Fort Jackson, marching through the colored smoke to see my family waiting for me in the bleachers.
3) you did this for a reason, whether it be self improvement, college, a career, or simply to find purpose. Hold onto that reason
And lastly, embrace the suck. BCT does come to an end.
I ship out in like 2 months. I really needed this
@@bijionbrooks2372 where are you going for bct? I'm going to ft Sill at the end of December.
@@takeyiachildress8714 I'm going to Fort Jackson at the beginning of January
@Gerry Buckets lol it's funny how things like that work because I was supposed to enlist earlier too
I'm going to for Lenordwood in January. My friend just got back and said the same exact thing.
This was helpful and hilarious...only because my son left for basic this morning to Benning. I couldn't sleep so I RUclips "What to expect on your first day". Literally I had just passed up the part where you said that they will get 1 very brief call and then my son's number comes across my screen. Its 10:08pm and he tells me that he's fine. That he arrived safely and is not harmed. Then he said love you good bye. Thanks for the heads up brother!
@UnityTechFuture 🤨
@UnityTechFuture that’s sick, I leave in 6 days for basic lol so I been watching a lot of these videos
Concentrate only on the task at hand, do not worry about what's coming next. Unpredictability is what it's all about during basic. Roll with the changes, and it'll fly by.
"don't stand out" I'm 6'5" basically what you're saying is I'm fucked during the shark attack
squatch games how's your yelling voice? You can be a future DS.
I'm 6'7 I'm screwed
I’m 6’12
RIP XXXTENTACION 6”12 is 7ft lol
King Krazy x that’s the joke I’m making
What to expect when expecting
Lol I can’t answer that one man 😂
Papa Suits already knows 💯✔🍻
JTsuits squid is that you?
I was in Charlie 2/47 at benning
Jesus Sweg I was in 2/47 in 95'.
I had a guy in my platoon one of the drill sergeants knew his name within the first 72 hours of basic training, and I remember my drill sergeant saying, if I know your name within the first 72 hours, bad news for the rest of the cycle.
Funny story, totally true. My senior drill sergeant literally asked me on our last week who I was when we were running around. When he found out I was one of his privates, he said sweet, you must kick ass. And moved on. Being mister 65% really worked! I was in the reserves and my buddies in my unit gave me the best advice, shoot to be from 65 to 75% and they will leave you alone. It worked!
My DSes started to recognize me after the final FTX. It was easier for me, though; there were plenty of turds to draw attention to themselves.
If you go into it with the knowledge that they are trying to break you down to build you up, you’ll be fine. Pay attention, listen to everything and don’t overlook or ignore the details. Listen and learn.
Never had the Shark attack. Our drill sergeants talked to us like men though we were most of us between 17 and 20. They got us in formation and told us what they expected of us and then assigned us our barracks. This was fort Gordon Georgia.1961. Might have been different other post.
Lester Hall yessir they don’t have basic training at fort Gordon anymore
My dad said the same thing.
Sounds like they were very professional and tuned to training rather initiation.
@@mortdemott5786 initiation. Lmao
Here at Fort Gordon not for basic but for AIT training we have drill sergeants here
To all who read this. I’m quit the first week of Black Phase due to some bullshit.. It sucked.. I called home to let my parents I quit. Complete disappoint an self disgust. Talked to my old man who gave a quick 5 min lecture but could’ve been a whole essay packed into those 5 mins. Basically to sum up I went out there to complete something an not give up. It changed me. Went rightttt back to my 1SGT an Company Commander told them I wanted to resume training. An I did. At the end in my Dress Blues.. on Family Day & Graduation Day. Seeing all other Trainees eyes watching, envying you. I promise you it’s worth it. Delta Company 35th En Bn & Charlie Co 31st En Bn. Fort Leonard Wood. It’s worth it. Embrace the suck. It’s all worth it at the end.
thank you so much
Even if you quit at reception they won’t let you. At least I saw a guy at 30th who tried and they legit made him go anyways lmao
I loved going to the rifle range when it was raining. So many mud puddles to roll around in 😁
Just don’t get caught my grandpa got on poop duty or a demerit
I think playing sports at anytime in your life(especially high school) gives you the upper hand, as far as physicality and discipline. If you ever had a coach yell at you lol
I hope so😂 I’m planning on going in and I play 3 varsity sports football, soccer and track. And it’s my senior year
My company never had to hold anything over our heads. Our "shark attack" litteraly consisted of about 50 push ups. It was pretty anticlimactic.
Eric kremer what basic did u go to?
Really? Lol
@@beamertrain8399 haha
@@andyvan27 keep in mind there are some people showing up who can't do 5. For people who are in shape it's a breeze compared to fat bodies
Exactly what I mean^^^ people are joining for the wrong reasons now. They think 1st person shooter games is real life till they get to Paris lmao.
I had the same drill sergeants from recp to graduation. Day 1 I'm not gonna complain I had 1 hour of sleep before lineup in the dead of summer. But I had one drill sergeant on my ass straight to graduation then he meet me and my grandfather at family day and his attitude changed and congratulated on what a fine soldier I was to stick with the same mindset my grandfather drilled into my head since I was 9. I was honored to introduce my grandfather to my entire platoon 1 of a rare 70 guardsmen that were shipped off to Vietnam during the war
If you are fortunate, you will find someone that can and will tell you what basic is REALLY like. For me, being lied to and unprepared was worse than the abuse.
What are you talking about?
@@imjustsaiyan5165 In the military, telling potential enlistees the truth about basic is like filling an inside straight. Most recruiters will not be straight with you because they do not want to risk an enlistment. The first day of basic is enough to cause second thoughts. Lord knows that basic is about YOUR REACTION to the chaos. My advice: find an actual military veteran/professional that will tell you the truth and properly gauge how you react. If you have a relative that qualifies, that is the one you make an appointment with.
If you look at US army’s RUclips... they make BCT look a lot easier than everyone says it is. The comments confirm it. In my opinion that’s a lot of dishonesty.
“Try ur best to not stand out” I’m short asf I’m gonna stand out.
I look closely like Macaulay Culkin.... This is going to suck....
@@ryant3295 tuff
Thanks for all your videos. I leave for basic soon and I've been really nervous. Not because of getting yelled at and the physical aspects, more of just not knowing exactly what things will be like. I'm really structured and routine so walking into something not knowing what to expect really throws me off. My husband is active duty but doesn't want to talk about basic training with me so your videos have helped me feel ready and confident!
Alex Hoover
Information is power. Use it well. Good luck, young lady.
So how was it? update please!!!
At the air port right now heading to fort sill
Good luck!
That’s where I trained in 2008. Good luck.
Prepared to get smoked the hell out LoL 😝😜😹
How was fort sill I leave in like 11 days 🤦🏾♂️
Just go ahead and go AWOL. Sill is such a shithole
There a couple of questions that I forgot to ask in an earlier video, and I would be very grateful if you would answer them for me.
1) I cannot remember what the term getting smoked or getting your platoon smoked refers to. Would you give me quick rundown on what that is. I had a head injury in 2004 and there are gaps in my memory.
2) Medical discharge: I do not know if they still have them, but it is an A shaped wooden obstacle with just enough room between the slats for you to get a toe hold with your boots. When you get top, you swing your leg over to desend the other side. Now say you lose your footing, you lose your grip and you fall in such a way that when you land, you jam 4 vertebrae together and you are unable to move because it is like liquid fire running up and down your legs. Now, lets add to the equation neurosurgeons operate on your back 4 times and are unable to repair the damage enough to permit you to complete military training. what is the procedure is followed at this point and what type of medical discharge are you given and how does that affect your future, I.e. employment etc? Thank you much for your time and any information you are able to provide.
I went to basic over 20 years ago. I will say that after the 1st week basic training is not really too bad and actually fun. I loved going to the range learning about weapons. I was surprised that basic was so easy. But I went into basic in really good shape.
Matt, you are bringing back memories for me. I went though basic training in 1984 at Fort Leonard Wood. Nothing much has changed in 34 years. My son is at reception station at Fort Benning (11B) and will be going though this in a few days. I never forgot the bus ride ( some of us rode in cattle cars as well) to basic training and the shark attack ( back then there was no term for this) that occurred afterwards. All was quiet as the one drill sergeant boarded the bus in silence. Once we stopped he lit into the group and then we were swarmed! The rest of the day is how you describe it to the letter. The next morning was the scariest. I remember that wake up, feeling so vulnerable and shocked out of a deep sleep as the drill sergeants trashed the barracks, flipped mattresses and had a "gaggle" of shocked privates stumbling down the stairs into the front leaning rest position. Thank You for the great detail you provide.
Can you play please pick my phone
Sitting in my MEPS hotel rn and my roommate is shipping tomorrow. About to watch this with him hahaha
Update? Hows your life?
@@xyzcantcme8775 Well I’m National Guard and I’ve been in for 3.5 years now. Currently on my AT in PA sitting in a bay lmao. It’s going alright, not what I expected but I’m getting a free bachelors degree so no complaints. Good luck if you’re enlisting bro
@@connormurphy1964 sweeeet yea can't complain about free college lol but yea I plan on enlisting just as soon as I clear up some of my past mistakes such as probation and I have a face tattoo I am in the process of getting removed but right now im staying motivated watching army vids
@@xyzcantcme8775 good luck man
Very IMPORTANT, don't drop the duffel on top of the Drill Sergeant's head, it is very painful for you when you do. I know through experience.
Lmao what
@@notkylo306 Was exhausted during the shark attack having the duffel over my head for an hour or so (repeatedly) my Drill Sergeant billed me (smacked his hat into my head) and I dropped the duffel on him.
Micheal McHardy lol on purpose or by accident? how did he react? lmao
@@iPepy Totally by accident, I got the crap smoked out of me every time Drill Sgt Ford saw me.
Still not as bad as the time a dude accidentally shoulder checked a Drill coming around the corner.
I love learning this stuff. Who knew that this is what they go thru to become soldiers. My heart goes out to all of these men and women. 💯♥️
Why does Shark Attack sound like a weekend at my dads house 😂
Kailey Adams you would think the NAVY was involved😂lol
I love this! Having attended “Relaxin’ Jackson” a decade ago, it’s nice to see that not much has changed. Great work!
Your videos are so helpful. I'm gonna be taking my asvab test probably on February or March. I'm nervous, but after I always watch your videos I feel like I could do this. Thank you for making videos and helping others overcome their "fears".
There is one huge obstacle nobody talks about much . Lack of sleep. Coming off the street you are used to getting a LOT more sleep.
The alarm goes off and you hit the snooze. No more of that. You get woke up once and you get up now. Then from time to time you have some kind of security guard or fire guard in the night...2 hour shifts usually. As a civilian how often do you get woke up, stand there for two hours, then go back to bed ?? This lack of sleep affects how you feel while going through this totally new routine.
There is nothing physically hard about basic really. Any healthy teenager or twenty something can get through the run and push ups. One of the best things to be aware of going in is that you will be tired. Plan for that and you will be one up on those who totally don't expect it...Good luck !
Thanks for a thorough understanding of what to expect on first day of basis training....God speed Jack!
I've got a long way to go fitness wise, but I've been making progress and im super excited to think I may be able to join the army in the next year or so. Ive been loving this channel and hope content keeps coming.
It's really not that bad. Getting yelled at is normal for me. I am ready.
How was it
Kyaun Harris he died
Post Malone he wasn’t ready
Kalani Maiava LOL
I just started watching your videos ,I love them because you get straight to the point and don’t get off topic !🤞🏽
I would subscribe twice if I could. I have watched many more than a few of your videos since discovering your channel yesterday, and you have provided a prospective soldier with invaluable information. Thank You!
You're welcome! :)
Go to MEPS this Thursday and my recruiter said if everything checks out I should be shipping out mid January/Early February! Nervous but excited! Thank you for all your vids Matt they have helped ease my mind a bit haha!
Ahh....the memories!! Did bootcamp at Fort Knox, Army Cav Scout Veteran. Getting my son ready for Army as well, he will be the 4th Generation! DAMN PROUD!!
Matt, I commented on one of ur other videos, I gave u a hard time, but your videos are pretty good.
I am just amazed at the changes.
Today's Army is nothing like it was in my day.
We left MEPS and was on a bus for several hours before we EVER met our drills.
When we finally did meet them, it was probably around 0230 when the driver stopped and popped his air brakes....
I don't know if ur still making these, but if I were to add one thing it is to tell people to START getting inshape 6 months befor you arrive.
I know you talk about it, but It is in my opinion the MOST important.
Processed today and shipping out tomorrow, FT Benning 11x. Thanks Matt
Good luck!!
Kevin Forbes Me too brother. Good luck.
Kevin Forbes Infantry😉
Gnarley man
dab master I recently applied an I’m excited let me know how it goes brother good luck
As someone who almost made it through the crucible before getting medically discharged in the USMC, and is considering joining the Army now, Army basic sounds like heaven.
Pay attention at all times.....you will meet some amazing people
Day 1of basic is almost just like day 1 of school
I dont want to sound stupid but that rlly does help to think about it
I just enlisted as a 25B as well, leave for basic March 1st
Less than a week from now... good luck
Let us know how it goes!
How was it?
How was it?
Hey man thanks for the vid, leave for fort Jackson tomorrow
Leaving in exactly 1 week 12 Bravo!
UpscaleRiots Official former 12b here, keep your mind open, dont look them in the eye
benning? leaving same day
rass1288 12b b.c.t is ft leonard wood or ft jackson only
but thank you for your service! 12b is BA...if you didn't make a career out of the army i hope it was able to transition you into a great career in the civilian world!
hey sorry... totally read your comment wrong!!! didn't see the 12b in this comment!! I really came off as an ass there! def wasn't my intention! Much respect!
Bus? No more cattle cars? This new shit blows my mind, from what i've heard. *11B Benning 2005*
Hurley25 25 cattle cars?
Cattle cars wth
Cattle cars packed like sardines. E. 3rd 32nd Inf. 3/93
Any advice to a guy joining 11b
@@nathanerickson5166 Change into dry socks on your breaks and keep it dry with foot powder. A lot of soldiers get blisters unnecessarily. Keep your canteens filled.
Thank you for all the information you give in your videos. They are definitely helping me out with preparing. Ship to Ft. Jackson end of January.
Thank you for being clear and explaining everything. Your the perfect person to watch when joining your awesome
Ft Leonard Wood 2001. Remember it being so stressful that first day. At the end of Basic we watched our Day 1 video and it didn't look as near intense as it seemed. In hindsight, I'd, frankly, love to do Basic again. Heckuvan experience.
Thanks for the memories, man. I love your content.
We only did 10 minutes of "hold the gear over our heads" and get our second duffle off a truck and they did the introduction then we went to our barracks for accountability and etc.
It has been a year since graduating Basic training and AIT. Basic was the best and worst time of my life. From the total lifestyle change, to just figuring how to navigate in this setting, eventually becomes second nature. Don't be a shitbag, help your battle buddies and yes and no drill SGT and you got it!
34 yrs ago we weren't given the option to quit at the reception station....got on the bus...DS got on the bus with us talked to us until we got to our barracks...told us we have 2 minutes to get off his bus and 1 minute and 50 seconds were gone....great times...ft Jackson 1985 alpha company 9th btn 2nd brigade 2nd platoon...how I remeber all of that is beyond me
1987 for me at Fort Jackson!! Definitely didn't get the option to quit!! Times have changed for sure!!
3:55 i didn’t understand that part if you quit you still have to stay there for two weeks?
Cause they have to bring you back to your home and u dont bring a car so they have to ship u back
I love watching this stuff because I already went through it. Day 1 was terrible. That bag drill was awful. And then that wake up call in the morning was scary as hell. Haha
Just wanted to say ive really appreciated your army experience videos, I'm shipping out early this morning and just wanted to say thank you
Reception is the worst part. It does get better during actual basic training. Basic itself, I’ve found, isn’t difficult itself. People make it hard. Also the quickest way out of basic is graduating
Will short people stand out more than tall people? I dont want the DS to give me a hard time for being short.....
That first day, drill sergeants latch onto anything that presents itself. Physical imperfections, being tall or short, crying (I can empathize, but for your own sake... DON'T LET IT HAPPEN), too slow, too eager, too loud, not loud enough, being the last one off the bus (do not look for logic. It is a mind game.), not working as a team etc. All of that, plus much more, not to mention when you screw up (it will happen no matter how hard you try. Embrace the Suck.). Get past the first day, stretch the soreness away before you go to bed, and try again tomorrow.
I leave in 2 months for 11x 💪🏼 trying to get ready for the suck lol.
How was it?
Heading to Moore in 4 days wish me luck
When do they take away our phones from us? Also will we be sending our civlian gear back home?
If you want to go home? Wow! The Army certainly changed.
Tyrone Shoelaces they're all volunteers. I guess they can treat it like a job.
Yeah, tell me about it. They asked. No one stepped up and they said good. No one is going anywhere!
Tyrone Shoelaces probably because they’re aren’t wars going on like how it was in the past, it’s neutral
EXACTLY OBAMA MADE IT SOFT AS HELL
@@bobbybeausoleigh7778 Bobby, you Shouldn't let one man ruin your day. Adapt and overcome.
Really like these videos! Please keep them coming!
It really wasnt. As an AIT soldoer i still have a pretty good memory. It was about 50 lbs. And it was pretty much holdong it over my head, while running in place and doing push ups
I’m shipping to Fort Benning July 22
Ethantyb damn son
Ethantyb my brother shipped off there tooooo on the same day as well
i’m shipping there june 30th, see you there!
Ethantyb how’d it go?
How was it
good luck to everyone going to BCT!
Dont look at your drill sergeants in the eye
If you quit before basic training can you go a different time
Yes
@@MattWard89 yes. You just have to go through hell to get back in. I am at the moment
1 thing to NOT get is getting called into the company officers office by the drill sergeants. It will look like favoritism to the rest of the platoon or the company
I went to ft Jackson 1st of aug-1st of Oct 1985...I was 18...skeert shitless...but I was amazed how well your mind and body adapts to stressful situations...after the 1st 2 weeks you pretty much learn how the whole operation works....then before you know it 4 weeks have passed....then week 5&6 we did m16 qualification...last 2 weeks is when you do really cool stuff like shooting m 60s...throwing grenades..then boom its time to graduate
Leaving for Fort Jackson next Friday..
goodluck
let me know how it went!! i leave in september to Fort Jackson as well!
I would love to know your experience! My leave day is January 13
MATT, DO A VID OF WHAT CAN HOLD YOU BACK DURING RECEPTION
Nothing. If you pass MEPS you should be good to go to pass Reception. All you do there is basically more medical checks and getting issued clothes and stuff
Matt Ward thank you 🙏
@@MattWard89 what kind of medical checks like more squatting and stuff?
Any Vets on here? I’d love to hear your opinion. Guy I know joined the army. Reported to training and got booted before day 10. Because he didn’t push himself. Didn’t know how. Pampered mommy’s boy. Constantly begging for pain meds lol. To this day, he presents himself as a Army Vet. I hate that he does this. What are your thoughts as somebody who saw it through
It's good that he at least tried to see if it was something he could handle so I wouldn't say anything bad about this person for dropping out because they at least gave it a shot. If I were in that person's situation though I would probably keep quiet about something I failed at unless someone specifically asked about it.
Looks like I'll be having lung cancer once I'm out of basic with the amount of smoking I'll get
GET OFF THE BUS GET OFF THE BUS GET OF THE BUS!!!!! GET UP GET UP GET OUTA BED!!! TOE THE LINE!!! Ahhh the memories...thanks for taking me down memory lane w your videos (however the regrets are forever seared in my memory)
i am considering joining the army, may I ask what your regrets were?
Shipping out for BCT January 2nd, 2019! Thanks for all the info, Matt
How was it? If you're out before I go in lol
My son leaves to Fort Sill Oklahoma soon. Nice to know what to expect
Well thats gonna be fun to look forward to
What do you know about the new infantry pilot program which makes your basic training and ait from 14 weeks to 21 weeks?
Don't think you can be a bad ass to your drill sargent,you will lose!! Your Drill Sargent will make you into a baby boy or girl within seconds. Some days will be very tough,that you don't think you will make it, hang tough. Basic Training is a great memory I will never forget
How do they determine what platoon your in? I'm curious for the macp. Would we be able to be battle buddies or buddies at ait?
Tabatha They determine by your shots at the rifle depends on the Targets knocked,
I think I might cry on the call, I don’t talk to my mom 😂
We wont talk about shark attack back in the mid 90's
proudly served-flw amen fort sill 1992 13b
Technically that's day 0. That's what we called it.
It is but it's still the first day
Going to infantry OSUT next week!
Good luck!!!
Are you alive ?
I was at benning as 11b. The whole red phase they'd mess with our heads. The senior ds will tell us one thing, then he'll leave. And the other two will tell us something different. Just to have the senior ds come back out and smoke us for 3 hours after chow.
How come it takes so long to leave when you quit at basic training
Angel Haughton why would you quit
Jawnstaz some people just can’t take the mental abuse
I was at meps a little over a month ago, I didn't finish my physical, it was over something stupid, it wasn't anything really bad or anything, it was a silly reason actually, but I plan on going back and completing my previous physical. I failed my asvab also, it was just a waisted trip really. Originally I went to meps to join the airforce, but this time I might go to meps to try and join the army. Going to meps twice is just wrong😂
My recruiter made sure i was ready for meps
It's amazing what one military video search will do on RUclips. Most of my suggested videos are now military related, before they were random Let's Plays 😂 also I'm seeing random military related ads on Google as well. Gonna lose my mind if a recruiter or someone else from the military shows up at my work for food, or just in public in general.😮
This was really helpful, I love it!
I think things have changed since three four five years ago. Drill instructors and drill sergeants aren’t allowed to do anything like holding ur bags over ur head for a long period of time. I believe they are only allowed to do certain things for five minutes within a hour now .
Thanks. I was worried that I wouldn't know what to expect
I’m very heavily considering joining the army (I’m Canadian, and want to join armoured), is this similar to what I can expect?
Thanks for all the videos, leave to basic tomorrow.
SonnyDFromDaBlock Wow! Good luck! :D
Ft. Knox 2004, the drills picked us up at reception and we had to run all the way to the barracks with all our gear. We had 1 guy piss himself and another one pass out while running. Then the shark attack started at the company building. In between being smoked, they'd make us dump our gear, very stressfully inventory it. Then more smoking. This portion was probably about an hour. Then we went inside. Inside, they lined us up in front of the bunks. And we had the holding our bags up thing for about 45 minutes. Then a proper smoking with front back go's. After it was finally over, we had to make our bunks. Everyone had their bunks tossed a few times and had to start over. Don't remember what else was on day 1 but it was really stressful while it was happening. Didn't seem so bad after it was over though. Low crawling at valley forge for 6 hours straight was definitely worse.
Don’t fall asleep in class, ever.
Dobie Dude
I actually did it multiple times and got away with it, including one time on our second FTX in front of a drill sergeant when it was cold and windy and the drill sergeant was talking about "wedge formations" But yeah, don't fall asleep ever if you can help it.
I was drifting off once during a long speech by the Captain, and got called out for it 😂😢
@@SpeedZone52 We were inside and it was warm in there, snow outside. One person nodded off. The Senior Drill Sergeant got up on the row of tables that we were sitting at, walked to where he was in front of this person and slammed the butt of the M16 down. He woke up quickly.
@@SpeedZone52 I also did it when our chaplain was talking to us about how to cope through basic. In fact I was right in front of him. I can't believe I actually got away with it, or maybe he did see me but decided to not do anything about it. I definitely remember him telling us that all the crap from basic "doesn't last forever"
I try to apply that to life in the military on active duty and in the army in general, even though it will last for so much longer than the couple of months of basic.
How heavy would you say the bag is during the shark attack? Obviously holding any weight for that time is stressful, but it makes a huge difference if it’s 5 pounds vs 50 pounds.
What happens if you’ve really gotta use the bathroom during basic? Do you have to take your battle buddy during the night? What happens if you ask to go? Seriously curious.
My son is there now! I'm prior Navy he joined Army...one team one fight
Now I know! .. thanks a lot Matt Ward