Yes, memorize your social security number. I recommend you pack lightly. A change of clothes and whatever your recruiter includes in your packing list. You’re gonna get issued all new uniforms anyways and get a chance to buy things you need for personal hygiene. This is to reduce your stress as the less you have to carry, the better. Don’t get discouraged. It’s going to suck. Embrace it. Be prepared to move and don’t do anything to make a bad first impression on your drills and especially with your fellow soldiers. Stay motivated and don’t what your told. Hooah.
Im thinking on bringing underwear, spirt bras and socks (also some black short for under pt clothes (which i think it’s allowed?) And for hygiene deodorant, gel, soap, toothbrush and paste. For hair a couple different hair tie, pins and a brush Do you think something else is needed?
@@alexacabello9625 this is definitely something you should ask your recruiter about. They’ll provide a packing list. I would only recommend bringing things outside of that packing list to a minimum. I once saw a solider show up to AIT with a trunk filled with a PlayStation, Xbox and a 15” tv. Don’t overdue it.
I arrived at the 43rd AG Reception Battalion in Fort Leonard Wood, MO on 25 MAR99, and I spent three weeks there waiting for my BCT Company to receive all of its recruits and become operational. Being at Reception for three weeks was hellish, and we could not wait for proper Basic Training to begin... The day our BCT Drill Sergeants came to get us was almost a relief, even though we headed straight to Shakedown from there... (From what I hear Shakedown does not exist any longer, and that's a shame). I graduated BCT on 10JUN99, almost 24 years ago! There were no smartphones back then, and the Internet had only been around for a few years... It was a different world.
This has a good storytelling along with some nostalgia. Before I even joined my mom and dad especially always preached to me to memorize your social. Came in handy. But Ft Jackson circa 2010 reception was frustrating. Ask Liz she’ll know lol to be honest I actually slept good once I got to my company
agreed i was there Summer ‘10. Reception was only 2/3 days but TERRIBLY FRUSTRATING and the company area was much better for sleeping, organizing allat.
I wish I'd seen this before joining haha! January of 2022 I graduated AIT and left for my duty station. Reception will always hold a special place in memory lane since the Civilian fitting me for my ACU/OCPs gave me the same size top 3 times after I told him it was too big 😂
I ain’t goin lie my first day at reception was the worst day of my army career so far the no sleep plus wit the civilians that were rude asf for no reason it was ass I’d take basic over that day
definitely if I was forced to choose, I'd rather repeat those two and a half months of basic again over repeating that week of reception. Yes I also remember how rude the civilians were. I was 120th at fort jackson.
Heyyyy, I'm from Atlanta and was recruited from there. I know the trainees going to Fort Benning and Fort Jackson bus from Hartsfield-Jackson while those going to Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood fly. The USO at ATL is nice and comfortable and the staff is amazing. Fortunately, because those of us going to Fort Sill got bumped a day, we got 2 vouchers. We hit up BWW at Hartsfield-Jackson and went to the Food court when we got to Dallas during our layover to OKC.
Some airports are busy others aren’t… for those going to Fort Benning where Drill Sgt Bernie is filming this it’s the busiest airport in the WORLD. I believe fort Leonard woods closest airport is St. Louis, not sure about the others fort Jackson and fort sill (some of these have pending name changes btw
6:36 nice rides! Can you make a video about whether someone should get their license before joining, and what's it like not having vs having a license in the Army?
Although I don't necessarily remember all the specifics, trust me when I say this everything will be A LOT smoother with a license so if you have the chance of getting it before shipping out get on that as soon as possible.
My dream is to join the US Army and serve as an active soldier, the biggest challenge is that I'm a Kenyan citizen, never had an opportunity to travel to the US and am not the Citizen either, I'm 28 yrs old turning 29 on Jan 8th 2024, I belive my dream will come true one day, thanks for the good advice, “This We’ll Defend”
Good thing I'm prior service I don't have to go back to basic. I though I had too but turned out a recruiter lied to me about doing basic again. Good thing a friend in my unit recently became a recruiter andi got to avoid redoing basic and AIT
@@FilamNation not sure I have a buddy from my old unit who's now doing recruiting, and he told me you don't need to do basic again unless it's been more than 3 years of being out
Should I bring 4 days worth of civilian clothes? I heard that when you get to AIT you would most likely need to buy clothes . I just want to avoid spending money is all. Army, ship date may 23 2022, 13J
43rd ag for me!!! Yea. You don't get the best nights rest when you arrive....especially MY company. The ENTIRE company got smoked, because my future basic -training bunk mate ASKED THE DRILL SGT IF WE WERE ALLOWED TO USE THE FUCKING VENDING MACHINE.
@@alexacabello9625 the guy went on to get kicked out of our platoon, andhave an ND on the range. He got busted for drinking a mountain dew, but that's not really a bug deal...to me....it was to the drill sgts lol. He got cock one time and threw up peace signs while saying "deuces " as he left our war bay....45inutes later he was still doing push ups.
@@nerdygamerguy8378 MOST of the time that's true. They would have us squat down instead of do push-ups. We did push-ups for that one drill sgt though. They can get away with things from time to time. Sure, we can complain, but: they won't be as receptive to recruits who have been in the army for all of 2 days, that drill sgt's punishment likely won't be very severe (that's to say if he gets one), and most if all; we just wanna pass basic training. One thing you'll discover is that rules aren't always followed, even by the army itself. Sometimes, the army flat out does whatever the hell it wants.
not to mention only being allowed five minutes at most to eat and also being forced to stand around for hours and hours at a time . even at night time when you're done for the day the drill sergeants make you stand out for hours in the cold before letting you into the building for sleep.
Yes, memorize your social security number.
I recommend you pack lightly. A change of clothes and whatever your recruiter includes in your packing list. You’re gonna get issued all new uniforms anyways and get a chance to buy things you need for personal hygiene. This is to reduce your stress as the less you have to carry, the better.
Don’t get discouraged. It’s going to suck. Embrace it. Be prepared to move and don’t do anything to make a bad first impression on your drills and especially with your fellow soldiers.
Stay motivated and don’t what your told. Hooah.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Im thinking on bringing underwear, spirt bras and socks (also some black short for under pt clothes (which i think it’s allowed?)
And for hygiene deodorant, gel, soap, toothbrush and paste.
For hair a couple different hair tie, pins and a brush
Do you think something else is needed?
@@alexacabello9625 this is definitely something you should ask your recruiter about. They’ll provide a packing list. I would only recommend bringing things outside of that packing list to a minimum. I once saw a solider show up to AIT with a trunk filled with a PlayStation, Xbox and a 15” tv. Don’t overdue it.
double an triple check your lock. there are thieves in reception/basic.
100% holdovers definitely took some of my things when I was gone
I literally watched a dude take the towel off my bed lmao
Dudes stole my damn fleece jacket man that thing was so warm too
There’s only one thief in the army, everyone else is trying to get their stuff back
Great advices: 1.) Avoid creating unwanted attention. 2.) Observe everything around. 3.) Be a team player. 4.) Don't quit / Never give up.
I love her! She gives us all the real info & doesn’t miss anything, answers our questions to the fullest!
It's mind games. All of it. Either games you play with yourself or the games that the Drills do to you. Don't let the mind games get to you.
Bro, people worry so much about basic but truth is reception is the hardest part of training. Mainly because it sucks so horribly bad.
Army motto: Hurry up and wait!
This was a well needed video!
Thanks!
I arrived at the 43rd AG Reception Battalion in Fort Leonard Wood, MO on 25 MAR99, and I spent three weeks there waiting for my BCT Company to receive all of its recruits and become operational. Being at Reception for three weeks was hellish, and we could not wait for proper Basic Training to begin... The day our BCT Drill Sergeants came to get us was almost a relief, even though we headed straight to Shakedown from there... (From what I hear Shakedown does not exist any longer, and that's a shame). I graduated BCT on 10JUN99, almost 24 years ago! There were no smartphones back then, and the Internet had only been around for a few years... It was a different world.
This has a good storytelling along with some nostalgia. Before I even joined my mom and dad especially always preached to me to memorize your social. Came in handy. But Ft Jackson circa 2010 reception was frustrating. Ask Liz she’ll know lol to be honest I actually slept good once I got to my company
agreed i was there Summer ‘10. Reception was only 2/3 days but TERRIBLY FRUSTRATING and the company area was much better for sleeping, organizing allat.
I wish I'd seen this before joining haha! January of 2022 I graduated AIT and left for my duty station. Reception will always hold a special place in memory lane since the Civilian fitting me for my ACU/OCPs gave me the same size top 3 times after I told him it was too big 😂
The amount of sleep you get in BCT is equal to the amount of sleep you get after bringing your newborn home
Reception = HELL ON EARTH
I ain’t goin lie my first day at reception was the worst day of my army career so far the no sleep plus wit the civilians that were rude asf for no reason it was ass I’d take basic over that day
definitely if I was forced to choose, I'd rather repeat those two and a half months of basic again over repeating that week of reception. Yes I also remember how rude the civilians were. I was 120th at fort jackson.
You kids have a whole heads up. Didn’t have this in 78…whole different world.
I wish I found your Chanel before I shipped for BCT you’re such a great DS from the looks of your Chanel
Heyyyy, I'm from Atlanta and was recruited from there. I know the trainees going to Fort Benning and Fort Jackson bus from Hartsfield-Jackson while those going to Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood fly. The USO at ATL is nice and comfortable and the staff is amazing. Fortunately, because those of us going to Fort Sill got bumped a day, we got 2 vouchers. We hit up BWW at Hartsfield-Jackson and went to the Food court when we got to Dallas during our layover to OKC.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 it was so easy to get lost lol
@@ErickaBernie lol it is a large airport. Were you just flying through or did you get to enjoy the city?
Some airports are busy others aren’t… for those going to Fort Benning where Drill Sgt Bernie is filming this it’s the busiest airport in the WORLD. I believe fort Leonard woods closest airport is St. Louis, not sure about the others fort Jackson and fort sill (some of these have pending name changes btw
6:36 nice rides! Can you make a video about whether someone should get their license before joining, and what's it like not having vs having a license in the Army?
Although I don't necessarily remember all the specifics, trust me when I say this everything will be A LOT smoother with a license so if you have the chance of getting it before shipping out get on that as soon as possible.
Not having your license when you’re at your duty station will SUCK
The one thing you learn in military is that with enough ducktape you can pretty much fix enything lol
My dream is to join the US Army and serve as an active soldier, the biggest challenge is that I'm a Kenyan citizen, never had an opportunity to travel to the US and am not the Citizen either, I'm 28 yrs old turning 29 on Jan 8th 2024, I belive my dream will come true one day, thanks for the good advice, “This We’ll Defend”
Good thing I'm prior service I don't have to go back to basic. I though I had too but turned out a recruiter lied to me about doing basic again. Good thing a friend in my unit recently became a recruiter andi got to avoid redoing basic and AIT
Congrats!
How do u avoid it im prior navy
I dont have to do AIT BUT i have to do basic all over again
@@FilamNation not sure I have a buddy from my old unit who's now doing recruiting, and he told me you don't need to do basic again unless it's been more than 3 years of being out
I have to, it's. Been 5 years break in service for me
If you’re going to fort leonard wood no need to pack! You’ll get everything you need at Reception px
You have any tips for basic in leonard wood ?? I ship out in 5 days lol
@@Ortiz.Chris444 don’t quit
And that is a lie in its self! Lol
@@Ortiz.Chris444 be ready for the heat and enjoy the suck. The 43rd sucks alot of doing nothing all day but reading your blue book
I went to FT Benning.
Should I bring 4 days worth of civilian clothes? I heard that when you get to AIT you would most likely need to buy clothes . I just want to avoid spending money is all. Army, ship date may 23 2022, 13J
I went to Basic A Year Ago next week. Feels like a liftime aog
I love your lil frenchie
Im gonna join possibly after this month so, I appreciate your advice and input. I'm still doing research.
Let me know if you have more questions on Instagram !
@@ErickaBernie Thank you :)
You have the opportunity to DX your uniforms when you get to AIT or if you're OSUT. They anticipate you losing weight and of course the west and tear.
I didnt get too! My AIT was in Gulfport MS which was a Navy Base lol I dropped 20 pounds and barely fit in my ocps!
@@Izzymarti you may be able to when you get to your first duty station.
Didn’t get my cac until white phase. Got my dog tags day 2 of reception. That was my ID
Some people don’t know their ssn by memory? 😳 that’s news to me lol I memorized it ever since I was 16 lol
Hahah I went to fort Benning for basic. 30th AG was hell on earth hahah
43rd ag for me!!! Yea. You don't get the best nights rest when you arrive....especially MY company. The ENTIRE company got smoked, because my future basic -training bunk mate ASKED THE DRILL SGT IF WE WERE ALLOWED TO USE THE FUCKING VENDING MACHINE.
Bruh fuck the 43rd that's where I had gone it sucks ass
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So im guessing thats a no? Lol
@@alexacabello9625 the guy went on to get kicked out of our platoon, andhave an ND on the range. He got busted for drinking a mountain dew, but that's not really a bug deal...to me....it was to the drill sgts lol. He got cock one time and threw up peace signs while saying "deuces " as he left our war bay....45inutes later he was still doing push ups.
@@nerdygamerguy8378 MOST of the time that's true. They would have us squat down instead of do push-ups. We did push-ups for that one drill sgt though. They can get away with things from time to time. Sure, we can complain, but: they won't be as receptive to recruits who have been in the army for all of 2 days, that drill sgt's punishment likely won't be very severe (that's to say if he gets one), and most if all; we just wanna pass basic training. One thing you'll discover is that rules aren't always followed, even by the army itself. Sometimes, the army flat out does whatever the hell it wants.
Im going to fort jackson
Me too, how was it?
No sleep in reception for three days
not to mention only being allowed five minutes at most to eat and also being forced to stand around for hours and hours at a time . even at night time when you're done for the day the drill sergeants make you stand out for hours in the cold before letting you into the building for sleep.
I miss Atlanta....I knew everywhere you were in the airport haha
Haha I was sooo lost in that airport
@@ErickaBernie how??? It’s the easiest one 😂😂
What’s the vision test like at reception? Same as at MEPS? I had to get a vision waiver and am nervous I might have an issue
Depending on your MOS you should be fine.
How is it for Prior Service in reception
Can you further explain this medical examination?
The info I’m looking for^^
Can i buy selsun blue and hydrocortizone while in boot camp?
This video is all over the place, I don care ab your new car🥴 tell me about basic training woman
You can always find another video 🤔
How is it for prior service?
I'm wondering the same thing
Aren’t you required to bring your social ? That’s what I was told
“People tend to drown in them-“ WHAT
it's a figure of speech, meaning they end up too big on them
@@butterflykisses4u man it’s a good thing I didn’t make it
I should ship out around late August. Why is reception the worst as many say?
Just because it’s long and you’re just waiting for the majority of the time so they days feel forever
Good luck
Would week 1 of bmt start after week 0/ reception?
Correct!
30th AG let's go!
Let’s go!
reception sucks.