Yes, getting tired during boot camp is real. I was a victim of brain washing by one of the RCs. We had just started going to classes and on one of the days it was right after a meal. The RC told us he knew we just ate and after a big meal you want to sleep and to stand up if you have a problem. I had never gotten tired after eating a large meal until after he told us that. I thought to myself.. "ya, I am kind of sleepy." To this day if I have a very big meal I feel tired afterwards and it was all that RCs fault! Been checking out your vidoes and they are awesome, I love the pros - cons aspect. Your videos give me some good Navy nostalgia!
The Official Dave Harris Bootcamp wasn’t really too hard.... it just took time to get adjusted to “ no petty Officer” “aye-aye chief”....then please don’t be the guy to call a senior chief a petty officer💀💀😂
Larry Broddy lmao..that is so true. Yes please don’t call a senior Cheif a petty officer..lol. It’s crazy because the fleet is totally different from bootcamp.
My son is scheduled to go down January 13 from Alaska. 19 years old and I’m excited for him. I told him to meet with an Air Force recruiter to feel what they had to offer but he already made his mind up; Navy.
Red Salmon to be honest I was the same way. My cousin tried to get me to join the Air Force but I didn’t listen and went navy now I kind of regret it. The navy has a lot to offer tho!!
The Official Dave Harris He’s young and his time will go by fast. I hope he focuses on everything the Navy has to offer. Regardless I’m still proud of his choice.
Worst part for me was probably the inspections. Mainly just standing still the whole hour or so of the inspection. Staying awake was definitely hard to especially the first few days or the day after having 2-4 watch. But overall bootcamp wasn’t very hard just a lot of stress.
I get anxiety so sadly its not for me dont like to be around groups of ppl and being told what to do most of the time. Also the type of ppl you have to deal with if they are annoying.
I'm shipping out on Aug 5! Signed the contract earlier this year and the time has went by so fast. Thank-you for all the advice and information and good luck on all of your endeavors.
To be honest, for me when working i can't be bored and it would hard to get tired when you get into training so I'd say my main problem would be exercise and possibly remembering orders.
Hey man..been following your channel,ima ship out on aug for boot camp..having a hard time on running 😆 any advise or technique in running?like on breathing or something..thanx man
Hey Mr. Harris. Great videos. As a Culinary Specialist, do you need any security clearance? If not, do you need to fill out the SF-86 to be a CS? Keep up the great work and thank you for your service to our country.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thank you so much for your response. I know that in any military branch in order to get a SECRET clearance, you must fill out the SF-86. My recruiter is new and it seems he does not know much. You are much more informative. When you enlisted, which background form did you have to fill out? Did you fill out the SF-85 or SF-86? I want to go in as a CS and would like to get started as soon as possible on the forms because the SF-86 is almost 150 pages long! Thanks again and I hope to hear back from you.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Good evening Mr. Harris. Thank you for your response. There is no need to trouble yourself and find out. I appreciate it. I have been running around and getting my documents ready to apply. Mr. Harris, you mentioned in one of your videos that when you are underway, you work every day. I saw a video of an LS in the navy who mentioned she went underway for 60 days. Does that mean that you as a CS would have to work every day for 60 days straight if you are under way for 60 days? Also, how many times have you gone underway and for how long each time? Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope you and your family are doing great.
Eric c yes every rate works every day out to sea. For CS it’s 7 days a week so get ready we work 14+ hours everyday out to sea. We was out to sea for 90 days and work every single day. It’s mother else to do but work really. It depends on the ship home many time you go out to sea it can vary weeks months days.
I’ve been wanting to join the Navy because i’m young only 14 years old going into Freshmen year in Highschool. When I told my dad who is a current Petty Officer in the Navy he told me about joining the Air Force because it’s easier. Is this true?
The Official Dave Harris Probably might join ROTC for Highschool don’t know🤷🏽♂️, He also told me that if I go into ROTC that I’ll get like a head start & it’s better than joining later on.
Because I can handle everything I’m just nervous about having to get tested about something and I’m sleep deprived and plus if we do have test can we get kicked out for failing
Ricardo Ochoa ohhh it’s going to be cold asf. They navy will give you everything you need to stay work. My advice is to good to sleep with you socks and sweat suit on. That’s really all I got. Try not to slip and fall on the ice when walking.
Hey Dave, I want to enlist but I have been struggling making up my mind. I don't want to waiver I want to be certain so I'm trying to absorb as much information at the moment. My biggest concerns are probably quality of life, I just found out that some sailors are not even guaranteed a barracks room? Instead they live on the ship even when docked at home port, is that what's common? Also about the long stressful hours, are you always working 24/7 for the entire enlistment.. I'm the type of person that likes to balance my life, work, working out, and having some time for myself once in a while. Do you think by being this type of person I would struggle the Navy? I know it's about perspective but I want to ask for the opinion from someone who is actually enlisted.
Kassie A yes it’s common to no get a barracks room and live on the ship while it’s in port. Especially if that ship is about to go on deployment soon. I spent my first 6 months in the navy living on a ship then we went on deployment. You could get a place out in town but you will be paying out of pocket and won’t get paid extra for it. Whenever the ship is out to sea you will work 24/7 but whenever you are in port it’s like a regular job you will have days off and work about 8 hours a day depending on your job.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thank you for responding honestly, I appreciate it. What do you personally think of FTS in the navy? I wanted to go active duty but I just heard about this FTS so I'm doing research on that at the moment. & I can't go to my recruiter bc they are always giving me shit about not enlisting already lol
Kassie A I don’t know much about FTS but what I heard is that they don’t have to go on deployment unless they want too and it’s like being active duty but without some of the BS we go though. If I was you I would go FTS. I’m thinking about going FTS myself. Plus the pay is the same as active duty and you keep all the benefits.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Really? Nice well good luck with your journey, I will definitely be looking more into it. I want the experience of traveling and just being on my own for once, along with a quality life so I need to really consider everything, the differences in lifestlye for FTS and Active duty.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 thanks I want to hear more, navy recruiters keep calling me and I’m 30 now so yeah idk if it’s worth going in this late I’m single also.
Yes, getting tired during boot camp is real. I was a victim of brain washing by one of the RCs. We had just started going to classes and on one of the days it was right after a meal. The RC told us he knew we just ate and after a big meal you want to sleep and to stand up if you have a problem. I had never gotten tired after eating a large meal until after he told us that. I thought to myself.. "ya, I am kind of sleepy." To this day if I have a very big meal I feel tired afterwards and it was all that RCs fault! Been checking out your vidoes and they are awesome, I love the pros - cons aspect. Your videos give me some good Navy nostalgia!
That’s is so true! I’m glad you made it through!
Just Graduated Bootcamp.....everything you said were straight facts!
Larry Broddy thank you for agreeing with me. I see things haven’t changed. Other then that what else was difficult for you in bootcamp?
The Official Dave Harris Bootcamp wasn’t really too hard.... it just took time to get adjusted to “ no petty Officer” “aye-aye chief”....then please don’t be the guy to call a senior chief a petty officer💀💀😂
Larry Broddy lmao..that is so true. Yes please don’t call a senior Cheif a petty officer..lol. It’s crazy because the fleet is totally different from bootcamp.
My son is scheduled to go down January 13 from Alaska. 19 years old and I’m excited for him. I told him to meet with an Air Force recruiter to feel what they had to offer but he already made his mind up; Navy.
Red Salmon to be honest I was the same way. My cousin tried to get me to join the Air Force but I didn’t listen and went navy now I kind of regret it. The navy has a lot to offer tho!!
The Official Dave Harris He’s young and his time will go by fast. I hope he focuses on everything the Navy has to offer. Regardless I’m still proud of his choice.
Red Salmon yes time does fly by especially when you on multiple deployments.
ESPECIALLY WITH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OVERSEAS
Worst part for me was probably the inspections. Mainly just standing still the whole hour or so of the inspection. Staying awake was definitely hard to especially the first few days or the day after having 2-4 watch. But overall bootcamp wasn’t very hard just a lot of stress.
nadekill yes it’s very mentally stressful but physically it’s a piece of cake.
I get anxiety so sadly its not for me dont like to be around groups of ppl and being told what to do most of the time. Also the type of ppl you have to deal with if they are annoying.
you put out alot of good content appreciate it a ton.
I'm shipping out on Aug 5! Signed the contract earlier this year and the time has went by so fast. Thank-you for all the advice and information and good luck on all of your endeavors.
Thank you so much. How is your journey going so far?
Worst part was no doors on the toilets. Nothing like pooping while someone watches
Jason Abrams oh shit I forgot about that. Our RDC made us take of the doors to the stalls because people kept getting caught sleeping on the toilets.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 ahahah
Great video thank you
needed this! good video bro i’m either planing on being an AO, IT, or MC before i ship off, still have time to think! dope upload 🔥
Lankyyxoxo IT and MC are great rates. Thank you for watching my video!!
That’s what’s up man. I wanna go GSE
terriblelottery nah man you don’t wanna go, you will be an GSE!
Lankyyxoxo thank you man. I needed to hear that. I’m waiting on a waiver right now and I pray that it goes through.
terriblelottery hope all goes well bro!
I agree 100%. The deprivation of sleep was the hard part of boot camp.
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To be honest, for me when working i can't be bored and it would hard to get tired when you get into training so I'd say my main problem would be exercise and possibly remembering orders.
Hikaro Black yes that was tough too: when did you go through basic?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 I didn't i just study the process as im going next week.
Hikaro Black oh ok well good luck when you do go!!
Thanks a lot, good info!
Toya G thank you as always. Are you still going to join?
The Official Dave Harris Yes sir hope to pass the asvab next month!
Toya G ok keep me posted.
I subscribed! 😁
Long Nguyen thank you so much 🙏🏾
I ship out February, hyped.
FierceDeity Ayyeee turn up!!
Good luck
So how was it
Me personally the worst part was the 1 1/2 mile. That fucked me up so bad but I still passed every time.
For real. That was easy for me. Did you prepare yourself before you went to bootcamp?
Hey man..been following your channel,ima ship out on aug for boot camp..having a hard time on running 😆 any advise or technique in running?like on breathing or something..thanx man
Hey man are you in the navy yet?
Hey Mr. Harris. Great videos. As a Culinary Specialist, do you need any security clearance? If not, do you need to fill out the SF-86 to be a CS? Keep up the great work and thank you for your service to our country.
Thank you and they will give you a secret clearance as a CS but you dont need one. No you dont need to sign a SF-86
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thank you so much for your response. I know that in any military branch in order to get a SECRET clearance, you must fill out the SF-86. My recruiter is new and it seems he does not know much. You are much more informative. When you enlisted, which background form did you have to fill out? Did you fill out the SF-85 or SF-86? I want to go in as a CS and would like to get started as soon as possible on the forms because the SF-86 is almost 150 pages long! Thanks again and I hope to hear back from you.
Eric c your welcome and to be honest with you I do not remember. It’s been almost 7 years but I will find out for you.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Good evening Mr. Harris. Thank you for your response. There is no need to trouble yourself and find out. I appreciate it. I have been running around and getting my documents ready to apply. Mr. Harris, you mentioned in one of your videos that when you are underway, you work every day. I saw a video of an LS in the navy who mentioned she went underway for 60 days. Does that mean that you as a CS would have to work every day for 60 days straight if you are under way for 60 days? Also, how many times have you gone underway and for how long each time? Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope you and your family are doing great.
Eric c yes every rate works every day out to sea. For CS it’s 7 days a week so get ready we work 14+ hours everyday out to sea. We was out to sea for 90 days and work every single day. It’s mother else to do but work really. It depends on the ship home many time you go out to sea it can vary weeks months days.
The Official Dave Harris
Legit would try to stay awake during marching. I've learned from bootcamp that I can fall asleep anywhere and in any position.
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Bro I just graduated on the 4 of oct and the hardest part hands down was not being bored and staying awake
Ahki damn you fresh out bro. You a free man!! That shit was boring asf tho.
Ahki what else did you thing was hard about bootcamp?
The Official Dave Harris Nothing boot camp is easy tbh as long as you listen to instructions ask questions and pay attention to detail it’s easy
The Official Dave Harris But if u can’t swim or if you outta shape it’s gonna be more difficult for you than
Ahki ok make since. Well thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching my videos 🙏🏾
Did you want to do CS when you wanted to join and did you have other job options?
J A Y No I didn’t CS was all I had available.
Im going to bootcamp next month nov 13
Von Estayo Good luck 👍 Are you ready?
The Official Dave Harris Thankyou! And yes i am i can do my runs, sit ups, and push up good.
Von Estayo ok cool well it should be a breeze for you.
That’s what’s up I leave nov 13 too!
Jasmine Ortiz Nice! I might see u lol
Sleep deprivation is real.
Yes it is
I’ve been wanting to join the Navy because i’m young only 14 years old going into Freshmen year in Highschool. When I told my dad who is a current Petty Officer in the Navy he told me about joining the Air Force because it’s easier. Is this true?
Jayson Bears ツ he is 100% correct you better listen to him?
The Official Dave Harris Probably might join ROTC for Highschool don’t know🤷🏽♂️, He also told me that if I go into ROTC that I’ll get like a head start & it’s better than joining later on.
Us navy Edgar bootcamp
Feb18th Ship out date 💪🏾
Slatt Bidness Good luck 👍
How’d it go
Do they make you take any medication at boot camp? Or is it just the shots?
No just shots!!
What are the facial hair rules for the navy?
If you bump up from shaving you can get a wavier to let your beard grow to a certain length.
Do you have test besides the physical test ? I ship out January 16th
Because I can handle everything I’m just nervous about having to get tested about something and I’m sleep deprived and plus if we do have test can we get kicked out for failing
Jan 2nd ship date YN any tips for the freezing cold?😬
Ricardo Ochoa ohhh it’s going to be cold asf. They navy will give you everything you need to stay work. My advice is to good to sleep with you socks and sweat suit on. That’s really all I got. Try not to slip and fall on the ice when walking.
Ricardo Ochoa Jan 9th AZ, see you in meridian 👍
Eyyyyyyy ft YN December 17
Hey Dave, I want to enlist but I have been struggling making up my mind. I don't want to waiver I want to be certain so I'm trying to absorb as much information at the moment. My biggest concerns are probably quality of life, I just found out that some sailors are not even guaranteed a barracks room? Instead they live on the ship even when docked at home port, is that what's common? Also about the long stressful hours, are you always working 24/7 for the entire enlistment.. I'm the type of person that likes to balance my life, work, working out, and having some time for myself once in a while. Do you think by being this type of person I would struggle the Navy? I know it's about perspective but I want to ask for the opinion from someone who is actually enlisted.
Kassie A yes it’s common to no get a barracks room and live on the ship while it’s in port. Especially if that ship is about to go on deployment soon. I spent my first 6 months in the navy living on a ship then we went on deployment. You could get a place out in town but you will be paying out of pocket and won’t get paid extra for it. Whenever the ship is out to sea you will work 24/7 but whenever you are in port it’s like a regular job you will have days off and work about 8 hours a day depending on your job.
It will be tough trying to find that balance between work and personal life, but you will find it and things will get easier.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thank you for responding honestly, I appreciate it. What do you personally think of FTS in the navy? I wanted to go active duty but I just heard about this FTS so I'm doing research on that at the moment. & I can't go to my recruiter bc they are always giving me shit about not enlisting already lol
Kassie A I don’t know much about FTS but what I heard is that they don’t have to go on deployment unless they want too and it’s like being active duty but without some of the BS we go though. If I was you I would go FTS. I’m thinking about going FTS myself. Plus the pay is the same as active duty and you keep all the benefits.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Really? Nice well good luck with your journey, I will definitely be looking more into it. I want the experience of traveling and just being on my own for once, along with a quality life so I need to really consider everything, the differences in lifestlye for FTS and Active duty.
Am I Allowed to bring an electric razor and shave my own head whenever I want to? Have you seen anyone else do this during bootcamp?
No you can not bring a electric razor to bootcamp.
How is your life post navy? was it worth the 8 years?
Yes it was worth it but I’m glad I’m out. I will drop a video about my life after the military soon.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 thanks I want to hear more, navy recruiters keep calling me and I’m 30 now so yeah idk if it’s worth going in this late I’m single also.
@@Demonichellfighter I would still definitely join even tho you are 30. The benefits are amazing.
I leave next week on the 17th n I just got a haircut , they’re still going to cut it ?
Tj Hall yes they will still cut it bald..lol.
I ship out Thursday 20191212
Mason Aguilar cool 😎 congratulations!!
How it go
Dam man you changed alot looking like old man.
Savage oh for real? I guess thats what happen when you become a parent..lol. How did I change tho? Maybe it’s the mustache.
I was always in the back of the classrooms