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Basic Training is NOT the Army!
Army Basic training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is not what Army life is like.
They are very different. I saw a lot of people quit and get discouraged with how they thought Basic and AIT was going to be their life in the Army.
Basic and AIT have a lot more restrictions then what life at your unit the the Army is like.
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#military #usarmy #enlistment #unitedstatesarmy #armedforces #usmilitary In this video will go over what tips I can offer you if you are interested in military service and you're doubting your age, medical or criminal history. Or All 3 like in my case. What you can do to give you the best possibility to join if you're thinking about joining!

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  • @alexalv1
    @alexalv1 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Currently waiting on a moral waiver letter to be approved 🤞🏽

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hell yea that is awesome! I’ll be praying for you it all goes well. Any ideas on MOS?

  • @Weeaboowrangler
    @Weeaboowrangler 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    my drills didnt give no fucks past basic. i was infantry osut and when the ait part began it was pretty cash for the rest of the time we had nicotine, coffe, candy all kinds of shit we werent supposed to have

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Infantry should get it lol. I found AIT was very different depending on MOS and leadership. Medics seemed to be on a tighter leash.

    • @Weeaboowrangler
      @Weeaboowrangler 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@daboscharmy it all really depends on leadership my drills first sargent and CO were the biggest shitbags ive ever seen they had it made they would just get drunk make fun of us and not do shit all day

  • @generovinsky7228
    @generovinsky7228 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    OMG you just brought back some old memory's. I still think about those day's when I joined in 77. its amazing how they stay with you even today. I'm 67 now and that was one of the best parts of my life. These kids today don't have a clue of what it was like to become a man or a gal. I would do it all over again if I could. I was talking to another vet a few weeks ago he said they don't even have to clean their own latreen (bathroom), they have an outside contractor do it for them wtf? the world is a funny place these days I could go on and on. thank you for your post soldier. once a soldier always a soldier.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I would love to poke your brain about your time in service. I think it would be really cool to make a difference between then and now video. We don't have to clean out the latrines anymore during our field exercises. Contractors doodoo that lol. No burning of the crap (if that's what you did)

  • @baldw33nie
    @baldw33nie 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey big guy, dont know if you remember me but its Baldwin, we were in Fox together. I miss you and I’m glad to see you kicking ass

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Of course I remember! I gave you a hard time and I’m sorry. I’m happy towards the end for our deeper conversations and understandings. Keep being an example and role model! How did you find this video?!

  • @thomashouse6090
    @thomashouse6090 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Prison analogy is good. I did 22 years 1988-2010 and have worked as a corrections officer for 12 years. The food and showers are definitely better in basic.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I bet you saw so many changes during that time. I can’t imagine what it was like especially in 2001. That’s good to know we at least have better food and showers haha

    • @thomashouse6090
      @thomashouse6090 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @daboscharmy 👍👍👍👍

    • @thomashouse6090
      @thomashouse6090 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep a lot has changed over the years

  • @juliecatherinem
    @juliecatherinem 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such good advice! Not just for military but for life. Surrounding with good people is key and keeping a good attitude. Thank you for sharing!

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching and for the comment!

  • @PowersG45
    @PowersG45 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We don’t glorify boot camp, we leave that childish ideology to other services. US Army is airborne, airmobile, and cavalry. Success comes in all your follow up training that continues well beyond initial entry training that young people go through. The follow up training depends on your MOS field and can range from master gunner, jump/air-assault school, path finder, Sapper, combat life saver, and etc. There’s opportunities in the Special Forces or Ranger regiment if that’s your thing. Regardless of MOS. As you advance in rank, the Army prepares you for more responsibility by sending you to PLDC, BNOC, ANOC, Ranger, and War College. Big misconception about the Army. They are definitely NOT do nothing grunts with rifles and no jump wings. We don’t have to boast about it either. Again, we leave that to the other services to glorify being yelled at for a few weeks and nothing else to show for it. A soldier’s badges, tabs, and continued military education and training speaks louder.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Solid insight! Thank you for the comment and information. The army certainly isn’t short of opportunities, you just have to be proactive about it.

  • @jacks.fields4428
    @jacks.fields4428 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well said !!! Positive attitude breeds success !!! All the best to our new US Army Soldiers !!! Cheers 🇺🇸👮🏼‍♂️

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree with you, positive attitude makes a huge difference. Negativity can be so rampant. Thanks for the comment 🙏 cheers!

  • @dom5g419
    @dom5g419 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Attempted 10 years ago and was consider permanently disqualified for my eyes, got surgery and corrected my vision and retrying once again in 2025. Praying for this opportunity to serve!

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Proud of you whatever happens. I believe you have a good shot with the waiver. Keep me up to date with what happens and If you have any questions about enlisting or jobs let me know!

  • @andrewgarcia1459
    @andrewgarcia1459 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the comment. How’s the enlistment process going for you? Any updates?

  • @Jonathan-Perez-CFE
    @Jonathan-Perez-CFE 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, needed to hear this, because I'm in the same exact boat. Recruiters don't even want to meet with me saying I have cero chance.

    • @andrewgarcia1459
      @andrewgarcia1459 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro don’t give up I’ve been through 6 different recruiters finally I’m working with the marine corps the station commander is going to push my moral waivers it’s still a 50/50 but at least I have closure I am stressed out though because I have 4 DUIs

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Like Andrew said I had to go thru a few recruiters myself. I went to a different city and found one that was hungry enough to make it happen. I still had to wait 1 year for everything to go thru. I had over 20 letters of recommendations and I think that helped a lot. It’s a process but if you’re patient and persistent it pays off and at least you know you did everything possible. Let me know if you have any questions.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Spot on advice. I pray it works out for you.

  • @Jake-be9ji
    @Jake-be9ji 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man you give me hope. I only need medical waivers. And I’m making sure they give me option 19 (guaranteed first duty station)

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How’s it coming along? What duty station do you want? Medical waiver shouldn’t be too bad to get.

  • @ThatGuyAceSpitta
    @ThatGuyAceSpitta 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry to hear about your pup brother. I’m prior service Army, got out in 2018 but am on my way back in. I’ve spent months praying if serving is just my calling and the Lord answered me. That chatter comes up in my head as well since I’m 28 now and when I got out was only a PFC so I’ll be entering in at that rank again. At the end of the day I know this is my calling and nothing will stop me. Thanks for the encouraging video!

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      As you know the Lord works in mysterious ways. I believe the chatter is normal. How’s the journey going? You’re still ahead of me PFC at 36!

  • @fromthebamma
    @fromthebamma 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, quick question about joining the airforce or military in general.. so speaking hypothetically, if you had a medical condition when you were younger and provided all the necessary paperwork to your recruiter. Then afterwards, you get authorized to go to meps.. does that mean your medical waiver was approved? Thank you,

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s how it worked for me with medical. The recruiter doesn’t want to waist time sending you to MEPS if you don’t have a shot of getting in. I had to do a few small tests for my previous injuries with the Doc at MEPS like jumping on 1 leg.

    • @fromthebamma
      @fromthebamma 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daboscharmy awesome thanks

  • @stephencrawford8097
    @stephencrawford8097 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video. I started the enlistment process the day I turned 35 with a class e larceny charge so now dealing with moral waiver hurdle and just a lot of kickback due to clerical errors on the state side. How long did it take for the conduct waivers to get approved for you?

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It took about a year! I know another guy I was talking to during future Soldier training and it took him about 1.5 years. There was a lot of clerical errors along the process. I think it’s also to check how bad you want it. I would stay on top of it asking every once in a while what the update is, is there anything I can do.

    • @stephencrawford8097
      @stephencrawford8097 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve been checking in every other week just so I don’t come off as annoying. After waiting 45 days now I was told it hasn’t moved and still need 4 more signatures but after that last one I’ll have to then wait for the next waiver to be sent up the ladder

    • @andrewgarcia1459
      @andrewgarcia1459 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m embarrassed to say this but it’s the truth I have 4 DUIs all very old haven’t violated the law in over 5 years I did get my record sealed and dismissed I was wondering do I have a chance of getting waivers/moral waivers approved including a fractured jaw with metal hardware from 8 years ago fully healed the station commander in the marine corps said he will push up my waivers at longest I’m consistent and show I’m hungry for the marine corps still need to pass asvab waiting to take it what are my chances

  • @mlidie
    @mlidie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    41 year old. Enlisted after a decade delay due to family health issues/having kids. Always had my “why.” Wife told me to join since it is literally my last shot. Didn’t want to be the grandpa and catch heat for the age but who cares! Age is just a number. 89 on ASVAB, no studying… 599 on ACFT! All the grandpa jokes stopped after I was lapping the kids. Glad I joined even later. Army Reserves. 35Lima. Keep my federal job and do my weekend warrior work to give back. Biggest help to the running was my Zone 2 heart rate training. I spent 80% of weeks doing Zone 2. 1 day doing zone 3. Another day of Zone 5 with sprints. Another big tip I got was to do as much mobility and flexibility workouts! Stretching every single day as much as possible! Helps with the 35-43 crowd. Good luck to you and can’t wait to see how everything went!

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome! Sounds like you are crushing it. Having support is huge. Glad you took the plunge and did it! I graduated at a 68w last week. Just waiting for Airborne orders now. Once that is complete I’ll be stationed with the 82nd in NC!

  • @SevroH2
    @SevroH2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My journey is very similar to yours. I am 36 years old and will be turning all my paperwork in to my recruiter next week. I did great on the practice asvab and my recruiter says the age is no issue. The only issue was that I weighed 195 at 5'9" (that was a few months ago) I am down around 175 now. My question for you is if you could make a video or possibly just right out a training sheet on how you trained from a 14min mile to now averaging 7-8min over 5 miles! Very impressive brother! Thank you for the videos and keep them coming!

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      As soon as I get out of BCT you got it! Proud of you

    • @coryb5035
      @coryb5035 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just wanted to second the request for a video on your running improvement. Good luck in BCT!

  • @audreyc7462
    @audreyc7462 ปีที่แล้ว

    The doctor declared you deplorable 😂nice one. You are shipping so soon! Best of luck to you

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you! Last night sleeping in my own bed. Tonight I report to the hotel at 18:00 and ship out tomorrow to Ft Jackson. Enjoying the luxuries like coffee before I start.

  • @Aaronsplace
    @Aaronsplace ปีที่แล้ว

    Ay bro randomly came up in my feed 68w that got out last year after 4 and using my gi bill at college rn, you got this man dont stress it i went to basic no training and couldnt run overweight, you got the right mental you are going to pass period. Avoid injury, keep ur cardio locked in

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      That means a lot bro, thank you for your words. I am happy you are still doing it to it after you got out. Much respect to you. Did you enjoy 68w? Where did they assign you after AIT? Thank you again!

    • @Aaronsplace
      @Aaronsplace ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daboscharmy I was at fort campbell for the majority of my time, the 2 most common assignments for medics are gonna be “on the line” just means a medic for a platoon of guys usually infantry or scouts, or in a clinic/hospital under a provider.

    • @Aaronsplace
      @Aaronsplace ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daboscharmy I actually hated the army for about a year and a half because i just did too much. I tried to do every single high speed school because at first I wanted to go sf, so pretty much back to back i went to air assault, airborne, ranger, and SERE schools learned a bunch but man take your time there is no rush, except for pathfinder in my case there was actually a rush because they were talking about closing the school at campbell

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Does having Airborne in your contract give you a higher chance of attaching to a line or not really?

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      That's an intense school line up! Straight savage!

  • @Pp3ttit
    @Pp3ttit ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the videos so far. Informative and helpful.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, I appreciate you!

  • @848evo4
    @848evo4 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry Dean I subscribed with my brake finger . lol good video

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant! You are awesome!! If I don’t ride on the racetrack next year, that will break a 16 year streak!

  • @juliecatherinem
    @juliecatherinem ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought it was interesting that u aimed to keep heart rate low to lose weight. Can u elaborate??

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question! With lower heart rate training you burn more fat. Higher heart rate, your training VO2 max and anaerobic. You also train your body to become more efficient at using oxygen to produce energy. You can train longer this way therefore burning more calories and fat. Recovery will be a lot faster so you can train more. The risk of being injured is also lower training as slower speeds while your body adapts to the exercise and impact if your over weight.

    • @juliecatherinem
      @juliecatherinem ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daboscharmy thank you, very informative! when I get back to working out, I plan to take this into account. I think it's probably good for training the mind too. I struggle with impatience, so I think that slow physical training can translate in to slowing the mind too.

  • @seabass3104
    @seabass3104 ปีที่แล้ว

    Update this vid in a few years……

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that when you are enlisting?! I plan to do a video how I trained for basic, after basic how it went and, during AIT and Airborne school.

    • @seabass3104
      @seabass3104 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daboscharmy my enlistment ended years ago. Best of luck.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seabass3104It all happens for a reason. Thank you again I really appreciate it 🙏 I ship Jan 9th.

  • @stepbrokevin2513
    @stepbrokevin2513 ปีที่แล้ว

    im on my 3rd waiver currently for minor finger tremors

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Way to stay in the fight! Be patient is my best advice. It took mine 1 year to get the approval. I know someone who is still waiting for the approval after a year. Sometimes they have to be re-submitted or more information is needed. I believe you have a good shot or else they would have said no already is my thinking. I'm praying for you!

  • @848evo4
    @848evo4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol our ears were checked in boot camp daily, you can see the difference between being 35 and 18 dealing with people Dean, you have your crap together most 18 year olds don't. Good luck at jump school

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      lol they should do daily checks all the people that were having issues. I am looking forward to Combat Medic training and Jump school for sure! Basic just get thru it. I come from a very private life so having a battle buddy 24/7 for 10 weeks will take getting use to.

  • @mariavirginiadiazbosch2319
    @mariavirginiadiazbosch2319 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved 🥰 this video!!!! Awesome Dini. As usual! ❤🎉

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Gracias como siempre! Eres lo mejor!

  • @daboscharmy
    @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

    Who is going to MEPS soon?

    • @RichardRodiles
      @RichardRodiles ปีที่แล้ว

      Will you have to take another drug test and physical the day before shipping out to basic training?

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RichardRodiles No, the next one will be at basic training. Females have to take a pregnancy test before shipping out. That’s it for ship day.

  • @BraxtonSpringer
    @BraxtonSpringer ปีที่แล้ว

    Mein Bruder! 🙏💪🧡

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      We have to get some more training days in before I ship. Jan. 4 will be my last future Soldier training.

    • @BraxtonSpringer
      @BraxtonSpringer ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daboscharmy We will definitely get another training in!

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I want to hear it! We will do another hike and run.. Next video you''ll be in the hike portion! @@BraxtonSpringer

  • @gunterdapenguin5896
    @gunterdapenguin5896 ปีที่แล้ว

    This gives me hope, I was rejected from (my country's) military for mild autism which I don't believe I have, my dream has always been to serve the US army and hopefully try out for rangers, I've been feeling really stessed about it because I'm afraid that when I get to america and maybe get the opportunity that I will be too old (only 19 now, but still). Hearing someone joining the military as a fully grown, mature adult and with multiple waivers gives me hope, thank you for sharing

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian Marx joined when he was 40. He went to RASP at 41 and is still serving in the Ranger battalion at 50+ years old. He is a savage! If you want it bad enough and keep fighting I believe you can accomplish your dreams. I’m rooting for you!! Any questions let me know.

    • @gunterdapenguin5896
      @gunterdapenguin5896 ปีที่แล้ว

      @daboscharmy thanks man, it means a lot really, your video did actually get me wondering, did you get a waiver request rejected in the past? Because as I have understood you only get 1 chance at a waiver, so just curious about if you did/didn't apply then or if I've just misunderstood the waiver process

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gunterdapenguin5896 I believe you are correct with the one chance on waivers. Before this enlistment I never got that far to have a waiver submitted. I had a recruiter lie about submitting a waiver and never reached back out to me. I’m assuming he dumped my file in the trash and ghosted me. At that age I turned to road racing motorcycles and did that for 10+ years. What Country do you live in?

    • @gunterdapenguin5896
      @gunterdapenguin5896 ปีที่แล้ว

      @daboscharmy yeah okay, kind of a dick move from the recruiter haha. I'm from Denmark, Europe, I'm planning on getting a GED next year and then start applying for visas starting with the diversity lottery and then try finding jobs while also starting college here as I doubt I will get a visa as an unskilled laborer, but I sure will try

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely try it! You don't want to be older with "what if I never tried" in the back of your head. It was 11 years ago and perhaps the recruiter didn't take me serious at the time. I have family in Austria. @@gunterdapenguin5896

  • @tristytrist
    @tristytrist ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear about your dog, he was a really nice and well trained one each time met him. I’m happy to see you managed to finish up and get through the process of enlisting. You’ll do great in basic, AIT, and beyond. - SFC M

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      It is really good to hear from you. I hope you are getting settled in well with the family. Thank you so much for not giving up on me and fighting! You are one of a kind. Basic in January, AIT starts in March and Airbone in July!

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh and the Puppers you met is still alive and kicking! Messi was my first Doberman who passed away in 2019.

  • @848evo4
    @848evo4 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh man so sorry to hear about your dog.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate the kind words. Messi passed away 2019. Arai is still running around by my side!

    • @848evo4
      @848evo4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daboscharmy great to know

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      By the way how did you stumble across this channel? This isn't motorcycle related lol @@848evo4

  • @mariavirginiadiazbosch2319
    @mariavirginiadiazbosch2319 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eres el mejor. Dios te bendiga.

    • @daboscharmy
      @daboscharmy ปีที่แล้ว

      Dios te bendiga! Picos!