A month b4 going to basic training, do: 5 sets of 25 pushups( 5 days a week) 5 sets of 25 squats ( 5 days a week) 5 sets of 1 min planks ( 5 days a week) And run for 2 miles (3 days of of the week, and for the run, just make it an easy run, not for time, but distance, you'll work on speed at basic) Prime your body for physical training that is going to happen when you ship out. It isnt as hard like it was when I went( Ausgust 2011), but I would have been better off at basic if I had took my own advice.
@@karonzihow did that person even make it to basic training if they couldn’t do a pushup? I’m just wondering cause my brother a Marine/Soldier (he join the Marines then switch over to the army a few years later; but once a marine always a marine) anyways before he got accepted into basic training he had to pass the physical fitness test idr what the requirements were over a decade ago but now for push-up for guys 18-22 Army 10 push-ups in 2 minutes the more pushups you do the higher your ACFT score. Note the max is 57 according to the chart Marines 34 pushups in 2 minutes Air Force 33 pushups Navy 46 pushups And so on
I’d advise everyone to detox for about a week or two before shipping. Soda, chips, tea, cake etc. will be easy to sweat out at that point. Your entire diet will entirely switch up. Don’t eat the junk food in reception. That crap will make you feel like garbage during red phase. And please for everyone’s sake don’t smoke in the month leading up to shipping. It’ll show in your PT performance.
@@djhunstiger it’s gonna f you up lol. I’d suggest getting rid of everything tobacco related you have before you go. You’ll get a pretty thorough detox when you’re there. When you get done with basic, leave the habit behind. Good opportunity for a healthier lifestyle.
Tobacco and alcohol. If you've ever wanted to quit, had loved ones recommend or implore to that end... Joining the armed forces is the perfect time to quit. (Unfortunately they are also a heavy influencer to start).
@NoahQ2000 Was going to give some long talk, but I will make it simple. It's going to suck ass dude. Just do it and don't quit it will end. And go to schools if you plan on staying in.
Bring a good attitude . Of course you’ll be yelled at , do push-ups, smoked, have to run everywhere , pt, etc. it’s all meant to make you a good soldier . Hang in there, it does end eventually and then you can go to your AIT where things will be better. Basic training sucks, but it teaches you the basics and it will help you to be the best you can for your career. Listen to your DS, they know alot and they will help you. And you’ll never forget them . Don’t fear , never give up and keep yourself fit and you’ll come out on top. Your the next generation of soldiers . Make us proud !
Hey brotha 👋 I just turned 20 years old, I'm gonna go to the military soon after I graduate this year I'm really interested in iffantry. It's gonna be a whole new experience for me but I wanna be known as a true soldier. I will not let myself down. My girl lives in the Philippines so I'm doing everything I can for our future we currently are in LDR
Just a heads up mate, if you end up going infantry do know that promotions are slow ass shit there. Even if recruiters say otherwise don't listen to them lol. And another thing is once you get out, it's not really gonna help with future jobs in the civilian world. Pick something that's gonna help in the long run like something medical mate :)
@SimpleBoy024 Yes That's 1 of them but some recommended mos jobs would 68B Orthopedic, 68F Physical therapy, and I think it was 68J Medical Logistics. There's a lot more of medical jobs not just those it all just depends on you, hope this helped a bit mate. :)
@@jessemodz1 Lol they reserve most of the good medical jobs for commissioned officers nowadays, the few that are good on the enlisted side have pretty long AIT and they're pretty competitive to get into. I've heard 35F Intel analyst is good for after the military.
Take a few pictures 3-4 and tape them in a bible. Along with the names numbers and addresses of family and friends you wish to write. They cant touch or go thru your Bible. If you tape the pictures they can't fall out.
If you bring your own running shoes they need to be actual running shoes with good support, well made, and conservative in color to even have a chance at wearing them, but don’t count on it without a shoe profile from medical. Purchase large, medium, and small ziplock bags, in one small bag keep your blue book and in another small bag keep a note pad, a small/slim wallet with your eagle card, some cash, and your CAC, a couple of pens, your study sheet you will be given during your yellow phase, and any profiles you receive. These are all inspectable items and must be on you at all times, so keep them all together in a waterproof bag and put them in your camelbak (which also must be full and on you at all times). Also, I brought a wall charger that had 6 usb ports so 5 of my battles could charge off of the same outlet, made a huge difference since there are only a couple of outlets and you’re only going to have a a few minutes to charge and call. And finally, Duke Canon makes a cooling post shave balm that was LIFESAVING when having to have a close shave everyday. Take care of your skin and your feet, you’re already going to be uncomfortable, don’t be miserable!
Powder!! At your first opportunity buy some powder for your feet and your family jewels. Having sweating, sticking balls is not fun especially when they stick to your leg at the wrong time.
Portable charger, wired earbuds,phone,some cash, pens, good running shoes (you can go to medical and say that ur issued pt shoes are giving u problems knee pain, ankle pain, shin splints etc… and say that you brought ur own from home),2 combination locks.
they provide locks also if drill sergeant can pick your combination while youre at chow its considered unsecured so combo locks are a bad choice and they dont allow ear buds in basic bro you must of been usaf
Definitely stock up on Moleskin!!! Lifesaver, and also- Bring a good attitude and leave your feelings at the door. I was that one they picked on, until Week 3 when DS noticed I had no emotions to give them, they got bored with me and moved on to the next person.
We had mole skin issued to us a DS. I used duck tape because it was more accessible. Also, on the day one I bought gele type inserts. If you can make custom inserts in advance, bring them.
in modern basic training they will actually treat any injuries including blisters and they even provide you with free moleskin its part of the stuff they make you buy in reception
@@NavyChinos you must of gone to fort Jackson at Benning drill sergeant took all the extra shit we brought like moleskin and locks threw it away and made us buy more anyways
@@KangKang24311congratulations you’re now an 88m. The good? You’ll be a truck driver when you get out. The bad? You’re a bullet sponge/IED detonator so you’ll need to get an FMCSA waiver to drive trucks with no legs. Thank you for your service, but your amputations have been deemed to be unrelated to your service by the VA.
Take the time and do the work so you are already in shape to pass your first PT test. I was one of only three in my platoon that past the first test and it was such a relief and motivator.
Don’t bring too much stuff. A backpack that has your extra pair of socks, extra underwear and extra shirt, and minimalistic hygiene kit. Cheap reliable watch (G-shock would do), $50 cash. Don’t bring a laptop. Your bag will be thrown a lot, and it will break (I had mini 10 inch cheap netbook that survived). That’s it. You won’t be able to use any of your own stuff after day 1, so no need to have it. Oh, one thing… if you know that you have issues with your feet, you can order 2 sets of custom shoe inserts (one for boots, one for running shoes). You always wanna take care of your feet. I had to buy inserts from the PX… they were okay, but having custom ones would be much better.
So when can you usually pee. Life off the bus when arriving at bt can you pee? I have a little bit of a bladder problem where I need to pee more often especially when I know I can’t. It’s not officially diagnosed or anything, but when do you usually get to use restroom?
Bring 1-3 sets of civilians (shorts/pants, shirt, shoes) so you don't have to buy expensive clothes when you're finally allowed to wear civies. Might vary in location though. This is mainly for AIT when you're given more privileges. When I went through in Fort Leonard Wood, I had to buy shirts and shorts from the PX cause I had no civies other than what I showed up in reception in. AND DON'T BRING TOO MUCH STUFF. I've seen people bring a suitcase and backpack and those people had to run with it + the 2 duffels they got issued from the bus to the basic barracks lmao before it gets locked away.
Were you at Combat Engineer? I was there for 12 (b) training and we couldn't go off post until the AIT portion of OSUT. My buddies and stayed on post and went to the bowling alley. The guys that went to Waynesville got ripped off. I saved about $1500.00 and we only made $501 per month
The problem was that when I arrived it was end of July. I only brought summer close. By November in AIT when I could wear civies it was pretty cold… there is no way I would bring winter clothes. I just had a basic cheap jeans, running shoes, cheap hoodie and a jacket bought at the PX under $100.
I would say when you're doing laundry in Basic watch over it like a hawk so it doesn't get stolen. We had a dude get a uniform stolen and another getting all his spare PT uniforms stolen.
I believe running shoes are a basic issue item. Meaning the Army is now required to issue each Soldier a 'physician 'approved' pair of running shoes to help prevent injuries.
That 12inx12in box was so small dude. Barely fit my clothes and shoes in there. I had an RDC who would read old Sunday comics from the newspaper during holiday routine and that was our "TV Time" 😂
Prepare yourself mentally is the most important thing. It’s extremely hard being away from your friends and family. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I’d say no flavored cough drops are the biggest thing to get you will get sick your first couple of weeks they are a currency.
How and what do I have to prepare myself (mentally)? -Besides being away from friends and family. How do I prepare from something that’s coming when I’m not sure what to expect (besides the yelling and intense workouts..)
If the DS are making you push or smoking the whole platoon for whatever reason, don’t take it personally. Sometimes, it’s on the agenda to do a smoke session for strength training, so they just look for any reason to “trigger it” if not they’ll just smoke y’all anyway
Oh you made your bed perfectly the first time? Are you threatening me recruit? Are you thinking about punching me in the face? *hits you in the bridge of your nose with the kill hat* So you have chosen death.
1. Bring a charger with your phone so when it's time to make some phone calls home your phone won't be dead. 2. Bring a lock for your personal belongings (a separate one should be provided for you for your basic training belongings. 3. Bring some paper/notebooks/letters/writing utensils to write letters to family/friends. 4. Bring your running shoes as there's a good chance you'll actually be able to use them. Some may be provided to you but in my experience they're pretty terrible quality, generic, and not broken in of course. 5. Bring a list of contacts, addresses, and relevant important information (but not too important to where it can be stolen).
When you are about to ship off they give you the list of everything you need, you really don’t need like half that stuff, just bring like cheap basic hygiene stuff like a razor (if male) cheap toothbrush cheap small tube of toothpaste, maybe a tiny bottle of soap. You will get issued everything you need the night/early morning you get there. Also the packing list will say (or at least mine did) that everything should fit in the crappy “go army” bag they give you, just bring a backpack, the bag they give you doesn’t work very well and when it ends up in the storage room and if the drill sergeant don’t organize the storage room very well, when people go to get their bags your shit will end up all over the floor. Also I recommend prepacking a bag with civis and anything else you want that’s not contraband that you want for AIT and have your parents bring it on family day.
Are you allowed to have a skincare routine like using OTC retinols for the face and such and face wash cause I have a mild-severe acne problem so I’m scared of going to BT and such cause if they don’t let it my acne will get severely worse
@@TheCommandant-wb9tv you could try, if they are expensive products then i probably wouldn’t or at least be prepared to throw them in your civilian bag when you finish reception because they might make you throw them away when you get to your basic training company since they weren’t issued to you
@@TheCommandant-wb9tv😂you’re gonna die. Basically for 10 weeks you’re not going to taste your food until you either burp or puke it up while getting destroyed in the smoke pit because some asshole talked at chow.
My advice from my brother’s experience is do some physical stuff before you go. Workout a bit, your body will thank you. It won’t fully prepare you for the intensity of basic, but it’s a start. My brother got his leg broken because he didn’t train at all and regretted it.
Have deodorant and put it on your feet every single day. If you don’t then you won’t be able to get the smell out of your boots. You don’t get enough shower time
Since it keeps you feet from sweating it also reduces some blisters/ not all but some. Meaning, because your feet aren't slippery from sweat will reduce the friction that keeps the feet from rubbing raw. Worked for mi in 98.
Thank you for this video with tips, but here’s the tip that you should make for another video things not to bring to basic training tell them do not wear a watch and don’t bring a bunch of junk. Just if you can your shirt pants in the shoes you’re wearing. and last release when you go to basic training, pay attention to detail if they tell you to tie your shoelaces, left over right tie them left over right pay attention to detail🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
People would steal shit on the first day and the last day. If that’s the equipment you have to turn in, it will be stolen right before you turn in your equipment. If it is personal items with some value, they might be stolen on the last day because people go different ways and expect not to see each other ever. I crossed paths with only 3 folks from my basic in the army later. I didn’t meet anyone from my AIT. I did come across 4 folks from my reclass school. Longer you stay in the army, less likely you would meet them… but it happens in very unexpected situations.
You didn’t have a phone that the drill instructors stored while you’re at basic training 🤔 come on now - I have marine drill instructor friends that tells me other wise 🤷🏻♀️
Don't do it! D: Just kidding. Actually, the hardest part of Basic is the kids. Just focus on yourself, ignore the children, don't get involved in any bullshit, and it'll be over in no time. Everything seems so inconvenient in the moment, but in retrospect, it's such a brief part of your life that none of it is going to stick with you.
Don’t bring extra clothes!! I made this mistake and bought socks and underwear before I went to basic that were all white and I ended up trashing them in reception. Pack very minimal. They give you your PT’s the first day.
you only need to bring a phone and charger, personal hygiene, and any paperwork needed you’ll be good and it makes going home less of a pain you’re guaranteed to have two duffel bags of stuff
If I could go back to past me I would say: Bring your ❤ - remind yourself why you are where you’re standing where you are, in the uniform you’re standing in, and never lose site of your personal mission; but, more importantly as you mature in your career the mission of those around you. Bringing your ❤ will bring out the best in you as well as those around you. In the best and worst of times.
Yes bring some good running shoes the ones they gave us sucked had to wear them the first couple of weeks luckily by white phase our drill sergent let us wear the ones we brought from home
Bring a fuck ton of stamps people always wanted stamps In my basic also people will pay you to do their fire guard shift you can make a stupid amount of money on that shit
Very helpful video. Thank you! I am in Army already but I never watched this kind of helpful tools before I joined. Most crazy part I even did not know how the US Army uniform look like🥹.
Have your bank account info (account number/routing number) etc. with you so you don’t get signed up for their military bank branch on base that’s trash. If you don’t have it they will automatically sign you up.
@@foreverkelsey7350 Navy federal is trash, they have done a lot of fucked up shit like other military credit unions in terms of acting like a loan shark to veterans in need when those are the people they were supposed to help. You’ll make your long term much easier if you close those accounts and get a better credit card provider.
My recommendation especially if you do MP OSUT (good luck cause of ARSTRUC) bring a mentality that consists of 100% integrity and the willingness to help your fellow trainees. Yes, you will have that one shithead that gets your platoon smoked a decent bit. Don’t let that bring you down, instead use it to spend your time on studying not just for your AIT but also keep studying your basic training knowledge as well. I say this because when I got out of basic I got CLS certified, and it consisted heavily of MEDEVAC training from basic. They teach you this quickly yes, but in the long term it is there for a reason. And don’t worry, it gets better. Yes they yell at you for breathing but in the end they’re humans like us, their job is to strengthen you and turn you into a member of the world’s greatest fighting force.
Bring a postive mindset cause you will clean your weapons for hours even if you get it clean. And be ready for that 12 mile march with mole skin bandages and new socks. Army Strong 👍🏽🔥😃
Be mentally prepared, that's all. U don't need to do 30 push-ups or other shit. Just be mentally strong. Then ur good. I wasn't, that's why I quit, and now I can't go back, but it is what it is.
Mental strength is the hardest strength to mustard. 😢 I’m sorry you quit…it must’ve been horrible. I’ll eventually come back to this video(if not taken down) to let you know what my date ends up being…
my graduation date is tomorrow, currently on the last hour of family day. definitely get in shape, be able to hold the push up position for at least 3 minutes, and bring paper and shit. i spent almost my entire eagle card in the first exchange visit and i have no money now.
I did basic training ait at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1978 E-5-1 harmony church or sand hill by the ranger station it’s been so long I didn’t even remember seeing pay phones back than
Weird how it went from "don't bring your phone, you will get fucked up." To "bring your phones! We have chargers! Maybe you'll be able to make a TikTok with your favorite Sergeant!"
I'm a cadet, so I basically did basic training on easy mode, but locks were absolutely mandatory. If those drill sergeants found an unlocked locker, it was a really bad day.
If you bring your cell phone. Bring a battery pack and extra charging cord. Save you from having to find an outlet to plug in. Amazon sells a decent one for about $30 Walmart also sells them cheap. But it’s hit or miss if they work.
I went to basic training in 1988...we didn't have cell phones. interesting..I'm trying to remember what I was told to bring and actually didnt need. i had a lock and running shoes , a journal/calendar type book to keep track of days and record what went on.
Bring a good mindset. Shit’ll suck, it definitely did for me when I went to MCRD SD, and yes ik this is army but it applies to all the branches. I wish I would’ve brought a better mindset when I went through, definitely would’ve made the time there a bit easier.
Bring nothing because the 1st thing the drill sergeant going to do is make you hold your luggage up arms extended until they fall off. It’s like jail. You get all your stuff confiscated at booking and you go from there.
U.S. Army veteran here. I have items and things to do I recommend bringing/doing for both genders. *Women:* Deodorant Pads Tampons Hair ties Hair gel Nail clippers *Men:* Cologne Hair cutting supplies Razor blades *Both:* Lotion Moisturizer Vaseline Cleaning wipes Rags Extra underwear Scissors Training equipment Stretching Meditation If you think I should add anything, notify me. I'll decide if it's something good you should have. Or if you have any questions, you may ask me.
Never got to use a phone in basic nor AIT, at Ft Benning Infantry School til before graduation we got one pay phone call to invite two or three family members to our graduation. The new generation recruits getting cell phones in basic & AIT is incredible.
If you go to Benning i advise you to bring nothing but your phone, literally everything else from paper, pens, pencils, notepads, hygiene, locks, etc. Will be available for you to get during reception, that's what they give the Eagle Cash Card for.
I’m in scouts bsa and I think about these items before I leave for a week long summer camp or a week long backpacking trip. I think about the ten essentials and things I may need when I’m not hiking. Like a notebook for writing and a pair of earbuds for when your neighbor snores to loud.
When I went to basic, I went with only the clothes on my back. We were giving a coupon book that allowed us to make purchases from the commissary, that we had limited access to and to pay for our haircuts. Cellphones weren't a thing. The only thing you could do was write letters. We didn't have locks on our lockers and no one stole from anyone either. Most recruits are young, it takes about 2 weeks for an out of shape person to get up to speed. Even for an overweight person. Youth gives resilience.
Bring some sort of memorabilia that reminds you of home to help you remember that you’ve got supporters on the outside. I brought a couple printed out photos, a challenge coin, and stationary with stamps so that when I got mail, I didn’t have to worry about not being able to write back.
In '75 we weren't permitted to keep anything that wasn't military issue. After a few weeks we were permitted to go to a pay phone and call our girl friend and parents. They sent you letters and baked goods.
@@iceJJennyi suggest you watch a detailed video. it will explain it a lot better. probably a mistake i made was packing too much. so thats a tip i can give you. dont over pack it will be a pain after basic if you have a lot of stuff. plus you will be given a day in training to go mini shopping for necessities. good luck, if you just listen to what they say you will be good and dont let them get to you. its nothing personal, stay strong.
I brought a small pocket bible i got to carry in my pocket. Its the only book they let u keep and read. I also brought a small pocket picture album with pics of my husband and kids. They did let me keep that in my locker too
Bring single dollar bills to buy contraband and use that contraband to get yourself out of fireguard and other light duties. Some will rather get paid in dollars or contraband. Best advice just let it be don't argue, fight, TalkBack or get caught up in how shitty it is sometimes Just let it be no worry be happy
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A month b4 going to basic training, do:
5 sets of 25 pushups( 5 days a week)
5 sets of 25 squats ( 5 days a week)
5 sets of 1 min planks ( 5 days a week)
And run for 2 miles (3 days of of the week, and for the run, just make it an easy run, not for time, but distance, you'll work on speed at basic)
Prime your body for physical training that is going to happen when you ship out. It isnt as hard like it was when I went( Ausgust 2011), but I would have been better off at basic if I had took my own advice.
Screenshot this.
@@InolongerknowwhoiamGet a gym membership and everything will fall into order.
@@jackCollin403literally just did😂
I was there in 2020. Very relevant information before you go to BCT. Good advice.
Thanks bro
Get in shape BEFORE you get there! I saw guys who didn’t and it made basic training way harder for them.
seeing mfs who can't do a push-up is funny though
@@karonzi of course!
@@karonzihow did that person even make it to basic training if they couldn’t do a pushup? I’m just wondering cause my brother a Marine/Soldier (he join the Marines then switch over to the army a few years later; but once a marine always a marine) anyways before he got accepted into basic training he had to pass the physical fitness test idr what the requirements were over a decade ago but now for push-up for guys 18-22
Army 10 push-ups in 2 minutes the more pushups you do the higher your ACFT score. Note the max is 57 according to the chart
Marines 34 pushups in 2 minutes
Air Force 33 pushups
Navy 46 pushups
And so on
@@ko1187Those seem like low requirements (except for Navy), but any exercise can help you develop the muscle for it over time.
💯 you are going to be stressed enough don’t let the physical part make it worse and it will. If you can’t keep up you will be a target
I’d advise everyone to detox for about a week or two before shipping. Soda, chips, tea, cake etc. will be easy to sweat out at that point. Your entire diet will entirely switch up. Don’t eat the junk food in reception. That crap will make you feel like garbage during red phase. And please for everyone’s sake don’t smoke in the month leading up to shipping. It’ll show in your PT performance.
Thanks for the advice! My son is joining soon so this is very helpful
I ship out in a week, been trying to quit smoking, just dip and a straw for the past week and I'm still itchin lol
@@djhunstiger it’s gonna f you up lol. I’d suggest getting rid of everything tobacco related you have before you go. You’ll get a pretty thorough detox when you’re there. When you get done with basic, leave the habit behind. Good opportunity for a healthier lifestyle.
The stress will be so bad you won’t even feel any of the withdrawals. I’m speaking from my experience tho
Tobacco and alcohol. If you've ever wanted to quit, had loved ones recommend or implore to that end... Joining the armed forces is the perfect time to quit. (Unfortunately they are also a heavy influencer to start).
You will see your family again. Don't let it be the reason you quit
What about infantry
@@NoahQ2000 I am in the infantry
Oh nice I do that in 4 weeks , just wanted to ask how is that ?
@NoahQ2000 Was going to give some long talk, but I will make it simple. It's going to suck ass dude. Just do it and don't quit it will end. And go to schools if you plan on staying in.
it’s just 4 months of being tired af but days quickly become fast when you just consider lunch means it’s halfway to sleep
Bring a growth mindset. I knew a few guys who couldn't adapt and couldn't deal with the stress in basic.
Sounds like my older brother but he tried the Air National Guard and we were Army brats.
Bring a good attitude . Of course you’ll be yelled at , do push-ups, smoked, have to run everywhere , pt, etc. it’s all meant to make you a good soldier .
Hang in there, it does end eventually and then you can go to your AIT where things will be better.
Basic training sucks, but it teaches you the basics and it will help you to be the best you can for your career.
Listen to your DS, they know alot and they will help you. And you’ll never forget them .
Don’t fear , never give up and keep yourself fit and you’ll come out on top.
Your the next generation of soldiers . Make us proud !
Hey brotha 👋
I just turned 20 years old, I'm gonna go to the military soon after I graduate this year I'm really interested in iffantry. It's gonna be a whole new experience for me but I wanna be known as a true soldier. I will not let myself down. My girl lives in the Philippines so I'm doing everything I can for our future we currently are in LDR
Just a heads up mate, if you end up going infantry do know that promotions are slow ass shit there. Even if recruiters say otherwise don't listen to them lol. And another thing is once you get out, it's not really gonna help with future jobs in the civilian world. Pick something that's gonna help in the long run like something medical mate :)
@@jessemodz1 like a combat Medic brother?
@SimpleBoy024 Yes That's 1 of them but some recommended mos jobs would 68B Orthopedic, 68F Physical therapy, and I think it was 68J Medical Logistics. There's a lot more of medical jobs not just those it all just depends on you, hope this helped a bit mate. :)
@@jessemodz1 Lol they reserve most of the good medical jobs for commissioned officers nowadays, the few that are good on the enlisted side have pretty long AIT and they're pretty competitive to get into. I've heard 35F Intel analyst is good for after the military.
Take a few pictures 3-4 and tape them in a bible. Along with the names numbers and addresses of family and friends you wish to write. They cant touch or go thru your Bible. If you tape the pictures they can't fall out.
This is a brilliant idea.
Wonderful 😊😊😊😊
Really a bibble 😭
Is this true? 😃
@@daniellemorrison7154 yes! they legally can’t throw away your Bible, they leave it alone
Write your name on all your shit with a Sharpie or an engraver. No one admits to "stealing" shit if stolen items are in their possession.
Damn buncha thieves
If you bring your own running shoes they need to be actual running shoes with good support, well made, and conservative in color to even have a chance at wearing them, but don’t count on it without a shoe profile from medical. Purchase large, medium, and small ziplock bags, in one small bag keep your blue book and in another small bag keep a note pad, a small/slim wallet with your eagle card, some cash, and your CAC, a couple of pens, your study sheet you will be given during your yellow phase, and any profiles you receive. These are all inspectable items and must be on you at all times, so keep them all together in a waterproof bag and put them in your camelbak (which also must be full and on you at all times). Also, I brought a wall charger that had 6 usb ports so 5 of my battles could charge off of the same outlet, made a huge difference since there are only a couple of outlets and you’re only going to have a a few minutes to charge and call. And finally, Duke Canon makes a cooling post shave balm that was LIFESAVING when having to have a close shave everyday. Take care of your skin and your feet, you’re already going to be uncomfortable, don’t be miserable!
Blue book? Well hello fellow addict!!
Running shoes not cross trainer or they will make you put them in your civilian bag and make you buy running shoes.
💢💢 BANDAIDS FOR YOUR FEETS !!! THE BOOTS WILL HURT YOU.💢💢 This is something I always mention in my channel and people will never forget.
Wraps for the feet? Sounds like a good idea
How about good insoles the boots always hurt even when doing security if there brand new and stiff
Powder!! At your first opportunity buy some powder for your feet and your family jewels. Having sweating, sticking balls is not fun especially when they stick to your leg at the wrong time.
Moleskin for blisters
also a good idea to bring a powerbank that can last at least 2 or 3 charges, so u don't have to worry about fighting over an outlet
my cycle didnt allow powerbanks but that was 2019 things may of changed
@@masonmcgrew9790 when I went through in 2003 this was unheard of…
I went to Basic with a full charge and left with like 60-70%. I went in 2020.
Wow. “Your Cell Phone”. I remember when I went in, we couldn’t even bring AIR. We had to breathe the Air they issued us 😒.
🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤨
Yea vietnam was a while ago
@@Basement811 let me guess, what are you? 12yrs old? 10, perhaps? Have you even served🤔?
Yeah it’s a different age now stop complaining
Portable charger, wired earbuds,phone,some cash, pens, good running shoes (you can go to medical and say that ur issued pt shoes are giving u problems knee pain, ankle pain, shin splints etc… and say that you brought ur own from home),2 combination locks.
Wait so u need a combination lock to lock up like a locker or like your stuff I'm confused
@@Mastablasta_420 yes for ur locker
they provide locks also if drill sergeant can pick your combination while youre at chow its considered unsecured so combo locks are a bad choice and they dont allow ear buds in basic bro you must of been usaf
Awesome…teaching people how to be lying shitbags from day one when they don’t get what they want.
@@masonmcgrew9790what type of lock would you recommend (marines)
Definitely stock up on Moleskin!!! Lifesaver, and also- Bring a good attitude and leave your feelings at the door. I was that one they picked on, until Week 3 when DS noticed I had no emotions to give them, they got bored with me and moved on to the next person.
moleskin doesn't do jack. I had it during the forge and I still got a blister the size of Kansas that lasted for like a month
We had mole skin issued to us a DS. I used duck tape because it was more accessible. Also, on the day one I bought gele type inserts. If you can make custom inserts in advance, bring them.
in modern basic training they will actually treat any injuries including blisters and they even provide you with free moleskin its part of the stuff they make you buy in reception
@@masonmcgrew9790 or you could just stock up prior to BCT and not have to pay for it. Our DS told us if we already had it, don’t buy it
@@NavyChinos you must of gone to fort Jackson at Benning drill sergeant took all the extra shit we brought like moleskin and locks threw it away and made us buy more anyways
Been in two years got two more to go the advice I'd give is don't sign shit until you get the job you want and understand what job you are signing for
You going out after your contract is done?
I was just told this yesterday. 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
So if I signed papers before taking an asvab I’m fckd ?
@@KangKang24311congratulations you’re now an 88m. The good? You’ll be a truck driver when you get out. The bad? You’re a bullet sponge/IED detonator so you’ll need to get an FMCSA waiver to drive trucks with no legs.
Thank you for your service, but your amputations have been deemed to be unrelated to your service by the VA.
Take the time and do the work so you are already in shape to pass your first PT test. I was one of only three in my platoon that past the first test and it was such a relief and motivator.
Bring a power bank, if you bring earbuds make sure they’re wired, bring tiny notebooks, and bring as little as fucking possible
Don’t bring too much stuff. A backpack that has your extra pair of socks, extra underwear and extra shirt, and minimalistic hygiene kit. Cheap reliable watch (G-shock would do), $50 cash. Don’t bring a laptop. Your bag will be thrown a lot, and it will break (I had mini 10 inch cheap netbook that survived). That’s it. You won’t be able to use any of your own stuff after day 1, so no need to have it.
Oh, one thing… if you know that you have issues with your feet, you can order 2 sets of custom shoe inserts (one for boots, one for running shoes). You always wanna take care of your feet. I had to buy inserts from the PX… they were okay, but having custom ones would be much better.
My tip isn't necessarily about what to bring. But take every chance you get to use the bathroom. Otherwise you might have to hold it for a LONG time
So when can you usually pee. Life off the bus when arriving at bt can you pee? I have a little bit of a bladder problem where I need to pee more often especially when I know I can’t. It’s not officially diagnosed or anything, but when do you usually get to use restroom?
Also curious about this
Bring 1-3 sets of civilians (shorts/pants, shirt, shoes) so you don't have to buy expensive clothes when you're finally allowed to wear civies. Might vary in location though. This is mainly for AIT when you're given more privileges. When I went through in Fort Leonard Wood, I had to buy shirts and shorts from the PX cause I had no civies other than what I showed up in reception in.
AND DON'T BRING TOO MUCH STUFF. I've seen people bring a suitcase and backpack and those people had to run with it + the 2 duffels they got issued from the bus to the basic barracks lmao before it gets locked away.
Thanks for the advice! My son is joining soon so this is very helpful
Pack dignified civilian clothing when you aren't wearing PT/bedroom type attire. From this point onwards, you dress to impress, not express.
Were you at Combat Engineer? I was there for 12 (b) training and we couldn't go off post until the AIT portion of OSUT. My buddies and stayed on post and went to the bowling alley. The guys that went to Waynesville got ripped off. I saved about $1500.00 and we only made $501 per month
Don't bring golf clubs. You'll have to carry them with you. It happened.
The problem was that when I arrived it was end of July. I only brought summer close. By November in AIT when I could wear civies it was pretty cold… there is no way I would bring winter clothes. I just had a basic cheap jeans, running shoes, cheap hoodie and a jacket bought at the PX under $100.
Definitely have someone that will always answer the phone when you get phone time and call. And don't let home issues drag on you, push through.
I would say when you're doing laundry in Basic watch over it like a hawk so it doesn't get stolen. We had a dude get a uniform stolen and another getting all his spare PT uniforms stolen.
How do you watch ?
@@Pouchy17 You watch over the laundry machine.
@Pouchy17 you dont leave the room.
I believe running shoes are a basic issue item. Meaning the Army is now required to issue each Soldier a 'physician 'approved' pair of running shoes to help prevent injuries.
When I went to Navy boot camp they made us pack up everything we brought and mailed it back home😂
That 12inx12in box was so small dude. Barely fit my clothes and shoes in there.
I had an RDC who would read old Sunday comics from the newspaper during holiday routine and that was our "TV Time" 😂
Marine Corps bootcamp will make you box it or trash it. The box, you will get back upon graduation.
@@MrStaybrownWe just got a brown bag that we put our civis in and taped it. Thats all I brought anyway. Wallet and clothes lol.
I was the teacher's pet.... because I brought nothing😂
LIES 🤥🤥🤥🤥NO LOCKS
Good info, Sergeant! From a former NCO to a current NCO, Thank you for helping the next generation.
Happy to help!
also, to save you time for hit times, make sure your lock opens with a KEY. Saved me so much precious time when in a rush
Prepare yourself mentally is the most important thing. It’s extremely hard being away from your friends and family. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I’d say no flavored cough drops are the biggest thing to get you will get sick your first couple of weeks they are a currency.
How and what do I have to prepare myself (mentally)? -Besides being away from friends and family. How do I prepare from something that’s coming when I’m not sure what to expect (besides the yelling and intense workouts..)
When I went to basic we were issued new balance sneakers. Pretty good shoes
If the DS are making you push or smoking the whole platoon for whatever reason, don’t take it personally. Sometimes, it’s on the agenda to do a smoke session for strength training, so they just look for any reason to “trigger it” if not they’ll just smoke y’all anyway
Oh you made your bed perfectly the first time? Are you threatening me recruit? Are you thinking about punching me in the face? *hits you in the bridge of your nose with the kill hat*
So you have chosen death.
Bring your soul.... cause it is about to change!!!! For the good!
Bring stamps and envelopes. Also bring writing utensils. Stamps are expensive as it is and they’re even more at the troop store.
Omg you’re right. Never thought of stamps before
1. Bring a charger with your phone so when it's time to make some phone calls home your phone won't be dead.
2. Bring a lock for your personal belongings (a separate one should be provided for you for your basic training belongings.
3. Bring some paper/notebooks/letters/writing utensils to write letters to family/friends.
4. Bring your running shoes as there's a good chance you'll actually be able to use them. Some may be provided to you but in my experience they're pretty terrible quality, generic, and not broken in of course.
5. Bring a list of contacts, addresses, and relevant important information (but not too important to where it can be stolen).
When you are about to ship off they give you the list of everything you need, you really don’t need like half that stuff, just bring like cheap basic hygiene stuff like a razor (if male) cheap toothbrush cheap small tube of toothpaste, maybe a tiny bottle of soap. You will get issued everything you need the night/early morning you get there. Also the packing list will say (or at least mine did) that everything should fit in the crappy “go army” bag they give you, just bring a backpack, the bag they give you doesn’t work very well and when it ends up in the storage room and if the drill sergeant don’t organize the storage room very well, when people go to get their bags your shit will end up all over the floor.
Also I recommend prepacking a bag with civis and anything else you want that’s not contraband that you want for AIT and have your parents bring it on family day.
Women can't have a razor.. ?
Are you allowed to have a skincare routine like using OTC retinols for the face and such and face wash cause I have a mild-severe acne problem so I’m scared of going to BT and such cause if they don’t let it my acne will get severely worse
@@TheCommandant-wb9tv you could try, if they are expensive products then i probably wouldn’t or at least be prepared to throw them in your civilian bag when you finish reception because they might make you throw them away when you get to your basic training company since they weren’t issued to you
@@TheCommandant-wb9tv😂you’re gonna die. Basically for 10 weeks you’re not going to taste your food until you either burp or puke it up while getting destroyed in the smoke pit because some asshole talked at chow.
You forgot the most important stuff: courage, sacrifice and dedication
The Marine Corp was different. For Basic I only had to bring two things. Myself, and running shoes.
My advice from my brother’s experience is do some physical stuff before you go. Workout a bit, your body will thank you. It won’t fully prepare you for the intensity of basic, but it’s a start. My brother got his leg broken because he didn’t train at all and regretted it.
Wow, dang… How’d he break his leg?
@@ErickaBernie I’m not entirely sure, it wasn’t a massive break, but a small fracture. Small enough to cause pain, but not enough to halt his training
Oh so a sprain ?
@@ErickaBernie maybe? I have to ask when he’s back from his ROTC
Stay positive. If you go in with any type of negativity, you'll doomed to fail.
Have deodorant and put it on your feet every single day. If you don’t then you won’t be able to get the smell out of your boots. You don’t get enough shower time
That's a brilliant idea.
Since it keeps you feet from sweating it also reduces some blisters/ not all but some. Meaning, because your feet aren't slippery from sweat will reduce the friction that keeps the feet from rubbing raw. Worked for mi in 98.
@@candyrachor4737then make sure its antiperspirant instead of deodorant
@Kaks Ger yes you are right. I should have said antiperspirant.
🤮🤮
Thank you for this video with tips, but here’s the tip that you should make for another video things not to bring to basic training tell them do not wear a watch and don’t bring a bunch of junk. Just if you can your shirt pants in the shoes you’re wearing. and last release when you go to basic training, pay attention to detail if they tell you to tie your shoelaces, left over right tie them left over right pay attention to detail🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Strengthen your will and your brain will make your body work.
The lock should be a combination lock, you risk loosing your keys.
BCT, Fort Sill (16R) 1993
Everywhere else says key lock.
And that you're expected to pocket your key.
@@Pouchy17 And risk looseing your key.
@@GeistView what a recruiter and 2 close actives have said
and most other places i've searched. idk
combination makes more sense to me
@@Pouchy17
Loose their keys.
I'm going to Fort Sill in 2 weeks. Thanks for the tip 😅
THEY WILL STEAL ANYTHING!!
i had a sketchbook stolen the last day of basic. A sketchbook, why the hell do you need someone else's sketchbook??
Siblings?
People would steal shit on the first day and the last day. If that’s the equipment you have to turn in, it will be stolen right before you turn in your equipment. If it is personal items with some value, they might be stolen on the last day because people go different ways and expect not to see each other ever.
I crossed paths with only 3 folks from my basic in the army later. I didn’t meet anyone from my AIT. I did come across 4 folks from my reclass school. Longer you stay in the army, less likely you would meet them… but it happens in very unexpected situations.
to sketch
What type of sketches were in there? 🤔
@@wckvnwhat kind of lock should i bring?
Me a marine: “Yall Have Phones?”
You didn’t have a phone that the drill instructors stored while you’re at basic training 🤔 come on now - I have marine drill instructor friends that tells me other wise 🤷🏻♀️
Yeah for the Entirety of Training
Yup .. my supervisors son went and they talked every evening, emailed, used social media.
It's just PE.
Pathetic, huh?
@@ErickaBernie yes But you never get calls unless you have problems at home
Madam, you are awesome! Keep up the great work! There is greater things coming to you. Just stay strong ; ARMY STRONG!
Don't do it! D:
Just kidding. Actually, the hardest part of Basic is the kids. Just focus on yourself, ignore the children, don't get involved in any bullshit, and it'll be over in no time.
Everything seems so inconvenient in the moment, but in retrospect, it's such a brief part of your life that none of it is going to stick with you.
In 1983 we just brought our ass😊
Dang ur old my dad was 3 in that year lol
Don’t bring extra clothes!!
I made this mistake and bought socks and underwear before I went to basic that were all white and I ended up trashing them in reception. Pack very minimal. They give you your PT’s the first day.
Wait I shouldn't bring underwear or bra ?
@@Vampybattiecurious to know this too
@@Vampybattie you do laundry everyday, at least when my sister went in. so the ones your wearing when you go in and 1 extra thats it.
@@iceJJennythey issue everything there you just bring the outfit you're wearing you all get the same underwear and bra to my knowledge
@@Vampybattieyou should definitely bring a bra.
Appreciate that Sarge!!! My daughter just left 16 July for Air Force BMT.
Here for the “back in my day” posts
Same
Your an inspiration to me im going to go to the airforce when im 18 ❤
you only need to bring a phone and charger, personal hygiene, and any paperwork needed you’ll be good and it makes going home less of a pain you’re guaranteed to have two duffel bags of stuff
You were my drill sergeant in basic!
They force you to spend your eagle card to buy a running shoes. That was the only must purchase.
If I could go back to past me I would say:
Bring your ❤ - remind yourself why you are where you’re standing where you are, in the uniform you’re standing in, and never lose site of your personal mission; but, more importantly as you mature in your career the mission of those around you.
Bringing your ❤ will bring out the best in you as well as those around you. In the best and worst of times.
Yes bring some good running shoes the ones they gave us sucked had to wear them the first couple of weeks luckily by white phase our drill sergent let us wear the ones we brought from home
Bring a fuck ton of stamps people always wanted stamps In my basic also people will pay you to do their fire guard shift you can make a stupid amount of money on that shit
Stamps ??
Jesus Christ do people have no integrity anymore?
@@ralphdrees4413 privates are lazy as shit and bad with money
@@AyubaAbubakariyes for letters
The marines supplied me with all that, even a lock
A good attitude goes a long way.
Very helpful video. Thank you! I am in Army already but I never watched this kind of helpful tools before I joined. Most crazy part I even did not know how the US Army uniform look like🥹.
Bring a good mindset, go into it with a positive spirit, don't over pack because theres no need for that
Have your bank account info (account number/routing number) etc. with you so you don’t get signed up for their military bank branch on base that’s trash. If you don’t have it they will automatically sign you up.
The paper with direct deposit or should you memorize it?
Navy federal is definitely not trash but okay😂
@@foreverkelsey7350 Navy federal is trash, they have done a lot of fucked up shit like other military credit unions in terms of acting like a loan shark to veterans in need when those are the people they were supposed to help. You’ll make your long term much easier if you close those accounts and get a better credit card provider.
@@foreverkelsey7350 NFCU has been amazing. Over a decade now and never had an issue. I was able to sign up before shipping out too
Wym
I have something to add
6. A good competitive mindset
My recommendation especially if you do MP OSUT (good luck cause of ARSTRUC) bring a mentality that consists of 100% integrity and the willingness to help your fellow trainees. Yes, you will have that one shithead that gets your platoon smoked a decent bit. Don’t let that bring you down, instead use it to spend your time on studying not just for your AIT but also keep studying your basic training knowledge as well. I say this because when I got out of basic I got CLS certified, and it consisted heavily of MEDEVAC training from basic. They teach you this quickly yes, but in the long term it is there for a reason. And don’t worry, it gets better. Yes they yell at you for breathing but in the end they’re humans like us, their job is to strengthen you and turn you into a member of the world’s greatest fighting force.
A book of mailing stamps. I had it secured in my wallet. My drill instructors allowed it. My info is very old because I went to basic way in 1989.
Bring a postive mindset cause you will clean your weapons for hours even if you get it clean. And be ready for that 12 mile march with mole skin bandages and new socks. Army Strong 👍🏽🔥😃
For the phone thing, go the extra mile and get a portable battery. The one I got fully charged in like 2 minutes and was good for a couple hours
You have a link for that one?
This song will always be a fucking banger. Rip Gus 🖤 thanks for all the music you beautiful soul
Be mentally prepared, that's all. U don't need to do 30 push-ups or other shit. Just be mentally strong. Then ur good. I wasn't, that's why I quit, and now I can't go back, but it is what it is.
Nope. It is what you made it.
Mental strength is the hardest strength to mustard. 😢
I’m sorry you quit…it must’ve been horrible. I’ll eventually come back to this video(if not taken down) to let you know what my date ends up being…
Am I the only one screenshotting the advice because I want to join Army or Airforce?
Hmu on instagram and I can help you!
@@ErickaBernieI just messaged you on instagram
@@ErickaBerniewhat’s your instagram?
I didn’t bring anything except speed, volume and intensity lol
Blessings.🙏 & Thank you.
my graduation date is tomorrow, currently on the last hour of family day. definitely get in shape, be able to hold the push up position for at least 3 minutes, and bring paper and shit. i spent almost my entire eagle card in the first exchange visit and i have no money now.
What’s some advice you can give me? I leave in a couple of months😢.. What was the hardest part and what should I expect during the first weeks?
Blessings.🙏 & Thank you.
@@viral6963Blessings.🙏 & Thank you.
Blessings.🙏 & Thank you. Congratulations!!🎶
I did basic training ait at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1978 E-5-1 harmony church or sand hill by the ranger station it’s been so long I didn’t even remember seeing pay phones back than
And we wore fatigues...
Weird how it went from "don't bring your phone, you will get fucked up." To "bring your phones! We have chargers! Maybe you'll be able to make a TikTok with your favorite Sergeant!"
Yup! Army changes and adapts!
I'm a cadet, so I basically did basic training on easy mode, but locks were absolutely mandatory. If those drill sergeants found an unlocked locker, it was a really bad day.
If you bring your cell phone. Bring a battery pack and extra charging cord. Save you from having to find an outlet to plug in. Amazon sells a decent one for about $30
Walmart also sells them cheap. But it’s hit or miss if they work.
Portable chargers are key for the outlet fighting
A good attitude.
It’s never to early to learn your basic general orders if you can get a jump on that you will do a few less pushups!
I went to basic training in 1988...we didn't have cell phones. interesting..I'm trying to remember what I was told to bring and actually didnt need. i had a lock and running shoes , a journal/calendar type book to keep track of days and record what went on.
Wow, really? They didn't allow cellphones.
Who would've thought.
Bring a good mindset. Shit’ll suck, it definitely did for me when I went to MCRD SD, and yes ik this is army but it applies to all the branches. I wish I would’ve brought a better mindset when I went through, definitely would’ve made the time there a bit easier.
Bring nothing because the 1st thing the drill sergeant going to do is make you hold your luggage up arms extended until they fall off. It’s like jail. You get all your stuff confiscated at booking and you go from there.
Im going to basic training for the marines on monday
Blessings.🙏 & Thank you. Best of luck!! You will do well.
Bring a lock, got some of my shit snatched at reception
U.S. Army veteran here. I have items and things to do I recommend bringing/doing for both genders.
*Women:*
Deodorant
Pads
Tampons
Hair ties
Hair gel
Nail clippers
*Men:*
Cologne
Hair cutting supplies
Razor blades
*Both:*
Lotion
Moisturizer
Vaseline
Cleaning wipes
Rags
Extra underwear
Scissors
Training equipment
Stretching
Meditation
If you think I should add anything, notify me. I'll decide if it's something good you should have. Or if you have any questions, you may ask me.
Bring a year supply of tide pods
Never got to use a phone in basic nor AIT, at Ft Benning Infantry School til before graduation we got one pay phone call to invite two or three family members to our graduation.
The new generation recruits getting cell phones in basic & AIT is incredible.
Adaptation 🤙🏻
If you go to Benning i advise you to bring nothing but your phone, literally everything else from paper, pens, pencils, notepads, hygiene, locks, etc. Will be available for you to get during reception, that's what they give the Eagle Cash Card for.
Just actually try when your in bct. My biggest gripe with bct was the amount of people who didn't even try
I’m in scouts bsa and I think about these items before I leave for a week long summer camp or a week long backpacking trip. I think about the ten essentials and things I may need when I’m not hiking. Like a notebook for writing and a pair of earbuds for when your neighbor snores to loud.
Keep with it! Not getting my eagle is one of my biggest regrets.
When I went to basic, I went with only the clothes on my back. We were giving a coupon book that allowed us to make purchases from the commissary, that we had limited access to and to pay for our haircuts. Cellphones weren't a thing. The only thing you could do was write letters. We didn't have locks on our lockers and no one stole from anyone either. Most recruits are young, it takes about 2 weeks for an out of shape person to get up to speed. Even for an overweight person. Youth gives resilience.
Thanks ma'am, that helps me know some of what I need
Bring some sort of memorabilia that reminds you of home to help you remember that you’ve got supporters on the outside. I brought a couple printed out photos, a challenge coin, and stationary with stamps so that when I got mail, I didn’t have to worry about not being able to write back.
In '75 we weren't permitted to keep anything that wasn't military issue. After a few weeks we were permitted to go to a pay phone and call our girl friend and parents. They sent you letters and baked goods.
Y’all got baked goods back then?! Wow jealous! They don’t keep anything that’s not military issues either.
I jus believe UMC allows you to bring your phone that just blows my mind 😢
after reading all these comments im glad i joined the USAF, you dont have to worry about any of these problems
how so? I’m looking to join the USAF and am curious what to bring/not to brinf
@@iceJJennyi suggest you watch a detailed video. it will explain it a lot better. probably a mistake i made was packing too much. so thats a tip i can give you. dont over pack it will be a pain after basic if you have a lot of stuff. plus you will be given a day in training to go mini shopping for necessities. good luck, if you just listen to what they say you will be good and dont let them get to you. its nothing personal, stay strong.
@@F83Marc appreciate it! Been watching tons of videos and reading people’s stories, and my pops was in the USAF. Thanks for the tip!
Hell yea sergeant everything u said was true 😂
The consequences for not showing up are significantly less than if you show up, then try to leave. Do with that what you will.
I brought a small pocket bible i got to carry in my pocket. Its the only book they let u keep and read. I also brought a small pocket picture album with pics of my husband and kids. They did let me keep that in my locker too
Bring single dollar bills to buy contraband and use that contraband to get yourself out of fireguard and other light duties. Some will rather get paid in dollars or contraband. Best advice just let it be don't argue, fight, TalkBack or get caught up in how shitty it is sometimes Just let it be no worry be happy