Please try to attend your child's graduation and family day. If that is not a possibility please write them as much as possible. You have no idea what it's like walking out into the bay on family day to hundreds of smiling faces and none of them are for you. Also if you have a bro/sis who doesn't have family show up invite them to be with you and yours.
When my brother graduated basic his buddy Bahn didn't have anyone show up because his family lived across the country and couldn't afford it. So we adopted him for the day. He was deployed right after getting done with training, and when he came back he stayed with us for a week. He's a part of the family pretty much.
Watching this at AIT and looking back at how nervous I was. For anyone going to basic training nowadays there's really nothing to worry about. As long as you don't give up, you'll make it. There was a girl that fell out of every single ruck minus the forge, and failed every single ACFT. She still passed on time and is now moving on to AIT. She failed at just about everything but didn't quit, and she still passed. Just don't be an ass and you'll be alright
Im leaving for basic in 7 days and I was so scared about getting recycled if I fail something because I'm not in shape at all. Like I can't even remember the last time I worked out. But reading this comment definitely makes me feel a lot more confident. Thank you.
Been weight training with running and other forms of cardio since 2020. Even with that foundation, I’m still nervous about basic 😂💀. This definitely alleviated a ton of stress. Thanks bro 🫡🙏🏼
@@emilytran4199 don't think they won't recycle you if you fail, if they don't see potential in you, they'll throw in another company as long as it takes to get you to pass, we had a dude in my company that had been recycled so much he ended up being there 18 months total and was placed in our company to finally graduate.
And that’s how you know the military has definitely changed… if you can’t pass the pt test (50 percent)… you don’t make it out of bct smh… this new generation of military maaannn Smfh
Parents of a recruit. Very informative about what our son is going to be doing all summer. I appreciate the detailed descriptions. Thanks for putting the time into this and no, these are not too long.
@@MattWard89The WORSTpart is the the DI'S NEVER seen to leave the base. It's almost like from 4AM, to 11PM, they're ALWAYS around! (At least that's how it was in the late 1990's)
Thank you for these videos. My son is still in Reception and being able to watch you describe what he's going through-though not pleasant AT ALL to my motherly ears-has given me some comfort in the dark hours since he has left. You have lessened my anxiety and made me feel stronger so that when I do have contact again, I can be the best support possible. Again, thank you.
Storm Mountain I know what my mother told me about her feelings when I hit BCT. I pray you don't have to deal with any combat deployments. God bless your family.
when you worry you did not do your job right. If you did there is no need to. They grow up you know. we do not raise children we raise tomorrows adults.
aquadragon1 you’re a special kind of stupid. Based on your comment, I’d venture a guess that you’ve never actually parented a child, but if you did, I feel bad for your child.
That was perfect man. I am a 32 yo man with a family who finally got my stuff together to be able to go. I leave Jan. 22nd for basic at Ft. Sill. I watch you religiously!
my favorite Drill Sergeant was a mean, small black female drill sergeant, we loved getting smoked by her! she was sooooo cute and sang "Josephine" so well!
You are dirt and they will remind you of that. Do not tell a drill sergeant sorry. They'll say IM NOT A SORRY DRILL SERGEANT and then you and/or your whole platoon gets smoked. Just be quiet and follow your battle buddies if you aren't sure what to do. Don't ask questions about what while happen unless you get permission. Do not talk in defak. Remember chain of command. Use situational awareness 24/7. Remember the Army values and Soldier Creed. DO NOT GET CAUGHT SLEEPING. Defak rules: put your heels together, knuckles to chest when holding drinks, and in line do not talk.
@@michaelcopete3466 amazon is a good flexible job if there's one near you. if you drive you can delivery. or do uber. not sure what kinda job you're looking for exactly lol
The fact that you don't swear in these videos makes it super funny when you describe what DS's say to trainees. "What the heck are you doing" yeah okay. 😂😂
I love your videos so much! I'm still in the early stages of my recruitment process, (currently detoxing and conditioning my body to get prepared) and I feel like each and every one of your videos are so informative; even for someone like me who's not yet stepped foot in BCT yet. I just want to personally thank you for sharing your experiences, your insight and your advice because you didn't have to at all. These videos are helping me prepare myself for my BCT ship date, and I for sure have you to thank immensely for it. Thanks so much!! I'm a huge supporter of you! Definitely subscribed. :)
aaron albert It all depends on what you’re MOS is? There’s only 5 basic training places in the US. Benning Georgia, Leonard Wood Missouri, Sill Oklahoma, Knox Kentucky, and Jackson South Carolina. I was Infantry so I went to Benning for Basic and AIT combined. 13+ weeks straight without a break. Oops 1 day break just before graduation where they took our company to Atlanta to watch a Falcons football game. Nowadays, basic training is a cream puff where you get time off between phases.
I have a habit of smiling a lot, saying thank you a lot, and laughing and making jokes when I get uncomfortable. I feel like that would be my down fall at basic training 😆
thank you soooo much for your videos!!! my husband just went off to basic training in fort benning. since I cant talk to him its so nice for you to keep everyone informed about what everyone go through during the different phases! thanks for all the details!!
be sure you are in the best shape possible before you go, it will help a lot dealing with the stress and gives you confidence in a very demanding environment
Went through basic twice after a four year break in service. Wore basic Airborne wings which got me a lot of looks and more questions. Showed the DD Form 214 which showed my entitlement. After that, my cadre took pride in telling other instructors about me. I was a Sp4 first hitch. Retired 1980 as a 04.
The Army i joined in July of 1959 was very different than the present one. We did not have any pre basic prepping, we did not pay for meals and our uniforms...or any everyday equiptment. Later on in my perm unit in Panama we did pay $2 a month for KP and to have our shoe wear maintained. We recieved a minimal uniform allowence, overseas pay .promotions come with time in grade with grades allowed in the mos . For instance a tank driver is a E-5.....squad leader E6, team leader E5 most rifleman E3 or Spec 4. Airbourne active an additional $50 a month.
We had a platoon who did that as well 😂I was over in 1/50 back in like 2012/2013 and they got destroyed every single day 😂 but it gets boring after like white phase anyways so why not
Finished BCT back in March.. done with AIT in 10 Days... swear your videos about “Red White and Blue Phase” helped me get through TRADOC ... Fort Hood here i Come!!!
Rucks and runs (I suck at controlling my breathing) were physically the hardest part for me, if I could go back in time I would have prepared so much better with a weighted vest.
Just a note fyi, a mile is 1.61KM or ~ 1610 meters. EDIT: If your gas mask is slightly too large and you cannot get a replacement, fit it as best as possible, then open your mouth to force the mask to seal against your lower face. And, we were forced into the gas building with no mask on at least one occasion during basic training.
Eduardo Hernandez i was told i’ll be getting shipped out to fort benning, for infantry. but there was an issue with my asvab test, i passed my physical. but there’s a 30 day push back if you fail the asvab, i didn’t fail, my score from my home town was a little higher than the one from MEPS, it’s retarded but it’s apart of the procedures they have to do. super disappointed, i was gonna swear in TODAY! with the other kids. we took a 4 hour shuttle to MEPS and only 2 kids out of 10 from my bus got to swear in. we all have to go back in 30 days, some for other reasons but yeah man. i legit just got home, my recruiters were pissed at MEPS.
Oct 17, 2019 (I'm a 19K) I finished OSUT 7 days ago and I can tell you that it has been the best 15 weeks of my life specially in my Black and Gold phases where I got to drive the tank and shoot the 120mm main gun with the 240L and 50 cal machine gun.
@@tommyhurtado4725 hello tommy can you please reply to this, I ship out in 14 days for 19k and am a bit anxious. I just want to know what to expect for me and you seem like the guy
Boys and girls, I remember the first day of basic training with vivid, terrified clarity. Phase 1 they called it, followed by 2 and 3. By the way, no battle buddies in 1983. The setting: gravel parade ground, 5 barracks, 2 latrines, 1 mess hall, and a community barracks with a pool table, a stereo, and a few posters. It wasn't much, but by the third week, we thought it was Las Vegas. We got dropped for EVERYTHING. We didn't put our headgear together fast enough, we didn't help each other without being told, we didn't stow away our gear... EVERYTHING. We found out how many push-ups there were in a day. Almost forgot: for the first week, they dared us to drink anything but milk or water.
Thank you so much for these videos. My son is currently at Fort Sill (day 12). Without much contact with him, this really helped ease my mind and know what he has been doing. ❤
Been watching your vlogs man, i think most of them. Thanks alot first off. I feel alot better because of this. 88m is what i hopefully will get as my mos. Its taken a bit longer for a medical waiver and a juvenile offense (17 years ago). But my recruiter has got my papers lined up. Super exited. Iam on the older side. An hopefully can help out younger soldiers. long story short i would like to help if i can in vlogs. But first things first. Thanks again!
Thanks Matt for telling me about this I'm 14 right now and also I'm huge and strong already by the time I'm 18 in 3 years I'll be way huger and stronger I'm ready it's either go big or go home *BEING SARCASTIC*
Hey just recently graduated basic training. Just wanted to say your videos defintely helped so thank you. I remember one instance where, thanks to your advice I stopped a buddy from picking up a Drill Sergeants campaign hat!
Make sure you wear running shoes to basic, I wore dress shoes and walked around wearing pt shorts and Clark’s Bostonians lmao. And prepare for about 8 needles at once
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video! Our son left for Fort Benning Jan. 3 and is in red phase now. It eases my mind knowing what he is doing ❤
after the shark attack you will do a layout don't lose any of your shit 3ed day you'll get ur weapon first week don't expect sleep I went to fort Jackson 2 years ago they would ask questions in the chow line so read your blue book,the soldiers creed and ranks know them all of them
Eric Kurtz I have a question. If I want to do a good amount of years in the army for Cyber Security or any other job, is it possible to retire at age 30-35? I'm currently 20.
all the drill sergeants are going to be yelling at you at one time telling you to run to do push ups yelling to pick up ur bags put them down pick them up again it's that bad tho
Avery NiteStar Glover it takes a minium of 20 years to retire. You enlist for 2-6 years initially depending on the mos. After that you can reen list for whatever is available at the time. You aren't required to do indefinite reen list mentioned until you're an e6 and have been in for 11 years
Hey man love the videos, Im off to basic next month and ive been binge watching all of your videos and I find them very useful i feel like youve helped me get a positive mindset and im actually excited rather then nervous appreciate the help man
If you do end up in back, maybe say : DRILL SARGENT, I WAS STAYING BEHIND TO MAKE SURE THE REST OF MY SQUAD DID NOT ALSO END UP LAST. IM A TEAM PLAYER, DRILL SARGENT.
@@juniorhugo2359 maybe but 90% of these I'm shipping out comments from ages ago probably forgot to comment back let's be humans highspeed life man, does who do comment back probably remember when they got home or who knows I shipped out in 2019 and quit but I'm going back in again 2021 in fall huge regret
I was doing research for basic training, not for me, but to understand what my boyfriend idling through. Granted, he’s in the Air Force, but I’d gather it’s similar enough to make me understand a little of it. I miss him greatly, but I thank you for helping me understand more about what he’s going through.
I was there in 2007, red phase sucked. I was a cop before I went in and I think the shark attack sucked more. I was older when I went in and you know they love giving us older guys a hard time. Thank you for your service. Btw the 15 up 15 down for sleeping, sucked the most.... I love my sleep.
Hi, love your videos. My boyfriend practically studied your videos before he left Aug 28th. He is currently at basic training at ft Benning finishing up his red phase. He sent me a letter asking if I could send him some moleskin due to his blisters from his boots. I know we can send them packages but they are very limited items on the list. Will I get him in trouble if I attach a roll of moleskin in the same envelope that my letters are in?
Thank you for these videos. I know very little about Army Basic Training and my husband left reception for BCT yesterday! I feel much better knowing more about what he is doing throughout his time at Benning. He is in Charlie Co 1-46! :)
When I was in basic, we could go to church services Saturday night and Sunday. But only one service each day. Sunday if I remember had 2 or 3 services Saturday only had one. I recommend you go. You get away from the stress of basic.
@@georgemaxwell3467 Graduated May 7th, it was a fun time all of different stuff from what the videos said but they helped me get in the mindset. Corona Virus has ruined a lot of stuff like combatives.
Wow this was such an informative video! I have recently taken up interest in going to basic training for the army and watching your videos have definitely built up my anticipation! I started talking to a recruiter and will be scheduling an appointment soon! I’m pretty sure I’ll pass the ASVAB & ACFT with a bit of training and studying and probably will be stationed at Ft Benning as well since I stay in Columbus! Thanks for posting this! 🤩
I go to BCT in two weeks and then OCS; hoping I have the priveledge of going to aviation branch. Your videos have really done a lot to help me mentally prepare yet not overthink it. I hope I have the privilege of meeting you some day to thank you in person Matt.
Haha, our last week of freedom. Not looking fwd to the shark attack one bit, but it's all worth it in the end. If you hear them screaming at Pvt. Vaughn that's me lol
I am 43 years old I am at the cut-off point but I have begun my journey to be a reserve I know I came late to the party but here I am I'm looking forward to this entire adventure in new part of my life
Hey man... thanks for the videos... i leave very very very shortly... i'm a little older... but your videos have been better than any others i've seen... way more informative!! as long as everything goes well in basic i'll be going directly to OCS afterwards! oh and funny fact... May 12th is my bday as well! haha
@@HughJayness-pd5hn I graduated basic 3 weeks ago I’m in ait now and it was hard but not as hard as I thought, you don’t get screamed at individually a lot which I thought would happen, it’s all mental, I’d say it’s 80% mental and the rest is physical
I remember the Gas Chamber of the CS. Once that task was over and the unit went to the next class the PVT next to me started to have a epileptic seizure I was able to catch him and get to floor with out injury. That was before we had basic first aid training. The PVT was given a profile that kept him from ever being able to use or carry live ammo since it was found that he had a reaction to the cs gas. this was back in September of 1983 in Ft Leonard Wood.
Thanks for all your videos my husband is in the middle of red phase. It's nice to hear what they do 😁👍it's not like this just helps me either I get to explain to my kids what is going on right now too . Makes them feel included in it all. So again thank you!
I have a buddy of mine that i went through basic with in June 2017, He was prior service Marine Corps as a Corpsman. He told me from his personal experience that Marine Corps Basic Training is Alot more Difficult due to the fact its overtly more physical. i.e 10 Pull ups in 2 minutes, 100 Crunches in 2 minutes, and a 15:36 2 Mile run for his age group. The Army Physical Fitness test has nothing on the marine corps physical. also Training is alot more intense for Marine Corps recruits, The DI's are alot more unrestrained, due to different Tradoc policy's on how they can treat you. Hope it helps.
I remember the fire alarm going off randomly at least 3 different occasions in the middle of night and the speakers were directly above the beds and we all had to run out to the rock pit to be accounted for at like 2 am some people didn't even have shoes on just pts or shower shoes
I wish we had you tube and these videos before I went to basic in 1983. I went to Ft. Lost In The Woods from October - December.. extremely cold as you might imagine. Also spotted some baseball signs in the back. Squared away soldier, baseball fan and a Christian... doesn't get much better than that. - David.
No evil in early planning. If you know what is needed to achieve your goals and are able and willing to do what it takes, then glory to your spunk. Keep your education on track and stay out of trouble.
I live in houston & I ship out tomorrow, Jan. 7th to Ft. Benning, Georgia. Airborne Infantry 11B. I’ve heard basic sucks but I’m very excited with this next step in my life.
I noticed that you assume that every religion is covered by “church”. As a Wiccan who has gone through BCT the year after you I can positively say there is a distinct lack of non-Christian based religion in the military
Joshua George In Parris Island there was a whole rainbow of Christianity and then there was Judaism which was confined into a room smaller than most personal bathrooms. It’s odd how Islam isn’t there but Judaism of all things is.
The best video! Thank you for getting to the point and keeping it that way! In the part of PT @8:45; they separate you into the group that is at the same fitness level at you? You like an Officer lol What is the perception of a 33 year old joining? I lived my 20's out partying and living life and now I am ready to do join.
I'm joining (hopefully) early next year at 27. I lost about 30 lbs so far and all I gotta do now is remove some hand tattoos and I'm gold. It's somewhat comforting to know I won't be the only "old man" surrounded by kids haha.
I joined at age 31. Went in as 11X. My basic was an experimental class. All Special Forces and Ranger contracts, with the exception of a few National guardsmen. We had Red, White, Blue, Black and Gold phase. I'd say a good 30% of us were over 30. You'll get some comments here and there about your age, but for the most part the older guys had more discipline. It was a great experience.
Thanks! Also I wanted to ask.. If a fellow comrade doesn't have family at the graduation, would I be able to bring them with me to have dinner with mine?
Cierra Baybiee that is so nice of you! My 17 year old son just left for basic at Fort Leonard Wood, and I won’t be able to be there at family day, or graduation. I’m a single Mama with other kiddos still at home, so it just won’t happen! I hope there is someone there who is as kind hearted as you! ♥️
Please try to attend your child's graduation and family day. If that is not a possibility please write them as much as possible. You have no idea what it's like walking out into the bay on family day to hundreds of smiling faces and none of them are for you. Also if you have a bro/sis who doesn't have family show up invite them to be with you and yours.
When my brother graduated basic his buddy Bahn didn't have anyone show up because his family lived across the country and couldn't afford it. So we adopted him for the day. He was deployed right after getting done with training, and when he came back he stayed with us for a week. He's a part of the family pretty much.
nominee0 it’s not that big a deal
Damn man. It hurt to hear that.
Noah Stockstill I see you everywhere man haha
@@DemocT I like to run my mouth lol
Watching this at AIT and looking back at how nervous I was. For anyone going to basic training nowadays there's really nothing to worry about. As long as you don't give up, you'll make it. There was a girl that fell out of every single ruck minus the forge, and failed every single ACFT. She still passed on time and is now moving on to AIT. She failed at just about everything but didn't quit, and she still passed. Just don't be an ass and you'll be alright
Idk how someone could still fail the acft especially by the end of basic smh lol unless they just don’t try at all
Im leaving for basic in 7 days and I was so scared about getting recycled if I fail something because I'm not in shape at all. Like I can't even remember the last time I worked out. But reading this comment definitely makes me feel a lot more confident. Thank you.
Been weight training with running and other forms of cardio since 2020. Even with that foundation, I’m still nervous about basic 😂💀. This definitely alleviated a ton of stress. Thanks bro 🫡🙏🏼
@@emilytran4199 don't think they won't recycle you if you fail, if they don't see potential in you, they'll throw in another company as long as it takes to get you to pass, we had a dude in my company that had been recycled so much he ended up being there 18 months total and was placed in our company to finally graduate.
And that’s how you know the military has definitely changed… if you can’t pass the pt test (50 percent)… you don’t make it out of bct smh… this new generation of military maaannn Smfh
Parents of a recruit. Very informative about what our son is going to be doing all summer. I appreciate the detailed descriptions. Thanks for putting the time into this and no, these are not too long.
Thank you for your support and son's service! I hope he is doing great! I'm sure he is.
T.y 4 this video
Yup 👍
@@MattWard89 mat 🇺🇸
🪨 on!
@@MattWard89The WORSTpart is the the DI'S NEVER seen to leave the base. It's almost like from 4AM, to 11PM, they're ALWAYS around! (At least that's how it was in the late 1990's)
My son just called for first time since being at basic today, just finished red phase!!! He said it was rough!
I love this video....
Red phase sucks no matter where you go for BCT lol
Do you remember if you got a phone call when he was leaving reception and starting basic training??
Thank you for these videos. My son is still in Reception and being able to watch you describe what he's going through-though not pleasant AT ALL to my motherly ears-has given me some comfort in the dark hours since he has left. You have lessened my anxiety and made me feel stronger so that when I do have contact again, I can be the best support possible. Again, thank you.
Storm Mountain I want updates on your son.
Storm Mountain I know what my mother told me about her feelings when I hit BCT. I pray you don't have to deal with any combat deployments. God bless your family.
Storm Mountain this isn’t that bad compared to the Marines
when you worry you did not do your job right. If you did there is no need to. They grow up you know. we do not raise children we raise tomorrows adults.
aquadragon1 you’re a special kind of stupid. Based on your comment, I’d venture a guess that you’ve never actually parented a child, but if you did, I feel bad for your child.
My parents or family was not there on graduation my Drill put my blue cord on me which was a honor
Operator Mikhail like why would you ask that
cause some of us don't have any family or they don't care, for some maybe they can't make it but not all of us have family... or loved ones
@@Aaltonen119 stop being nosey. You don’t have to know everything
All of you need to go back to mexico
That was perfect man. I am a 32 yo man with a family who finally got my stuff together to be able to go. I leave Jan. 22nd for basic at Ft. Sill. I watch you religiously!
Patrick Hering how was it?
I leave for fort sill tomorrow
Hlw did it go?
@@anthonyhale2154 how did it go?
jus1 fro2 it’s not too bad honestly. It was super cold then super hot but anyone can make it honestly. It’s dumbed down for everyone
my favorite Drill Sergeant was a mean, small black female drill sergeant, we loved getting smoked by her! she was sooooo cute and sang "Josephine" so well!
Haha your name had me chuckle brother, Cincinnati Kid is a classic!
You are dirt and they will remind you of that. Do not tell a drill sergeant sorry. They'll say IM NOT A SORRY DRILL SERGEANT and then you and/or your whole platoon gets smoked. Just be quiet and follow your battle buddies if you aren't sure what to do. Don't ask questions about what while happen unless you get permission. Do not talk in defak. Remember chain of command. Use situational awareness 24/7. Remember the Army values and Soldier Creed. DO NOT GET CAUGHT SLEEPING. Defak rules: put your heels together, knuckles to chest when holding drinks, and in line do not talk.
Riley Barrad defak? DEFAC^
knuckles to chest ?
I'm scheduled to ship to basic the day before my birthday...what a present!
damn im scheduled the day after my birthday
@Three Sixteen pretty good I guess. Got a couple deployments under my belt. Met a lot of cool people. Thanks for asking!
@@Fecal_Eruptions sick, im having problems trying to find a good job, which jobs would u recommend that allows you the balance work and college?
@@michaelcopete3466 amazon is a good flexible job if there's one near you. if you drive you can delivery. or do uber. not sure what kinda job you're looking for exactly lol
My boyfriends first night at basic is tonight, this video is so helpful for me! Knowing what he might be doing gives me peace of mind
Watching Paint Dry same! Where at?
@@haileytrosper8577 Fort Jackson SC! (:
Noice
inb4 you'll hook up with Jody when bf stays away too long
How he doing
The fact that you don't swear in these videos makes it super funny when you describe what DS's say to trainees. "What the heck are you doing" yeah okay. 😂😂
I love your videos so much! I'm still in the early stages of my recruitment process, (currently detoxing and conditioning my body to get prepared) and I feel like each and every one of your videos are so informative; even for someone like me who's not yet stepped foot in BCT yet. I just want to personally thank you for sharing your experiences, your insight and your advice because you didn't have to at all. These videos are helping me prepare myself for my BCT ship date, and I for sure have you to thank immensely for it. Thanks so much!! I'm a huge supporter of you! Definitely subscribed. :)
Li Lashay Hope you made it through and are doing well in the Army!
Hey li lashay could you share your experience with us
If I'm from NY how to know where I'm going for BCT?
aaron albert It all depends on what you’re MOS is? There’s only 5 basic training places in the US. Benning Georgia, Leonard Wood Missouri, Sill Oklahoma, Knox Kentucky, and Jackson South Carolina. I was Infantry so I went to Benning for Basic and AIT combined. 13+ weeks straight without a break. Oops 1 day break just before graduation where they took our company to Atlanta to watch a Falcons football game. Nowadays, basic training is a cream puff where you get time off between phases.
Updates on where you at now and how basic was and how army treating u?
I have a habit of smiling a lot, saying thank you a lot, and laughing and making jokes when I get uncomfortable. I feel like that would be my down fall at basic training 😆
*Me -"Thank you Drill Seargant"
*DS-"WHAT DID JUST SAY TO ME YOU FUCKING MAGGOT!!!"
@@larpology5282 me: *laughs* haha I'm in danger :)
Just get used to hearing don't thank me thank your recruiter. That's literally all you'd hear all day. 😆
my bad! drill seargant thank you seargant
Haha this was ME!!! Got smoked so much for smiling
My gas mask was broken too 💀
Pretty sure they were all broken.
@@John6-40 🤣
Yarrgh.
Pretty sure it’s on purpose. There just preparing you.
@@sspamz6539 yes I’m sure they break a couple randomly, to see if anyone is going to speak up or how they will react
thank you soooo much for your videos!!! my husband just went off to basic training in fort benning. since I cant talk to him its so nice for you to keep everyone informed about what everyone go through during the different phases! thanks for all the details!!
be sure you are in the best shape possible before you go, it will help a lot dealing with the stress and gives you confidence in a very demanding environment
Went through basic twice after a four year break in service. Wore basic Airborne wings which got me a lot of looks and more questions. Showed the DD Form 214 which showed my entitlement. After that, my cadre took pride in telling other instructors about me. I was a Sp4 first hitch. Retired 1980 as a 04.
Passed meps, psyched myself up way too much for it, 68k reserves learned a lot from your videos. Appreciate it!
Gosh.. I really over-saturated that video.. lol
The Army i joined in July of 1959 was very different than the present one. We did not have any pre basic prepping, we did not pay for meals and our uniforms...or any everyday equiptment. Later on in my perm unit in Panama we did pay $2 a month for KP and to have our shoe wear maintained.
We recieved a minimal uniform allowence, overseas pay .promotions come with time in grade with grades allowed in the mos . For instance a tank driver is a E-5.....squad leader E6, team leader E5 most rifleman E3 or Spec 4. Airbourne active an additional $50 a month.
Wow! I'd love to hear your story! Thank you for your service.
I did basic in benning back in 13 June 2000.... 13F
Matt Ward can you do a video on asvab scores because I got a 39 on my first one
Matt it was perfect I think. It is very informative and helped me a lot on what I need to know and how to prepare
my platoon stayed red phase entire time cause we kept fukin up
Coldbidz Rest In Peace
We had a platoon who did that as well 😂I was over in 1/50 back in like 2012/2013 and they got destroyed every single day 😂 but it gets boring after like white phase anyways so why not
Finished BCT back in March.. done with AIT in 10 Days... swear your videos about “Red White and Blue Phase” helped me get through TRADOC ... Fort Hood here i Come!!!
Home from Benning on hbl right now. We're in white phase right now Your videos have been helpful so far.
John Harrington I️ know you. You’re in 2-47 alpha company.
abe324234 yuuuupppp
+John Harrington: Sorry for my ignorance here, but I'm a mom of a soldier in Basic. What is HBL?
@@tigress5212 Holiday Block Leave
@@SierraZeroOfficial Thank you, Evan! :)
I'm missing my 18 yo who's at Ft. L.W. serving his family and country proud.
Thank you for setting a mother at ease.
May the Lord be with you.
Thank you!
Rucks and runs (I suck at controlling my breathing) were physically the hardest part for me, if I could go back in time I would have prepared so much better with a weighted vest.
Shipping September 12th. You have the best content on TH-cam. The daily log you kept is GOLD!
Thank you for all the videos!
Just a note fyi, a mile is 1.61KM or ~ 1610 meters.
EDIT: If your gas mask is slightly too large and you cannot get a replacement, fit it as best as possible, then open your mouth to force the mask to seal against your lower face. And, we were forced into the gas building with no mask on at least one occasion during basic training.
I ship tomorrow to Benning and im for sure not gonna miss my 114° degree weather of south Texas 😂
i’m getting shipped out august 19 and yeah west texas wether can a little rough too
Yoooo Jaime, fam, I'm also shipping August 19. What fort tho?
Eduardo Hernandez i was told i’ll be getting shipped out to fort benning, for infantry. but there was an issue with my asvab test, i passed my physical. but there’s a 30 day push back if you fail the asvab, i didn’t fail, my score from my home town was a little higher than the one from MEPS, it’s retarded but it’s apart of the procedures they have to do. super disappointed, i was gonna swear in TODAY! with the other kids. we took a 4 hour shuttle to MEPS and only 2 kids out of 10 from my bus got to swear in. we all have to go back in 30 days, some for other reasons but yeah man. i legit just got home, my recruiters were pissed at MEPS.
Oct 17, 2019 (I'm a 19K)
I finished OSUT 7 days ago and I can tell you that it has been the best 15 weeks of my life specially in my Black and Gold phases where I got to drive the tank and shoot the 120mm main gun with the 240L and 50 cal machine gun.
@@tommyhurtado4725 hello tommy can you please reply to this, I ship out in 14 days for 19k and am a bit anxious. I just want to know what to expect for me and you seem like the guy
Boys and girls, I remember the first day of basic training with vivid, terrified clarity. Phase 1 they called it, followed by 2 and 3. By the way, no battle buddies in 1983. The setting: gravel parade ground, 5 barracks, 2 latrines, 1 mess hall, and a community barracks with a pool table, a stereo, and a few posters. It wasn't much, but by the third week, we thought it was Las Vegas. We got dropped for EVERYTHING. We didn't put our headgear together fast enough, we didn't help each other without being told, we didn't stow away our gear... EVERYTHING. We found out how many push-ups there were in a day. Almost forgot: for the first week, they dared us to drink anything but milk or water.
Thankful for this video. My husband shipped out today for training in fort benning and this helps me fully understand what he’s going through.
I just want to Comment so after Basic Training I can look back at this 🥴
How'd it go?
I made it through! It was hard but I did it lol I’ll post my experience on my channel after AIT
@@Poli.ticking I'll check it out!
Awesome man! Make sure you drop your channel so we can watch!
Can I watch your basic experience?
alot of us exaggerated the shark experience
Aahhhh... The good old smart book! Mine was basically destroyed by the time we were done!
Thank you so much for these videos. My son is currently at Fort Sill (day 12). Without much contact with him, this really helped ease my mind and know what he has been doing. ❤
Been watching your vlogs man, i think most of them. Thanks alot first off. I feel alot better because of this. 88m is what i hopefully will get as my mos. Its taken a bit longer for a medical waiver and a juvenile offense (17 years ago). But my recruiter has got my papers lined up. Super exited. Iam on the older side. An hopefully can help out younger soldiers. long story short i would like to help if i can in vlogs. But first things first. Thanks again!
I personally love how long the video is. It gives more time for information. I’m getting ready to sign up for national guard so I’m getting prepared.
Thanks Matt for telling me about this I'm 14 right now and also I'm huge and strong already by the time I'm 18 in 3 years I'll be way huger and stronger I'm ready it's either go big or go home *BEING SARCASTIC*
Hey just recently graduated basic training. Just wanted to say your videos defintely helped so thank you. I remember one instance where, thanks to your advice I stopped a buddy from picking up a Drill Sergeants campaign hat!
hahaa that's awesome man! And congrats on graduating!!!
Shipping out March 11th to Ft. Benning!
That Dude Nurse same brother!!! I leave March 11th for Ft. Benning as well!!!
@@stvncefam8900 Awesome brother! I wish you the best!
Good luck man. Have fun, don’t do anything stupid
See you guys there good luck
Make sure you wear running shoes to basic, I wore dress shoes and walked around wearing pt shorts and Clark’s Bostonians lmao. And prepare for about 8 needles at once
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video! Our son left for Fort Benning Jan. 3 and is in red phase now. It eases my mind knowing what he is doing ❤
Mine started on Jan 20th. CHARLIE Company
after the shark attack you will do a layout don't lose any of your shit 3ed day you'll get ur weapon first week don't expect sleep I went to fort Jackson 2 years ago they would ask questions in the chow line so read your blue book,the soldiers creed and ranks know them all of them
Yepp
Eric Kurtz I have a question. If I want to do a good amount of years in the army for Cyber Security or any other job, is it possible to retire at age 30-35? I'm currently 20.
Eric Kurtz what do you mean by shark attack ?
all the drill sergeants are going to be yelling at you at one time telling you to run to do push ups yelling to pick up ur bags put them down pick them up again it's that bad tho
Avery NiteStar Glover it takes a minium of 20 years to retire. You enlist for 2-6 years initially depending on the mos. After that you can reen list for whatever is available at the time. You aren't required to do indefinite reen list mentioned until you're an e6 and have been in for 11 years
Good info. I joined in 1989. Only video I had to watch prior to going to basic training was "Full Metal Jacket"
ship date may 23, 19D.
Congrats! Good luck
RetroMetro
I leave may 15th for 19D
Jeffrey Blackmon hey I leave that day to man!! lol
Jovan Cooks that's awesome man I'll see you there
Nice I leave a day earlier as a 19D as well!
Hey man love the videos, Im off to basic next month and ive been binge watching all of your videos and I find them very useful i feel like youve helped me get a positive mindset and im actually excited rather then nervous appreciate the help man
It's been four years. How are you now? I'm in the middle of my application process
Anything you have to share?
I WILL MAKE SURE NOT TO BE THE LAST OFF THE BUS!!!!
If you do end up in back, maybe say : DRILL SARGENT, I WAS STAYING BEHIND TO MAKE SURE THE REST OF MY SQUAD DID NOT ALSO END UP LAST. IM A TEAM PLAYER, DRILL SARGENT.
@@jibb1451 thats asking to get yelled at more
Been in year and a half now I remember binge watching all your videos before joining helped me out a lot. Hooah
I’ll be leaving for fort benning tomorrow out of Chicago I’m pumped
how it went?
@@deondrec4941 he prolly ain't make it
@@juniorhugo2359 maybe but 90% of these I'm shipping out comments from ages ago probably forgot to comment back let's be humans highspeed life man, does who do comment back probably remember when they got home or who knows I shipped out in 2019 and quit but I'm going back in again 2021 in fall huge regret
@@soracore7 yeah I didn't actually mean it .......
I was doing research for basic training, not for me, but to understand what my boyfriend idling through. Granted, he’s in the Air Force, but I’d gather it’s similar enough to make me understand a little of it. I miss him greatly, but I thank you for helping me understand more about what he’s going through.
So if you're a computer specialist and fail BT do you get "rebooted?" ;)
As a 25b shipping in march the idea or rebooting some one is a little worrysome
@@YuriBarber howd u do
@@YuriBarber ayee im going in as 25N
@@KBoogiie really late but I survive wasn't as bad as I'd thought it be
@@inkaros1288 enjoy ft Gordon
I was there in 2007, red phase sucked. I was a cop before I went in and I think the shark attack sucked more. I was older when I went in and you know they love giving us older guys a hard time. Thank you for your service. Btw the 15 up 15 down for sleeping, sucked the most.... I love my sleep.
Hi, love your videos. My boyfriend practically studied your videos before he left Aug 28th. He is currently at basic training at ft Benning finishing up his red phase. He sent me a letter asking if I could send him some moleskin due to his blisters from his boots. I know we can send them packages but they are very limited items on the list. Will I get him in trouble if I attach a roll of moleskin in the same envelope that my letters are in?
Karina Willis did you ever send it? What happened?
Should of sent him a pocket pussy
@@sandiego-yg9jx you can make that with a latex glove and a army shirt. It’s called a fifi. Thank you weird prison videos on TH-cam. Lol
Oh my lord, I leave for Fort Benning June 29th, wish me luck! Excited for the heat
Good Luck to you remember no matter how tough it gets always keep the faith and stay focused
I ship out January 29th to Benning, 19D! I’m super excited
Thank you for these videos. I know very little about Army Basic Training and my husband left reception for BCT yesterday! I feel much better knowing more about what he is doing throughout his time at Benning. He is in Charlie Co 1-46! :)
Watched this vid 3x in the past few months 😂 going to bct in 6 days. Not prepared but that's my own fault😕
Joshua Sexton you make it through?
Joshua Sexton did you boss?
Hey man did you do it?
U ok?
he ded
When I was in basic, we could go to church services Saturday night and Sunday. But only one service each day. Sunday if I remember had 2 or 3 services Saturday only had one. I recommend you go. You get away from the stress of basic.
Watching this in 2020 again, I leave next Tuesday for basic!
Hows it going?
@@georgemaxwell3467 Graduated May 7th, it was a fun time all of different stuff from what the videos said but they helped me get in the mindset. Corona Virus has ruined a lot of stuff like combatives.
@@Phantomwonky I'm sure but congrats anyways and good luck in AIT!! Go Army!!
Wow this was such an informative video! I have recently taken up interest in going to basic training for the army and watching your videos have definitely built up my anticipation! I started talking to a recruiter and will be scheduling an appointment soon! I’m pretty sure I’ll pass the ASVAB & ACFT with a bit of training and studying and probably will be stationed at Ft Benning as well since I stay in Columbus! Thanks for posting this! 🤩
I guessed so hard on Land Navigation in the future soldier lessons... hahah but I will study it again cause I don't want to get yelled at when I leave
Brent Napalan bro me too😂 I would take pictures of the ones I got right and use them on the next quiz😂
Matt, your video provides excellence insights into basic training at Fort Benning. Thanks for breaking everything down in the way that you did!
Well thank you!
dude, you have excellent memories
I go to BCT in two weeks and then OCS; hoping I have the priveledge of going to aviation branch. Your videos have really done a lot to help me mentally prepare yet not overthink it. I hope I have the privilege of meeting you some day to thank you in person Matt.
I ship July 23, 2018, Fort Leonard Wood, 25U. I'm excited and scared! But I got this. 😁🇺🇸
Same here, I ship July 23rd for reception and start basic July 30th at Fort Leonard Wood, 88M. See you there lol
I'm leaving on the 24th, Fort Leonard Wood also, 68S. I've got the same feeling, but we can do it. 👍🏾
Penelope Knowles We got this! I'm getting more excited.
Haha, our last week of freedom. Not looking fwd to the shark attack one bit, but it's all worth it in the end. If you hear them screaming at Pvt. Vaughn that's me lol
Jae Pursel I know, I'm just ready for it to happen, the anticipation is killing me.
I am 43 years old I am at the cut-off point but I have begun my journey to be a reserve I know I came late to the party but here I am I'm looking forward to this entire adventure in new part of my life
July 17, Fort Benning anyone?
Dylan Michael it sucks there. I just graduated from Bravo 2-47 (PANTHERS).
Dylan Michael same here 68W
Ey! You Armor?
Same here mate
Bailey Cupp that's awesome man. maybe we can all get through it together
Leaving in 2 days for basic training . 19D Fort Benning , GA 🇺🇸 wish me luck !
Thank u so much for all that information💓🇺🇸)"
I'll join the National Guard right after finishing my ESL classes.
#God_Bless_America@
James Hedlock Thank you🙏💓
Hey man... thanks for the videos... i leave very very very shortly... i'm a little older... but your videos have been better than any others i've seen... way more informative!! as long as everything goes well in basic i'll be going directly to OCS afterwards! oh and funny fact... May 12th is my bday as well! haha
Ah the good old days.
Shipping for basic tomorrow your videos have helped me so much even if there 6 years old
Are you out yet? How was it?
@@HughJayness-pd5hn I graduated basic 3 weeks ago I’m in ait now and it was hard but not as hard as I thought, you don’t get screamed at individually a lot which I thought would happen, it’s all mental, I’d say it’s 80% mental and the rest is physical
Go to the Jewish service. You get bagels no offense you will be hungry all the time
Honestly here because learning about this FASCINATES ME to the max. Thank you!!!!! Love your videos!
It’s so werid we have the same name, and I leave on my birthday like you, and you graduated on my birthday. July 24th
inkdo my birthday is July 24th as well, how old are you?
I have a little more than a month left before I leave and I can't stop watching these videos.
Hunter Buskirk may 29th for me
@@shadow13kill good luck! If youre going to fort jackson ill be there soon!!!
Hunter Buskirk good luck to you brother. i’m going to benning.
@@shadow13kill Im rooting for you brother, good luck!
The only thing I'm good at is the run and pull ups.
I remember the Gas Chamber of the CS. Once that task was over and the unit went to the next class the PVT next to me started to have a epileptic seizure I was able to catch him and get to floor with out injury. That was before we had basic first aid training. The PVT was given a profile that kept him from ever being able to use or carry live ammo since it was found that he had a reaction to the cs gas. this was back in September of 1983 in Ft Leonard Wood.
Does someone hold your feet down when you do sit ups. I can never get my feet to stay down and I don't want to get chewed out
Yes, you get an assigned partner throughout everything
Good stuff dude watched the whole thing now I'm not as nervous! Thanks
May 12? Dang imma be in basic by then happy early asf birthday
I leave august 28th 11b at fort benning and have been looking for a video like this just to get an idea and your videos nail it!
Thanks! Good luck bro!
Leave for BCT tomorrow, wish me luck 😬
Thanks for all your videos my husband is in the middle of red phase. It's nice to hear what they do 😁👍it's not like this just helps me either I get to explain to my kids what is going on right now too . Makes them feel included in it all. So again thank you!
I just signed yesterday thanks for the video!
Congrats!
how many people enlist with a college degree? Is it worth it to enlist then apply for ocs after bootcamp or wait and hope to get accepted in ocs
Shootemup89 HI! How you compare Army basic to USMC recruit training?
I have a buddy of mine that i went through basic with in June 2017, He was prior service Marine Corps as a Corpsman. He told me from his personal experience that Marine Corps Basic Training is Alot more Difficult due to the fact its overtly more physical. i.e 10 Pull ups in 2 minutes, 100 Crunches in 2 minutes, and a 15:36 2 Mile run for his age group. The Army Physical Fitness test has nothing on the marine corps physical. also Training is alot more intense for Marine Corps recruits, The DI's are alot more unrestrained, due to different Tradoc policy's on how they can treat you. Hope it helps.
Old Army Artillery Veteran MLRS, I miss basic training 👍🏻🇺🇸
Im leaving for basic on my birthday 😭
I remember the fire alarm going off randomly at least 3 different occasions in the middle of night and the speakers were directly above the beds and we all had to run out to the rock pit to be accounted for at like 2 am some people didn't even have shoes on just pts or shower shoes
Ship date, September 11th, 11B. Super nervous and excited!
Timothy Kitchen how’d it go
You are super helpful I can't even describe my appreciation for these videos
Haha Thanks man, I appreciate it!
At meps rn. Shipping tomorrow 🙃😬
I wish we had you tube and these videos before I went to basic in 1983. I went to Ft. Lost In The Woods from October - December.. extremely cold as you might imagine. Also spotted some baseball signs in the back. Squared away soldier, baseball fan and a Christian... doesn't get much better than that. - David.
I'm only 10 but I'm gonna be in the army I'm just watching this video to know what it is gonna be like. Oh yeah I plan EARLY!
Josiah's MOVIES yeah you got a good 8-9 years lmao
Edward 17 is the age you can enlist in with parents signature
Can you stay out of trouble and maintain discipline for seven years? If the answer is yes, then you will be a credit to the service.
My son has been wanting this every since he was 5 years old
No evil in early planning. If you know what is needed to achieve your goals and are able and willing to do what it takes, then glory to your spunk. Keep your education on track and stay out of trouble.
I live in houston & I ship out tomorrow, Jan. 7th to Ft. Benning, Georgia. Airborne Infantry 11B. I’ve heard basic sucks but I’m very excited with this next step in my life.
Just go under your bunk like you're tightening your sheets to catch some zzz's
Thank you for all the tips Matt. I leave for fort benning April 23rd. 11x
I noticed that you assume that every religion is covered by “church”. As a Wiccan who has gone through BCT the year after you I can positively say there is a distinct lack of non-Christian based religion in the military
Hahahahahahahaha
@Eric Hughes If that's the case, so it's every other religion.
Joshua George
In Parris Island there was a whole rainbow of Christianity and then there was Judaism which was confined into a room smaller than most personal bathrooms.
It’s odd how Islam isn’t there but Judaism of all things is.
Good
Shipping out Nov. 4th for 19D. Scared but excited can't wait to see if what I've heard about is true!
The best video! Thank you for getting to the point and keeping it that way! In the part of PT @8:45; they separate you into the group that is at the same fitness level at you? You like an Officer lol What is the perception of a 33 year old joining? I lived my 20's out partying and living life and now I am ready to do join.
Hi, I'm also 30 and enlisting. I'm going to Fort Hood in Jan 2018. I wish you all the best fellow soldier !
I'm joining (hopefully) early next year at 27. I lost about 30 lbs so far and all I gotta do now is remove some hand tattoos and I'm gold. It's somewhat comforting to know I won't be the only "old man" surrounded by kids haha.
I joined at age 31. Went in as 11X. My basic was an experimental class. All Special Forces and Ranger contracts, with the exception of a few National guardsmen. We had Red, White, Blue, Black and Gold phase. I'd say a good 30% of us were over 30. You'll get some comments here and there about your age, but for the most part the older guys had more discipline. It was a great experience.
Wish your videos had been available 25 years ago. You cover the important stuff.
Thanks! Also I wanted to ask.. If a fellow comrade doesn't have family at the graduation, would I be able to bring them with me to have dinner with mine?
Cierra Baybiee that is so nice of you! My 17 year old son just left for basic at Fort Leonard Wood, and I won’t be able to be there at family day, or graduation. I’m a single Mama with other kiddos still at home, so it just won’t happen! I hope there is someone there who is as kind hearted as you! ♥️
yes you can =]
Tuna is fire, the snacks speak for itself