Yeah that, and also that you would literally be getting to reception in the middle of the night and being forced to stay up 24 hours streight the first day you get there. I reccomend for anyone that is going to get as much sleep as you can on the plane ride there. Man that whole first 24 hours was brutal for me. Looking back I'm glad I went through it though.
As someone who went to BCT last year, they still yell and smoke the fuck out of you unhingedly, is it bad? of course not, best thing that happened to me, helped me come out of my shell and become confident as I went from a sheltered home to a stressed induced environment. Stay strong brothers, and those who wish to join, your drills are there to break you, but to make you, don't take it personal, because once those 10 weeks are done, you'll be someone you never thought you would become.
It will basic training is all about effort. What you put in is what gets out of it. It will be stressful at times but remember this, it’s only temporary. You got this!
33 years of age. I’ve lost 50lbs to get enlisted. I’ll be shipping out for Basic Training September 30th, very soon. I’m very excited, but nervous as well. I’m doing this for myself, as well as for my family.
i go to meps here soon to get my physical and take the asvab i’m 32 hoping to go to basic before the year is over depending if they give me a waiver for asthma
I commend all who joined, past and present. I joined in 97 and retired in 18. 3 combat tours to Iraq. I can't begin to tell you the friends and connections I have made over the years. Yes, this is all for the camera, but what these soldiers volunteer to give to their country speaks volumes. Joining was the best decision I ever made because you become a part of something bigger than yourself. You learn skills that will stay with you for these rest of your life. I use more skills today in my daily life that I learned here than what I learned in high school. Communication, teamwork, discipline, comradery, understanding, sleep deprivation, food rationing and leadership skills. I was/am an American Soldier.
I loved basic training, I worked out before, push ups, sit ups, running... I got a back pack with some books and run. I had a job before I joined so had some discipline. I always went camping, Forest exploring. Basic was tough, yes, but you will look back at it your whole life... will be the best time you ever had. At 80 you will dream to go to basic training again.
I don't haha. My recruiter lied to me and I deployed into a very contested combat zone not even a year in. I was not prepared or ready for that but people around me had my back and trained me more. There's official training and then there's combat training in Afghanistan with your unit. The two are not the same. My second deployment I was a SGT by that time and I did the same things for my soldiers that my coc did for me when I first landed in Afghanistan.
You might hate it when going through... But, years later, when you are older you'll look back a will remember, it will have been the best times of your life. Seriously, this is no bs.
i just want to say a big "Thank You" for joining our military. you have become part of my extended family of brother and sisters in arms. being a professional soldier is one of the best decisions i've ever made in my life. as a retired SFC, i pass the torch to our new generation of warriors in these troubled times. God bless and i hope you all have a lengthy career in our armed forces. 40 Rounds!
@@your_wildlife-biologist. a lot of my family served in the Army from pilots to a tank gunner to infantry. I unfortunately couldn’t get medical waiver to serve. My 10 year old son knows his family history and he wants to go into the Army
@@your_wildlife-biologist. A long time ago, I took the ASVAB test in the 10th grade, spoke to a recruiter and enlisted in the 11th, entered Basic 6 days after HS Graduation. Thank you for even thinking about serving
You are doing what only few can and will do...from this veteran-THANK YOU and "Welcome to the family" because this family is rather amazing, If I say so myself.
Ft Leonard Wood Delta 1-13, 87' to 90' ...I was a 77F Petroleum Supply Specialist. I wasn't no Ranger or Special Forces, but damn proud to serve my country honorably. US Army ...best damn decision I ever made.
My son will go for basic training on November and some people might say I'm torturing myself watching this videos... Maybe, but I know he will come back stronger mentally and physically and he's my pride and joy for making a life changing decision. Proud Army mom!!! 🎉🎉
Good luck to you son. But with all due respect if you're stressing the things he's going through in the army if he went into the Marines instead you'd prob have a nervous break down (trying I say this without disrespect typing it's very hard to determine tone and meaning) I am planning to join the Marines so it's a big congratulations to you and I hope ya boy makes it home safe
I was here for 22 weeks for arms program and BCT. I was here while they filmed this stuff, idk why the drills actin so calm but they definitely are way rougher. A lot of yelling and smoking happen
Many of us dont understand the life of being a soldier. First of all. From civilian to military life and they are far from their family just like past wars WW2 Korean War Vietnam War and Gulf War and many of them didnt return alive or wounded or traumatized in combat and these soldiers are ready to sacrifies their lives for the country and for the people from domestic to foreign enemy and dont forget what they sacrifice for us. Thank you for your service!
Bro you talking like they know what they are signing up for. These kids are not ready to sacrifice anything. Trust me, I'm in the military and around them. They don't even want to talk about war. They don't even want to train. They see the military as college. 95% of these kids will freeze up and fold when it is time to go to battle. They are weak and soft as shit. They don't have a soldier bone in their bodies. Once again I am an active service member and work with them everyday. These are not soldiers, but imposters.
Because the film leaves a lasting impression, so you play nice for the cameras. Scare them when they get there. It just toughens you up though. Nothing personal.
women marine training is like chair force training lol like really resistance bands for pull ups... putting their hair in a donut is probobly the hardest task... Shout to all the men in the marines, you guys are hell dogs!!!! Thank you for your service Men!
@@4444Rajpatel I can tell you wherever you heard that its BS. There are plenty of capable female marines. You have the right to say what you are if you've served, otherwise im pretty sure you couldnt handle their training And they're not even marines so IDK what you're on about
33 here and a mom of two. Been losing weight so I can meet weight. I’m super excited and nervous at the same time. This is something I’ve been wanting to do as a kid.
Wow, You are joining? It looks like a kinder military. The days of in your face almost assault are over. I was Navy 87-90. I thought my DS , called company Commander in Navy was going to punch sometimes. Im not sure if this is a good thing to be sooooooo easy now on boots
@@todd9016 yes sir, I know it’ll be challenging for sure. But I’m up for it. Been talking to a lot female soldiers who are mothers and they have given me their ups and downs. I honestly feel like ours no different here in the civilian world.
I remember when I went through basic summer of 2017. I got medically disabled spring 2020. My best piece of advice for basic is go in already in shape. I will tell people this forever. It helps a lot
@@koboldking74; I went to Fort Jackson for basic and I can tell you that it was not so "relaxing" as people make it out to be. To prove that it wasn't relaxing, we had higher PT scores than the ones who went to Fort Beninng.
To add to my previous comment, I went to basic straight out of high school weighing 205lbs. When I graduated basic, I weighed 165lbs. So much for "Relaxing Jackson," more like "Brutal Jackson"
Went to BCT in 1987 one of the best choices i have made in my life 3 overseas tours 3 war time deployments retired in 2008. love our country and the constitution would do it all over again
I went to Fort Jackson in 2008. Boot camp was a lot different than what it is now. DS we’re all in your face, we got 4 hrs of non consecutive sleep. Got smoke for hrs. My DS was from the 101st so everything we did was a 101 times, rifle pt, 3-5s, but it was definitely the best times. Different times almost 20 years ago.
Went to BCT winter class in 2008. By august 09 i was deploying to Afghanistan. 2-23 tomahawks. BCT was hard sure but deploying into a combat zone that was heavily contested was way harder. Thanks to 1SG walker and SGT gable for teaching me how not to die. Went on to make another deployment as SGT a couple years later. Taught my new Soldiers the same thing they taught me.
1991; Ft Knox, KY. Grease, Mud and Dirt school Delta 2/46 Inf. ( Boot) and Bravo 1/81(A school). 2nd Armor Division "Hell on Wheels", Operation Desert Storm Veteran. God Bless all who answer the call to protect Freedom and the People of these United States of America!
@@kennethcurtis6418 Fr I saw the Brit’s doing shit that we used to do in the Army and it pissed me off because I had hope that the army didn’t go completely soft only to find out it was the brits 😂
I suppose there is something to be said about not toning it down for the cameras, but that's just what this essentially is, an ad. When I went through BCT at Fort Sill it was nowhere near as relaxed as depicted in this video. I now serve part-time in the US Army Reserve in Germany, and attend university full-time in Wales, and as such have several friends who are British Army and Royal Navy Reservists or who served full-time and finished their contracts. According to them, my experience in US Army BCT was about the same as British Army Basic Training when taking into account the obvious differences between each military in terms of various procedures, drill and ceremony, and weapon systems and the like.
Almost six years since I went to basic/OSUT. This has to be appealing to the public. Man, when I in-processed at Fort Leonard, we were up for 48 hrs. No talking at all or you get smoked. Meeting your Drills Sergeants and having them from the time we started until graduation, man it was a wild ride, but definitely some funny moments when looking back at that time.
When I went to Boot Camp in the late 70s it was a lot more rougher than they’re going through in this video it looks a lot more easier now than when I went through
This video is good. It shows you that Drill sergeants know how to bond with trainees. BCT has a lot of smoke sessions and a lot of yelling, but its worth it because a well trained master is the one doing it with a purpose.
You guys got it easy. I got new Drill Sergeants every 2 week including AIT. The Female DI's were the toughest. WE had 5 minutes for chow. 2 hours sleep a night. 25 mile marches full ruck. Fort Lost in the Woods. Really good instruction from the DI's however. Good Job! Gotta love the gas mask training. WE didn't get busses. We had cattle carts or the back of a Duece and an half.
One thing for sure it was definitely one hell of an experience and you come out of there feeling a sense of pride and a belonging to a huge new family.
I went to Ft Jackson SC back in 1985 and thinking back on it, it was a great experience. I was kind of a “Private Benjamin” during BCT, lol, so I was frequently on the drill sergeants’ radar. But I managed to pass, qualified expert on rifle marksmanship, and eventually used the GI Bill to help with my BSN. I was terrified of my head drill sergeant but I learned a lot from him and my other drill sergeants. I would do it again if I had the chance.
it's gonna be pretty hot and humid, and by the end of the 10 weeks, you're gonna start to feel some of the cold and windy climate. It's pretty green though, you'll get to see tons of woodland. Stay strong brother, hope you pass BCT, learn from your drills and battle buddies, and have fun. Welcome to the Army!
This is reception station, they will get their initial issue of uniforms, do administration paperwork and so on. After a week or two they will be picked up by Cadre of their BCT units and begin the 9 week or more of Training.
BCT at Ft. Leonard Wood 1966. Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd BCT Brigade. A lot different. All the reception station formations were outside. There were yellow metal plates strung high on a cable. Commands came like “Roster 2 line up on yellow plate 3.” There were no PT uniforms. Everything was done in fatigues and combat boots including the daily dozen and running. There were no safety glasses or any kind of hearing protection. This is certainly calmer than I remember. The last thing you wanted was to stand out and be noticed. We couldn’t wait to get our haircuts and uniforms so we didn’t look like the newest new kids. The Army was very good for me and changed my life for the better. That doesn’t mean I always enjoyed being in the Army. But it was what I needed.
Not me, I could not wait to get out. Kudos to the ones who do serve and thank you for your service, but the military just was not a good fit for me. I enlisted in 1982, served 4 years in the Navy, then got out. TBH, there were parts I really liked and other parts I really hated.
@@boomerang6130 Thank you as well for your service. I enlisted in 82 also, almost re-enlisted but my Dad (a Police Officer) had a heart attack about the time I was ready to re-up and I made the mistake of getting out. 2 years active Military Police
@@peepers46 Thanks also for your service. Is your dad ok? I really admire those special forces guys in our military, esp. the Navy SEALs. These guys are some badasses and true American patriots. I am glad we have them on our side. I often fantasize about what it must feel like to make it through seal training.
@@boomerang6130 Thank you @boomerang6130, my Dad was forced to retire in 1984, after the heart attack and actually survived until 2010. I certainly agree about our Special Forces teams, I’m glad they are on our side. I thought about going to Airborne school, but never did it. I was offered Military Dog Handler and a $5000 bonus if I re-enlisted, if I had known my Dad was going to be alright, I would have done it. Have a great day
Ft Jackson in 1978 seems like it was a breeze compared to this new Army! The most painful thing was those shot’s in both arms with those guns! Best decision I ever made!🇺🇸
@@J_J2552 I am not worried at all. Been their, done that to. Almost 44 years to the day of writing this reply to you. Very fond memories of a good time in my life. 3 years active and then 3 years in the IRR, then discharged-Honorable. I did my duty and served my country.
Ft Knox basic training-1981. A-15-4. We never got to select food choices. You held your plate out and they slopped it with whatever they desired-and you dam sure were thankful.
I did boot 45 years ago! It was at Ft Knox! If you have seen the movie Stripes, it was filmed at Knox in boot camp. I marched around the same parade field as Bill Murray!
Omg @58:29 that’s my Drill sergeant, DS Jackson. He just finished his drill sergeant duty. I was his last cycle May 30th. 1st platoon bloodhounds A Co 3-60th. He’s amazing!!!
I leave August 20th. I need something to push me in life. I feel hopeless already so might as well get paid to be hopeless right? At least that’s just what I feel like now. I’m terrified but also excited to be pushed to my limits. I just want to be a better person when it comes to myself personally and mentally
@@nightmarehorizon2157 when you look back at it you'll see it was the best decision you ever made. You want to change your life? Go serve your country. Proudly 🇺🇸
I’m also scared but something about pushing my limits has just been calling me to the army, soon after my waiver gets approved I’ll be heading to meps promptly and I can’t wait for the unexpected.
graduated BCT back in april at ft jackson,sc. we got SMOKED everyday. i heard some other battalions didn’t care or were weak, ours were NOT. reception sucks bad,BCT is way better. Army hasn’t gone soft and i’m glad i joined. good luck to anyone that enlists and remember why you’re there. 3-39 RONINS LEAD THE WAY!
Awesome to you and the others who commented. I basically did the same. I enlisted at age 24 and commissioned at 30. I ended up retiring as a Major. The worst part of going through all of this at an older age is that they will either call you pappy or gramps. Wear the nickname with a badge of honor! Hahah I love the younger folks! … Something funny… when I enlisted at age 24, I was much older than most. However, we had a guy who was 30 (everyone has a story). It turns out that he was a professional drummer and had his apartment burglarized, including his drums. Long story short, he was accepted into the USAF band and would start off as a Tech Sgt. (E-6) upon graduation (very unusual). You can’t make this stuff up.
@@whotfisflawless Awesome to you and the others who commented. I basically did the same. I enlisted at age 24 and commissioned at 30. I ended up retiring as a Major. The worst part of going through all of this at an older age is that they will either call you pappy or gramps. Wear the nickname with a badge of honor! Hahah I love the younger folks! … Something funny… when I enlisted at age 24, I was much older than most. However, we had a guy who was 30 (everyone has a story). It turns out that he was a professional drummer and had his apartment burglarized, including his drums. Long story short, he was accepted into the USAF band and would start off as a Tech Sgt. (E-6) upon graduation (very unusual). You can’t make this stuff up.
That first haircut. Now you know you’re in the Army and your life will never be the same again. 38 years later and now into full retirement from the Army, after all this time, I’m most happiest and secure knowing my haircuts will only be nice and short, by choice with a little bit left on top. And I still look good.👍🏾
I’m joining next month hopefully headed to BCT sooner than later been my dream sense I was a little girl to be GI Jane 💪🏽 at 28 I’m not going to let my dream pass me by any longer ! GO ARMY !
WOW ! Way different than when I joined in 1984.... In the chow line you were shoulder to shoulder taking what they gave you and you had better not grab a dessert - you had 10 minutes to eat and you better eat everything on that plate ! I retired after 25 years - best time of my life....
I remember in Fort Benning, my Drill Sergeant said “You Got 9 Seconds To Get Off My Bus and 7 Seconds already Gone!!!! Move! Even My FHP instructors at the academy in Tallahassee were harder then these Drill Sergeants. This must be Fort Sham-a-lot, the garrison unit.
This is just a public face. When I went through basic in 21, we made the walls sweat the second the cameras were off. CC and 1st Sgt came out to introduce the drills then it was game on from there. Red phase was just as fun as I thought it would be
they started doing this recently in the past 5-7 years, if they're being recorded for anything they tone it down alot, when those cameras are off its a whole other thing. They try to make it seem like basic is more relaxed then it really is
I believe my grandfather is a Vietnam vet and he’s pushing 70, he’s build makes you think he can knock anyone out easily,, back then you guys were a different breed
Man,,,I wish I could turn back time 😞 and do it all over again.god love our girls and boys how have the guts To recruit our armed force's for Thay are the back bone of America,,, God keep yous health and strong ❤ God bless yous..
@@monkeymanofficial2718 it’s very hot i went there in late july and it was super hot and dry and when i graduated it was cold and there was some snow, depends on your battalion most do it the same tho the first 3 days are “hell” where the drills smoke you all day long but then it gets easier don’t worry im a skinny girl and i did it 💀
@@carmelinanuñez-t8p 2 weeks ago passed the practice ASVaB at my recruiters with a 32, following day got a 27 on the Picat. I’m taking the CAT ASVAB this Friday at my local college. Wish me luck 🙏
I went thru in 87. I was a boxer and was fit for duty in the Army. In fact Drill Sergeant Landrum and Drill Sergeant Felder always bet on me. I asked them if I could repeat BCT cause it was fun and they felt disrespected. Now I'm paying for my 30 years of service in pain. These are the facts of life.
You will always respect you're a drill instructors as long as you live. They are the ones who made that "lend and mean fighting machine. 🫡 /🇺🇲 Go Army, Be All You Can Be in the Army. 🪖 🪂 Boots on the ground.
This isn't about you, it's about the people that went thru it in the video... I went thru in 87 and yes it was different but them videos are really no different in front of the cameras...
By definition, "boot camp" is initial training into the seagoing forces--the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. You will never hear the term "boot camp" used by Army cadre.
So for the people looking into joining the army it is pretty easy. When you get to reception it will last a week and if your not going to 09m program or fat camp ( which is to help you lose weight before joining 09M is asvab help which is a school but you still learn military discipline there which is just your generic basics. But if you're not going into one or those you will get shipped out to boot camp which is 10 weeks if you are not in a combat role such as infrantry or combat engineer and i believe there are 2 others that go to osut which is the 10 weeks plus another 6 week extention added on so basically that will be your AIT. I got no idea about osut training i went into artillery and it wasn't to bad I advise everyone to have a reason on why you want to join and just think about that it goes pretty fast and isn't to difficult. ( if you're planning on going my advice is to give everything your 100% or you will look like a shitbag that doesn't want to be there. Don't talk in formations or you will then get corrective action which again is just a couple push ups but also will make you seem like a shitbag and they will keep a close eye on you. When you go to basic your first week will be improssesing which is just paper work, sharp classes, EO classes and how everything will work there for your next 9 weeks. After that you will do your confidence course which is just climbing over walls, climbing across a rope 50 feet up to the other side which is not hard at all, climbing a tower 60 feet up ( If you're scared of heights just dont look down and breath there will be a drill sergeant up there watching you plus i seen a female who wasnt even 5 feet tall do it so everyone should be able to. Next you will do the gas chamber and learn on how to properly protect yourself against chemical warfare ( tip for this is to just pay attention and deal with a little burning feeling at the end and don't try to run out or they will just throw you on the ground and make you do it but while there holding you down. After that you will do Victory tower which is learning on how to repel down walls its only 60 feet up and you won't fall so don't be scared at all ( Like legit theres no way for you to fall off ) after that you will get to white phase which is the beginning of marksman ship now for this try to control your breathing and shoot at the end of your last breath or in the beginning it varies for different people also take your time and pull the trigger slowly and squeeze it dont just let go after your shot you should hear a click sound after you let go of the trigger. For the marksmen ship you will zero in first which is making it so the gun is allied with your aim of sight then you will qualify the next week. For qualifying you just need to hit a 23 out of 40. And the targets go up in down usually in a order so if you dont get it your first try just remember the order and you should be squared away but there will be a pre qual so you should he fine also a 300 meter shooting range even before the pre qual so you will get practice in a bit. In the end if you still don't get it if you have any infrantry drill sergeants ask them for advice and they will teach you the steps they used to help. In basic you will also have 3 ruk marches which is just 60 pounds on your back and holding your rifle its not hard tbh the first march will he 2 miles, 2nd will be 5 milies and the last which is the forge will be 12 miles. They usually just say 8 but it is 12 on the way back which the march back is the one that counts for your graduation requirements. For your feild exercises you will just learn more in depth on how to set up a patrol Base, how to shoot with a team, How to setup a firing squad, How to ambush, To defend against a ambush and some other stuff. The last feild event you will sleep outside for 3 days and most likely be in the fox hole you made which is you digging into the ground with your ETool. And you will also do Nick At Night there also . In the end it sounds scary but it truly is not. For most of the people I knew they just had homesickness or a attitude problem. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask below.
It is very important to have good English, they send me in August, but I don't have the best English. And my physical shape is not the best, in fact I train every day to be in my best physical shape.
@girlee0303 Well, the mos he picked deals with all physical stuff. If they picked 13F, he's a Joint Fire Support Specialist. He will be doing a lot of physical work, and it is a support combat MOS. For boot camp, it's the normal boot camp, but when he gets to AIT, he will do a lot more stuff that goes in depth with their job training. I know he will go to Fort Sill for AIT they do a lot of ruck marches, so he's going to have to prepare for that. Besides that, though, I don't know much about them.
@girlee0303 Also, for his life in the army, that all depends on where he gets stationed and how his unit is. I'm stationed in korea, and it's probably been the best time in my life. It all depends on the person. It's like a normal 9am to 5pm job for the most part some days you'll have to stay later some days you get to leave really early. A tip I can say for your son is when he has a bad day. Just embrace the suck it sounds rude, but honestly, after he gets in, it is truly not that bad it all depends on the unit he gets and how their command is. But for me, at least joining the military was probably the best decision I made in my life. You'll be able to do things that most people can't ever do and travel all around the world. If you have any questions, you can just tag me or if your son has any
I also wanna thank the soldier that are willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of positivity GID BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES NEVER GIVE UP STAY STRONG AND HEALTHY SONT BE SCARED FOR YOUR ON TONTHE NEXT MISSION
Can't believe most of these comments it's insane this is just a video showing a basic of what they teach you this isn't the real thing. People who aren't even probably military hating on it, which is even more crazy. The sacrifices military members make is a lot and have to deal with on the daily. I suggest that people who aren't in please do more research and ask military members about their experiences and learn about what we do on a daily rather than hating on it over a video
We crawled on our backs at night under the barbed wire. Great experience!!! I was 25 and survived the harassment of pharmacy school so this was nothing!
I went through Benning in 1985. Our instructors were mainly leftovers from Vietnam on their way to retirement and didn’t give a shit about you. We heard “get down and beat your face” or “get on your back and pedal to the clouds”. No phones, walkmans, civi’s or anything that resembles home. And Jody always has your girl. This here looks like a cake walk. I EOS’d at Fort Bliss in 93. That’s where I heard about the stress card. Anyone know if that’s still a thing?
Idk where this is but I went to basic a year ago in Leonard Wood and I can confidently say it was the exact opposite of whatever tf this summer camp is
For thise rhat are wondering, alot of the beginning is reception. Reception is before yoy get to training. You won't deal with alotta of the nonsense and excessive yelling whilst at reception unless you do something really dumb
my dad was a drill sgt first class.other mos was mp at bragg.He was blowed out of a foxhole in korea,at a mash unit he said some guy with stars on his shoulder named macAuthor said he found a set of sgt stripes in a snow bank and gave it to him.After 2 nam tours he retired.I was yelled at my entire life but icould field strip many weapons and reasemble blind folded by age 12.He passed fathers day 2020 during covid.Funeral home said no military honors during covid.I made one phone call to a provost marshal and it happened and my friend patriot guard rider and his outfit led the persession.
At one time when new recruits went through the mess hall, the drilll seargent , basically yelled, you have 15 minutes to grab your stuff, eat, and get the fuck out of my mess hall
I went to basic training at Fort Benning Georgia I can tell you with full confidence it was never this quite if you went there for infantry training it was Balls to the Walls 24/7 and that is the real truth about the Army
I promise you that this video is strictly just trying to appeal to the public. They still yell and smoke trainees.
Yeah they act nicer on camera to lure the weak ones in, and to put on a facade for the parents
Depends on where you go for basic training. Fort Jackson they barley gave a shit & barley yelled at anybody when I was there.
when i got to osut they did the 100 yards thing but as soon as we got into the bay they went straight to the shark attack and smoked us all day.
Yeah that, and also that you would literally be getting to reception in the middle of the night and being forced to stay up 24 hours streight the first day you get there. I reccomend for anyone that is going to get as much sleep as you can on the plane ride there.
Man that whole first 24 hours was brutal for me. Looking back I'm glad I went through it though.
@@hestoncjr.3560 it’s definitely one of the toughest things to do
As someone who went to BCT last year, they still yell and smoke the fuck out of you unhingedly, is it bad? of course not, best thing that happened to me, helped me come out of my shell and become confident as I went from a sheltered home to a stressed induced environment. Stay strong brothers, and those who wish to join, your drills are there to break you, but to make you, don't take it personal, because once those 10 weeks are done, you'll be someone you never thought you would become.
This is why im thinking of joining and what I hope it will do for me.
@@christianbond5269same
It will basic training is all about effort. What you put in is what gets out of it. It will be stressful at times but remember this, it’s only temporary. You got this!
ROTF, if you think what you experienced, try it forty years ago when I went through basic. '84 at Ft. Knox.
Bro a lot of these people in the comments section are to stupid to realize they putting on a show for the camera
33 years of age. I’ve lost 50lbs to get enlisted. I’ll be shipping out for Basic Training September 30th, very soon. I’m very excited, but nervous as well. I’m doing this for myself, as well as for my family.
You’ve got this! I’m 33 too! I ship 10/8! Good luck to you!!! 🎉
i go to meps here soon to get my physical and take the asvab i’m 32 hoping to go to basic before the year is over depending if they give me a waiver for asthma
Don’t worry, everything will be fine, BCT is an unforgettable experience 😊
Yo I’m 30 and I ship 09/30 as well to FLW
@@Spaldawgthepro That’s where Imma be as well. See you soon bro.
I commend all who joined, past and present. I joined in 97 and retired in 18. 3 combat tours to Iraq. I can't begin to tell you the friends and connections I have made over the years. Yes, this is all for the camera, but what these soldiers volunteer to give to their country speaks volumes. Joining was the best decision I ever made because you become a part of something bigger than yourself. You learn skills that will stay with you for these rest of your life. I use more skills today in my daily life that I learned here than what I learned in high school. Communication, teamwork, discipline, comradery, understanding, sleep deprivation, food rationing and leadership skills. I was/am an American Soldier.
Thank you for your service
I loved basic training, I worked out before, push ups, sit ups, running... I got a back pack with some books and run. I had a job before I joined so had some discipline. I always went camping, Forest exploring. Basic was tough, yes, but you will look back at it your whole life... will be the best time you ever had. At 80 you will dream to go to basic training again.
Ok recruiter
@@averageglockenjoyer😭😭
@@averageglockenjoyer😂
I don't haha. My recruiter lied to me and I deployed into a very contested combat zone not even a year in. I was not prepared or ready for that but people around me had my back and trained me more. There's official training and then there's combat training in Afghanistan with your unit. The two are not the same. My second deployment I was a SGT by that time and I did the same things for my soldiers that my coc did for me when I first landed in Afghanistan.
You might hate it when going through... But, years later, when you are older you'll look back a will remember, it will have been the best times of your life. Seriously, this is no bs.
i just want to say a big "Thank You" for joining our military. you have become part of my extended family of brother and sisters in arms. being a professional soldier is one of the best decisions i've ever made in my life. as a retired SFC, i pass the torch to our new generation of warriors in these troubled times. God bless and i hope you all have a lengthy career in our armed forces. 40 Rounds!
I went in 2015 I get it, things change and people will always say "I Had it harder" just respect that they are willing to go through with it.
To all the young people going to the military. Thank y’all very much
Keep your heads up and enjoy this
Yea i hope to join the army when i finish high school i am in 10th grade
@@your_wildlife-biologist. a lot of my family served in the Army from pilots to a tank gunner to infantry. I unfortunately couldn’t get medical waiver to serve. My 10 year old son knows his family history and he wants to go into the Army
@@your_wildlife-biologist. A long time ago, I took the ASVAB test in the 10th grade, spoke to a recruiter and enlisted in the 11th, entered Basic 6 days after HS Graduation. Thank you for even thinking about serving
You are doing what only few can and will do...from this veteran-THANK YOU and "Welcome to the family" because this family is rather amazing, If I say so myself.
Well, welcome to everyone who is joining. You will gain a lifetime brotherhood here
Ft Leonard Wood Delta 1-13, 87' to 90' ...I was a 77F Petroleum Supply Specialist. I wasn't no Ranger or Special Forces, but damn proud to serve my country honorably. US Army ...best damn decision I ever made.
Thank you!!!
Thank you to the soldiers who gave their service to our country and sacrificed a piece of themselves for us.
Ur welcome
Ur welcome
Thank You for your support
What nonsense are you speaking
Thank you for your support
My son will go for basic training on November and some people might say I'm torturing myself watching this videos... Maybe, but I know he will come back stronger mentally and physically and he's my pride and joy for making a life changing decision. Proud Army mom!!! 🎉🎉
Good luck to your son!
Im also going in november, haha.
i’m also leaving this november as a m1 abram crewman
Good luck to you son. But with all due respect if you're stressing the things he's going through in the army if he went into the Marines instead you'd prob have a nervous break down (trying I say this without disrespect typing it's very hard to determine tone and meaning) I am planning to join the Marines so it's a big congratulations to you and I hope ya boy makes it home safe
Same here. My son went to Ft, Jackson Nov 5th. I know your son will do very well. He won't have time to worry!
I was here for 22 weeks for arms program and BCT. I was here while they filmed this stuff, idk why the drills actin so calm but they definitely are way rougher. A lot of yelling and smoking happen
In my country, someone always dies mysteriously in army.
they always tone it down alot for the cameras
Look at your profile picture hahahah
Is this fort Moore in the video?
@@18NakedCowboysAtRamRanch buddy your username is the best song ever made
Many of us dont understand the life of being a soldier. First of all. From civilian to military life and they are far from their family just like past wars WW2 Korean War Vietnam War and Gulf War and many of them didnt return alive or wounded or traumatized in combat and these soldiers are ready to sacrifies their lives for the country and for the people from domestic to foreign enemy and dont forget what they sacrifice for us. Thank you for your service!
Bro you talking like they know what they are signing up for. These kids are not ready to sacrifice anything. Trust me, I'm in the military and around them. They don't even want to talk about war. They don't even want to train. They see the military as college. 95% of these kids will freeze up and fold when it is time to go to battle. They are weak and soft as shit. They don't have a soldier bone in their bodies. Once again I am an active service member and work with them everyday. These are not soldiers, but imposters.
This is the calmest I've ever seen a drill sergeant.
Because they’re on camera lol. I went to basic in 2020 and it was nothing like this.
Because the film leaves a lasting impression, so you play nice for the cameras. Scare them when they get there. It just toughens you up though. Nothing personal.
lol 😂At 8:13 The short female checking out the other female trying on her uniform and then nodding her head in approval had me rolling!!! 🤣☠️😂!!!
women marine training is like chair force training lol like really resistance bands for pull ups... putting their hair in a donut is probobly the hardest task... Shout to all the men in the marines, you guys are hell dogs!!!! Thank you for your service Men!
if they really trained 95 would join only fans while the real 5 commit to hell
@@4444Rajpatelwhat the hell are you on about 😭 you sound like a loser
LOL
@@4444Rajpatel I can tell you wherever you heard that its BS. There are plenty of capable female marines. You have the right to say what you are if you've served, otherwise im pretty sure you couldnt handle their training
And they're not even marines so IDK what you're on about
33 here and a mom of two. Been losing weight so I can meet weight. I’m super excited and nervous at the same time. This is something I’ve been wanting to do as a kid.
ur fat
Wow, You are joining? It looks like a kinder military. The days of in your face almost assault are over. I was Navy 87-90. I thought my DS , called company Commander in Navy was going to punch sometimes. Im not sure if this is a good thing to be sooooooo easy now on boots
@@todd9016 yes sir, I know it’ll be challenging for sure. But I’m up for it. Been talking to a lot female soldiers who are mothers and they have given me their ups and downs. I honestly feel like ours no different here in the civilian world.
Very exciting. I’m turning 30 in a few months and have two kids as well. Also working on meeting weight requirement right now.
You wanna take a break from your kids THAT bad? 😂
Glad there's young people who care about their country enough to write the big check 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I remember when I went through basic summer of 2017. I got medically disabled spring 2020. My best piece of advice for basic is go in already in shape. I will tell people this forever. It helps a lot
Aw man, no more shark attacks? They got 90 sec to get off that bus??? I was told to get the f$ck off that f&cking bus!!!
They still do that
@esther; I completely agree with your comment. When I went to basic in 2003, it was straight hell. These new soldiers got it easy.
It really only looks like this because of the cameras, also depends on the basic training location site.
@@koboldking74; I went to Fort Jackson for basic and I can tell you that it was not so "relaxing" as people make it out to be. To prove that it wasn't relaxing, we had higher PT scores than the ones who went to Fort Beninng.
To add to my previous comment, I went to basic straight out of high school weighing 205lbs. When I graduated basic, I weighed 165lbs. So much for "Relaxing Jackson," more like "Brutal Jackson"
Man those civilians were hella nice, we know damn well one of the meanest civilians in reception, meaner than DS
No doubt , especially CIF 😂
Went to BCT in 1987 one of the best choices i have made in my life 3 overseas tours 3 war time deployments retired in 2008. love our country and the constitution would do it all over again
Went to boot camp Ft. Jackson in 87’ did 22 years best training I ever received nothing like today man it is truly relaxing Jackson now!!! Wow!!
Relaxing Jackson. I think they changed the name.
I went to Fort Jackson in 2008. Boot camp was a lot different than what it is now. DS we’re all in your face, we got 4 hrs of non consecutive sleep. Got smoke for hrs. My DS was from the 101st so everything we did was a 101 times, rifle pt, 3-5s, but it was definitely the best times. Different times almost 20 years ago.
My daughter just arrived there yesterday. Im happy and unhappy at the same time. If that makes any sense…😊😢
This is the CALMEST ive ever seen
I’ll be shipping out in January. Super excited and nervous for basic. Wish me luck and good luck to you all going as well.
Bro can I join with High Functioning Autism?
Same where you going
@@DakotaDuvall You can join but you will have to get a waiver and probably undiagnosed, that is what I had to do.
Headed to sill Jan 6th💪🏻 Hbu?
Went to BCT winter class in 2008. By august 09 i was deploying to Afghanistan. 2-23 tomahawks. BCT was hard sure but deploying into a combat zone that was heavily contested was way harder. Thanks to 1SG walker and SGT gable for teaching me how not to die. Went on to make another deployment as SGT a couple years later. Taught my new Soldiers the same thing they taught me.
Thank you, soldier!
1991; Ft Knox, KY. Grease, Mud and Dirt school Delta 2/46 Inf. ( Boot) and Bravo 1/81(A school). 2nd Armor Division "Hell on Wheels", Operation Desert Storm Veteran. God Bless all who answer the call to protect Freedom and the People of these United States of America!
Ahh good ole Ft Knox.
Aco 281 armor! HOUSE OF PAIN! 2005
This is why I watch British boot camp videos. They conduct training the same way even with the cameras. There is swearing and proper training.
The US Military is soft and weak as hell. Basic was a joke. Kids came in as kids, and left the same way.
Hope you realize they tone it down for the cameras, they swear and will smoke recruits often
@@kennethcurtis6418 Fr I saw the Brit’s doing shit that we used to do in the Army and it pissed me off because I had hope that the army didn’t go completely soft only to find out it was the brits 😂
I suppose there is something to be said about not toning it down for the cameras, but that's just what this essentially is, an ad. When I went through BCT at Fort Sill it was nowhere near as relaxed as depicted in this video. I now serve part-time in the US Army Reserve in Germany, and attend university full-time in Wales, and as such have several friends who are British Army and Royal Navy Reservists or who served full-time and finished their contracts. According to them, my experience in US Army BCT was about the same as British Army Basic Training when taking into account the obvious differences between each military in terms of various procedures, drill and ceremony, and weapon systems and the like.
Almost six years since I went to basic/OSUT. This has to be appealing to the public. Man, when I in-processed at Fort Leonard, we were up for 48 hrs. No talking at all or you get smoked. Meeting your Drills Sergeants and having them from the time we started until graduation, man it was a wild ride, but definitely some funny moments when looking back at that time.
If any of the soldiers in this video should see this, we thank and salute you! God bless America!
When I went to Boot Camp in the late 70s it was a lot more rougher than they’re going through in this video it looks a lot more easier now than when I went through
im pretty sure they are playing a part for the camera
Oh dude, this is just when the cameras are rolling…
I went through basic 5 years ago , it’s still hard. They smoke the dogshit out of you and all that still for months
This video is good. It shows you that Drill sergeants know how to bond with trainees. BCT has a lot of smoke sessions and a lot of yelling, but its worth it because a well trained master is the one doing it with a purpose.
You guys got it easy. I got new Drill Sergeants every 2 week including AIT. The Female DI's were the toughest. WE had 5 minutes for chow. 2 hours sleep a night. 25 mile marches full ruck.
Fort Lost in the Woods.
Really good instruction from the DI's however. Good Job!
Gotta love the gas mask training. WE didn't get busses. We had cattle carts or the back of a Duece and an half.
i eat ass big homie you not him
I swear i was told it was fort leonard hood, recruiter said lost in the woods too 😂
E-3-3 Leanord Wood 1983
Remember the cattle trucks 1981 july so dang hot and humid , in Mo
The first time going to Fort Jackson was like going through high school over again on your first day
One thing for sure it was definitely one hell of an experience and you come out of there feeling a sense of pride and a belonging to a huge new family.
Ohh the memories. It felt like i was at Fort Jackson just yesterday. I am grateful for the experiences 🙏
Camp Snoopy?
I went to Ft Jackson SC back in 1985 and thinking back on it, it was a great experience. I was kind of a “Private Benjamin” during BCT, lol, so I was frequently on the drill sergeants’ radar. But I managed to pass, qualified expert on rifle marksmanship, and eventually used the GI Bill to help with my BSN. I was terrified of my head drill sergeant but I learned a lot from him and my other drill sergeants. I would do it again if I had the chance.
A-4-1, Tank Hill
Shipping out to Fort Sill June 11th. Can't wait for the experience and a fresh start on life.
kIT
it's gonna be pretty hot and humid, and by the end of the 10 weeks, you're gonna start to feel some of the cold and windy climate. It's pretty green though, you'll get to see tons of woodland. Stay strong brother, hope you pass BCT, learn from your drills and battle buddies, and have fun. Welcome to the Army!
NIKKO ORTIZ needs to do a breakdown of this video
My thoughts exactly
Yes
Agreed!!
I believe he has 😏
@@Michael.ONeill definitely not when this video dropped only a month ago
Thank you for your service and mad respect for the hard work the United States Army does
This is reception station, they will get their initial issue of uniforms, do administration paperwork and so on. After a week or two they will be picked up by Cadre of their BCT units and begin the 9 week or more of Training.
BCT at Ft. Leonard Wood 1966. Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd BCT Brigade. A lot different. All the reception station formations were outside. There were yellow metal plates strung high on a cable. Commands came like “Roster 2 line up on yellow plate 3.” There were no PT uniforms. Everything was done in fatigues and combat boots including the daily dozen and running. There were no safety glasses or any kind of hearing protection. This is certainly calmer than I remember.
The last thing you wanted was to stand out and be noticed. We couldn’t wait to get our haircuts and uniforms so we didn’t look like the newest new kids.
The Army was very good for me and changed my life for the better. That doesn’t mean I always enjoyed being in the Army. But it was what I needed.
Damn Ive been out almost 40 years and seeing this makes me want to do it all again.
Not me, I could not wait to get out. Kudos to the ones who do serve and thank you for your service, but the military just was not a good fit for me. I enlisted in 1982, served 4 years in the Navy, then got out. TBH, there were parts I really liked and other parts I really hated.
@@boomerang6130 Thank you as well for your service. I enlisted in 82 also, almost re-enlisted but my Dad (a Police Officer) had a heart attack about the time I was ready to re-up and I made the mistake of getting out. 2 years active Military Police
@@peepers46 Thanks also for your service. Is your dad ok? I really admire those special forces guys in our military, esp. the Navy SEALs. These guys are some badasses and true American patriots. I am glad we have them on our side. I often fantasize about what it must feel like to make it through seal training.
@@boomerang6130 Thank you @boomerang6130, my Dad was forced to retire in 1984, after the heart attack and actually survived until 2010. I certainly agree about our Special Forces teams, I’m glad they are on our side. I thought about going to Airborne school, but never did it. I was offered Military Dog Handler and a $5000 bonus if I re-enlisted, if I had known my Dad was going to be alright, I would have done it. Have a great day
Ft Jackson in 1978 seems like it was a breeze compared to this new Army! The most painful thing was those shot’s in both arms with those guns! Best decision I ever made!🇺🇸
Basic training sure has changed in the last 45yrs.
True
Don't worry, just got out of basic. This is VERY much an ad, not what happens.
@@J_J2552cuantos meses son???
@@user-kusynrp when I was in, Basic Training was 8 weeks. But now I think it is more like 12, but I could be wrong. It was a long time ago for me.
@@J_J2552 I am not worried at all. Been their, done that to. Almost 44 years to the day of writing this reply to you. Very fond memories of a good time in my life. 3 years active and then 3 years in the IRR, then discharged-Honorable. I did my duty and served my country.
11:43 lil bro was questioning his life decisions wit that look on his face 😂🤣
Ft Knox basic training-1981. A-15-4. We never got to select food choices. You held your plate out and they slopped it with whatever they desired-and you dam sure were thankful.
I ship out for basic on the June 25, 2024!
Good luck, you’re lucky cuz you’ll have it easy. Not mines lol
@@JustaUser82nd Appreciate that, yeah I heard it won’t be as bad as it was back then. Wish I could have experienced that.
@@TheCDLDriveru dont wanna experience that. Are u going to fort Jackson?
@@Angelo-dm7dl Fort benning, well FT Moor now
@@TheCDLDriver you an 11B?
Thank you. God bless all of you. We are proud of you!
I did boot 45 years ago! It was at Ft Knox! If you have seen the movie Stripes, it was filmed at Knox in boot camp. I marched around the same parade field as Bill Murray!
Omg @58:29 that’s my Drill sergeant, DS Jackson. He just finished his drill sergeant duty. I was his last cycle May 30th. 1st platoon bloodhounds A Co 3-60th. He’s amazing!!!
I leave August 20th. I need something to push me in life. I feel hopeless already so might as well get paid to be hopeless right?
At least that’s just what I feel like now. I’m terrified but also excited to be pushed to my limits. I just want to be a better person when it comes to myself personally and mentally
@@nightmarehorizon2157 when you look back at it you'll see it was the best decision you ever made.
You want to change your life?
Go serve your country.
Proudly 🇺🇸
I’m also scared but something about pushing my limits has just been calling me to the army, soon after my waiver gets approved I’ll be heading to meps promptly and I can’t wait for the unexpected.
Guys my flight keeps getting delaayed. I wanna cryyy I miss my sister 😭 WHYD I DO THIS GUYS
graduated BCT back in april at ft jackson,sc. we got SMOKED everyday. i heard some other battalions didn’t care or were weak, ours were NOT. reception sucks bad,BCT is way better. Army hasn’t gone soft and i’m glad i joined. good luck to anyone that enlists and remember why you’re there. 3-39 RONINS LEAD THE WAY!
Joining the Army, still early in the process. Studying up for the ASVAB on 06/26. Going in at 32
me too bro good luck to you brother
I'm 30, been looking at enlisting for 17C MOS.
Same. 32 and head to FT sill in 2 weeks.
Awesome to you and the others who commented. I basically did the same. I enlisted at age 24 and commissioned at 30. I ended up retiring as a Major. The worst part of going through all of this at an older age is that they will either call you pappy or gramps. Wear the nickname with a badge of honor! Hahah I love the younger folks! … Something funny… when I enlisted at age 24, I was much older than most. However, we had a guy who was 30 (everyone has a story). It turns out that he was a professional drummer and had his apartment burglarized, including his drums. Long story short, he was accepted into the USAF band and would start off as a Tech Sgt. (E-6) upon graduation (very unusual). You can’t make this stuff up.
@@whotfisflawless Awesome to you and the others who commented. I basically did the same. I enlisted at age 24 and commissioned at 30. I ended up retiring as a Major. The worst part of going through all of this at an older age is that they will either call you pappy or gramps. Wear the nickname with a badge of honor! Hahah I love the younger folks! … Something funny… when I enlisted at age 24, I was much older than most. However, we had a guy who was 30 (everyone has a story). It turns out that he was a professional drummer and had his apartment burglarized, including his drums. Long story short, he was accepted into the USAF band and would start off as a Tech Sgt. (E-6) upon graduation (very unusual). You can’t make this stuff up.
That first haircut. Now you know you’re in the Army and your life will never be the same again.
38 years later and now into full retirement from the Army, after all this time, I’m most happiest and secure knowing my haircuts will only be nice and short, by choice with a little bit left on top. And I still look good.👍🏾
I’m joining next month hopefully headed to BCT sooner than later been my dream sense I was a little girl to be GI Jane 💪🏽 at 28 I’m not going to let my dream pass me by any longer ! GO ARMY !
I am joining at 28 too 🙂
@@ericbickel8117 never to late !
@@ericbickel8117leaving October 15th going to fort Sill Oklahoma
WOW ! Way different than when I joined in 1984....
In the chow line you were shoulder to shoulder taking what they gave you and you had better not grab a dessert - you had 10 minutes to eat and you better eat everything on that plate !
I retired after 25 years - best time of my life....
I remember in Fort Benning, my Drill Sergeant said “You Got 9 Seconds To Get Off My Bus and 7 Seconds already Gone!!!! Move! Even My FHP instructors at the academy in Tallahassee were harder then these Drill Sergeants. This must be Fort Sham-a-lot, the garrison unit.
Wow! How things have changed since I was in (1989-2014). A kinder gentler Army.
It’s a show for the cameras. They’re not this nice. lol
Now this looks like a summer camp I could get into ,guided fun things to do all summertime !
No way it’s that quiet. Just no way 🤦🏻♂️
It’s worst then getting yelled at in my opinion, I got yelled at and it was fine but when it’s quiet , it’s scary because you feel that are watching
This is just a public face. When I went through basic in 21, we made the walls sweat the second the cameras were off. CC and 1st Sgt came out to introduce the drills then it was game on from there. Red phase was just as fun as I thought it would be
they started doing this recently in the past 5-7 years, if they're being recorded for anything they tone it down alot, when those cameras are off its a whole other thing. They try to make it seem like basic is more relaxed then it really is
they tryna make it look sweet so they can get more people in
@@buygottiThey don’t yell. DS raise their voices so you can hear them. If you can’t handle it then get out.
I was in basic training in 1966 before I went to Vietnam! Times have changed
It has changed at every base besides benning.
I believe my grandfather is a Vietnam vet and he’s pushing 70, he’s build makes you think he can knock anyone out easily,, back then you guys were a different breed
@@sombrerofatcatyeah infantry osut at Benning was no joke
@aproodigalson Only place I've ever been called a slur fr. Benning is my favorite
Good luck to all these trainees, and thankyou, for your service to this country
Getting shipped out next Monday ‼️
good luck im going on august
Me too bro Fort Leonard Wood!💪🏿
@parisjames7247 good luck brother 🙏
I ship on 17th to Sill
@@monkeymanofficial2718that’s where I did my basic at when I was in
Its not boot camp in the army its BASIC Training !
Man,,,I wish I could turn back time 😞 and do it all over again.god love our girls and boys how have the guts
To recruit our armed force's for Thay are the back bone of America,,,
God keep yous health and strong ❤
God bless yous..
i graduated from fort sill last year this must be relaxin jackson 😭
How is fort sill? I ship there the 17th
@@monkeymanofficial2718 Very hot, very humid, miserable in the winter. And it all depends on what training company you get assigned to.
@@monkeymanofficial2718 it’s very hot i went there in late july and it was super hot and dry and when i graduated it was cold and there was some snow, depends on your battalion most do it the same tho the first 3 days are “hell” where the drills smoke you all day long but then it gets easier don’t worry im a skinny girl and i did it 💀
Fuck no trainee, that bitch humid and they still yelling lol
I go to fort sill in July Im nervous
Old days they’d have to get back on the bus and go faster, then back on the bus again and go even faster😂
I’m 29 and talking to a army recruiter today and taking the practice asvab too. My goal is to ship to basic before this calendar year is over.
I'm in the same situation
Same boat except I’m 23
@@carmelinanuñez-t8p 2 weeks ago passed the practice ASVaB at my recruiters with a 32, following day got a 27 on the Picat. I’m taking the CAT ASVAB this Friday at my local college. Wish me luck 🙏
Shipping out to fort jackson june 24th excited for a change of pace in life💪
same, shipping the 24th to Fort Jackson!
August 13th
Good luck boot camp sucks but you'll get through it
I bet it will for sure, going in at 26 years old also so I hope it all goes well!
August 27th for me
My son will be in BCT FLW in 3 weeks “ so scared for him “ but proud of his decision
Man I remember the first week of bootcamp I had a headache because somebody was always screaming and yelling 😆
All i can say is Basic At Fort Knox in 1977 was pure Hick then Infantry School at Fort Benning In July of 77. Hardest 18 weeks of my life.
Things have changed since the time I went though in 1983. No yelling,no smoking, no cussing and calling you names.
I went thru in 87. I was a boxer and was fit for duty in the Army. In fact Drill Sergeant Landrum and Drill Sergeant Felder always bet on me. I asked them if I could repeat BCT cause it was fun and they felt disrespected. Now I'm paying for my 30 years of service in pain. These are the facts of life.
Genius they are putting on a show for they camera. They still do all of that stuff
@@youngbrave5969 bro times change it's not that deep
I went through in 22, it hasn’t changed, they were always nice only when they see the cameras.
It’s only like this for the camera
I can't believe this is the new Basic Combat Training.😮 It was not this calm at all in 1983 when I was at Ft Sill, Oklahoma.
This is just because they were recording it. Also I went to Fort still but for AIT not bad there
You will always respect you're a drill instructors as long as you live. They are the ones who made that "lend and mean fighting machine. 🫡 /🇺🇲 Go Army, Be All You Can Be in the Army. 🪖 🪂 Boots on the ground.
The upside down world. I don't recall any of my drills EVER being THAT nice and polite 🙃.
New army ,everyone so friendly.Drill Sgt, barber and even the civilian supply lady. When I went everybody was yelling at us.
I never saw an overweight Soldier. Much less a fat Drill Sgt.
Even the civilian supply personnel was yelling at us in 1984.😂
This isn't about you, it's about the people that went thru it in the video... I went thru in 87 and yes it was different but them videos are really no different in front of the cameras...
My times have changed… they tore into us even in reception
Thank your All for your service and sacrifice Stay safe Go forward God Bless your All 🇺🇸💞🙏
By definition, "boot camp" is initial training into the seagoing forces--the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. You will never hear the term "boot camp" used by Army cadre.
You will hear BCT (Basic Combat Training) or OSUT (One Station Unit Training).
I'm sorry but "Trainee GoPro" 19:10 got me!
25 years of age. Excited to ship off to Fort Sill November 18th.
Who else?
They almost had me 6 years ago but thankfully I was helped into not going, hope it’s fun for you though
Yo🫡
26 in october but I ship to fort sill November 18th as well
Currently getting my GED, hope to be their by February 🤞🪖
So for the people looking into joining the army it is pretty easy. When you get to reception it will last a week and if your not going to 09m program or fat camp ( which is to help you lose weight before joining 09M is asvab help which is a school but you still learn military discipline there which is just your generic basics. But if you're not going into one or those you will get shipped out to boot camp which is 10 weeks if you are not in a combat role such as infrantry or combat engineer and i believe there are 2 others that go to osut which is the 10 weeks plus another 6 week extention added on so basically that will be your AIT. I got no idea about osut training i went into artillery and it wasn't to bad I advise everyone to have a reason on why you want to join and just think about that it goes pretty fast and isn't to difficult. ( if you're planning on going my advice is to give everything your 100% or you will look like a shitbag that doesn't want to be there. Don't talk in formations or you will then get corrective action which again is just a couple push ups but also will make you seem like a shitbag and they will keep a close eye on you. When you go to basic your first week will be improssesing which is just paper work, sharp classes, EO classes and how everything will work there for your next 9 weeks. After that you will do your confidence course which is just climbing over walls, climbing across a rope 50 feet up to the other side which is not hard at all, climbing a tower 60 feet up ( If you're scared of heights just dont look down and breath there will be a drill sergeant up there watching you plus i seen a female who wasnt even 5 feet tall do it so everyone should be able to. Next you will do the gas chamber and learn on how to properly protect yourself against chemical warfare ( tip for this is to just pay attention and deal with a little burning feeling at the end and don't try to run out or they will just throw you on the ground and make you do it but while there holding you down. After that you will do Victory tower which is learning on how to repel down walls its only 60 feet up and you won't fall so don't be scared at all ( Like legit theres no way for you to fall off ) after that you will get to white phase which is the beginning of marksman ship now for this try to control your breathing and shoot at the end of your last breath or in the beginning it varies for different people also take your time and pull the trigger slowly and squeeze it dont just let go after your shot you should hear a click sound after you let go of the trigger. For the marksmen ship you will zero in first which is making it so the gun is allied with your aim of sight then you will qualify the next week. For qualifying you just need to hit a 23 out of 40. And the targets go up in down usually in a order so if you dont get it your first try just remember the order and you should be squared away but there will be a pre qual so you should he fine also a 300 meter shooting range even before the pre qual so you will get practice in a bit. In the end if you still don't get it if you have any infrantry drill sergeants ask them for advice and they will teach you the steps they used to help. In basic you will also have 3 ruk marches which is just 60 pounds on your back and holding your rifle its not hard tbh the first march will he 2 miles, 2nd will be 5 milies and the last which is the forge will be 12 miles. They usually just say 8 but it is 12 on the way back which the march back is the one that counts for your graduation requirements. For your feild exercises you will just learn more in depth on how to set up a patrol Base, how to shoot with a team, How to setup a firing squad, How to ambush, To defend against a ambush and some other stuff. The last feild event you will sleep outside for 3 days and most likely be in the fox hole you made which is you digging into the ground with your ETool. And you will also do Nick At Night there also . In the end it sounds scary but it truly is not. For most of the people I knew they just had homesickness or a attitude problem. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask below.
It is very important to have good English, they send me in August, but I don't have the best English. And my physical shape is not the best, in fact I train every day to be in my best physical shape.
@alexflores7300 so for the english part, no, you'll still be fine, and they will get you in shape, so you should be fine
Now I’m really worried for my son. He’s not a physical type and his mos is 13F
@girlee0303 Well, the mos he picked deals with all physical stuff. If they picked 13F, he's a Joint Fire Support Specialist. He will be doing a lot of physical work, and it is a support combat MOS. For boot camp, it's the normal boot camp, but when he gets to AIT, he will do a lot more stuff that goes in depth with their job training. I know he will go to Fort Sill for AIT they do a lot of ruck marches, so he's going to have to prepare for that. Besides that, though, I don't know much about them.
@girlee0303 Also, for his life in the army, that all depends on where he gets stationed and how his unit is. I'm stationed in korea, and it's probably been the best time in my life. It all depends on the person. It's like a normal 9am to 5pm job for the most part some days you'll have to stay later some days you get to leave really early. A tip I can say for your son is when he has a bad day. Just embrace the suck it sounds rude, but honestly, after he gets in, it is truly not that bad it all depends on the unit he gets and how their command is. But for me, at least joining the military was probably the best decision I made in my life. You'll be able to do things that most people can't ever do and travel all around the world. If you have any questions, you can just tag me or if your son has any
I went to basic training in 1986 it wasn't no picknick
I also wanna thank the soldier that are willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of positivity GID BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES
NEVER GIVE UP STAY STRONG
AND HEALTHY SONT BE SCARED FOR YOUR ON TONTHE NEXT MISSION
wElL bAcK iN mY dAy
back in my day nothing, quit yapping an s.t.f.u😢🤡🫵
Lol Half of the comments be like ^
Army new recruits received a warm sweet welcome compare to a tougher Marines welcome compound. HOURA!
It’s “oorah”
Can't believe most of these comments it's insane this is just a video showing a basic of what they teach you this isn't the real thing. People who aren't even probably military hating on it, which is even more crazy. The sacrifices military members make is a lot and have to deal with on the daily. I suggest that people who aren't in please do more research and ask military members about their experiences and learn about what we do on a daily rather than hating on it over a video
We crawled on our backs at night under the barbed wire. Great experience!!! I was 25 and survived the harassment of pharmacy school so this was nothing!
I ship out for basic training on September 3rd, 2024🫡
Same here to ft Leonard
@@danielvillatoro3912 that’s where I’m going too..12T💪🏽
Good luck 🤘
@@tonymurrietta thanks I appreciate it 💪🏽
another producer going into the military 🫡 i’m rey go to the air force
I went through Benning in 1985. Our instructors were mainly leftovers from Vietnam on their way to retirement and didn’t give a shit about you. We heard “get down and beat your face” or “get on your back and pedal to the clouds”. No phones, walkmans, civi’s or anything that resembles home. And Jody always has your girl. This here looks like a cake walk. I EOS’d at Fort Bliss in 93. That’s where I heard about the stress card. Anyone know if that’s still a thing?
I just watched the USMC bootcamp video. It's amazing how different they are in the receiving phase.
Idk where this is but I went to basic a year ago in Leonard Wood and I can confidently say it was the exact opposite of whatever tf this summer camp is
Why bring soap/shampoo/toothpaste etc if everything gets thrown out on day1?
hoping to go by the end of the year. lost over 30 pounds to do my childhood dream. HOOAH!
For thise rhat are wondering, alot of the beginning is reception. Reception is before yoy get to training. You won't deal with alotta of the nonsense and excessive yelling whilst at reception unless you do something really dumb
my dad was a drill sgt first class.other mos was mp at bragg.He was blowed out of a foxhole in korea,at a mash unit he said some guy with stars on his shoulder named macAuthor said he found a set of sgt stripes in a snow bank and gave it to him.After 2 nam tours he retired.I was yelled at my entire life but icould field strip many weapons and reasemble blind folded by age 12.He passed fathers day 2020 during covid.Funeral home said no military honors during covid.I made one phone call to a provost marshal and it happened and my friend patriot guard rider and his outfit led the persession.
How many vets remember the almighty “shark attack”? Cavalry training at Ft Knox in 1984.
At one time when new recruits went through the mess hall, the drilll seargent , basically yelled, you have 15 minutes to grab your stuff, eat, and get the fuck out of my mess hall
I ship out October! Wish me luck 🤘
How old r you?
Same 🔥
What’s your mos
@@vylenkortez2621 24, will be 25 once I leave
@@1xaanarchy 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist
I went to basic training at Fort Benning Georgia I can tell you with full confidence it was never this quite if you went there for infantry training it was Balls to the Walls 24/7 and that is the real truth about the Army