I enjoyed being a dragon soldier. Prior to becoming a chemical soldier, I was a heavy truck driver. I accumulated over 70,000 miles operating a Heavy Equipment Transporter. We mainly halted tanks, infantry and artillery pieces. I was also assigned to two engineer heavy earth moving platoons prior to changing to chemical. I fell in love with the chemical corps. I spent 3 years at a Bn field artillery as a BN Chemical NCO/Off. Yes, I spent 3 years in the field attending every command post and Bn field exercises as a 24 year old SSG as a Bn NBC NCO. The TOC was no joke. Shoot, Move, and Communicate are what artillery does for a living. I became a super soldier in that Bn. I spent 7 years teaching at the chemical school at Ft. McClellan, Al. I was assigned to 4th Chem Company, Korea as a PSG/Off. We conducted real word decon missions. I was assigned to Fort Moore as a Regimental chem/M16A2 zero/qualification and night fire range NCO. I rapid fired to SFC in 11 years. I could have gotten promoted to CSM if I would’ve stayed in. I was burnt out so I retired at 20 years and taught Army HS JROTC for 25.5 years. The army still needs the best leaders leading our soldiers. I was so motivated as a chemical soldier, I could have led an infantry platoon. I was a 1SG in an engineer HQ company while the 1SG was on leave. I had the mentality of being the best not only in chemical but as well as non chemical units. All of my boyhood’s dreams came true as a US soldier in the best Army in the world. Air Assault, Hooah!
Now after all the news everyone is a NBC/CBRN Specialist... Let's leave the job to the military and Not the news! Thank you for your service and upholding the Oath! 🇺🇸
Mighty Baby well, it was certainly interesting. I’m graduated now class 11-20 July 24th. It was always an interesting topic (besides warning and reporting that was kinda boring) I learned stuff I didn’t even think I’d need to know. And a good portion of it was hands on. The hardest part wasn’t the academics it was our Barracks life, Bravo company 84th is know for being rough but it made me a better solider. PM me if anyone has questions or needs advice.
jacob thomas I just got to training 3 weeks ago and we hear Bravo get shitted on day and night( I’m Charlie 84th) class #16. The hardest thing so far is following the SOP. Is there anything I should look out for academic wise?
Mighty Baby if you’re three weeks in you’re probably on DRO, decon or CBRNWRS. Only advice I have for you is don’t skip out on HAZMAT and radiological classes they are the hardest tests. Most of your tests are open book so don’t take notes make a summary or an index example: “detailed troop decon pg. 35-38” that way you can quickly turn to that page and read what you need to. Other than that enjoy being in chill Charlie! Instead of bitchin’ bravo
A good skill to learn before getting to your first duty station is how to be a good RTO, they always point to the CBRN to do all the behind the scenes stuff
Nice. I just graduated BCT today. I chose 74D because I got an AA degree in natural sciences and want to apply it. I’m excited for it and want to milk the army from all its benefits. I’m gonna try to go airborne and take college courses to receive my B.S. degree. Thank you for the info.
hey im trying to do almost the same thing. You got any advice on how to do extra courses after bt and ait? Im not in the army yet but I'm studying for environmental science and wanna do the 74D plus all the benefits of the army too, I also would love to go to aiborne school.
@@TheOfficialRickyBowden and that’s why I love it. All other videos I don’t see myself doing the work cause I don’t see anyone that looks like me! So thank you.
Thank you for this video, it’s a very clear and detailed information! Sorry to ask you this… Do you know if family visits are allowed during CBRN AIT in FLW, during weekends? Thank you! Stay safe
She’s speaking the real. I’m 6 years Navy but it’s all the same the military is 99% what you make of it. A lot of young whiners and complainers who are not proactive in their careers and don’t realize how good they actually do have it
Chem dog...joining in 2004 it was 74d NBC they changed it in 2012 i think. I loved it . more responsibility in a non chemical unit because its just you n ur NCO in headquarters. Shes right on connecting with other chem dogs in other units. Its harder to get promoted in a chemical unit cuz everyone is gunning to get promoted also. Take all classes that is given to u. MAKE COPIES OF EVERYTHING WITH UR NAME ON IT..rt. especially medical.
I’m looking to enlist and I want to get into the MOS 12P as Prime Power Production Specialist. This is far from that but I feel like it gave some really good perspective. By any chance could you go over that MOS? I don’t really feel my knowledge is up to par to fulfill that job but I want to know if there’s a program or class to build soldiers up to it?
Well I was NBC Sgt back in the 80' s I did my training at Ft. McClellan Alabama. I did a lot chemical training in Germany we trained all the time. Also was deployed to Iraq with 1st Infantry Division also we a lot of cml & bio nuclear training.
Hey great video, I'm all over this cbrn and gas mask stuff. I would like to think that i know a lot about cbrn and gas masks. What is an example of something that they would ask on a test. Is it mostly about chemistry or mostly how to use the equipment?
I’ve been doing personal training to be able to join the Marines in the 5711 MOS (the USMC’s CBRN specialists) this video was really helpful. My grandad was a DS at Fort Lost in the Woods and on that side of the family those who served are primarily army. On my dad’s side they primarily served in the navy so if I’m serving the marines seems like a logical option.
Cbrn leads to many things. If you want to see action, go tech escort and never again ask questions. A cbrn can go ranger, and the more dangerous tech escort.
M J got any suggestions? Nothing but time over here and any suggestions for jobs in the service would be good. I’m a biochem nerd so this was my first pick of a job, that and 2111 cause I’m a gun nerd too.
Most all of the tests are open book. The ones that aren't are HAZMAT (both Awareness and Ops.) and MCD (Mass Casualty Decontamination). If you take good notes, or for me, have a good highlighter, you should pass everything with flying colors. Most of them you know what score you got the same day you take the test.
Damn near anywhere cuz CBRN is heavily understaffed in many Army Units. So E5 and under u have a good amount of choices. The US Army rn is trying to put a CBRN in every unit. And RASP and Airborne are heavily recruiting CBRN for both their programs
Going to BCT as a 74D in 3 weeks. Everyone telling me to not do CBRN but I want to. Just praying I don't get recycled because I've waited almost 6 months to get to BCT. I don't want to wait any more lol
@@benfarmer5960 very well carry on sir , just walk with your head up high ,the hard times never last but you do and if you need help let me know I’ll do what I can.
I strongly suggest avoiding this MOS. If you want to be involved in CBRN/Hazmat pick the 89 series instead. EOD does more chem and rad training than actual CBRNs. They are also better trained, better equipped, more qualified and tend to have more funding. Only a very very small percentage of 74Ds actually get to perform their jobs throughout their career; All the rest are used for admin work and property holders. Chemical units are rarely called in either bc most times the task will eventually just get handed over to EOD or CRD. Unless you are interest in attending Ranger School and by luck get a slot in a CRD unit I would not recommend this MOS to anybody.
Hey I’m getting reclass to because I didn’t pass my exam I was a 88N thanks for all the info but rn I been hearing stuff bout how hard and strict it is there I’m kinda scared I just wanna know can you tell me more or can I get your snap or something I can talk to you off I think you can tell me what all I need know please
I want to join CBRN but I’m scared of enlisting, going through training, and ending up doming farmers in the head instead of doing my actual job as CBRN. What do I do 😐
I'm leaving for basic in May for 74D, this video had great tips, but I was hoping to hear more specifics of what to expect during AIT it felt like a lot more was covered after AIT.
A lot has changed since I went for my 74D AIT just a few years ago. When I went there we didn’t continue to have drill sergeants but that has changed. Just think of AIT as the more educational part of your training. But that’s not to say you won’t be physically tested either. The classes you take are a little like college courses. Be sure to pay attention and study. Sometimes you’ll have civilian instructors as well as NCOs. The most important classes are the certifications for Haz Mat that can be very difficult if you’re not prepared. But the instructors will give you all the tools you need. Honestly there’s a lot to learn but the weeks fly by. In AIT Black/Gold Phase you’ll get some extra privileges like weekend passes to relax and explore FLW. So it’s not exactly basic training 24/7. Early on in AIT (if you’re active duty) you’ll probably get your duty assignment post AIT. Many Chemical soldiers do go to South Korea. All in all, put your best foot forward and you’ll be fine. After Basic everything will seem easy anyway. Good luck man
@@codymays9943 thanks for the comment, however I am reserves and already have my unit at Fort Lewis, because my wife is active duty at Fort lewis. She's 31B, so we have already "explored" FLW, not much to do lol. I look forward to being challenged, I know getting certs can be monotonous and I've never been to college so if they're like college courses, that will be new to me.
What do you guys think about this MOS? Also, go SUBSCRIBE to Andreashavon and comment a 📸emoji to let her know I sent you!
I instantly could smell CS gas. Great video!
Its my mos in the NG. leave for basic feb 19th
This is 100% accurate. She is telling the absolute truth. Please take notes!
I enjoyed being a dragon soldier. Prior to becoming a chemical soldier, I was a heavy truck driver. I accumulated over 70,000 miles operating a Heavy Equipment Transporter. We mainly halted tanks, infantry and artillery pieces. I was also assigned to two engineer heavy earth moving platoons prior to changing to chemical. I fell in love with the chemical corps. I spent 3 years at a Bn field artillery as a BN Chemical NCO/Off. Yes, I spent 3 years in the field attending every command post and Bn field exercises as a 24 year old SSG as a Bn NBC NCO. The TOC was no joke. Shoot, Move, and Communicate are what artillery does for a living. I became a super soldier in that Bn. I spent 7 years teaching at the chemical school at Ft. McClellan, Al. I was assigned to 4th Chem Company, Korea as a PSG/Off. We conducted real word decon missions. I was assigned to Fort Moore as a Regimental chem/M16A2 zero/qualification and night fire range NCO. I rapid fired to SFC in 11 years. I could have gotten promoted to CSM if I would’ve stayed in. I was burnt out so I retired at 20 years and taught Army HS JROTC for 25.5 years. The army still needs the best leaders leading our soldiers. I was so motivated as a chemical soldier, I could have led an infantry platoon. I was a 1SG in an engineer HQ company while the 1SG was on leave. I had the mentality of being the best not only in chemical but as well as non chemical units. All of my boyhood’s dreams came true as a US soldier in the best Army in the world. Air Assault, Hooah!
This is a beautiful concise video. I’m shipping for BT and will be 74D it was encouraging to watch this video and learn from her experiences.
Chabi Chaffa thanks for watching!
Also, edit this comment and take the BCT dates off you're violating OPSEC or Operational Security.
The Official Ricky Bowden done Sir
Am Shipping off Soon Too
I have a couple questions about this Mos I chose as well?
Now after all the news everyone is a NBC/CBRN Specialist... Let's leave the job to the military and Not the news! Thank you for your service and upholding the Oath! 🇺🇸
I’m on graduation day now, just got my phone so I’m seeing what my AIT will be like. Wish me luck!
Good Luck man!
Since you’ve been there recently, what was it like and what company did you go into?
Mighty Baby well, it was certainly interesting. I’m graduated now class 11-20 July 24th. It was always an interesting topic (besides warning and reporting that was kinda boring) I learned stuff I didn’t even think I’d need to know. And a good portion of it was hands on. The hardest part wasn’t the academics it was our Barracks life, Bravo company 84th is know for being rough but it made me a better solider. PM me if anyone has questions or needs advice.
jacob thomas I just got to training 3 weeks ago and we hear Bravo get shitted on day and night( I’m Charlie 84th) class #16. The hardest thing so far is following the SOP. Is there anything I should look out for academic wise?
Mighty Baby if you’re three weeks in you’re probably on DRO, decon or CBRNWRS. Only advice I have for you is don’t skip out on HAZMAT and radiological classes they are the hardest tests. Most of your tests are open book so don’t take notes make a summary or an index example: “detailed troop decon pg. 35-38” that way you can quickly turn to that page and read what you need to. Other than that enjoy being in chill Charlie! Instead of bitchin’ bravo
I’m about to go in as a 74 d and this really helped to explain things
A good skill to learn before getting to your first duty station is how to be a good RTO, they always point to the CBRN to do all the behind the scenes stuff
Do you know what civilian jobs I can qualify for because I'm going to basic for this?
@@redfaction-hc6iq most disaster relief, she goes in depth after awhile in the video
@Michael Emmick so true, I know more about being an RTO than CBRN
Nice. I just graduated BCT today. I chose 74D because I got an AA degree in natural sciences and want to apply it. I’m excited for it and want to milk the army from all its benefits. I’m gonna try to go airborne and take college courses to receive my B.S. degree. Thank you for the info.
hey im trying to do almost the same thing. You got any advice on how to do extra courses after bt and ait? Im not in the army yet but I'm studying for environmental science and wanna do the 74D plus all the benefits of the army too, I also would love to go to aiborne school.
I love your videos and see I women being interviewed makes it more real!
I interview women intentionally because they are under represented! Thanks for watching
@@TheOfficialRickyBowden and that’s why I love it. All other videos I don’t see myself doing the work cause I don’t see anyone that looks like me! So thank you.
Thank you for this video, it’s a very clear and detailed information! Sorry to ask you this… Do you know if family visits are allowed during CBRN AIT in FLW, during weekends? Thank you! Stay safe
She's my favorite 💚 what a sweetheart !
She's one of mine as well! Thanks for watching!
She’s speaking the real. I’m 6 years Navy but it’s all the same the military is 99% what you make of it. A lot of young whiners and complainers who are not proactive in their careers and don’t realize how good they actually do have it
Chem dog...joining in 2004 it was 74d NBC they changed it in 2012 i think. I loved it . more responsibility in a non chemical unit because its just you n ur NCO in headquarters. Shes right on connecting with other chem dogs in other units. Its harder to get promoted in a chemical unit cuz everyone is gunning to get promoted also. Take all classes that is given to u. MAKE COPIES OF EVERYTHING WITH UR NAME ON IT..rt. especially medical.
I’m looking to enlist and I want to get into the MOS 12P as Prime Power Production Specialist. This is far from that but I feel like it gave some really good perspective. By any chance could you go over that MOS? I don’t really feel my knowledge is up to par to fulfill that job but I want to know if there’s a program or class to build soldiers up to it?
Proudly a dragon 🐉 soldier
Starting AIT soon, super excited but nervous!
Well I was NBC Sgt back in the 80' s I did my training at Ft. McClellan Alabama. I did a lot chemical training in Germany we trained all the time. Also was deployed to Iraq with 1st Infantry Division also we a lot of cml & bio nuclear training.
Hey great video, I'm all over this cbrn and gas mask stuff. I would like to think that i know a lot about cbrn and gas masks. What is an example of something that they would ask on a test. Is it mostly about chemistry or mostly how to use the equipment?
I’ve been doing personal training to be able to join the Marines in the 5711 MOS (the USMC’s CBRN specialists) this video was really helpful. My grandad was a DS at Fort Lost in the Woods and on that side of the family those who served are primarily army. On my dad’s side they primarily served in the navy so if I’m serving the marines seems like a logical option.
Cbrn leads to many things.
If you want to see action, go tech escort and never again ask questions.
A cbrn can go ranger, and the more dangerous tech escort.
I really hope you lose motivation, just like the rest of us. MOS is ass, do something else unless you wish to wait four years to do something else.
M J got any suggestions? Nothing but time over here and any suggestions for jobs in the service would be good. I’m a biochem nerd so this was my first pick of a job, that and 2111 cause I’m a gun nerd too.
7 yrs as 74d!! I miss it lol lima6 and all
Do you intend to go out of the Army and pursue an civilian career?
she’s now an LPN and on nursing school!
I'm interested in 74D but everyone says it sucks and to not do it. Why?
If you wanna do it , DO IT! Don’t listen to other people🤷🏿♂️
@@TheOfficialRickyBowden You're right, I'm going to do it. Thanks for the encouragement.
Metoo i choose my mos 74D also
Isn't it called 74 "Detail" because that's all you'll do anywhere but a chemical unit?
😒 Uh-oh...
That's MY preferred MOS.
I guess I'll go with my second choice, 68M.
@@marlonmoncrieffe0728 I feel like just being on details and doing random stuff wouldn’t be bad tho
Can do a video on whole picking job in the army process as well as army bonuses?
James Ervin there’s already one on my channel
Do you need to be good at math cuz im really bad at math But i kinda like this type of job.
@Gutierrez 669 i didn’t get into the Army bro
Do you do field like a training that you leave for weeks!
Please what type of certificate can you put on the erb after a 74d ait?
i miss it honestly
Sucks ass when you're not chem unit though
How were the tests? Because I am not a big on science. Was it testing every week?
Subscribe to @andreashavon and she can answer all of your questions. Thanks for watching.
Most all of the tests are open book. The ones that aren't are HAZMAT (both Awareness and Ops.) and MCD (Mass Casualty Decontamination). If you take good notes, or for me, have a good highlighter, you should pass everything with flying colors. Most of them you know what score you got the same day you take the test.
Best MOS.
74D's work on equipment that 94F's maintain.
im in the process of changing my mos to cbrn specialist what are some duty stations that you can be stationed at?
Damn near anywhere cuz CBRN is heavily understaffed in many Army Units. So E5 and under u have a good amount of choices. The US Army rn is trying to put a CBRN in every unit. And RASP and Airborne are heavily recruiting CBRN for both their programs
@@daxthecatofwales4645 NOT to mention the points for making E5 and E6 are super low literally show up low lol STAR MOS
Going to BCT as a 74D in 3 weeks. Everyone telling me to not do CBRN but I want to. Just praying I don't get recycled because I've waited almost 6 months to get to BCT. I don't want to wait any more lol
Are you in?
@@marlonmoncrieffe0728 I'm in. And only 2 weeks from graduating AIT!
@@Tetra392 👏 Great! 🍻 Good luck!
@@Tetra392 good shit, you know where you’re gonna be stationed?
@@shafay2388 Yup, Hood.
Ugh I went to Fort Leonard Wood. I was a 12B
i leave to go to basic training june 13th. i think im going to try to get 74D at meps tmr
If they don’t have it ask to comeback next week don’t be pressured into something else you don’t want
@@NoName-no8ti im at the point where im 17 homeless and can barley feed myself. honestly ill take anything at this point
@@benfarmer5960 very well carry on sir , just walk with your head up high ,the hard times never last but you do and if you need help let me know I’ll do what I can.
@@benfarmer5960 how is things bro? What mos did you end up getting
@@itjustxpain6060 11x infantry recruit
I strongly suggest avoiding this MOS. If you want to be involved in CBRN/Hazmat pick the 89 series instead. EOD does more chem and rad training than actual CBRNs. They are also better trained, better equipped, more qualified and tend to have more funding. Only a very very small percentage of 74Ds actually get to perform their jobs throughout their career; All the rest are used for admin work and property holders. Chemical units are rarely called in either bc most times the task will eventually just get handed over to EOD or CRD. Unless you are interest in attending Ranger School and by luck get a slot in a CRD unit I would not recommend this MOS to anybody.
I’ve been trying to find videos on the 12Y MOS & I’m striking out. Beginning to think they don’t exist 🧐
I’m about to drop a 12N video soon
@@TheOfficialRickyBowden I’m hype!
@@michaelhall529 12N not 12Y
@@TheOfficialRickyBowden still cool to learn. Those 12Y people are ghosts im convinced 😂
Hey I’m getting reclass to because I didn’t pass my exam I was a 88N thanks for all the info but rn I been hearing stuff bout how hard and strict it is there I’m kinda scared I just wanna know can you tell me more or can I get your snap or something I can talk to you off I think you can tell me what all I need know please
GettingLitwit_ Z there’s nothing in Army that’s so difficult that you can’t do it! You’ll be just fine
What did you do as a Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)?
HazMat?
I want to join CBRN but I’m scared of enlisting, going through training, and ending up doming farmers in the head instead of doing my actual job as CBRN. What do I do 😐
Doming farmers in the head?
@@marlonmoncrieffe0728 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I got recycled because my drill Sergeant didn’t take me to do my test...
I'm leaving for basic in May for 74D, this video had great tips, but I was hoping to hear more specifics of what to expect during AIT it felt like a lot more was covered after AIT.
A lot has changed since I went for my 74D AIT just a few years ago. When I went there we didn’t continue to have drill sergeants but that has changed. Just think of AIT as the more educational part of your training. But that’s not to say you won’t be physically tested either. The classes you take are a little like college courses. Be sure to pay attention and study. Sometimes you’ll have civilian instructors as well as NCOs. The most important classes are the certifications for Haz Mat that can be very difficult if you’re not prepared. But the instructors will give you all the tools you need. Honestly there’s a lot to learn but the weeks fly by. In AIT Black/Gold Phase you’ll get some extra privileges like weekend passes to relax and explore FLW. So it’s not exactly basic training 24/7. Early on in AIT (if you’re active duty) you’ll probably get your duty assignment post AIT. Many Chemical soldiers do go to South Korea. All in all, put your best foot forward and you’ll be fine. After Basic everything will seem easy anyway. Good luck man
@@codymays9943 thanks for the comment, however I am reserves and already have my unit at Fort Lewis, because my wife is active duty at Fort lewis. She's 31B, so we have already "explored" FLW, not much to do lol. I look forward to being challenged, I know getting certs can be monotonous and I've never been to college so if they're like college courses, that will be new to me.
@@Shaxra59 my mos 74D too... shipping date is in may at fort Leonard...
@@omarz7even537 looks like we'll be there at the same time. What state are you leaving from?
@@Shaxra59 I am from NJ but let's keep fingers cross cause virus have changed the looks of basic training
I really hope your training 😅😅😘
Make videos of 17Charlie please
Man I need more info about 25M too
74 class is easy I graduate commandants list and ait is not easy they f u up it’s harder than basic thats if your bravo if not it’s chillin Carle
Reclass 😂
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