A deployment, an article 15, an ex wife (who gobbles up your paycheck via alamony), a kid (whose w/the ex wife and takes up the rest of your paycheck via child support) and (most important) a tattoo.

@davidhamilton6612

3 жыл бұрын

That's what you get when you retire.

@Christopher.Harvey333

3 жыл бұрын

So I see that y'all are much like the Marines. Interesting.

@Raccoon_Chic

Жыл бұрын

So you goofed up several times while serving .

@alfredpaquin3563

Жыл бұрын

Got an ex-wife, plenty of deployments. No kids, no alimony (amicable separation, she just missed home). Miss her dearly, but I love the Army,and that's just the way things go sometimes.

Condoms are a must have after basic

@Letch69

5 жыл бұрын

Why though? Forgive me if this is something that's normal.

@michaelish5446

5 жыл бұрын

Incuriosus Vir it’s a joke...

@connie_wonnie._

5 жыл бұрын

this is so stupid yet so funny

@onrr1726

4 жыл бұрын

@@Letch69 during the Vietnam War Condoms were issued to the men in the field to put over the barrel of their gun to keep dirt and mud out of them when on patrol in the jungle. It's possible that the military might still do it when in the desert but I don't know.

@christopherh7836

4 жыл бұрын

Yea cuz the army is always fucking you

Dodge charger at overly expensive intrest rates is a must have!

@georgemaxwell3467

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@kai-vp8mz

4 жыл бұрын

if your 11b

@joshharrison1169

4 жыл бұрын

khai false.. my interest rate is 6% and i have an SS

@randomuser5443

3 жыл бұрын

Challenger are better

@Bluebb8

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. your right. Make sure it has tires the width of a pinkie and rims for dayz.

And if you absolutely must have a mustcharllenger like every other soldier don’t get the 6 cylinder at 29percent interest.

@AsuniArchie

4 жыл бұрын

Leland Gaunt 😂😂😂😂

As a young single private, I usually asked my squad leader for rides to get to formation and asked to borrow cars for personal use. But yeah eventually wanted to get a car and stop relying on others. Very important point you made though is if you do buy a car get a car you CAN afford. Bring your squad leader if you can.

@Wangan300

5 жыл бұрын

Lol. All those guys thinking they can afford a 40k sports car after ait.

@Wangan300

5 жыл бұрын

@@DevilDaRebel heard of fine print and tax? Apparently not.

@acupofcoffee9082

4 жыл бұрын

I'm using my signing bonus to pay off debts and get my credit started on track then if I'm in a warmer climate I'm thinking of getting a motorcycle to make payments on for a little while and have some good history (a new one is like, 10k and payments aren't too crazy typically.)

@TranceCore3

2 жыл бұрын

tbh your first car in the army should be a beater that you bought second hand. Trust me.

A time machine. To go back and get lost on the way to the recruiting office.

During my time in the Army (1982-1985): Cell phones: Basically didn't exist, nor did the internet. Car: Bought my room mate's 1970 El Camino SS. Should have kept that car! It helped during ETS time. Sold it to another soldier just before I left. Utility tool/knife: Never really needed one. I was a mechanic. Had a full toolbox. Pen and notepad: Never needed one. If you had a pen, it had to be hidden/concealed from plain view. Some soldiers put it in their pen slot of the left breast pocket and called it the "Good Penmanship Award." Watch: Most guys that wore watches had the Army type watch band. It looked like a wrist band and had a velcro flap to cover the face of the watch. It was usually green in color.

@jacobhaskins811

5 жыл бұрын

You had your cigarettes too right! I'm a mechanic as well I dont smoke much though

@jacobhaskins811

5 жыл бұрын

You had your cigarettes too right lol I'm a mechanic as well in the army I don't smoke much

@dougtheeliminator1077

5 жыл бұрын

Never smoked at all.

@randykroells8049

4 жыл бұрын

Tabasco for field food.

@jimmygonzalez8647

Жыл бұрын

Damnnn you old

When stationed at any of my posts (Alaska, Germany, multiple stateside) I always had a Gerber, a Swiss Army Champion, a Combat/Camp knife, a Casio Ironman digital watch, and when I was in the early 90's, a personal computer. All these made me very popular in my units since I was always on time with the right tool when someone needed it in the field. Most of the senior NCO's in my unit even borrowed my knives or tools when they needed them in the field. The computer at the time was popular since in the early 90's they were expensive and rare for most all people, so I had a lot of fellow soldiers use it to type up letters home, play video games or such. :-)

Thanks Christopher! You had some energy on this video. Love it!

i always felt weird talking to ncos over the phone, im like okay roger.....bye lol

@Wanya21

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

For Infantry: create your own weapons cleaning kit. A set of dental picks, at least two bore snakes (one for 5.56 and one for 7.62), CLP, lint free rags, Gerber or SOG, or Leatherman multi-tools whichever you prefer, toothbrushes, small wire brushes, Q-tips(lots of them) and a shaving lather brush made from horse hair (it helps to remove the bulk of dirt, mud, and dust from a weapon after you have been out in the field for a while. Plus, horse hair is soft enough to not remove the blueing from the exterior of the weapon, which I have seen happen when using regular hard plastic bristle hair brushes.

A DD214 is a must have 😂😂

When I was stationed at Ft. Hood, I got a small wrist compass I put on my watch because there are no landmarks to tell which way is north.

@robtank8385

4 жыл бұрын

North Is Gatesville.

@Tetra392

4 жыл бұрын

@@robtank8385 north is where ever the DS says it is. XD

Saw this video for first time today. And before it started I was like, I wonder if Gerber/multi-tool will be on his list. I know almost every single person in company had one, whether they worked in "working" platoons or in the HQ platoon, the had a multitool. This is back 1992-1994. I enjoy your videos, keep them coming. I know I am Johnny come lately on this one.

When our son went to Basic in 1995 at Ft. Benning Georgia. He left the house with one pair of underwear in his pocket nothing more. He knew he would have to carry everything he would haul there and everything they issued to him for at least a few hours. This way he would have less to carry he even tossed the extra skivvies so he didn't have to carry them around!

Thanks for another great video, I love the information.

Whenever you go to the field be sure to buy some good quality TP!

@bobteachout3779

4 жыл бұрын

Anyone remember the TP the Germans used!

I know this is back in the 1990s but fort Bragg used to have base cars which were left over cars that were registered/insured to government. Keys are in the glove box. They were ticket magnets. Sheriff's department could sniff them out I swear.

@johnashley327

4 жыл бұрын

Severed in Germany and FT HOOD and Ft Belvoir 90-95. Never needed a car.

Great video, my man!!

Baby wipes, hand lotion, a good magazine, and 30 seconds of privacy.

@jackjackson7343

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I usually need 20 seconds to clean up

@miken.4693

4 жыл бұрын

I factored that into the 30

@jalinnrivera5601

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@discolatedtoe7180

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂

@Elcomparobby

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

I like your channel you’re honest about the day-to-day

In 2006, in Bavaria, cell phones were part of our uniforms. Our squad leaders checked if they are charged.

Back in the 70's 80's and 90's if you lived in the barracks you were not allowed to get phone service and all you had was a pay phone. Cell phones were not a thing at that time and very expensive even if you could get one, boy life was hard!

That was a pretty slick segway.

Pierce transit and Joint Base Lewis McChord do have some services which operate both on and off post. They serve two major transit centers in south pierce county as well as six stops on post. All riders must have access cards to the post, and regular pierce transit fare is accepted which can transfer to other services off post. Bad side is it operates Monday through Friday only, and in the mornings and afternoon windows only. No federal holidays either. Which is a lot more exhaustive than most transit holidays here which is usually just the six major holidays.

Thats funny that you mentioned needing a Gerber because when I was in they issued one at my duty station with my tool box.

For Basic: I didn't get a phone call until after the forge. In AIT, we have our phones and we're just not allowed to take them to school. Same for Smart Watches

thanks Chris

Another important thing about cell phone is if you have a car you can use it as a GPS to get to work especially if your mos is pretty demanding such as firefighter infratry MP etc

in my MOS, we had to have a brief case. There'd be the whole platoon marching to work swinging our briefcases.

A big one that was missed in the video.... photo copies of paperwork. Get any paper that you are allowed to, and you think is important, photocopied. And a good “lock box” or similar case for storage of said copies/ original documents . Oh, and do not lose your SS card and military ID at the same time. I have not done it personally, but you literally cannot get a new one without the other. Same applies to CAC cards.

my "must haves"green notebook and pens!! ,location of class 6 store, supply section ppl, motor pool ppl, etc........

Great video

I got out in ‘96. Love watching these videos to see how Army life has changed over the years. Not sure I would enjoy the whole cell phone thing and constant/easy contact by command staff. Lol!

@drusmith3480

5 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@lelandgaunt9985

5 жыл бұрын

I always “magically” had a few drinks every weekend, the day I got out though I changed my number.

@miken.4693

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, no deal on the cell phone. How else is dental a 4 hour appointment? Or, a half day at the CIF even though all you did was sign in and leave?

@miken.4693

4 жыл бұрын

Leland Gaunt I kept a bottle of jack by my door and used it as mouthwash as soon as the final formation ended for the day. Sorry, can’t go on that last minute detail. Been drinking already.

@johnknecht7336

4 жыл бұрын

Agree with you there

Camp Pendleton in California has a bus route provided by the San Diego North County’s transit system.

Your gloves and your shot record. Never be without them.

pen and waterproof notebook! MUST HAVES

You kinda opened Pandora's box with that "What do you think" I would say a membership to triple A, prepaid phone card, and if possible your current records on a micro card. To include copy's of everything. I enjoy your Insight you been around the block. I did 25 to life ETSed for good 2010. And the Army is still there.

All I can come up with is my best friend, my wooby my wooby where I go he's gonna go. Also, 550 cord maybe a bracelet. Or just having some civilian clothing. Your list was solid.

Some of y’all need Hooked on Phonics more than that Challenger.

what would be the best way to bring a vehicle with you to your base?

A good flashlight

I've been away for awhile I like the setup

Sponsor!!!!!!! Hooah!

Stateside I had a 10 speed bike and was never late for anything. Kinda tough food shopping. Lol

Can you please explain how to be a tomb of the unknown soldier guard.

Why a "digital" watch? Do they frown on old school "analog" watches with hands?

Amazing that I some how survived my two years of service without any of the "things" we need. 1965-67. Adopt, adjust and over come.

@0xFF48

4 жыл бұрын

In 1965 you also didn't need KZread, or know how to use a computer. Times and needs change, evolve with them or get left behind like a Boomer still living in the past

@scallen3841

4 жыл бұрын

When I was in no internet or cell phones , 1987-1992 . They always found us

@TranceCore3

2 жыл бұрын

Back then you didn't need "go fasters" either I'm sure it was fun time. Running shoes weren't a thing until the 80s

What are the options for getting a driver's license once enlisted for active duty?

Back in the 60s, we marched to the motor pool in a formation.

I would say to always have 1 rank up from the rank you are readily available to you under your velcro collar so that you are ready to be pinned the next rank at all times!

Cell phone is 100% a must have. In the Army, you can count on on hand the few things that AREN'T subject to change literally 30 minutes prior and it's hard to somehow come across that info without a phone. I've gone to sleep a few times, woke up for PT and the uniform changes, or the location changes, as for watches, I 100% agree, but instead of a smart watch, invest in a Garmin Instinct Tactical. It can take the abuse of a grunt's life, and you still get notifications, you can reply, plus other health monitoring widgets on it. Plus the battery lasts 28 days.

You should do a vid on vehicle registration in the military/army

@christopherchaos

3 жыл бұрын

I did. There is a video on having a car in the Army.

The Army issues Gerbers now? Things have changed since I was in.

@patriottomyself

4 жыл бұрын

It's rare. Only seen it once.

I’m gonna ride the new and improved cows to my job; they they recycle their gas into cow scuba tanks... Just in case you need to forge a river🇺🇸

Looking back, I should have bought a 10 speed bike. Don't have to bother with registering it with the MPs, sholdn't be too hard to sell if you change duty stations.

What about regular watches? I have a luminox navy seal dive watch, all black. Not digital though. Would that be acceptable?

Schofield barracks in hawaii has a public city bus that runs through the base.

In the enlistment process after BCT and AIT if I get stationed over seas in Germany or Korea did we bring our own vehicle and do they hold us to their standards of vehicle inspections? I’ve got a truck with super dark tinted windows would I have a problem?

and how about no video allowed on base,coz some says it's prohibited and all videos have been keept in manbij syria.say,only military computer and a telephone they communicte with family.whta do you think about that, cellphone is very important

Number 1 should be the Woobie lol

Remember to keep it high speed.

Great video but you beat the Uber idea to death. When I was in a notebook and a pen was SOP. I'd say if you are worried about a smart watch dying or breaking your digital watch go old school and get the iconic analog military watch. They have concealable wristbands with velcro covers to avoid giving away your position when in the field or down range. Just a few words from an old soldier.

@aadipattanaik7778

3 жыл бұрын

Good advice but wouldn’t an analog put you at a disadvantage from everyone else?

@ScottyM1959

3 жыл бұрын

@@aadipattanaik7778 well we are talking about a watch right? So, how does that put you at a disadvantage? I mean yeah it would be cool to have that stop watch function and alarms which can get you dead if you forget to disable them, and why do you need a watch that can tell you what time it is in Prague or Hong Kong? Your first phone call back home after arriving at a new duty station or overseas should help you orient your time in your head for future calls home. For example, if you are from the east coast and you get stationed in California you should know its a 3 hour difference or a 5 hour difference between London and the east coast. So you can be just as informed as the next guy if you think about it. Before all this new technology arrived people still got to work on time, remembered time differences, knew how to do simple math (addition subtraction, multiplication and division) in their heads or a notebook, mostly just in their heads. Just for a reference I served from 80 - 84

@stevepauley2437

22 күн бұрын

Do you have a specific brand of “analog military watch” you’re talking about? My son is joining and I’d like to get him a decent watch, before he leaves.

@ScottyM1959

22 күн бұрын

@aadipattanaik7778 if it's your first watch going in or if you're planning on going to Ranger School they won't let you have a watch with GPS or a digital compass on it last I heard. So, alarms can get you killed outside the wire so what can a digital phone do for you that an analog cant?

These are relatively right, give or take. Most units don't issue Gerbers or knockoffs of Gerbers but it does happen albeit rarely. Pen and paper has become optional with the advent of notepad apps on phones but still a good idea all the same. Cars are just a good idea regardless. Same with phones. Watches are good but not an absolute must.

The Sheppard air Force Base has a public bus that goes on and off base

I know JBLM has a shuttle bus service that goes from on and off base.

Analog watch. Because you can use it to navigate.

I’m 21 I’m already loaded with tats and had all the nice cars I could want. Enlisting this week.

G-shock watch, Pens, phone, notepad, boot blousers if you can't keep em tucked in. All that + infamous blue electric razor in the field.

I literally bought the watch in the thumbnail to take to basic xD

So, what if I already have a car prior to entering the army? Would I be able to bring it to base? (After basic of course)

@christopherchaos

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

Major must haves(son of airmen so this can be used even outside of army or Air Force) 1. Obviously uniform, at least 4 pairs is suggested but my dad gets by on two, 2. Iron to iron uniform and stuff, 3. a PC especially if you work for wing staff or group staff, 4. A good quality wallet , 5. Plenty of undershirts my dad has a drawer of them, 6. Plenty of wet wear and stuff for uniform no matter where your stationed its kind of a efficency thing to have a OCP coat even in Florida so you don’t waste time getting one when you arrive or are leaving for the north and instead can pack/ unpack. Add comments down below with other items I will update often

high speed gloves, multiple BLACK mask ( the white one I was given from my unit got gross ), and good metal water bottle

YALL NEED THAT MUSTANG

Stuck in AIT as a holdover. Waiting on orders to PCS. Its getting a little frustrating.

@abelramirez7320

5 жыл бұрын

@@macburger5026 lets just say Im in korea now hahaha

And a sports jockstrap for active

A good knife.

Can this apply for the marines to

you will need a bunch of Plan B

Does it matter if it is a car or a motorbike when you live in the barracks, or it does not really matter?

@christopherchaos

4 жыл бұрын

Does not matter. Somthing to get around is helpfull at most places.

Advice for getting a used car, get one from an old lady or grampa. Usually in top shape and have not had the guts run out of them, back in 66, i had a pal who bought a very clean grandma car, new tires Pontiac, for 125 bucks 2022 equivilent $1300. Lasted his whole enlistment.

Gerber flashlight gloves phone, and PT belt😂

hi,is there a us base in manbij syria?

You spoke on transportation from off post to on post and i think it's weird that greyhound actually has permission to come on post to Benning

@christopherchaos

5 жыл бұрын

Dang. That’s crazy. Must be a hassle for the gate guard unless it’s something where all the passengers at that point have to have a valid ID. Fort Carson only allows school buses for Fort Carson.

@leonboyd2557

5 жыл бұрын

@@christopherchaos yeah the gate guards literally had to walk through the entire bus and check every id. There were a few people who didn't have one so they had to wait at the check point for the bus to come back through

I keep toilet paper and lysol everywhere I go. Schools, deployments, barracks, at all times!

Chris can cover the 15t mos or a broad view of all mechanic mos's?

@hughmungus3415

5 жыл бұрын

Yes please, I'm 15T

@hughmungus3415

5 жыл бұрын

Ship in August 2019.

@aadipattanaik7778

3 жыл бұрын

What does mos stand for?

@the0iron186

3 жыл бұрын

@@aadipattanaik7778 military occupational speciality, it’s basically what your job is

@the0iron186

3 жыл бұрын

@@hughmungus3415 hope u made it through basic, I contracted recently as 15t and ship june 2021

i'd choose a wind up watch. no emp or such to disable it

@MorganBrunson

3 жыл бұрын

@old Goat they're out there but you pay for them.

90-95 wow the Army sure has changed.

Does it really take 10 minutes to explain what a cell phone and a car are used for? 🤔

@jackgrimaldi8685

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever met some army privates? Dios mio! 😣😣

Point 2, If distance is not to far, try a bicycle.

I dont have my license. My parents failed me, and just when my best friends family got me my permit and a test date corona happened. i ship out in 19 days. will the army help me get my license after osut?

@slimpickens8211

4 жыл бұрын

troll... I hope

What watch or type of watch Should I get..I want something with alarms/timers so I can set when I'm running or need to wake up at a certain time..also if it's solar powered would be nice because I don't want a battery Problem

@papocolme8384

4 жыл бұрын

are you already in the army?

Pens are not authorized in your uniform in the infantry; we ain’t POG’S... Only pens we authorized to use were the low profile space pens because their not seen and supply will issue.

@dougtheeliminator1077

5 жыл бұрын

Did you have the waterproof note pad called "Write In The Rain" pads?

@saucybaka4439

5 жыл бұрын

Damn your grammar is shit. No wonder you're a grunt

Hi Chris, you didn't mention this but what about having a drivers license? I know other future soldiers that say they don't have a license when they leave to basic training so would you say having one BEFORE you leave would be very helpful?

@christopherchaos

5 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend having a drivers license so that you can get a car if needed. Otherwise you might be stuck in that category of being sick of asking for a ride after a while.

@dougtheeliminator1077

5 жыл бұрын

Where do people live that they don't feel the need to have a drivers license?? is it part of the "new generation?" Please tell me it's not a "sovereign citizen" thing! Just curious.

@carlosr.5971

5 жыл бұрын

@@dougtheeliminator1077 Its people who live in cities such as myself. We usually don't need a license because we can rely on public transportation such as the bus or train to get around or everything is within walking distance in the city. And maybe its part of the new generation also because we are more conscious about the environment and its actually better for the environment using public transportation since you're not contributing more CO2 into the atmosphere.

@williamreynolds8147

5 жыл бұрын

Good point. Pretty sure you can't drive shit on base without one.

@visible2anyoneonyoutube

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlosr.5971 "conscious about the environment", buddy you are going to have a hard time in the military, lol. Good luck.

When I was in BCT the Phones were on the Wall Well that was a Life Time Ago But Hey 1974 Was a Great Year

New backround song 💣 Can i bring a bike as my vehicle? 😂😂 I read somewhere that a water bottle is also recommended

@christopherchaos

5 жыл бұрын

A bike would work but they can get crazy with requirements like you must wear a helmet and a road guard vest while riding it usually.

@dougtheeliminator1077

5 жыл бұрын

Do you mean bicycle or motorcycle??

A pack of cigarettes 😂

Does anyone know if you could just use an E-Bike for most transportation needs? They go around 30 mph and the extra exercise may help you to stay in shape.

@christopherchaos

2 жыл бұрын

That would work. I've seen soldiers on Fort Carson with bikes, e-bikes and even mopeds. They just require you to wear a helmet and sometimes a reflective belt while riding.

What about a longboard or bicycle if you can't get a car?

@lycanrocx1121

5 жыл бұрын

Also wondering about this.

@visible2anyoneonyoutube

4 жыл бұрын

Helmet and safety vest required to operate.

Notification platoon