A month b4 going to basic training, do: 5 sets of 25 pushups( 5 days a week) 5 sets of 25 squats ( 5 days a week) 5 sets of 1 min planks ( 5 days a week) And run for 2 miles (3 days of of the week, and for the run, just make it an easy run, not for time, but distance, you'll work on speed at basic) Prime your body for physical training that is going to happen when you ship out. It isnt as hard like it was when I went( Ausgust 2011), but I would have been better off at basic if I had took my own advice.

@jackCollin403

8 ай бұрын

Screenshot this.

@jackCollin403

8 ай бұрын

@@InolongerknowwhoiamGet a gym membership and everything will fall into order.

@bakomills

7 ай бұрын

@@jackCollin403literally just did😂

@Zahra97

5 ай бұрын

I was there in 2020. Very relevant information before you go to BCT. Good advice.

@emmett-hr4ip

5 ай бұрын

Thanks bro

I’d advise everyone to detox for about a week or two before shipping. Soda, chips, tea, cake etc. will be easy to sweat out at that point. Your entire diet will entirely switch up. Don’t eat the junk food in reception. That crap will make you feel like garbage during red phase. And please for everyone’s sake don’t smoke in the month leading up to shipping. It’ll show in your PT performance.

@RIPjohnshelby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! My son is joining soon so this is very helpful

@djhunstiger

Жыл бұрын

I ship out in a week, been trying to quit smoking, just dip and a straw for the past week and I'm still itchin lol

@breadstick8139

Жыл бұрын

@@djhunstiger it’s gonna f you up lol. I’d suggest getting rid of everything tobacco related you have before you go. You’ll get a pretty thorough detox when you’re there. When you get done with basic, leave the habit behind. Good opportunity for a healthier lifestyle.

@RobayatRahman

Жыл бұрын

The stress will be so bad you won’t even feel any of the withdrawals. I’m speaking from my experience tho

@jonlee445

Жыл бұрын

Tobacco and alcohol. If you've ever wanted to quit, had loved ones recommend or implore to that end... Joining the armed forces is the perfect time to quit. (Unfortunately they are also a heavy influencer to start).

You will see your family again. Don't let it be the reason you quit

@NoahQ2000

6 ай бұрын

What about infantry

@smilingp0tat044

6 ай бұрын

@@NoahQ2000 I am in the infantry

@NoahQ2000

6 ай бұрын

Oh nice I do that in 4 weeks , just wanted to ask how is that ?

@smilingp0tat044

6 ай бұрын

@NoahQ2000 Was going to give some long talk, but I will make it simple. It's going to suck ass dude. Just do it and don't quit it will end. And go to schools if you plan on staying in.

@doogz5199

5 ай бұрын

it’s just 4 months of being tired af but days quickly become fast when you just consider lunch means it’s halfway to sleep

Take a few pictures 3-4 and tape them in a bible. Along with the names numbers and addresses of family and friends you wish to write. They cant touch or go thru your Bible. If you tape the pictures they can't fall out.

@kubrickenigma7977

Жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant idea.

@daniellemorrison7154

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful 😊😊😊😊

@NOAHHUNT22

Жыл бұрын

Really a bibble 😭

@daniellemorrison7154

Жыл бұрын

Is this true? 😃

@katkat6858

Жыл бұрын

@@daniellemorrison7154 yes! they legally can’t throw away your Bible, they leave it alone

Bring a good attitude . Of course you’ll be yelled at , do push-ups, smoked, have to run everywhere , pt, etc. it’s all meant to make you a good soldier . Hang in there, it does end eventually and then you can go to your AIT where things will be better. Basic training sucks, but it teaches you the basics and it will help you to be the best you can for your career. Listen to your DS, they know alot and they will help you. And you’ll never forget them . Don’t fear , never give up and keep yourself fit and you’ll come out on top. Your the next generation of soldiers . Make us proud !

@Itz.ValeriaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Hey brotha 👋 I just turned 20 years old, I'm gonna go to the military soon after I graduate this year I'm really interested in iffantry. It's gonna be a whole new experience for me but I wanna be known as a true soldier. I will not let myself down. My girl lives in the Philippines so I'm doing everything I can for our future we currently are in LDR

@jessemodz1

Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up mate, if you end up going infantry do know that promotions are slow ass shit there. Even if recruiters say otherwise don't listen to them lol. And another thing is once you get out, it's not really gonna help with future jobs in the civilian world. Pick something that's gonna help in the long run like something medical mate :)

@Itz.ValeriaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@jessemodz1 like a combat Medic brother?

@jessemodz1

Жыл бұрын

@SimpleBoy024 Yes That's 1 of them but some recommended mos jobs would 68B Orthopedic, 68F Physical therapy, and I think it was 68J Medical Logistics. There's a lot more of medical jobs not just those it all just depends on you, hope this helped a bit mate. :)

@cappuccinosnephew1382

Жыл бұрын

​@@jessemodz1 Lol they reserve most of the good medical jobs for commissioned officers nowadays, the few that are good on the enlisted side have pretty long AIT and they're pretty competitive to get into. I've heard 35F Intel analyst is good for after the military.

Get in shape BEFORE you get there! I saw guys who didn’t and it made basic training way harder for them.

@karonzi

Ай бұрын

seeing mfs who can't do a push-up is funny though

@TheSignatureKing

Ай бұрын

@@karonzi of course!

@ko1187

18 күн бұрын

@@karonzihow did that person even make it to basic training if they couldn’t do a pushup? I’m just wondering cause my brother a Marine/Soldier (he join the Marines then switch over to the army a few years later; but once a marine always a marine) anyways before he got accepted into basic training he had to pass the physical fitness test idr what the requirements were over a decade ago but now for push-up for guys 18-22 Army 10 push-ups in 2 minutes the more pushups you do the higher your ACFT score. Note the max is 57 according to the chart Marines 34 pushups in 2 minutes Air Force 33 pushups Navy 46 pushups And so on

@allenjames4808

7 күн бұрын

@@ko1187Those seem like low requirements (except for Navy), but any exercise can help you develop the muscle for it over time.

also a good idea to bring a powerbank that can last at least 2 or 3 charges, so u don't have to worry about fighting over an outlet

@masonmcgrew9790

Жыл бұрын

my cycle didnt allow powerbanks but that was 2019 things may of changed

@lucivarsadiablo4191

9 ай бұрын

@@masonmcgrew9790 when I went through in 2003 this was unheard of…

Wow. “Your Cell Phone”. I remember when I went in, we couldn’t even bring AIR. We had to breathe the Air they issued us 😒.

@BlessingNunoo

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@Vampybattie

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤨

@Basement811

9 ай бұрын

Yea vietnam was a while ago

@davidbillings5559

9 ай бұрын

@@Basement811 let me guess, what are you? 12yrs old? 10, perhaps? Have you even served🤔?

@revolutionarythoughtsofman6658

5 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a different age now stop complaining

Portable charger, wired earbuds,phone,some cash, pens, good running shoes (you can go to medical and say that ur issued pt shoes are giving u problems knee pain, ankle pain, shin splints etc… and say that you brought ur own from home),2 combination locks.

@Mastablasta_420

Жыл бұрын

Wait so u need a combination lock to lock up like a locker or like your stuff I'm confused

@AP310__

Жыл бұрын

@@Mastablasta_420 yes for ur locker

@masonmcgrew9790

Жыл бұрын

they provide locks also if drill sergeant can pick your combination while youre at chow its considered unsecured so combo locks are a bad choice and they dont allow ear buds in basic bro you must of been usaf

@dicktation_4769

8 ай бұрын

Awesome…teaching people how to be lying shitbags from day one when they don’t get what they want.

@Kxroi

6 ай бұрын

@@masonmcgrew9790what type of lock would you recommend (marines)

When I went to Navy boot camp they made us pack up everything we brought and mailed it back home😂

@biz-hop

Жыл бұрын

That 12inx12in box was so small dude. Barely fit my clothes and shoes in there. I had an RDC who would read old Sunday comics from the newspaper during holiday routine and that was our "TV Time" 😂

@MrStaybrown

9 ай бұрын

Marine Corps bootcamp will make you box it or trash it. The box, you will get back upon graduation.

@itb4255

9 ай бұрын

@@MrStaybrownWe just got a brown bag that we put our civis in and taped it. Thats all I brought anyway. Wallet and clothes lol.

@sashacali2425

8 ай бұрын

I was the teacher's pet.... because I brought nothing😂

@deborahwhit118

7 ай бұрын

LIES 🤥🤥🤥🤥NO LOCKS

Definitely stock up on Moleskin!!! Lifesaver, and also- Bring a good attitude and leave your feelings at the door. I was that one they picked on, until Week 3 when DS noticed I had no emotions to give them, they got bored with me and moved on to the next person.

@8bitwarrior037

Жыл бұрын

moleskin doesn't do jack. I had it during the forge and I still got a blister the size of Kansas that lasted for like a month

@wckvn

Жыл бұрын

We had mole skin issued to us a DS. I used duck tape because it was more accessible. Also, on the day one I bought gele type inserts. If you can make custom inserts in advance, bring them.

@masonmcgrew9790

Жыл бұрын

in modern basic training they will actually treat any injuries including blisters and they even provide you with free moleskin its part of the stuff they make you buy in reception

@NavyChinos

Жыл бұрын

@@masonmcgrew9790 or you could just stock up prior to BCT and not have to pay for it. Our DS told us if we already had it, don’t buy it

@masonmcgrew9790

Жыл бұрын

@@NavyChinos you must of gone to fort Jackson at Benning drill sergeant took all the extra shit we brought like moleskin and locks threw it away and made us buy more anyways

💢💢 BANDAIDS FOR YOUR FEETS !!! THE BOOTS WILL HURT YOU.💢💢 This is something I always mention in my channel and people will never forget.

@god-la-7wins-verdad-942

9 ай бұрын

Wraps for the feet? Sounds like a good idea

Bring a growth mindset. I knew a few guys who couldn't adapt and couldn't deal with the stress in basic.

Been in two years got two more to go the advice I'd give is don't sign shit until you get the job you want and understand what job you are signing for

@yeffry

3 ай бұрын

You going out after your contract is done?

@EmarieNohely

18 күн бұрын

I was just told this yesterday. 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Write your name on all your shit with a Sharpie or an engraver. No one admits to "stealing" shit if stolen items are in their possession.

@YoinkMasterTony

4 ай бұрын

Damn buncha thieves

Definitely have someone that will always answer the phone when you get phone time and call. And don't let home issues drag on you, push through.

Bring 1-3 sets of civilians (shorts/pants, shirt, shoes) so you don't have to buy expensive clothes when you're finally allowed to wear civies. Might vary in location though. This is mainly for AIT when you're given more privileges. When I went through in Fort Leonard Wood, I had to buy shirts and shorts from the PX cause I had no civies other than what I showed up in reception in. AND DON'T BRING TOO MUCH STUFF. I've seen people bring a suitcase and backpack and those people had to run with it + the 2 duffels they got issued from the bus to the basic barracks lmao before it gets locked away.

@RIPjohnshelby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! My son is joining soon so this is very helpful

@kubrickenigma7977

Жыл бұрын

Pack dignified civilian clothing when you aren't wearing PT/bedroom type attire. From this point onwards, you dress to impress, not express.

@ralphalvarez5465

Жыл бұрын

Were you at Combat Engineer? I was there for 12 (b) training and we couldn't go off post until the AIT portion of OSUT. My buddies and stayed on post and went to the bowling alley. The guys that went to Waynesville got ripped off. I saved about $1500.00 and we only made $501 per month

@jimmckinnon7148

Жыл бұрын

Don't bring golf clubs. You'll have to carry them with you. It happened.

@wckvn

Жыл бұрын

The problem was that when I arrived it was end of July. I only brought summer close. By November in AIT when I could wear civies it was pretty cold… there is no way I would bring winter clothes. I just had a basic cheap jeans, running shoes, cheap hoodie and a jacket bought at the PX under $100.

Have deodorant and put it on your feet every single day. If you don’t then you won’t be able to get the smell out of your boots. You don’t get enough shower time

@kubrickenigma7977

Жыл бұрын

That's a brilliant idea.

@candyrachor4737

Жыл бұрын

Since it keeps you feet from sweating it also reduces some blisters/ not all but some. Meaning, because your feet aren't slippery from sweat will reduce the friction that keeps the feet from rubbing raw. Worked for mi in 98.

@VrejHAI

Жыл бұрын

​@@candyrachor4737then make sure its antiperspirant instead of deodorant

@candyrachor4737

Жыл бұрын

@Kaks Ger yes you are right. I should have said antiperspirant.

@hh-xh7fh

Жыл бұрын

🤮🤮

When you are about to ship off they give you the list of everything you need, you really don’t need like half that stuff, just bring like cheap basic hygiene stuff like a razor (if male) cheap toothbrush cheap small tube of toothpaste, maybe a tiny bottle of soap. You will get issued everything you need the night/early morning you get there. Also the packing list will say (or at least mine did) that everything should fit in the crappy “go army” bag they give you, just bring a backpack, the bag they give you doesn’t work very well and when it ends up in the storage room and if the drill sergeant don’t organize the storage room very well, when people go to get their bags your shit will end up all over the floor. Also I recommend prepacking a bag with civis and anything else you want that’s not contraband that you want for AIT and have your parents bring it on family day.

If you bring your own running shoes they need to be actual running shoes with good support, well made, and conservative in color to even have a chance at wearing them, but don’t count on it without a shoe profile from medical. Purchase large, medium, and small ziplock bags, in one small bag keep your blue book and in another small bag keep a note pad, a small/slim wallet with your eagle card, some cash, and your CAC, a couple of pens, your study sheet you will be given during your yellow phase, and any profiles you receive. These are all inspectable items and must be on you at all times, so keep them all together in a waterproof bag and put them in your camelbak (which also must be full and on you at all times). Also, I brought a wall charger that had 6 usb ports so 5 of my battles could charge off of the same outlet, made a huge difference since there are only a couple of outlets and you’re only going to have a a few minutes to charge and call. And finally, Duke Canon makes a cooling post shave balm that was LIFESAVING when having to have a close shave everyday. Take care of your skin and your feet, you’re already going to be uncomfortable, don’t be miserable!

@justinmcdaniel5722

Ай бұрын

Blue book? Well hello fellow addict!!

THEY WILL STEAL ANYTHING!! i had a sketchbook stolen the last day of basic. A sketchbook, why the hell do you need someone else's sketchbook??

@americanbadger5295

Жыл бұрын

Siblings?

@wckvn

Жыл бұрын

People would steal shit on the first day and the last day. If that’s the equipment you have to turn in, it will be stolen right before you turn in your equipment. If it is personal items with some value, they might be stolen on the last day because people go different ways and expect not to see each other ever. I crossed paths with only 3 folks from my basic in the army later. I didn’t meet anyone from my AIT. I did come across 4 folks from my reclass school. Longer you stay in the army, less likely you would meet them… but it happens in very unexpected situations.

@masonmcgrew9790

Жыл бұрын

to sketch

@neft5449

9 ай бұрын

What type of sketches were in there? 🤔

@adambomb619

6 ай бұрын

​@@wckvnwhat kind of lock should i bring?

Bring your soul.... cause it is about to change!!!! For the good!

I would say when you're doing laundry in Basic watch over it like a hawk so it doesn't get stolen. We had a dude get a uniform stolen and another getting all his spare PT uniforms stolen.

@Pouchy17

7 ай бұрын

How do you watch ?

@owenhammond1880

7 ай бұрын

@@Pouchy17 You watch over the laundry machine.

Don't do it! D: Just kidding. Actually, the hardest part of Basic is the kids. Just focus on yourself, ignore the children, don't get involved in any bullshit, and it'll be over in no time. Everything seems so inconvenient in the moment, but in retrospect, it's such a brief part of your life that none of it is going to stick with you.

Me a marine: “Yall Have Phones?”

@ErickaBernie

Жыл бұрын

You didn’t have a phone that the drill instructors stored while you’re at basic training 🤔 come on now - I have marine drill instructor friends that tells me other wise 🤷🏻‍♀️

@anthonybeach3003

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for the Entirety of Training

@MrStaybrown

Жыл бұрын

Yup .. my supervisors son went and they talked every evening, emailed, used social media. It's just PE.

@ralphalvarez5465

Жыл бұрын

Pathetic, huh?

@JS-hw9mf

Жыл бұрын

@@ErickaBernie yes But you never get calls unless you have problems at home

Don’t bring too much stuff. A backpack that has your extra pair of socks, extra underwear and extra shirt, and minimalistic hygiene kit. Cheap reliable watch (G-shock would do), $50 cash. Don’t bring a laptop. Your bag will be thrown a lot, and it will break (I had mini 10 inch cheap netbook that survived). That’s it. You won’t be able to use any of your own stuff after day 1, so no need to have it. Oh, one thing… if you know that you have issues with your feet, you can order 2 sets of custom shoe inserts (one for boots, one for running shoes). You always wanna take care of your feet. I had to buy inserts from the PX… they were okay, but having custom ones would be much better.

I believe running shoes are a basic issue item. Meaning the Army is now required to issue each Soldier a 'physician 'approved' pair of running shoes to help prevent injuries.

Take the time and do the work so you are already in shape to pass your first PT test. I was one of only three in my platoon that past the first test and it was such a relief and motivator.

Prepare yourself mentally is the most important thing. It’s extremely hard being away from your friends and family. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I’d say no flavored cough drops are the biggest thing to get you will get sick your first couple of weeks they are a currency.

The Marine Corp was different. For Basic I only had to bring two things. Myself, and running shoes.

My tip isn't necessarily about what to bring. But take every chance you get to use the bathroom. Otherwise you might have to hold it for a LONG time

Don’t bring extra clothes!! I made this mistake and bought socks and underwear before I went to basic that were all white and I ended up trashing them in reception. Pack very minimal. They give you your PT’s the first day.

@Vampybattie

Жыл бұрын

Wait I shouldn't bring underwear or bra ?

@iceJJenny

Жыл бұрын

@@Vampybattiecurious to know this too

@imdva

6 ай бұрын

@@Vampybattie you do laundry everyday, at least when my sister went in. so the ones your wearing when you go in and 1 extra thats it.

@karonzi

Ай бұрын

@@iceJJennythey issue everything there you just bring the outfit you're wearing you all get the same underwear and bra to my knowledge

Bring a fuck ton of stamps people always wanted stamps In my basic also people will pay you to do their fire guard shift you can make a stupid amount of money on that shit

@user-qm1jt6um1l

4 ай бұрын

Stamps ??

you only need to bring a phone and charger, personal hygiene, and any paperwork needed you’ll be good and it makes going home less of a pain you’re guaranteed to have two duffel bags of stuff

When I went to basic we were issued new balance sneakers. Pretty good shoes

also, to save you time for hit times, make sure your lock opens with a KEY. Saved me so much precious time when in a rush

The lock should be a combination lock, you risk loosing your keys. BCT, Fort Sill (16R) 1993

Bring stamps and envelopes. Also bring writing utensils. Stamps are expensive as it is and they’re even more at the troop store.

Good info, Sergeant! From a former NCO to a current NCO, Thank you for helping the next generation.

@ErickaBernie

9 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Bring single dollar bills to buy contraband and use that contraband to get yourself out of fireguard and other light duties. Some will rather get paid in dollars or contraband. Best advice just let it be don't argue, fight, TalkBack or get caught up in how shitty it is sometimes Just let it be no worry be happy

Have your bank account info (account number/routing number) etc. with you so you don’t get signed up for their military bank branch on base that’s trash. If you don’t have it they will automatically sign you up.

@cappuccinosnephew1382

Жыл бұрын

The paper with direct deposit or should you memorize it?

@foreverkelsey7350

Жыл бұрын

Navy federal is definitely not trash but okay😂

@MasterEvict

Жыл бұрын

@@foreverkelsey7350 Navy federal is trash, they have done a lot of fucked up shit like other military credit unions in terms of acting like a loan shark to veterans in need when those are the people they were supposed to help. You’ll make your long term much easier if you close those accounts and get a better credit card provider.

@reyesI165

Жыл бұрын

@@foreverkelsey7350 NFCU has been amazing. Over a decade now and never had an issue. I was able to sign up before shipping out too

@princesszsalon

2 ай бұрын

Wym

Here for the “back in my day” posts

@ErickaBernie

5 ай бұрын

Same

My advice from my brother’s experience is do some physical stuff before you go. Workout a bit, your body will thank you. It won’t fully prepare you for the intensity of basic, but it’s a start. My brother got his leg broken because he didn’t train at all and regretted it.

@ErickaBernie

5 ай бұрын

Wow, dang… How’d he break his leg?

@agentoklahoma9174

5 ай бұрын

@@ErickaBernie I’m not entirely sure, it wasn’t a massive break, but a small fracture. Small enough to cause pain, but not enough to halt his training

@ErickaBernie

5 ай бұрын

Oh so a sprain ?

@agentoklahoma9174

5 ай бұрын

@@ErickaBernie maybe? I have to ask when he’s back from his ROTC

Bring extra chargers and sell them

Stay positive. If you go in with any type of negativity, you'll doomed to fail.

They force you to spend your eagle card to buy a running shoes. That was the only must purchase.

Strengthen your will and your brain will make your body work.

Thank you for this video with tips, but here’s the tip that you should make for another video things not to bring to basic training tell them do not wear a watch and don’t bring a bunch of junk. Just if you can your shirt pants in the shoes you’re wearing. and last release when you go to basic training, pay attention to detail if they tell you to tie your shoelaces, left over right tie them left over right pay attention to detail🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

The marines supplied me with all that, even a lock

Bring a year supply of tide pods

Madam, you are awesome! Keep up the great work! There is greater things coming to you. Just stay strong ; ARMY STRONG!

You forgot the most important stuff: courage, sacrifice and dedication

I brought a hibachi grill to basic training. Best decision ever

@bloop6812

Жыл бұрын

What? What branch of the service were you in?

@absoliutenuds

Жыл бұрын

@bloop68 bro I was joking. Do not do that 😂 I was an EO with the Navy. Just do something that will benefit you when you get out . The equipment operators working for the city here make 55$ an hour. So if I wanted to do that , I already have the experience.

@jimmckinnon7148

Жыл бұрын

​@@absoliutenuds can do! Seabees. Blue stripes.

@karonzi

Ай бұрын

isn't that bad or an idea to be honest

For the phone thing, go the extra mile and get a portable battery. The one I got fully charged in like 2 minutes and was good for a couple hours

@benaviyt1077

5 ай бұрын

You have a link for that one?

Bring a postive mindset cause you will clean your weapons for hours even if you get it clean. And be ready for that 12 mile march with mole skin bandages and new socks. Army Strong 👍🏽🔥😃

Bring a lock, got some of my shit snatched at reception

Bring a good mindset, go into it with a positive spirit, don't over pack because theres no need for that

I have something to add 6. A good competitive mindset

Very helpful video. Thank you! I am in Army already but I never watched this kind of helpful tools before I joined. Most crazy part I even did not know how the US Army uniform look like🥹.

Thanks for all the military advice it’s very useful and great thanks

I’m in scouts bsa and I think about these items before I leave for a week long summer camp or a week long backpacking trip. I think about the ten essentials and things I may need when I’m not hiking. Like a notebook for writing and a pair of earbuds for when your neighbor snores to loud.

@bdubbsmark

9 ай бұрын

Keep with it! Not getting my eagle is one of my biggest regrets.

Thanks ma'am, that helps me know some of what I need

We couldn't bring our cell phones in 1981 basic training or sneakers. We ran in combat boots.

Your an inspiration to me im going to go to the airforce when im 18 ❤

A good attitude.

A book of mailing stamps. I had it secured in my wallet. My drill instructors allowed it. My info is very old because I went to basic way in 1989.

Never got to use a phone in basic nor AIT, at Ft Benning Infantry School til before graduation we got one pay phone call to invite two or three family members to our graduation. The new generation recruits getting cell phones in basic & AIT is incredible.

@ErickaBernie

Ай бұрын

Adaptation 🤙🏻

Phone? We didn’t use those when I was in basic training. They’re much luckier today. All we got was a 2 minute phone call on Sundays our first week to let our families know we were ok

What😂 when I went in we had no cell phones and we were allowed 2 phone calls and only received one on the end, DS yelled in our faces, swore at us, they were allowed to touch us lmao. No such thing as stress cards either.. hell I still remember a soldier getting in a DS face and saying your not my dad proceeded to shove the DS who was a 5,4 compared to the soldier who was 6,3 and slammed the soldier on the ground and we all went oh shet

@Vampybattie

Жыл бұрын

Cell phone for reception lol not basic

There are no thieves in the Army…everyone is just trying to get their stuff back. Day one stuff.

@Pouchy17

7 ай бұрын

Thieves.

I went to basic training in 1988...we didn't have cell phones. interesting..I'm trying to remember what I was told to bring and actually didnt need. i had a lock and running shoes , a journal/calendar type book to keep track of days and record what went on.

1. NOTHING 2. NOTHING 3. NOTHING 4. NOTHING 5. NOTHING You will be provided with everything down to your underwear.

@iceJJenny

Жыл бұрын

dumb question but how are the undies? comfortable? how about bras for the girlies?

In '75 we weren't permitted to keep anything that wasn't military issue. After a few weeks we were permitted to go to a pay phone and call our girl friend and parents. They sent you letters and baked goods.

@ErickaBernie

10 ай бұрын

Y’all got baked goods back then?! Wow jealous! They don’t keep anything that’s not military issues either.

If coming from a dry climate, be prepared for the heat of humidity. Stay hydrated, but don’t over drink your water . I started to actually drink less (didn’t fill my dfac cups all the way) as to not be worried when the next bathroom break will be

Bring some civilian clothes because you go straight to tech school from basic training

If you go to Benning i advise you to bring nothing but your phone, literally everything else from paper, pens, pencils, notepads, hygiene, locks, etc. Will be available for you to get during reception, that's what they give the Eagle Cash Card for.

You can bring a cellphone? That's good but I'll still bring some envelopes and some stamps just in case. Any more tips? Thank you for this advice. I'll be graduating high school in 2023 and I want to take the ASVAB exam before I graduate high school and talk to an army recruiter. I'm real motivated to join the army and serve my country. I'll be doing a 4 or 5 year contract in the army

@therocksdad8128

2 ай бұрын

U can’t use your cellphone at all tho😂

Thanks a lot for the advice, SSG!

Weird how it went from "don't bring your phone, you will get fucked up." To "bring your phones! We have chargers! Maybe you'll be able to make a TikTok with your favorite Sergeant!"

@ErickaBernie

Жыл бұрын

Yup! Army changes and adapts!

Bring 3 concubines.

Just actually try when your in bct. My biggest gripe with bct was the amount of people who didn't even try

If you bring your cell phone. Bring a battery pack and extra charging cord. Save you from having to find an outlet to plug in. Amazon sells a decent one for about $30 Walmart also sells them cheap. But it’s hit or miss if they work.

Bring a good mindset. Shit’ll suck, it definitely did for me when I went to MCRD SD, and yes ik this is army but it applies to all the branches. I wish I would’ve brought a better mindset when I went through, definitely would’ve made the time there a bit easier.

Bring as much as you can possibly bring - maybe four or five large suitcases with as much as can be stuffed in. Also bring some camper chairs, you will need those if you want to take a seat during basic. Also make sure you bring your xbox or playstation, those were total lifesavers when you want to kick back on days when you don't feel like getting up during basic.

@savagekilla7685

5 ай бұрын

The sarcasm was thick lol

Honestly a few pictures of friends, family, pets, and your significant other go a long way. Also try to get a Bible from the chaplain as soon as possible so you have something to read because there will be some days when you get to “relax” and having something to focus on helps. Lastly, bring your own damn stamps, those px stamps will run your pockets

Thanks for the information

Portable chargers are key for the outlet fighting

A toothbrush, 5 envelopes with stamps and addresses already written for your family with at least 3 sheets of clean paper in each, a notebook and at least 4 click pens, shaving kit with packaged disposable razors, running shoes. Maybe a towel if you arrive at in processing on a Friday; you're stuck until the new week begins before you get to your training battalion and while you can take showers, they don't provide anything. At least that was my experience at Ft. Leonard Wood. Remember, everything you bring, you got to carry.

Don’t go boujie with the running shoes. Pick good review/rating running shoes.

Thank you for your service

Yes bring some good running shoes the ones they gave us sucked had to wear them the first couple of weeks luckily by white phase our drill sergent let us wear the ones we brought from home

I was in Navy basic training at Great Lakes back in 1977 and was issued everything she is talking about. We give free stuff to illegal immigrants, but cannot issue a lock and writing paper!!! That is sad

@AA-xk7gy

Жыл бұрын

Gotta love democrats

@MrStaybrown

Жыл бұрын

Marine Corps issues all of that. If you bring anything to Marine Corps bootcamp it'll all go in a box and get stored with the civies you wore until you graduate or get kicked out..

@AnonDoge

Жыл бұрын

@@AA-xk7gy Bot ?

@masonmcgrew9790

Жыл бұрын

we do issue all of that shes making shit up i went through in 2019 and was given everything

Don't bring anything, but the eagerness to listen, and learn, and not give up.

Questions for anyone whose been through it -can you bring your own shower products -what kind of clothes should I bring and what am I limited to bring -can I bring my own phone charger -how often do we get to shower -(this is more for the women) how many hairties should I bring and can we bring hairspray That’s all thanks I’m going to basic training and I honestly need overall advice on what I can bring

Absolutely right.

If the army wants you to have one, they can issue it to you. Consequently, you know you will only ever be able to use it as needed, and with restrictions. This is a good thing. Tell people you came to fight wars as needed, not be dependant on what is an entirely voluntary object like a handphone. Accept that you may be treated differently because of this. Your objective is to become an expert professional in conducting, fighting and winning war. Buy into it. Drink the koolaid. Study Marshal; study Pershing; study Eisenhower. Study Lincoln; study Churchill. Motivation is never out of date. Go to BCT with your own sense of purpose. Let someone else be a cynic. Be the freak who wakes up ready to get things done and never over complains, but is instead humorous and/or stoic about BS; who bears in mind that not everyone who wants to be in the military can and your position of attention is a position of privilege. Protect your property. Get to know people: even if you only meet briefly try yo leave a good impression since you never know who will become what as time goes on. Be comfortable being bored, sleepy, hungry. Be OK with it. Read and write. Read people. Trust and verify. Visualize yourself being a team player. Tell yourself "I can do that."

@georgecrowley7417

Жыл бұрын

This right here is how i got through basic at 34 years old 🫡

@kubrickenigma7977

Жыл бұрын

@@georgecrowley7417 That's good to hear! I'm certain something of this frame of mind put into regular practice will serve you well.

It’s also about what NOT to bring. I got a list of so many things to bring and I didn’t need half of it. You don’t need a lot. Just the bare necessities and a notebook with writing utensils. If you’re going Air Force you’ll be in civies for a few days so bring a change of clothes or two and make them comfortable

I did basic training ait at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1978 E-5-1 harmony church or sand hill by the ranger station it’s been so long I didn’t even remember seeing pay phones back than

Why am I watching this when I’m about to get my dd214 😂

thank you