I 100% agree with this video, the only way to fail BCT is by quitting on yourself. We had one guy who was really fat and kept failing his PT. His first 2 mile run was 28 minutes, push-up was about 15..However, he never quit, he was giving 110% effort every single day, eating as healthy as possible, training harder than everyone else in the company. He eventually made it, and guess what. he even got promoted from PVT to PV2 because DS knew that guy was doing his best.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, seeing guys like that pushing it just as hard or harder than me(because I was in better shape) made me even more motivated. I helped my buddy go from 3 pushups on the 1-1-1 to 35 on the final pt test. He had so much heart it was insane. Really motivating and he always asked me for help with exercise and for me to do pushups and situps with him.

@exorcists

7 жыл бұрын

How fat would you say that guy was? (Not trying to fat shame or anything. I'm asking because I'm a big guy myself is who currently losing weight to join the Army.)

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

He used to be about 350lbs but lost over 100lbs so that he could join. But I think he lost it all via diet because he was one of the most unfit people I have ever seen. Literally

@exorcists

7 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'8 and 342lbs. I've been trying to diet, but I don't really have the discipline to do it. So I got a gym membership to workout. I did the math and I have to lose 15lbs in the next 11 months so I can join the Army for the 20th birthday, in April.

@willyishere

7 жыл бұрын

just curious how did he get in if he couldn't pass the pft??

Hey man, I got 7 days before getting shipped to basic. Scared shitless, until watching this. Thanks man, you really helped me

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@Cheesy930

5 жыл бұрын

@Stayy Luckyy he ded

@wearevenom1344

5 жыл бұрын

Did u pass

@mrjackson3426

5 жыл бұрын

luke coe bruh pls answer

@Kyotica

5 жыл бұрын

@@goldenblade212 because you usually dont get notifications when someone replies to your reply

If you struggle with PT, you're still very likely to graduate basic. The PT will whip you into the best shape you've ever been in. The only guys who failed in my platoon were the ones who never did the right thing; Cheated on APFT's, constantly disrespected DS's, etc.. Just always be high speed, respect your Drill Sergeants, and always give 100% and you'll make it. Sounds cliche but its the truth. Had a couple guys fail their first two APFT's, and excelled in APFT3 and passed with flying colors. If you go to Charlie 2-47, kick ass, trained by the best to be the best

@bonatzaaron7045

5 жыл бұрын

How do you cheat a APFT if your literally being supervised by DS? I am just curious.

@Babyforever08

5 жыл бұрын

Charlie Company 2-47 is where my boyfriend is :) 4th platoon

@Gojo2OP

9 ай бұрын

I was in bravo 2-47

I literally just graduated from the hardest class Benning has to throw at you. Even as a semi out of shape guy, it wasn't even that hard. I was just as scared as anyone else to get here. Just don't worry

@justsomedude111

5 жыл бұрын

What was the hardest class? I have basic at Benning as well. Then RASP, and airborne.

@jacklennon8137

5 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m going to Benning tomorrow morning. Nervous af but I’m physically squared away so just have to worry about the mental part.

@alexr448

4 жыл бұрын

I’m worried about the running part. I run a 2 mile at 18 minutes.

@brickstv3156

4 жыл бұрын

@Rogelio Acevedo im 6 ft 1 and weight 256 pound and I want to go to the army

@youngdice2869

4 жыл бұрын

solgerboy 259 gotta lose like 50lbs lose 40 you might get a waiver just have to do a combat arms examination at meps unless your just all muscle and like 256 lbs of muscle and 20% or less body fat

What you said is very true. I did basic training over 20 years ago in the 90s. I always make the joke that I was like Mulan or Judy Hopps in the beginning of their training, except that I did not became the best, I just barely passed. I was the last one in my platoon to qualify in the shooting range, grenade, PT, you name it and I failed it. I still became a soldier because I never gave up and quitting was never an option for me. I just did what I was told and did what I could. I still remember the last time I went to the range in Basic, I was the only one in my platoon going there. Before I exited the barracks one of my drill sergeants stopped me, looked straight into my eyes and pointed at my heart and said, “right there, it is right there where you have it to make it.” He knew in that moment that I was weak in my resolve to qualify and I needed that pep talk. I qualified that day not as a marksman, but as a sharpshooter and I was one point away from expert. Everyone in my platoon celebrated and cheered when I came back. It is one of my most cherished memories from basic. TLDR; Drill sergeants are there to help you make it and If I became a soldier, anyone can as well.

@HateTheIRS

4 жыл бұрын

Back in the 90’s they could still put hands on you right?

@Taby1011

4 жыл бұрын

@@HateTheIRS As a female soldier in the 90s no drill sergeant ever placed their hands on me, but my feelings were hurt a lot, lol! My male soldier friends on the other hand have told me that they would get beatings but it was behind closed doors. Drill sergeants in the late 90s were not supposed to place their hands on you. So it always depends on who you ask. I have never had a beating nor have I ever seen someone else get one

@HateTheIRS

4 жыл бұрын

Taby1011 that’s crazy. When I was in basic a few months ago, I never heard anything like that. Basic is getting soft, all these dear colonel letters and end of training reviews.

@AskAJanything

4 жыл бұрын

Alex M I went in 1997 to FLW (shout out to c-2-10) and no DIs put hands on anybody....they cussed a lot & threw stuff but no hands.

Another way to fail is testing positive on a drug test lol

@eazyyye6601

6 жыл бұрын

ben lopez not really i went to meps and failed my drug test all they did was put me on a 90 day probation of enrollment

@hex8787

6 жыл бұрын

EAZYYY E Why you doing drugs right before enlisting?

@jacezaler7399

6 жыл бұрын

Had 2 guys 1 in my flight in AF BMT who smoked the day before they shipped and one 3-4 days before he shipped. One of 'em them did it to spite his parents and the other guy was just a dumb ass.

@layneireland8222

5 жыл бұрын

EAZYYY E why would you do drugs when you know you’re going to MEPS

@jacoblong3541

5 жыл бұрын

layne ireland addicts in guessing lmao

Very accurate! I did mine in 1993 at Fort Leonard Wood. If you fail at the AFPT or BRM, you’ll just try it again and again up to an extent. They want you to pass. They want you to make it.

I just graduated basic training (Fort Sill) on the 28th of July and agree 100% with this video, believe in yourself, push yourself, and the drill sergeants do notice!

@HateTheIRS

4 жыл бұрын

That doesn’t mean they care, some notice your good conduct, and still punish you for someone else’s mistake, even in AIT.

@retroknightnotlive6929

4 жыл бұрын

@@HateTheIRS I'm pretty sure that's because you're taught that you fail and succeed as a team, just because you're great doesn't mean everyone else will be. It's meant to teach the person failing that they have others that rely on them and they should work harder for the benefit for the entire team, not just themselves.

@Kdawg05ISHEREYT

3 жыл бұрын

I leave for Fort Sill September 1st

@HateTheIRS

3 жыл бұрын

Kdawg05 YT ok

@anthonycall2789

3 жыл бұрын

I go to fort sill in three weeks

Such a relief hearing you get more chances as long as you try! I am the worst at push ups

@drewpit7936

7 жыл бұрын

keep working on it brother.. you want to quit push in 5 more

@viperdemonz-jenkins

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Mikesel I could barely do 5 when I joined, drills had me doing pushups nonstop. turned 25 in Basic done 3 or 400 pushups that day Drill asked me what are you smiling about and my response best dam birthday ever.

@deirdresversion

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. I need to start practices NOW. The most I've ever done was 12 in one period of time. >.

@danielk8149

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Mikesell you will get plenty of practice on pushups lol

@aaronclover2035

5 жыл бұрын

viperdemonz jenkins best response ever lol😂😂

Their are hundred of youtubers who try these videos, sure they get the higher sub volume.. but.. Honestly your videos are true and to the dime. I thought I spent 10minutes watching.. It's been 2 hours. You definitely have my sub. Thank you for you help. Nowhere near done watching

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Dang, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that a lot!

@latonyasoloman5700

5 жыл бұрын

I like him myself but it is one more tuber is great as well

Wow, this actually helped me a lot because I could probably do the push ups and sit ups but running has always been the worst thing for me to do. I could probably only do 2 miles in 25 minutes which is pathetic but I've been overweight throughout high school and I'm finally trying to get my lungs in shape since I lost a lot of weight now.

@basedvibes5688

4 жыл бұрын

Where are you today? Have you tried joining basic training?

@ookie4179

2 жыл бұрын

I smoked for ten years bro, couldn’t run further than a football field without feeling like I was dying. So I decided to start running a mile a day. I’d run until I couldn’t, catch my breath, then finish my mile. I’m up to a 1.5 miles stop to finish, and now I’m going to the gym everyday. In my Opinion, consistency is the key. I’m thinking about enlisting, but I’m not there physically yet…..plus I’m 34 lol.

@MissAria25255

2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up! Don't ever quit. My first 2-mile run was in 26 minutes at BCT. When I got to AIT, I had finished in 19 minutes.

As a female struggling with PT, this gave me more confidence that I'll make it through. I'm a tiny person, but I believe I'll be able to go through it. Thank you

@politebadger5049

3 жыл бұрын

How was it, any advice? PT is not my strong suit either (tall female).

@monkacharlie

11 ай бұрын

Any updates? Hope you made it through 😊👍

“Their goal is to not fail you” Indoc: “Hold my beer”

I'm enjoying your series. As an old Eleven-Bravo, who went through BCT and Infantry AIT at Fort Polk, LA almost 5 decades ago, during the Viet Nam era keep these things in mind. Enter into it with a I can do attitude, never sell yourself short you'll be surprised at what you can do. Millions of others before you have successfully completed basic. After it's over you'll realize that it wasn't as difficult as you thought it would be. Good luck to you all!

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Wow that's awesome. And I agree. Thanks for the comment!

@vincenzoluisi5916

2 жыл бұрын

38 years ago. Benning Harmony Church. Spent my last 7 months at Polk . The land God FORGOT!! But Leesville was fun Lol

I'm worried about running the mile

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Then you should be running. It's not hard as long as you prepare. It just takes a little effort.

@jordanmedlin6935

7 жыл бұрын

Shootemup89 12:48 for the 2 mile is good right?

@scrimblomale3306

7 жыл бұрын

That's very good for a 2 mile. I think passing for 18-21 year olds is a 16:36 2 mile run.

@JP-vy9gz

7 жыл бұрын

My recruiter told me 16:36 was for me and I'm 24 yo so maybe he just wanted to set that for me as a goal but I think my recruiter was right if your 22-26 it's 16:36 I'll have to check tho.

@timezone107740

7 жыл бұрын

oMuRDA-MiTTiNo PS4 Ya pretty sure thats right took me like 13 minutes just to do one mile but wasnt really trying I guess.

Thank you so much for this video, Matt! I’m a bit of a pessimist and I always try to cook up the worst-case scenario in my head in attempts to “prepare” myself for what could go wrong! I’ve been worrying a lot about graduating from BCT and not wanting to come back home a failure. I’m 25 and this is one of the biggest decisions I’ve made in my life. If I failed, I don’t know how I would come back up from that. Mentally, I know I would be very depressed. I’m going to give it my all, because I need to make myself proud for once in my life.

I'm in decent shape so this video gave me some relief and thank you. I'm off to BCT August 28th

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck!!

@nousinosegoesfrogvlogdabyo5313

6 жыл бұрын

you leaving the next day

@yesel789

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats, I see your pic

@Pulpjoe

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like ya made it buddy! Great job!

@vavacadoz

4 жыл бұрын

Good job on making it! Nice pfp

this video has made me feel so much better Thank you @matt I felt so worried I wasn't going to pass everything because I myself am not in the best condition but I am also not in the worst. i was delayed shipment to reception just 3 days before I was supposed to leave original shipment was 7th of April and now is the 21st of July, less then a month for me now, wish me luck and ill never give up!

The main things you need to pass are BRM and the APFT. After all the money that was spent to recruit someone and send him to basic training they won't send somebody home without a compelling reason.

@guccigregg4643

5 жыл бұрын

Clem Joke you pay for everything in basic training

@kaydenmichaels

4 жыл бұрын

@@guccigregg4643 That's not at all what he is saying. It costs money to make EVERY person, into a soldier. Everything from chow, to weapons, ammo and facility costs, etc... That's all funded by the DoD, buddy.

Love your videos, they've been really amazing motivation for me since I became so out of shape after I had my kids and still wanted to join. Still have about 40lbs to lose and lots to work on with my run time, but now I know what to physically focus on and what not to worry about, your videos are great!

Thanks dude, this made me feel a lot better.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Peter9930 you're welcome!

@T600INFILTRATOR

6 жыл бұрын

Shootemup89 Yeah thank you, I've been worrying about only making it to like 25 push ups and just can't keep going

@doreenseyramparku7004

5 жыл бұрын

I ship out in April. I suck at push ups. Nervous af. This made me feel better.

@Shupedoop

4 жыл бұрын

Doreen seyram Parku how’d it go for you? I’m shipping out Nov 12

@latinospammer8441

4 жыл бұрын

@@doreenseyramparku7004 good luck m8

I watched your videos back in June before I shipped, fast forward I’m in the operational Army now as a 27D(elta). Thank you, these videos helped a lot.

@simply_bree9363

5 жыл бұрын

D Benji lucky my dream MOS

@dbenji3926

5 жыл бұрын

Briyanna Ezell You can do it, it’s one of the most lucrative jobs in the Army.👍🏾

@simply_bree9363

5 жыл бұрын

D Benji I know but my recruiter said it’s rare that it’s open! But 42A is my MOs and I love it too but my major is Political Science. And I’m wanting to be a lawyer/ Military Judge

@dbenji3926

5 жыл бұрын

Briyanna Ezell Oh okay roger. Best of wishes on your future endeavors.

This was so helpful. I was panicking about basic and this video was truly one of the most helpful things on the internet

Thank you for this video, I am a bit out of shape and I’ve been so worried about going to bct but your videos have been helping a lot. I’m a person who never ever gives up so I’m glad to know that will help.

Wanted to personally thank you man. I’m in the early stages of joining the Army and these videos are so helpful. Thank you and keep it up ✊👊🏻

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! And will do bro 👌🏻

Matt thanks so much man, for your service and for your videos. You honestly have helped me so much and I appreciate that. I'm at the airport now waiting for my flight to South Carolina. And honestly you've helped me so much. Thank you!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck!!!!

This is exactly what I needed to hear my man. Thank you.

I’m leaving for basic training in 2 days and all I’ve done is watch your videos, they really help. Thanks!

Heading to Ford Benning next Monday, Nervous and excited at the same time. All your videos have been really helpful. Thank you for giving me an idea of what I'm in for.

I leave next week for BCT and this video just gave me so much confidence since I'm really competitive and I don't give up easy at all. Honestly just changed my whole outlook on BCT.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck man!

@sean2299

7 жыл бұрын

Shootemup89 do you have to swim in basic

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Nope

@t-gmailaccount6796

7 жыл бұрын

Just got done, didn't you?

I appreciate all the videos you make it’s helping me a lot with this journey into the army’s 11b.

Thank you sir, for all this information. I literally just recently joined the guard to pay for my school. Because I know my parents can't. I'm 19, and I've only ever really focused on making sure my family is ok and stable. So doing something really big for me to better myself is hard to believe at first. And I've had a lot of mental struggles with leaving home, being a good example to my sisters, and passing while reaching expectations. But researching my weaknesses is helping, and your videos are key. And knowing for a fact that I hate giving up on myself, it makes me feel better that the best I can give is gold. So, thank you again sir!

Thank you for the encouragement! I'm starting to be more and more confident about getting through basic.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

You will be fine, good luck!

@chersaunders6832

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I know this vid is old but I ship out in 2 weeks and all your videos have been so helpful Matt. I’m prepared for BCT to kick me in the butt, and I’m going in confident to finish. Failure right now isn’t an option for me, and your advice has given me more hope/motivation than I already had. Thank you so much

@DCarloss

5 ай бұрын

update?

@monkacharlie

5 ай бұрын

@@DCarloss I graduated basic training on November 8th and have been in AIT since then! :) basic training was insane. Constant training with little to no sleep and always eating MRE's. I had very strict drill sergeants and an even stricter senior drill sergeant, but towards the end of our cycle they started giving us advice on life and the big army. AIT has been great and I can't wait to reach my first unit!

@DCarloss

5 ай бұрын

@@monkacharlie whats your mos? are you enjoying it so far??

@monkacharlie

5 ай бұрын

@@DCarloss I'm a 25 series MOS and I'm enjoying it! It's IT work, very hands on and the instructors are those who are either prior service or still serving.

Thanks for all of your videos Matt. Super helpful. I ship out in 20 days. My PT isnt too bad, I can get about a 222 right now (25 push ups, 66 sit ups, 18:00 2 mile). Watched your physical prep video and have a plan for the next 20 days to improve as much as I can before shipping out. I go to MEPS in a few days so I'm hoping nothing goes wrong there so I'm cleared to go and dont lose my dream job (31K hoo-ah)! Thanks for all of your videos. They're super encouraging and motivating!

Thank you for making this video. I'm shipping out for basic in two days, (Fort Sill, Oklahoma) so this really eased my worries about what may happen and about my mediocre physical strength. I am someone who likes a challenge, so I think I'll have the motivation to keep on trying and pull through like you said.

I went in weighing 276 I was 11b. We did the 1-1-1, I didn’t finish the 1 mile haha by final PT I weighed 196 and my 2mile was 13 min 26sec.

@daltonbrewer4810

4 жыл бұрын

Bruh

@RB725GamingHD

3 жыл бұрын

ina450 I’m 6’3 and let they me ship off in October at 223 lbs

@DUSTYBUTTCHEEKZ

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’10 @Ina450

@DUSTYBUTTCHEEKZ

3 жыл бұрын

Plus they didn’t care back in 2008. My recruiter never taped me, all i had to do was 10 push ups in front of them N that was it. They were just taking anybody at that time.

@christophershanklin112

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t they measure your neck and stomach if your overweight

I'll keep trying, I'm mainly worried about the push ups but I'll give it my all and get there. Thanks for the video! It helped a lot, especially for people like me who are shipping sooner than later.

@lucygorman1615

6 жыл бұрын

MARY CARTWRIGHT tip(I taught my sister to pushup like this) clench your stomach muscles like you need to relieve yourself if you know what I mean

You’re giving me more info than my recruiter ever really did. Thank you.

Thank you so much for your videos. My son is at basic training right now. Because I cannot speak to him your videos have really helped me to understand what he is experiencing right now! Thank you from a moms heart to yours!

This helped me so much! I ship out in a little under three weeks and I am so anxious. I'm not super out of shape, but if definitely not in shape. I am so happy to finally come across a video that is actually encouraging. I'm not going to lose sleep over this anymore!

@eddiecongdon8017

5 жыл бұрын

Did you fail?

@gungulon2347

5 жыл бұрын

I hope everything went well for ya.

Thank you so much for this video, I think a lot of people need this. It definitely calmed my nerves about leaving in 3 weeks.

@Soychica13

5 жыл бұрын

How'd it go??

My biggest anxiety is not making it past basic training, and this video helped a ton. Thanks mate

I ship in a month and I am not in great shape (not terrible, but not great, I'm working on it) and I really appreciate this video, because I am scared (not as bad as I was when I got hardcore smoked my first RSP drill). Thank you for the video Matt, I really appreciate this 'pep talk' for lack of a better word. 👍

Holly hell this video helped with my nervousness about leaving for BCT. Got the MOS I'm after, passed Meps, my major concern was Basic Training, secondary being AIT, but my main concern was what if I couldn't do BCT. I'm not the most fit, skinny-fat where it's more lack of muscle than weight, threw myself out during a practice PT doing more pushups than I probably should have (which only increased my concern), but I keep trying, so hearing that trying is enough, I feel a hell of a lot better!

I love your video. This is my biggest motivation so far, which is gonna help me through Basic Training.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Great!

These videos are so helpful. Thank you!!

Thank you Matt! This video was very encouraging!

This helped me so much! I leave for basic training in 5 days to fort Jackson . I’ve been so worried about not passing because I’m so skinny I can barely do one push up. now most of my anxiety is gone so thank you for this info all of your videos have really helped a lot!!

@SharadSwaney

3 ай бұрын

How was basic?

@SharadSwaney

3 ай бұрын

Any advice

Thank you for this video man. Giving me more confidence in myself.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

+BattledPompano Glad I could help!

Thanks for your service and for making these videos!

I ship out in 2 weeks, I was super nervous about failing BCT but this video genuinely made me feel 100% better. Thank you so much

I leave for basic in a couple of weeks. I'm really nervous, but this made me feel better.

I have been so terrified about shipping to basic, i ship out feb. 27th and im very out of shape. I am running and working out constantly but not making improvements but just watching this video makes me feel alot more comfortable about joining the army. I will not give up, nothing they can do will make me give up but i know im in bad shape lol. Thank you for this video

This has been the most helpful video I have watched and it has helped me answer some questions I didn't know how to ask

this video was such a relief for me, it really encouraged me. thank you

Leaving for Fort Jackson on June 20th. Thanks for the insight and the videos. Much appreciated.

@EmoNinjaGirl15

6 жыл бұрын

Claudia Russell so how'd that go?

@daveedgrumski3842

4 жыл бұрын

howd it go ???

I leave tomorrow morning and have been so restless. As I type, I’m waiting in my hotel room to leave for MEPS in the morning to get shipped to Leonard Wood for 17 weeks (12N) This helped me more than you’ll ever know. I kept second guessing this whole decision until I watched this. Thank you, sir. Sincerely

@johnsmith-rm5nc

4 жыл бұрын

How was it?

@Uhhhitsgabby

4 жыл бұрын

Braden Miller hope you are doing ok! Give an update when you can.

@beggerstager

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a 12N too! Leaving to basic next week y33t

@lukxr3997

4 жыл бұрын

MP?

thank you for this video it really gives me the mindset to succeed

I'm going to basic soon. I can only do like 2 pushups. I was totally terrified until I saw this. Thanks Matt!

Thanks alot for this video. Really helpful stuff man. Keep the vids coming.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

+MIimo Reii Thanks for the support!!!

I leave Sunday, July 2. This helped a lot.

thank you for this video you're like the chad from the meme helping us out. god bless you king!

As another scrubby E1 going to BCT soon. Thanks for this series about BCT. Gave me confidence. Thanks man.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

+Putnamehere6 Haha Glad it could help! You will be fine! Make sure you just prepare as much as possible.

@aydin3931

6 жыл бұрын

lolim in ur shoes too but im a scrubby e2

@olivegardenmenu6557

5 жыл бұрын

ifunny man!

got my MEPS appointment for next week. just for the eye thing so it'll be a long ass day of sitting for me, lol. i was expecting it to take weeks. thanks for the video, keep em coming!

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

For sure! And yeah have a nice boring day. lol

@xSilentknifegaming

6 жыл бұрын

Jabba Wabba i just passed meps a couple days ago

@patrickdaniels-simmons3142

6 жыл бұрын

Jabba Wabba uih

@comedyfootball4860

6 жыл бұрын

#DoItForTheMeps

@khiemluong4591

5 жыл бұрын

MEPs is probably worst than BCT 😂😂😂

Thank you for these videos put my mind to ease.

Your absolutely correct! the Drills will push you to succeed, I had a little trouble with land nav. at first, then found someone who was real good at it he squared me away and I got a GO! no sweat. you will get through it!! I do advise you get into a little shape before shipping out, this way you wont be caught with your pants down, a good Soldier is a Prepared Soldier, Be squared away don't be ate up, and you will get through Boot!!!

I agree with what you are saying but one other way to fail basic is to get hurt to a certain degree. Chapter 5-11. If you already hurt that particular part of your body prior to basic then you'll get sent home.

Thanks for this video dude !

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Idle Luna you're welcome!

11 days out from shipping to Jackson. Scared shitless but videos like these really help.

15D here shipping to Ft Jackson on Jan 14th. Thank you for the upload, Matt. I'm still sweating being fit enough, but not as much. ^^

I'm leaving tomorrow for basic and this video was exactly what I needed to reassure me

@SharadSwaney

3 ай бұрын

How was it

I got kicked from basic for injury reasons multiple injuries in my knee made the army discharge me. Quitting on yourself isn’t the only way. I never gave up and that was the end result a busted knee for life but I’d do it all over again.

@HateTheIRS

4 жыл бұрын

“Nightmares are real” - YBN Cordae 1:10

thank you so much for this video i was so scared of failure however i am in shape and i exercise regularly but i wasn't sure if it would be enough to actually get in the army but it's what i aspire for. i really want it and after this video i will work so hard to get it thank you so much.

US Army 1985-1988, Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. I have to say it. In my Basic Training platoon, no one quit, and only one soldier had to be recycled.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

+ajurebear Thanks for the comment, it’s so true that just if you give it a shot and don’t give up you will make it!

@ajurebear

6 жыл бұрын

No. Never give up. I was a fat boy when I went in. The drill sergeants loved me!

@thealaskanseparatist6786

5 жыл бұрын

@@ajurebear you from Jersey and what do you classify as fat because I believe I am 6ft, and 260 pounds

@ajurebear

5 жыл бұрын

@@thealaskanseparatist6786 In this context, I'm considering whatever the drill sergeants and US Army consider as overweight. In '85, at five seven, and 220 pounds, I was considered a 'fat boy'.

@thealaskanseparatist6786

5 жыл бұрын

@@ajurebear I play football that's why I am trying put on as much muscle as possible. Thanks for your service

i love this so much. i ship out soon and i cannot wait!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!!!

Thanks Matt, really needed this. Hoping to join the Canadian Army, I know I’m not in the best shape, but I’ll give it my all, and would sooner leave in a hearse than being kicked out.

Leaving for fort Benning 19 days from now. Thanks Matt, I’ve got a better feeling about it.

this was great man

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My son got up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and caught a kid trying to hang himself in the bathroom.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Dang... People don't believe it but it happens

@ciaragarcia8254

6 жыл бұрын

How sad!

Thank you pal this video is so helpful I was so worried before watched it.

Thanks for the help Matt I am glad there is a answer for basic

I've been crash dieting to get to weight and tape so I'm scared shirtless when it comes to upper body strength, legs are a natural strong point so no worries there. Honestly, I'm looking forward to bettering myself and becoming the best soldier I can be and then some.

@obclutch2747

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I think ima join you. Crash diets definitely suck. What weight did you start at

Great advice, I went through basic at Ft. Sill back in 2002, Aug. - Dec., I was 33, I felt that I should've failed because I couldn't complete the required amount of push-ups, I was only able to do only 32 where I needed 36 to pass, plus I had to go to sick call all the time, for small injuries that I obtained, lol!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Did you re-take the APFT or was it different back then? Today you will get guaranteed two re-test at the end if you fail.

Great video! Thank you!

WHAT?! I"M also GOING TO fort benning In June! Also, I just finished watching this video, and DUDE THIS HELPS SOOOOO MUCH. I can not thank you enough!!! You don't know how much this means to me

Thanks sir i really appreciate that video i am worried a lil bit bcuz my process went so fast i am going to fort benning on may 16 but i feel like i am not physically ready.thanks for the motivation

This helped me so much. I’m worried af... leaving in two weeks. I hope I don’t get injured tho hahah

This gave me a bunch of confidence thanks man

Thanks man you just gave me so much confidence

How were they able to run away?! That’s crazy!

@realcokejam

4 жыл бұрын

During PT, during FTX, during lights-out. The list goes on. Just get up and run.

@Gavin-dy2vz

4 жыл бұрын

James Lights out is a bit harder now as some building, mine at least, have alarms on the doors that go off when it’s opened and the lights come on everywhere.

" illuminati ;) , just kidding" lmao

Thanks for the video! It really helps a lot!

He answered all my questions now I feel better about it and that's one thing I don't like is quitting

what an awesome video! You're so freaking inspiring. : )

I just completed OSUT training last week. People just pass your pt test and you'll be fine.

@laangelsfan

4 жыл бұрын

That's for Infantry Right

@codyyellott117

4 жыл бұрын

Or combat engineering has osut

@kaydenmichaels

4 жыл бұрын

@@laangelsfan 11 Bravo (Infantry) 12 Bravo (Combat Engineer) and MP. Whatever that MOS is. Lol! Those all have OSUT

Subbed...I'm 36 and enlisting in Ohio Nat Guard. Taking the ASVAB 1/31...shipping out soon after. I've always been confident and your vids help me breathe easier lol

I was in basic training in 1978 Fort Jackson My 20 yr. old son is in basic now 3rd. week. Thanks for this video I think it will help a lot of guys.

Did anybody else see the shadow figure at 3:33 - 3:34 over his right shoulder, above the door on the right in the background between it and the smoke alarm?

@Cmead97

3 жыл бұрын

Yo wtf...

@ursulasmith6402

3 жыл бұрын

No

Leaving in the next 3 days... Sept 26 to Fort Lenardwood, Missouri

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!!