That feeling you have on the bus riding to basic is indescribable. It was dead silent. I remember when we pulled up and saw all the drills waiting for us, someone said “why did I do this” lol

The young lady on the cover for this video is my niece, Shomari who just graduated on October 19th, 2023 and I and our family was there at Fort Jackson in Columbia to support her. Good job Shomari have a wonderful military career 💕

I remember shitting bricks that day, and the first night I was like wtf did I just do, now that I've reached 1 year in the army I'm loving it and never regretted it once, I'm stationed in Korea making friends and learning, traveling, stuff that I would never be doing if I never joined the army.

I am a disabled army veteran. But my biggest piece of advice for people going into basic training is go in already in shape. I did this and it helped greatly. Especially in the early parts of basic.

If you ever decide to do this, push yourself in every way to make it through. This will be one of the most important decisions u make in your life. It won’t be easy but it’s doable. If others have done it, u can do it too. Victory starts here. #armystrong

This was day zero, June 27th, 2023. I was there. I even see myself in a few frames. Feels like it was just yesterday I stepped off the plane into that South Carolina heat. And now I'm here today. A soldier.

Biggest tip for reception in basic training, watch out for the civilian workers. They are not gods or above you, if they are giving you bad gear/ non fitting uniforms. Politely make sure you go back and get the right stuff. especially when it comes to footwear. I kept telling the worker they didn’t fit and she said she has been doing it for years and knows what fits. 3 days later my feet were messed up from bad boots and had to go back to get good fitting ones. They also gave me the wrong size patrol cap and dress blues saying “ you’ll stay smaller in the Army” shockingly a 17 year old got larger and by 20 my dress uniform would not fit my legs or shoulders.

I MADE IT !!! I'm on week 9 BCT, it's worth it. Graduating November 2. Hooah!!!!

32 years ago, I made that journey. Left home for what was supposed to be 3 years but ended up staying in for 21 years. It wasn't perfect, but its still the best decision I ever made in my life. Best of luck Soldiers!

You are embarking on a life changing event that will shape your future. Be proud of your decision. Those of us that have gone before you are so proud of you. America is proud of you

I was there 1988-1989. A lifetime of pride. It was a learning and fun experience. God bless these recruits.

Oh my God!! My boyfriend just went for training one week ago I missed he so much 😢😢 God please protect he for me 😭🙏

I was nervous as hell back in 2007 but it was the best choice I ever made for myself. Good luck everyone who makes it through training. If you join now you are lucky you didn't join during a war. Lets keep it that way!

Congrats on anyone joining the military. Don't worry, your friends will still be back home, smoking weed and doing nothing when you get out. The #1 advice about getting through basic training that nobody ever talks about is sleep. You are not used to being sleep deprived and you will face this in basic training. This is one of the biggest changes coming that you are NOT used to. You will have to get up at 3:00 in the morning to pull a 2 hours guard duty, or maybe you have to get up at 1:00 AM for a 2 hour guard duty. Then you have to get up at 5 am to start your day. Many of the struggles in basic training that you will face are simply because you are tired as fuck. What you want to do is get ALL teh sleep you can when you are afforded the time to do so. It will serve you well.

My son joined in January. He's honest that active duty isn't for him, but he appreciates the experience so far. I was active duty Navy for 14 years, and I would do it again. Know why you're joining and commit to it. Learn what you can. It can open your eyes to the world, and you can find out what you are made of.

Best decision I ever made! I get emotional watching this video. Much love and respect for all fellow and future Soldiers. Army Strong! 🇺🇸 ❤

Retired after years and I still get up at 5am to go that run.

42 years later I'll never forget the bus ride from MEPs to the airport, the plane ride to N. Carolina, the army reception station and the bus ride from the reception station to the barracks.

Wow. This brings abck so many memories. My BT was at Ft. McClellan , AL August to October 1983. I learned alot, sweated a lot, and did a lot I did not know I could do! The Most moving moment was my first Command Retreat! The chills at my first salute as BT began, is something I will never forget! Started as a 27E (TOW Weapons now Land Combat Mechanic) and then OJT'ed to 71M (Chaplain's Assistant) while in Germany,

Ft. Benning, 1986 here. I get it, things have changed, but the purpose to tear you down and rebuild you as a Soldier remains the same. Trust me, its worth it. As a knucklehead straight off the block from the Westside of Chicago, I don't know where'd I be today if it wasn't for the Army.

I'm in Civil Air Patrol and just got back from the SCWG CTW at Fort Jackson so seeing it again with even more basic trainers is really awesome

I remember walking through those doors at Jackson over 10 years ago. Much nicer reception in the video thats for sure. Stepped out of the army 3 years ago and into the air force, I dont regret my time in the army, made me who i am....

These are the ones who will be fighting for us in the future and laying they life on the line ❤❤❤

Man I remember 120th like it was yesterday April 17th I arrived now im a soldier doing my job, keep going Guys!!, don’t give up it’ll be over soon

Planned to do just the initial 5 year contract in the active U.S. Army, starting in 1993. Stayed for over 20. Oh what a ride it was! In the corporate world now with other fellow Armed Forces Veterans. I'd do it all over again tbh.

I'm currently in bct will be graduating in Jan 25. Reception was very scary for me due to being dropped off in the middle of the night. Stayed there a whole month due to the 09M program, lowkey miss the food and the sleep but yeah very disorganized when i was there which was August 28 2023. Just always follow instructions and be there on the right time and right uniform.

It’s so cool seeing the people I went to basic with in this video

Boy the Army has really toned down then how I remember. February to May 2013 Fort Leonard Wood. Drill Sergeants we’re cursing, screaming and throwing all our gear across the parade deck. Times have certainly changed.

Feb 22nd 2023, I will never forget the night when I arrived Ft Jackson airport. Now I am watching this on deployment and only one month away from home :)

I'm joining soon and I'm nervous, excited, the whole range of emotions. But the bottom line is I'm ready.

Just turned in my paperwork my ASVAB is in a week pretty excited even though this looks pretty soft compared to what I’ve been told about by friends in the military

I am 17 and I really want to join and serve the country. however, my parents are strongly against this. I hope that we can come to an agreement where I get to serve in the military soon.

I remember DS Skippier from my arrival. I think it was around 2 am almost a year ago when I got there so, I might of been really tired or he was a funny guy. This is a nice flashback and I hope all the future soldiers find the reselience to pass BCT. I was in there shoes a year ago and now after a year of training I am currently packing my apartment to move to my first duty station. It goes by quick!

joining next year fresh out of highschool. At least i hope. Joining as 68W going for 153A warrant officer. Wish me luck.

I was just at Fort Jackson last year, September through December. I made it all the way through training but suffered an injury. I’m in the recovery process and plan to be back in Spring 2025. Army strong for life

When I was in the Army. I said YES SIR. Army has changed since I went in

Wow, many things have changed. 1989 at Ft. Knox was a lot more yelling with many expletives, and many stressful days. Drill Sgt's were a lot more "hands on", so to speak. I hope this new approach with recruits will turn out quality troops. Time will tell.

I always wanted to join the army when I was younger, but due to being deaf in my left ear, I was not given the opportunity. I ended up being a firefighter/ EMT. Many years later, I received a back injury from fighting a house fire. Now that I can't fight fire any more, I've been volunteering my time with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Tallahassee, Florida, at Post 3308.

Apparently the person that made this video remembers basic totally different from when I actually went to basic training.. there was a lot more physical and yelling.. maybe it's because I went to fort Benning back in 2000.. lol.. we spent 5 hours after shark attack lifting our bags and putting them down untill by accident we put bags down the same way.. no instructions just yelling.. kml.. still did my 4 years.. army leads the way.. go army

I was there in 1995, Delta 2/39 "Wardogs". Time flies, scary fast.

Drill Sergeant is a tough job. A lot of respect for them.

I graduated today and man this was taking back to memory lane

God bless these young men and women for serving our country. Ft. Jackson 1969 Alum,ni, D-8-2.

U.S. ARMY Tanker. 1972-1975. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. GO ARMY!!!!

Ahh shit, I just saw one of my Favorite DS from AIT! DS Cannon! Love that guy!💪🏿🖤 glad he made an appearance to demonstrate on how to stand at parade rest. He was on always big on showing us on how to do stuff right, and to not do stuff wrong. #369agbattalioncougars💪🏿

I came to fort Jackson about a month before this video came out, and I will say that this is pretty accurate to what you’ll experience in the first day (albeit was a little bit more laid back because I arrived to 120th in the middle of night so there was not very many personnel present)

Best experience of my life I never want to have again, good luck.

I didn't see my first DI for a week. Had a regular sergeant train us for the initial days getting gear (uniforms) and paper pushing days.

Relaxin Jackson

This was a little bit more nicer when I went to basic back in 2013 as a 11B

since I'm just now graduating bct I can fact check this video it's pretty accurate except its at night and not at all cinematic

Embarking my journey here soon, shipping out on the 12 of Feb next month. BT at Jackson then AIT at Sill for Artillery School. Going 13B/Cannon Crewmember

Im in AIT right now. I remember doing this few months ago omg I felt like I was about to shit my pants lol. Good Luck Trainees!

im taking my practice test friday next step meps then bootcamp im so exited!

I was there when drill sgt skipper was there he was the nicest drill sgt fr

in 2010 i went through basic it was way more intense but tons of fun for me i feel like the basis of training has been lost and catered to the softness of this new america. i am glad to still see a ok amount of volunteers to join because it does give you a huge sense of purpose. I am also extremely thankful for the senior drill that i had when i went through DS Golden made me a man on his own with the help of the training i wouldnt be here if it wasnt for him and his in depth training because i definitely used my train more than a few times in afghanistan.

Whatever happened to 'I want to be an Airborne Ranger, I want to live a life of danger Drill Sergeant!'

I was here in that exact spot 6 months ago. Just graduated AIT last week.

Army needs to step it up with there videos. Its no wonder recruitment is at an all time low.

This upcoming Tuesday I ship out to basic train to Fort Jackson. I’m nervous and excited for what is to come about new military career.

Relaxing Jackson love it, looks good

30 years ago, how time flies..GO ARMY!

Heroes, thank you.

Lol relaxing Jackson. Seems to be living up to the name.

I’m scheduled to ship out on November 14 to Fort Leonard Wood, I can’t wait!

Back in the day we were sable to keep the phone during reception at fort Jackson, that is a shame that definitely helped.

I went in 94 and it seemed a little less nice at Fort Knox. maybe I’m just not remembering things like the nice demeanors of the DI’s at 0300 during a lovely Kentucky January blizzard aftermorning

Basic training stars in three weeks for me

I had drill Sergent skipper when i was in basic a few years ago. The guy is fucking hilarious when he drops his persona

I am going to be joining soon but my only problem is the asvab. I have no idea why I have not passed that test. I have failed it many times but I have still not given up because it’s something I want to do and something I want to fight for. I believe this’ll be the biggest challenge for me in my life, but I am willing to accept that challenge and not give up.

I’m 16 and I wanna join the British army as soon as I can and do infantry and hopefully be a marksman but idk what to train like I know running but I don’t know what else like I’m weak but I wanna be stronger and hopefully sign up in January

When I was in, we were allowed to cross our arms, man the new Army is Hardcore

These drill instructors sound collaborative and nice

You are a 'soldier' from the day you take the oath. Basic gets to the point of TRAINED soldier, if only just. AIT and about two years on active duty doing your job makes you a RELIABLE trained soldier. And you won't be trusted to operate a tool box by yourself until you're an E4 anyway 😁 To all of you who are new to the Siblinghood of the Bayonet, please accept the respects and regards from an cavalryman old enough to be your father and/or grandfather. A respectful tip of the Stetson to you and my sincere hopes that you do well in your Army career and get what you want from it.

I’m coming back to retest I quoted the way of the Army the way of the Army clan. Im already in the Army declared long ago and I don’t know why I’m pending to ship out because of my lower score. I’ll be back shortly. I never gave up. 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

I still remember my first day of basic training in August 1998 at Ft. Sill, OK

The friendliest drills!

it feels like im in the video. this was shot so well👌🏾

Benning. We didnt sleep until the 3rd NIGHT! and was only a quick 4 hour nap 😂

Drill sergeant cannon one of the coolest drill sergeants I've been around 369 hooah

“And you won’t put yo hands in yo pocketz.”

Went through the reception and Army basic training twice after having a four year break in service. 1956 and 1963. The second time was easier.

So the title of Drill Sergeant is being used again, I was on the trail for three years 1985 to 1988 and we didnt use the title of Drill Sergeant because it is not a standard rank.

The memories of basic training.

This must be Jackson processing place, I went to 30th and that place sucked major time. Enjoyed my time in the Army though.

where was this taken? ft. Relaxin Jackson?

thank you for your help

I remeber this like it was yesterday even though I got there at like 2 AM and didn’t sleep until two days later. Reception sucks

The new Army, just like going to Summer Camp.

Retired veteran here. As soon as I started watching this video I started laughing. Oh my what is the world coming to?

Is there a part 2 of it?

Leaving for OSUT under option 40. July 27th this summer!

I signed up for the army today, I’m excited

This is a cute video. The ds is so nice its adorable. The Army is so cute 🥰

They’ve got calmer.

Crazy to think every Sergeant Major was there once

Very diff. From my days at boot camp. Where is the screaming 🤣🤣🤣

This is a real tough one

Wow how things changed. When I enlisted I had no drill Sgt or anything meet me at the airport. I made it to ft sill by myself meet a few guys cause our planes got delayed stayed in a hotel with 4 other guys. Next morning shipped out to ft sill. ..... got there put on a cattle truck yelled at as soon as we got off. There was no nice .

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