When I was in receptions we had to stand the ENTIRE time, except for the auditorium and they wouldn't let me cross my damn legs or anything! That was SOOO hard for me I had been crossing my legs while sitting amazing how hard it is to break those small habbits. I lost my phone instantly also, in a matter of hours. My barracks were HORRIBLE!!! I was in the trailers in basic, and we didn't have our own cafeteria. Terrible company. I remember one kid asked to leave in receptions, and he asked the drill sergeant "Where do I go to get out of here?" and the Drill Sergeant talked him into staying and he ended up graduating!!! Crazy

You should do a video on your brothers basic training experience

From the moment you get off of the bus in front of reception, You will get no sleep or rest until Sunday, and even then you're cleaning barracks and foot/wall lockers

Heading off to fort Jackson in 1 month, 4 days Scared shitless

hell i was the guy who locked my knees in formation at reception and the next thing i know i have 3 DI around me yelling.

I did my basic at Jackson in '67. We got to Jackson on a Friday night and did in-processing til 0330 and then were put in a tent city for 2 hours sleep. After chow we took some tests and then did a battery of shots and after chow did more tests. Then we had some training films until chow and back to the tents for the evening. Sunday we went for our uniform allotment and lined up outside with our stuffed duffel bags , we were then stuffed into some cattle trailers and driven to our basic training companies where we were shown our bunks in these old wooden barracks like you see in old movies. The DI's gave us a rundown on what not to do and gave us a few lectures on basic military comportment. We were also told we were the first men to use these barracks since the Korean war and we would be getting them back into shape every night after training. That actually was a good thing because the DI's left us alone after chow so we could scrape, paint, and polish the barracks - we saw very little of the DI's after evening chow. It's amazing how much work a platoon of men can do in a few hours every night. The fun began at 0530 Monday when they rudely awoke us to our new life as a soldier.

Wow when I went to Fort Jackson back in 2000 the facilities were very nice. The barracks were new 4 stories tall made of darker color brick. The insides were immaculate. Each company occupied a barrack building I believe each platoon in the company Echo 3/61st took a floor, ie 1st platoon 1st floor, 2nd plAtoon 2nd floor etc. There were six soldiers per room single beds and wall lockers. My biggest memory from Ft. Jackson was everyone’s body literally smoking in the mornings after PT. Anyway, my general assessment of any basic would be they all suck while your going through them but they are not so bad after you have finished.

Damn. I gaduated fort jackson 2 days ago. 1-61 C company I could relate to this

It’s changed now. They do physical training there at reception and they don’t let you sleep close to 24 hours.

Fort Jackson was easier then I thought it was gunna be. But reception I had my phone the whole time as well and when we moved to our training area where we did basic training, then our drill sergeants took our phones

So cool to see ya brothers and the genuine care you show for your younger brother loo can’t hide it but it’s dope!

I did BT at Ft Jackson back in 1987 (yeah I'm old, lol). My barracks were at Tank Hill, old wooden building's, with a protrain unit. What that meant was our Drill were reservists, and changed out every two weeks, except for our lead DS. That sucked, they came in for their annual 2week "summer camp" and as you got used to them they were gone and had new one coming in hard ass attitude. My favorite times were Victory Tower and the night live fire course (can't remember the range name anymore). Times have definitely changed between and now, but good soldiers are still made! Thanks for sharing your experiences, keep your 6 down & yet spirit up!

So, I’ve heard from staff at JCLC that went through basic that if you shower with your boots on once and let them dry, you won’t have as big of an issue with blisters and crap like that... anyone know how good of an idea that is?

Brilliant work! Keep it up!

Lovely content! Keep it up!

Heading there tomorrow. I'm pumped

I'm impressed by your family are there for your graduation.Good for you!

One thing I remember at Fort Jackson was that the civilian staff in the chow hall at reception were downright mean and rude. Yet, the staff of the chow hall in Basic were as kind as could be.

I did my Basic Training at Fort Jackson as well, back in '01. We didn't have to worry about our cell phones, because no one really had any. lol. When I first arrived at For Jackson, I literally though reception was Basic Training and thought, "man, this shit is easy as fuck." I didn't realize it until the last day of reception. The difference back then was we didn't really have any drill sergeants in reception. I think we may have had one, but that was it. There were a bunch of E3's and E4's trying to act tough and yell at everyone. Apparently they were allowed to. Looking back, I compared them to mall security in the law enforcement world. They thought they were hot shit yelling at all the new recruits. But yeah, reception was boring as shit. Nothing but sitting around and walking from one spot to the next.

I've watched a lot of your videos and they helped a lot. I enlisted today and ship in 3 weeks for bct at ft Jackson

I went to Jackson in 2009. We lost our phones immediately. While at basic I was able to call home twice other than the family day info call. One time my folks didn't even answer lol. Glad we didn't get phones. I feel like that would have taken away from such a life changing experience.

your brother was in bravo company at 120th ag reception at ft jackson if he was put into charlie or alpha at least those were the two companies that housed across the street he woulda gotten the better bays. we werent processed with a former drill sergeant he was super awesome and let us break in our boots and gave us a lot of advice. but i will tell you all the other drill sergeants were pretty harsh and strict right away. we didnt sleep for two days at ft jackson. they had a lot of infantry drill sergeants there

Oh Mah lord speaking of Platoon pictures, when ever I visit my grandparents house I get to see the platoon pictures of Papa (great grandpa when he was alive), Grandpa, and my dad (who was in the airforce). My dad Is the only one smiling in the picture that's how I know It's him.

I am fixing to go to Fort Jackson in the beginning of January 2019, two of my buddies just confirmed that it has everything to do with your drill SGT. If you can have your cell phone or not, and watch! Also some showers have curtains and some don’t depending on what building and floor, I just found this out today: 12-29-2018 I am no expert, as I said I just found out, However they do allow you to get water through out the day if you get dehydrated, which is a much bigger deal for me than any of the other stuff in my comment, yes I get dehydrated a lot and doing 4 mile runs+ PT definitely nice to know you can refill your water supply without having to wait till your next meal. Oh and last note: I’m a 92A-Automated-Logistics-Specialist. For Spartanburg SC! Yup I did a lot of research before joining and I attend USC-Upstate going for my Bachelors right across my Armory/Post for my job! Can’t wait.

Thanks guys, I'm shipping next month and seeing this made me a little more secure and less concerned.

Ft Jackson in 11 days. Love your videos. They've helped me a lot. Keep up the good work man

Going to Fort Jackson Sept 6th! Glad to get some perspective on what to maybe expect (even though this was 5 yrs ago...so I wonder if and hope they did some updates to the old barracks/showers haha)

Heading to Fort Jackson in a few weeks !

look im leaving in a week but i couldnt help to see the cans of cheif boyardee in the background

Im shipping to fort Jackson for army basic in October super nervous and excited

Also at Jackson we had to take everything on the bus then two minutes to get it all off the bus. Also I remember having those bags in bags and a laundry bag XD

just graduated last week from fort jackson =]

Ft Jackson 9 more days

My daughter did Navy boot camp...she mailed everything home, including her phone. She didn't even have her phone when she went to the airport to her A school training... my son is now at Fort Jackson. He got there last night. I didn't even get a phone call?!

The whole video I was like "bro plz stoo talking, let your brother talk." This is a fort Jackson video damn it.. lol I'm sorry.

I'm shipping to fort Jackson in 3 weeks as a 92 yankee I'm supper happy

This makes me feel better, I’m going to Fort Jackson and I’m pretty intimidated at the thought of getting yelled at even though I know it’s coming 😂

I was lucky enough to be put in the newer barracks when i was at jackson in 2011.

I remember a hill at Fort Jackson that we called “ Bid Red” a huge hill of red clay that when wet was as slippery as a Ski jump.

I ship out to Fort Jackson on October 17th. Who else is going?

I did my basic at Fort Knox. I can say my reception was quite different than Fort Jackson. The two differences so far is 1. We had to do 10 Army pushup in order to move onto regular basic, for those who couldn’t would go to remedial basic. 2. There was an introduction of Drill Sergeants, and this is when they did what is now called Shark Attack. And I’m sure many of us veterans are not at all happy the your SMA is taking or should I say changing the process of Shark Attack. Oh and the moment I step foot off the bus is the moment I felt like a soldier. Yes it was after 2300 hrs, but it still felt good. I tight be different for me cause I’ve been around the military all my life, to include being in JROTC in high school. Oh and I may not have done my basic at Fort Jackson, but I did do my AIT there.

Just joined the army. Gonna be 12n and looking forward to it!!!

I go to jackson in 48 hours !!!!!!!

Personally I’d be more critical of the experience at reception. It’s very unpleasant. 7.5 days for me, probably could’ve been reduced to 2 days, just ridiculous. So much wasted time standing/sitting around.

In my case the DI’s were told I would be staying only a few weeks.. I had British military Intel training already..had gone on missions including killing a number of terrorists. I wasn’t a push over but knew not to challange a DI. They liked me cause I was a sniper and rather nasty. Funny though. The lead DI at night would invite me to talk with them in private about my experiences. Showed them my wounds from gunshots.. explained the main element was to build up your staying power.. if lazy.. stop! Shared reality of combat... that if you are lazy get over it now or die. Mainly I told them friends were in Vietnam.. wise up. Concentrate on core strength. Viet Nam is joy and humid. Core strength is a must or death follows. The DI wanted me to be honest.. really honest,

I went to Jackson 7 years ago and they took my phone the first hour we left reception. If you got to keep it the whole time you’re a lucky duck

I was there in 1973. Hot as h-ll. We were halfway up Tank Hill in the old WWII barracks from June til August. We never even had a fan , much less air conditioning. When we arrived at the actual Basic Training Center in Cattle trucks, Our Drill Sargent opened the center doors and it was like the world just came to an end! He screamed and cussed us like we were lower than dirt from that time until we graduated. We had a company inspection and this Drill Sargent told us that if our company won, we would get a pass to go down town Columbia. We busted our a$$es and won! When it came the day for the pass, we got our pressed Kakis on with our brass shinning and our shinned dress shoes (low quarters) and were ready to go down town Columbia. Drill Sargent Oldham came in and got us in formation. He then marched us down to the parade field and made us low crawl from one end to the other and back. It was low crawling in sand and upper 90's heat! We were so pissed, but just had to take it. That was our Payday activities and our reward for busting our a$$es!! I'll never forget Ft Jackson!!

“And what not”

Ft. Jackson in 18 days. Thanks for this.

Fort Jackson in 28 hours

Fort Jackson August 19th

Shipping out to Fort Jackson on December 30... let's do this!

1994 Fort Jackson, no phones lol, I remember getting a cash advance, had to buy three $20 money orders, and hair cut was $2.90, you had to give 3 ones and had a guy at the end of the line with a roll of dimes giving you a dime. I remember being measured for shoes. and I cant remember the day but we had to do 13 push ups before you could leave reception, if you couldn't do them they placed you in a remedial training platoon.

This is awesome!!!! Ship to Jackson in September...wish me luck!

Fort Jackson in T-30 hrs

Leaving tomorrow 🤞🏾

Waiting for July 29th to head over to Fort Jackson for BCT and AIT

Fort Jackson in 14 days

You had it easier than I did when I went to Jackson back in October 2010.

When I was there in August 2017 we would get 2-4 hours of sleep, and there was no toilet paper. We were told to drink a lot of water and rarely allowed to use the latrine. We got 2-3 minutes to eat, we were constantly yelled at. Going to basic and getting 5-6 hours of sleep and being able to take shits and having toilet paper seemed like a luxury. Reception was way worse than basic..

I went to Jackson last summer and I my phone was taken for the whole time but I noticed during blue phase at other companies they had their phones. It was only 2 out of the 5 companies

Son is headed to Fort Jackson in 28 days. He is 17 and a Junior in High school. Any tips? He is Physically ready and trying to prepare mentally.

Im going to the basic training at January 13 and i can make around 20 push up and sit up, i know its bad but i'll do the best as i can. Any tips before i go.

Funny thing is, they used those mobile trailers to quarantine asymptomatic male and infected female trainees when I went through back in August

Thanks for this!

Heading to Fort Jackson may 21st, my MOS is 13F and I got airborne in my contract

LoL. Didn't have cell pones when I started basic (February 1983). And our Army reception was on the same base as our Basic Training was (Fort McClellan) My AIT was also there.

I ship tomorrow.......

The meps station for papers physical and contracts at fort Jackson and then ya go to reception for uniform etc but usally ya go to meps first before ya get ya ship date and head to reception and then ya go to ya training after reception

Did anyone join with bad dental issues? That's literally what's keeping me from enlisting. I'm not looking forward to reception.

I leave to basic October 16! Fort Jackson!

Leaving to Jackson in 11 days

Lol I designed the shirt 😂 no regrets lol

Does Fort Jackson care too much if your blood pressure/pulse is high from being nervous?

Wow things have changed. Went through benning 18 years ago.

Went to tank hill for basic. Loved it.

headin to Fort Jackson this June

I leave on the 20th next month I’m hyped

I shaved my head b4 basic and I argued with them about not shaving it again. Lmfaoo I ending up playing dumb and never got shaves again

I live in North Carolina and that's probably where I'm going to go when I enlist

I'll be at ft. Jackson August 8th

91B leaving August 20th for Fort Jackson

Finna watch all your army videos I'm really interested about joining

12 years in an Army uniform, but that week at reception was the worst of all of them lol. Absolute boring misery.

I head to Fort Jackson in September I'm excited

Just graduated from fort Jackson E 3-60th river raiders hooah

On way to reception 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

In reception right now lol!! B-79

What is PT like at basic? At Fort Jackson you can keep your phone the whole time???

What about jewlery? Specifically I have a cross necklace.

On the bus to Ft Jackson right now.

ship out in 2 weeks, fort jackson

Anyone know how Jackson is now? 😂

I head to Jackson this Monday!(June15) hella nervous but ready

Ha…I was in the tall brick barracks……air conditioning….nice showers…but it was still an experience… Alpha 8 2 …fighting bulldogs….1983…..

2 minute showers, bunk to formation, 2 min., don bdu's 45 secs., chow 8 minutes, rewards ... endless

Can you take a book to reception at Fort Jackson?

Ft. Jackson in 2 days. Fingers crossed.

Heading to Jackson tomorrow

Relaxing Jackson 😂😂😂🏃🏿‍♂️🏃🏿‍♂️💯💯🤷🏾‍♂️💪🏾