In this video I talk about the 3 phases at Ft Gordon and how to get phased up. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing for more basic training/ait videos! @realkevinellis on IG #army #ait #fortgordon
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@oceanntye5678 Жыл бұрын
I will be 25H with airborne leaving 1/3/23 stationed either NC/AK/Italy. Super excited and feeling blessed first gen soldier trying to lead a different path for my family generations to come.
@toshawnblackshear4383 Жыл бұрын
I’m waiting on my waiver, but I want 25H as well.
@easyy376 Жыл бұрын
You can actually go to a lot more places than that! AK was my first duty station. But there are Special Forces/Special Ops units around the world you can get stationed in. I’m 25H SSG. Hope you get to live the SOF life. Good luck! AATW!
@shaesha2817 Жыл бұрын
I'm also joining as a 25H with airborne! I leave Dec 27 but according to my contract basic doesn't start until Jan 3 so I'll see you there !!
@gkidcolumbus1806 Жыл бұрын
Just left Jackson last week. I’ll be getting to Gordon the same day you leave. Then airborne after.
@shaesha2817 Жыл бұрын
@@gkidcolumbus1806 Congrats !! How was basic with all the cold weather?
@pep5903 ай бұрын
I won't say you always have it easy and I'm an old timer. In the late 70's at AIT, there were no phases as we could change into civvies and go off post immediately. So we had that so much better than you all do. Your barracks are much nicer as we had old wooden ones with latrines at the end of the hall and no fast-food places on post, just the mess hall as we called it and the bowling ally. Good plus's from both eras. I love the internet and cell phones so wish we had those then. WE had to hit the pay phone with a pocket full of quarters, but again some parts of life was simpler back then so both have their plus and minuses. Great video and thanks for the info.
@marcusbyrd30742 жыл бұрын
Homie did a 16 min / unscripted video full of nothing but tips and knowledge. FIRE!!
@TheAwkBlkGirl2 жыл бұрын
Yes I love this one by yourself!! I’m going in as a 25b august 30th I can’t wait to go!!
@danblanco Жыл бұрын
Shipping on 07/11 for Jackson and then Gordon for 25H. Thank you for this video!!! 🙏🏼
@LiveLaughLoveDMV Жыл бұрын
My son just left Jackson. Best of luck
@wixom01 Жыл бұрын
Good luck to you DanBlanco. I was in the army 1980-1983. Greatest time of my life, although I didn't really know it at the time. It took a lifetime of perspective to look back and realize how special my time in the army really was.
@pep5903 ай бұрын
How has it been going for your first year in the Army.
@danblanco3 ай бұрын
@@pep590 Honestly, not as bad a people would paint. Got to my unit in March and it’s been okay so far. I can see the BS people talk about but I can’t complain because my basics needs are met.
@pep5902 ай бұрын
@@danblanco Good for you! Happy for you. Outstanding.
@mtmiller42322 жыл бұрын
I’ll be in Ft Gordon for AIT, which is cool because I actually live 4 minutes away so I’m basically gonna be back home which will be dope at 5+
@32ndspecialist Жыл бұрын
I was with E 369 for AIT in 1993 You guys have it so much better now! Your barracks are practically brand new. We didn't have bathrooms attached to our rooms or anything.
@marcellowheeler88 Жыл бұрын
It was almost like college when I was there back in 2006. My uncle was my 1SG so that made it a bit better. Phase 5+ was GOAT.
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Uncle as 1SG had to be nice 😂… 5+ was def college vibes
@charleswheeler3689 Жыл бұрын
I had 31J (Radio-Teletype operator) AIT at Gordon in 1981. It was no different than being in a regular unit. No phases, no battle buddies, no DS.
@wixom01 Жыл бұрын
Radio Teletype operator MOS is (was) 05C. I know because that was my MOS. It was old technology back then (I was in 1980-1983), and the army dropped it in the late 80's. 31J was a "teletype repairer". Anyway, yea, we had no phases, no battle buddies (wtf is that?), no DS. I have no idea what DFAC is, we simply called it the mess hall, or the chow hall. We lived in 8 man rooms, steel cots, steel lockers, communal bathrooms and showers. Once I got to "permanent party" in Fulda, West Germany (11th ACR, Black horse!) I lived off post so I had separate rations. If I ate at the mess hall, which I rarely did, breakfast was 50 cents, lunch and dinner were $1.50. Man, how times have changed!
@charleswheeler3689 Жыл бұрын
In 1983 I went from USAR to RA and reclassed from 31J to 16S. Stricter than Gordon but not by much for a prior service.@@wixom01
@elijahsmith5675 Жыл бұрын
just found your channel and i will be watching everything since I ship out to BCT july 25 to fort jackson and then AIT at fort Gordon
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Sounds good! Let me know if you have any questions
@mrquick7216 Жыл бұрын
I leave for Fort Jackson same day as you
@elijahsmith5675 Жыл бұрын
@@mrquick7216 ah cool, maybe we will see each other then
@Richard-lu8ck Жыл бұрын
I was there in the fall of 1985.. 31M, C-5-1... Ran Barton Field every single day.
@flash_point82722 жыл бұрын
You seem like a good Soldier and will do well when you get to your unit. Stay humble, stay focused, work hard and you'll be a Sergeant in no time.
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@larry_9982 Жыл бұрын
So much change. I went to the MP School at Ft Gordon in fall of 1971 before leaving for Nam. We had the old white wooden two story barracks.
@RadPuppies2 жыл бұрын
I was stationed at Gordon with the USAF attachment during SATCOM advanced training 1982-1983
@LiveLaughLoveDMV Жыл бұрын
My son just arrived there today. Thanks for the video share
@MiramarK11 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We just dropped off our son and we didn’t know the rules and no one explained anything when we arrived. The soldiers didn’t know they had the weekend free. It was all so disorganized. The soldiers were told on to report on Friday and the drill sergeants at Fort Gordon said to come back on Sunday. Weird. No one said anything about buying linens, soaps, cleaning supplies, ect. But thank Goodness the soldiers on base told us what to do before the 3pm drop off on Sunday. I wish I saw this video before. Anyway, Thank you for all the info. Keep it up.
@noahwalsh8426 Жыл бұрын
I'm going today so when I get there they're going to tell me to come back Sunday?
@MiramarK11 Жыл бұрын
@@noahwalsh8426 not sure what they will tell you. Just be ready for the what if. You might be able to have that choice and to sign in today or they might tell you to come back. But definitely bring the above goods. That’s what we had to do. Also, bring a comforter. Don’t bring food to eat later. It’s not allowed. Eat well before you get there. Good luck.
@noahwalsh8426 Жыл бұрын
Watched your video before I went to bct and now Im going to AIT today
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Nice! Wasn’t that bad right!? AIT is gonna be 10x more chill
@noahwalsh8426 Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis too easy, just not excited about that 6 month training time for 25B. Appreciate your vids for real bro.
@noahwalsh8426 Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis question someone in the comments said that when we report on Friday they're going to tell us to come back Sunday is that what I should expect. It's all been extremely vague. Thank you again
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
@@noahwalsh8426 if you go gov then you’re gonna stay but if you’re pov I think you can report by Sunday night… that’s how it was for me.. I went gov, got there on Friday and just chilled for the weekend
@yassir17762 жыл бұрын
Great stuff keep it up!
@dr2809 Жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed my time in Ft. Gordon back in March 2021 👍
@LocalFiveGuy Жыл бұрын
I went to Ft Gordon for AIT, as a 31Romeo,20 years ago. The best part about it was phase 5. Because, they let us go to the bar, and stay in a hotel over the weekend. Serious parties happened in the hotel room. Over the 4 months of training, I got laid from 3 girls in my class.😏
@SeraphimVolker Жыл бұрын
Haha, that's funny to hear. It's changed a lot from when you were conducting training. It's much more depressive and boring. You're permitted to go to a handful of stores at phase 5+ and even then you need to sign out so Drill Sergeant can come check on you. Where I spent most of my time was in the barracks. The stores we could go to was the food market and PX. It got boring after the first few visits. A lot of my Drill Sergeants said the same thing while I was there, that we don't have the freedom that the generations before us did and that they felt sorry for us. Luckily my Senior Drill Sergeant gave me an excellent piece of advice that would help me make the best of AIT. He said to me "Don't get caught."
@pacovarela7848 Жыл бұрын
I heared the stories from one of my drill sergants that AIT soldiers from there would go to the Holiday Inn outside base and buy the whole strip surrounding the pool area in the hotel and would get fucked up during the weekend haha🤣
@IffyEdem Жыл бұрын
@@SeraphimVolkerwhy they changed?
@dominicbrown89162 жыл бұрын
I was there 2007 Charlie 369 25L looks exactly the same as then. Good luck PFC.
@davecollins5796 Жыл бұрын
Was in delta 369 as a 25u in 2008
@marcellowheeler88 Жыл бұрын
They completely remodeled those buildings. I was in Bravo 447 and we used to call the 369 barracks the ghetto lol. This is my hometown so I went to the base to see what it looks like now and it's night and day difference.
@MackRulaa Жыл бұрын
I got station of choice and got 25bravo I ship out to AiT in 2 days🤘🤘🤘🤘
@FruitfulPerspectives4 ай бұрын
Hey Kevin. Hope you are able to get this. I’m going BT in a few weeks as an E4 25U. I want to pursue an officer path and be relatively prepared for any civ opportunities post AIT. Long story short, what certifications do you high recommend I look into now and while I’m at AIT. (Such as IT, Data warehouse, etc.) thanks for the content
@realkevinellis4 ай бұрын
Sec+, CCNA
@realkevinellis4 ай бұрын
But also, don’t stress too much about the future… I would first focus on removing stress and maybe start some extra PT and running now!
@FruitfulPerspectives4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! Similar to you I’m going in at 34. Thankfully I do make an effort to stay fit. I was able to keep my 2 mile at 15 min and PT is actually something I am looking forward to as well as the connections and helping others along the journey. Your vid’s and others as well have helped me prepare better and even consider making content to help others as well. Much appreciated
@maxk1101 Жыл бұрын
A about to ship to basic and Leonard wood then too Gordon for 17e!
@lilelbowskin3101 Жыл бұрын
Heyo sorry for asking this super late, but Im going to Gordon January 4th. What are acceptable items to have there? I got Vacation Block Leave right after basic training so a list of dos and donts would be helpful. Especially on the electronics side.
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
You can basically have anything you want… no vapes… everything else is on the table
@toshawnblackshear4383 Жыл бұрын
Hey I’m very curious how many credits you were acquired after AIT? (Between Bootcamp & AIT). Are you able to talk about the applicable courses you learn?
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
I’ll get back to you on that, I just registered for school and had them transferred, I wanna say 5 from basic and 5 from Ait but I’ll get the exact numbers when I get back to my desk… things like physical fitness, land nav, cpr are on the list for sure… give me a bit
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Also I was in basic with a blackshear!
@toshawnblackshear4383 Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis Thanks for the quick response! I’ll definitely will be looking out for your response. 👍🏽
@anthonyventura6763 Жыл бұрын
46 credits for 25B, my college FIU took all of them
@unapologeticallyconservati588110 ай бұрын
Fort Gordon is a hellscape good luck
@z_5434 Жыл бұрын
How does visitors work in ait? Can you help me out on that? Leaving to Gordon in 2 days!
@commanderstarstrider7176 Жыл бұрын
I went there for AIT from September 1998 to February 1999ait was a lot more annoying than basic because it was longer for one and secondly they kept teasing you with your freedom. I never really like the idea that certain five week AIT‘s got to go to permanent party and treated as such after a short time yet because we picked a longer MOS we had to be treated as trainees for six extra months versus a few weeks for other jobs
@pandaoverboard Жыл бұрын
Bro I may reclass to this mos, is it worth it? How you like your job now that you get to your duty station? Please help me understand if I should go 25b or 25H. Thanks buddy and be the best you can be ;)
@KippoKupo3 ай бұрын
Idk what 25 series I want. I was in for 25U for my weight and physical fitness made me leave during basic. Going back soon I hope but idk if I wanna do 25B what. 25 series for sure. if anyone has any advise lmk. Im hoping to be cyber security or data analysis in the civilian world.
@evenoursicknessesaremadein423729 күн бұрын
GO AIRBORNE. Airborne units get a lot more money when it comes to networking training and certifications. Also opens doors for a Top-secret clearance. Which in hand will land you a good job once you get out
@SpiritVerdad2 жыл бұрын
tips on being a 25U i should be enlisting this tuesday and i ship out august 15
@realkevinellis2 жыл бұрын
Yes switch to 25q! No I’m kidding, don’t know too much about uniforms but you will be a signal soldier so that’s all that matters! You’re going to love it
@peezy11842 жыл бұрын
Im 25u too…i ship out Aug 8
@SpiritVerdad2 жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis i already have a reservation for 22U i technically could still switch but… haha thank you for replying
@SpiritVerdad2 жыл бұрын
@@peezy1184 hopefully i can see you
@zazatogreat68672 жыл бұрын
Is it possible for you to become a national Guard ground force right after BCT and AIT?
@asianwaifu4149 Жыл бұрын
Going to Gordon on the 4th of Jan. How are the weekends when you first get there? Do you get weekends off at Phase 4? Thanks brotha! Im a 25 Bravo as well
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Nice man. Yeah weekends are pretty chill. Saturday you’ll do manual labor most likely but you don’t have class. Pt is pretty light if even
@asianwaifu4149 Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis So sundays are pretty much all to yourself? Also thanks for the info xD. Was just wondering if i got time to watch anime and game when im there haha.
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
@@asianwaifu4149 lol yes you will def have time for that!
@asianwaifu4149 Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis haha nice hope that boingo wifi is good xD.
@jakecallinsky5170 Жыл бұрын
Are you with C551? Not sure if 25Q are still under C551 or not it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been at Gordon. Dec 2008
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
I guess they used to Be c369 but changed to b551 shortly before I arrived
@militaryman3677Ай бұрын
What’s it like there ? Dis you all have reclass( MOS-T soldiers? Y’all had ncos in class? Do ncos that reclass there live in hotels ?
@evenoursicknessesaremadein423729 күн бұрын
NCOs that reclass basically show up for PT formation and leave after getting accountability. They also get put in their own class away from the lower enlisted joes fresh outta basic
@kayleemelluso5826 Жыл бұрын
Hi i’m a little late also, but my boyfriend will be at Fort Gordon from March-August will I be able to visit him?
@vvvinc.7919 Жыл бұрын
25U Heading there literally today 😭
@MrAudit-wk2du Жыл бұрын
You said nothing about 25h ait. Responsibility of the job. What you learn.?
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Well I tried to keep it general because my mos does not exist anymore. 25q changed to 25h also, in the interest of opsec, I didn’t talk about what I learned as it relates to the actual job. Feel free to hmu on ig for some answers to any questions you might have @realkevinellis
@MrAudit-wk2du Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellisI report today by 1700. I'll find out soon enough. But I'd still like to maybe talk to you a little more. The more info and know how's the better
@ivonneassanaouagbeni29326 ай бұрын
I wish i could know about 25H more too. I am trying to reclass and not really finding informations about that specific mos
@zazatogreat68672 жыл бұрын
What's the easiest carrer to choose from after AIT?
@jameslandry7279 Жыл бұрын
Depends on what your MOS is. Usually with 25 series you can get into networking or network security.
@MackRulaa Жыл бұрын
Just found out it’s no longer 25U anymore and I lost station of choice
@IffyEdem Жыл бұрын
So what happens now? You have to change ?
@creepershaft3051 Жыл бұрын
Any idea how ait goes for a 17c mos I’m going to be there late september
@GratefulHusbandandFather Жыл бұрын
You’re gonna be there for almost a year but you guys hardly do PT and roll deep in formations and marching
@TorrespetoPinedo Жыл бұрын
@creepershaft3051 Yooo me too i leave july 11th for basic
@iJongo Жыл бұрын
Are they speeding up the classes? Like if they are 20 weeks you'll finish in 17weeks?
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
All depends on how many ppl taking the class
@Max-dd4de Жыл бұрын
Do I need to phase up to use the on base gym? Or can i use it when I’m phase 4?
@Max-dd4de Жыл бұрын
I’m 25u if that info helps the question I’m asking
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Yes unfortunately you’ll have to phase up to use the gym! But you can still get some with morning PT and you should be able to sign out kettle bells or weights… I took advantage of being able to hit laps around the barracks too.. you should be able to sign out for personal pt… but no gym… kind of weird but that’s how it is
@connorgray6115 Жыл бұрын
Would it be a good idea to bring a Nintendo switch? Anything you'd recommend to bring, I gotta go to fort girdon for ait on the 3rd I'm on block leave so I'm just trying to figure what I can take
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
Yes lots of guys had their switches… I would bring a laptop and a cac reader… maybe some cash… you basically have all of your freedoms there after a while though so you can buy whatever you need if you don’t have it.:: yes on switch haha
@connorgray6115 Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis bet man, I'm gonna have to buy a laptop at some point, I know it's not a good idea to bring a desktop setup
@34thasaur Жыл бұрын
me too man
@realkevinellis Жыл бұрын
A lot of people will be selling things for the low too, for like laptops and gaming systems… when they getting ready to leave they sell it usually. Oh I kind of miss it
@34thasaur Жыл бұрын
@@realkevinellis how does the roommate situation usually work?