United States Army Basic Combat Training, Fort Jackson | 2023 (1st)
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United States Army Basic Combat Training, Fort Jackson | 2023 (1st)
00:10 Part 1: Bus Ride-Drill Sergeants
02:43 Part 2: Obstacle Course
09:47 Part 3: Gas Chamber
14:49 Part 4: Hand to Hand Combat
19:48 Part 5: Dining Facility
23:32 Part 6: Soldiers Packing-Prepping
27:00 Part 7: Soldiers getting on bus with gear
30:00 Part 8: Field Training-Assembly
32:54 Part 9: Barracks Inspection with Drill Sergeant
35:36 Part 10: Family Day
38:11 Part 11: Indoor Graduation
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Credit Sgt William Chockey, Christopher Coyer
#basictraining #recruittraining #bootcamp
I just graduated basic training 2 weeks ago I remember questioning why I’m even here and how stressful and struggling it was at first but you’ll get through it I promise you go earn your right to be called a soldier ❗️❗️❗️
what was the hardest part or parts in ur opinion ?
@@813mgs it depends on the person And the mental capacity they have but the hardest part for me in my personal experience wasn’t even the basic itself it was the being away from family but what I seen from actual basic training most people get recycled because they can’t qualify but trust and listen to your drill sergeant and you’ll be able to do it
How long does basic training last
@@natetosheisty7382 10 weeks
I graduated half a year ago , it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life but it was worth it the second I got to Don my beret and be called a soldier
That bus ride through the woods is identical to my experience at Fort Jackson 25 years ago. Heads down, eyes closed so that you have no idea what the route is from Reception to your Company area. We threw all of our bags in a pile just like you see here. When we went back to retrieve them a few hours later, it was pitch dark already. One difference though is that all our bags were exactly the same, as everything was in the big sea bags or the smaller green laundry bags. The only way to identify your bags was the black stenciled sharpies you used to write your name on. At night you can forget about locating your own bag. When we started the shakedown, it was complete chaos because no one had their own stuff anymore. The Drill Sergeants walked up and down the rows kicking and throwing stuff all over the place. It is impossible to avoid having your issued equipment mixed up with everyone else's. But fear not, young Private. This is just the first of many situations that you will be placed in where there is no way to win. That first night is LONG, and nothing will go right. The secret is to just keep going, don't get frustrated, don't whine, don't quit. You will eventually get everything sorted out. It is an experience you will remember clearly for all your days. Within 1-2 days, things start falling into place. You are kept busy, constantly challenged, and will be bone tired by lights out. Exhaustion trumps anxiety, and you will sleep soundly when you finally get to your rack. There won't be time for pity parties or whining. Before you know it, it will all be over. You will almost certainly be stronger, more organized, and squared away in general. Good luck!
Thank you. I go to basic soon.
thank you so much for this.. I'm leaving to basic soon and your message helps a lot.
@@tlyiahtaylor2729 Best of luck to both of you. You'll spend lots of time after BCT swapping funny stories with other Soldiers about the crazy things you saw and did while you were there.
tips on sleeping? lol i’m used to a fan. & i’m sure they were way more tough back in the day. it definitely looks softened up.
tips on the transition in general im 25. not 18 anymore. attached to home. don’t wanna shave lol don’t wanna be bald. don’t wanna a lot. but i know it’ll be good for me in the end. and afraid to leave home and have to make new friends etc. active duty.
My Dad was in the Army. He told me that they will have you do push-ups, sit-ups and alot of running. They will yell in your face, but that's to make you tough and strong. Also you do alot of marching and drills. He also told me that the tear gas thing aint no joke.😆 Rest forever Daddy.❤️😇
Daddy ayo
@@mylameusername1890Stop being weird.
True, my son was station at Ft. Jackson, he supposedly had went to Ft. Benning, don't know what happened on that part but, love it there.
@@mylameusername1890Most people who dont call there daddy "daddy" grew up in a more... modern time (you arent old)
God bless you and your father.
Great advices: 1.) Avoid creating unwanted attention. 2.) Observe everything around. 3.) Be a team player. 4.) Don't quit / Never give up.
I graduated from basic in November, seeing them struggle brings back memories. It’s difficult in the moment but when you realize you did all of that, it’s funny. My recruiters weren’t lying when they say it’d be hard but when your done with everything it’s fun
Totality agree. It's hard and army show you the potential you have.
I’m thinking of going to the army. Any advice you mind sharing?
@@shroomsded the only tip I can give you is, when you think you can’t do it, yes you can, you can absolutely do it. I’m a pretty small female and I knew like 3 people that dropped out of basic first day and they’re much bigger than me and they just couldn’t handle the pressure. Also when the recruiters give you a packing list, don’t even buy any of those things, you’ll be able to buy socks and undergarments in basic. Don’t pack extra clothes, it’ll just be more for you to carry. In basic you won’t use your phones often but do bring a charger or even a portable charger too.
why do they asses the men and the women together?
@@shroomsded if you smoke quit.take the pain .think positive you can make it .7 weeks when I went in 1973 .there is alot of yelling .but after that it's like a regular job .but when it's all over you get the benefits. I don't pay no medical bills .I was 18 when I went in .21 when I ETS.i did not reinlist for the benefits your family will be proud of you 🇺🇸
This brings back memories, I did my basic at Jackson almost 30 yrs ago! At the moment, you'll think its the hardest thing in the world....looking bk on it & watching this video, I just LOL. Proud of these Warriors, they'll always have a upper hand on the majority of society that can't handle hard times! Hooah!!
Yeah looking back on it, it was not that hard. Just a new experience.
10 months into my army career, had airborne in contract so after a long 5-month AIT and another month at jump school I'm officially at my duty station. Man, this brings back great and awful memories. What an experience!
I just passed my airborne physical at MEPS and gotta wait for a waiver to be passed since my father ordered an inhaler for me past the age of 13, passed my pulmonary function test and any breathing test showing my lungs are fine though so I just gotta get my waiver passed and wait to be told when I ship out, hoping going airborne will help me with my fear of heights and falling.
You got any tips for someone with a fear of heights, I leave for basic here soon and I got the airborne contract
@@nateking2024 Just jump man - From a Random Paratrooper
@@nateking2024I’m also leaving for basic with an airborne contract when are you leaving?
@@MarcusX01 25th of September
Thank you all for your commitment and dedication. Future warriors! From a prior Marine S/F
Moon
The Wagner group "underworld took Rostov, a major Russian military base, without much resistance from the Russian army.
Errah Devil Dog I got 3 years left of my contract n I’ll be a prior Marine😎
@@xxzeldagoatxx8035fuckin boot
Ah basic training. It gets easier day by day and you end up enjoying it when you graduate. Drill sergeants are there to help you and remember that they are also people doing their jobs.
I just took my test and failed the verification I’m so sad but I hope to rewrite next month pass and get shipped👍
I leave for BCT in Fort Jackson in three weeks. This video was very informative, thank you for making it. The anticipation is just building and building for me!!
Good luck, you won't need it! Just push through and remember that there is a purpose to everything. It'll get better day by day.
Don’t go to sick call, that’s how I got recycled
Fort Jackson is the weak version so you’ll be fine in relaxin Jackson
When is your ship date I ship September 4th
@@wolftellerIf you go too much yes, i went a few tomes for really bad shin splints and i still graduated
Bringing back old memories basic training was a once in a life time experience. In hindsight it was FUN!
Fort Polk, 1965. A bit different but still the same.
Graduated in 1998. Best times. I'm retired now and miss everything about being back in. Congrats to all these soldiers.
Will love to serve also ..pls anyway u can assist me
Yep. 95 and retired in 2017.
You fine ash . Hooah 🫡
@@princekatahena9596 free to join
Any tips?
Basic Training was the most fun I never want to have again
😂
Not only is my drill sergeant in this but my battle buddys from 2-13th who I just graduated with are here in this video to crazy to think we’re already through
to anyone who is interested: the reason trainees flap their arms like a bird after going through the gas chamber, is because its not actually a gas. its more like a powder, and is activated by moisture. you stand in the chamber and perform various exercises to produce sweat that activates it. it feels like a bad sunburn. from there, the drill will go to each individual tell them to remove their mask, and breathe in, or sometimes receite the soldiers creed. when you are leaving, flapping your arms knocks all the loose powders off of your clothes. you dont want to get back to the bay and have that powder get on your bed or other uniforms.
Better than axe body spray
@@bill_thesciguy😆
WRONGO! They make you flap your arms because the natural reaction is to rub your eye which makes it worse. Drink the Kool aid more boot. There's no stupid powder on your fucking uniform. JFC..... It is a mind game designed to control stupid people.
Now it might not be a "gas" now but in 1967 it was CS gas for the first part and REAL Chlorine gas for the second part! Things have changed for the worse since then!!!
Funny, they told us to do it, we didn't care why, we just did what we were told.
I was drafted into the U.S.Army during the Vietnam war. Nobody failed basic training during that period, the Drill Sergeants “fixed” it so everybody graduated basic training. Uncle Sam needed body counts in the ‘Nam!
Yep....military is a numbers game.....always will be....
USMC '62-74. I'm 79 now and miss it. Don't know if I'd do it all over again being 79. I get a greater feeling knowing that the younger generations want to fellow in my footsteps. And what a breath of fresh air it is to meet um. A friend of minds granddaughter is a Marine fighter pilot his father was a member of VMF 214, 'Black Sheep Squadron' WWII. To all my brothers and sister veterans 'Thank you for you're service God Bless you Happy 4th. semper fi
Semper Fi! 🇺🇸 🦅 🌎 ⚓️
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thank you for your service!
This seems very relaxed from when I was in. I remember everyone getting yelled at to move faster.
I went through Basic Training over 40 years ago when they still did the "shark attack" or as we called it "Shock Treatment" and I still vividly remember that bus ride, and the dash to get off the bus...you didn't want to be the last guy off the bus. I was the guy that unfortunately (for me, at least) stepped on the DS boots while exiting the bus...I mean he was standing right there... Thankfully I was not last off the bus too...That day and the weeks that followed are forever etched in my mind and made me the man I am today. God Bless The US Army and the dedicated men and women who serve to protect America...."THIS WE'LL DEFEND"
I was prior Navy, 10.5 yrs out. Reenlisted Army 37F mos. I went through WTC in NM and WSMR. I think its bullshit they didnt have us go through basic again. It would have been a HUGE BENEFIT to us going back into service with so many years out. I love my Navy! I love my Army! AATW!
My daughter is there now I'm so FUCKIN proud of her
I did basic at Ft. Jackson in 1980. We didn't get an indoor graduation, ours was outdoors. Less than an hour after graduation I was on a bus headed for Ft. Gordon for AIT.
I was there 4 years later.
Ft Jackson 1980 Graduated outdoors and walked to AIT Charlie 12-1
2003 basic training Fort Jackson was the best experience of my life Thank you Drill Sgt Henry.
May God, protect and keep them all under His wings🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing. I'm not a soldier but before getting into this you really have to prepare yourself to this tough training and yelling. My kid was trained there long ago. Now he wanted to renew his contract. Thank you all for your sacrifices and service to the country. I grew up in the Pacific that we've been occupied 3x. ROTC was mandatory from high school to college in preparation for any threats to our islands which is a hot spot then and now. You all should be proud of yourselves. This only train you as a soldier but a better, tough person.
So true
I go to take my test Monday and watching these videos makes me so more excited to go to the reserves ❤
Good luck love 🥳❤️ Hoping to follow you and see how your journey goes! Leaving for basic training soon as well!
Go active or go home.
@@armybeef68chill bro
@armybeef68 why such toxic coming from you?! Unless you just evil and a narcissists,..troll
@@armybeef68here comes the military nerd 🤓
Is there an online course???🤔
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😂😂😂😂😂😂 iam dying!!!!
I wish
😅😅😅😅
God keep in safe all our hero USA ,May god bless you all.
Fantastic video. Congratulations to all those who passed and served. Being British I have nothing but respect and love for the US.
Being American, the respect and love is mutual.
@@sabrinalanning1925 Aww. Nothing but love for the US and all Americans. Would love to live there one day. And find a wife ❤️🙌
@@aidenm1703 don't move here if biden gets elected again. If that happens, I'm pretty sure we're fucked.
@@aidenm1703they love the accent 😂
@@RayGamingChannel10 Haha they do :)
I love the fact that they have buses. Does anyone remember the cattle car days? With all you gear on those things? It was terrible and one of my best memories.
The cattle cars were the worst man 😂 such a pain in the ass. But won’t take back the memories of those for anything
We came in on a bus, no ducking our heads though. After 3 days of in processing we got on a cattle truck to go to the barracks
That caught my eye too lol. That and the chick crying while low crawling
Didn't have to close your eyes in those cattle cars, packed in like sardines.lol. 1979
The cattle cars still exist, fort Leonard wood has tons of them
God Bless The United States of America and God Bless Our Troops.
Man, I miss the army, but I served my time and congratulated the future brother and sisters to graduate honorable in the army. Keep your chin high and push through hoah
I leave for bct in 6 days so watching this is surreal. Cant wait for this journey.
Did you make it ?
Thank you for your service to this Great Nation!
I was a Drill Sergeant in the early 1970’s at Fort Jackson. Times have changed
It lacks the intensity now which is unfortunate
They sure have. C-6-2, OCT 1977--DEC 1977.
@@2AGunnerthe batallion I was at in Jackson august 2021 was pretty high speed, at least a lot more intense compared to these videos I see
My son is currently going through basic at FJ. If you would take a moment to explain how different it is, I'd appreciate it.
@@jamestodd945 How they train the troops is not as intense and combat focused as it used to be. And it is only getting softer with the new generation always getting offended. When I was in basic in 2015 we were only allowed to do corrective training (when troops make a mistake) for a short time because they didn’t want us to fall out, back in the days from what I have been told it was a lot more then around 20 minutes of corrective training, a friend of mine recently graduated and told me they hardly ever did corrective training, just verbal instruction on what not to do, they no longer have the shark attack on your first day because they didn’t want to stress out the new recruits.
Enlisted 2016 and went to bct in Jackson. Intetesting to see they added some clinch training now. It would be really useful if someone tries to grab you in cqb while clearing a room.
Looks like there are major changes to combatives. This looks much more practical and useful than the old program of Brazilian jiu jujitsu. I was level 2 certified but I actually hated the Army combatives program back then, waaaay too technique oriented and complicated and of little combat use. Glad to see this.
Lol they need more judo & wrestling implemented as well as proper jiu jitsu. Way too much smiling.
Graduated Dec 1st 2022, Bravo 4-39 at Jackson. Such a crazy yet humbling experience. Would never want to do it again, but will never forget the people and memories I made over there.
I love watching these videos. They remind me of going through this at Jackson too back in '96
those uniforms look dope asf
I can confirm. I went there for basic and I'm almost done with my AIT
I Graduated Ft Jackson 1975. Had the best time of my life it was fkn Tough loved every minute of it. guard duty was awesome, beer machines on every other corner. K P to... all the food i could eat.. drill sergeants a hell of a lot tougher then
32 year old I say go for it. I m 65 years old 20 years US ARMY active. 20 years State Trooper. 7 years Postal service with four year credit. Was a Drill SGT at Fort Jackson SC. I m telling you if it a thought. Than do it and do it right ACTIVE DUTY. You ll NEVER regret it.
Do it ACTIVE DUTY no weekend warrior stuff. Do it
Congratulations to all 🫡🫡🙏 I can’t wait to see my son graduating in August I miss my little boy😭
U look like you're only 21
How tf do you not know if your immediate family members still in the service
@sonofabrick1213 what are you commenting on bruh💀
How ignorant are you@@sonofabrick1213
Awesome. Although I noticed things have changed a bit !!! 😂. I was at Jackson in 97 and my father also went to Basic there !!!! 🎉🎉. Our experience had a bit more yelling and cursing. 😂. Things deff have changed. Cool to see the old Fort again !!! It still looks the same as it always has !!!! 🫡
I was in this video at Ft Jackson boarding the bus. They cussed us the hell out. They had females wanting to quit. We got smoked for 7 weeks nonstop. Charlie 2-13 BN was no joke. We was in blue phase here . We just rucked backed finished the forge, Nick at Night, etc. DS Andah, DS Wood, and DS Allred meant business.
thank you we believe in you all!!!
Don’t think of it as boot camp just think of it as the best 3 months of your life. If I could do boot camp all over again I’d do it.
looked like 15 minutes
Yea, don't think of it as Boot Camp, because it's called BASIC TRAINING.
@@armybeef68 same shit
Better than falling into drugs and doing nothing with your life.
Yea I definitely joined the wrong branch, I’m currently a sailor in the Navy. Nothing against being a sailor, just being a soldier sparks a fire in my heart.
Thank you for your dedication to this great nation 🇺🇸. Congratulations!
Good recruits and I feel so proud of our troops who walk the line for our freedoms in this great country. God bless the US! 🇺🇸
“Slow and smooth and smooth is fast.” - DS McCormick
Great video and thank you for posting. My son graduated from BCT at Fort Jackson in July 2021. He was in 3-39 IN BN, 165 IN BDE, Delta Company, 2nd Platoon. I was very proud of him and ALL the soldiers that serve our country. Godspeed and God Bless the greatest military in the world.
Joined back in 1965. Took basic at Fort Hood and marching on those tank trails was hard on the feet!
How do feel about basic now?
Thank you all ford you on great sow see film videos very good today💕✌️
I know it'll be tough, the toughest thing I've ever done, but I can't wait to join. I know there'll be times during BCT where I'll regret enlisting, but I know that at the end it will all be worth it.
BCT is a blur. Trust me it’s very doable. I graduated in March. Stay with the right people and you’ll be fine. Remember why you’re there.
@@bwalkeri pl
@@bwalkeri the first one.
@@bwalkeri 886
@@bwalkeri mikado 3rd of a 7. I have a 66
The best days of my life at 18 was at fort Campbell KY 1979 ❤️
Graduated 1998 from Fort Jackson and I STILL hold my head high. I married a soldier also. It’s great times.
I completed BCT at Ft Jackson summer or 2005. Spent a lot of time questioning myself then… still one of the proudest moments of my life!
Thank you very much 🎊 🎉
Thats amazing my big brother is currently in the army
Brings back memories. I was D Co 2/60th back in 2001. The good ol days :)
I graduated in 1985 from US Army Basic Combat Training. I don’t remember the battalion was that I was assigned to but I do remember that I was in Delta, we called ourselves the Delta Diamondbacks. I remember Drill Sergeant Campbell and Drill Sergeant McCoy. I generally have positive memories of my time there.
1985 for me too, Fort Leonard Wood
That's right, you may not remember the battalion, but you'll always remember the Drill Sergeants.
Drop for forgetting you twit...
I wish there weren't an age limit this actually looks really fun to me ,I'm 43 and still do a 12 mile ruck every friday and work out just for fun,mainly because I have no friends 😄
There's waivers. I went through basic and ait with a guy who was 45 and he did better than half of the soldiers there.
@@Silent-sm3lq I didnt know that so I'll definitely check into it, thanks
During War time it's all men 18 to 65 years of age. Just wait for WW3. lol
There's a way for you to enlist. Go for it.
Really wished it did not look like Fun!
New generation is looking good... Make'em Work DRILLS! Finest NCO's in the Army. HOOAH!
When I was on the trail, I loved to see how many I could make cry.
I loved and hated Fort Jackson, I loved the training especially since the gas chamber was my favorite part of BCT, and NIC, possibly a good majorities favorite was NIC. I went to Jackson in January this year and graduated from 165th E company 3-34, white phase for my platoon blows because we didn't have drill sergeants and the other drill sergeants weren't there to train my platoon along side my former SDS became the 1st Sgt, however I enjoyed my time at Fort Jackson despite the amount of sand trails we have dealt with but I was happy to be there for BCT
I was Alpha 3-39 4th Platoon Spartans. I'll be reenlisting, final meps on the 6th
Do they still do the shark attack there or not?
@@FrauWilhelmKlinkI think they did away with that.
My husband is currently in. D Company 3-34, he is graduating on Oct 4th!! Congratulations to you!!!
Joined back in 2005 im ready to retire had a great career and worked with alot of good people
I wish I had got an indoor graduation. It was freezing, and the lieutenant colonel's speech lasted for what felt like ages. Eventually I fell out, after making it through all that training. Good times i guess...
you fell out?
@@xbassault9819 as in i couldn't feel my hands and legs. Fell to one knee, then my first sergeant escorted me to the van to get warm. I wasn't the only one.
@@Doom_Guy__ I see. That sucks but you were strong for so long!
@@xbassault9819. L😊😊😊😊😅😊 . Pp
I was Navy, I'll always remember the confidence chamber, they said I had a good seal, I was in the back row, I got hit with 3 tabs.... I thought I was going to die. The confidence chamber is great if you have the crud because it will clear you out.
ah, yes, the confidence chamber. Our drill sergeants were nice enough to give us all the moonpies we can eat. luckily, i declined. Unfortunately, there were a few that didn't know.
@@kolpants haha the seal candidates and the section leaders in my division had to put in the chamber after we were done
Damn no way to avoid the gas chamber huh? I'm 31 so it's either Army or Navy for me. I figure the Navy has a shorter easier boot camp but I can't swim. The Army has 22 week boot camp which is the longest and probably 2nd toughest other than Marines lol
@andrewsmith3257 army bootcamp is 11 weeks. Osut is 22 and includes basic in that
@@Xd-ti5tc osut? Watched a documentary saying boot was 22 weeks
I can hear Drill SGT Hubbard's voice in the beginning!! she was such a dope Drill... She really cared for us or at least I think she did haha
I was there in Oct,2021. Literally it was great experience then i met a lot of good DI and friends. Just enjoy your time over there!
14:20 contemplating life decisions 😂
Damn did basic here in 2022 and shit I thought I had it easy. My drills just gave no fucks about us but these guys getting encouragement during the obstacle course is hilarious
👏👏👏👏👏 u guy's ROCK.
Fort Leonard Wood July 1984 12C. I can honestly say I had a blast...except marching out to the bridge building range in MOPP level 4. I had no idea you could sweat that much.
I remember DS Kirkland, I just graduated from his class just a year ago. We never got to do combatives much but I'll always remeber his artillery cadences hahaha D Co 2-39
Drill sergeant Mcinteer was goated definitely was my favorite drill sergeant
That senior drill sergeant was super professional , the way it should be .
You know what they say about drill sergeants and young military boys
The enemy will not be "professional"
Then you know yourself by looking in the mirror 🤡@@kevinzhang6623
@@masterlee9822You should know, it's reflecting you🤡
I graduated Jackson August 30th, 1990. Halfway through, Iraq invaded Kuwait, and suddenly, everything got real.
I graduated roughly the same time, was unlucky enough to be in the old white world war 2 barracks. :(
SHIIIIIIT! We had M16A4's we carried. Much bulkier and heavier. Much less screaming now too. 6:58 Good save!
Reminds me of my training good times and bad times made me shed a tear
Served: 1989 - 2014. Wow! How times have changed.
What changed?
We still need to find a way to convince them to force the military to switch over to skirts to confuse the enemy into thinking their woman or Scottish.
first things first thank you for your service battle buddies Hooooooooah! I had a love hate relationship with the military I loved all the benefits but hated morning PT in freezing cold wearing t-shirt and shorts hahahh anyway I did my basic training at Fort Knox they are infamous for there hills there especially "Heartbreak" if you know you know.
I attended boot and mp ait ft mcclellan alabama 1983 This video brought back alot of memories.
Love proud USA army 💖💖💐💖💐💖💐💖💖😍💖😍😍💖😍💖😍
I know this is not shark attack but at least the sergeants are yelling at the reccruits and that brings military vibes.
It's not that they got rid of the yelling in boot camp, Shark Attack came around during the Vietnam War because there were so many unwilling conscripts during that time. They replaced it with team coordination exercises. I guess it's an unfortunate time to do so with all the woke shit going on so it was perceived as a way to baby recruits.
Honor to these guys.
This is so cool to watch!! I can't wait until its me in one of these things!!
Obstacle courses are such a small small part of BCT. We only did about 2 obstacle courses throughout our entire 10 weeks. Loved it though... cadences, rucks, and the field exercises were my favorite part. To be honest though the majority of my BCT was just standing around waiting for something to happen and/or get done lol
stand in line while 300 people need to be issued a piece of gear for thursdays event. then on friday stand in line so 300 people can turn in their gear... yeah, and dont forget to either shut up or push up
Man you guys were standing most of the time not front leaning rest like bravo
That’s my drill sergeant mike. He’s the best
aaawwwww
DS Kirkland with that Pre Jump voice! 🫡🫡🫡 Good to see you brother!
I did my basic at fort Leonard Wood in 1970. All the drill sargents were fresh back from Vietnam and we respected them so much no matter what they said or did to us , they were always fair and looking out for us. The first week I had blisters the size of silver dollars on my feet, at first I thought I had gotten rocks in my boots somehow. The only time we were inside a building was to eat or sleep. Marching, calisthenics, or shooting all the time. When someone screwed up or fell down , marching or double timing, they'd make the guy lie on his back and swing his arms and legs and shout " I am a dying cockroach", or make him duckwalk in circles and shout " I can not march so I walk like a duck" , or often they'd make him do a hundred pushups and then run to catch up with the formation. After a few weeks or right away if you wanted to invite trouble we could buy a quart of beer for 10 cents, I blew a dollar that way more than once. One real difference at that time was the "Draft", there were plenty of sad and strange stories about how some men were inducted, and PLENTY of " strange " inductees. Men who were married had so much of their pay sent to their wives that the men didn't have enough cash to even smoke "Bull Durham".
Once the shark attack ended at my training post, the drill sergeants became more like mentors
outsiders are complaining that drill sgts are being soft by not yelling constantly, but after red phase its less yelling and more focus on teaching. We arent marines that have to yell every single second like frat boys.
They still happen, just not out of the barracks.
@@boeuf-in9oeyou’re exactly the reason why the military has gotten soft. Bunch of people easily offended by a persons loud voice. You think the enemy is going to talk nicely and respectful to you when you’re out there and it’s just you and him? The military needs to stop catering to these sissy boys and remember ain’t no room for weakness out there on the field.
@@boeuf-in9oeThere's no such thing as an "outsider".
Relaxin jackson. I graduated from there in '18. It's cool until it gets cold and windy lol
Good thing we were the group that decided to go to BCT in the summer in South carolina
Good to see the Scouts Out Battalion is still around. Love to see new soldiers being trained.
Heading to Fort Jackson for BT in 3 weeks!! Super pumped !!
This time in 1986, I had just started basic training at Ft. Jackson. I arrived at the reception station on July 2. Delta 2-1-1, Hollywood. I remember my drill Sargeants and the guys in my platoon as if it were yesterday. Hot, Hot, Hot.
I was there two years before you. I wish I could go back and walk around there , see if I could find my old barracks . As I remember it, we weren’t far from victory tower
Went through there back in 2008, good times.
Same here! September 2008 start.
Going to Fort Jackson in April very excited 😅
i used to to Fort Benning for Infantryman training, 16 weeks. It was hell at first, but after a few weeks, its better. But, after i report to my unit 10th Moutain at Fort Polk, LA. things change a lot, and even more when i was deployed to Afghanistan (one of the most dangerous in Afghanistan at that time.