Go to college. If you do the stupid thing of going to the army just after high school, your always going to have a low rank. With a 4 year degree you can actually have a high rank and win a lot of money. My friends uncle didnt go to college, and hes been in the army for 14 years and hes barely staff general.
im 22 and seriously considering doing Army or Navy. is that too old? and what are the best MOS's for having a skill set that transfers over to civilian life?
@Predsfan89 honestly you should research it..too old..not hardly i was in ait with two 40 year old soldiers...you should be able to see the civilian equivalent to army jobs on goarmy.com..cant go wrong with the military tho..good luck
Hey Jim! Been watching your videos for quite some time. Hilarious videos! Anyways enlisted back in September, 35F intel analyst E4 hooah! Ship out to Ft. Jackson in March
@JRFOXHOUND75th The way they trained us was monday wind sprints back and forth, Weds a short run of about one to two miles, Friday three mile run. And once a month we did the commander's run which was run until the colonel gets tired. Once at Fort Bragg NC we ran about 7 miles.
wow, when my bro was in infantry school or basic training they did the same thing about the commanders run but they ran 28 miles around sand hill Ft. Benning
@JRFOXHOUND75th join the track team cross country if they have one running will increase your cardio and stamina endurence is preferable to brute strength i spent 17 yrs active army ive conducted to many pt sessions to count good luck to you
@snooch1975 I actually am in the track team but I could never make the running events including my strength: 100 meter dash, there are so many people better than me
@JRFOXHOUND75th dont worry just keep at it you will get stronger and most of the time it is not brute strenght that wins the race but indurance infantry requires lots of that they are going to walk your legs off lol just keep at it and youll do way better than the average guy when you show up to ft. benning ga.
@JRFOXHOUND75th HAHAHAHA im going in infantry i go to basic end of august to Fort Benning. After MEPS you should do the future soldier training if possible. very helpful not only for running and stuff, but they teach you formations and stuff like that. and DO ROTC in high school you can ranked up to an E4 rather then a E1
@LordLeralu haaa I hated messing up around them. I am so tall I ran into the AC unit hanging over the door. The Drill was screaming, You stupid ass private you just dented my air conditioning unit you dumbass private. My head was bleeding and he was like, dont you dare get blood on my clean floor!
Not all us M.P.'s are/were assholes. You just met the wrong ones. I'd let ANYBODY buy me a beer . lol When we got to McClellan, got off the bus from Atlanta, then our regular drill sgts appeared and started screaming and nitpicking every damn thing. I was in Delta-795th M.P.'s The Delta Demons! lol I gotta try to find my old basic training sweatshirt. Shouldn't be too hard to find - it's Big Bird yellow. Gonna check out the basic training story...
@bubier307 I went to basic there as well. A-2-10. Summer of 1993. Then I spent my entire enlistment with the 82nd. Airborne. A guy who I went to high school with. We had the same recruiter. He was a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Leonard Wood. I believe he's either an E-7 or E-8 now.
hey man can you make some more recruiting videos about BCT and stuff? i'm re-enlisting and trying to get some dudes to enlist with me but its nice to show them stuff from other people so it seems like i'm not just talking out of my ass about the army.
@fatjohn91 you can enlist at 17 years old but you can only complete BCT and do Reserve and National Guard (you can't complete AIT and serve Active Duty until you reach 18).
@Talljim01 Hi buddy ex british infantry here, boy that sure brought back some memory's of basic training reception, our cppl's and sargent's where animals, some funny shit happened in our 6 months basic training, enjoyed the post gonna grab a 6 pack and have a laugh viewing some of the others. If anyones waiting to go to basic training whatch some of Talljim01's posts cause this is what its like basic it hard but also funny as cheers.
Awesome video man. I often miss my time in the Army. The good times were super amazing and I have a ton of great stories as well. Too bad we had to do stuff like CSM detail and the like. Red cycle SUCKED. But being overseas was worth it all really. Keep putting these out!
Thats not true they still call it the Chow Hall. I leve for Ft. Sill for basic September 1st as a 13 Bravo, and all of your videos really help so i just wanted to say thanks for giveing me a look in to what ill be doing in BCT.
@thepearljamfan Hell yeah man, im 13bravo too aint no party without the arty! HOAH! lol. I leave in november goin to ftsill. I ran 2 miles yesterday and threw up 3 times. Im shittin bricks about the running. Im not overweight just smoker for 10 years. I say "just" lol, yeah it wooped my ass..and imma have to woop it again to get back in shape. I can do pushups all day though. Hey man good luck...and dont spit when in formation. lol.
@MrTex1987 man dont worry too much about running and the pft. thats where people seem to lose their head and over train preparing for the military. as long as you can get the minimum 1min push up, 1 min sit up, and 1mile run at reception they put you in your ability run groups during your actual BCT. you end up running slightly over your comfort pace but during week one your only running about 15minutes. if your in ability group c or d in some cases you will only end up running about 1.5miles
@MrTex1987 as the weeks progress the time goes up by 5 minutes up to a total of about 30minutes by the end of BCT. most of the time if they have a c and d group they will cut those 2 groups out halfway through basic and make everybody run in the next group up. if you run in group a which is the fastest you end up running a total of about 3 miles 2x a week max by the end of bct. other than that you do 60:120s sprinting for 60sec and walking for 120seconds x5 then build up to about 8-10 on wk 9
@MrTex1987 the pt and pft are literally the easiest things at BCT you can do. wait until freakin grass week and stuff when you just sit there in firing positions and dry fire in the most uncomfortable positions ever that sucks. if you can pass the reception PFT to get into basic there is really no reason that everybody shouldnt pass army BCT unless for some injury or severely being homesick.. BCT will be one of the easiest things you do in the army.
@Talljim01 I'm surprised. I thought back in the 80's you guys lived in the pit haha. There would be nights at Ft. Knox where we would get awakened at 1 in the morning to roll around in the sand for an hour.
@JRFOXHOUND75th No, I was signal. Started out in multichannel and ended up in MSE that new, well at the time new, wireless phone communications system that GTE had come up with for the Army.
@alexfulton0 Nope, I was offered the choice of going to a promotion board and moving up, or taking a lump sum to get out. Due to family issues at home, I took the pay out.
Yes, we MPs have large egos haha. You should see it at Ft. Leonard Wood. MPs and Combat Engineers side by side and those guys hate each other the most.
@USARMYRANGER117 Hahaha. Slow down high-speed. Unless they've succeeded in pussifying basic, you'll get your fair share of smoking. Especially if you get to RIP.
i did my basic training almost a year ago this february 24th at ft leonard wood. all reception was "hurry up and wait............hurry up and wait" i was sitting down and waiting for a week my ass was NUMB! and our drill sergeants never called it a dining hall, it was just chow haha.
Many of the reception drill sergeant's are reservists and guardsmen and live in the local area. The reason the alabama drill sergeants had an alabama accent.
funny video! i should make one, i just got out and i know what you mean!!!! i had drills with some funny ass accents!!! like this guy had a really rouph voice and talked like he had a really dry throught and his nose plugged!!! it was too funny and our platoon would literally try not lauphing when he would call cadence becuse you couldnt understand what he was saying!
Great idea about cutting up the shirt and framing it! Gonna do that with mine, since it has seen better days and dont fit anymore!. I was Delta 2-3 Fort Dix winter '86
touching ones face during a story often indicates a fabrication of said story. generally. eye rubbing,ear scratching,ear tugging,chin scratching,etc. im probably full of shit though. just sayin.
the only way to tell about the heart beat is to go to MEPS...as for the crime charges..the army is no longer accepting drug offenders, period..as for misd, it depends on what it was, how many charges, and how long ago it happened..i got in with two wreckless drivings..one was a dui downgraded..it was a bitch and i had to go through alot of shit..and they happend 3 1/2 years prior to my enlistment..hope that helped you out..best of luck..your making a good desicion..
Yeah i really want to go to the Army really really bad. Anyways, what is MEPS?
Oh, yeah my crime is pretty bad. It is a family violence crime, but it was against my mom(i know it sounds bad, but trust me, it was a joke)
and it wasn't serious at all. I was 17 when it happened, and i am 19 going on 20 now. Anyways, i think the heart thing is just paranoia, cause every other day i find rare disease that i am convinced i have.
I'm enlisting a couple months. I heard the army's basic training was actually really easy...is it true? Its not like it really matters anyway, but still.
By your ... I assume you are not going to be an infantryman.
Once you are done with BCT, AIT, and are actually in the Army, you'll understand. Infantry guys hate everyone that is not infantry and everyone else hates the infantry for hating them. It is a downward spiral.
Don't get me wrong, I liked being in the infantry 99% of the time.
What MOS are you shooting for ?
Everybody plays their part from; finance, mechanic, medic, artillery engineer, calvary, infantry, etc...
I actually was going for infantry. Really to be honest, its one of the best jobs you can you have right now. Free utilities, housing, medical, and dental (I think). Not to mention its a guaranteed job as long as I don't screw up. My father served in Iraq and Afghanistan so I know what to expect living the military life style.
Again, what is the MOS you are shooting for ? Your answer was not very clear; you were going for infantry ... your dad ... typical recruiter one liners....
Being an infantryman is a lot of fun when you are in the rear with the gear and the beer.
It begins to suck real quick when people start getting killed in your AO.
There is no such thing as a guaranteed job in the military. If you can't carry your own weight and help your buddies to your left an right then get a job or go to college.
all you gotta do is spend 10 weeks getting used to some guy with a hat that has to yell at you just to ask you what are you doing private and get used to running 4 miles while you sing about how your wife is cheating on you with jody and rucking for miles and make sure you keep your mouth shut.your days will go by faster and easier
lol your ready to ship off NOW wait to you get there jk fort benning was fun just DONT stomp on the ruck march stress fractures are the best way to recycle
Yea let's go to college and be a high ranking private who don't know what the fuck to do in combat!
sred14 2 days ago
Here's a tip:
Go to college. If you do the stupid thing of going to the army just after high school, your always going to have a low rank. With a 4 year degree you can actually have a high rank and win a lot of money. My friends uncle didnt go to college, and hes been in the army for 14 years and hes barely staff general.
2000124956 2 weeks ago
I love all you're videos. How long were u in army
MrTaylorreaves 2 months ago
my drill told this know it all trying to interrupt him "im fucking the cat yall are just holdng its tail" hahahahaha
ANCHORSaweighMYboys 2 months ago
im 22 and seriously considering doing Army or Navy. is that too old? and what are the best MOS's for having a skill set that transfers over to civilian life?
Predsfan89 3 months ago
@Predsfan89 honestly you should research it..too old..not hardly i was in ait with two 40 year old soldiers...you should be able to see the civilian equivalent to army jobs on goarmy.com..cant go wrong with the military tho..good luck
freeandaccepted357 3 months ago
@freeandaccepted357 thanks! i appreciate the help!
Predsfan89 3 months ago
Hey Jim! Been watching your videos for quite some time. Hilarious videos! Anyways enlisted back in September, 35F intel analyst E4 hooah! Ship out to Ft. Jackson in March
butterpoop 3 months ago
are you still good at pushups and situps
MrTaylorreaves 5 months ago
hey jim, I'm in middle school and I want to join the army's infantry when im 18, how should i train to be a good runner
JRFOXHOUND75th 10 months ago
@JRFOXHOUND75th The way they trained us was monday wind sprints back and forth, Weds a short run of about one to two miles, Friday three mile run. And once a month we did the commander's run which was run until the colonel gets tired. Once at Fort Bragg NC we ran about 7 miles.
Talljim01 10 months ago
@Talljim01
wow, when my bro was in infantry school or basic training they did the same thing about the commanders run but they ran 28 miles around sand hill Ft. Benning
JRFOXHOUND75th 10 months ago
@Talljim01 hey man im 19 and im qualified for the army but im just unsure if its the right choice....so i just wanna know was it worth it?
danielpadgett 3 months ago
@JRFOXHOUND75th join the track team cross country if they have one running will increase your cardio and stamina endurence is preferable to brute strength i spent 17 yrs active army ive conducted to many pt sessions to count good luck to you
snooch1975 10 months ago
@snooch1975 I actually am in the track team but I could never make the running events including my strength: 100 meter dash, there are so many people better than me
JRFOXHOUND75th 10 months ago
@JRFOXHOUND75th dont worry just keep at it you will get stronger and most of the time it is not brute strenght that wins the race but indurance infantry requires lots of that they are going to walk your legs off lol just keep at it and youll do way better than the average guy when you show up to ft. benning ga.
snooch1975 10 months ago
@JRFOXHOUND75th Join the Track team. Thats what I did
Flymazing 8 months ago
@JRFOXHOUND75th HAHAHAHA im going in infantry i go to basic end of august to Fort Benning. After MEPS you should do the future soldier training if possible. very helpful not only for running and stuff, but they teach you formations and stuff like that. and DO ROTC in high school you can ranked up to an E4 rather then a E1
jakerawr101 8 months ago
@jakerawr101
the high school im going to has a navy rotc, i cant find a high school with an army rotc
JRFOXHOUND75th 7 months ago
@jakerawr101 four years of Rotc will get you the rank of E-3 not E-4
lordkillzone1 7 months ago
@lordkillzone1..... dude, i said do the future soldier stuff that gets you ranked up too, so ya adding the ROTC will get to to be a E4
jakerawr101 7 months ago
@jakerawr101 well i could be wrong i have no problem with it at all
lordkillzone1 7 months ago
@jakerawr101 be an e4 that dosent know shitttt
kwall1816 5 months ago
Dude seriously I love watching your videos, I'm thinking about going into the Army. I hope I don't get any shitty leaders.
PushyLittleKid 10 months ago
Dining hall? Kinder, gentler Army?
Twinkier1 10 months ago
@Twinkier1 It was a mess hall, they just (for some unknown reason) called it the 'dining hall'.
sharpshooter740 9 months ago
im thinking about going to the army (canadian) i think in 4 years when im 18 ill be fit enough but i dont know what the testing gonna be like like
17zoomman 10 months ago
hated that first day lol i tripped down the stairs of the bus and god i swear drill sergeants are piranhas i had like five run over an yell at me lol
LordLeralu 10 months ago
@LordLeralu haaa I hated messing up around them. I am so tall I ran into the AC unit hanging over the door. The Drill was screaming, You stupid ass private you just dented my air conditioning unit you dumbass private. My head was bleeding and he was like, dont you dare get blood on my clean floor!
Talljim01 10 months ago
Southern Accent in the south OMG.
SilenceSlayer224 10 months ago
Hey Jim i'm going into the army as an M1 Abrams crewmember. Anything you can tell me about them?
DeeznutsFYC 11 months ago
@DeeznutsFYC Not really, but try google. Most of my units didnt even have the Abrams
Talljim01 11 months ago
@DeeznutsFYC We're DATs man. (Dumb Ass Tankers) But everyone else is a crunchie.
Leaving for basic in three days I'll let you know how it goes although if you leave after April you'll go to Ft. Benning instead of Ft. Knox.
19k all the way.
LoganMauz 11 months ago
this shit is dumb...
bumper22ful 1 year ago
Not all us M.P.'s are/were assholes. You just met the wrong ones. I'd let ANYBODY buy me a beer . lol When we got to McClellan, got off the bus from Atlanta, then our regular drill sgts appeared and started screaming and nitpicking every damn thing. I was in Delta-795th M.P.'s The Delta Demons! lol I gotta try to find my old basic training sweatshirt. Shouldn't be too hard to find - it's Big Bird yellow. Gonna check out the basic training story...
exhibit500 1 year ago
hahaha you are halarious dude, be a comedian for the army bro
crazykidfolife 1 year ago
is that the original sweatshirt from 1984?
justforpoox 1 year ago
@justforpoox Yep the same one
Talljim01 1 year ago
@justforpoox hahaha like how many fuckin times is he gonna say it
bumper22ful 1 year ago
@bumper22ful glad someone got that.
justforpoox 1 year ago
Im from Mississippi, am I destined to be a DS? haha
VendettaMLG 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing your experience with us,
George Vreeland Hill
GeorgeVreelandHill 1 year ago
how old were ya when you enlisted....I;m seriously enlisting myself and going to the finance school
gopconservative78 1 year ago
good shit mane... this is real an funny at the same time
schaplin10 1 year ago
I think my biggest worry would be not being able to control my laughter. Im sure that will go away though haha.
gbsons 1 year ago
@gbsons LOL, I swear. I try watching Drill Sargent's on TV without laughing and I just bawl, whenever I see how serious they are for no reason.
xRisinx 1 year ago
Basic training at ft. leanordwood, mo was a life altering experience.7 years later i was a drill sgt there.
bubier307 1 year ago
@bubier307 I went to basic there as well. A-2-10. Summer of 1993. Then I spent my entire enlistment with the 82nd. Airborne. A guy who I went to high school with. We had the same recruiter. He was a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Leonard Wood. I believe he's either an E-7 or E-8 now.
jpd782 1 year ago
My story is, I joined the army back in 2006, and two deployments later I hate my life until I get out, can't wait Lmao.
bddblade 1 year ago
@bddblade whats so bad about it?
groves1990 1 year ago
@groves1990 Lol, go ahead and join for a couple years and pick the worst possible MOS, then you'll know why :D
bddblade 1 year ago
@bddblade haha i got 35F which is intelligence analyst..supposed to be one the best jobs. guess ill see haha leave in january for basic
groves1990 1 year ago
@bddblade hang in there man!
lvrpatriot01 7 months ago
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you will love my video! it will crack you up
tawyea89 1 year ago
R.Lee Ermey lol 'What is that?! WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?!?'
Some of the best info Ive found online right here.
thompsonxd90 1 year ago
hey man can you make some more recruiting videos about BCT and stuff? i'm re-enlisting and trying to get some dudes to enlist with me but its nice to show them stuff from other people so it seems like i'm not just talking out of my ass about the army.
MrRanger1987 1 year ago
@MrRanger1987 ill enlist with you
alopez206 1 year ago
11 Bravo all the way! Follow me! HOAH!
AgentR0013 1 year ago
can you get in the army with a high school letter of completion?that when you have all your high school credits.
fatjohn91 1 year ago
@fatjohn91 you can enlist at 17 years old but you can only complete BCT and do Reserve and National Guard (you can't complete AIT and serve Active Duty until you reach 18).
Mandilore 1 year ago
this dude is cool as shit haha
groves1990 1 year ago
we call it the chow hall...still
lvrpatriot01 1 year ago
Gotta love the Hollywood Drill Sergeants!
ShittyMcshitstain 1 year ago
GET DOWN PRAVITE!!! ROFL!!
TheWannabeRANGER 1 year ago
I think he meant your head is shaped like an egg.
head4ever 1 year ago
@head4ever Uhm no, he meant I have eggs for brains, just like he said.
Talljim01 1 year ago
@Talljim01 You mean like the green eggs they serve in Basic? Yum!
ShittyMcshitstain 1 year ago
@Talljim01 Hi buddy ex british infantry here, boy that sure brought back some memory's of basic training reception, our cppl's and sargent's where animals, some funny shit happened in our 6 months basic training, enjoyed the post gonna grab a 6 pack and have a laugh viewing some of the others. If anyones waiting to go to basic training whatch some of Talljim01's posts cause this is what its like basic it hard but also funny as cheers.
Ronin72Uk 1 year ago
@head4ever i think so too
TheBeyBladeNation 1 year ago
your videos are hilarious haha oh and very educating...be enlisting next year
ArmsxXxCollector 1 year ago
Awesome video man. I often miss my time in the Army. The good times were super amazing and I have a ton of great stories as well. Too bad we had to do stuff like CSM detail and the like. Red cycle SUCKED. But being overseas was worth it all really. Keep putting these out!
nataskaos 1 year ago
Thats not true they still call it the Chow Hall. I leve for Ft. Sill for basic September 1st as a 13 Bravo, and all of your videos really help so i just wanted to say thanks for giveing me a look in to what ill be doing in BCT.
thepearljamfan 1 year ago
@thepearljamfan Hell yeah man, im 13bravo too aint no party without the arty! HOAH! lol. I leave in november goin to ftsill. I ran 2 miles yesterday and threw up 3 times. Im shittin bricks about the running. Im not overweight just smoker for 10 years. I say "just" lol, yeah it wooped my ass..and imma have to woop it again to get back in shape. I can do pushups all day though. Hey man good luck...and dont spit when in formation. lol.
MrTex1987 1 year ago
@MrTex1987 Find a quarter mile track and get up to where you can run 12 laps, ie. 3 miles. Then in basic the 2 miles will be easy.
Talljim01 1 year ago
@MrTex1987 man dont worry too much about running and the pft. thats where people seem to lose their head and over train preparing for the military. as long as you can get the minimum 1min push up, 1 min sit up, and 1mile run at reception they put you in your ability run groups during your actual BCT. you end up running slightly over your comfort pace but during week one your only running about 15minutes. if your in ability group c or d in some cases you will only end up running about 1.5miles
MrRanger1987 1 year ago
@MrTex1987 as the weeks progress the time goes up by 5 minutes up to a total of about 30minutes by the end of BCT. most of the time if they have a c and d group they will cut those 2 groups out halfway through basic and make everybody run in the next group up. if you run in group a which is the fastest you end up running a total of about 3 miles 2x a week max by the end of bct. other than that you do 60:120s sprinting for 60sec and walking for 120seconds x5 then build up to about 8-10 on wk 9
MrRanger1987 1 year ago
@MrTex1987 the pt and pft are literally the easiest things at BCT you can do. wait until freakin grass week and stuff when you just sit there in firing positions and dry fire in the most uncomfortable positions ever that sucks. if you can pass the reception PFT to get into basic there is really no reason that everybody shouldnt pass army BCT unless for some injury or severely being homesick.. BCT will be one of the easiest things you do in the army.
MrRanger1987 1 year ago
Man, You should tell these guys about "the Pit".
chazkm 1 year ago
@chazkm We never got to do the pit.
Talljim01 1 year ago
@Talljim01 I'm surprised. I thought back in the 80's you guys lived in the pit haha. There would be nights at Ft. Knox where we would get awakened at 1 in the morning to roll around in the sand for an hour.
chazkm 1 year ago
@Talljim01 whats the pit?
groves1990 1 year ago
those were some cool sweatshirts!
20GATE91 1 year ago
were u infantry and u did reception and basic training in alabama i thought basic training was only in ft. benning
JRFOXHOUND75th 1 year ago
@JRFOXHOUND75th No, I was signal. Started out in multichannel and ended up in MSE that new, well at the time new, wireless phone communications system that GTE had come up with for the Army.
Talljim01 1 year ago
@JRFOXHOUND75th fort benning is where infantry, rangers, special forces, and airborne go to train its a place for advanced training after boot camp..
lvrpatriot01 1 year ago
were you in the army or marines?
Frostyjesus 1 year ago
@Frostyjesus US Army
Talljim01 1 year ago
@Talljim01 any thing special? i.e. rangers?
Frostyjesus 1 year ago
did you get kicked out of the army?
alexfulton0 1 year ago
@alexfulton0 Nope, I was offered the choice of going to a promotion board and moving up, or taking a lump sum to get out. Due to family issues at home, I took the pay out.
Talljim01 1 year ago
wow this is nothing like how it really is but whatever.....get a job dude
alexfulton0 1 year ago
@alexfulton0 faggot
theprofessor1250 1 year ago
@theprofessor1250 ...... why?
alexfulton0 1 year ago
Yes, we MPs have large egos haha. You should see it at Ft. Leonard Wood. MPs and Combat Engineers side by side and those guys hate each other the most.
Jaxter459 1 year ago
@Jaxter459 mps can lick ma balls with thier egos
theprofessor1250 1 year ago
your british accent is spot on mate, and the sweat shirt is bad ass
What would you say is the best thing you took from army life, and what would you say was your one regret with army life?
tkhushrenada 1 year ago
Hell yes Birmingham -I was born there.
cloudedlionheart 1 year ago
nice you awesome dude....i wana join the army frome my country:D hope i make it:)
infinitty88 1 year ago
your vids are cool man
jihall27 1 year ago
"Eggs for a head." Your head is shaped like an egg.. I think..
Oxstayne 1 year ago
1984?
c0stlytech 2 years ago
he must be kin to Buzz Killington
jareckhollenshead 2 years ago
Dude..what year was this? Ft. McClellan Basic Training?..that was yearssssss ago
MrDen312 2 years ago
It was 1984, I was 17 LOL. I'm not that old.
Talljim01 2 years ago
Good video
Cocknockerofl 2 years ago
Ya'll still awake?
eisenburgh 2 years ago
cant spell wimp without mp....cant spell chump without mp
qaz003 2 years ago
cant spell pimp without mp
gogators40478 2 years ago
maybe we MPs are assholes because we really are better lol jkjk MPs and Chemical are now trained at Fort. Leonard wood MO
paulguy89 2 years ago
Dude, i want to volunteer for everything! I wanna get smoked so bad that ill be the baddest dude on the block. 11B Ranger. Leave June 9, 2010
USARMYRANGER117 2 years ago
@USARMYRANGER117 Hahaha. Slow down high-speed. Unless they've succeeded in pussifying basic, you'll get your fair share of smoking. Especially if you get to RIP.
dropkick03 1 year ago
i did my basic training almost a year ago this february 24th at ft leonard wood. all reception was "hurry up and wait............hurry up and wait" i was sitting down and waiting for a week my ass was NUMB! and our drill sergeants never called it a dining hall, it was just chow haha.
ernie3785 2 years ago
WTF
thepheoniix 2 years ago
did you do your 20 years
Newa6eoutlw 2 years ago
No unfortunately, life got in the way and I had to get out.
Talljim01 2 years ago
like the video....leavn 4 ft benn june 15 2010
xwqcrusader 2 years ago
@xwqcrusader ha! im leavin for benning april 7th...
sports89man10 2 years ago
dude ima see u there i leave for benning april 6th from dallas texas
YB4L 2 years ago
here in the South we prefer "southern draw". "Hillbilly" is pretty insulting.
MrRollTideRoll13 2 years ago
Is reception like this now a days
How is basic training physically wise is it tough?
559BOSSHOG85 2 years ago
What year was the sweatshirt from?
russtteee 2 years ago
I got it in 1984.
Talljim01 2 years ago
great clip i like it
blazedlloyd 2 years ago
"stress free?" wtf
DampielX 2 years ago
Many of the reception drill sergeant's are reservists and guardsmen and live in the local area. The reason the alabama drill sergeants had an alabama accent.
Icarusdecending82 2 years ago
funny video! i should make one, i just got out and i know what you mean!!!! i had drills with some funny ass accents!!! like this guy had a really rouph voice and talked like he had a really dry throught and his nose plugged!!! it was too funny and our platoon would literally try not lauphing when he would call cadence becuse you couldnt understand what he was saying!
Jake9123 2 years ago
give me some tips im about to got to basic how came i keep the drill sargents off my ass lol
Deathshand723 2 years ago
You cant lol
Talljim01 2 years ago
hey send me a message i just got out of basic ill give you some pointers.
Jake9123 2 years ago
well one tip is try not to make yourself standout in any kind of way thats basically it
jimbo171987 2 years ago
Do exactly what they say at all times, dont do anything stupid, and dont draw attention to yourself.
Icarusdecending82 2 years ago
Fly on the wall, just remember that... Try to blend with the crowd.
deguimerautube 2 years ago
good video
D34thW15hBrown 2 years ago
Great idea about cutting up the shirt and framing it! Gonna do that with mine, since it has seen better days and dont fit anymore!. I was Delta 2-3 Fort Dix winter '86
tbred32 2 years ago
20100113 Fot Sill 25 Bravo
xleeboi 2 years ago
Im going same day 13B
D34thW15hBrown 2 years ago
I really enjoy listening to your stories! its awesome
salehf1990 2 years ago
WOw I was in the same company same platoon
toriro90 2 years ago
Hey tall jim, when did you first sign up?
robertinrinrin 2 years ago
December 1983. I shipped out Sept 1984.
Talljim01 2 years ago
cool vids. thanks for replying
robertinrinrin 2 years ago
hahahahaha.....
markmeloney 2 years ago
What the hell is wrong with the way we talk? What an asshole. I hope that give you major sh*t
Mrskuntry2009 2 years ago
The difference is visible.
yetiamchosen 2 years ago
whats wrong with the way we talk
down here in alabama
pfcwatts111 2 years ago
haha my father was an MP, and he did his BCT/AIT at Ft Mcclean... but this was in 1982... p.s. he still is an asshole! haha jk
audis4b5 2 years ago
touching ones face during a story often indicates a fabrication of said story. generally. eye rubbing,ear scratching,ear tugging,chin scratching,etc. im probably full of shit though. just sayin.
308scoutrfl 2 years ago
Thats an old wive's tale. People who tell a true story rub their chin just as plain as someone telling a fish story.
Talljim01 2 years ago
do you know if you can join the army if you have a strong heartbeat? or if it beats a little fast?
Also, what is the worst crime that the Army can waive?
BTW you have awesome vids.
subscribing now.
andrewm153351 2 years ago
Thanks
Talljim01 2 years ago
the only way to tell about the heart beat is to go to MEPS...as for the crime charges..the army is no longer accepting drug offenders, period..as for misd, it depends on what it was, how many charges, and how long ago it happened..i got in with two wreckless drivings..one was a dui downgraded..it was a bitch and i had to go through alot of shit..and they happend 3 1/2 years prior to my enlistment..hope that helped you out..best of luck..your making a good desicion..
68wnettles 2 years ago
Yeah i really want to go to the Army really really bad. Anyways, what is MEPS?
Oh, yeah my crime is pretty bad. It is a family violence crime, but it was against my mom(i know it sounds bad, but trust me, it was a joke)
and it wasn't serious at all. I was 17 when it happened, and i am 19 going on 20 now. Anyways, i think the heart thing is just paranoia, cause every other day i find rare disease that i am convinced i have.
andrewm153351 2 years ago
well, for a joke, they seem to be doing a pretty damn good job.
KillerCracker69 2 years ago
Great vid. I leave for 21B Combat Engineer and this vid was reality or enlightenment for me. Thanks! Im so ready for the Army!
meech313 2 years ago
in theory.
engineers don't do shit these days....
romeosevendelta 2 years ago
your videos are too long shorten them up a bit
r lee ermy in full metal jacket is that who you were talkin bout
soulfly4815 2 years ago
i think they're too short
bigballa269 2 years ago
Combat engineer all the way we go in before infantry to make sure it's "safe" lol
lilrichie582 2 years ago
You forgot the "Shark Attack" welcome.
juivancut 2 years ago
I'm enlisting a couple months. I heard the army's basic training was actually really easy...is it true? Its not like it really matters anyway, but still.
flippnbricks2o8 2 years ago
It all depends on where your basic training station is.
Before 9/11 Basic Training was ridiculous but after 9/11 guys were encouraged to go see movies and concerts on base to cut back on stress levels.
If your going to be an infantryman you'll go to Fort Benning, if you don't go infantry than you better not bitch.
TimmyHaag 2 years ago
Thanks...
flippnbricks2o8 2 years ago
By your ... I assume you are not going to be an infantryman.
Once you are done with BCT, AIT, and are actually in the Army, you'll understand. Infantry guys hate everyone that is not infantry and everyone else hates the infantry for hating them. It is a downward spiral.
Don't get me wrong, I liked being in the infantry 99% of the time.
What MOS are you shooting for ?
Everybody plays their part from; finance, mechanic, medic, artillery engineer, calvary, infantry, etc...
TimmyHaag 2 years ago
I actually was going for infantry. Really to be honest, its one of the best jobs you can you have right now. Free utilities, housing, medical, and dental (I think). Not to mention its a guaranteed job as long as I don't screw up. My father served in Iraq and Afghanistan so I know what to expect living the military life style.
flippnbricks2o8 2 years ago
Again, what is the MOS you are shooting for ? Your answer was not very clear; you were going for infantry ... your dad ... typical recruiter one liners....
Being an infantryman is a lot of fun when you are in the rear with the gear and the beer.
It begins to suck real quick when people start getting killed in your AO.
There is no such thing as a guaranteed job in the military. If you can't carry your own weight and help your buddies to your left an right then get a job or go to college.
FTA.
TimmyHaag 2 years ago
I hadn't quite made up my mind yet...I was thinking maybe an IFI. I think it best fits my profile.
flippnbricks2o8 2 years ago
whoa .. he said DRILL SGT n i think i had a PTSD moment
thamiziz 2 years ago
R. Lee Ermey = Drill Sargent from "Full Metal Jacket"
bigballa269 2 years ago
Heading to New Orleans MEPs in the morning. Then its on to Fort Benning for BCT. Wish me luck. I'm gonna need it.
oak71 2 years ago
Good Luck man, I leave on October 14, to Ft. Leonard Wood. HOOAH!!!!
Guser223 2 years ago
"that smokey the bear hat" hahahaha! priceless
BigChiefMike 2 years ago
all you gotta do is spend 10 weeks getting used to some guy with a hat that has to yell at you just to ask you what are you doing private and get used to running 4 miles while you sing about how your wife is cheating on you with jody and rucking for miles and make sure you keep your mouth shut.your days will go by faster and easier
thetruthrealizeit 2 years ago
lol your ready to ship off NOW wait to you get there jk fort benning was fun just DONT stomp on the ruck march stress fractures are the best way to recycle
JamieEffingG01 2 years ago
nice vid. im so ready im shipping off 20091027 to ft benning
countryboy012188 2 years ago