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Basic Training, Fort Jackson, SC, Summer 2008

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[adamwyoung]

They'll be coming either later tonight or tomorrow. Enjoy!

[Eriklee1]

@sabers011 yes it will. I've been there and dont that. I was at the peak of my physical condition once released from basic.Its the ARMY. They prep you to be COMBAT READY. Were fully suited Everyday with 100+ pounds of gear, facing the elements in the middle of the woods. 12 miles marches. Ive seen people almost die during training. No offense., but its not for everyone. but back to your comment. Do some research. the best way to build muscle is too beak it down. and thats what they do

[Eriklee1]

The food is decent., however its laced with pita salt so that you dont get an erection for 10 weeks. theres no way around that. . .They will wear you out for a few days straight., then put you in a cold room for group training. If anyone closes there eyes, bobs their head or even looks like there going to fall asleep. the entire unit will get smoked right then and there. I dont think id ever go thru basic again...but it still affects me to this day. Remember. . . Stay Alert.Stay Alive

[Eriklee1]

you will be cut off from all comunication except for mail. no music. computers. phones. tv. etc... what ever your recruiter told you is a lieeee. its his job and gets paidddd for every enlistment made. they are NOT going to tell you the truth..The armed services are based soley on rank. once you enlist you belong to the government. Ive seen alot of people re-volt and a few suicide attempts as well. . NO talking during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

[Eriklee1]

it is a fun time now that I look back on it., but that was in 2008. however I do remember not enjoying for most of the time. your going to get punished for no reason. your going to pay for others mistakes. your going to get thrown in a gas chamber. your going to be sleep deprived. you will have to face the weather elements. be ready to run miles and miles and miles. there is alot of HURRY UP and Wait. (you'll understand once you go thru processing).

[Eriklee1]

@MrRyans777 I dont even know where too start. No words can explain what its like to go thru basic..Dont listen to this sabers011 guy. he obviously has never enlisted...you dont work out 8 hours a day..your going to be pushed to your absolute highest breaking point 24 hours a day for 10 weeks. thats the point of basic. be ready for 0 respect. your going to be at the bottttom of the pole with NO SAY on what happens. there are alot of this that your recruiter didnt tell you.

[sabers011]

@MrRyans777 8 Hours? That'll kill your body, not build it up.

[MrRyans777]

@Eriklee1 I realize they make it look fundamental and pleasant when in fact it isn't lol So do you know how I can get prepared for it. details will help. i already know that i need to workout everyday for at least 8 hours

[Eriklee1]

theres a reason for the shitty music., because in real life..for 10 weeks you get treated with no respect...none of these videos on youtube can justify what basic training is like. Ive been there. DONE THAT. it is and amazing journey that I will remember for my entire life. Fort Knox Kentucky. Charlie Company. Scorpions. Drill Sergent Gee & Buggey. Summer of 2008.

[Dipper509]

@chrisant99 WA national guard

[chrisant99]

" hey grandma didn't u use to date this dude saying this crap in junior high"