Miltary
 

I leave of basic in January and i was wondering if anyone on here has been thought Army basic. And also I was wondering what was your experience while in the military. Did you ever run into someone that was in your same org?

I went through Army basic in Feb 1999. It's fun and if I can make it through anyone can. Are you going active duty or are you parttime? What is your MOS? Do you know where you are going to basic? I know a lot of the drill sergeants so maybe I can get you in troubel LOL

I loved the active duty time I had. I met a lot of great people and made some really good friends. The best advice I can give you is keep your name clean so that you can get promoted through the ranks and start making some money. Don't be the dumb private that the sergeants don't want to deal with.

When you get to your duty assignment remember your military bearing. Nothing irritated me more than a private out of school who thought they were teh best thing since sliced bread, and nothing would get me to give them an additional workout quicker than not showing me the respect I earned.

Remember that NCO's run the Army, officers are there to assist
:-)

One of my friends just finished basic a couple months ago. He's the type who likes to drink and do nothing else, really, so if he can make it through... ;) Now that he's done with basic he does an awful lot of partying. I thought when you went to the military you did push-ups all day, but I guess you don't!

Funny, one of Our Brothers a ROTC Jock was retired from The Army for Destroying a Tank.:D

Several of My Brothers Retired as Full Birds one teacning some TV person on how to drive a Tank at Fort Knox. As We watched the tape, We hooted and hollored at a Alum Gathering. Rewound to watch it and the damn thing ate the friggen tape.

Since I was never ever in the Military I cannot say, but, it is A Kinder Military.

Yes, NCOs do run it at the main level.!!!!!:cool: They know what the hell is really going on!

Two of Our Brothers are in Iraq and I worry each Time I hear os a Situation there. Hopefully, it will be over with soon.

It doesn't take much to make it through basic. Have your shit together and don't be a drag on people around you.

I absolutly hated it b/c of the idiots I was around. I swear that they couldn't tie their own shoes without help sometimes. The physical and mental stuff are easy, the training fun...but I literally hated 90% of the people there b/c they were total dirtbags. At the same time, I did make some awesome friends that I still keep in touch with out of the other 10%.

I am an Officer in the USAF. Remember boot camp is a game. And just play their games and pass go and collect your money. NCO's do run the military. But it is also important to have those same NCO and SNCOs help train the officers. Good luck and have all your friends send you mail b/c that helps you get thru the day!

yeah army basic - i went through in october/december of 99.

where are you headed?

my advice -->
don't stress too much
do what you're told exactly when and how you were told
make friends - just not with people who always have an excuse or injury
and follow directions (can't stress that enough!)


best of luck - i still smile when i think of basic!

- marissa

I am heading to Ft Knoxs, for 19D. Another question is have any of you been thought after rushing, which was worst rushing or boot? The only reason I ask is bc somepeople have said rushing is harder then boot but being thought rush before hand I dont believe that is the case.

I think that rush may, indeed, be the harder of the two. Even though boot camp is pretty intense, at the end of the day the military wants you there. During rush, the fraternity/sorority is looking for reasons to keep you.

Does that make any sense at all? lol

Best of luck to you!

Fort Knox is a fun base for training - home of the world's biggest "death match" ;) But 19D? Sure being a cavalry scout sounds cool and all... but you don't get the big toys...

In all seriousness I went down to Fort Knox three times for joint training exercises and from what I saw Basic wasn't all that different from what I went through and taught. It shouldn't be all that taxing for you - it is physically taxing yes, but as long as the mind is sharp and the will strong everything will be a breeze.

As for advice, as Caramoor said don't be a drag on the team - individuals have a harder time than those who co-operate and help each other out (to a point). Always understand that the exercises and drills are testing you both on your individual skills, and your ability to operate as a member of a team - again much like your AM period ;)

Having been in the military over 20 years ago (I was in the Air Force), I usually tell people who ask me about it the following:

Basic training is a head game. Work as a team and don't do or say anything that makes you stand out in the crowd. As a trainee, you will be shit on by the permanent party (those who have already completed training); it doesn't stop after you graduate basic. The advice many have already given on this thread is very helpful... take heed.

As a member of the military, you're under a separate justice system than that of civilians.Things that otherwise would be thought of as a 'no big deal' in civilian life can have severe repercussions to your term of military service or career, if you stick with it longer than your initial enlistment. Getting court-martialed is a federal offense, and in some cases it's just as bad as getting a felony conviction. DUIs and drug use are practically a career killer, especially if you are an officer.

Hey Rob, I went to a Navy football game last Saturday and there were a bunch of cadets (?) from the Royal Canadian Military College there. Verrrrrrrrrrry snazzy looking in their sharp red uniforms. And bagpipes, they even had bagpipes! I thought that was cool.

I thought you might like this article. :)
http://www.military.com/Recruiting/C...=recruiting.nl

chopperLI905
 

Good for you, I can inform you about any of the following;
Basic training
Airborne School
Infantry Officer Basic Course

Contact me with a private message if interested, Good Luck - You'll Love It. I went first as an enlisted man and thus began a 24 year love affair with the military. I lost 60 lbs, gained pounds of muscle, and confidence. I was always running into Brothers both as an Enlisted, Cadet, and Officer. I am proud of my achievements, love my Country (you will learn keen insights into the words "true sacrifice"), and have served with some of the best and brightest young men & women our great Country is producing.

Respectfully,
OldSigmaChi

I would go through rush 50x over before I went through boot again. Basic training is pretty easy, for two whole months you dont have to think for yourself at all. You also meet a lot of really cool people from all over the country. The foods not the greatest but it's free so you really can't complain. You'll have fun.
BTW, are you going active duty or are you gaurd/reserve?