MAKING SOLDIERS - United States Army Basic Training At Fort Benning 

I am 55 years old now. I still remember Basic Training. It was funny in away. The guys that should have made it, sometimes didn't. The guy you thought would have failed, usually had more heart than expected and did better. Don't judge a book by it's cover.

I'm from Russia. I am against disagreements between our countries. I just wanted to express my respect for the training of US Army soldiers. Well done!

I attended Boot Camp at Ft. Sill 1978. I still remember clearly how tough it was, but the friendship and camaraderie is forever. GO ARMY!

Even if people say that these recruits are skinny, weak, flabby or slow, so long a recruit has the spirt of determination, perseverance and discipline, they will be made to the fine soldiers in service of this great nation. Furthermore for those still criticising, the fact that these men gave so much up for an ideal, you do not matter and should hold up and introspect.

4:03 bang bang...bang...bang bang bang bang

Exactly 28 years ago THIS DAY (8/9) was my last full day at Ft. Benning for Basic and AIT (11B). At 47 years old I will say that it was one of the most positive experiences of my life.

I remember this like it was yesterday. Definitely a rude awaking, lead to victory D-Co 1-46. Never quit! Always give your 100% and maintain a positive attitude.

“The more you sweat during peace time, the less you bleed during war”- an army saying.

My son went through his basic at Fort Benning in 2016. He was a rifleman in a combat brigade, and attained "Expert" ranking on the rifle range. He was recently honorably discharged from the US Army after 2 overseas deployments, first to Eastern Europe and recently to the Middle East. He hated the Middle East, but he loved the Army. I'm very proud of him and I'm very proud of all our brave armed forces... thank you, to all of you everywhere, past and present...

Right before I left 30th AG to go "down range" to training I'll never forget what our reception Sgt said "Some of you men will realize you aint as tough as you think you are and some of you men will realize you're tougher than you ever thought you could be" Some days you will have the time of your life, some days you will wish to be anywhere but there... long when it's over you will beg to have it back. Just remember the more you sweat in training the less you bleed in combat, good luck. My best advice for those about to go to basic, realize very very quickly that your platoon is your family for the next 10 weeks, don't fight, don't argue, come together as a team because they are the ones who have your back and you theirs. They will pick you up when you fall, they will motivate you when you're crying to go home.

I am 52 years old now, and I also still remember this. I was actually there at Ft. Benning, Ga doing my basic training. Seeing this brought back so many memories of my time there, although you don't see the old World War style billets that were used back in the day. Now it's all new style dorm room style buildings. I was stationed at Harmony Church which is no longer there as it was demolished. Good times.

The basics of Boot Camp: 1. Reception - Get all your gear 2. First 72 - 3 days of basically hell, this will be the hardest part. 2. Red Phase - You will be broken down as an individual, learn your rifle and exercise. 3. White Phase - Most at the range getting qualified. 4. Blue Phase - Hone in your skills and pass all final test.

I enlisted on my 17th birthday back in 1968. Volunteered for helicopter school, then I volunteered to fly two tours in Vietnam with Air Cavalry units. I'm totally disabled from stuff that happened to me back then, but I wouldn't change a damn thing. If I could do it over again, I would do the same thing. I serve my Lord and savior, and my country. No regrets.

I went through USAF basic training at Lackland AFB in the summer of 1965 and we experienced nothing approaching this intensity. The AF basic was, even then, a "kinder gentler" type of training. Even though I was only 18 years old, and had 4 years of phys ed in H.S. I don't believe I could have endured anything like this. Kudos to anyone who did!

what happened to this channel, why no uploads?

no one: absolutely no one: kids in elementary school: 3:59

I'm never going into the military, but I really enjoy watching these because it gives me a sense of what my parents went through. Gives me a new, and more humbling, perspective.

Retired disabled veteran, Airborne / Infantryman 82d ABN DIV, miss the Army, well disciplined, ready for battle.

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I'm Brazilian and I'm an admirer of the United States military. Lately my country has approached relations with America and we have signaled our interest in joining forces with America to conclude economic, political and military agreements. In our borders to the north we are facing an increasing threat of the dictatorial regime of mature in Venezuela and for that reason my country is rearming with the intention of defending of a possible aggression. We count on Americans, considered by us as brothers, to maintain stability, peace and democracy throughout the continent. and can count on us for this mission.

1:15 me at age 7 running up the stairs

Graduated July 12, 2018 currently stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas

I saw my drill sergeant in this video.haha

I'll never forget my drill sarget back in 1981. He was a Vietnam veteran with several purple hearts. He looked like the devil, no shit! He called us everything but humans. He insulted and harassed us constantly! By the end of training, you could daydream while he screamed and yelled at you, while beating your head with the brim of his campaign hate. He would PT us to near exhaustion. Train, train, train! When he did speak kindly to us, I soon learned that he was about to really hurt us! But, I Finished, feeling like a real badass! No regrets. 11B, follow me!

This Video brings back memories of me being in Sand Hill Bravo Company 2ND Battalion 58th Infantry Regiment 2nd Platoon Spartans 2016 and I was an 11C still is the best thing that ever happened to me gave me a lot of skill sets and valuable experience INFANTRY LEAD THE WAY HOOOAHHHHH!!!!!

I spent 2 weeks at 30th AG waiting to start. That by far was the worst part of it all.

Ah yes. The good old days when I was young, dumb, and full of ... it was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

1:16 Imagine being in a platoon, tasked to take the base of a plateau that has multiple artillery guns firing on friendly positions. Your mission is to sieze the artillery guns and make the US soldiers retreat back into the valley. You are walking with your squad, hearing the artillery become louder and louder until it becomes the only thing you hear when the guns fire. Suddenly, you hear a branch snap, so you look to your right. You think it was a deer, but the Sergeant tells you and a fellow squadmate to go and check it out. You suddenly see something large, it's probably the deer, so you call out to your squadmate, but he doesn't respond. You feel a tight grab on your neck and within the span of two blinks, you have a knife to your throat. You hear the rest of the squad coming to see what's going on, as you and your fellow soldier stopped responding. After the foliage reveals your squad, you hear a US soldier yell to attack, and you see at least ninety soldiers get up from the ground in full ghillie suits charging at your unit and the rest of your platoon while running like literal dogs. It's like a bayonet charge. Your platoon immediately opens fire, but your thirty-five strong platoon can't compare to the company of US soldiers doggie running at you with M-16s'. You feel the hand on your throat release its grip after you heard a bullet whiz right past your head. You can now see behind you, but you wish you couldn't. There now has to be at least one small battalion doggie running towards your platoon It's the end, you are surrounded. The doggie running US soldiers have taken your position, and the nearest battalion will take too long to relieve the siege on your position. What a disgraceful way to have it end.

Some key tips during basic training, some people can get bad rashes because of the socks they issue during reception, get ready to not shower for three days straight in the beginning, keep your locker clean and separate your sleeping pts from working out pts. If you used pts for one morning but they aren't that sweaty or dirty use it again because they only allow you to clean your clothes at the end of the week. Do not sleep with your work out pts you will dirty your sheets and could get a rash. Do not get injured or try not to over exert your body. If you get injured and can't maintain physical standard with your class, you will get pushed back into another class that may be two to three weeks behind. These are tips I didn't know about but you guys should highly value when you go. P.S. keep a good watch on your laundry. People steal all the time especially pt clothes.

Basic training was one hell of an experience

Dude in the thumbnail looks like Idubbz

Though I'm an Indian I love America lot. America is super human.

the boys are strong

Wow these men's are incredible, they do so much work and everything. Wish the best for each every one of these guys. May God always be with them and make them always be safe in every situation.

Anyone knows why this channel doesn't update videos? I'm just curious

What kind of training, son? ARMY TRAINING SIR!

Ahhhh Fort Beginning lol. I went through in 92. 1/38 rock of the Marne. Something special about earning that Infantry blue cord.

Отличная страна и армия лучшая . Хорошо тренируют солдат

I love you young soldiers. God will bless you. You try to perfect your mission.

Miss the good times. 5 years later I’m just doing my MOS every day and going to the field every so often 🤦🏻‍♂️

Why is this channel not uploading videos?

I want to thank you for what you did for this country. You risk your lives to save ours. You guys are amazing and I thank you for that. My dad was in the military and because of him and all of you I have been inspired to serve for my country. Thank you and may God bless all of you.

I love these videos! I might start reacting to them on my RU-vid channel!

I just got back from Benning 4 days ago and I remember watching these videos thinking it was gonna be awful but I realize now that the ds just made it look hard for the camera lol

I was in Fort Benning , Oct. 83. A-6-1. ALPHA TIGERS!!!!! GOD bless Sgt Martin, Sgt Fields, and Sgt Youngblood

What happened to this channel?

Graduate in 2 days from osut, all I can say was Fort Benning is HOT!!

It's a different approach and obviously works there. Here in Australia what works is near deathly silence and since they banned physically punching someone and instructor will calmly and sternly call you out, put their clench fist out and you have to bang your head against it until they say stop. The silence is awful but teaches you to know when to speak on exercises and only talk when necessary. The bloke shouting will be the first to be shot.

I ship out August 27 fort Jackson cant wait

I salute all soldiers in the world

Bravo 8/2, Harmony Church, FT. Benning, GA graduate December 1981. I am a survivor from "THE CHURCH"! Where real soldiers were made! Did eight years, a few deployments, and I am now 60, and can still run these recruits into the ground! HOOAH!

The guy on 0:14 was caught by his drill instructor sleeping the drill instructor posted it on his YT I forgot his channels name

i live within a mile of ft. benning in seale al.love to see the jets,planes, and hear the guns...GO ARMY

I'm out of breath just watching this. Respect.

If I was young again...I'd do it all over again. Being a paratrooper was fun.

Joining at 18. US ARMY. Hope to get into sniper school.

Brings back fond memories of Sand Hill. A co 2/47th Infantry!

Rocky Steady my fellow grunts.Cant believe its been 20years. Ft.Benning was awesome especially my old drill sergeants and Sergeant Airborne Instructors.Great memories

I was born in Ft. Benning in 1964. Dad was an army sergeant.

I can't wait to go to basic training, hopefully I can get past my severe scoliosis.

REMINDS ME OF MY ARMY DAYS!!!!

the funny part was when we had to say "bang bang bang bang bang" lmao

My cousin got recruited a while ago but he got sent to Fort Benning today for training.

1981, Delta company, 5th Bat, 1st ITB Ft. Benning, go dogs!!

I wish I could go back in time and join the military. I had too many brothers already serving. I believe I would have made a good soldier. I have heard so many stories from all the different branches and I think Every time that should've been me telling them of my experiences. A Great Big Heart Felt Thank You to everyone who puts on their uniforms and serve in the military to keep all the citizens safe and free. Thanks to the Vets also. I'm praying for all of you that serve for your safety in battle and that you will defeat our enemies. Give'em hell cause they ain't worth a speck of dust to any of us. Sincerely David Baxter.

Been there done it, stay strong guys c254

Earned it in 1983,Sand Hill A-7-1 Good Times! Thought I was going to Harmony Church but ended up at the Hilton, Aka Treadwell Barracks!

Cant wait for my time all im waiting on is to do my physical @ meps, swear in and im looking for a quick ship out!

Thanks for the memories!!! I actually dug basic.. had awesome DI's and a fantastic training platoon . 13B Fort Sill, PP 101st!!! 155 arty big guns!!! I love my country!!!

I am going to MCRD San Diego tommorow why am I watching this lol?

Wow this sure brought back some great memories, having taken my basic at Ft. Benning in 1959 at Sand Hill.

The teamwork is what gets me every time.

United States Army (🇺🇲) is world most powerful Army and do very hard training .

2:51 Broke his angle lmao

I wish the best for these kids and I was just a kid 51 years ago in 1971 for BCT at Fort Knox Ky. and later at Fort Gordon Ga. for Military Police School AIT and was just waiting for my all expense paid trip to Viet Nam. I actually got lucky and was instead sent overseas to Asmara Ethiopia or Eretria as it's called now.

where are you?

I'm retired I go to Fort Benning for various things. Its very nice. I feel sorry for the troops on the hot days

Respect from Italy!

I don't usually like America, but seeing how they raise their soldiers, I slowly begin to respect their military.

Fort Leonard Wood graduate April 20th 2018 U.s Army Combat Engineer serving Overseas Hoah !!!!

E-4-2 1985 Harmony Church Ft Benning then off to Airborne School. Those were the days. Longest days in your life.

Why these channel is not active now

My father was drafted in WW2. I don't know how he made it through Basic Training. He was a string bean and had an ulcer.

I'm About 12 and I'm thinking of joining. Its hard, I like hard, hard is something some people don't want to do cause its to hard for them but i want to do hard cause some others don't i want to do hard cause its better than doing nothing.

So much potential! Just imagine where these people will end up and see in their life.

So who ships to fort benning on August 13th?

What I don’t understand is why they went from infantry recruits to the BCT guys like halfway through?

looks fun ill be there in a year or so, not sure if benning or elsewhere tho.

I was there in 1986, Echo Company, 7th Battalion, 1st Infantry Training Brigade, Sand Hill. It was tough. Started with about 100 guys and only 2/3 of the original 100 graduated.

Good luck to you guys and God bless you.

I went to basic at Fort Benning Sand Hill 1968. Lots of fun

I miss basic training 🙄 fort benning was the best Charlie 149 hooah

What happened to this channel? Hasn’t uploaded in 6 years.

Shout out to Fort Benning Waffle House

4:00 I was waiting for someone to go *bang, bang, bang, brrrrrrrrrrrr*

Basic training is stupid, it is much easier to just draft everyone when they reach there 1st birthday and then boom. They reach 18 and you have a army of Rambos

I did basic and AIT at Ft. Ord, plus 4 months as an AI on the ranges there. Then on to Ft. Benning and OCS . . . . Which was by far the toughest training of all.

Who ships to fort jackson on aug 7???

How come you haven't uploaded

3:28 i didn't know that soldiers t posed