TOP 4 Hardest Things At Army Basic Training (2024) | How Not To Fail *MUST WATCH* 

What was the hardest thing for you at basic training, and if you haven’t shipped out yet, what do you think will be the hardest thing? 🤔

graduated couple months ago 100% the hardest thing in basic is dealing with the other people being lazy and getting you punished with them.

Watching this on my 2 mile run. Coming from 350lbs at 20 down to 230lbs at 23. Thank you for your service

For me it was lack of sleep, home sickness, and not enough time to eat always hungry. Lost about 5lbs of muscle.

It’s not difficult. Pass your acft and qualify with you weapon and follow the rules.

The hardest part of any basic training is to get the weakest link up to the speed. Whether it is an attitude issue or physical...

Hardest part of basic is missing home as long as you got a little bit of heart and you can deal with dumb battle buddy’s you’ll be fine

Yes, sir!💪🏿

I’m shipping this Monday , woo! Excited and a bit nervous but looking forward to getting through basic and then off to AIT for Whiskey training in April. The hardest part of basic for me might be just believing in myself that I will get through it and remember I’m doing it for myself and a better future. I truly deserve it. And thanks to your channel it’s made understanding what the army is all about and especially your discord it’s answered a lot of questions and doubts I’ve may of had but I’m much more confident for Monday.

Ok i went to basic Feb 1982 and alot has changed since then obviously BUT alot has stayed the same. My advice is DON't go to basic without being in shape FIRST! I was a high school athlete and in great shape but on top of that i trained hard prior to basic and my entire time in the military i never fell out of PT in 6 years regular Army and 3 years National Guard. Also while in basic i developed a bad upper respiratory infection and i was scared shitless of being recycled even though i was coughing all night for a week or more and pissing off my platoon. My drill sgt made me go to sick call which i got some BS cough syrup and drops.My point is if you are in good shape physical training is hard at times but not as tough as my high school football training.Thank god in 1982 we didn't have cell phones or the internet in this way home sickness was gone quickly and we were all focused on the tasks at hand TO PASS BASIC TRAINING! For me weapons qualifying was scary for me at first i had problems zeroing my M-16 due to the fact you have to control your breathing and heartrate by relaxing when pulling the trigger.In the end i made expert 37/40 and i missed the last 2 out of being overly confidant which made me screw up. Final comment if you want to be a soldier you will be. Drill instructors are not there to make you give up they want to get the 110% we all have inside to make it. Millions of people passed basic why can't you?I have a hand full of Army buddies on facebook and all we chat about is those few years decades ago together and how we miss those times.I forgot to mention i have my Basic training platoon photo on the wall near me and i remember most in the photo even though we were together for a few months. In permanent party i was with some units for 2 years and i can't remember many of the guys names what does that tell you about the bond you develop in basic?

I had a great time at basic good food gain a lot of muscle just learn do your job and stay motivated

Hopefully shipping out soon!! Just gotta do medical at MEPS and we’ll see from there. Great video!!

Hey man, appreciate the content. Do a video on the vaccines you receive at bmt, and throughout(deployment) your military career.

That guy who pulled that kid up the hills during ruck is a great leader SO HIM 🇺🇸sounds like a good soul 🇺🇸💪🏽gotta love the camaraderie

1.) PT, workout and run and go hiking 2.) Home Sickness, Greater and lesser people have made it, make friends, go to church 3.)Boots were uncomfortable mole skin double up on socks, 4.) The people, no one wanted to work as a team, hold people as accountable.

I went from 128lb to 160 from fort Jackson army basic training alone (2.5 months)! Sustained a lot of injuries though due to body adjusting to gained weight.

I’m a little nervous for the whole process but I’m excited to be able to become a marine

Just took the ASVAB and talked about my career path. Finishing paperwork in the morning and going from there 👍🏾

Thank you for this my daughter leaves tomorrow for basic . Your videos are giving me hope ! 😳 she’s going in as a Combat Medic, Lawton ,Oklahoma. She played soccer and basketball. Based off your list the Boots will kick her ass !

going to bct in june, this video and your channel overall helps

In 2010, I found learning the new dialectics from around the country to be the most difficult. People would assume I was being insulting when I was just communicating.

55D here, I loved the Army until my kiwi assist. We used to shine our boots back then. I entered in before the beret’s, we were authorized to wear jungle boots. I wore BDU’s and we had to have our uniforms crisp. 😀 I loved it! Kiwi assist is being “kicked out”..😒 I miss EOD.

I went to bcd at 220 and left at 235 but I had a six pack and could do 25 upside down 100% push ups. I was in the best shape of my life.

I’m getting shipped out in 3 weeks and I already know that not being able to drink coffee is going to be the hardest thing. I think I’m going to develop withdrawal symptoms 😅

i just turned 18 and was in good shape so the pt was easy really. not including the 3 hills. those about klilled everyone some even started to cry lol. that was in 1968

I leave 05/21 to Ft. Jackson thx for some of the advice. I’m pretty fit, 4 years of college track n football at 6ft 160lb, so I feel like it’ll be majority mental. Mainly missing my daughter (19mo)

Getting physically fit did suck. but it came easy, with all the marching, PT and everything else along with a decent diet it was hard NOT to get in shaped. Went I went in a was a mess (1977) and phone time? what was that? lol Homesickness yep, but they put you with a bunch of folks that you have nothing in common with, everyone is in the same boat, you learn to make friends and is gets better For me the hardest was mental / emotional. I had lead a sheltered life before I joined, so there was the culture shock, and then getting with the program. Making the change in life was hard, but I did it. If I was able to do it, anyone can! and for me the boots were fine. it was the lack of sleep that sucked, but got used to that.

I ship out in 2 weeks and definitely know ill miss the ##$ out of my kids and being homesick . . Also about the rucks and running 🏃‍♀️ being a shorty. Im pretty positive and confident i can do it ive been through hell before . Mentally and physically. Cant wait to come out stronger wiser

I was one of those people who lost about fifteen pounds in basic, felt good by the end. I have always been a mule and didn't mind the rucks (road marches) from a legs, back, or cardio standpoint, but the blisters? If I could go back and do anything different to prepare before starting it would be to find ways to toughen the bottoms of my feet and develop some callouses, because a few of those had me marching holding back tears and clenching my teeth through the final miles.

For me, it was the cold, holy fuck the forge at 19 degrees hit different.

I leave for basic Feb 19th my MOS is 68W. I wanted to be a 68t but no jobs were available atm so 68W was my best option for long term career choice. Im not too worried about BCT other than not being in a good unit.

Gosh I am shocked about the boots. 1966 MCRD San Diego we had civilian that measured our size and checked the arches. The boots were stiff but we had the same me boots as the Army.

The DS in the thumbnail was my 1SG in basic… crazy seems like that was yesterday but it was almost 6 years ago

Would it be smart to sign an infantry option 40 contact after high school?

Land nav and qualification are the two hardest things

I went through basic training in 1982 didn't have cell phones at the time. I grew up on a farm very hard-working day in and day out. My parents were very hard on all of my siblings so basic was easy. The army just polish off the rough edges.

you'll learn to take care of yourself. one thing my dad told me was don't let them knoe who you are. in other words behave and dom what your told.

when i was in basic, we messed up fire guard so bad that we had 6 man shift in full battle gear 😂😂

For me nothing else would effect me the only problem would be the sleeping

I ship out may 28 10 days after my graduation feel like the worst thing for me is being mature enough and being one of the youngest guys there. I know it’s going to be tough but everyday I’ve been preparing myself

used to play football on a very good team in hs it’s been a minute since I’ve done a bunch of cardio mainly jus nervous about the physical. how often is the workouts, (other than gettin smoked) is there a routine ? (im still in decent shape im about 6’2 190 still got a great build. i got the mental on lock though) appreciate the info

I went through OSUT at Benning back in 1989. Hardest thing for me was transitioning from a nasty disgusting leg civilian to a military mind set. Once you do that, its not that difficult.

I leave for basic on the 6th in 2 weeks. The physical part I think I have down, as long as I’m fresh I can max the pt test. The hardest part so far (meps + FST) is connecting with other people. I’m 33 and being around younger people is a strange experience. The slang, the attitudes and very little life experience. I ended up being quiet and in the gym most of the hotel time. Just a heads up for older recruits, if you’re use to being around older people it’s a huge culture shock.

One thing everyone needs to remember. The really want you to pass. they design the course for you to pass. If you are having trouble, they will look for ways to help you succeed. And believe it or not the Drill Sergeants actually have to answer to the higher up when you fail. If everyone succeeds they get rewarded as well. Also the fastest way out of Basic is to complete basic. just keep you attitude up and do your best and everything will be fine!

I got in at age 31 and went to bootcamp at age 32. I love pt. In the late 1980s. Fort jackson had a physical fitness center. I made it. I graduated March 1989. There was no hard time for me.

I ship out the 29th to fort Moore as 11B excited but also nervous, I’m 6ft 219lb little bit out of shape but I have a good feeling I’ll get through it

1989 ft knox. i thought i ran and did enough pushups before i shipped. i did not) and study dammit. general rules, history, marching. practice makes permanent. удачи!

31 years old going in as PFC. 19 days left to ship out to Fort Jackson for BCT. AIT at Fort Lost in the Woods 74D. Then Airborne school at Fort Moore. Trying to get to Ranger school then on after if Leadership allows it. 74D will allow me to finish my degree if time permits. Got a 70 on the ASVAB. Reclassifying to Cyber when I get those security clearances. Plan plan plan. All I can say is prepare yourself. Failing to plan is planning to fail. A moment of pain, is worth a lifetime of glory.

I think for me, it's going to be some of the tall obstacles. I'm 4'11 and worry I'm not tall enough to get myself over some walls...

BCT was a fucking walk through the park. I was so nervous before flying out honestly for nothing .

i leave for basic in june 🤙🏾

The hardest thing for me was sitting at freaking meps and reception.

It’s only hard because of the mindset. Your mind will tell you can’t do it and it’s hard. Get your mental straight along with your physical right.

Don't fail rifle qual that's what got me

I'm a skinny guy that doesn't have good stamina so I feel like the strength and cardio training is gonna be the hardest for me.

The hardest part for me was the forge. For three days no sleep. 95-96.

Do people wake you up during fire-guard??? Also I’m like a really slow person so I’m really scared being called the “blue falcon”💀

I'm leaving for basic soon and I'm 37. I am really worried that my body might not be able to take it.

I was 5’5 125lb ish and I loved basic. I was in great shape. What I really did that helped was for a month I ran 2 miles a day and it broke my knees in. So I was good

I am studying for the asvab and I am 34 and I am 200bls. Physical was good.

I always thought the most difficult thing in Amy Basic was getting up in time for brunch on Sunday. Semper Fi bitches.

The hardest thing in basic will be getting punished for other people not shutting up in formation and them being the ones not being able to do 10 push-ups.

As someone who’s going to sign a 11b you think the injury rate is high in training?

For me it was fracturing my leg. Still waiting to get recycled.

There were a few things hard for me. I was 19 and it was my first time away from home. So, there was home sickness the first few weeks. My feet hurt all the time and the road marches were brutal on them. After about a month, my feet toughened and didn’t hurt until that final road march. I struggled with pushups. I was in decent shape going in, but I just don’t naturally have good upper body strength. After a few weeks, my body just started to be able to do push-ups. I think being in decent shape allowed my body to adapt to those new demands pretty quickly. I was doing cardio and weights before I went in. There’s also the intimidation factor. The drill sergeants were initially a bit intimidating, but after a few weeks to a month, you start to find them funny and see through the act. Overall, it’s really all about being in decent physical condition and having a good attitude going in. Most people with those two things will adjust and do fine.

I leave this monday 😂😂😂💀😭

68 whiskey that’s what I am joining the army for

I think the hardest thing will be running for me. I was never a good runner. I could swim, bike etc. but running ? Nah

Pretty sure I’ll be ok. I moved out of state, so I’m used to being away from family. Also being in a leadership position at my job I don’t like seeing people fail so I can see myself making sure the people around me don’t get down or left behind. Physically, I could be better but I’ve always had a just fucking do it attitude 😅

My husband lost alot of weight.

Haha, feeling like the Army is my only chance of finally finishing nursing school you bet Im motivated to get through. In florida, im an LPN having to work overtime to pay rent. Mind you, I make more than alot of RNs..... habing to work overtime, theres no time for nursing school in between. Hoooah it is! 😂

For me back in 87 was the fact that when you got to basic training, you didnt know a single person!!

Still trying to decode you, so u jog 2 miles a day?

You young Thundercats got it so easy now. I went through basic training at Ft. Jackson in 1987 on "Tank Hill" Running up "drag ass hill" every day was no fucking joke.

Dude, if you thought basic was easy, you did it wrong😅

You will not sleep in and you will be hungry. I literally ate chicken bones and bread at one point lol that bag of bread was gone in seconds 😂 the physical part was only hard the 1st week or the first PT test. Your body transforms. At the end I felt the strongest and most confident I ever felt in my life

Basic training is easy. Try being in the sandbox for 18 months.

I have the worlds worst diet. How can I survive being such a picky eater?

Nothing is hard today

I dont like people yelling ate me ian gone lie

save money learn a trade fk the military

Also before u go if u smoke weed get a test from the dollar tree to test yourself after 30 days before u get your paper signed

1000% do NOT double sock.

Oh, this is a talk video.

Ben you talk too much. You bored me.