WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU FAIL BASIC TRAINING 

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For those of you who went and actually put in the effort but still fell short, RESPECT. There was a number of people in my platoon that didn't make it, but one stands out in my mind. He gave it his all, but somewhere along the line, he started having extreme pain issues. After some examination, they found he had preexisting back and hip problems, so he was removed. He had the heart and mind for it, but not the body.

Back in the day I went to Jackson for basic. I think it was my first or second night at reception I approached a female at the front desk and told her I wanted to quit. I was just homesick. Well being the nice person that she was she talked me into staying. I did stay and it was never brought up again. I did okay and now am a Veteran. Trust me it’s worth it guys and gals! Don’t quit!

I knew a guy who failed multiple PT test, but he was not kicked out. He was held back until he passes a PT test and got extra exercise. They really don't want anyone to fail. Basic is easy af

During basic training I was miserable, depressed although I was quite fit. Then I noticed how some guys were enjoying the training. After some introspection I realized I had chosen to be friends with a group who was always moaning about conditions. I actively made friends with those guys who had a more positive attitude - and suddenly I started having fun! I enjoyed the PT, the running, the drilling. So, a bit of advice: make friends with people with the right attitude and you will most probably be better off for it.

Basic was one of the best times in my life. got to shoot guns, hang out with friends got paid ever 1 and 15th got 3 meals a day and got in shape . 10/10 would do again.

I'm not that physical fit as I want to be but I don't quit, so it's good to know that all I need to complete basic is to not quit

When I was in the Military, you couldn’t quit; times have changed.

When I went through OSUT in Ft. Benning we had a few quit during reception. Going down range we had 12 people quit. The 12 people who quit had to get dragged along through training they watched us graduate. Just do yourself a favor to save yourself in the long run. DO NOT QUIT, DO NOT GIVE UP! You will be out casted, you will be stuck on all sorts of "fun stuff" just don't do it! Becoming an American Soldier is one of the best feelings that you did something many people can't or didn't want to do.

Nailed it right on the head there! Your "why moment" aka your "oh shit" moment is completely normal it happens to everyone. Personally I got over being homesick by not talking about home so much and focused mainly on what I had to do that day. Your mind is gonna be in 10 000 different places you wont really even have time to think. We had a guy quit literally on day 2 of reception. No idea what happened to him. The Drills would always tell us, "THE FASTEST WAY OUT OF HERE PRIVATES, IS TO GRADUATE!" There was a holdover in reception that was there for over 15 weeks. If you quit, you become the lowest piece on the totem pole. Remember this phrase, "theyll get to you when they get to you." They become the lowest priority to process paperwork. There were a couple holdovers that stayed in our bay during training and we were told to avoid them like the plague. Attitude and who you associate with play a major factor and yes your Drills will notice this. I hung around with my bay leader. Dude was 35 and former Navy. Being that I was 26 at the time (my birthday was on day 0 lucky me right?) when the Drills saw us together they pretty much left us alone. SOUND! OFF! Dont piss off your Drills by not sounding off. The louder you are, the happier they are. Study. Study. Study. Study. Study. Study your blue book. "You can get smart. Or you can get strong!" Pretty self explanitory. I cant stress this enough, your Drill Sergeants are NOT your friends. They are your MENTORS!! This is the biggest thing that will help you in training and your Army career...RIGHT TIME. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT UNIFORM.

The EASIEST way out of BMT is to graduate! Go in being able to run 2 miles, have a strong core, and an awesome positive attitude. You'll be fine.

Literally only reason holding me back from joining is in fear of not passing the Basic Training.

"You'll do it with a smile on your face!...ok maybe not a smile on your face" lmaooo

About 3 years ago I joined the Louisiana National Guard. Towards the end of basic and beginning of AIT I passed out during a run twice. I was immediately told by doctors that I was gonna be discharged. I fought for months to stay in and was put in a hold over unit. It is not fun and games guys. You’re more likely to get home sooner if you finish training than being discharged. Listen to was DS Swartz is saying. Don’t quit, keep in mind that you’re only as strong as your weakest link so don’t forget to motivate your peers, and it does get better. I’m am going on a journey in the next year to try and rejoin so I can finish what I started. Good luck to everyone on their own journeys.

You need to run 3-4 miles at a 8 minute pace before you go. Those ability group runs are tough.

Summer of 1983 was the most fun I ever had, Army Basic training, After the shock went away I had a great time.

I can personally validate everything you are saying. In 2011 I arrived at Ft. Leonard Wood for basic training shortly after graduating high school I was supposed to be 31B Active and I completely broke down and quit on myself at reception. I was there for 10-11 weeks before I was sent home and I can say now at the age of 30 even with a college degree and certifications getting jobs or even an interview has been incredibly difficult even though I’ve never put down on job applications I was “in the military”. And coming from a family full of veterans and those still serving it’s a shameful feeling that never goes away. So from direct experience absolutely get through training the path I chose is no good in any way imaginable.

I love this channel. I'm talking to my recruiter tonight so hopefully I don't fail or get kicked out when I go to basic. I'm joining the Army hopefully.

Off to basic in just over a week, this was very reassuring to hear. Can't wait to go now!!!

My Dad went to Army Basic Training in 1954. He said hundreds of thousands of guys did it before him, he can do it too. And, he did.

I wish I got recycled to red phase instead of getting the boot. Didn't mind doing the forge again. I set my mind to become a soldier and if I had to do all 10 weeks again, then its what it had to be. Sucks that I got a toxic company. When I was transfered from Fox to Charlie, it was much different. The drill Sgts actually cared for their trainees. I had a senior drill walk up to me after the forge and tell me to come back to basic training and request to be in his unit, because im an example

I had a rough time with this situation. I had Scoliosis, and 4 fused vertebrae in my neck. I went to MEPS for both the Air Force, and the Navy, and was denied by both. At that point the Army guy wouldn't work with me. The Marines did. After a year of chiropractic treatment they got me a waiver! I'd been doing PT with the Dep the entire time, so I left for Parris Island immediately. Carrying the packs was my ultimate downfall. They destroyed my back, and the neck pain was absolute agony. I started out doing 18 pull ups after a few weeks of training I was only able to do 2, and my SDI sent me to medical the next day after seeing that, and I was discharged. It took me years to even begin to come to grips with it. Not making it still hurts.

Joined In sept 1981 I was highly motivated and almost wasn’t able to join because I was under weight (111) gained some Lbs, found that basic was very easy, I was athletic in high school that helped and didn’t plan to make it a career ended up serving 37 years loved every minute of it, remember DON’T GIVE UP!

I’m glad he mentioned that most people would graduate before you leave hold over status. It’s true, some people in my BCT didn’t leave the company until I was half way through AIT.

I’m watching this and in 6 hours I get on a plane to Fort Jackson. I’m scared not gonna lie but your videos help a lot thank you!

This is very inspiring to me. I work on my PT very hard, I cannot run 🏃 much coz I got tired 😓! I keep trying!

Easier said than done. It's not for everyone, and sometimes you don't find out until you get there.

I failed basic training and was sent home it was awful everything you said is on the nail I just mentally gave up on myself and everyone around me I just started my process to go back in I won't feel whole until I finish what I started

The worst thing I remember from bootcamp? Having KP duty...

I vividly remember summer of 95 Ft. Leonard Wood Basic, I’m 18 years old, and it’s the 4th of July. Hearing fireworks going off as I’m laying in my rack thinking to myself what in the frick am I doing here!! lol…all my friends and my girlfriend are back home enjoying the the 4th and I’m here…You’ll definitely have those moments, but let me tell you that you will never feel more pride than walking across that parade field on graduation day. It’s truly an amazing feeling of accomplishment.

Ugh Meps! Spent 15hrs there

Quitting was the best decision I ever made, no regrets.

I remember in 95 at Ft Benning, the 1st Sergeant from my basic training unit told us to tell ourselves every morning, “I’m a volunteer and I want to be here”. At the time I thought it was stupid, but I found myself saying that every morning. I also went on to say it to myself throughout my military career. Through college. Through hard times at work. Through hard workouts. Through parenthood. It’s silly but it’s become a mantra.,

I went in back in 2019. I was in my unit for about 2 weeks and hurt my shoulder. They found out about past medical history and sent me home after 3 1/2 months of waiting. It’s messed with me ever since. I just have felt wrong and like I’ve lost my chance at what I have always wanted to do. It’s the worst feeling ever and I just want to be back. I feel like I failed myself and my battle buddies who made it through

I’m leaving for basic training in October and I feel so nervous 🤯🤯

Gonna be working on losing weight soon so I can join. WOAH MOTIVATED!!!

When jn basic you will hate your di. That is their job to make you hate them. But after basic is over they will become your best friend. They are trained to make you hate them through basic. After that you'll be the one you look to to keep you alive while you're keeping them alive in a lot of cases.

I went through basic no problem, had a couple days left and got a call that my grandad was dying and they called the family in. I didnt have parents growing up and him and my grandmother raised me. I hung the phone up and went awol right then. Made it home in time to talk to him a bit before he died. I went back to ft benning after and turned myself in. I explained it to my lt and after the biggest ass chewing I ever had in my life, he signed a general discharge under honorable conditions, so I could reinlist after so long if I chose to. I was very lucky he was that understanding.

Time, effort and money to get into the army? Back in the day, all we had to do was sign out name.

Just received my son's address at Ft. Benning. Gotta get those letters in the mail ASAP, because they help so much on those curled-in-a-ball bawling nights. They WILL come. I went through Navy basic back in '96 and success was 90% mental. Tell yourself "I'm here, I can't turn back. Not an option." My son's tentative Turning Green ceremony is March 24th. I've instilled as much of these points as I can. I believe he's got this!

The algorithm brought me here. I enlisted as a 25-year old skinny gal in 1995. I got hurt and almost didn't make it but I remember thinking no way I am quitting. So I was recycled and I did it. Not gonna lie, I was depressed as hell for being recycled, but I did not want to go back home as a failure. I always tell people if someone like me was able to pass BCT, anybody can do it.

My recruiter told me that Basic would be a trial period, and that at any time during that period, I could withdraw from the Army if I felt it wasn't for me. If you want high standards, start with the recruiters who set low expectations.

Just had my third son 6 months ago, husband is a 35t , nothing would be more humiliating to me than to come home without that soldier title. I have been running 2 to 4 miles 5 times a week plus training. I want to leave so bad so ready to get it over with , just waiting on medical paper work to get the ok

Joining the army as 11B. Still working on getting my GED. Should have it by this month and sign next month. Pretty excited. I'm a logger / contractor and do hard general labor work every day. BCT is gonna be fun as fuck haha can't wait!

It’s gonna be tough but I won’t quit I’ll keep going I’ll keep my mouth shut and do as I’m told ! Quitters dont advance in life !

i got chaptered out for my running. turned out i had a pretty gnarly pneumonia..i really want to try again, so i've been training and praying like hell.

I'm 33 and a 20 year smoker went to basic not able to run a mile by time I completed 5 months of OSUT I was able to run a 16 minute two mile which was well beyond passing.. easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Ft. Jackson 1983, one week before the “Superbowl” I was approached and had to report to my CO. They layed it out for me and said they were not confident that I would not pass the push-up phase of the PT test. They gave me two options, #1-Quit or #2-Recycle and I chose to Recycle. I was transferred to another BT and restarted from Day 1, when people found out that I was a Recycle I had so many recruits approaching me with questions of the training and I couldn’t talk about any of it. The upside was, that I was given extra time to work on my Push Ups, and I got alot of perks because I already passed all of the task training. So I was asked to do things that were not a shit detail but rather easy, it was the recruits who chose to “quit” after 3 weeks who had all the shit details and they were still there after I graduated….LOL😅 Stayed in for 8 years, hated to ETS but I just couldn’t get promoted after the DOD changed the point system and I was an E4 for 7 years. I went in as an E2 and my MOS was so desired no one E5 and above would not get out.

Was lucky. Started to do cross country at 15. I had plans to join the Army. I knew all about injuries and being careful. Did my basic in 93. Airborne was my favorite school. I was always told to slow down. I was always first in runs the first 4 years. After I got out of the Army/ I met a lot of teens who wanted to join. I would tell them to start running and when they were in basic. Don’t give it 100 percent. Don’t push too hard and pay attention to crouching or road marches. Years layer I met these teens who did well in the Army and thanked me for all of the tips.

One more thought I have, basic should be no strings attached you can quit whenever. I mean the military isn’t for everyone and those who it isn’t for shouldn’t have to worry about legal reprocussions or loosing potential job prospects because they couldn’t hack it.

Arrived at Reception early evening, blah blah. Went to barracks, lights out, next morning found out at roll call, one had already went AWOL.

I finished basic before this soldier was born, doesn't seem like the same army.

im making it a point in my mind to motivate my brothers and sisters in bct when i ship. we are all a team and we need to fortify the team and help each other out.

91 bravo here, army reserve. Shipping today 02/18/20 heart racing.. wish me luck

Great video as usual Sergeant! I made sure to upvote you on the contest against Half Right Face!

I actually enjoyed meps in St.Louis! the staff there was very amazing and nice definitely not what I was expecting.And I made really good friends and had fun waiting long hours with them!

In this day and age when i see videos like this that talk about people who fail or lets say quit trying at basic i find it shocking. In the world of utube where the military tells you exactly what is expected of you AND tons of sites like Team Swartz and veterans telling of there experiences in basic there should not be any real shock when you experience it yourself. I went into the Army before the world of internet and i went in thinking the worst like all hell will break loose and i waited and waited then all of a sudden IT's OVER. Trust me i'm not the type of guy who comprehends things quickly. I even had a small issue when i had to zero my weapon. Once i learned how to relax and breathe properly i qualified as an expert and i missed 2 shots towards the end because i got to confidant which is always a mistake. be humble in all you do. Fear is good to a point it keeps you alert and sharp.In today's Regular Army the benefits are way over the top then in the 80's even in the Nat. Guard today has great benefits not when i was in.Another not talked about benefit in the regular Army is things available to you in your off time.When i was in Europe there is the AFRC ( Armed forces recreation center) which is like a travel agency. they offer weekend or weekly trips all over Europe for very small cost. For example me and my roommate took a 10 day leave and stayed in there German Alps at an AFRC hotel for 19 dollars a night back in 1983 Sure that's along time ago but trust me back then civilians would pay at least 100 bucks a night. Bottom line don't go into training thinking a made a mistake. Think of all the doors and opportunities you will be experiencing with some of the greatest friends you can ever have. Many Guardsmen were in the regular Army first. I say experience both worlds if your heart is not into staying 20 plus years in the regular Army.I spent 9 years active and guard. One of my great regular Army friend/roommate retired not to long ago from the NY NG as a command SGT Major (CSM) Good luck

I think I could have done it but I turned down military career for a music career. Now all I got to show for it is no money, some fun times but no name in the industry and a RU-vid channel. Big woop! I am pretty confident when I say I made the wrong call. Don't be like me do something real in life.

I’m on holiday block leave and have four weeks left of training when I get back, do you have any advice on events like the anvil and forge, or how to be better at ruck marches? I’m also at fort sill

There's a third reason you might not complete Basic Training : Failure of background check for a Security Clearance. About 4 or 5 weeks into Basic Training, we had a guy who failed the background check and he was removed from our training barracks. We never saw him again. I don't know if they gave him an opportunity to pick a different MOS that didn't required a security clearance or they allowed him to be discharged. All I know was that he wasn't training with us anymore.

Meps wasn’t so bad for me, it still kinda sucked though.

We had this kid who couldn’t do the test. But everybody hated this kid because he would snitch on people. So we would get him kicked out and redo basic.

TY I now will fail if I get drafted in the war👍

Ken Shamrock failed basic training when he beat up his drill sergeant.

There were a few people how tried to escape from reception at Ft. Leonard Wood MO back in 07😂😂😂😂

thank u so much for all of these they really help man

Wow!!! You got the New York City assignment!!! SO too cool, man!!!

I failed basic training 7 years ago, I was too immature to honor and serve this country, now that I’ve grown as a man I’m planning on rejoining soon to accomplish my goal to become a soldier

There was this one guy in my company and he got himself chaptered the week before we graduated infantry OSUT for having his phone at the NIM. We got our phones for 5 minutes to let our families know that we’re graduating but he chose not to hand his phone back in. He got caught and he was offered a day 0 restart for the 22 week cycle (we were one of the last 14 week cycles) but he refused to restart so they chaptered him instead and I think he ended up staying there longer. I was never a fan of him anyways.

Ship Off January 14th 2020 Fort Leonard Wood, MO

BCT is a cakewalk. Only trouble I had was PT because I went in as a fat piece of shit. But I came out a goddamn stud. I lost 45lbs in 6 months. And speaking about stress fractures... I was one of them! Hahaha! I had stress fractures in my 3rd right metatarsal toe. I even did the FTX 3 ruck march with these said stress fractures. Idk how the fuck I did it, but I did. Man, I miss BCT. Everything after graduation sucks ass 😂

What happens when your in ATI and a Drill Sergeant finds a prohibited item? That Drill Sergeant does not give you your 5 days to write a letter to your commander.

I’m leaving for the Air Force BMT on October 27th and I’m scared of falling out because of shin splints 😬

My DD-214 read, "Does not meet procurement fitness standards." This was in 1988. Ultimately, what does this mean?

Although i joined and was happy, i wasnt the most fit, ok at shooting but I fucked up althought what i did could be described as a joke of bad tatse towarda myself and lack of discipline , i wish i couldve gotten a bit more understanding to stay, I never gave up physically .

I been second everything this man is preaching! Listen to him

Very informational...👍👍👍 Keep up the good work Sir...

Another reason or a 3rd reason is that you aren't physically capable.

You should do videos of military fails. I saw a video one time of a guy draining water off of a tent and it drenched him. Or do basic training fails. The funnier side of basic. Or in the military in general. Again, the funnier side of the military regardless of branch. Or the outstanding soldiers who are physically fit beyond normal.

I processed many, many Chapter 10, 11 & 13 discharges. Not dishonorable, more were "under honorable conditioons". Someone wanted to be a MP, but ASVABS were only good to be a cook, and they washed out of that.

I got drafted into the Army during Vietnam. NOBODY failed basic training during that period, the Drill Sergeants “fixed” it so everybody graduated basic training, there were some Drill Sergeants shooting for some trainees who couldn’t qualify on the firing range. Uncle Sam needed body counts in VIETNAM!

I just worry about my sit ups but I'm not quitting

16 more days I am nervous but excited. Fort Jackson here I com.

I quit in 2018 saying I had "anxiety" I did not. I was 18 and my battle buddy said he found a way to quit and was dragging me down being negative I let him bring me down and left. They said I could join again at some point. I can't get my DD214 idk if I can get in or what to do. Can I get back in?

THanks for this, my son just started basic an as mom i am so nervous about the process.

I trained British Army recruits, inevitably some will leave. The Army is a unique environment and not everyone is suited to that life. We did not keep anyone who did not want to be there.

Congrats, Drill Sgt!

Simple answer is they you stay there till you pass

It sounds like a major risk to even try.

I read somewhere that you're not suppose to check that box if you weren't able to complete basic training because you haven't started your service until after graduation

I agree there is no reason why you fail.

Do not refuse to train. I made it through first try at Fort Benning but the people that refused to train were told that they will get recycled for the entirety of their contract. 3 years of being a holdover, no phone.

I love the Army National Guard and Army! Let's get those Greens soldiers

I did Benning...1980....no warm fuzzies or touchy feelies ....'had to suck it up.

Re-Re-Re-Recycled! But actually, You won't. Due to COVID getting so many recycled, even those who definitely need to be recycled get through. Just finished BCT at Fort Jackson. Of course, you can quit, or break your leg.

Hi I failed basic do to i had a mind set of basic post to be harder for me. How ever i did not get along with any one in my ploton the mail i did get showed me pics of fake friends & fake relationship partner. After i was sent home i had no one their so i messed up and caught a id frad case so i would at least be no longer home less

I went in 91. First week sucked. But then you set a goal. Ok I will do another week. Each week will get easier. You will have new friends week 5 you won't even be counting anymore. We had shark attack and I remember thinking what f was I thinking. Looking back we really didn't get messed with by the DI's reason being they have scheduled training to get you to. They can't waste half an hour messing with you.

Thanks so much am living today to basic training

I never stood out. Kept so low they didnt know my name in boot camp. The screw ups kept them to busy to know my name. I was 120lbs in wet clothes. Yes afew times i got yell at. But i learned really fast what not to do

Back when I went through Basic,86/87, if you failed PT,they'd put you in, Remedial PT.I remember when two guys broke down and threatened to kill themselves.The Drill Sergeants were ALL OVER them.I also remember a couple of guys who were left behind behind from the previous BCT class because they were waiting for their AIT school to have enough people to fill out the roster.