WHAT IS ARMY BASIC TRAINING LIKE 2022 | RECEPTION 

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I was drafted into the Army in 1968 during the Vietnam war. NOBODY failed basic training during that period, the Drill Sergeants “fixed” it so everybody graduated basic training. I saw drill sergeants firing for trainees who couldn’t qualify on the firing range, just so they could pass the rifle qualifications & graduate basic trading. Uncle Sam needed body counts in the ‘Nam!

I was drafted in July 1969 and my basic training was a lot different than it is now. Sargent Swartz talked about buying running shoes. We did everything in combat boots. There was no such thing in the army basic training as running shoes. I made it through basic and AIT. Shipped out for Viet Nam in Jan. 1970. Made it through there too (thank goodness). I'm 73 yrs. old now and still remember some of my basic and AIT. Some things you just can't seem to forget. I didn't like the military when I was in but, I'm thankfull for the experience. Bob

I'm writing a memoir about my experience in the Army from start to finish and the chapter I'm working on right now is about reception. When I enlisted in 2010, between what videos were around and word from the recruiters, the specifics about reception were vague at best while there was more of an emphasis on the actual BCT experience. I'm glad you made this video and didn't just summarize the reception experience. Instead, you went into detail about the things many of us back then weren't specifically warned about.

Shipping August 31st thanks for making these videos I'm glad it was recommend to me I was planning on just getting my hair cut once I get there which now I know isn't the right move 😅

I went through Infantry OSUT at Benning back in 2005 and ended up being assigned right off the bat to all of the impact areas of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita right after landfall. It was crazy. Glad to see other brothers in arms like yourself out there getting people ready to serve.

#TEAMSWARTZ this was amazing! As a Mom of a SIT, and not knowing what was happening to my son, this was exactly what I needed to help me. He arrived at Reception last night, so now I am a little more centered - praying he manages this well. thank you!!!!

Currently 15 nearly 16 and I 100% plan on going Air-force and going Airborne or Army for Airborne Infantry, I’ve been watching/listening to a ton of your videos while I do my schoolwork and usually until I’m about to go to bed and I’ve learned so much already! Thank you for your service and for making these videos for future soldiers. Much love, stay blessed. 🇺🇸🙏

I f#ing looove this guy. 10x better advice than I received. Boot was *the* best time of my life. I am now, and will always be #teamswartz #gogreen

I am planning on joining the army at 17-18 years old, my dad was national guard, and my mom is very against it, but I believe that it is the best choice for me.

Enjoy watching, and knowing what my son is going through. He left for basic July 25 for Fort Sill, Ok. So much I wish I knew before he left so I knew WHAT NOT TO PACK. ❤️ #TEAMSWARTZ

Another tip - if you have a combination lock - have the combination already dialed after you lock the locker - that way you can get back in quickly. The Drill Sergeants will be impressed!

I found this video and the links really helpful, I’ve been thinking about joining the National guard and I feel like I can properly prepare myself for basic with everything provided

I did basic training 6 years ago, did two years got out then rejoined and decided to go back in and do basic again to see how much it's changed

I have decided to commit to enlisting into the MI Army Nat Guard after graduating from high school and your videos have been helpful in knowing what to expect and how I should go about preparing. Keep up the great videos!

I can't wait for those pink and greens!

I have worked my butt off to be afforded the chance to attend bct! I am so ready

I wish you tube was around back in 1984 , thank you Drill SGT,

Hey DS. Swartz I just want to say your videos have helped out a bunch since I went to my Recruiter and did all my paperwork and got my Ship out Date, which is 2021-02-16 to Fort Benning. But thank you for all the Helpful Tips and what to expect at Basic and I hope you have a great day and stay safe. 🙂✌️

Thank you for the videos drill sergeant it definitely helps me and I’m sure other prepared and know what to expect!! I joined National guard leaving September 28th but actually start basic October 10th!! Cant wait I’m excited. 12B seems like a very fun mos to learn can’t wait!!

Came to check everything out and see how things are, I’ve been talking to a recruiter and just need to drop about 40 pounds or less and I’ll be off to MEPS whenever they tell me it’s time. Was worried about my tattoos being an issue but they said they got me a waiver so hopefully it’s true lol. But these videos are a huge help for me. Thank you 🙏🏼

I leave in two months, on a Tuesday and my BCT starts the next Monday. Round 2(last time went during COVID and got quarantined and sent home to take care of my dad through the Red Cross ). Now returning to do the army again.

Wow I did not know about the whole dental work. That’s really good to hear. As I will be enlisting, going through the process now, and I need dental work done. So this is nice to hear

Shipping out to Benning in a few weeks for Armor OSUT, knowing what to expect beforehand is super reassuring and it eases some of the stress. I'll be sure to follow all your guides so I can make it through as best I can. Thank you for these kinds of videos and I hope to learn as much as possible with them!

#TEAMSWARTZ DS, the quality, information and effort that you put in these videos are outstanding. Like always, I look forward to watching your videos when they come out. Please keep them coming. Listen up people, pay attention to what DS Swartz says on his videos it will teach you something. You don’t want all that unnecessary attention at Basic from your drill.

man this vid right here full of info i’ll be set once i get to basic i can study the blue book before i go awesome vid

Doing my best to complete my High school diploma.

Leaving for BCT on April 6th at Leonard Wood, Missouri! Horribly nervous but these videos have been very helpful!

I got discharged medically from basic(don’t want too talk about it and had a shit ton of stuff that’s permantly disqualifing that I didn’t know I even had I found out about one thing before I shipped so I was seeing if I could get a waiver in the moment of truth but it was too late)but I come back and watches these because I miss it tbh I just want too go back but these just bring back memories of being there I really wanted too become a soilder but ig I can’t best of luck too everyone heading too basic watching this

Went to Ft Benning/Moore in late 2022. The reception there is EXTREMELY long, I was there 3 weeks and many of my battles were there up to 6. With this long of a time span, everyone would be squared away by ship right? No. Many of us had boots that didn't fit correctly they refused to replace, pay issues they said our unit would fix, missing key gear or hygiene items that would be a troop problem, and almost no one had anywhere close to the amount of patches we were supposed to have. This even included name tags, where some never received one at all until the week before HBL in White phase. Even more irritating, many of us had no access to outlets during our 30 minute phone time, which was just a "sucks to be you" moment. Topping it off, you are absolutely not allowed to be caught exercising. At all. Unless it was the laughably small amount of corrective action they are allowed to take, you are condemned to sitting and doing nothing but wait. The day before ship, many of us never had our follow-up barber appointment. Once again... "they'll take care of it at troop". I found everyone always agreed that the HARDEST part of OSUT in Ft Benning/Moore is reception.

Wheewwww i leave in 3 days for benning, this helped ALOT!

I went to reception at 30th ag 4 months ago. People told me that we would go to the stations ourselves and be there only a few days. We did not do that. We were there for 2 weeks and the drill seargents took the whole company to the stations each day. We didnt get our OCPs until after we got our shots and we didnt get our dress uniforms until after we turned green. I didnt think it sucked very much, the civillians werent mean to most people in our company because we talked to them with respect. Infantry is held to higher preformance and moral standards when speaking to civillians.

Shipping this Monday super nervous and excited!!!! #TeamSwartz

I like how he omits uniranalysis test

I leave January 25th to Fort Leonard Wood, I’m both extremely excited & extremely nervous 😬 I am thankful for this video, I’m trying to do everything right so this is super helpful!!

Went through in November 2022 at ft benning, I and the group I was with were there in reception for a whole MONTH waiting for spots to open up because they shoved too many of us through at once trying to meet recruiting numbers for that quarter, it was worse than the actual basic training

No longer have to get the covid vaccine. Very happy about that.

Favorite one to watch for army information. Bout to be a senior and I’ll be shipping off right after graduation can’t wait. Thanks for all the tips and information #teamswartz

You're an excellent motivational person I just want to say thank you for all the advice that you've given me throughout my time enlisting. As I stated on my last post I just wanted to let you know that I finally passed MEPS and was able to swear into the Army Reserves as a 92G I ship out in November for Basic Training. Once again Thanks So much.

This reception video was well explained and very information on the covid changes in reception !

Shipping out march19th to fort Moore, reception is gonna be some bullshit, but the rest will be fun

This is helpful for parents. Thx

Leaving for basic training February 16th, so excited!

CAC card stands for Common Access Card, for those that don't know

Your videos are my real life connect with my little one, who isn't little and will disown me if she sees this. Thank you for the wonderful informative videos.

the DETAILS dont nb do it like he do tysm!

Good call with the boots, hope the drills back you up too!!

Thank you so much for the information, amazing to have before leaving.

found this video very informative and i appreciate the level of effort you put into it. Lots of key details to keep in mind.

Wow I WISH I had watched this before my son left. He got to Ft. Moore/Benning 3 days ago and for sure didn't have his SSN memorized. Hope he's doing OK!

I ship out sep 21st I’m 28 years of age. Man you help me out a lot. I watch most of your videos on what I need to expect and it all helps a lot! Appreciate you for all this

I’m leaving for basic (Fort Sill) in 2 days. Thank you your videos have been very helpful

I once volunteered for the va and had to fill in my social security number so many times that I ended up memorizing it

Thanks for the reception information I can’t wait only one more month June 1st will be here soon ❤️💯💪🏾🔥

Shipping out in a couple days, I have truly appreciated your videos and information! #TeamSwartz

Good video. Now I know more about US Army basic training. With this information, if I do go, I can better succeed at basic training.

Served at Ft. Leonard Wood. Great experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Thanks for the video ! Right now my son is at reception at fort sill , good to know what he is going through

Thank you, my wife just arrived at reception in Fort Jackson SC and I wanted to know what she’ll be going through

makes me nervous with the eye exam and the medical section. i wouldn't want to be discharged.

Yes I watch and like your video. I enjoyed. I’m interested in Army Reserve 👍🏾

Just subbed ! Thanks for the vids man I leave for osut in a few days 12Bravo at fort Lwood. Very excited and of course a little nervous ! You’re videos are great man keep up the work

Ok I got my hair with highlight blonde and black so I guess go back to darker color.

Not gonna lie I’m a bit anxious to go. I haven’t been running but I’ve been lifting pretty frequently, doing push-ups, sit-ups, and what not.

I joined the army in 1978 we didn't do all of this shit I have two honorable discharge I went to basic and my father was a E8 in a drill Sargent unit my sister was E6 airforce My brother was a E6 I served over ten years as a helicopter crew chief mechanic and 76 c quarter master as my secondary mos loved it

I don’t remember having much more than the clothes on my back when I got to reception of course that was 50 years ago. I was given 89 dollars in cash to buy toiletries and cigarettes different army back then I guess in basic rest meant smoke ‘‘em if you got ‘em borrow em if you don’t. Very interesting to see how things are different now. Thanks for the videos. I did end up having a lot of respect for my Drill instructors you guys do a hell of a job.

Thanks for the video Sarge! #teamswarts

Didn't know about the 1606, sounds like something I've gotta take full advantage of, navy reserve here lol

Thank you for all of the information you share!!!! I’m in the final process to joining Army Active duty. #teamswartz

#teamswartz! You’re awesome. Shipping out in a week and you’ve really helped me get my mind right

Leaving on the 16th this month for Fort Leonard Wood and I’m so nervous 😆!

Leaving for Basic august 23rd to fort sill💪🏾

I have MEPS tomorrow (: already took my asvab and scored an 81. Im very excited to start this journey

thanks so much for this really helped!!!

Good video! Excellent prep for incoming recruits. I wish this (RU-vid, this channel) was around in 1985! (RA, 95B, Ft. Rich.) Again, great job on the video presentation.

This video was very very helpful thank you so much!

#teamschwartz love the video drill sergeant keep up the good work

I'm leaving November 2-4 for meps at fort Jackson going back to ol fort Benning infantry baby all the way

I felt that when he said don’t quit your job 🤭

#TeamSwartz Number one army info on youtube!

Thanks you so much for your video.. it helped a lot! I am going to BCT on next Monday, Fork Jackson

Feels like I'm ready to go back to basic HOAHH! lol kidding :P

Leaving on the 9th Feb. Thanks!

Gonna be doing this in like 45 minutes at fort Leonard wood! Wish me luck!

#teamswartz great video. Thank you for your service

#Teanswartz Thanks for all the amazing videos! I ship out on the 27th of December as a 13M. This channel helped throughout the whole process so far! Hopefully basic doesn’t kick me down to hard

#TeamSwartz. 👍 solid Info Thanks a lot.

Thanks for the info SFC heading out to FT Sill let's rock

Been there done that with the boots… went through all of basic with boots that were way too small and had blisters the entire time

Shipping today! Here we goo

Thank you. Shipping out soon, so appreciate the tips #teamswartz

Legit on the bus rn to Fort Jackson. Let’s do it!

Love all your videos. Very informative! Our son is leaving for Fort Benning for OSUT training next week. Is OSUT and basic training the same thing?

#TeamSwartz! For the win!

So to clarify, if we have less than perfect eye sight but we’re cleared by MEPS, the eye doctor at reception would just make us wear glasses, but we wouldn’t be sent home unless we have eye disease such as glaucoma correct? Thank you! Love your videos!

Reception was the worst part of my Army experience lol!

SOOOOO excited for the new dress uniforms! Leaving Next Monday!

God I hated reception . I’ll never forget the 43rd 😭

Shipping 20211228 (Tomorrow) and your videos have helped me prepare a lot these past 2 weeks (That’s how much time I had) so Thankyou Staff SGT 🙏🏼 #Teamswarts

I plan to join the guard when I graduate high school. it’s a few years from now, but I’m trying to learn as much as I can, just to be sure I’m ready and sure this is what I want to do. I’ve found your channel very helpful, and was just wondering about the vaccines. Is it possible to get the vaccinations before reception, or does it have to be updated during? Thanks :)