Army Basic Training

[Tractor Boy 603]

I am about to go to ARMY Basic Training. I will be in Ft. Jackson, SC. Has anyone been through it, whats it like, any do's/dont's, expieriences? I want any info I can get to make my time there easier and better. Thanks.

[STEALTH MODE]

Sorry, can't help ya - never been thru it - Good luck though!

[NoNameGhost]

Don't get shot!

[scfire86]

Don't volunteer for anything.

[hog]

i was Navy ....it is all mostly the same........get through boot and the real military isn`t that bad.......you will get yelled at alot and made pay attention to detail.......learn your general orders......you will do fine .....

[Tractor Boy 603]

Thanks guys, advice is always good, I hope to make the best of it and not get a blanket party, "Full Metal Jacket"

[pumpherndumper]

tractor boy-from what i've seen of your posts on the Internet you'll never survive it. But I'm sure the way you explain things you'll be a general when you're done. What's your MOS? The army already has enough dumbasses.
Aren't you satisfied being a member of the greensboro army? Don't tell me you're going to be a firefighter because only Reserve troops and federal employees fill these ranks. Good luck and learn to duck.

[Tankerman]

Keep your mouth shut and you will survive, maybe.

[Tractor Boy 603]

pumperndumper,.................................no just a PFC, MOS:52-Delta, generator mechanic/light machinery repair, I may go Firefighter if I switch to the Air Force, thanks everyone else who has wished me luck and gave me some hints, I plan to keep my mouth shut and only open it to put food in.

[11truck]

Don't tell me you're going to be a firefighter because only Reserve troops and federal employees fill these ranks. Good luck and learn to duck.

That's not true. Regular Army also has firefighters. The slots don't come open very often, but they're there. MOS: 51M10.

Tractor boy: Learn to love the little sleep you get.

[Tractor Boy 603]

I'll try, I like my sleep, but I been practicin by stayin up all night, I can do split op and get both MOS's, thats what I might do,

[Tractor Boy 603]

or I could just go 11-Bravo, Infantry

[hog]

or I could just go 11-Bravo, Infantry
before you sign up get get the job YOU want in your contract........don`t let them bullshit you.....oh yea .....just join up and serve youe country ....make us all proud

[Tractor Boy 603]

I joined and signed up already, and yes I got what I wanted, thanks, yall, I hope I make yall proud, maybe it'll show some people I'm not such a fuck-up, and they might even change their opinion of me and maybe I can get back in Greensboro Fire Company, maybe

[Tractor Boy 603]

I cant believe I leave on Jan 24, its so close yet so far away too, I cant wait to just go and get it over with, thanks guys for your support

[No Fear]

Tractor, best of luck to you. Personally I think it takes alot of courage to enlist in our armed forces, so as a army veteran , I can give you some small advice. Its hell for a couple of months, but after that being permant party is pretty good. Just keep your mouth shut and do what you told. PLus learn how to got to bed early, not stay up all night. You will need all your rest. Take care, good luck. Plus I don't think your fuck up,your doing what some should do, serve their country.

[Tractor Boy 603]

thanks, No Fear, I like your signature, it holds true for me as well, cept the hair part, I have a shaved head

[BP1]

My best friend just compleated basic training. He told me that he had to do alot of push ups because he didn't keep his mouth shut.

He said that its HELL for the first couple of weeks, but all and all he said that it was a great time.

I was pissed at him for going, but now I'm very proud of him for what hes doing for our country.

Best of luck to you.

[joefireman]

I'll try, I like my sleep, but I been practicin by stayin up all night, I can do split op and get both MOS's, thats what I might do,

Dude... you can't PRACTICE staying up all night. Take it from a two war whore. You just got to practice sleeping when you can. I've taken a few naps on the flightline before a jump. Hell, woke up just in time to walk out the door. Scary feeling to wake up and find yourself 1500 feet in the air. But it's pretty fun.

[No Fear]

2 More Days

[STEALTH MODE]

Ok Tractor boy - just went to one of your sites you have listed - interesting. It's a VERY small world - your stompin' grounds are my old stompin' grounds - My family has always owned (and still does) the house right there beside the firehouse on the corner of Quantico Road - My father grew up in that house and ran with that very same Woodland beach department. I used to lay in bed there as a kid listening to that damnnn siren (man is that thing loud - especially when you are right next door) and remember how excited I'd get when my grandmother let us go get a soda from the fire house soda machine (kids - simple pleasures)... Anyway, just wanted to say, small world!

Best of luck to you in boot camp - and thanks in advance for putting your life on the line for me - letting me sleep in peace!

[Tractor Boy 603]

Thanks for all the best wishes, I am done basic now and am in AIT here In Aberdeen, MD. close to home, boot camp was actaully fun and miserable cuz it was always raining, but the stuff we did was fun, I am here going to school for my MOS, 52-D generator repair, I have 8 weeks left to go here, I graduated basic 3 weeks a goo, my dad(asst chief 2) came down with more of my family to see me which made me feel a lil better. anyway, I'll holla back soon as I can, see ya.

[mvfdkrazydogg]

tractor boy where you from. pm me with the answer. and as for joining up, congrats. just becarefull i am over in afghanistan right now and i'll tell you what it aint all that fun. are you gaurd or active or what? but stay safe bro and it's good to hear that you are close to home.

[RmeFeuerMädchen]

Hope you are having fun in AIT. Are you in reserve are active duty? As Dogg said, be careful, and Dogg, I dont think I will get my chance this time.

[mvfdkrazydogg]

it's alright man maybe next time

[No Fear]

Congrats T-Boy. I am very proud of you and appreciate what you have done to protect this great Country. Enjoy AIT and I wish you the BEST!

[ghostbiker]

Tractor boy be careful bro. Learn your general orders and chain of command. Learn your weapon inside and out. Take care of your battle buddy (team work). If you smoke or chew quit now. Your are not allowed to in basic. Do as your are told. Go in open minded, let your mind be a sponge. Take good care of your feet, very important. If you go into this being a know it all smart ass, your drill sargent will hand it to you. Road marches are fun too! I was infantry and it is not a joke. Basic and AIT were tough. My proudest moment is when I earned my infantry blue.They may break you down physically and mentally but, the human spirit can not be broken. They will tear you down and build into a proud soldier.
Good luck to you. Be safe and take care.

[joefireman]

Tractor, best of luck to you. Personally I think it takes alot of courage to enlist in our armed forces, so as a army veteran , I can give you some small advice. Its hell for a couple of months, but after that being permant party is pretty good. Just keep your mouth shut and do what you told. PLus learn how to got to bed early, not stay up all night. You will need all your rest. Take care, good luck. Plus I don't think your fuck up,your doing what some should do, serve their country.

Amen, Bro! Gotta give him that. There are not a whole lot of guys left willing to put it on the line. FUCKUP?!?!??!?! I'll give Tractor a dollar to let me laugh in their face.

[joefireman]

I joined and signed up already, and yes I got what I wanted, thanks, yall, I hope I make yall proud, maybe it'll show some people I'm not such a fuck-up, and they might even change their opinion of me and maybe I can get back in Greensboro Fire Company, maybe
Don't worry about making US proud, man. You just worry about how you are going to spend the next four years of your life.(Active Duty, right?) Squeeze it for what it's worth, bro. Learn what you can while you are there.