Well, I ship to basic training in 16 hours

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Posted: 6/10/2001 8:10:27 AM EDT

I go to MEPS (Military Enlistment Processing Services) at 4:30am, and Fort Jackson sometime that day.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone here who has helped me with info and experience I could have never found if not for this site.

I guess I will see you all on the other side!!!

James

Posted: 6/10/2001 8:16:08 AM EDT

[#1]

Good luck dude.

1st thing to expect. You will get little or no sleep for the 1st 24hrs. You will arrive at a reception battalion and stay there a day or 2 prior to bieng assigned to a training company.
In these first few days you will "STOMP" many rocks and pickup much trash.

Also remember this, don't take anyting such as pocket knives or ZIPPO lighters. You will be forced to dispose of them. Shipping them home not an option.

good luck

mike
USAMRIID

Posted: 6/10/2001 8:26:57 AM EDT

[#2]

Say hello to "Tank Hill" for me!

Posted: 6/10/2001 8:33:02 AM EDT

[#3]

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I go to MEPS (Military Enlistment Processing Services) at 4:30am, and Fort Jackson sometime that day.
James

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Better make that 0430...
Good luck and
have fun.

Posted: 6/10/2001 9:33:07 AM EDT

[#4]

You're gonna experience quite a shock for the next few days so keep your wits about you and remember "they can't eat you!". Basic training is what you make of it. You will make alot of new friends and have some really good times. You'll also find out that your drill instructors can be some really cool people. Enjoy!

Bradd
Ft Benning
"Charlie Rock"
Oct '88 - Feb '89

Posted: 6/10/2001 10:13:22 AM EDT

[#5]

Good luck man.

Posted: 6/10/2001 10:28:26 AM EDT

[#6]

James,

You will do well in Basic.
From my interactions with you here I can see you are more mature than your young chronological age would suggest.
That is a complement..... not a bad comment on youth! LOL

Go get them tiger and don't forget us when you come back.Good luck to you !

Posted: 6/10/2001 10:38:17 AM EDT

[#7]

I can't help it...
buahaaaaaaaahahahhhhhhhha

good luck

Posted: 6/10/2001 10:42:16 AM EDT

[#8]

Well, thats a testamonial from big Ed himself! If it gets really bad, just remember, a lot of guys have done it before. Dont loan anyone nothing major. Send us lots of parts. Best wishes, (my turn was in '66.)

Posted: 6/10/2001 10:53:28 AM EDT

[#9]

You are in for one of the most rewarding times of your life. The #1 most important thing is your attitude. You'll be around wimps that want thier teddy bear, don't like pushups, etc..

Keep a positive attitude and I gaurantee that it will be noticed. More importantly, a positive attitude will insure that you learn as much as possible and get as much as possible from your training.

All of the BS you'll go through is done for a reason. Usually either to make you stronger or to insure that you pay attention to detail.

Good luck and have fun. [(:)]

Posted: 6/10/2001 11:05:15 AM EDT

[#10]

hang tight bro! i'm only 7 days behind you!
[>Q]

Posted: 6/10/2001 11:21:28 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Best wishes, (my turn was in '66.)

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1966?..............What an old fart!
Takes one to know one.....C/5/3,Sandy Hill,Ft.Benning April 1966
How did we get so old,so quick? [>(]

Posted: 6/10/2001 11:49:20 AM EDT

[#12]

Is Tank Hill still there? They had gaps in the floor big enough to swallow a size 13.

Posted: 6/10/2001 1:00:58 PM EDT

[#13]

Ed,
You should see "Sand Hill" now! I was there in '88 (C/2/58) and it was called the "Sand Hilton". The buildings looked like college dorms!

Bradd

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I was there in 1990 for Edward's graduation from basic training and could not recognize the place.

There were some paratroopers with their red berets at the parade.When they found out I was a fellow paratrooper and VN vet,they came to attention,saluted me and the senior man said: "Sir,thank you for your service".
I still choke when I think of how proud I felt to have been be an American soldier!
AIRBORNE,ALL THE WAY!

sorry Bradd,I hit the edit instead of the quote button,but I quoted what you said so not much was lost.....forgive an old fool....me!

Posted: 6/10/2001 1:23:24 PM EDT

[#14]

Good Luck, rifleer1. I think you'll do well.

Posted: 6/10/2001 1:28:59 PM EDT

[#15]

Just as a warning: the first thing they're going to do is test your urine for dope.

Good luck and drop and give me 20 - push!!!

Posted: 6/10/2001 1:29:46 PM EDT

[#16]

good luck rifleer1. You will do great. Just remember that all the sleep depravation and chicken sh*t is for a reason. It is there to see how well you perform under stress. Don't take it personally and remember you are part of a team now. Being an individual will only get you grief. Do your best, follow orders and help out your fellow grunts who are lagging behind.

Posted: 6/10/2001 1:55:17 PM EDT

[#17]

good luck - and what ever you do - don't steal the urban assault vehicle and take female mp's up to the alps!

steve
seriously - good luck and stay safe!

Posted: 6/10/2001 2:55:04 PM EDT

[#18]

Remember one thing... Boot Camp (basic Training) isn't physically though. All they do is F**k with your mind. Stay strong physically and ESPECIALLY mentally and you'll do fine.

There will be times when you think that it will never end, but just remember, that some day you will be looking back and laughing about all the crazy shit that happened. Your Drill Instructors will be the funniest people you will ever meet.

Another tip - Stay out of sight as much as possible. Dont be a glory boy and go gung ho. Believe me, "standing out" (in ANY way) is a BAD thing.

I wont wish you good luck, because if you want to wear that uniform bad enough - you wont need it.

99% mental - 1% physical

Semper Fi, brother.

Posted: 6/10/2001 3:36:22 PM EDT

[#19]

if they still offer it get the yearbook. i was just looking at mine the other day. even though i remember it all ha ha after 36 yrs there are some things i need to look up. you won't regret
it.

Posted: 6/10/2001 4:04:00 PM EDT

[#20]

Good Luck! I went through Marine bootcamp in '91 and all I could think of for the first couple of weeks was "how the f*ck do I get out of here!" Well, the quickest way was to just finish, glad I did. Best experience of my life next to Mary Jane Rotten Crotch after graduation!

Posted: 6/10/2001 4:07:35 PM EDT

[#21]

Good luck and God bless!

Posted: 6/10/2001 4:12:19 PM EDT

[#22]

From what i understood when i was at Tank Hill.......in 1986......there was going to be to more groups of recruits.....go through and that was it...........tearing it down as far as i know

Posted: 6/10/2001 4:21:56 PM EDT

[#23]

Good luck, God speed and THANK YOU for being "One of Us" that is/was willing to shoulder arms in defense of this great country. I remember my first day after 25+ years like it was yesterday.

Welcome comrade. You are in some mighty fine company from what I’ve seen on this board.

Jeff

Posted: 6/10/2001 4:41:15 PM EDT

[#24]

I spent the summer of 1990 at Ft Jackson. I wasn't to far from Tank Hill in the then new starship barrecks. I did run up Tank Hill every-other morning for PT.

After basic I went to supply school on the other side of Jackson.

OSA

Posted: 6/10/2001 4:59:57 PM EDT

[#25]

TW0 THINGS: AS SAID ABOVE, IT IS ALL A MIND GAME!,AND BE A TEAM PLAYER. THATS WHAT BASIC IS ALL ABOUT. GOOD LUCK!

Posted: 6/10/2001 5:15:43 PM EDT

[#26]

Best of luck to you, be good, strong and brave. And God bless!!!

Posted: 6/10/2001 5:26:56 PM EDT

[#27]

Entry level sep...like it never happened.
If the crap gets to be too much, just tell 'em you have had enough and want to go home.

Posted: 6/10/2001 5:27:12 PM EDT

[#28]

Once I get out of high school I am gonna go into the marines

Posted: 6/10/2001 5:37:58 PM EDT

[#29]

Congrats! At least you won't get cold this time of year! (Drink plenty of fluids!) LOL!

Posted: 6/10/2001 5:50:51 PM EDT

[#30]

If you are overweight, eat less; if you are underweight eat more. Keep your mouth shut and listen. Don't fall asleep in class. Don't run out of the gas chamber, Keep your locker locked. Never put your ass in the air while in the "front leaning rest” position. Learn how to love to run. Keep your opinions to yourself.

If you watched MASH A-Team etc, never, and I mean never call a Drill Sergeant "Sarge".

Have fun,

6th CAV ACCB. (Or whatever the hell they call attack helicopter squadrons now)

Posted: 6/10/2001 5:50:59 PM EDT

[#31]

Rifleer1 you take care, be tough, and stay focused. Help your buddies out when they need help. You will make some good friends and have some great times that you will always remember.
You will do well.

Posted: 6/10/2001 6:06:43 PM EDT

[#32]

Good luck James.

It'll change you more than you can imagine right now. You're about to be "forged",,,,,,,,,,,, and -
[u]YOU'LL LEARN MORE ABOUT DIRT, TRASH, & STOMPING THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT ANYONE COULD KNOW[/u]!!!

God bless, take care, and [b]never[/b] pass up an opportunity to piss, sleep, or eat.

Print this thread, & let us know how it's going. (Yes, the military has discovered computers).

[i]Oh, yeah -- send us any extra parts![/i]

Posted: 6/10/2001 6:14:42 PM EDT

[#33]

Life as you know it is almost over, At least for the next several weeks.
[img]www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/studio/5139/pyledrill2.jpg[/img]
"Your mind is your primary weapon"

Posted: 6/10/2001 6:17:26 PM EDT

[#34]

What the hell does "An Army of one mean” The concept seems to go against what the military is about. Remember that teamwork is the key.

Posted: 6/10/2001 6:20:52 PM EDT

[#35]

Sorry dude
It will end and you will be proud

Posted: 6/10/2001 6:27:18 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

99% mental - 1% physical

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I suck at pushups. Just in the past few weeks decided to do some every day before I go to bed. Can now do 15 (quit laughing) pretty comfortably. Any more and I'd be huring.

Drop and give me 20. [rolleyes] I'd be hurtin.

Posted: 6/10/2001 6:49:16 PM EDT

[#37]

[b]99% mental - 1% physical[/b]

Huh! I did really well with the physical you
just have to convence yourself you can do it!
yea you can. Ft Benning Ga, Harmony Church.
thats where i did my Basic and AIT.

Posted: 6/10/2001 8:42:27 PM EDT

[#38]

watch out for the short Drill Sergeants. Seems the shorter they are...the meaner they are.

Posted: 6/10/2001 9:05:19 PM EDT

[#39]

Originally Posted By Bush Hamster:
watch out for the short Drill Sergeants. Seems the shorter they are...the meaner they are.

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We are not! Bwaahahahahahaa!

Tim J, a "Used to be" DI. And damnit, 5'6" ain't short!

Posted: 6/10/2001 11:37:58 PM EDT

[#40]

Thanks guys. I will send my girlfriend letters and she will post what I ask her too. She can print out the replies and send'em back. Here I come Ft. Jackson!!!

James

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