Best advice for basic training?

Do what you are told to do, and do it quickly.
I lost the Battalion Leader of The Cycle Board by one point. Didn't have very much material to study with.
Go to ArmyStudyGuide.com
Memorize information from each section and you will be squared away.
Also practice your marksmanship. I shot expert and was given the opportunity to shoot an AT4 because of my success. Depending on your MOS you may never have that opportunity later on. Good luck!

Remember 60,000,000,000,000 people before graduated so it is a challenge but far from impossible.

BCT is stressful to push you not only as an individual, but as a group.  If your platoon/company is united then basic training will be a much more pleasurable experience.  Best advice I can give is to grow a thick skin and lose any sense of entitlement you may have.

1. Soldiers Manual of Common Tasks - get a copy and STUDY it. 2. Physical Fitness - be prepared. Push-ups, situps, PULL-UPS, CHIN-UPS, running. 3. Attitude; You're gonna get yelled at. Take it serious...but NOT too serious. NEVER laugh at a DS, even if they sound stupid. 4. HELP your buddies. 5. In 6 - 8 weeks, you'll be done. Keep your eye on the prize.

Try to get in 3d platoon, 3d squad or at least stay out of 1st squad stay in center of other squads till basic over

1. Be a fast runner.
2. Be a fast runner.
3. Be a fast runner.
4. Drill instructors and recruits will ensure you'll learn everything else.

My Dad said: "Keep your mouth shut and do what you are told."

Blend in as much as possible unless your looking for a promotion waver

Be physically fit and mentally fit before you go. While there get squared away and keep a low profile. Follow instructions to the letter. Learn everything you can and do it fast. Don't get caught behind ever. Do this and you will be fine.

TEAMWORK! use the bubby system with out your Battle Buddle you will fail BASIC TRAINING.
USAFATC OSUT 1988