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Basic Training Advice
Posted 12 y ago
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Stay alert and pay attention! Don't stick out like a sore thumb! Be mindful of your peers and surbordinate others! Look out for each other and take your training seriously!
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Be loud. Be Proud. Do what you are told.
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Rule #1. Listen to your Drill Sergeant!!!
Rule #2. DO NOT try to fool your Drill Sergeant!!!
Rule #3. Refer to Rule #1.
Rule #2. DO NOT try to fool your Drill Sergeant!!!
Rule #3. Refer to Rule #1.
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SPC Steven Depuy
You forgot if your drill sergeant is wrong about something, remember your drill sergeant is never wrong, just say it was my fault drill sergeant. Learned that the hard way.
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SPC Steven Depuy
I was platoon guide, the drill sergeant told me to give them a left face, and move them down the trail. That took us into the middle of no where. I did what he said, after about a mile, the platoon revolted, told me to screw myself, and went back to the barracks. When I got back, the drill sergeant told me he said left face, counter column, and move them down the trail. I told him that nots what he said, the other platoon guide said I was right, the other drill sergeant said we were both wrong. I could not let it go and got upset, I lost the platoon guide position with two weeks to go, and lost my early E-3 promotion as a result. Just one of many times my stupid ego failed me. Like I said, drill sergeants are never wrong.
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I agree with the other posts, that your decision should not be considered "lowly" and thank you for stepping up and your willingness to serve our great nation.
First, don't fall into bad habits. Stay clear of the trainees with bad attitudes and go into Basic with a positive "can do" attitude. Give all of your training 100%. Fort Benning is going to be H.O.T. in Aug-Sept, so drink lots of water, stay clear of the soda and anything that will zap your hydration.
Second, remember your instructors in Basic Training are there for you to succeed, not to fail like more advanced Infantry and combat training you may seek later in your career. Also remember, it's "basic". You will learn more at your unit but should take away all the "basics" you can from your initial training.
Lastly, focus on good ole D.I.R.T.F.T (Do It Right The First Time). You've got a lot of learning ahead of you. You're basically in "first grade" of soldiering and some are coming in through JROTC and other "pre training" and those soldiers may have picked up some bad habits. Listen to your instructors and do it right. Form good soldiering habits now and those habits will also transfer into civilian skills if and when you decide to separate.
You're doing a great thing young man. Thank you.
First, don't fall into bad habits. Stay clear of the trainees with bad attitudes and go into Basic with a positive "can do" attitude. Give all of your training 100%. Fort Benning is going to be H.O.T. in Aug-Sept, so drink lots of water, stay clear of the soda and anything that will zap your hydration.
Second, remember your instructors in Basic Training are there for you to succeed, not to fail like more advanced Infantry and combat training you may seek later in your career. Also remember, it's "basic". You will learn more at your unit but should take away all the "basics" you can from your initial training.
Lastly, focus on good ole D.I.R.T.F.T (Do It Right The First Time). You've got a lot of learning ahead of you. You're basically in "first grade" of soldiering and some are coming in through JROTC and other "pre training" and those soldiers may have picked up some bad habits. Listen to your instructors and do it right. Form good soldiering habits now and those habits will also transfer into civilian skills if and when you decide to separate.
You're doing a great thing young man. Thank you.
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As a former recruiter I recommend that you read your soldier handbook which you should have or you can download. Learn things like your general orders, rank structure, and the seven Army Values. Other than that enjoy the once in a lifetime experience of basic training for yourself.
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Get in shape , pushups, sit ups running , get hold of the Army PT test and practice it You will find it on the internet. Do what your told listen to your Drill Sargent and Commander
You will make good Soldier
You will make good Soldier
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Push yourself really hard and don't take it personally.
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Do as you're told, never let your battle buddies down. Keep your head up, it can feel like there is no hope. Just push harder.
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Never forget! You decide what kind of person you are going to be. Every choice is your own. Best of Luck
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You will be partnered up with a buddy in basic so watch each other's back. Corrective criticism is your best friend so soak it in. Listen to your drill sergeants, even if it doesn't make sense. Their combat boots have more life experience than most that come through Sand Hill so listen and note when you can.
Some words I carry with me every day since my time at Sand Hill: "There is a method behind my madness, so trust the madness".
Some words I carry with me every day since my time at Sand Hill: "There is a method behind my madness, so trust the madness".
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