Best advice for basic training?

NOse to the grindstone , ear open , muth shut unless spoken too...

First, thank you for making an amazing decision! Second, keep your pie hole shut, eyes and ears open. And don't get you or your buddy killed!

Well for one start running. 2 pay attention. 3 no matter how stupid any task seems just do it we all did it your Drill Sergeants did basic once when they came in and then again when they went to Drill Sergeant school guess which time was harder. As a Drill Sergeant myself don't hide in the back step forward and take charge when asked for volunteers. Thats the soldiers that stood out and always did the best.

Change to the Air Force now.

PVT: Never, ever forget, that you can do anything you set your mind to. Will it be difficult? Yes, without a doubt. But it will be just as difficult for all your platoon/company comrades. Draw strength from them. Focus on the end goal: being a U.S. soldier-the very best on the planet. Take it a day, an hour, at a time. I'm sure you will be fine. And when basic is over, and you march in that graduation ceremony, you'll know that it was more than worth it. Never give up-simply continue to march! P.S. - there is no such thing as a lowly soldier.

Day 1 of basic I had a phrase drilled into my head and I still believe in it: "Attention to detail, teamwork is key". What it means is to pay attention to everything that is being taught to you and work as a team. Don't try to do everything by yourself because you'll fail. And don't try to pull one over on your drills/cadre because they've been there and done that.

Looks like you have all the advice you need. All I have to say is get excited! Things will be tough, but you are about to join a HUGE family and your life will never be the same. Welcome to the United States Army.

My first advice is to get in shape. If you are capable of passing the PT with scores of 90 or better in each event, that's half the battle. Some of the recruiting commands offer pre basic instruction for new recruits, take it if it's available. The more you know, the easier it is to pass. If you are not the outdoors type, I highly advise getting some time in the woods with a pack. Expect to be either hot and miserable or cold and miserable, it is just a fact of life for grunts. The last thing is to remember is that Drill isn't some monster, it's his job to get you through this program while teaching the basics, or since Benning is OSUT, and the advanced parts of being an Infantry Soldier. I spent 13 years active and active reserve, my Senior Drill from basic is the soldier I still respect the most. SSG Micheal Priestly, by name.

Just listen to what the drill sergeants are telling you and also don't think that they are yelling just at you , but to your squad/ platoon You will have very early wake-ups (0300 - on ) and be up for several hours normally closing up at 2100 ( 9pm ) You will be pulling guard duty every so often and also pulling KP ( kitchen Police or something like that ) You will have inspections which are sometimes not announced so be sure your wall locker and foot locker are squared away ! Basic Training can be a very exciting experience and if you smoke , forget it , not allowed ! You will do an unthinkable amount of push-ups and other exercises during the day You will also have a Physical Training ( PT ) Test The 1st one is generally a diagnostic one to see where you are in physical fitness the rest are for record which you will have to pass to graduate at some point I took Basic at Ft Jackson, SC in 1988 when I enlisted in the National Guard All components of the Army go through some initial training Btw , You will also go to classes during the day and have night fire training as well during the middle point in your training You will also do the military's edition of camping I hope that this gives you some clarity to Basic Training Good Luck !

First of all, your attitude is wrong.

1. Your a professional Fighting machine, designed to protect those who can't protect themselves.

2. Take no shit off of anyone.

3. Be proud of who you are.

4. Out think your opponent every-time.

5. Just remember, all rank is , shows how much you make, not how Intelligent the person is. most people wave it in your face, tell you how bad ass they are and usually are the first ones to get killed.

6. You come first, every single Time...

7. Wash, Rinse, Repeat ...

Fort Benning is an awesome base and a great place to learn. I would suggest after basic, learning all you can and use every opportunity to your advantage...

NOW GO FORTH AND KICK ASS !!!