How is BCT for prior service at Fort Leonad Wood, MO?

SPC Reimundo Maldonado Sierra — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:00:32 -0500

I just reenlisted after 17 years out, of course I'm required to repeat BCT. I'm wondering, How is BCT for prior service at Fort Leonad Wood, MO? Thanks in advance.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 11:27 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:27:43 -0500

SPC Reimundo Maldonado Sierra Below are two posts with information. You can search on "Prior Service" and then click on "Answers for additional posts. Also search on "Leonard Wood", then click on "Answers" for additional posts. Good luck.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/prior-service-years-later-coming-back

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-would-be-the-best-advice-for-a-private-heading-to-basic-training-at-fort-leonard-wood

Prior Service, years later coming back? | RallyPoint

Im curious how many service members were out for a number of years and then went back in. I've met some who were out for as many as 8 years and then reenlisted after 9/11.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 11:35 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:35:12 -0500

BCT was different for me. I was Navy from 2007-2015 and I came back in to the service and joined the Army in 2019. I was treated like a trainee but was told not to give any training so that the new recruits can learn and apply on their own. After I graduated BCT and went to AIT, I was considered a MOS-T and was treated differently than the other trainees and had more privileges. While in BCT, though, you get treated as an E-1 and may or may not wear your rank (depends on the DS). I just flew under the radar, minded my own business, and did what I was told to do. I don’t think they have the shark attack anymore and a lot of things has changed since I’ve graduated in 2019.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 12:24 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:24:49 -0500

I wasn't PS but wanted to prep you for the weather of Fort lostinthewoods Misery. Went in 2002 OSUT

If you go in June like I did, prepare for extremely humid weather and nonstop sweating, nights are freezing and you will start to worship BOB (big orange ball / the sun LOL).

Winters close to October is just freezing and extremely windy like the plains.

Bugs like the range horse flies will bite you, chiggers galore, and FTX watch out for bushmasters and all kinds of critters. Make a water trench around your shelter half and poncho over on top before sleeping. Bring lots of bug spray.

It was fun and loved every minute of it.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 7:47 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:47:59 -0500

Cold!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 8:26 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:26:12 -0500

Just got done with ait as prior service 2 weeks ago. At basic training the drill sergeants are more lenient and talk to you with respect. You just okay along with the games like getting “smoked” then for AIT you’re separated from the trainees. Mos-t will be in separate barracks and when you go to class you just sit in the back while the trainees go and do the army sing and class motto then the class starts. It also depends on your company and mos. I went to bravo 84 chem and had some cool drill sergeants. Idk how it is for 88m or engineers.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2021 1:09 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:09:00 -0500

How old are you? I am also going back to basic March 2nd. I am 38 years old hahaha

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 17 at 2021 10:26 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:26:42 -0500

Basic Training...... ... ... ...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2021 5:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:27:42 -0500

As a drill there I didn't and wouldn't give any special treatment, favorable or negative toward prior service. After 17yrs out go in the same as last time. Mouth shut, right place right time and proper uniform. A lot has changed since you were there I'm sure you will be just fine.

Response by SGT Michael Paul made Jun 7 at 2021 7:46 PM

SGT Michael Paul — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:46:52 -0400

its about the same as anywhere else