In Basic Training/Boot Camp, did you enjoy being out in the Field?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:30:54 -0400

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 11 at 2015 9:32 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:32:27 -0400

Nope. Not even going to lie. Alabama at Pellham range in the summer with that hard, red, clay? Nope not one bit. Ohh and I forgot the chiggers!! Came out with loads of them hooked into me.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Aug 11 at 2015 9:35 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:35:37 -0400

When I was in Basic Training, I had to iron and polish until my tail feathers fell off.
Then, towards the end of Basic Training, all of us Trainees got to go out into the field. I LOVED that experience. It was like summer camp to me.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Aug 11 at 2015 10:28 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:28:14 -0400

That was the best part.

Second best was hearing the band marching to a calypso beat and playing "We Gotta Get Outta This Place" during wedge inspections every Saturday morning.

I am easily pleased, it would seem.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2015 10:47 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:47:12 -0400

Ft Leonard Wood, MO in the summer. No, I did not enjoy my time out in the field during Basic Training.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2015 11:02 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:02:27 -0400

Absolutely. When it's your first experience in a training environment, it's great. When it's for real and you don't know when it will end, a little less so.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 11 at 2015 11:41 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:41:21 -0400

I enjoyed every minute of basic training SPC Margaret Higgins

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2015 12:01 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:01:02 -0400

I didn't exactly enjoy the "field" in Basic much (key the laughs because I was Air Force!), mostly because San Antonio in July-August was horribly hot and humid, and I attracted every mosquito within five miles. The humidity and lack of shower water pressure made keeping my hair in regs almost impossible, and I attracted way too much attention from all the wrong people. I won't say I hated it, but I wouldn't volunteer to go back under the same circumstances.

I did absolutely love my time on the mountain at Fairchild AFB during additional training, though! The 20 lbs I lost hiking around the mountains definitely helped make it even more enjoyable! :)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2015 12:43 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:43:05 -0400

It ROTC camp, I thought the field part would be more difficult than garrison, but it seemed easier because in garrison they were more rigid and the cadre put more pressure on the appointed leaders of the day. I think the field generated more teambuilding. Also holds true when your in a unit. Field may be more physically challenging but the soldiers work better as a team there.

Response by LtCol Mark Bryant made Aug 11 at 2015 5:17 PM

LtCol Mark Bryant — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 17:17:14 -0400

YES!!!!! Oh heck YES!!!!! No barracks to clean, no head to clean, no drill. Being in the field was pure delight.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2015 2:14 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 02:14:43 -0400

Yea. It was great I really enjoyed it. Being in the field running real life scinrio's was extremely educational. And a brilliant idea to prep future soldiers for the real deal for me that was the best part.

Response by TSgt Melissa Post made Sep 1 at 2015 12:03 PM

TSgt Melissa Post — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:03:02 -0400

Yes I did!! I was sad when we had to go home.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2015 9:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:15:49 -0400

In basic training not so much. A lot of chaos and confusion with a bunch of privates running around. LOL! Afterward in my career, the field was good to go!

Response by SPC Miguel Rosario Cruz made Sep 7 at 2015 11:23 PM

SPC Miguel Rosario Cruz — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 23:23:34 -0400

i love it

Response by MAJ Carlos Valenzuela-Durr made May 29 at 2021 11:11 PM

MAJ Carlos Valenzuela-Durr — Sat, 29 May 2021 23:11:51 -0400

Yes. The Drill Instructors easier to deal with