Misory, Agony, Heartbreak (Who remembers this hell?)

SPC Jeffery Hardin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:40:00 -0400

Who remembers this hell...to bad BCT isn't there anymore.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 4 at 2015 2:57 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:57:35 -0400

I did some rucking in the Cub and Boy Scouts, does that count? LOL...

Response by SGT(P) Bruce Van Havermaet made Jun 4 at 2015 10:51 AM

SGT(P) Bruce Van Havermaet — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:51:15 -0400

Yes it was. Did basic and ait there in 79

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 10:57 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:57:14 -0400

Who could forget it???? I did AIT there in 1999 and those hills were some miserable stuff!

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jun 4 at 2015 10:58 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:58:10 -0400

I know these three devils very well!

When did you go through BCT SPC Jeffery Hardin? I was the CSM of 1-46 IN (BCT) at Fort Knox and know those hills well....so steep you feel like you can reach out and touch the hill as you march up the range roads.

Here's a link that discusses the history of the post as well as the history of the hills.

http://www.knox.army.mil/About/History.aspx

History of Fort Knox - About Fort Knox - Fort Knox, KentuckyFort Knox History

America's involvement in World War I made it necessary to establish new military installations. In April 1918 the War Department looked to the area of West Point, Kentucky to establish a permanent artillery camp. According to the Louisville Courier, "The West Point range would become the artillery training center of the army."

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 11:07 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:07:54 -0400

I remember. Did BCT with Bravo 1-46.

Response by SSG Christopher Matthews made Jun 4 at 2015 12:48 PM

SSG Christopher Matthews — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 12:48:01 -0400

I did six years there as an instructor and Drill Sergeant 1986-1992. Love running my guys up and down which included ROTC in the summer

Response by SSG Alleria Stanley made Jun 4 at 2015 1:04 PM

SSG Alleria Stanley — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:04:09 -0400

I definitely remember Misery, Agony, and "Oh, Sh!t"

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 1:36 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:36:45 -0400

Graduated AIT at Ft. Knox back in Feb. '91. Hard to believe those hills grew back. I ran them all flat during my time there.

(I'm 2nd from the left, here)

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2015 2:55 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 02:55:36 -0400

Anyone who has ever rucked on these remembers them. I still have nightmares. LOL

Response by SPC Christopher Longmire made Jun 5 at 2015 6:05 PM

SPC Christopher Longmire — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:05:47 -0400

I sure do. Those were some of the best times. Especially when I got my orders to stay there after OSUT.

Response by SPC John Galvin made Jun 6 at 2015 12:07 AM

SPC John Galvin — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 00:07:08 -0400

For sure, D-15-4 March - May 82 cycle. SFC Sable and SGT Morrison, took honor platoon, both me and another trroop from our platoon took high PT awards, he took first and last, I took mid. I was 19 and was on my way to becoming just another screw up when I enlisted. The Army had helped me learn a lot as a young guy. Just wish I had that just finished BCT agility. Good times!

Response by CSM Michael Preston made Jun 6 at 2015 5:57 PM

CSM Michael Preston — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 17:57:50 -0400

As a former DS at Knox, there is no way for me to count how many times I have both rucked and ran those hills. I will never forget them.

Response by SPC Steven Depuy made Jun 8 at 2015 8:40 AM

SPC Steven Depuy — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:40:38 -0400

Wow, remember the names, not much else. Been 39 years since I was there. Most of my boot camp/bct is condensed into a few memories, like leaving the gas chamber and running over a 2lt who was standing in the doorway when they told us we could get out. Didn't even get in trouble for it, that was the best part.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2015 8:42 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:42:33 -0400

Yes for sure but not from BCT, military school on post I am from the hills of the ky river and those 3 tortured me

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 5:10 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 05:10:38 -0400

I do, I was at Fort Knox back in 1984, charging those same three hills! They gave me the best physical shape of my life for sure!

Response by PFC Jason Caywood made Dec 6 at 2016 12:23 AM

PFC Jason Caywood — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:23:20 -0500

Yeah I remember. Lol I was there March 03. E CO 1-46 1st Platoon.

Response by SPC Gary C. made Dec 7 at 2016 6:46 AM

SPC Gary C. — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 06:46:09 -0500

I humped those hills, Oct-Dec 1979 D-19-4

Response by PFC Jon Petersen made Jun 8 at 2017 8:58 AM

PFC Jon Petersen — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:58:46 -0400

Man this brings back some painful memories, from several decades ago. Note to self...do not do BCT in July

Response by PV2 Duane Schlender made Sep 14 at 2017 5:55 PM

PV2 Duane Schlender — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:55:45 -0400

I remember a guy named wheeler. He was going to wheeled vehicle mechanic school after basic. He walked 17km of return graduation march with a shattered ankle and said nothing. He even put my hand on his shouldered and helped me up the last hill. He was awarded a generals coin by the base general himself.

Response by SPC Richard White made Dec 14 at 2017 1:38 AM

SPC Richard White — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 01:38:43 -0500

ROTC Basic Camp 1988 and then OSUT 1989

Response by SSG Bret Barker made Jan 12 at 2018 8:08 PM

SSG Bret Barker — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:08:49 -0500

Meh
Hahahaha.

And.had to.set up account has 19k. I'm 19E30H dino power.

Response by PV2 Ricky McRae made Jan 22 at 2018 3:36 PM

PV2 Ricky McRae — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:36:06 -0500

1975

Response by PV2 Ricky McRae made Jan 29 at 2018 4:28 PM

PV2 Ricky McRae — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:28:36 -0500

1975

Response by SPC Robert Patrick made May 23 at 2018 6:53 AM

SPC Robert Patrick — Wed, 23 May 2018 06:53:54 -0400

I loved them hills G 1-46 July - October '09.

Response by SSgt James Mathews made Sep 4 at 2018 8:56 AM

SSgt James Mathews — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:56:42 -0400

A-8-3 right across from the reception center October of 59 I still remember that hill. I am too fat now to make it. We were given brown boots and had to dye them black at the center. SSGT Arnett and Sparrow. Would like to hear from someone from that time. 112 heavy weapons
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Response by SPC Don Johnson made Jul 16 at 2020 6:14 PM

SPC Don Johnson — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:14:21 -0400

1977 May-July. E-5C-1 Armored Recon. Remember it well.Igrew up that day.

Response by SSG Roger Rice made Dec 29 at 2020 5:26 PM

SSG Roger Rice — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:26:02 -0500

Did all three August thru October 1974. A-11-5 BCT, D-3-1 Armor AIT. Last MOS 19E40

Response by SSG David Brown made Mar 1 at 2022 6:52 PM

SSG David Brown — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:52:03 -0500

I went thru basic at Knox Sept 1980 a21 we humped those hills on the 15 mile road march got to bevwouc park we had to leave no weapons allowed luckily a d.i. new a short cut back to Disney only 3 more miles

Response by SGT Ruben Lozada made Apr 6 at 2022 11:00 PM

SGT Ruben Lozada — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:00:58 -0400

I still recall all three as an 11B. Especially Misery. I was at Ft. Knox from 2010 to 2013. I recall doing PT on Misery. Easy going down, but a hassle in coming back up. I was "embracing the suck" that day. When I left in 2013, ROTC took over the those barracks that were close to the COFs and A through E companies got disbanded in 2014 I belive. I was in Bravo Company. Now civilians took over all of the COFs. 2nd Infantry Regiment disbanded too. 2nd Battalion is now attached to 10th Mountain Division. 1st ID relocated back to Fort Cambell as well.