Any tips for basic training at Fort Sill?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 14:43:59 -0400

I’m leaving tomorrow I’m already in very good shape. I’m going in as a 68C.
Thanks in advance!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 3:22 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:22:49 -0400

Do what you are told to do. Do it when you are told to do it. and do it the way you are told to do it.

You have two ears and one mouth, and there is a reason for that.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 5:11 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:11:40 -0400

PVT Private RallyPoint Member Listen, observe, have a good attitude, and be squared away at all times. Help your fellow recruits as much as you can, and always give your best effort. Enjoy your new adventures and challenges!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 6:21 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 18:21:27 -0400

It’s fun, have fun. Do what you need to do and help others!

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 6:24 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 18:24:39 -0400

when they say jump, dont ask how high. just start jumping

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 6:27 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 18:27:37 -0400

I had a bunch of battles who went to Basic today Sill, the best advice I got at Benning, count the sundays.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Apr 29 at 2018 7:16 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 19:16:59 -0400

My advice is ,just remember this process is meant to change your civilian mindset to one of the Military ,it will be a strange,confusing and disorienting ,but It has a purpose and you will find as I did that if you do your best and don’t even think of quitting,you will come out better for it,good luck Martin.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Apr 29 at 2018 7:30 PM

SSG Brian G. — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 19:30:45 -0400

You think you are in good shape. You will learn differently in basic. Listen, learn, keep your mouth shut unless asked a question. When given an order, follow it, do not get creative, do not ask why or roll your eyes or make other noises. Do what they say, when they say it. Do not volunteer for squat.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 10:30 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 22:30:06 -0400

Good tips so far. Be respectful of your DIs. Show leadership principles in small groups. Be smart. Think fast and concentrate at all times what you are doing!

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Apr 29 at 2018 10:48 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 22:48:36 -0400

Tell your company first sergeant you came to Ft. Sill to kick ass and chew bubble gum and you are all out of bubble gum.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 10:58 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 22:58:12 -0400

If you go 1 79 when I was there about 7 months ago you rarely ate at the dfac. When in reception don't squander the chance to do laundry, reception in sill has much better laundry rooms than the bct battalion.
Be ready to have your days be shitty and count every sunset as being closer to leaving. There's going to be stupid rules like wearing eye pro every where you go, hydration beads, battle buddies everywhere you need to go. Just look forward to getting out of tradoc and it being temporary. Tradoc is universally full of misery, I've been stuck in it since August and I get out of it in 2 weeks. Look for positive and ways to blow off steam when you can, it'll help

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 1:52 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:52:02 -0400

You're going to be in during summer, DO NOT blow off hydrating. Don't want to become a heat cat. Don't be that nasty guy that doesn't shower either, especially when they give you an order for a heat dump (cool shower). There's always one guy who tries to save time by just wiping down. Not good enough.

Bring a sharpie with you, you'll need it to mark your uniforms and other items. On the interior of your uniforms both PT and OCP's there will be tags. Write your last name and last 4 to your SSN on them. For your boots, on the INTERIOR (some idiot did it on the outside in my Company) write your last name and mark each pair with a letter or number on the inside. Such as A, B, and C. The reason is so you can alternate boots each day allowing each pair to sufficiently air out and dry. Helps keep your feet in good order.

The reason for marking everything is because there's one thief in the Army and everyone else is just trying to get their shit back.

SLEEP at every opportunity. In trans SLEEP, off to rack time SLEEP, sitting in your holes take turns and SLEEP. You have never appreciated sleep so damn much, but you will. They're going to keep you awake for 2-3 days straight when you get to Reception (at least they did at Benning) so if you're lucky the guys next to you will take shifts and let you catch 5-10 minutes. You'll have idiots that will stay up during lights out, that's moronic don't do it. Use your ear pro if you have to to tune them out.

Constantly be learning and doing. You'll be given a blue book, study it. You'll be given a warrior tasks book, study it. Some of the NG guys have been drilling before BCT, if they have some experience doing something pick their brain. You're there to follow orders, get in shape, and learn. It's as hard as you make it on yourself.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2018 4:38 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 May 2018 16:38:12 -0400

You will do great, never give up

Response by SSgt Dwight Deatherage made May 7 at 2018 7:40 PM

SSgt Dwight Deatherage — Mon, 07 May 2018 19:40:47 -0400

Try to finish and be gone before summer. It is rough In July/August with lots of 100+ degree days.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2018 7:21 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 May 2018 07:21:44 -0400

Don’t do anything without explicit consent of your Drill Sergeant. Keep your head down and your mind towards the ultimate goal. That’s graduation. Push yourself in PT. Ultimately, it’s an old cliche but, basic is pretty simple. Right place, right time, right uniform, right attitude. Lastly, police up your battle buddies. If they aren’t squared away it’s gonna be on your head for not fixing him or her.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2018 10:55 PM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 May 2018 22:55:09 -0400

Fort Sill is the worst base I’ve ever been to. Basic training is difficult but as long as you can beat it mentally you should be okay because the prepare you physically. The mental game is what gets most people to quit.

Response by PVT Doug Stier made May 22 at 2018 7:09 PM

PVT Doug Stier — Tue, 22 May 2018 19:09:26 -0400

Let them yell at you say nothing back show them respect remember that you’re in basic training and for you to go to the next level you have to go through The drill sergeant.

Response by PVT Doug Stier made May 22 at 2018 7:12 PM

PVT Doug Stier — Tue, 22 May 2018 19:12:38 -0400

Show respect to the drill sergeants by keeping your mouth shut

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2018 10:14 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 May 2018 10:14:12 -0400

I hope your@ alpha 1/79 good luck

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2018 1:03 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 01:03:04 -0400

Its basic training haha enjoy the wind and cold or heat. Do as told don't be a turd. Take charge. 60/60/60 aint hard. Good luck

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2018 12:51 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:51:42 -0400

Drink water!!!!

Response by SGT Brian Romine made Jul 6 at 2020 7:14 PM

SGT Brian Romine — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:14:35 -0400

Get ready to run more than Forrest Gump ever did, and by the way Ff. Sill is where I did my basic and AIT. One of the last classes of communications (31V) held at FT. Sill. Graduated Nov. 1989.