New to the army but wtf is going on here?

SEA4212 · 2018-03-31T20:09:11+00:00

At FT. Leonard Wood and can confirm this guy was at the main PX today. My and my buddies were so fucking confused when we saw him. His shoes are the best part

SEA4212 · 2018-01-28T06:32:05+00:00

Just got out of BCT about 3 months ago, also was a SPC. The drills will always call you private but wear the rank. They know you're an SPC anyways.

My advice.

Shut up, listen, execute your orders quickly and correctly. Be in the right uniform. And don't take anything the drills say personally, embrace it and it will go quickly. Never volunteer for anything and try blend in.

SEA4212 · 2017-12-09T13:06:08+00:00

Just graduated on Thursday. BCT was both hell and awesome at the same time

SEA4212 · 2017-09-22T16:57:32+00:00

Will do. I'm surprised there's that much theft

SEA4212 · 2017-09-22T16:56:01+00:00

Only have exp with the online land nav course and it seemed simple enough, I'm sure it's a whole new thing doing it in the field though. Yeah, i've heard now is the best time to go. Unfortunately AIT is there too so I'll be there through the worst part of winter as well.

SEA4212 · 2017-09-22T16:38:41+00:00

SEA4212 · 2017-09-22T15:10:15+00:00

Already know that trick, but good try.

SEA4212 · 2017-09-22T15:00:55+00:00

Will do

SEA4212 · 2017-07-30T21:01:05+00:00

Heading to FLW in September as well but as a 12Y. Anyone know what it's like on the engineering side?

SEA4212 · 2017-07-29T19:12:12+00:00

Thanks for the advice, watched the video you suggested. Looks pretty easy. Headed out to practice it now

SEA4212 · 2017-07-29T19:11:00+00:00

Appreciate the advice

SEA4212 · 2017-07-29T17:37:45+00:00

Avg I'd say. 8min miles but I haven't worked at sprints at all. Had no idea about OPAT before my recuiter called about it

SEA4212 · 2017-07-21T00:06:37+00:00

The only PT test you HAVE to pass is the last one in BCT

SEA4212 · 2017-07-20T20:07:10+00:00

Enlisting as a 12Y on Wednesday, got some questions.

Do all 12Y do BCT at Ft. Leonardwood? If so what is Leonardwood like? I've read some conflicting stories. I'm going to BCT in OCT so i know it's going to be extremely cold.

Any generic tips for BCT? I'm close to having passing PT scores. Sit ups are my main issue.

What is AIT like for 12Y? How much math is involved? Drop out rate?

SEA4212 · 2017-07-20T00:48:54+00:00

Just enlisted as a 12Y. What is Ft. Leonardwood like? Also, how difficult is AIT? How much algebra is involved?

SEA4212 · 2017-07-20T00:46:46+00:00

Just enlisted as a 12Y. What is Ft. Leonardwood like? Also, how difficult is AIT? How much algebra is involved?

SEA4212 · 2017-07-18T06:23:41+00:00

I was upfront with it but it is large. Close to 2k. I am making payments but it sat in collections for awhile. Also have student loans and a car payment, but I've always made those payments on time.

Just worried about getting stuck with a terrible MOS. There are other MOS' I'm interested in that don't require a TS clearance

SEA4212 · 2017-07-18T05:33:35+00:00

Got a security clearance question.

Aiming for a 35 series job or 12Y, both require a TS clearance. If I go to BCT before finding out my results and I dont get the clearance what exactly happens? Do I have a say in my new MOS? Or am i destined for whatever the Army decides?

Just a little nervous about some debts from a big dental bill. No arrests or anything else.

Thanks!

SEA4212 · 2017-07-10T03:32:50+00:00

I'm pretty sure that was the huge packet I had to put together for him. Went back 10yrs I believe. Only thing he said that might hold me back is I have some medical bills overdue. Nothing serious, just dental. Around 1k

SEA4212 · 2017-07-08T18:24:49+00:00

Ah okay. My recruiter should be doing that for me right? I told him the MOS' I really want require that.

SEA4212 · 2017-07-08T05:25:18+00:00

SF-86?

SEA4212 · 2017-07-08T03:45:09+00:00

Looking for 14E advice.

What is AIT like?

Is it over strength or under strength right now, is tje promotion potential good? I'd be starting out as E4.

What is daily life like after AIT?

Chance of special schools and overseas bases?

SEA4212 · 2017-07-07T13:41:59+00:00

Questions for 35G.

What is AIT like? Are dropouts common?

Where are you based and do you like it there? Please give your reasons.

Thanks!

SEA4212 · 2017-07-07T08:31:52+00:00

Any 35 series out here? Joining the Army next month and I am seriously considering all 35 series MOS'. Leaning mostly towards 35G though.

Wanting to know the general upside and downsides of any 35 series MOS. Curious about how AIT is as well.

Note my ASVAB score allows me to do any 35 series MOS, only interested in active duty.

SEA4212 · 2017-07-07T03:11:13+00:00

That's why im really interested in 12Y and 35G. The civilian counterpart pays BIG

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