I just joined the Airborne Infantry and was wondering how the boot camp was. In your opinion hard/moderate. How was the food. How was your experience. How were the drill sgts?
2007-03-01 07:22:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
@ Sarah L
Tell your brother thank you for his service for me. He will be doing the same training as me, bootcamp for airborne then after he has finished if he is recommended for ranger school and volunteers for it he will be able to go. I plan on going to RIP (Ranger Indoctrination Program) once I finish boot as well. Tell him good luck! Ranger school is vry hard and is one of the most elite of the armed services jsut like the green berret's and special forces.
2007-03-01 07:42:00 · update #1
Yes sorry all I ment Ft. Benning in Georgia. I get it confused because my brother is in the 82 and is stationed at Ft. Bragg.
2007-03-01 07:58:46 · update #2
Nope, no one has been to Fort Bragg for boot camp.
Army boot camp is at the following Army post:
Fort Benning,Ga
Fort Jackson, SC
Fort Sill, OK
Fort Knox, KY
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Fort Bragg is home to the 82nd Airborne Division
It is not a recruit training post.
Airborne Jump School is at Fort Benning, GA
Boot Camp is more psychological stress than physical stress.
The food varies from ok to great.
It is not a pleasant experience, but it is not a horrible experience either.
DI's are DI's, they have a job to do and they do it.
2007-03-01 07:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
My hubby went through it about three years ago. Not that bad of a school, only about three weeks if i remember correctly. He made 9 jumps mostly from c130's but i think he may have had 1 c17 jump. Airborne school isn't all that hard just listen to your jumpmasters (the instructors). They are trying to help you to keep you safe. If they say do something do it because it may save your life one day. Be sure you perfect your plf (Parachute landing fall) it's what serepates long term paratroopers from short term paratroops. If you have a sloppy plf your back and knees are going to be messed up within a year and you'll be out of jumping within four years most likely. My hubby has over 30 jumps on his jump log now and has only been slightly injured once. Other than the knowing ur plf like the back of your hand i would tell you to invest in a nice pair of running shoes. They are your babies. That's all the airborne does (especially infantry 82nd) is run. When they aren't running the are doing 20 k ruckmarches with 40 lb packs in boots (at least now u get to use the acu boots instead of jungle boots). Prepare to have sore feet, i wish you the best of luck.
Death from Above
Kelly
Ft Bragg, NC
2007-03-01 10:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by bonnieblue716 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never been there but my daughter in law is there now, so far no word as what is what. Boot camp (basic training) is designed to break you down and remold you into what the Army wants. Food is ok but not Mom's. You can expect little sleep, long hours and a ton of BS. DI's are DI's screw up and they all over you. Best advice is go with the flow, keep your mouth shut and do what you are told. I was Air Force in the early 60's, My Son was First Marine, now his wife is Army and will be in the JAG.
Next is Airborne for ya and according to some friends its a real ***** and a lot don't make it... I hope you do Good Luck
2007-03-01 07:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Basic training and advanced training for Infantry is conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia. Once you have completed this training you will go to airborne training - which is also located at Fort Benning.
You will go to Fort Bragg only after you have completed your training.
The training is going to be tough but you should have no real problem making it as long as you pay attention to what you are told and stick with it.
2007-03-01 07:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I haven't been, but would be curious as well to find out - my little brother just joined the Army. He leaves for Ft. Bragg in June, and will also be doing similar training to yours - he is going to be an Airborne Ranger! You might ask your recruiter if he knows someone you could talk to...let me know what you find out and I will let you know what I find out. Good luck to you!!
2007-03-01 07:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah M 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was in the USMC, but I went to Bragg to train once. I talked to some of those Airborne guys, and they seemed to like it okay.
2007-03-01 07:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Gwot-expedition 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 02:51:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went in '72. it was tough, but everything is relative-it SHOULD be tough.I didn't mind the food, but then again,when you're hungry,you'll eat anything. I enjoyed my stay at Bragg.
2007-03-01 07:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by slabsidebass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was a bit rough if you ask me, but I went through there in 1966. I couldn't begin to tell you what it's like today.
2007-03-01 07:26:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-24 06:16:35 · answer #10 · answered by David 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋