Is BASIC TRAINING in the ARMY difficult?

Answer 1

physically it's very demanding but it's the mental that's the worst and no one can prepare you for it, it's something you just have to go through. but you can do some things to help make it through...like understand there is a lot of b.s. and mean in that you will be asked to do what seems like really stupid things but your sgts. are trying to teach you to follow orders without question which in a stressful situation can save you and your buddies lives. stay focused, don't let the things at home that you can't control worry you or distract you. you will be deprived of sleep and comfort but it won't kill you. and one thing, no matter how much you do right a drill sgt will find something wrong with it...bet on it. it's their job to break you down then build you up and you will be a stronger more confident person for the whole experience. but others on here are right, the marines are the toughest, the army next, then air force, then navy. and also it depends on what base you're at. fort benning in georgia is the toughest but their infantry has to be. all soldiers go through infantry training for basic, but ait is where they go to learn their jobs (or m.o.s.). which is easier than basic but still challenging just in a different way. just hang in there, do your best and understand it is only a temporary hell and when you go through it come out on the other side you will be very proud of all that you have accomplished.

Answer 2

If you are not use to be told what to do and think 24/7 and being able to answer back than it is difficult.

To be serious, all of the branches have a boot camp that is difficult. It has to be. They have only and short time to turn a lowly civilian into a proud member of the U.S. of As military. Keep in mind that it is difficult but not impossible. Hell, I weighed only 132 pounds when I entered Marine Corps Boot Camp. They almost didn't take me. But twelve weeks later I was one lean, mean, green fighting machine and weighed 152 with out an ounce of fat on me. If a mighty midget like me can handle it just about anyone can. One caveat-it's not the physical that gets to you but the mental. Good luck and stay cool. Youll be fine. There are a lot of people looking out for you and their career depends on how well they do.

Answer 3

Yes. It is challenging. But if you put your mind to it and be a team player, which is something the Army emphasizes nowadays with the battle-buddy syetem, you'll end up loving it. The first few weeks are always the hardest, but personally, the worst part of Basic for me was the last day-losing all my battles to different AIT sites. You grow close to them in those 9 weeks. Just remember that the DS is not your enemy, nor is he your friend. He is just doing his job. And you should do yours by being a better soldier than the rest of them. Someday, you will replace that Drill Sergeant you trained under. Just take it one day at a time, and you'll be fine. And if you get hurt during training...GO TO SICK CALL. It's not worth it to suck it up and end up staying as a medical holdover (like I was for 3 months due to stress fractures). If you get hurt, get healed. Let the Army pay for it rather than you pay for it after you leave Basic and AIT. Just have fun, but take it seriously-what you learn could save your life someday-or somebody elses. And congrats on serving your country-more people should do it.

Answer 4

It depends upon your background. I was brought up to say "Yes, Sir", "No, Sir", to respect any adult and to do what I was told. I also grew up on the farm. Army life is soft compared to working; there are plenty to tell you what to do. If these things don't bother you, then Basic Training in the Army is not difficult.
I went through it twice...

Answer 5

I guess you need to define difficult. Physically yes challenging. Mentally, a royal Mind **** However neither are as terrible of coming back home and telling your family and friends "Geez I just could not do it, I guess I am a sissy." If you go then do it with conviction and sheer determination to honor the commitment that you have made. Unless you WANT to be a soldier and SERVE your country... Unless you are prepared to fight and die for your nation... forget it.

Good Luck

Answer 6

And you want it to be easy? Yes, it's difficult! And you know what else? They can send you to war, where real bullets are used.
Never thought about it? Army is not just to help you with college.

Answer 7

My husband finished almost 6 mths ago. Yea, it was hard, he talks about it all the time. But, at this point he is more motivated than he ever was in the 6 years we have been together. Be ready for little sleep and food, but the pay off is well worth it.

Answer 8

A ton of my friends who are army enlisted tell me that it may either seem like forever or it will go by quickly. As for the PT, it is a lot easier than it sounds from what I hear.

Answer 9

It's not as hard as it was in the past from what I hear regarding the PT test being easier and more restrictions on what the drill sergeants can do to you. But there will be days that you would rather not be there. But its definetely doable. countless thousands have done it. Don't be the one to washout.

Answer 10

no i didn't find it difficult at all. if you are some what in shape , and able to listen to instructions and follow them you will have no trouble in general. the worse thing i found and was the mental aspect of it, but you just need to keep your head and not let them get to you.