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2007-10-27 20:02:38 · 17 answers · asked by smiling_cyanide 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I left for Lackland on 18 Nov , many years ago.. It gets cold down there in San Antonio .. you'll be out of there before it gets too cold.
Advice? Well, its a lot of mind games. Do what they tell you. Don't break down. Try and get on laundry detail - you get smoke breaks (don't smoke) and the vending machines are by the laundry machines.
No matter how perfect your locker is or bed is - one day you will be the one to get it turned upside down and tossed across the room. Just expect it and fix it. A small radio is nice at night under the covers while you polish boots. It was a nice escape to listen to local radio.
When you do your first runs and push-ups , situps, etc.. do well, but not TOO well. Gives you room to improve, which is what they want to see. If you give 110% on the first day, you have no where to improve.
Work as a team - they want to see you working together, not alone. No racial slurs, no fights, you are all there to get along and work together. Any one of the guys in your flight may be covering your back one day - don't piss him off. Help those that need help.
Study your basic manual - every page. Know it. Know rank - salute anything that you think has officer rank - including pictures that are on walls.
Learn how to fold your underwear perfect. Use your soap once, then shower with tube shampoo - so you always have dry & perfect soap in your soap dish. Cans (shaving cream, deodorant , smash on the floor to make one side of the rims kind of flat, they will not roll in your drawer when the TI opens the drawer . Learn how to flame your boots - burn Kiwi polish into the leather and spit shine with cotten balls. If they still issue "Chukka boots" forget about spit shining them - no one can.
Go to church on Sunday - if you aren't religious - get religious - it's your only break - and its a good thing.
At breakfast, grab some of those small boxes of frosted flakes and save some in your pocket - you can eat flakes through the day - instead of gorging yourself in the morning - then going out to run & puke it all up.
Good luck & have fun ! I do have good memories of my basic and my flight photo is still on my wall in my office.
2007-10-27 20:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by cowboy in scrubs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm former Army so I'm sure your basic will be a cake walk. Someone told me that basic training is more mental than it is physical. So keep in mind that the yelling and the overturning of barracks and the push ups is done to mess with your mind. Don't let them break you. Do not speak while you are in line and don't speak to anyone while you eat, you only get 5 minutes for it anyway. NEVER ask why! Don't volunteer for anything until the 5 or 6 week. Pick a religion and do that on sundays. If you have trouble with running just remember the clock does not stop so you shouldn't either. Wide arm push ups enables you to do more than close hand push ups. Treat the obstacle course like a jungle gym and have fun. Remember it is all psychological. The first 3 days are hell, if you can get through that you've almost got it made. Good luck and EW-RAH! Oh yeah get a cheap watch that you don't mind getting dirty and some decent running shoes not cheap ones or the air max. Just something in between.
2007-10-28 03:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by smove1 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Keep your mouth shut and don't volunteer for anything. Remember your reporting statement "Sir, trainee ----- reports as ordered". Kitchen patrol is the best thing you can do while your there, you clean up and wash dishes, but when your in between meals you get to take time to eat. If you play your cards right you should get to do this two or three times. Go to church on Sunday regardless of your religion, its your only chance to get away from your TIs for a little while. Remember no matter what you do and how hard you try your going to get yelled at, its all part of it, so just do your best. One day you'll look back and realize it really wasn't that bad.
2007-10-28 03:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by thewedge226 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only bring the bare minimum with you. It will make things easier on you when on R&I day. Don't be the person that brings 3 suitcases. Their life is made hell on the first day. You dont need anything, they provide what you need so just take whats on the list the recruiter gives you.
2007-10-28 04:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck and have fun
SSG Schramm
US Army 15 years
OIF 2003
2007-10-28 03:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Keep your mouth shut, do what your told, when your told and how your told. All else will fall into place as you go. Keep your head up and you'll be fine. Remember, thousands have already gone through what your about to, you'll make it fiine.
2007-10-28 11:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
thank you for your commitment to our country and my family. I'm glad you chose the Air Force, you are intelligent. keep your head up and come home safe.
2007-10-28 03:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Look in your pockets when they inspect your closet they will slip something in the pockets and you will have to re-do everything if they find one little thing.
2007-10-28 04:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beware of Persian devils...
2007-10-28 03:09:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your orders, show respect, and be proud of yourself.
Good luck to you.
2007-10-28 03:23:05 · answer #10 · answered by Mariner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋