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NEW ARMY BOOT CAMP 2022!! VETERAN REACTS TO SOLDIERS AT BASIC TRAINING!! | Part 3

Nikko Ortiz
Published on March 11, 2022
Category: Training & Techniques
Duration: 14:23

This video provides a veteran's reaction to modern Army boot camp, contrasting it with his own experience. Key takeaways include the importance of aggression, teamwork, and mental fortitude in basic training. The veteran discusses the evolution of training methods, including the replacement of the 'Shark Attack' with less intense initial challenges, and emphasizes that while physical and mental stress remain, the overall intensity has decreased. He highlights the need for soldiers to develop coping mechanisms quickly and maintain military bearing under pressure.

Tags

Army Basic Training
Infantry Training
Combat Arms
First 100 Yards
Shark Attack Drill
Team Player
Aggression
Military Bearing
Physical Stress
Mental Stress
Fort Benning
Drill Sergeant

Quick Summary

A veteran's reaction to the 2022 Army boot camp highlights the importance of aggression, teamwork, and military bearing. He notes that training has become 'softer' since his time, with the intense 'Shark Attack' drill being replaced. While physical and mental stress remain, the overall intensity has decreased, emphasizing the need for recruits to quickly develop coping mechanisms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Veteran Reacts to Army Boot Camp
  2. 00:04What Soldiers Go Through on Day One
  3. 00:12Advice for Basic Training
  4. 00:18Realism vs. Hype in Training
  5. 00:23Key to Surviving Basic Training: Aggression & Teamwork
  6. 00:34Embracing the Challenge of Boot Camp
  7. 00:44Drill Sergeant Interactions
  8. 00:54Personal Experience: Ready to Get After It
  9. 01:07The First 100 Yards: Infantry Training
  10. 01:17Basic Training Locations: Fort Benning, Georgia
  11. 01:23Changes in Training: Mass vs. No Mass
  12. 01:25Jersey vs. Tape/Patches for Platoon Separation
  13. 01:34Rewards and Consequences: Winning vs. Losing Platoons
  14. 01:41Comparing Basic Training: 20 Years Ago vs. Now
  15. 01:50Generational Differences in Training Intensity
  16. 02:08The 'Shark Attack' vs. Modern Day One
  17. 02:25Softer Training: Less Yelling and Chaos
  18. 02:27Historical Context: Asserting Dominance
  19. 02:30Replacement of the Shark Attack in 2020
  20. 02:34Scariest Part of Being a Private
  21. 02:41Physical and Mental Stress in Training
  22. 02:49The 'Stress Card' Myth
  23. 02:55What is a Stress Card?
  24. 03:03Excusing the Belly: Learning to Cope
  25. 03:07Coping in Firefights: Learning to Move Forward
  26. 03:13The Importance of Being Violent in Combat
  27. 03:16No Second Place in Combat
  28. 03:17Recreating Supply Bunkers
  29. 03:27Recruits' Composure vs. Expected Appearance
  30. 03:31Infantry Going Soft?
  31. 03:36Lack of Yelling and Knife Hands
  32. 03:43Disappointment with Modern Training Intensity
  33. 03:53The Constant Yelling of Drill Sergeants
  34. 04:04Reaction to Cheering Recruits
  35. 04:05Bunker Construction Drill
  36. 04:15Punishing Recruits for Not Following Instructions
  37. 04:19Specialists in Basic Training
  38. 04:28Veteran's Experience: 'The Real Sh*t'
  39. 04:30Platoon Rewards: Forward Lunge Demonstration
  40. 04:40Reassembling Supplies: Tea and MREs
  41. 04:45Critique of Insider's Reporting on Day One
  42. 04:54Veteran's Offer to Demonstrate Real Training
  43. 04:57Appreciation for Loud and Projecting Voices
  44. 05:04Military Bearing and Communication Skills
  45. 05:08Cover and Concealment in Combat
  46. 05:13Learning Cover from Experience vs. Instruction
  47. 05:22The Importance of Military Bearing
  48. 05:36Drill Sergeants Being Nicer Due to Cameras
  49. 05:48US Army Sniper School Experience
  50. 05:56Camera Crews Changing Training Dynamics
  51. 05:57Drill Sergeant's Reaction to Cameras
  52. 06:08Platoon Victory and Competition
  53. 06:16Accusations of Cheating in the Military
  54. 06:27Consequences of Accusing Others of Cheating
  55. 06:39Value of Holding Back Accusations
  56. 06:48Reward: First Platoon Eats First
  57. 07:01Chow Hall Process and Time Constraints
  58. 07:17Eating in 5 Minutes for Last Platoon
  59. 07:23Reward: Not Cleaning Up Sandbags
  60. 07:34Drill Sergeant Swisher: A Favorite Instructor
  61. 07:43Demonstration by Active Infantry Soldiers
  62. 07:51Holding a Rifle Correctly
  63. 07:53Perfect Instrument: Becoming a Soldier
  64. 07:59Veteran's Reaction to Training Drills
  65. 08:03Hope for Military Bearing
  66. 08:09Appreciation for Service Members
  67. 08:21Is Day One of Basic Training Beneficial?
  68. 08:28Call to Action: Like, Dislike, Subscribe
  69. 08:38Join Live on Twitch

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key elements for success in Army basic training?

According to a veteran reacting to the 2022 Army boot camp, the key elements for success in basic training are being aggressive, trying to be as violent as possible in a tactical sense, and being a dedicated team player. These attributes help recruits overcome fear and nervousness.

How has Army basic training changed over the years?

A veteran observes that Army basic training has become 'softer' compared to his experience in 2015, with less yelling and chaos. The intense 'Shark Attack' drill, a day-one event, was replaced in 2020, indicating a shift towards less extreme initial challenges.

What is the importance of military bearing in basic training?

Maintaining military bearing is crucial throughout basic training. It involves looking composed and professional, even under stress. The military also emphasizes speaking with projection and clear communication, skills that are developed and valued during service.

What is the veteran's perspective on the 'Shark Attack' drill?

The veteran views the 'Shark Attack' as a necessary, albeit intense, part of initial training that instilled dominance and prepared recruits for the chaos of war. He believes its replacement signifies a softening of the overall training experience, though he acknowledges the physical and mental stress still exists.

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