Pfc. David Palmer, 18
Jacksonville, North Carolina
I enlisted in the Army because of the “benefits of the Army and I want to become a commissioned officer. I also find it as a good way to help provide for my loved ones.”
I imagined Basic Combat Training to be a “bunch of challenges to instill discipline and pride, not just being a bunch of inhumane obstacles, but having challenges to make you question your choice.”
The most challenging part of BCT was “being away from my loved ones. My Family is all I’ve had in my life, so it’s a little hard adjusting to not being with them.”
I would advise those about to enter BCT to “not fall under pressure and make sure to always keep your eyes and ears open.”
“My MOS is 91A-M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer. I chose this MOS because I want to get experience in the field of physics and mechanics.”
