I joined the Army to better myself as a person and go to college. I felt that I needed to become a part of something that is stable and structured.
I imagined Basic Combat Training would be a gruesome and intense plethora of training events. I expected to have my will broken and rebuilt in a military manner. I was prepared to be yelled at and punished for any miniscule mistake.
The most challenging part of BCT for me was staying healthy. I was sick during the Hammer and the Forge. It was a little challenging to be my normal self and push through the exercises while being sick.
I would tell someone planning to start BCT that it's only as difficult as you and your battle buddies make it out to be. If you do as you're told, be quiet, be on time, and try your hardest at every single thing you do, then you will be fine. Most of all, remember why you joined.
My MOS is 94F - Computer/Detection Systems Repairer and I chose my job because I felt that it would translate well into the real world. I wanted this MOS to carry me into my future career.
