Spc. Jack Bounds, 29
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
“I joined because I wanted to fulfill an opportunity that became my dream job: the West Point Hellcats (Drum and Fife Corps).”
I expected “there would be lots of exercise in Basic Combat Training. I felt mostly prepared physically. I expected to wake up early every day. I tried to mostly keep any expectation away so I could better adapt.”
The most challenging part of BCT is “people patience. Even as a former teacher, it was challenging in regards to learning how to communicate with everyone as well as learning other’s approach to communication.”
My MOS is “42S-Special Band Musician. I chose this to be part of an elite ensemble that represents America and has the reciprocal effect on my music career. The West Point band is the oldest field band in the country.”
