I went through Basic 17 years ago, but countless troops who have gone in since then tell me this is essentially the same thing: He will report to his MEPS to take the second oath of enlistment formally committing him to service. Any outstanding issues (health, criminal background, etc) will be resolved before he ships. After he's squared away, he'll get his travel and meal vouchers and get taken to the airport or bus station to be shipped to his Basic Training reception station. At Reception, enlistees arrive in small groups. They will be held until the last group shows up, usually at 1am or so, before they start inprocessing. They will fill out legal forms, provide DNA samples, fill out admin forms, etc. They will get one chance in the Confessional, a private room with a big trash can, to get rid of any weapons (guns, knives, sticks, tasers, etc), drugs, tobacco, booze, or porn they may have with them. Then they will be issued linens and sent to the barracks to sleep. About 2-4 hours after lights-out, they will be rousted out of their bunks to start the real inprocessing. Medical takes up most of this day with immunizations being passed out, medical items missed by MEPS, and eyeglass fittings going on. A PT test will be given. If he fails the test or the weigh in, he gets assigned to Fat Camp to shape up. They will get the chance to buy into the GI Bill program. MAKE SURE HE DOES THIS!!!!! The GI Bill is an excellent way to help pay for advanced skills training or college when he gets out. He pays a chunk of his pay up front but gets so much more on the back end. I paid $1200 in 1993 to buy in and used about $50,000 in benefits after I got out. He will be issued combat uniforms and other needed clothes. He will get a short class on how to wear the uniform. After all this fun, he will be assigned to his Basic Training company where a bunch of fun-loving, gosh-I-just-wanna-be-your-bestest-buddy Drill Sergeants will gently guide him into the training program.

HAVE NO FEAR!!! I have a boyfriend in basic right now. bahaha I was totally nervous like you are, but I know that he is fine. Trust me, there is nothing to worry about. I write him almost every other day (Because they have to do push ups for each letter they receive XDD) And he writes me back just as quick. All basic is is just workouts, running, yelling, and near the end, some work with live rounds. I got over the being afraid stage a while ago because of how strong I knew he was (Mentally and physically XD)Just MAKE SURE you write him, because letters are like oxygen when in basic. You must have them to survive!! XDD

If your love is true and you feel blessed to be in his presence every time you meet him (Like I am) then pray, and God will grant you your wishes, and keep him safe until it is time for him to return to you.

What are you worried about? He's the one enlisting. Just be there for him when he gets out. Because I guarantee, there is nothing more that he wants than to be with you.

It will be a big change for your relationship. Being with someone in the military strengthens your independence and teaches you a lot about your love. It takes a very strong person to be love a soldier.

I suppose it depends on how you persive the military. It has it's pro's and con's. But which you focus on is entirely up to you. Some of the best things in my opinion is the healthcare and a fixed paycheck. On the downside, depending on your hubby's career field, he will have to deploy. It's a lot of work. It teaches you independence and patience. You tend to gain a great sense of pride, for both your partner and country. My husband is in the Air Force. I'm not going to lie, it's painful. My husband deploys 6 months out of every year. Last time he got home only 5 days before our little boy was born. Thank God! But the wait is well worth it!!! We have a wonderful family! If I could do everything again I wouldn't change a thing. So have no worries my dear. It's a very rewarding experience! The best is sooo yet to come!

hey i know what your feeling my boyfriend left jan 26th for bootcamp hes in fort jackson s.c he graduates april 10th 2009 and im just trying to cope with it just write letters lways keep a good communication line strong its gonna be a very depressing ride and emotional

He's gonna want some private time with you his first leave out. He's gonna learn how to sleep anywhere. Canned-ham said it best. But this ex-Commander of the DAV (West Lane County, Oregon) cautions all Vets to make a copy of their medical/dental records before they muster out. Why? Because the VA WILL lose their records prior to any determination.