I am an 18 year old high school student and wanting to enlist as 19D Cav Scout. Is there anything I need to know before I go?

Austin Beasley — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:17:39 -0500

Response by CPT Griff Tatum made Feb 1 at 2020 10:38 PM

CPT Griff Tatum — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:38:39 -0500

Just that you want to join to be a part of this great Military! I went 10 years ago when armor was still at Ft Knox and wouldn’t change a thing. Definitely a great MOS. Good luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2020 10:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:51:49 -0500

If you have questions regarding the recruiting process, let me know. Where are you currently located? I can try to link you up with a local recruiter.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Feb 1 at 2020 10:54 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:54:21 -0500

Absolutely nothing. Just do what you're told and learn all you can.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2020 11:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 23:42:15 -0500

Yes, you are basically infantry

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2020 11:52 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 23:52:37 -0500

1) Don't get lost.

2) Know how to read a map

3) See #s 1 and 2

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2020 12:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:31:12 -0500

When I was a young Ranger and I was on the Pre-Ranger Land Nav course with a couple of SF guys I asked them about Land Nav. Old School SF guys were awesome at Land Nav back in the day.
He said, "There are three rules of Land Nav. Always know where you're at. Always know where you're going. Always look good getting there."
Then he put his sunglasses on and walked away like a boss lol

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2020 6:13 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 06:13:08 -0500

Memorize your General Orders, army ranks and as much of the chain of command for Fort Benning as you can before you go.

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made Feb 2 at 2020 6:41 AM

MSG Greg Kelly — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 06:41:31 -0500

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Dec 29 at 2023 1:37 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:37:21 -0500

Here's Just A Little Survival Tip Before Getting To Basic Training.
Always Keep In Mind, It's Your Instructors JOB To Make It As Tough On You As Possible.
AND, When They Say "You Did Something WRONG"... And You Didn't?...Just Do It Over, It's ALSO Part Of Your Training, AND Their Job... And When Your Instructor Kicks You Out Of The Bunk At 4 AM? ....Remember, "They've Been Out Of Bed Long Before 4, Just To Get You Out Of Your Bunk At 4"......
It's All Part Of Challenging Your Physical And Mental Health, To See If You Can Cut It.....
SO, Keep These Things In Mind & Try To NOT Laugh In Their Face, When YOU Know What's Going On, As Much As THEY Do.. It Can Be Fun.... I Enlisted ON My 17th Birthday, With This Information From 2 Of My Brothers, Whom Had Been There Before Me....
HAVE FUN & KEEP SMILING....~ It Makes Them Wonder What You're Up To ~. LOL.