What New Army Cadets Go Through On Their First Day At West Point | Boot Camp | Business Insider

We got an inside look at what it's like on the first day for new cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Over 1,200 cadet candidates arrived on campus on a sweltering July morning for "Reception Day." After an emotional farewell with their families, the new cadets took the first steps of a rigorous six-weeks-long basic training regimen.

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What New Army Cadets Go Through On Their First Day At West Point | Boot Camp | Business Insider

[lagallinabrillante]

0:01 please, don't give a grenade to that guy

[duops]

0:16 my dude hasn't even started and already has ptsd xD

[dumbvixen]

Congratulations to those in the video who graduated, it has been 4 years and I hope you guys did well.

[alexnouveau]

Even though I'm not American I can't help but feel a sense of pride while watching this

[meowingferret]

"Older men declare war but it is the youth that must fight and die"
-Herbert Hoover

[gtaawsomeness]

imagine scoring a 30 on the act and graduating with a 4.0 GPA just to get yelled at for 4 years

[krixzy]

Watching this before I couple of months before I join Australian Defence Force (ADF). Makes me nervous and excited at the same time. Somebody can look up to. To all Marines or included to Military, salute and respect to y'all!

[TimRHillard]

One of the biggest regrets in my life was not taking advantage of an opportunity provided to me while in basic training to go to a year prep school, then attend west point. Throughout my time in service, every west point officer I met was top notch. Everything came together for me after serving. The GL Bill paid for my college education at UT Austin, which I loved, I bleed burnt orange. But for me, and who I am, west point would have been a better fit.

[wiktormaek]

Army:60 seconds to say goodbye

Navy:45 minutes to say goodbye

[Mi-rsvl]

I feel comfy when I'm watching this on my bed while sipping beer.

[adamkhan]

The fact these guys are even smiling means it’s not that bad. Enlisted basic training you don’t want to smile because you’re not having a good time

[JmInOH]

Remember that day like yesterday. Biggest honor of my life.

[lordzorg]

0:50 "so what do you do in the army?" "I spin trumpet."

[willross]

that guy in the beginning looks like he’s regretting his decision

[jimmyziogas]

I was there this past weekend for a tour. Incredible campus. I was shocked at the day to day rigorous schedule cadets go through. Much respect 🫡

[BeatbyBeatwiththeBeatles]

There is nothing like the site of Michie Stadium surrounded by the fall foliage, overlooking the Hudson River. Truly breathtaking

[sean____]

0:16 this is when he realized he made the wrong choice..

[synesthesia]

I'm literally only watching this because I don't want to do my homework

[romeocsab]

Saw this on my feed. Grats to all who graduated...
I joined the Navy. (Salute)

[ThuyNguyen-ecrb]

I am so proud of you all these cadets, I have a son who was in service too