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no BS details on Army basic training

hello all, this is my first proper post so i appologise if this goes against any board ettiquette or something, but here goes,
Im interested in finding out about basic training in the army, specifically as an infantryman. Now i've read most of what i could find from official sources but as I've learned from my own time served what your told when going in is often different to the reality for both good and bad. So what im looking for is an honest assesment on basic training from someone whos gone through it recently. Now while i know there have been previous posts like this im not sure they've covered the answers im looking for.
Firstly I know that it is a standard course, but is it slightly different for those on a combat MOS to those with a support MOS? what i mean is that the sylabus and physical requirements are the same, but do folks with a combat MOS get a more demanding and tougher time than support lads? and whilst on the subject, how physical does it get? what would be the longest march, and run you would be expected to do? or is it entirely at the DS's discretion? What about time spent training? is it 7 days a week for the 9 weeks? Also i know the drill sergeant cannot touch you and rightly so but what about swearing or shouting at recruits? Not that i dissagree with it i actualy think its neccesary the same with physical punishments like runs and push-ups for infractions? is this still done?
thanks in advance for any help.

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Eoin
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