Ever felt like not showing up for Basic?

The night before I left for basic "The DI" starring Jack Webb came on TV. I didn't think about not going, but it kind of got me nervous. After I was in I had to go to a hospital that was at another base. Three weeks of boot camp and I could just stroll outside and be gone. The thought went through my mind but I stayed where I was. Finished basic on time and never thought about it again until I saw your question.

i was 17 went I left for basic as well, and I wil admit I was nervous. Just a bit about not being able to hack it (always been a bit of a perfectionist) but more so about the vast life change I knew I was about to make. When I kissed my parents and family goodbye i didn't want to let go but did anyway. I didn't help when my plane got delayed and ended up leaving a day later.

Many years later, I am happy I did, and don't regret it one bit. I think people are in denial that say they weren't at least nervous before they left.

I should be leaving for basic in 20 days or so. The thought went through my mind not to show up since I know I will miss my wife and son for over a few months but I know I will get through it and its for the best in the long run, even short run. I know many people just get nervous before they go and want to quit and many say BT was the worse part of joining but afterwards it gets much much better so it is best just to follow through on your oath to your country and pride in yourself and go through with it and once that small amount of time is over it should be easier and you can see other countries, get help with college, and meet many new people.

I asked my self why in the hell i joined the army when i arrived and every time i went for a run. Its not a bad deal over time and go back to school or pay off school loans. You raised your right hand so honor your contract. Your enlistment is probably not as long as mine (5 years of fun) so just knock it out it will pass by quickly.

If something like that is done,it would be one of the biggest life mistakes.It will follow you forever.

No, I never desired a court martial