Army basic training tips and secrets?

Just like Felix said, keep your mouth shut and eyes and ears open. Do what you're told when you're told. Don't listen to any of the "****" house lawyers, folks that talk like they know everything. Don't be nervous, it will be hard enough without worrying about everything. Don't take a lot of stuff with you, a couple changes of clothes and your overnight kit. Don't take a lot of cash, only about $50. You wont have a lot of time to spend it. Take a phone card. Wear tennis shoes. Don't have your mom or girlfriend send you any goodies, cookies, stuff like that. Answer your mail, it makes basic go by quicker and you wont get as homesick. Write as soon as you get your address.