I'm a army vet and let me tell you south Korea was a boast and you don't make friends in the army you find brothers I know that sounds corny and cloche but it is true and I went into the army before I went into college and although it wasn't bad I think it is different. I say go for it but then again I believe amevery American should serve their country if able and basic is 80% mental and 20% physical also when in basic and AIT volunteer for every.once u are done with them.never volunteer again. Best advice I was ever given before I joined