[Just another Joe]

when I went thru BC ('89) smoking was not allowed.

Then it happened sometime between '80 and '89.
I went through in '80 and it was allowed during normal break times.

[CSM]

Then it happened sometime between '80 and '89.
I went through in '80 and it was allowed during normal break times.


Not sure when it happened, I just know at Ft. Jackson it wasn't allowed in Basic. They did still use the phrase "smoke em if you got em", it just meant to take a break. Of course we had no free time like the minion thinks exists. The cigs were still very cheap and smoking was very common. As I said before, I started smoking in the Army, and have enjoyed it ever since.