K, obviously what I said was misinterpreted.
For the ruck, it is fairly easy to follow the instructers given, I'm sure some people will make mistakes but atleast they will have the general idea. If it is wrong, an instructer will correct it, easy enough.
Now NavComm, where did I ever say it was alright for recruits to assume they know everything. If a recruit challenges an instructer on anything, that is one of the dumbest things you can do, especially on a recruit course. Knowing(or having an idea) how to assemble kit is a rather small thing to know, for the most part recruits know nothing, and are on BMQ to learn how to do everything there is about the basics of being a Soldier, Sailer or Airmen. Also, going to basic with kit assembled doesn't ruin any big surprises about basic training. I agree that recruits shoulden't know everything there is about basic training before going out. As for using the internet for research on all this an expecting to be spoon fed information, I don't agree with that either. I never said I recommend doing this, or anything like it, so don't assume/BS I meant or said it.