His name was Thuo, he was from Eastern Africa (Kenya or Uganda, can't remember) and he never really stopped bouncing when saying aye-aye sir and also never really ever screamed like our drill instructors wanted. Dude was chill as fuck all through bootcamp and went on to become a combat engineer.
My son went to boot camp and he felt the same way when they got up in his fa e and yeeled he tried not to laugh he thought it was funny. I always looked at the yelling as a bullying effect. But its not the case. When you go to parris island and see the action up close and personal its very overwhelming in a good way.
Drill Instructor at 2:06 had to have been holding back laughter and thinking to himself, "fuck me is this really my life right now?" while at the same time trying to stay in character 😄😄
i was the same way...i wen to the pit so much for laughing to where our senior made a rule that if anyone goes to the pit i would go with them. That resulted in me getting thrashed 4 times before lunch a day...Good thing was i got strong really quick and the pit wasnt shit...i used to play with it and mess up on purpose to start count over.....until 2nd phase where they broke my azz
It's good that you always look somebody right in the eyes when you talk to them! It's normally a sign that your not lying and being honest!! But a Drill Instructor it's the opposite! Head and eyes and face, body straight forward the entire time!!
I've watched a lot of these. At age 41, it makes me wish I enlisted. While I'm doing great in life now, at 18, I was a wreck. This would had turned me into a man sooner, instead of my 30s. God bless the marines.
I feel the same way. I work in a county and alot of the inmates THINK I was a marine. So they actually listen and do what they’re told. But my dad and uncles were all in the Marines. I’ve never even came close to being in any type of military.
+Mike V. Rios excuse me sir I notice you were in this video if I don't mind asking what the name of that gunnery sergeant the senior drill instructor name. the one giving commands?
You’ll get yelled at when you do something wrong. You’ll get yelled at when you do something right! It’s nothing personal, it’s their job. They tear you down, but if you give it your all, they’ll build you back up a stronger and better person. Once you understand that, it’s easier to make it through. No it’s not for everyone. But there’s been plenty of people who thought they’d never be able to make it, yet they wind up graduating and are now Marines
There was one in every platoon. In my platoon is last name was Dapoma. He had a habit of slobbering and keeping his mouth open. The Drill Instructor would be in his office and without seeing him, holler "close your mouth Dapoma". Hilarious!!!!
I just found this video series today. I never thought id have the "pleasure" of revisiting such an incredibly pivotal moment in my life, as this was the day I stepped onto the yellow footprints (im barely visible across all the clips from this day, but im in the back with the bright red shirt with black collar). So many of these faces i remember from Lima Co 3247, and a few of them followed with me through MOS training and into the fleet. What a wild trip, I always wondered if Id ever see the footage that came from the people standing in the back corner with cameras recording us as we were processed, but I never expected to actually find it. Thank you for posting this.
Chase Lohmeyer I have had people that graduated bootcamp and the they told us about it. we could ask questions and the recruiters would ask them if we asked them questions because its one of only few chances. and I just did this last thursday.
Chase Lohmeyer I don't know how it would scare them. I think the most "scariest part is just before leaving. I'm leaving August 11 I'm really nervous about it like I don't want to go but I'm still going. Its because its the unknown i guess. but when you get into it. its fine i guess. that's how I am
Chase Lohmeyer From what I have heard from my recruiters and being around them. they hate one someone drops out because of the work they did to get someone in. Like he managed to get a kid with plates in his arm through MEPS. They say they turn down a lot of people now. and for this RSS they look mostly for reserve contracts. They say we are lucky to be where we are next to the people who want to join but I'm not so sure on that since they keep trying to recruit more and more
I went to boot camp May 20th but in 2007. Longest 13 weeks of my life. It get's a hell of a lot worse than this video with no let up the entire time. Good luck to you.
That’s 1SGT VARGAS!!!! I can recognize that voice from anywhere! He was my Company 1SGT for Battle Axe in Afghan ‘13, was a solid Marine if I ever knew one! He spoke to my wife after I graduated Corporals Course (yes I went as a doc). Stand up man!
A Friend of my Mom. Her Boyfriend did 17 years in the Marine Corps. And had been a Drill Instructor in San Diego Recruit Depot. The first day I met him. I knew nothing about him. But he gave the vibe as someone you would not want to fuck with. If he was that intense 10 years after retirement. I can imagine what he was like as a Drill Instructor.
I've tracked this moment for years... envisioned it for years...it finally becomes a reality in 1 month and a half! I ship out January 18th, and I am scared shitless in a good way! LETS GO GET SOME!! :)
Man this is a trip down memory lane he was my first company gunny back at in day he use tell us stories looking at this now vs him as a company gunny is like night and day glad I never got on his bad side
It can be very weird lol. One of the drill instructors from my company back in 06 turned out to be my sncoic 5 years later. And my J hat was in the same BN as me 3 years after that. Talking to them as a marine vs talking to them as a recruit was as different as night and day aswell😂. It was kinda creepy
This is hilarious. It was nerve-racking and scary as hell when I was in the same boat 4 years ago but now, as I watch others go through the process, I can't help but laugh. I'm just waiting to see a drill instructor like that SSgt go ballistic.
My DI Team had 3 GySgt which is something you would never see but my Senior (GySgt Hellyer) was the only Black Belt E-7 at Alpha Company at the time and GySgt Lucas and GySgt Barry both got promoted the previous Cycle so I had 3 GySgts (1 being SDI) and 2 SSgt DIs.
Wow, I sure as hell don't miss any of those days....LoL. But I loved my D.I.'s, they were GOD's in my eyes. I love seeing young people enjoying the first day, reminds me even as a SSG that the time to train is everyday.
I agree with you, spootboy, 100%. When I wrote, "Give em a break" I wasn't talking about DI's being too tough on recruits, Drill Instructors an outstanding job, they do what needs to be done. I was referring to guy who wrote he "wouldn't want to go into combat w/these guys"..They just arrived & are far from being combat ready. As the proud mother of a US Marine, I have only love, respect & admiration for the Corps & the Drill Instructors who make Marines.. Thanks for letting me clear that up!
I agree 100% with you, spootboy, When I wrote "Give 'em a break" I wasn't referring to DI's, they do an outstanding job.. My comments were for the guy that wrote he "wouldn't want to go into combat with these guys", I felt that remark was unfair& premature bc recruits just arrived at bootcamp, that's what I meant.. As the proud mother of a US Marine, [graduated Parris Island, 11/20/09] I am full of love, admiration and respect for the Corps. Thank you for letting me clear that up!
My father was a marine in WWII, he said that things in the Marines went nuts after then, he said drill instructors would have been up on charges then for the sadistic stuff they did later. Being a hard ass is one thing, being pointlessly sadistic is another.
I agree. There are definitely a few sadistic bastards who slip through the cracks but I think the Corps. And Mothers of America do a pretty fine job at ensuring that the majority of DIs are truly dedicated to making Marines in a more effective way.
That's exactly what i got from it,, and you're right about the spirit, they brake your spirit down and build it up even stronger with raw rage and instinct. this kinda makes me want to experince basic but i know i wouldn't last two minutes lol
Now you will see many with purple heart or silver star. In another word, those think they are bad ass by enlisting will be trained by the REAL mother fucking bad asses.
Mamamonkey Pointing out one more thing: You also failed to differentiate translate and reiterate. It's amazing how one can suck at his/her own language this bad.
Today, 9/11, we remember the attack on America eight years ago, I am MORE than grateful for these guys. They are what stands between us and the savages that vow to annihilate us. God Bless the US and it's military men and women and thank you for your service
God Bless you guys and stick it out! The Marines are the best (and this from an Air Force veteran). The sense of pride and accomplishment you will have at having earned the name "Marine" will be indescribable. You will be what few are, and many of your friends back at home will still be stocking shelves at Wal-Mart or taking orders at McDonalds.
Your sight doesn't have to be 20/20 if you want to be in the Air Force..The sight issue is mainly for pilots..and even then you could have your sight corrected to 20/20 (Depending on what your sight is right now of course.)
Boot...ah, what fun, one wavering recruit and it's like blood in the water in a lagoon of hungry sharks, one gets you, then another, pretty soon you are heaving mess with five or six of those madmen on you screaming and spitting, you feel your stomach drop and it's all over for you. Get on my quarterdeck!!!! Love it, great vid!
@LucasWitt15 the green bag is your valubles bag. you put your ID, money, stamps and such in that green bag. papers, clothing, etc is put in the white bag.
I did pretty shity in boot camp. I still graduated Oct. 23rd 1998. After just over three years of service I received an OTH discharge for going u.a. but I did not leave for a Corps related problem. I had a personal problem that had nothing to do with the Marines. I just wanted to say I'm so sorry. I can't change the past but if I could I would. Sorry again. Please forgive me I had issues. God bless.
Some thing you might not know unless you have been there, it is about 2 to 3 am in the morning when this is happening. Purposely done to maximize your sense of disorientation and confusion while be processed before being assigned hopefully to a Recruit Training company. Purposely done to maximize your sense of disorientation and confusion while be processed before being assigned hopefully to a Recruit Training company.
@crazbadass94 "yes sir" (or "no sir") is when you are answering a question...a sentence or statement directed at you that ends with a question mark. "Aye aye sir" is just an acknowledgment to a sentence or statement directed at you that is not in the form of a question.
I'm amazed by the whole process of indoctrination. They seem to have it down to a science. There's a method to all their madness. They know what their objective is and they know exactly how to reach it. My son joining the Army and my watching these videos has inspired me to look at the history of the armed forces in this country and look at training, etc to inform myself as much as possible. It's really interesting. The Armed Forces Rocks! I've always had MUCH respect.
Negative on that one Split. Drill Instructor & Recruiting duties are volunteer duties and they are "B" billets (additional duties/MOS's). You have to "apply" (I.E. request) and be selected for both duties (among many other "B" billets). I retired a few years ago as a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) and although I did recruiting duty, it was a choice and not a requirement.
So in a way, they make themselves angry so the recruits can grow stronger in power. Not a type of tactic i have seen before, but it seems to work. Thanks for the answer!
GySgt working contraband? A gunny is usually the NCOIC of receiving barracks. You most often will see SSgts and sergeants, pulled from the drill field for receiving barracks duty, doing this job. Although now it is no longer called receiving barracks but uses a different name or so I hear. I miss the old red bricks that was the floor in receiving. Gad those things were polished to a super high shine.
I dont know much about the American way of marine officer training, but i can tell you that here in Holland it is, because officer is a leadership possition you will be treated harder...
In 1971 I went to MCRD San Diego, things were a hell of a lot different ,if you made a mistake you got stomped in the ground cussed at and pt till you dropped ! as for utility's you were issued one set one pair of socks one pair of skives (under wear) and a pair of tennis shoes It was tough but that's what they thought you to be and the next 8 weeks were pure hell but in the end at graduation and they handed you that EGA you were proud of what you have become ... A United States Marine.
The Air Force is the lightest boot camp in all of the Armed Forces. The term training is a broad term. As far as initial training, Marine Corps and Army Combat OSUT are the hardest basic training programs. As far as overall training? Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Green Beret, and other Special Forces & Special Operations Training programs.
This is just a test to see if u have any itch to question authority left in u at all... At war its not gonna be like this all day, but they dont wanna get u into a battlefield only to have u waste time questioning ur superior officers decision or judgement.
@Isp5570 I know trust me no one does it perfect on the first day. It is a huge eye opener for new recruits cause there really is no real way to prepare.
Most of the time you just need to Sound Off as Loud as possible because during Phase 1 you won't even understand what your Green Belts are saying remember you won't even get the Elementary Stuff because you'll be so confused just try to Move Quick Sound Off because you don't want to be the Booger Recruit. MCRD was Good to Go I loved it but I was nervous at first but it was a challenge and experience that I'm proud that I made through. 10 years to the day I was on my way to MCRD Parris Island.
LoL... my entire circle of best friends are all military and this video is freaking awesome. Myself 3rd Infantry US Army, Military Police SRT Trained(SWAT), SGT S------O US Marine Corps, & Sgt Lan----an, 82nd Airborne US Army Paratroopers... This SDI is fantastic!
Bring a tennis racket and some checkers. After you meet your drill instructors they will always march you back from evening chow and the rest of the night you can do whatever you want until lights out at 2330!
@Beansy149 So true. It was the the same at Navy boot camp. The job of the DI is to weed out people who can't hack it. That kid will quit if he can't take it, and if that happened, he had no business being a Marine. If he can take it and graduate, he will make a good Marine.
@CDresden13 The Marines are usually the first to be sent to combat so they are brutally trained so they may survive in combat with the bare necessities. That is why the Marine Corps is less funded than some of the other branches of the military because they were trained to survive on so little. I wanna join in two years when I'm 19 and I just can't explain why I want to join and neither could anyone else I talked to who wants to join.
LOL Lessons learned: You can't do anything right. You can't yell loud enough. You can't move fast enough. You aren't worthy...yet, but you will be...eventually. And these DIs are the ONLY ones who can teach you how. Semper Fi, DIs!
to 31 musick93, i'm of the old Corp, but when i join up the DIs really had to get us in shape quick smart because they need marines in VietNam, but when i was in VietNam, i look back to bootcamp while there either you shape up or ship out, and it taught me something, at the age of 18+ i was incharge of a day patrol, night ambushes and patrol, i learn quick, C. Company 1stMP BN., FLC 1969-1970.
Haha I did just read through that a few days ago and it really helped me out. Thanks anyways though! I'm really looking forward to earning the marine title. Semper Fi!
that black dude killed it had me rolling, bouncing up and down like that lmao
His name was Thuo, he was from Eastern Africa (Kenya or Uganda, can't remember) and he never really stopped bouncing when saying aye-aye sir and also never really ever screamed like our drill instructors wanted. Dude was chill as fuck all through bootcamp and went on to become a combat engineer.
I love how the Asian guy did exactly what the DI told him to, in one try, without getting yelled at.
Not hard to do just do like they ask and respond with some volume.
Listen, and do it correctly the first time.
Boot camp was the funniest stage of my Marine career!! I've never laughed so hard like i did at MCRD!!
I always felt DI's were serious comedians. Funniest people ever, but keep your bearings and not laugh.
@@KangRo29- SCREAM AYE AYE SIR!!!!!! LOUDER!!!! LOUDER!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What was funny about it
My son went to boot camp and he felt the same way when they got up in his fa e and yeeled he tried not to laugh he thought it was funny. I always looked at the yelling as a bullying effect. But its not the case. When you go to parris island and see the action up close and personal its very overwhelming in a good way.
Lol loser
Drill Instructor at 2:06 had to have been holding back laughter and thinking to himself, "fuck me is this really my life right now?" while at the same time trying to stay in character 😄😄
2:03-3;03 is just pure comedy gold... No way I could have been next to dude, they way would have carried me out of there...
i was the same way...i wen to the pit so much for laughing to where our senior made a rule that if anyone goes to the pit i would go with them. That resulted in me getting thrashed 4 times before lunch a day...Good thing was i got strong really quick and the pit wasnt shit...i used to play with it and mess up on purpose to start count over.....until 2nd phase where they broke my azz
James Morales I would have gotten fugged up for laughing so hard.
This is only ONLY the first hour in boot camp, 2240 more to go...
Grab the duffle bag..
Grab the white bag..
Grab the white bag!!
*GRAB THE WHITE BAG!!*
2:06, the black guy that was jumping up and down was funny AF
ayasa
Looked like a whack-a-mole at chuckee cheese 😂.
I had a bad habit of looking the Drill Instrucors in the eyes when I first arrived. That was a habit I had to break quickly.
"Did I say eyeballs?!"
Me too
It's good that you always look somebody right in the eyes when you talk to them! It's normally a sign that your not lying and being honest!! But a Drill Instructor it's the opposite! Head and eyes and face, body straight forward the entire time!!
I've watched a lot of these. At age 41, it makes me wish I enlisted. While I'm doing great in life now, at 18, I was a wreck. This would had turned me into a man sooner, instead of my 30s. God bless the marines.
I feel the same way. I work in a county and alot of the inmates THINK I was a marine. So they actually listen and do what they’re told. But my dad and uncles were all in the Marines. I’ve never even came close to being in any type of military.
He's a Gunnery Sergeant. He already knows he's bad ass lol
"Ayaysa"..
LOUDER!
"Ayaysa..."
LOUDER! WITH INTENSITY!
"ayaysa.."
IT'S AYE AYE SIR! SCREAM IT!
"ayaysa.."
What part of loud didn't he get?
+Mike V. Rios excuse me sir I notice you were in this video if I don't mind asking what the name of that gunnery sergeant the senior drill instructor name. the one giving commands?
Golden Anonmonys Gunnery Sergeant Vargas.
K0DeX LMFAO
For all of those who went through this, I must say I am impressed you survived because I sure as hell wouldn't.
June 28 1988 I’ll never forget this
Are you a pansy Bryan?? If you do as you're told...it's a walk in the park!! If you love SCREAMING....you'll love it even more!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@bigdee8189 This comment was from 11 years ago
You’ll get yelled at when you do something wrong. You’ll get yelled at when you do something right! It’s nothing personal, it’s their job. They tear you down, but if you give it your all, they’ll build you back up a stronger and better person. Once you understand that, it’s easier to make it through. No it’s not for everyone. But there’s been plenty of people who thought they’d never be able to make it, yet they wind up graduating and are now Marines
There was one in every platoon. In my platoon is last name was Dapoma. He had a habit of slobbering and keeping his mouth open. The Drill Instructor would be in his office and without seeing him, holler "close your mouth Dapoma". Hilarious!!!!
I just found this video series today. I never thought id have the "pleasure" of revisiting such an incredibly pivotal moment in my life, as this was the day I stepped onto the yellow footprints (im barely visible across all the clips from this day, but im in the back with the bright red shirt with black collar). So many of these faces i remember from Lima Co 3247, and a few of them followed with me through MOS training and into the fleet. What a wild trip, I always wondered if Id ever see the footage that came from the people standing in the back corner with cameras recording us as we were processed, but I never expected to actually find it. Thank you for posting this.
that black guy thoo lmaooo
Jordan Mathewson 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would literally bring nothing. Why do these recruits have so much stuff?
They are told to so the DI's can yell at them about how much they brought.
Because recruiters don't know what they're doing and don't prep recruits correctly.
Chase Lohmeyer I have had people that graduated bootcamp and the they told us about it. we could ask questions and the recruiters would ask them if we asked them questions because its one of only few chances.
and I just did this last thursday.
Chase Lohmeyer I don't know how it would scare them. I think the most "scariest part is just before leaving. I'm leaving August 11 I'm really nervous about it like I don't want to go but I'm still going. Its because its the unknown i guess. but when you get into it. its fine i guess. that's how I am
Chase Lohmeyer From what I have heard from my recruiters and being around them. they hate one someone drops out because of the work they did to get someone in. Like he managed to get a kid with plates in his arm through MEPS. They say they turn down a lot of people now. and for this RSS they look mostly for reserve contracts. They say we are lucky to be where we are next to the people who want to join but I'm not so sure on that since they keep trying to recruit more and more
I went to boot camp May 20th but in 2007. Longest 13 weeks of my life. It get's a hell of a lot worse than this video with no let up the entire time. Good luck to you.
That’s 1SGT VARGAS!!!! I can recognize that voice from anywhere! He was my Company 1SGT for Battle Axe in Afghan ‘13, was a solid Marine if I ever knew one! He spoke to my wife after I graduated Corporals Course (yes I went as a doc). Stand up man!
I believe he's a Sergeant Major now.
Yeah he put on a couple years ago. Most my leadership from then is 1-3 ranks higher.
A Friend of my Mom. Her Boyfriend did 17 years in the Marine Corps. And had been a Drill Instructor in San Diego Recruit Depot. The first day I met him. I knew nothing about him. But he gave the vibe as someone you would not want to fuck with. If he was that intense 10 years after retirement. I can imagine what he was like as a Drill Instructor.
I've tracked this moment for years... envisioned it for years...it finally becomes a reality in 1 month and a half! I ship out January 18th, and I am scared shitless in a good way! LETS GO GET SOME!! :)
How did it go
lol he didn't make it@@AdonaiZedek
@@CrimsonJamhow do you know
2:13-3:02...man I remember his older brother. He was in the same platoon as me and would do the same exact thing. This was back in 1996 to lol
Fred Brice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man this is a trip down memory lane he was my first company gunny back at in day he use tell us stories looking at this now vs him as a company gunny is like night and day glad I never got on his bad side
It can be very weird lol. One of the drill instructors from my company back in 06 turned out to be my sncoic 5 years later. And my J hat was in the same BN as me 3 years after that. Talking to them as a marine vs talking to them as a recruit was as different as night and day aswell😂. It was kinda creepy
This Drill Instructor is a ball of fire.
This is absolutely the most funniest video of all time 😂😂😂😂
I was there 20 years ago I still remember this place
This is hilarious. It was nerve-racking and scary as hell when I was in the same boat 4 years ago but now, as I watch others go through the process, I can't help but laugh. I'm just waiting to see a drill instructor like that SSgt go ballistic.
haha at the guy bouncing....LOL
just noway in hell he made it LOL
Somali plant.
Lmao
This is the best example of DAY 1 I’ve seen since I was in back in 1988
My DI Team had 3 GySgt which is something you would never see but my Senior (GySgt Hellyer) was the only Black Belt E-7 at Alpha Company at the time and GySgt Lucas and GySgt Barry both got promoted the previous Cycle so I had 3 GySgts (1 being SDI) and 2 SSgt DIs.
The black kid probably got blanket partied by his platoon on more than one occasion.
Wow, I sure as hell don't miss any of those days....LoL. But I loved my D.I.'s, they were GOD's in my eyes. I love seeing young people enjoying the first day, reminds me even as a SSG that the time to train is everyday.
I agree with you, spootboy, 100%. When I wrote, "Give em a break" I wasn't talking about DI's being too tough on recruits, Drill Instructors an outstanding job, they do what needs to be done. I was referring to guy who wrote he "wouldn't want to go into combat w/these guys"..They just arrived & are far from being combat ready. As the proud mother of a US Marine, I have only love, respect & admiration for the Corps & the Drill Instructors who make Marines.. Thanks for letting me clear that up!
I agree 100% with you, spootboy,
When I wrote "Give 'em a break" I wasn't referring to DI's, they do an outstanding job.. My comments were for the guy that wrote he "wouldn't want to go into combat with these guys", I felt that remark was unfair& premature bc recruits just arrived at bootcamp, that's what I meant..
As the proud mother of a US Marine, [graduated Parris Island, 11/20/09] I am full of love, admiration and respect for the Corps. Thank you for letting me clear that up!
My father was a marine in WWII, he said that things in the Marines went nuts after then, he said drill instructors would have been up on charges then for the sadistic stuff they did later. Being a hard ass is one thing, being pointlessly sadistic is another.
I agree. There are definitely a few sadistic bastards who slip through the cracks but I think the Corps. And Mothers of America do a pretty fine job at ensuring that the majority of DIs are truly dedicated to making Marines in a more effective way.
Every time I watch this, It makes me want to cry and laugh at the same time...
That's exactly what i got from it,, and you're right about the spirit, they brake your spirit down and build it up even stronger with raw rage and instinct. this kinda makes me want to experince basic but i know i wouldn't last two minutes lol
Well I'm only gonna bring my pocket lint with me
ok joker
PRIVATE JOKER!
You have to bring some paperwork and items. Like an Id. Soc. And I think a birth certificate
Bullshit! Contraband!
How did that work out Private Joker?
2:54 That's what I fucking like to see on a Drill Instructor, all those combat ribbons.
Now you will see many with purple heart or silver star. In another word, those think they are bad ass by enlisting will be trained by the REAL mother fucking bad asses.
+dasteufelhund Your spelling sucks, so I'll translate: Anyone who gets a DI with all those ribbons will be trained by a real badass.
Mamamonkey
It appears not only you could not differentiate spelling and syntax, your reiteration was poor as well.
Mamamonkey Pointing out one more thing: You also failed to differentiate translate and reiterate. It's amazing how one can suck at his/her own language this bad.
This video really helps to see what BC will have in store, thank you
Today, 9/11, we remember the attack on America eight years ago, I am MORE than grateful for these guys. They are what stands between us and the savages that vow to annihilate us. God Bless the US and it's military men and women and thank you for your service
God Bless you guys and stick it out! The Marines are the best (and this from an Air Force veteran). The sense of pride and accomplishment you will have at having earned the name "Marine" will be indescribable. You will be what few are, and many of your friends back at home will still be stocking shelves at Wal-Mart or taking orders at McDonalds.
Your sight doesn't have to be 20/20 if you want to be in the Air Force..The sight issue is mainly for pilots..and even then you could have your sight corrected to 20/20 (Depending on what your sight is right now of course.)
This seems a lot more relaxed than from when I was in.
Boot...ah, what fun, one wavering recruit and it's like blood in the water in a lagoon of hungry sharks, one gets you, then another, pretty soon you are heaving mess with five or six of those madmen on you screaming and spitting, you feel your stomach drop and it's all over for you. Get on my quarterdeck!!!! Love it, great vid!
I remember this room I almost shit a brick that day lmao
What was your platoon number
My God that one tall dude in the yellow shirt looks like he's in his 40's. Must have just beat the cutoff age.
Cutoff age for the Maries is 29...
He was at the cut off, might have even had a waiver. Our drill instructors referred to him as the "grand old man of the Marine Corps" lol he made it
@LucasWitt15 the green bag is your valubles bag. you put your ID, money, stamps and such in that green bag. papers, clothing, etc is put in the white bag.
I did pretty shity in boot camp. I still graduated Oct. 23rd 1998. After just over three years of service I received an OTH discharge for going u.a. but I did not leave for a Corps related problem. I had a personal problem that had nothing to do with the Marines. I just wanted to say I'm so sorry. I can't change the past but if I could I would. Sorry again. Please forgive me I had issues. God bless.
There was a language barrier with the African guy.
I often wonder if the quiet black guy made it.
Some thing you might not know unless you have been there, it is about 2 to 3 am in the morning when this is happening. Purposely done to maximize your sense of disorientation and confusion while be processed before being assigned hopefully to a Recruit Training company. Purposely done to maximize your sense of disorientation and confusion while be processed before being assigned hopefully to a Recruit Training company.
very fond memories i can almost smell the smell good and new cammies i can also see the musterd colored walls
Why all the civilian cameras? A photo convention at the recruit depot or what?
aaaaaah the memories :)
if anyone is thinking of joining or has any question of what boot camp was like, just ask and i shall tell all
I remember this one. 17th birthday in 1982 Paris Island,South Carolina 3rd Battalion H Company 3018 OORAH
Thank you sir for your service. It brings back memories doesn't it? Sort of miss it?
I looked thru your posts Cuz briannas comments showed up and it was in
regards to your post. I'm her marine.
nice to meet you sir. you still serving?
@crazbadass94 "yes sir" (or "no sir") is when you are answering a question...a sentence or statement directed at you that ends with a question mark.
"Aye aye sir" is just an acknowledgment to a sentence or statement directed at you that is not in the form of a question.
My friend was a marine drill Sargent and calm and nice as can be but on base wow look out!
I feel sorry for the little black kid. He couldn't yell loud LOL
jorge prieto you see him raise up on his tip toes lol
Why? Fuck that recruit. He wasn’t trying.
Damn! Gunny is handlin' this action...outstanding.
damn this is intense!!! this is why our military is soooooo good. but i know its not for me thats for sure
I'm amazed by the whole process of indoctrination. They seem to have it down to a science. There's a method to all their madness. They know what their objective is and they know exactly how to reach it. My son joining the Army and my watching these videos has inspired me to look at the history of the armed forces in this country and look at training, etc to inform myself as much as possible. It's really interesting. The Armed Forces Rocks! I've always had MUCH respect.
Army ia butter soft
Negative on that one Split. Drill Instructor & Recruiting duties are volunteer duties and they are "B" billets (additional duties/MOS's). You have to "apply" (I.E. request) and be selected for both duties (among many other "B" billets). I retired a few years ago as a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) and although I did recruiting duty, it was a choice and not a requirement.
The first two guys., where did I tell you to put it recruit! Hahahaha, brings back a lot of memories!
jesus, this is INTENSE
What a warm welcome.
Gunny tearing s**t up! Aye Aye Sir! 3 days of no sleep after this...and a world of change for the young men.
So in a way, they make themselves angry so the recruits can grow stronger in power.
Not a type of tactic i have seen before, but it seems to work.
Thanks for the answer!
Good bless AMERICA 🇺🇸 and Mexico 🇲🇽
GySgt working contraband? A gunny is usually the NCOIC of receiving barracks. You most often will see SSgts and sergeants, pulled from the drill field for receiving barracks duty, doing this job. Although now it is no longer called receiving barracks but uses a different name or so I hear. I miss the old red bricks that was the floor in receiving. Gad those things were polished to a super high shine.
That Gunny is now 1stSgt Vargas, he's the greatest Company 1stSgt I ever had. He made me a better Sergeant of Marines. Get Some 1stSgt!
Oh my goodness, the memories. 1995 Parris Island. What a proud day it was to graduate.
I dont know much about the American way of marine officer training, but i can tell you that here in Holland it is, because officer is a leadership possition you will be treated harder...
getting chills and flashbacks ...
Good luck and Semper Fidelis.
In 1971 I went to MCRD San Diego, things were a hell of a lot different ,if you made a mistake you got stomped in the ground cussed at and pt till you dropped ! as for utility's you were issued one set one pair of socks one pair of skives (under wear) and a pair of tennis shoes It was tough but that's what they thought you to be and the next 8 weeks were pure hell but in the end at graduation and they handed you that EGA you were proud of what you have become ... A United States Marine.
After the initial shock of receiving lol the hardest part about MCRD is not laughing at the DI's...unless you're a namby pamby.
Omg I found this video by pure accident and I'm actually in this video..half of these guys were in my platoon..Lima Co. Plt. 3247 babayyy....
The Air Force is the lightest boot camp in all of the Armed Forces. The term training is a broad term. As far as initial training, Marine Corps and Army Combat OSUT are the hardest basic training programs. As far as overall training? Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Green Beret, and other Special Forces & Special Operations Training programs.
God Bless these young men.
Thank you for the suggestion Sgt. I will definitely do that.
Wow...this brings back memories.
@jasonkeeling78 you think. well I'll take your word for it, I do not have a set date to go yet but it should be in 8 month
It's not only like this on day 1 its like this for a good part of bootcamp, Atleast in CA
Lol the Jamaican hopes on his toes everytime he says ai ai sir.
This is just a test to see if u have any itch to question authority left in u at all...
At war its not gonna be like this all day, but they dont wanna get u into a battlefield only to have u waste time questioning ur superior officers decision or judgement.
How did I get sucked into this corner of youtube? In any case, it's hilarious.
this is the ELITE!!! OORAH!!!
@Isp5570 I know trust me no one does it perfect on the first day. It is a huge eye opener for new recruits cause there really is no real way to prepare.
Most of the time you just need to Sound Off as Loud as possible because during Phase 1 you won't even understand what your Green Belts are saying remember you won't even get the Elementary Stuff because you'll be so confused just try to Move Quick Sound Off because you don't want to be the Booger Recruit. MCRD was Good to Go I loved it but I was nervous at first but it was a challenge and experience that I'm proud that I made through. 10 years to the day I was on my way to MCRD Parris Island.
LoL... my entire circle of best friends are all military and this video is freaking awesome. Myself 3rd Infantry US Army, Military Police SRT Trained(SWAT), SGT S------O US Marine Corps, & Sgt Lan----an, 82nd Airborne US Army Paratroopers... This SDI is fantastic!
Bring a tennis racket and some checkers. After you meet your drill instructors they will always march you back from evening chow and the rest of the night you can do whatever you want until lights out at 2330!
@Beansy149 So true. It was the the same at Navy boot camp. The job of the DI is to weed out people who can't hack it. That kid will quit if he can't take it, and if that happened, he had no business being a Marine. If he can take it and graduate, he will make a good Marine.
Black Kid: "Ah Ah Sah" LOL
Nice welcome to the USMC. Receiving.
Ah the memories!!! Thats what its all about ladies
@CDresden13 The Marines are usually the first to be sent to combat so they are brutally trained so they may survive in combat with the bare necessities. That is why the Marine Corps is less funded than some of the other branches of the military because they were trained to survive on so little. I wanna join in two years when I'm 19 and I just can't explain why I want to join and neither could anyone else I talked to who wants to join.
Eyeballs youuuu !!! SCREAMMMMMMMM AIGHTT SIRRR YESSIRR
LOL Lessons learned: You can't do anything right. You can't yell loud enough. You can't move fast enough. You aren't worthy...yet, but you will be...eventually. And these DIs are the ONLY ones who can teach you how. Semper Fi, DIs!
@kunjidee its not a lisp, theyre voice is screwed after screaming for a while
to 31 musick93, i'm of the old Corp, but when i join up the DIs really had to get us in shape quick smart because they need marines in VietNam, but when i was in VietNam, i look back to bootcamp while there either you shape up or ship out, and it taught me something, at the age of 18+ i was incharge of a day patrol, night ambushes and patrol, i learn quick, C. Company 1stMP BN., FLC 1969-1970.
Haha I did just read through that a few days ago and it really helped me out. Thanks anyways though! I'm really looking forward to earning the marine title. Semper Fi!