TurkeyBaster12 , Honestly bro you first got to find out which one is the best for you. Then after that pursue that with everything you have and you should be good.
@@TrelltheGreat Kind of makes you reflect on how short of a time 4 years actually is. Wait till you get into your 40s, you'll be kicking your own ass for not being a lifer.
One thing you never have to worry about in the Marines is...a place to sleep, a place to eat, and the knowledge to survive. Marines always provide that. And also, if you make it, the pleasure of being a United States Marine. Lasts an eternity!
@@jhonwick1856yeah a lot of people will shit on you and scream corny ass “chair force” while sitting at home and not doing anything to value themselves- coming from a future marine you matter to.
@@GE4R5BRIAN if it’s part if your longterm plan. While you are there read self development books and use your GI bill to get education in the field if your interest. When you get older you will always have your discipline to get you to a better place.
*War Is A Racket,* by Major General Smedley Butler ratical.org/ratville/CAH/warisaracket.pdf _"WAR is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives."_ _"I spent thirty-three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country's most agile military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all commissioned ranks...And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle-man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism."_ *- USMC Maj. Gen Smedley D. Butler* From a 1933 speech
Trell the Great thx imma need it I have always been athletic throught high school but it’s mental part that’s gonna stress me cause imma pretty funny guy
I think when you include money you have to include the benefits like not having to worry about rent and food. 2 things that someone working at McDonalds would struggle paying
I'm thinking about joining, I talked to the recruiter today and it seems like It can benefit me skill-wise, educational wise and just self work-wise. there are cons to everything in life. i feel like the military is one of the prime examples of you choosing what is best for you. I feel like if join I can be a better person and have a better mindset.
This eighty year old Marine who served from 1962 1966 says it was the best thing I did in life. It actually prepared me for life after the Marines. I've done well and attribute my success to the Marine Corps. Semper Fi my brother's and sisters and I wish you a good life. RAH
I'm 16 and joining the marines when I turn 17. Your videos helped me a lot on knowing what I'm doing and knowing what I have to do to stay on the right track. Thanks for that.
The idea is that one persons mistake can effect the entire group. It get it. Even so, it doesn't have to be for every little thing. The negative to that system of training is that it can demoralize those that are already doing their best.
i was really debating on is this for me or not, and you went straight into detail, very thorough with explaining each point, and you got me, the marines it is!
I stepped on those yellow footprints Feb 71 SD I never looked back got out Feb 75 all your pros and cons are spot on that. In over 50 yrs since I was in I felt the same Pros and cons. SEMPER FI Devil Dog
If you're considering joining take your time, research, put things in perspective, think about how you're building your future. There is a lot of pride in the title "Marine" but think about what's best long term. Be a mature decision maker. The qualities of "Judgment" and "Knowledge" are two of the 14 USMC Leadership Traits.
Im dead ass scared for a 4 year commitment So many what ifs running through my head I need to get my priorities straight I honestly don’t know if this is right for me Being away from home friends and all that stress I just don’t know I mean it’s not like I got anything better to do all I do is stay home and play video games all day I just wanted to new and start a change
Badboy DCX , It might seem like it’s impossible to do but it’s not. You might really end up liking it a lot but that’s just a risk you’ll have to take. But I like the fact you’re thinking about your decision before you make it.
I had the same issue joining at 18 years old back in 2008. 12 years later I dont regret my decision. At some point you have to break away from everyone and start your own path. If your friends are truly your friend, they will stay your friends and be there every time you come home
Thank you for giving this information. I am 16 and im at that stage where I need to think about what im going to do after high school, and this definitely gave me an idea of the marines, so again, thank you very much.
Ima be truly honest I’ve always been focused on being a man with honor and building a legacy for my family . I’m going to talk to a recruiter on Monday and get to the next step of becoming a marine. My thing is that I only wanna use this as a stepping stone towards my future like you said it looks good on your resume and the benefits for me and my family would be Impressive. But the only thing is I’m going in to become a better civilian and fight for my country and actually learn something in life but did you ever go into combat and had a close call or lesson that taught you something.? What would be the best branch in your opinion, what would you do different if you had the chance or were in my shoes.
Anthony Prieto , Honestly if you really want to set yourself up for your future and you want a good stepping stone, me personally I would go for the Air Force. Honestly if I could do it over that’s what I would’ve done. Hope this helps a little.
This is a great video! I'm sharing it with one of my students. Thank you for being transparent and sharing both the good and bad in a very positive way. I think you said it on point, it's not for everybody. But. . . there are some who will thrive in that environment. Thank you for your willingness to serve!
The Wanderer I’m a USMC Reservist, while I do miss being active, Reserves let’s you take full advantage of what the MC offers. If you have any questions shoot me a DM @chillan.dylan
You don’t get a fat check in the military but you also don’t have to pay for shit. People in the civilian world have a ton of bills so even if they make more money they don’t get to keep it anyway. You will have the opportunity to save more money while in the military as well as not having your paychecks taxed while on deployment. It’s a great money opportunity
I’m 21. I joined the army in 2018. I’m a 92A and yes the recruiter didn’t tell me any of this I should’ve been more specific with what I wanted. I knew I just wanted to leave, but I have to commit to the time I signed up for and suck it up. Military life is tough. You only can call and text someone so much, it’s hard but that’s why you supposed to have friends at your duty station you can bond with, but you know how that goes. You are right about time management. Mostly the weekends are when you have more time to get off. I thought I was making a lot of money, but you have to put in time. I’m currently an E-3 Private First Class, so I’m still trying to figure out if I want to stay in the military or get out.
Dominique Blount , Honestly bro as long as you have plan for something to do when you get out, I say get out and enjoy your life. Think about it you can always go back in, so you’re not missing anything. But it feels good that someone can relate to what I’m going through😂
Thanks dude, I’m 13 and a wwii and military lover, I have a original world war 2 marine Corp trench coat and visor cap, marine Corp dress blues and more! I’ve been contemplating joining marine Corp since 5th grade and I think I will, after collage
Yeah, it’s definitely dependent on your orders! My first duty station was literally 40 minutes away from my HOR. Sucked for me because my reasoning of joining was to travel and get away from home.
2 questions real quick, one- how long does it take to get sent to training after signing up for the marines? And two- what happens after training? Do you go home and wait to be called in?
Nathan , It just depends on when the next Company is set to pick up so you could sign up and get sent to bootcamp the next week or it could be the next month. After bootcamp you get 10 days home then you go to your specific MOS school.
My son enlisted for 8 years hes in pt training only 18 always been a shy kid great young man hes been saying he was going to the military since he was 5 and never changed his mind im going to miss him hes going to bootcamp in august no girlfriend yet i gotta let him become a man its not easy but im happy because hes happy
I ship out in February. Really looking forward to seeing if I have what it takes. Really unfortunate that being colorblind feels like it eliminates all MOSs lmao
I'm too old to join the Marine corps though I like someone in the U.S. Marine Corps I guess she is a lady Corporal or lieutenant Vadona, she could be in late 40's
20K marches... Wow. I played Warcraft and the grunt was my favorite unit because you can win with nothing but grunts in an all out blitz. I went to the marine base north of Oceanside and it was warcraft in reality. In warcraft the grunt has 700 hp where the normal footman has 420 and a peon has 75. The helmet, flack jacket, and tourniquets are what make the marine infantry 10 times more tanky than me. The amazing thing about grunts is that they heal. Fungal infections, viral infections, radiation, tear gas, etc. Healing starts with infection control which may require cleaning with a toothbrush. Discipline is something a marine will get familiar with. My brother in-law joined the marine infantry and after 8 months he learned how to operate an m27 assault rifle and hit a target at up to 1000 meters. When playing league of legends (which he had no access to for 8 months) he was the first death. I callously told him we needed to leave and to hurry up with the game. My brother in-law proceeded to AMBUSH the opposing team creating a "double penta-kill". Normally a penta-kill wins the game but my in-law's teammates were so non competitive it took 2 consecutive penta-kills to win the game. I didn't know this was possible and the opposing team called my in-law a "n*gger" and they reported him for psychological abuses. I HAD to prevent my in-law from destroying the match making algorithm because of the DISCIPLINE the marines had given him. My in-law said the Marines are still very similar to the movie Full Metal Jacket which has aspects of young adults partying too hard in stressful environments. I think this can be said for any post high school institution.
I really love you videos you’ve been helping me think of many decisions at an early stage stuff that I didn’t think I could do alone I appreciate brother!!
The biggest problems I saw were people who got in a rut and didn't make the most of it. They wasted time drinking, whining, etc. You need to change your perspective. It will be very tough (JWTC, MWTC, etc) BUT those were a ton of fun if you made them that way. Who else gets to train with guns and gear in wild places? It is also tough because you don't get to see family that much. It is a little different if your family can come to your area and visit or if you have a spouse that lives with you. You also don't make that much money. The best thing though out of all of the "negatives" is you learn how to approach tasks with open eyes and learn to adapt. You have tons of opportunity while you are in AND afterwards if you aren't a lazy turd. Look into how to use your benefits afterwards (trade school, college, police academy, etc). If you aren't sure of what to do after your initial enlistment, you can always look at extending and preparing more. I'd recommend if you did some time in the infantry and are worried about a job afterwards, re up into a different job that pertains more to regular life, build a resume, then get out, continue your education, and go apply to a good company with those skills. ALSO you need to NETWORK. If you aren't a turd, show you are applying yourself, people are more willing to assist you bc you are an asset vs a liability. "I am a Marine" only goes so far if you're a lazy turd. NETWORKING helps a ton. Especially as time goes on after your enlistment. I apologize for the rant. RAH.
My LCPL has been in 2 yrs. and has been home 3x within that period. He turned 21 a month ago and has 3 more years of active on his contract and then 3 years reserves immediately after that, if he doesn’t resign, which he may do, depending on his rank achievement at the end of his 5th yr. in. One of the things he talks about as a con is being bunked up with someone you really don’t care for and:or clash with; for one reason or another. When this happens, it’s not easy to change it, so you have to adapt to the situation by learning how to make it work. His answer to this problem was to sign out (off base) on his days off and stay in a motel across from the gate so it would allow him to get some rest and recharge for the week ahead. This may sound dramatic but it was a non confrontational way of doing what needs to be done without rocking the boat and causing undue attention and stress on both marines…..plus this was only a short time problem due to the fact both marines were due to move on to a different base in less than 6 months, so there was an opportunity to be paired up with different roommates upon arrival, which is exactly what happened, thus automatically resolving the conflict without destroying the brotherhood bond.
the way i look at the money aspect is its more than you think when you take in account all the things that are paid for you for example your housing and utilities. yeah i got car and phone bills to pay but for the most part i don't even know what to do with my money because i have nothing to spend it on.
jonny rose , Yeah that’s true, I just feel that the military overall should get paid more for the things we do. Some of us only make 20,000 dollars a year. You can almost make more than that working fast food. But I’m grateful nevertheless.
Trell the Great oh I agree 100 percent..but what I’m saying is like with your example of making more at fast food, yeah they may make more if you working like 40 hrs at McDonald’s but they would still struggle a lot more than we do because they have all their bills to pay for so in reality in equivalence we are actually making more. For example my brother as a corporal when you took in account all the things that was already being paid for him his paycheck of like 25,000 was actually equivalent to like 45-50k..much love brotha
Nobody promised you a Rose Garden! Son! I was with 2/9 Golf Co weapons-! I'm 65 now! Marine Corps it is truly a gut check! 4yrs! Of Marine Life! Changed me forever! I am so proud! To be a Marine!
ON TOP of what you get paid the first and 15th of every month. Consistent. I would make 52k a year on top of benefits in the Marine infantry! Not to bad at all….on top of the housing benefit that you would get when you are out that literally helps you OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE wherever you are living I am pretty sure.
As a Corpsman, this is all some spot on shit. The military will suck the life out of you, but you can get out of the military what they take out of you.
I was in the Marines from 1989-1993. The Corps hasn’t changed much except chow hall money coming out of your paycheck, if I heard that right. We payed taxes but we were given the same provisions as a POW under the Geneva Convention; a rack, a roof and three squares. Servicemen/women should not have to pay for their own food. I hope you don’t have to pay for those nasty MREs. The only other thing is that in the infantry you don’t get promoted fast. You will more than likely find yourself in a billet above your rank. I consider myself lucky to have made E-4 in my four; most of my friends, at EAS, were still E-3s. Good, informative video. One other thing...you will be more proud of your service as a Marine after you have been out a few years. Semper Fi.
Thank you bro very helpful I’m still 16 and still trying to figure out what branch and MOS Im going to choose 🙏🏼 Thank you!!! And thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸
During my tenure with the Marine Corps 1980-2001, I left at 17, was undecided about my future, I knew I was disciplined enough to take on this challenge, couldn’t afford to go to college so I took this route and mad the best of it. A lot of my High school who retired from other branches, when we had our last class reunions, we often talk about what was our motivation to become career, Service members? And we go back to the beginning of this when we all left at 17,and 18. It’s what each Individual make it to be.😊
I currently got a lot of tattoo removals just to enlist in the Marines but my recruiter told me scars don’t matter but all of a sudden when I got done with my last removal last year on September and I got scarred up so now he’s telling me I’ll have to wait for my scars to go away which really is dumb cause there’s a reason they’re called scars cause they won’t go away so now I’m just in the wait for my scars to kinda fade away but I just wanna go in already which sucks...I was thinking of the Army also but I went through all these painful removals AND I also spent 600$ on a cardio pulmonary function test screening to prove I don’t have my childhood asthma anymore...idc how hard the Marines is I’ll do anything to become one.
I'm going to the Army national guard as an Infantry, originally I was going to the Marines and go reserves to go to college, but one problem is that he Marine corps doesn't pay for your college but actually takes the money out of your paycheck and put it towards your tuition
Master Lifter , We’ll I haven’t personally gone to college in the Marine Corps. From the people that have went, the didn’t have any money taken away from them. They actually were given more money than what they normally make, plus the Marine Corps gave them tuition assistance. So I might would look into that a little more. But regardless of what you choose, I wish you the best of luck.
The Marines never offered a list of exotic duty stations like the Chair Force and the other branches always did. In the Marines the menu for us was always quite short. Either the Stumps, the Rock or Vietnam.
I'm currently 16 years old and ive given some thought about joining the army and becoming a marine because I'd someday like to say that I have served my country (or I'll die trying at least). Maybe someday I will but I don't know what the future holds. Thank you for your service.
@JACKEDUPGORILLA Ha! Ya know what thats actually fucking hilarious because I totally changed my mind about going into the marines since then. Army is my first choice now so one step ahead of ya pal.😂😂😂
Good video Devil Dog! I’ll say that the financial aspect is all about discipline. I saved $20k my first 3 years and traveled at the same time and lived well. But everyone’s experiences are different, seek mentorship if you are coming in before it’s too late.
In DEP currently. Leave for MCRD San Diego in May. 22yrs old with a 4yr degree, 95 on ASVAB. Enlisted with CK contract - Fire Direction and Control Specialist, hoping for 0861. Might apply for OCS after a year but we’ll see. Good vid, wish me luck.
I’ve been considering joining the Marines and have met with a recruiter but recently I’ve been really starting to reconsider, now the only thing I have to do is make that final choice to join or to walk away and find something that is better fit to who I am.
If you can't handle the stress, you joined the wrong service. Don't join single and get married or in a young marriage. I made that mistake and ended up divorced after a year. I waited over 15 years to take a date serious again, but it was worth it. And any job makes you travel IF you work on your education and get out ready to hit the ground running. I travel more in my civilian career than in my military time. Sure, it was all in the USA, but in the Corps I had already been from SE Aisa, 250 miles N of the Arctic Circle, Va Beach, NC (Not Camp LeJune), central US for I&I duty, and other places as well. It is hard on the body, but we had to be ready for combat at any time. Did it wear out parts of me? Yes. I was put out medically after 17 years. Would I make any changes? No. The Corps was and is my family. Semper Fi Brother! We will always have a family.
What you described is the lifestyle in any military branch. Apparently they pay well enough for your multiple sets of go fasters and this video shows you keep a regulation (zero to 3" max) hair cut regs, and your Xbox and huge TV screen in your room. 1983-1992. I also saw all kinds of civilian attire, but NO wall locker set up that actually makes uniform access quick. When did the Corps allow pierced earrings for your CZ stones?
great vid bro. i ship June 8th 2020 on an 03XX contract. i can do anything i want but it’s just what i want to do. i wanna be that badass in the desert. i might tryout for recon in ITB if that’s how it works but I haven’t looked into it that much. I want to go 0331 but we will see
I wanted to join the air force , I know this is a marine video I’m just browsing different branches, but it’s the family part that I just can’t leave behind .
I want to join the marines but i might not join anymore because of same reason family means a lot to me and I can't leave them either so I'm glad we both have the same reason about this yk
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Trell the Great what camera do you use?
Anonymous User Like in comparison to the amount you eat or just in general? In my opinion its pretty average.... 👊🇺🇸
@Anonymous User No problem! And no, intelligence is not required...
@Anonymous User Happy to help, bud! Now, please excuse me while I go eat crayons.
@Anonymous User I mean I do prefer the real ones, but sure, on occasion those might do..
Pros: really depends on your duty station and unit.
Cons: really depends on your duty station and unit.
Kibbles N bits , facts
Exactly
Faxx
FACTS. I'm stationed on cherry point. It sucks here
@@marvelshooter Agreed. Cherry point blows chunks.
Pros : crayons
Cons : not enough crayons
JTsuits , Especially the yellow ones those are my favorite😂. Also do you have any advice for me.
TurkeyBaster12 , Honestly bro you first got to find out which one is the best for you. Then after that pursue that with everything you have and you should be good.
TurkeyBaster12 , If you really want to do some Special Forces stuff. I would either do Navy Seals or an MARSOC Marine.
TurkeyBaster12 , Thank you so much. And good luck on your journey.
@TurkeyBaster12 I would join some branch of military like the Army or the Marines and then consider doing special operations.
I like how you got straight to the point.
662Ghost , Thank you
Right. Better than how other military TH-camrs go around the box
Ayana Fellows , Thanks😁
662Ghost right??? Like thank you lol good video
Facts!
Crazy how I would watch videos like this before boot camp and now I’m actually a marine
Ryan Meyer , I know right, seems like I just graduated bootcamp
Hey did you experience much hazing?
@@TrelltheGreat Kind of makes you reflect on how short of a time 4 years actually is. Wait till you get into your 40s, you'll be kicking your own ass for not being a lifer.
SEMPER FI DEVIL DOG
@@Unknown-mt5ur womp womp
One thing you never have to worry about in the Marines is...a place to sleep, a place to eat, and the knowledge to survive. Marines always provide that. And also, if you make it, the pleasure of being a United States Marine. Lasts an eternity!
Same shit with the air forces besides the last part
@@jhonwick1856yeah a lot of people will shit on you and scream corny ass “chair force” while sitting at home and not doing anything to value themselves- coming from a future marine you matter to.
Air force is bad ass tho they save troops youtube a10 supoort the brrrrt they killed the taliban in 1 sec @exotaclutch1581
Pros: you're a marine
Cons: literally everything else
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FBI AGENT Another pro: easily getting devil fruits
having Uncle Sam Garp throwing cannonballs.
CrashBandicate i ate the poop poop fruit, I am a poop human
@@doperator9060 Imma become the fleet admiral and eat the bhudda bhudda fruit
Real pro: You BECOME a Marine.
Real con: Not everyone can relate.
I started my journey when I was 17. A positive attitude changes everything.
is it safe and how did they treat you? my brother is thinking of joining and stuff like this scares me and my family :(
@@yurichan2061 my brother went before I did. It was challenging. If you train before going you will have the right attitude to push past the fear.
All true. Although I would replace positive with optimistic.
Yo bro I’m thinking of doing this after high school do you recommend it? And what should I do like when I’m done with the marines and stuff
@@GE4R5BRIAN if it’s part if your longterm plan. While you are there read self development books and use your GI bill to get education in the field if your interest. When you get older you will always have your discipline to get you to a better place.
Pros: You're a marine.
Cons: Realize you're a marine.
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Truth
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Ive been in for 12 years and by far one of the most realist video about life in the Corps. Good shit Marine keep it up
Arthur Renteria , Thank you so much😁
@@TrelltheGreat where are you stationed at? I'm at Quantico
Arthur Renteria , North Carolina
Trell the Great Do you know Daniel Kennedy?
*War Is A Racket,* by Major General Smedley Butler
ratical.org/ratville/CAH/warisaracket.pdf
_"WAR is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives."_
_"I spent thirty-three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country's most agile military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all commissioned ranks...And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle-man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism."_
*- USMC Maj. Gen Smedley D. Butler*
From a 1933 speech
I'm single single so that relationship problem is not my problem lol
Shaquan Myers , lol
Mood
of course
😂😂😂 it do be like that
Military offer good benefits
I leave for boot camp February 10th wish me luck
Sparkycollin , Good luck💪🏽
Trell the Great thx imma need it I have always been athletic throught high school but it’s mental part that’s gonna stress me cause imma pretty funny guy
Sparkycollin , You’ll get use to it
Me too man ill see you there brother
Tanner Russegoose Fr that’s wassup see you soon 2
Pros: you’re a marine. Cons: you’re a marine.
this made me laugh hard asf, im about to sign up for recruitment i wish you the best brother.
Pros: Holding the title, consistent pay, health insurance, travel
Cons: 29 palms ... for 3 years lol 😂
29 isnt even that bad people over react lmao
This Guy you haven’t been on itx or mwx 😂
29 is great lejeune is trash
@Fain yea i have lmao iv been in for 3 years and just got back from deployment. It sucks at times yea but everyone just complains too much
This Guy no it’s trash
I think when you include money you have to include the benefits like not having to worry about rent and food. 2 things that someone working at McDonalds would struggle paying
You made such a good point!
its def as good as you make it.
so when u join i ain gotta pay rent where me n my girl stay ?
@@lilai4295 homie your girl gonna stay at home while you gonna get sent to North Carolina
@@lilai4295no as long as you’re married
I'm thinking about joining, I talked to the recruiter today and it seems like It can benefit me skill-wise, educational wise and just self work-wise. there are cons to everything in life. i feel like the military is one of the prime examples of you choosing what is best for you. I feel like if join I can be a better person and have a better mindset.
same bro. I want to join the marines to come out with a better mindset , a stronger mentality, and something to be proud of.
are you a marine now? how do you like it? any regrets?
This eighty year old Marine who served from 1962 1966 says it was the best thing I did in life. It actually prepared me for life after the Marines. I've done well and attribute my success to the Marine Corps. Semper Fi my brother's and sisters and I wish you a good life. RAH
Pros for me: no family or friends.
Cons: nothing for me to come home to.
Im going in a year to boot between my jr and senior year.
Army?... or marines
Fuckin boots
Crediblesea 007 no, the marine corps does it to. Really only takes a parents signature
@Michael Correal 💯💯💯💯
Same here man. I ain’t got much besides some bad memories. I’m ready for this shit. And I didn’t know that you could go between jr and senior year
Well I'm not going to have any family problems... they all hate me for trying to be something I love and that is great lmao.
Felipe Contreras you’ll hate it too, as well.
@@csucujo hate it or not, you are serving your country, it's one of the most honorable things to do.
@@csucujo shut your roblox ass up
C. Burkley rah.
Right, I just need a break from them😂😂😂
I'm 16 and joining the marines when I turn 17. Your videos helped me a lot on knowing what I'm doing and knowing what I have to do to stay on the right track. Thanks for that.
I wanna join the marine corp too
So how’s it going?
@@driftingbrandonc.6480 I think he died in Afganistán
Did you
pros: meeting some dope ass people
cons: mass punishment but it depends on the unit your in 🙃
marissa u , Facts💯
Especially if you have a douchebag CO with a quota for giving office hours.
The idea is that one persons mistake can effect the entire group. It get it. Even so, it doesn't have to be for every little thing. The negative to that system of training is that it can demoralize those that are already doing their best.
Semper Fi brother. Hit the nail on the head - you mature really fast. I would come home on leave and each time it seemed like my friends stop growing.
i was really debating on is this for me or not, and you went straight into detail, very thorough with explaining each point, and you got me, the marines it is!
Glad I helped
I stepped on those yellow footprints Feb 71 SD I never looked back got out Feb 75 all your pros and cons are spot on that. In over 50 yrs since I was in I felt the same Pros and cons. SEMPER FI Devil Dog
If you're considering joining take your time, research, put things in perspective, think about how you're building your future. There is a lot of pride in the title "Marine" but think about what's best long term. Be a mature decision maker. The qualities of "Judgment" and "Knowledge" are two of the 14 USMC Leadership Traits.
Im dead ass scared for a 4 year commitment
So many what ifs running through my head I need to get my priorities straight
I honestly don’t know if this is right for me
Being away from home friends and all that stress I just don’t know
I mean it’s not like I got anything better to do all I do is stay home and play video games all day I just wanted to new and start a change
Badboy DCX , It might seem like it’s impossible to do but it’s not. You might really end up liking it a lot but that’s just a risk you’ll have to take. But I like the fact you’re thinking about your decision before you make it.
I had the same issue joining at 18 years old back in 2008. 12 years later I dont regret my decision. At some point you have to break away from everyone and start your own path. If your friends are truly your friend, they will stay your friends and be there every time you come home
Badboy DCX I’m glad I’m single and dead to the world
Badboy DCX I’m on the same boat as you .-. And I’m about to turn 24 idk if it’s too late for me
Join the AF dog
Thank you for giving this information. I am 16 and im at that stage where I need to think about what im going to do after high school, and this definitely gave me an idea of the marines, so again, thank you very much.
Tbh the main con that lowkey covered all this is your mind set
First of all, thanks for serving this country and this really did help cause you put so much detail
Jorge Martinez , Thank you
BRO THIS WAS AMAZING !!!
jaspreet singh, Thank you so much
This was really informative, keep up with the quality content, I'm glad you're also answering the comments, not a lot of channels do that.
yomama isgay , Thank you and yeah I love hearing what people are thinking. Without y’all I wouldn’t be anything
Ima be truly honest I’ve always been focused on being a man with honor and building a legacy for my family . I’m going to talk to a recruiter on Monday and get to the next step of becoming a marine. My thing is that I only wanna use this as a stepping stone towards my future like you said it looks good on your resume and the benefits for me and my family would be Impressive. But the only thing is I’m going in to become a better civilian and fight for my country and actually learn something in life but did you ever go into combat and had a close call or lesson that taught you something.? What would be the best branch in your opinion, what would you do different if you had the chance or were in my shoes.
Anthony Prieto , Honestly if you really want to set yourself up for your future and you want a good stepping stone, me personally I would go for the Air Force. Honestly if I could do it over that’s what I would’ve done. Hope this helps a little.
Go to the airforce bro I have meps next weekend and I’m excited for bootcamp
Lol get a job lol
Anthony Prieto lmao you are going to be GREATLY disappointed lower your expectations of the Marines
Why Air Force is better than Marine Corps? Be honest
pros: hazing
cons: getting hazed
This is a great video! I'm sharing it with one of my students. Thank you for being transparent and sharing both the good and bad in a very positive way. I think you said it on point, it's not for everybody. But. . . there are some who will thrive in that environment. Thank you for your willingness to serve!
I truly admire you and respect you for what you do in the marines. I SALUTE YOU.
I’m going to a recruiter tommorow I plan on doing reserves cause I want to live at home but I will do deployments if offered
The Wanderer , Sounds great, good luck💪🏽
Trell the Great thanks I hope I get some crayons :)
The Wanderer , lol😂
The Wanderer I’m a USMC Reservist, while I do miss being active, Reserves let’s you take full advantage of what the MC offers. If you have any questions shoot me a DM @chillan.dylan
Dylan Denmyer what are the benefits for being a reserves for a marine
Great information! You provided a well rounded view from the pros/cons perspective!
Million Heir-Williams , Thank you so much😁
You don’t get a fat check in the military but you also don’t have to pay for shit. People in the civilian world have a ton of bills so even if they make more money they don’t get to keep it anyway.
You will have the opportunity to save more money while in the military as well as not having your paychecks taxed while on deployment. It’s a great money opportunity
Facts
I’m leaving in 8 months so that’s sum too look forward to
Mig Mig , Yep, and I wish you the best of luck on your journey💪🏽
Don’t go to medical.
Jaheem Fingal bruh their is no way
Rick Too Aww shit Madera wtf wassup brodie
Jaheem Fingal I added u on Snapchat
I’m 21. I joined the army in 2018. I’m a 92A and yes the recruiter didn’t tell me any of this I should’ve been more specific with what I wanted. I knew I just wanted to leave, but I have to commit to the time I signed up for and suck it up. Military life is tough. You only can call and text someone so much, it’s hard but that’s why you supposed to have friends at your duty station you can bond with, but you know how that goes. You are right about time management. Mostly the weekends are when you have more time to get off. I thought I was making a lot of money, but you have to put in time. I’m currently an E-3 Private First Class, so I’m still trying to figure out if I want to stay in the military or get out.
Dominique Blount , Honestly bro as long as you have plan for something to do when you get out, I say get out and enjoy your life. Think about it you can always go back in, so you’re not missing anything. But it feels good that someone can relate to what I’m going through😂
Thank you for your service my man!
Ryan Weaver , Thank you for your support💪🏽
Thanks dude, I’m 13 and a wwii and military lover, I have a original world war 2 marine Corp trench coat and visor cap, marine Corp dress blues and more! I’ve been contemplating joining marine Corp since 5th grade and I think I will, after collage
Note_ Flame_Piano , Sounds like a plan to me
I’m here before I get draft WW3
Stay HighForever, lol
Marines don’t get drafted
Nolan Cruz Smith they do. At least they did in Vietnam and have the power to do so. Any branch can draft.
jnasty 6669 no they don’t
Actually they can all draft look it up. Also try not to spread anymore false info on the internet today. smh dumbass
Leaving tomorrow for the marines wish me luck
Tristan Fetty , Good luck bro, I know you’re going to kill it. Can’t wait to have you on the team.
Trell the Great facts man what motivates me the most to get through boot camp is the simple fact if other marines could do it then, why can’t I
Tristan Fetty , Facts I thought that everyday
I bet right now he is being screamed at because he forgot to tuck in his shirt
@@trevor6433 😆
Yeah, it’s definitely dependent on your orders! My first duty station was literally 40 minutes away from my HOR. Sucked for me because my reasoning of joining was to travel and get away from home.
2 questions real quick, one- how long does it take to get sent to training after signing up for the marines? And two- what happens after training? Do you go home and wait to be called in?
Nathan , It just depends on when the next Company is set to pick up so you could sign up and get sent to bootcamp the next week or it could be the next month. After bootcamp you get 10 days home then you go to your specific MOS school.
Trell the Great awesome, thank you for the answer I appreciate it man!
Nathan , No problem that’s what I’m here for
Trell the Great don’t Forget that He goes to MCT (Combat training) after his 10 days of boot leave
Alexander Lopez , Yeah true, good catch
Thank the Lord for every single Marine out there. God Bless 🙏🏻
My son enlisted for 8 years hes in pt training only 18 always been a shy kid great young man hes been saying he was going to the military since he was 5 and never changed his mind im going to miss him hes going to bootcamp in august no girlfriend yet i gotta let him become a man its not easy but im happy because hes happy
Cali-girl40 , What an awesome mom
My brother just graduated yesterday at parris island
wbywaffle, That’s awesome man. I know your proud, because I’m proud to have another brother joining my team.
I ship out in February. Really looking forward to seeing if I have what it takes. Really unfortunate that being colorblind feels like it eliminates all MOSs lmao
Hatsofmadness , That’s awesome bro so what MOS did you end up signing for?
I leave February 24 for infantry 💪🏽
Cristian Munoz , Good luck bro, stay strong💪🏽
Feb 10 here anyone????
vsm feb 24 bro probably see you there lol
I'm too old to join the Marine corps though I like someone in the U.S. Marine Corps I guess she is a lady Corporal or lieutenant Vadona, she could be in late 40's
George Cataluña , Well you could still be with her. Don’t let that stop you from finding love.
I’ve completed bootcamp, MCT, and now I’m at the School House. 6672 Aviation Supply
20K marches... Wow. I played Warcraft and the grunt was my favorite unit because you can win with nothing but grunts in an all out blitz. I went to the marine base north of Oceanside and it was warcraft in reality. In warcraft the grunt has 700 hp where the normal footman has 420 and a peon has 75. The helmet, flack jacket, and tourniquets are what make the marine infantry 10 times more tanky than me.
The amazing thing about grunts is that they heal. Fungal infections, viral infections, radiation, tear gas, etc. Healing starts with infection control which may require cleaning with a toothbrush.
Discipline is something a marine will get familiar with. My brother in-law joined the marine infantry and after 8 months he learned how to operate an m27 assault rifle and hit a target at up to 1000 meters. When playing league of legends (which he had no access to for 8 months) he was the first death. I callously told him we needed to leave and to hurry up with the game. My brother in-law proceeded to AMBUSH the opposing team creating a "double penta-kill". Normally a penta-kill wins the game but my in-law's teammates were so non competitive it took 2 consecutive penta-kills to win the game. I didn't know this was possible and the opposing team called my in-law a "n*gger" and they reported him for psychological abuses.
I HAD to prevent my in-law from destroying the match making algorithm because of the DISCIPLINE the marines had given him.
My in-law said the Marines are still very similar to the movie Full Metal Jacket which has aspects of young adults partying too hard in stressful environments. I think this can be said for any post high school institution.
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Damn , Trell from back then to Trell from now is waaaay different! Appreciate your videos bro , finna get on soon , stay up bro 🔥
I really love you videos you’ve been helping me think of many decisions at an early stage stuff that I didn’t think I could do alone I appreciate brother!!
I just joined the Marines and just passed Mct I can already relate to these pros and cons it is going to be a rough 4 years smh good video though
Bennie s , Yeah we got to stick in there though😂. And thank u bro, good luck out there
Bennie s wait was you with golf co ???
oAnimez , No I was in ITB in 2017 and I was in Alpha Co
@@TrelltheGreat no i was talking to the bennie dude
No I was with India
I’m hype I leave for bootcamp in August! I’ve wanted this since I’ve been 7 so life long dream and goal of mine to earn the title
Logan Stommel , That’s awesome bro, make sure to keep that motivation going through your whole career. Can’t wait to have you on the team. Good luck.
Good luck bro I’m enlisting right after high school class of 2020
Cdimops , Good luck bro
Logan Stommel what’s your ship date? I leave on august too 😬
Rolando Huertas I don’t actually know for certain yet but I should know within the next few weeks!
The biggest problems I saw were people who got in a rut and didn't make the most of it. They wasted time drinking, whining, etc. You need to change your perspective. It will be very tough (JWTC, MWTC, etc) BUT those were a ton of fun if you made them that way. Who else gets to train with guns and gear in wild places? It is also tough because you don't get to see family that much. It is a little different if your family can come to your area and visit or if you have a spouse that lives with you. You also don't make that much money. The best thing though out of all of the "negatives" is you learn how to approach tasks with open eyes and learn to adapt. You have tons of opportunity while you are in AND afterwards if you aren't a lazy turd. Look into how to use your benefits afterwards (trade school, college, police academy, etc). If you aren't sure of what to do after your initial enlistment, you can always look at extending and preparing more. I'd recommend if you did some time in the infantry and are worried about a job afterwards, re up into a different job that pertains more to regular life, build a resume, then get out, continue your education, and go apply to a good company with those skills. ALSO you need to NETWORK. If you aren't a turd, show you are applying yourself, people are more willing to assist you bc you are an asset vs a liability. "I am a Marine" only goes so far if you're a lazy turd. NETWORKING helps a ton. Especially as time goes on after your enlistment. I apologize for the rant. RAH.
Just saw this I’m trapped on camp Geiger in recovery from a hip stress fracture and enjoyed the video
Solano YT , I feel you on the hip fracture I had one in bootcamp. I know it sucks. But just keep your head up and stay strong. And thank you.
SOI or ITB?
When I’m older I want to become a marine.
Straight to the point, Great video, new sub🤙🏼
Alex Royce , Thank you💪🏽
This is a good video , well put together and straight to the point💪🏾subscribed
King.Cam13 , Thank you so much😁
Pro:
Learn how "to kill"
Con:
Get lost on the way to college
😂
My LCPL has been in 2 yrs. and has been home 3x within that period. He turned 21 a month ago and has 3 more years of active on his contract and then 3 years reserves immediately after that, if he doesn’t resign, which he may do, depending on his rank achievement at the end of his 5th yr. in.
One of the things he talks about as a con is being bunked up with someone you really don’t care for and:or clash with; for one reason or another. When this happens, it’s not easy to change it, so you have to adapt to the situation by learning how to make it work.
His answer to this problem was to sign out (off base) on his days off and stay in a motel across from the gate so it would allow him to get some rest and recharge for the week ahead. This may sound dramatic but it was a non confrontational way of doing what needs to be done without rocking the boat and causing undue attention and stress on both marines…..plus this was only a short time problem due to the fact both marines were due to move on to a different base in less than 6 months, so there was an opportunity to be paired up with different roommates upon arrival, which is exactly what happened, thus automatically resolving the conflict without destroying the brotherhood bond.
My brother Christian left a few weeks ago for the Marines. I hope he'll do great.
Its fun to watch your videos about the Marine Corps. There was none of this when I joined in 1987. It was a blind jump lol
I’m already in the DEP, and this video was really informative.
Not really Gordon Ramsay or am I? , Glad I could help
working at mcdonalds makes more money? i wasnt aware mcdonalds gives you a berrics with housing, water, heat, electricity, and 3 meals a day for free.
And Tuition free college
Money. Not benefits
It not all free, but does calculate in to a much higher true wage.
I leave this up coming Monday, thanks for the info bro! 😄
Manny Garcia , No problem and good luck
Lol same bro I’ll be in San Diego
Christian Mendoza damn bro lol what a small world lol, good luck to you dude! Do your best bro!
Love this video! Shipping out July 20, appreciate this video brother!
LinkCanBackflip , Thanks and good luck
My b day
the way i look at the money aspect is its more than you think when you take in account all the things that are paid for you for example your housing and utilities. yeah i got car and phone bills to pay but for the most part i don't even know what to do with my money because i have nothing to spend it on.
jonny rose , Yeah that’s true, I just feel that the military overall should get paid more for the things we do. Some of us only make 20,000 dollars a year. You can almost make more than that working fast food. But I’m grateful nevertheless.
Trell the Great oh I agree 100 percent..but what I’m saying is like with your example of making more at fast food, yeah they may make more if you working like 40 hrs at McDonald’s but they would still struggle a lot more than we do because they have all their bills to pay for so in reality in equivalence we are actually making more. For example my brother as a corporal when you took in account all the things that was already being paid for him his paycheck of like 25,000 was actually equivalent to like 45-50k..much love brotha
jonny rose , I see what your saying. I’m just glad I got a source of income. Money comes and goes so it is what it is. Take care bro
Trell the Great it really does lol take care
Nobody promised you a Rose Garden! Son! I was with 2/9 Golf Co weapons-! I'm 65 now! Marine Corps it is truly a gut check! 4yrs! Of Marine Life! Changed me forever! I am so proud! To be a Marine!
“ you don’t make a lot money” They pay for your housing, health insurance, food, college.. Like Bro that’s a lot of money they’re paying for.
ON TOP of what you get paid the first and 15th of every month. Consistent. I would make 52k a year on top of benefits in the Marine infantry! Not to bad at all….on top of the housing benefit that you would get when you are out that literally helps you OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE wherever you are living I am pretty sure.
As a Corpsman, this is all some spot on shit. The military will suck the life out of you, but you can get out of the military what they take out of you.
Facts and thank you
Thank you for jumping straight into the video.
Brad Quinn , Yeah no problem
I was in the Marines from 1989-1993. The Corps hasn’t changed much except chow hall money coming out of your paycheck, if I heard that right. We payed taxes but we were given the same provisions as a POW under the Geneva Convention; a rack, a roof and three squares. Servicemen/women should not have to pay for their own food. I hope you don’t have to pay for those nasty MREs. The only other thing is that in the infantry you don’t get promoted fast. You will more than likely find yourself in a billet above your rank. I consider myself lucky to have made E-4 in my four; most of my friends, at EAS, were still E-3s. Good, informative video. One other thing...you will be more proud of your service as a Marine after you have been out a few years. Semper Fi.
Thank you bro very helpful I’m still 16 and still trying to figure out what branch and MOS Im going to choose 🙏🏼 Thank you!!! And thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Glad it helped
haha you went air force huh
what branch did you pick
Pros: You're fuckin MARINE
Cons: *takes a long drag of a cigarette*
Cons: everything
Pros: at least you're a marine
During my tenure with the Marine Corps 1980-2001, I left at 17, was undecided about my future, I knew I was disciplined enough to take on this challenge, couldn’t afford to go to college so I took this route and mad the best of it. A lot of my High school who retired from other branches, when we had our last class reunions, we often talk about what was our motivation to become career, Service members? And we go back to the beginning of this when we all left at 17,and 18. It’s what each Individual make it to be.😊
I currently got a lot of tattoo removals just to enlist in the Marines but my recruiter told me scars don’t matter but all of a sudden when I got done with my last removal last year on September and I got scarred up so now he’s telling me I’ll have to wait for my scars to go away which really is dumb cause there’s a reason they’re called scars cause they won’t go away so now I’m just in the wait for my scars to kinda fade away but I just wanna go in already which sucks...I was thinking of the Army also but I went through all these painful removals AND I also spent 600$ on a cardio pulmonary function test screening to prove I don’t have my childhood asthma anymore...idc how hard the Marines is I’ll do anything to become one.
Jonathan DeLeon , Just keep that mindset up bro. Don’t let life and it’s problems push you away from your dreams. Just try and stay positive
Same boat here
I'm going to the Army national guard as an Infantry, originally I was going to the Marines and go reserves to go to college, but one problem is that he Marine corps doesn't pay for your college but actually takes the money out of your paycheck and put it towards your tuition
Master Lifter what you going to school for?
Master Lifter , We’ll I haven’t personally gone to college in the Marine Corps. From the people that have went, the didn’t have any money taken away from them. They actually were given more money than what they normally make, plus the Marine Corps gave them tuition assistance. So I might would look into that a little more. But regardless of what you choose, I wish you the best of luck.
master lifter your extremely incorrect 😂, college is paid for, and the money isn’t out of your paycheck
The Marines never offered a list of exotic duty stations like the Chair Force and the other branches always did. In the Marines the menu for us was always quite short. Either the Stumps, the Rock or Vietnam.
I'm currently 16 years old and ive given some thought about joining the army and becoming a marine because I'd someday like to say that I have served my country (or I'll die trying at least). Maybe someday I will but I don't know what the future holds. Thank you for your service.
Phantom X , Thank you for your support, hopefully whatever you decide to do in the future your successful and happy doing it😁.
@@TrelltheGreatI think I'm gonna go through with it. Thank you as well.
Phantom X , Let me know how it goes. Good luck.
@@TrelltheGreat I will!
@JACKEDUPGORILLA Ha! Ya know what thats actually fucking hilarious because I totally changed my mind about going into the marines since then. Army is my first choice now so one step ahead of ya pal.😂😂😂
Good video Devil Dog! I’ll say that the financial aspect is all about discipline. I saved $20k my first 3 years and traveled at the same time and lived well. But everyone’s experiences are different, seek mentorship if you are coming in before it’s too late.
May GOD bless you and your family. Thanks for serving our country.
David Gil , Thank you🙏🏽
I just so happen to get US Army add before watching this video
Pro: every pack of crayons is a complete set
Con: it’s still just a pack of crayons
In DEP currently. Leave for MCRD San Diego in May. 22yrs old with a 4yr degree, 95 on ASVAB. Enlisted with CK contract - Fire Direction and Control Specialist, hoping for 0861. Might apply for OCS after a year but we’ll see. Good vid, wish me luck.
Grant Pedersen , Good luck bro💪🏽
I’d say for most of the cons, there are people willing to help you with most problems
Cons are individual dependent. In other words, one man's con, is another man's pro.
I’ve been considering joining the Marines and have met with a recruiter but recently I’ve been really starting to reconsider, now the only thing I have to do is make that final choice to join or to walk away and find something that is better fit to who I am.
If you can't handle the stress, you joined the wrong service. Don't join single and get married or in a young marriage. I made that mistake and ended up divorced after a year. I waited over 15 years to take a date serious again, but it was worth it. And any job makes you travel IF you work on your education and get out ready to hit the ground running. I travel more in my civilian career than in my military time. Sure, it was all in the USA, but in the Corps I had already been from SE Aisa, 250 miles N of the Arctic Circle, Va Beach, NC (Not Camp LeJune), central US for I&I duty, and other places as well. It is hard on the body, but we had to be ready for combat at any time. Did it wear out parts of me? Yes. I was put out medically after 17 years. Would I make any changes? No. The Corps was and is my family. Semper Fi Brother! We will always have a family.
Semper Fi
those long time friends are the number best thing to me they really family
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Hey thanks for the information I’m in high school and looking forward to the marines
Hope it helped
What you described is the lifestyle in any military branch. Apparently they pay well enough for your multiple sets of go fasters and this video shows you keep a regulation (zero to 3" max) hair cut regs, and your Xbox and huge TV screen in your room. 1983-1992. I also saw all kinds of civilian attire, but NO wall locker set up that actually makes uniform access quick. When did the Corps allow pierced earrings for your CZ stones?
Damn way different than the Army, good video bro keep it up!
Thank you bro💪🏽
Yes the Marine Corps took a toll on me back then, it was tough for many of us, dealing with the mental strain, stationed in 29 🌴
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great vid bro. i ship June 8th 2020 on an 03XX contract. i can do anything i want but it’s just what i want to do. i wanna be that badass in the desert. i might tryout for recon in ITB if that’s how it works but I haven’t looked into it that much. I want to go 0331 but we will see
Crippled Cheese , I think it you already have goals. I’m excited to hear what you end up doing. And good luck bro.
Trell the Great thanks man. i love your channel and definitely will let you know.
Crippled Cheese , Thanks bro good luck
I wanted to join the air force , I know this is a marine video I’m just browsing different branches, but it’s the family part that I just can’t leave behind .
Francisco Martinez , Yeah it’s hard I’m not going to lie
Better join the Air Force...easy life my dude.
I want to join the marines but i might not join anymore because of same reason family means a lot to me and I can't leave them either so I'm glad we both have the same reason about this yk
how long have you been infantry? i’ve heard it’s the most dangerous job especially in the marines
Zachattack 80 , I’ve been in the infantry for almost 3 years now
Trell the Great have you been in a battle
Brandon F , No I have not
Try being a refueler truck driver in a war zone. Life expectancy less than 5 minutes.
@@spiriteddebate4843 hahaha laughing at this at 2.30 in the morning