One of the proudest days of my life was watching my son graduate. My wife was sick and went to PI wearing a chemo pump. She came home and was hospitalized with an infection afterwards, but she wasn't going to miss her boy graduate. She lost her fight with cancer 10/6/23, shortly after meeting her first granddaughter. She was a proud marine mom.
When I was at the Island in 1984 the first time I put on my newly issued trouser’s, a small piece of paper from the manufacturer fell out of my pocket that said “Inspected by Number 6”. The next 2 hours the Drill Instructor had me on my hands and knees crawling and blowing the piece of paper around the squad bay yelling “Little white tag, get out of my life!” at the top of my lungs each time I blew it. 🤣 Funny as heII now but I assure you it wasn’t at the time. 😂
I was there last year. I found peanut butter packets inside of my rack. Literally inside of it after we were instructed to take the top racks off and switch them with port side. Only to then switch them back to starboard once our SDI found even more peanut butter packets from the last cycle.
Did mine in 1952. Lots of memories and no regrets. In my mind I am still MARINE and damned proud of it. Now approaching 89 years on God's green earth. Semper Fi!
Once a marine, always a marine. You're only allowed to stop being a marine when you're 6 feet deep. My drill instructors constantly drilled that into our heads. Ooorah!
I'm curious as to your thoughts on how American society has changed/evolved/devolved since you served? Do you feel like it's still the same as the society you were protecting then? Overall how do you feel about the way the country has ended up; are you satisfied with it or do you think things should have gone differently? I'm 35 and honestly want to hear what someone in your position feels about it, if you'd like to answer. Thanks, have a good day.
When you're there the drill instructors are a nightmare but later you realize how incredible those guys are. You never see them break character or take a second off the entire time. They are 100% switched on every second. Their discipline is impeccable.
when it was the last few days of basic training for me (my platoon), our drill instructors became like a mentor without the all the intense yelling...it was cool to see them be normal people. i couldnt believe it LOL
My DI had this habit of taking his cover off his head and kind of covering his face with it. DIs kept the days schedule inside it so often he was reviewing it. But then I also realized he was hiding his face because he was laughing at some dumb shit one of us said or did. I also realized both DIs were always trying to make the other laugh with a good insult to us or by getting one of us to screw up in some new and interesting way. I guess the drill field can be a boring job at times!!
I graduated Parris Island in 1999. To date nothing in my career and nothing short of the birth of my children has ever compared to the joy I felt at earning the title Marine.
As a Marine that served with my British brothers in arms, Brits are excellent war fighters , have amazing spirit and dedication but most of all have a courage that is unmatched. Once again as a US Marine I am so proud to call the British as well as the Canadian Armed forces my brothers and sisters. We are family!!
When I was on the island it was living hell for three months. Looking back on it 40 years later I smile. It gave me what I needed at that time of my life. Discipline and focus.
@@CombatReadyHQCan you react to this song by Lee Greenwood and homefree called God Bless The USA? I'm telling you Craig, this song is so patriotic and important that it will give you goosebumps.
As a former Navy pilot, I have much respect for Marines. Navy and Marine Corps aviators train together, and I'm glad it's that way. It was a privledge to serve with that bunch. Didn't hurt to have them with us at the bar when things went south, either. Funny that I learned at a bar that the Marines will always have your back. Much respect, Marines.
I served for a while with VMA-231 at Cherry Point (Harriers) and when Navy Pilots visited it was good fun. I was enlisted, but I heard about “carrier qualifications” at the O club from squadron pilot friends….. great team… Marines and the Navy.
Yep...the rivalries r just that, but when it comes as a combined forces brotherhood--u bet your arse your in deep 💩 if u think your going to take out my Army, Navy or Air Force brother or sister. No warrior left behind.
I remember when my brother left for Camp Pendleton, just this scrawny country kid. He came home completely transformed. It was incredible! He looked 2 inches taller and was just ripped, full of confidence. I love our military and support them wholeheartedly. I get emotional, every time I see these types of videos. It’s very interesting, the comparison between how our two countries do things. Semper Fi! 🇺🇸❤️
I can tell you that these videos people watch on Boot Camp are the G rated version. Once those cameras aren't around it's a whole different world. 1st Batt Comp D Parris Island 1997
2nd Bt Co E Parris Island 2010 Sounds familiar even 13 years later. I think one thing we can rely on, at the very least in this country, is that no matter what year it is, Boot Camp will see almost zero changes decade to decade. Only major thing that's really changed, if what some of the Old Dogs would say is true, is that back in the Vietnam era and before, they could really physically fuck you up compared to now. Not to say D.I.s didn't get physical when I was there... Like you said, it depends who's watching😂
@@ADPax10 When I was in we got hazed all day long everyday. I've seen recruits to smacked around. We had a couple of recruits that didn't want to get up in the mornings, so our DI's literally pushed these guys out of their racks and then flip the rack on top of them. One guy the DI grabbed from the top rack and threw his ass to the ground.
@Chazz_US Marine Okay, good. I was hoping we didn't 'pussyfy' too much since then, cause that sounds about right when it came to my exp. I remember when some recruit directly across from me (right after wakeup), while standing on-line, got bashed straight in the nose by our Kill Hat's campaign cover (which was starched to brick-like texture of course), and I'm pretty sure it broke his nose. Kid was being mouthy and refused to not say "I, me", etc.. that was early in first phase. One thing I'm happy about is that I recently just figured out that they raised both CFT and PFT standards. Must've been the last couple years.
@@ADPax10 A lot of non military people I know actually think those campaign covers brims are soft, I’m like no sir, those brims are hard like metal, and will definitely fuck you up.
Yeah... we had maybe one bathroom break a day and they force you to drink water... saw a lot of guys piss on themselves at the position of attention. We got one meal during the Crucible. After the first day one DI made us throw away all our food. You learn to be resourceful though.
I was just thinking that some of the drill instructors in yellow shirts seem mentally unwell, shrieking like that, they don't even sound like men. I don't see the point of treating recruits so badly out of the gate.
My dad was a Marine in WWII in the Pacific...eventually was a "butter bar" First Lt......He survived and was a great dad...now guarding St. Peter's Gate. Semper Fi !
Went through March 1963, the DI's we had were WWII and Korean veterans, and carried a sidearm. Our barracks were next to a sandbar and the swamp that was home to 'yes, prehistoric carnivores and sand crabs as big as basketballs. It only took a couple of nights to understand why the D I's were armed, unfortunately a couple recruits went missing, no, they weren't eaten, went AWOL MP's caught um in an hour or 2. My 3rd week got sick hospitalized waited until another recruit cycle started. Graduated Platoon 124, July 12, 1963. First Recruit Battalion Parris Island SC. Retired 9/9/1989 [ E-9 ] Semper fi
@@WLBarton4466 you were fine as long as you kept your sleeves rolled down on your shirt collar buttoned and the scarf around your neck, besides no funeral services available for the unfortunate, flee. Wasn't around much sand.
my uncle was a drill instructor after his time in the vietnam war...he was embedded with rangers saving pows in vietcong torture camps...the toughest man i've ever met but he treated me like his own son and was a good man he told me he didnt care if the troops hated him for how he instructed them (this was a time they were way more brutal than compared to now) and the only thing he cared about was making the toughest sobs to survive being in battle...thats all the mattered...that those boys come back home so he went brutal on them he said hes got so many stories....he was just like that drill instructor in full metal jacket...dont let it fool you tho...the guy was honorable af...its all to keep those men alive
As a US Marine I had the privilege of serving 18 months in the UK at a Marine barracks Naval weapons facility at RAF St. Mawgan in the ‘80s. I’ve the greatest respect for those who serve and have served in the British Armed Forces as I served alongside many of them. The hospitality we were shown while there was extremely welcoming- a home away from home experience that I cherish and will never forget.
One of the proudest days of my life was watching my firstborn graduate from Marine Corps boot camp. I cried like I did the day he was born. Proud Marine mom and daughter!
Army Infantry Combat Veteran here with a combat jump. Loved this video, and still impressed with Marines. I went to Airborne School with a bunch of Marine Recondo guys and was most impressed with their skill, attitude and overall demeanor. Rock on USMC.
I was a U.S. Marine in Vietnam. When Marines were sent to schools run by other branches of the service, like Army Parachute School (Jump School), when a Marine screwed up and was punished, all of the Marines performed the punishment right along with him.
Late brother was in Navy reserves but served Viet Nam aboard ship (duty station off shore but close enough to take incoming artillery.. they picked up downed pilots besides other things) when they were under fire he was stationed at one of ships guns that shot at enemy planes...I believe he received info though earphones and relayed info to rest of gun crew.. My eldest son went though Fort Jackson And served In Irag..from Oct 1990 to July 1991...no leave...husband went though army training at Camp Polk then in GA. where he went thu parachute training....as far as I know every branch of military have to go though gas chambers...I know my brother had to learn how to jump from deck into water.. He had a few words about it I won't repeat.
Marines are a different breed for sure. I won a lottery draw for a 3 day R and R trip to "The Love Boat" right after we finished combat operations in Iraq and Northern Kuwait. All the branches mingled except the Marines. I remember one of them being chastised by his fellow Marines for hanging out with Army pukes. Its all good. I could respect the pride they showed.
When I was at PI in 79 it was a lot different than today. The DIs could get physical with a recruit and profanity was used liberally. We only arrived at night and were kept up for the first 24 hours. Everything was done with fast movements and yelling out. I loved it and will be ever grateful to my drill instructors. Semper Fi, do or die. God bless The Corps!
@@bigdee8189 I don’t think I heard you correctly!! If you asked a Marine if they were war mongers you would end up with no teeth or they’d have something to say about it that would make you feel like a total idiot. If you think about it it’s the Marines who are likely first to be sent to some faraway land to protect the security of this great nation. If The Marines are so appalling to you then why are you watching this video? They’re not being war mongers they are training to be ready in the event that The United States or one of Our Allies is attacked. If you’re so well schooled about the Bible then you would know that there have been many wars in Biblical times and many more wars afterwards.
it's amazing how good rifle instructors are in the Marine Corps Never having shot a weapon before, I failed the first day of live fire. After 2 hours of individualized training, I shot expert. In retrospect as a retired Marine, its almost frightnening how accurate most Marines are with a rifle
@@devourerofvillages4434- You're in prone shooting at a large target. Standing 100 yards is a lot more difficult. But ever since they added table 2, everyone in the fleet is an expert.
These comments are so cool everyone is just coming forward and telling that were stories. Just goes to show how strong the brotherhood and sisterhood of the military really is. Thank you all for your service
The video is DEFINITELY edited with the audience in mind; G rated. I went through San Diego MCRD back in 1987. Those humps were no joke. Hats off to all my brothers and sisters in the Corps. Once a Marine, always a Marine.
My son graduates from MCRD San Diego next week. My father graduated from MCRD in 1973. They watched this together and both laughed. My son already knew that it was definitely not this relaxed.
Not camp was a little different for us in the mid 80s, but this really brings back all the feelings. O was terrified when I got to San Diego MCRD. Once I settled into training, the fear left. I did things I never thought I could do. I overcame fears I never thought I would face. I arrived at boot camp a boy and quickly became a man. I went on to the infantry and reconn. Marine Reconnaissance was the Marine Corps' special operators back then. In 2013, I think, they brought back Marine Raiders, which, from what I understand, is like Marine Reconnaissance and Navy Seals combined. I would have loved to have been able to go for that if we had that then. Semper Fi Marines, and God bless you.
PIANOOOOO! As much as i hated basic training, i still finished top recruit. But what i did doesnt even come close to what all these guys go through. Massive massive respect.
My father was a marine. He fought in Vietnam. He never once talked about it, but he did tell us kids that it was the the most difficult thing he had ever done. They went in as boys and came out lethal weapons. It took my dad decades to get over what he had did and the friends he had lost who were fighting next to him. He was the toughest man I ever met. My whole family lived on the base in San Diego until my father retired. We then moved to Chicago where my father was originally from.
my favorite thing is the DI screaming YOURE MAKING ME LOSE MY MIND as the sign says low stress environment lmao. Nothing low stress about boot until you get in the kind of shape where you can handle whatever is thrown at you. RAH
My scariest DI at Parris Island was Sgt. Decker. He didn't scream, he just made you feel impending doom. Hard to describe, every other DI is screaming all of the time, and this dude was a real one, multiple purple hearts and CARs. Something about the way he did things let you know he was not to be fucked with.
Paris Island in 2008, we did PT in the Gas Chamber, ordered to close our eyes and mouth, take the gas mask off, set it on the ground, then open our eyes and take a deep breath. I've never panicked like that before. I remember struggling to put the mask back on and then pushing the breath ventilator out and blowing air, everything was fine again. We werent allowed out until everyone was back up and running inside the chamber.
Thats good training! Did a bunch of the masks fail, I remember a drill instructor plugging a recruits mask with his finger because it had a leak and wouldn’t clear. I assumed they were masks that failed NBC inspections. I personally didn’t hate the gas chamber I thought it was easy tbh.
I went across P.I.(Parris Island) in the summer of 1974. I didn't make it. I'm deaf in my right ear. (That's what kept me out). I got in and was injured in boot. Things just never happened for me in the right way. I spent 3 months on P.I. and 3 MONTHS IN Philadelphia Navel hospital before being discharged. All in all, what I learned in BOOT helped me get through 2 open heart surgeries. The discipline that was instilled in me got me through those surgeries, and the post op instructions that I follow daily. Before I left I was told if given the chance with a normal body, I would have made it through boot. I had the right mind set. During boot I auditioned for the Marine Band,( and I made it). I could go on there's more. In closing, I always say to my Marine Brothers.............SEMPER-FI! , and GOOD NIGHT CHESTY!
1981 Platoon 1039 graduated 48 originals. I watched college athletes quit. It was more about the mindset to push thru. Every time I thought about quiting I pictured my step mom saying see you next week, you will never make it. I didn't realize she was my best motivator and advocate the rest of my life. OORAH!
The DI at the beginning, making the recruit yell in the gas mask was my first Senior DI, Sgt Rivera. Man was intimidating, but earned our respect. Amazing cadence caller, and pushed us hard. He would make us build him a throne every night out of foot lockers and hold our platoon guidon and teach us knowledge, and core values.
I went through boot camp in 1972 and im here to tell you it has gotten sissified. We got to camp it was 2 in the morning and it never got any better. I loved the whole thing about it, it made me a man who knew what to do in any situation.
This is one of the dumbest take I’ve read. Be proud of what you’ve accomplish and be glad that these Marines are answering our nations call. No need to pretend your experience was tougher. I went to boot camp in 2003 and shipped immediately to Iraq after SOI. No one gives a shit how hard your training was when you’re on foot patrol and shit starts hitting the fan.
Really cool to see what a Royal Soldier thinks of my beloved Corps' Recruit Training and how you think some of our training methods could be implemented in your army's training. Very insightful! It was about 11 years ago since I graduated from Parris Island, and all I see in this video are times that sucked but rewarding for me. Graduated with Plt 1081 Alpha Co 1st RTB and I remember it like it was yesterday. Thanks for the video, brother! Semper Fi!
Am a vietnam MARINE, and served 6 years active service from 69 to 75. Went to boot camp in MCRD San Diego. Our basic training was a lot tougher than what it is now, trust me!
MCRD Summer ‘67. Seemed like some DIs were sadists who enjoyed the pain, humiliation and torture parts of the job. They got physical back then and had an assortment of dirty tricks. Sandbox PT? sure, we want More! SF🇺🇸Brother
But wasn't the Basic Training of a shorter length of time as the Vietnam War continued because they had to get as many men out to the battlefield as possible? That's just a thought I had.
@@alananderson5929- However, I'm sure as crazy and sadistic the DIs were, they were still a picnic as compared to what the VC & NVA were whenever they captured American soldiers and Marines.
Having served and trained with your Army, I was impressed with the flexibility and the intelligence in reacting to fluid situations. We learned quite a bit from you.
When I joined the Navy in 1963 was assigned to Beach master unit 1 at Coronado Ca, at that time we were required to do 3 weeks combat training at Pendleton along side the Marines ,little did I know in 1965 we did the first amphibious landing @ Danang RVN with a Marine BLT. Yep the Marine training was a life saver and being a retired Vet mostly Riverine early on ,there’s a special place my heart for Marine . BMCS SW Ret
WEall see them graduate. You see thier strength. They left a son or daughter came back hard as iron .I can't tell how proud of my son I AM.HE IS A GREAT MAN AND FATHER.
I was at the island in 2011. Sounds crazy but it was probably my favorite time in the Marines in a weird way. Even over 10 years later I have vivid memories.. never felt more confident and never felt in better shape. Served as a rifleman. Now I’m an accountant that can’t say curse words and has back pain lol.
I was in the British army for over 20 years. This is how it should be done from day 1 in basic. Its not like this in our army anymore. It should be tough and trying.
Exactly. There are those in the Commonwealth that think this kind of training is outdated and not necessary. But the US military doesn't yell at recruits as hazing or something. It's to prepare them for the stresses of combat. The adversary doesn't care about our feelings.
I’ve always been someone who thrives to be told what to do and how to do it I was turned down by every branch of the military in the United States, because I broke my hip and my knee and my ankle at 14 years old I was considered a liability, but I wish I would’ve had the opportunity to serve my country. This kind of makes me cry a little bit because I feel left out either way. This is a great video.
I'm the same way. I had diabetes and when the National Guard troops were sent out from Alabama in the 90s I sat and cried like a baby because I would have already 5 yrs under my belt. To be a Marine you've got to have issues and my daddy passed them on to me.
For me it was epilepsy. Wasn't a single branch of the Army or other armed forces that wanted me because I take medicine. I really resented how I wanted to be a police officer but because a bunch of veterans were getting out, they kept getting all the academy sponsorships instead of us normal people who had to pay for our training and weren't able to work while we were in because Academy is a full-time commitment. I knew this was going to be a big problem in the future and it turns out it was. Now nobody wants to be a police officer, including veterans. I'm a truck driver now and I still feel a little jaded that I was cheated out of my chance. But I love any chance to hang out with cops and soldiers of any branch and hear their stories.
Graduated 1997 and what an experience! The joy of beimg called a Marine for the first time is indescribable. The friendships amd commaraderie between my fellow Marines is the best. IYAOYAS!!! Semper Fi
Loved the reaction and the opinion of our fellow service member across the pond. I salute you and thank you as well as your brothers and sisters who stand ready to defend the United Kingdom as well as stand along side with our military. My Son is a U.S Marine of 13 + years and my daughter in law is a proud member of the United States Air Force..Thank all who serve!
Class of '79.. Fond memories. The first two weeks are spent hearing the same sentence repeat in your head.. 'Boy you really screwed up this time.' 😅 It gets funnier as time goes by and the D.I.'s make it perfectly clear what's expected of you. The transformation a young man can make in 13 weeks is nothing short of miraculous.
17:39 I personally moved so much shit into those specific barracks back in 2011 when our platoon (3049, Lima Company) moved from the old 3rd battalion barracks during our third phase into these huge luxurious ones. It was nice to have the first two phases in the old ones and still get to experience the new ones a bit too. I’m honored to be one of the last marines to of been trained in the old 3rd bn barracks.
I always enjoy seeing such videos. I’m a Marine Corps vet who served in the UK back in the early 80’s. I served barracks duty at a U.S naval weapons facility at RAF St. Mawgan. It’s shut down now, as that Cold War is over. In Newquay our hosts were awesome. I hope to get back one day.
My son Andrew passed through those silver hatches on board Parris Island in June of 2018. I was so proud of him when I watched him graduate and was choked up with proud, happy tears. He's now a Marine Sergeant (E5). I couldn't be any prouder of him. He's taken me aboard Parris Island several times when I've gone down to Beaufort, SC, where he's stationed at MCAS Beaufort. His MOS is Marine Aviation Ordnance (IYAOYAS). Semper Fidelis Marines! His father was a Marine Desert Shield/ Desert Storm veteran with VMA-231, a hydraulics mechanic on AV-8B Harriers.
My cousin first went here then to OCS. He left the Marines as a Captain (O3). I went the navy route following almost the same thing except I left the service as a Commander (O5). The rank equivalent to a Commander in the USN/USCG in the other branches is a Lieutenant Colonel.
My cousin went here n said it was HARD n one of the best. He turned out to be a great soldier. He went to Vietnam for almost 2 years n he thanks this boot camp for getting him ready for combat.
Please edit. "He turned out to be a great Marine." And your cousin is correct. All that boot camp hardship is definitely to prepare you for war. Marine Vet, Parris Island Grad 1969
Hey, Bridge Port MWTC! Been a min since I’ve been there. I can’t remember if it was bridge port or “Death Valley “ but do remember we had royal Marines and everyone was swapping shirts 😂 we fuckin love representing our fellow brothers in arms.
I have three friends that went through the Island for training. Two went through the Officer Candidate school there. They taught me so much about life and helped me overcome adversity that I have faced. Love you guys and thank you for your service and dedication. I wanted to go after high school, but I was too young and my Dad would not sign the enlistment paperwork.
Had a college classmate who’d been a DI, and he said it was the hardest thing he’d ever done in his life. Boot camp was a walk in the park compared to DI school according to him. Makes sense-if you’re going to train former civilians to be Marines, you gotta be a serious hard charger. You get one shot at Marine Corps OCS. You quit and you’ll be enlisted the rest of your service. All the other branches allow candidates to try again.
When I joined the Corps in 1981, I weighed 110lbs. I obviously had to get a weight waiver. The minimum weight standard at the time for a male Marine at 5'7" was 120lbs. I was a double rats private every meal, everyday until graduation. At the final weigh-in, in my skivvies, I weighed in at exactly 120lbs. My trousers waistline was 28 inches. Semper Fidelis.
I'm a Parris Island grad, Oct 28, 1975 - Jan 19, 1976. I'll remember those dates forever. It was much different then. Recruits were slapped, punched, there was no Crucible we had Elliot's Beach and no rappelling. We also had iron sights no scopes on our M16's. I was so happy when I left the Island. Semper Fi!
I worked as a mental health professional when my son started marine boot camp. I had to shut off my phone any time I was working with a patient. My son left his message on my voicemail. I felt bad because of that... but they aren't allowed to say anything or respond to anything from the person they called. The positive for me was that I had his voicemail to listen to ❤. The script didn't say, "I love you." But he did say it very quick at the end as anyway!!! Made me cry!!!
I went to Parris Island 1975, Witnessed the Hitchcock Incident. Bootcamp was raw, slap, punch, kick. We were being trained to kill for our nation, if that's our job we should be good at it ! Our fighting men can't come in second place !
With due respect to the distinctive heritage and many accomplishments of the British Army, I would very much like to see and hear comments on this same subject offered by a Royal Marine. (I was privileged to serve as a U.S. Marine on active duty and later, an Army Reservist.)
It was almost as bad when I joined the Canadian Forces in the early 70s. Still remember my rifle being tossed out a second story window into the mud for not being clean enough and having to carry my bed to the staff office for inspection, after the bedmaking was not up to standard. Don't imagine they do that in Canada anymore. Also, recall being told that there were two things the army would not tolerate: "theives and c***suckers" and I know you cannot get away with saying things like that anymore! In most places like Canada, Australia, UK, etc., it has changed a great deal, but obviously, the USMC has not. Good for them.
9:15 The USAF is the same way that you described. Mask off, facing movements to instructor, reporting statement, answer questions, facing movements and walk out. Run, or move incorrectly, you come back. I imagine everyone's experience may be different based on instructors and that was over a decade ago for me.
Ears Open, Eyeballs Click would be the reaction I'd want to watch. That doc was an eye opener. It starts on the bus, you hear people already being yelled at on the other bus. People really do bond as we see when some can't go on.
They pick You appart and assemble You back together as a better an improved version of Yourself. Most of our brothers say they won't go back there but no one says that they regret it. You evolve in many aspects of Yourself that by the time You finish Boot Camp and Infantry School You won't believe what You've become. Graduation from Parris Island is such a proud day for the rest of Your life. Semper Fi!.
@@frederickorcutt137; Sir, I totally agree with You. There should be a maximum number of deployments,(no more than 3), for our Servicemembers. Instead You come across some brothers that have 6, 7, 8, and even 10+ deployments and the hard part is that when they come back there's a high probability that they won't be able to adjust to a civillian life were there's a lot of Civillians that "badmouth" and even "hate" our Servicemembers because of their ignorance and some misconceived idea. On top of that VA treats them like shit and the most important thing, our Servicemembers will not seek help because our Armed Forces taught them that if they seek help they're weak. After You'd been deployed in a Theatre of Operation were everyone wants to kill You it's extremelly hard to get used to civillian life, were You're always with Your "guard up", some even can't stand family and relatives hugging You,(it feels extremelly uncomfortable). Our Servicemembers come from a system were orders are followed, things have to be done the right way, there're no excuses for mistakes and overall You rely on "teamwork" and trust Your Brothers with Your life, so naturally when You enter the civillian world everything is the opposite and they get a feeling of not belonging in it. Then all that preassure comes on top of them untill they can't handle it no more and they take their only way out when all other ways are dead ends. And our Goverment ask themselves why is the rate of suicides sky rocketed after 20 years of War?, our Goverment and VA can't play dumb, some one has to be held accountable for this epidemic and look for a permanent solution for this serious problem. The civillian world is much different than when they were in it, with Citizens that are very hostile, racist, prejudiced against everyone else, abusing the weak and thinking that they were born with the way of life and liberties they enjoy so much. I hope that someone, someplace try to really help our Brothers that needs it so much. Everyone that has been in combat gets affected, some more than ohhers,(some can manage it and for others with time it's gets harder and harder), the sad part is that not only they're affected but their family becomes disfunctional and We don't want that. Take care Sir. Semper Fi!
I agree with you. I was always the class clown. After boot camp when I saw friends etc...they said I wasn't the same person and was different. There was no more being funny all the time. I told them I just went through the toughest 3 months of my life. Everything was extremely serious on the Island.
Yup, I went to Iraq in 98 and I was shot twice. Because of this I have PTSD, ringing in my ears, sleep deprived, and at all costs I have to avoid physical confrontation because I will hurt someone real bad. That whole experience changed me. I just don't give a phuck, I don't.@@gruntusmc8922
I am one of the Old School Recruits joined up in 1983 in the RAF and we were met at the Railway Station and from then it was "Shouting " from the DI's up until the Pass Out Parade it was 8 weeks then a further 20 weeks of Trade Training at the The RAF No1 Tech School and Apprentice school at RAF Halton Apprentices had 3 yrs of Beasting ,Education and Aircraft Tech Training. Albeit not as intense as the USMC is on this. But still a lot more intense than The British Army Training is Now I knew friends who went on to become instructors and DI's and were shocked at the Lack of Discipline and building of core values that we went through in all 3 Services back in our day but there were items that needed reform and even today they have not got it right The main worries we as Veterans have are you capable if called on to do so and the UK Government not funding all of the Services with the right equipment and Manning Levels When I served the Army was 145000 (Now 73000)RAF 98000(Now 35000) RN/RM Unknown but a lot bigger than it is now it is Worrying. I am also a believer that we should have a form of Civil Defence Corp that takes on young men and women in on a form of National Service that is there to assist in Domestic National Security and help with Rescue and Disaster aid around the UK at a moments notice but all People serving would be training in a Military style of discipline live and work together for a period of 2 yrs with a 5 yrs reserve period in the event of National emergency but with options to join a still professional Military after completion of service it would then give the HM Forces a better bench mark to draw upon to keep the Professionalism of HM Forces
I graduated in December 1982 as an 0300 from Parris Island. I never knew I was an imitation of a man until arriving there, leaving there it was now understandable how that could be. I went to ITS in Geiger to become a 0341,then next duty station Aco1/8, soon after 4 months of intense training we deployed to Beirut Lebanon 🇱🇧.
"How dare you embarrass me in front of god and everybody. Oh, you will pay when we get back to the squad bay, you will pay!" thus spoke Sgt. Hart in a normal tone of voice and we knew we were in for exceptional PT. That was our entertainment in the summer of 1971 at PI. We respected all of our Drill Instructors, understanding they are combat Marines and in our awe (Vietnam).
Platoon 373 1967 5th marines field radio operator alpha co. 1/5 Hue City Tet I am here because of the United States Marine Corps. Once a Marine always a Marine We were trained to make the enemy die; and the Corps taught us well.
Norwegian boot camp is nothing like this, but when i went there 30years ago i found myself immune to cs gas.. and as a "punishment" i was to eat my lunch in the chamber while all the other recruits did what they could to complete it
They are the first in and last out of a combat zone. Thats just one reason they get pushed so hard. We are very proud of our Marines. It’s known far and wide here in America, that the Marines’ boot camp is the hardest of all the branches of our military. God bless them all.
Its always gratifying to see that this genmeration of Marines are subjected to the same kind of terror and bombast we were 50 years ago. You dont join the Marines to coast--you join to get tough. Appreaciate the comments from a British counterpart. S. Fi.
USAF VETERAN here. I had the pleasure to train and drink 🍸 with the British Marines in Berlin during the Cold War. Tough bunch of guys who can put away the Guinness!! Cheers Mate 🍻
13 weeks basic training. After that, they do combat training. Good video. Many thanks for posting. I would like to see the US Airborne Basic Selection. That would be great.
We do 13 Weeks Basic Training, then we go to SOI (School of Infantry) and then we go to our Specialty School. Basic Training is just the very beginning...
@@mgoblue0970 terminology matters amongst the branches of military. The marines explicitly refer to their initial entry training (IET) as “boot camp” and not as “basic training.” Same thing amongst the other branches. The army refers to it as basic combat training (BCT) and the Air Force uses basic military training (BMT). The officers who wrote the policies have a reason for defining them as such (none of the three branches I mentioned refer to their respective IET as “‘basic’ recruit ‘training,’” so simmer down over there guy and drink some milk). Any nco will correct the error because it’s part of our profession to uphold the standards of our military. Perhaps you should learn not to take corrective action so personally when someone provides you with correct information in order to help prevent future mistakes. That’s a bad habit that plagues the e4 mafia.
The video brought back memories of my boot camp in San Diego Nov 1982 to Feb 1983 I see very few changes since I became a MARINE. IT WAS One of the hardest things I accomplished. It's true " Once a Marine always a Marine ". The change is Eternal. The authors comments were interesting also. Thank you
I served in the Marines, 2010-2015 and deployed to Afghan in 2012. I was able to serve with British army and of all the "allied" forces we had out there, we trusted the Brits over all. Love how y'all got tea in your MREs lol that was so cool! Lol
Thank you for your dedication and service to all the military personnel who's commented on here. No matter what branch you served in . Your all heroes. I'm a Mother in law of a Marine who graduated from here who couldn't be more proud of her son in law. I'm also a military brat lol. Much respect everyone.
I went to MCRD San Diego: 1st Bltn, Bravo Co, Plt 1014, but was later stationed at MCRD Parris Island as both as a range coach and later as as PMI at Weapons Field Training Bltn. Once the brass and cameras aren't around, it's a different world/experience than what you see here.
Drill Instructors also have training for people who don't know. They go through a vocal training exercises so they don't loss their voices. You can tell who been a Instructor for longer time cause their voice will be more raspy then others
Got stationed at Knox after my first euro tour. It's the Armor center for training tankers and Cavalry Scouts. The changes you see in some men at the hands of your training is an amazing thing to see. Most human beings have no idea what they are capable of physically because of mental blocks telling them they cant. So you show them they can. Once that is done they are eager to find out what else they are capable of, they realize the sky is the limits. After that they just go Airborne to conquer that too. "Scouts Out"
I graduated from PI in '02. Craziest, most intense thing that you will never be prepared for. Such an emotional moment to earn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life. To all those who joined, good luck and keep going! Semper Fi, to all my brothers and sisters!
Seeimg parris island and the training brings back the memories of my time on PI. It was scary and tough wjen i first got there. During graduation, i got all choked up and tried to hold back tears. After seeing that part in the video with graduation, that feeling hit me again and it will continue to hit me every time i see it or hear the graduation music 🥹🫡👍
Man I'm an Airman and I just gotta say Marine those tears are just tiny reflections of a loving soul. Oh, and Jesus wept, rest easy...it is ok to feel such love for your commitment to freedom. Your love is a Holy miracle, share it with every breath. Thank you for your service.
When I was in the U.S. Army, one of the recruits in our training batallion had been in the Mexican Navy. He told us that they got to get spend the first day with family while wearing their best suits. After the families left, the Instructors made them take their suits off and start cleaning the floors of the barracks with them. Thus their training began!
Man the confidence course, the tower etc... big playground. What nostalgia. When we got the gas change the left us in there for like 35 minutes exercising. Was nuts, you couldn't see like 3ft away from you.
June '79 to June 83. I was a field telephone lineman. Got shit from the infantry sometimes, but I hardly saw any of them carry a mile spool of wire on their backs, with a pack, and the ones that did never gave linemen crap again. Damn things are heavy.
I went thru boot at MCRD San Diego back in the summer of 2000... They didn't use speakers... They had 240s firing blanks with artillery simunisions going off... It was intense to say the least... But the Reaper hike was brutal... The only saving grace on the Reaper was that we did it before the sun was high so it was somewhat still a little chill left over from the night time
I went through MCRD San Diego in 2017 so by then we had speaker which was kinda gay. But it is what it is. I'll never forget though, halfway up the Reaper my platoon guide accidentally punched me in the face on his backswing, had bloody nose till doc took a look at me after we received our EGAs
Went through Parris Island 7 months ago. Amazing experience. It was definitely tough. But you can only get an idea of what it's like by going through it. It was the most fun I've had.
@@brandoncouch3162 Physically it was bearable. The hardest part was being away from family and my girlfriend with no contact other than letters. But otherwise it was really fun and if you could do just bootcamp and not have to stay in after I would 100% recommend that to everyone on the planet. The part that sucks is the contract you sign to trade your life away for x amount of years.
When I finally got my eagle, globe and anchor on the parade deck at Camp Pendleton after humping down from the Reaper at the end of the crucible I wept like a damn baby. I spent nearly 6 months on the depot because I broke my foot on the final PFT. Just two weeks before the crucible. Got dropped from my training platoon where I was a squad leader in honor platoon of Echo Co. 2nd BN. Picked back up with Kilo Co. 3rd BN and somehow managed to become a squad leader in 2 and a half weeks during my time with them. Another recruit that I became friends with in the medical rehabilitation platoon went to Kilo with me. He was on the depot for 9 MONTHS. We embraced when we got out EGA's. Easily one of the most memorable experiences of my life. That pride never leaves you. (2008-2016).
I like how the narrator refers to the push ups as an impromptu cardio sesson. During navy bootcamp it was called a MASH session. Make A Sailor Hurt session. You really were in for it when you had to attend an I.T session. It wasn't a computer class, it was intensive training. 3 hours of marching on the grinder, push ups and other wonderful calisthenics.
One of the proudest days of my life was watching my son graduate. My wife was sick and went to PI wearing a chemo pump. She came home and was hospitalized with an infection afterwards, but she wasn't going to miss her boy graduate. She lost her fight with cancer 10/6/23, shortly after meeting her first granddaughter. She was a proud marine mom.
May God bless her Marine son. She is his guardian Angel through out his career. Semper Fi!
So very sorry for your loss!
Sorry to hear about your wife passing, but she saw her devil pup graduate
Sorry for you lost Brother! I'll never forget when i graduated Basic Training it felt good.
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and I'm sure se was proud of her so becoming a Marine, God Bless you!
When I was at the Island in 1984 the first time I put on my newly issued trouser’s, a small piece of paper from the manufacturer fell out of my pocket that said “Inspected by Number 6”. The next 2 hours the Drill Instructor had me on my hands and knees crawling and blowing the piece of paper around the squad bay yelling “Little white tag, get out of my life!” at the top of my lungs each time I blew it. 🤣 Funny as heII now but I assure you it wasn’t at the time. 😂
What a waste of time
I went to PISC in 84 also. 1st RTBN. Plt 1113. 9/6 - 12/3.
I was there last year. I found peanut butter packets inside of my rack. Literally inside of it after we were instructed to take the top racks off and switch them with port side. Only to then switch them back to starboard once our SDI found even more peanut butter packets from the last cycle.
@@winolddaley9466 I was 3rd battalion. 3099. I arrived June I think it was. Semper Fi. 👊
Yeah, had to do that white tag thing myself. Us Navy 1973.
Did mine in 1952. Lots of memories and no regrets. In my mind I am still MARINE and damned proud of it. Now approaching 89 years on God's green earth. Semper Fi!
Once a marine, always a marine. You're only allowed to stop being a marine when you're 6 feet deep. My drill instructors constantly drilled that into our heads.
Ooorah!
Semper Fi brother,I served 69-72.
Semper Fi, Brother...
Semper Fi, Brother! 1989-1993.
I'm curious as to your thoughts on how American society has changed/evolved/devolved since you served? Do you feel like it's still the same as the society you were protecting then? Overall how do you feel about the way the country has ended up; are you satisfied with it or do you think things should have gone differently? I'm 35 and honestly want to hear what someone in your position feels about it, if you'd like to answer. Thanks, have a good day.
When you're there the drill instructors are a nightmare but later you realize how incredible those guys are. You never see them break character or take a second off the entire time. They are 100% switched on every second. Their discipline is impeccable.
Sergeant Major Cramp , I will never forget that name .
I won't argue that
I knew our DIs played video games in the office . And we were also suspicious of love interests
when it was the last few days of basic training for me (my platoon), our drill instructors became like a mentor without the all the intense yelling...it was cool to see them be normal people. i couldnt believe it LOL
My DI had this habit of taking his cover off his head and kind of covering his face with it. DIs kept the days schedule inside it so often he was reviewing it. But then I also realized he was hiding his face because he was laughing at some dumb shit one of us said or did. I also realized both DIs were always trying to make the other laugh with a good insult to us or by getting one of us to screw up in some new and interesting way. I guess the drill field can be a boring job at times!!
I graduated Parris Island in 1999. To date nothing in my career and nothing short of the birth of my children has ever compared to the joy I felt at earning the title Marine.
It can be a great feeling when passing out
@@CombatReadyHQ- I'm glad I earned the right to eat crayons! Ooorahahahahaha
October 22, 1987 - January 14, 1988. PLT 2007 PISC.
Graduated Aug 26 1999 Plt 3068
Semper Fi Marine. I'm a 99 grad as well. Got there 6/7/99 💪🏾
As a Marine that served with my British brothers in arms, Brits are excellent war fighters , have amazing spirit and dedication but most of all have a courage that is unmatched. Once again as a US Marine I am so proud to call the British as well as the Canadian Armed forces my brothers and sisters. We are family!!
I fully agree
OOOORAAAH!.
Semper Fi Brother!.
Don’t forget about those crazy Aussies, they’re our brothers in arms as well.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks
When I was on the island it was living hell for three months. Looking back on it 40 years later I smile. It gave me what I needed at that time of my life. Discipline and focus.
It’s amazing what it can actually do for you
Sempet Fi, Brother...
@@CombatReadyHQCan you react to this song by Lee Greenwood and homefree called God Bless The USA? I'm telling you Craig, this song is so patriotic and important that it will give you goosebumps.
It didn't give you discipline and spirit? XD
Semper Fi - 2nd Bn Fox Co. Plt. 2069 (July 1984) Ooooh Rahhh Devil Dogs. Get Sum
As a former Navy pilot, I have much respect for Marines. Navy and Marine Corps aviators train together, and I'm glad it's that way. It was a privledge to serve with that bunch. Didn't hurt to have them with us at the bar when things went south, either. Funny that I learned at a bar that the Marines will always have your back. Much respect, Marines.
Semper Fi, squid! We love you guys
As a former Marine, I appreciate the CAS, sir!
@@CryptoJones- Crayons Always Sir!
I served for a while with VMA-231 at Cherry Point (Harriers) and when Navy Pilots visited it was good fun. I was enlisted, but I heard about “carrier qualifications” at the O club from squadron pilot friends….. great team… Marines and the Navy.
Yep...the rivalries r just that, but when it comes as a combined forces brotherhood--u bet your arse your in deep 💩 if u think your going to take out my Army, Navy or Air Force brother or sister. No warrior left behind.
As a female having served in the US Army this just brought tears to my eyes. So proud
I remember when my brother left for Camp Pendleton, just this scrawny country kid. He came home completely transformed. It was incredible! He looked 2 inches taller and was just ripped, full of confidence. I love our military and support them wholeheartedly. I get emotional, every time I see these types of videos. It’s very interesting, the comparison between how our two countries do things. Semper Fi! 🇺🇸❤️
I can tell you that these videos people watch on Boot Camp are the G rated version. Once those cameras aren't around it's a whole different world.
1st Batt Comp D Parris Island 1997
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2nd Bt Co E Parris Island 2010
Sounds familiar even 13 years later. I think one thing we can rely on, at the very least in this country, is that no matter what year it is, Boot Camp will see almost zero changes decade to decade. Only major thing that's really changed, if what some of the Old Dogs would say is true, is that back in the Vietnam era and before, they could really physically fuck you up compared to now. Not to say D.I.s didn't get physical when I was there... Like you said, it depends who's watching😂
@@ADPax10 When I was in we got hazed all day long everyday. I've seen recruits to smacked around. We had a couple of recruits that didn't want to get up in the mornings, so our DI's literally pushed these guys out of their racks and then flip the rack on top of them. One guy the DI grabbed from the top rack and threw his ass to the ground.
@Chazz_US Marine Okay, good. I was hoping we didn't 'pussyfy' too much since then, cause that sounds about right when it came to my exp.
I remember when some recruit directly across from me (right after wakeup), while standing on-line, got bashed straight in the nose by our Kill Hat's campaign cover (which was starched to brick-like texture of course), and I'm pretty sure it broke his nose. Kid was being mouthy and refused to not say "I, me", etc.. that was early in first phase.
One thing I'm happy about is that I recently just figured out that they raised both CFT and PFT standards. Must've been the last couple years.
@@ADPax10 A lot of non military people I know actually think those campaign covers brims are soft, I’m like no sir, those brims are hard like metal, and will definitely fuck you up.
Served with British military as a Marine…Best I’ve ever worked with. You’re definitely doing something right! Semper Fi.
You are definitely right! Brits were a great bunch to be with besides my fellow Devils
Worked with the Royal Marines a couple of times during maneuvers. Very impressive.
Marine Vet here; 1969-1975. I trained with Brits at Camp Lejeune in '70's. Tough bunch! Got my respect!! They did talk funny though! :)
No, they talk properly, you talk funny.
@@SvenTviking hes joking twat
@@SvenTviking no you talk funny, not us.
@@SvenTviking Have you heard how some Englishmen speak? Can't tell me that's proper.
@@brutal2826 well it is.
This is so tame compared to what it was actually like. Amazing how calm Drill Instructors are when there are cameras watching.
Yeah... we had maybe one bathroom break a day and they force you to drink water... saw a lot of guys piss on themselves at the position of attention.
We got one meal during the Crucible. After the first day one DI made us throw away all our food. You learn to be resourceful though.
That 1st day at receiving looked way the hell calmer than I remember at MCRD San Diego in 1999.
I was just thinking that some of the drill instructors in yellow shirts seem mentally unwell, shrieking like that, they don't even sound like men. I don't see the point of treating recruits so badly out of the gate.
@@dez6278 it's to teach you to function in chaos.
@@TemptingFate-em5ho I see.
We train em .. and in return. We support them. Thank you to my marines🇺🇲
My dad was a Marine in WWII in the Pacific...eventually was a "butter bar" First Lt......He survived and was a great dad...now guarding St. Peter's Gate. Semper Fi !
Butter bar is a 2nd Lt.
As Marines , when we die to Saint Peter we will tell "another Marine reporting sir, I served my time in hell.
Went through March 1963, the DI's we had were WWII and Korean veterans, and carried
a sidearm. Our barracks were next to a sandbar and the swamp that was home to 'yes,
prehistoric carnivores and sand crabs as big as basketballs. It only took a couple of nights
to understand why the D I's were armed, unfortunately a couple recruits went missing,
no, they weren't eaten, went AWOL MP's caught um in an hour or 2. My 3rd week got sick
hospitalized waited until another recruit cycle started. Graduated Platoon 124, July 12, 1963. First Recruit Battalion Parris Island SC. Retired 9/9/1989 [ E-9 ] Semper fi
My uncle Bob Gilliam went through in '64, and retired as an e6 in '81. He just passed away last month. Semper Fi, devil dog, and welcome home.
Hope you were not there in the year the sand flies are biting, have another feather in your immune system cap.
@@WLBarton4466 you were fine as long as you kept your sleeves rolled down on your shirt collar buttoned and the scarf around your neck, besides no funeral services available for the unfortunate,
flee. Wasn't around much sand.
Back when they would be at your ass also!
Carry on, Top
Shout out to you Craig for actually watching the video and being engaged in it to give us an authentic reaction. Much respect to you bro
my uncle was a drill instructor after his time in the vietnam war...he was embedded with rangers saving pows in vietcong torture camps...the toughest man i've ever met but he treated me like his own son and was a good man
he told me he didnt care if the troops hated him for how he instructed them (this was a time they were way more brutal than compared to now) and the only thing he cared about was making the toughest sobs to survive being in battle...thats all the mattered...that those boys come back home so he went brutal on them he said
hes got so many stories....he was just like that drill instructor in full metal jacket...dont let it fool you tho...the guy was honorable af...its all to keep those men alive
As a US Marine I had the privilege of serving 18 months in the UK at a Marine barracks Naval weapons facility at RAF St. Mawgan in the ‘80s. I’ve the greatest respect for those who serve and have served in the British Armed Forces as I served alongside many of them. The hospitality we were shown while there was extremely welcoming- a home away from home experience that I cherish and will never forget.
I’m a proud Marine, and I love Marines who have served past, present, and future.
How about the other branches???? Do you love/respect them too, or marines only??
I am an FMF Corpsman- I love my Marines and shipmates as well!!
@@bigdee8189 respect them all of course; but nothing beats the brotherhood of my shipmates.
Semper Fi. RET USMC 0372
@@asslonaker WE LOVE THE CORPMAN THE MOST PROTECTED IN THE UNIT.USMC O341
One of the proudest days of my life was watching my firstborn graduate from Marine Corps boot camp. I cried like I did the day he was born. Proud Marine mom and daughter!
Army Infantry Combat Veteran here with a combat jump. Loved this video, and still impressed with Marines. I went to Airborne School with a bunch of Marine Recondo guys and was most impressed with their skill, attitude and overall demeanor. Rock on USMC.
Thanks brother, great to hear from the other branches. Army's got some badass units over there too.
I was a U.S. Marine in Vietnam. When Marines were sent to schools run by other branches of the service, like Army Parachute School (Jump School), when a Marine screwed up and was punished, all of the Marines performed the punishment right along with him.
Late brother was in Navy reserves but served Viet Nam aboard ship (duty station off shore but close enough to take incoming artillery.. they picked up downed pilots besides other things) when they were under fire he was stationed at one of ships guns that shot at enemy planes...I believe he received info though earphones and relayed info to rest of gun crew.. My eldest son went though Fort Jackson And served In Irag..from Oct 1990 to July 1991...no leave...husband went though army training at Camp Polk then in GA. where he went thu parachute training....as far as I know every branch of military have to go though gas chambers...I know my brother had to learn how to jump from deck into water.. He had a few words about it I won't repeat.
Marines are a different breed for sure. I won a lottery draw for a 3 day R and R trip to "The Love Boat" right after we finished combat operations in Iraq and Northern Kuwait. All the branches mingled except the Marines. I remember one of them being chastised by his fellow Marines for hanging out with Army pukes. Its all good. I could respect the pride they showed.
@@lynncardenokay?
When I was at PI in 79 it was a lot different than today. The DIs could get physical with a recruit and profanity was used liberally. We only arrived at night and were kept up for the first 24 hours. Everything was done with fast movements and yelling out. I loved it and will be ever grateful to my drill instructors. Semper Fi, do or die. God bless The Corps!
God has got nothing to do with war mongers!
@@bigdee8189
I don’t think I heard you correctly!!
If you asked a Marine if they were war mongers you would end up with no teeth or they’d have something to say about it that would make you feel like a total idiot. If you think about it it’s the Marines who are likely first to be sent to some faraway land to protect the security of this great nation. If The Marines are so appalling to you then why are you watching this video? They’re not being war mongers they are training to be ready in the event that The United States or one of Our Allies is attacked.
If you’re so well schooled about the Bible then you would know that there have been many wars in Biblical times and many more wars afterwards.
it's amazing how good rifle instructors are in the Marine Corps Never having shot a weapon before, I failed the first day of live fire. After 2 hours of individualized training, I shot expert. In retrospect as a retired Marine, its almost frightnening how accurate most Marines are with a rifle
I believe it's supposed to be "frightening"!
500 yards with Iron Sights is no joke.
@@devourerofvillages4434- You're in prone shooting at a large target. Standing 100 yards is a lot more difficult. But ever since they added table 2, everyone in the fleet is an expert.
Are all the rifles zeroed in perfectly by an armorer before a recruit is permitted to train with it?
@Valeron5 Recruits are taught to zero their own rifles.
These comments are so cool everyone is just coming forward and telling that were stories. Just goes to show how strong the brotherhood and sisterhood of the military really is. Thank you all for your service
The United States Marine Corps, epitomizes instilling, mental toughness, physical strength and Esprit de Corps. Loyalty above all else!
My brother Marine Recon. Best of the best. Swift, Silent, & Deadly.
So proud of him.
Try cockiness, arrogance, and disrespect toward the other branches! No...marines don't win wars all by themselves!! Oorahahahahaha
@@bigdee8189 you are salty dou he no one said s t f
The video is DEFINITELY edited with the audience in mind; G rated. I went through San Diego MCRD back in 1987. Those humps were no joke. Hats off to all my brothers and sisters in the Corps. Once a Marine, always a Marine.
The Reaper...Mt M,Fer! Semper Fi. San Diego. 91
Hollywood marine ehhh?
@@robertaddis9993, absolutely
My son graduates from MCRD San Diego next week. My father graduated from MCRD in 1973. They watched this together and both laughed. My son already knew that it was definitely not this relaxed.
I remember mount Mother. Fu$&er.real ass kicker. My son went through in 2006 he told me they don't climb it anymore.
Not camp was a little different for us in the mid 80s, but this really brings back all the feelings. O was terrified when I got to San Diego MCRD. Once I settled into training, the fear left. I did things I never thought I could do. I overcame fears I never thought I would face. I arrived at boot camp a boy and quickly became a man. I went on to the infantry and reconn. Marine Reconnaissance was the Marine Corps' special operators back then. In 2013, I think, they brought back Marine Raiders, which, from what I understand, is like Marine Reconnaissance and Navy Seals combined. I would have loved to have been able to go for that if we had that then. Semper Fi Marines, and God bless you.
PIANOOOOO! As much as i hated basic training, i still finished top recruit. But what i did doesnt even come close to what all these guys go through. Massive massive respect.
My father was a marine. He fought in Vietnam. He never once talked about it, but he did tell us kids that it was the the most difficult thing he had ever done. They went in as boys and came out lethal weapons. It took my dad decades to get over what he had did and the friends he had lost who were fighting next to him. He was the toughest man I ever met. My whole family lived on the base in San Diego until my father retired. We then moved to Chicago where my father was originally from.
God bless you father
@@billgonzales8978 thanks brother
God bless your father
I served 69-72 and spent time in S.E. Asia and yes I spent decades of nightmares,I am 71.
@@donaldk.macbaird5248 thank you for your service Donald and I’m sorry you went through all that. It’s heartbreaking
Im in MCJROTC and I have so much respect for those who passed training, yall are the real heros along with everyone serving and have served.
Oorah
my favorite thing is the DI screaming YOURE MAKING ME LOSE MY MIND as the sign says low stress environment lmao. Nothing low stress about boot until you get in the kind of shape where you can handle whatever is thrown at you. RAH
My scariest DI at Parris Island was Sgt. Decker. He didn't scream, he just made you feel impending doom. Hard to describe, every other DI is screaming all of the time, and this dude was a real one, multiple purple hearts and CARs. Something about the way he did things let you know he was not to be fucked with.
What year was that?
Goodnight Chesty wherever you are.
Paris Island in 2008, we did PT in the Gas Chamber, ordered to close our eyes and mouth, take the gas mask off, set it on the ground, then open our eyes and take a deep breath. I've never panicked like that before. I remember struggling to put the mask back on and then pushing the breath ventilator out and blowing air, everything was fine again. We werent allowed out until everyone was back up and running inside the chamber.
Thats good training! Did a bunch of the masks fail, I remember a drill instructor plugging a recruits mask with his finger because it had a leak and wouldn’t clear. I assumed they were masks that failed NBC inspections. I personally didn’t hate the gas chamber I thought it was easy tbh.
I went across P.I.(Parris Island) in the summer of 1974. I didn't make it. I'm deaf in my right ear. (That's what kept me out). I got in and was injured in boot. Things just never happened for me in the right way. I spent 3 months on P.I. and 3 MONTHS IN Philadelphia Navel hospital before being discharged. All in all, what I learned in BOOT helped me get through 2 open heart surgeries. The discipline that was instilled in me got me through those surgeries, and the post op instructions that I follow daily. Before I left I was told if given the chance with a normal body, I would have made it through boot. I had the right mind set. During boot I auditioned for the Marine Band,( and I made it). I could go on there's more. In closing, I always say to my Marine Brothers.............SEMPER-FI! , and GOOD NIGHT CHESTY!
1981 Platoon 1039 graduated 48 originals. I watched college athletes quit. It was more about the mindset to push thru. Every time I thought about quiting I pictured my step mom saying see you next week, you will never make it. I didn't realize she was my best motivator and advocate the rest of my life.
OORAH!
The DI at the beginning, making the recruit yell in the gas mask was my first Senior DI, Sgt Rivera. Man was intimidating, but earned our respect. Amazing cadence caller, and pushed us hard. He would make us build him a throne every night out of foot lockers and hold our platoon guidon and teach us knowledge, and core values.
I went through boot camp in 1972 and im here to tell you it has gotten sissified. We got to camp it was 2 in the morning and it never got any better. I loved the whole thing about it, it made me a man who knew what to do in any situation.
This is one of the dumbest take I’ve read. Be proud of what you’ve accomplish and be glad that these Marines are answering our nations call. No need to pretend your experience was tougher.
I went to boot camp in 2003 and shipped immediately to Iraq after SOI. No one gives a shit how hard your training was when you’re on foot patrol and shit starts hitting the fan.
Really cool to see what a Royal Soldier thinks of my beloved Corps' Recruit Training and how you think some of our training methods could be implemented in your army's training. Very insightful! It was about 11 years ago since I graduated from Parris Island, and all I see in this video are times that sucked but rewarding for me. Graduated with Plt 1081 Alpha Co 1st RTB and I remember it like it was yesterday. Thanks for the video, brother! Semper Fi!
Am a vietnam MARINE, and served 6 years active service from 69 to 75. Went to boot camp in MCRD San Diego. Our basic training was a lot tougher than what it is now, trust me!
MCRD Summer ‘67. Seemed like some DIs were sadists who enjoyed the pain, humiliation and torture parts of the job. They got physical back then and had an assortment of dirty tricks. Sandbox PT? sure, we want More! SF🇺🇸Brother
Right.Even in 79 they were sadistic as hell
But wasn't the Basic Training of a shorter length of time as the Vietnam War continued because they had to get as many men out to the battlefield as possible? That's just a thought I had.
@@alananderson5929- However, I'm sure as crazy and sadistic the DIs were, they were still a picnic as compared to what the VC & NVA were whenever they captured American soldiers and Marines.
Having served and trained with your Army, I was impressed with the flexibility and the intelligence in reacting to fluid situations. We learned quite a bit from you.
I liked the round dog tags, and how calm you guys are, no matter the situation.
When I joined the Navy in 1963 was assigned to Beach master unit 1 at Coronado Ca, at that time we were required to do 3 weeks combat training at Pendleton along side the Marines ,little did I know in 1965 we did the first amphibious landing @ Danang RVN with a Marine BLT. Yep the Marine training was a life saver and being a retired Vet mostly Riverine early on ,there’s a special place my heart for Marine .
BMCS SW Ret
WEall see them graduate. You see thier strength. They left a son or daughter came back hard as iron .I can't tell how proud of my son I AM.HE IS A GREAT MAN AND FATHER.
I was at the island in 2011. Sounds crazy but it was probably my favorite time in the Marines in a weird way. Even over 10 years later I have vivid memories.. never felt more confident and never felt in better shape. Served as a rifleman.
Now I’m an accountant that can’t say curse words and has back pain lol.
I was in the British army for over 20 years. This is how it should be done from day 1 in basic. Its not like this in our army anymore. It should be tough and trying.
Exactly. There are those in the Commonwealth that think this kind of training is outdated and not necessary. But the US military doesn't yell at recruits as hazing or something. It's to prepare them for the stresses of combat. The adversary doesn't care about our feelings.
That IS how it is. And it's almost twice as long. It's tougher.
@@mgoblue0970 Lol "the commonwealth" this is literally a British military-style of training.
I’ve always been someone who thrives to be told what to do and how to do it I was turned down by every branch of the military in the United States, because I broke my hip and my knee and my ankle at 14 years old I was considered a liability, but I wish I would’ve had the opportunity to serve my country. This kind of makes me cry a little bit because I feel left out either way. This is a great video.
You're good my friend. God bless you and thank you for your patriotism!
I'm the same way. I had diabetes and when the National Guard troops were sent out from Alabama in the 90s I sat and cried like a baby because I would have already 5 yrs under my belt.
To be a Marine you've got to have issues and my daddy passed them on to me.
It's OK man.Your heart is right and not everyone is cut out for military service
For me it was epilepsy. Wasn't a single branch of the Army or other armed forces that wanted me because I take medicine. I really resented how I wanted to be a police officer but because a bunch of veterans were getting out, they kept getting all the academy sponsorships instead of us normal people who had to pay for our training and weren't able to work while we were in because Academy is a full-time commitment. I knew this was going to be a big problem in the future and it turns out it was. Now nobody wants to be a police officer, including veterans.
I'm a truck driver now and I still feel a little jaded that I was cheated out of my chance. But I love any chance to hang out with cops and soldiers of any branch and hear their stories.
Graduated 1997 and what an experience! The joy of beimg called a Marine for the first time is indescribable. The friendships amd commaraderie between my fellow Marines is the best. IYAOYAS!!! Semper Fi
Loved the reaction and the opinion of our fellow service member across the pond. I salute you and thank you as well as your brothers and sisters who stand ready to defend the United Kingdom as well as stand along side with our military. My Son is a U.S Marine of 13 + years and my daughter in law is a proud member of the United States Air Force..Thank all who serve!
Class of '79..
Fond memories.
The first two weeks are spent hearing the same sentence repeat in your head.. 'Boy you really screwed up this time.' 😅
It gets funnier as time goes by and the D.I.'s make it perfectly clear what's expected of you.
The transformation a young man can make in 13 weeks is nothing short of miraculous.
17:39 I personally moved so much shit into those specific barracks back in 2011 when our platoon (3049, Lima Company) moved from the old 3rd battalion barracks during our third phase into these huge luxurious ones. It was nice to have the first two phases in the old ones and still get to experience the new ones a bit too. I’m honored to be one of the last marines to of been trained in the old 3rd bn barracks.
Platoon 327
3rd Recruit Bn Parris Isl
Graduated 25 June 1974
Semper Fi
I always enjoy seeing such videos. I’m a Marine Corps vet who served in the UK back in the early 80’s. I served barracks duty at a U.S naval weapons facility at RAF St. Mawgan. It’s shut down now, as that Cold War is over. In Newquay our hosts were awesome. I hope to get back one day.
Me too, 84-86. Rah
Thank you for your service... shame to say Newquay is suffering at the moment
My son Andrew passed through those silver hatches on board Parris Island in June of 2018. I was so proud of him when I watched him graduate and was choked up with proud, happy tears. He's now a Marine Sergeant (E5). I couldn't be any prouder of him. He's taken me aboard Parris Island several times when I've gone down to Beaufort, SC, where he's stationed at MCAS Beaufort. His MOS is Marine Aviation Ordnance (IYAOYAS). Semper Fidelis Marines! His father was a Marine Desert Shield/ Desert Storm veteran with VMA-231, a hydraulics mechanic on AV-8B Harriers.
Love our Military and Thank You
My cousin first went here then to OCS. He left the Marines as a Captain (O3). I went the navy route following almost the same thing except I left the service as a Commander (O5). The rank equivalent to a Commander in the USN/USCG in the other branches is a Lieutenant Colonel.
My cousin went here n said it was HARD n one of the best. He turned out to be a great soldier. He went to Vietnam for almost 2 years n he thanks this boot camp for getting him ready for combat.
Marine not soldier
Please edit. "He turned out to be a great Marine." And your cousin is correct. All that boot camp hardship is definitely to prepare you for war.
Marine Vet, Parris Island Grad 1969
@@platoon2047 Oorah!
Ready for combat and life in general. I don't take shit from anybody.
Marines are marines, soldiers are Army.
Former marine 0311 we trained with the British royal marines in Bridgeport CA these dudes are insane , much respect
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Hey, Bridge Port MWTC!
Been a min since I’ve been there. I can’t remember if it was bridge port or “Death Valley “ but do remember we had royal Marines and everyone was swapping shirts 😂 we fuckin love representing our fellow brothers in arms.
Nothing beats sleeping in a tent in 4 ft of snow/ice at -20 degrees! Will never forget it, That place was different for this florida boy. SEMPER FI!!!
My cousin was a marine. Watching the original video of what they go through made me respect him even more. So proud! 🥹
We had it tough in USAF too. One night in chow hall they served us lobster without drawn butter.
I have three friends that went through the Island for training. Two went through the Officer Candidate school there. They taught me so much about life and helped me overcome adversity that I have faced. Love you guys and thank you for your service and dedication. I wanted to go after high school, but I was too young and my Dad would not sign the enlistment paperwork.
Officer Candidate School is in Quantico.
No OCS at PI
Remember, drill sergeants had to take basic again as part of their training. Mad respect for that.
Drill Instructors
Had a college classmate who’d been a DI, and he said it was the hardest thing he’d ever done in his life. Boot camp was a walk in the park compared to DI school according to him. Makes sense-if you’re going to train former civilians to be Marines, you gotta be a serious hard charger. You get one shot at Marine Corps OCS. You quit and you’ll be enlisted the rest of your service. All the other branches allow candidates to try again.
Ahhhhh… Marine Corps- drill instructors and boot camp
When I joined the Corps in 1981, I weighed 110lbs. I obviously had to get a weight waiver. The minimum weight standard at the time for a male Marine at 5'7" was 120lbs. I was a double rats private every meal, everyday until graduation. At the final weigh-in, in my skivvies, I weighed in at exactly 120lbs. My trousers waistline was 28 inches. Semper Fidelis.
I'm a Parris Island grad, Oct 28, 1975 - Jan 19, 1976. I'll remember those dates forever. It was much different then. Recruits were slapped, punched, there was no Crucible we had Elliot's Beach and no rappelling. We also had iron sights no scopes on our M16's. I was so happy when I left the Island. Semper Fi!
I worked as a mental health professional when my son started marine boot camp.
I had to shut off my phone any time I was working with a patient. My son left his message on my voicemail. I felt bad because of that... but they aren't allowed to say anything or respond to anything from the person they called. The positive for me was that I had his voicemail to listen to ❤.
The script didn't say, "I love you." But he did say it very quick at the end as anyway!!! Made me cry!!!
I went to Parris Island 1975, Witnessed the Hitchcock Incident. Bootcamp was raw, slap, punch, kick. We were being trained to kill for our nation, if that's our job we should be good at it ! Our fighting men can't come in second place !
With due respect to the distinctive heritage and many accomplishments of the British Army, I would very much like to see and hear comments on this same subject offered by a Royal Marine. (I was privileged to serve as a U.S. Marine on active duty and later, an Army Reservist.)
It was almost as bad when I joined the Canadian Forces in the early 70s. Still remember my rifle being tossed out a second story window into the mud for not being clean enough and having to carry my bed to the staff office for inspection, after the bedmaking was not up to standard. Don't imagine they do that in Canada anymore. Also, recall being told that there were two things the army would not tolerate: "theives and c***suckers" and I know you cannot get away with saying things like that anymore! In most places like Canada, Australia, UK, etc., it has changed a great deal, but obviously, the USMC has not. Good for them.
Sadly the US Marines do have to tolerate one of those these days. I'm glad I was in back when they didn't and if they were caught.....
9:15 The USAF is the same way that you described. Mask off, facing movements to instructor, reporting statement, answer questions, facing movements and walk out. Run, or move incorrectly, you come back. I imagine everyone's experience may be different based on instructors and that was over a decade ago for me.
Ears Open, Eyeballs Click would be the reaction I'd want to watch. That doc was an eye opener. It starts on the bus, you hear people already being yelled at on the other bus. People really do bond as we see when some can't go on.
There were two Royal Marines in my DI School class on PI. Great guys. Professional. Hard core. They were there for about a month then went home.
They pick You appart and assemble You back together as a better an improved version of Yourself. Most of our brothers say they won't go back there but no one says that they regret it. You evolve in many aspects of Yourself that by the time You finish Boot Camp and Infantry School You won't believe what You've become.
Graduation from Parris Island is such a proud day for the rest of Your life.
Semper Fi!.
The downside is for those in long enough/ deploying a lot not being able to unwind that lifestyle to deal with civilian bs.
@@frederickorcutt137; Sir, I totally agree with You. There should be a maximum number of deployments,(no more than 3), for our Servicemembers. Instead You come across some brothers that have 6, 7, 8, and even 10+ deployments and the hard part is that when they come back there's a high probability that they won't be able to adjust to a civillian life were there's a lot of Civillians that "badmouth" and even "hate" our Servicemembers because of their ignorance and some misconceived idea. On top of that VA treats them like shit and the most important thing, our Servicemembers will not seek help because our Armed Forces taught them that if they seek help they're weak. After You'd been deployed in a Theatre of Operation were everyone wants to kill You it's extremelly hard to get used to civillian life, were You're always with Your "guard up", some even can't stand family and relatives hugging You,(it feels extremelly uncomfortable). Our Servicemembers come from a system were orders are followed, things have to be done the right way, there're no excuses for mistakes and overall You rely on "teamwork" and trust Your Brothers with Your life, so naturally when You enter the civillian world everything is the opposite and they get a feeling of not belonging in it. Then all that preassure comes on top of them untill they can't handle it no more and they take their only way out when all other ways are dead ends. And our Goverment ask themselves why is the rate of suicides sky rocketed after 20 years of War?, our Goverment and VA can't play dumb, some one has to be held accountable for this epidemic and look for a permanent solution for this serious problem.
The civillian world is much different than when they were in it, with Citizens that are very hostile, racist, prejudiced against everyone else, abusing the weak and thinking that they were born with the way of life and liberties they enjoy so much. I hope that someone, someplace try to really help our Brothers that needs it so much. Everyone that has been in combat gets affected, some more than ohhers,(some can manage it and for others with time it's gets harder and harder), the sad part is that not only they're affected but their family becomes disfunctional and We don't want that.
Take care Sir.
Semper Fi!
I agree with you. I was always the class clown. After boot camp when I saw friends etc...they said I wasn't the same person and was different. There was no more being funny all the time. I told them I just went through the toughest 3 months of my life. Everything was extremely serious on the Island.
@@GenX_US_Marine; Semper Fi Brother!.
Yup, I went to Iraq in 98 and I was shot twice. Because of this I have PTSD, ringing in my ears, sleep deprived, and at all costs I have to avoid physical confrontation because I will hurt someone real bad. That whole experience changed me. I just don't give a phuck, I don't.@@gruntusmc8922
I am one of the Old School Recruits joined up in 1983 in the RAF and we were met at the Railway Station and from then it was "Shouting " from the DI's up until the Pass Out Parade it was 8 weeks then a further 20 weeks of Trade Training at the The RAF No1 Tech School and Apprentice school at RAF Halton Apprentices had 3 yrs of Beasting ,Education and Aircraft Tech Training. Albeit not as intense as the USMC is on this. But still a lot more intense than The British Army Training is Now I knew friends who went on to become instructors and DI's and were shocked at the Lack of Discipline and building of core values that we went through in all 3 Services back in our day but there were items that needed reform and even today they have not got it right The main worries we as Veterans have are you capable if called on to do so and the UK Government not funding all of the Services with the right equipment and Manning Levels When I served the Army was 145000 (Now 73000)RAF 98000(Now 35000) RN/RM Unknown but a lot bigger than it is now it is Worrying.
I am also a believer that we should have a form of Civil Defence Corp that takes on young men and women in on a form of National Service that is there to assist in Domestic National Security and help with Rescue and Disaster aid around the UK at a moments notice but all People serving would be training in a Military style of discipline live and work together for a period of 2 yrs with a 5 yrs reserve period in the event of National emergency but with options to join a still professional Military after completion of service it would then give the HM Forces a better bench mark to draw upon to keep the Professionalism of HM Forces
Graduated San DIEGO in 1975, still remember like it was this morning.
I graduated in December 1982 as an 0300 from Parris Island. I never knew I was an imitation of a man until arriving there, leaving there it was now understandable how that could be.
I went to ITS in Geiger to become a 0341,then next duty station Aco1/8, soon after 4 months of intense training we deployed to Beirut Lebanon 🇱🇧.
"How dare you embarrass me in front of god and everybody. Oh, you will pay when we get back to the squad bay, you will pay!" thus spoke Sgt. Hart in a normal tone of voice and we knew we were in for exceptional PT. That was our entertainment in the summer of 1971 at PI. We respected all of our Drill Instructors, understanding they are combat Marines and in our awe (Vietnam).
Platoon 373 1967 5th marines field radio operator alpha co. 1/5 Hue City Tet
I am here because of the United States Marine Corps.
Once a Marine always a Marine
We were trained to make the enemy die; and the Corps taught us well.
Norwegian boot camp is nothing like this, but when i went there 30years ago i found myself immune to cs gas..
and as a "punishment" i was to eat my lunch in the chamber while all the other recruits did what they could to complete it
CS gas, I found it to be a wonderful cure for the common cold.
They are the first in and last out of a combat zone. Thats just one reason they get pushed so hard.
We are very proud of our Marines.
It’s known far and wide here in America, that the Marines’ boot camp is the hardest of all the branches of our military.
God bless them all.
Its always gratifying to see that this genmeration of Marines are subjected to the same kind of terror and bombast we were 50 years ago. You dont join the Marines to coast--you join to get tough. Appreaciate the comments from a British counterpart. S. Fi.
USAF VETERAN here. I had the pleasure to train and drink 🍸 with the British Marines in Berlin during the Cold War. Tough bunch of guys who can put away the Guinness!! Cheers Mate 🍻
13 weeks basic training. After that, they do combat training. Good video. Many thanks for posting.
I would like to see the US Airborne Basic Selection. That would be great.
We do 13 Weeks Basic Training, then we go to SOI (School of Infantry) and then we go to our Specialty School. Basic Training is just the very beginning...
Marine go to BOOT camp, not basic training
@@xXjfizzle10Xx Lighten up Francis. It's "Basic" Recruit "Training".
@@mgoblue0970 terminology matters amongst the branches of military. The marines explicitly refer to their initial entry training (IET) as “boot camp” and not as “basic training.” Same thing amongst the other branches. The army refers to it as basic combat training (BCT) and the Air Force uses basic military training (BMT). The officers who wrote the policies have a reason for defining them as such (none of the three branches I mentioned refer to their respective IET as “‘basic’ recruit ‘training,’” so simmer down over there guy and drink some milk). Any nco will correct the error because it’s part of our profession to uphold the standards of our military. Perhaps you should learn not to take corrective action so personally when someone provides you with correct information in order to help prevent future mistakes. That’s a bad habit that plagues the e4 mafia.
The video brought back memories of my boot camp in San Diego Nov 1982 to Feb 1983 I see very few changes since I became a MARINE. IT WAS One of the hardest things I accomplished. It's true " Once a Marine always a Marine ". The change is Eternal. The authors comments were interesting also. Thank you
I served in the Marines, 2010-2015 and deployed to Afghan in 2012. I was able to serve with British army and of all the "allied" forces we had out there, we trusted the Brits over all. Love how y'all got tea in your MREs lol that was so cool! Lol
Thank you for your dedication and service to all the military personnel who's commented on here. No matter what branch you served in . Your all heroes. I'm a Mother in law of a Marine who graduated from here who couldn't be more proud of her son in law. I'm also a military brat lol. Much respect everyone.
I went to MCRD San Diego: 1st Bltn, Bravo Co, Plt 1014, but was later stationed at MCRD Parris Island as both as a range coach and later as as PMI at Weapons Field Training Bltn. Once the brass and cameras aren't around, it's a different world/experience than what you see here.
He got a phone call. That must be nice. The few, the proud. The Marines are well trained.
Exactly. We had to strike a letter.
I lost my voice the day of our phone call. It's just to tell them we made...not a conversation. Nothing soft about...and that was in 1996.
Drill Instructors also have training for people who don't know. They go through a vocal training exercises so they don't loss their voices. You can tell who been a Instructor for longer time cause their voice will be more raspy then others
Got stationed at Knox after my first euro tour. It's the Armor center for training tankers and Cavalry Scouts. The changes you see in some men at the hands of your training is an amazing thing to see. Most human beings have no idea what they are capable of physically because of mental blocks telling them they cant. So you show them they can. Once that is done they are eager to find out what else they are capable of, they realize the sky is the limits. After that they just go Airborne to conquer that too. "Scouts Out"
I graduated from PI in '02. Craziest, most intense thing that you will never be prepared for. Such an emotional moment to earn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life. To all those who joined, good luck and keep going! Semper Fi, to all my brothers and sisters!
Seeimg parris island and the training brings back the memories of my time on PI. It was scary and tough wjen i first got there. During graduation, i got all choked up and tried to hold back tears. After seeing that part in the video with graduation, that feeling hit me again and it will continue to hit me every time i see it or hear the graduation music 🥹🫡👍
Man I'm an Airman and I just gotta say Marine those tears are just tiny reflections of a loving soul. Oh, and Jesus wept, rest easy...it is ok to feel such love for your commitment to freedom. Your love is a Holy miracle, share it with every breath. Thank you for your service.
When I was in the U.S. Army, one of the recruits in our training batallion had been in the Mexican Navy. He told us that they got to get spend the first day with family while wearing their best suits. After the families left, the Instructors made them take their suits off and start cleaning the floors of the barracks with them. Thus their training began!
Man I really felt for the kid calling and no one picked up he called his recruiter not family felt for him
Brutal isn’t it!
Man the confidence course, the tower etc... big playground. What nostalgia. When we got the gas change the left us in there for like 35 minutes exercising. Was nuts, you couldn't see like 3ft away from you.
MCRD San Diego in 1978
Semper Fidelis and I still remember my drill instructors' names
June '79 to June 83. I was a field telephone lineman. Got shit from the infantry sometimes, but I hardly saw any of them carry a mile spool of wire on their backs, with a pack, and the ones that did never gave linemen crap again. Damn things are heavy.
I went thru boot at MCRD San Diego back in the summer of 2000... They didn't use speakers... They had 240s firing blanks with artillery simunisions going off... It was intense to say the least... But the Reaper hike was brutal... The only saving grace on the Reaper was that we did it before the sun was high so it was somewhat still a little chill left over from the night time
I went through MCRD San Diego in 2017 so by then we had speaker which was kinda gay. But it is what it is. I'll never forget though, halfway up the Reaper my platoon guide accidentally punched me in the face on his backswing, had bloody nose till doc took a look at me after we received our EGAs
Went through Parris Island 7 months ago. Amazing experience. It was definitely tough. But you can only get an idea of what it's like by going through it. It was the most fun I've had.
What was the toughest part?
@@brandoncouch3162 Physically it was bearable. The hardest part was being away from family and my girlfriend with no contact other than letters. But otherwise it was really fun and if you could do just bootcamp and not have to stay in after I would 100% recommend that to everyone on the planet. The part that sucks is the contract you sign to trade your life away for x amount of years.
When I finally got my eagle, globe and anchor on the parade deck at Camp Pendleton after humping down from the Reaper at the end of the crucible I wept like a damn baby. I spent nearly 6 months on the depot because I broke my foot on the final PFT. Just two weeks before the crucible. Got dropped from my training platoon where I was a squad leader in honor platoon of Echo Co. 2nd BN. Picked back up with Kilo Co. 3rd BN and somehow managed to become a squad leader in 2 and a half weeks during my time with them. Another recruit that I became friends with in the medical rehabilitation platoon went to Kilo with me. He was on the depot for 9 MONTHS. We embraced when we got out EGA's. Easily one of the most memorable experiences of my life. That pride never leaves you. (2008-2016).
I like how the narrator refers to the push ups as an impromptu cardio sesson. During navy bootcamp it was called a MASH session. Make A Sailor Hurt session. You really were in for it when you had to attend an I.T session. It wasn't a computer class, it was intensive training. 3 hours of marching on the grinder, push ups and other wonderful calisthenics.