I was there in 1960, Charlie 44, and this film makes it look like summer camp. It was hard but does make a man of you. I think military training is what is missing from so many young men today and why they seem lost in the world.
Disagree. That’s outdated thinking. I spent 20 years in the CG and its a vastly different service. Not better or worse, just different (well, better in that women and minorities are actually being treated equally, by and large). As for military training “making men” out of boys… That’s not why so many are lost.
Quebec 107 - went in the night the blackthorn went down. I am not sure I follow. Are you referring to attempting to square your corners and enter the CCs office and getting a Coffey mug shattered against the bulkhead inches from your face? Or a lecturn tossed wildly down the aisle during the CC meet and greet? As for swimming the length of the pool that is a joke. We had most people reverted for failing the long distance swim. Turns out a little bit of body fat helps flotation. Muscular bony types sink like a rock and fail out more often. Personally, I liked the tough standards. Sharp squared away mates make for survival in heavy weather.@@omcorc
E29 1956, Cape May. Never saw a rec hall or beach/swimming. Seamanship classes, lotsa PE, gunnery range, fire fighting, swimming, life saving, guard duty, judo etc. And a single 10 pass in 13 weeks. Not much sleep, but I loved it. Semper Paratus.
Romeo 108 brother, good luck with your career. Have two kids in the Coast Guard one in MSRT and the other a ET1. I was in the USCG for 8 yrs, 1 yr Border Patrol and 21 yrs Marshals Service, now I just ride my motorcycle smoke cigars and drink rum. Semper Paratus brother.
Semper Paratus is a laugh, We joined to beat the draft. The only water that we've seen, Is when we take a bath. We're the marauders of the night, We'd rather screw than fight. We guard our shores To protect our whores, Aye Coast Guard we are for you! Yankee 23, July 1974- FNA Honorable Discharge MK3 February 1977 L/S Thomas Point Shoals Group Baltimore MD
The only thing I recognized were the galley and chapel. And our Company Commander called us a lot of things, but "Son" was never one of them. X-Ray 13, 1970
Oscar-Alpha 110, Alameda, California, September-November 1976. My experience in boot camp was as different as this 1956 film, as it is from the current films made in the 2010s.
This is actually an embarrassment to the CG I was in for 64-68. The Guard should remove this. Go to 10:55, Ludicrous the way they are marching. Nobody in step. Arms flopping around so far out of cadence.
It was 1956!! I was in E-28, arrived in March 1956 for 16 weeks not 12weeks. Graduated and immediately went to Radioman School in rotten Groten, CT. This is a propoganda clip, but basic elements are true. Being 17 years old and having never ridden on a train or plane before, I enjoyed the trip for 28 years.
I was there in 1960, Charlie 44, and this film makes it look like summer camp. It was hard but does make a man of you. I think military training is what is missing from so many young men today and why they seem lost in the world.
Disagree. That’s outdated thinking. I spent 20 years in the CG and its a vastly different service. Not better or worse, just different (well, better in that women and minorities are actually being treated equally, by and large). As for military training “making men” out of boys… That’s not why so many are lost.
Quebec 107 - went in the night the blackthorn went down. I am not sure I follow. Are you referring to attempting to square your corners and enter the CCs office and getting a Coffey mug shattered against the bulkhead inches from your face? Or a lecturn tossed wildly down the aisle during the CC meet and greet? As for swimming the length of the pool that is a joke. We had most people reverted for failing the long distance swim. Turns out a little bit of body fat helps flotation. Muscular bony types sink like a rock and fail out more often. Personally, I liked the tough standards. Sharp squared away mates make for survival in heavy weather.@@omcorc
I couldn't agree more. Discipline and focus is what is missing from youth nowadays.
Somehow I don't think this is an accurate portrayal of boot camp in 1956.
E29 1956, Cape May. Never saw a rec hall or beach/swimming. Seamanship classes, lotsa PE, gunnery range, fire fighting, swimming, life saving, guard duty, judo etc. And a single 10 pass in 13 weeks. Not much sleep, but I loved it. Semper Paratus.
10 hour pass
@@eugenehosack5294 Thanks for your insight of Cape May in 1956! I got there 35 years later.
" be in the company three times a week" I wish they told me that
Echo - 196 (2018)
Crazy how different things were.
Semper Paratus
Kilo 196
MrTacticool November 196, saw y’all graduating
India 193 ;D
Romeo 108 brother, good luck with your career. Have two kids in the Coast Guard one in MSRT and the other a ET1. I was in the USCG for 8 yrs, 1 yr Border Patrol and 21 yrs Marshals Service, now I just ride my motorcycle smoke cigars and drink rum. Semper Paratus brother.
Charlie 196. We may have crossed paths my friend.
my o my have the times changed
Semper Paratus is a laugh,
We joined to beat the draft.
The only water that we've seen,
Is when we take a bath.
We're the marauders of the night,
We'd rather screw than fight.
We guard our shores
To protect our whores,
Aye Coast Guard we are for you!
Yankee 23, July 1974- FNA
Honorable Discharge MK3
February 1977
L/S Thomas Point Shoals
Group Baltimore MD
yes sir!
The only thing I recognized were the galley and chapel. And our Company Commander called us a lot of things, but "Son" was never one of them. X-Ray 13, 1970
Bravo 95
Oscar-Alpha 110, Alameda, California, September-November 1976. My experience in boot camp was as different as this 1956 film, as it is from the current films made in the 2010s.
T-148. 1991. Finished RMC. Loved it.
what cadence is that at the end
I think those are the same racks we had in 91. E beach was pretty great. No football team tho...
Hotel 38, Alameda, CA 8/62 - 11/62
Sierra 107.....a little different in. 1980.......Semper Paratus 🇺🇸
So was I, but I was assigned to the band. I must have missed the judo classes. ;D
Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt
The guys supposed to be like 18-20, the actor playing him looks 35-40
This is actually an embarrassment to the CG I was in for 64-68. The Guard should remove this. Go to 10:55, Ludicrous the way they are marching. Nobody in step. Arms flopping around so far out of cadence.
That was boot camp?!?! No way.
They missed the part when the CC grabs the squirrel and smacks the hell out of him.
Semper Paratus
I think i carried one of those same garands in 1987!
I think I might have carried one in 2000
We were one of the last companies to qualify on them X-Ray 13, Dec 1970
betta'louk again Joey!
B-123 (SCD) 1986
😅I was in 52 and was nothing like that
Foxtrot 112 Tracen Alameda
The Life's Savers
Life Savers LOL
Charlie 98 Alameda 1974
Romeo 108 TRACEN Cape May Semper Paratus
Oscar/Bravo 71 TRACEN Alameda, 4 August 1969.
well damn! i coulda done that!
Totally a fairytale it was 12weeks training one week forming and you knew it . Somebody should be sued
THIS is propoganga !!!
It was 1956!! I was in E-28, arrived in March 1956 for 16 weeks not 12weeks. Graduated and immediately went to Radioman School in rotten Groten, CT. This is a propoganda clip, but basic elements are true. Being 17 years old and having never ridden on a train or plane before, I enjoyed the trip for 28 years.
Nothing about shining boots..lol