wow what memories, I graduated from PI on October 7 1980 A Co 1st Battalion Plt 178...I spent four years on Parris Island 1975-1979.after graduation and had the pleasure to meet my Drill Instructor's after Graduation, I have never met such dedicated passionate men in all my Life, The time on the Island shaped the man I am and who I am...so for my Drill Instructors, Thank you
As someone who never officially served (flunked out of USAF basic in 1988), I always have the ultimate respect for those who could make their way through these types of experiences and serve their country.
I'm visually impaired, so I've never seen this before. Showed it to my colegue at work, and he got several good laughes out of this video. Even though it is sucky for the recruits it is still fun to watch.
@guitarmbar Marine officers, when they come through the gate, always give the most crisp salute out of every service that I have seen. And there is a retired LtCol that to this day, always asks, "how are you doing this fine Marine Core day??". He always makes me smile, and if that doesn't show pride, I don't know what does.
I've tracked this moment for years... envisioned it for years...it finally becomes a reality in 1 month and a half! I ship out January 18th, and I am scared shitless in a good way :)
@Aarondephysic Take advantage of it my young friend. Marine Corps boot camp is a transformative experience--it will change you. For the better if you succeed, for the worse if you quit. Don't quit. Sweat, train and suffer for the honor of calling yourself a United States Marine. I graduated Marine Corps boot camp in January of 1983. Graduation day was the proudest moment of my life.
Hasn't changed much since I went through in '76, I am sure if the cameras weren't there. The DIs would have used choice profanties and colorful metaphors to motivate the recruits. Something reminiscing Full Metal Jacket.
just to think, most- if not all of these men on this vid are out there kicking ass today so sailors like me all have to do is deliver hot lead when directed as marines requested!
i was actually in the reserves at that time, our reserve unit in reading, pa was suppose to have gone to norway for some nato exercises but we got sent to saudia arabia instead, then after the first gulf war, we were suppose to relieve 3/12 artillery unit in okinawa japan for 90 days, but those orders got changed as well,we were sent to camp lejuene
I got thrown out cause I had too much blisters. Then the war started and now they deny throwing me out for that and say I quit or could not handle boot camp. I signed up to defend my country and that was the thanks I got. At least the Army took better care of me and I was able to go to Iraq. If you think I'm lying I was in PLT 3103 India co. and my senior DI was SSGT. Parker. Don't make the same mistake I did, join the Army.
@OMGz1122 Nah, he was flat out the funniest Drill Instructor I've ever met. We all liked him. He knew what he was doing, taught us very well, and as far as I'm concerned would make a damn good Senior if he hasn't become one already.
My son joined in 2008, asn to 1st BN BRAVO CO PLT 1030. During obstacle course he jacked up his ankle, tore three ligaments and asn to MRP and eventually left the corps. Good news is, he is re-uping in the Corps. Good luck to all of you going in, remember all the yelling ect is geared to get you motivated, snappy, quick, ect Dont give up, if you give up you will always give up on yourself and others.
just getting used to working under stress and staying mentally alert. As a Navy man i was a Radar operator off the coast of vietnam, I had to be on high alert all the time.
same here. i wish i would have joined but i just wasnt ready like i thought i was. im only 20 so i still have time but right now i dont have a reason to and i dont want to join for the wrong reasons. i grew up around Marines, my dad was a Marine and a DI. that was one of the main reasons why i wanted to join just to be around Marines. im just waiting for my time but its not now.
Hello it seems like a million years ago LOL back in the seventies I still remember those yellow footprints that something will never go out of my mind and that late night receiving
Oh hell yeah, except for the females and reporters that brought back some memories ! I was plt 3062 1974, I have a son at MCRD now as a Series Commander now and one with 3/3 as well as a daughter that is a Corpsman, Yeah I am proud, Oohrah !!!!!!!
you could do it man. i'm pretty much a nerd, but i went from 0 to 4 pullups in about 3 weeks. and i barely worked out twice a week. i haven't lifted in 3 weeks and i can still get 4 pullups.
My Dad went through P.I. in '42. I went in '62. We both went to war and made Sgt., and then became "Mustang" officers. Dad retired as a Maj. me as a Lt.Col. My little brother went in '72. His first son in '95, his second in '98. Both made Sgt. Yes, they still make'em like they used to. "Honor, Courage, Commitment. Oorah!
Don't worry, I thought the same thing but you will catch on and fast. If you miss something, well just follow what the other recruits are doing. You are all going to mess up, even if you don't mess up.
That is exactly what I"m saying, and it's not bullshit. You don't need to know anything about how a movie is made to criticize it, but you can't criticize it if you haven't SEEN it. You don't need to know anything about firearms manufacture in order to criticize a rifle, but to do so you must at least first handle or fire it. If you have not experienced military life or watched active service members while on deployment and even combat, then you're perspective of them is literally imagined.
@kingteeto1 Thats one of the many ways they break you, they know you want to comply but they also know your an individual and need to be broken down COMPLETELY before building a marine out of your body. Everyone hates boot camp.
no, when a marine goes on DI duty, he or she is constantly yelling and screaming for about 3 years, this puts a strain on their vocal cords and causes their voices to sound like robots. I rememeber a show on the discovery channel or the history channel about marine basic training and a DI said that there are times when they are hacking up blood because of this strain on their vocal cords.
@xbox360playa4life , the age limit to enlist in the Marines is 27 so you have enough time. If I were you, I would get your college education, then go in the Marines as an elisted person for one tour, then become an officer after your tour as an elisted person is over. Officers that were prior enlisted ("Mustangs") were more respected than some guy fresh out of college. A college education and being in the Marines looks REALLY good on a resume.
@ All motivators fixing to ship out: Keep your eyes, ears and mind open, your mouth shut, and understand that it comes to an end. The fastest way off that depot is to graduate. Keep that thought firmly set, stay the course, and trust me: you'll Get It. Best of luck to all of you, and STAY THE COURSE!
@STiLLMaTiC717 LOL You have it pegged. Most would think the big burly DIs are the ones to fear, but it's the short ripped ones that are usually the most psycho. Once they're on you, they're like pitbulls, they don't let go.
Holy fuck!!!! at 3:48 that's my old kill hat!!! Drill Instructor Ssgt Ortega! Although that the time he was a Sergeant. Fuck that's crazy that was back in 2004.
@EpecFale Your going to hate life there.but just know,1st phase is the longest phase in boot camp.if your westcoast,once you get to camp pendleton for second phase and the shooting range,those 3 weeks fly by.Next thing you know,your back at the depot and your third phase,go back to pendleton for the crucible,come back a Marine,and then graduation day.good luck poole
@xxxEmmureOwnxxx That's how a lot of the DI's sound. Simply from screaming so much and also that is the way you are told to speak (not yell) in drill instructor school
@Aarondephysic I just graduated 2 weeks ago and let me tell you... you're about to face the longest, hardest, and possibly most miserable 3 months of your life haha. Don't let that get you down though, it was also the best 3 months of my life and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Always try to keep your head up and even when you're feeling like shit go balls to the wall when you PT or whatever. Good luck future Devil Dog.
@TheOnikitsu Not really... They do it on purpose to confuse you. That's the whole mental aspect of combat to begin with, so it's a pretty damn good simulation. If you think it's bad with one DI, imagine what 3 or 4 DI's are like all at once. Each is asking you to do a different task --and you the recruit-- are expected to respond with the proper terminology reflecting all that's being forged onto you. It's a mighty workload to be able to concentrate and follow obedience to orders. --Rob USMC
@AkiraFollower Yeah, it is. I saw another video titled "Marine Insanity" of him at Receiving. He stated his name very clearly in that vid, and I recognize his voice. How do you know him?
I went to boot twice, Navy and Army! The only thing you need to know is you know nothing! Second time I went to boot, they just left me alone, because they knew there was really nothing they could say to intimidate me, I already knew the game! I just watched everyone's weapon, whenever they went some where!
You mean the experiment which demonstrated that regular people, trained or not, will naturally defer to authority figures, and during followup experiments demonstrated that individuals belonging to LEO, EMS, or military organizations were far less likely to do so in cases where such deference would violate their higher beliefs - namely that of the law and in the case of the military, the UCMJ?
The 'stop looking around' command is really counter-intuitive, I know it's military bearing, but really you want to train marines to always scan the area they are in, like in a warzone
I remember George Carlin talking about elevators. All you hear is Percy Faith, Henry Mancini, André Kostelanetz. Looking at the numbers going up or down. I also remember Mr. Bacigalupe. He was the building super. Chewed us out for riding in the elevator.
By the way, they need to teach that guy the meaning of rows and columns. Unless they were just trying to confuse recruits...which is what they do anyway.
"stop looking around!" was the most hilarious thing i heard. they way he said was fucking hilarious.
There must always be a Wolfman Jack DI in every platoon.
That's GySgt Vargas, cool dude when the campaign cover is off lol
wow what memories, I graduated from PI on October 7 1980 A Co 1st Battalion Plt 178...I spent four years on Parris Island 1975-1979.after graduation and had the pleasure to meet my Drill Instructor's after Graduation, I have never met such dedicated passionate men in all my Life, The time on the Island shaped the man I am and who I am...so for my Drill Instructors, Thank you
As someone who never officially served (flunked out of USAF basic in 1988), I always have the ultimate respect for those who could make their way through these types of experiences and serve their country.
Which month did you ship? My dad went to basic in 88 as well
OUTSTANDING!!! Brings back great memories!!
I'm visually impaired, so I've never seen this before. Showed it to my colegue at work, and he got several good laughes out of this video. Even though it is sucky for the recruits it is still fun to watch.
the gunnery sergeant in this video rocks,he kicks ass
semper fi
Oh the memories this brings back to me.
Brings back some good memories.
My Dad went through there in 1954. I did it in 1989. My son in 2019. Family tradition.
how old are you as of today?
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i heard the same about oki...aka the rock, some ppl hated it and others loved it there..
happy holidays
semper fi
Rock and Roll brings back memories
My beloved son is 1hr 15min before he stands on those yellow footprints God Bless our Marines
@guitarmbar Marine officers, when they come through the gate, always give the most crisp salute out of every service that I have seen. And there is a retired LtCol that to this day, always asks, "how are you doing this fine Marine Core day??". He always makes me smile, and if that doesn't show pride, I don't know what does.
God damn I think I want to go back in. Watching this really makes me want to be a DI. Hell yea!!!!!
i'm counting down the days till January 4th when i ship to San Diego. So nervous but i can't wait either!
i will be headed here after highschool. ty for the preview of whats going to "greet" me as i arrive and camp pendleton
Dude, that brings backs some memories
Best damn night of my life. I arrived 30days after these recruits.
Aye aye, Sir!
I've tracked this moment for years... envisioned it for years...it finally becomes a reality in 1 month and a half! I ship out January 18th, and I am scared shitless in a good way :)
It's a great feeling embarking on a new life in the military.
0:37 BEST DRILL INSTRUCTOR VOICE EVER!!!!!!!
I remember the receiveing barracks like it was yesterday. It hasn't changed in 44 years.
10 years in, 14 different countries, a dozen military schools, a war and friends that are more like my brothers... Priceless. I would do it all again!
This is some powerfull stuff. Very good video!
I'm sure at least 10 of them were thinking, "WHERE AM I? WHAT AM I DOING HERE?!?!! TAXI!!!
lol I agree I had allot of fun i just graduated feb 12 the first month sucked but then it became fun i would do it all over again
i must agree i enlisting for the corps in may of next year and i know so much about bootcamp and whats gonna happen i wanted for it to be a surprise.
@Aarondephysic Take advantage of it my young friend. Marine Corps boot camp is a transformative experience--it will change you. For the better if you succeed, for the worse if you quit.
Don't quit. Sweat, train and suffer for the honor of calling yourself a United States Marine. I graduated Marine Corps boot camp in January of 1983. Graduation day was the proudest moment of my life.
Hasn't changed much since I went through in '76, I am sure if the cameras weren't there. The DIs would have used choice profanties and colorful metaphors to motivate the recruits. Something reminiscing Full Metal Jacket.
I'm going here this week for NJROTC trip. A little nervus but still excited.
just to think, most- if not all of these men on this vid are out there kicking ass today so sailors like me all have to do is deliver hot lead when directed as marines requested!
Thank God somebody still knows how to turn boys into men! And, thank God for the men and women who have the balls to protect all of us.
Respect. That's the word.
i was actually in the reserves at that time, our reserve unit in reading, pa was suppose to have gone to norway for some nato exercises but we got sent to saudia arabia instead, then after the first gulf war, we were suppose to relieve 3/12 artillery unit in okinawa japan for 90 days, but those orders got changed as well,we were sent to camp lejuene
I got thrown out cause I had too much blisters. Then the war started and now they deny throwing me out for that and say I quit or could not handle boot camp. I signed up to defend my country and that was the thanks I got. At least the Army took better care of me and I was able to go to Iraq. If you think I'm lying I was in PLT 3103 India co. and my senior DI was SSGT. Parker. Don't make the same mistake I did, join the Army.
@OMGz1122
Nah, he was flat out the funniest Drill Instructor I've ever met. We all liked him. He knew what he was doing, taught us very well, and as far as I'm concerned would make a damn good Senior if he hasn't become one already.
My son joined in 2008, asn to 1st BN BRAVO CO PLT 1030. During obstacle course he jacked up his ankle, tore three ligaments and asn to MRP and eventually left the corps. Good news is, he is re-uping in the Corps. Good luck to all of you going in, remember all the yelling ect is geared to get you motivated, snappy, quick, ect Dont give up, if you give up you will always give up on yourself and others.
I think I just had a flashback. Some of the best and worst times in my life.
God I miss this.
just getting used to working under stress and staying mentally alert. As a Navy man i was a Radar operator off the coast of vietnam, I had to be on high alert all the time.
I think I just had a flashback. Some of the best and worst times in my life. AYE AYE SIR, AYE AYE SIR, AYE AYE SIR, AYE AYE SIR, AYE AYE SIR!!!!
I love the Corpsman that walks by at 1:46. Damn how I miss it!
You can tell this MCRD San Diego by the jet sound in the background.
I remember this day.Longest 13 weeks of my life.
Thats Gunnery Sergeant Vargas, he was the Company First Sergeant when i got to STC and just recently left
same here. i wish i would have joined but i just wasnt ready like i thought i was. im only 20 so i still have time but right now i dont have a reason to and i dont want to join for the wrong reasons. i grew up around Marines, my dad was a Marine and a DI. that was one of the main reasons why i wanted to join just to be around Marines. im just waiting for my time but its not now.
Hello it seems like a million years ago LOL back in the seventies I still remember those yellow footprints that something will never go out of my mind and that late night receiving
@silver01 speaks a lot of sense. Ever come across the Irish Army Ranger Wing? I know they cross-train with USSOCOM troops...
Brings back memories, lol
Dude I used to work here, I really miss it.
Oh hell yeah, except for the females and reporters that brought back some memories ! I was plt 3062 1974, I have a son at MCRD now as a Series Commander now and one with 3/3 as well as a daughter that is a Corpsman, Yeah I am proud, Oohrah !!!!!!!
you could do it man. i'm pretty much a nerd, but i went from 0 to 4 pullups in about 3 weeks. and i barely worked out twice a week. i haven't lifted in 3 weeks and i can still get 4 pullups.
@TheEagerMcBeaver Nice, I recognized his voice too. I remember him from basic; one can never forget a DI's voice.
the main DI has an epic lisp, it's so strong u can't even tell what he's saying lol
0:37 That voice tho
I believe that the same person in 3:12 who did that voice
My Dad went through P.I. in '42. I went in '62. We both went to war and made Sgt., and then became "Mustang" officers. Dad retired as a Maj. me as a Lt.Col. My little brother went in '72. His first son in '95, his second in '98. Both made Sgt. Yes, they still make'em like they used to. "Honor, Courage, Commitment. Oorah!
Man, im going to have a fun time when I get there lol
I wonder if any of these recruits eventually became Drill Instructors themselves?
no
Of course. Some reupped and served as DIs at PI or Dago. Semper Fi! (I wasn't one. USMC 1966-72)
I'd bet on it. I did.
Don't worry, I thought the same thing but you will catch on and fast. If you miss something, well just follow what the other recruits are doing. You are all going to mess up, even if you don't mess up.
Im shipping to san diego for boot camp in one week. I really hope all those people filming this was just a one time thing.
That is exactly what I"m saying, and it's not bullshit.
You don't need to know anything about how a movie is made to criticize it, but you can't criticize it if you haven't SEEN it. You don't need to know anything about firearms manufacture in order to criticize a rifle, but to do so you must at least first handle or fire it.
If you have not experienced military life or watched active service members while on deployment and even combat, then you're perspective of them is literally imagined.
0:37 i wish i had a voice like that
@kingteeto1 Thats one of the many ways they break you, they know you want to comply but they also know your an individual and need to be broken down COMPLETELY before building a marine out of your body. Everyone hates boot camp.
Can't believe how short some of those guys are
no, when a marine goes on DI duty, he or she is constantly yelling and screaming for about 3 years, this puts a strain on their vocal cords and causes their voices to sound like robots. I rememeber a show on the discovery channel or the history channel about marine basic training and a DI said that there are times when they are hacking up blood because of this strain on their vocal cords.
I want to say that was SSGT Murch. He was in lead series in my company Delta 12/09/2005.
I was in Plt 1135
Gunny Sergeant Vargas
@xbox360playa4life , the age limit to enlist in the Marines is 27 so you have enough time. If I were you, I would get your college education, then go in the Marines as an elisted person for one tour, then become an officer after your tour as an elisted person is over. Officers that were prior enlisted ("Mustangs") were more respected than some guy fresh out of college. A college education and being in the Marines looks REALLY good on a resume.
This is where my brother gets to go in few days. I'm making him a cake with yellow footprints on it before he leaves.
damn some of these guys look younggg 0.o
one of the DI's reminds me of my Platoon commander for MCJROTC
@ All motivators fixing to ship out: Keep your eyes, ears and mind open, your mouth shut, and understand that it comes to an end. The fastest way off that depot is to graduate. Keep that thought firmly set, stay the course, and trust me: you'll Get It. Best of luck to all of you, and STAY THE COURSE!
@STiLLMaTiC717 LOL You have it pegged. Most would think the big burly DIs are the ones to fear, but it's the short ripped ones that are usually the most psycho. Once they're on you, they're like pitbulls, they don't let go.
it seemed as if this video had a higher resolution before... am I wrong?
Holy fuck!!!! at 3:48 that's my old kill hat!!! Drill Instructor Ssgt Ortega! Although that the time he was a Sergeant. Fuck that's crazy that was back in 2004.
Holy shit I just saw SSgt. Martinez.
@EpecFale Your going to hate life there.but just know,1st phase is the longest phase in boot camp.if your westcoast,once you get to camp pendleton for second phase and the shooting range,those 3 weeks fly by.Next thing you know,your back at the depot and your third phase,go back to pendleton for the crucible,come back a Marine,and then graduation day.good luck poole
from everything ive heard and seen every branch seems to have the foot prints funny thing is army is blue that ive seen and airforce have green ones
@xxxEmmureOwnxxx That's how a lot of the DI's sound. Simply from screaming so much and also that is the way you are told to speak (not yell) in drill instructor school
@usmcrecruit100 - I leave oct 11 to boot camp as well. good luck to u, stay safe!
i bet some of these dudes must be thinking "what have i gotten myself into?"
that guy at 4:45 is actually wearing a USMC t-shirt
i think thats a death wish when you just received at san diego haha
at 2:30 the D.I.s are like "yeahh we still go it"
@Aarondephysic
I just graduated 2 weeks ago and let me tell you... you're about to face the longest, hardest, and possibly most miserable 3 months of your life haha. Don't let that get you down though, it was also the best 3 months of my life and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Always try to keep your head up and even when you're feeling like shit go balls to the wall when you PT or whatever. Good luck future Devil Dog.
hahahaha the 4th guy second row-- 2:01-- the funny part is he can probly beat my ass by now.lol
@TheOnikitsu Not really... They do it on purpose to confuse you. That's the whole mental aspect of combat to begin with, so it's a pretty damn good simulation.
If you think it's bad with one DI, imagine what 3 or 4 DI's are like all at once. Each is asking you to do a different task --and you the recruit-- are expected to respond with the proper terminology reflecting all that's being forged onto you. It's a mighty workload to be able to concentrate and follow obedience to orders.
--Rob USMC
26, married, have a house, wife is in school. i can't just up and leave. if you don't have anything holding you back, go for it while you can.
i shoulda done this when i had the chance...
holy shit, I'm going to be doing this in eight months...
One day, this is gonna be me.
@AkiraFollower Yeah, it is. I saw another video titled "Marine Insanity" of him at Receiving. He stated his name very clearly in that vid, and I recognize his voice. How do you know him?
I went to boot twice, Navy and Army! The only thing you need to know is you know nothing! Second time I went to boot, they just left me alone, because they knew there was really nothing they could say to intimidate me, I already knew the game! I just watched everyone's weapon, whenever they went some where!
@TheCschutterun
Being an Army combat veteran myself, I can agree with you about your statement.
2:05 it's like watching a bunch of pinguins run in pannic.
You mean the experiment which demonstrated that regular people, trained or not, will naturally defer to authority figures, and during followup experiments demonstrated that individuals belonging to LEO, EMS, or military organizations were far less likely to do so in cases where such deference would violate their higher beliefs - namely that of the law and in the case of the military, the UCMJ?
The 'stop looking around' command is really counter-intuitive, I know it's military bearing, but really you want to train marines to always scan the area they are in, like in a warzone
I remember George Carlin talking about elevators. All you hear is Percy Faith, Henry Mancini, André Kostelanetz. Looking at the numbers going up or down.
I also remember Mr. Bacigalupe. He was the building super. Chewed us out for riding in the elevator.
By the way, they need to teach that guy the meaning of rows and columns. Unless they were just trying to confuse recruits...which is what they do anyway.
Anything and everything.
35 days left till im there. january 19th. anyone else?
@Aarondephysic They took the Reaper hike out of the crucible. You will be fine. Make sure you work out after lights in receiving week.
@STiLLMaTiC717 That's "DRILL INSTRUCTOR Staff Sergeant PSYCHO Short Guy" to you, recruit! Aye aye, sir! Louder! AYE AYE, SIR!
LOL
any idea what the company is and the date it was shot. it was uploaded like two weeks after i got to bootcamp.