@@onebuffalo5402 that’s not why, I was at recruit training when Business Insider came here to PI btw, anyways they could care less about more recruits coming here, they don’t say and do the stuff they usually do on camera is because if the Company Commander or any officer for that matter saw they’d get in trouble
To answer the title, "What It Takes To Survive The Marines' 54-hour Final Test" is to keep remembering there is an end, you gotta make it through, there is an end, you gotta make it through. Even climbing Mount Everest is just one foot in front of the other a bunch of times until you're at the top (oversimplified, but you get the idea). As long as I could just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and accept that this will be physically and mentally uncomfortable, I will get through it and it will be over eventually. This thought has been with me ever since. I went in 2005 and now I am a teacher and disabled veteran. On my hardest days, I still tell myself that each day has its end, I can get through it, just keep marching forward.
My son finished Marine boot camp the end of October 2022. He said it definitely was difficult.. he went in 2 months after graduating high school at 17. He said it definitely made him realize he can deal with a lot more then he thought he could. I am definitely so proud of him. ❤
From what I'm heard from people who served, Boot Camp is more of a mental thing than physical. I would assume that the hardest part is being deprived of sleep over anything else.
My uncle was in the Vietnam war, his job was to run out open to check for enemies, he even suffered a grenade explosion during his sleep, and yet through all that he survived and I have massive respect for him. His story is one of my inspirations to join infantry
🤣 hey...I, along with many other real Marines were extras in that awful movie Jurassic Park 3...we can act!! No I'm kidding, we were just as bad as the movie...but we had a blast
I am in the Navy and this gave me a new appreciation for my brothers and sisters in the Corps. I am proud to serve along side them as part of our country's Navy combat team.
I almost wish we had something similar in basic training. Battle stations was definitely an experience, but I would’ve loved to see what the field was like
They are words to live by. Practice until you don't think, you just react and you and your fellow Marines will live to see tomorrow. I know from experience.
My son 💙. He was 18 and the day he called me because he passes the crucible. Took my breathe away. God bless you son and your band of brothers past present and future.
"My parents told me if I continue to fail in school they will send me to summer camp!" "No worries fam, summer camp is actually pretty chill" *summer camp:*
I did my basic officer’s training for 15 weeks with the Indian Army for National cadet corps; I had an absolutely wonderful time. Enjoyed every moment of it. I am 70 now. The training helps me to keep myself fit even today.
The group punishment thing, however unfair, is actually highly effective. At first it may cause division amongst those performing well and those not. But after a while it tends to settle into a “it’s all of us, together” mentality. A one of unconditional support. In that one regard you lose tour individuality and become a a symbiotic colony of people who live, breath, train, and work together. It’s one of the most unifying things.
@S Hendriks young children they are literally close to twenty years old already also invading other countries you freakin live in a cave the us military is literally leaving those countries already and all troops will leave by September 11 this year.also your countries troops are also fighting in wars for your information cause British French and German troops are all engaged in war Italian and polish too idk what country you from but as you can see these west European country you mentioned are all in war also brainwashed puppets for your notice us marines are one of the best trained troops in the whole wall including forces such as delta force navy seals and green berets these forces are way better than your so called troops with own mindset and American troops are not like your countries troops crying like a baby with some training yeah brainwashed puppets are at least way superior soldiers than your countries cry babies
@S Hendriks u need to direct your talking point to the rich politicians who put these kids in those foreign wars, when the nail is driven in ,is it the hammer's fault? or is the arm swinging the hammer at fault?
@@weasdf8718 Oh shut up. I'm conservative and right wing, but it's basic logic that it is indeed brainwashing. That lack of individuality in war is what psychologically eases them into being comfortable with killing. It's of no doubt in my mind, that most soldiers are now in hell. Burning forever
my brother went to Paris island still can’t believe he had to do all this for 54 hours glad he did it tho he’s now a marine I’m extremely proud of him!
My daughter is in Marine boot camp right now. Hard as a parent watching this and wondering how she is doing. First member in the family to join the Marines but extremely proud and look forward to seeing her in 84 days.
@@WraySatchel She passed but did admit it was the hardest thing she ever did in her life. Our daughter is now training to be a mechanic for the C-130. I will say she is super proud to be a Marine and takes pride in how hard everything is.
No matter how much you see in the videos - nothing can really explain to people how hard it is until you go through it. And I am talking the ENTIRE boot camp experience. It is f'ing tough. Tougher mentally than physically. When I went through boot camp I saw guys that if you saw them on the streets you would NEVER want to eff with them - literally break down at times because of how tough it was. A lot of respect for anyone that goes through 90 days of this shit. It is not easy at all.
@@chumpylumpy8072 yes, get as physically fit as you possible can. I mean REALLY fit. That will make it easier for you to get through the physical part. The physical part is not easy, but it is the mental part that is the big difference. Learn all you can about the General Orders. Learn how to salute properly. Learn as much as you can BEFORE you go in, it will make things easier. But in the end run it is going to be tough no matter how prepared you are. Also, if you don't know how to swim - learn how to swim NOW. Really learn how to swim and be comfortable in the water. Even though Marine Corps water survival in boot camp is NOT nearly as tough as it could be - learning to swim well will make that part a lot easier. I saw numerous guys nearly drown. The swim coaches, at least when I was in, would let you struggle and struggle to the point you would think they were going to let you drown. That is not fun.
“you would NEVER mess with them in the streets” means nothing. They’re used to being their own boss. Now that THEYRE being bossed, it turns out that they’re pussies.
I know that's right and I have been through "BOOT CAMP" 5 times. Navy, Air Force, Army, Police academy and Special investigations academy. Now retired from both.
Being in the military really makes you appreciative and grateful for everything. Just like at the end with finally getting good food after 12 weeks. So many people are starving in this world by just being human and existing. Many people in this world have nothing. Once you experience that first hand, you start to be more understanding and compassionate.
@@muda1312 How many American troops die a year? Very few. How many of them are combat troops? Almost all of them. If any of these Marines are in non-combat jobs the odds are high they'll be aight
@@drusanchez3287 the recruits literally said in the video they joined because they didnt have money for college. watch the video before opening our mouth haha
@@HawaiiDEEPS lmao thats the worst argument. America had 60,000 casualties in vietnam and over 2 million people deployed thats less than 3% chance of dying. but guarantee theres a lot more that were maimed or came back with severe ptsd. dying isnt always a good metric to measurement for war.
My uncle was killed in the battle for Hue (WAY) on February 15 1968. Rest In Peace uncle Sonny. Iam glad they are honoring the soldiers who fought and died in Hue Vietnam
In case some of you don’t know, the breakfast after the crucible is the first time they get to eat freely with both their hands. Before that, you kept the right hand on your knee at all times and used the left one to eat. You cannot look up for anything other than your plate. After becoming marines, you can eat like a normal person. you have no idea how satisfying that feels ...
@@mercury9060 same here lol i can't use any weapon that is for righties but there is always an adjustment to everything. Learning to use my right hand is a good thing.
Is that some form of mental warfare? Logically speaking, it takes you longer to eat. Wouldn't they want you to hurry your ass up and get on with the day?
@@devinaxtman6171 it’s just part of the training. You’re stripped away from your civilian life completely, it’s another form of discipline. We still got rushed to eat. if you didn’t finish then, oh well. You’ll eat next chow anyway. The exercise after the meal was torture for me. Felt like throwing up everything I just ate
@@gillwolfbat2191 If they really showed what happen then you can bet a lot of people are going to be complaining calling it too tough. It's good to keep what really happens on the downlow.
@@isexuallyidentifyasanapach4720 I was going to type my reply in english but out of respect for your gender identity: *whup-whup-whup-whup-whup-whup* : p
Bruh nah screw the military no smiling at all like what I get that being a soldier you gotta be rock solid but having to hide my emotions would most definitely do the opposite of being rock solid
So proud of these young dedicated soldiers. I grew up from a snotty kid to a respectful man after entering the Military. As an old man I have so much respect for each one enduring this training. They now will be prepared for the dangerous world we all live. God Bless all you Marine’s!🇺🇸
The recruits being dragged are the lucky ones. Imagine your only task being to scream for help while some poor suckers drag your royal butt to safety 😂😂
I remember my parris island drill instructor had a newborn he didnt get to see, so he was very angry and would literally have aneurysms. He made me walk around the table with my food for 3 days until everyone was done so I couldn't eat and would regularly sucker punch me in the gut if i made eye contact or did anything out of line. After 3 days I fell in the chow hall and started crying, completely broken. It was horrible and I finally got to eat but that's what it took to get the last of the child out of me and I really respect these guys for giving up so many other parts of their lives to train warriors. It's really selfless. I'd like to think they helped me survive afghan.
Its an honor to just read your comment sir. I have an appointment with my recruiter on January 3rd to get my paperwork done. I’m excited and ready for the challenge and hopefully I soon can call myself a United States Marine!
@@suorguy1183 good luck. It’ll challenge you mentally and physically. If I got through it you’ll get through it. I recommend going to church every Sunday. Even if you aren’t religious.
I've been wanting to be in the Marines for years now but I always weighed too much. I finally decided I was going to join and started losing weight. I was about 300 as of November 2021, and I'm now about 260. I hope to join in the next year UPDATE: I’m now about 230, and I plan on talking to a recruiter soon. Wish me luck :)
Good job, you've got this!! I'm trying to prepare myself to become a navy seal and for buds/hell week, right now I suck at running but I'm trying to improve because I need to if I want to be a navy seal. Anyways iff you ever feel unmotivated/need a "training buddy" to encourage you, I'm here feeling the exact same way! We'll get through it together in a sense.
As a Marine, my advice to you...cut out ALL sugar. Once you cut the sugar out, you wont crave it. The fat will melt off. Secondly, LEARN TO SWIM, if you don't already. You are in for a rude awakening, if you don't. We are an amphibious force. People forget that. Thirdly, Good Luck. The fact that you are determined, you're already a good candidate. Most people are little b*tches and will run to what's easy...like the Navy or the Chair Force.
For people like the girl that wanted to go to medical school that wanted to look towards the military, please look into HPSP. Most typically join the Air Force, but kudos to her for joining the marines
i felt bad for her but at the same time i felt happy for her that she was improving herself as well as doing something that is so brilliant the country should be proud to have her as a citizen
@@gidd leaps and bounds easier, you can't even really compare the two, the marines is pretty widely considered as having the most difficult boot camp, while the air force is considered as having the easiest.
She wanted to be a pediatrician. Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard all have medical program. But she chose the only branch that doesn't have their own medical. Guess that dress blue commercial got another one.
The hardest part about the crucible for me was the log drills. Absolutely broke me because I was used to carrying my own weight instead of something heavy. My DI was brutal with it too, we had to do 25 reps and every single mistake he caught would bring us back to 0 and sometimes -10.
@@user-cz1ks8we3b back then, even 16 years old already signed up as marine corp for WW2. I think I saw there is a documentary about a WW2 veteran who served in Pacific Theatre, he was only 17 when he was sent for a battle in Okinawa
I mean, for a big chunk of the vid they arent wearing masks at all and even when they do wear masks, they used the wrong, wich really discredits them, cosindering they're supposed to go out, fight, save lives and yet fail to wear masks properly
@@josep754 Word! For an elite fighting force who will let hell loose on a recruit for an improperly folded bedsheet, this seems really obscure to let improper mask policy slide.
The budget cuts hit the marines the hardest so they had to substitute gas masks with filters for cloth masks that they pee in every time they need to use them.
To sign up to go kill women and children somewhere in the World for the American oil companies, just so they can afford an education... "American dream."
@@toomaskotkas4467 Did they sign up with that exact reason in mind? No, and I’ll be damned if anyone does, they signed up to serve and protect us with their own will. The least you can do is be thankful they put their lives on the line for us
@@anoriginalusername4527 she literally says in the video she joined because her and her brother were "financially strained" and needed help for school, not because "god bless america".
@@profbonkars nor does she say she wants to sign up “to kill women and children somewhere in the world for oil companies ” I’m talking about the military as a whole not just these 2 siblings they all signed up for different reasons (that didn’t include your fucked up thoughts)
Had a drill Sgt who only cared about marksmanship. “You’re not gonna have a push-up contest with hadji, it’s going to be a shooting contest!” He had more medals then most generals, not that it matters now but back then when I was still wet behind the ears, I looked up to that.
makes sense. You kill him or he kills you. Bad guy dosent care how many push ups you can do. However the physical training is also important. But bottom line. You have to shoot good. Very good. If not the rest dosent matter. Go marines.
You have to be able to get to the shooting position first. Takes strength to get there first and arrive with enough wind to precisely make the shot. Strength and endurance matter quite a bit. Not that marksmanship should be neglected, but it’s definitely not an end all. I was a machine gunner in Afghanistan. Went into a building that had already been cleared to set up supporting overwatch only to find a sonofabitch laying in wait in the corner of the first room. It wasn’t my rifle or my marksmanship that killed him. It was the strength of my mitts and the heel of boot. It wasn’t marksmanship that carried the casualties to the medical either. Strength was needed to cart all the ammo and ordinance for that marksmanship too. Strength is very important.
@@owes10b81 he passed! He graduated about a month ago. And he’s now being stationed out in Virginia, I believe. I’m so proud of of my nephew! I’ve seen him go from diapers to a grown man; and now he’s out there serving our country! Crazy how time flies.
My best friend shipped off to basic about a month ago to escape some rough family situations. So infinitely proud of him and all the other recruits who have the courage to do what most of us, including myself, couldn't do.
That one guy at the end, sitting at the table, saying his blessings over his food... The giddy happy smile on his face when he started to dig in was the most adorable thing I think I've ever seen.
Earned my Eagle, Globe, & Anchor pin in the fall of 1957, Still get choked up & a bit moist eyed when I see the EGA ceremony with all the thoughts & memories attached to it.
I think it was a good way to lighten them up. They'd gone through the grinder and were emotionally exhausted so a reminder that there's a nice meal waiting for them probably did them good
when I got my eagle globe and anchor, words cannot describe the feeling that comes over your body, every emotion is currently going through you, me and my rackmate during bootcamp gave each other the longest hug i've ever had
I’m Air Force and our equivalent was a 12hr obstacle course and deployment simulation area , and it felt like forever, I give props to all these men and women and now marines , as well as my brother who’s been in the marines for a few years, some tough mofo’s for sure
Not in the marines, but I know someone who trains people in a branch of the military. The more they yell at you, the better. If they don't yell at you, pray for your soul.
@@Gnomelander1400 That's the thing about being an effective leader. You don't always have to command as if you're in a combat zone when you're really in the motorpool with a push broom. Only the toxic leaders wanted to act like everything was a firefight. The best leaders I ever had knew when to turn it off and speak to you with common sense like an actual human being. You don't have to scream your head off to tell a joe he has online certs due.
My daughter is at Parris Island right now. She still has a while before the Crucible. We've only spoken in letters. But she told me in the latest letter that her platoon are Fighters. She's made friends and she's develop camaraderie with her platoon. And I'm just very proud of her
My little brother starts the crucible tomorrow morning! the pride in your recruit just grows and grows over the weeks, letters are like gold! I hope your daughter enjoys her time on the island! Sending good vibes!
@@lady.m0rgue I'm a little worried about my daughter in the Crucible. Not that I doubt her abilities or her conviction, only that, well she's my daughter. I know it's going to be difficult on her. I guess it's just difficult to nat be able to do anything after all these years of doing everything.
@@Wade_Sabers She'll be fine. Remember, you're looking at the final exam without having gone to class, so to speak. By the time she starts the Crucible, she'll be mere hours away from the title. That alone is what carries most through it.
@@cuisinwithkev2699 Got a letter from her yesterday. In the previous letter I'd wrote her, I asked some serious questions about how she is doing etc. This latest letter put my mind at ease. It's tough but she's making it. I also got the sense of a bond she has with her fellow recruits, which I'd told her before she left that if it gets to be extremely difficult, look at those around you and realize that they are feeling the same thing you are. To feed off their strengths and they'll feed of yours. Less than a month to go. The drive is 12 hours but I'm going to make it. Have to see her graduation. Besides, we have 12 hours back for her to tell use all about it. Just missing her like crazy.
I went through boot camp in 2008, and back then we only got 3 MRE's for the 3 days of the Crucible. It's great to see younger men and women making it through with the same kind of motivation we had back then.
For the female recruits, not only did we get little in the way of food, but we also had to give our Drill Instructors all the "candy" stuff that was in an MRE. Some of the MREs had M&M's or Skittles, and we had to give that to the Drill Instructors because "it'll make you fat, and fatties don't graduate boot camp." They pulled this a lot on us, I don't know if they were supposed to but they did.
I completed the crucible in February 1997, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. Getting my eagle, globe and anchor afterwards was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Serious question, what do you do if you have to take a shit or piss really really bad in the middle of some serious training? I doubt the drill sergeant would be like "ok you go take a bathroom break we'll wait/continue without you." Do you just piss yourself as you would in a real life or death scenario? I'm actually curious lol
@@anothermeantroll8376 I know it's been three months but to answer your question. In my platoon at least, drill instructors were required to let you go to the bathroom if absolutely needed but you would get seriously fucked up for it. It was common for people to piss themselves in my platoon because of that. During the crucible specifically, you were doing way too much shit to even think about going to the bathroom. You would just wait until the event was over and then piss in the grass. And I personally didn't even shit once during the whole crucible.
@@anothermeantroll8376 Have you seen the modern recruitment process? They absolutely would let them take a break. The process is a compelte joke. Do you know how much they had to lower their standards to find recruits? Its not about their nonsense gender equity, its the fact that they are willing to take almost anyone who can walk and chew gum at the same time.
Lol...this was double funny for me... I watched a dang marine corps recruiting video back in 1999...7 days later I was off to boot camp...lol Damn propaganda videos....🤣
I very badly wanted to enlist but I kept letting people talk me out of it until it was too late. I may always regret it, but at the same time I'm infinitely proud of my family members who have served and are serving. My dad is a Vietnam vet. So very proud of everyone who has served and are serving.
Imagine you literally just came from sparring match and you're dripping with blood everywhere and the only thing your sargent says is "Jesus Christ now I gotta throw all this gear away" in a disappointing tone. 8:18
My Dad’s a marine, and the thing he taught me is that no one is going to hand you things on a silver platter unless you’ve earned everything on it. I want to make him proud and follow his path and his fathers path before him.
@@adaptsight Marines don’t like being called soldier, that’s for the Army. The Marines are Marines, and the Army are soldiers, just like sailors are Navy and airmen are Air Force.
I remember doing the crucible back in 2001. You have to hike 54 miles over the course of 2.5 days and you get to eat 2.5 MRE's, and you get like 4 hours of sleep each night. Then at the very end, you get to hike up a nice big hill with a full pack. Fun times. It's like doing stair climber for 1000 stairs. I was starving the whole time. My favorite time was when I was standing in formation at midnight on the second day with a bunch of other recruits and the company gunnery sergeant was going on and on with some blathering talk I wasn't paying attention to. I was literally falling asleep standing up. I was catching myself every time it happened by stomping my foot forward before I fell over. It got fun when I realized I wasn't the only one falling asleep standing up, there was like ten other guys also falling asleep and trying not to fall over. So, it suddenly became really entertaining to stay up and watch as people nodded off and then fall over and possibly take out other guys like dominos. I was on the sharp lookout for people nodding off and making bets with myself on whether they'd fall over completely or catch themselves. A little after midnight, you go to sleep in your little tent with another guy, and then you have to wake up at 4am to start the day. Sometimes, you'd also get firewatch, so you'd have to wake up and stand guard duty for an extra hour. Congrats, you really just got three hours of sleep. Probably the worst parts were that I didn't change my socks enough and I developed cellulitis on my heels which made it extremely painful to keep walking. I also climbed a 30ft rope, got 28 feet up, decided to take a short break before finishing the last two feet, and then my grip slipped and I fell down 28 feet and had to grab the rope with my hands to slow my fall, causing a pretty bad rope burn (lost my finger prints for a bit).
@@talkingtommy9908 If I could do it all over again, I'd go get a 4 year degree and become an officer instead of enlisted. If you're an intelligent person, that's what I'd recommend.
I’m a retired Marine and I served for 30 years (1970-2000) and I had a part in the creation of the Crucible facility that was built on Camp Pendleton, CA. I had the opportunity to attend the first Marine recruit’s Eagle,Globe and Anchor ceremony. If there’s anything that can make you feel more proud of being a Marine, it’s to see the look on those young faces that they are a part of the greatest military organization in the world.
I have my Dad's black globe and anchor pin right here, along with his two Purple Hearts. He was in Vietnam, and died in 1998 from complications (Cardiac Amyloidosis) caused by exposure to Agent Orange in that war. I miss you so much, Dad. So proud of you. I wanted to follow in your steps and be a Marine too, but I wasn't able to. However, I have tried to live my life to the fullest, as a blind woman, and I hope I made you proud of me as I grew up. I was only 31 when you died. You were such an amazing Dad.
@@moderndayentertainment5812 Brail keyboard probably, although you'd have to be very good at spelling since you can't proof read anything. Does make me wonder how she managed to video tape and upload her animals.
Nothing but respect for these kids. My dad trained at PI and served in Vietnam. He’s still a tough old bastard. And I don’t know if the training was easier or tougher back then but hats off to anyone who did this in service to our country. Semper Fi!
Significantly harder. Even in the years since I went about 14 years ago, there have been more regulations added that prevent drill instructors from physically harming recruits. It was technically not allowed in 2009 either but that didn't stop them. My grandpa told me they literally drowned kids in swim qual when he went in 1960. Instructors jumped in an resuscitated them. Shit was wild
Boy this brings back funny memories during my combat training years. Our final exercise would start at 0600 Monday morning and end at 1600 on Friday afternoon. We weren't allowed to sleep during all that time and by Friday afternoon, just closing your eyes for 2 seconds and you were in lala land. By Tuesday night, you were so high on lack of sleep and being so tired, that you didn't need drugs to hallucinate. Case in point. We were simulating defensive position when I spotted something. This is what I said to point it out to my fellow brother in arms: "Reference, 12 o'clock, slightly at 10, there is a Christmas tree coming fast on us. At your target, fire at will!!!!" Well this sounds funny but something funnier was about to happen. Not only would I convince my whole section that there was, in fact a Christmas tree fast approaching to take over my position, one wouldn't fire as he said his grandmother was running alongside the tree!!! I also started seeing it and all of a sudden, so did the whole section!!! The Warrant Officer that was grading us, didn't know what to say. He called that part off in order to put us back on track with the training. He said throughout his career, he had never seen a group like ours. We had special ones and I can say with pride, I was one of them. The others were special as well cause I would have given my life for them and know they would have done the same, for me. Arte et Marte
10:10. I love his optimism. He's got the right idea. Focus on the little things that make the big picture. Do I have to hike out 20 miles with 50 lbs on my back along with gun and ammo and armor? Yes, but this is the best pudding I've ever had in my life. That mindset will get you thru some serious shit. That kid is awesome. I hope his fellow recruits were encouraged by his attitude and vice versa. That's how you build a team. That kid could lead his peers.
Went through the crucible last year. By my own personal experience, I was in auto pilot & was just focused on getting to the ruck back to the squad bay. My legs hurt like nothing I’ve ever felt before after & I was literally falling asleep against my will standing up waiting for the Warriors breakfast. Was the last one in line so I only got a decent portion of food. More than normal tho. It was nice to just to be able to have human conversation after those 3 months.
@The Apple Of Judgement Honestly, don't get hung up on screaming. It's just words. Focus on performing and do your best. Get in the best shape you can beforehand. Don't aim to meet the standard, aim to destroy the max on every event. Don't volunteer for ANYTHING!! The other skills are lifesaving btw, so don't halfass land nav, commo, rifle marksmanship, or medical training. Make friends, have fun whenever you can, don't complain or ask for anything, and be coachable. The DI's aren't going to be your friends, but if you have the right attitude, they can become your best mentors. They represent the very best the Marines have to offer, though they'll seem like they're out to get you. Good luck!
went through in 99. i remember 3 things, everyone being locked in, going up smokey and formally becoming marines, then half the marines throwing up on hump back after warriors breakfast. Good times. congratulations to you brother. semper fi
Since I’m seeing this a year late, sounds like u experienced it around the same time as my son (MCRD May 2021) who was Bravo Co. 1025. Congrats Reg, y’all definitely earn that EGA.
@Asta Roth you really discredit the men and woman who have risked and given their lives for this country? you must be some special asshole to think you're better then everyone, huh?
I've decided recently that I want to be a Marine. The idea has played around in my head for years but I was always talked out of it by my family because I had a brain. It's a huge misconception that because you're "smart" you're better than the military. THAT IS THE BIGGEST LIE I'VE BEEN TOLD. I'm 24, I wasted the last 12 years of my life playing video games, going to school and missing out on crucial life experiences that the military WILL provide to anyone who wants to join. I'm in the process of enlisting and expect to be heading to boot camp on Oct. 3. I know it will be tough but I look forward to the challenge, I'm tired of being soft and underdeveloped mentally. I will give everything it takes to become a Marine.
they seem a lot nicer/mellower in this vid than I remember.... even at this point, 3 days to go, DI's would still tear you a new one with even the smallest transgression.
I remember being so damn tired during our final forge when I went through basic at Leonard Wood that I fell asleep standing up during our ceremony. That ruck at the end will make you a MAN. I might never be in that great of shape again in my life.
I'll tell you right now, these drill instructors are about 100x meaner when cameras aren't involved.
Yes
Aye captain obvious
well obviously, you dont wanna scare away future recruits by being a psycho rage monster on camera lol
@@onebuffalo5402 like Elen degeneres
@@onebuffalo5402 that’s not why, I was at recruit training when Business Insider came here to PI btw, anyways they could care less about more recruits coming here, they don’t say and do the stuff they usually do on camera is because if the Company Commander or any officer for that matter saw they’d get in trouble
“you sweat more in training, so you bleed less in combat”
that’s something worthy of engraving on a tombstone
Imagine that.
“You sweat more in training, so you bleed less in combat”
-Aaron “Sweatless” Murphy, died from bleeding whilst in combat
I knew this sounded similar lmao
“Sweat more during peace: bleed less during war.” -Sun Tzu
That’s regarded
Take the trash out before they start to smell.
In the words of that one chad Erwin Rommel guy
“Sweat saves blood, blood saves sweat, but the mind saves both.”
They really got the spongebob voice actor to scream “my leg”.
time stamp?
@@Somebody-zx5ul bruh its in the first second of the video 😂😂
@@johnharvey2274 i thought he meant the actual sound in there my b thanks
Lol I commented that
To answer the title, "What It Takes To Survive The Marines' 54-hour Final Test" is to keep remembering there is an end, you gotta make it through, there is an end, you gotta make it through. Even climbing Mount Everest is just one foot in front of the other a bunch of times until you're at the top (oversimplified, but you get the idea). As long as I could just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and accept that this will be physically and mentally uncomfortable, I will get through it and it will be over eventually.
This thought has been with me ever since. I went in 2005 and now I am a teacher and disabled veteran. On my hardest days, I still tell myself that each day has its end, I can get through it, just keep marching forward.
Semper Fi Sister ! 🇺🇸
@@fredselbman3319 Motivate, my fellow Beallau Woodsman
"I've taken a thousand steps in my life, what's one more?" - Me, I think.
Man I tell myself that when I work for 16 hr day 😂 it works though for sure
That's kinda depressing tho. But I applaud You sir. All the love for veterans, true heroes here on earth.
"This Marine Corp recruit isn't actually injured" *Gets kicked in the face*
corps*
@@geneclark7968 same thing
@@OliveMan-i3q oh ye boiii😂😂😂😂😂💔 lmfao
"This Marine Corps recruit isn't actually injured" *It's time to change that*
@@geneclark7968 corpse*
"CAUSE HE'S NOT OKAY, BECAUSE HALF HIS LEG JUST GOT BLOWN OFF"
"Aye sir!"
@@mymanzesty9586 That's really dope, I'd join the Marines but I'm too tall lol, Army's next best thing.
@@caelanserrano too tall?
@@lawsonturner8663 Yep, I'm 6'5 at the moment, only 16.
@@caelanserrano don't think that that's too tall. I'm 17 having just enlisted at 6'3.
@@lawsonturner8663 Oh damn! We'll see, I'm supposed to be having a growth spurt around then, if not I'm definitely enlisting Army or Marines.
I think business insider is a recruiter undercover 😂😂
Very suspicious 😂😂
doing a good job too lol
Remember what us ancaps always say
"War is a profitable business"
Maaaaaaan
imma be real, they almost had me
My son finished Marine boot camp the end of October 2022. He said it definitely was difficult.. he went in 2 months after graduating high school at 17. He said it definitely made him realize he can deal with a lot more then he thought he could. I am definitely so proud of him. ❤
My daughter is there right now
Congratulations to your son btw
My brother is there as well
Always keeping him in my thoughts
How is it going now? What is he doing?
@@helixmoore7636😊😊
Recruit: *Dramatically Screaming*
Narrator: This recruit isn’t actually injured
We were able to sniff that one out I think mate
They don’t know about that
“ oh good get back “
That is my brothers scream when my arm accidently touches him
@Qwerty 😂
That was a horrible start to a video 🤣 had to downvote it just for that lol
Lol
Marine: *Screaming for help*
Boot: Allow me to introduce myself.
Boot: Put a sock in it!
Marines are not soldiers
@@nPcDrone technically, they are
@@nocturnalnoob6216 once a marine always a marine. Soldiers, sailors airmen and marines.
@@nocturnalnoob6216 Technically they’re Marines
Gets his nose busted in body sparing, starts to leak... Drill instructor “great now I have to throw all this gear away”
This recruit is sorry Sir
He isnt throwing any of it away.
And they have over 20 billion dollar budget
Outflippinstanding!
@@blakethaboss5120 probably for their arsenal not the trainees
My son begins the Crucible tonight! Words cant express how much admiration I have for all these men and women who go through this to become Marines.
How is he doing now?
Recruit: *screams with agony*
Other recruit: *shut up*
The truest shit. I felt that.
🤣
More like "shut up...or I'll shut you up with a boot to the face"
@@noblesavage413 😂😂😂😂
🗿🗿
literally all i heard through my crucible haha
Me: I could do that
Also me: lying in bed at 1pm fat as hell
From what I'm heard from people who served, Boot Camp is more of a mental thing than physical. I would assume that the hardest part is being deprived of sleep over anything else.
@@xero4158 you actually get 8 hrs of sleep a night at boot camp aside from fire watch, bwt, and the crucible
I could’ve done that 4 years ago
'least you won't get drafted lol
You could. It wasn’t that bad.
That interaction with the recruit that rolled his eyes was so mellow because the cameras were around. He would have been destroyed lol
You KNOW the DI’s either told/waited till the cameras were off and then ran him from Paige Field to the barracks and back lol
I know he got fucked up hard after the cameras were gone.
They are acting so quiet and slow. I would have loved to see the chaos that would be set upon them off camera
My buddies who were in Hotel all tell me the cameras were nowhere to be seen for the worst parts of their crucible so take that for what it is
@@andresgamba1478 what happens
My uncle was in the Vietnam war, his job was to run out open to check for enemies, he even suffered a grenade explosion during his sleep, and yet through all that he survived and I have massive respect for him. His story is one of my inspirations to join infantry
Which branch did you choose to join?
@@DarkZerol None, He/She is like 13, Look at their videos.
@@DarkZerolwhat do you think? 😂 look at their videos
@@TTMABBthey could just be a chomo
“Running out in the open to check for enemy” has never and will never be a job in the military lmfao
"This marine corps recruit isn't actualy injured"
I couldn't tell by the professional acting
🤣 hey...I, along with many other real Marines were extras in that awful movie Jurassic Park 3...we can act!!
No I'm kidding, we were just as bad as the movie...but we had a blast
when the dudes shoe went into his mouth
k
@@DemocratsareagentsofSATAN Trex vs LAV round 1?
@@darrengarcia4937 AAV
"I'm gonna think about the good stuff right now, Fruit Punch, Pepsi". I feel that
"At times like this, think of delicious food"
Miami. sunny.
Tf I’m so thirsty now but I’m poor
He reminded me of Bubba from Forrest Gump. Shrimp Fruit Punch, shrimp Pepsi, shrimp Miami, shrimp sunny...
@@thefoolishgmodcube2644 OMG YES
0:09
“My leg!!!!”
“Just shut up! Eat this boot! or enemy will find us, dammit!!”
Exactly what I was thinking XD
Hahaha..I didn't watch from start til found ur comments..
LMAO
haha
You've already been found if you're a causality...
I am in the Navy and this gave me a new appreciation for my brothers and sisters in the Corps. I am proud to serve along side them as part of our country's Navy combat team.
I almost wish we had something similar in basic training. Battle stations was definitely an experience, but I would’ve loved to see what the field was like
"Recruits sleep only 3 to 4 hours a night." That is one thing I would absolutely excel at.
Same. The wonder that is the internet makes my brain not shut up
Throw in a lot of physical training and 4 hours feels like 30 minutes.
@@justintime41776 Yeah I know, but even if I wanted to sleep for more than 3 hours a night I wouldn't be able to, haven't been able to for years now
@@raqchealv8719 you say this now but trust me if you did the exercise yourself you would probably wishing you could quit
@@joshuadarlow6403 Ofc, I have terrible physical stamina. I'm just saying, the sleep part would probably be the only thing I was decent at
"You sweat more in traninng so you bleed less in combat".I've never heard anything that tough before!
We used to chant “sweat now in peace, bleed less in war” when our DI would smoke us.
hell yeah
Hearing that literally made my ear grow muscles 🤣
That depends
They are words to live by. Practice until you don't think, you just react and you and your fellow Marines will live to see tomorrow. I know from experience.
"You sweat more in training so you bleed less in combat" What a line.
He stole that from Erwin Rommel
@@raypod5964 there's no such thing as stealing in the marines mate
And it's a quote for the DI
"I ain't got time to bleed " that badass black guy on predator
@@chrisgould101 Guy wasn't black.
@@wimschmied3800 lmao it wasn't him now I remember. The moustache guy
My son 💙. He was 18 and the day he called me because he passes the crucible. Took my breathe away.
God bless you son and your band of brothers past present and future.
"My parents told me if I continue to fail in school they will send me to summer camp!"
"No worries fam, summer camp is actually pretty chill"
*summer camp:*
Beautiful comment.
Now i will never
OK lol
That was my parents 😂😂😂 they would threaten to send me to military summer camp 😂
Actually i would like to be in a summer camp like this instead of being a piece of useless garbage
5:39 - DI: "It's not that hard correct?"
Recruit: "Aye Aye Sir! That's what she said."
That man has some BALLS
I'm not surprised if hes dead from the instructor
Me: Slightly hits my brother after a argument
My brother: 0:03
@@thecargoesbrrrrr3803 Shoves boot in face
Michael Scott even appearing as a ghost in marine training
Trust me. When those cameras are off, those drill instructors become hell of a lot more brutal. But I do suppose you bleed less
@Bafflinnn ✋💀
For millitary its normal
@PurpleOrange and who cares?!
Well, would be wondering if is to became marine so easy
besides a sore body this looks hella fun
I did my basic officer’s training for 15 weeks with the Indian Army for National cadet corps; I had an absolutely wonderful time. Enjoyed every moment of it. I am 70 now. The training helps me to keep myself fit even today.
Godspeed to you, Stephen!
The group punishment thing, however unfair, is actually highly effective. At first it may cause division amongst those performing well and those not. But after a while it tends to settle into a “it’s all of us, together” mentality. A one of unconditional support. In that one regard you lose tour individuality and become a a symbiotic colony of people who live, breath, train, and work together. It’s one of the most unifying things.
@S Hendriks yes it is you conspiracy theorist
@S Hendriks young children they are literally close to twenty years old already also invading other countries you freakin live in a cave the us military is literally leaving those countries already and all troops will leave by September 11 this year.also your countries troops are also fighting in wars for your information cause British French and German troops are all engaged in war Italian and polish too idk what country you from but as you can see these west European country you mentioned are all in war also brainwashed puppets for your notice us marines are one of the best trained troops in the whole wall including forces such as delta force navy seals and green berets these forces are way better than your so called troops with own mindset and American troops are not like your countries troops crying like a baby with some training yeah brainwashed puppets are at least way superior soldiers than your countries cry babies
@S Hendriks I'm starting to feel like you're the brainwashed one.
@S Hendriks u need to direct your talking point to the rich politicians who put these kids in those foreign wars, when the nail is driven in ,is it the hammer's fault? or is the arm swinging the hammer at fault?
@@weasdf8718 Oh shut up. I'm conservative and right wing, but it's basic logic that it is indeed brainwashing. That lack of individuality in war is what psychologically eases them into being comfortable with killing. It's of no doubt in my mind, that most soldiers are now in hell. Burning forever
its crazy how much movies portray the marine course to be all these buff bodybuilders but then you forget they are fresh out of college
Most are straight from Highschool
Straight out of highschool college kids are too old and out of shape
@potato tough people create lazy times creating lazy people creating tough times - it wouldn’t work
@@turo2910 No wtf your early 20’s is the best time to join, not right out of high school
@@IIOctaneII nah most of us are straight outta highschool
my brother went to Paris island still can’t believe he had to do all this for 54 hours glad he did it tho he’s now a marine I’m extremely proud of him!
my respect for your brother i am enlisting next year
@@romeohenderson777 me too! I’ll see you there brother !
My husband was in Parris Island too for his boot. He proudly served for 5 years as a marine. Tell your brother Semper Fi.
@@romeohenderson777 me too, I’m 7 months March
@@Berryturtle1 we fight togheter brother and die togheter 🤝❤🇺🇸
My daughter is in Marine boot camp right now. Hard as a parent watching this and wondering how she is doing. First member in the family to join the Marines but extremely proud and look forward to seeing her in 84 days.
Would love an update! I'm a former Marine myself.
@@WraySatchel She passed but did admit it was the hardest thing she ever did in her life. Our daughter is now training to be a mechanic for the C-130. I will say she is super proud to be a Marine and takes pride in how hard everything is.
@@DAVIDGM1973 love to hear it! It's no small feet!
@@WraySatchel Yes that is the truth!!!!!
❤❤ my son starts his journey today 🥹 I’m so proud.
"CAUSE HE'S NOT OKAY, BECAUSE HALF HIS LEG JUST GOT BLOWN OFF"
"Well sir, I didn't like him very much anyways."
You wouldn't want to tell them that
If my teammate said that, I'm fighting for the wrong side
If the guys was a dick, then you don't have to deal with them anymore.🧐
@@layla4294 Saying that is asking for hell
SNAP! half of your platoons kegs are blown off. What’re you doing?
AAAAAAAAAA
No matter how much you see in the videos - nothing can really explain to people how hard it is until you go through it. And I am talking the ENTIRE boot camp experience. It is f'ing tough. Tougher mentally than physically. When I went through boot camp I saw guys that if you saw them on the streets you would NEVER want to eff with them - literally break down at times because of how tough it was.
A lot of respect for anyone that goes through 90 days of this shit. It is not easy at all.
As someone who feels this may be something I do in the future (still a teen) should I prepare somehow in any way and if so when?
@@chumpylumpy8072 yes, get as physically fit as you possible can. I mean REALLY fit. That will make it easier for you to get through the physical part.
The physical part is not easy, but it is the mental part that is the big difference. Learn all you can about the General Orders. Learn how to salute properly.
Learn as much as you can BEFORE you go in, it will make things easier. But in the end run it is going to be tough no matter how prepared you are.
Also, if you don't know how to swim - learn how to swim NOW. Really learn how to swim and be comfortable in the water.
Even though Marine Corps water survival in boot camp is NOT nearly as tough as it could be - learning to swim well will make that part a lot easier.
I saw numerous guys nearly drown. The swim coaches, at least when I was in, would let you struggle and struggle to the point you would think they were going to let you drown. That is not fun.
“you would NEVER mess with them in the streets” means nothing. They’re used to being their own boss. Now that THEYRE being bossed, it turns out that they’re pussies.
I know that's right and I have been through "BOOT CAMP" 5 times. Navy, Air Force, Army, Police academy and Special investigations academy. Now retired from both.
@@chumpylumpy8072 Absolutely, get in the best shape as possible. You will not pass otherwise
An emotional moment
“I am very proud of her as a strong woman and marine”
Three seconds later
“Are you guys hungry?”
“YES”
I mean damn, I could eat just after watching this
19:46
They don't get it.
XD
I'm writing some military song. I'm a one man band on youtube.
Being in the military really makes you appreciative and grateful for everything. Just like at the end with finally getting good food after 12 weeks. So many people are starving in this world by just being human and existing. Many people in this world have nothing. Once you experience that first hand, you start to be more understanding and compassionate.
And that's the good side of the military.Hope its more often than the brutal and racist side.We really need it.
American kids: I just want money for expensive college
Marine instructor: They wanted this all their life
Wait until they get deployed to another pointless war and die for no reason
@@muda1312 How many American troops die a year? Very few. How many of them are combat troops? Almost all of them. If any of these Marines are in non-combat jobs the odds are high they'll be aight
If you’re in it for the benefits join the chair force. The marines dont want you
@@drusanchez3287 the recruits literally said in the video they joined because they didnt have money for college. watch the video before opening our mouth haha
@@HawaiiDEEPS lmao thats the worst argument. America had 60,000 casualties in vietnam and over 2 million people deployed thats less than 3% chance of dying. but guarantee theres a lot more that were maimed or came back with severe ptsd. dying isnt always a good metric to measurement for war.
“They won’t be smiling for long”
*Ominous noises*
Underrated
Facts
Really random that I say this but I’m starting to believe that Business Insider is a marine recruiter in disguise
I was about to do my homework at the last second but this looks like its important.
a recruiter is gonna show up at your school tomorrow
Lol
Hello, can you please react to it?.
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It isn’t important
same bro
My uncle was killed in the battle for Hue (WAY) on February 15 1968. Rest In Peace uncle Sonny. Iam glad they are honoring the soldiers who fought and died in Hue Vietnam
In case some of you don’t know, the breakfast after the crucible is the first time they get to eat freely with both their hands. Before that, you kept the right hand on your knee at all times and used the left one to eat. You cannot look up for anything other than your plate. After becoming marines, you can eat like a normal person. you have no idea how satisfying that feels ...
For me it was the ability to have more than 25 seconds to eat....
good thing I'm left handed
@@mercury9060 same here lol i can't use any weapon that is for righties but there is always an adjustment to everything. Learning to use my right hand is a good thing.
Is that some form of mental warfare? Logically speaking, it takes you longer to eat. Wouldn't they want you to hurry your ass up and get on with the day?
@@devinaxtman6171 it’s just part of the training. You’re stripped away from your civilian life completely, it’s another form of discipline. We still got rushed to eat. if you didn’t finish then, oh well. You’ll eat next chow anyway. The exercise after the meal was torture for me. Felt like throwing up everything I just ate
They went easy for this video. There’s no way a recruit would’ve smiled like that and lived to talk about it if there was no cameras
They go easy on every 'video'
@@gillwolfbat2191 If they really showed what happen then you can bet a lot of people are going to be complaining calling it too tough. It's good to keep what really happens on the downlow.
@@isexuallyidentifyasanapach4720 I was going to type my reply in english but out of respect for your gender identity: *whup-whup-whup-whup-whup-whup* : p
Bruh nah screw the military no smiling at all like what I get that being a soldier you gotta be rock solid but having to hide my emotions would most definitely do the opposite of being rock solid
Not necessarily.
This has to be the most tame crucible I've heard of, and I guarantee it is because of the cameras.
Yes I was in this Company :)
And the women.
@@hieug.rection1920 ?-
@@edwardbobadilla63 same, I was in this company when this video was being made
@@venzoya4382 What platoon were you?
So proud of these young dedicated soldiers. I grew up from a snotty kid to a respectful man after entering the Military. As an old man I have so much respect for each one enduring this training. They now will be prepared for the dangerous world we all live. God Bless all you Marine’s!🇺🇸
“DRINK THE OCEAN” AYE SIR! “JUMP INTO THST VOLCANO” AYE SIR
Lolz
“SIR ITS A SUICIDE MISSION, ARE YOU SURE CAPTIAN”
Sounds about right.
They give us impossible tasks, and then punish us for failing.
@@petraeus6390 Its a “free country”, people go to the military voluntary, its not forced so there going to be harder on people
The girls: what is that
The boys: Dude when you put water in it is the best pudding ever
Imma give u a like
I wish these guys knew about MRE Fudge. Lives will change in MCT
That shit is actually only good if you heat up the water.
@@Tsusday nahh that shit smacks still
if this is edited and he goes “thanks for the likes” I’m going to retract my like
The recruits being dragged are the lucky ones. Imagine your only task being to scream for help while some poor suckers drag your royal butt to safety 😂😂
I think they need to drag each other
I mean you saw that guy get a boot to the teeth I wouldnt say it's all sunshine and rainbows😂
@@juliorudolph265 I would like to tell you that you won the internet right there
They probably alternate
you're funny
I remember my parris island drill instructor had a newborn he didnt get to see, so he was very angry and would literally have aneurysms. He made me walk around the table with my food for 3 days until everyone was done so I couldn't eat and would regularly sucker punch me in the gut if i made eye contact or did anything out of line.
After 3 days I fell in the chow hall and started crying, completely broken. It was horrible and I finally got to eat but that's what it took to get the last of the child out of me and I really respect these guys for giving up so many other parts of their lives to train warriors. It's really selfless. I'd like to think they helped me survive afghan.
Thank you for your service solider.
Huh
drill instructors can punch you?
@@swat7542technically no, but they do haha
Went through Parris Island in 1968 and served 26 months in Vietnam. Thank God for their training. Once a Marine, always a Marine.
I actually went thru PI in 64,got out in 68. Wouldn’t trade it for anything!
Its an honor to just read your comment sir. I have an appointment with my recruiter on January 3rd to get my paperwork done. I’m excited and ready for the challenge and hopefully I soon can call myself a United States Marine!
@@suorguy1183 good luck. It’ll challenge you mentally and physically. If I got through it you’ll get through it. I recommend going to church every Sunday. Even if you aren’t religious.
US involvement in Vietnam is nothing to be proud of
@@gale_poot How does you colon smell, because your pretty far up there.
I've been wanting to be in the Marines for years now but I always weighed too much. I finally decided I was going to join and started losing weight. I was about 300 as of November 2021, and I'm now about 260. I hope to join in the next year
UPDATE: I’m now about 230, and I plan on talking to a recruiter soon. Wish me luck :)
Good job, you've got this!! I'm trying to prepare myself to become a navy seal and for buds/hell week, right now I suck at running but I'm trying to improve because I need to if I want to be a navy seal. Anyways iff you ever feel unmotivated/need a "training buddy" to encourage you, I'm here feeling the exact same way! We'll get through it together in a sense.
No snacks, no seconds, No sweets and exercise. Be prepared........Do a lot of push ups, pulls ups and running. Hope things work out.
One of the recruiters in the center I spend a lot of time in told me once “You don’t feel ready? I was ROUND when I went in. “
I wish the best of luck to to
As a Marine, my advice to you...cut out ALL sugar. Once you cut the sugar out, you wont crave it. The fat will melt off.
Secondly, LEARN TO SWIM, if you don't already. You are in for a rude awakening, if you don't. We are an amphibious force. People forget that.
Thirdly, Good Luck. The fact that you are determined, you're already a good candidate. Most people are little b*tches and will run to what's easy...like the Navy or the Chair Force.
For people like the girl that wanted to go to medical school that wanted to look towards the military, please look into HPSP. Most typically join the Air Force, but kudos to her for joining the marines
i felt bad for her but at the same time i felt happy for her that she was improving herself as well as doing something that is so brilliant
the country should be proud to have her as a citizen
Is the air force easier?
@@gidd leaps and bounds easier, you can't even really compare the two, the marines is pretty widely considered as having the most difficult boot camp, while the air force is considered as having the easiest.
@@gidd yeah, the marines have the most fun though lol
She wanted to be a pediatrician. Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard all have medical program. But she chose the only branch that doesn't have their own medical. Guess that dress blue commercial got another one.
The hardest part about the crucible for me was the log drills. Absolutely broke me because I was used to carrying my own weight instead of something heavy. My DI was brutal with it too, we had to do 25 reps and every single mistake he caught would bring us back to 0 and sometimes -10.
Thank you for your service
My great-grandfather was a Marine in WW2, and he is 97 and still alive today.
If this is true he joined pretty early for his age and his stories should be recorded we can’t forget something like ww2
@@user-cz1ks8we3b that’s not hard to believe I’ve heard it was very common for people to do that
@@user-cz1ks8we3b Tell him I said thank you for his service.
@@user-cz1ks8we3b back then, even 16 years old already signed up as marine corp for WW2. I think I saw there is a documentary about a WW2 veteran who served in Pacific Theatre, he was only 17 when he was sent for a battle in Okinawa
@@syamsul6063
My great-grandfather lied about his age. He got in at 17
Imagine someone watching this in 10 year just wondering why these Marine recruits are wearing masks.
I don’t think we’re gonna forget about this in under 10 years lmao
I mean, for a big chunk of the vid they arent wearing masks at all and even when they do wear masks, they used the wrong, wich really discredits them, cosindering they're supposed to go out, fight, save lives and yet fail to wear masks properly
@@josep754 There was no need for masks. The masks are bullshit!!
@@josep754 Word! For an elite fighting force who will let hell loose on a recruit for an improperly folded bedsheet, this seems really obscure to let improper mask policy slide.
The budget cuts hit the marines the hardest so they had to substitute gas masks with filters for cloth masks that they pee in every time they need to use them.
Mayra and Lazaro (sister/brother) are so precious. I hope they both get the life they desire.
I hope they live. Biden is gonna ramp up the war in the middle east
To sign up to go kill women and children somewhere in the World for the American oil companies, just so they can afford an education... "American dream."
@@toomaskotkas4467 Did they sign up with that exact reason in mind? No, and I’ll be damned if anyone does, they signed up to serve and protect us with their own will. The least you can do is be thankful they put their lives on the line for us
@@anoriginalusername4527 she literally says in the video she joined because her and her brother were "financially strained" and needed help for school, not because "god bless america".
@@profbonkars nor does she say she wants to sign up “to kill women and children somewhere in the world for oil companies ” I’m talking about the military as a whole not just these 2 siblings they all signed up for different reasons (that didn’t include your fucked up thoughts)
I’m in the army, but watching this… it just looks fun man. Let the challenges build your character.
You could never 😂
Funny? Ok
Had a drill Sgt who only cared about marksmanship. “You’re not gonna have a push-up contest with hadji, it’s going to be a shooting contest!” He had more medals then most generals, not that it matters now but back then when I was still wet behind the ears, I looked up to that.
makes sense. You kill him or he kills you. Bad guy dosent care how many push ups you can do. However the physical training is also important. But bottom line. You have to shoot good. Very good. If not the rest dosent matter. Go marines.
You have to be able to get to the shooting position first. Takes strength to get there first and arrive with enough wind to precisely make the shot. Strength and endurance matter quite a bit. Not that marksmanship should be neglected, but it’s definitely not an end all.
I was a machine gunner in Afghanistan. Went into a building that had already been cleared to set up supporting overwatch only to find a sonofabitch laying in wait in the corner of the first room. It wasn’t my rifle or my marksmanship that killed him. It was the strength of my mitts and the heel of boot.
It wasn’t marksmanship that carried the casualties to the medical either. Strength was needed to cart all the ammo and ordinance for that marksmanship too. Strength is very important.
More medals then most generals?? Yeaaaa right 😂😂 there is no way. Go google a general and I can tell you a sargeant did not have a stack that big.
@@hieug.rection1920 what a camper
Drill Instructor*
15:10 Drill Instructor: "You Just got shot in the right shoulder"
Marine: **Falls dramatically**
Joe Biden set the new Minecraft speed run record, how do you feel about your speedrun being passed?
@@normalnate3447 I feel like it's rigged. The whole system is rigged.
Trump could beat Dream hands down
give me money
ALAN_void He did. 2-3 times. While joe Biden hasn’t
That's what actually "Push yourself harder" means. Respect!
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@@jamalalzawad4594 Stop it, your not gonna get views from that bot.
These marines learn more than some adults in their lifetime
My nephew is going through this right now!
He’s the first in our family that has joined the military. I’m very proud of him.
How is he? Is it over yet?
@@owes10b81 he passed! He graduated about a month ago. And he’s now being stationed out in Virginia, I believe.
I’m so proud of of my nephew!
I’ve seen him go from diapers to a grown man; and now he’s out there serving our country!
Crazy how time flies.
@@AlgorMortis197666 I didn’t know grandmas play call of duty.
@@jaydenjarrett8827 doesnt make any sense
I am proud of him,too!
Girl marines: “it’s spicy “
Boy marines: “put more water , the BESSST pudding you’ll ever taste “
Boys vs girls marine training comparison 😂
what does that even mean??
@@emilyttran it's a joke ;-;
What’s the joke? Like I don’t want to be rude but I seriously don’t get it.
@@MikaelLonely yes i knew that i was asking what it meant
My best friend shipped off to basic about a month ago to escape some rough family situations. So infinitely proud of him and all the other recruits who have the courage to do what most of us, including myself, couldn't do.
You should do it to defend your country not to run from stuff
@@sarah.2862 sometimes it's the only option, when it's either that or homelessness.
@@sarah.2862 It does not matter what the reasons for your joining are. You are there to do just that--defend your country.
@@sarah.2862 defend it from whaat lol
@@hat880 😂
TBH The _fear_ of having to redo the final test and stay in bootcamp longer than intended is what motivates 99% of us to push through. 😩
That one guy at the end, sitting at the table, saying his blessings over his food... The giddy happy smile on his face when he started to dig in was the most adorable thing I think I've ever seen.
Earned my Eagle, Globe, & Anchor pin in the fall of 1957, Still get choked up & a bit moist eyed when I see the EGA ceremony with all the thoughts & memories attached to it.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
20:00 Talking about their family and how they got through it together:
Camera guy "Are you guys hungry?"
I think it was a good way to lighten them up. They'd gone through the grinder and were emotionally exhausted so a reminder that there's a nice meal waiting for them probably did them good
They’ve gone to hell and back so food is the happiest thing they could think of. So it’s reasonable for he cameraman to ask that.
@@diceqube6439 Yeah I know I just think it's a funny interruption
@@Dean444ful Chow is the most important thing in boot camp. It helps you get through the days.
when I got my eagle globe and anchor, words cannot describe the feeling that comes over your body, every emotion is currently going through you, me and my rackmate during bootcamp gave each other the longest hug i've ever had
I’m Air Force and our equivalent was a 12hr obstacle course and deployment simulation area , and it felt like forever, I give props to all these men and women and now marines , as well as my brother who’s been in the marines for a few years, some tough mofo’s for sure
I could never join the air force, I have heard they sometimes run out of chocolate milk at breakfast!
@@jackgoodman6976 you heard wrong - they are never out of chocolate milk.
@@jackgoodman6976 love the muddy days
Only 12 hours? :P
When tf did you go lmao, my shit was a week long
Not in the marines, but I know someone who trains people in a branch of the military. The more they yell at you, the better. If they don't yell at you, pray for your soul.
I liked it better when I wasn't getting yelled at. Next question.
@@jkrieger6832 yes because people will totally command you calmly to do something when their leg is blown off in the middle of a shootout
I mean when my sergeant looks at me, just look away and everything will be fine
@@Gnomelander1400 That's the thing about being an effective leader. You don't always have to command as if you're in a combat zone when you're really in the motorpool with a push broom. Only the toxic leaders wanted to act like everything was a firefight. The best leaders I ever had knew when to turn it off and speak to you with common sense like an actual human being. You don't have to scream your head off to tell a joe he has online certs due.
That's why the Iraqi and afghan armies suck.
My daughter is at Parris Island right now. She still has a while before the Crucible. We've only spoken in letters. But she told me in the latest letter that her platoon are Fighters. She's made friends and she's develop camaraderie with her platoon. And I'm just very proud of her
My little brother starts the crucible tomorrow morning! the pride in your recruit just grows and grows over the weeks, letters are like gold! I hope your daughter enjoys her time on the island! Sending good vibes!
@@lady.m0rgue I'm a little worried about my daughter in the Crucible. Not that I doubt her abilities or her conviction, only that, well she's my daughter. I know it's going to be difficult on her. I guess it's just difficult to nat be able to do anything after all these years of doing everything.
@@Wade_Sabers She'll be fine. Remember, you're looking at the final exam without having gone to class, so to speak. By the time she starts the Crucible, she'll be mere hours away from the title. That alone is what carries most through it.
@@cuisinwithkev2699 Got a letter from her yesterday. In the previous letter I'd wrote her, I asked some serious questions about how she is doing etc. This latest letter put my mind at ease. It's tough but she's making it. I also got the sense of a bond she has with her fellow recruits, which I'd told her before she left that if it gets to be extremely difficult, look at those around you and realize that they are feeling the same thing you are. To feed off their strengths and they'll feed of yours.
Less than a month to go. The drive is 12 hours but I'm going to make it. Have to see her graduation. Besides, we have 12 hours back for her to tell use all about it. Just missing her like crazy.
@@Wade_Sabers That's awesome! I'm excited for you and her. Family Day and Graduation Day are still fresh in my mind. That 12-hour drive will fly by!
I went through boot camp in 2008, and back then we only got 3 MRE's for the 3 days of the Crucible. It's great to see younger men and women making it through with the same kind of motivation we had back then.
For the female recruits, not only did we get little in the way of food, but we also had to give our Drill Instructors all the "candy" stuff that was in an MRE. Some of the MREs had M&M's or Skittles, and we had to give that to the Drill Instructors because "it'll make you fat, and fatties don't graduate boot camp." They pulled this a lot on us, I don't know if they were supposed to but they did.
We only got 3 MREs in 2019. That was in San Diego so could be different than PI
WE HAD 2 MRE'S BACK IN 2002...
We had 3 in 2015 too
I completed the crucible in February 1997, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. Getting my eagle, globe and anchor afterwards was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Serious question, what do you do if you have to take a shit or piss really really bad in the middle of some serious training? I doubt the drill sergeant would be like "ok you go take a bathroom break we'll wait/continue without you." Do you just piss yourself as you would in a real life or death scenario? I'm actually curious lol
@@anothermeantroll8376 I know it's been three months but to answer your question. In my platoon at least, drill instructors were required to let you go to the bathroom if absolutely needed but you would get seriously fucked up for it. It was common for people to piss themselves in my platoon because of that. During the crucible specifically, you were doing way too much shit to even think about going to the bathroom. You would just wait until the event was over and then piss in the grass. And I personally didn't even shit once during the whole crucible.
@@anothermeantroll8376 Have you seen the modern recruitment process? They absolutely would let them take a break. The process is a compelte joke. Do you know how much they had to lower their standards to find recruits? Its not about their nonsense gender equity, its the fact that they are willing to take almost anyone who can walk and chew gum at the same time.
@@ar007r Yeah, thats what I thought, for this gender equality to work, standard has to be lowered, no offence its just biology.
I feel more in shape just watching this
Lol...this was double funny for me...
I watched a dang marine corps recruiting video back in 1999...7 days later I was off to boot camp...lol
Damn propaganda videos....🤣
Dude this was just boot camp, wait till you see what fuckers do when they get to a grunt unit
I feel 10x fatter
0:00 the younger sibling whenever he gets hit by the older sibling while their mum is in the kitchen.
Hello, can you please react to it?.
- The Lady of heaven trailer 2021
th-cam.com/video/1MaDAW0jRYM/w-d-xo.html
Lol
So specific but so accurate
@@jamalalzawad4594 no
"I barley tapped him"
I very badly wanted to enlist but I kept letting people talk me out of it until it was too late. I may always regret it, but at the same time I'm infinitely proud of my family members who have served and are serving. My dad is a Vietnam vet. So very proud of everyone who has served and are serving.
im just glad women can die for the conflicts the jews cause
Depending on your age of course, you can still enlist if you want. Just go do it man
@@warfighter1988 jewish
@warfighter1988 I'm 46 and have bad knees. I wouldn't last the first hour of bootcamp.
@@marylucolton9350 yeah the bad knees is why you wouldnt make it lmfao
Imagine you literally just came from sparring match and you're dripping with blood everywhere and the only thing your sargent says is "Jesus Christ now I gotta throw all this gear away" in a disappointing tone. 8:18
it just makes you stronger physically and mentally.
Yeah because he has to deal with CIF
Recruits:screaming in agony
TH-cam: sAvE mOrE wItH GiEcO
I got an ad for a blender on this video or the coast guard training video and it really put things in perspective
Recruit:
“My leg!!”
Other recrui:
“Anyone say feet?”
did u like your own comment? I need to know
@@scar_is lol
@@nonames2720 lol
“Anyone say feet” lmao
The tears when they receive their emblems - so awesome! ❤
11:40 "You can't do anything!" That is the best motivation I had ever heard
I dont understand why they do that
@@anwin4505 to make you want to push harder to prove them wrong
@@bigfrog7629 im saying they need more shock for war because most vetrans have ptsd
@@anwin4505 nothing in training can prepare you for that though
@@anwin4505 veterans
A recruit died this week in Parrish Island going through this . just this week. My husband is a former Marine and he said The Crucible is rough!
The crucible is very overhyped
No such thing as a former Marine.
@@beardeddad16 once a marine, always a marine. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Once a Marine always A Marine
How the hell did he die from that? Did he give himself a heart attack?
0:10
Guy: “AAAAAH MY LEG”
Other guy: proceeds to put foot inside his mouth 👁🥾 👄👁
The way he just reacts tho
"WE GET IT SAM, U R INJURED. NOW SHUT TF UP!"
@hirohito th-cam.com/video/u6NOTogsw8M/w-d-xo.html
Hmmm how
@hirohito 😈
@hirohito the comment is even stolen lol, shameless people on youtube
My Dad’s a marine, and the thing he taught me is that no one is going to hand you things on a silver platter unless you’ve earned everything on it. I want to make him proud and follow his path and his fathers path before him.
Id rather earn those things by working smarter than by working harder
0:08
Marine 1: MY LEG!! AAAAAHHHHH-
Marine 2: **shoves boot up his mouth** Shut up this is a stealth mission!
lol, i can't stop laughing
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
0:08 My leg AHHHH-- _proceeds to taste a random marine's boot_
underrated comment 😂
SOLDIER!?!!
@@gtarules1??
@@adaptsight Marines don’t like being called soldier, that’s for the Army. The Marines are Marines, and the Army are soldiers, just like sailors are Navy and airmen are Air Force.
@@howndown3867 Ohh thanks for the clearup
I remember doing the crucible back in 2001. You have to hike 54 miles over the course of 2.5 days and you get to eat 2.5 MRE's, and you get like 4 hours of sleep each night. Then at the very end, you get to hike up a nice big hill with a full pack. Fun times. It's like doing stair climber for 1000 stairs. I was starving the whole time. My favorite time was when I was standing in formation at midnight on the second day with a bunch of other recruits and the company gunnery sergeant was going on and on with some blathering talk I wasn't paying attention to. I was literally falling asleep standing up. I was catching myself every time it happened by stomping my foot forward before I fell over. It got fun when I realized I wasn't the only one falling asleep standing up, there was like ten other guys also falling asleep and trying not to fall over. So, it suddenly became really entertaining to stay up and watch as people nodded off and then fall over and possibly take out other guys like dominos. I was on the sharp lookout for people nodding off and making bets with myself on whether they'd fall over completely or catch themselves. A little after midnight, you go to sleep in your little tent with another guy, and then you have to wake up at 4am to start the day. Sometimes, you'd also get firewatch, so you'd have to wake up and stand guard duty for an extra hour. Congrats, you really just got three hours of sleep. Probably the worst parts were that I didn't change my socks enough and I developed cellulitis on my heels which made it extremely painful to keep walking. I also climbed a 30ft rope, got 28 feet up, decided to take a short break before finishing the last two feet, and then my grip slipped and I fell down 28 feet and had to grab the rope with my hands to slow my fall, causing a pretty bad rope burn (lost my finger prints for a bit).
Dude, you're so cool. Cant wait till I go to bootcamp in a couple years!
@@talkingtommy9908 If I could do it all over again, I'd go get a 4 year degree and become an officer instead of enlisted. If you're an intelligent person, that's what I'd recommend.
@@slayemin but Marines aren't known for their intelligence :P
@@DakotaofRaptors That's a bit of a stereotype. Some marines are brilliant.
@@slayemin I know - just a bit of humor
I’m a retired Marine and I served for 30 years (1970-2000) and I had a part in the creation of the Crucible facility that was built on Camp Pendleton, CA. I had the opportunity to attend the first Marine recruit’s Eagle,Globe and Anchor ceremony. If there’s anything that can make you feel more proud of being a Marine, it’s to see the look on those young faces that they are a part of the greatest military organization in the world.
I have my Dad's black globe and anchor pin right here, along with his two Purple Hearts. He was in Vietnam, and died in 1998 from complications (Cardiac Amyloidosis) caused by exposure to Agent Orange in that war. I miss you so much, Dad. So proud of you. I wanted to follow in your steps and be a Marine too, but I wasn't able to. However, I have tried to live my life to the fullest, as a blind woman, and I hope I made you proud of me as I grew up. I was only 31 when you died. You were such an amazing Dad.
Respect for your and your father... God Bless him for fighting for this country
You have an awesome spirit! This Marine enjoyed your post. Your father is a hero! God Bless you both!
Wait if you’re blind then how did you type this post?
@@moderndayentertainment5812 Brail keyboard probably, although you'd have to be very good at spelling since you can't proof read anything. Does make me wonder how she managed to video tape and upload her animals.
@@moderndayentertainment5812 Brail keyboard as Logan said or maybe someone just typed it for her.
Nothing but respect for these kids. My dad trained at PI and served in Vietnam. He’s still a tough old bastard. And I don’t know if the training was easier or tougher back then but hats off to anyone who did this in service to our country. Semper Fi!
Harder x 5.
Significantly harder. Even in the years since I went about 14 years ago, there have been more regulations added that prevent drill instructors from physically harming recruits. It was technically not allowed in 2009 either but that didn't stop them. My grandpa told me they literally drowned kids in swim qual when he went in 1960. Instructors jumped in an resuscitated them. Shit was wild
@@calvinsimpson1301 still is a thing to this day, my platoon DI's weren't too bad but I saw some shit happen to recruits, especially in follow series
Boy this brings back funny memories during my combat training years. Our final exercise would start at 0600 Monday morning and end at 1600 on Friday afternoon. We weren't allowed to sleep during all that time and by Friday afternoon, just closing your eyes for 2 seconds and you were in lala land.
By Tuesday night, you were so high on lack of sleep and being so tired, that you didn't need drugs to hallucinate. Case in point. We were simulating defensive position when I spotted something. This is what I said to point it out to my fellow brother in arms:
"Reference, 12 o'clock, slightly at 10, there is a Christmas tree coming fast on us. At your target, fire at will!!!!" Well this sounds funny but something funnier was about to happen. Not only would I convince my whole section that there was, in fact a Christmas tree fast approaching to take over my position, one wouldn't fire as he said his grandmother was running alongside the tree!!! I also started seeing it and all of a sudden, so did the whole section!!!
The Warrant Officer that was grading us, didn't know what to say. He called that part off in order to put us back on track with the training. He said throughout his career, he had never seen a group like ours. We had special ones and I can say with pride, I was one of them. The others were special as well cause I would have given my life for them and know they would have done the same, for me.
Arte et Marte
Lmao
Did it have legs? The tree of course
lmao yea that didn't happen
@@LifeAsMegan You can’t tell him what didn’t happen. He has control over it.
@@LifeAsMegan Ok bud.
You can sit on your little couch instead of enlisting.
10:10. I love his optimism. He's got the right idea. Focus on the little things that make the big picture. Do I have to hike out 20 miles with 50 lbs on my back along with gun and ammo and armor? Yes, but this is the best pudding I've ever had in my life. That mindset will get you thru some serious shit. That kid is awesome. I hope his fellow recruits were encouraged by his attitude and vice versa. That's how you build a team. That kid could lead his peers.
Thanks homie
Went through the crucible last year. By my own personal experience, I was in auto pilot & was just focused on getting to the ruck back to the squad bay. My legs hurt like nothing I’ve ever felt before after & I was literally falling asleep against my will standing up waiting for the Warriors breakfast. Was the last one in line so I only got a decent portion of food. More than normal tho. It was nice to just to be able to have human conversation after those 3 months.
@The Apple Of Judgement Honestly, don't get hung up on screaming. It's just words. Focus on performing and do your best. Get in the best shape you can beforehand. Don't aim to meet the standard, aim to destroy the max on every event. Don't volunteer for ANYTHING!! The other skills are lifesaving btw, so don't halfass land nav, commo, rifle marksmanship, or medical training. Make friends, have fun whenever you can, don't complain or ask for anything, and be coachable. The DI's aren't going to be your friends, but if you have the right attitude, they can become your best mentors. They represent the very best the Marines have to offer, though they'll seem like they're out to get you. Good luck!
went through in 99. i remember 3 things, everyone being locked in, going up smokey and formally becoming marines, then half the marines throwing up on hump back after warriors breakfast. Good times. congratulations to you brother. semper fi
Since I’m seeing this a year late, sounds like u experienced it around the same time as my son (MCRD May 2021) who was Bravo Co. 1025. Congrats Reg, y’all definitely earn that EGA.
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i just wanna say thank you to all the men and women that have served in the past and serving now.
Yup
@Asta Roth you really discredit the men and woman who have risked and given their lives for this country? you must be some special asshole to think you're better then everyone, huh?
You're welcome.
@@somerandomguyo_2302 from the outside you don't look as cool as you think you are. Just a country who kills innocent people for oil.
@@acors_ca LOL I sincerely doubt YOUR country is any better.
“Sweat more during peace: bleed less during war.” -Sun Tzu
Ah yes the Art of War.
@@euterpe9762 shut up
@@lestergreen3992 you offended?
Train like you fight
Sun Tzu said that
I've decided recently that I want to be a Marine. The idea has played around in my head for years but I was always talked out of it by my family because I had a brain. It's a huge misconception that because you're "smart" you're better than the military. THAT IS THE BIGGEST LIE I'VE BEEN TOLD. I'm 24, I wasted the last 12 years of my life playing video games, going to school and missing out on crucial life experiences that the military WILL provide to anyone who wants to join. I'm in the process of enlisting and expect to be heading to boot camp on Oct. 3. I know it will be tough but I look forward to the challenge, I'm tired of being soft and underdeveloped mentally. I will give everything it takes to become a Marine.
good luck brotha shipping out in january 12th ! semper fi
How has it been? Im in the same situation now.
Please give update!,
Any updates?
If I rolled my eyes at an NCO at bootcamp, my eyes would have turned black from when I accidently fell in the showers the night before.
they seem a lot nicer/mellower in this vid than I remember.... even at this point, 3 days to go, DI's would still tear you a new one with even the smallest transgression.
@@xisotopex cameras my dude. They make everyone nicer haha
Nobody:
Officer wearing the wooly pooly: 🧖🏻
Ye
Literally the only time I’ve seen it used
10:10 he has his priorities straight. I aspire to be like pudding guy.
More like pudding MAN god bless america and god bless this legend
Thank you, my child.
@@theorythavillain1171 are you the pudding guy?
@@feature3292 the one and only
@@jonathank3415 pls capitalize God ❤️😁
I remember being so damn tired during our final forge when I went through basic at Leonard Wood that I fell asleep standing up during our ceremony. That ruck at the end will make you a MAN.
I might never be in that great of shape again in my life.
Been to Leonard Wood myself many years ago. It seems like yesterday.