Even I did not make the team I was classed out e40 in 1985 The marine cadence is always in my head when I need to rise above adversity or any other obstacle.. Always grateful and thankful for the marine mindset It has been a valuable skill that you can’t put a price on Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters!!!
I left the Island in 94 but it never left me. And the sound of a marching cadence is for some reason psychologically soothing, like a chance to take a deep breath, put your brain in neutral, and let the cadence set the rhythm of life for just a few minutes.
Former PI DI; this is phenom! We were taught to be consistent with our cadence, the recruits would pick up on it. It was the toughest job I ever had in my life. Thanks for the great memories! 1st Alpha.
I graduated 1st Alpha platoon 1108 in 1993. I remember one morning standing outside the 1st battalion chow hall at parade rest waiting on the rest of the platoon to finish breakfast. I heard a drill instructor from I think Bravo company singing cadence as he marched his platoon to the chow hall. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
USMC '82-'86 Once I became a squad leader I had to learn to call cadence for as many as 40 Marines. Whether for daily PT or moving around the company area, calling cadence is quite the confidence builder. Everybody had their own rhythm. The Marines would know you by your own signature cadence. Thanks for this great memory. I forgot how great it felt to move my troops with such precision, motivation and a bit of bravado. Semper Fi
My son is in Boot Camp right now. He called a few days ago and I thought something was terribly wrong because I couldn’t understand a single word he was saying. Said he wasn’t sick but that he lost his voice because he’s the “AROC”. Of course I had to call one of my brother’s to ask what that meant. Next I came to TH-cam and started watching Cadence videos. Absolutely love it! So proud of my son. Thanks to all the Men and Women who serve for our country. ❤️🤍💙
Needed this motivational reminder. A former DI and squad Leader passed away, and this cadence CLOSELY resembles the cadence he gave during the last few days of MY boot camp training. Nice that those carrying the legacy of the Marine DIs keep the motivational cadence. Desert Shield/Storm veteran here (1986-1992)
@@dakotajames1233 while in boot camp you are a recruit - when handed a “Eagle , Globe & Anchor” is when you actually become a Marine - Trust me not everyone makes it threw Paris Island boot camp 💯
Army Vet 99-06 - All branches deserve much respect - Our sibling rivalry is just that - But there is a certain level of dignity we all feel when we hear any DI/DS guiding new recruits - All of us that have been there know what that feeling and understanding is - Vet❤
I turned everything off and just listened. My youngest son just became a Marine. Watching this somehow made me sad at first. Because i know times are not very good. Then i heard the marching steps and felt proud of those children. By the end I hear the leader's love and care for those kids. What respect I have now for our military trainers. I also realize my child is not a child anymore and the bonds he will make for the next 5 years will last forever. And in order for him to succeed I must let him fly. He now belongs to God and the United States Marines. To all military parents, just like a man can never understand the pain of having a child, people without a child in the military will never understand the pride we feel and the extra burden we carry. This is why if you have anything negative to say about our military you best make sure a parent of soldier is not around. To everyone that made this post. Thank you, you have helped me understand what my role is as a mom and understand my son a lot better.
Seeing that Island again gave me some goosebumps and memories I won’t EVER forget! I miss marching in the front of our platoon every morning and seeing those above pipelines, Spanish moss on the trees, and hearing a loud motivated Drill Instructor leading us down the road with our heads held high and a strut that Chesty himself would be proud of! June 17, 2008- Sept 12,2008 Mike Co. PLT 3077. Rah!
@@RadTradDad that I can look, watch, a smell, or whatever can bring you back into a memory that I can remember clearly, but don’t always think about it unless something triggers it…..just like a deployment seeing someone that I had deployed with and you start remembering conversations or something that happened while on deployment with that person. I can never forget it, but it’s not something I think about every day or not until something triggers those memories.
My platoon was 2086 back in 1967 at PI. I was a volunteer from Canada and my DIs were all from the deep south and I had a difficult time understanding them. Coupled with the military jargon such as "Oblique", I just followed the guy in front of me for the first few weeks. They would get up in my face and yell and I speak English and French but I wondered at times what language they were speaking. When you have a DI with a loud booming voice and you hear the boots sounding as one it is a joy to hear. Great video thanks.
I don't care what any body else says. I always say Marine Corps Drill Instructors call the best marching Cadence. This video bring back memories from my days in the Corps.
I was singing cadence to my 17 year old grandson this morning as he was headed out the door for school. I told him every Marine pretends to be a D.I. once in awhile. He just grinned and understood. I had him singing the entire Marines' Hymn by the time he was 8 years old.
As an ol' Marine Vet, I'd like to say "thanks for admitting it." My ex was Army. She overcompensated. I have one son who is USMC VET and another who is US Army active duty and soon to be deployed. I know I don't have to say that I admire and respect them equally. I take every chance I get to brag about all my sons. Even the stinkin' civilian sons. And as the son of a Squid who's brother/my uncle was a Leatherneck I know there's no love lost between the branches. I've personally experienced the bar wrecking brawls between Army/USMC/Navy while stationed up in N. JERSEY (where I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of special weapons) near Colt's Neck and Leonardo. And the US Army has Fort Monmouth. Ah, the good times. I dearly Love and Appreciate any and all of those few citizens who have served in any of the branches, except Space Force...because even the Air Force rips on them. So thank you Army, because not everyone can be a Marine. ( A.R.M.Y Ain't Ready to be Marine Yet) hey, I gotta. The ex ain't here to argue with anymore!
Thanks for posting this. Takes me back to Army boot camp at Ft. Lost-in-the-Woods, Missouri. Each Sgt had unique cadences and I loved all of them, and almost lost my mind when they ordered me to mark cadence during an A-group run. My parents were both in ‘Nam, so they were surprised when I actually started marking cadence. I was later told that some of my candences were inappropriate in today’s kinder, gentler Army.
i remember 1st phase, you couldn't understand the drill instructors cadence, but by 3rd phase is like you learned a new language, you understood every word coming out of the DI mouth. semper fi my brother's parris island marine.
Whoever produced and directed this film is exceptional with a camera and should be given a fair amount of credit for making this Drill Instructor appear to be that good
I was a DI at PI from 1990 t0 1993. I was with 1st Battalion Charlie Company. This video brings back memories! Thanks for the video. From one SDI to another! OOHRAH!
I substitute teach. Had the best class of third graders ever the other day, and realized when I found his usmc logo swag that the man who normally teaches them served as a marine first. Y’all better not lose the recipe on making marines the way you been doing forever, cuz they’re special and we need them.
This is an AWESOME comment. As a Marine who marched to this music 53 years ago, I thank you for recognizing your fellow teacher, and the value of the Marine Corps to this nation.
I advised my wife on some military motivation and discipline techniques and tips. Turned her 2nd grade class right around, and they love her even more now.
@@dejavu666wampas9 53 yrs ago? I was plt 3021, grad. Christmas Eve DAY 1970 (we, in 3rd Bn, were a TRIAL Series ... first in Marine Corps history to get 10-day leave upon graduating. At end of Leave, had to go BACK to P.I. for a head count to see IF all Marines would return. On day #10, only three didn't show, but it was ONLY for problems with their connecting flights in Wash. D.C. - once all were back and accounted for, got a nice ride on a Greyhound all the way up U.S. Route 17 to 2nd I.T.R., Camp Geiger. - Semper Fi, Marine! 🇺🇸👍
@@B70707 - Thanks for your interesting response. Quite an experiment. What would they have done if half of them hadn’t shown? I was a Hollywood Marine. Platoon 1118. Pendleton for ITR, San Diego for comm school. Every comm class before mine, straight to Nam. Every class after mine, straight to Nam. My class, straight to Camp Lejeune. Stayed there in 2nd ANGLICO for 3 years, 4 months, 22 days. Discharged on a Friday, one day early, because nobody wanted to do the paperwork on a Saturday. My claim to fame is that I am a Marine who has never run an obstacle course. They were rehabbing it the entire time of our Boot Camp. Never have run the obstacle course.👍
My son is a recruit ,(graduating in a couple weeks)who started out hating marching and now says he loves it.. says it’s calming .. and watching and listening to this I can see why… it’s so soothing ..
Parris Island is holy ground, graduated in 3rd Battalion Lima Company Platoon 3088 in 2010 and got out in 2015, 13 years later this brought tears to my eyes. Semper Fi brothers and sisters.
@@rushmore3927 We were put in the wood barracks after receiving and terrorized all night. Then our Senior Di picked us up. This was in 72 and the uniforms were what you saw in FMJ, our covers were better, starched and creased crosswise, cocked up on the back of your head, a much better look.
I am a Navy man true and true but I love my marine brothers and sisters. When I was going tru the season, we had 2 gunny’s who went tru with our class. These guys were top shelf as they come man. God bless the corp.
Absolutely one of the best sounds: boots slapping the ground and the cadence song...gives me chills My son is currently at the Island and graduates 12/21/22
Congratulations to your Son and my new little brother. I left to celebrate Christmas at Parris Island 05 ..Best Christmas ever..🤣💯.. I got all sugar cookies I ever could get there..❤
He reminds me so much of Master Sergeant Ward when he was my “Kill Hat” for 3rd Bn Lima Company on P.I. back in 2007. Having him march us gave us so much pride. The other drill instructors would bring their recruits outside to watch us march by. His cadence was the only music we had and it motivated us.
He was my company First Sergeant when I had went through in 2015. 3rd Bn Mike Company. He only marched us maybe 2 or 3 times but it was one of the most incredible things to experience. Definitely the highlight of my time in boot camp.
It's been almost 40 years since I got discharged from USMC in June 1983. I still remember the faces of my 3 drill instructors. To this day, my 3 years in USMC is still a vivid memory! I've never regretted being a part of USMC!
@@jackspade4135 I still have the USMC recruit album with my DIs names. If you claim to remember all the names of your Marine buddies names, you must be a genius!
Being a Army Veteran “86-91” Desert Shield/Storm. I LOVE MARCHING CADENCES, at AIT at Aberdeen Proving Grounds we crossed trained with all the branches of the military. This was the favorite part of the morning. Just hearing the different distinctions of Cadences. Much respect to my Military Siblings. IT IS SOOTHING!!! I LOVE OUR MILITARY!!!
Taking America's should've, could've, and forgotten and turning them in the world's finest fighting force. D.I.s are the true 1% of the 1%. The world may be in total chaos. Pray The Marine Corps never changes. Adapt and overcome. 🇺🇸Semper Fi Teufel Hunden🇺🇸
It has been since 2009 since my Son was in their place.The greatest moments has a Mother was seeing him for the first time at his Marine Boot Camp Graduation.
After reading many comments, I have to agree cadence calling is an art, and can be very soothing. It helped me through many marches! Alas, there are some dark sides too! LOL Some of the calls can be very bawdy and crude! Loved them all!!
I love the Marine Corps. I started that journey in 1967 and I still love it. We were ready for anything. We proved it in The Republic of Vietnam. You would love the Corps too if you had been there.
I'm a 21yr Army Vet...and even though the different branches of service all poke fun at each other...I have nothing but love for my fellow brothers and sisters...we are all FAMILY
He reminds me of my senior drill instructor SSgt Mills. He was African American as well, and had one hell of a voice. When he called cadence it was almost like a baby's lullaby if you will. By then then we had we were in third phase and we had melded as a platoon. We we were just finishing up our last week or so before graduation. God bless him senior drill instructor SSgt Mills where ever you are. And all senior drill instructors. Semper Fi.
In Navy boot camp I was the guidon for my company, less than a year later as a corpsman, I was being trained by a few former DI's how to fit in with the Marines. This brings back many memories from 1970!
We had a Prior Marine as a Company Commander during Coast Guard Bootcamp. I didnt know he is a Marine cause it was never brought up to us but he would march us around the regiment like this and he was the only one that would do that. I finally discovered this and brought back good memories. Semper Fi Semper Paratus.
55 years for me and I remember. Women often reference memories by when they were pregnant. For men, it’s where they worked and what they did military. Vietnam vets still ask other men in their age group where they served or what they did during the war. Vets ysually have no time for draft dodgers.
Proud Marine mom, Army vet wife, Army mother-in-law, AND Navy vet daughter, neice, sister, and granddaughter here. I could listen to this all day. Not sure if it's just in my blood to be drawn to stuff like this with my strong military service bloodline, but it speaks to my soul. ❤
I was a Corpsman/Field Medic with Fleet Hospital out of Camp Pendleton from 1988-1996. Field training was intense at Camp Pendleton. Love my brother Marines. Brings back memories.
Yeah he’s got some talent. But if you think he’s good you should see some of the other Drill Instructors. He’s lucky to have been on my team multiple times
Takes me back to my time at Parris Island. One of my drill instructors had the same cadence and this instantly gave me chills hearing this again. Motivation!!!!
Platoon 1018, C company Fall 1994. We had a SSGT David King that could sing like no other. Whenever he would call cadence we were more motivated and tighter than we ever were...but that man was savage when it came to training and disciplining us.
Now this is music that I can never get tired of. It brings back some good memories and feelings. Nothing can beat when your senior di comes out to call cadences and the platoon is driving those heels into the deck. Even though it's been quite a while since I had the uniform on, I find myself calling cadences while driving or doing yard work. Let's just say that my neighbor has heard me a time or two.
Being an army veteran. I have always loved hearing the Marines cadence being called out. It is very motivational and humbling. However I didn’t understand one word he just said! At least with our Drills we understood the words. Much respect to the USMC
Damn good cadence, SSGT Lambert! You remind me a lot of one of my drill instructors at MCRD San Diego back in 1982, Drill Instructor Sgt Winston Nurse. A short, dark green Marine, that always had our immediate and utmost respect and attention. And could he ever call out cadence! I truly miss my Corps.
Loved hearing a little rhythm in a cadence for a change. It'll make them stand as tall as they possibly can and drive their heals like roaring thunder once you get going. My Senior had one of the best I ever heard, and I stole and used that $#!+ when I got my hat.
My Best Wishes for your "prospective" Marine! (from a former Marine Sgt whose platoon graduated Dec 24, 1970 .... Looking back on these 52.5 years later, I KNOW it was the BEST decision I made!
I’m not a Marine but that DI reminds me a lot of my Senior Drill Sgt in Army basic training. Sometimes he was kind of chill but hard as nails at the same time, and always motivated. Thanks for your service 🫡
What…. I never heard of any army , drill sargent sounding like any Marine drill instructor ! It’s like comparing real bean coffee , to a cup of instant , the way I see it ! And remember it !
I was there to pick up my son after he graduated from boot camp at the end of 2022. I remember that early morning the family members were gathering on that very road as the freshly graduated Marines came by running in cadence. Talk about goose bumps and chills and the proudest moment an American can have.
I just graduated today. My senior drill instructor was SDI SSgt Miller. He had his platoon photos up and I saw him in a cycle with you. I asked about it because I saw this video before I enlisted. One hell of a leader.
@@justinwood5747 😂😂 yeh that's a good reason ..I'm 48 and after 40 those ole joints creak a bit ..best wishes to you and family ..have a great weekend and many happy years
As a D.I. ( 70 -73 ) cadence would bring the platoon but together creating it takes time and no two are the same. Still sing mine driving down the road when I get board. Coming off a operation in Vietnam we marched off the LZ to the cadence of out platoon S/Sgt. Henry Hatchet. Dusty, dirty uniforms torn and battered and wore out still had the pride cadence gives you. Turned many a head that day seeing us smartly marching doing parade routine on a dusty firebase. Later he got chewed out for exposing us to enemy artillery but he didn't care. Lifted our spirits. Henry later went to Eight and I and in the running for Sgt Major of the Corps he passed away is was missed
Awe Inspiring. To think all warfare had this as a show of strength is incredible. This Here Gives me inherent pride for our military. Every last son/daughter Is A Certified Badass. Go America!!
man!! that gives me goose bumps!! I yo hide-a-layyy-hi-da lay hy da..... the sounds of the"song" on cold ,windy days and the "walk"on the grinder" or a "drive" around the battalion area. the memories come back like it was just yesterday and not December 1969. I know they say that there is no difference between PI and San Diego...maybe in trying that's true BUTin history and atmosphere,PI can't be touched! SEMPER FI TO MARINES PAST AND PRESENT...be you" born "on the west coast or east coast!! '
One of the most impressive drills the Marines teach a recruit is marching. Not a misstep in this platoon. Its the bases of teaching a Marine how to follow all orders.
As a proud member for life hearing a DI with a decent voice singing them a sweet cadence brings back so many memories about Suzie - nice 1/2 step updating there SSgt!
@@dejavu666wampas9 -- Yes, and I'm a jarhead for sure. My Gunny is always saying, "Hey boy, if I want any shit out of you I'll unscrew the top of your head and dip it out." 🤣🤣🤣
Why is this so comforting? It's the sound of unselfishness, spirit of purpose, makes me believe the light at the end of the tunnel may not be an oncoming train. God Bless all whove served!
I miss that feeling being a proud motivated boot walking across the island as a newly motivated devil dog. Oh boy how the infantry fleet changes that oh so fast. Now I've been out the corps for 2 years time flies. Will never forget these moments
I hit the yellow footprints at Parris Island the night of 28 June 1976 to begin my path to becoming a United States Marine. On 22 September 1976, standing on the parade deck for graduation (we didn't have an early EGA ceremony in those days...you had to graduate), I was first called Marine! 1st BN, A CO, PLN 161 -- SDI SSGT John Mersino, DIs SSGT Johnson and SGT Shuck. I still get goosebumps when I hear the "Marine Corps Hymn" (which, by the way, is my phone's ringtone). I am now 66 years old, still Marine, and I still miss marching and drill. This never gets old! Semper Fi!!! OOH-RAH!!!
When I first saw this it made me think of the time we were returning from ICT (before the Crucible existed) back to the barracks at main side on PI. Normally they would 'route step' all the way. The DIs were some what pleased about our completing training. When we started back, the DI marching us, SGT Dendy, sounded the command for 'route step march', we kept on marching. We were motivated we had finished ICT on a positive note that we kept marching. When SGT Dendy noticed this he started calling out cadence. I think he knew we were pumped so he just knew what to do. Also, there was a week or so left before we graduated, more to be motivated about.
Sergeant Lambert,my dad was us army drill sergeant James Page 1070-1972 ft. Polk he loved the cadence he was a drummer and so am I I love marching band miss it and your cadence makes my heart sing ❤
I found this both weirdly and profoundly moving and I don’t know why. It’s powerful and unique. Thankyou for allowing us a look inside the USMC. I’ve never seen anything like it.
Ayo that’s Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sergeant Lambert
Yuuuuhhh
Factszzzzz
I know him it’s crazy 😮
He was my SDI shit’s crazy
I guess it's not San Diego.
Even I did not make the team I was classed out e40 in 1985 The marine cadence is always in my head when I need to rise above adversity or any other obstacle..
Always grateful and thankful for the marine mindset
It has been a valuable skill that you can’t put a price on
Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters!!!
I left the Island in 94 but it never left me. And the sound of a marching cadence is for some reason psychologically soothing, like a chance to take a deep breath, put your brain in neutral, and let the cadence set the rhythm of life for just a few minutes.
Amen brother! ‘88 here.
Amen Brother, 2001 here.
1991 there 2044 E Co. SDI SSGT Costa
91 I agree 🇺🇸🫡
3080 8/91
If there's one thing I miss from boot camp. It's hearing all the cadences from the drill instructors
Yes sir! Some of them just had a magical voice like this one
Aye Sir. And driving your heels into the deck sir.
Lean back at the waist
Lean back and strut
Man it’s the little things
Definitely.
Get in step Margot😡
Former PI DI; this is phenom! We were taught to be consistent with our cadence, the recruits would pick up on it. It was the toughest job I ever had in my life. Thanks for the great memories! 1st Alpha.
Semper Fi brother
Semper Fi Di!
Thanks for being a DI you guys are the true role models…. I think about my DI’s a lot more than I thought I would…..SDI SSGT Green, October 85’. 2079
I hear ya
I graduated 1st Alpha platoon 1108 in 1993. I remember one morning standing outside the 1st battalion chow hall at parade rest waiting on the rest of the platoon to finish breakfast. I heard a drill instructor from I think Bravo company singing cadence as he marched his platoon to the chow hall. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
USMC '82-'86 Once I became a squad leader I had to learn to call cadence for as many as 40 Marines. Whether for daily PT or moving around the company area, calling cadence is quite the confidence builder. Everybody had their own rhythm. The Marines would know you by your own signature cadence. Thanks for this great memory. I forgot how great it felt to move my troops with such precision, motivation and a bit of bravado. Semper Fi
a great memory of boot camp in 1969, DI's are the backbone.....I forgot about all of those steam pipes.
My son is in Boot Camp right now. He called a few days ago and I thought something was terribly wrong because I couldn’t understand a single word he was saying. Said he wasn’t sick but that he lost his voice because he’s the “AROC”. Of course I had to call one of my brother’s to ask what that meant. Next I came to TH-cam and started watching Cadence videos. Absolutely love it! So proud of my son. Thanks to all the Men and Women who serve for our country. ❤️🤍💙
Needed this motivational reminder. A former DI and squad Leader passed away, and this cadence CLOSELY resembles the cadence he gave during the last few days of MY boot camp training. Nice that those carrying the legacy of the Marine DIs keep the motivational cadence. Desert Shield/Storm veteran here (1986-1992)
May he Rest In Peace thank you and him for your service
Very sorry to hear this. Please keep their memory alive! Always honor them any way you can. Nothing worse than going forgotten. R.I.P.
6 years? What was your MOS
Most all cadences are similar we could tell who was calling it. There were some gutral that stuck out
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
One of the most emotional moments a marine can have...took me back
It’s weird how we miss Bootcamp 😂🤣😂🤣 SEMPER~FI Devil DAWG
@@shawnconnolly5525 fr man😂ereh!
True that! 3rd herd....
What's the significance of this? Asking for an Air Force friend....
@@dakotajames1233 while in boot camp you are a recruit - when handed a “Eagle , Globe & Anchor” is when you actually become a Marine - Trust me not everyone makes it threw Paris Island boot camp 💯
Army Vet 99-06 - All branches deserve much respect - Our sibling rivalry is just that - But there is a certain level of dignity we all feel when we hear any DI/DS guiding new recruits - All of us that have been there know what that feeling and understanding is - Vet❤
Well said! 👍 🇺🇸
AS A RETIRED MARINE, I SAY YOU GOT IT BROTHER.....🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Army vet here too, but for the life of me... I need closed captioning for the Marines! I heard the Left, Right, Left.. haha
@@ShayTBD Navy/USMC/Air Force Family since WWII.."To Protect Our Country Against Enemies Both Foreign and Domestic Ma'am and Sir"
@@ShayTBD right on BROTHER the ARMY can kick ass nothing can stop the ARMY.6 YEARS IN THE MARINE CORPS RESPECT ALL MY BROTHERS IN ARMS.
Only Marines will agree, and understand.
This is by far one of the most accurate videos I've ever seen.
Semper Fi.
Kill.
Thanks for the upload.
I turned everything off and just listened. My youngest son just became a Marine. Watching this somehow made me sad at first. Because i know times are not very good. Then i heard the marching steps and felt proud of those children. By the end I hear the leader's love and care for those kids. What respect I have now for our military trainers.
I also realize my child is not a child anymore and the bonds he will make for the next 5 years will last forever. And in order for him to succeed I must let him fly. He now belongs to God and the United States Marines.
To all military parents, just like a man can never understand the pain of having a child, people without a child in the military will never understand the pride we feel and the extra burden we carry. This is why if you have anything negative to say about our military you best make sure a parent of soldier is not around.
To everyone that made this post. Thank you, you have helped me understand what my role is as a mom and understand my son a lot better.
Brotherhood Semper Fi
Seeing that Island again gave me some goosebumps and memories I won’t EVER forget! I miss marching in the front of our platoon every morning and seeing those above pipelines, Spanish moss on the trees, and hearing a loud motivated Drill Instructor leading us down the road with our heads held high and a strut that Chesty himself would be proud of! June 17, 2008- Sept 12,2008 Mike Co. PLT 3077. Rah!
It’s definitely a surreal moment
How did it give you the memories if you never forgot them?
@@RadTradDad that I can look, watch, a smell, or whatever can bring you back into a memory that I can remember clearly, but don’t always think about it unless something triggers it…..just like a deployment seeing someone that I had deployed with and you start remembering conversations or something that happened while on deployment with that person. I can never forget it, but it’s not something I think about every day or not until something triggers those memories.
Mike Co. Plt 3101 sept 2021 - December 2021. Was one of the best moments of my life
@@RadTradDad ..That feeling you get when a thought, moment, emotion resurfaces. Nostalgia **
My platoon was 2086 back in 1967 at PI. I was a volunteer from Canada and my DIs were all from the deep south and I had a difficult time understanding them. Coupled with the military jargon such as "Oblique", I just followed the guy in front of me for the first few weeks. They would get up in my face and yell and I speak English and French but I wondered at times what language they were speaking. When you have a DI with a loud booming voice and you hear the boots sounding as one it is a joy to hear. Great video thanks.
I just graduated november 2022 as platoon 2086 Golf Company, Semper Fi.
I was Platoon 3002 July through September 1967. Semper Fi Marine.
Oblique is a hard one even for English speakers to understand, lol.
I don't care what any body else says. I always say Marine Corps Drill Instructors call the best marching Cadence. This video bring back memories from my days in the Corps.
Thank you for your service.
No way in hell can they top Army DI’s at cadence calling.
Euuhh ohhh euuhhh uhhhh. 🤷♂️
Easy to ro lo lo without having marines calling cadence back and staying in step. Trash
No the Army
My kids loved the abundance of food. Four of mine graduated from Parris. A fifth kid of mine drank a Bud Lite beer and enlisted into the Air Force.
Not the beer part but, yes, four went Marine on me, my youngest went Air Force about three years ago.
Smart kid, the one who went Air Force.
USMC 2013-2020
The fifth kid was very smart. Go Air Force!!!
You poor, sir?
Gee, what a fabulous way for a father to denigrate his youngest. Clever.
I couldn't stop listening. May sound funny, but this made my heart happy. Never heard a cadence that sounded so beautiful to me.
The Sound of Freedom!
What is he even saying?
@@rayshelldaniels5899to answer your question, he’s just saying left and right, keeping everyone in step but in cadence form
@@rayshelldaniels5899 same question I have???
@@rayshelldaniels5899what part?
I still to this day I sing cadence in my head and out loud walking down the street!! You can never forget some good ol USMC cadence. I’m 50😂
I was singing cadence to my 17 year old grandson this morning as he was headed out the door for school. I told him every Marine pretends to be a D.I. once in awhile. He just grinned and understood. I had him singing the entire Marines' Hymn by the time he was 8 years old.
I'm glad I'm not the only one
I sing cadence at my daughter when I’m irritated at her moving slow😅 drives her nuts.
Turn up the volume.... Just like a radio... High Fi stereo...
As do i. 40 years later.
As an Army vet I have much respect for the Marine Corps! Them guys 💪🏾
As an ol' Marine Vet, I'd like to say "thanks for admitting it." My ex was Army. She overcompensated. I have one son who is USMC VET and another who is US Army active duty and soon to be deployed. I know I don't have to say that I admire and respect them equally. I take every chance I get to brag about all my sons. Even the stinkin' civilian sons.
And as the son of a Squid who's brother/my uncle was a Leatherneck I know there's no love lost between the branches. I've personally experienced the bar wrecking brawls between Army/USMC/Navy while stationed up in N. JERSEY (where I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of special weapons) near Colt's Neck and Leonardo. And the US Army has Fort Monmouth. Ah, the good times.
I dearly Love and Appreciate any and all of those few citizens who have served in any of the branches, except Space Force...because even the Air Force rips on them. So thank you Army, because not everyone can be a Marine. ( A.R.M.Y
Ain't Ready to be Marine Yet) hey, I gotta. The ex ain't here to argue with anymore!
No we're just crazy
@@MRptwrench semper fidelis devil
Semper fi devils!
The RESPECT is MUTUAL, Soldier! 👍🇺🇸. (former Marine Sgt. ('70-'74) MOS from schools at Ft Belvoir, VA '71 & Ft Huachuca, AZ '73
The discipline and foot work of that unit is amazing
Thanks for posting this. Takes me back to Army boot camp at Ft. Lost-in-the-Woods, Missouri. Each Sgt had unique cadences and I loved all of them, and almost lost my mind when they ordered me to mark cadence during an A-group run. My parents were both in ‘Nam, so they were surprised when I actually started marking cadence. I was later told that some of my candences were inappropriate in today’s kinder, gentler Army.
I was at Ft Leonard Wood for BCT in the summer on ‘73. D-3-2. When we’re you there?
i remember 1st phase, you couldn't understand the drill instructors cadence, but by 3rd phase is like you learned a new language, you understood every word coming out of the DI mouth. semper fi my brother's parris island marine.
84 to 86 MCRD San Diego Drill Instructor. That has to be the most liltingly beautiful cadence I have ever heard. Bless that Marine!0
Whoever produced and directed this film is exceptional with a camera and should be given a fair amount of credit for making this Drill Instructor appear to be that good
My produce did he’s pretty good at this stuff
@@LambOnDaRun
What you mean appear to be that good? Semper fi
That drill instructor is good with or without the camera.
@@LambOnDaRunyour Produce?
I was a DI at PI from 1990 t0 1993. I was with 1st Battalion Charlie Company. This video brings back memories! Thanks for the video. From one SDI to another! OOHRAH!
The best part of this to me, is this man can sing. Perfectly in tune with his big pipes. Glorious.
A question for those that have served here...is this just to keep time? Are there commands being made that I can't make out? It's awesome anyway.
I substitute teach. Had the best class of third graders ever the other day, and realized when I found his usmc logo swag that the man who normally teaches them served as a marine first. Y’all better not lose the recipe on making marines the way you been doing forever, cuz they’re special and we need them.
This is an AWESOME comment. As a Marine who marched to this music 53 years ago, I thank you for recognizing your fellow teacher, and the value of the Marine Corps to this nation.
Amen! Simper Fi forever!
I advised my wife on some military motivation and discipline techniques and tips. Turned her 2nd grade class right around, and they love her even more now.
@@dejavu666wampas9 53 yrs ago? I was plt 3021, grad. Christmas Eve DAY 1970 (we, in 3rd Bn, were a TRIAL Series ... first in Marine Corps history to get 10-day leave upon graduating. At end of Leave, had to go BACK to P.I. for a head count to see IF all Marines would return. On day #10, only three didn't show, but it was ONLY for problems with their connecting flights in Wash. D.C. - once all were back and accounted for, got a nice ride on a Greyhound all the way up U.S. Route 17 to 2nd I.T.R., Camp Geiger. - Semper Fi, Marine! 🇺🇸👍
@@B70707 - Thanks for your interesting response. Quite an experiment. What would they have done if half of them hadn’t shown?
I was a Hollywood Marine. Platoon 1118. Pendleton for ITR, San Diego for comm school. Every comm class before mine, straight to Nam. Every class after mine, straight to Nam. My class, straight to Camp Lejeune. Stayed there in 2nd ANGLICO for 3 years, 4 months, 22 days. Discharged on a Friday, one day early, because nobody wanted to do the paperwork on a Saturday.
My claim to fame is that I am a Marine who has never run an obstacle course. They were rehabbing it the entire time of our Boot Camp. Never have run the obstacle course.👍
Excellent example of the leadership, he sings and lets his team focus on following him and loving him :)
Yes his “team” 😂😂😂
@@Fullsendfilosophy ok fair, maybe not the right term :)
My son is a recruit ,(graduating in a couple weeks)who started out hating marching and now says he loves it.. says it’s calming .. and watching and listening to this I can see why… it’s so soothing ..
I've often wondered if I was the only person who felt that way about Drill..... Hopefully you now the proud parent of a US Marine...
Parris Island is holy ground, graduated in 3rd Battalion Lima Company Platoon 3088 in 2010 and got out in 2015, 13 years later this brought tears to my eyes. Semper Fi brothers and sisters.
My grandpa went through boot here in 1917
3037 in 2008 🦅🌎⚓️
2nd Bn. Plt. 2008, grad. Jan '77
Plt 3013, 3rd Battalion, I Co.
3rd Bn. M.Co. 97 plt 3084.
I loved waking up early in the morning to the sound of a platoon marching and calling cadence.
I know they’re fresh boots, but seeing some of them out of step in the beginning drove my heart rate up through the roof😂
Ok good, so it wasn't just me. 😂
they aren't that fresh. They're bloused. or is that how it is now? I know fresh boots use to have unbloused trousers.
Hhange Step hugh!!!!.... Get in step... Get in step
@@Kelly_Cookgreat you just made it worse for me. 😂
SSgt Lambert - the man who made me the Marine I am today. Semper Fi, SSgt.
Same with me with out this man I wouldnt be who I am today with out this man
Kilo Co?
@@aldonunez5082 yep
@@independentscope6470 I remember he had me doing the rear hand punch for a hour straight because I wasn’t screaming lol good times
What platoon? I was 3082
I was an Army Drill Sergeant from January ‘76 - July ‘77. Always admired Marine Cadence. Brings back great memories.
Wow. That is amazing. As an Air Force Vet, I have mad respect for the Marine Corps.
Steam Pipes there in 1958 and now they have Brick Barracks. We had old Wooden Barracks back then. S/Sgt Tate here, 83 yrs old.
Semper
They still had the white wooden ones in the 80s as well. Mainly for new recruits and overflow.
@@rushmore3927 We were put in the wood barracks after receiving and terrorized all night. Then our Senior Di picked us up. This was in 72 and the uniforms were what you saw in FMJ, our covers were better, starched and creased crosswise, cocked up on the back of your head, a much better look.
Thanks for the service brother.
@F-14_Jockey We were put back in them after rifle qualification and got to skip mess and maintenance, so a week less.
I am a Navy man true and true but I love my marine brothers and sisters. When I was going tru the season, we had 2 gunny’s who went tru with our class. These guys were top shelf as they come man. God bless the corp.
I LOVED Louis Gossett, Jr.'s D.I. role in "An Officer and a Gentleman". He nailed it!
Absolutely one of the best sounds: boots slapping the ground and the cadence song...gives me chills
My son is currently at the Island and graduates 12/21/22
Congratulations
Just in time for the holidays
I graduated 11/12/21 last year and it’s been the best experience ever! There really is nothing that has come close. Congrats to your son!
Godspeed to your son.
Congratulations to your Son and my new little brother.
I left to celebrate Christmas at Parris Island 05 ..Best Christmas ever..🤣💯.. I got all sugar cookies I ever could get there..❤
He reminds me so much of Master Sergeant Ward when he was my “Kill Hat” for 3rd Bn Lima Company on P.I. back in 2007. Having him march us gave us so much pride. The other drill instructors would bring their recruits outside to watch us march by. His cadence was the only music we had and it motivated us.
He was my company First Sergeant when I had went through in 2015. 3rd Bn Mike Company. He only marched us maybe 2 or 3 times but it was one of the most incredible things to experience. Definitely the highlight of my time in boot camp.
When were you in boot?
What’s a kill hat? Sgt usmc 1966-69
@@glenndavis9523 psycho
3rd battalion 3125 kilo 1993 SSGT SDI Daley SSGT McKenzie DI Sgt Ford DI , pain platoon!!
It's been almost 40 years since I got discharged from USMC in June 1983. I still remember the faces of my 3 drill instructors. To this day, my 3 years in USMC is still a vivid memory! I've never regretted being a part of USMC!
I’ve been out since Feb 81. I remember their first and last names as well as their faces.
@@jackspade4135 lol! Full of it!
You don’t remember your DIs names?
@@jackspade4135 I still have the USMC recruit album with my DIs names. If you claim to remember all the names of your Marine buddies names, you must be a genius!
I wish I still had that album. They just had that much of an impact on me. I ran into one of my DIs in Okinawa. He was cool. Semper Fi.
Being a Army Veteran “86-91” Desert Shield/Storm. I LOVE MARCHING CADENCES, at AIT at Aberdeen Proving Grounds we crossed trained with all the branches of the military. This was the favorite part of the morning. Just hearing the different distinctions of Cadences. Much respect to my Military Siblings. IT IS SOOTHING!!! I LOVE OUR MILITARY!!!
Semper Fi
Marine Corps drill instructors….the best teachers in the world.
Perfectly said I love it everyday
When it’s perfect like this, there’s nothing better
Gotta love em! Just trying to save a Marine from death! SEMPER FI BIG DOG!🇺🇸👍🤙
They've been there and done that! Badass with a big heart!🇺🇸🦅
Taking America's should've, could've, and forgotten and turning them in the world's finest fighting force. D.I.s are the true 1% of the 1%. The world may be in total chaos. Pray The Marine Corps never changes. Adapt and overcome. 🇺🇸Semper Fi Teufel Hunden🇺🇸
As an FMF Corpsman.. I’ll always consider myself more of a Marine than a Sailor. YOU PUMP ME UP!
You are more than a sailor Doc
love my devil dolphins
We love you Doc. Semper Fi brother. ❤️ 👍🙂
Doc, Marines couldn't do what they do without ya.
I have MUCH admiration for Navy Corpsmen!
It has been since 2009 since my Son was in their place.The greatest moments has a Mother was seeing him for the first time at his Marine Boot Camp Graduation.
After reading many comments, I have to agree cadence calling is an art, and can be very soothing. It helped me through many marches! Alas, there are some dark sides too! LOL Some of the calls can be very bawdy and crude! Loved them all!!
I love the Marine Corps. I started that journey in 1967 and I still love it. We were ready for anything. We proved it in The Republic of Vietnam. You would love the Corps too if you had been there.
I'm a 21yr Army Vet...and even though the different branches of service all poke fun at each other...I have nothing but love for my fellow brothers and sisters...we are all FAMILY
He reminds me of my senior drill instructor SSgt Mills. He was African American as well, and had one hell of a voice. When he called cadence it was almost like a baby's lullaby if you will. By then then we had we were in third phase and we had melded as a platoon. We we were just finishing up our last week or so before graduation. God bless him senior drill instructor SSgt Mills where ever you are. And all senior drill instructors.
Semper Fi.
he was dark green***
We aren't African-american we are indigenous/american indian. That's a misnomer as we can't from two continents. Time to let that term die.
In Navy boot camp I was the guidon for my company, less than a year later as a corpsman, I was being trained by a few former DI's how to fit in with the Marines. This brings back many memories from 1970!
Semper Fi
We had a Prior Marine as a Company Commander during Coast Guard Bootcamp. I didnt know he is a Marine cause it was never brought up to us but he would march us around the regiment like this and he was the only one that would do that. I finally discovered this and brought back good memories. Semper Fi Semper Paratus.
Semper Fi
Graduated in April of 75, Platoon 210....what more can I say, this brings me many memories, like I was there just yesterday.
I still remember my Drill Instructors' cadences to this day. 20 years later.
45 years for me. F Co. 2nd. Bn. MCRD PISC Platoon 2041 1977.
@@TheDustysix 1st Bn, Charlie Co. Plt 1020. Senior D.I. SSGT. Ramos. 2001. Semper Fi, Brother.
Yup. I can still spot the predatory commands when the D.I. changes his cadence or voice, even when you're day dreaming .
55 years for me and I remember. Women often reference memories by when they were pregnant. For men, it’s where they worked and what they did military. Vietnam vets still ask other men in their age group where they served or what they did during the war. Vets ysually have no time for draft dodgers.
My father was 1st Marines ww2. Bravest man I have ever known. Semper Fi
When the Senior Drill Instructor is on duty , its going to be a good day.
Proud Marine mom, Army vet wife, Army mother-in-law, AND Navy vet daughter, neice, sister, and granddaughter here. I could listen to this all day. Not sure if it's just in my blood to be drawn to stuff like this with my strong military service bloodline, but it speaks to my soul. ❤
I was a Corpsman/Field Medic with Fleet Hospital out of Camp Pendleton from 1988-1996. Field training was intense at Camp Pendleton. Love my brother Marines. Brings back memories.
I did two tours there, one as a recruit and as a DI. Both experiences life changing.
No floating heads, no slumped shoulders, no lazy spines. No outfit moves as one like the USMC.
What a voice!! Very few people can be that loud for that long without ruining their vocal cords.
Yeah he’s got some talent. But if you think he’s good you should see some of the other Drill Instructors. He’s lucky to have been on my team multiple times
And while moving or running at that.
Indeed. They are all called Marine Corps Senior Drill Instructors 🙏🏾
Takes me back to my time at Parris Island. One of my drill instructors had the same cadence and this instantly gave me chills hearing this again.
Motivation!!!!
Stepson graduated yesterday from Parrish island. Was awesome experience. And watching the parade hearing this was something special ill never forget
Platoon 1018, C company Fall 1994. We had a SSGT David King that could sing like no other. Whenever he would call cadence we were more motivated and tighter than we ever were...but that man was savage when it came to training and disciplining us.
Now this is music that I can never get tired of. It brings back some good memories and feelings. Nothing can beat when your senior di comes out to call cadences and the platoon is driving those heels into the deck. Even though it's been quite a while since I had the uniform on, I find myself calling cadences while driving or doing yard work. Let's just say that my neighbor has heard me a time or two.
I miss my SDI’s cadence and being marched around. It was the best. And I just graduated a few days ago. Which company were you?
what is this song called
My kids sing the cadence with me .Without knowing I've passed it to them.
It’s so satisfying when you finally hear the whole platoon drive those heels at the same!
Being an army veteran. I have always loved hearing the Marines cadence being called out. It is very motivational and humbling. However I didn’t understand one word he just said! At least with our Drills we understood the words. Much respect to the USMC
He's just calling "left right left" and the drill commands. You get used to it and you can understand if you know what to listen for.
That’s by design.
Damn good cadence, SSGT Lambert! You remind me a lot of one of my drill instructors at MCRD San Diego back in 1982, Drill Instructor Sgt Winston Nurse. A short, dark green Marine, that always had our immediate and utmost respect and attention. And could he ever call out cadence! I truly miss my Corps.
Unfortunately SSgt Nurse was one my plt. Sgt in A 1/11 was prosecuted in Japan and sent to Prison
Semper Fi
This is incredibly peaceful...........this sound is perfection SEMPER FIDELIS!!!!
Loved hearing a little rhythm in a cadence for a change. It'll make them stand as tall as they possibly can and drive their heals like roaring thunder once you get going.
My Senior had one of the best I ever heard, and I stole and used that $#!+ when I got my hat.
My son is there right now. They are making him a Marine. ❤️❤️❤️Following my husband's footsteps. He's wanted to be a Marine since he was 10.
My Best Wishes for your "prospective" Marine! (from a former Marine Sgt whose platoon graduated Dec 24, 1970 .... Looking back on these 52.5 years later, I KNOW it was the BEST decision I made!
@Barry L Thank You for your service!
@@918-Verax It was an Honor and a Privilege to have served!
That’s so awesome!
I’m not a Marine but that DI reminds me a lot of my Senior Drill Sgt in Army basic training. Sometimes he was kind of chill but hard as nails at the same time, and always motivated. Thanks for your service 🫡
That was 3014 for us staff sgt lambert
What…. I never heard of any army , drill sargent sounding like any Marine drill instructor ! It’s like comparing real bean coffee , to a cup of instant , the way I see it ! And remember it !
A Marine Corps Drill Instructor has definitely never been "kind of chill". LOL
@@tylerweed5332Yooo, dude was an absolute unit
I was there to pick up my son after he graduated from boot camp at the end of 2022. I remember that early morning the family members were gathering on that very road as the freshly graduated Marines came by running in cadence. Talk about goose bumps and chills and the proudest moment an American can have.
Was it oscar Company? I graduated December 21st, 2022
@@exotic_poiison9070 Lima. He graduated November 2022.
@frumthasouf ahh, I remember hearing about them and when I went to church.
I just graduated today. My senior drill instructor was SDI SSgt Miller. He had his platoon photos up and I saw him in a cycle with you. I asked about it because I saw this video before I enlisted. One hell of a leader.
I appreciate it !!
Shoutout to November Co SSgt Miller
Good Luck out there. Semper Fi
I'd go back to Bootcamp in a heartbeat. Motivation right there. Semper Fi 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸
What's stopping you
No. I don't think you would Justin! PI in July was enough for me!!
@@williamjones6053
I'm 41, that's what's stopping me.
@bigdee8189
Lol, i still would but the only thing that I don't miss, is the sand fleas😬
@@justinwood5747 😂😂 yeh that's a good reason ..I'm 48 and after 40 those ole joints creak a bit ..best wishes to you and family ..have a great weekend and many happy years
Absolutely motivating. LETS GOOOO!
As a D.I. ( 70 -73 ) cadence would bring the platoon but together creating it takes time and no two are the same. Still sing mine driving down the road when I get board. Coming off a operation in Vietnam we marched off the LZ to the cadence of out platoon S/Sgt. Henry Hatchet. Dusty, dirty uniforms torn and battered and wore out still had the pride cadence gives you. Turned many a head that day seeing us smartly marching doing parade routine on a dusty firebase. Later he got chewed out for exposing us to enemy artillery but he didn't care. Lifted our spirits. Henry later went to Eight and I and in the running for Sgt Major of the Corps he passed away is was missed
Welcome home hero 🇺🇸 ❤️
I knew a SgtMaj Henry at LeJeune in 1970. Same?
@@rodneyjaynes2485 no still a staff
Awe Inspiring. To think all warfare had this as a show of strength is incredible. This Here Gives me inherent pride for our military. Every last son/daughter Is A Certified Badass. Go America!!
Retired Marine here. That change step was on point.
Semper Fi
man!! that gives me goose bumps!! I yo hide-a-layyy-hi-da lay hy da..... the sounds of the"song" on cold ,windy days and the "walk"on the grinder" or a "drive" around the battalion area. the memories come back like it was just yesterday and not December 1969. I know they say that there is no difference between PI and San Diego...maybe in trying that's true BUTin history and atmosphere,PI can't be touched! SEMPER FI TO MARINES PAST AND PRESENT...be you" born "on the west coast or east coast!!
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I'm a Coast Guardsman, but, i know why we are free, my brother was a United States Marine, march on Marines, let Freedom ring.
One of the most impressive drills the Marines teach a recruit is marching. Not a misstep in this platoon. Its the bases of teaching a Marine how to follow all orders.
As a proud member for life hearing a DI with a decent voice singing them a sweet cadence brings back so many memories about Suzie - nice 1/2 step updating there SSgt!
Older Cadences are the best I hope I can participate in some in bootcamp especially with a DI with a voice like that
@@Zany_gohan You'll enjoy boot-camp - trust me.
I left PI in 92 and listening to the DI's call cadence still gets me fucking motivated AF! This SSGT has got some pipes!
There's nothing like Marine Drill Instructors Calling out Cadence.
Nice. These are not new recruits, and those were some difficult maneuvers - I admire the discipline of the troops.
Almost makes me want to re-enlist.....ALMOST!!Semper Fi!!!
I’m 71, and I’m re-enlisting tomorrow. Honest.
DONT DO IT
@@dejavu666wampas9 -- I'm 76 and have been in the Corps since I was 17. I'm up for promotion to Lance Corporal next month. Honest!
@@Dr.Pepper001 - That would make you a s-tbird, during my time in the Corps. That was the name for underachievers, back then.
@@dejavu666wampas9 -- Yes, and I'm a jarhead for sure. My Gunny is always saying, "Hey boy, if I want any shit out of you I'll unscrew the top of your head and dip it out." 🤣🤣🤣
Why is this so comforting? It's the sound of unselfishness, spirit of purpose, makes me believe the light at the end of the tunnel may not be an oncoming train. God Bless all whove served!
Paris Island was an adventure. That’s a wonderful cadence. Let former Marines leave a mark. Platoon 2022 owns it.
I have no clue what he's singing, but he certainly has such a beautiful voice.
Left right left, on your left right left.
That's a huge platoon! Plus has females in the ranks! JEZZZ 😮
As an active duty Army soldier, this gives me chills 💯 best cadence I ever heard in my life, I love marine cadence 🔥
Do you even know what he is saying????
Wow, I have several Army cadence videos for you.
I miss that feeling being a proud motivated boot walking across the island as a newly motivated devil dog. Oh boy how the infantry fleet changes that oh so fast. Now I've been out the corps for 2 years time flies. Will never forget these moments
We owe these young men alot more than just our thanks and respect. God bless you all.
For it is them that keep us free to be morons.
I hit the yellow footprints at Parris Island the night of 28 June 1976 to begin my path to becoming a United States Marine. On 22 September 1976, standing on the parade deck for graduation (we didn't have an early EGA ceremony in those days...you had to graduate), I was first called Marine! 1st BN, A CO, PLN 161 -- SDI SSGT John Mersino, DIs SSGT Johnson and SGT Shuck. I still get goosebumps when I hear the "Marine Corps Hymn" (which, by the way, is my phone's ringtone). I am now 66 years old, still Marine, and I still miss marching and drill. This never gets old! Semper Fi!!! OOH-RAH!!!
I have the highest utmost respect for the Marines. God Bless them and all of the service men and women in the armed forces.
Did you serve? If no, why not?
@@alanaamot6180 I did apply to join the army actually. Unfortunately an ACL, MCL, PCL tear prevented my acceptance. What's your reason for asking?
One of the best cadences I’ve heard, being out from boot 3 years ago
@LambOnDaRun
Sergeant Lambert IS A LEGEND
What is he saying?
When I first saw this it made me think of the time we were returning from ICT (before the Crucible existed) back to the barracks at main side on PI. Normally they would 'route step' all the way. The DIs were some what pleased about our completing training. When we started back, the DI marching us, SGT Dendy, sounded the command for 'route step march', we kept on marching. We were motivated we had finished ICT on a positive note that we kept marching. When SGT Dendy noticed this he started calling out cadence. I think he knew we were pumped so he just knew what to do. Also, there was a week or so left before we graduated, more to be motivated about.
Sergeant Lambert,my dad was us army drill sergeant James Page 1070-1972 ft. Polk he loved the cadence he was a drummer and so am I I love marching band miss it and your cadence makes my heart sing ❤
For that many Marines in one group, the timing of the boots hitting the ground is pretty good.
seeing 3rd btn next to the chow hall brought back some memories for sure!
Nobody can compete! I’ve never heard this before…. Very strong ☺️
I found this both weirdly and profoundly moving and I don’t know why. It’s powerful and unique. Thankyou for allowing us a look inside the USMC.
I’ve never seen anything like it.
I remember my First Sergeant like yesterday, he was mostly the first person to save my life before Vietnam. Respect is not high enough word.