30 years ago for me also. Its the single movement of the many that i miss. The respect, responsibility, common courtesy. Something we dont see among non-military civilians.
I remember a recruit managed to sneak out one night. He walked out during his firewatch shift, hopped the fence, and was actually able to make it out to civilization, albeit scuffed up from the trees and barbed wire. Although he was quickly identified because he tried to buy something with his ez pay card.
I was just there on April 17 to May 4 2023 got sent to RSP and whenever we went to chow I would look at those planes and be like freedom can’t wait to get out of there at the time, now I’m a ready to go back and try again to be a Marine
@@AnakinSkywakka haha same in my platoon! Recruit Taylor left to go sign his negative paper work and hopped the airport fence, he got caught quick obviously with the high airport security
Crazy how fast time passes by, 18 years ago I was 1st phase Recruit 3rd Btln India Co Plt3096. One of my greatest accomplishments in earning the title and becoming a United States Marine. Semper Fi.
I still remember the San Diego chill morning smell. The nostalgia of hearing other platoons and or other companies in the morning. The stiffness of the brand new cammies and the smell of unchanged skivvy shirt
Pure unadulterated MOTO! what a beautiful way to start any Morning with some . GET SOME! now i waan do 200 pushups DAMN! it feels good to be a UNITED STATES MARINE! LET'S GO!
11 yrs ago recruit 3226 kilo Co. MCRD San Diego, CA. Will never forget this. Despite however my Marine time ended. Will fondly hold on to these moments as it made me who I am!
@@jonklein7130 .. exactly!!! And no Delayed Entry Program (DEP) meetings where DIs would come and give a litte taste of the "shock therapy" to the poolees... smh!
It's going on 20 years since I was on that highway stomping my heels into that same deck. Plt 1110 follow series you were underneath us killing Plt 1109 and occasionally yelled at us also.
When exactly did The Corps go to this weird flat foot way of marching? We marched entirely differently in '75 when i went thru Parris Island...it was drilled into us to strike the ground with your heels....the DI's would always scream HEELS, HEELS, HEELS as we marched and we sounded like thunder marching between the old 3rd Battalion barracks. I have a funny story from one of our first close order drill sessions on PI in 1st Phase. We have starte dto learn to march and the DI is giving us cadence and he is yelling, You ARE Bouncing Ladies!!!! So he halts us and asks for a show of hands for anyone who was in rotc...about 5 or 6 recruits raise their hands. He calls them front and center. I am thinking that maybe he is going to ask them to demonstrate how we are supposed to march...lol, but instead the DI starts screaming at them with "you Goddamn rotc motherfuckers, you know just enough to fuck everything up. This ain't fucking rotc, thois is Marine Corps Boot Camp, if you don't start marching the way I tell you to march I'm going to PT this whole fucking platoon to death, on your account"...it gave me an internal smile!
Damn, all those Recruits horse-stepping.... My Senior would have had a heart attack if we marched like that...... Heel-toe not what ever shit this was... Guess that the difference 'tween PI and Hollyweird...
I always hated that fucking knee jerk marching that some DIs make they’re platoons do. The straight leg and pointed toes looks so much nicer. “Walk that tight rope mother fuckers. This ain’t nazi Germany” - My SDI
I was asked a day before graduation by my SDI because of my age what was the one thing I would change about Boot Camp if I could. And I still to this day stand by it, the focus on drill. Drill is a beautiful thing by those who have mastered it. But for Boot Camp, I always felt the times we were out there trying to "perfect" the movements could of been better used in other aspects that we will actually use in some context in the fleet or the field. If I had to guess, rough estimate, out of the three months of Boot Camp, almost a month was used to drill. I would of much preferred being on the long rope, or running the courses, learning more in swim qual, shit even McMaps which was a joke in itself if you have any real BG in Boxing or Wrestling. My SDI stated it instilled discipline and the attention to detail aspect of being a Marine. In my response and opinion the threat of being dragged to an IT session or getting smoked period after a long day of firing on all cylinders for fucking up was an even greater tool to use to instill that discipline.
31 years ago today I was in 1st phase. Never thought I’d live this long lol.
Jerry Stell me neither bro - I was at MCRD SD in 1995 and I still remember it like it was yesterday. Now I’m just a tired old man. Rah.
@@csucujo yeah I'm a Hollywood Marine as well. We just missed each other, I was in 88 to 92. Semper Fi brother
GET SOME‼️🍻
Right on devil dogs! Who else misses the barracks, being in the field with ur brothers? Orah
Rah
Nothing more motivating than a drill instructor cadence. Over 30 years later and I still get chillbumps when I hear this.
Yep. Same here. 27 years ago at this time I was there. This video could have been ten times as long and I would have watched every minute.
30 years ago for me also. Its the single movement of the many that i miss. The respect, responsibility, common courtesy. Something we dont see among non-military civilians.
Was never fun and never got easier seeing the planes flying in and out of that airport just beyond the gate
I remember a recruit managed to sneak out one night. He walked out during his firewatch shift, hopped the fence, and was actually able to make it out to civilization, albeit scuffed up from the trees and barbed wire. Although he was quickly identified because he tried to buy something with his ez pay card.
I was just there on April 17 to May 4 2023 got sent to RSP and whenever we went to chow I would look at those planes and be like freedom can’t wait to get out of there at the time, now I’m a
ready to go back and try again to be a Marine
@@GlennWidick sorry you didn’t make it bud, give it another shot if you’d like, just know your not any less of a man for not making it
@@AnakinSkywakka haha same in my platoon! Recruit Taylor left to go sign his negative paper work and hopped the airport fence, he got caught quick obviously with the high airport security
@@jorgeluna2860 appreciate it man thank you, and I for sure will
SSGT Nicolas I admire you and salute you for service to the Marine Corps semper fi
OOH RAH! Semper Fi Dion.
@SSGT NICHOLS you should of got a silver star, for all your hard work and dedication, you put into everything!!!!
Pretty freaking handsome too, I might add 😂😜 thank you for your service
@SSGTNICHOLS bro what are you doing here😂😂
Also what's the secret to look like a 23 year old for the past 15 years?
Stay fit. Never quit. Never give up. @@Andino.
Fuck man, I'm glad I went through this and miss it in a strange way
Oh hell yeah Mike! It's about time we see another video from your time on the drill field!
OOH RAH!
I miss (but I dont miss) waking up that early for chow.....however I’m glad I’ve been trained to wake up that early....ahead of the rest of the world!
It’s good we have that in us.
Crazy how fast time passes by, 18 years ago I was 1st phase Recruit 3rd Btln India Co Plt3096. One of my greatest accomplishments in earning the title and becoming a United States Marine. Semper Fi.
I still remember the San Diego chill morning smell. The nostalgia of hearing other platoons and or other companies in the morning. The stiffness of the brand new cammies and the smell of unchanged skivvy shirt
What I love about MCRD is that it never really changes.
Good to see ol’ MCRD, same as I remembered it.
Pure unadulterated MOTO! what a beautiful way to start any Morning with some . GET SOME! now i waan do 200 pushups DAMN! it feels good to be a UNITED STATES MARINE! LET'S GO!
Brings back memories💪
11 yrs ago recruit 3226 kilo Co. MCRD San Diego, CA. Will never forget this. Despite however my Marine time ended. Will fondly hold on to these moments as it made me who I am!
Always Motivating!!! Semper Fi
Semper Fi Clarence!
Out of every drill instructor that I've ever heard this drill instructor tops them all...
So cool, and love how at 0:50 he seems to laugh a bit because he was impressed how perfectly they did the about face.
35 yrs ago I was enduring the HEAT & HELL of USMC Bootcamp at MCRD Parris Island SC... Plt 2084 F Co... grad 01 Nov 1985...
Semper fi. 86-91
1087 a year later. Now kids can watch these videos to see each phase and what it is like meeting drill instructors. We never knew what to expect
@@jonklein7130 .. exactly!!! And no Delayed Entry Program (DEP) meetings where DIs would come and give a litte taste of the "shock therapy" to the poolees... smh!
Never quit and never give up!
Well done! Semper Fi.
Semper Fi!
Right behind him is the squad bay I was in for bootcamp, Charlie company.
Motivator on deck .!
Rahh Ssgt i was 3533 got out in 07,was Mike co Mcrd San Diego.I served with some of your Marines saw them on ears open eye balls click.
Holywood marines. Oohrah P.I. Marines present and accounted for.
Planning on joining soon and this makes me rethink what branch I’m selecting
I remember SSgt Nichols in Charlie company back in 2002. Think he was the DI in 1107 and I was in 1106.
Woshed I could've went to MCRD during those days. His cadence is INSANE
@@soulsinkpen3964
If you think his cadence was insane, wait until you experience his motivation personally.
Miami Dolphins are crazy AWESOME ! ! !
“Stay motivated recruit. The Reaper ain’t shit.”
As a US Army combat veteran , I love this . 😃
Yesssss
Sgt Bailey USA EOD/aviation
87 to 95
OOH RAH!
its amazing how these guy can form a group of forming PVTs to a world fight force!!
Thank you U.S. VETERANS for doing the most important job in the world, all the while being treated in the most thankless manner by your employer .
It's going on 20 years since I was on that highway stomping my heels into that same deck. Plt 1110 follow series you were underneath us killing Plt 1109 and occasionally yelled at us also.
No doubt this is tough training.
That was Charlie company 100% lol I just came out of boot and reminisce from watching videos like these
Ssgt the real deal!
When exactly did The Corps go to this weird flat foot way of marching? We marched entirely differently in '75 when i went thru Parris Island...it was drilled into us to strike the ground with your heels....the DI's would always scream HEELS, HEELS, HEELS as we marched and we sounded like thunder marching between the old 3rd Battalion barracks. I have a funny story from one of our first close order drill sessions on PI in 1st Phase. We have starte dto learn to march and the DI is giving us cadence and he is yelling, You ARE Bouncing Ladies!!!! So he halts us and asks for a show of hands for anyone who was in rotc...about 5 or 6 recruits raise their hands. He calls them front and center. I am thinking that maybe he is going to ask them to demonstrate how we are supposed to march...lol, but instead the DI starts screaming at them with "you Goddamn rotc motherfuckers, you know just enough to fuck everything up. This ain't fucking rotc, thois is Marine Corps Boot Camp, if you don't start marching the way I tell you to march I'm going to PT this whole fucking platoon to death, on your account"...it gave me an internal smile!
I agree with you. I went to boot camp Oct-Dec 1973. Plt 395 India Co 3rd Bn Parris Island. Semper Fi Leatherneck.
The good ol px and barber shop ... I am too familiar with this place haha
Looks good , make em strong,
Ahh memories of Boot Camp. Gung Ho!!
Not quite mutant Mike but very damn good. Ooh rah semper fi
Semper Fi
Semper Fi!
They have glowing vests now? Where that strap at?
The vests are for the road guards!
In the Marine Corps, how does the career work? contract, enlistment? Because you see that many serve, graduate and leave, can someone explain?
I will never be as motivated as I was trying to to earn the title
Can I ask why they are stepping so high? I went to boot camp at Parris Island Oct-Dec 73, we did not step that high. Plt 395,India Co, 3rd Bn.
Awesome! I was in from 1996-2002. I've never seen marching like that. Is that a new addition in the Corps?
Didn’t re up when 9-11 happened?
Army basic was lame asf... wish I experienced some of this
Where did you go to basic
You know what I could really use? Lyrics to drilling? I would find it helpful to know a solid one just for reference
I literally in the squad bay behind you trying to sleep 😐
I'm only joining the marine corp if Sgt.Nichols will be my DI
Whats wrong with doing whatever I want to do?
I was there. 1987.
Charlie co?
OOH RAH!
GearHead Knives Thats where I was for bootcamp, graduated from that exact squad bay exactly 2 years ago to this day.
At 0:41 What is that yellow vehicle?
Damn, all those Recruits horse-stepping.... My Senior would have had a heart attack if we marched like that...... Heel-toe not what ever shit this was... Guess that the difference 'tween PI and Hollyweird...
Where is Sgt Nichols at now???
You were my brothers DI 😅
I always hated that fucking knee jerk marching that some DIs make they’re platoons do. The straight leg and pointed toes looks so much nicer. “Walk that tight rope mother fuckers. This ain’t nazi Germany” - My SDI
Awe. Hollywood marines. Ain't they cute? 😅😅
Is 32 years old too old to do this?
Marley Ports
SemperfuckingFI
Why are they marching like they are in North Korea or some shit
Walsh Estates
SGT Nichols I wish it was the real you I was chatting with.
That's SSGT Nichols scream!!
Diaod yes I know this now. Thank you 😊
@@amymathiew5019 your very welcome friend anytime 😊
Where ya from?
@@amymathiew5019 fort Benning and you?
Things like this give teufelhünden a stiffy
Where's my sister at
...... kinda miss boot......
... and, the drill here looks like garbage with this "goose stepping" marching... smh!
I noticed that too. Why are they marching that way. We did not do that back in Oct-Dec 73, at Parris Island. Plt 395, India Co 3rd Bn.
They are still learning. It's not goose stepping because they aren't bouncing off of their toe and kicking the leg straight out.
Whatever dude
😒🙄🥴🥴😊🥴
Speak English please.
I like this guy, but his cadence sucks. Parris Island 2nd BN G Co plt 2024 1992
I was asked a day before graduation by my SDI because of my age what was the one thing I would change about Boot Camp if I could. And I still to this day stand by it, the focus on drill. Drill is a beautiful thing by those who have mastered it. But for Boot Camp, I always felt the times we were out there trying to "perfect" the movements could of been better used in other aspects that we will actually use in some context in the fleet or the field. If I had to guess, rough estimate, out of the three months of Boot Camp, almost a month was used to drill. I would of much preferred being on the long rope, or running the courses, learning more in swim qual, shit even McMaps which was a joke in itself if you have any real BG in Boxing or Wrestling. My SDI stated it instilled discipline and the attention to detail aspect of being a Marine. In my response and opinion the threat of being dragged to an IT session or getting smoked period after a long day of firing on all cylinders for fucking up was an even greater tool to use to instill that discipline.
If I was in that formation I’d be completely baffled as to what to do, all the commands sound the same.
Remember this then: always start marching with the left foot, count in your head, and follow the rhythm; otherwise, you’re off on the wrong foot.
Boyle Tunnel