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  • @darynfrench
    @darynfrench Місяць тому +495

    i ship out may 28th, just about a month, wish me luck boys

    • @Le_monsieur
      @Le_monsieur Місяць тому +14

      Get ready for log drills

    • @Le_monsieur
      @Le_monsieur Місяць тому +29

      Also get some 🐱 while you can because if you try that while you’re in then you will find out just how easy it is for you to get in some serious trouble. Not to mention it will just be a whole sausage fest during those weeks

    • @darynfrench
      @darynfrench Місяць тому +7

      @@Le_monsieur shit I'll try my best, for me that'll be harder than be harder than boot camp though 😂😂

    • @flaccotommy6743
      @flaccotommy6743 Місяць тому +4

      Yessirrr me too!

    • @darynfrench
      @darynfrench Місяць тому +1

      @@flaccotommy6743 San Diego??

  • @russellbogrett605
    @russellbogrett605 26 днів тому +77

    No matter what your told or how many videos you watch, nothing can prepare you for what happens when you're there. Always remember DOR is never an option. Embrace the suck. Semper Fidelis

    • @russellbogrett605
      @russellbogrett605 17 днів тому +4

      ​@@nativewarrior39Drop on request......quit.

    • @mtmadigan82
      @mtmadigan82 15 днів тому +1

      Good thing you pointed out. People outside don't get you can quit the Marines in that early phase, without too many issues. The DI's excel at "motivating " poor performer's. Its in their oath. We will not give up on you, even after you've given up on yourself. Its sad when you see it. DOR is rough when you observe good intentioned people that volunteered to join get sent home.

  • @xXW1LDDOG13Xx
    @xXW1LDDOG13Xx 29 днів тому +54

    To all the soon to be shippers always remember; be loud, be fast, do what you are told, don’t make yourself too known as a troublemaker. Fastest way out of boot camp is by graduation. Other else than that, keep your motivation up and drive through one day you’re gonna look back in boot camp and think all the shenanigans you went through and laugh about it.

  • @godvod2163
    @godvod2163 Місяць тому +97

    Just graduated today kilo company. Good luck to everyone who ships out

  • @Yogesh-vw7bp
    @Yogesh-vw7bp 13 днів тому +14

    Ship out tomorrow guys 😭😭

  • @jaredadams5194
    @jaredadams5194 Місяць тому +51

    I was Army Infantry for 8 years, went to Fort Benning (Fort Moore now) 20 years ago (I'm 37). It's always good to see younger people joining up, regardless of branch. They are definitely doing something that most of the population won't or can't do. 🤘🤘

    • @ZennithZX
      @ZennithZX Місяць тому +2

      It’s not hard…

    • @jaredadams5194
      @jaredadams5194 Місяць тому +8

      @@ZennithZX No shit, I didn't say it was.

    • @michaelmatthias9495
      @michaelmatthias9495 Місяць тому +2

      It’s not hard but like he said people don’t want to join, can’t pass the asvab, or have some medical/moral issue that won’t allow them to join.

    • @randygravel2057
      @randygravel2057 Місяць тому

      And that you couldn’t do

    • @jaredadams5194
      @jaredadams5194 Місяць тому

      @@randygravel2057 that who couldn't do?

  • @MOGMirros
    @MOGMirros 9 днів тому +10

    You dont need to be a tri athlete to make it. Train accordingly and rest a full week before you ship out. Make sure you can run 3 miles in 24 minutes or less (aim for 21) make sure you can do a 1:30 plank (aim for 2 minutes) and make sure you can do at least 5 pullups palm out from a full dead hang (aim for 8-10) if you are at those numbers before you ship you will be physically ready for what Boot Camp will hit you with. Physically, the mental part will be up to you and how you deal with it (homesick, being told when to shower, when to move, waking up at 4 in the morning etc.) Its what you make of it. If you quit, you will spend an extended period of time in receiving a place called RSP. RSP is where your soul can truly die, so the fastest way out is to graduate.

    • @d33738
      @d33738 3 дні тому +1

      I run 12mins for 1.5m miles, 2 minutes on plank, 19-20 pullups. at 17, you think i will be able to handle what they make me do at bootcamp? i go next weekend

    • @MOGMirros
      @MOGMirros 3 дні тому +1

      @@d33738 Physically you will be fine for the IST and probably even the PFT, those pull up numbers are excellent. But just remember man it's a lot more than the physical aspect at Boot Camp. The initial high of going will wear off after a week or two and that's more or less when the real mental test begins. Fatigue sets in, homesick sets in, the games start getting to you a little bit ( like running back and forth from your rack to the line with your ruck bag because someone keeps fucking moving on zero) getting smoked in the pits (IT sessions) early in the morning because you didn't get to shave because you were instructed to help make the racks proper for other recruits while everyone else was shaving and brushing their teeth. Shit like that. It gets better after first phase dude, just remember that. When you go on Fire watch, enjoy the silence. Reinforce in your mind why you went there. It's not impossible, move fast, do what you're told, scream when spoken too, keep your head low ( don't be the fucker always getting in trouble) listen and pay attention to what the DI's tell you and you will be fine. Good luck man.

    • @MOGMirros
      @MOGMirros 3 дні тому +1

      @@d33738 I responded earlier but I guess UA-cam deleted it due to censor ship smfh (just describing a bit of Boot Camp with colorful words) With those numbers you will be fine man. Excellent pullup count btw. Just understand though, it's not all physical in there. After about two weeks the high of going will wear off and that's where the real mental test starts. Playing the games, getting smoked in IT, being home sick etc. When you go on fire watch, use that hour to enjoy the silence (assuming a DI doesn't come through and asks for the count) reinforce in your mind why you went there. It gets better ( a little bit anyway) after first phase. Move fast, scream when responding, keep your head low (don't draw attention to yourself by being the one who can't follow instructions) leave your ego at home, you're in their world and you raised your hand for it ( a lot of recruits come with a macho mentality and quickly find out that will not fly) give 100% with everything you do. Pay attention and listen and you will be just fine. Good luck man. Rooting for you dude.

  • @stoneawsomenezz
    @stoneawsomenezz Місяць тому +47

    I'm shipping out in 2 months. Just seeing this video is pushing my anticipation

    • @thedoomslayer3336
      @thedoomslayer3336 29 днів тому

      Same I ship out July 15

    • @alchemistss
      @alchemistss 29 днів тому

      @@thedoomslayer3336 Nicee I ship out July 9

    • @ShanePanzarella
      @ShanePanzarella 29 днів тому +6

      It’s going to suck at first but you get used to it after a couple weeks

    • @xnrrx
      @xnrrx 21 день тому

      @@thedoomslayer3336yo same. You going to San Diego?

    • @SilentxxxBob
      @SilentxxxBob 19 днів тому

      Dont do it. Save yourself years of pain

  • @BLRANCH0300
    @BLRANCH0300 Місяць тому +31

    Receiving was like this in 1989. It wasn’t until we dropped to our training companies that it got seriously chaotic.

    • @6StringMan20
      @6StringMan20 23 дні тому +1

      When did you go? I was at MCRD San Diego from 03OCT1989 thru 27DEC1989. Platoon 2093 Foxtrot Company 2nd Training Battalion.

    • @BLRANCH0300
      @BLRANCH0300 23 дні тому +1

      @@6StringMan20 I went through August 89 - November 89, Hotel Company platoon 2078

    • @Riceball01
      @Riceball01 7 днів тому

      Yeah, I remember how that was too. It first got real for me when I got my head shaved. But after that first long night and day ti didn't seem that bad to me. Little did I know at the time that the first week was just receiving and things would really get real at the end of the week when we got dropped ot our real DIs.

  • @themadminuteman
    @themadminuteman 25 днів тому +18

    I went the entire 13 weeks without getting wood - it was crazy

  • @TtoxicPKK
    @TtoxicPKK Місяць тому +55

    need a 3 hour long training video day to day just in 1 video I'd watch it all

    • @gmoney9068
      @gmoney9068 Місяць тому

      Proper English and punctuation, please. WTF are you trying to say?

    • @TtoxicPKK
      @TtoxicPKK Місяць тому

      @@gmoney9068 not needed.

    • @jeycapalott3945
      @jeycapalott3945 Місяць тому +5

      @@gmoney9068u bored?

    • @CLE.Riley15
      @CLE.Riley15 Місяць тому

      Or sign up

    • @TtoxicPKK
      @TtoxicPKK Місяць тому +1

      @@CLE.Riley15 Thats what I'm gonna do going into the airforce as a PJ

  • @Superman81777
    @Superman81777 Місяць тому +14

    My Grandad Alex was Marines my Moms dad RIP 😞🥺 1936-2021 he served 10 yrs way back 1956-1966 he was an MP E6 Staff Sgt after the Corps he was a Cop for 30 years 1966-1996 he retired a Captain 🇺🇸👍🏽

  • @paultapang3430
    @paultapang3430 24 дні тому +10

    Advise to everyone going to bootcamp, Have plenty of cardio exercise by that means make Sure you can run 18 min in 3 mile. Sounds off all the time, take it one day at a time. This will be the most memorable and biggest achievement in your life. been out for 20 yrs.

    • @Riceball01
      @Riceball01 7 днів тому +1

      In addition to cardio, if you're going to San Diego for boot camp, I'd get into rucking and do it on his as much as possible. This is because West Coast Marines do their field training on Camp Pendleton where it's very hilly. So I'd seriously start practicing rucking up and down hills, the steeper the better.

  • @Hmongecho1
    @Hmongecho1 Місяць тому +11

    These were good times. This was 12 years ago for me. Time sure flys by

    • @tfries72
      @tfries72 Місяць тому

      7 years for me feels like ages ago now

  • @user-vh5wq7hg6j
    @user-vh5wq7hg6j Місяць тому +58

    I ship out Monday

  • @cris.han0311
    @cris.han0311 День тому +1

    I remember this day back in 2013 . I remember watching life as a marine over n over again to get mentally prepared but when I arrived at MCRD San Diego it was a whole different ball game . Just stay strong

  • @dna8677
    @dna8677 3 дні тому +1

    So proud of son. If I had to go back in time and had my choice of sons, I would pick my son each and every time!

  • @dennishanson5254
    @dennishanson5254 9 днів тому +3

    In 1968 I ask my marine recruiter what was boot camp like, he stated it was a kick in the head, he nailed it!

    • @markl2322
      @markl2322 7 днів тому

      Went through MCRD San Diego in '76. First thing I said to myself when I got off the bus was; "Mommy! I wanna come home!"

    • @SeansModelBuilds
      @SeansModelBuilds 4 дні тому

      The CAF recruiters told me 15 years ago: "Don't let the yelling in Basic Training get to you."

  • @earthman117
    @earthman117 27 днів тому +8

    My younger brother just got shipped out today. 🔥🤘🏼

  • @jt.8144
    @jt.8144 Місяць тому +9

    LOL.. the opening scene of Full Metal Jacket always puts a smile on my face. 8:19

  • @randygravel2057
    @randygravel2057 Місяць тому +21

    No one on their deathbed ever said I was in the air force/army/navy and then smiled knowing they had lived a life worth living.

    • @jackdaniel7465
      @jackdaniel7465 Місяць тому +3

      🤣🤣🤣 That is so True, I served as a Paratrooper/Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne division for 12 years, I am a lot older now, and just like you Marines, I am always and forever be proud of my self worth to this country in having served as and will always be a PROUD PARATROOPER, only the few take the hard road only a few volunteer to do that, My hats off to those that still have that spirit in their hearts and mind to do that... Airborne all the way and a shout out to the USMC SEMPER FI!!!

    • @starfy1197
      @starfy1197 28 днів тому +1

      Air Force special forces are some of the hardest to get into, PJs and Combat controllers do more than anyone in the Marine Corp is doing

    • @randygravel2057
      @randygravel2057 28 днів тому

      @@starfy1197 Being elite in a group of people who didn’t have the balls to be Marines is nothing to brag about.

    • @starfy1197
      @starfy1197 28 днів тому +4

      @@randygravel2057 they would be elite in your group of people too, not even a top Marine in MARSOC is on the level of a combat controller in the Air Force

    • @ibetoooohigh
      @ibetoooohigh 28 днів тому

      @@randygravel2057 you’re literally an idiot if you think you would be kissing the feet of a PJ or a CCT. They would embarrass and humble you real quick bud.

  • @ericterashima6329
    @ericterashima6329 Місяць тому +3

    Amazing that the single rope techniques are exactly what I was taught in 1987.

  • @rezoliiitho7655
    @rezoliiitho7655 Місяць тому +8

    Bootcamp was a fever dream

  • @GeorgeJansen
    @GeorgeJansen Місяць тому +5

    Us army, 1987 to 1995, EOD aviation, Sgt E5. Thank you marines ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jacobbonaventure8022
    @jacobbonaventure8022 Місяць тому +13

    the bus load at the 39 second mark is some of the first batches of us that went in in September 2023. cant wait to see if they have more of Charlie company from September 11th through December 8th.

    • @joshuahatton5541
      @joshuahatton5541 Місяць тому +1

      I arrived at Parris Island on 9/11/23, and thus began 3+ months of hell, including having to endure a drop from Hotel to November Co. Still earned that EGA and graduated, so it didn't matter. OORAH!!

  • @justussmith8508
    @justussmith8508 Місяць тому +7

    Seeing DIs with no campaign ribbons makes me feel old.

  • @6StringMan20
    @6StringMan20 23 дні тому

    All the best to you! Stay mentally fit!! The rest will follow. Semper Fi.

  • @davidplummer7146
    @davidplummer7146 22 дні тому +1

    All my boys in the very beginning..this was my last day at receiving. Now I pick up with Golf next week!!

  • @chimeratcg07
    @chimeratcg07 21 день тому +4

    These kids made the right choice on joining the only branch that still has credibility, they will be firm and discipled men & women when they get their EGA.

  • @ElJav22
    @ElJav22 Місяць тому +13

    Man I ship out August 5th. Getting closer each day

    • @truthreigns3465
      @truthreigns3465 Місяць тому +2

      PI or san Diego?

    • @antikoerper256
      @antikoerper256 14 днів тому

      Stay strong and remember - we here in Europe count on you. You're NEVER alone, you're the bulwark of values, qualities and history which are larger than life and which ONLY the US could defend globally in an effective way. Good luck and after its all over come to Europe and even check out Ukraine - Ukraine needs everyone's help now, if the US and Europe are to live in peace. Respect and much love!

    • @aj.1k922
      @aj.1k922 9 днів тому

      dude i ship out august 12th, just watching these vids thinking 'fuckkkkk'😭

    • @truthreigns3465
      @truthreigns3465 9 днів тому

      @@aj.1k922 hey man, I got out in 2012, did 11 years and 4 tours to Iraq, I went to paris Island, just do what your told and do it quick and "sound off" meaning, YELL, you have to scream everything you will loose your voice a bit but just do what you are told, do it quick, go to church service on Sunday, it gets you out of the squad bay for a few hours. you will be fine, keep updated brother!

  • @GeorgeJansen
    @GeorgeJansen Місяць тому +6

    Either 4 years or 40 years, you will never 4get your military years

  • @francisphillips53
    @francisphillips53 10 днів тому +1

    Looking sharp Marines!!

  • @yeetboy7734
    @yeetboy7734 8 днів тому +3

    I ship out july 22nd, so a little over a month from when im posting this comment. Wish me luck, gentlemen

  • @ericterashima6329
    @ericterashima6329 Місяць тому +3

    The scene with the boot camp haircut reminded me of a couple of movie scenes where guys had their long hair get cut down to nubs. Then I also thought that some of the haircut recipients were paying homage to the barbers for their service as well by giving the barbers some long locks to cut. This somehow also reminded of a time when I was walking to my office with a Gunny from the parking lot to the entrance, and I shoved my hands in pockets because it was chilly. The Gunny immediately looked at me, and sternly asked if I was testing her. My hands quickly and promptly came out of my pockets with the reply, no, Gunny, absolutely not. BTW, I was a LtCol at the time.

  • @jerimiahlopez2640
    @jerimiahlopez2640 17 днів тому

    im goin coast guard active, but marines were def my 2nd choice. Nothing like a proud title of a marine.

  • @connormueller6529
    @connormueller6529 16 днів тому +1

    You will fail, cry, struggle, sweat, and bleed. But never ever quit. They won’t quit on you. You are the only one who can quit

  • @stevejorde
    @stevejorde Місяць тому +1

    Was there May 28th 1982. What was odd is in the contraband room we weren't allowed to say a word. No sounding off whatsoever. We had to have those Skilcraft pens in our mouths the whole time. Anyone caught talking had to get up and sing. I laugh at it now, but it wasn't so funny then. Ah, the memories!

  • @user-jn4uz9vk7l
    @user-jn4uz9vk7l 14 днів тому +1

    Yes sir I said that in regards to uniforms they don't have to spit shine boots anymore and I've watched several videos addressing how they don't treat recruits like they did when I was in I will always love my fellow devil dogs they just have it easier than what we did my mos was 0311 so I was a hard charger anyway but love my corps love to all that served in every branch we all signed the dotted line to protect our beautiful country

  • @15blackshirt
    @15blackshirt 20 днів тому

    I went through this Oct 2011- Jan 2012. Echo Co. PLT 2103, Lead Series. SDI SSgt Curran, DI SSgt Ratliff, DI SSgt Casias and DI SSgt Barton

  • @Miles-xj5wy
    @Miles-xj5wy Місяць тому +9

    I ship out June 3rd wish me luck 😅 - poolee Lindsey

    • @PlayMeSkate
      @PlayMeSkate 29 днів тому +1

      I’m a week after you. San Diego

    • @MercedezOlivarez
      @MercedezOlivarez 11 днів тому +1

      It’s June 4th & I just saw your comment. Sending you good vibes. Praying for you! Wishing you the best!

  • @ericterashima6329
    @ericterashima6329 Місяць тому

    The DI’s have tailored sleeves on their Service Charlies, and I’ve never seen that anywhere else since I joined NROTC in college in 1987. It looked particularly sharp because details matter. The Marines should have recruiters do the same thing. Maybe even set up a couple day period of instruction with a cadre and curriculum developed by both MCRDs to help recruiters look good in public.

    • @jrw17
      @jrw17 27 днів тому

      We do look good in public. Just because you've seen a few bad apples doesn't mean we all look bad. You also have to remember, it's harder for us out in the streets to keep our uniforms tailored because we're usually away from military bases and the tailors out in town won't know the regulations like on base tailors would. However, as I said, as Marines we should be looking good regardless.

  • @user-ue9jq6fp9b
    @user-ue9jq6fp9b 7 днів тому

    Sometimes on my monday evening runs, I'll see the busses full of soon-to-be recruits on their way from the airport to MCRD. I laugh at them, really hard, knowing exactly what it feels like to be on that bus.

  • @Freddyrealdeal-tq4dw
    @Freddyrealdeal-tq4dw 8 днів тому +2

    My dad is a marine when i enlisted back in 79 he didn't tell me anything about boot camp when i graduated boot camp my brother and cousin said if i could do it they could do it they enlisted same month i graduated great memories

  • @alexandergutierrez7440
    @alexandergutierrez7440 5 днів тому +1

    Don't wanna sound dumb but the Drill Instructor on the thumb was probably our drill hat for Lima company plt 3243. Drill Instructor Ssgt Pelkola. He's as real as they get and when he ITs u you might as well claim a heat case lol.

  • @justapersonthatishavingaro928
    @justapersonthatishavingaro928 Місяць тому +2

    LOL the intro picture is from kapolei Oahu its funny seeing him there

  • @CentralStateMower
    @CentralStateMower Місяць тому +6

    DI's see the busses, says "Ahhh, fresh meat!!"

    • @jawant6039
      @jawant6039 Місяць тому

      This crap is dumb. They're busy doing this dumb crap looking like fools while their peers are making hundreds of thousands a year on social media as influencers. Rather be an influencer making $100K/yr at the age of 19 then a tool running around screaming and stroking drill instructor ego's.
      And these tools will get into the fleet and realize that Marine Corps real life is lame and depressing. At 25 they'll be busy saluting grown men and women, some of whom will be younger than them while their peers are buying homes and making 6-figure salaries. So lame.

  • @soxbearshwks8988
    @soxbearshwks8988 11 днів тому +1

    stepped on the yellow footprints MCRDSD 14Aug63 Plt.263

  • @zacfiore3166
    @zacfiore3166 Місяць тому +1

    The thumb nail was one of my drill instructors ssgt pekola

  • @PabloPerez-ew5uw
    @PabloPerez-ew5uw 26 днів тому +4

    Just graduated charlie co good luck yall

    • @thedaili4933
      @thedaili4933 26 днів тому

      Don’t care

    • @Lou_sassel315
      @Lou_sassel315 24 дні тому +3

      @@thedaili4933don’t care so much you respond to multiple comments lmao

  • @gamingjunky212
    @gamingjunky212 Місяць тому +5

    When did San Diego start getting female recruits? A lot has changed since I was in, graduated mcrdsd 2006, echo company, platoon 2067, SDI Ssgt Ruano.

    • @trel
      @trel 29 днів тому +1

      In 2021 they did a couple of test runs. Starting in 2023, females from the west coast began training in San Diego. Around the same time, Paris Island's 4th Recruit Training Battalion was deactivated. Recruit companies are all gender-integrated now, though individual platoons are still single gender. Most companies, in practice are still males-only, simply because there are comparatively fewer female recruits.

  • @nickolasthebeast5914
    @nickolasthebeast5914 Місяць тому +1

    i ship out in september good luck to all before me

  • @stephanieandrade8976
    @stephanieandrade8976 11 днів тому +2

    My son ships out June 10 🙏

  • @ArturoChavez-gn5sb
    @ArturoChavez-gn5sb 10 днів тому +2

    Can can someone tell drill instructor Soto in rsp that this recruit misses her sometimes

  • @ProblematicDonut
    @ProblematicDonut Місяць тому

    8:06 I could imagine the parents who received this message were either laughing their asses off or deeply concerned... lol

  • @tonygarcia1497
    @tonygarcia1497 27 днів тому +3

    You'll be fine, listen, pay attention and move fast! Go to church on Sunday!
    Sgt G USMC 4th Generation USMC Family

  • @johnlocke8642
    @johnlocke8642 23 дні тому +2

    Hoorah Marines from a Navy Seabee

  • @abrahamrivas7536
    @abrahamrivas7536 Місяць тому +2

    I’ll be there in July 😳

  • @markl2322
    @markl2322 7 днів тому +2

    Jesus H Christ on a Harley! GIRLS AT SAN DIEGO???
    Hell is freezing over.
    I spent three months there from June to October in 1976, and the only girls I saw were in photographs.

  • @Jack-oc2fc
    @Jack-oc2fc 22 дні тому +2

    this is extremely similar to coast guard boot camp. except you dont ever really say Sir. you never call an enlisted person sir in the coast guard. Only officers.
    but we had
    EARS!
    OPEN!
    EYEBALLS!
    CLICK!

  • @user-jn4uz9vk7l
    @user-jn4uz9vk7l 14 днів тому +2

    I served from 94 to 98 as an 0311 the corps has changed so much I feel like it's gotten soft

    • @Fusionbomb-nd4hi
      @Fusionbomb-nd4hi 14 днів тому

      You think so. I’m a gen Z ( sadly) but I acknowledge the things that are off here. Do you mind being specific as to what’s changed in the corps that made it softer

  • @snapinfinity4749
    @snapinfinity4749 Місяць тому +3

    I been thinking about joining, just not sure if I’m prepared for it though. I’m pretty short and don’t have much strength for the physical side of the training.

    • @GabTheDrummer
      @GabTheDrummer Місяць тому +3

      There's a 4f9 guy that did the marine recruit training. You can do it if you put your heart and mind into it.

    • @cappuccinosnephew1382
      @cappuccinosnephew1382 28 днів тому +3

      Plenty of people go into the military out of shape and not being able to do ten push ups, or even one pull up, and end up passing basic/boot. I'm currently in the enlistment process for joining the Army as a 19D Cav Scout. Currently 5'11 and 240(mostly muscle though) and tbh the only thing I'm worried about is the 2 mile run. But you'll never know if you'll make it or not unless you try. Send it bro.

    • @ArthurMorgan-vm7bq
      @ArthurMorgan-vm7bq 26 днів тому +2

      Think hard about why you want to join and then if it’s what you want, go for it. It’s funny, I had those same doubts not too long ago. But bootcamp is not that hard, you will get stronger. Of course you should try to get as fit as possible before you leave, there will already be a lot to mentally stress about, making it less physically stressful will help you. I’ve seen short guys make it and a few fat ones too. It’s mostly a mental thing.

    • @Riceball01
      @Riceball01 7 днів тому

      I won't lie to you, if you're not in very good shape it can be tough. However, it can be done and your recruiter will help you get into the shape you need to be to qualify for enlistment, but after that it's all up to you. I went into the Marine Corps as someone who wasn't in very good shape, I had never been particularly athletic my whole life, and I'm still not now. Buyt with a bit of practice on my own and with some help from my recruiter I was in good enough shape to pass the Initial Fitness Test which is the minimum fitness level test you need to pass before you can ship off to boot camp. Once I was in boot camp it became a matter of mind over matter for me. I was determined to not spend one extra day at MCRD, I told myself that I was not going to get dropped and I would graduate on time; and I did.
      It's also worth noting that in Marine Corps boot camp, it's very difficult, to near impossible to fail. EVen if you have a hard time physically, you will still graduate and beomce a Marine, just not 13 weeks after you arrive. If you aren't hacking it physically, you will be dropped from your platoon and sent to the Physical Conditioning Platoon where you will pretty much just work out and exercise all day until they feel that you;'re good enough shape to continue. You'll then join a new platoon that is at roughly the same point, or slightly behind, when you were dropped. So if you got dropped on Day3 of Week 5, you'll be sent to a Platoon that's at Day 1 - 3 of Week 5 and you'll probably end up graduating with that platoon.

    • @seanstoyroom7274
      @seanstoyroom7274 4 дні тому +1

      Felt the same way, since I entered Basic at 5 foot 5 and 108 pounds. But I made it through Basic Training and have now served 15 years, 3 months and 6 days. You can do it.

  • @joegreen5101
    @joegreen5101 Місяць тому +5

    Can yall update the videos?

  • @sergiojimenez7611
    @sergiojimenez7611 Місяць тому +2

    Tell you drill instructor you request I.T and you’ll be find in boot camp

  • @Wiseborn9
    @Wiseborn9 5 днів тому +1

    Wish I could be army, man

  • @incanted6906
    @incanted6906 26 днів тому +2

    I ship out June 17th wish me luck 🇺🇸

  • @shantellesmiley4549
    @shantellesmiley4549 Місяць тому +7

    I ship out in July!

    • @Duck90912
      @Duck90912 Місяць тому +2

      Good luck, ma'am, mad respect. If you csn, please tell me the experience after.

    • @mysteals9975
      @mysteals9975 Місяць тому +2

      gonna be busy at the depot in july, but best of luck and dont give up on yourself and take of your body.

    • @d.rcarrera6599
      @d.rcarrera6599 Місяць тому +2

      Don't think too much about it. Join a gym and do a combination of weight training and cardio. Cardio is going to be more helpful to you in the long run. Most recruits arrive with a history of bad eating habits. Eat healthy now, cardio up like crazy, even on recumbent or treadmills, on the soft grass or sand & lift weights. Just enough to tone. Do overdo it.

    • @Duck90912
      @Duck90912 Місяць тому

      ​@d.rcarrera6599 4 more years and I might join. 🔥

    • @ferniecat
      @ferniecat 18 днів тому

      From girl to girl. Never joined but damn it’s so late for me. I’m 30 now and have tattoos where I regret placing them. Be a badass chick that you are and stay strong. Keep your head up and earn that pin. Your life will change after this experience. Good luck chicky💘💘💘

  • @paulzulu34
    @paulzulu34 28 днів тому +1

    We never got to make a phone call when we arrived at PI.

    • @michaelpolitz4792
      @michaelpolitz4792 28 днів тому

      Good thing this is San Diego AND these Recruits and all get to make calls regardless Of where they do training . If you aren’t a Hollywood Marine you def did get to make a call get to make a call unless you are Chesty Puller or Archibald Henderson . Before the invention of phones

    • @paulzulu34
      @paulzulu34 27 днів тому

      I went to PI in 1990 and we did NOT get to make a call home on arrival I assure you.

  • @leftbenchplayaa
    @leftbenchplayaa Місяць тому +2

    damn. it’s been one year since i’ve been out 😅

  • @randyr.8536
    @randyr.8536 20 днів тому

    5:04 Homie over there in the green shitting bricks 😂

    • @gavinc1539
      @gavinc1539 16 днів тому

      Lmao I was laughing at that

  • @georgemitsu6454
    @georgemitsu6454 Місяць тому +2

    Let the games begin

    • @d.rcarrera6599
      @d.rcarrera6599 Місяць тому +1

      Yes, Sir, let the mind games begin.

  • @john-karllooney1130
    @john-karllooney1130 13 днів тому +1

    I went in May 5th, 2008 but am wondering when they started to allow females at San Diego? Thought they were only in Paris Island.

  • @mikeh6177
    @mikeh6177 6 днів тому +1

    Initial speech from head DI
    "Mhu whif mile on mybase, dyo unsdtan?"
    Yes sir
    "Mis pesion when spen to shaw or meen dyo unstand?"
    Yes sir
    Mumblemouth DIs confusin the shit out of boots since the beginning

  • @coffey8653
    @coffey8653 Місяць тому +2

    This senior DI has lifeless dull dry cadence! I feel sorry for those young men😆😆😆😆 “HOWEVER” the training is what count. I have to come to term with the corp is not the same as when I came through but it rings in our heart and mines the same as it did with chesty Puller and Marines before him.

    • @mysteals9975
      @mysteals9975 Місяць тому

      i agree, for a senior he cant sing a cadence...

  • @joechen6965
    @joechen6965 4 дні тому +2

    might just be me, but they don't yell as crazy anymore

  • @CHR-si4zh
    @CHR-si4zh Місяць тому +1

    Prepare for any sleep for a while for first days. 😂 don't fall asleep!

  • @yungfoo863
    @yungfoo863 3 дні тому +2

    I ship out august 3rd

  • @Feed_The_Kids
    @Feed_The_Kids Місяць тому

    Wooks started going to MCRD😲

  • @josesandoval7611
    @josesandoval7611 Місяць тому +1

    Fox company PLT 2122
    2012 Semper Fi!!

  • @GST_HENNN
    @GST_HENNN Місяць тому

    OH YEA, DON'T CRY AT NIGHT WHEN U HERE THE PLANES LEAVING THE AIRPORT THATS LITERALLY RIGHT BEHIND THE PT FIELD N CHOW HALL😂😂

  • @j.a.rathletics6883
    @j.a.rathletics6883 Місяць тому +5

    I would love to be in the Marin core

    • @Thats_Alexander
      @Thats_Alexander Місяць тому +3

      Join it

    • @thatonegearguy
      @thatonegearguy Місяць тому +10

      Marine Corps* Spell it right goober!

    • @asylumrain
      @asylumrain Місяць тому +12

      You’ll fit right in with that spelling

    • @thatonegearguy
      @thatonegearguy Місяць тому +6

      @@asylumrain no they won't. We actually can spell. We just can't math😂

    • @robertanderson290
      @robertanderson290 Місяць тому +2

      @@asylumrainI’m a Marine and that’s funny!

  • @beric2173
    @beric2173 Місяць тому +9

    It’s way worst off camera, papa bless those recruits with camera photographers

    • @Diego-gy6hu
      @Diego-gy6hu Місяць тому

      It’s mainly second and a bit of first batallion that gets the camera exposure

    • @mysteals9975
      @mysteals9975 Місяць тому +1

      they cant show the special training that you get when youve done really good

  • @jw7530
    @jw7530 15 днів тому

    A drill sergeant on his cell phone before 245 in. Man our country is in trouble. 😢

    • @jw7530
      @jw7530 15 днів тому

      Sorry. 344.

  • @freddy8479
    @freddy8479 Місяць тому +2

    "YOU BELONG TO ME, LADIES!!!!!"
    😡😈👿

  • @Youdontride94
    @Youdontride94 Місяць тому +2

    …. A little more lenient it seems then it used to be

    • @d.rcarrera6599
      @d.rcarrera6599 Місяць тому

      I noticed. When I went through it, it was definitely more challenging.

  • @bagchaserprince
    @bagchaserprince Місяць тому +3

    I ship out August 29

    • @antikoerper256
      @antikoerper256 14 днів тому +1

      Stay well, good luck and huge respect from your humble NATO ally - Bulgaria. Remember - you're part of the finest fighting force on Earth and the only global superpower. The US are the only global bulwark of democracy, peace and freedom. Europe needs you, you're never alone, Ukraine needs you too. Take care and stay strong!

  • @OldCroDad
    @OldCroDad Місяць тому +1

    Good video, but I could do without the slow-mo and the music. Otherwise, it's good to see this after 25 years.

  • @jtcrypto9950
    @jtcrypto9950 24 дні тому +2

    There were no females on the West Coast when I went through for 1, and for 2 where is the volume and intensity?

    • @nevyjohnson4854
      @nevyjohnson4854 23 дні тому +2

      I was wondering the same thing until I realised that the DIs are probably holding back bc of the cameras. Can't wait to have the real experience when I enlist in 2027 though!

    • @gavinc1539
      @gavinc1539 16 днів тому

      Calm down unc this ain’t the 60s no more

  • @nevyjohnson4854
    @nevyjohnson4854 Місяць тому +4

    since when are women allowed in RTC San Diego? I thought we were only trained at RTC Parris Island.

  • @olboy1981
    @olboy1981 28 днів тому

    What days was this filmed? My meat head started 24 March, 2024..

  • @user-oc8sr3ml9m
    @user-oc8sr3ml9m Місяць тому

    Aaah Hollywood Marines.

  • @mariekatherine5238
    @mariekatherine5238 5 днів тому

    Can I have a DI for the first month of school?

  • @THE-X-Force
    @THE-X-Force 11 днів тому +1

    Bit overboard on the slow-mo yo.

  • @zaidmunoz980
    @zaidmunoz980 Місяць тому

    To all those who are shipping out yall got that shit, you can do anything through Christ who fortifies us

  • @lahondafolk4334
    @lahondafolk4334 Місяць тому +2

    Interesting the men and women are all together here?

  • @BumpyBaluga
    @BumpyBaluga 22 дні тому +1

    2nd Bt. Hotel Co.plt 2069, 2006-2014, 3531/0321.
    Best years of my life were in the Corps.

  • @williamharris5957
    @williamharris5957 11 днів тому +1

    I'm just watching to see if it changed? 😂

  • @southpaw7364
    @southpaw7364 48 хвилин тому

    When did they start allowing women to go to San Diego for boot camp?

  • @GST_HENNN
    @GST_HENNN Місяць тому

    ALL I CAN SAY IS "BLACK FRIDAY"!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

  • @johnson2207
    @johnson2207 Місяць тому +1

    Hearing those female voices would keep my mind from fully committing. It would feel like high school or something.

  • @connormueller6529
    @connormueller6529 16 днів тому +1

    If there’s anything I remember it was that phone call. My dad was just laughing the entire time