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  • ANNOUNCEMENT: SSGT Nichols is releasing a new video series: MOTIVATION FOR LIFE. To see the new video, click on the following link: • SSGT Nichols: Change Y...
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  • @snoozakid
    @snoozakid 9 років тому +612

    the most accurate video on youtube right now of what actually goes on in marine corps boot camp

    • @kstax9225
      @kstax9225 4 роки тому

      alex sousa yup

    • @broaddusmarines
      @broaddusmarines 4 роки тому

      alex sousa exactly!!!!

    • @alexelliott8346
      @alexelliott8346 4 роки тому +22

      Most definitely. Only thing that's missing is a little bit more cursing.

    • @AdrianHernandez-fw9nl
      @AdrianHernandez-fw9nl 4 роки тому +5

      Every company is a tad bit different but almost close.

    • @frank8534
      @frank8534 4 роки тому +7

      I remember a lot more hands on...but we didn’t see everything. I do remember this like yesterday

  • @romeodeville
    @romeodeville 8 років тому +722

    And this is your "Oh God what have I gotten myself into" moment...

    • @blah2214
      @blah2214 7 років тому +19

      Alex Brown im a Poolee and I'm thinking that right know lol (but I know it's part of their job)

    • @PC_CERTIFIED
      @PC_CERTIFIED 7 років тому +4

      Alex Brown I said the same thing when I went truck driving

    • @kenhart5259
      @kenhart5259 4 роки тому +5

      No, that came when he gives his drill instructors command

    • @esc1614
      @esc1614 4 роки тому +9

      I got mine on the plane

    • @joefitzgerald2762
      @joefitzgerald2762 4 роки тому +2

      @I'm Mohamed Zahir مسيحي 7777 lol youre not even a killing machine after mos school, takes a while to get there

  • @gf-yq7hw
    @gf-yq7hw 6 років тому +449

    We will never ever in our lives be that awesome again boys. Those were the days of our youth and prime of our lives to serve our great nation. Remember them...

    • @TheDeepsix13
      @TheDeepsix13 6 років тому +13

      Semper Fi brother

    • @nizloc4118
      @nizloc4118 5 років тому +42

      Thats what it comes down to.
      Sucked to be there, but a lifetime of smiling to yourself that you did it...

    • @rickojames
      @rickojames 5 років тому +12

      Amen to that. I graduated PI in 1975, and have accomplished much in life since then,.but NOTHING compares to the satisfaction of completing recruit training.

    • @johnreed9050
      @johnreed9050 5 років тому +18

      Graduation from parris island was one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. The only thing that was bigger was the birth of my son. Even getting married was nothing compared to graduating. When I returned home I finally got respect from people who did nothing but talk shit to me and about me .

    • @demetriusrussell3261
      @demetriusrussell3261 5 років тому +8

      The best worst times I ever had...and I would so do it again.

  • @marvincarter4730
    @marvincarter4730 6 років тому +367

    Its scary at first but when u look back these will be some of the most special times of your life!

    • @DP-uw7mt
      @DP-uw7mt 4 роки тому

      Kohn Waiters agreed, I miss it. ‘07-‘15

    • @AdrianHernandez-fw9nl
      @AdrianHernandez-fw9nl 4 роки тому +3

      It's that time you never want to have again.

    • @CAGonRiv
      @CAGonRiv 4 роки тому

      RAH gentlemen.

    • @SgtRoseUSMC
      @SgtRoseUSMC 4 роки тому +1

      I remember going through it and fuck how I miss it. Now I'm home with my family during this crisis

    • @ramflow8466
      @ramflow8466 4 роки тому +4

      Fuckkkkkkkkkkk NOOOO I do not miss bootcamp one bit.

  • @renevinet5770
    @renevinet5770 6 років тому +392

    Individual perception is an amazing thing. Most civilians who watch this, for the most part think negatively. Any person who has ever strapped on combat boots, regardless of what branch, looks on this with pride and gratitude.

    • @nizloc4118
      @nizloc4118 5 років тому +6

      Rah

    • @matthewmcgrath1741
      @matthewmcgrath1741 5 років тому

      Amen brother.

    • @SLVMLXRDT
      @SLVMLXRDT 5 років тому

      Exactly

    • @pauld1435
      @pauld1435 5 років тому +7

      The difference between Boot Camp and BCT (OSUT) is substantial. My 1st week was almost just like this all this running back and forth and trying to listen to commands getting the soul smoked out of us, but there was always that one guy hahahaha. Good Times.
      but Amen Brother.
      1 Team 1 Fight.

    • @clawhammer704
      @clawhammer704 4 роки тому +1

      Shit for brains.....

  • @ingramjones9296
    @ingramjones9296 5 років тому +213

    This 27 minutes used to seem like an eternity back then.

    • @Raptured_and_back
      @Raptured_and_back 3 роки тому +13

      1st phase felt like eternity. By the time I got to 2nd phase I couldnt believe it.

    • @SpiritChild0980
      @SpiritChild0980 2 роки тому +3

      Everyday a smoke session to have you question why did I sign up? This is why, organized chaos that’ll prepare you for every aspect of your life. #SemperFi💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

  • @andersonhail123
    @andersonhail123 6 років тому +139

    In the end you just have to realise, they're trying to make you the best possible version of you that you can be.

  • @USMC-jk2bt
    @USMC-jk2bt 6 років тому +332

    Remember a recruit stole ice cream from Marine side of the chow hall. From then on everytime another recruit got IT on the quarter deck he did it with them while singing I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream. Was hysterical .

    • @johnreed9050
      @johnreed9050 5 років тому +48

      We had all the fatbodies have to strip down to their civvies and stand in front of a full length mirror. They had to point at the mirror and scream I'm not fat you are. The funniest shit I ever heard up to that point in my life.

    • @ibuprofenPill
      @ibuprofenPill 5 років тому +10

      At least it wasn't a doughnut!

    • @georgevang4359
      @georgevang4359 4 роки тому +2

      FUCKEN LOL MAN!!!!!

    • @michaelpereira2171
      @michaelpereira2171 4 роки тому +2

      🤣sounds accurate 🤣🤣🤣

    • @michaelpereira2171
      @michaelpereira2171 4 роки тому +1

      altruistic angel 🤣🤣🤣

  • @GucciManecubus
    @GucciManecubus 8 років тому +191

    The echoes of the squad bays still give me chills.

  • @ProudMarineVet0311
    @ProudMarineVet0311 4 роки тому +77

    I graduated 35 years ago today and this is all so clear in my mind

    • @csucujo
      @csucujo 3 роки тому +1

      I graduated 26 years ago at MCRD, SD - video is still Accurate AF. Rah.🇺🇸

    • @User_92020
      @User_92020 2 роки тому

      I graduated high school Navy J.R.OT.C 15 yrs ago, brings back memories.

    • @markmower1746
      @markmower1746 6 місяців тому

      ​@@csucujofruity

    • @vincentalvarez2611
      @vincentalvarez2611 2 місяці тому

      I graduated 60 years ago. Our sea bags were different but just as full.

  • @0RICHARD1PATiNO2
    @0RICHARD1PATiNO2 3 роки тому +61

    I love how accurate this is
    All other bootcamp videos are all for theatrical effect, this is raw and straightforward. Made me laugh thinking, "damn I was one of those idiots"

    • @mtmadigan82
      @mtmadigan82 Рік тому +1

      Lol the feel and intensity is definitely there😂 its a whole lot more entertaining watching others do the dumb shlt you did there in the begining

  • @allanbryant3435
    @allanbryant3435 5 років тому +259

    Man I got the upmost respect for marines, bro these Di’s are like pittbulls off the chains.

    • @magyar1274
      @magyar1274 4 роки тому +23

      Devil Dogs

    • @stanjohns5752
      @stanjohns5752 4 роки тому +16

      This saves your life many times in combat. Teaching to obey instantly without question. I went to army airborne school at Benning after AIT.
      It was like boy scout camp.
      Army instructors would tell you to drop for ten. Marine Drill Instructors would tell you to drop until THEY got tired.
      If you haven't been to Parris Island. You have no clue😆😄
      Reborn Dec 21st,,1966 Semper Fi!!!

    • @sterlingpinoy
      @sterlingpinoy 4 роки тому +5

      @@stanjohns5752 I was reborn on feb 2018. SEMPER FI DEVIL

    • @ffa9349
      @ffa9349 4 роки тому +1

      Man that’s exactly how bootcamp went
      Charlie Co.
      1051

    • @irishnessie
      @irishnessie 3 роки тому +3

      1,2,3,4 I love Marine corps.
      😂

  • @mikemantle
    @mikemantle 3 роки тому +47

    I did this when I was 18, now that I'm 40 seems like an old dream.

    • @KBreezy_
      @KBreezy_ 2 роки тому +5

      Did this when I was 18, I’m 28 now. The feelin is mutual brotha

    • @cashmerebenoit1668
      @cashmerebenoit1668 2 роки тому +1

      From 20 - 24 im 31 now, The nostalgia

    • @nolanjames3908
      @nolanjames3908 2 роки тому +2

      39 this month
      Me too Brothers
      SEMPER FIDELIS

    • @GenX_US_Marine
      @GenX_US_Marine 2 роки тому +2

      I was 19 and now I'm 43. It does feel like an old dream

    • @brunovaldez7986
      @brunovaldez7986 2 роки тому +2

      I'm about to go to the US Army drill sergeant academy at almost 40....the cutoff age. I'll have a rare unique experience.

  • @soundwave9414
    @soundwave9414 7 років тому +201

    That one drill instructor that kept emptying sea bags lol

    • @Chelseafc9875
      @Chelseafc9875 5 років тому +29

      Yeah buddy if I had a dime for every seabag or foot locker kicked or dumped I’d be a very rich man Semper Fidelis

    • @TheTurk56523
      @TheTurk56523 5 років тому +38

      They forgot to lock their seabag.

    • @TheTurk56523
      @TheTurk56523 5 років тому +1

      M

    • @JB-qq1xz
      @JB-qq1xz 5 років тому +12

      @@TheTurk56523 haha yeah easy to fuck yourself on that one lmao

    • @AdrianHernandez-fw9nl
      @AdrianHernandez-fw9nl 4 роки тому +1

      @ they are called SEABAGS.

  • @agathinos
    @agathinos 8 років тому +43

    i love how the DIs are running around always looking for someone to fuck with lol!

    • @CarPanthers9119
      @CarPanthers9119 8 років тому +2

      +DeezNutzOnYourChin Just straight smoke checked.

  • @renevinet5770
    @renevinet5770 4 роки тому +26

    I am laying down in peace, in the comfort of my own home watching this. For that I thank you all for your service.

  • @johnathanbelrose2215
    @johnathanbelrose2215 3 роки тому +20

    I love how this whole video isnt even 30 minutes but even just watching it, it feels like an hour. Super accurate

  • @stephenkellar8886
    @stephenkellar8886 4 роки тому +18

    Never realized until later that "everything" they do to you is for a reason. It's something you only realize later when it's all over and you find yourself better than you ever thought you could be.

    • @river-m8z
      @river-m8z 3 роки тому +2

      Could you give us some examples for us civilians? Thank you.

    • @InstaMemesio
      @InstaMemesio 2 роки тому

      @@river-m8z they break you down to build you back up as a team.

    • @bestkoreanorth5696
      @bestkoreanorth5696 Рік тому

      @@river-m8z Nothing you will ever do is perfect. There is no such thing. You can always do better. In relationships and in life general, there is nothing I hate more than liers, cheaters and thieves. I don't even have this much disgust for murderers because we let the former run rampant in our society.

  • @TheSmoothfellow
    @TheSmoothfellow 8 років тому +80

    Whew, does this bring back memories when I went through MCRD Parris Island almost 30 years. My son will ship out this summer, following my footsteps. Remember to stay motivated, follow orders at all times and never give up. Ooh-Rah!

    • @alexdeez2611
      @alexdeez2611 8 років тому

      MCRD San Diego ? I am as well.

    • @TheSmoothfellow
      @TheSmoothfellow 8 років тому +1

      +Alex Moorehouse Are you ready? It will be one of the best accomplishments in your life. Stay motivated and best of luck. Ooh-rah!

    • @alexdeez2611
      @alexdeez2611 8 років тому

      Thank you sir! I am getting as ready as possible and preparing to earn the title! Sean Dixon

    • @TheSmoothfellow
      @TheSmoothfellow 8 років тому

      Ooh-Rah!

    • @assassincreed903
      @assassincreed903 8 років тому +1

      I want my family to be like yours that's why I'm planning on enlisting and be the first in my family that enlists and start a tradition of service to this country that has given us so much.

  • @markrawlison3446
    @markrawlison3446 4 роки тому +10

    The one sentence that shook me up and made me realize there was no way out is when the Senior D.I. said " You will give up on yourself, before we give up on you." And at the end he said " Never quit. Never give up...." After that all hell broke loose. The next morning was an actual thunder storm outside. I woke up to see a shit can flying down the deck, right by my bunk. I thought I was in a tornado like back home! As tough as boot camp was, it was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Paris Island, SC, October 3, 1980. God bless the Marine Corps and those Drill Instructors.

  • @theafi824
    @theafi824 4 роки тому +40

    I never thought I would actually miss boot camp but I do for some strange reason.

  • @eyeh8phonies361
    @eyeh8phonies361 7 років тому +56

    Exit interview from series commander at MCRD Paris Island
    Series Commander: Have you ever been mistreated or denied?
    Me: Sir this recruit does not recall
    Series Commander: Has a drill instructor ever hit you?
    Me: Sir this recruit does not recall
    bwwwaaahahahahahahahaha

  • @BananaWorm
    @BananaWorm 2 роки тому +7

    It’s so scary when you’re actually going through it. But looking back you can’t help but laugh.

  • @scribese7en
    @scribese7en 5 років тому +93

    10:10 Jesus. I think I just heard a man die.

    • @jakedragon646
      @jakedragon646 4 роки тому +24

      Lmao it was like a heat seaking missile goin off. They locked in on that Recruit so fast.

    • @Ty-os6cq
      @Ty-os6cq 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂 i didn’t notice that at first

    • @traesosmooth7632
      @traesosmooth7632 4 роки тому +5

      Them body shots man😔

    • @michaelchadwick1641
      @michaelchadwick1641 4 роки тому +1

      That scream

    • @irishnessie
      @irishnessie 3 роки тому +1

      They were sneaky with that. They knew the camera wasn't on them. There's another shot of the DI pushing the black guy on the left. But the DI pushed his bag and not him. DI can hit you and get away with it.

  • @mattsesslar8929
    @mattsesslar8929 9 років тому +56

    Shock troop, Devil dog, blood sucking war machine, ready to fight, ready to kill, ready to die but never will! Ooh Rah! Semper Fi!

    • @SuchFinessse
      @SuchFinessse 5 років тому +4

      Matt Sesslar our senior in 3rd phase made us scream that before lights:
      SHOCK TROOP
      DEVIL DOG
      BLOOD THIRSTY
      WAR MACHINE
      BORN TO FIGHT
      TRAINED TO KILL
      READY TO DIE
      BUT NEVER WILL
      GET IN THE GOOD DAMN RACKS! THAT'S WHAT THE FUCK I WANNA HEAR

  • @burnngpigs
    @burnngpigs 3 роки тому +15

    god i remember graduating from boot camp feeling like i was on top of the world, going through boot camp is one of the hardest mental trials you can face and when you make it all the way through, and you finish the crucible the amount of pride and motivation flowing through your body is unmatched by anything, Theres days that i wish i could go back to training day 1 and do the whole thing over again to just have the chance to get that feeling again.

    • @mtmadigan82
      @mtmadigan82 Рік тому

      I tell people something close to that. Best thing I ever did. I'd really have paid if I knew how much I got out of the experience. Nothing else like the Marines and their culture. It may be an armed cult...but im very ok with that 😂

  • @brandontaco2446
    @brandontaco2446 7 років тому +71

    10:12 he took his cover off quick lol

  • @Nica-Ra-Wata
    @Nica-Ra-Wata 5 років тому +37

    the funniest three months of my life, too bad I could not laugh at the moment...

  • @RecklessGamer18
    @RecklessGamer18 7 років тому +13

    "There's a war going on, and we're about to get trained..."
    fuck what a line

  • @joshuacripe1514
    @joshuacripe1514 5 років тому +30

    I still remember the burning in my arms ....the fear lol...coming up with every way possible to run away ....then graduation
    Power to all Marines, uncoached children become unemployable adults

  • @dennisbarrett6148
    @dennisbarrett6148 4 роки тому +11

    Learning how to listen and follow orders in "controlled chaos"!

  • @blairminyard9712
    @blairminyard9712 8 років тому +73

    Final line..."There's a war going on and you're about to get trained!" Awesome!PI 3049 1991

    • @BarracksSi
      @BarracksSi 8 років тому +4

      That's awesome. Right about when the recruits are wondering why they're there, he gets them focused with that one line. SD 2130 2001.

    • @ReveredDead
      @ReveredDead 11 місяців тому

      That shit is motivating as fuck.

  • @slowpoke96Z28
    @slowpoke96Z28 4 роки тому +26

    Some of these kids are drill instructors by now themselves...

  • @demetriusrussell3261
    @demetriusrussell3261 5 років тому +11

    This social media generation is so spoiled. All I had for boot camp information was stories, with vague and unclear advice. I went to boot camp knowing nothing...BEST EXPIRIENCE EVER!!!

  • @juancarrasco6598
    @juancarrasco6598 5 років тому +12

    Over 20 years ago, of my own accord, I experienced this for the first time.
    I loved every damn minute of it!!!!
    It changed me, and instilled virtues that I still use till this day.
    Semper Fi.

  • @The0311gruntUSMC
    @The0311gruntUSMC 2 роки тому +2

    Yes Sir... No Sir and Aye Aye Sir.... MOVATIVATING!!!!

  • @christianpan8494
    @christianpan8494 9 років тому +37

    I love seeing how many of the recruits move whenever they get the chance. Everyone did that shit haha

  • @stephenjoynerjr6592
    @stephenjoynerjr6592 4 роки тому +7

    This training will save lives, destroy enemies, and bring Marines back home. Theses Marines are being taught how to defend our country. When I completed my training, it all made perfect sense. But, on September 14 1993 @ 4am, I was hating life and was trying to figure out what in the world I got myself into in South Carolina!!!

  • @seasonedsaintsmnstry
    @seasonedsaintsmnstry 9 років тому +15

    I remember this like it was yesterday! 1988-1992. Semper Fi

    • @cooks0077
      @cooks0077 3 роки тому +1

      4 Oct 1988 3- March 93 Parris Island 1004/1013

  • @yonkokaidokingofbeasts2553
    @yonkokaidokingofbeasts2553 8 років тому +20

    he gave the perfect example when he said "everything you do will be done with speed and intensity" lol

  • @rickjamesbitch7765
    @rickjamesbitch7765 6 років тому +77

    11:58 lmao. Please don’t kill this recruit sir!!

    • @brylinnscullawl5153
      @brylinnscullawl5153 4 роки тому

      Why did he yell at him???

    • @zoink9285
      @zoink9285 4 роки тому +5

      Brylinn Scullawl he was moving around not to mention he isn’t at position of attention. The drill instructor spots him across the SquadBay with his eagle eye. The sheer alpha intensity scared the recruit into dropping the bag and he quietly said “aye sir” because the drill instructor instilled the fear of god into him.

  • @Jez166
    @Jez166 9 років тому +27

    Holy flash back batman! The best D.I.'s were always the most terrifying.

  • @rockfinancial2371
    @rockfinancial2371 6 років тому +27

    19:22 When the chiwawa loses his bark...

  • @Cookefan59
    @Cookefan59 Місяць тому

    I don’t know why I just sat here and watched this entire video but It did bring back a lot of memories and emotions and I now realize how hypnotic the process is with this group setting. It’s psychological reconstruction and unlocking a militaristic side of a male that he didn’t know he had. I got to boot camp in July 1979 already in great shape and I loved every damn minute of it. God Bless my Drill Instructors and my Senior Drill Instructor. God Bless The Corps.

  • @tbob8212
    @tbob8212 9 років тому +68

    Summer of 1994 San Diego. Platoon 1010, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion. SDI Sgt. Newton along with DI's Sgt. Rojas, Sgt. Jacobson and Sgt. Salinas. I can still hear their voices to this day. Semper Fi to all Marines :)

    • @jasonhickey3206
      @jasonhickey3206 7 років тому +3

      Graduated 1 Oct. 1993. Platoon 1045 Bravo I also had Sgt Newton and Rojas.

    • @havingfun1968
      @havingfun1968 6 років тому +2

      Daniel Sayers I was there in 1989 Platoon 3001, India Company. SSGT SMITH, SGT FOWLER, AND SGT ZESSON. My OCS DI’s are not even close to me the ones I had as when I went enlisted. Semper Fi, Captain T, U.S.M.C.

    • @williammorales9185
      @williammorales9185 6 років тому +3

      '97 3101 lima MCRD SD, still miss the hell out of today. At 41 I wish I could still do my job with the speed and intensity as these DI'S did back then. SSgt Coffee, SSgt Heather, SSgt Sly, SSgt Campbell, and Sgt Tucker.

    • @havingfun1968
      @havingfun1968 6 років тому +5

      Daniel Sayers My ONLY complaint about all DI'S is they should ALL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE MENDATORY REMEDIAL MATH CLASSES before they become DI'S, BECAUSE NON OF THESE MEN KNOW HOW TO COUNT. 20, 19, 13, Keeping playing games ladies, 8, OK light the torches because the games are about to begin, 2, 1... FREEZE PRIVATE FREEZE. He He... Hope that made you chuckle. NO MATTER how much they skip counting, you ALWAYS seem to find another gear, don't you??? I LOVE THE MARINE CORPS. Semper Fi my brothers in arms. Captain T, U.S.M.C.

    • @Stinkypinky76
      @Stinkypinky76 5 років тому +2

      1997 3rd btln lima...3065

  • @BMK500
    @BMK500 4 роки тому +8

    12:00 that DI actually did him a solid. Holding that shit wears you out.

  • @mountaindoom8909
    @mountaindoom8909 4 роки тому +11

    I love how much louder they got after pain

  • @paladin313
    @paladin313 5 років тому +73

    Ahh... Day one shakedown. I was in the Army from 1990 to 1994. Back then, they were not quite like this, but they were much harsher than from what I have heard of today. In any case, This was the day we found out who the weak sisters were. The attrition rate in basic back then was 18%, whereas I am aware that in the Marines it has always been 25%. It took me a while to learn how to just hear the orders despite their screaming them, learn how to take everything I was given as a challenge to myself and not to take it personally. After it was all said and done, preparing for the last big inspection before graduation, I almost got into a scuffle with someone. The drill sergeant stuck his head in and saw who was involved. He offered to "lock the doors" so to speak, and I know some of you know what I mean by that! I looked at this loser and said, "He's not worth it, drill sergeant."
    He looked at us, told me to go outside and wait for him. I was scared out of my wits. I thought, "This is it. This is what I've been dreading all this time. I'm going to get it good!"
    However, what he had done was took some time to tune up that recruit, and then he came out to me. When I saw him, I quickly locked my heels, but he looked at me and said, "Come with me."
    He led me to a spot overlooking the barracks and then asked me why I was sweating the small stuff. He pointed to the building and said, "Private, let me tell you something: half of those men in there are going nowhere in their military careers. You're different. Do you realize why we haven't had to say two words to you hardly?"
    I hadn't really noticed. The intensity of the instructions made it hard for me to tell when it was me and when it was all of us. I had to answer something, so I said, "I do not know, drill sergeant."
    He then said, "You kicked your own butt harder than we could!!"
    That stunned me. He then said, "Not only that but whenever we did have to say something to you, you didn't get mad, you just got smoked, shrugged your shoulders, saying, 'That was dumb of me,' and kept marching. You? I see you as an E-6 or E-7 in about six years or so, or even a sergeant major if you decide to stay with it. So, don't sweat the small stuff. You're too good a soldier for that."
    I had such admiration for the "brown rounds" after that. So, I said all that to say this: don't sweat the small stuff. You make a mistake, yes, it's going to get you swift rebukes, but don't take it personally. Remember what you did wrong and do your best not to do it again. Set personal goals for yourself and try to surpass them. Expect more from yourself than they do from you. I don't want to say, "Make it a game," because I don't want to say this is a game, but have fun with it. Their job is to train you. Yours is to train yourself! Get on the drill instructors side of training you, and you are going to have one WHALE of a time in training. I look back on it fondly, and they were some of the best days of my life!

    • @MrStaybrown
      @MrStaybrown 4 роки тому +3

      Well said. 👍

    • @viksra
      @viksra 3 роки тому +6

      Plot twist: John Smith had his ass handed to him for saying "I do not know, drill sergeant" instead of saying "this recruit does not know, drill sergeant."

    • @Matty8x8
      @Matty8x8 3 роки тому +2

      Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

    • @Nica-Ra-Wata
      @Nica-Ra-Wata 3 роки тому

      But the army is way softer, butter soft...

    • @justiceofbook
      @justiceofbook 3 роки тому +2

      @@viksra it’s army, so I don’t think they do that.

  • @9Antonian
    @9Antonian 2 роки тому +4

    I graduated a “Hollywood Marine” over forty years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday, fun in the sun with guns....Right shoulder footlocker!

  • @mysecond8581
    @mysecond8581 4 роки тому +11

    If only the whole 4 years were as much fun as the 3 months of boot camp. Well, maybe that would just be too much fun... ;) Semper Fi my young Brothers!

  • @cafp74flores4
    @cafp74flores4 4 роки тому +5

    Had a blast just reading the comments of my fellow devil dogs. This sure brought back memories, thanks for posting ssgt.

  • @darnellofng2144
    @darnellofng2144 7 років тому +35

    16:00 The Famous Frog Voice

    •  4 роки тому

      That's my all-time favorite. No Marine Corps video is complete without it.

  • @Repented_Saint
    @Repented_Saint 5 років тому +42

    Why do I wish this upon myself?

    • @GoldenTV3
      @GoldenTV3 4 роки тому +8

      You want something bigger than yourself, something to make you feel alive.

    • @brendanerie1664
      @brendanerie1664 3 роки тому +1

      Was the best decision of my life

    • @pjtheninja357
      @pjtheninja357 2 роки тому +1

      cheeseburger

  • @elrico1364
    @elrico1364 4 роки тому +11

    every bit as nuts as back in '67 … have no doubt about it.

  • @chordsofgratitude2073
    @chordsofgratitude2073 4 роки тому +16

    11:57, that young Marine recruit practically pooed his-self, 🤣🤣🤣 hope he made it all the way through and is no longer easily aggittated

  • @stillamarine1001
    @stillamarine1001 4 роки тому +4

    I contemplated my whole existence on this exact day. This was one of hardest days of my life up until this point.

  • @tankergod29
    @tankergod29 6 років тому +15

    "I control the pain that will go into your body!" ..Truer words have never been spoken lol..Platoon 1160 Delta Co 1st Battalion Parris Island March 1 - May 20,1994..SDI SSgt Hygema, DI`s Sgt Strom (Heavy), Sgt Lawson, and Sgt Thompson.S/F Gents!

    • @adamchristopher6870
      @adamchristopher6870 5 років тому

      Delta Co. Picked up 3 weeks after me (charlie co.) Let me tell you I'm so thankful for being charlie co because by the time I graduated Delta was almost to the crucible and they did landscaping and island clean up and charlie never did. Mad respect to Delta.

  • @TW-mb4mu
    @TW-mb4mu 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for your Service, to each and every Marine that has served and will serve this Nation. Lord willing, they will straighten this entire country out, back to its roots, back to basics. Never cheat, never lie, never steal, follow our laws. Pray for the President. Pray for our Citizens. Pray for our Marines. God Bless America 🇺🇸 Isaiah 43:2

  • @jeffbasile9321
    @jeffbasile9321 4 роки тому +5

    Been there, done that. It all makes sense afterwards. Went through boot camp on parris island 1981. I still remember my drill instructors names 40 years later. That's the impact they have on you.

    • @walterlamb4756
      @walterlamb4756 Рік тому +1

      Jeff, YOU will ALWAYS remember your Drill Instructors!!!!
      If not, you didn’t have a good time in Bootcamp!!!
      I was a Drill Instructor 64-66 in 2nd Bn.

  • @Elfenastics
    @Elfenastics 8 років тому +24

    I served in the Austrian Armed Forces for 6 Years and had some contact to DIs due to Expirience Excange. They are some of the most Kind, Responseful and professional Military Personel ive ever met. o7

    • @neonickhaos4811
      @neonickhaos4811 6 років тому +4

      Kind...what universe are you in

    • @dannteeskew3336
      @dannteeskew3336 5 років тому

      @@neonickhaos4811 Lmao 😂

    • @garmind4868
      @garmind4868 4 роки тому

      @@neonickhaos4811 cruel to be kind. Don't mistake kindness for weakness

  • @XxDJHALLOWEENxX
    @XxDJHALLOWEENxX 9 років тому +46

    Thanks for the video, i'm leaving in august 10 2015. My dad was a Riflemen in 1981-1985 for the marine corps. Feels good to carry on the tradition. I hope my kids join as well.

    • @Kpguy145
      @Kpguy145 9 років тому +5

      I am also leaving August 10. Looking forward to it

    • @THEPROUDSON
      @THEPROUDSON 9 років тому +9

      Kendall Davis Well let me tell you sumthin there you fuzzy, you'd better be in the best shape of your life when you get to my yellow foot prints because if you aren't I'm gonna find out and I am gonna find out fast and you are gonna PAY. You BETTER move with speed and freaking intensity cause I am gonna get ALL the damn training out of your ass BECAUSE your dad is a Marine. So just keep runnin your SUCK we will see what you are made of. We single your kind out because we expect daggum MORE from you than the other recruits. You FREAKIN better be ready cause we're waiting for you sweet heart.

    • @XxDJHALLOWEENxX
      @XxDJHALLOWEENxX 9 років тому +1

      THEPROUDSON Im ready, im working on my run time right now. i have 3 months left to get a 13:30 on 1.5 mile run. Im at 15:14(last month). It cuts down a minute every month for the past 4 months. Thats the only thing im worried about kinda.

    • @davechm11
      @davechm11 9 років тому +3

      I shipped August 11th of 2014. Graduated November 7th. Charlie Co 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Parris Island.

    • @XxDJHALLOWEENxX
      @XxDJHALLOWEENxX 9 років тому

      dave nice man how was it?

  • @cameronjohnston2647
    @cameronjohnston2647 2 роки тому +3

    I had the honor of receiving my Eagle, Globe and Anchor on August 10th of this year. I remember watching this video a few days before I stepped on the yellow foot prints and being simultaneously excited and terrified. Watching it now fills me with a strange sense of nostalgia, pride and gratitude. My drill instructors put me through hell but made me a marine and I’ll forever be grateful. Thank you SSGT Vilchek, SSGT Shann, SSGT Gray, SGT Hernandez, SGT Williams and all the Drill Instructors of Bravo Comany. Semper Fi

  • @chrisbell350
    @chrisbell350 4 роки тому +3

    Next month will be 22 years ago for me. I remember our pick up day like it were yesterday. Will never forget. Semper Fi! Awesome video good shit right there

  • @jaygonztx
    @jaygonztx 9 років тому +219

    To all the poolees shipping out... You'll be sorry.... You'll be ever so sorry lol

    • @AgGalaxy7
      @AgGalaxy7 8 років тому +8

      +Demetrius Roberts herrrd that!!! hahah, no matter what someone tells you, that won't make the face slap feel any better !!! Rahhh!

    • @Ace0486
      @Ace0486 5 років тому +29

      June 17th I leave for Paris 03xx I can’t fucking wait🇺🇸🇺🇸 I know it’s gonna suck but becoming a Marine is the most important thing to me

    • @mastergamer-oz9yb
      @mastergamer-oz9yb 5 років тому +4

      Ace04869 I hope you pass basic and become a marine,I too shall be joining shortly after I turn 17 and get my vehicle payed off

    • @claws-jc
      @claws-jc 5 років тому +2

      Ace04869 did you make it ? Lol

    • @markperez1078
      @markperez1078 5 років тому +3

      Kait Scriv he’s still in boot camp rn, he’s barely on like his 2 to 3 month in

  • @sgtjarhead99
    @sgtjarhead99 3 роки тому +5

    I guarantee you that everyone of these recruits will look back at this years from now with pride and laugh at themselves.

  • @kesslerfox9858
    @kesslerfox9858 5 років тому +5

    Fuck Fuck games on Black Friday ... ah memories. Legend has it that those recruits are frozen in time and still trying to give the appropriate level of volume for their drill instructors.

  • @chrisagurs6459
    @chrisagurs6459 4 роки тому +5

    For those who still dont understand its almost like pledging to the the baddest fraternity in the world with intense motivation

  • @Jk3046USMC
    @Jk3046USMC 3 роки тому +2

    The Drill. Instructor is your worst enemy , and best friend and will give his life for you.

  • @robertoguzman8273
    @robertoguzman8273 3 роки тому +2

    Was there december 22, 2020, remember this clear as day, unfortnately i couldnt go through to become a marine due to medical reasons, but im glad and grateful i could experience all this, much respecr to whoever goes through. RAH!

  • @JerseyNick5150
    @JerseyNick5150 5 років тому +19

    Just a bit of advice, ALWAYS LOCK YOUR LOCKS!!!

    • @j-man6001
      @j-man6001 5 років тому +1

      14:44 LMAO!!

    • @seanberthiaume8240
      @seanberthiaume8240 4 роки тому

      Especially forget to lock you're A1 to you're rack you're freakin' DONE SON!

  • @treasuregoblin9188
    @treasuregoblin9188 3 роки тому +9

    Only those who instructed and transformed will understand what all is lost and gained from this experience

  • @myatthickland7393
    @myatthickland7393 4 роки тому +6

    Best damn video that really showed what we went through starting out first phase what a nightmare but I would do it again. My grandson just graduated boot camp.

  • @SwordInThroat
    @SwordInThroat 7 років тому +10

    I'll never forget my Black Friday for as long as I live.

  • @mbmaccin555555
    @mbmaccin555555 3 роки тому +3

    Man I never expected 7 years later to feel nostalgic over this

  • @patsav6718
    @patsav6718 4 роки тому +14

    It makes me almost cry that these young men go through this psychological torture knowing that they may die for their fellow citizens and the average citizen never knew their struggle or even worse never bothered to know their names...

    • @leemoore9933
      @leemoore9933 2 роки тому +1

      wow!

    • @stevewhite2099
      @stevewhite2099 2 роки тому +2

      We used to call it growing up, now it is psychological torture. We are weak

  • @mtmadigan82
    @mtmadigan82 Рік тому +1

    The sdi introduction is one of the greatest motivational speeches in the united states military. It just does not get much cooler than this. I mean that fades for a bit as soon as it's done😂 but just watching it again will give you goosebumps.

  • @ArmyGuyDan
    @ArmyGuyDan 4 роки тому +4

    Staff Sergeant Nichols, even though I served in the Army, I have the upmost respect for everything you have done, would like to reach out to help get myself re motivated, gone through some tough times over the years and could use a boost to get myself back on track

  • @williampenn4781
    @williampenn4781 Рік тому +1

    46 years ago I was in those exact barracks doing the exact same thing. 😂

  • @marcusprows108
    @marcusprows108 4 роки тому +5

    “There’s a war going on, and you’re about to get trained.” That’s a motivating statement. Pretty sure this took place shortly after 9/11

  • @eurek35one
    @eurek35one 5 років тому +6

    Lmfao ahhh the memories of the countless hours spent in first phase playing these games

  • @MrRambo50
    @MrRambo50 7 років тому +9

    Parris Island 1979, 1st Bn 1092 Bravo Company, I can still hear my Drill instructor's yelling ,i still remember everyone of there names and the things they taught use.I would do it all over again if I could, best part of my life and I still live by theses standards still to this day.

    • @MrSilas-xo9np
      @MrSilas-xo9np 6 років тому +1

      MrRambo50 ... 1986 Paris Island. I remember this as well.
      The Corps instilled values in me that I still deploy to this day.

    • @Cookefan59
      @Cookefan59 Місяць тому

      Summer 1979 1st Battalion 1053 over here sir!

  • @billdeacon458
    @billdeacon458 Рік тому +1

    It will be 31 years this March since I graduated 3119 Mike Co 3rd Recruit Training and watching this makes me feel like I’m right there in the mix again…Best decision I made…Thank you for these videos SSgt Nichols….Semper Fi

    • @mtmadigan82
      @mtmadigan82 Рік тому +1

      I tell people the same. Best thing I ever did. And DI's are some of the most impressive people there are, they changed my life. 12 plus hour days, 6 or 7 a week for 3 months. And they bring it, never breaking this character around recruits, and I thought this intensity would soften as we went along. Not at all. When they talk about the responsibility of literally being the gatekeeper and forming the future of the Corps...pretty intense thing to be responsible for, with eyes everywhere on you. You watch these dudes over tine, and its instantly evident the effort and energy they bring to everything they do to uphold that responsibility.

  • @famm2600
    @famm2600 8 років тому +37

    I know I can remember, I'm every Marine can remember that exact time, 5:15 here in the movie, when you're told to get online on your number. Because that's when hell became a reality.

  • @seanberthiaume8240
    @seanberthiaume8240 4 роки тому +2

    Most realistic doc on boot camp I've ever seen except for no foul language and some of us smacked in the mouth w/rifle @ port arms and thinking my God what have I done!Parris Island 80-84 medal of honor winner Harvey Barnum battalion commander was our BC...

  • @yankee_tango
    @yankee_tango 4 роки тому +3

    I remember this drill quite well. One difference is that we were not allowed to walk or run down Main Street at any time. Seeing these boots doing that worries me quite a bit. But hey it is a different generation and different times. The drill of which I am speaking is "Get Outside... Get in the House!!! We would be Thrashed for touching Main Street.

  • @mikeanderson5772
    @mikeanderson5772 3 роки тому +1

    A lot of of these recruits soon to be Marines (forever) saw a shit ton of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, very likely several made the ultimate sacrifice. Semper Fi warriors.

  • @moisesherrera75
    @moisesherrera75 5 років тому +7

    26:50 I don't have time... There's a war going on, and we about to be Trained... you understand me! ***CHILLS***

    • @kingtamilo69
      @kingtamilo69 4 роки тому

      MOISES HERRERA Foreal I Felt That Powerful & Intense

  • @FreddyA85
    @FreddyA85 3 роки тому +1

    Man...SSgt Story. Served with him in 29 palms back in 06'. Gold tooth and everything. Rah SSGT!

  • @Lasurge1982
    @Lasurge1982 4 роки тому +7

    These DI’s got more games than MATTEL lol 😂

  • @Babyboobearful
    @Babyboobearful 3 роки тому +1

    This looks amazing to any marine who see this I wish I would have joined. This is nothing but greatness on the works...I'm proud to be American and proud to say I love my marines

  • @mattyjay1711
    @mattyjay1711 4 роки тому +19

    11:58 scared the shit out of that recruit

    • @brisen245
      @brisen245 3 роки тому +1

      Scared the shit out of me

  • @vizisolutions
    @vizisolutions 3 роки тому

    The most accurate video on UA-cam lmao man glad I'm watching this as I approach my EAS.

  • @memelordgourd5094
    @memelordgourd5094 6 років тому +6

    Every one remember the DI that sounded like a velociraptor

  • @banditnip0345
    @banditnip0345 2 роки тому +1

    I remember them days. I was in my squad bay doing the same thing with 39 other recruits & four drill instructors all morning long. Boy! Did that make us all hungry. The chow hall was like heaven after squad bay drills.

  • @gregorywilliams4751
    @gregorywilliams4751 5 років тому +32

    25:06 “Ok stupids” ahh the memories

  • @zmangkrd5312
    @zmangkrd5312 Рік тому +1

    10:06 that was hilarious, the DI sounding off in a growl.

    • @SilhouetteJudas
      @SilhouetteJudas 10 місяців тому +1

      Bros vocal cords are absolute mush

  • @chuckdee27
    @chuckdee27 5 років тому +4

    He dumped his sea bag and threw it! 😂😂😂😂

    • @j-man6001
      @j-man6001 5 років тому +1

      WHO DOES NOT HAVE THEIR SEA BAG!!!???😂😂

  • @JAYP.616
    @JAYP.616 4 роки тому +2

    This moment for me was one of the most amazing moments in life, those 13 weeks in my tri-color cammies!

  • @williammorales9185
    @williammorales9185 5 років тому +3

    Oh how I miss it. '97 MCRD San Diego, 3101 Lima Co. That first day with our permanent DI's is unforgettable.

  • @BC-2
    @BC-2 5 років тому +1

    My drill instructor was an AV-8B avionics tech at my unit. Didn't know what to say or think when I saw him again. Nicest dude ever.

    • @slowpoke96Z28
      @slowpoke96Z28 4 роки тому +1

      marbm8 I never saw any of my drill instructors in the fleet. Saw another from my series though when I was a Sgt. we ended up pretty cool.