Yep, as well as the JDIs. Two things that impressed me greatly was the we knew and felt and absorbed the fact that the DI's could outperform us in everything they told us to do, everything. Also, note that the officers could do so also.
I'll give the instructors this much for the USMC. Seriously, they have the most impeccable uniform standard I've seen. They are immaculate for ironing and precision of dress. Very impressive.
Matsimus true, my son came back home after boot camp and worked at the recruiting office before heading to NC and I had to run to get him a better iron cause he wanted his uniform to look st its best in the office.
Did this almost 40 years ago. Bootcamp and my time as a grunt, assisted me all though my life and brought out strength, determination and courage that I otherwise would never have had. If every young man and woman in American went through the Marine Corps boot camp, this would be a much better country---Citizens with a backbone not a wishbone.
Aaah yes the older voter's, you all did a magnificent job... it's not like you have to fight for your ss benefits or work in your 70's blocking up the work force of the "wishbone" generations or anything. 🤔🫡
@@cyspiegel8603battle tested backbone generation not only do the job but also “want” the job. Wishbones get a degree in “engineering” just for showing up to class and turn down the jobs to become influencers on Instagram
I appreciate your service but I respectfully disagree that going through the marine corps boot camp is somehow the only way to get a backbone. It’s preposterous to suggest that and inadvertently demeans what a lot of hardworking civilians do for this country- in education, innovation and health care services. Folks that work hard to earn money, to preserve and build the fabric of society at home have a backbone as well- not just the marines.
Some 23 yrs my senior drill told me something I have never forgot. The stress is not between me and you, it is between you and the task. If you are entering any branch of service and you are going to basic training remember this quote. This will serve you well.
Hayden Casteel this is not even half of it dude basic training was fun, having actually getting deployed to Afghanistan/ Iraq for combat and seeing some people die or taking some lives. That’s why we make a big deal out of people stealing valor
These DI's were mad they had to go easy for the camera. That's not how it goes even after COVID. They are a few inches from your face, screaming and spit all up in your face. I'm positive you inhale a few gallons of spit from DI's while your there. These DI's are being purposely soft.
I hate the argument of which is better, army or marines. Let me tell u this, when the chit hits da fan in combat, u don't give a damn what branch the men next to u are from. You are just damn glad they are on ur side!
it was 47 years ago when I stepped on those yellow footprints. We sat in Recruit Receiving for 2 days before our Series had be filled up. On the third day we meet out SDI and his Assistants. We pickup and threw down our sea bags for nearly 2 hours. By the end of the 2 hours I had no voice left. As long as the veins in your neck popped out has you tried to yell, they were satisfied. LMBO! PISC 3rd Recruit Battalion Company I Platoon 350. I honorably discharged Marine Corps Reserves after 12 and a half years as a Gunnery Sergeant. Great memories!
Love ya bro Marine talking about I’m in 92 range. I got what you said and dude that’s impressive. You older Marines are the reason us Gen X fought through the BS that was shown to us! I’m smarter and more intelligent of father and somewhat fearless lol of a man ! Freaking love my Marines Semper fi from Tennessee
No all their voices turn that way at one point in bootcamp even the recruits. Its hoarse from sounding off (Yelling..) it goes back to normal in a week or so I know bcuz I served
My Cousin was a drill sergeant for 2 years and his voice is gone now, and he had severe heart problems. Hes retired now and has his own real estate buisness.
+IncognegroFidelity They move really fast because it's a serious offense to touch a DI ... if they come, you scramble to move. If someone in front of you moves, you scramble to move for them in case it's something like a DI coming. Also, they're always yelling, and that distinctive hat makes it easy to track them, so most recruits manage not to make the mistake of touching a DI.
+IncognegroFidelity They'll also yell "Make a hole!" or some recruit near them will yell that, and everyone passes it on to let people know either a DI or another platoon or something is coming through.
+IncognegroFidelity I was in this company for boot (Lima) Sgt Haney is not someone you want to piss off man. These were the same instructors i had when i was at boot lol
Never thought I would say this, but I miss being a 3rd Hat. Those were some good days, kicking knowledge, causing chaos, but then seeing them transform from civilians into Marines. Very few things in life can compare to witnessing the transformation. What was even more endearing for me was knowing that I was a part of the process. #1stBn #8511 #PIDI
I remember the names of all my DI's. But couldn't tell you the names of teachers that taught me to read and right. The impact you guys had on my life was that much more than what they taught me. Best thing I ever did, and you guys are the most impressive people i've ever known. In the moment, I always thought after friday pickup that theres no way these dudes can keep this insanity up for 3 months. Not only I was wrong but I could only tell you just a few times that facade was ever slightly broken. Boot camps the funniest place on the planet that you cant laugh at. But you guys would do 12 plus hour days 6 or 7 days a week and were just unbelievable. Ill tell you how good. Despite all my time in Afghanistan and iraq the scariest moment I ever had was from our 3rd hat as we were about to go up to pendleton. I was screwing with him a little earlier during a run. The guy did yell or anything. But later called me up to the quarterdeck for made up deficiencies with a few others. As we were done he leaned over and whispered about how huge pendleton was, they lose recruits there all the time. Just trip and fall in these shallow holes, never seen again. Of course not the case. But the way you guys are just a force of nature, and literally are that good in that role....it seemed at least somewhat possible this lunatic was going to put me in a shallow grave. Up to that point in I'd never been actually had my life threatened by an adult and one more than capable of following through. If you've never been to boot camp or observed it first hand, this will sound completely insane. But this is the beauty of when I read you miss that gig. I could entirely see it, you can walk around mcrd san diego or pi like a god. Nobody there will fck with you. And you can do stuff like that for giggles. The minds of bright dedicated people with some time to kill and a group of people that need some discipline....can come up with some creative and painful ways to achieve that goal. Its a whole lot funnier now, but you guys changed my life, and I could never thank you and your families sacrafice and commitment enough. Thank you.
I can relate. I was only an S-4 clerk then chief over at 2nd Bn Hq co PI back in 2013. But being around DI's for a few years hardened the hell out of me. I also miss those days.
When I had the two DI's in my face (on those rare happy occasions - all three) I would just focus at 1000 yards and do what the most senior one told me to do because they are shouting contradictory orders at you and you can't win. Drift off to the happy place and think about graduation day. Semper Fi brothers - I feel your pain.
@@jawant6039 it helps. It isn't about the fastest or the strongest - it is about the mental attitude. It is about believing in yourself and not giving up. It is a head game and you can't left your fears beat you.
@@quitusmaximus4664 Are the female DI's ever allowed to smoke the male recruits or only the female recruits? Do the male recruits even interact much with the female DI's?
When you see your DI's, losing their voices and sweating like pigs and flying around at 100 MPH as a recruit it made it literally impossible not to give everything you had...because what excuse could you possibly have after seeing that....
I had a neighbor back in 87 that had timed out in the marines. To do more time he either had to become a DI or a recruiter. So he chose to be a DI. He said the training to become a DI is a thousand times worse than boot camp. He was a DI on Parris Island back in early 88 for many years. His voice was blown out too. Unfortunately we lost track of each of other over time. Great guy. We went to see him in action, it was amazing! We lived across from each other in Riverdale, GA. If you see this and remember me, please hit me up!!
Boot camp sucked. The one thing I remember the most, was group push ups. Everyone held one of their dog tags between their teeth and had to click it on the floor at the exact same time. GOD help you if the DI thought he heard an echo. "Start over jack-offs!" For our 15 minutes of free time we all chipped in and bought a radio, which our DI turned into a TV when we screwed up. How did he do that you ask? Easy, sumbitch took the power cord off and all we could do was sit and look at it.
Dave Perala hahaha. In Army basic we had an individual who was caught when went in the orderly room to watch a football game. Drill sgt disconect the antenna we all was put on are toes and elbows to watch "polar bear in the snow storm". Was to inform the DRill sgt when we saw the Polar Bear. Hahahaha
Awee!! My baby boy went through all that two years ago, meanwhile I was home depressed for two weeks after he left for boot camp. For us moms they are our babies doesn’t matter if they are in the Marines or not😀. For all of you MARINES, thank you for your service, I’m proud of all you!!!!
I remember when I came back from the crucible and called my mom for the first time in 3 months, and I remember her sobbing and being so excited to finally hear my voice. My mom is always my mom, and I will always be her baby no matter where the Marines take me. God Bless
My son is at black Friday right now as we speak..the pain of the mothers is only understood by other recruit and marine moms ...as I Wright this I'm sitting with his little stuffed dog he carried around as a baby ...crying my eyes out ..oh my gut.
My grandson is undergoing this as I write. He arrived at boot camp San Diego 4 days ago. We pray for him every day. Hopefully he can endure. We are very, very proud of him.
❤, my son was there as this was filmed. I remember grabbing anything from boot camp videos (which were rare ,because of the camera catching different platoons) , and doing the search for my son. My other son went through and graduated boot camp just over a year ago. Two of the most proudest parenting moments of my life. We have a lot of former Marines in my family tree.
@@rinaticson390 Congratulations on being a Marine family. My grandson is in MALS 16 at the Miramar air station. He completed his MOS school and is now a full Corporal with blood stripe.
Full Corporal at Miramar. Taking classes at San Diego State. Has gained 30 lbs of muscle. Just completed a 6 week deployment in Guam and is back in the USA. @@gradeyundery4939
Johnny Dotson exactly if I could go back to age 18 I would have rather enlisted in one of the branches than go straight to college only to drop out after a year later. Biggest waste of time and money smh
@@Dmvgold1995 In my country we can go to college "for free", I mean, you dont have to pay because they give you a loan. The point is, college is useless in a country where there are no jobs.
Son hits MCRD San Diego later this morning as a recruit day 1. Having gone through it myself, I cant help but smile at the human tornado he is about to endure the next 13 weeks :). In the moment its hell, but once its past the memories will be a source of tremendous pride that will last a lifetime... I'm excited for him.
They look like fucking Velociraptors stalking their prey. Even just watching it from a computer screen, the intensity is felt, holy shit, I actually held my breath for some parts.
Sergeant Haney was only a green belt DI for Lima, but when I went to Mike a year later, he was the Drill Master that graded us during final drill! A hardworking Marine for sure!
We're all brothers and sisters, regardless of branch. I've worked with all five branches and am proud of everything they do. We're all on the same side and support each other in different ways. Any animosity toward any other branch is unsat.
Went thru this in 1984....one thing is certain, you will transform and you will be made a Marine....you will get your ass broken down and built up. Once completed you will know the pride it is to be a band of brothers. No matter where you go or who you meet the USMC logo commands respect both given and received.
Graduated from PI in Dec of 1987. I remember pick up day very well!! I was 17 and scared as could be! I wound up doing 10 years in the Corps and loved every minute of it. Blew my knee out in cuba so had to get out on a medical. I joined the army and hated it. But I did 13 years and got my retirement. I am most proud of my time in the US Marine Corps. Best time of my life.
Lazer Kills If you think you can handle it, I say go for it. If you get 4 years college you may go officer. Do your research. Go to a Marine recruiter and talk to them now. Talk to a Marine Officer. Ask him or her what they went thru. What was good and bad. What they like and don't like about it. Find out about duty stations. Hardship stations and others. Ask about the pay, the duties, the deployments, and housing. Ask to see if you can spend some time with an Officer or enlisted for a day or more. See what they do and do what they do if they will let you. Visit a military installation. Try to get the whole picture so, if you do go in, you do not spend your time complaining that it is not what you thought it would be. I myself loved it. Don't be afraid to see what it may be like. Ask to visit Quantico and Parris Island or San Diego if you are closer to that one. Just a suggestion.
I'm barely at the very beginning of the process. Taking the ASVAB tomorrow and training for MEPS since I can't do pull ups. Already dropped 12 pounds to meet the weight requirement. I'm super dedicated in joining the greatest brotherhood the world has to offer. The United States Marine Corps.
Making Marines…👍🏽 God bless you drill instructors for what you create! It’s been over 45 years and I still get chills looking at those Smokies!😂 Semper Fi and God bless all of you!
I think every recruit is thinking "what the hell did I join?" not knowing this will be the greatest band of brothers you will ever be a part on earth! Semper Fi This must be MCRD because the recruits have no fear in their eyes!!
Oh no no no!!! You did not just go there 2 years ago (2019 now). "I went to Parris Island with all the sandfleas and chiggers."😣😭 You must be a "Hollywood Marine where they issue suntan lotion and sunglasses in San Diego." 😎💪
Still remember my padlock combination from recruit training at MCRD Parris Island in 1990. That, and a whole lot more. The only veteran's reference on my vehicle is the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Sometimes, I feel sorry for those that never earned it.
That's Sergeant Haney, he was my mentor when I was at Camp Pendleton before he PCS'd to MCRD. Believe it or not this is only his 4th or 5th cycle. Outstanding leader to say the least.
+Ron Johnson yea I was in this company last cycle, he's still tearing it up, I've see him bleed and I don't even think he knew he was, he's really great with knowledge too
+Ron Johnson you can tell he is a seasoned Hat. You have a lot of times the EDI aka Experienced DI is an E-5 while he other Hat or Hats are an E-6 and even an E-7 because there are E-7 Green Belts.
Omg 1st phase recruits. I remember those sneakers. Brings back memories. Those recruits are going to thru hell until graduation but they'll be fit, trim and proud Marines. I wish all our youth would go thru boot camp. Many of our youth are lost today. Boot camp will shape them up and give them direction, focus and team building. Semper Fi devil dogs
Black Friday smells. Graduation Day is golden. Waking up on the Saturday after is a bit funny feeling. You wake up hungry and waiting for a tasty breakfast.
Here we go again, someone claiming America has the best military in the world and thinking a comment in UA-cam is evidence and without knowing which branch of the military they are talking about, SEALS, Rangers, Marines etc etc etc PS But I guess the SAS is not the best military in the world?
I see a lot of argument over who's better Army or Marines...I spent 22 years in the Corps. My brother was Army for 20 years. When I went into Fallujah it was with the 7th Cav and they put it down. We were happy to see them a couple of times and we pulled their ass out of the fire a couple of times. When it hits, and if you have ever been deployed it will, it don't matter who is coming as long as they get there and is bringing the fire with them.
On December 29th 1979 I reported to Platoon 1001, A Company, 1st Battalion, Parris Island SC, and I was changed forever. I earned the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, and at 64 I proudly wear it on my shoulder. Semper Fi, do or die. God bless our Corps. As Marines we stand next to the ghosts of heroes, and we never forget it. I love you my brothers and sisters. Forever.
+Shymar Saulsbury The drill instructors were throwing footlockers everywhere, seabags were being thrown across the deck and I was already being called a "belligerent thing" and it hasn't even been 2minutes in. Plus our senior went back inside the duty hut once he was fine giving his motivational speech and we were left to suffer with our J hat, Prac hat, and kill hat. Those were some good times tho.
You graduated 20 years after I did. Wow, has it been that long already? I don't have anything anymore. Nothing fit me after about 6 months of being out. Over the years, all of my stuff was donated to Vets' organizations.
Platoon 149 MCRD San Diego March 1967. I'll never forget it. We had 4 drill instructors but by far the meanest was the platoon commander a Gunnery Sergeant. I made it through, no problem but i will never forget Marine Corps Boot Camp. None of the basic training for the other branches are easy either. Its supposed to be that way. Be proud of what ever branch of service basic training you went through. All the branches of service is a team. The very best on the planet.
1970 I was at NRTC…just on the other side of the fence from y’all. We had a couple idiots that couldn’t handle boot camp and decided to jump over the fence AWOL. USMC MPs kept them for two weeks. They came back mighty motivated to be sailors!
Sally, remember seeing you Navy recruits on the other side of the fence. My Father In Law was a career Navy man. He was an E-7. He would always tease me because I was a Marine. He was a great sailor and a great man. He has since passed away at age of 92.
I went through boot camp at Parris Island in 1957. Glad to see that not much has changed except that, in the old days, the D.I.s carried swagger sticks and often grabbed you by the "stacking swivel". Semper Fi. (if you get the chance to see the old movie "The D.I." starring Jack Webb and made in 1956, see it).
January 1959. Platoon 102. Remember well the swagger sticks and struggling with 8 man squad drill. BTW, at the end of The DI, is the only time I’ve ever seen 8 man squad drill done. Semper fi brother.
And, we didn't say "ooorah" or sing songs when doing close order drill. As a matter of fact, I don't think I said anything during boot camp except "Yes Sir and "Aye, Aye, Sir:. @@platoon1026
Ah the good old days... Seeing this again, the drill instructors don't bother me. It's the recruits shouts and echos that moves you. They shout in unison as to reply but behind it all is the their fear of the unknown of what they are about to go through, is what gives me the chills... that and when you hear "Taps" at night in bootcamp, the chills I tell you...
Dude and think about this. This is Black Friday when the DI pick up new platoon. That dude most likely just graduated a platoon a week ago. No rest for those guys. They are not human.
My son attended the University of MCRD San Diego in 2010 and remembers the name of every professor. He served eight years active and currently is a GySgt in a reserve artillery battery. He took this experience into his career in law enforcement. He’s reenlisting again next year and will do his 20 years total. Semper Fi to all Marines and be safe!!!
Army veteran here. You **never** forget the day the Drills get a hold of you. It's a big red line between the life you knew before and what your life might become. There's a lot that goes into making a troop [generic term for all the services] and it's a special breed that are entrusted with that work.
The real trick to surviving boot camp is to embrace it and become one with it. If you go in with the attitude that its them or me you are putting yourself on the outside trying to get inside. It's in the mind. If your strong enough to do the job the only things that will let you down is injury and your mind. Where is your focus? In special forces it's not all down to the physical. It's the attitude. Are you going to give up or are going to gut it out. That is the deciding factor . So dont fight the training. Dont be someone on the outside trying to get inside. Embrace it and actually enjoy it. And in traininng keep your gob shut. It's the difference between some people who drive a car mechanically. Its outside of them. And the person who becomes one with that car so that they feel the engine through their feet and hands. They are one with the car. Good luck. The Marines are the greatest.
I remember seeing my uncle leaving for USMC. Saw him once and never saw again...now he's retired Gunny , and we have family talk chat on App and i tell you he's still one of the calmest , have fun , make jokes , post funny stuff , when we all on chat..!! I love him a lot and I respect him a lot...but if you ever told me my uncle was like the DI...I wouldn't believe you I'll just laugh at you and says no he's not..!! 🤣😂❣️ Thank You Sir For Your Service 💯🥰🙏🏽
I was a teacher for many years, and never got reactions like that! WOW, Hard to believe some of these were in classes just like mine, but they never reacted like this! Keep it up, MARINES ARE AWESOME! I'd love to be able to read those kids minds right now, I'll bet they are wondering what they got themselves into, But the results are AMAZING!
@BC Bob seals are pulled from all branches and trained.
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Watching this makes me wonder; Are the Marines under the Navy, or the Navy under the Marines. I know the answer. It's just there's Marine boot camp, then there's everything else.
@@yulfine1688 No they aren't. SEALS are an extremely competitive field and aren't "pulled" from anywhere. If you want to be a SEAL then you have to be enlisted in or have a commission in the Navy, period. JSOC has people of all branches in the special forces working together, but people don't join the special forces of one branch while in another.
@@procrastinator6902 You can apply to become a Navy SEAL as a civilian, a Navy sailor or even as a service member from another military branch. Both new recruits and active-duty military candidates must pass a battery of physical, technical and psychological exams. Once they qualify, future SEAL team members spend years in training before they deploy on missions.
@@yulfine1688 Ok dude, if that's what you want to think. This is straight from the military's website on the beginning of SEAL training (BUD/S): "If you are in another service branch, you have to join the Navy to go to BUD/s. There is no such thing as joining the Marine Corp then going to BUD/S program. You can join the Marines - BUT you have to get out of the Marines and join the Navy to go to BUD/S"
This video is already 7 years old. Something to think about, for the recruits who actually made it through basic training & actually became Marines, they’re both standing as Sgts or even Staff Sgts today. Hell, I remember my SDI telling me that’s there’s always at least 6 people from a company that’ll later become DI’s. Platoon 2013, Fox Co. Semper Fi
welcome to the gun club. 6 years from now, this'll be you killing recruits lol. it comes that fast. now gtfo. u shouldn't be watching this shit on boot leave. that's just insane...
I went to MCRD San Diego August 1989. After a couple days in Receiving I was wondering what all the hype was about. No DI's screaming or yelling like I expected. Then one day, we get our seabags, marched down the road a couple blocks to our real platoon. Then this magic happened. Holy shit!
That magic happened to us in receiving. So by the time we got our DIs, we were used to it. That was in 1976, and I don't remember any of our DIs hopping around that much.
I went through Feb - May 88, MCRDSD, Plt 2022. Our receiving DIs were still intimidating but when our Regular DIs showed up it was definitely kicked up a few notches.
Not cadets, recruits. And just because it's against the rules doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Hazing isn't allowed in the fleet yet it i may or may not have been hazed for the first 2 years until I came back from a combat deployment and wasn't called a boot anymore. boot = marine that graduated bootcamp and mos school but hasn't deployed so he is still basically worthless.
I remember this day back in June of 1990 while at MCRD San Diego . My life was rocked! but loved every minute of it looking back. One of the best decisions ever. Ooorah!
The cameraman alone got his PT in for the day!!!!!
Yep, as well as the JDIs.
Two things that impressed me greatly was the we knew and felt and absorbed the fact that the DI's could outperform us in everything they told us to do, everything. Also, note that the officers could do so also.
joe strummer me cus iam wearing headphone so i have to put it on 1 sound
joe strummer the camera man is probably a marine as well
Lmao true
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I'll give the instructors this much for the USMC. Seriously, they have the most impeccable uniform standard I've seen. They are immaculate for ironing and precision of dress. Very impressive.
Matsimus true, my son came back home after boot camp and worked at the recruiting office before heading to NC and I had to run to get him a better iron cause he wanted his uniform to look st its best in the office.
Happy to hear youll give that to them 😆
When I was a Drill Instructor we got free dry cleaning on base, but we still hand ironed our uniforms after we picked them up 😀
Magic Sizing for the win.
Forgot the Scotch Guard and thin maxi pads...never ever ...I mean ever let them see you drenched like that!!!!
Did this almost 40 years ago. Bootcamp and my time as a grunt, assisted me all though my life and brought out strength, determination and courage that I otherwise would never have had. If every young man and woman in American went through the Marine Corps boot camp, this would be a much better country---Citizens with a backbone not a wishbone.
yah ur bed would look nice???
Aaah yes the older voter's, you all did a magnificent job... it's not like you have to fight for your ss benefits or work in your 70's blocking up the work force of the "wishbone" generations or anything. 🤔🫡
@@cyspiegel8603battle tested backbone generation not only do the job but also “want” the job. Wishbones get a degree in “engineering” just for showing up to class and turn down the jobs to become influencers on Instagram
I appreciate your service but I respectfully disagree that going through the marine corps boot camp is somehow the only way to get a backbone. It’s preposterous to suggest that and inadvertently demeans what a lot of hardworking civilians do for this country- in education, innovation and health care services. Folks that work hard to earn money, to preserve and build the fabric of society at home have a backbone as well- not just the marines.
read my [post again...one day of wrestling practice harder than usmc bootcampp@@anandhb2584
Some 23 yrs my senior drill told me something I have never forgot.
The stress is not between me and you, it is between you and the task. If you are entering any branch of service and you are going to basic training remember this quote. This will serve you well.
That's a great life lesson regardless of the issue!
Just think how ppl get thru seal training in the Navy seals
Exactly.
Trunks Saiyan blood yes.
Excellent advice.
Girls locker room: “I hate PE so much”
Boys locker room;
Not true but i wish
The Recruits are Freshmen and Sophomores and the Drill Instructors are Juniors and Seniors.
Knight_1069 True
Damn right
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That black drill instructor is the coolest drill instructor the way he said “get back” and everybody got scared
that's was rarely said. maybe by the barbers at receiving....DI's will scream "MAKE A HOLE"
The kill zone of one arms length around any DI moves with them lol
Blacks were not allowed in the Marines, not untill the Vietnam war, before that no blacks in Corp in ww1 ww2 korea? vietnam yes.
ARMS LENGTH, PERSONAL SPACE!!!
Ikr
Believe me when i say, they're being nice for the cameras 😂😂😂
Semper Fi brother they know the camras are there. Not in my day the last thing DI's needed to worry about was camras. 0311
Errrr, I agree! I remember bodies being tossed around (including myself), complete chaos on Black Friday!
aroque22 the amount of shit just thrown around was insane 😂😂 racks flipped n shit
Oh the memories...
Yeah that looked kinda tame.
And people wonder why stolen valor is so disrespectful, because they didn’t deal with this
Hayden Casteel this is not even half of it dude basic training was fun, having actually getting deployed to Afghanistan/ Iraq for combat and seeing some people die or taking some lives. That’s why we make a big deal out of people stealing valor
Stolen valor is wrong and disrespectful on so many levels.
yeah I'm sure its basic training and not the horror of combat and seeing your best friends die
@Sean Mitchell tell that lie to the one's who died in combat jackwagon
@Sean Mitchell I have been deployed 3 tours and lost my older brother on my first deployment in desert Storm so I know what the fuck I'm talking about
Our Marines deserve every single ounce of respect afforded to them. These DIs are amazing.
These DI's were mad they had to go easy for the camera. That's not how it goes even after COVID. They are a few inches from your face, screaming and spit all up in your face. I'm positive you inhale a few gallons of spit from DI's while your there. These DI's are being purposely soft.
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I hate the argument of which is better, army or marines. Let me tell u this, when the chit hits da fan in combat, u don't give a damn what branch the men next to u are from. You are just damn glad they are on ur side!
+Tonio Yendis or when reinforcements arrives don't matter who it is as long they get there
i may not be in the Military but it's Brotherhood bro and that's the only thing that matters at that moment....
+Marty El Moody 213 De la rocha - no doubt!
Most folks who try to make that dumb ass argument aren't even in the military, and if they are they have less than a year in.
Most folks who try to make that dumb ass argument aren't even in the military, and if they are they have less than a year in.
it was 47 years ago when I stepped on those yellow footprints. We sat in Recruit Receiving for 2 days before our Series had be filled up. On the third day we meet out SDI and his Assistants. We pickup and threw down our sea bags for nearly 2 hours. By the end of the 2 hours I had no voice left. As long as the veins in your neck popped out has you tried to yell, they were satisfied. LMBO! PISC 3rd Recruit Battalion Company I Platoon 350. I honorably discharged Marine Corps Reserves after 12 and a half years as a Gunnery Sergeant. Great memories!
Love ya bro Marine talking about I’m in 92 range. I got what you said and dude that’s impressive. You older Marines are the reason us Gen X fought through the BS that was shown to us! I’m smarter and more intelligent of father and somewhat fearless lol of a man ! Freaking love my Marines Semper fi from Tennessee
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The black drill instructor's voice sounds destroyed.
Lol. Now someone tell him to sound off LOUDER!!!!!!!!!
No all their voices turn that way at one point in bootcamp even the recruits. Its hoarse from sounding off (Yelling..) it goes back to normal in a week or so I know bcuz I served
@Boss Baby's Dad nope
@Boss Baby's Dad no I haven't had the pleasure I hear its nice
My Cousin was a drill sergeant for 2 years and his voice is gone now, and he had severe heart problems. Hes retired now and has his own real estate buisness.
Damn, I don't think the Red Sea parted faster than those recruits at 3:26
+IncognegroFidelity lol
+IncognegroFidelity They move really fast because it's a serious offense to touch a DI ... if they come, you scramble to move. If someone in front of you moves, you scramble to move for them in case it's something like a DI coming. Also, they're always yelling, and that distinctive hat makes it easy to track them, so most recruits manage not to make the mistake of touching a DI.
+IncognegroFidelity They'll also yell "Make a hole!" or some recruit near them will yell that, and everyone passes it on to let people know either a DI or another platoon or something is coming through.
+Mabel Xu I know, I ship in June to go do exactly this
+IncognegroFidelity I was in this company for boot (Lima) Sgt Haney is not someone you want to piss off man. These were the same instructors i had when i was at boot lol
Never thought I would say this, but I miss being a 3rd Hat. Those were some good days, kicking knowledge, causing chaos, but then seeing them transform from civilians into Marines. Very few things in life can compare to witnessing the transformation. What was even more endearing for me was knowing that I was a part of the process.
#1stBn
#8511
#PIDI
I remember the names of all my DI's. But couldn't tell you the names of teachers that taught me to read and right. The impact you guys had on my life was that much more than what they taught me. Best thing I ever did, and you guys are the most impressive people i've ever known. In the moment, I always thought after friday pickup that theres no way these dudes can keep this insanity up for 3 months. Not only I was wrong but I could only tell you just a few times that facade was ever slightly broken. Boot camps the funniest place on the planet that you cant laugh at. But you guys would do 12 plus hour days 6 or 7 days a week and were just unbelievable. Ill tell you how good. Despite all my time in Afghanistan and iraq the scariest moment I ever had was from our 3rd hat as we were about to go up to pendleton. I was screwing with him a little earlier during a run. The guy did yell or anything. But later called me up to the quarterdeck for made up deficiencies with a few others. As we were done he leaned over and whispered about how huge pendleton was, they lose recruits there all the time. Just trip and fall in these shallow holes, never seen again. Of course not the case. But the way you guys are just a force of nature, and literally are that good in that role....it seemed at least somewhat possible this lunatic was going to put me in a shallow grave. Up to that point in I'd never been actually had my life threatened by an adult and one more than capable of following through. If you've never been to boot camp or observed it first hand, this will sound completely insane. But this is the beauty of when I read you miss that gig. I could entirely see it, you can walk around mcrd san diego or pi like a god. Nobody there will fck with you. And you can do stuff like that for giggles. The minds of bright dedicated people with some time to kill and a group of people that need some discipline....can come up with some creative and painful ways to achieve that goal. Its a whole lot funnier now, but you guys changed my life, and I could never thank you and your families sacrafice and commitment enough. Thank you.
I can relate. I was only an S-4 clerk then chief over at 2nd Bn Hq co PI back in 2013. But being around DI's for a few years hardened the hell out of me. I also miss those days.
Thank you, Sir!
Thank you for your service
How’s the marriage going these days! You still ordering stuff around or other way!
This video gave me a sore throat
Morgan Freeman's favorite freckle I got out of basic 3 weeks ago and my throat still hurts. 😂
I’m laying in bed watching this and I felt like they were gonna barge into my room and yell at me
Someone pass these dudes some water
I’ve never wanted to go to St. Louis, but after seeing this, I realized there are worst places on earth.
@@sterlingpinoyThroat spray help period and it’s easy to be cool using it FYI 1996 Marine
When I had the two DI's in my face (on those rare happy occasions - all three) I would just focus at 1000 yards and do what the most senior one told me to do because they are shouting contradictory orders at you and you can't win. Drift off to the happy place and think about graduation day. Semper Fi brothers - I feel your pain.
If you can run a mile in under 5 minutes is boot camp easier?
@@jawant6039 it helps. It isn't about the fastest or the strongest - it is about the mental attitude. It is about believing in yourself and not giving up. It is a head game and you can't left your fears beat you.
@@quitusmaximus4664 Are the female DI's ever allowed to smoke the male recruits or only the female recruits? Do the male recruits even interact much with the female DI's?
@@jawant6039 no idea - went to San Diego and that was male only.
Jawan T yes they are, at least in the army. I’m sure the marines is the same in that aspect.
Even his voice is gone but he still pushes through like a Marine
When you see your DI's, losing their voices and sweating like pigs and flying around at 100 MPH as a recruit it made it literally impossible not to give everything you had...because what excuse could you possibly have after seeing that....
I feel like his voice was so loud they had to make it sound quiet Lol
I had a neighbor back in 87 that had timed out in the marines. To do more time he either had to become a DI or a recruiter. So he chose to be a DI. He said the training to become a DI is a thousand times worse than boot camp. He was a DI on Parris Island back in early 88 for many years. His voice was blown out too. Unfortunately we lost track of each of other over time. Great guy. We went to see him in action, it was amazing! We lived across from each other in Riverdale, GA. If you see this and remember me, please hit me up!!
@@marks6406yep it’s called WHISKEY after lights out! I could smell it from DI room at 01:00
Boot camp sucked. The one thing I remember the most, was group push ups. Everyone held one of their dog tags between their teeth and had to click it on the floor at the exact same time. GOD help you if the DI thought he heard an echo. "Start over jack-offs!"
For our 15 minutes of free time we all chipped in and bought a radio, which our DI turned into a TV when we screwed up. How did he do that you ask? Easy, sumbitch took the power cord off and all we could do was sit and look at it.
Dave Perala hahaha. In Army basic we had an individual who was caught when went in the orderly room to watch a football game. Drill sgt disconect the antenna we all was put on are toes and elbows to watch "polar bear in the snow storm". Was to inform the DRill sgt when we saw the Polar Bear. Hahahaha
suck it up
A radio? You sure are not old school MARINE.
Finally Someone who tells the truth.
The Marine Cors is a beautiful thing
that black guy is Sgt Haney. he made my life hell for three months :)
bryan rojas you're welcome.
Good for you! I bet u have no regrets 😅
Thx for your service!
bryan rojas shut your freakin mouth! You undastan that!?
Thanks for your service!
Yoo hes a beast I wonder if he retired or not. Im in the process of enlisting and watching these old ass videos lol
this black drill sergeant is totally my favorite. i love your passion Sir
Lmao the way the guy turned at 4:34 after the other guy was being yelled at was priceless
DirtyLion lol I thought the exact same thing
DirtyLion LOL i didn't even notice that! For fuck sake that's funny
DirtyLion it just happened as I was reading this
Hahaha
loool
4:35 accidentally tapping on the right joystick when I'm picking up the controller after a cutscene
This is the funniest comment😂
This killed me bro😂😂😂😂
I can't stop laughing ahahaha
It gets funnier the more you look at it
I dont get it
Much respect for all these Marine recruits, and my son who went through this April 2018. Semper Fi.
Awee!! My baby boy went through all that two years ago, meanwhile I was home depressed for two weeks after he left for boot camp. For us moms they are our babies doesn’t matter if they are in the Marines or not😀. For all of you MARINES, thank you for your service, I’m proud of all you!!!!
My mom felt that exact same way when I left for the Navy. I was gone longer and she always looked forward to me calling her when i got the chance
I remember when I came back from the crucible and called my mom for the first time in 3 months, and I remember her sobbing and being so excited to finally hear my voice. My mom is always my mom, and I will always be her baby no matter where the Marines take me. God Bless
My son is at black Friday right now as we speak..the pain of the mothers is only understood by other recruit and marine moms ...as I Wright this I'm sitting with his little stuffed dog he carried around as a baby ...crying my eyes out ..oh my gut.
@@cupsoflove1245 😂 moms are funny 👍🏽
@@chief5981 ❤️
My grandson is undergoing this as I write. He arrived at boot camp San Diego 4 days ago. We pray for him every day. Hopefully he can endure. We are very, very proud of him.
❤, my son was there as this was filmed. I remember grabbing anything from boot camp videos (which were rare ,because of the camera catching different platoons) , and doing the search for my son. My other son went through and graduated boot camp just over a year ago. Two of the most proudest parenting moments of my life. We have a lot of former Marines in my family tree.
@@rinaticson390 Congratulations on being a Marine family. My grandson is in MALS 16 at the Miramar air station. He completed his MOS school and is now a full Corporal with blood stripe.
3 years later, he still alive?
Full Corporal at Miramar. Taking classes at San Diego State. Has gained 30 lbs of muscle. Just completed a 6 week deployment in Guam and is back in the USA. @@gradeyundery4939
My step-son is hopefully entering boot-camp soon. Interesting to see what he will be facing while there!!
The most respectable job on this planet is being a marine..the drill instructor and the newbies .salute to all
10- 4 acknowledged
you can tell it's hot as hell in their the DIs are sweating bullets
kingcut 19 there* dumbass
When I was there July 1989 the DI’s shut all the hatches. It was crazy fucking Hot!!
They not suppose to show sweat
That's not sweat those are tears from the recruits
Well they are screaming and running around to scream at another person all day
Moses parting the red sea at 3:26
Hebrew Squid Comedy Gold! 😂
or in other words parting the "Recruit Sea"
Hebrew Squid Moses was a marine
Dane Kunes
Hahahahah
i’m dead
Valuable training that will serve you throughout your life. Growth like this is painful but worthwhile.
3:30 they parted like the Red Sea 😂
3:27 It was at that exact moment that $30,000-$70,000+ of college student debt didn’t sound so bad!
Johnny Dotson exactly if I could go back to age 18 I would have rather enlisted in one of the branches than go straight to college only to drop out after a year later. Biggest waste of time and money smh
Haha yeah ok 🤣
@@Dmvgold1995 In my country we can go to college "for free", I mean, you dont have to pay because they give you a loan. The point is, college is useless in a country where there are no jobs.
@@trtsds8901 that the Same in America bruh I think every country has student loans
@@retroyt6540 lol we don't have student loans
It was 19 years ago for me but ill never forget the feeling of "what the FUCK did i get myself into"
Good times.
It's only been 36 years since I had that pleasurable day. Remember it like it was yesterday.
Semper Fi!
Hickory- it’s been 50 years for me and just yesterday, all at the same time. Simper Fi
shit happened back in 86
3:25 he said “all bubble blowing babies will be beaten senseless” 😂😂
Son hits MCRD San Diego later this morning as a recruit day 1. Having gone through it myself, I cant help but smile at the human tornado he is about to endure the next 13 weeks :). In the moment its hell, but once its past the memories will be a source of tremendous pride that will last a lifetime... I'm excited for him.
Is he okay now? 😂
@@goodputin4324 yep, graduates next Friday . 2ND RTBN Fox Co, 2134 Plt.
They look like fucking Velociraptors stalking their prey. Even just watching it from a computer screen, the intensity is felt, holy shit, I actually held my breath for some parts.
Sergeant Haney was only a green belt DI for Lima, but when I went to Mike a year later, he was the Drill Master that graded us during final drill! A hardworking Marine for sure!
Sweet memories of MCRD San Diego. I was18, and in great shape. But they test you ......YES SIR !!!
We're all brothers and sisters, regardless of branch. I've worked with all five branches and am proud of everything they do. We're all on the same side and support each other in different ways. Any animosity toward any other branch is unsat.
"Mom I want Full Metal Jacket"
"We have Full Metal Jacket at home"
Full Metal Jacket at home:
Went thru this in 1984....one thing is certain, you will transform and you will be made a Marine....you will get your ass broken down and built up. Once completed you will know the pride it is to be a band of brothers. No matter where you go or who you meet the USMC logo commands respect both given and received.
Graduated from PI in Dec of 1987. I remember pick up day very well!! I was 17 and scared as could be! I wound up doing 10 years in the Corps and loved every minute of it. Blew my knee out in cuba so had to get out on a medical. I joined the army and hated it. But I did 13 years and got my retirement. I am most proud of my time in the US Marine Corps. Best time of my life.
thank you
Thank you for your service. I'm 20, in college and I'm still making a decision whether to join the marines or not.
Lazer Kills If you think you can handle it, I say go for it. If you get 4 years college you may go officer. Do your research. Go to a Marine recruiter and talk to them now. Talk to a Marine Officer. Ask him or her what they went thru. What was good and bad. What they like and don't like about it. Find out about duty stations. Hardship stations and others. Ask about the pay, the duties, the deployments, and housing. Ask to see if you can spend some time with an Officer or enlisted for a day or more. See what they do and do what they do if they will let you. Visit a military installation. Try to get the whole picture so, if you do go in, you do not spend your time complaining that it is not what you thought it would be. I myself loved it. Don't be afraid to see what it may be like. Ask to visit Quantico and Parris Island or San Diego if you are closer to that one. Just a suggestion.
+Ron Rollins what did you hate about the army ad supposed to the Marines? how was the sleep schedule?
thank you
I'm barely at the very beginning of the process. Taking the ASVAB tomorrow and training for MEPS since I can't do pull ups. Already dropped 12 pounds to meet the weight requirement. I'm super dedicated in joining the greatest brotherhood the world has to offer. The United States Marine Corps.
How’d it go?
Motor T eh?
Good luck and you are about to become my Brother. GYSGT,Retired.
Making Marines…👍🏽 God bless you drill instructors for what you create!
It’s been over 45 years and I still get chills looking at those Smokies!😂
Semper Fi and God bless all of you!
Our time must have overlapped. I beat you by a year. 46 years for me.
57 years here, class of 66 PI Plat 102. only one place to go then so they made sure we were ready. @@flyingGrandpa
I think every recruit is thinking "what the hell did I join?" not knowing this will be the greatest band of brothers you will ever be a part on earth! Semper Fi This must be MCRD because the recruits have no fear in their eyes!!
The Watcher there are two MCRD- MCRDPI and MCRDSD, the Island or Hollywood, both as hard as possible on purpose!!
Oh no no no!!! You did not just go there 2 years ago (2019 now). "I went to Parris Island with all the sandfleas and chiggers."😣😭
You must be a "Hollywood Marine where they issue suntan lotion and sunglasses in San Diego." 😎💪
Yeah, ok lol.
The Marine Corps builds men and destroys DI's voices.
Still remember my padlock combination from recruit training at MCRD Parris Island in 1990. That, and a whole lot more. The only veteran's reference on my vehicle is the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Sometimes, I feel sorry for those that never earned it.
A green blur...this is a voluntary group of individuals ready to do above and beyond for their country. Marine Corps forever! Semper Fi!
Voluntary, Oorah.
Oorah@@zenbooter
5:04 oh my God, that scream! XD
LMFAO absolute terror
I was a DI at MCRD,at San Diego 1966-1970,and at OCS Quantico 1971-1976 and I Loved it.❤
I turned that job down. Scaring teenagers never interested me.
Platoon 3161, August - November 1969.👍
receiving with the cameras rolling. Lucky SOB's
*exactly* what I was thinking! Showed this video to my fiance and said this was dumbed down because they knew they were being filmed...
Probably the band or something
black sarge has apparently been doing this for way too long.
That's Sergeant Haney, he was my mentor when I was at Camp Pendleton before he PCS'd to MCRD. Believe it or not this is only his 4th or 5th cycle. Outstanding leader to say the least.
+Ron Johnson yea I was in this company last cycle, he's still tearing it up, I've see him bleed and I don't even think he knew he was, he's really great with knowledge too
+Ron Johnson you can tell he is a seasoned Hat. You have a lot of times the EDI aka Experienced DI is an E-5 while he other Hat or Hats are an E-6 and even an E-7 because there are E-7 Green Belts.
Sergeant not Sarge it pisses Marines of when you say it like that. That’s used for the Army.
Ron Johnson who is the drill sergeant 0:26 whats his name
Omg 1st phase recruits. I remember those sneakers. Brings back memories. Those recruits are going to thru hell until graduation but they'll be fit, trim and proud Marines. I wish all our youth would go thru boot camp. Many of our youth are lost today. Boot camp will shape them up and give them direction, focus and team building. Semper Fi devil dogs
This kids were lucky they have a camera in there lol I wasn't so lucky.
7:37 gets on to recruit for looking around
Recruit next to him: it’s free real estate
Black Friday smells. Graduation Day is golden. Waking up on the Saturday after is a bit funny feeling. You wake up hungry and waiting for a tasty breakfast.
and this is why we have the best military in the world...
midninte ranger Not necessarily.. technological advancement is the main reason..
@@iamtheinternet7160 best trained for the most part. You don't get to use such items without being well trained.
I agree with you..💪
Russia is better
Here we go again, someone claiming America has the best military in the world and thinking a comment in UA-cam is evidence and without knowing which branch of the military they are talking about, SEALS, Rangers, Marines etc etc etc PS But I guess the SAS is not the best military in the world?
I see a lot of argument over who's better Army or Marines...I spent 22 years in the Corps. My brother was Army for 20 years. When I went into Fallujah it was with the 7th Cav and they put it down. We were happy to see them a couple of times and we pulled their ass out of the fire a couple of times. When it hits, and if you have ever been deployed it will, it don't matter who is coming as long as they get there and is bringing the fire with them.
skip1lp Shutup I’ll smack that ass
Amen brother Semper Fi.
On December 29th 1979 I reported to Platoon 1001, A Company, 1st Battalion, Parris Island SC, and I was changed forever. I earned the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, and at 64 I proudly wear it on my shoulder. Semper Fi, do or die. God bless our Corps. As Marines we stand next to the ghosts of heroes, and we never forget it. I love you my brothers and sisters. Forever.
This is definitely sugar coated for the cameras. Just came back from recruit training and it was far more intense than this
how was it
+Shymar Saulsbury The drill instructors were throwing footlockers everywhere, seabags were being thrown across the deck and I was already being called a "belligerent thing" and it hasn't even been 2minutes in. Plus our senior went back inside the duty hut once he was fine giving his motivational speech and we were left to suffer with our J hat, Prac hat, and kill hat. Those were some good times tho.
+AlexisPSN Replace "fine" with "done"
AlexisPSN boot as fuck
It’s always sugar coated in front of a camera lol
Graduated the Island Nov 1980 and still use my laundry bag. Still have my sea bag too.
My father has same thing he he got in 89
You graduated 20 years after I did. Wow, has it been that long already? I don't have anything anymore. Nothing fit me after about 6 months of being out.
Over the years, all of my stuff was donated to Vets' organizations.
class 84, love my seabag
Same, lol. Laundry bag & Sea bag still intact!!
juxvma542 I graduated may 83. I even have my original cammies and black boots. Semper fi. Plt 2023
Platoon 149 MCRD San Diego March 1967. I'll never forget it. We had 4 drill instructors but by far the meanest was the platoon commander a Gunnery Sergeant. I made it through, no problem but i will never forget Marine Corps Boot Camp. None of the basic training for the other branches are easy either. Its supposed to be that way. Be proud of what ever branch of service basic training you went through. All the branches of service is a team. The very best on the planet.
1970 I was at NRTC…just on the other side of the fence from y’all. We had a couple idiots that couldn’t handle boot camp and decided to jump over the fence AWOL. USMC MPs kept them for two weeks. They came back mighty motivated to be sailors!
Sally, remember seeing you Navy recruits on the other side of the fence. My Father In Law was a career Navy man. He was an E-7. He would always tease me because I was a Marine. He was a great sailor and a great man. He has since passed away at age of 92.
I couldn't do this. Thank you all for your service!
Awesome camera work. Good job keeping up with the jumping DI's.
Alex K. The camera operator is a Marine too.
I went through boot camp at Parris Island in 1957. Glad to see that not much has changed except that, in the old days, the D.I.s carried swagger sticks and often grabbed you by the "stacking swivel". Semper Fi. (if you get the chance to see the old movie "The D.I." starring Jack Webb and made in 1956, see it).
January 1959. Platoon 102. Remember well the swagger sticks and struggling with 8 man squad drill. BTW, at the end of The DI, is the only time I’ve ever seen 8 man squad drill done. Semper fi brother.
And, we didn't say "ooorah" or sing songs when doing close order drill. As a matter of fact, I don't think I said anything during boot camp except "Yes Sir and "Aye, Aye, Sir:. @@platoon1026
That movie is a classic.
wow 57 then you must have hear of the deadly swamp march in april 56 things must have still been mad
Is that you John Wayne is this me???
Diesel "who said that? Who the fuck said that??!!!"
Never say that to a real life DI at boot camp...in fact dont even dream it
@@jsiebelink3889 Why? No more wall to wall counseling anymore...lol
Be funny if somebody said that in real life there
@@dr.eduardo2183 I said it
Ah the good old days... Seeing this again, the drill instructors don't bother me. It's the recruits shouts and echos that moves you. They shout in unison as to reply but behind it all is the their fear of the unknown of what they are about to go through, is what gives me the chills... that and when you hear "Taps" at night in bootcamp, the chills I tell you...
Good night, Chesty Puller, wherever you are!!
From the halls of Mantazuma....
Oh, the day you meet your drill instructors is a very special day indeed. I remember it vividly, even 35 years later.
My daughter's boyfriend who is 17 is at Boot camp right now.He will be graduating June 17th 2016.
+sksman71 Sounds like he's in Lima company. Might even be in this video
Philrups he is in Bravo company pltn. 1022.they will be graduating on june 17th 2016.
The black DI's voice is gone. Lol I can barely hear him.
ricecakeFTW
Frog voice to the max. God bless him and the USMC!
Dude and think about this. This is Black Friday when the DI pick up new platoon. That dude most likely just graduated a platoon a week ago. No rest for those guys. They are not human.
@@frank8534 Is it true what they say that the DI's work harder than the recruits?
Jawan T 100% yes. I never saw them eat or drink. I seriously questioned if they were human. They were always running at 100%.
@@frank8534 that sounds like an interesting way to live, I see a challenge and I accept it.
Wow...does this ever bring back the memories. MCRD PISC, July - Oct '74.
4:36 when you engage an NPC in dialogue
Lmaooo I just caught that. He turned like a penguin for no reason
LMAO slight turn killed me
actually reminds me of accidentally tapping on the right joystick when I'm picking up the controller after a cutscene
@@archaotist3365 make a comment like that and timestamp it cuz thats hilarious and true
@@harshoperator his not doing it for no reason, he is picking his boot up and putting it down repeatedly :D
Good times! Went through boot at MCRDSD in ‘90. Best decision I ever made in life, except for college of course.
My son attended the University of MCRD San Diego in 2010 and remembers the name of every professor.
He served eight years active and currently is a GySgt in a reserve artillery battery. He took this experience into his career in law enforcement.
He’s reenlisting again next year and will do his 20 years total. Semper Fi to all Marines and be safe!!!
My Wife is A Marine Gunnery Sergeant. I'd hate to have her as my DI
And ur here y do u should have went with her
+Haitsi Lucero She woulda made you do some bondage 50 shades of gray type of shit.
@@mysterywriter1523 lmaooooo
Too late
I can imagine the arguments. Like a female version of GYSGT Hartman your senior drill instructor.
1:51 😂😂😂 HIS FACE WHEN YELLING AYE SIR
Bruh he look like pink guy wtf 😂
@@_francisco_ You'd be surprised how dumb some people look when they're screaming as loud as they can lol
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😂🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Army veteran here.
You **never** forget the day the Drills get a hold of you. It's a big red line between the life you knew before and what your life might become. There's a lot that goes into making a troop [generic term for all the services] and it's a special breed that are entrusted with that work.
The real trick to surviving boot camp is to embrace it and become one with it. If you go in with the attitude that its them or me you are putting yourself on the outside trying to get inside. It's in the mind. If your strong enough to do the job the only things that will let you down is injury and your mind. Where is your focus? In special forces it's not all down to the physical. It's the attitude. Are you going to give up or are going to gut it out. That is the deciding factor . So dont fight the training. Dont be someone on the outside trying to get inside. Embrace it and actually enjoy it. And in traininng keep your gob shut. It's the difference between some people who drive a car mechanically. Its outside of them. And the person who becomes one with that car so that they feel the engine through their feet and hands. They are one with the car. Good luck. The Marines are the greatest.
7:35 lol.. the guy is staring at the DI and says damn.
I remember seeing my uncle leaving for USMC. Saw him once and never saw again...now he's retired Gunny , and we have family talk
chat on App and i tell you he's still one of the calmest , have fun , make jokes , post funny stuff , when we all on chat..!! I love him a lot and I respect him a lot...but if you ever told me my uncle was like the DI...I wouldn't believe you I'll just laugh at you and says no he's not..!! 🤣😂❣️ Thank You Sir For Your Service 💯🥰🙏🏽
3:02 With the camera following the drill instructor liek that, i feel liek we're going on an ADVENTURE
Dats my uncle dats my uncle lol.
+Ashley Heng your uncle is a bad ass
I was a teacher for many years, and never got reactions like that! WOW, Hard to believe some of these were in classes just like mine, but they never reacted like this! Keep it up, MARINES ARE AWESOME!
I'd love to be able to read those kids minds right now, I'll bet they are wondering what they got themselves into, But the results are AMAZING!
Trust me….EVERYONE recruit thought that. The first two weeks we all wanted to cry and some actually did.
Remember this, "One Day in the Marine Corps is like ten days as a Civilian. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant. I served 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77.
This and Navy SEAL training make a beard grow on my face in 2 minutes
@BC Bob seals are pulled from all branches and trained.
Watching this makes me wonder; Are the Marines under the Navy, or the Navy under the Marines. I know the answer. It's just there's Marine boot camp, then there's everything else.
@@yulfine1688 No they aren't. SEALS are an extremely competitive field and aren't "pulled" from anywhere. If you want to be a SEAL then you have to be enlisted in or have a commission in the Navy, period. JSOC has people of all branches in the special forces working together, but people don't join the special forces of one branch while in another.
@@procrastinator6902 You can apply to become a Navy SEAL as a civilian, a Navy sailor or even as a service member from another military branch. Both new recruits and active-duty military candidates must pass a battery of physical, technical and psychological exams. Once they qualify, future SEAL team members spend years in training before they deploy on missions.
@@yulfine1688 Ok dude, if that's what you want to think. This is straight from the military's website on the beginning of SEAL training (BUD/S):
"If you are in another service branch, you have to join the Navy to go to BUD/s. There is no such thing as joining the Marine Corp then going to BUD/S program. You can join the Marines - BUT you have to get out of the Marines and join the Navy to go to BUD/S"
When I get nervous I start to laugh. Can't help myself, it just happens. I would be toast.
Yeah? Watch Full Metal Jacket.
I remember those days. This video gives me flash backs. I do not miss it at all. : /
The fleet was where things got better.
U.S. Military God Bless Every Person That has intered United States of America.. 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
3:26 how to part the green sea 101
This video is already 7 years old. Something to think about, for the recruits who actually made it through basic training & actually became Marines, they’re both standing as Sgts or even Staff Sgts today. Hell, I remember my SDI telling me that’s there’s always at least 6 people from a company that’ll later become DI’s. Platoon 2013, Fox Co. Semper Fi
Semper Fi! Fox Co. 2036
That's platoon 3242. 3rd Bn Lima company. We just graduated 2 days ago. I was 3245
welcome to the gun club. 6 years from now, this'll be you killing recruits lol. it comes that fast. now gtfo. u shouldn't be watching this shit on boot leave. that's just insane...
+slowpoke96z28 kill lol. Was on my feed under "recommended videos". Can't get a break from the DIs even on leave!!
It was 3241 I was in this platoon
+Dominic Mota yeah I realized that after seeing scungio in the video
+Captaín Kirk damn I was Plt 3242 last year, Sgt Haney was my kill hat, Sgt Gleich was my Prac Hat
3:24 drill instructor: "GET BACK" nearly everybody fell backwards that was great😂😂😂
I went to MCRD San Diego August 1989. After a couple days in Receiving I was wondering what all the hype was about. No DI's screaming or yelling like I expected. Then one day, we get our seabags, marched down the road a couple blocks to our real platoon. Then this magic happened. Holy shit!
That magic happened to us in receiving. So by the time we got our DIs, we were used to it. That was in 1976, and I don't remember any of our DIs hopping around that much.
I went through Feb - May 88, MCRDSD, Plt 2022. Our receiving DIs were still intimidating but when our Regular DIs showed up it was definitely kicked up a few notches.
1:58min "Everytime I say ready move should be like a explosion." 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸 I love that part.
I wish my boys had enlisted. They are the perfect age. Thank YOU for your service🙏🏼
Wish i had you as a parent my mom called me a baby killer and other shit when i told her i was joining still joined and finished boot camp 2 weeks ago
My dad was a marine. Was in Vietnam. Left as a E9 and passed in 2019 at 77. Proud American 🇺🇸 with a 💜, Bsm and V device
The DI's knew they were being filmed. Off film,way different story.
How so? I've heard stories of what they supposedly say.. Lol
+Kyler Mcguire lets or not say it gets physical
+joey cartagena I thought it was against the rules to get physical with cadets?
Not cadets, recruits. And just because it's against the rules doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Hazing isn't allowed in the fleet yet it i may or may not have been hazed for the first 2 years until I came back from a combat deployment and wasn't called a boot anymore. boot = marine that graduated bootcamp and mos school but hasn't deployed so he is still basically worthless.
@@Joshua-hz3cl who enforces those rules? An officer thats never there thats who. You get it?
I remember this day back in June of 1990 while at MCRD San Diego . My life was rocked! but loved every minute of it looking back. One of the best decisions ever. Ooorah!
The DI's are working hard and they are sweating through their shirts.They are amazing men that command respect.
This is what Boot Camp is really like