Dude, this was awesome ... but the most important info in this video..? JON STEVENS' how to behave outside of combat env. Just invaluable. And if I could get a 285 PFT ... anyone can. Outstanding info
My son was a MARSOC Raider who was killed in 2020 in an airborne accident preparing for deployment. He was, as they all are, the REAL thing and yes, they are special. He was very proud of who he was and loved what he did. A special breed.
@@nskoetrak1651 Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy all the things in your life to the fullest with your son as he grows. It's those things now, that bring me comfort and pride as I reflect on his life. Enjoy, and thanks for reaching out.
Thank you for your sacrifice. My son has just entered Marine bootcamp. I think he has this goal on his radar. As a mom it's hard to think about the possible loss, but incredibly proud of their decision.
My son is a SARC with Raiders. As a former Marine, it is impressive to see what these guys do, where they go and how they train. Hats off to these warriors
the marines stole the anchor from the navy, the eagle from the air force, and the rope from the army. and on the seventh day when god rested, the marines overran his perimeter, stole the globe and have been running things ever since!! SEMPER FI MARINE, and thank you for your service to this country.
Sorry Richard. We did not steal the eagle from the air force. The air force was not an official branch of the military til 1947, and the EGA was our emblem since 1776.
Interesting. My Father is a 1st Force 2nd Battalion Recon Marine via Vietnam era. Radio operator He passed away recently due to agent orange which let to cancer and ultimately lead to his demise. Honorable discharged corporal RIP Robert J Regan
I’m sorry brother. My dad was also a recon man. I lost him in March 2017. He was injured in Vietnam which led to a lifetime of kidney disease and other health problems. It’s absolutely horrible to lose a parent. No shame in getting professional help if you need it. Vietnam guys never got the credit they deserved. May your father Rest In Peace. Take care.
Hi sorry to hear about your dad I am sure he was a great man .as my father was Im sure being a recon marine has something to do with that My Dad retired as after 30 yrs he was a marine raider 2nd div. and then 1st recon and then commanded the 4th marines Also known as Trentts Raiders anti gorilla group and did 3 tours in nam he passed away in 2002 from the effects of agent orange as well we lived in southeast asia [Thailand ] as well as other places following dad around where I was also exposed to agent orange , 2 yrs ago we received some mail saying my father was eligible for compensation our family has never received any type of compensation has your family my father never drank or smoked and should have lived to be a 100, I feel we are owed what are your thoughts or experience on this ? Thanks SEMPER FI!
If I knew I could eat while sleeping I'd do it. I've probably already done it. If there was a couch, and there were chips, I'd definitely do it. Not at all a joke.
OOORAAH DEVIL DOG!!! I must admit, I was very impressed with your clear and concise description of the differences and history between the "Force" and "Raider" elements. You pretty much nailed it!!! It is very confusing, even to Marines themselves. The analogy of having "two step-dads" had me rolling!!! Moreover, the addition of personal testimony in your video was worth its weight in gold to current and future Marines. Many people, or "wannabees," think it's all physical, but actually the mental side is just as important. Even though I was a "winger" back in the late 80s and early 90s (CH-53E Crew Chief) and loved my job, I was still envious of the Recon guys. They always had the coolest "toys!" Additionally, the Recon platoon we had attached to us in Northern Iraq during "91" was a much better outfit than our SEAL team. One of those knuckle heads stole a 5 ton truck and drove it through our camp like a Kamikaze! What an idiot! Lastly, despite your "Samurai" hair style, I am going to subscribe to you channel because of your knowledge and above average communication skills. Just don't go full "man-bun" on me Marine. Semper Fi.
Well, he did a great job of "Recon vs Raider", but not so much "Force" vs anything - his classification of "Recon" was generic. A vid about this long could go into "Recon Btln vs Force Recon" - it got muddy there through the years he just covered. But that wasn't his point, and that would have just made this longer!
You’re one of my big inspirations for joining the Marines, man. I’ve been stuck at SOI for four months nursing an injury, but hell if I let that stop me!
As a Marine, I've said that for years @ 21:45 ish... we're fighting the war wrong. We are fighting the way the British fought us in the revolution. Just throw troops at it. It's an unconventional fight. We need to treat it as such.
@@Bene_Factum Well, it doesn't help matters that Afghanistan really has no national identity, from what I understand, Afghans identify mostly at the clan level, then sect level so that makes winning hearts and minds harder because some Afghans won't care what you say or do because the Afghan president is a member of a rival clan. To add to matters, we always seem to back the wrong people in these sorts of conflicts, starting all the way back to Korea. We always seem to back these tin pot dictator types who are only a little better than the guys we're fighting. That sort of thing makes winning local support kind of difficult.
Young man, you are absolutely wrong about the BIG Marine Corps not liking Force Recon. I am an old Marine who spent his 4 years working on the close support aircraft that gave the grunts like you, the air support that they needed, when they needed it. I was a plane captain, working on A-4 Skyhawks, and was very proud to be helping to make sure that the planes were ready to give you guys that you request, when you request it. We are so proud of you guys and what you do. Never forget that. Semper Fi!
Another Airwinger here, I was a C-130 mechanic with VMGR-352. Took great pride in making sure my planes (still think of them that way) were ready for there next mission. I think I know what Nick is getting at, like i was told going through schooling that majority of the Marine corps don't like the C-130 guys partly because we don't go on boat rides. So in a basic terms getting to do suff that normal marines can't.
He's probably referring to those really tightly wound types... Like the ones who would yell at you for not saluting a officer when you're way up in the mountains in a shit hole... It's like hey sorry I didn't want to put a fat Target on your forehead but ok you got it boss. Your world I'm just living in it... Or yell at you bc you took a few steps with a lit cigarette... I'm glad I was able to do my time during a war the uptight garrison warriors always pissed me off. Thanks for your service Marine.
@@NickKoumalatsos82 brother I spent 22 years with the marine force recon at Pendleton 1st Mardiv. I was a corpsman. Loved my marines. You guys really know how to take care of us. And in turn I'll cross a battle field to get to you guys and do anything to keep you alive. Semper fi my brother
@Bill Brown thank you but being a corpsman ain't that big of a deal. Lol. I'll tell you a funny story when I went to the recruitment center well i did really how to SAY corpsman so I pronounce the s lol. And ask him if I worked with dead bodies he never told me that the marines are under the navy lol. So he said we hope not you never pull duty and work with beautiful women. Lol. So 3 weeks before I grad from corps school the gulf war broke out and I was sent to the marines. Lol. But I'm glad I loved every min of the time with the marines. And well the rest is hx.
I am Air Force crash recovery specialist, If I did not have Marine recon/raiders I would have never been able to complete my mission. These guys dealt with some of the most mind boggling shit that would bring you to tears, They are tough and the best our country has to offer, Go Marines, you are badasses.
We hauled Marine Recon on our Amphibious ship for a short time. Everyone of those guys were as big as a house! They had muscles coming out their ears. Haha, I was surprised they were able to function they were so huge. Gung Ho unit!
I was stationed at Camp Lejeune in 1982 I was in a communications unit we use to poke fun at recon because they had air conditioned barracks we were in WWII wooden barracks with no air conditioning our Gunnery Sgt would make us PT on black flag days
Imagine calling this guy a pogue only to see him become a full fledged Marine Raider. That haircut of yours as a Sergeant in dress blues gave me PTSD alone btw.
thank you for your service... many family members of mine were in the Marine Corps... and a great friend was an original Raider...again thank you and God bless
Tactical keyboard has been activated I am a veteran of the United States keyboard warrior special forces I served for 4 years in the youtube comment section and I have 234 confirmed argument wins under my belt in each using facts from Wikipedia and then using a fake account with a fake name and profile pic and I think you’re wrong I will provide no evidence whatsoever and once I am called out I will not respond until you call me out for not responding and in which I will reply “sorry I actually have a life” adding to my perfect 234 win streak
I remember back in 2007 I was briefing Admiral Olson shortly after he took SOCOM. He traveled overseas doing his battlefield circulation and my outstation was one of the stops. The subject of MARSOC came up for some reason (I didn't bring it up). I can't remember if he said this himself, or if it was a member of his staff, but a question arose about what the focus of MARSOC would be going forward. Most of us in SOF around that time remembered that DET 1 was a proof-of-concept that was stood up under the auspices of NSW, so we assumed that MARSOC would become a SEAL-like element. We were told that although the leadership at MARSOC at that time were pushing for a SEAL-like mission, Olson was of the opinion that something closer to UW (in the SF sense) was what SOCOM needed more, and this led to the direction that MARSOC eventually adopted as they embraced their new role. Personally, I have been very impressed by their professionalism and courage. I was particularly impressed by them when they operated in the Helmand in 2010-11. CPT Matt Lampert's element was very active in that region and I remember how often I would hear his voice on the task force's frequency during the conduct of a TIC. He always remained calm and masterfully laid out the situation prior to calling for any air support. We were horrified when he was injured and doubly so when we discovered that his spouse was serving there during the same deployment (it both simplified and complicated the next-of-kin notification). Anyway, I'm a big fan of MARSOC and feel honored to have shared the same battle space with them.
Which branch did you serve and what SF were you? I'm in the process joining the Army, but having second doubts and thinking going Marines.. my life long goal is to become special forces. Either Rangers, Marsoc Raiders, or Green berets...
Mad love Marines. Thank you for defending us the people and for protecting our great country . We thank you for our freedom we thank you for your lives and our lives we thank those who are deceased in the line of duty. Without you we wouldn't have what we have and may the great creator give you strength and protection as you continue to live on. .. long live the United States Marine Corps.
I served in navy amphib units out of Japan and always felt at the ready with marine recon embarked and out on patrol. I was living my destiny with highly trained and motivated brothers.
Nick, Gunny McAvoy was at the company (2d Force) in the ‘90’s when I was there. Professional, talented, and frightening. He crushed me during the two week pre-scuba training package. We ran at the company. I saw them a few years ago at the retirement from one of my teammates who went over to the green side. I got a little chill up my spine when I saw him, but then we had beers together, and all is well. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Johnny G
US Marines fascinate me. Without a doubt the most highly trained, professional and humble fighting force in the world. Truly incredible history, never ceases to amaze me. From Britain 🇬🇧
Former Marine. Humble? Yes, in that we're just doing what needs done and embarrassed by recognition. No, in that we are the best of the armed services and can fucking do anything.
Go for it mate.A good career and apart from normal duties,you can gain qualifications for when you leave after service that will put you on the ladder for civilian life.
WTF Nicholas! I just realized that you are a gnats ass from being at 40K subscribers!! Excellent work my friend, my hats off to you and Miss Capra for the great working coming out of your camp. Stay safe, pick up heavy ass rocks and stay always forward
I know this is an old video, and I'm coming in late, but I really enjoyed it. The dude provided detailed info about where the USMC unconventional forces fit in. The force's structure ain't all that straightforward but he explained it pretty well, and some of the reasons why it ain't so straightforward. Recommended viewing for young Americans looking to get into Recon or Marsoc,
Thank you for your service. I’m enlisting in the marines for infantry and want to become a raider this video did inspire my decision. Thank you again for your service. OORAH
Very few people can become one you have to have a special intelligence it's called crazy that's the foolish way of stating it good luck though can't say I enjoyed it much because you will be forgotten by your country but not in the hearts and souls of what's important God will be on your side as they have for many it's a choice if you do make it which is very hard you'll become better trained than any naval seal on Earth
@@1SpookyRedditstories1 You can pick any MOS and still go to A&S, though you’re not guaranteed a slot, you have to get screened and meet the prerequisites. And this is after a minimum of 3 years time in service, MARSOC doesn’t want newly minted Marines. Before all that just focus on getting in the best shape of your life, maintain it, and do your current MOS the best you can
@@maxb4210 I’m going to be a marine as infantry but I’m planning to join Raiders (MARSOC) as you said Raiders won’t take newly minted marines and should do 3 years of service do you think I can join Recon right away after joining infantry to do my 3 years service then join MARSOC ?
Was with 2nd Force Recon at Camp Geiger back in 1969. We flew down to Key west for "Sub Ops". Trained on the old USS Sea Lion, a WWII diesel electric boat, learning to exit and enter the sub via the escape chamber. On the flight back we were told that they gotten a quota for Vietnam. Volunteered for "Nam" but when I got there was assigned to a straight infantry unit. Spent my whole time as a ground pounder. Still have the Leatherneck magazine covering our trip to Key West.
The British Royal Marines have to do a curtain length of time in the Corp before going for Selection for the British Special Forces.Special Boat Service or Special Air Service.
Hey, Nick. I'm writing a story where my main character's a Marine Recon (Combatant Diver speciality) and of course, I've been reading and watching anything I can get to help me understand the mindset and training. This video was clear and extremely helpful for someone who's not in the military. Thank you for doing it! *two thumbs up*
I would suggest you get a handle on basic training first. That will show you how Marines are built. I would suggest that you try and do some of that training your self such as the runs and general fitness training, doing firearms training and maybe a few survival courses. Combine this then with your research to try and get a feel for it. On top of that they are all redblood young males out for a fight.
its easy to get temporarily pumped by a written word. you cant really learn it unless you do it and experience it again and again. propably thats what he meant, that you cant read a book about something that you must experience through and through yourself to see whether you are up for it and find your own motivation, or find that you really dont have. you might just find out that somebody elses motivation is not YOUR motivation. i sure as hell didnt know what being really afraid to imminently die meant until i felt it, no matter if i read about it, it just wasnt the same. but ill check the book. the feeling sucks, by the way.
David Goggins is a man. A man that can control every aspect of his life except his mouth! I would love to recommend his book to a few young men I know however I cannot. Is he refuses to control his mouth. So much for his example!
Hello everyone, I am not a great swimmer (I can basically just float in water) and I plan on joining the military. Would you recommend Marines or Army? I just figured it would be better to ask people who I've noticed have done the training in the comments. Any replies welcome.
Great picture of our Corps Top Notch people . Back in the 70's I worked my way into TAC Tactical Air Control) Party. Back then it was OJT in able to get in. Now I hear it's a actually an MOS, and has a long course. Again a great introduction to Recon/Raider's. Semper Fi Brother
11th MEU CE Corpsmen here (2016-2017). Supported recon my time there and they were some of the coolest dudes I have ever worked with. There SARCs emparted huge amounts of knowledge to me as a Doc and the SSGTs were awesome on the ranges not only letting me shoot their weapon systems but also coaching me to learn them even though I would really never get hands on with their stuff.
Thanks for doing this brother. I served 76-82. Great video! A question that needed to be answered. BTW, I think the Marines of this generation would make Chesty crack a smile and order another charge: where ever he is! Semper Fi bro!
You beat me to it Jake! Very humble individuals as in not talking publicly about their missions. Very professional. Nothing but respect! I miss my brothers and being in the Corps! Semper Fi and again, great, short explanation.
" deployed anywhere in the world in 24 hours" does that mean also Russia, China?? undercover maybe|??/ how can you deploy anywhere??? maybe he means access to most of the world.
Sometimes small things like injuries that hold us back in training, are the gateway to better things. I interviewed for barracks duty at 8th and I but due to an ankle injury I sustained in 3rd phase, wasn't selected because of my inability to do close order drill for countless hours. Luckily for me, a rare position for Sea Duty came about, so I interviewed and was selected, attended and completed the school at MCRD San Diego, and spent 2 yrs assigned to a MarDet floating around on a USN CV. Best time I ever had in the service.
Interesting video. I served in the Corps 89-93. 0341/8151. Mortarman and Security Guard. Barracks duty at K-Bay Ga with the MCSF Co. And went to the fleet with 1/8 during Desert Shield/Storm. Grandfather was in WWII with the Navy as a Corpsman, was at Pearl Harbor and did a couple of missions with the Raiders. Ooo-Rah. Good Video.
I get there is a difference...but... Thank you for your service. I know this country craps on it's veterans, but as a citizen who supports his country's veterans, thank you for everything you've done. What you've told us, and what you haven't.
My Great Great Grandfather Evens Carlson made the Raider’s and I am the 5 generation of him and I thank you for your service and thank for keeping him legacy alive
People should buy my "Impact" a James Grider novel on Amazon so I can afford a used car. James Grider is a mentally ill school shooter type kid. I decided to make it so his father was a marine and he came back fucked up and was abusive with James and short-tempered. Then he committed suicide. But anyway, I kind of knew next to nothing about the marines but it wasn't an important part of the story, just a little backdrop. So now it's kind of like I'm doing my research backwards so I can maybe flesh out his father's history a bit in the future sequels. In a typical liberal fashion I went and portrayed an abusive military father. Not that's impossible for there to be an abusive military father but it's just I was brainwashed into it by David Baldacci books where everyone has daddy issues and all their daddies were in the military. The government would tend to send people with bodies like Nick Koumalatsos to kill him or capture him for his dissidence. Problem is, James Grider is insane and pisses off society a lot (he wants death threats legalized, he wants statutory rape legalized, he wants to be able to buy a gun at 15 in case he feels like shooting up his school) but his physique is like that of what you get in pictures if you Google "hot teen boy" so you know, Nick could knock out James Grider with a tap of his pinkie finger. And that pisses off James Grider too. I had to put "magic" in the book and give him a magical power so he has an shot at defeating society. Maybe a hundred years ago it's feasible he could've rebelled against the oppressive government without magic, but now it's not.
Actually, Marine Raiders were AMONG the first SpecOps groups formed in the US military. William Orlando Darby's 1st Ranger Battalion formed June 8, 1942. I have worked with Marines (ForceRecon mostly) while in the US Army as well as a Contractor in the Middle East. It never ceases to amaze me how Marines insist on exaggerating or outright fabricating their exploits. Then again, Marines are the dumbest mutherfuckers in the US military so I guess it makes sense. You know, like little children playing "Let's Pretend".
"Four Raider battalions served operationally but all were disbanded on 8 January 1944 when the Corps made the doctrinal decision that the Raiders had outlived their original mission." And DE-ACTIVATED in less than two years. Doesn't count :)
Semper Fi! Brother you need to mention Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Intelligence Groups (SRIG) were intelligence units of the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1997. The SRIG command structure combined units of Radio Battalion, ANGLICO, Force Reconnaissance, remotely piloted aircraft, counterintelligence, and other intelligence elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. II MEF, 2nd SRIG, 8th Comm French Creek 93 to 95 SF!
Ha ha I remember SRIG. I think Topographic platoon was part of that also. That was back when the Corps was experimenting with SF stuff. ANGLICO was alive and kicking back then,I actually got an offer to go with them. I was at an Engineer Support BN there at French Creek and some gunny from S1 said "who wants to go to ANGLICO, and get in the bush with bugs and grunt stuff like that" well we boots were still fresh from our boot grunt training (they called it RFTD in those days) and I hated anything to do with the field. I regret that decision now. ANGLICO was a type of SF operators and got the gold wings, seen them in the chow hall allot. Thats just how the Corps was; be in the right place, at the right time, get the invitation. The Army is different I guess.
Loved the description of Recon Marines. Was 0321 from 89-93 at 2d BN when we were still at Onslow beach. Did my last 17 years as Air Force CCT. My Recon brothers were the absolute best savages I have ever been around!!
Pretty hard core for sure, but as a US Army vet, I have to set the record straight. 1863, Mosby's Rangers. First US spec op group. That said, I respect all of you for your service and dedication. Outstanding!
@@comm2531 Roger's Rangers were definitely the first Special Forces Commandos during the French and Indian Wars! Unfortunately they fought on the British side during the War for Independence. Just because they didn't have Helicopters and a huge support Network doesn't change it. They adopted the small unit hit and run tactics of the Native Americans. The Viginia Militia had Morgan's Riflemen during the War for Independence, the first to regular sniper unit. The British formed a unit using Rifles based on German Jager rifles, just as the Pennsylvania rifles were longer versions of the Jager hunting rifles. It wasn't until 1899 during the Second Boher the British had the Lavat Scottish Sniper unit.
With every thing military, if it gets big enough, some people will be better than others. You simply take the better ones, train them harder, give them an even more specialized role, and make them into a new more elite unit within the already elite unit. That's how I've always understood it, whether it was Seal Team 6 with the seals, Raiders with the Recon Marines, and Delta with everything else...
I wish I had this info back in 1989. I graduated Guide/Honorman, only 300 PFT in my platoon, merit promote and MOS selection because so. I enlisted open contact but was given my choice of MOS because Honorman, as it was called then. After denied two MOS's, based on closed or not old enough. (MP, 19 years old upon graduation from school which I wouldn't have been by 3 months, seriously? Again, at that time. I figured that would be a good MOS when I got out I would have the knowledge and documented experience to become a Chicago police officer, which I have been for 21 years now.). Well, I love weapons, so I chose 2111, and became an Armorer. Excellent choice, in my opinion, because not only did I learn small arms, I became very accurate with them. I not only ensured the safety of Marines with the weapons I worked on but, I was fortunate enough to also hone Marines skills. Not only in Lejeune but mainly in Japan where instruction was minimal at best. In 1990, I was based at Camp Geiger, I asked to be deployed when it all started. I was denied. I asked again and was "politely told" not to "ask" again. Clinton was elected, I saw the writing on the wall and ultimately, although asked, I decided to DD out. I saw the writing on the wall. I always wondered about the Raiders. Thank you for clarifying to all us Jarheads and future Marines. If I could rewind time... Awesome vid. Thank you. I hope this clarifies for all who did not know, as I did not, but enlightens those who have the ambition and ability to do so. Stay safe, Marines. Happy belated Birthday and Veterans day. SEMPER FIDELIS, forever.
In 1995, I was flying to Okinawa as a New Cpl (only 20 years old btw) to do a 1 year "Deployment". Just so happened that the 50 year Aniversery of WW2 ending was that same time period and the flight that I was on was FULL of Marine Corps WW2 veterans that fought on Okinawa and Suribachi. IT WAS AMZING. Here I was in my Alphas flying to my duty station and the guy next to me WAS A RAIDER!!! They busted my balls the entire flight. From the moment I got on the plane this old Captain says to me " WTF are you doing here son, you're a little late for the war" lol It was great. The best part was they were all drinking and got me complete shit faced. I didn't buy a single drink btw. I woke up as we were landing then got to report into my new command in disheveled Alphas and an enormous hangover. Its a memory that I will always cherish because it really showed me (minus the countless BS) what being a Marine was all about.
My dad was a marine Raider in ww11 he was inducted because he punched his CO in the mouth. Sitting in the brig he was asked if he wanted to try out for a special unit if he passed his charges were dropped. The rest is history MY Dad Allyn Withee he had numerous medals purple heart if I remember correctly he had 2. Love and miss you dad
My dad was in Force Recon back in 1958 or so as a scout/sniper. Two of the guys on his four man team were from the original Raiders of WWII. My dad would often talk about HALO insertions, being picked up via submarines, being extracted via Fulton surface to air recovery system and all sorts of crazy stuff. He almost died twice while in the service and is still with us at 83.
My father was in the 2-5 in viet nam, his unit is now considered a raider unit. He called them "fleet force marines" his patch has the blue diamond and the big red one with the stars.
Regarding your hairstyle and beard: considering what you went thru to be where you are at today, you've earned your look. No complaints from THIS civilian.
Been watching a lot of videos about the USMC over the last few weeks and all I can say is that I would do anything to take 25 years off my life and do what I should have done when I was eighteen. I'm far too old now and so that door is closed. And don't misunderstand me, I have a great life, a good job, a wonderful family and the American dream. But seeing what these young men and women are capable of achieving is so damn inspiring.
What I really like about force Recon & Raiders is that hardly anyone knows about it. Everyone knows about Green Berets, para rescue, Navy SEALs & what not, but hardly anyone knows about the Marine Corps' SF.
No - that's the point of the Corps. It's not fewer or prouder. Either you're a Marine or you're not. The snipers kind of had your attitude which is why they bugged me. Were the Marines at Belleau Wood SpecOps - Dan Daly, Presley O'Bannon? I could go on and on, literally. I know a guy who was told by a Force Recon instructor that he was the best at assault training the instructor had ever seen. That Marine was regular infantry. Recon is cool; more power to them. But no-one on the planet is more fierce than a Marine infantryman (Marine with a rifle).
Scott Etherton well I agree with you. No one is more fierce than a Marine with a rifle but the truth is no Marine has more weapons and technical training than that of any Marine in the 03 field. I was 0627 (satcom) we didn't have nearly as much training as our Spec Ops teams
Greoric M How did I mess up ... I'm joining the best military branch in the world. An even then I'ma train an work like I'm at the bottom. It's sum about the Marines that's me , wish I could explain it better ...also It says alot when the smallest branch is feared by ppl wanting to join the military. I like a good challenge an I'ma get way more then that with the Marines. I'm not chasing or wanting a crap ton of money ... I want sum way more valuable, sum money can't buy an the Marines will give me that.
In my days in the Marine Corps back in the 70's your choices were much more limited. If you wanted to be a "Real Marine" you joined the infantry or Recon and served in a combat arms role. To get into recon you must have spent some period of time in the Grunts first. Anything other than a Grunt or Recon you were considered a POG living a charmed life.
Hey I’m a poolee going in on October I want to know more about the recon special forces, the first question is can I get a MOS doing something for 4years then switch to special forces? And another question I have is can I just join into training for special forces? And which is better for me? Should I get some military experience 1st then go to the special forces? Thanks for the video very informative
Join, work hard, pass boot camp with high PFT score. Go to infantry training, get an MOS. Study the vids listed at the top. Don't get hooked up with the first girl you get laid by, the MC saying is: If we wanted you to have a wife, we'd issue one". After all this, then decide how much pain and what's to gain from it that you seek. I'm sure they'll give you a shot after you've proven yourself. Deployments, 6 to 12 week more schooling stints = no room for a "family". Crazy Lar, S/Sgt. '72-'79. semper fi
special forces is actually the army green beret';s but is always used interchanged. Special Operations is probably more correct. Much respect for you warriors
Young Kirov Read my comment again before you go making yourself look like a hypocrite “sensitive unnecessary dipshit ” to simplify it I’m saying honor him for what he is and forever will be. It would be a shame to discredit or under appreciate those who have fought for this country and survived, been wounded or passed away. I hope you’re having a good day brother.
Spartans training to be Spartans... you guys are just adorable. I remember my first tonka truck when I was 3 and telling my friends I was in a construction crew
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Nick, could you tell us your pronouns? 'Kill/Kills/killed
My nephew is doing recon
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Dude, this was awesome ... but the most important info in this video..?
JON STEVENS' how to behave outside of combat env. Just invaluable.
And if I could get a 285 PFT ... anyone can. Outstanding info
My son was a MARSOC Raider who was killed in 2020 in an airborne accident preparing for deployment. He was, as they all are, the REAL thing and yes, they are special. He was very proud of who he was and loved what he did. A special breed.
My condolences. I also have a son, and, even though he is only 2.5 y/o, I think I can imagine what you have been through.
@@nskoetrak1651 Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy all the things in your life to the fullest with your son as he grows. It's those things now, that bring me comfort and pride as I reflect on his life. Enjoy, and thanks for reaching out.
@@sydneycarton4885 Thank you. I will keep your advices in mind. 🙏🏻
RIP to your son. What was his name?
Thank you for your sacrifice. My son has just entered Marine bootcamp. I think he has this goal on his radar. As a mom it's hard to think about the possible loss, but incredibly proud of their decision.
My son is a SARC with Raiders. As a former Marine, it is impressive to see what these guys do, where they go and how they train. Hats off to these warriors
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@@Somebodyuprobsknow check your pants
@@Somebodyuprobsknow cry about it
You don't know nothing you only see the outer rim
He is a Marine Recon and Raider, this man is a real life super hero.
wait till you hear about David Goggins
Dutch Van Der Linde David goggins was hated by the seal team members and went on 1 deployment
Tom S no shit sherlock. but look at the dude now
Glenn Quagmire he was arrogant and never put we before me in the teams
Bottomline, Goggins earned the trident. That is no small feat.
Recon Marines: We always find our crayons.
Raiders: GIMME 'DEM CRAYONS!
Some Random Boot: *I AM THE CRAYON*
Uhhmmm crayons 😋
Jes we crayons need
This why you can't make fun of Marines.
Purple is always gone first...
Recon = Find stuff
Raiders = Blow stuff up
Touche', Semper-Fi.
OOoo THank you
Hi I'm Force Recon! Have we met?
Green Op
Black Op
The accuracy
Row Row row your boat,
Sneaking down the stream,
Lock and load,
Tactic mode,
United States Marines!
Xerigo that’s good.
Give me P!, Give me O!, Give me a G!
AMAZING!
@R L cool now go say that to a marines face.
The fuck is "Tactic mode?"
the marines stole the anchor from the navy, the eagle from the air force, and the rope from the army. and on the seventh day when god rested, the marines overran his perimeter, stole the globe and have been running things ever since!!
SEMPER FI MARINE, and thank you for your service to this country.
richard bohm this is peek cringe
Sorry Richard. We did not steal the eagle from the air force. The air force was not an official branch of the military til 1947, and the EGA was our emblem since 1776.
Good ting for you God loves all is children.
@@DMalenfant1 god has a serious sense of humor. why else would he have created pia zadora and the duck billed platypus?
@@richardbohm5778 I am not God, so go ask him.
My father was a raider in Vietnam thank you for your service and bringing attention to the raiders who they are and what they did
"We're all special" **hands out crayons**
Lol
I call red!! (Best flavor)
then the guy from the army realized the crayons were cleverly disguised 5.56 rounds
@@hailey1440 but it gives u nightmare.
Can someone explain the crayon thing to me?
They eat different colored crayons
*in the mirror to yourself* " You know what'd be a badass name?......TASERFACE!!!!"
I think I'll take purple crayons
HahahahahahahahahHha
😂
Taserface mmmmm...crayons. The red ones are the best
Interesting. My Father is a 1st Force 2nd Battalion Recon Marine via Vietnam era. Radio operator He passed away recently due to agent orange which let to cancer and ultimately lead to his demise. Honorable discharged corporal RIP Robert J Regan
I’m sorry brother. My dad was also a recon man. I lost him in March 2017. He was injured in Vietnam which led to a lifetime of kidney disease and other health problems.
It’s absolutely horrible to lose a parent. No shame in getting professional help if you need it.
Vietnam guys never got the credit they deserved. May your father Rest In Peace. Take care.
Timothy Regan I’m sorry to heart that he’s in a better place and Jesus has a spot reserved for him in heaven
@@jadenmontgomery3795 Marines don't go to heaven; shit to do.
Timothy Regan sorry to hear that mate. I thank your dad for his service. My girlfriends grandpa died recently from agent orange effects..
Hi sorry to hear about your dad I am sure he was a great man .as my father was Im sure being a recon marine has something to do with that My Dad retired as after 30 yrs he was a marine raider 2nd div. and then 1st recon and then commanded the 4th marines Also known as Trentts Raiders anti gorilla group and did 3 tours in nam he passed away in 2002 from the effects of agent orange as well we lived in southeast asia [Thailand ] as well as other places following dad around where I was also exposed to agent orange , 2 yrs ago we received some mail saying my father was eligible for compensation our family has never received any type of compensation has your family my father never drank or smoked and should have lived to be a 100, I feel we are owed what are your thoughts or experience on this ? Thanks SEMPER FI!
“Are you a Marine Recon, Raider, or MarSoc?”
‘Yes’
I was SOC MAU
Raider and marsoc is the same thing
"Both"
Yes
'Soc' 'mar' cock
Wow these guys are so badass... *continues eating chips on the couch*. Seriously though... thank you for your service.
If I knew I could eat while sleeping I'd do it. I've probably already done it.
If there was a couch, and there were chips, I'd definitely do it.
Not at all a joke.
Watch some David Goggins, get your ass off the couch and run bitch... You won't regret it.
I know.. Hillary Clinton Boys
nitroxide91 Thank you sir for your honesty
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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My grandfather was a Marine Raider in WII he received a bronze star fought in the worst battles in the Pacific and recived expert marksmen
@@jar8808 let him be proud bro damn
@@Quality-Shorts00 yeah, thats my bad, ill delete the comment when I wake up tomorrow.
lmao apologies.
@@jar8808 bruh
@@ToastieW 💀i deleted it.
Which Battalion?
OOORAAH DEVIL DOG!!! I must admit, I was very impressed with your clear and concise description of the differences and history between the "Force" and "Raider" elements. You pretty much nailed it!!! It is very confusing, even to Marines themselves. The analogy of having "two step-dads" had me rolling!!! Moreover, the addition of personal testimony in your video was worth its weight in gold to current and future Marines. Many people, or "wannabees," think it's all physical, but actually the mental side is just as important. Even though I was a "winger" back in the late 80s and early 90s (CH-53E Crew Chief) and loved my job, I was still envious of the Recon guys. They always had the coolest "toys!" Additionally, the Recon platoon we had attached to us in Northern Iraq during "91" was a much better outfit than our SEAL team. One of those knuckle heads stole a 5 ton truck and drove it through our camp like a Kamikaze! What an idiot! Lastly, despite your "Samurai" hair style, I am going to subscribe to you channel because of your knowledge and above average communication skills. Just don't go full "man-bun" on me Marine. Semper Fi.
Well, he did a great job of "Recon vs Raider", but not so much "Force" vs anything - his classification of "Recon" was generic. A vid about this long could go into "Recon Btln vs Force Recon" - it got muddy there through the years he just covered. But that wasn't his point, and that would have just made this longer!
I was Army Infantry 🇺🇸 but I have 2 Marine buddies that I wrestled with in high school!!! Thank you for your service...
You’re one of my big inspirations for joining the Marines, man. I’ve been stuck at SOI for four months nursing an injury, but hell if I let that stop me!
This is hard to watch. I retired in 2005, it’s sad to see how everything passes you up, in a good way. Still I miss it, especially the brotherhood.
ICUICU2 Too young for the WW II Raiders. Too old for the new Raiders.
ICUICU2 Just being a Marine is force of reckoning. Thank you for your support. Choose your service wisely.
Hey once a marine always a marine no matter what age
As a Marine, I've said that for years @ 21:45 ish... we're fighting the war wrong.
We are fighting the way the British fought us in the revolution. Just throw troops at it.
It's an unconventional fight. We need to treat it as such.
8654 !!! Old school
I could not understand wtf we were doing that hearts and minds stuff only works when the locals dont have the fear of god in them from the opposition
Roger that! Been saying that shit for years... but what do we know, it's not like we are the boots on the ground or anything.
Hey that's how we beat the deadbeat limeys, unconventional, after all it was militia that kicked the ass, of the so called best army on the world.
@@Bene_Factum Well, it doesn't help matters that Afghanistan really has no national identity, from what I understand, Afghans identify mostly at the clan level, then sect level so that makes winning hearts and minds harder because some Afghans won't care what you say or do because the Afghan president is a member of a rival clan. To add to matters, we always seem to back the wrong people in these sorts of conflicts, starting all the way back to Korea. We always seem to back these tin pot dictator types who are only a little better than the guys we're fighting. That sort of thing makes winning local support kind of difficult.
Me: civilian who knows no acronyms, divisions, etc.
Also me: listens intently every minute trying to follow.
Young man, you are absolutely wrong about the BIG Marine Corps not liking Force Recon. I am an old Marine who spent his 4 years working on the close support aircraft that gave the grunts like you, the air support that they needed, when they needed it. I was a plane captain, working on A-4 Skyhawks, and was very proud to be helping to make sure that the planes were ready to give you guys that you request, when you request it. We are so proud of you guys and what you do. Never forget that. Semper Fi!
Another Airwinger here, I was a C-130 mechanic with VMGR-352. Took great pride in making sure my planes (still think of them that way) were ready for there next mission. I think I know what Nick is getting at, like i was told going through schooling that majority of the Marine corps don't like the C-130 guys partly because we don't go on boat rides. So in a basic terms getting to do suff that normal marines can't.
He's probably referring to those really tightly wound types... Like the ones who would yell at you for not saluting a officer when you're way up in the mountains in a shit hole... It's like hey sorry I didn't want to put a fat Target on your forehead but ok you got it boss. Your world I'm just living in it... Or yell at you bc you took a few steps with a lit cigarette... I'm glad I was able to do my time during a war the uptight garrison warriors always pissed me off. Thanks for your service Marine.
@@NickKoumalatsos82 brother I spent 22 years with the marine force recon at Pendleton 1st Mardiv. I was a corpsman. Loved my marines. You guys really know how to take care of us. And in turn I'll cross a battle field to get to you guys and do anything to keep you alive. Semper fi my brother
Thanks that means allot
@Bill Brown thank you but being a corpsman ain't that big of a deal. Lol. I'll tell you a funny story when I went to the recruitment center well i did really how to SAY corpsman so I pronounce the s lol. And ask him if I worked with dead bodies he never told me that the marines are under the navy lol. So he said we hope not you never pull duty and work with beautiful women. Lol. So 3 weeks before I grad from corps school the gulf war broke out and I was sent to the marines. Lol. But I'm glad I loved every min of the time with the marines. And well the rest is hx.
At the time 1987 he was Staff Sargent Mcevoy (?) he was my diver instructor at Coronado. Fucker was a PT machine!
I am Air Force crash recovery specialist, If I did not have Marine recon/raiders I would have never been able to complete my mission. These guys dealt with some of the most mind boggling shit that would bring you to tears, They are tough and the best our country has to offer, Go Marines, you are badasses.
Pj?
We hauled Marine Recon on our Amphibious ship for a short time. Everyone of those guys were as big as a house! They had muscles coming out their ears. Haha, I was surprised they were able to function they were so huge. Gung Ho unit!
I was stationed at Camp Lejeune in 1982 I was in a communications unit we use to poke fun at recon because they had air conditioned barracks we were in WWII wooden barracks with no air conditioning our Gunnery Sgt would make us PT on black flag days
Imagine calling this guy a pogue only to see him become a full fledged Marine Raider.
That haircut of yours as a Sergeant in dress blues gave me PTSD alone btw.
thank you for your service... many family members of mine were in the Marine Corps... and a great friend was an original Raider...again thank you and God bless
Tactical keyboard has been activated I am a veteran of the United States keyboard warrior special forces I served for 4 years in the youtube comment section and I have 234 confirmed argument wins under my belt in each using facts from Wikipedia and then using a fake account with a fake name and profile pic and I think you’re wrong I will provide no evidence whatsoever and once I am called out I will not respond until you call me out for not responding and in which I will reply “sorry I actually have a life” adding to my perfect 234 win streak
Ur mom gay
Who rah keyboard warriors!
Best comment ever! Lol...
Knight No u
The Cotters. That was gold. Lmao
Nick, looks like you loved being a Marine. I really enjoyed this video. Great stories to tell to the grandkids. Thank you for you’re service.
I remember back in 2007 I was briefing Admiral Olson shortly after he took SOCOM. He traveled overseas doing his battlefield circulation and my outstation was one of the stops. The subject of MARSOC came up for some reason (I didn't bring it up). I can't remember if he said this himself, or if it was a member of his staff, but a question arose about what the focus of MARSOC would be going forward. Most of us in SOF around that time remembered that DET 1 was a proof-of-concept that was stood up under the auspices of NSW, so we assumed that MARSOC would become a SEAL-like element. We were told that although the leadership at MARSOC at that time were pushing for a SEAL-like mission, Olson was of the opinion that something closer to UW (in the SF sense) was what SOCOM needed more, and this led to the direction that MARSOC eventually adopted as they embraced their new role. Personally, I have been very impressed by their professionalism and courage. I was particularly impressed by them when they operated in the Helmand in 2010-11. CPT Matt Lampert's element was very active in that region and I remember how often I would hear his voice on the task force's frequency during the conduct of a TIC. He always remained calm and masterfully laid out the situation prior to calling for any air support. We were horrified when he was injured and doubly so when we discovered that his spouse was serving there during the same deployment (it both simplified and complicated the next-of-kin notification). Anyway, I'm a big fan of MARSOC and feel honored to have shared the same battle space with them.
Which branch did you serve and what SF were you? I'm in the process joining the Army, but having second doubts and thinking going Marines.. my life long goal is to become special forces. Either Rangers, Marsoc Raiders, or Green berets...
@@jasonscott127 He's prob green beret. Rangers is Spec Ops bro
Mad love Marines. Thank you for defending us the people and for protecting our great country . We thank you for our freedom we thank you for your lives and our lives we thank those who are deceased in the line of duty. Without you we wouldn't have what we have and may the great creator give you strength and protection as you continue to live on. .. long live the United States Marine Corps.
I served in navy amphib units out of Japan and always felt at the ready with marine recon embarked and out on patrol. I was living my destiny with highly trained and motivated brothers.
Nick, Gunny McAvoy was at the company (2d Force) in the ‘90’s when I was there. Professional, talented, and frightening. He crushed me during the two week pre-scuba training package. We ran at the company. I saw them a few years ago at the retirement from one of my teammates who went over to the green side. I got a little chill up my spine when I saw him, but then we had beers together, and all is well. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Johnny G
He is still a beast
cool breakdown of military history
Yeah... too bad it's made up!
US Marines fascinate me. Without a doubt the most highly trained, professional and humble fighting force in the world. Truly incredible history, never ceases to amaze me.
From Britain 🇬🇧
"Humble" ?....lol
Be proud of your own military and special forces (SAS) there the best in the world trust me.
Former Marine.
Humble?
Yes, in that we're just doing what needs done and embarrassed by recognition.
No, in that we are the best of the armed services and can fucking do anything.
@Wesley Robinson I totally agree the 22 is the best .don't forget the SBS aswell especially X squadron .these marines are formidable warriors.
@@wesleyrobinson3063seals entered the chat😭
Thank you for your service! From my grandfather Bracamonte 2nd Raider division. 2 Bronze stars and 2 purple hearts.
I grandfather was Marine 1st recon during Vietnam, he’s the reason I’m even considering a career in the military right now
Go for it mate.A good career and apart from normal duties,you can gain qualifications for when you leave after service that will put you on the ladder for civilian life.
@@terrypoole9598 can you elaborate or give examples? this is something i’m considering
I wish I would have had this information 25 years ago when I joined the Corps, thanks. Oorah!
"Im just going to clarify this for y'all"
(completely confused by 6 mins in)
"And that's when SOCOM made things even more confusing"
WTF Nicholas! I just realized that you are a gnats ass from being at 40K subscribers!! Excellent work my friend, my hats off to you and Miss Capra for the great working coming out of your camp. Stay safe, pick up heavy ass rocks and stay always forward
I know this is an old video, and I'm coming in late, but I really enjoyed it. The dude provided detailed info about where the USMC unconventional forces fit in. The force's structure ain't all that straightforward but he explained it pretty well, and some of the reasons why it ain't so straightforward.
Recommended viewing for young Americans looking to get into Recon or Marsoc,
My goal is to become a raider
Thank you for your service. I’m enlisting in the marines for infantry and want to become a raider this video did inspire my decision. Thank you again for your service. OORAH
Hope you are kicking ass
Very few people can become one you have to have a special intelligence it's called crazy that's the foolish way of stating it good luck though can't say I enjoyed it much because you will be forgotten by your country but not in the hearts and souls of what's important God will be on your side as they have for many it's a choice if you do make it which is very hard you'll become better trained than any naval seal on Earth
@@joeybomba8046 im going into the marines as a Marine guard, whats your advice to become a raider
@@1SpookyRedditstories1 You can pick any MOS and still go to A&S, though you’re not guaranteed a slot, you have to get screened and meet the prerequisites. And this is after a minimum of 3 years time in service, MARSOC doesn’t want newly minted Marines. Before all that just focus on getting in the best shape of your life, maintain it, and do your current MOS the best you can
@@maxb4210
I’m going to be a marine as infantry but I’m planning to join Raiders (MARSOC) as you said Raiders won’t take newly minted marines and should do 3 years of service do you think I can join Recon right away after joining infantry to do my 3 years service then join MARSOC ?
"Critical Skills Operator"
Very fancy way of saying "that guy you ask to fix your shit when everything goes to hell".
I think your hair and your beard looks great
Thank you sir.
@@jamesbael6255 LOL!
I love your hair and beard too.
manly imo
Bad ass
Wow, you guys rock. I was a mechanic in the Marines. I had no idea I was was in such good hands. Thank you all.
Without you mechanics we'd be in a world of crap. Thanks brother.
Amazing- my instructor at Navy Dive school in 1986 was then SSGT McAvoy!
Small world!
Was with 2nd Force Recon at Camp Geiger back in 1969. We flew down to Key west for "Sub Ops". Trained on the old USS Sea Lion, a WWII diesel electric boat, learning to exit and enter the sub via the escape chamber. On the flight back we were told that they gotten a quota for Vietnam. Volunteered for "Nam" but when I got there was assigned to a straight infantry unit. Spent my whole time as a ground pounder. Still have the Leatherneck magazine covering our trip to Key West.
The British Royal Marines have to do a curtain length of time in the Corp before going for Selection for the British Special Forces.Special Boat Service or Special Air Service.
Hey, Nick. I'm writing a story where my main character's a Marine Recon (Combatant Diver speciality) and of course, I've been reading and watching anything I can get to help me understand the mindset and training. This video was clear and extremely helpful for someone who's not in the military. Thank you for doing it! *two thumbs up*
I would suggest you get a handle on basic training first. That will show you how Marines are built.
I would suggest that you try and do some of that training your self such as the runs and general fitness training, doing firearms training and maybe a few survival courses. Combine this then with your research to try and get a feel for it.
On top of that they are all redblood young males out for a fight.
Hot damn, I'm also writing a story involving Marine Force Recon. How's your story so far?
I enjoyed the video. I was a team leader at Second Force Recon 1981-1983. Mike Macavoy and I are friends to this day.
"Nobody's written the book on improving your mindset."
I think David Goggins has finally written that book, "Can't Hurt Me."
The forgotten highlander by Alistar Urqurhart...
“The Bible- God
That book is amazing. I'm 5 chapters in right now. CALLUS YOUR MIND! TAKE SOULS!
its easy to get temporarily pumped by a written word. you cant really learn it unless you do it and experience it again and again. propably thats what he meant, that you cant read a book about something that you must experience through and through yourself to see whether you are up for it and find your own motivation, or find that you really dont have.
you might just find out that somebody elses motivation is not YOUR motivation. i sure as hell didnt know what being really afraid to imminently die meant until i felt it, no matter if i read about it, it just wasnt the same. but ill check the book. the feeling sucks, by the way.
David Goggins is a man. A man that can control every aspect of his life except his mouth! I would love to recommend his book to a few young men I know however I cannot. Is he refuses to control his mouth. So much for his example!
I wish I was strong enough to survive that Recon Swim qual! That killed me!
www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/c/casualties-usnavy-marinecorps-personnel-killed-injured-selected-accidents-other-incidents-notdirectly-result-enemy-action.html
Aaron Freeman we ain’t no joke,, we left the rest in the smoke 💨 SEMPER fi.
Aaron Freeman mind over matter always
I was intelligent enough, and fit enough... but, holding that weight up above your head, and continue treading water killed me!
Hello everyone, I am not a great swimmer (I can basically just float in water) and I plan on joining the military. Would you recommend Marines or Army? I just figured it would be better to ask people who I've noticed have done the training in the comments. Any replies welcome.
My Dad was a Raider during WW2. Very proud of him. Went to a couple reunions, they still tough guys.
Your dad is a hero mate
God bless your family salutes from brazil!
Great picture of our Corps Top Notch people . Back in the 70's I worked my way into TAC Tactical Air Control) Party. Back then it was OJT in able to get in. Now I hear it's a actually an MOS, and has a long course.
Again a great introduction to Recon/Raider's.
Semper Fi Brother
11th MEU CE Corpsmen here (2016-2017). Supported recon my time there and they were some of the coolest dudes I have ever worked with. There SARCs emparted huge amounts of knowledge to me as a Doc and the SSGTs were awesome on the ranges not only letting me shoot their weapon systems but also coaching me to learn them even though I would really never get hands on with their stuff.
U probably could if you went SARC I think they were trying to win you over with weapons systems
@@larrywilliams1151 body wouldnt put up to BRC 30 and been in a few humvee and osprey incidents. Screwed up knee and hip etc
@@akro187 Damn bro I'm guessing you're out now?
@@larrywilliams1151 nope still in
What about the Special Beard Brigade
Their Colonel-In-Chief is Melania Trump. She's a beard if ever I saw one.
@@claverhouse1 Ur thinking of Manchelle Obama. FIFY
@@atomicwedgie8176 Nope, I'm thinking. Try it sometime.
Great information. Enjoyed the video. I served in the USMC fro 1981-1991. Keep up the great work devil dog! Semper Fi!
Thanks for doing this brother. I served 76-82. Great video! A question that needed to be answered. BTW, I think the Marines of this generation would make Chesty crack a smile and order another charge: where ever he is! Semper Fi bro!
Recon- SOF for the Corp.
Raiders- SOF for SOCOM.
+Nick Koumalatsos
You seem to think only men watch you.
BAD DOG!
Love you anyhow.
Question: I was watching this and thought, did Suicide Charley get a name change?
Jake Hunter That was succinct.
You beat me to it Jake! Very humble individuals as in not talking publicly about their missions. Very professional. Nothing but respect! I miss my brothers and being in the Corps! Semper Fi and again, great, short explanation.
but the grunts are tougher, recon and raiders wouldnt exsist without the grunts ;)
Marine Force Recon:
They ARE NOT the thing that goes bump in the night
That's the boogie man running helplessly in fear
Never mind Force Recon. Marine forces reserves.
Oohrah. Chuck Norris checks under his bed at night for Recon Marines
Gyrenes ftw.
" deployed anywhere in the world in 24 hours" does that mean also Russia, China?? undercover maybe|??/ how can you deploy anywhere??? maybe he means access to most of the world.
@@MadmansInk Doctor! He's over here...
Sometimes small things like injuries that hold us back in training, are the gateway to better things. I interviewed for barracks duty at 8th and I but due to an ankle injury I sustained in 3rd phase, wasn't selected because of my inability to do close order drill for countless hours. Luckily for me, a rare position for Sea Duty came about, so I interviewed and was selected, attended and completed the school at MCRD San Diego, and spent 2 yrs assigned to a MarDet floating around on a USN CV. Best time I ever had in the service.
Interesting video. I served in the Corps 89-93. 0341/8151. Mortarman and Security Guard. Barracks duty at K-Bay Ga with the MCSF Co. And went to the fleet with 1/8 during Desert Shield/Storm.
Grandfather was in WWII with the Navy as a Corpsman, was at Pearl Harbor and did a couple of missions with the Raiders.
Ooo-Rah. Good Video.
Thank you for your service to this country and your continued service to your subscribers!
I get there is a difference...but... Thank you for your service. I know this country craps on it's veterans, but as a citizen who supports his country's veterans, thank you for everything you've done. What you've told us, and what you haven't.
Legend has it that Nick is a direct descendant of Heracles, Achilles, and King Leonidas.
wanegro from the movie heat
J Cortez Heracles?
J Cortez wow I didn't know 3 guys could fuck each other and reproduce
How's that pronounced? Hair-a-kalls? Her-ack-less?
billy bob Hair-a-clees
Extreme respect to every single one of you. Without you we wouldn't have our country.
My 20 yr old grandson is recon, so proud of him 🇺🇸♥️
That's my homie Blasi! Love that guy like a brother.
I liked it when you used the white board 🙂
My Great Great Grandfather Evens Carlson made the Raider’s and I am the 5 generation of him and I thank you for your service and thank for keeping him legacy alive
"Holster your keyboards. Safe, let em' hang." Lol. Slice of fried gold.
Respect
What happened to parachute Marines
People should buy my "Impact" a James Grider novel on Amazon so I can afford a used car. James Grider is a mentally ill school shooter type kid. I decided to make it so his father was a marine and he came back fucked up and was abusive with James and short-tempered. Then he committed suicide. But anyway, I kind of knew next to nothing about the marines but it wasn't an important part of the story, just a little backdrop. So now it's kind of like I'm doing my research backwards so I can maybe flesh out his father's history a bit in the future sequels. In a typical liberal fashion I went and portrayed an abusive military father. Not that's impossible for there to be an abusive military father but it's just I was brainwashed into it by David Baldacci books where everyone has daddy issues and all their daddies were in the military. The government would tend to send people with bodies like Nick Koumalatsos to kill him or capture him for his dissidence. Problem is, James Grider is insane and pisses off society a lot (he wants death threats legalized, he wants statutory rape legalized, he wants to be able to buy a gun at 15 in case he feels like shooting up his school) but his physique is like that of what you get in pictures if you Google "hot teen boy" so you know, Nick could knock out James Grider with a tap of his pinkie finger. And that pisses off James Grider too. I had to put "magic" in the book and give him a magical power so he has an shot at defeating society. Maybe a hundred years ago it's feasible he could've rebelled against the oppressive government without magic, but now it's not.
Actually, Marine Raiders were AMONG the first SpecOps groups formed in the US military. William Orlando Darby's 1st Ranger Battalion formed June 8, 1942. I have worked with Marines (ForceRecon mostly) while in the US Army as well as a Contractor in the Middle East. It never ceases to amaze me how Marines insist on exaggerating or outright fabricating their exploits. Then again, Marines are the dumbest mutherfuckers in the US military so I guess it makes sense. You know, like little children playing "Let's Pretend".
The Contractor February, 1st Raider Battalion was activated in February of 1942. This is before June. Sooo yeah.
"Four Raider battalions served operationally but all were disbanded on 8 January 1944 when the Corps made the doctrinal decision that the Raiders had outlived their original mission." And DE-ACTIVATED in less than two years. Doesn't count :)
Semper Fi! Brother you need to mention Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Intelligence Groups (SRIG) were intelligence units of the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1997. The SRIG command structure combined units of Radio Battalion, ANGLICO, Force Reconnaissance, remotely piloted aircraft, counterintelligence, and other intelligence elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
II MEF, 2nd SRIG, 8th Comm French Creek 93 to 95 SF!
1st FoRecon 1991-1992 1st SRIG Operation Restore Hope
I just mentioned ANGELICO i would like to see someone make a video explaining the history of ANGELICO .
Ha ha I remember SRIG. I think Topographic platoon was part of that also. That was back when the Corps was experimenting with SF stuff. ANGLICO was alive and kicking back then,I actually got an offer to go with them. I was at an Engineer Support BN there at French Creek and some gunny from S1 said "who wants to go to ANGLICO, and get in the bush with bugs and grunt stuff like that" well we boots were still fresh from our boot grunt training (they called it RFTD in those days) and I hated anything to do with the field. I regret that decision now. ANGLICO was a type of SF operators and got the gold wings, seen them in the chow hall allot. Thats just how the Corps was; be in the right place, at the right time, get the invitation. The Army is different I guess.
Loved the description of Recon Marines. Was 0321 from 89-93 at 2d BN when we were still at Onslow beach. Did my last 17 years as Air Force CCT. My Recon brothers were the absolute best savages I have ever been around!!
Pretty hard core for sure, but as a US Army vet, I have to set the record straight. 1863, Mosby's Rangers. First US spec op group. That said, I respect all of you for your service and dedication. Outstanding!
Not modern type commandos as started by the WWII raiders. Fk army anyway.
MandoMtn If you don't count Roger's Rangers in the French and Indian War.
But the jerk Rogers worked for the British during the Revolutionary War.
For the record John S. Mosby leader of Mosby's Rangers C.S.A. was a Confederate Army officer. Not a U.S.
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Roger's Rangers were definitely the first Special Forces Commandos during the French and Indian Wars!
Unfortunately they fought on the British side during the War for Independence.
Just because they didn't have Helicopters and a huge support Network doesn't change it.
They adopted the small unit hit and run tactics of the Native Americans.
The Viginia Militia had Morgan's Riflemen during the War for Independence, the first to regular sniper unit.
The British formed a unit using Rifles based on German Jager rifles, just as the Pennsylvania rifles were longer versions of the Jager hunting rifles.
It wasn't until 1899 during the Second Boher the British had the Lavat Scottish Sniper unit.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/military/sdut-us-military-special-operations-history-2015aug25-story.html
With every thing military, if it gets big enough, some people will be better than others. You simply take the better ones, train them harder, give them an even more specialized role, and make them into a new more elite unit within the already elite unit. That's how I've always understood it, whether it was Seal Team 6 with the seals, Raiders with the Recon Marines, and Delta with everything else...
I wish I never found this channel. No matter how successful I get, this guy’s beard is gonna make me feel inadequate for the rest of my life. 😂😂😂
Nick, yasou. boss beard
Anthony Jackson you should I do to
They all look alike. It goes with the job.
My genes just dpn't let be grown anything in certain spots, so it's better i just shave than look like i would lol.
Is the key to your success all the videos of tickling and feet you save on your channel? +100 plus . . .
Marine raiders back in the day had to have more guts than training. Today, you have to have more training than guts.
a bit more brains is required today.
Thank you for your service. Mad respect for you and men all alike. Im studying the asvab now and hope some day i too can make a difference.
I wish I had this info back in 1989. I graduated Guide/Honorman, only 300 PFT in my platoon, merit promote and MOS selection because so.
I enlisted open contact but was given my choice of MOS because Honorman, as it was called then.
After denied two MOS's, based on closed or not old enough. (MP, 19 years old upon graduation from school which I wouldn't have been by 3 months, seriously? Again, at that time. I figured that would be a good MOS when I got out I would have the knowledge and documented experience to become a Chicago police officer, which I have been for 21 years now.). Well, I love weapons, so I chose 2111, and became an Armorer. Excellent choice, in my opinion, because not only did I learn small arms, I became very accurate with them. I not only ensured the safety of Marines with the weapons I worked on but, I was fortunate enough to also hone Marines skills. Not only in Lejeune but mainly in Japan where instruction was minimal at best.
In 1990, I was based at Camp Geiger, I asked to be deployed when it all started. I was denied. I asked again and was "politely told" not to "ask" again.
Clinton was elected, I saw the writing on the wall and ultimately, although asked, I decided to DD out. I saw the writing on the wall.
I always wondered about the Raiders. Thank you for clarifying to all us Jarheads and future Marines.
If I could rewind time...
Awesome vid. Thank you.
I hope this clarifies for all who did not know, as I did not, but enlightens those who have the ambition and ability to do so.
Stay safe, Marines.
Happy belated Birthday and Veterans day.
SEMPER FIDELIS, forever.
In 1995, I was flying to Okinawa as a New Cpl (only 20 years old btw) to do a 1 year "Deployment". Just so happened that the 50 year Aniversery of WW2 ending was that same time period and the flight that I was on was FULL of Marine Corps WW2 veterans that fought on Okinawa and Suribachi. IT WAS AMZING. Here I was in my Alphas flying to my duty station and the guy next to me WAS A RAIDER!!! They busted my balls the entire flight. From the moment I got on the plane this old Captain says to me " WTF are you doing here son, you're a little late for the war" lol It was great. The best part was they were all drinking and got me complete shit faced. I didn't buy a single drink btw. I woke up as we were landing then got to report into my new command in disheveled Alphas and an enormous hangover. Its a memory that I will always cherish because it really showed me (minus the countless BS) what being a Marine was all about.
My dad was a marine Raider in ww11 he was inducted because he punched his CO in the mouth. Sitting in the brig he was asked if he wanted to try out for a special unit if he passed his charges were dropped. The rest is history MY Dad Allyn Withee he had numerous medals purple heart if I remember correctly he had 2. Love and miss you dad
World war 11?
Dude meant WW1
@@QuackAddictsAnonymous pretty sure he meant ww2, marsoc didn’t exist in ww1.
"What's the difference between a Marine and a Marine Raider?"
"A Marine Raider is like a Marine, only more so."
rangers are the marines of the army, and raiders are the marines of the marines.
@@rgbmilkman6278 Rangers would whoop Raiders Ngl
@@fn1709 I thought raiders were the toughest and most dangerous people lol
@@BLACKMANBLACKMEN Nah, CAG would destroy basically all the other US SOF
@@fn1709 what's Cag?
New York accent for Cack. 😂
Lieutenant Frank Castle has entered the garrison.
Proceeds to punch a guys eye out.
He gon’ break me in half
Lmfao I wonder what happened to that Demon that used to possess Lord Keith
Nerd
My dad was in Force Recon back in 1958 or so as a scout/sniper. Two of the guys on his four man team were from the original Raiders of WWII. My dad would often talk about HALO insertions, being picked up via submarines, being extracted via Fulton surface to air recovery system and all sorts of crazy stuff. He almost died twice while in the service and is still with us at 83.
My father was in the 2-5 in viet nam, his unit is now considered a raider unit. He called them "fleet force marines" his patch has the blue diamond and the big red one with the stars.
Regarding your hairstyle and beard: considering what you went thru to be where you are at today, you've earned your look. No complaints from THIS civilian.
" there's no book on building a MARSOC mindset."
You: creates 2 books on how to make yourself both a Recon and MARSOC marine lol!
It was so awesome to be a part of this. We were this first unit to deploy SOC capable. Semper Fi
Been watching a lot of videos about the USMC over the last few weeks and all I can say is that I would do anything to take 25 years off my life and do what I should have done when I was eighteen. I'm far too old now and so that door is closed. And don't misunderstand me, I have a great life, a good job, a wonderful family and the American dream. But seeing what these young men and women are capable of achieving is so damn inspiring.
We shared a compound with MARSOC. Farrah Province, Shewan 2010-2011
*Salute* thank you so much for your service... i'm hoping to possibly be there in a couple years. Semper Fi
Retired Army .... Your video hit the nail on the head. Excellent. Excellent...
What I really like about force Recon & Raiders is that hardly anyone knows about it. Everyone knows about Green Berets, para rescue, Navy SEALs & what not, but hardly anyone knows about the Marine Corps' SF.
Valeria Carreon don't forget Foward Combat Controller, not many people know about them either.
Valeria Carreon there’s a reason.
There is no such thing as Marine SF. SF only applies to the Green Berets. All others are SOF, NSW, SOG, or some other similar alphabet soup.
The job of Recon is NOT to be heard.
Heartbreak ridge is about recon.
The Fewer ,The Prouder!! Happy 242!! Semper -Fi...
Can't wait to be apart of the brotherhood I leave to become a Marine July 16...... I'ma senior in high school
Quazi, you fucked up.
No - that's the point of the Corps. It's not fewer or prouder. Either you're a Marine or you're not. The snipers kind of had your attitude which is why they bugged me. Were the Marines at Belleau Wood SpecOps - Dan Daly, Presley O'Bannon? I could go on and on, literally. I know a guy who was told by a Force Recon instructor that he was the best at assault training the instructor had ever seen. That Marine was regular infantry. Recon is cool; more power to them. But no-one on the planet is more fierce than a Marine infantryman (Marine with a rifle).
Scott Etherton well I agree with you. No one is more fierce than a Marine with a rifle but the truth is no Marine has more weapons and technical training than that of any Marine in the 03 field. I was 0627 (satcom) we didn't have nearly as much training as our Spec Ops teams
Greoric M
How did I mess up ... I'm joining the best military branch in the world. An even then I'ma train an work like I'm at the bottom. It's sum about the Marines that's me , wish I could explain it better ...also It says alot when the smallest branch is feared by ppl wanting to join the military. I like a good challenge an I'ma get way more then that with the Marines. I'm not chasing or wanting a crap ton of money ... I want sum way more valuable, sum money can't buy an the Marines will give me that.
In my days in the Marine Corps back in the 70's your choices were much more limited. If you wanted to be a "Real Marine" you joined the infantry or Recon and served in a combat arms role. To get into recon you must have spent some period of time in the Grunts first. Anything other than a Grunt or Recon you were considered a POG living a charmed life.
Great video. I was a Marine who started FMTU in 2005. Semper Fi!
Hey I’m a poolee going in on October I want to know more about the recon special forces, the first question is can I get a MOS doing something for 4years then switch to special forces? And another question I have is can I just join into training for special forces? And which is better for me? Should I get some military experience 1st then go to the special forces? Thanks for the video very informative
Join, work hard, pass boot camp with high PFT score. Go to infantry training, get an MOS. Study the vids listed at the top. Don't get hooked up with the first girl you get laid by, the MC saying is: If we wanted you to have a wife, we'd issue one". After all this, then decide how much pain and what's to gain from it that you seek. I'm sure they'll give you a shot after you've proven yourself. Deployments, 6 to 12 week more schooling stints = no room for a "family". Crazy Lar, S/Sgt. '72-'79. semper fi
special forces is actually the army green beret';s but is always used interchanged. Special Operations is probably more correct. Much respect for you warriors
@@dakdjonsey2398 "Pain is weakness leaving the body." Carver, Sgt. '75-'81
"More marine than anybody ive seen" all i needed to know
So these are the guys hogging all the crayons... (This is a joke btw, please don't get butthurt. I love the Marines, my grandpa was one in Vietnam)
Muh muh Mercy never say he was a Marine because he is and forever will be even after death you can never take that title away once you earned it
Was cause he passed away probably not cause he isnt anymore. Sensitive unnecesarry dipshit
Young Kirov Read my comment again before you go making yourself look like a hypocrite “sensitive unnecessary dipshit ” to simplify it I’m saying honor him for what he is and forever will be. It would be a shame to discredit or under appreciate those who have fought for this country and survived, been wounded or passed away. I hope you’re having a good day brother.
TEAM EBG TV Fucking BOOT
TEAM EBG TV are you dumb he is saying was in Vietnam no ones says my grandpa is a marine in Vietnam that makes no sense
Spartans training to be Spartans... you guys are just adorable. I remember my first tonka truck when I was 3 and telling my friends I was in a construction crew