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  • We got an inside look at how new United States Marine Corps officers are trained at The Basic School, a seven-month program that challenges newly commissioned second lieutenants physically, academically, and tactically.
    Chief video correspondent Graham Flanagan spent five days inside The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, where he observed five different companies in various stages of training. While Marine Corps officers lead enlisted Marines in combat, in some trainings at The Basic School, they play the roles of enlisted Marines.
    These lessons are intended to help them develop hands-on experience performing the tasks that they'll be commanding their subordinates to perform.The Basic School culminates with a crucible known as The War, where students are divided into opposing forces and must strategically battle to seize and defend a city.
    Service members from countries like Greece, the Bahamas, and the Netherlands also attend The Basic School.
    00:00 Intro
    02:17 International students
    02:57 Uniform and equipment issue
    03:40 Inventory and meeting Marines
    05:25 Physical-fitness test
    08:23 Marksmanship
    13:19 "The Leprechaun"
    14:21 Marine Corps recruiting success
    14:58 The officer's role
    15:20 Commanding officer's speech
    15:50 Officer requirements and salary
    16:43 Land-navigation test
    19:40 Obstacle course
    23:56 Women at The Basic School
    25:00 Dug-in-defense
    27:45 Greek soldier
    28:24 Dug-in-defense battle
    29:24 Aftermath and chat with Marines
    31:07 Helicopter medevac
    32:00 Reading the Bible
    32:40 Bravo group attacks the city
    34:02 Caring for casualties
    35:03 Awaiting the counterattack
    36:27 Defending the city
    37:43 "We're going home! War is over!"
    39:03 Graduation
    39:25 Credits
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  • @J1ntu
    @J1ntu Місяць тому +265

    I always think these videos are so cool! Thanks for the upload

    • @BusinessInsider
      @BusinessInsider  Місяць тому +16

      Thanks for watching!

    • @bronson4574
      @bronson4574 Місяць тому +2

      Same here, but these are clearly propaganda

  • @BMF6889
    @BMF6889 Місяць тому +166

    I attended TBS from June through November 1968 and arrived in Vietnam in December 1968 to serve a year as an infantry platoon commander. Hard year. I lost too many good Marines killed and wounded.
    I can verify that the training new officers get at TBS today is much better than it was in 1968.
    We didn't have nearly as much gear to train with: just a simple uniform, 782 gear from WW II or Korea, a small haversack with an E-Tool, and a military compass. We trained with the M-14 rifle but I was issued and M-16 in Vietnam which I had never used or disassembled before. Unfortunately, my NCOs had to show me how to disassemble it.
    There was no combat town in 1968 as you see now in the Video. I noticed in the 1970's vintage video there was a combat town, but the only thing we had in 1968 was a mock up of a small Vietnamese village used only for familiarization and not for training.
    The physical fitness tests in 1968 were more difficult. In 1968 it was called the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) (similar to the current Combat Readiness Test only with more events) which consisted of pullups, pushups, sit-ups, squat thrusts, fireman's carry, 100 year low crawl, and finally a 3 mile run. However this was all done in full combat equipment including rifle and two full canteens. In the summer it was brutal, especially the 3 mile run over hills with full combat equipment as the final PRT event. The M-14 was fairly heavy and awkward to carry while running. After I returned from Vietnam, I was a platoon instructor for two OCS classes and then later was assigned to TBS as an instructor for 3 years. By then the Marines had adopted the new Physical Fitness Test (PFT) which was different than the PFT in the video in that it included pullups, pushups, sit-ups, and 3 mile run in tee-shirt, shorts, and running shoes which was a heck of a lot easier than the PRT.
    In 1968, the physical fitness during TBS prepared me well for the mental and physical challenges in Vietnam, but virtually all of the training was conventional tactics which did not prepare us well for Vietnam. During my year in Vietnam I think we only had about five company size operations, one battalion size operation, and one regimental size operations. The rest was all platoon and squad patrols in a wide variety of terrains: mountains, coastal pines, rice paddies, jungle, and in dense elephant grass were visibility was no more than 10 feet in any direction.
    One thing that made Vietnam more difficult than TBS was that my platoon only had one and sometimes two radios. Towards the end of my tour there, my platoon had 3 and sometimes 4 radios. At one point we were issued "squad radios" that fit on the side of the helmet for squad leaders and my platoon guide had one, but they were worthless because you couldn't hear anything during a firefight and they were not on my platoon radio frequency which was dedicated to communicating with the company commander 24/7. Almost all of my commands to my squad leaders were with hand and arm signals in open areas, with a runner in more restricted terrain, and praying that my squad leaders knew what to do on their own in the elephant grass and jungle.
    I ended up serving 21 years in the Marine Corps commanding 5 platoons, 2 rifle companies, an H&S company, and served as a battalion S-4, and a Brigade G-4 Logistic Operations Officer. Later, I spent 2 years in Latin America supporting counter-insurgency operations with the host country's Army and Navy. My final tour was with US Special Operations Command where I spent most of my time again in Latin America. It was on Hell of a ride. I'd do it all again if I could, but at 77 I'm afraid I'm now permanently retired.
    Glad to see officer training today is so much better than in 1968.
    Once a Marine; always a Marine.
    Semper Fi

    • @stephen4763
      @stephen4763 Місяць тому +10

      Thank you. SIR. It’s inadequate but still needs to be said. Thank you.

    • @da3239
      @da3239 Місяць тому +6

      From a Marine MoM and Air Force veteran thank you for your sacrifice ❤

    • @Dead_Again1313
      @Dead_Again1313 Місяць тому +7

      Thanks for all you have done, sir. I got out in 2010 but you guys from the older generation were what made me want into the Marine infantry.

    • @geoffsmith76
      @geoffsmith76 Місяць тому +2

      Semper Fi brother

    • @carrolbrooks2143
      @carrolbrooks2143 Місяць тому +3

      When the shit hits the fan, I'm glad to know there are Marine Veterans ready to Go Play Again!?!! Semper Fidelis Brother! 😊😉😑👍🙏🦅🗽USA

  • @hummingbird9221
    @hummingbird9221 Місяць тому +290

    Shout out to my Grandson who graduated a week ago. All of these precious souls have my respect and gratitude. God protect them all.

    • @DMTEntity88
      @DMTEntity88 Місяць тому

      Sad they are fighting for a corrupt war mongering government

    • @AbruptandOffensive
      @AbruptandOffensive Місяць тому +9

      Tell your grandson that a bunch of strangers on UA-cam thank him for his service and your family for their understanding and sacrifice.

    • @Oregon123
      @Oregon123 Місяць тому

      I didn't let my son join the Marines or Air Force because I didn't want him to go to other countries to kill people for banksters. He joined the national gaurd.

    • @Andrew-Locksley691
      @Andrew-Locksley691 Місяць тому +4

      Congratulations!Tell him that Americans like me sleep well at night do to the umbrella of freedom they provide.I know each night my family and friends are safe because PEOPLE LIKE YOURE grandson AND HIS BROTHERS IN ARMS SAY "NOT ON MY WATCH " GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES MARINES AND ALL OUR ARMED FORCES AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸 ANDREW, BOSTON USA ....

    • @Oregon123
      @Oregon123 Місяць тому

      He isn't helping America when he supports bankster wars. And the people that sleep well at night while their kids murder defenseless people for profit. That's a special kind of narcissism.

  • @corpsman827
    @corpsman827 Місяць тому +213

    I worked at TBS back in the early 2000's as a Corpsman, best job I ever had.

    • @cameronhenke593
      @cameronhenke593 Місяць тому +4

      Which is pretty much a Marine according to marines right

    • @UncleSam1732
      @UncleSam1732 Місяць тому +6

      My Dad was a marine in the 80s, someone messed with their corpsman… needless to say that person needed a corpsman after that lmao

    • @AbruptandOffensive
      @AbruptandOffensive Місяць тому +2

      Thank you

    • @Horsemanray
      @Horsemanray Місяць тому +1

      Sorry things haven't been working out.

    • @rotorheadv8
      @rotorheadv8 Місяць тому +2

      In served from 80-91. The Corpsman were the best.

  • @DougCaldwell
    @DougCaldwell Місяць тому +178

    I could tell you how it was in the 'Old Corps' circa summer of 1967 at TBS. You know in the last century. But this video reminded me of the passing decades and a brief event I experienced. While our company of 'brown bars' was moving from one classroom to another event we passed by the outdoor garden/patio area outside what I remember was the club at O'Bannon Hall. A group of Marine veterans were gathered there and stood up and applauded us. They were Marine vets of 1917 wishing the best of the 'new Corps' of Lts preparing for their warfighting in Vietnam. 50 years separated our service. Now I see a 50+ year difference and stand up as well and applauded their dedication to become and lead Marines. OooRah!

    • @cm-pr2ys
      @cm-pr2ys Місяць тому +2

      Welcome home Sir. Semper Fidelis.

    • @jamesbarry1673
      @jamesbarry1673 Місяць тому

      Then why is the US military so 2nd rate?

    • @FOH3663
      @FOH3663 Місяць тому +9

      ​@@jamesbarry1673
      Please ... perhaps you're confusing Washington DC with the US Military.

    • @jamesbarry1673
      @jamesbarry1673 Місяць тому +1

      @@FOH3663 No, the US militarys track record speaks for itself. Winning is clearly missing from that record.
      But it keeps a lot of high school grads employed. So it has some value.

    • @FOH3663
      @FOH3663 Місяць тому +2

      @@jamesbarry1673
      First you said second rate ... which obviously isn't correct, and why I took exception.
      Now, you're conflating into winning and losing, ... which is entirely different than being first rate.
      Instead of slow rolling to whatever point is you're wanting to make, ... just get to it.
      Much appreciated.

  • @jayduke8554
    @jayduke8554 Місяць тому +71

    As a former Marine, re-visiting TBS made me proud and hopeful for our nation’s future 😊

    • @CydenAcres
      @CydenAcres Місяць тому +1

      Former? Did you turn in the title?

  • @blacksharkmarketing6341
    @blacksharkmarketing6341 Місяць тому +74

    “My haytt, not my haytt”. 😂 happy to see a little marine humor smiling through. 10:36

    • @unrestedtank4172
      @unrestedtank4172 Місяць тому

      And it was a DI

    • @sethvillagomez606
      @sethvillagomez606 Місяць тому +8

      @@unrestedtank4172 no it wasn't. It was a marksmanship instructor. DI's aren't the only ones who wear campaign covers.

    • @KnEpH131
      @KnEpH131 Місяць тому +2

      Real Marines don't wear hats, they wear covers.

    • @lzcontrol
      @lzcontrol Місяць тому

      @@KnEpH131 Although the actual nomenclature is Hat, Service, OD.

    • @KnEpH131
      @KnEpH131 Місяць тому +1

      @@lzcontrol That may be so. But Marines wear covers. Call it a hat in front of a DI and see what happens. That's as bad as calling a rifle a gun.

  • @okdarius
    @okdarius Місяць тому +47

    Interviewer: "So.. why the marines?"
    *Marines in the background: BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANFBANBANFGDFHBFGN*
    rah c:

    • @joeayyy6009
      @joeayyy6009 Місяць тому +5

      I answered the question “that’s the reason right there”

    • @noob.168
      @noob.168 Місяць тому +2

      aka civilian murderers.

  • @GimpCent
    @GimpCent Місяць тому +41

    I especially liked the part where they showed the foreign military partners who train with them, such as the Greek special forces soldier. Did you know that the US and Greece have a long history of military cooperation, dating back to the Greek War of Independence in the 1820s? The US was one of the first countries to recognize Greece as a sovereign nation, and supported its struggle against the Ottoman Empire.
    Today, the US and Greece conduct joint exercises and operations in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, strengthening their strategic partnership and mutual defense. I think it’s awesome that the Marines get to learn from and work with their allies from different countries and cultures. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing this video with us!

  • @danieltuckercatholic
    @danieltuckercatholic 21 день тому +3

    I love the flashbacks to the old recruitment videos and the way that they then cut to matching current-day scenes. Well done, Business Insider!

  • @emullen93
    @emullen93 Місяць тому +274

    The chick talking about rewarding herself with a PBJ. This generation needs more of her. It’s insane to think these legends join without even knowing what job they will actually do. Takes a lot of balls and a whole lot of patriotism to serve like that. I can’t say I could do it.

    • @187Genral
      @187Genral Місяць тому +7

      Amen I got so much respect for soldiers, I’d lay down my life to safe one .

    • @Halo47143
      @Halo47143 Місяць тому +2

      All officers don’t know what job they’ll get, wdym this generation, went enlisted to officer and this is what I see everyday. For this generation it’s the standard

    • @John.S.Patton
      @John.S.Patton Місяць тому +4

      Most join out of getting a paycheck and other benefit not out of patriotism.

    • @camerondelafuente8716
      @camerondelafuente8716 Місяць тому +10

      @@John.S.Pattonlol you think most college students can’t get make more than $47,000 out of school? O’s aren’t taking their junior and senior year summers to go to OCS and joining for the “paycheck and benefits”

    • @John.S.Patton
      @John.S.Patton Місяць тому

      @@camerondelafuente8716 most can't make more then 47k a year. There people with families working 4 jobs and there still struggling to pay bills and by food. Just an fyi illegals get 80k a year that includes free healthcare.

  • @j_real21
    @j_real21 Місяць тому +6

    The battle of Centralia still rages on in the hills of Quantico

  • @GT3Marine
    @GT3Marine Місяць тому +105

    Went through it in 2010. Seeing those folding camp stools brought back a LOT of memories!

    • @waltdyer0302
      @waltdyer0302 Місяць тому

      You still in and how is the S shop going if you still are?

    • @taenaran
      @taenaran Місяць тому

      Golf Company 7-10. Memories indeed.

    • @DougCaldwell
      @DougCaldwell Місяць тому

      And what about the 'yellow sheets' for the solution to the tactical problem being discussed while on said campstool.

    • @epl803
      @epl803 29 днів тому

      Camp stool. How about just sit on the deck and not haul unneccesary weight around?

    • @GT3Marine
      @GT3Marine 29 днів тому

      @@epl803 The point of the camp stool is that it’s treated as a metaphor for your rifle. If you can’t maintain accountability of the camp stool, you can’t maintain accountability of a rifle. Everything at OCS has a purpose, obvious or not.

  • @eydienoteddie
    @eydienoteddie Місяць тому +69

    One of the Captains in this video went to OCS and TBS with my son. We drove across country together to Quantico for TBS. Feels like yesterday they were just 2LTs. Good to see he’s doing well.

  • @LtActionCam
    @LtActionCam Місяць тому +56

    3:42 boom, first missing gear statement of his career

    • @sin7wu
      @sin7wu Місяць тому +12

      CIF is going to get him good lol.

  • @ethanchen9611
    @ethanchen9611 Місяць тому +28

    2:26 Damn that's ROC(Taiwan) Marine Corps Camo, Really proud to see that here!!!

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError Місяць тому

      Too bad international politics makes it hard to show them in a similar light as the rest… :cough :

    • @owenr2973
      @owenr2973 Місяць тому

      @@PrograErrorwhat are you on about?

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError Місяць тому +4

      @@owenr2973 one china policy mate...
      west Taiwan always hate any publicity from Taiwan on international fields.

    • @owenr2973
      @owenr2973 Місяць тому

      Thank you for clarifying, I wasn't trying to be an ass. To a free Taiwan!@@PrograError

  • @connorallgood0922
    @connorallgood0922 Місяць тому +10

    Glad to see we can dip at TBS. I plan on going after college. They got this program where I can go during the summers between semesters.

    • @gregoryberg5806
      @gregoryberg5806 Місяць тому +1

      PLC… that’s how I was commissioned

  • @riptide6161
    @riptide6161 Місяць тому +10

    Very impressive. I am PROUD of our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and women, and our Coast Guard. All of you have done what I cannot do.

  • @edwardturner1282
    @edwardturner1282 Місяць тому +5

    As a retired veteran, I was moved by this video. Felt a sense of pride. These young officer are our 1st line of protection. God bless them. Hooah!

  • @richardclark9353
    @richardclark9353 Місяць тому +75

    Glad to see the camp stool design hasn't changed.

    • @BLRANCH0300
      @BLRANCH0300 Місяць тому +2

      I still have mine

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError Місяць тому

      Well, what worked works... tho probably it's outsourced to some Chinese factory tho...

    • @gregoryberg5806
      @gregoryberg5806 Місяць тому

      @@BLRANCH0300 still have the one I got my first year at PLC in ‘87

  • @DeltaOscardelta117
    @DeltaOscardelta117 Місяць тому +17

    Always watched these videos when I was younger. Never thought I would BE in one with the rest of my platoon! Best job I ever had. OOOOORAH ECHO, NO EXCUSES!

  • @richardashworth2371
    @richardashworth2371 Місяць тому +53

    My youngest son graduates the Basic School this coming June. I am so proud of him.

    • @liberateda6914
      @liberateda6914 Місяць тому +1

      🎉

    • @briansmith2125
      @briansmith2125 Місяць тому

      Why?! It's the minimum basic requirement to get a paycheck. It's not a big accomplishment.

    • @connorallgood0922
      @connorallgood0922 Місяць тому +2

      @@briansmith2125 Why is she proud that her son decided to volunteer to serve this country and is almost finished with training to begin his career? I'm guessing you don't have kids.

    • @briansmith2125
      @briansmith2125 Місяць тому

      @@connorallgood0922 "Richard" is likely not a she....and I have 3 kids. We don't celebrate mediocrity in our house. I had a 23 year military career and training is not an accomplishment....nor is serving in the military.

    • @connorallgood0922
      @connorallgood0922 Місяць тому +2

      @@briansmith2125 No one is saying it's an accompishment. Accomplishments aren't the only thing to be proud of in life.
      Do you not get proud of your kids if they do the right thing? Do you not get proud of your kids when they help others? In fact, have you ever told any of your kids that you are proud of them?

  • @rbesfe
    @rbesfe Місяць тому +7

    Graham does such an excellent job with the military videos. You can tell the troops respect him.

  • @Benj_Steele
    @Benj_Steele Місяць тому +16

    Graduated TBS in 2018. Although I think this video misses in some aspects, it does a pretty decent job of highlighting the experience. Undoubtably some of the best leadership training I ever had the privilege of receiving in my life.

  • @juandenz2008
    @juandenz2008 Місяць тому +18

    2nd Lt Julia Bianchi deserves an academy award for that performance ! (edit: 34:18)

    • @mhpsmith629
      @mhpsmith629 Місяць тому +1

      I concur

    • @axwapples
      @axwapples Місяць тому

      which one was that

    • @juandenz2008
      @juandenz2008 Місяць тому +1

      @@axwapples The Lt acting that she has been shot at 34:18. I felt like it was a movie.

  • @yungtoolshed251
    @yungtoolshed251 Місяць тому +23

    Having NCOs teach the officers reinforce that trust that officers need to have in their subordinates

  • @owenr2973
    @owenr2973 Місяць тому +5

    Respect to the Bahamas and their SDF!

  • @Op4Grunt0311
    @Op4Grunt0311 Місяць тому +27

    I Worked at TBS at EI company 97-00, combat town doesn’t change much. Wait til they get to the infantry officers course. Things will get real

  • @AgenteSoli
    @AgenteSoli Місяць тому +30

    I love insider, post more and try posting about other MOSs like CBRN, Quartermaster and etc!

    • @prato6396
      @prato6396 Місяць тому +1

      no quartermasters in the marines

    • @AgenteSoli
      @AgenteSoli Місяць тому +2

      @@prato6396 I mean in the army tho

  • @jeffgoldhardt2713
    @jeffgoldhardt2713 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you all for keeping us free.

  • @nataldoe3035
    @nataldoe3035 Місяць тому +15

    I like that the channel didn't censor their cursing

  • @Sophia-gc9zh
    @Sophia-gc9zh Місяць тому +27

    Love this video mad respect to business insider for making these videos

  • @slothassasin1055
    @slothassasin1055 12 днів тому

    Graduated from TBS in 2018 and became an arty officer. Currently about to start medical school and hopefully become a doctor for special ops units. Forever grateful for the foundation and basis as a human being that being a Marine Corps officer taught me.

  • @Spike9803
    @Spike9803 Місяць тому +1

    I can't tell you how much I respect all who serve our country. Marines Officers are the elite. The Marines are the tip of the spear. These professionals are the reason that the US millitary has the reputation that it does.. Thank you. Semper Fi

  • @Borzoi86
    @Borzoi86 Місяць тому +3

    TBS is essential for thorough officer development in the USMC. I hit OCS at a time when the Corps desperately needed pilots so I was ordered directly from OCS graduation to flight school. I was elated at the time but years later upon reflection I realized that not completing TBS lowered my overall value to the Corps however fine a pilot I turned out to be. (Served minimum time on active duty to be followed by years in the reserves as a "weekend warrior." Have unending admiration for our USMC infantry and artillery units that we served from the air on multiple occasions.)

  • @Ppbtthl
    @Ppbtthl Місяць тому +6

    Incredible production, feels like a new level for these videos

  • @Site07UNSYNCED
    @Site07UNSYNCED Місяць тому +1

    Let's go the continuation of the original video! Thank you for this video!

  • @solfischer613
    @solfischer613 Місяць тому +42

    "Unlike every other us millitary branch but the space force, the marine core is succeeding in recruitment" 14:22 .

    • @johnhall5972
      @johnhall5972 Місяць тому +9

      They cut their numbers to a level that they can't possibly fail.

    • @billyjacc
      @billyjacc Місяць тому +9

      Way smaller , and less slots to fill.
      Their Medics and many other personnel comes from the Navy.
      The Navy Still has to fill their slots for their particular needs, as well as the Corps and The US Army has to fill every MOS for roughly a million soldiers.
      Still, good job to the USMC.

    • @solfischer613
      @solfischer613 Місяць тому

      @@billyjacc makes sense. I was surprised and amused when I heard it on the video and didn't understand how it could be so.

    • @yahooarchie8306
      @yahooarchie8306 Місяць тому

      They haven't gone woke yet. Army and navy recriutment ads embarrasse the country.

    • @connorallgood0922
      @connorallgood0922 Місяць тому

      @@billyjacc I mean Marines just have a natural allure to them though, and the smaller size is a part of that.

  • @pichetkullavanijaya6908
    @pichetkullavanijaya6908 Місяць тому +10

    Real privilege to make it through OCS and go to the Basic School TBS and succeed.

  • @bodezzy212
    @bodezzy212 Місяць тому +11

    Was an AI back in 2008! Those kids put in work and it hasn’t changed much I see. Marines will always be the force multiplier in war

  • @AbruptandOffensive
    @AbruptandOffensive Місяць тому

    Thank you for your service, boys. Be brave, be aggressive, and be loyal to your men and the Corps. Go lead these young men and women in life and on the battlefield. Make them good Americans and good Marines.

  • @scotth5038
    @scotth5038 Місяць тому +4

    One thing that differs the marines from other branches,Truck drivers, typist and even cooks are shooters. First

  • @trevorgordier3938
    @trevorgordier3938 Місяць тому +3

    To all the Women and Men who have been and are Marines my hats off to you … you are “Warriors “ with a discipline unmatched … I love how the Officers take the course before they’re allowed too lead .. “ You can’t be the Boss if you haven’t done the workers job “ … Kudos to them … and I love how the International Allies train and work to take that back home to their countries … that’s a bond … “ “Marines are the 1st in and the Last out “ … “ The Marines never leave a person behind “ … those mottos right there tell you who these people are … I’m in Canada and know all about the Corps … amazing and talented … again to all the Women and Men who have been and are Marines you are truly WARRIORS …” the Dogs who watch the Flock for the Wolves “ … THANK YOU SO MUCH AND IN MY PRAYERS FOR SAFE MISSIONS … HAPPY HUNTING … 🙏… 🇺🇸… 🇨🇦… ❤️

  • @rochesterjohnny7555
    @rochesterjohnny7555 Місяць тому +2

    Keep up the good work keep our Marine standards high

  • @LDB670
    @LDB670 Місяць тому +9

    TBS was fun...IOC was a gut check. Lots of good memories. Frozen Fox!

  • @DrillCenter-mf1yg
    @DrillCenter-mf1yg Місяць тому +1

    The "This is on Business Insider" got me 😂
    Love these videos keep it up

  • @JediAkasha
    @JediAkasha Місяць тому +4

    How cool! Got to see my son in this video! ❤

  • @ryanmrowka8970
    @ryanmrowka8970 Місяць тому

    These young Americans make me proud. And I'd like to thank them and their families for their service.

  • @davepratt9909
    @davepratt9909 Місяць тому +11

    Echo Company in 1983. It is amazing how much has changed while it has stayed the same.

    • @andystuckey2561
      @andystuckey2561 Місяць тому

      Echo of 80 for me!

    • @andystuckey2561
      @andystuckey2561 Місяць тому

      @@BDaniels1959
      that was my TBS class. fallen angel to IOC in 81. Should have gone right off the bat.

    • @davepratt9909
      @davepratt9909 Місяць тому +1

      @@BDaniels1959 That would be me. Is there a contact for the reunion list?

    • @BDaniels1959
      @BDaniels1959 Місяць тому

      @@davepratt9909 yes

  • @MrPainseeker
    @MrPainseeker Місяць тому +39

    Why are all the instructors so nice? No one is yelling at the students or deriding them. I like this.

    • @jonathanlehe1852
      @jonathanlehe1852 Місяць тому +50

      OCS is where the haz… I mean intense training is

    • @jurjitsingh3728
      @jurjitsingh3728 Місяць тому +6

      Because there are cameras lol

    • @naveygill1793
      @naveygill1793 Місяць тому +18

      Because TBS is not suppose to teach them how to become Marines. They learn the discipline and basics of becoming a Marine at their commissioning source whether it is OCS, NROTC, or USNA.
      TBS teaches the basics on how to become an Officer. Once they graduate from here they will head to their respective MOS school depending on what branch (specialization) they get assigned.
      I’m an Army Officer, but the process of training new Officers is similar from branch to branch with some nuances.

    • @rotorheadv8
      @rotorheadv8 Місяць тому +3

      They are not just “students”. They are officers. Most of the firearms instructors are enlisted.

    • @morningstarrss
      @morningstarrss Місяць тому +7

      It's tbs not ocs

  • @randyc754
    @randyc754 Місяць тому +13

    Been there done that!
    New theater is underground!

  • @codyblue7794
    @codyblue7794 Місяць тому +1

    Delta 6, “Succeed or Die” ! Grateful to have gotten to train with the Marine Officers in this video, during the war clip. I know they were only on sight for a couple days so obviously ALOT of what’s done is missed out on, nonetheless, a good production.
    Should mention that those PFT “standards are the absolute bare minimum”. Getting a minimum in them all will result in failure. Additionally, without scoring 250/300 you are at risk of not being able to begin training. 280-285 score is more of the average at TBS.

  • @YutBrosim
    @YutBrosim Місяць тому +6

    Funny to see guys that I went through TBS with as staff in this video. Capt. Phan was one of my roommates

  • @itsdavidlo
    @itsdavidlo Місяць тому +1

    Thank you Marines for your service. People like you give me hope for this country.

  • @chungledorf350
    @chungledorf350 Місяць тому +13

    Im currently thinking about joining the army or the air force within the next month or so. Most of my family either is serving, served or is currently in law enforcement. I come from a small town and ive only ever worked odd jobs, im in my mid 20’s. If im honest i just feel my life hasnt progressed much since high school and i want alot more for myself. I see the military has been in a recruiting crisis the past couple of years, and ive done my research on the negatives about it. Call me crazy but i still think its worth it FOR ME, that part is the most important part if youd ever seen one. Plan is, get in for a 4 year get out and head to a trade school (Ive never had enough money to ever go) then come back to my home state and spend “hopefully” the rest of my life in peace with my rather large family lol. These next couple years are going to have ups and downs just as everything goes, but i have faith that in the end ill be changed for sure. For the better or worse? We’ll just have to wait. Love the content business insider! These videos have been very informative, insightful and helped me get over the fear of joining. God bless our troops! i

    • @garrettschrepfer7659
      @garrettschrepfer7659 Місяць тому +10

      Hey man, I’m actually a Marine Recruiter that’s watching this myself, and if you haven’t had the opportunity to talk to recruiters yet, I can help get you in contact with one in your area.

    • @cameronhenke593
      @cameronhenke593 Місяць тому +6

      Get him to be a Devil Dog

    • @garrettschrepfer7659
      @garrettschrepfer7659 Місяць тому +2

      @@cameronhenke593 I’m trying lol

    • @noahc4693
      @noahc4693 Місяць тому +4

      The military is what you make of it. It's also great for kickstarting your life in a different direction. You will definitely change, but you can choose to make those good or bad changes usually. Even if you chose not to use any of the benefits, you would still have made connections with people from all over the country that could help with getting a good job or whatever else.

    • @chungledorf350
      @chungledorf350 Місяць тому +1

      @@noahc4693 exactly dude! I know its alot to sacrifice but there is good to come out of it!

  • @BdogFinal14
    @BdogFinal14 Місяць тому

    Much respect to these young Marine leaders and their dedicated instructors. They will be on the sharp tip of the spear, protecting our freedom. As a former Army Officer, I’ve always been impressed by Marine Officer Basic. The Army should institute a similar program for all new officers, instead of allowing each branch to conduct their own training.

  • @oliversacks3837
    @oliversacks3837 Місяць тому +2

    I love these videos! Have you guys ever thought of doing one for USUHS? It’s a military medical school and they have a pretty tough exercise that they complete every year.

  • @galexymitzelplik9560
    @galexymitzelplik9560 Місяць тому +7

    As a 37 year old man ive lived in tough cities and Ive never needed anyone for safety but i admit, I feel safe knowing we have these warriors protecting the United States of America. I feel proud being a citizen of the United States of America because of these brave Marines.

    • @oldbagira2192
      @oldbagira2192 Місяць тому

      Is someone attacking the United States?

  • @sin7wu
    @sin7wu Місяць тому +20

    Don't change Marines. Don't change. Always set the standards!

  • @Maxevilkiller777
    @Maxevilkiller777 Місяць тому +2

    Please keep going the military videos

  • @pdd6016
    @pdd6016 Місяць тому +8

    ❤Thank You For Your Service❤

  • @parkersmith6112
    @parkersmith6112 Місяць тому +10

    Graduated a year ago with alpha company, it was awesome about 10% of the time, the other 90% was sitting in the wet and cold lol

    • @ddubya123
      @ddubya123 Місяць тому +1

      Arctic alpha 🥶

    • @gregoryberg5806
      @gregoryberg5806 Місяць тому

      Semper Gumby.. hurry up and wait… etc.. Elvis Co 5/89

  • @2Oldcoots
    @2Oldcoots Місяць тому

    Thank You for our many freedoms!

  • @randymac9539
    @randymac9539 Місяць тому

    i think i have watched everyone of these BI military docs...very cool indeed. so proud to be an American.

  • @zulubeatz1
    @zulubeatz1 Місяць тому +1

    Very informative and impressive.

  • @TheBeast-qv2gy
    @TheBeast-qv2gy Місяць тому +10

    Need a video or documentary like this one about RASP and ranger school
    RLTW

    • @usernamealreadytaken770
      @usernamealreadytaken770 Місяць тому

      The closest thing they did was the Best Ranger Competition.
      But agreed I would love to see a video on either.

  • @user-ch3fu4ug6n
    @user-ch3fu4ug6n Місяць тому +4

    After long time watch army video. My both sons if they are interested in Indian Army,Airforce, Navy other related defence field jobs. I am first. They must be fully prepared before joining. Not the police field. I salute to Indian Army.

  • @cameronhermann9400
    @cameronhermann9400 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing and fascinating video

  • @BMF6889
    @BMF6889 Місяць тому +3

    New Marine officers today earn about $3000 a month. As a 2nd Lt platoon commander in Vietnam in 1968-69 I earned $450 a month with $50 combat pay--but I had to pay federal income tax on it. I don't remember if here was a grace period for filing while in combat. Enlisted were exempt from income taxes while in combat..
    In Vietnam, we weren't paid by check or cash but rather with a restricted amount of Military Payment Certificates (MPC) which was like Monopoly Money only you could buy things like razor blades, writing paper, pens, and other simple things whenever we were able to return to the battalion cantonment which was located in the middle of nowhere surrounded by a dirt berm and razor wire.
    In my experience, my platoon was only able to get back to the battalion once every 1-2 months for 3 days of rest and hot meals and then it was back out for another 1-2 months.
    No such thing as bottled water back then. We filled canteens with whatever water source we could find and doubled the number of water purification tablets recommended to kill as many critters as possible. A lot of times there wasn't enough water to waste on shaving or brushing teeth. It didn't take long for uniforms to begin to rot off. No one wore underwear (skivvies) or socks because they were just something else to get wet and hard to dry out. The boots were uncomfortable at first, but the feet hardened up and it was fine.
    Resupply helicopters were sometimes unreliable due to terrain, weather, or enemy threats and so one C-Ration had to last 2-3 days. Why only one? Because water and ammo was far more important than food.
    There was so much preservatives in the C-Rations that we used to joke that if we got killed the morgue wouldn't have to embalm us.
    There were very few opportunities to bathe on operations and so body odor became somewhat overwhelming, but you got used to it.
    It was brutally hot in the dry season and it never stopped raining during the monsoons. I don't remember waking up one morning and thinking what a nice day. There were no nice days.

    • @arthurwolff3197
      @arthurwolff3197 Місяць тому +1

      You should write a book about your experiences.

  • @bigave9949
    @bigave9949 Місяць тому

    May God protect all these young men and women...!!!

  • @thispak
    @thispak 24 дні тому

    The USMC's digital camo + tan kevlar vests are a beautiful color combination! Very clean and sophisticated.

  • @The_Vizo
    @The_Vizo Місяць тому +17

    In College right now. Did 2 semesters of Army ROTC. I have profound respect for the US armed forces. Hopefully will join after completing College. Semper Fi Brothers!!!!!

  • @melaninfarmer
    @melaninfarmer Місяць тому +4

    Marines are so badass man. "If you want Logistics join the Army!" lool iykyk.

  • @mrmosk2011
    @mrmosk2011 Місяць тому +1

    Marines are definitely the most physically fit of all the branches. We need more young people joining.

  • @philipavada
    @philipavada Місяць тому

    I can't wait.

  • @kenc9236
    @kenc9236 Місяць тому +2

    Good job Bravo.

  • @leonchok784
    @leonchok784 Місяць тому

    Interesting that videos like this popping up with what is happening in other parts of the world.

  • @edgomez1491
    @edgomez1491 Місяць тому

    Succeed or Die! Semper Fi! 🇺🇸

  • @oliversacks3837
    @oliversacks3837 Місяць тому +2

    Can we get an Army BOLC video next?!

  • @otway00
    @otway00 Місяць тому +1

    Retired CWO3, Went thru TBS in 1982. Had one the worst snow storms in a long time and no one could enter or leave the area for about 3 days due to snow. One group of LT's got stuck out in the field

  • @muaykee2987
    @muaykee2987 Місяць тому +1

    Once a Marine, always a Marine.😊

  • @fischneck
    @fischneck Місяць тому +2

    I was CI. Best job i ever had

  • @briannadon4381
    @briannadon4381 Місяць тому

    Cool video. I was Bravo company 2-17. Brings me back!

  • @deadweight_
    @deadweight_ Місяць тому +19

    I know these guys are complete studs but that speed reload drill had me chuckling just a little.
    Edit: They're retaining their mags...I'm autistic.

  • @jadonkalei
    @jadonkalei Місяць тому +3

    Just checked into to TBS earlier this week. BOC 3-24!

    • @gregoryberg5806
      @gregoryberg5806 Місяць тому +1

      Have fun! It sucked and was fun at the same time.

  • @owstoronto
    @owstoronto Місяць тому +3

    Would love to see an episode about PJs or SR.

  • @OGFrontLine
    @OGFrontLine Місяць тому

    I dont know if they are now teaching the "C-Clamp" for better rifle handling which translates to improved shooting proficiency, marksmanship, and quicker transitions between targets, but I did see many of the students using the C-Clamp when rifle shooting which is awesome imo

  • @JJ-si4qh
    @JJ-si4qh Місяць тому +4

    Someone finishing in 28 minutes is unheard of. Even 24 minutes is considered "slow". That's something you absolutely should have mentioned. The minimum standard is pretty bad and makes it sound like anyone can do it. Also the idea of having different standards based on gender is insane

  • @HuggybearActual
    @HuggybearActual Місяць тому +7

    TBS class 2-12. Semper Fi.

  • @B_heron
    @B_heron Місяць тому

    Hats off to you guys 🤙 thanx for busting your asses.

  • @Pacmansi
    @Pacmansi Місяць тому

    Gotta love the SGT breaking it down Barney style for the CIVDIV 😉

  • @OperatorJackYT
    @OperatorJackYT Місяць тому +8

    I can't wait to Join my Brothers in arms! 💪🦅🇺🇸 :D
    32:02 Love to see a man of faith serving his country

    • @John.S.Patton
      @John.S.Patton Місяць тому

      The biden administration going to want him gone

  • @Jmp64-ns8zl
    @Jmp64-ns8zl Місяць тому +4

    This is a great video about the "Basic School" no doubt. That said, it does not convey the fact that the Corps has been gutted by Force Design 2030. And this was intentional. The Corps has met it's recruiting goals only because it has gutted enlistment quotas by 30% +-. They've cut over 300 MOS's. These include engineering, military police, scout snipers and many more. They no longer field tanks, armor, artillery. A lot of fixed and rotary aviation assets have been divested. Entire infantry regiments have been stood down...no wonder they have met recruiting goals. Semper Fidelis Forever!

  • @cyberthrall
    @cyberthrall Місяць тому +67

    Every business insider comment section got the:
    - schizophrenic
    - guy who barely speaks English and is rabidly anti-America
    - guy claiming he either will be or was apart of [subject of the video]
    - if it's a military video, old retiree claiming that literally everything in the military is easier now because of gender or pronouns or something (he served from '80 - '84 and never deployed)
    - another schizophrenic
    - very rarely a person actually asking genuine questions and talking about the video

    • @roymarshall_
      @roymarshall_ Місяць тому +3

      You forgot the guy convinced of his own moral superiority who is obsessed with being critical of everybody else

  • @thewatcher4552
    @thewatcher4552 3 дні тому

    Semper Fidelis!

  • @patrickhaarhues2870
    @patrickhaarhues2870 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome. Well trained, critical thinking, and lethal if needed. Hope they always put country and constitution before politics. Need officers that love the country and the people.

  • @user-vk4jp2xc8w
    @user-vk4jp2xc8w Місяць тому +2

    You should make a a video about what a army air one soldier packs

  • @nickdantzlerward8567
    @nickdantzlerward8567 Місяць тому +2

    Golf Co 1st Plt, 7-22. Good memories

  • @456jkl1
    @456jkl1 Місяць тому +2

    30:54 my boy got his first dip and got his accent all changed

  • @cindyknows9220
    @cindyknows9220 15 днів тому

    These marines are so goofy and like to joke around, but can switch to being so composed and articulate.