2011, PLT 1052 Day 1- SDI SSgt Nichols

Forming Day 1- MCRD Parris Island, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Delta Company.

[@squilliam8329]

If you’ve gone through boot camp, you know the feeling of when class or church is about to end, the drill instructors walk in and you know you’re about to go to hell again, worst feeling wver😂

[@albertproano899]

1 2 3 drill instructor drill instructor drill instructor

[@SIRTROLLZALOT]

Will Rathgeber facts bruh they be like please stand by for your drill instructors 😂

[@TruckersShade]

It also teaches you the most ULTIMATE lessons... You are MORE than you decide you are.

[@user-du3vo5ld2j]

I've changed a lot since I went through in 1981. Physically, I didn't think boot-camp was hard enough. Psychologically, it sucked. I wish I could knock the shit out of the DI every time they made us shine that fucking belt buckle AGAIN, clean the M-16 that was already clean, swab an already clean deck, or screamed in my face for no reason. I wish we had spent half the time learning to fight/shoot as we did doing bull-shit work, as shown in this vid, because they had nothing else for us to do. We spent hundreds of hours doing shit like this in the video and maybe 10 hours learning to fight hand to hand. We did spend two weeks (I think), learning to shoot. I Infantry school wasn't much different.

[@Revbone450]

For me it was after breakfast they would say "Get your PT's back on now!" cringe...

[@JetPilot1956]

If I had my life to live over again one thing I would absolutely do again is join the marine Corp. Parris Island taught me so much about myself and what I was capable of doing if I put my mind to it. It was tough, challenging and rewarding. Aside from the day my son was born I’ve never had a prouder moment in my life as the senior drill instructor dismissed my platoon. Plt, 1018, January 13th, 1976). Semper Fi

[@navvet4518]

JetPilot1956 Roger that. I got to bootcamp as a boy and I left as a man. Zero regrets about ever going into the military. I now wish I would’ve retired from the military.

[@usmc-veteran7316]

JetPilot1956, I went through Parris Island Oct-Dec 73, Plt 395, India Co, 3rd Bn. The Marine Corps changed me for life. It was because of our Senior Drill Instructor Ssgt Stewart, Drill Instructors Ssgt Johnigon, Sgt Valentine & Sgt Guest. They took boys and turned us into to men and Marines. Because of my drill instructors I always did my best and stayed out of trouble and I was promoted to Sgt in 40 months. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT

[@JaimeMoralesDrums]

@@powergoose6188 Corps

[@whoisthedeepstate7852]

EGA ceremony hit me way more

[@TheTurk56523]

I guess the Marines are now a CORPORATION.

[@monkey20k]

SSgt Nichols was my heavy hat for Delta PLT1092 and I'm pretty sure he still hates me lol. I still respect the hell out of the man and I'm honored to have been trained by him.

[@argeniside1015]

Is he just so mean you think he still hates you or do you think he ACTUALLY hated you back in boot?

[@monkey20k]

@@argeniside1015 Another Marine the knows him asked if he remembered me and it was apparently said in no uncertain terms that he wasn't a fan. Personally I think it's funny. The guy is still a hell of a Marine and like I said I have nothing but respect for the man

[@monkey20k]

@@squilliam8329 highly likely. Eh... the Marines will do that to ya I guess.

[@westonblakestrachan]

2013?

[@A_10_PaAng_111]

​@@argeniside1015Side effects of the brainwashing.

[@usmcchet]

"A Marine never steals" but we sure "aquire" a lot ;-)

[@stashgaming3426]

There’s one thief in the marine Corp the rest of us are just trying to get our stuff back

[@jorgedominguez2256]

Tactically

[@fishyc150]

In the british army we call it "proffing". Ie, "wheres my bloody water bottle?!?!... I bet some fucker has proffed it. Oh theres one over there, I'll proff that one"

[@mychalanthonychristianbushking]

Gear adrift is another mans gift..

[@MarcoPolo-ze2gl]

I remember a guy stole someone elses helmet before gear inspection. haha. got busted too.

[@philipchiu9835]

Ah memories. Welcome recruits to the 1st day. You'll never forget what you've learn for the rest of your life. Stand proud with honor. I wish all 18 year old Americans would serve and go thru training like this. Builds teamwork, esprit de corps and trust. Semper Fi!

[@gabrieletienne8224]

I'm glad there's people like you who still uplift young recruits instead of trying to compare how tough it was back in the day and how soft they are supposedly now, marines will forever hold the standard. These are words coming from an Army Infantryman.

[@hoodieso8858]

​@gabrieletienne8224 Hazing may not be as common in recruit training. Trust me, though, they still have moments where they put their hands on you.

[@Monkemodenigga]

Joining the marines was the best choice of my lifr

[@user-wn9wr9en7s]

I wouldn't do this mind control if I was offered a million dollars. No man has the right to yell at me.i was a police officer sergeant and lieutenant for 30 years. This yelling is unnecessary.

[@VaBlueRidge777]

Rah

[@captainali6448]

My cat became a lion after watching this video

[@TheSultanOfSwat]

😂

[@dr.thriller246]

😂😂😂😂

[@YiShiesty6187]

Digivolve or Pokevolve? 🤣🤣🤣

[@kenaldri4923]

I didn't give much stock in the value of military training until I had a chance to find out first hand how excellent were employees that my workplace hired that came from the services. They were incredibly skilled and able to handle virtually any type of situation at work. And do it with a sense of humor too.

[@usmc-veteran7316]

Thank you Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant who served from 1973 to 1977.

[@mtmadigan82]

You get a honorably discharged Marine, and they'll outperform 90% + of anyone else you could hire. Even if they have limited experience of that job. Improvise, adapt, and overcome. People in e-1 ranks and up are expected to know the job of their superiors and to act without supervision in the absence of orders when they know what needs to be done. That level of responsibility is very different than the other services. And thats not a dig. Those services have vastly different goals, manning, and needs. Marines will make things happen when given an objective.

[@davidb717]

I did 23yrs, retired in 2002 I only wish I could do it all again

[@semperfine4442]

GET SOME, LIFER!

[@fredm4062]

Shout Shout Shout they need throat sweets No respect if you shout me 😂🤣

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

Couldn't count to five .yet??

[@theplayaifyer]

You know you got a good Senior Drill Instructor when the 1st thing he wants to do when meeting you is school circle with water.

[@mr.furley6153]

School circle!! Haven't thought of that term in quite a while. Semper Fi!!

[@shaunstegallify]

I wish I had joined any branch of the military. This kind of discipline and structure is what I needed. Hate the way I am now because I didn't get the tings I needed to when I finished high school. Can only watch videos like this and wonder what could have been.

[@richvarela9636]

if u stayed out of jail and paid taxes you did fine...most dont stay in in fact all the wonderful tales are ususally for one tour...

[@dewwwd3431]

Of you’re younger than 35 you can still go join a branch don’t make excuses now

[@shaunstegallify]

@@jims4877 I turn 46 this year.

[@shaunstegallify]

@dewwwd3431 Nah its too late for me. Besides my age, I have leg and back issues these days.

[@1sniper408]

​@@richvarela9636I'm army infantry.we keep your woman legs spread

[@JawsFan27]

Wow, Sgt. (now SSgt. Case) was one of the final drill evaluators at OCS this past summer.

[@NorthwestA330]

He was one of the sergeant instructors for my platoon at OCS last January as well

[@ahf5471]

When we were introduced to our drill instructors there were a few moments of calm before the storm. As soon as we were left to the DI’s it was the most unimaginable chaos that I’m not seeing here. This seems somewhat dignified compared to what I went through in 1995. It could be the fact it’s being videotaped?

[@kleffner123456]

Definitely!! Something you will never forget.

[@kleffner123456]

MCRD SanDiego 97'

[@gardnerberry113]

Parris Island, Plt. 2092 F Co., 2d Bn, 22 Dec 1980 I can't believe the Drill Instructors aren't up in anyone's face with veins popping out of their temples. "The Storm" hit immediately after the SDI turned to the DI's and said: "Drill Instructors...take charge of your recruits." "Aye-aye, Sir!"

[@dirtyrowels]

MCRD San Diego 1995. This seemed pretty quiet compared to back then. I'm with you, seems like the camera held them back. Or at least I hope it was the camera. If not the DIs got soft

[@misterpowell6612]

@@dirtyrowels you're right it's the camera. MCRD San Diego '94 Oohrah!!

[@russellyounger1434]

Semper Fi I enjoyed watching and reminiscing about my time at PI in1980. I just can’t believe how the Corps has changed though. Filming recruits at boot camp and what goes on inside the barracks here. This was sacred and only Marines experienced this.

[@jakehedrick6036]

Served with Sgt Case (now SSGT) in the fleet before he went DI. He was a great guy to serve with.

[@wolfpackarmoury7375]

Is his name Jim Case? Cause here at my unit V2/2 Fox Company that looks like the exact same guy who's my company 1st Sergeant.

[@19AGJ86]

Now 1stSgt Case. Good dude.

[@19AGJ86]

@@wolfpackarmoury7375 Yup, that's him!

[@LLVMessenger]

It was all fun and games, receiving didn't bother me, forming didn't bother me, the flight too the bus station didn't scare me, the drive to the Island didn't scare me. Black Friday, all of us sitting there, waiting, that's when I first got nervous, we sat there for about 10-15 minutes before the battalion officer came in and gave his speech, then the fun began lol

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

I've been struggling with alcool for many years, and watching SSGT Nichols give speeches helps me focus on what I need to do.

[@terencebigt3825]

I went through in 84. Just watching this brings it all back! Happy Birthday my Devil dogs! 3099 I company

[@jonathanmcmillz3821]

Semper fi platoon 3106 I company 3rd battalion let me hear that India company lighting that 3rd battalion boom Marine

[@terencebigt3825]

Jonathan Mcmillz OOHRAH!! 3RD Battalion!!

[@weaselcpu]

I went through Parris Island in 1988 platoon 1020 starting December 13 1988. To this day I still remember Boot Camp. I am now 53 years old. I would love to be able to go back to do it again. My time in the Marine Corps is extremely valuable to me. I couldn't imagine being anything other than a Marine. Semperfi brothers. My son is now a Corpsman at Parris Island.

[@joeyrabbit9088]

The Marine at the beginning was our Knowledge Hat. Must have been the receiving DI for this platoon as we graduated just before this. Platoon 1021 April 1st 2011.

[@thorgt8197]

All I heard was a deep love with a deep voice telling them.. we care about YOU! And the legacy we are about to share with you all! NEVER QUIT!!! Semper Fi gents.. As you were!!

[@robertcruz6974]

Army guy 1966 boot camp. Same thing, I loved it. My Drill Sergeants were firm, but, fair. God bless are military. God bless my Sergeants.

[@stevefowler2112]

lol...God Bless the New Corps but it makes me chuckle every time I see one of these Boot camp videos. I went thru PI in '72 and we didn't see many officers but our Battalion Commander (3rd) did like to pop up now and then. I could tell even the DI's were scared of him and heard them talking saying the rumor was he had been at Chosin Reservoir during Korea and had been demoted later for hitting another officer...he was a big muscled up mean as hell looking old Marine. The first time I saw him was on one of our long Forced Marches (Route March) in full 782 gear...the DI's had stopped us to so we could tend to our blisters and bleeding feet. No sooner had we stopped and taken our boots off the Battalion C.O. came marching by at warp speed yelling; Put your boots back on and just let them bleed, put your boots back on a continue to march...JUST LET THEM BLEED. It shocked even the DI's who immediately yelled at us to mount up and we took off after the B.C.O. The next and last time I saw him was the day before graduation. Our DI's said he wanted to talk to us and called a school circle like this scene (except we didn't sit in rows, it was just asshole to belly button when they called School Circle and then Ready Drop)...anyway I/we expected some sort of rah rah you made it speech but that was not what happened. As the B.C.O. started to speak a recruit coughed (we had a bug sweep thru our platoon a couple weeks earlier , which I was lucky enough to miss but some recruits were still coughing) and the B.C.O. stopped and then started talking again and a 2nd recruit coughed and the B.C.O. stopped again and said "the next one of you mother fuckers who cough while I am talking I will personally take you all outside and PT you to death myself". With that we all gave the death stare to the offenders and they stayed quiet...here is what our B.C.O. told us in his very short speech "You are not Real Marines...you are only Basically trained Marines. You won't be real Marines until you sneak up behind the enemy, reach around and grab his face and slit his throat with your knife and feel his warm red blood run down your arm" and that was that, lol, Platoon 329 Parris Island Summer of '72. Semper Fi kids.

[@paulweis1621]

LOVE IT OOH FUCKING RAH.

[@anthonyb6808]

Rah 👊

[@jgreene504]

Didn’t say classic line “sit up straight and listen to me”

[@ethanzimmerman2802]

Tyson Holyfield Look*

[@Alyanmolina]

Thats actually a new thing original DI’s never founded that till early 2000s

[@mariekatherine5238]

Tyson Holyfield I say that multiple times every day teaching first grade. In fact, my classroom management plan is US Marines.

[@fatman7064]

@@mariekatherine5238 Thyere first graders dude lmao, try that shit in highschool.

[@tbd-1]

Back in my day it was either "eyeballs" (the response "click"), or "E. F. Hutton". Because when E. F. Hutton speaks, everybody listens.

[@usmc-veteran7316]

Thanks for the memories. Oct 1973, Plt 395, India Co, 3rd Bn, Parris Island. I was scared to death of our Drill Instructors when we met them. As time went on, that fear turned to high honor. Thx to Ssgt Stewart, Ssgt Johnigon, Sgt Valentine and Sgt Guest.

[@stone65037]

Behind the scenes they act so happy and laugh about all kind of stuff. But once they step out it’s that ass out

[@jeremyvega7903]

Thats crazy! He was a kill hat in 2009 Delta. He was in another platoon but they were all involved when is came to lead series. I’m pretty sure thats Ssgt Arubia or something like that. We were his fist Platoon. Love it

[@semperfine4442]

"A Marine never steals"??? We were taught in '73 that it was our sacred duty to steal anything we could from the Army and Navy! Also from other Units when it came to gear. The hardest PT our Heavy Hat D.I. ever ordered was to the idiots who left their footlockers unlocked after final pay call and airline ticket purchases. Very valuable lesson.

[@barryfohn4385]

I was in the Navy and did a couple of tours of shore patrol. More than any other thing that we did was pick up marines from jail and bring them back to their command. Most of them were very glad to be out of jail. Every once in a while one of them would say Oh no, I'm not going anywhere with some squid. I would try to explain to them....just relax and get in the van. I'll give you a cigarette and take you back to base. If they again stated that they were disrespectful of Navy personnel I would then say....OK then Bye Bye. I would then go back to the van, get the clipboard and write down what happened. The Lt Commander who ran shore patrol told us to do exactly that. I wonder how long after they were back in jail that they would realize what a mistake they had made.

[@paulweis1621]

Everything is pussified n politically correct, the PT withe fucking WMs. They csnt even swear hit or degrade u. It makes me sick. No more throwing live grenades, no more elliots beach n if u put your hand up they let u leave the gas chamber. 1976 H company 3rd battalion 3076. I graduated with 4 stitches in my chin n we went to the rose garden 2 hrs before graduation n were all laughing even our DIs.

[@wilddoguk]

If it's military equipment, it's not stealing its redistribution of military assets! That's the same regardless of the branch of military! Of course, the British Army excels at 'redistribution' from our US brothers! ;-P

[@Justin_GFM]

Paul Weis You went to boot camp 43 years ago. Saying this respectfully, you don’t know anything about how it is today. We never PT’d with females. They swore at us, they degraded us, so of us got hit, pushed, or threatened (not like 1st battalion lol). If you don’t know what it’s like today, don’t write shit you don’t know

[@paulweis1621]

JUSTIN MY FRIENDS SON GRADUATED P.I LAST SUMMER HE SAID THE DRILL INSTRUCTORS DONT HIT U OR THREATEN U N HARDLY SWEAR. I THINK ILL TAKE HIS WORD FOR IT. U DONT TRAIN WITH LIVE ROUNDS, NO MORE ELLIOTS BEACH, ALOT HAS CHANGED. AND SOME THINGS SHOULD NEVER CHANGE. I LNOW IF YOU CANT TAKE YOUR DRILL INSTRUCTOR TERRORIZING U FOR 13 WKS, U WILL LOSE IT IN A COMBAT SITUATION. I DO LNOW PARRIS ISLAND GOT SOFT. MY DAD WENT THRU DURING KOREA AND HE SAID THE 70S WERE A JOKE. BUT WE DIDNT TRAIN WITH WMs.

[@19AGJ86]

I love stuff like this!

[@joshuacrill6645]

Hell yea! Not sure if this was my cycle but I went in around the same time and had SDI SSGT. Allen. I remember Case yelling had no accent but near the end he had a hard southern accent when he would actually talk to us. Freaked me out first time i heard it.

[@ChrisManhattan]

Is this a joke? How come the DIs can't run past the barriers to yell in your ear. It's like the DIs are not allowed to get close to the recruits...

[@danielbowels1173]

Do you have a picture of ssgt allen I might know him

[@joebarniak]

That was really cool when the Drill sergeants left the room. It looked the a master Sgt was evaluating them

[@saratogaken]

The AMAZING thing about Drill Instructors is that they come from the fleet and all walks of military life. They are not military BORN Drill instructors - yet after graduating from DI school they seem as though they left boot camp right into being a Drill Instructor. These guys work in automotive, administration, mess halls and things like that, but they all look and act alike as if this was their steady job. Most DI's have a 2 or 3 year contract and then go back to being mechanics, and whatever.

[@kylewaller5179]

Do u know how long it takes for a senior to learn that speech?

[@eddiet204]

I graduated boot camp at MCRD San Diego September 5th 1986. I see the throwing of foot lockers at recruits is no longer a sanctioned event lol

[@eddiet204]

US PATRIOT 1776 Indeed. Those were really great, especially if you were on the third deck 😂

[@5K34M420]

eddiet204 I went to PI in 2010 and yes that happens. I don’t think they want that on camera lol

[@donnybrook8824]

Cameras eddie204.

[@Iceman4Christ]

It does happen i was there in 2002... they just are not going to show it on camera to the public or the civilians that can't stomach such sanctioned events! Lol

[@gregorysinicrope2210]

eddiet204 I was one of the bakers at the mess hall when you were on mess duty!

[@MrScumbag1010]

A would bet most Marines or of Any branch still remember their Drill Instructors Names, no matter how many years have passed.

[@robertboggs7784]

SSGT. Sabo and SGT Corn and it’s been 30 yrs ago.

[@MrScumbag1010]

@@robertboggs7784 Thanks for sharing and having a great memory

[@caifancabr0n699]

Im not in the Marines, but Air Force, and I definitely still remember my MTIs

[@watchlokirun]

Hestdalen, Anderson, Cloutier, and Luster

[@bittyrock]

Larry shank I was at Parris Island this time 20 years ago. Platoon 1002, SDI GySgt Hellyer , DI GySgt Lucas, DI GySgt Barry, DI SSgt Jones and DI SSgt Munoz.

[@adrienmatthews5663]

Best thing ever. Thank you Marines

[@robertcox8994]

I have anxiety when the drill instructors were pacing back and foward

[@williampratt3795]

Good times I want a do over again 42 years later plt 1059 B Co

[@GJB1065]

Delta company, plt 1065 1993. Still remember my senior drill instructor ssgt. Parrish first words. "THIS IS NOT PARRIS ISLAND, THIS IS PARRISH'S ISLAND, YOU GOT THAT YOU FREAKIN NASTIES." mean greens were Ssgt. Davis, Sgt. Battle and Sgt Deane. All 4 prior to the Drill field were back from Iraq. I trully believe when your DI'S R all combat vets the training is a little different. Not any better just a little different. Wonder if there is a way to look those up? Never seen or heard of them since.

[@joshuaniiadoteallotey5509]

It's like the drill sergeants intro speech is rehearsed

[@likeiamthemaster4649]

100% it is after we became marines our senior DI talked to us about how he rehearses that shit nonstop the few days before a new company picks up

[@lcplramos5879]

This is my life in a few days

[@charlie2hype213]

😂😂😪

[@Dr.Freeman_]

@@charlie2hype213 Arme Sau!

[@BatterySonic]

Have fucking fun

[@loganstommel6473]

God speed brother

[@fightnight45565]

[. . .] you’re an idiot for joining these dumbasses

[@WokeEarth]

THE BEST.

[@tonyrowland9216]

it’s about to get REAL!

[@tennektrey5227]

2:30 hell hath entered meritoriously promoted out of boot camp 1990, carried over to the fleet. EASd in ‘98, now I own my own business SFMF. 🇺🇸💪🏼

[@clearcreek69]

When the Captain mentioned "if you have a problem" I thought he was going to give the A-Team speech

[@jnwoodard8764]

This isn’t anything: when those sea bags come out is the real show.

[@broaddusmarines]

Great video. I joined in 1988. Our SDI never mentioned anything about physical or verbal abuse not being tolerated in his speech though. Lol I never heard of speed walking either. We sprinted all over the squad bay. Charlie Company, Platoon 1091 November 1988 SSgt Rosario Sgt Flynn Sgt Buchanan Semper Fi

[@cheems5643]

“A marine never steals” our SDI had us hide our cleaning supplies because other platoons would raid our whiskey locker

[@alcolon65]

Omggggg I truly miss this

[@benbishop1817]

Thank you for your service!🇺🇸

[@burkehayes5150]

Need to retitle this as FORMING DAY ONE. They’ve already been through receiving (one week).

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

Such an effective way to let the recruits know they are not in charge.

[@bigcountry4539]

While still sorta' shock & awe, this pales in comparison to our "pick up day" back in early Aug 1985... much more stress and a bit of "hands on" assistance by our DIs than seen here.. PLT 2084 F Co 2nd RTBn MCRD PISC... grad 01 Nov 1985...

[@thomaspartin1]

Joel Bowling graduated Dec 19, 1985. Platoon 1110, B. Co. MCRD San Diego. We were series Honor Platoon. Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Drake, Sgt. Baker, Sgt. Payne and The Sgt. Demarco!

[@homiesenatep]

I think it's all because they're on video

[@stevedolan5065]

Lots of changes since I went thru MCRD San Diego in 1966 (including other videos I’ve seen)...officers speaking to recruits initially...tennis shoes...recruits marching while carrying bottled water...no cursing by drill instructors...I guess the same discipline is still being pounded in..just in a different way. Semper Fi Devil Dogs!

[@Vadanovltch]

there’s very much still cursing and worse it’s just never when the camera is around

[@stevedolan5065]

@@Vadanovltch in this age of political correctness I’m surprised…Semper Fi!

[@Vadanovltch]

@@stevedolan5065 yeah no. they still are aggressive DIs it just will never be on camera. same way with the army

[@marks6406]

Where's the SMOKE ! It was pure insanity on our pick up day. Don't know how many times we ran up and down the ladder wells. Shit was thrown everywhere forget about finding your gear, foot lockers and racks were flying too. I learned how to cuss "professionally" from boot camp........ and I miss it and I am 62 years old and still a squared away and fit 205 lbs, still run and PT. Plt 2096 Grad MCRD San Diego Dec 1979 Vietnam DI's.... jbecoming a Marine was the best thing I ever did in my life. The change is forever Semper Fi

[@mikecarmean6446]

I know the Feeling and Loved It! 72-77 Army / Airborne , Ranger School, Special Forces, Vietnam Vet 💥💥🇺🇸💥💥

[@tantoismailgoldstein6279]

Ya stay in the AF

[@mikecarmean6446]

John Licon ... Airforce is kicked Back regular job... Army Elite takes a Different Personality... If you like Dangerous Adventure then Army is it... I was in many different schools for 3 yrs of my 6 Loved it but I was 18 and Wild... Now 66 and Wiser but wouldn't change my Experience and was Lucky enough to Live Thru it... Good Luck MC 💥💥🇺🇸💥💥

[@charlesvire7517]

Now that’s what I’m talking about… Semper Fi

[@tonyrowland9216]

not the time to forget you lock combo! Don’t ask!

[@thehoneybadgerusmc]

Ah the memories. A day a Marine never forgets.

[@kylervoie]

God damn that Senior looks squared away. Best tuck I’ve ever seen

[@xeternalxeyesx]

Was that SSgt Arrivey as their heavy? He was my heavy the cycle before, PLT 1017 along with SDI SSgt Cote.

[@stephencannon3140]

Some things seem trivial but it is attention to detail and uniformity…..example plié bag and Ez pay card right arm and hold out front. With 70is+ recruits at a time it is easier to spot discrepancies….EX. Hold out in front of you in the right hand…..the one with the bag in left hand or not in front…will stick out.

[@Andrewguy-fy1rx]

I always remembered thinking that my DIs looked like iron golems the way they marched out of the SDI house because of how they sort of tilted side to side with each step, from a recruit's perspective even the slimmest one (knowledge hat) looked like he was built like a damn refrigerator. I'd go back a thousand times over if I could, those 3 months were seriously the most life changing times I've ever experienced. Bravo Company PLT 1046, June 23 2023

[@law9923]

I was in platoon 1052 Delta Co. way back in 1994. Sr. drill instructor SSgt Butler!

[@davidmachado4400]

What months were u there in 94 ?

[@ryanwatts2880]

I was 2149 2nd Battalion Echo Company in 1994

[@zacktaylor1113]

Damn this brings back memories. 2nd Battalion Fox Co Plt 2011.

[@Gsloth301]

3rd BN, PLT 3049, June 1982 MCRD San Diego!!!

[@kleffner123456]

Yup!! Platoon 2010 Echo Company 1997

[@bryan0710]

Mark Kleffner where arw yall now?? and what yall do now ??? 😮🤔

[@georgeharvey6382]

Zack Taylor haha! I was in bravo in 2010 and my heavy called you guys "fun fox"

[@ChrisManhattan]

Anyone else notice that the Drill Instructors don't go past the columns in front of the footlockers? Nor do they get close to or touch any recruits... Is this standard procedure now?

[@ryanwatts2880]

They do past columns and footlockers this is first day in their platoon after spending a week in receiving platoon

[@Monkeysuncle123]

I remember our 1st day in our platoon, we had a really small guy with glasses that literally shit his pants cuz he raised his hand during SDI speech!!!! That kid probably asked God to take him away right then lol!!! Cant remember his name cuz within the 1st week, he was gone, never seen him again!!!! Semper Fi!!!

[@mauricepolk6434]

This was my Kill hat!!! Platoon 1090 sept09-dec09 SDI Sgt Ramos.

[@rdsii64]

I retired in 2007. This brings back many memories. Semper Fi USMC(RET)

[@toddsalvati5694]

Not being a dick, and I thank all who served, but I noticed a few things in this video that Marine vets from the Vietnam era noticed as well. There is no individual confrontation at all, all DI's are at a safe distance from the recruits, it seems very sanitized. I was a kid in the 60's and 70's, going through Catholic School when nun's could still smack you around, I experienced more harsh treatment form them than this, hell after watching this, I went through Marine boot camp from 1st to 8th grade at St. Joseph's grade school.

[@terencebanyahudah5691]

That Senior Drill Instructor was about to go get some until the other Drill Instructor stepped in. Lol 😅. Good training! US Army Special Reconnaissance who crossed trained with Reconnaissance Marines. Great group of guys. Semper Fi brothers.

[@cat-lw6kq]

Well everyone says the Navy is soft never met our Lead CPO he was gung ho, one time he even chewed out an officer. He really whipped our dept into shape, we were an outstanding team thanks to him.

[@internetsurfer3037]

When I went through recruit training, our Senior DI gave the creed and speech, and left. Literally 3 seconds later my heavy kicks through the SDI hatch and has 2 other D.I’s behind him. In my head at the time I was like “I don’t remember this part like in the videos… but ok.”

[@brandonnodine6934]

In the Army went to Basic at Ft Knox 2007, loved it, my Drill Sergeants were crazy, everyone could not wait till Sunday for Church, till we left and the Drill Sergeants would be waiting smiling, it was fun, Ft Knox is my Home Away From Home!

[@miguelitosanchez]

Day 1 and there are rifles slung on the racks?!

[@erikstark1545]

Not in 2003. I noticed that too.

[@andrewstiltner8846]

At boot we went thru a week a receiving prior to meeting our drill instructors. So we already had all of our gear including our rifles issued to us before then.

[@burtburt2263]

Andrew Stiltner: Too many accidents. They finally realized screaming/yelling is ok for making a bed, not so good when M4's are used for the first time...

[@clarkeugene5727]

@@andrewstiltner8846 Thank you for the update. They seemed a bit more organized too. They also had no truoble with their combination locks. So now I understand.

[@randyharden5149]

Everytime I hear them n see them stand at attention and say you will turn right to say you are a United States Marine it sends chills!!! Even though I was not in the military I am very proud of my country and the man that predicted Semper Fi !!!

[@DustDevilRage]

Who predicted your country?

[@runner369gamingchannel4]

Ah yes Black Friday I remember that and it’s a memory I won’t ever forget

[@heidirobinson6406]

Who is filming this video?!

[@GeorgeJansen]

6:57. Why was the recruit kicking?

[@DustDevilRage]

Shocked that he didn’t get killed.

[@thomaspartin1]

GeorgeJansen sitting indian style for ling periods of time the legs tend to fall asleep...

[@WO2411]

His legs were sleep lol

[@doyouknowwhothehelli]

looks like they get their weapons on first day army a little different

[@richardbuse228]

I was in the Army from 1970-72 and while in basic, the only time our weapons left the arms room was to go to the range, or for practicing drill, and we sure enough had no access to any ammo except on the range., . So I always wondered about that scene in Full Metal Jacket where Pyle is in the latrine with a weapon and a full magazine. Never would have happened in the Army.

[@heidirobinson6406]

How come the 1st few Marines weren't yelling but this DI is?!

[@mdmarko]

Wonder why the DIs' first sergeant was present. Listening to an earlier video of SSgt Nichols speaking with recruits, suspect he's held an intelligence/cryptologic MOS and was a DI as a career-broadening assignment. Seems like a highly intelligent person. Many years ago one of my guys in Korea was a former AF military training instructor (DI).

[@gmarine22140]

I went through in Jan 2001. My DI's were running around more and sweating. They were Gulf War vets and two were infantry. I remember it being a bit more intense than this. The skinny drill instructors here are more calm and less drooling at the mouths.....

[@pvtparts90]

Are you SDI SSGT Nichols' brother? From the black Friday series?

[@Rareed63]

Funny I didn't hear any vulgarity from the DI's like they frequently used back in my Boot Camp days

[@jncarrington01]

That's because they're on camera.

[@paulweis1621]

Pussified now

[@TheDoubleKup]

Paul Weis nah i promise you its just the cameras

[@notsoancientpelican]

LOL what is up with that broadway walk off at about 0:10. Swing them arms…you Go Girl!

[@jarhead2547]

had this dude as a green belt under SDI Staff Sgt. Rivera. He replaced DI Sgt. Hardin for awhile.

[@user-hp2eh5oe2l]

13 weeks without a day off, Semper Fi!

[@joeharris5851]

What's the time frame to being a drill instructor. How long do they usually do this. Damn bet they have high blood pressure.

[@TheDoubleKup]

Its an SDA for some so some do it because they get voluntold. Others do it as a way to get back they end up doing it longer for the most part.

[@jroszel14]

How things change. It was a lot more chaos than this when I went thru. Our Company CO and Series CO just let em do it.

[@terenfro1975]

Pro level Simon Says players in the making.

[@awkwardcapgun6131]

I always giggle at the "treat you with ... compassion" line 😂

[@roastbeef441]

The hardest teachers in the world!

[@TheNCipher]

Delta Company is the best. Plt 1009 class of 2005.

[@jsiebelink3889]

DNCipher LOL From the east to the west Charlie Company's the best

[@sickofguysnamedtodd2293]

I was in 1009 in 2003 except it was Bravo Company

[@ZSD123ABC]

dirty delta is trash; all bout lethal lima

[@kleffner123456]

I thought Platoon 2010 Echo Company was in 1997.Honor platoon!!

[@lucky-vb4ct]

Hell yeah! Delta 2009

[@lord.d1_]

He forgot to yell sit up straight and look at me

[@eladsinger9215]

@10:49---SDI: That was terrible. We're gonna have to do that again.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

What's with the tennis shoes? Boots...we wore boots at all times except when doing PT in PT Shorts, shirt and maybe sweat shirt and sweat pants. We never never wore pt shoes with camy fatigues

[@nalatheboxer596]

One thing in my life that I would definitely do again; Earning my Title United States Marine (MCRD PI, 1984, PLT 3085, H Company) - In the wood where they couldn't hear you scream. Semper Fi, Marines.

[@jeopardybehrens3047]

A fellow Hotel company Marine, semper fi my brother Plt 2166 Hotel Company 2021

[@goatbucket]

God bless America.

[@delvaldog2869]

That’s a great one banger!

[@BxCortez2050]

I went thru in !979 in Parris Island ..let me tell you ..when those D.Is came out I still felt it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BillyAsWell]

Aaahhh, memories.