Army Drill Sergeant Rates 10 More Boot Camp Scenes In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider

[@nicholasmartin728]

CSM Christian is the only senior leader I've ever had who cared about his troops even when they were leaving the military. In 2013 he was my battalion CSM and made sure everyone who was getting out of the army when we got back from Afghanistan had a plan for their exit. He didn't want to see anyone homeless. He truly cared and wanted to see us successful. He's a great man.

[@Nghilifa]

That's great. Thanks for sharing!

[@gumpotronic]

I wish we had more senior leaders like that in all the services

[@THEJMAROCK91]

Thanks for sharing, I am loving even more the video now

[@barometricfunk]

Hooah!

[@rookie04]

What is CSM in the USA? In Canada it's the company sergeant major (senior nco in a company).

[@rooster6461]

Fun fact: Ermery hated that people liked his character in full metal jacket, he based the character off the worst instructors he had seen in the military.

[@JoeyP946]

can't think of a man I'd despise more if I was his recruit lol

[@inyangudo-ema1638]

Q

[@Mynetworth12345]

Drill Sergeant Christian!!! Haven't seen your face since 1993, B-Co Fort Benning. Along with Drill Sergeant Flora (commanding voice) and that little Samoan, Sergeant Singh. The cadets called me grandpa because I was 30 when I went to Army boot camp. You were younger than me at the time - and you still are!! I accidentally shot Sergeant Christian with a blank round while we were returning from a training mission. You had me on the ground doing pushups and yelling at me about what the letter to your mother would have said. Doh. I wish I could find the yearbook for actual training starting Feb, 1993. Hooaaah :)

[@LocalGuardsman]

Sounds like you almost did a Private Pyle there.

[@dwaynebrietzke]

My favorite story about Full Metal Jacket was that Lee Emery was originally brought in to be a consultant for the role but he was so good at it (cuz he had actually done it) that they just gave the role to him.

[@streetguru9350]

Cinema Tyler has a whole series on Full Metal Jacket

[@generickwyjibo]

The actor who was originally supposed to play the drill sergeant ended up as the door gunner. "Get some!"

[@Otterpoptheotter]

Yo so true tho. And then he went on to star in other movies too

[@charleswashington543]

Glad to see you did your homework, the Ribbon Creek incident 1956 at Parris Island. Joined the Marines 1959, Bootcamp was 12 weeks. They fired live ammo three feet over our heads with live explosives around us. As was seen in the movie Jarhead. Now that it's mandatory to train women with the men, the requirements to graduate Marine Boot Camp will be easier.

[@kevinarevalo4747]

@@charleswashington543I think only the pft standards change but thats the same for age. Women are biologically weaker so it makes sense. Its not like they’re tryna be recon.

[@timothykrewson7773]

This guy's professionalism and experience oozes through the screen Thank you for your service

[@Bigtim2you]

Ha Ha Ha

[@Mr.Glidehook]

Absolutely, thanks for his service. And thanks to all veterans.

[@cethomas324]

I agree. I wonder what he would have done if his Commander in Chief had asked him to fire on peaceful civilian protesters. But I’m pretty sure he would have refused. I wish I felt so confident about the military now.

[@bladebaron9351]

Yeah, it really does. Such a combination of intelligence, self-possession, empathy, and clear thinking about how things work in life. The real deal. I've seen few presenters on youtube that show THIS much self-possession. A quietly impressive man.

[@josealgarin9537]

CSM Christian is hands down the greatest leader I ever served with in the Army. He was my First Sergeant when I got to Hawaii in 2007 with HHC 1-27IN. Real BADASS!! And definitely cared for all of his soldiers, regardless of RANK or where you were from!

[@arym1108]

CSM Christian’s family should be proud of most of this comment section, he sounds like an outstanding leader of men.

[@1aml3g3nd13]

I like that he always said “during this time frame”. I’ll never forget standing on those yellow footprints on PI

[@Googledybunker]

Circa Feb 2009 I'm the reason the EGA on those first doors were so shiny.

[@PalleRasmussen]

They had to pump a whole lot of guys through quick, so they upped the brutal parts of the training more, and lowered the human side.

[@brettbaker8357]

PI = “Private Island” for all you non military people it’s where all recruits go to start training and earn the rank “Private”

[@brettbaker8357]

@@Googledybunkerhoo ya

[@C.Y.123]

Same but San Diego

[@rickraible2475]

The smile on his face talking about Major Payne is classic. Tell me he doesn't love it LOL.

[@KandiKlover]

Indeed, also Major Payne was only brought in after they made all the other teachers quit and he only went gloves off after seeing how difficult they wanted to be.

[@K12127]

Major Payne is the best military movie of all time haha.

[@arnie24070127]

He was First Sergeant Christian at HHC 1/27 INF when I knew him. And he was OUTSTANDING. Top 5 NCO I knew personally in my 10 years in the army.

[@randallshughart]

Holly macaroni. CSM, CIB with star, master parachutiste badge, pathfinder badge. Dude I would PAY to see his rack. Respects sarge from France. Thank you for your outstanding service.

[@craigha7959]

Right?!?..... 👍😁

[@brettbaker8357]

Rack?

[@randallshughart]

@@brettbaker8357 Medals

[@biker_writer9892]

I have seen it. You almost get lost looking at it. He was my Brigade and then Post CSM. He's a phenomenal leader and mentor, and a truly humble man.

[@josephcerasuolo3563]

@@brettbaker8357 His ribbon rack

[@Shutterbun4]

I just want to listen to this guy pontificate for like 3 hours. He could TED talk all afternoon for me.

[@nylabo]

“Its ok, not to be ok”, thats a great way to say it.

[@tyranosurasmax]

Post traumatic growth. Phrasing it that way just saved some people's lives. Thank you

[@LBCAndrew]

About 10 years ago I was at jury duty and an older man who had heard my last name came over during break and asked me if I was related to (and he said my fathers name), to which I replied yes, and asked how he knew him. The man told me that my father was his DI at Fort Ord, California in 1968. He said the trainees referred to my old man as "Sergeant Run" for reason's i'm sure you could understand and how he hated my father. BUT... he went on to say that he and most of his buddies all got shipped off to Vietnam and every one of them who was a trainee of my father that he knew, made it back alive. He told me he had wanted to thank him all these years for how hard he worked him because a lot of other guys didn't make it back, and he credited how hard my old man worked them all as a big factor in making it back. It was pretty amazing.

[@christopherzarnsy468]

This man has practical wisdom that transcends his job... listen to him... you can apply his logic and understanding to other aspects of life. Only few minutes in and I recognize him as a world class teacher and awesome human. Thanks for your service.

[@scott4092]

Yes! Command Sergeant Major Christian is back. I love this guy!

[@andymiller6661]

*Command Sergeant Major Christian

[@scott4092]

@@andymiller6661 Yes thank you, corrected

[@liamroarke7991]

9:00 man, say what you will about Clint, but absolutely nobody else looks that much like a Marine with that little effort.

[@fearlessjoe44]

Clint was in the Army and survived a plane crash. KZbin Survival of the Fittest by Mr. Ballen hate to spoil the ending but it’s about Clint Eastwood

[@jetblack99]

Jack Webb would be so gratified to hear such fulsome praise from such a highly accomplished soldier. Webb directed the movie as well as playing the lead, so it's no surprise that it shows his trademark maniacal attention to detail and realism. According to legend he put such a strain on his voice in the making of this movie that i changed permanently and became the substantially deeper version the world would become familiar with on Dragnet. Also, famed professional wrestler Robert Remus credits Webb's performance in "The DI" for inspiring him to create his famous character of Sgt. Slaughter.

[@christophertaylor9100]

I have heard a lot of praise for the DI, never seen it yet. Jack Webb gets a lot of mockery these days, and maybe some of it was earned but he was a heck of a performer and he believed in what he was doing.

[@cecillanter3207]

drafted in 1968, during the induction we had to line up then count off in fours. All the fours step forward one step. All you fours are now US Marines. I was a number three, Ended up in the 101st Airborne

[@brybrycartman]

My cousin was In the 82nd airborne and lost his life in 2011 glad to see another 82nd thank you for your service!

[@t_k_blitz4837]

His voice has survived nicely!

[@fosterfuchs]

He is such a pleasant speaker, I can't even imagine him yelling as a D.I.

[@marcmayhem0412]

@@fosterfuchs Bob Ross was also a drill instructor. Picture that, pun intended 😊

[@samwoods3430]

​@@marcmayhem0412 😳😮.. 🤨😁 Really? no such thing as mistakes, only happy accidents Bob Ross?

[@Konarcoffee]

This guy's the best glad to see him back

[@AnthonyWilliams_83]

They added Major Payne!! 🙌🏾 Great movie growing up in the 90’s

[@cdrogers87]

I love that as an Army Drill Sergeant, your favorites were all Marines. Semper Fi!!

[@etiennesharp]

Great video. Always enjoy seeing CSM Christian bring his perspective to these scenes.

[@charlesrichardson8635]

it's so good to know someone like this is out there helping those in need!

[@s3cr3tsquar333]

MAD respect for men like this. MAD respect

[@jamesbednar8625]

Good reviews of movies. Was a US Army Drill Sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, from 1989-1992. I also watched "The D.I." before going to Drill Sergeant School and again after graduating. Must admit it did help out. Also, here are some honorable mentions: The Boys in Company C Stripes G.I. Jane An Officer and a Gentleman Private Benjamin

[@mrbreck1]

I went through Fort Leonard Wood for osut in '99. First class out of the new Military Police school that they had moved there.

[@CCM1199]

I remembered the old army grey PT uniform that was used in the movie "In the army now". The movie came out in 1994 and I joined the Army in 1997. I have a picture of me standing next to my PT uniform that was usually hanging outside the closet door so we can put them on in the morning. No one can ever forget what we called "front, back go's"

[@justanothergrunt9053]

Always respect for my drill sergeants. They work really hard and keep your head up. I’ll never forget Drill Sergeant Valdez came up in his ASU’s, walked infront of us and started his speech with, “complacency kills.” I live by that now.

[@mattpace1026]

Sounds like he was full of it. The military teaches soldiers to be as complacent as possible.

[@katarishigusimokirochepona6611]

​@@mattpace1026 please elaborate...

[@mattpace1026]

@katarishigusimokirochepona6611 They drill into soldiers the idea that they should only follow orders and not think for themselves, they're made to be completely used to explosions and gunfire, and they only train soldiers with specific exercises and specific battle tactics. That's just the big stuff I know about, but I'm sure there's plenty of small stuff too.

[@justanothergrunt9053]

@@mattpace1026 So you have no idea what you’re talking about. Roger. I’d trade places with every single one I lost.

[@mattpace1026]

@justanothergrunt9053 Who said anything about people lost? Oh, I get it, you must be a military trainer or commander. No wonder you're lying about what it's like. Oh, and don't act like you'd seriously trade places with people going off to die. We all know you never would.

[@ettajfan5882]

Well done Sir! Thank you for your service!

[@AoNLobby]

He’s not a sir, we worked for a living.

[@masqerader]

So glad to see this guy back again

[@cameronhermann9400]

Fascinating video. Thank you for your service Mr. Christian

[@gonzalesrafael22]

Thank you for your service to this country sir. Incredible insight from an expert. Thanks Insider. Lastly, Major Payne was my jam growing up. So thanks for bringing it back!

[@tylerlacor8116]

I probably would have appreciated this man being my drill sergeant! Excellent!

[@kingkobra_1945]

My dad is a former U.S Army Drill Sergeant who has talked about doing something like this for decades haha! He kinda resembles the vet in this video. Full circle moment!

[@OldSkuleNerd]

No joke the “In The Army Now” portion the GIG LINE and PT megaphone drill Sargent is Sargeant Drill Sargent Earl Nicholson he was my Senior Drill Sargeant 1/19th FA Fort Sill Oklahoma Fall 1993 I still hear his “EXTEND TO THE LEFT” PT command voice in my head lol

[@ShinobiKush]

Same

[@andymiller6661]

*sergeant

[@ericrichards8939]

I had the privilege of going through Basic 3 times, due to being rolled back twice because of foot injuries. It took me almost an entire year to get through my Basic and AIT because of those injuries. Over that time though, I had some really shitty D.I.'s and some outstanding ones. Best overall was a former Green Beret who told me that just because your body quits on you, it doesn't mean your mind has to. The few interactions I had with him, definitely helped me get through those foot injuries. A "Quiet Professional" who saw something in me. Thank you!

[@msutter117]

Band of brothers is actually one of favorite war movies as well as the Pianist. Both look at the different sides of the war as soldiers vs civilians, but both were so well made. Funnily enough outside the movies I wanted to actually serve in military logistics with the Marines specifically. But I was told I can’t serve in any capacity due to being on the spectrum. My great grandfather built warships for the navy is what I was told by my family. As well as that I have a cousin in the navy on his 5th year first term and deployed out of California. Thank you for the veterans out there in every country.

[@lexfaulkner]

I love all the comments from people who have served or are currently serving. I don’t understand about every fourth abbreviation but I appreciate it! 😊

[@tommattie1240]

My uncle served for many years as Sgt Major at Camp LeJune. I think that is why I love Heartbreak Ridge so much. Sgt Major Choozoo in that movie makes me think of him!

[@trevorslinkard31]

Glad he’s back!

[@TheChico868]

Band of Brothers. Proper show

[@fus149hammer5]

Definitely but recent research has found plenty of untruths about certain characters and even insinuations of cowardice and Stephen E Ambrose has been found out to be a liar and lazy with his research.

[@stenbak88]

Lamont is a straight G, thank him so much for giving his precious time

[@lewisshemery2585]

"Surf immersion" 😂😂

[@tyrant-den884]

"World War II-milk delivery man." That was my great-grandfather. Joined D-Day on the third day, came home and became a milk man.

[@iancormier7550]

I do like that the men, Winters in particular, still credited Sobel in being instrumental in keeping them alive / trained well enough to carry them through the war. Regardless of how bad of a leader he was in field training or, just in general. His training was bar non to get them ready.

[@fus149hammer5]

No good at reading a map though...

[@redrooster1908]

Thank you for your service, Sir 🇺🇸

[@fraser311]

Not sir, he works for a living!!! 😅

[@ettajfan5882]

​@@fraser311get a life wingnut

[@Drambles77]

Thank you for your service, Mr.Christian.

[@Bigtim2you]

Ha Ha Ha

[@JohnPine13]

Great vid! Thank you CSM for your service!

[@jallen5263]

I was stationed in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. I was in E-1/31. I was in the last class that ever graduated from that battery because right after we graduated, it was deactivated.

[@RedDragonRevenge]

Thank you for everything!

[@Drdavthomp]

I have no military experience, but I watched this as a Learning & Development guy and he would be a master trainer! I now teach college courses and use some of these clips to explain how training is chosen, created, implemented and evaluated. Thanks!!!

[@Rycel2001]

The D.I. does not get enough love, often because more controversial movies like Full Metal Jacket have gained such notoriety over the years. Jack Webb made a movie that not only humanized the experience of boot and the people that make the Marine Corps what it is, he did it without making a propaganda movie that whitewashes the mental struggles of recruits and the pressures of their instructors. In some ways it was far ahead of its time, showing that the old mentality of "Break 'em down, build 'em up" could do as much harm as good and that its better to inspire soldiers to reach their potential and commit themselves wholeheartedly to the cause.

[@ArmoTadge]

Massively informative and entertaining and just an amazing guy.

[@MasterMewtwo239]

The only thing about the pit clip for Heartbreak Ridge, I believe it was a sergeant major that greenlit Powers and Highway going at it, so there was a superior officer there to maintain order and discipline in the face of these two rivals showing the lack of respect they had for each other.

[@HariSeldon913]

More than that, Highway was supposed to go in with Sgt Webster and Powers pulled rank to replace Webster. Everyone witnessed it and at least half of them would be happy to testify that it happened.

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

Thank you for your service, Sargent

[@andymiller6661]

*Sergeant

[@CodPatrol]

@@andymiller6661 ratio

[@jasonlady9535]

Sergeant Major.

[@zenonherrera4366]

18:25 It was July 22nd 2002 when I put my feet on the Yellow Foot Prints. To this day, I still remember it as if it were yesterday.

[@grimnartusk265]

Right on thank you for your service pimp. I had the rare civilian (at the time) privilege of standing NEXT TO them (lol) as a young kid. I was a bit of a handful apparently and my mom legit sent me to “boot camp”. Devil Pups I think it was called, like a 2-3 week mini marine program. We went to the island and Camp Pendleton.

[@richardk.]

0:55 when he mentions gross motor movements, something that helped me learn that especially when it comes to reloading, clearing jams, and making sure I’m covered is paintball. Now obviously it’s not the real stress but I’ve been playing it for a while and against a number of army and police guys and I often notice how they don’t have that drilled into them allowing me to get a jump on em when they struggle to reload or don’t keep their body fully covered, focusing more on shooting rather than everything else.

[@myclosetisagraveyard]

Nobody gives af about paintball

[@richardk.]

@@myclosetisagraveyard understandable broski

[@jarink1]

Under stress, fine motor movements become extremely difficult to perform. That's why most good training actions emphasize gross motor movements.

[@kmed29]

🎶 HARD WORK 🎶 Good video, well done, SgtMaj 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@Soccershade]

He’s back!

[@shawnelleluttrell4907]

Thanks for your service.

[@DougPoulton]

I was disappointed he didn't include the clip from "Forrest Gump" when the drill instructor asked him what his purpose was and Gump replied "to do whatever you tell me to".

[@Dana-fy8bg]

The film D.I. with Jack Webb included a number of actual Marines who had recently graduated from Boot training.

[@edenaxela8726]

This man is a credit to Vets everywhere. What a wealth of knowledge and experience.

[@sorbet512]

Drill sergeant’s are some of my favorite members of the military ❤

[@makeda6530]

Thank you for your service, Sir. Loved the video! 😊

[@finnboru7977]

I am laughing about the gig line, because to this day, I make sure my gig line is good. And my shirt tuck...

[@oOPTICKZz]

Major Payne is one of the best movies ever. Love it

[@ltucker9890]

Thank you for your service CSM Christian. You're the type of role model everyone needs. 13B from "A' Battery, 2nd Bn 10th FA, Kelley Hill, 81-83.

[@jaysnewphone7005]

'Go easy' is a good line to have there in Full Metal Jacket. You can tell by the acting that Leonard intends on shooting him as well. That's Joker; isn't it? Anyway he implores him to go easy and basically that's the last thing that Leonard does.

[@glennheth3472]

Joker was also the only person who was decent to him.

[@smaller_cathedrals]

I think the most important thing Joker does is call him by his name, Leonard.

[@charles9571]

@@glennheth3472until he hits him with the soap way more than anyone else.

[@willh3972]

​@charles9571 true. His animosity was more hidden. Also those extra hits were unscripted, the actors were becoming angry with each as the shooting wore on and Modine took advantage of the opportunity

[@johnbuckleyjnr32]

Great to see major payne. Great childhood film

[@zacharytrangmar3343]

10:40 I have a great uncle that was a survivor of the USS Indianapolis and a great uncle, on the other side, that survived 3 plane crashes in the European theatre. With my family history, I've always had a soft side with anything WW2 based

[@charlielan9287]

I really liked the complexity of Herbert Sobel. Based on the accounts of the men from Easy Company, Sobel was nothing short of a consummate a-hole. But they also gave him enough grace to make it clear that they might not have survived the war without his training methods. A terrible leader of men who didn't know how to properly communicate with his subordinates, but deep down knew he had to be the necessary evil to prepare them physically and mentally for what was to come.

[@reggiefurlow1]

Live fire crew serve was always fun

[@darkomtobia]

11B, CSM, and DS? SUBBED!!! (11B E4 here, 89-93)

[@rjacob1857]

Canadian military army Veteran Thanks for your service 😊

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Excellent - Thanks 👍

[@oldreliable3506]

hey csm christian!! 5 yrs army! 80's from alaska to europe!!!

[@jansenart0]

14:10 The Zip hoodies on the marshmallows. They got rid of those to cut costs.

[@handleunavailable]

"it's ok to not be ok" Damn right

[@C.Y.123]

Holy crap, I'm a former Marine, once a marine always Marine, I would have loved to have this man teach me

[@zenonherrera4366]

7:00 Such a great and funny movie. It'd never happen, but I laughed my butt off watching it 😂

[@tylermarks7463]

There are two men and boy will always remember 1. His coach 2. His drill sergeant

[@Paradoxikality]

His father?

[@TimmyGibbs73]

CSM Christian, I am Glad you added In The Army Now because I was at Reception at FT. Sill when this Movie was made. I used to have most of the Base Newspaper Clippings but when I moved to OKC after I got home family put them in a Barn for Storage and Feild Mice at them but did love my Time in Uniform although it was short lived it was GREAT!

[@patmccrotch5373]

I could listen to this guy break down anything, he's fantastic

[@Cyge240sx]

His idea about not challenging a recruit is getting even increasingly smarter as time goes on. I was a very decorated wrestler in high school. I went to become a high-level ranking Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner when I had thought about joining the military the one thing that every single person told me was do not let anybody know what you know. You will become the drill instructors favorite

[@CircusFoxxo]

There's a joke from a comedian about fighting cops that always comes to mind whenever tuff guys say they'd punch the DI or whatever "they don't know how many it'll take to whip you but they're prepared to find out"

[@JamesRichardson-u3i]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇸🦅. I was in the Junior ROTC Program in Highschool, former Stg.

[@dogloversrule8476]

10:16 I met someone once who was drafted in Vietnam (he eventually joined special forces as a sniper) & then stayed in the Army for 20 or so years. He had some crazy stories about his time in Vietnam, West Germany, & Panama.

[@DaveTingwaldd]

I'm not sure they still do it in Army Basic Training, but we trained in a pool before. They had us jump in the pool, in our BCU's, then learned how to take them off and use them as floatation devices.

[@CAARaeed]

I can tell, even as a civillian, that he's a really good leader and great at his job. I would love to have had a manager like him in my desk job, and hope that I am like him as a manager myself.

[@Wheels_Paws]

Oh, he has a sweet spot for Major Payne. Don't we all.

[@AhJong0]

Awesome articulate dude - hope he comes back again!

[@MadMax-pu1kj]

Good job, CSM! Professional and thorough...

[@michelletheia9853]

The cool thing about "In the Army Now" is that they filmed it at Ft Sill (my BCT site). The reception area, the "Starship Bays". All the background drills, the ones with no speaking role, are actual drills. They filmed on the grenade range, in the bays, etc. I went through Ft. Sill a seven years after this movie, and today when I watch it it sparks all the memories.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

That baseball field where Senior Drill Sgt Nicholson is on that bullhorn I still can hear lol

[@jansenart0]

I would've liked to have seen him review Tigerland but overall a great video.

[@lividfliccs9246]

CSM Christian ! Was my post commander going through basic 😆

[@ffmedic87]

When I went to basic at Fort Jackson we were in the old WW2 Barracks. That was in 1986.

[@jansenart0]

I had no idea that Pauly Shore movie was so accurate. I will have to check it out.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Oh don’t get to pumped up lol the Cadre and locations of Ft Sill and Ft Jackson did their best but it’s still a Paula Shore comedy lol the realism stops as soon as Basic is over lol

[@jansenart0]

@@OldSkuleNerd Like Street Fighter for Raul Julia, still worth checking out!