What Day One As A Marine, Army Soldier, And Border Patrol Officer Is Really Like | BI Marathon

[@study7794]

Damn shoutout to the camera man for joining the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.❤

[@contentwatch1]

WTF!😂😂

[@youtubetv1456]

Pmsfl 🫢🤣 Now this comment with real humour is just the best I have heard in a while 👍

[@youtubetv1456]

Reminds me of a video clip I watched of people competing in some running event and the one in the lead found himself competing with the cameraman and the cameraman had to run faster to get the shot 😂

[@dayapo5132]

Your sick😅😂🤣🤣🤣

[@CruiserDynasty]

What the hell is the space force?

[@TedsApex]

The coast guard instructor just has that authoritative yet very human approach

[@derek1604]

If you are talking about the CG Captain that gave the intro speech, I agree. What I liked about it was that it clearly laid out the mission, but also left recruits of the understanding that the service and country "need them to complete their mission". So often people go there feeling like they have no reason to be there or not good enough. Letting them know day one that something bigger than themselves NEEDS them really changes thing. Sometimes it will be the first time that a young person will ever hear something like this.

[@crayon6126]

I agree id trust that guy with my life

[@BoSoxGuill25]

It was a great speech, coupled with the compassionate veteran at the beginning, I think the Coast Guard way was the best way of doing this that I saw

[@VinylizeWraps]

he made me want to join by that speech alone lol

[@mcanty]

especially when he said "you can do this"

[@jannor321]

"The Secret Service has a zero fail mission" Well that's pretty funny

[@bluntlyhonest6803]

JFK: Surpriced pikachu face.

[@Dexedus]

@@bluntlyhonest6803 and more recently, the trump assassination attempt

[@bluntlyhonest6803]

@@Dexedus oh right

[@Dexedus]

@@bluntlyhonest6803 secret service have failed plenty of times

[@bluntlyhonest6803]

@@Dexedus i know. I was just using the most famous assassination of a us president as an example and joke.

[@johnhessick6351]

I graduated from boot camp at Ft. Sill, Ok a little over 20 years ago. They put us 100 deep in a cattle car with no seats and no air conditioning. When we got off some of toughest dudes I had ever seen were immediately in our faces trying to wear us down. As a young 18 year old I had no idea what I had signed up for until that moment. My time in the Army was some of the best in my life and it made me into who I am today. Wouldn’t trade it for nothing

[@jupiterwasntavailable]

that sounds really bad though. why would you miss it??? id be traumatized

[@chasegreene1084]

I went to lca you get used to it

[@mikemurphy1208]

It takes a special person to volunteer for this. Much respect and thanks to all that serve.

[@PeterJohn-hl3ox]

Amen to that.

[@mcfly7]

It takes a weak brainwashed sheep.

[@Empathicveteran]

@@PeterJohn-hl3ox I served in the Army from 88 to 92. I was injured during a training exercise. BCT or Basic Combat Training is difficult but it's what you make of it. The first day is a feeding frenzy. Trust your buddies and you'll fine. I've made a lifetime of friends.

[@Lou-bn2yd]

I did and it's the best choice I've made.

[@LetJesus_intoyour_life]

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

[@RichRich1955]

Don't worry about asking someone if they were a marine because they will certainly tell you

[@frankcastle4435]

And write in crayon

[@Treegulf]

The few the loud

[@dinosdiscountsmokesjoe2747]

and youll say " yeah, i woulda joined, but i woulda punched a DI for getting in my face lololol"

[@HonorarySaiyan]

As a soldier, I don't have a problem with that. The Marine Corps is pretty much the only other branch I respect, lol.

[@nannerz1994]

Or they'll be an asshole to you and then you'll find out later

[@bigsarge8795]

Retired Air Force 1990 - 2012 I hated Basic, but I wouldn't change being in for anything in the world.

[@unmalo2768]

You hated Basic? What? You didn't enjoy no yelling, no work on Sundays, no marching drills, one week in a air-conditioned tent to simulate combat, and great food? Hahaha! Son, you would have quit US Army Infantry basic and Advanced training! LOL! HOOAH!!!

[@bigsarge8795]

@unmalo2768 Yeah, I know, but at least I can count to ten

[@thebunnycruiser174]

Whatever is it, this is Military, you must have received.

[@ruggedtechie5867]

Same here

[@jakereal3604]

I have ALWAYS respected our military men/woman but watching this makes me respect them 10 times more! They are doing this and going through this because they chose to do so to serve and protect this great country.

[@lifeonthewestcoast]

i don’t respect them i see them as desperate indivuals that lack self motivation and self love and are desperate for money

[@lifeonthewestcoast]

they don’t care to serve they want stability

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Military women are employed to relief the built up barrack testicle pressure

[@jakereal3604]

That’s not the most intelligent comment one could make!!!

[@bofi1280]

@@lifeonthewestcoast Hell yuh, that's why I'm joining.

[@artwooper]

"Humble but not passive. Agressive but not reckless." dang.

[@diannaharris8369]

I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE OF YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE THANK YOU MY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL

[@rickpowers4356]

I just had to click on this. Now I will probably be dreaming tonight that I’m back in basic. Happens about once a year. That was 50 years ago. Sometimes just don’t go away. I didn’t enjoy a minute of it at the time but I’m sure glad I did it.

[@quickdeuce]

Ditto,, BCT/AIT Ft. Lewis, Wa March thru July 1967.

[@beccas.7762]

My husband (Grunt) has similar sentiments.

[@bhall4996]

Dam that musta been brutal. I pity but salute you with utmost respect

[@gregorall9779]

I'm with you. I enlisted in '82, and for me, it was the most rewarding experience of my life.

[@EIfric]

were you proud to serve oil companies and israeli bankers?

[@KevinTorres-zw9bt]

Nahhhh not the diddy bag 😂💀

[@jeremiasnolasco-uw2lt]

I was looking for this comment 2:43

[@bigfella2278]

DIDDY BAG IS CRAZYY

[@TheGaysBoingAllDay]

I THOUGHT NO ONE ELSE HEARDD LMAOO😭😭😭😭😭

[@rileymaynard2132]

baby oil in it

[@Titan.Fox56]

Advice I got from someone who served was to get as much sleep as possible whilst on the bus, screw getting to know the person sitting next to you try and get whatever sleep you can, cause once you're off that bus you won't be getting sleep or much sleep at all during the time you arrive(BTW THIS IS MOSTLY FOR THOSE WHO WILL ARRIVE AT NIGHT TIME). He told me when he arrived there at the base camp location at close to 9:30pm it took them to 3:00 am to get into bed and guess what happened? they were woken up at 0500 2 hours after falling asleep and he straight up said it was hell.

[@LetJesus_intoyour_life]

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

[@twowheelsintokyo7039]

If you are able to sleep on the bus headed toward basic training, you have balls of steel. After some time in training, you'll be able to sleep anywhere, at any time. I was in the Airborne, and whenever we boarded a plane for a jump, I fell asleep within a minute. I wasn't the only one, at the 10 minute call, everyone leans left and right to wake up anyone who might be asleep next to them.

[@supremecourt69]

@@LetJesus_intoyour_lifestop spamming that you disgust me

[@akaimizu9780]

Giving them 2 hours of sleep is against human rights. Either you are lying, or they lied to you, or at least greatly exaggerated it

[@twowheelsintokyo7039]

@@akaimizu9780 I remember doing land navigation training, it took us 3 days to get through that course. If was pouring down rain in December, our hands were so swollen with wet and cold that we couldn’t open maps or even operate our M16s. I doubt I got more than 2 hours sleep during that entire 3 days.

[@MichaelSmith-on1ig]

Insanely good production! Narration, picutre, pacing and music.

[@marcussterling4954]

Had to chuckle just a little when the Secret Service training clip started and the instructor commented on “zero fail”…..if only he knew that in 2024, they’d have 2 epic fails…

[@chrisnash1290]

I know this is completely off subject, but does no one else see the absolutely gorgeous, candy striped lawns at some of these military institutions? Those lines! From one professional to another, brother landscaper, you have great skill and my utmost respect. Your skills on that mower rivals that of an artist with a passion and a paint brush! Respect.

[@sharoncassell5273]

They call it policing the grounds. Involuntary grass duty. Hand lawn mowers.

[@chrisnash1290]

@sharoncassell5273 What in the hell are you talking about? Nobody asked you in the first place. It was just an observation and a compliment, my guy. I've been a professional landscaper for over a decade. They sub these jobs out asshat. Furthermore, grounds of this size are NOT cut with "hand mowers". Lines like that were laid by a pro with the proper equipment!

[@chrisnash1290]

@sharoncassell5273 what in the hell are you talking about? It was just a compliment, and no, they sub jobs like these out to professional landscaping companies. Cutting grass is NOT on the militaries training itinerary.

[@alexpadilla2890]

That's from extra duty lol

[@chrisnash1290]

@@alexpadilla2890 When have you ever heard of anyone in basics or in any kind of military training period having to mow grass as part of their training or extra duty!? They sub jobs like this out to professionals you twat.

[@cuchuloholic]

this is cute, especially the part where they got to call their moms to say they made it to boot camp safe. its like the first day at a new school or summer camp. i like how this short exposé gets right into it so you feel you are there. good cameraman.

[@lorimcmillon3217]

When my daughter’s high school boyfriend went off to boot camp I remember how she cherished those phone calls.

[@cuchuloholic]

@@lorimcmillon3217 nice memory thanks for sharing

[@permanentwaves4621]

We didn't get a phone call in the Army. I think it was like a week later they brought in these AT&T trailers, like 18 wheelers trailers that was an entire "phone center" full of little booths and we had to PAY for that shit, and we only got 10 minutes. There was a person at the front taking the money and gave you a phone code to unlock the phone, and when that shit cut off, it hung the F up done or not. $3.00. We had one pay phone in the barraks that they eventually took the padlock off of. Then as time went on they put a couple of phones in the day room, but somebody was always on them MF's, couldn't hardly use them.

[@LetJesus_intoyour_life]

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

[@BigMackM27]

I was definitely spoiled when I went through Marine boot camp back in 2014. None of my drill instructors were fat bodies, all were squared away with perfect uniforms at all times. I never saw them eat, drink, laugh, or smile. They were like robots filled with rage and i was treated like a piece of trash until the day I earned the title and became something more.

[@bruticusmagnus]

That's over now... We're cooked.

[@tbone8839]

If you think thats crazy imagine the Marines when i did boot camp in 75 compared to 2014. Totally different world.

[@richieeemosley1178]

No surrender 💪🏾

[@BigMackM27]

@@tbone8839 Maybe a bit different but not sure how much. We didn't have any surveillance so it was pretty much anything goes. The only case we had where a DI got in trouble was due to a recruit getting their head smashed open against a pillar. Even then they tried covering it up by saying he did it to himself but higher command got involved and figured it out real quick. I've heard stories about the 60s and 70s and they sound fairly similar and in some cases easier just depending on the individual

[@Xx-po1fu]

I went through boot camp in 1985 and I didn't learn anything worthwhile or anything that improved my life.

[@adengo5246]

1:45:00 this guy...just because you were treated in a way doesnt mean you gotta inflict it on others, he still kept discipline and standards awesome dude!

[@isabellaguerrero9770]

fr, he's a good dude

[@biglad05]

so I just got back from army basic training. My "Shark attack" was similar. the yelling was the same, but we held a squat for about 30 minuets wile holding our bags. Then to add onto that we did the first 100 yards a week after basic started at the end of yellow phase, right before starting red phase.

[@pep590]

I heard the Army made some changes to it. Congrats on your graduation.

[@fakeguccishirt]

2:41 Diddy bags😂😂

[@Noelv23]

Lmao 😭😂

[@jdiamond1952]

Ditty.

[@cwavygaming6615]

It’s “Ditty”

[@cwavygaming6615]

But Diddy is crazy LMAO

[@goldenz608]

u guys are such kids

[@Clouds_RUs]

quick tip if you catch eyes with a DS blink and change your looking direction saved me about 15 times

[@rebenton8112]

What if you talk back and keep messing with him? Or even fight? I mean he is getting in your face. Seriously what is shouting in your face good for? In my country they dont do this.

[@asimhussain8716]

@@rebenton8112 And that's why the US can take a dump all over your country and you wouldn't be able to do anything about it. Clearly they're doing something right lol.

[@squakdjemcjd5566]

@@rebenton8112What’s your country?

[@rebenton8112]

@@squakdjemcjd5566 Germany.

[@JasonT850]

Man, I went to basic for the Army in '97 and never got a snack 😥 Shark attack was intense. There was nothing better than Senior Drill Sergeant getting on the bus and welcoming us and then telling us we have 3 seconds to get off his bus.

[@LetJesus_intoyour_life]

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

[@supremecourt69]

@@LetJesus_intoyour_lifewhy are you spamming that I bet you know nothing about the Bible verses you disgust me

[@erikcopeland]

​@@supremecourt69thats just what idiots do

[@Epoch-rn7ku]

Mhm, hes a bot.​@supremecourt69

[@IAMTHERONE]

Funny how he said looking them in the eye is disrespectful but it’s more of a sign of respect

[@tel5690]

Brings back memories My Navy So much appreciation for all services It changed my life. This is a beautiful video that shows all what the process is

[@RETUSAF1995]

March 1975, i don't remember all the yelling. The AF was pretty easy for me. 20 years and 8 days!

[@bigdee8189]

The MC was pretty easy for me!! Just yell AYE SIR, and do what you're told!! That's it!

[@poglifeactual7936]

lol, that Soldier holding the duffel bag at the beginning of the Army basic training was one of my Soldiers.

[@LouisSantora]

wait really?

[@poglifeactual7936]

@@LouisSantora yea bro

[@BratatoChip]

Haha no way that’s hilarious

[@JoseCollado-w9w]

dude looked scared af

[@ChimsThoughts]

@@JoseCollado-w9w well he sayed was so i'm guessing he aint there anymore xD

[@etherboy3080]

Now would be a bad time to enlist, will probably miss out on GTA6 release.

[@dylwillonewheel7614]

Who cares about a bullshit game that we all know is gonna be trash anyway lmao

[@maramba32]

@@dylwillonewheel7614 clueless

[@REiiGN15]

Played new releases of Halo 2 and Halo 3 on deployment in Iraq. We had quite a few Playstations and Xboxes on bases to keep some entertainment.

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

Play better games

[@LV_daWEED]

Well if that is what your worried about then the military is better off without you

[@xRagingSlothx]

"if you look around they will see you, cause you are taller than everyone else!" sent me flying! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@egg1645]

Yes, combat IS gory. Yes, they are preparing young people to go into a deadly situation. That doesn't make this a heroic institution. My grandfather BEGGED me to run from any draft after he came back from WW2. He said "They'll do everything. They'll say you have to hate to be a man. They'll say you have to stab to be a good person, and butcher to be an American. It isn't true." On the one hand, I don't want to dismiss veterans who have experienced hell on earth. On the other, I don't want to encourage young people to go die painfully. I should think that all veterans are like him, suffering the weight of the past but hoping that their children will never suffer the same fate.

[@LairofDarkness]

I will always cherish my time at Fort Benning and the shark attack. It was an experience I'll never forget, and the DSs I had, I still remember. I'm glad I went when I did. Queen of Battle Follow Me! ❤

[@DCobra98]

Sad to see the "shark attack" has been done away with. I will never forget that intense first 20 minutes off the cattle cars at Sand Hill Ft Benning.

[@Bryan-lg3fn]

I was stationed at Ft Benning in 1983 ,84 and then off to germany

[@connorr.1763]

To everyone in the comments talking about how “unnecessary” and “uncivilized” recruit training is: That’s the entire point. The instructors don’t just yell and scream for the hell of it, it’s by design. They need these recruits (especially those in the Marine Corps and Army) to be able to function in highly stressful and chaotic environments such as a combat zone. If they don’t learn how to operate in such environments, they will shut down and not be able to function and complete their mission when and if that time comes. Combat is ugly, and your leaders are not going to hold your hand and politely ask you to load your machine gun or grab the extra ammo when grenades are exploding and people are actively shooting at you.

[@dumboi5369]

That and allowing soldiers to recount experiences of abuse and the resulting trauma, over a cup of coffee helps bond and improve cohesion, trust, loyalty to the fighting organization they’re a part of, and morale, mainly cause they did research, and found guys who bond through trauma have pretty good relationships. So yeah, it ain’t pointless, it’s the most cost effective and easy method for them to fill a need.

[@LowConsumptionAgenda]

A blunter explanation is that to have a group of robots you need to dehumanise them

[@KevinN-df8eo]

Only difference with my British army training is how warm and cuddly the DI's are. They were bullies but for a damn good reason as you so rightly point out, The cadets must fit into the Army etc , not the other way around. They helped save my life. I'd do it again if I could.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

​@@dumboi5369is that why male and female soldiers get assaulted in training or when stationed and cant get any help or report it? It's an evil group of people doing evil things and expecting to be paid for it. It's no surprise vets get no respect by the government, why respect someone who accepts money to do this?

[@shadowgame0630]

​@@LowConsumptionAgendawhat a pointless reductionist analysis

[@mooksschmooks]

Aw, Joerger and Tiberghien from the citadel were so sweet. Really showing that deep down, they're all sisters and brothers.

[@snow_cap]

Love you guys! Don´t believe everything that you hear. As a swede I am so happy we are allies.

[@Deathdealer89]

Did army basic back in 2010. Idk how many pushups/planks I did for freaking smirking lol. the yelling was always funny to me. I grew up in Puerto Rico and the yelling was normal. Honestly those were probably the best years of my life. Met so many good ppl I'm proud to call my battles. God bless you all

[@dragnbane]

Went through Basic in 2004 at Ft. Knox. KY...last all male company....hated basic training, but id do it again

[@crypto_que]

A good basketball or football program is usually adequate preparation. It’s definitely ratcheted up, but playing sports really helped.

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

In the 80s' Army, the Shark Attack lasted for an entire week, 24/7. They called it Hell Week. Not 20 minutes.

[@whattowatch7908]

In the year 2000 also.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

But fatherless generation cries when you speak rough with them. Also no hands touching the recruits. Silly clowns playing actors

[@SimonePhoenix]

Yup! I went through in 1982, we went from reception to our training brigade on what they used to call "cattle cars". When it pulled up in front of our building & those big sliding doors opened, the DI's were on us & HELL BEGAN!

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

@@SimonePhoenix Same

[@binouze29]

Thanks for the French translation! Very interesting report, very different from our French Navy!! We do not have an instructor sergeant, but depending on the sailor's specialty, several trainers. Naturally the new recruits learn military rigor, like at home. Then, the recruit begins his training which could last several weeks to several months depending on the importance of the position on board the ship!

[@richardpiper6265]

52 years and one week ago I entered Fort Leonard Wood for my army basic training. Where did all that time go? Then spent 31 months in South Korea and came home.

[@Niasju]

Watching this video while in navy “A” school graduated boot camp 3 weeks ago

[@Terrell845]

Congratulations shipmate welcome aboard !! Dave’s jones

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

Congrates, study hard and hopefully you get assigned to a good station/ship and once "aboard" your new ship, study a lot more and earn your Surface Warfare Pin 👍👍 Salute

[@huerosantos7563]

Congratulations Squid 😎✌🏽

[@Ray-px5ov]

Congrats sailor! You’re gonna be great!

[@RedbeardRunner]

Those were the most polite military barbers…they scalped us like they got payed by the head.

[@stuliw272]

The Italian guy at Mcrd San Diego

[@b1gbruh894]

​@@stuliw272Definitely the Italian guy

[@aceofspades5178]

Secret Service: We will teach you how to be afraid of sloped rooftops

[@graywolf9917]

Joined the USAF in 1972. Basic wasn’t bad once you get used to the routine. Always one guy they pick on all through basic training. You don’t want to be that guy. I will always remember our groups FU - his name was Shaw. Early during basic someone wrote to his Congressman about his bad treatment and the DI called in all together and give us a long loud talk about becoming a man. When the DI was done talking he said he was not going to mention the recruits name - then said Shaw I want to see you after this meeting so we all knew whom had wrote the Congressman. Shaw made it through basic but DI was alway on his butt. Hey new recruits remember neutral shoe polish & Right Guard deodorant take black heel marks off the floor. We spent a lot of time removing our new boots heel marks off the floors. Enjoy basic as doesn’t last forever and you will never forget your experience.

[@JGB74ZA]

That secret service Introductory speech did not age well.

[@TheZombaslaya]

Funny thing is I keep getting Secret Service job ads on indeed every time I look at jobs now which is hilarious

[@sarao8074]

Especially considering how their ineptitude and moral turpitude far predates recent events.

[@joefer5360]

@@TheZombaslaya I wouldn't be surprised if lots of Secret Service members asked for a transfer to another branch or outright took an early retirement. I wouldn't want to be affiliated with them.

[@jakehawk3772]

trump survived didnt he

[@mooksschmooks]

I wouldn't doubt that application numbers actually went up a third after that, thinking that this is their shot.

[@l0pez721]

I ship out December 3rd for Air Force BMT. Very excited to serve

[@VWHNeal1018]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉. You got this and can do it. Do yourself proud.

[@azemagz]

Serve who?

[@ryandickson2224]

I arrived at Lackland Aug 28th 2022. Those first few weeks are gonna suck, but just keep your shit together and push through. See you in the big Air Force :)

[@QuisUtDeus828]

​@@azemagz tiny hat wearing bankers

[@im_agine852]

Make sure you go to sick call for all your sickness and injuries.

[@n3wt]

Military videos the best on this channel So in depth and informative and entertaining

[@suespony]

I feel that the military recruits have changed since I was a teenager back in the 70's. The military was never anything I even considered back then. It was normally the kids that didn't have anything, or they were not very good students. Not always of course, but mostly as I recall. Thanks for your service. You are better than I am in many respects. No way I could or would have gone through the humility.

[@LegionOfBlues901]

I've always respected the people who serve our country and have to go through stuff like this in order to do so. I know personally I'd probably fail the psychiatric exam (if that's still the exam).

[@DCobra98]

Nice to see US Army Air Assault School's infamous "Zero Day" thrown in here. Having done it twice, I can say it was definitely one of the worst days in the Army. Sucks to see Miller and McCurdy make it through Zero Day and the rest of the school and fail on the 12 mile road march at the end of the couse.

[@TonyXP1000]

Those shots at 14:35-14:45 look brutal. I hate getting shots. That would totally freak me out. Props to them.

[@F110mech]

You can barely feel those shots piercing the skin. They used to use air guns and those hurt, especially if you moved when they were zapping you.

[@Albatross9]

I take testosterone so I do it 2x a week and I used to do heroin but im clean now so needles have been a big part of my life unfortunately

[@SimonePhoenix]

I went through Army "boot" in '82, I "walked the gauntlet" at Reception when they still used air guns to give shots. If you flinched, there'd be blood running down your arms.

[@Matt-x3i]

I find it funny how the military pays its privates $20k/year, but Virginia Military Institute charges $60k/year in tuition. Sums up the American dream pretty well.

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

The VMI graduate's students who will become Officers who get paid a lot more money than a basic soldier. But it was a stupid statement made by a "Bot" anyway. This answer is for "real" intelligent people.

[@Matt-x3i]

@@Sugarmountaincondo For what it's worth, this stupid "bot" thinks you're an asshole and, based on your own post history, wouldn't know an intelligent person if one came up and stared you in the face.

[@juliemichael3619]

@@Sugarmountaincondoare you kidding? People will still have to give up at least half of their paycheck a month for how ever many years you were schooled but double the years just to pay it off. I'd recommend you do proper math.

[@rodger7029]

😂🤡

[@TonyMoze]

Truuuuuuth

[@Orion7204-m5b]

I might be planning to join the coast guard as a helicopter pilot when I’m old enough, and that last part, “they’re waiting for you to go out and join them in serving the American people” gave me SOO MUCH MOTIVATION!

[@calebmills6051]

Don't do it. Look into what the actual military operations of this country are, I get that you want to help but joining the military isn't the way to do that. Our military currently are not taking any actions that serve to aid anyone in need, do your research into what our forces are actually being used for. If you join the military you would simply become another pawn for the government to use in it's oil tycoon. If you want to serve the american people look into other service jobs like firefighting, police work, etc.

[@jeffbeck8993]

@Orion7204-m5b Don't worry about the above comment. Flying a helo in the Coast Guard is a solid way to serve your country and moreover, participate in a mission set that directly serves people, often in life and death moments of need like few other services get to do on a regular basis. CG was my first choice at 18 years old BTW, but couldn't make SAR Swimmer path work so I went into the Navy aviation field, then did other things until next thing I knew, 20 years had flown by. What a ride. 👍 Focus on where you are right now. Do well in school, don't get mixed up in drinking/drugs and keep your nose clean with the cops - or even better, get into the local police/sheriff's department Explorer/Cadet Program if there's one in your area and/or hang around a local air field and schmooz with pilots. I did JROTC my last 2 years of high school, that was helpful in a few ways. Keep yourself fit and trim, don't be an overweight video game couch potato teenager, if you know what I mean. Apply for grants and scholarships but if one doesn't pan out right away, start with affordable community college/Jr. College for the first 2 years to knock out requirements. Once you establish yourself with transcripts that show you're serious, that gives you some leverage for other programs to finish the 4-year degree with paths to commissioning flight school program. Talk to Coast Guard personnel. If none in your area, chat them up on social media. Don't be a fan girl, just be brief and ask succinct questions about their experience in the process, and solid courses of study/degrees to compliment what you want to do. It's all out in front of you. Good luck. JB, Master Chief, USN(Ret). ⚓

[@jarlhenrik]

Can't say I really agree with the Army's method of pitting platoons against eachother for a prize/punishment excersize. I agree with the commander that Winning matters, but winning at the expense of your squadmates will only build antagonistic attitudes between platoons..

[@brit69]

"To protect and serve'' The State, not the People. Don't forget that part.

[@LV_daWEED]

Watch out, this truth might offend some people 🤣

[@Malay435]

the bourgeoisie

[@CatTroll21]

@@LV_daWEED I bet most people think they are heroes. And don't forget people saying "thank you for your service" but they don't tell it to firemen, ambulances, doctors or to righteous policemen/sherifs.

[@BotanistOnDuna]

@@Malay435 omfg another marxist preaching his queer oppressed burgeroise theories that his daddy Marx made while on crack. Long live the USA and capitalism, for it is the best system we have. I'll stick with my freedoms, commie, lets make the social contract as minimal as possible.

[@endymion30]

if it helps you sleep at night🙄

[@1wayyjack900]

I’m going to join the Marines I go to Boot Camp in November. Wish me luck.

[@tpthpt5973]

Good luck!

[@traviesokevin7446]

Good luck men! See you here in the Army in a couple years

[@carltaylor5251]

I wish you all the luck in world. Because you're going to be apart of the few, the proud. Just a few good men in our beloved Corps.

[@donwadd9143]

Get some rest.

[@LifeWithIrv0]

parris island or san diego?

[@Bijecarli]

I wouldn't last a millisecond, and that intrigues me...

[@termonostruman]

i lasted two year in the hell of russia, this si nothing.. usalually they dont scream.. and they dont talk to much the only scream you lsiten is from kadettes.. если ты недоволен, умоляй врага застрелить тебя, потому что мы не принимаем тебя в ответ

[@REiiGN15]

It's all mentality, they'll get you through the physical part. Every size can go through it and I've seen it personally. Short, Tall, big, skinny, doesn't matter.

[@AndrewWerner-p1l]

​@REiiGN15 wrong I'm a former special ed kid your kind hates us

[@jay9301]

@@REiiGN15I would’ve enlisted somewhere 5+ years ago if they weren’t so strict on weight/height, ppl carry weight differently and can lose it in boot camp, now it’s fat dudes everywhere in the military

[@gabrielswindle1245]

it isn't hard. hardest part is dropping your ego and the physicality.

[@ZimeleMpye-yb8py]

Supported platoon 2 from the beggining🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertgray3710]

For anyone curious about that air assault day zero bit, the tough one and confidence ladder are the same ones you do in army basic training

[@ijnfleetadmiral]

Wished I could've experienced this...due to physical infirmities (spina bifida occulta and 4+ flat feet) I was denied each time I attempted to sign up (4 times for the Air Force, twice for the Navy, and once each for the Army and National Guard). Would've been a lifer for sure. Told the recruiter I knew I would be a liability on the front lines; I didn't care if I was in the rear with the gear...at the end of the day I would still have the honor of serving my country.

[@pep590]

We are all grateful for your attempt and patriotism! You have honored yourself well.

[@dd41283]

I graduated Oscar 128 in 1988 from Coast Guard boot camp in Cape May, NJ.

[@5FrostyMen]

Thank you for your service.

[@radumihai139]

Ok

[@dd41283]

@@radumihai139 I'm not bragging. It's normal to try to find out if anyone else was there around the same time.

[@fjjj5206]

Shipping out September 17th for Army BCT

[@frankcastle4435]

Congrats what’s your mos?

[@beccas.7762]

Stay frosty

[@mwambaajanifearsYAH]

same here oct 7th lol going in as 89B

[@jessep926]

Prepare to be bored. Don't get injured. Other than that, it's not too bad.

[@dankbuds-r2v]

ahh enjoy the hell you will recieve while i sit here enjoying myself

[@Saaavooo]

Still remember my first couple days for the Navy, tucking the yellow pt shirts into our sweatpants, carrying our bags in the left hand (always keep your right hand open to salute) the first two days you don’t sleep either. Definitely an experience you won’t forget. Also the key on the chain that locks and unlocks your AB Drawer. RDCs did not like seeing that chain, and the whole division felt the wraith of the LT in the PWay when he saw that damn chain. Personally my RDCs were cool asf, My LCPO and CPO were cool asf even though my CPO looked like a woman and someone said yes ma’am to him instead of “Yes Chief” that was a workout I’ll never forget.

[@mr-js9is]

I became a Marine in 2004. There is a reason why you can become a Marine, change branches and not need to go through their boot camp. USMCRD San Diego Ca is NO joke! They take boys and turn them into men! All the other branches y’all showed hella content than you did with the Marines. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@felixmadison5736]

When I went through Army basic in 1968, during the Vietnam War, we went through the same basic training as the marine corp. It was a shark attack all right! The Drill Sergeants were allowed to kick you, slap you, and knock you on your ass if you needed it. They always told us they didn't want us to get our ass' shot in 'Nam because we weren't trained properly. When I got to Vietnam in 1969, I found out why they were so hard on us. War IS Hell!

[@lifeonthewestcoast]

these aren’t men these are brainwashed individuals

[@tedwilliams185]

Hollywood marine

[@felixmadison5736]

@@tedwilliams185 Yup.

[@felixmadison5736]

@@tedwilliams185 Yup. Nothing but heroes in the movies and t.v.

[@butteredtoast6510]

Don’t forget the baby oil in yo Diddy bags 💀

[@JzrOG]

Who tf came up with that name 💀

[@SuperBuildsInMC]

​@@JzrOGDitty, D-I-T-T-Y. And it was named loooong before all this shit.

[@Bosslightgamez]

@@JzrOGfr 😂

[@RexxCollects]

Man... I shaved my head before basic, and they still charged me for a haircut!!!😂😂😂

[@wtffism]

Lmao same here, i went in shaved bald and they still sat my ass down and ran a razor over my bald head! Funny thing was, after basic , i checked my bank statement and they charged my ass for it too lol

[@Arminpk]

Damn this goes well with food to watch ❤❤❤

[@Saaavooo]

It genuinely hurt my heart seeing the navy recruits step on the flags in the pway, one of the recruits that arrived with me did the same thing and we all learned the hard way.

[@prussianboi6381]

I dont know about the yelling. "Setting them up for High Stress enviroments" When they get shot at, just like any other person, they go into shock or they dont. You really cant prepare people for these kinds of situations, you just cant. How you react in those situations has nothing to do with if you were yelled at in Boot Camp. Countries with soldiers which dont get yelled at fight about the same, if not better in some regards. In the German Army they have a rough tone, but they never "yell" at you for no reason. They give you stressful situations to train stress handling, like timed tasks. Not useless yelling that wont help you in any situation. However i can see how its Tradition in most US Branches and its not like anyone forces these recruits to join.

[@temeriando22]

Good point to be honest!!!

[@adonymous6238]

“We’re just about to find out” one of the hardest quotes I’ve ever heard sheesh 🔥

[@mengeche2736]

Military people are the new version of human robot hell nah why would i sign up to be yelled at 😂😂😂

[@melsdarkopera]

I went into the army in 2007. It's definitely different nowadays, from what I experienced, but either way, it's a different world. After I got back from deployment, I developed nerve damage in my spine and fought it for several years, but I wasn't the type to sit on the bench, so I gave in and accepted the medical discharge. I have no regrets and would go back in a heartbeat if I could.

[@MJibcoOFFICIAL]

Best Darn School for Todays Youth!❤️

[@albusdumbledore7727]

You know you’re old when you say stuff like this 😅

[@indycharlie]

@@albusdumbledore7727 Yeah , stuff like TRUTH !

[@albusdumbledore7727]

@@indycharlie YOUR truth.

[@indycharlie]

@@albusdumbledore7727 THE truth . I hope DT reinstitutes mandatory military service , it is hugely needed . This country will need more than Beta Boys in the near future .

[@clumpybaker]

I’m sorry but if someone was jumping up and down and shouting in my face I would do nothing but laugh 😂

[@jisezer]

You can tell that the CBP candidate that said "those people deserve respect" is going to be the type that has a chip on his shoulder for no reason

[@S647.]

12:48 Idk why but this cracked me up good. 😂

[@chqos7761]

fr like what even is the context for that 😂😂

[@kjbush1578]

Ain’t nothing like the shark 🦈 attack baby!!! B Co, 1/28th Infantry Black Lions class of ‘97 🫡

[@azwesjr]

so much of that was for the camera, I did Army basic in "92. No one ever got in my face but then again, I did what I was told to do.

[@Crime_Archivist]

YOU WILL NOT SHAVE MY HEAD, COMMANDER!

[@2dollab178]

1:20:38 I highly doubt that you’ve ever experienced any ACTUAL negative racism. But I would believe that you’ve experienced plenty of AFFIRMATIVE racism.

[@geedubbya4432]

I imagine the hardest part now is actually knowing a phone number to call home unlike we did back in the days before cell phones.

[@gabrielswindle1245]

They let you have a phone book

[@geedubbya4432]

@@gabrielswindle1245 ?

[@_vixen_4504]

@@gabrielswindle1245 Do you really think that anyone of the younger generations knows how to look for something in a phone book or what a phone book is?

[@awesomeandcoolname2017]

​I'd hope a lot of us younger folk still know what a phonebook is, guess I got lucky growing up around old school stuff @@_vixen_4504

[@PeterJohn-hl3ox]

What a great documentary - Thank You.

[@frankieg3409]

I remember leaving L.A. County MEPS on a bus to San Diego, we stopped at a Denny’s and got to order any meal for free. Right after that they started playing Full Metal Jacket on the bus. I had enlisted a week after the battle of Fallujah and shipped out to boot camp two weeks later. My first thought stepping off that bus was “WHAT IN THE F**K DID I GET MYSELF INTO!?” It ended up being some of the best 5 years of my life.

[@pakabe8774]

Some call it training, others call it humiliation.

[@cd55896]

I'd call it "indoctrination".

[@rndname1785]

Isn´t the shaving of hair a measure to stop the spread of lice or fleas? Doesn´t not shaving hair of women make this practice seem it is about control or demeaning toward male cadets?

[@bigredracingteam9642]

Good point.

[@ogclap]

they are women, let’s be honest here the men are the one getting in the most combat, they can handle getting their hair cut, a female cannot due to the fact that they grew it out for years

[@squiggzzz]

It's the fastest way to get males hair into regulation while also taking away any sense of individuality. If you all have the same haircut, that's one less thing to differentiate you from someone else. Females may not have their hair cut, but they are still held to a strict standard of what it can / can't look like.

[@Craig-gt4pr]

When I joined in 1984 the drill sergeants actually hit you. Beat the crap out of you

[@joander9553]

I got shock attack at fort Jackson and the 100 Yards at fort moore so from personal opinion I can say that the 100 yards was way easier but that doesnt mean that we just walked around, nah, we run everywhere with the stuff on, me personally keep 100 yards

[@dwightdixon8508]

Good to see and hear it’s similar to when I was in basic training in 1988 albeit no cell phone or mixed genders. Drill Sargents are some of the most consistent, tough and compassionate (you’ll not know this till last week of basic training tho). Much respect for DSs

[@KevinN-df8eo]

Excuse me, but where is the Marines bit???? Did we get the Secret Service & Coastguard instead?? Or am I just a thick Brit??

[@connorr.1763]

No, I noticed it as well. They seem to snub the Marines in this video, we only get to see the first bit of the Marines receiving process. I was kind of disappointed.

[@rygull]

camera man couldn't take it and had to walk. Maybe next year.

[@sandwhichdestroyer12]

2:43 their what??

[@Lazyforshort]

Diddy bag 2:45 😭🗣️

[@mind2343]

If i was a US Citizen i would have probably tried to join one of the forces. Unfortunately i live in a country where they are only looking for good looking guys for uniforms. So i got denied meanwhile some guys that couldn't stay off the phone for more than 20 mins got accepted. (it's just an example) But i will forever respect the uniform and the good people that serve us.

[@arqelf9505]

What country are you from?

[@gregory-h3u]

@@arqelf9505I bet Italy

[@AV-qr6wf]

Getting rid of the shark attack was the final nail in the coffin for the Army

[@Xx-po1fu]

I went through boot camp in 1985 and I didn't learn anything worthwhile or anything that improved my life. When fraternities and sororities do things like this to their pledges it's called hazing and is a crime.

[@Patrick42567]

We know you didn't make it, that's why they failed you, lol

[@ghostsamongus3370]

Same I did it back in 2008 and feel the same. I regret going and wasting 4 years of my life.

[@akavhille4036]

Much different time back then, lots of stuff legal back then are no longer allowed

[@akavhille4036]

For the most part that is

[@dankbuds-r2v]

@@Patrick42567 youre gay tho

[@jgg8655]

20K a year to join the marines, be screamed at all day, and potentially die, seems like a legit deal.

[@unmalo2768]

That Coast Gurd speech about "you will not be harassed" was epic weak ass hell! The biggest part of the real Military is to be harassed to the point of breaking and then deal with it without breaking!

[@wakeupamerica2462]

Marine here 1983 Paris Island video gave me a woody. Army navy instructors dont friggin scare me WORK ON IT!

[@ziggy4522]

Diversity should never be the goal. QUALITY should be the goal.

[@charliechan578]

the world is more diverse now if we like it or not. people are not joining in numbers we need. 2/3 of the american youth would not qualify even 10 years ago. they have a fat camp before you get to basic if you need it available now. while quality is the ultimate goal, you do need a critical mass of bodies just to function and we are all volunteer. good luck.

[@josephg3231]

@@charliechan578 The world is no more diverse now than it was 30 years ago. If you know anything about military history you should know that QUALITY ALWAYS DEFEATS QUANITY

[@ContentEnjoyer-gm3ky]

@charliechan578 History repeats itself. Remember “McNamara’s morons”?

[@misterbig9025]

I miss Sgt R Lee Ermey!

[@davidpershing9934]

who here knew that james marshall 'jimi' hendrix was 101st ? he was ! fort cambell -- jimi would jam on the base for the soldiers, too

[@bigredracingteam9642]

And that's where he met Billy Cox for the first time.

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

He was also discharged, less than honorable btw, for being an incessant masturbator.

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

The army kicked him out with a general discharge after 13 months for being a lousy soldier.