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[@FNGACADEMY]

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[@happylittletree1727]

Planning on doing all the episodes? These are great!

[@oboogie2]

The Sergeant Major you guys mentioned as a real shitbird (I forget his name) was busted and convicted for child pornography and molestation sometime after he retired. I think he's serving time in Florida.

[@pyeitme508]

ok

[@Zen-ix5kh]

hey guys, can react to the movie " Basic " with john Travolta and Samuel Jackson

[@oboogie2]

Buck, given your thoughts on "Godfather" and higher officers in general (and I agree from my experience), may I suggest a song for you to listen to that fits. It's a song from Sting in 1985(?) called "Children's Crusade." It's more about WWI, but war is war and this shit is relevant every generation it seems, because we never learn.

[@williamreagan8662]

Fun fact: Gunnery Sergeant Griego has a post out there on the internet where he basically complains at how he's depicted in this show and how he's actually such a hero. Just from reading it you can tell this was a perfect depiction, to the point that I literally heard it in the actor's voice.

[@williamreagan8662]

@@Horsemanray too late

[@x01macmilsim86]

​@@Horsemanray .... You can't make this shit up

[@OldCraig91]

Link?

[@samanders2676]

One or two incompetent officers thrown in the mix is common knowledge in the military. Evan Wright, the journalist, wrote it from the perspective of the enlisted men and also on the account of what he experienced and saw during the early days of the operation 'Enduring Freedom' when he was with the 1st Recon Marine battalion. Depiction of Encino Man can be taken to be quite accurate.

[@darkmew50]

Actually the guys GK is based off of talk about Griego, and say he's actually a solid guy and leader. You can find them talking about him by typing in Generation Kill reunion by Savage actual, I can't remember the spot they talk about him at, but I'd say it's somewhat near the half way point, either before or after

[@turdferguson82]

I wasn't recon, just a regular grunt, but this mini series %100 nails what life is like in the infantry, especially while on deployment. The blatant stupidity, higher-ups hyper focused on trivial shit, the boredom. It was just awesome to see something on the screen that reflects the reality of being deployed vs the usual bs that makes it look like we're in contact from the day we show up until we leave. Those dudes absolutely nailed their roles. It was like watching a legit documentary vs a major production.

[@kainhall]

and people HATED this show back in 2008 . everything in 2008 was "its going great, the people love us, the Taliban is finished, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!" and then this show came out.... saying how fucked up everything is.... how stupid leadership is....ETC (aka, being real, not Hollywood BS) . it took another ~10 years of stories being released in the news, showing that this show was 100% true..... for people to like it now days its looked at as a documentary.... lol . but ya.... back in 2008..... when the news was full of propaganda shit people HATED this show

[@hyerculezaxkillis440]

The blatant stupidity I love it.. We had to constantly unfuck our LT. Stags do not get paid enough they gotta watch out his boys and babysit Officers

[@Ulyssestnt]

Its hands down the best GWOT show or movie there is. Absolutely loved it in 08.;)

[@TB_MPGP]

Nothing better than a well executed handshake or a high-five.

[@FNGACADEMY]

how bros bond

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

Or a non chalante fist bump lol

[@keithdudley9199]

​@@FNGACADEMY check rules of Engagement with Samuel L Jackson. It takes a look at what you were saying about free fire orders. When a officer Samuel L Jackson is Brought up on two separate charges of giving free fire orders to save his men in Vietnam and later the Middle East 🍺💯

[@masondarsney5827]

One of the greatest shows HBO ever made. Susanna White was a brilliant director for this, told this deeply personal, intimate and real story with all of these guys that were there incredibly objectively, almost like documentary footage. Super important story to tell with a lot to say about PTSD and the nature of professional military life. I’m glad they were all able to speak their parts about their life experience, be it actually as themselves or through the actors they worked with and in a way that was so realistic. Sad this show isn’t talked about as much, it should be discussed as much and known as the realistic application of all the stuff Kubrick talked about in Full Metal Jacket

[@fredyllanos8972]

I once had to pull our Lt aside to have a heated discussion, after one of our patrols in Afghanistan. One of my Marines lost his PEQ-15 during an engagement. Straight loosened up & fell off his M4. The young officer wanted me to write him up, as I was his platoon commander. (I was a SSgt filling that billet). I wasn’t having it. Not with all the bullshit my guys were dealing with on patrols. Intense back & forth ensued & the Lt threatened me with a “Non-punitive Letter of Caution” if I didn’t comply. Well, I didn’t comply & got MY write up, but never backed down when it came to defending my guys, if they weren’t in the wrong. Leaders that stand up to bad leadership, are worth their weight in gold. Never be afraid to take a reaming for your guys, when they put so much on the line for the team.

[@johnnyringo4463]

The really shit officers make you respect and really appreciate the good ones, but they are few and far between. So quick to write you up for any little thing, but when it comes to recognition they downplay and lower awards, especially true if they themselves dont have that award. Same with non-coms, a really good NCO is like the black-watch on game of thrones. "The Shield that Guards the Realms of Men". 😂. On deploymentz we always thought to ourselves, "Just give us shit we need and get out of our way." Thank you for being a good one. Hope you made at least Gunny.

[@Zed-ti9uj]

Real leaders have standards for their men and what is acceptable performance and conduct.

[@tacmed1]

Generation kill to me was about as close as you can get of all the dumb shit that goes down from top brass to the bottom while being down range.

[@FNGACADEMY]

seriously

[@classact9557]

"He might have a touch of the Down." HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!! You guys had me laughing so hard, I done spilled my coffee all over my shirt, and it was worth it!!!

[@vbboyd]

I love it when you guys do movie reviews. Movie reviews I want to request of you guys. 1917, Saving Private Ryan, Apocalypse Now, Patton, Gettysburg, A bridge too far, Platoon, all really cool military history films and if I think of any more I will let you know. Sorry I missed you guys when you came to El Paso/Fort Bliss when you were here for the Bataan Death March memorial reenactment walk, but at least these requests might just give you some food for thought.

[@erickbloomquist1620]

I love that they shit on Able's car and his immediate revenge was not putting up the back of the shirt.

[@thelegendarycamel]

Look at our boy, a year or two ago his mic was different every episode and now he's doing ads like a PRO! Love how you grew your business and keep helping us prepare for selection along the way, thank you homie 🙏🏽

[@patronsaintofswitchbladefi2944]

I watched this year's ago and have rewatched it quite a bit. Brad Culbert is a really cool dude. He has a shooting range on his property which is fantastic. The DCU & M81 combo still hits my feels.

[@clyd1206]

I was in the Marines for 8 years during this time period and when asked what movie/show best represents the Marine Corps I served in I tell them Generation Kill and its not even close. This show perfectly shows the mentality of the officer/snco ranks of the corps and shows why I got out after 1 re-enlistment. I was 17 in bootcamp and was one motivated little boot that planned on doing 20 years but by the time I hit SGT and started spending more time in Staff Nco / Officer meetings ect, I quickly realized that most of what we were taught was BS. I dont regret my time but the military is not what people think it is.

[@snowbear163]

I did a lot of joint service work when I was in the Navy. For a while I worked and lived with a lot of Marines. Some of them were real out there man. Like one dude he was put on landscaping or something and he'd just stare off and talk about how glad he was to be able to "keep the grounds clean and looking good for other Marines." And he wasn't joking, he was a true believer. No other branch had true believers like the Marines. I got along with Army dudes and Air Force women more than anyone.

[@theskyizblue2day431]

@@snowbear163 I’m sure we’d all get along great with Air Force women

[@snowbear163]

@@theskyizblue2day431 they made you feel like you were a civilian. It was great. They had the best hairstyles, makeup, and civilian clothes out of all the branches. Army women just wore sweatpants in their off time. Air Force you'd see the heels and skirts which was amazing.

[@thewatcher4552]

​@@snowbear163 AF chicks are good for one thing....a fun time on liberty! 😂

[@Oakestates]

Y'all should invite Jason Lilley of Savage Actual for Generation Kill breakdowns. He was there, part of that unit. They have him played by Kellan Lutz.

[@johnohrstrom5112]

I was an USMC 03 in an armored Recon platoon. When we breached compounds, we always liked to just drive one of the armored vehicles through one of the walls. Bwahahaha!!!

[@JCmacDavid]

My Dad told me of a story when he was a sergeant with the Mike Force in Vietnam. A unit was under fire in a village and my dad's unit was some distance away hearing what was going on. The fire was sporadic, not heavy. The officer told my dad to get the unit formed and head down the road immediately. My dad wanted to put out flankers to make sure they were not ambushed. There was some back and forth between them and the officer "relived" my dad and tried to get another sergeant to get the unit moving. That sergeant and the indigenous soldiers refused to move without flankers, so flankers were put out and they moved down the road.

[@Mr.Schitzengigglez]

A bunch of these dudes tried out to play themselves. Only Rudy got his own role. A couple of other guys got cameos, as someone else. They now own the souls of the guys they played.. 😅

[@tede9680]

@@Horsemanrayterrible he’s playing himself how can he be terrible

[@tede9680]

@Horsemanray mate its not supposed to be an overly dramatic thing it's just meant to be accurate to marines in the battalion

[@snowbear163]

Having Kurt in a video is like winning the lottery. Or reaching the top of a mountain. Or witnessing the birth of a new baby.

[@Based_Shogun]

Birth is gross though lol

[@stulawson8121]

That Tropic Thunder reference had me in tears!! 😂😂😂 Great breakdown boys!

[@davidwillis2428]

I thought I saw somewhere the SGM of this unit actually got convicted for child molestation. Real class act.

[@fredyllanos8972]

He did. SgtMaj Sixta. Dirty prick.

[@alex68935]

Yeah, he’s in Leavenworth

[@mohammedashian8094]

They weren’t up to date with the grooming standards

[@darklyripley6138]

@@mohammedashian8094 Oh my god…that line is golden!

[@leraygun]

​@@mohammedashian8094 the genius of this joke and comment. Well done

[@heycowild8814]

Still undefeated. Its my FAVORITE show on youtube by far!!! I look foward to this every week. Especially when its sean and kurt.

[@thelegendarycamel]

Buck you should get with the guys from savage actual, Jason, specifically when watching the generation kill episodes. He was there for the invasion with 1st recon and was portrayed in the show - Jason Lilley

[@malcolmsoh5648]

Fighting soldiers from the sky, fearless men who jumped and die, men who mean just what they say, they are men of the Green Berets.

[@JayDubb3BCT]

Definitely a series I have to check out! Thanks boys for another banger! 🇺🇲

[@williamflowers9435]

Seriously… you need to stop whatever you’re doing right now (unless you’re at the range or banging a dime piece) cuz watching Generation Kill for the first time will be better

[@themulattomaker2602]

Dude it's so damn good. *looks at clock* Alright, you got time. If you're CONUS then right now it's early afternoon on a Sunday. If you start now you can finish the series before it's time to go to sleep. Don't start it at like 10PM like I did lol

[@jeremyronald]

12:55 calling him simple jack was amazing 🤣

[@KB82nd]

I’m so happy they showed his range card. I try to make my range card this good. They aren’t as good, but pretty close

[@therealkevan8158]

In real life, this recon company was always sent off ahead in a different direction to make the enemy re-orient themselves away from the main force coming up behind

[@0megaJB]

I really enjoyed Generation Kill, it captured the good and bad of big military and war. My son is looking to into the military and I have him watching the series to better understand war isn't as glamorous as Hollywood tries to make it.

[@williamflowers9435]

“He might have a touch of the Down”😅🤣😂🤣

[@darrylw5851]

Free fire zones were notorious in Viet Nam, there's a fantastic book called Tiger Force about the dangers that result from following such orders indiscriminately. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it already.

[@ninertactics]

Good point. When those above "chase the dragon" they are not the ones under fire.

[@straiffmaster6922]

I seriously need to watch this show seems funny as hell been in my watch list for a while

[@pyeitme508]

Wow cool 😎, also Happy Easter 🐰🐣!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks! You too!

[@pyeitme508]

@@FNGACADEMY Ya welcome man!

[@zDerezzed]

Fun fact: Captain Bryan Patterson's Gunnery Sgt., Rich Barrett, was played by the real-life Eric Kocher.

[@unluckytourist]

Interesting conversation regarding the free fire orders. I just saw another soldier on a podcast discussing the war crime allegations against Australian special forces, and he mentioned the confusion regarding "free fire lines" and the actual rules of engagement.

[@joseringo4190]

"Buck" is a little too good at that impression. Lmao.

[@JJ_LL]

Jocko said the same. He had a platoon leader on his show and normally Jocko doesn't talk about himself. He prefers to talk intangibles and concepts; basically the philosophy of leadership. But somebody mentioned being given an "all go" on people in Ramadi to which he shook his head that he didn't want to talk about it but then laughed and said "yeah we were allegedly told to kill 'em all but some people disagree that that order came through..... but it was kill 'em all so I told my guys before every mission, 'they better be a bad guy if you pull the trigger.'" Your soul is in your own keeping. Glad you guys exercised discipline. Not that what I think matters. Just saying.

[@Based_Shogun]

29:20 One Bullet Away. Great book!

[@joshelam8756]

I was told that “Godfather” was General Mattis.

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

Godfather is Fernando, he’s talking in third person.

[@illestdakillest5420]

Funnily enough Mattis actually makes an appearance in the show

[@roundrock63]

Only criticism I have is the episode is too short. Always look forward to Beers and Breakdowns

[@markknivila8383]

Great video, brothers! "Generation Kill" is one I would say a person should have in their DVD collection, along with "Band Of Brothers" and "The Pacific"! I'm glad I have all three! Again, great video, brothers!

[@ThomasTraver]

Thank you for the laughs and your time. And as always... Hold Fast My Friends

[@roberthuffman2620]

I really like you both giving background to real life experiences and some explanation why. I am fascinated on the little things that go on in the military that the average person wouldn't know. I would like someone to explain; When an officer gives and order, I thought the subordinates are supposed to follow that order no matter what. Otherwise those soldiers could be up on charges... right? The comment was that if the order is stupid or going to cause death, that it was ok to not follow those orders. I am really curious about that. In Band of Brothers Winters opts for a court marshal rather than have his rep tarnished. Again... really curious because how many good officers are out there? 1 in 10? 1 in 50?

[@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz]

That BMW joke has me rolling 😂

[@furthurondown]

need y'all to keep on with this series! it's such a great depiction

[@JM-wf2to]

Man I was/am country as hell and had some buddies from NYC through the military and it was great. Types of guys id never be friends with otherwise, we became close as you can be. Best part of it all.

[@jordanfrancisco27]

Dude. Sean and the rest of your team there this has to be on my Top 5 favorite episodes. Not only does it demonstrates dumbassery in the military but its also a reflection of civvie dumbassery! Much respecc to all who serve and to the kick ass officers and enlisted guys out there! ✊💯

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

Oh man in Thailand we had a shit hole. People kept throwing bottles in it. And first sergeant said if I see another bottle in their I'm gonna smoke yall out in the shit pit. Bro 2 days later we got smoked not in it but we had to clean it out and got smoked right next to the shit pit. I was so mad. I remember having to hold a branch to shit over the pit lol man the times I had in the infantry lol

[@Zero_Twice_00]

At least you have a beard☠️ I got that Pedro Pascal facial hair🗿

[@Screwby_Jones6200]

Stay Frosty Gents.🇺🇸

[@OK-otic]

I was legit about to cry over Buck's beard bald spot 😭

[@braxtonmoore9246]

Watching the add while rubbing my beards bald spot 😂

[@Jwasin3_1]

A lot of guys checked out of Alpha and Bravo because of Godfather and Sgt Major . Kocher went to 2nd Recon battalion after Iraq 2003.

[@sayjack1328]

This looks amazing! Look forward to seeing more

[@84brooksy]

That was an unreal review! Keep on this series , And do them all.

[@3new_tires]

THANK YOU FOR INTORDUCING ME TO ANOTHER BANGER OF A SHOW❤❤❤

[@thewatcher4552]

Unfortunately I witnessed alot of civilian damage, and death with guys trigger happy. One incident I'll never forget in Iraq was a bus load of kids shot up by a group of reservists 😭

[@stephencouch4830]

Able cracked me up with that laugh 😂😂

[@Keixer]

I remember going behind what felt like the only tree in the area to squat and saw a swarm of what a assumed to be ticks crawling across the ground at me. Instant constipation and was good for the rest of the patrol.

[@AsdeEspadas.Fernando]

Great as always!!! You should analyse "clear and present danger"

[@AGfrom83]

You guys did captain America dirty! Hahahaha

[@MrGhost9640]

Bro I knew it was a gag u hooked me thank you for content bro

[@alaningram2373]

tropic thunder reference: GOLD lmao

[@brandonmcbroom9209]

Deployments when you look back at it go by fast but certain situations slow waaay down but happen in split seconds if that makes any sense. It is truly wild

[@codyandrex152]

27:20 No, that's one of Bravo's Gunnery sergeant. Sergeant Major is the one that talks about "moostache." You can have really good E-7s who will fight to keep bullshit away from you, or shitty ones who are kiss-asses and pass on whatever dumbshit details that comes from the top.

[@themulattomaker2602]

I love GK so goddam much. I just wish I'd have discovered it sooner. This show came out at a time when it was real popular to make "I hate Bush, soldiers are stupid, fuck the war, Imma make an edgy movie" crap. So when I saw the poster or whatever, and all I had to go on was "okay, they put 'kill' right in the title and haha let's all laugh at the unprofessional-ass Marine with his Elvis sunglasses"... I figured it was more of the same, and ignored it for about a decade. Then I started seeing random YT vids about what a great series it was and how vets love the shit out of it, so I gave it a shot. The Matilda scenes in E1 kinda reminded me of Kandahar, "it's hot and this sucks and this douche over here is an idiot and goddammit this is boring and it's hot and this sucks." By the time they got to the endless-ride-in-Humvees-FIGHT-endless-ride-in-Humvees-FIGHT-endless-ride part, I was hooked. Think I got through like five episodes that night, and was pissed 'cuz it was 4AM and I couldn't watch the last two. So damn good. Oh, and I can't remember which episode it is, but when y'all were talking about laughing at dipshit officers behind their backs, I was hoping we'd see the "Meesh, tell the nice man I'm about to shit in my panties" scene was coming up lol ...and speaking for the stand-up wipers, I can tell when dribbly shits might happen and I plan accordingly. Trombly needs to respect the shitter💩

[@Craigsplaysgames4u]

I genuinely love you guys you can always count on beers n breakdowns to make you smile

[@hunterboyo]

Not gonna lie. I thought everybody wiped standing up…

[@robbielargenton5677]

The guy who was telling Fick to njp the corpsman was the funny sergeant assigned to the company commanders vehicle (company was Hitman) he was also the ops chief who was supposed to get batteries for the night vision. The also guy who refuses to pass the free fire order was the company commander of another company (assassin)

[@AFatGuyILittleCoat]

Godfather is surprisingly, hilariously accurate to the MC way of thought, and somehow so effective. I feel like the MC may never truly change. I love Gen Kill cause it's like a TV show made in the light of Terminal Lance.

[@chrisarmstrong9081]

Love these vids!

[@Lunchyyy]

Wish you guys reacted to the scene where godfather explains why he denied the casevac

[@fredericmenges]

Thx for the great content

[@FNGACADEMY]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jimgonzales3366]

Recon Marines have more missions then just reconnaissance and they're outstanding in all of them! That Marine they are calling SGM is a Gunnery Sgt equivalent in rank to army Sgt First Class E-7.

[@glenhoddinott3799]

"How are you power bottom?" just about made me piss my pants. Fucking hell.

[@andrewwagenaar5483]

I used my etool as a seat when I had to take a duce out in the field.

[@throwabrick]

Thanks for your take on "cleared hot". That is insane.

[@edgarpaloma636]

Mamamamamam make me happyyy...lmfao funniest episode so far lol

[@jordanlindo5277]

CAR (combat action ribbon) 22:30

[@wattsnottaken1]

“Stafford, you mocking the Grooming Standard?” “Nah Sergeant Major, it’s Screwby” 🤣😏

[@eskhawk]

The TROPIC THUNDER reference made me spit out my vodka & cranberry...

[@NickMeechoovet]

Had to give thumbs up for the Tropic Thunder reference!

[@joebrender6752]

Review rules of engagement!!

[@hellletloosegameplay6119]

jason lilley runs another military channel and he's on the show. you probably know his channel savage actual. not sure if you've mentioned this already. love fng academy, savage actual, and whatever cameron and israel call themselves.

[@larryraymondhernandez]

Happy Easter!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Happy Easter!

[@larrypeterson1227]

Captain America Tropic Thunder reference, hilarious! Continuing with the Simple Jack imitation, very funny. That gut that played Captain America was a semi regular on Malcolm in the Middle. Keep up the great work! Look forward to your new critiques every Sunday.

[@72tadrian65]

Why is your salad warm? You guys crack me up.

[@nicksams6443]

i had the radio headset in my kevlar strap and ran out the vic like that

[@Capt_OscarMike]

The insight on the Generation Kill vids have been SCROOBIE DAWG...

[@sammiller8523]

Such a great show

[@jefejeffwell1113]

I have a confession, too, Sean…. I have a bald spot in my bald spot. It’s an extra bald spot.

[@WreckerR]

0:03 - oh boy, this is gonna be good...

[@lukeherbert3535]

Alright I think strike back is my favorite TV show, it would make for some awesome beers and breakdowns!

[@chaiwarrior11]

FNG here, thanks for a good watch. S/F

[@Gatorpro13]

Good book too!

[@charleskokel6602]

When I was stationed in Maine that’s what we called the women “BMW” big Maine women

[@luiscarvalho7899]

Do "a grunt's life" next!!!

[@intricateinc8566]

I can't wait to shake someone's hand like that😂😂😂😂😂😂 Haven't even started yet and we are on with the shenanigan's.

[@cej3940]

Don't worry Kurt, he's just Shortbus Shaped

[@alfe1402]

Dude, could you talk about the jokes and pranks in SF or in the military in general. Inside any group (seal, SF, rangers, firefighters, so on) there is always jokes and pranks, and you need to know how to navigate those waters. Good luck bro.