Preparing For Marine Corps Basic Training (2020) | 10 Things to Start Doing NOW!

[@ForTheCorps]

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[@jonjrambo3546]

Develop a sense of urgency don’t take certain things to heart check your ego. Man this is some real advice here. Not bullshit tips. Thank you sir. I ship In 2 weeks. San Diego.

[@wallacegeller2111]

When you first arrive a MCRD, you will say to yourself, I think I screwed up big time. As time goes on you will gain pride in yourself and you will be amazed at what you can do. Becoming a US Marine is not easy, it's not meant to be. You can do it.

[@ForTheCorps]

Preach it! You ain't lyin man! Its not easy, but its a very rewarding endeavor! Semper Fi, Brother!

[@nicholasr5146]

That’s reassuring, I most definitely will think the same thing when I get there, at least I know I won’t be the only one.

[@gamestosi9260]

@@nicholasr5146 you won't be the only one for a matter of fact almost everybody there will be having Hella anxiety and will cry the first night because they think they fucked up

[@DDR-Soldaten]

I’m planning on joining and I’m a little nervous since I’ve never trained hard in my life and I’m wanting to prepare myself. Can anyone give me some tips on what to tell myself since I don’t wanna let myself or my fellow trainees down since I don’t want to be ashamed.

[@israeltorres3592]

Thank you. Becuase I was worried

[@loveornolove5668]

I’m a 17 yr old high school dropout. I was lost in life until my recruiter saw something in me and helped me finish my education. I’m currently in school but I’m scheduled to be a marine by the end of this year. Times like these I’m loving my country. Your videos are very motivating keep doing what you’re doing ❤

[@Dirtguy68]

Good luck

[@juliansandoval5014]

Any updates ?

[@ncfishlife7598]

I’m 13 but I’ve always had a real deep love and respect for my country and want to serve it one day

[@ForTheCorps]

That's awesome man! It's good to know there is young folks out there like you! Good luck to you bud!

[@melonhead1061]

I’m thirteen as well!

[@michaeloshea4916]

My dream is to be in the military, i would be a marine but I don't want my dad to think I just wanna be him

[@SwAiLoVeMoDz]

@@michaeloshea4916 I'm sure your father would be honored that his son followed in his footsteps.

[@michaeloshea4916]

@@SwAiLoVeMoDz thank you so much, I wanna go in when I'm 18 as motor t and then go to officer training school

[@erikhoryza9068]

25 almost 26 here, and looking at joining up to fundamentally change who I am. Very informative. Thank you.

[@ForTheCorps]

Thanks brotha. Good luck to you man and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

[@socalvibes7146]

Nice man 23 and striving to leave as well

[@J23-x7x]

I’m 26 turning 27 in February 2023. Im really considering It.

[@671chiburi]

@@J23-x7x I'm in the same boat but I'm in the dep looking to ship in march.

[@DankLeaf47]

Turning 28 this year and just contacted my local recruiter, hoping to go aviation ordnance or mp

[@Brenden.Seipke]

I want to be a Marine. My friend felt down, depressed all of the time with a 9 to 5 job. I feel the same, once he came back from the Marine corps boot camp he felt way better about life. So I'm planning on getting into the Mariners today.

[@Pedroism]

Where are u at now

[@evanmaskell591]

I am 18, been graduated for 8 months now, been doing electrical, I am not passionate about it and the Marines was always my back up plan, I would be the 5th marine in the family tree that I know of, My dad raised my brother and I like Marines pretty much, he taught us the discipline and knowledge from his time in the marines our whole lives, my brother is a 0311 marine and going to his graduation really fired me up to join.

[@ForTheCorps]

Seeing Marines graduate boot camp is a pretty badass experience. Now imagine being the one graduating. There's not much that compares to it! Join the Discord if you're serious about it! discord.gg/VGDbX8qHNa

[@Tydollaaazzz01]

Less 3 weeks til I leave for Paris island! May 18th

[@ForTheCorps]

Good luck bud. I went to Parris Island for Basic. Graduated January 10, 2010. Your going to have a blast.... It ain't easy, but earning that title is absolutely worth it! Let me know if you've got any questions you want answered. Embrace The Suck👊🇺🇸

[@davidmejia954]

Ayeeeeee I leave may 18th also Parris island

[@ForTheCorps]

@@davidmejia954 That's cool as hell! Where you guys shipping out of? What questions do you have? I'll be posting another video on Wednesday...

[@davidmejia954]

For The Corps With all this pandemic crap hopefully I leave. I leave outta NJ. I do have a question. From a scale of 1-10 how difficult is it to graduate guide?!?! I’m trying to graduate guide.

[@ForTheCorps]

@@davidmejia954 It is hard to maintain guide throughout basic. But, not impossible. You need to show leadership from the get go and when the time comes grab that Guidon and don't EVER let anyone take it from you.. Only the Senior Drill Instructor in certain cases.. In some cases, the Green Belt DI's will try and take it from you and other recruits as well. As the guide you need to be setting the example, give others something to look forward too. If someone messes up, both the guide and their squad leader are right there with that other recruit paying for the mistake. Get ready to be on the quarter deck alottttt. I was a squad leader a few separate times during boot camp, never stuck.. But, when it came time for graduation, they meritoriously promoted 3 people from the platoon. The guide, one of the squad leaders and myself. One of my best friends from the Marine Corps graduated basic a few months after me. He graduated as the Honor Guide and was meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal. He is still in. Currently an EOD Tech on recruiting duty in Pennsylvania. He'll be a Gunnery Sergeant within a year. Hard work pays off in the Marine Corps.

[@nordstern3713]

I'm 17 and I've wanted to go into the Marine Crops since I was in middle school. I'm starting to take care of myself more and trying to better myself before I go. This video has been a really good motivator, thanks a lot. :)

[@Shirokuruse]

Have you gone to it if so how was it I’m 18 and thinking of joining

[@Wokye]

@@Shirokuruse I’m 17 as well and I go to boot camp in July. I’m going because I’m coming right out of high school and you have structure in high school. I’m not a very structured person. So when you join the military you get that as well just harsher and in a way better prepares you for the world after the military because of all the values you learn in service. I think overall it’s a great option, but then again this is just my take on it.

[@Shirokuruse]

@@Wokyei wish you luck in your journey I’ll join as well just exercising first before enlisting yk

[@phsyco_gaming6262]

I'm going in June!

[@nordsterntheelder1610]

@@phsyco_gaming6262 Really? What day? Ive sinced gone through MEPS and my ship date is June 21st.

[@eramosfitnessofficial]

I’m shipping out in June and I’m so glad I came across your videos. They’ve helped me mentally and physically prepare. Part of the reason why I started going to the gym is so I could become physically fit to endure what the marine corps has to offer. I also learned a sense of discipline that will hopefully come in handy with boot camp, MCT, and MOS. I’m 21 and I cannot wait

[@jaybarnish77]

I'm 23 and have been training/preparing for OCS. Embracing the suck made the toughest classes in college the best & most memorable ones. Thanks for the videos.

[@ForTheCorps]

Hell yea man, that's awesome. The videos are my pleasure. I love the Corps and being able to share my experiences and give you guys a heads up anything Marine Corps is awesome. Don't ever hesitate to reach out man, and keep me posted on OCS! Stay tuned..New videos every Wednesday!

[@jaybarnish77]

@@ForTheCorps I'm currently filling out the rough application. The target will be for November's selection board (for January's class)

[@kylesero3195]

Hey Jay, I’m really interested in how you trained yourself before OCS. I’m going to go in but I’m about 8 months out. Let me know! Thank you!

[@morganclark7833]

I'm 17 and I have my MEPS Friday, June 17. I love the simplicity of your advice!

[@ForTheCorps]

Thanks, Morgan! Keep me posted on how it goes! Also, join the Discord if you haven’t already!

[@billgross3579]

I'm 62 and love watching videos like yours because if I had a "do over" I'd join the Marines. The discipline, focus, sense of urgency and physical training, etc. that Marines have has caused me to RESPECT every Marine I've met and worked with all my life. I needed that in my life, especially when I was younger. Thanks for what you're doing with your channel!

[@ForTheCorps]

I really appreciate that Bill! I love hearing stories from those who watch my videos! I am just trying to create a resource that I wish I had when I joined the Corps 10 years ago. I loved the Marine Corps and really enjoyed my time serving in it. Sure, there were a lot of times that I hated it, but its like anything in life. I've always been the type of person to look at any situation and see the good in it. There is always something to be learned and the Marine Corps was a great environment for my young mind.

[@roelgonzales5163]

I'm 17 and a big kid weight wise and I grew up wanting to be a Marine, started running and already have self discipline, but not gonna lie I have trouble eating healthy but I'm sure gonna try!

[@ForTheCorps]

Baby steps man! Eating healthy is a lifestyle change. The more gradual the more sustainable. Start cutting out certain things in small increments and over time cut out more. Good luck to you and thanks for watching! New video uploaded every Wednesday!

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

Try cutting sugars, like fructose corn syrup, so did of sodas and juices. Sugar does a lot to your body in terms of gaining fat. Dropping certain sugars is a start. Of course your brain and body need sugar so don't completely lose it.

[@ForTheCorps]

@@StevenTheAristolianNerd Great advice! If people just cut out juices, sodas and candy they'd be amazed at how much of a difference it would make!

[@user-uh5eg6qo5t]

I believe in you!! You got this!

[@dilmcgee2514]

Keep it up you’ll make it

[@kouper9635]

I’m 24 about to be 25 and I feel like the corps is my best option not just for a career opportunity but for personal growth as well. My dad carried a radio for a couple years before receiving a medical discharge and he still holds himself to the USMC standard.

[@tedbii4643]

I’m 24 thinking about joining the marine corps. It’s something I’ve wanted since high school but life happened and I had stuff to do. I would be lying if I said that I’m not nervous and scared but at the same time I feel exhilarated and eager; mix of emotions. I want to be the best version I can be for myself, my country and my faith and I believe the marine corps will get me there.

[@QBert904]

Same man. did you go yet?

[@geraldwilson1504]

Tony, I am 53 years old. I started to join the U.S. Marines in 1991. I actually joined the Navy in 1992. I joined the Army National Guard in 2004. You are giving good advice. Thank You!

[@Godlybuilding]

22 years old, been wasting the hell out of my life since graduating HS, I’m gonna join the reserves and go to school 😎

[@ForTheCorps]

Go for it bro!

[@russellbogrett605]

In 75 there were no videos telling you what to expect. No one told me anything veterans would just smile and say nothing. My recruiter told me as long as i was physically fit i was fine. My football coach was a retired Marine who worked with me till i left. It was hard but i did it.

[@salty_polar7088]

I am 14, and I have always had the dream of becoming a marine and I have started learning more about Boot Camp and this video is a great source of knowledge about becoming a marine!

[@ForTheCorps]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad it helped! Feel free to join the discord if you haven’t already. discord.gg/qjGW9S9bq3

[@phantom2-311]

I am 15 years old right now and have wanted to be a Marine since I was around 7 or 8. I plan on joining once I get out of high school. I appreciate the information and tips that you gave in this video and I will start working on them. Thank you for taking time to make this video, it is really going to help me out.

[@TheRoseCurse]

I was 8 when I wanted to too, and right now I'm 14 but good luck for when you join

[@Unitland]

Same here with my best friend, we are enlisting together@@TheRoseCurse

[@rayfernandez8299]

I’m 22 and I’m leaving for boot camp in 5 days , definitely nervous but have been preparing my body physically. Definitely going to be the biggest challenge of my life but I’m motivated to do something for myself no matter how mentally hard it’s going to be

[@thelunarhotdog9384]

15 here Always so confused on what branch to join until I jad a talk with a couple of Marine Recruiters. They didn't try to sell me amd instead taught me, gave me advice, and wanted to help me be a better person or marine and by god they weren't nice about it and I'm glad they weren't because I'm unhealthy and big. None of the other recruiters did that and now that I'm growing up I'm understanding what I need to do and why. I can't join law enforcement or be a marine eating shit and not working out because how am I supposed to save a life when I can barely save my own. I'm slowly doing better and I know I can, I just need to work harder for it.

[@ForTheCorps]

I'm glad you didn't take any of it personally! Sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders. Keep working towards your goals!

[@christiankuchenbrod3878]

I'm 26, I've always wanted to join but got busy quick with other things after high-school. I've worked construction since I was 17 and I'm just not passionate about it. I've always been interested in the military, especially the marine corps. My great grand father was a marine during ww2 and fought on iwo jima. I still have his uniform, cartridge belt and dog tags and a few other things. I want to join and become the best that I can be and become a leader and be more self confident. Thank you for all your videos! They are very helpful.

[@tannerc.390]

Im also 26 and want to join in a little worried about being older but I figure I’ll regret never trying more than I would failing

[@matovichbernskij7271]

I'm 21 watching this video in '23. I've dreamt of being a marine since my father told me about his time in the corps before I was in school. Nothing brings more fulfillment than knowing I've signed the papers that'll honor my family, not just my fathers generation but all the others before that

[@JohnDoe-ov3kz]

I'm 17. My ship date is July 22, 2021. Thank you for this video. Update: It is now June 27th, I just turned 18 and graduated high-school, have to get a few documents verified by MEPS, but I'm pretty much on track.

[@davidv5948]

How was boot camp for ya? I leave 2023 August 15th

[@EthanOpT]

Im 18, I ship out to bootcamp in San Diego for infantry. One of the main reasons chose to join is for self confidence and to push myself to my limits, I think it will make me realize how good everyone has it in life and appreciate things more. Also to earn the title of the 1% 🙌💪

[@100ksubsanillmakeavideo3]

How did it go

[@EthanOpT]

@@100ksubsanillmakeavideo3 worst decision of my life

[@multiversalman4270]

@@EthanOpT what happened lmao

[@EthanOpT]

@@multiversalman4270 its not too bad that im stationed in japan, but i got stuck in this bad mos that people act like children and treat each other like shit

[@noahpiercy1361]

Leaving July 6th Paris island been in the delayed entry since June 2019, ready to get the title.

[@ForTheCorps]

Good luck dude! Feel free to reach out with any last minute questions! Let me know when you graduate basic! I'd like to hear how it went for you! Semper Fi!

[@Happiest_Bat]

I'm 15 honestly, I think learning things early is something useful and around listen to things like this to get used to it. I know the marine cor is going to be a challenge, but the sooner I get used to it, the more I can show that I care to have a spot as a marine soldier

[@chancegodwin7630]

No such thing as a marine soldier bud! If you are in the army, you are a soldier. If you are in the marines, you are a MARINE. Keep your hopes up little guy, marines can use little men like you

[@marshallmyers463]

I’m enlisting at 31. Thanks for the advice, I’ll remember it brother, and thanks for your service.

[@ericwhisler1187]

I turn 28 in a few days, I’ve been worried they won’t take me because of age cause I find different results when I look it up. You for sure were accepted? Did you have to sign a waiver of any type?

[@ericwhisler1187]

I’m speaking specifically of the Marines. I know they cap age at 28 but I’ve read about later enlistments with signing age waivers.

[@deathreaper_0468]

I’m 14 and I been wanting to join the marines since I was little and I still do

[@ForTheCorps]

Its a great decision! I'd recommend it to anyone interested!

[@timonraccoon]

Hit the gym so you have more time to be ready

[@renthomas2243]

Im 17yo and preparing for the marines. Scared shitless and im not near as fit or ready as i wanna be but this video has boosted my confidence a bit. Thank you for this

[@gavonm4955]

I’m joining the marines for the discipline 😭

[@ForTheCorps]

That's one of the reasons why I joined!

[@jacobwilliams1319]

@@ForTheCorps did u get it

[@cjramirez4742]

same lol

[@davegreville501]

This is straight up good advice for LIFE!!! Awesome 👍

[@JahlanaWanna]

I am 16 years old i’ve been thinking about joining the military and becoming a drill instructor ever since I’ve started Jrotc and your channel has really helped me out I feel like joining the Marine Corps will give me motivation and discipline to better myself in all ways some of my friends don’t think I can do it but I know that I can become the best female marine that I can be

[@ForTheCorps]

I am glad you've been finding value in my videos! It sounds like you've got a great head on your shoulders! Definitely use others negativity as fuel and a way to prove them wrong! Follow your dreams, whatever they are, and don't let anyone stop you! Feel free to reach out whenever and check out my site for more information on how to prep! Keep in mind Its still a work in progress! FortheCorps.com

[@zaaux8593]

23, planning on it, currently lost 40lbs, 80 more to go

[@mylesmartinez1888]

I’m 20 years old I’m leaving Aug 21 to San Diego I’m very excited and I want that title of being a United States Marine

[@QBert904]

I’m 26. Since I was around 18 I’ve had interest in the military (mainly Army National Guard at the time and over the years). Interest came and went. Over the last few years it’s been back in full force and I finally feel like it’s do or die, like I want it and if I don’t I’m gonna regret it. Almost signed up for ARNG last month but i’ve got a significant family event in march I can’t miss, so i’ve set that as my preparedness deadline, I want to do as much as I can to prepare before then and then after that event I’m sending it (unless God pulls me in a different direction). Only recently have I seriously considered the Marine Corps and Active Duty in general, I need discipline and I want to be something I can be proud of, a capable and well-rounded man. I think the corps might be for me, I’m just scared I’ll get there and not be as capable as I think I’ll be. I wanna be an asset and not a liability.

[@dylanaguilar3135]

I’m 17 and as a kid and up to last year I was very fat but I’ve lost 90 pounds and The more I thought about it the more I’ve wanted to become a marine and help protect my country and prove to myself I can do it and if I can’t I’ll still win the knowledge of how sick you have to be to earn the title marine

[@ForTheCorps]

You'll make it through man. If you lost 90 pounds (Congratulations by the way) you'll make it through Boot Camp. Good luck to you and feel free to reach out with any questions!

[@chaseskuppin1165]

23 working hard to get a good PFT and asvab score 🤟🏻🇺🇸

[@carriepierce3641]

This really helped. I've been thinking about joining for a while. I currently am working on these habits. Thank you, and I'm about to be a Senior in high school.

[@ForTheCorps]

I'm glad you were able to take away some useful information! Feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions and stay tuned... New video uploaded every Wednesday!

[@jjstackz1303]

I just turned 18 and have always wanted to join the marines so I enlisted a few months ago and have 8 months till I ship to San Diego I’m really excited about this and this video is gonna help in a big way to start of my preparation, btw today is the first day I started prepping thank you!!

[@ForTheCorps]

Hell yea man! Congratulations on taking the big step and I am glad this video helped out! Check out the others and if you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out!

[@s9artan255]

My high school situation is a little weird but when I get my diploma I’m going into the corps and I can’t wait thank you for the advice and everything man this helped a TON I’m 17

[@angelogranato2564]

22 and been thinking about it for a while now and I feel like it’s time just to go for it.

[@kabeamon99]

I'm 21, thinking about it too, you can do it

[@redjupiter2236]

I’m starting to feel good now because I was skipping through the video to find shit I didn’t already know, confidence is key gentleman

[@bigbrowndarnell7233]

Just turned 19 years last week and ship out tomorrow to start basic training in San Diego on Valentine's Day. Thanks for the advice, semper fi

[@TheRickbrooks]

I agree totally with your brother, it's no secret being a good Marine is self accountability build yourself up but also everyone around you. You cannot be a good Marine on just yourself you need other good Marines around you. How good you wore and how could you make others around you depends on your heart and how much you put into it. Semper Fi!

[@ForTheCorps]

People feed off of other people. I firmly believe being a good person, carrying yourself professionally, and holding yourself to a higher standard will rub off on others and inspire them to change.

[@fernandovalencia6778]

I am 17 as of now I was planning on enlisting once I graduate but I was told I need to lose 40 lbs because I’m 6’0” 270 lbs and I need to be at 220 in order to make the cut but I have been working my ass off because I know this is what I want to do in life

[@ForTheCorps]

Just continue exercising and working out. What kinds of things are you doing currently for exercise? Also, if you haven't done so already clean up your diet. 40 pounds isn't impossible. Read David Goggins book, "Can't Hurt Me" for some motivation and to get an idea of how much weight he lost to become a Seal.

[@RefIexz]

Shipping on Dec 13th, so excited

[@ForTheCorps]

That's awesome! What MOS did you choose and where you going, east or west? Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and I look forward to hearing from you when you finish basic!

[@mikehayes2706]

I went to boot camp in ‘96, 10 years active duty. No prep videos, no prep books. Being successful in boot camp and the Corps is about mindset. Either you can hack it or you can’t. That simple.

[@ghostsofwargow2511]

I’m 23, turning 24 in August. I wanted to join straight out of high school, but I couldn’t decide on what I wanted to do in life and long story short, my life is a depressing nightmare. To put it bluntly. If I told you even a quarter of what has happened to me, you’d be shocked. I wanted to join the Marines originally because my uncle was a marine in Vietnam, he was a machine gunner (M60) in the infantry, he did 3 tours. Unfortunately he passed away when I was 12 from Agent Orange effects, so I did not get to know him as much as I wanted to. I am still interested in joining, and it runs through my head every day, and I’ve been getting in good shape, but I have some health issues that I’m afraid MEPS will fail me for after boot camp. Not to mention, I’m trying to figure out what to do with my mom because she is broke at the age she should be retiring at, and if I leave, she might be out on the street.

[@hesh_138]

I'm 29. Last year I changed career paths and went back to college for IT. I just got a call from a recruiter today, so I'm looking into everything now. It's an option that's always been in the back of my mind, but the fact that I can get into infosec and state-sponsored hacking through the military (even the reserves) is making it look way more appealing to me. Especially considering i can get all of the certifications i'm studying for (sec+, ccna, ccnp, ceh, oscp) through the marines. If i knew that was an option, i would have signed up in 2010. My father was a paratrooper in the army in Viet Nam, my grandfather was a marine in WWII, my uncle is an army ranger. I grew up with a basic understanding of what I'm in for. I'm here because I'm trying to get a feel for it and see if it's right for me.

[@ForTheCorps]

Sounds like you’ve got a pretty sweet opportunity. The Marines and military in general is what you make of it. Unless your a shitbag, suck at PT, lazy, weak minded, problem with authority or any other obvious reason you’ll be fine. Basic training is all about embracing the suck and doing as your told. You get used to it in a way and it becomes tolerable. You try to fight it then your in for a long shitty 13 weeks! Keep me posted on what you end up doing man, I’m looking forward to hearing back!

[@hesh_138]

@@ForTheCorps I gotcha. I feel like I'm pretty prepared for the suck. Right now I'm looking into which branch can help me get to where I want to be, or if the path I'm currently on is a better one for me. I want to serve my country by defending our personal information and by defending our military and government information form people who would wish to sabotage us, whether that's through the military or infosec. I subscribed to your channel and I will be sure to let you know what I decide.

[@ForTheCorps]

Thanks a lot man. The support means a lot. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do. Plenty of opportunities for you from the sounds of it. Good luck!

[@NeganSmith-rg8dt]

Im 16 and i want to be a us marine and Im going to start training tomorrow and I will keep you all updated and God Bless you all

[@badbabydarapper6354]

I actually have two reasons why first off my dad’s family and my dad most of his siblings were Marine’s so I have a legacy to carry on and it’s something I wanted to do since I was two years old I wanted to be in the military

[@jordiarbaiza1772]

My goal is to able to join force reconnaissance marines and eventually reach marsoc and push myself to be the absolute best marine i could be following my uncle and brother footsteps and join them on the yellow footprints. Goodluck to all future marines!

[@ForTheCorps]

Right on man! Sounds like a solid plan and it sounds like you’ve got a great head on your shoulders. Follow your dreams man and kick ass when you become a Marine!

[@hammurds]

3:17 I also used to play a game with myself and still do to this day. I always called it adjusting the antenna

[@jerryjordan9796]

I'm 23. Went through community college, worked various jobs and nothing so far hasn't resonated with me. Always wanted to join the military and just want to get my life back on check.

[@ForTheCorps]

If you're considering the military, I'd say go for it! If it is something that you want to do now and have wanted to do for a while, my bet is you'll regret your decision of not joining years down the road. Do you man and don't let fear hold you back. Good luck to you. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

[@mattyicicles1608]

3:17 man i do that exact same shit !!! I don’t how I got it in the first place but man is it productive and motivating.

[@mattyicicles1608]

Also, i’m going to be 22 when I ship out. Put a year in of college, wasn’t for me, always been more of a fighter. thanks for all for info

[@ForTheCorps]

@@mattyicicles1608 Anytime man! Good luck to you

[@lil.chatita5496]

welp I’m 16 but already graduating high school, I turn 17 next month and when that day comes I want to sign up! I really want to become a marine and this video really helps so thank you !

[@ForTheCorps]

Thank you and if you're considering joining I'm all for it! If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out!

[@maverickohlde3728]

I’m a traveling wind tech and have always wanted to join the marines. I’m 20 and have a weight issue that I’m working on. Let’s get it!!

[@ForTheCorps]

Follow your dream dude! Get in the right mindset and own that shit! Good luck to you man! Feel free to reach out with any questions and stay tuned...New video uploaded every Wednesday!

[@tramphell]

my dad was 19 and he came from colombia about 2 years earlier before he joined artillery. im almost 16 and i already know thats where i belong. its just this gut feeling and everything about the job is just so appealing to me. i have 2 years to prepare and this video helped alot✊ thank you for your service.

[@ForTheCorps]

Thanks brother! Join our Discord Community and keep in touch man! I'm here to help in any way that I can. discord.gg/8TpJpDFhZq

[@JorgeSantos-ph4ip]

The first night you’ll realize that recruiters were being nice but in reality the marine corps hates you. And you may tear up the first time you get a chance to lay on your bunk. And then you’ll ask yourself if you can make it through this. But then if you’re in shape you just have to realize that the worst thing they can do to you is scream at you. And you’ll do just fine. It’s the beginning of a new life. Put all your heart into it. Simple but you’ll come up on top.

[@ironmanmason4247]

17, senior in hs, I’m still at the very start of the road, I just contacted my recruiter a few days ago and have my first interview tomorrow

[@ironmanmason4247]

Haha its been two days and im still so excited, my interview went great and now I am scheduled for a full medical exam next week

[@ironmanmason4247]

@U Mad or?? ? Just like you said, it was hot garbage, but I got through, I am in the DEP.

[@ironmanmason4247]

@U Mad or?? ? cool, u got a ship date? Im expected for September 21st Parris Island.

[@seabasspt]

I'm 19 and go to bootcamp in 10 days💪 I can't wait for bootcamp but I love all your tips I appreciate you so much this helps alot to help me get more ready mentally

[@ForTheCorps]

Good luck and keep us posted! Keep your head down and just know that shits only temporary!🇺🇸 Join the Discord if you haven’t already, there might be some people in there shipping the same time as you! discord.gg/qjGW9S9bq3

[@adolphsfuncampretreatforth4649]

I know I'm late to the game but 28 and working towards getting in. Run time cutting, weight dropping and pull ups. Now is time for a reset. Great vids dude!

[@ForTheCorps]

Better late than never man! Shit, in my platoon in boot camp we had a guy who was like 32... Had like three kids and a wife. At the time I thought it was crazy, but now that I'm 30, it doesn't seem like a bad idea. All depends on where you are in life! Good luck to you. When are you shipping out?

[@adolphsfuncampretreatforth4649]

No idea yet, haven't gotten down to the recruitment office yet due to all this crap. So I'm just training. Getting after it.

[@josephgarcia7296]

@@ForTheCorps how did he take it physically? Currently 29 waiting on a age waiver and trying to get my running back to where it was but being older we get more fragile if you know what I mean lol appreciate any feedback.

[@loganwatson5905]

I’m 24 and have recently quit smoking and started running again to be ready to go before the end of the year

[@akgamer3441]

I'm 17, I just graduated high school on the 5th on June and now I'm going to marine boot camp on July 12th. I wanted to join the marines because I feel like military would help me develop as a person since I didn't grow up with my parents or siblings so I never had a normal childhood. I don't live in the richest place so the benefits it will give me will help me a lot. Also a few friends I made are in the marines so I jumped on the train and can't wait for this experience.

[@stevenkilmer3183]

@AK GAMER Hey man I’m going on the 12th also, you going to Paris island?

[@saileshnatenatesan8495]

30 year old and having a late military calling and hoping to enlist in the Navy Reserves soon. Hoping to be the first one in my family to serve in the U.S. military. Thank you for your service

[@ForTheCorps]

Its an honorable decision man and age is just a number! Good luck to you and feel free to reach out with any questions man!

[@saileshnatenatesan8495]

@@ForTheCorps Ok thanks!

[@ForTheCorps]

@@saileshnatenatesan8495 No problem!

[@CRDeu_]

I'm 24 and I've just submitted my application for the Royal Marine. Im so excited man

[@abzydanger7258]

My name is Damien and I Lear for San Diego on Jan 3rd. This video is helping prepare my mental and physical expectation. I am planning on being a third generation Marine.

[@ForTheCorps]

Thats badass! Carry on that legacy and make your family proud! Check out my other videos and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions! Good luck to you and keep me posted on your journey! Where you shipping out of?

[@mikedeaguero7431]

Your probably in bootcamp with my friend Seth Henderson that is if your at the San Diego recruit depot

[@abzydanger7258]

@@mikedeaguero7431 I just got home a few days ago. What company was he in?

[@thedesecrator6312]

I’m 16 years old in my sophomore year and I’ve had an interest in enlisting in the Marine Corp for quite sometime now. I am in no way entitled, I’m able to support my peers and discipline is engraved in my brain. Improving my sleep, eating habits and my physique will further improve my performance in the marines and I grant my thanks to you for helping me find the inspiration to improve upon those 3 things. Thank you for your service and stay strong 💪

[@roganmckinney7762]

I’m 16 and this is a dream I’ve had for the longest time and I’ve always remembered my dad telling me “to fail to prepare is to prepare to fail”

[@marcjohnson4385]

Your no longer back on the Block the Mental part is something most Boots have never experienced before, but there is a reason for it. When you figure that out you've won.

[@azoticzz7343]

I’m 24 turning 25 next year in January. I got my class A license and started looking up videos with commercial driving and I came across a tiktok of a motor transporter in the military and I thought that was cool asf hauling a tank in a military truck. My uncle is a veteran marine and he’s persuading me to join and I’m going for it!

[@aaronflores655]

Heading out to San Diego in August. I swore into the DEP when I was 17 but I'll be at boot camp at 18. I think I'll be on my 10 day leave for my birthday so that'll be a good 19th birthday.

[@ForTheCorps]

That will be a hell of a birthday man! Good luck to you and feel free to reach out with any questions! New video uploaded every Wednesday!

[@skinnyb1]

27 year old female, wanted to join right out of high school but never did, until now. planning to enlist now but having serious doubts about my size and age. this video and all the comments helped though, thank you 🙏

[@altitudepilot3146]

I am 15 but I have wanted to be a marine as long as i remember. I guess it is better that I am starting early

[@ForTheCorps]

Definitely, getting a head start early on will help set you up for success! Check out my other videos and stay tuned... I post a new one every Wednesday. Also, there are a lot of other KZbinrs with great content similar to mine. Research, train, and get your mind right early on! Good luck and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

[@ericlopez3393]

I’m 34 in Southern California, waiting for my waiver to get approved then I should be swearing in the first week of February. My MOS is 0331. Love your video brother!

[@hallelujahhalogamingtv3904]

Graduated basic training for the army at ft Jackson been 4 years since I was medically discharged and considering marines this time

[@weedlewuce3761]

I am 16 and finishing my sophomore year of high school! I’ve been training since the end of 2023 to hopefully be ready to enter the corps! I plan to speak with a recruiter later this year once I turn 17 and enlist shortly out of high school!

[@chubascov.]

As a lot of the people in this comment section, I'm 17 years old and I'm going to go into basic training when I'm 18. I'm both extremely nervous and extremely excited. I feel this will be the first significant step in my life to growing up and becoming a tough, mature man.

[@badbabydarapper6354]

I would say that one way to embrace fear is going back to your mindset if you have a can do mine said you’re gonna push through everything

[@ThatOnePeacekeeper]

Little Late. I’m 21 and am in the middle of the process of trying to join. The marines weren’t my first option, but I now believe they’re the better choice (for me anyways.) As for why I wanna join, a lot of the reasons are very personal... but I strongly believe they’re more than worth going through 13 extremely intense weeks and a minimum of 4 years of service.

[@Dcarb123]

was planning on going air force but i’ve changed my mind and i’m going marines.

[@ForTheCorps]

My man! What made you change your mind?

[@IvanMartinez-nu7of]

I enlisted in June as a 26 year old and currently waiting for a medical waiver.

[@Jerrycan4thewin]

I’m 19 and I tried college for a year and I wasn’t a huge fan of it. I’m not sure on what to do in my life so I figure that maybe joining the marine corps is the best option for me. I want to to show my family that I can carry my own weight around in life and so I can become a better person.

[@yeaz2779]

Did you go for it?

[@marcolopez1048]

My younger brother leaves to boot camp next month and I leave in October, and this is really great advice, thank you!

[@noahmcdonald5208]

I’m 17 rn just talked to my recruiter yesterday about the marine corps and I’m ready for the challenge

[@Organicsalsa]

Just enlisted into the delayed entry program swore in Friday thanks for the video

[@NotTHC]

no way better to inform people than to be straight up no beating around the bush hell yeah

[@MericClaw03]

Leaving June 12th needed this

[@ForTheCorps]

Hell yea. Just remember it’s only temporary!

[@fatherjohn776]

I'm 18 and i go off to basic in 20 days I've been super nervous about it. thank you for the information

[@liambrisard556]

I don’t have much time to get ready I leave the 10th of January but I’m 19 and I know my body’s gonna struggle but that’s not gonna make me stop

[@ForTheCorps]

You got this shit man. I actually shipped out on January 10, 2010! Crazy to think about. Join the Discord Community man. You’ll be able to answer questions for those who aren’t as far a long in the process as you and give insight as to what basic is like when you graduate. Also, you can hit me up directly! discord.gg/qjGW9S9bq3

[@ThineBear]

I’m genuinely curious why this video only has 6k views that’s so stupud. This is the one of the most helpful information I’ve found on KZbin thanks for your help

[@Taqkoh]

Im 15 years old and to be honest i want to be a marine just to fix myself and the way i am im lazy i dont get that much shit done, this is giving me a wake up call im going to do everything i could to get back in line and start being a better person then what i am right now.

[@thatguytyler6956]

I'm 17 graduated high school early in December of 2022 and my mom sat me down at the table to talk about my future and told me I need to get a job and go to college, go to trade school or I have to join the military. I thought military because that's what I since a little kid and the only thing that has ever stopped me was my girlfriend at the time but then I cut her out my life to pursue my dream. I first thought about the navy to become a navy SEAL but I also felt fear to take the risk of not being selected and then being sent on the boat given a job I don't wanna do and I scored too low on my asvab to become a SEAL. Since I scored low on my asvab and couldn't become a SEAL like I had wanted, they were giving me Artillery Ordinance. I did not want AO because i wanted to be fighting in combat. In the back of my head going through the process of enlisting to the navy I first wanted to be going to the marines but decided navy because of the SEALS and didn't do much research for the marines and did not know about MARSOC. Fortunately enough even though may sound weird saying fortunately, I failed my drug test and got disqualified from the navy and told to come back in 90 days to enlist again and redo my drug test. I decided that since I got disqualified I have the chance to switch branches to the marines like I wanted initially and felt a relief once I got disqualified because back of my head the whole time I was thinking I should have joined marines. I'm going to the recruiter office and meps this month to enlist into the marines. I cant wait to pursue my life as a marine and it feels like ever since I wanted this I have a purpose. i love this country, i am blessed to live in the US. I want to be fighting for this country and I have so much pride for the military and veterans and the US.

[@josec.dancenevergiveup878]

Im 23 and i just started the process

[@ForTheCorps]

Good on you man. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

[@JoelDino]

Semper Fi. 57, retired from IT Project Management. Completing Bootcamp and serving my tour is still the proudest accomplishment in my life…second to be a father.

[@ChristianCoakley-mg3be]

Im 15 and cant wait to join. Thank you for showing me I can do it.

[@aydenkelso3647]

I leave for San Diego California on July 25th, I am humbled to have found this video and will follow these tips as instructed. (UPDATE) could potentially leave early on June 6th.

[@ForTheCorps]

You got this shit! Join the Discord and keep us posted on your journey!