How to Prepare for BASIC TRAINING - Boot Camp?

[@kolinmartz]

The military doesn’t break you down in order to build you into their image..... the same way a sculptor doesn’t break down a marble slab into rubble to make a statue. He simply knocks off some pieces to reveal what was already there.

[@KrissVector-et3sq]

you deserve more likes for that

[@jaimierogers3183]

Why the fuck am I crying in the club right now

[@exentdo5711]

I felt this

[@brandonbeavers4668]

Slab*

[@holechek]

Made me tear up.

[@axvasto5185]

In general don’t quit.

[@deadcyph5248]

Well said

[@gooseman2376]

that is like #1 rule, dont quit. 95% of people that quit basic regret it SEVERELY. Seriously, you will get a dishonorable discharge. Don't join the military if you think it will be easy.

[@gooseman2376]

@@ericbernik4695 really? thats what i heard. Would it just be a general discharge?

[@irishtrapper9149]

@@gooseman2376 Sadly had I been prepared mentally and just saw it all as the game it is I wouldn't have quit. I gave up. Wake up everyday regretting it.

[@musaissac182]

@@gooseman2376 it wont be easy, it will be worth it

[@DansilSchroeder]

Said my favorite DS to one of the people in my platoon in basic, Fort Knox in 2003: "Private, are you an only child?" Yes drill sergeant! "You know how I can tell?" How drill sergeant? "Because if I was your mother, I would've stopped having kids after you too."

[@robertocommander2153]

Doomspud Roflcopter 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@surialpaca6542]

Oof 💀💀💀

[@sosa7k169]

lmaoo

[@stone65037]

😂

[@imgvillasrc1608]

Lmao. Damn, worst part is, you can't even laugh at that shit, or else your toast af.

[@Usmc-ml2pb]

Can’t wait to join the space force

[@billyreynolds4749]

Personally, I can't wait to join Star Fleet Academy!!

[@freddyruga3433]

Usmc8762 I knew I was gonna find one

[@MsIvargas]

Train for Star wars

[@azraelevins7147]

😂wtf

[@rileyf8036]

Shuper shpace maweenes

[@peridoodle2644]

Another tip, if someone keeps messing up, HELP THEM. If they can't make their rack, teach them. If part of their uniform is jacked up, point it out to them. Helping your brothers and sisters in arms get better is preferable to getting beat continuously because they keep fucking up. Some people will always fuck up, that cant be helped, but some of them can be made into better recruits with a bit of assistance

[@woah3592]

This, some people just stand around and watch everyone else struggle, and it's like yo help the guys in your platoon succeed and they'll more than likely do the same for you bootcamp becomes much easier when everyone is helping each other do better.

[@scottytpancakes8553]

Step 1: cut your sleep to 6 hours a night Step 2:. Wake up every single morning before your ship date and work out. Everything else is a cake walk.

[@colin5541]

ScottyT Pancakes honestly what I’m doing

[@JeffGuwop]

What type of workouts though?

[@CaringDolphin37]

Patrick Jason Macana run 3-4 miles Monday, Wednesday, Friday, but one of those day do 30/60 or 60/120 sprints. Push up and sit up until failure Tuesday and Thursday

[@wowandrss]

@@ktaylor2509 a good way to enter PT in a weakened state, instead of going at 100%. Dumb indeed. Lost sleep can't be "made up" for. What's lost is lost for good.

[@coreyagregaard2106]

Already wake up early for construction I think i got this

[@MAXREZNIK]

PT standards to make basic training less unbearable (what I'd recommend): - at least 14 pull-ups in one set (without stopping) - at least 50 push-ups in one set (without stopping) - be able to hold the upwards push-up position for 6 minutes - also be able to run 2 miles in under 14 minutes If you can do all that you'll be able to handle group punishments easily and during my basic we ran everywhere we went

[@kxr_s]

If I can’t hold it for 6 minutes should I keep trying to max out everyday until I get there ?

[@queueuof]

@@kxr_s duh

[@jackjack4412]

Lmao basic training unbearable? With those standards you listed you are at the top of the pack and ready for more extreme challenges than basic.

[@steveg1854]

I know this is an old comment, but these standards would have you passing the special forces fitness test, let alone basic training

[@MAXREZNIK]

@@steveg1854 yeah but i went through basic and if you can do that you’ll pass easy

[@aviratica6370]

My Brother was a Career Marine and I wanted to become a Paratrooper. He taught me how to spit shine, make a bed, fold laundry and How to act. I could max out the fitness test when I showed up. This was so invaluable to me and it really helped me get through training. When you are used as an example for something good, Its the one time that its alright to stick out.

[@AlexinOslo]

The fact that he has to mention getting over oneself - selfish behavior is a really telling sign of our society. We need to regain our farming and industrial culture, which gave us boot camp ready recruits.

[@TheLAGopher]

That farming and industrial culture used to be a good path to a life long career. Working hard and do what you are told is no longer a pretty good predictor of success. We live in an information culture these days, and the typical young person can expect to work several careers across their lifetime.

[@brandondixon2138]

Once a marine always a marine

[@papachanka658]

I leave tomorrow. I’m not the fittest, I’m not the strongest, and I’m not the smartest.. But goddamn I am the most determined

[@Kemia_]

Im late replying but best of luck man! That is the attitude that will get you through it

[@Nick-ln5dp]

Give us an update man

[@shoyo4020]

Dale Greensteen dude he can’t he is in basic training

[@papachanka658]

Aurtion graduated last week. I’m at my AIT now. Basic transformed me physically and mentally. First PT test I had 7 pushups, 12 sit-ups and a 26 minute 2 mile. End of the cycle I had 44 pushups, 56 sit-ups, and a 15:00 minutes 2 mile. Relatively low PT score (197) but I always improve and strive to do my best. Air Assault school is up next!

[@joshuacoffey2707]

Papa Chanka I’m mostly worried about upper body strength. I have a bad case of bird chest. I ship out in a month

[@booxwee3804]

I start my Swedish boot camp on the 16th of September. Wish me luck!

[@Ben-ec6ky]

Good luck mate!!

[@lonelyghost921]

Good luck! Sweden is the best I envy you.

[@khoi5591]

So how’s it going?

[@booxwee3804]

@@khoi5591 Good actually! Doing CBRN today :)

[@khoi5591]

Booxwee oo dealing with chemicals, I wish you the best!

[@andrewfrey5562]

"If you are dumb this is going to be stressful." hahaha

[@christianrogers9439]

Andrew Frey lmao that was a little harsh

[@charlieb7916]

@@christianrogers9439 its true. Bootcamp is hell, and Its hell if you dont get the damn mindset

[@nickwilkerson4519]

You can have smart recruits, or you can have strong recruits.

[@natamarley1210]

@@charlieb7916 I'm worried about my brother because he's enlisting in the marines and he is not in shape right now. He told he threw up his first day of training with other recruits and he's always drinking coke and eating a bunch of junk. I keep telling him to deeply think about enlisting because I know bootcamp is absolutely going to be hell for him. Unless he gets in the mindset and prepares his body.

[@WatcherPrime]

Be dumb like Forrest Gump. He actually got his DS to sing his praises.

[@SwissMarksman]

Do lots of push ups, sit ups, and running. Basic is all mental, honestly you can get through it being weak and out of shape. Minimum pt standards are really low. I know some weak ass dudes who made it through. Now that being said, don't be that guy. Work hard in preparation and when you get there, but honestly to make it through basic all you have to do is never give up. And wearing Combat Boots might help your feet becoming used to. I haven’t done that and had problems with my feet.

[@danielyoung166]

I always wear aluminum or steel toed work boots, do they work?

[@joscar062]

You forgot to mention the pull ups

[@lifaenvanir8780]

Buy the really cheap 60 dollar Chinese copy's and the Bates will feel like heaven lol

[@deadlysin1174]

Oscar Jimenes is it pull ups or chin ups though?

[@kazyamato2720]

I can’t do sit-ups I have a weak core and short (._.)

[@oldsarge7005]

Excellent video - I'm a former Army Drill Sergeant. I'll add: Never be last, always hustle. Embrace the suck, it will suck. Be responsible, don't lean on your battle bud. Pay attention, be prepared. Start running now. Focus on endurance over speed, look up the Airborne Shuffle, it's slow, but you can do it forever (as a 55 year old man, I ran a 1/2 marathon with my daughter doing the shuffle and singing cadence the whole way, I actually had the makings of a platoon join in. We finished in 2:05).

[@Reapous]

I'm 16, I'd say I'm not in the best shape but I truly believe I can do what it takes. Well, here goes everything.

[@famvirious]

Run a lot, do crunches, push-ups, and pull-ups

[@Reapous]

@Mike Hunt 18 now, (wrote that a month or two before ny birthday) lost around 50 pounds, feeling great. (Was pretty heavy before) still got some more weight to lose, though. As soon as I lose all the weight, I will start to build more, but this time with muscle instead of fat.

[@Reapous]

@@famvirious Absoulutely

[@tnfishing5424]

Jordan Miranda What branch? And have you met with a recruiter yet? MOS Plan?

[@Reapous]

@@tnfishing5424 Army. Yes, I have been in talks with a recruiter. And I plan on going in as a Combat Medic.

[@millienutinmyass2304]

My bits of advice for new recruits is No matter what branch you join, what country and even the special forces be the gray area don't show off and exceed because the ds will find your limit (I have seen a few Royal marine (British) documentaries and the instructors have picked up on leadership in recruits and given them roles which will help them gain promotion but as a consequence more pressure gets put on them so it's a bit of a gamble because it won't always help you with your career) Don't quit it's just your initial training your career won't always be like this Work as a team this isn't a fictional war film where the marine/soldier takes on a solo mission and does tons of bad ass things, you will be given a team and you will work as a team

[@theodorebennett7938]

At age 18 I entered the army and could "max" the PT test. Not easy, but not that hard either. Mind games is what I noticed most. Attention to detail!!!!!! Lack of sleep too will be remembered well. The food? I guess you could call it that. What a fun time to be a soldier 1983. A real president in the WH and a real threat from the evil empire kept me on my game and full of pride in my service.

[@lawfreefly]

I was in around the same time at Benning (Harmony Church), on the buddy system with two HS friends, we were all in shape varsity athletes so the physical part was not an issue, but as you mentioned, the mind games, and mental tediousness of the mundane, was the hardest. Learning shit prior to DEP (Delayed entry program) like general orders, footwork, making your bunk, turning your sleeves up properly on your BDU all made the experience much easier.

[@lawfreefly]

Peace? The Beirut Barracks were just bombed, and we invaded Grenada; Many bi-lingual operators were in Central America aiding the contras; including combat, lot of stuff going on that were putting us in harm's way. You did not have interactive media that you have now, so many civilians were oblivious.

[@lawfreefly]

Not a dicks out contest, not pushing bravado about my limited time in the Army, so I am unsure why you are being argumentative.

[@jayski2378]

Theodore Bennett I went into basic in 99...the food at Jackson was pretty yummy..

[@Osprey1994]

@@alpha48z Yeah Reagan should be taken off the pedestal people put him on.

[@adamrickman2461]

It was hard explaining to people what basic training was like because they expect the physical to be the hardest part and although it was, the mental exhaustion was what I struggled with most. I was a string bean when I got there and the physical was very difficult (other than running, I was a cross country runner in HS), but that mental game was something I hadn't gone through before, and it was definitely brought on by the physical. I knew someone in a foreign military and they had thought it was so weird how everyone is yelling at you in basic, and that it didn't make sense that you would learn things under such high-stress situations when it would be better to learn them at a better pace. I think what I learned most in basic, was the "Embrace the Suck" mindset. Eventually, you learn that no matter the lack of sleep, energy, weather, etc., you will suck it up and finish the mission, whatever it is.

[@davidengle3627]

Noticed that the bed made at the beginning is with the U.S. label up instead of down and hidden. Traditionally, that is only reserved for someone that died in the performance of duty. Small detail, but, seems they missed it.

[@littledeath9540]

Unrelated to everything but the dude’s name at 1:17 was Diggles

[@extremeology3468]

Oop

[@thedamme6526]

Last month, I've done 11k pushups (100 reps per day, started in April). I'm going to join Coast Guard here in our country (Philippines). Thank you for the tips and information sir!

[@qed985]

How to prepare (?) How about: THINK about what this all MEANS. Nobody HAS to do this. You have to WANT to do this. Why (?) Why do you want to do this (?) If you get that clear in your head in PRINCIPLE . . . you can then get the right relationship to the details in this video.

[@macdirty869]

I do think they brake you down on some level at least. I've always looked at it as rewiring a person's basic survival instincts, so in extreme situations your fight-or-flight mechanism is kept under control and, as you say, contribute to the survival of the team.

[@commosection]

Great video for those thinking of enlisting. In today's world of UTUBE and the online technology there are no REAL secrets or surprises on what to expect when you enter training. So there is no excuse if you fail due to unpreparedness. I went to Army basic in Feb of 1982 with no real research except from family Vets and my recruiter telling me and giving me paperwork or how to prepare. As an athlete in HS and a gym nut i was in great shape to start BUT for the 6 months prior to basic i worked out and ran like crazy. Fear of the unknown is a good thing. Over confidence in some cases results in complacency which in the military and in life in general doesn't prepare you for the unexpected. My motto is fear the worst and prepare for the unexpected and you will be good to go. I thought Army basic would be like Marine Corp bootcamp with the constant yelling and so on. In the Army what i experienced was the Drill SGT's yell when you or others who screw up by not listening to detail ( Deservedly so ) The Marines yell just to yell lol from what i see on utube. In the Army we used the term do it by the numbers. means everything you do in the military has a step procedure. If you do things repeatedly the same way step by step it builds memory instincts. For example during Airborne training you learn how to do things like how to land without thinking since you train over and over how to do it.( Can't explain it any better) Bottom line for all you future military people is the more prepared you are physically and mentally prior to basic and just do EXACTLY as your told by the cadre at your training station you will make it. Millions came before you and made it. think of yourself for the months in training set aside home life. Because worrying on things you have no control over is a wasted emotion. Good luck

[@spursbucswhitesoxfan]

I went through OSUT Infantry Training Ft. Benning, GA in 2000. To anybody who reads this and I is worried about it. Don't be. It's actually quite easy. They want you to succeed. The only reason you will fail is if you quit or lie on your application (couple soldiers got kicked out because they had prior felonies that didn't get reported or medical problems that didn't get reported). Dont worry about being out of shape when you join. I would say that 80% of new soldiers in my Company were. They ALL passed. Don't worry about it. You'll do just fine. Again,, THEY WANT YOU TO PASS.

[@TheAmateurHobbyist29]

spursbucswhitesoxfan Thank you for this. I am planning to join the Army or the Marines when I am older.

[@bvailcards44]

@Thomas Connell oh yeah bro I saw vids where this one guy was 35. Fucking 35 and he's infantry

[@nostaw100]

Found the recruiter lol I'm 27 and just went to meps I'll either pass or die.

[@MsIvargas]

Thanks my dude! might ship out in Fall and I'm training like a mf

[@mauricebarnes5492]

Official Me where to

[@Zyrexism]

damn that cheeseburger looked good

[@lincolnmccloud8746]

“Told what to eat and when to eat.” Me: Sounds like school

[@thuff86]

I graduated basic in 04. You know how I prepared? I didn't. I played video games, ate fat foods, and drank sodas all the time. I was still skinny, and stayed in shape due to having 10 acres of forest around my house to work in. Basic was a breeze, and definitely made me into the respectful, hard working man I am today. The hardest part of basic training, was cleaning the TA-50. Shit got me to the point I thought I was gonna be set back 2 weeks from half a q-tip of dust.

[@DansilSchroeder]

This was too fucking true. They got onto us the most about making sure our MTVs were spotless and I'm thinking, how?

[@nunyabiznez6381]

My cousin ended up a Navy SEAL and was prepared for boot camp by his elderly grandmother. As it happens her father was a Marine DI, she was a marine for 4 years in her youth and had a 40+ career as a phys ed teacher and taught Karate on the side. She trained my cousin since he was 12 and shortly before going to basic training he won his fifth marathon. He was also a crack shot. One story he told me was when the DI told him to drop an give him 50 he did but just kept going after 50. His grandmother had him do 1000 a day all summer long prior to him going off to basic so 50 was nothing to him. He apologized to the DI for losing count and so the DI told him to give him another 100 for being a smart ass and he did and then some and the DI got frustrated and told him to make it 200. Finally the DI asked how many my cousin could do and my cousin asked how many he wanted. The DI said "lets see you do 500 more." So after doing 750 the DI asked my cousin how'd he get to be so good at push ups and he said his grandmother made him do 1000 every day for three months.

[@zebibchristian1652]

@@nunyabiznez6381 lmao . I wish I had a grandma like that 🤣 I'm going to basic in a couple months and I can't even do one pushup!!

[@prestonarenbart8419]

@@zebibchristian1652 u better start doing em tonight!

[@azraelevins7147]

Thanks for the confidence boost

[@tendotv3858]

Thank you, I ship out on the 12th of December as a United States navy sailor. I was a little nervous about bootcamp but now I'm ready

[@liberty.b.r]

You can do it brother!

[@maventry]

How are you now?

[@gmcm329]

I leave for Basic August 22. I’ve never been more ready and excited for this part of my life. It’s going to be great becoming a soldier and serving my country.

[@frostflakejr6324]

Garri Ward good luck and thank you for your service!

[@dukeofloot]

Bad Op-Sec

[@waltherwagner9711]

All the best for tomorrow

[@druewade7191]

Hope your doing okay brother

[@WildJames99]

Any bets he wasn't ready?

[@alshnevermore3741]

"I expect you to give me one hundred and ten percent, Fenix!" -Hoffman (Gears of war)

[@corpsemachine6949]

I love gears

[@G1AGAIN]

Making my bed is gonna be the hardest part...

[@toddy2519]

I went through Army BCT in August-Sept, 1969. There was no yelling by DI's unless you screwed up, most times we were taught like we're adults...not some jerk kids. We never carried a heavy pack, just the "fanny" pack, and suspenders, with poncho/shelter half, mess kit, canteen and M14 rifle. PT was not intense although we did run to the rifle range and back ( 5 miles each way ) whenever we were scheduled to fire and of course, had to hit the monkey bars before chow as well as run a mile every morning after roll call. The food was excellent at all times, not only in Basic but AIT also! I guess things have changed since then.

[@macburger5026]

toddy2519 Wow, "most times we were taught like we're adults...not some jerk kids. We never carried a heavy pack, just the "fanny" pack" Can you say where you had your BCT at (Fort Jackson, Fort Leonard Wood) ?

[@theplanetsaturnlol]

toddy2519 because your generation had good people. Now a lot of people entering the military are kids who don’t want to go to college or had s bad past

[@alanmosesov9837]

Sean Gantt or just someone who wants to serve their country! Stop generalizing people that join the military as societal fuck ups. It’s a decision people make for a reason.

[@andrewbrown7192]

Video that says wake up and perfectly make bed but shows picture of US showing on the blanket. Some drill sergeant/instructor somewhere is rolling in their grave.

[@40edison]

I am not sure if the Army DFAC food quality is better than Burger King or any other Fast food. The same produce supplier.

[@hook86]

I went to Army Basic years ago. At that time, my Drills were mostly fresh off early Afghan and Iraq invasion deployments. They were very harsh, but provided me with invaluable training and made me a soldier. I've since left the Army, and very recently entered the Air Force, and I am very concerned with the lack of discipline and general selfishness Air Force recruits are demonstrating. The softening of Initial Entry training will only result in harming our military readiness, but it seems some components of the modern military would rather please millinials that prepare for war. It's really discouraging, and has convinced me to retire as soon as possible.

[@greymms3603]

Joseph Sosa isnt the marines still.......not good for SJW

[@warkillerheroes]

society is changing, you either lose personnel or you adapt, that's the harsh truth

[@router9717]

@@warkillerheroes ew no

[@anthonydowns9632]

I had the same thing with D.S. fresh back from overseas. I joined in 07 so they were very serious about getting us tip top. Shipped out 2wks later outta shape with no idea what I was doing total deer in the headlights lol. Everyone of them were infantry etc. Mine earned his EIB,Airborne,Air assult,and Ranger tab. So it was no joke and I thank him for getting us ready especially when the war was at it's peak. Taught us things that most would not. Him and other D.S. never slacked off or set us up for failure. You could tell that other companies were total soup sandwiches when we passed by them. Served 9 years but got hurt unfortunately. But I never would have reached a lot of the Milestones that I did without them. Alpha Company 113 hooah! Lol.

[@mikebsbd]

I have heard very recently that the Army is going back to a more strenuous basic training regiment. I hope so and I hope the Air Force will do the same.

[@Helllllerrrrrrrrrrr]

I just bought your book. I want to be a PJ, but i'm sure anything a Green Beret would consider a good workout program will work for just about anything. Thank you for what you do.

[@tomh.5750]

Could have done without the stock startup advertisement music, it was a well put together video.

[@Wallucks.]

How to prepare: 1-Be a 'functional' human. 2-Give up on your dreams

[@RosaHernandez-ge6dz]

Olivier Hudon depending what dream you have

[@TheInfantry98]

Olivier Hudon someone is a little baby who quit

[@Wallucks.]

What an uncomfortable response, you might be a boot, or on the spectrum.

[@TheInfantry98]

Olivier Hudon lmfaooo your a funny lad. 8 years served as a combat Infantrymen.

[@Wallucks.]

TheInfantry98 Alright I retract my 1st hypothesis then! Good for you if you like it though, really. What are your career plans/goals?

[@Jacob-gi6ig]

I started watching your videos about 3 years ago when I was in highschool. Completely changed my Outlook on life. I became a better athlete and team member in sports and group activities. Looking forward to basic training in a couple weeks and hopfully a successful career. So thankyou.

[@jclar7210]

I loved my basic training in August of 91' at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, how did I prepare, well I played soccer for 4 years in high school, and a couple of friends would invite me to a local boxing gym, not to box, just to jump rope, do push-ups and use the heavy bag. Those were the days

[@Lucas-yl3hx]

Great video! Thank you for listening to your viewers!

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

Thanks for the idea, Lucas.

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

Hooah! You nailed it. Great vid. 82nd Airborne 92-95

[@8460437]

I went through Navy Bootcamp in 1961. I observed that it was pretty easy if you did what you were told to do, joined in with the group on everything, and did not fight the system. Those who tried to duck out of things or did things half heartedly brought the wrath of the CC (Company Commander) down on them. Stay focused and you will be successful.

[@sockswws732]

Finally found a video that truly teaches me what. I’ll be ordering that book soon.

[@ArmyRangerSJ]

Growing quick man. Keep at it.

[@darpkomiks8963]

I always talk to my dad. About basic training and stuff. Because of my physical capabilities. This video is very informative.

[@Chav_God6]

Just show up and don’t quit, they’ll get you right. I improved pretty decently by the end in all categories and so did everyone who didn’t quit.

[@romandecaesar4782]

Another informative video. Thank you for putting these together.

[@adrianpayne6369]

I swear in and pick MOS tomorrow Ft. Benning 11X

[@Femtosett]

When do you ship out?

[@kevin6988]

I’ve done recruit training loved it ❤️💪🏼

[@jameshilyard1885]

Basic training is about two things. Getting you into relatively decent shape, and teaching you how to work as a team. Go physically ready and that part is easy. The second part is about getting everyone to realize the sooner you pull together the easier it gets.

[@MikeyRumi180]

I was a skinny 18-year-old who did nothing in this video and graduated just fine. lol. The push-up part is spot on...i remember we did push-ups one nite in barracks till the floor was running with sweat, literally. AND it didn't matter if you could do all the push-ups...don't let this video scare you.

[@the5139]

BCT these days fail to produce discipline and “solider-like” soldiers. I was under the impression that the entire graduates in my BCT were bunch of civilians wearing OCPs. If you are one of those pile of trash soldiers putting hands into their pocket and give zero shit about saluting to Officers, you will have no problem with BCT since most of the recruits are immature like you. If you are a squared away trainee, the experience may be difficult but will improve you to become even better. Just don’t quit; it’s the people that makes it difficult.

[@clarkyboy9086]

The smart and strong suffer less... Hooyah Navy! Lets get it fams!!

[@EpsteinDidNothingWrong]

Thank you for the videos, found your channel today and enjoy your content, great job

[@med0404]

Great videos, with good delivery. It’s as if Bob Ross is telling me about Army training.

[@billballeza377]

There is nothing you can do to make it easier, but there’s a lot you can do to make it harder.

[@johntonello4219]

It starts saying bct will not break you down..then you'll do everything you are told..for who ever is getting a combat mos..you'll get broken down and they will build you up as a soldier

[@FornoDan]

Thank you. Your videos are both help and inspiration

[@2112chuck]

"not to make you suffer" but suffer you will. Suffering isn't the goal, but rather a method to teach & train so that it sticks. I arrived to Fort Benning beginning of summer 1986 after already being an athlete and having played football in high school and my drills (all Nam vets) drove me to collapse a few times. I remained humble!

[@jessegentry9699]

I went in the Marines in 1969 weighing 130lbs. I came out of bascis weighing 162lbs with a 29 1/2" mid section. I use to be a personal certified trainer and at the age of 68 1/2 I can do things no one frome 16-to my age can't. The armed forces uses ISOMETRICTS. Look at the gymnist and the Olympic winners in their fields. THEY DON'T GO TO A GYM to lift weights. Isometricts uses your own body weight. Remember the Marines uses, from, full range of motion combined with stress under tention of the muscle groups, 3 square meals and ambition with will power. They still use the same methods, basics, and the trainers in all feilds are reverting back to the armed forces basics. They don't have all the suppliments just plain 3 SQUARE MEALS. Look at Vince Gioranda born in the 30's. I don't believe in his diet but look at what he looks like and has accomplished. He is considered the Guru of Body Building. I challenge you to check him out. He lived to be a good age of 80=

[@macburger5026]

Jesse Gentry Wonder what he died from (wikipedia doesn't say) because you'd think someone like him would live well past 80. Just like the pro wrestler Karl Gotch who died at 82 ( wikipedia doesn't say either I believe I read somewhere online that he had an aortic aneurysm) who was an exercise freak and you'd have thought would have lived to be at least 90.

[@jamesthomas5895]

I too went in MC boot camp in 1969 MCRD S.D. Went in at 160 came out at 190. When first got there they put to much food on my tray. By wk. 4 it seemed like they couldn',t feed me enough. lol. Plt. 1008

[@bvailcards44]

I'm pretty sure shotputters go to a gym

[@snokeflake]

Coast guard. Yalls basic on a whole different level. Props.

[@angeryzach5450]

I plan to be a fighter pilot, but my vision is t the best, I’ll enlist in the army infantry. I still have six years until i can join, but I’ll do my best to be ready!

[@alexeygavrikov9472]

if you never run in your life and want to join military, I recommend starting couple moths before you go to boot camp. I remember I had the worst shinsplints my entire time in boot camp, it was bad, really bad, the only think that kept me going is I didn't want to spend 5 month in medical hold. Start running before time it will help

[@shehansurvival4971]

The hand to hand combat at my basic training was a joke.

[@Zyrexism]

Shehan survival why’s that?

[@zacarribuffet8882]

Same for marines. It was just a PT session. Marine corps martial arts has been called a fat joke by many marines.

[@phoenix7418]

Thank you! I would love to see few videos of your personal experiences and stories.

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

They are in the works...but not for a few months.

[@phoenix7418]

Awesome!

[@doucoetienne4398]

Me and my friends are all 16 and we have been exercising since we were freshmen and we are sophomore now and we are continuing because we want to join the marines

[@A_Random_Rat]

I’m 16 too. I’ll see you there

[@Levigarrett74]

Sir i am a big fan of yours and I’m only a sophomore in high school and your channel is changing my life with the exercising and advice you give in your videos

[@the72u7h4]

@01:14 'Diggles' Lol, I bet he's tough, but that name though heh.

[@catedoge3206]

The arrow

[@whosyourdaddy5719]

Be quiet. more doing, less talking, never find excuses for your mistakes. you will be fine

[@BadassMindset]

Sir, these videos are great. Informative, well-made, & motivating. Thank you.

[@EnligUlv]

When I was young I never considered military as an option. By the time I was in my early thirties, I worked at a San Diego, CA location with a tight-knit community of Ex/Retired/Reservist military types - all of the Navy and Marines branches. They applied their military credos into our local operating branch redefining the culture. Because of it, this location was always considered to be exceptional and unique among all the other locations across the US. It took me about six months up to a year to measure up to the point where I was fully accepted. This crew molded and built me up physically and mentally beyond recognition. Twenty years later, I always look back to that brief time as the best momentary blink of my professional career. Maybe in the next life I’ll give the military a shot.

[@Forged4War206]

I went through Army Basic back in 2014, and it was depressing to hear from our Drill Sergeants that we were the last “old school” cycle going through, and how after us they’d have to start pussifying the training to cater to the easily offended and sensitive generation. It really worried me to think that I could have very well been one of the last hardened and well disciplined Infantry units that went out of Benning from that point on. Thankfully I heard they’ve started to regress back into the old school style, but I really hope it stays that way. The military is no place for people who refuse to thicken their skin. If you can’t take the heat, get outta the kitchen.

[@TetoSuperFan]

corny

[@antwan1357]

I had to recondition myself after leaving the army to be self motivated after leaving the military I suffered from constant burn out. I had to pull myself together for my children. Being a single father . Doing everything the way it is suppossed to be done the right way. Going with little to no sleep. Being a single parent of a baby marching miles to get baby supplies for my baby the Army prepared me for the toughest job of my life.

[@bvailcards44]

Man im not in, thinking about joining. College just burns me out and I feel like there's more to life than this.. It's like there's free college right in front of me and I'm not taking it

[@teanistillmon3341]

I love this. It is awesome

[@ArchedPhoenix]

Thank you Sir. I appreciate you and your services to our country. God bless you & your love ones.

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

a little point to note: -many recruits sign up voluntarily, and many others sign up due to pressure from their pairs. if a recruit did sign up voluntarily, they will, voluntarily, accept what they're ordered, when their CO says, and to the CO's contempt. if a recruit did not sign up voluntarily, they won't, ever, accept what they're ordered. and if a recruit did sign up voluntarily, most likely they already know about the standards of the military, so trying to teach them to make their bed to measured specifications without margin of error, is a waste of time. if the military refined their selection process for new recruits, they'd have twice the rate of success across the board, everywhere, in half the time, fielding out 100% prepared soldiers. voluntary soldiers, willing to serve, and willing to accept the burden. not broken people hesitating to follow orders or prone to PTSD. looks to me like there should be a better schooling *for the officers*, not the recruits.

[@terenfro1975]

That’s the way my parents raised me. Must have been just different times.

[@Zyrexism]

I’m going to MEPS here soon, planning to go 18x. Can’t wait

[@Farmingwithflipper]

That was helpful, I'm joining the Marines

[@deandedios9337]

anyone going to Ft. Benning on August 13?

[@xChrisx9000xMW2x]

dean de dios I will be there shortly behind you.

[@xMaverickFPS]

@1:14 - that dude's name is "Diggles" teehee idk why i laughed like a 3rd grader at that. i'm 25 i should act like it.

[@TeurastajaNexus]

Life sure is a special operation. Never quit.

[@M4rvelousxc]

Fuccc, I’m nervous and also excited hahaha wish me luck guys. I’m shipping in a few days from now.

[@numel9028]

Leigh Paul how are u doing?

[@commandrcheif150]

Do you have to be a certain age to join the special operations fitness program?

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

No age requirement... but I would recommend High schoolers or older.

[@syruppapi1014]

You have to be 21 to be in special operations but have other classes already completed before entry.

[@commandrcheif150]

syrup papi yeah I know that, I was just seeing if there was a certain age for the 12 week schedule

[@commandrcheif150]

syrup papi but thanks for the reminder

[@harrypoosie3035]

Going Army this summer. 11B hoping to get an option 40.

[@Covey7342]

JustA KidBornPatriot Went through 11B OSUT last summer, that Georgia heat ain’t no joke. Also I don’t know how much you’ve heard about 30th AG but it is pure hell. Good luck lol.

[@tkotheworld]

JustA KidBornPatriot I went to Ft Jackson but get ready for sleep deprivation

[@harrypoosie3035]

rileydawg2013 30th AG? Explain please? I’m willing to go through any abuse I’m put through, to get to the 75th.

[@harrypoosie3035]

GSH Swift thanks for the heads up! I’ll do whatever it takes.

[@harrypoosie3035]

Question: is sunblock permissible for basic/rasp

[@chevman46]

Stripes was being filmed at ft knox in 82 .... we never seen filming ... but i recognized the the black horse 🐎 regiment patch/logo ... in the reception building ...were my first duty station was

[@zeusgaming511]

Thanks bro your videos really encourage me💙 Keep up with your good work

[@justrandom7752]

I love the military, the only problem is the choice of exercises in pt, sit ups ruin your back, over time your disks in your spine start moving causing you to have great pain.I wish the exercise selections in pt for all the branches would change.To rather a more advance style of training, using pt as a way to train people, breaks them down and makes them tired.Make them train to get stronger to actually match and be able to have strength and endurance.In my opinion, a soldier should have a powerlifting style training for strength.But an Olympic style training as well for endurance and flexibility.

[@rednecksniper4715]

5:50 what the hell is the Coast Guard doing with Garands at basic training

[@fuflang]

Using them as weights essentially. They also march with them and do drills.

[@ARMYEXERCISE]

Great advices: 1.) Avoid creating unwanted attention. 2.) Observe everything around. 3.) Be a team player. 4.) Don't quit / Never give up.

[@johnchetcuti9960]

Col. This is great advice for the up and coming adult.

[@jamesmcdonagh5042]

👍

[@eternalrogue832]

"If you are dumb, this is going to be very stressful"

[@Innerversoul]

Thank you for this! Joining the navy this year. Joining later in my life im 26 but i feel my mentality is prime. I want nothing but to train, build my body, and study when i finally arrive. Btw use to box for 3 years and pretty sure my cardio is there but im still nervous. Thank you again for the video got a subscriber here

[@storn8230]

Yoo any updates on your career?

[@onixtv4034]

This went from an informational video to life advice.

[@spaceddoggo3647]

What if the drill sergeant tells you to give your 120%

[@anthonythibault7768]

I wanna be special forces

[@lawfreefly]

I want to be a Brain Surgeon.

[@40edison]

Just act like one..lool

[@chrischong6613]

They don't take prepubescent 12 year olds.

[@lilswordcat5323]

I also want to, I started training for all this stuff when I was 9. 16 almost 17 and still trying to improve my self.

[@nathanbassett8861]

Zach ɥɔɐz pog

[@lightw8chumpion]

You just give away the e-book for free? That’s honestly so cool

[@lightw8chumpion]

Nvm just saw it costs lol, still pretty cool to offer it so conveniently though

[@stephenbritton9297]

I attended a state maritime academy. While “RPT” or “Indoc” was nothing compared to basic training for the services, it did ingrain in me some of the same things; time management, team work, watching out for your “buddies,” and most of all endurance of mind. Skills learned there and throughout the four years of the “leadership lab” that is a regimented school has helped me through many things in life.