Recruits Fail USMC Boot Camp Confidence Course (Marine Reacts)

[@JamesonsTravels]

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[@davidwevans4132]

@Jamesons Travels I Enlisted in the Marines in ‘77, did Basic in San Diego. We didn’t have a Slide for Life, DI said that one of the corner posts had broken, so Engineers were told to take it out. Hadn’t yet been replaced, because of funding! What we did have & what we did started with Pull-up Bar. Do 10 pull-ups, hang there till DI said go. Then you hauled your ass over that bar, hang there till you’re not swinging, drop to the deck on your feet, if your hands & any other part of your body touch the uprights or the deck, get to the end of the line! If you haven’t screwed up, get on the Monkey Bars, (horizontal ladder, laid flat), grab a bar and get across there! Do not skip a bar! (Or back of line). Run down the 20’ log in front of you, jump off, land on your feet!. Head for the 10’ high wall, assist climb over. Then a 30’ (kind of slide for life?) 2” steel pipe, 10' high (with a log to leap up from). Shinny yourselves across that, drop onto feet only, no other part of your body touches anything! Then up 30’ cargo net, over the top, down the other side; then the 30’ rope climb. This is where the Senior Drill Instructor stood, with his clip board! If you could only climb to the “Orange” tape, 15’, Touch tape & holler “Orange”, then Climb down, do not slip or slide down! And land on your feet only! Then you made 3rd Class. If you climb to “Yellow” tape, 20’, holler Yellow, then Climb down, you made 2nd class. If you went all the way up to 30’, look at A, B, or C as they tell you, climb down, walk over to Senior DI, tell which letter you were told to look at. Then give him the Code word & #, you found there. He marked you down as 1st Class. Then he asked me what code was to the left of that (or above, below, or right of), I told him. Then he said not to look anywhere but at him. “Sir, Yes Sir”! He said “ Between those two answers you gave me, are some nails. ”Sir, Yes Sir”! How many & what shape, if any? And just the answer, no protocol! “Looked like three # 16 penny, in a row, at approximately 40* angle, from lower left to upper right. Sir!” Thank you Pvt Evans, get in formation. "Sir, Yes Sir"! ( That was how we were told to answer). “That was a good day.” They called it an Obstacle Course. Never even referred to it as a confidence course. But, of course, their use of 1st, 2nd, 3rd class, was just a way of instilling Confidence in us young men to keep us wanting to do better. We did that at least once a week. I would’ve preferred twice or three times a week

[@geordiezinn7475]

That's the biggest difference I see a lot of fat recruits in boot camp compared to the late 70s.

[@davidwevans4132]

Jamesons Travels Basic was a little long for me. I was on the first busload to show up one night (0130), 1st week of August, '77. Spent two weeks or so in Forming or whatever they called it. The first four guys off the bus were taken to finish up the previous Series (1077). I was one of 26 that would become 1081 platoon, 1081 Series. I remember looking out the window in front of me, & I could see where the buses pulled up. They were at it, "Get OFF MY BUS. WHO SAID YOU COULD SLEEP ON MY BUS, MOVE YOUR ASS SCUMNUTS!! I was wearing boxers & flip flops, holding a pair of web belts in the air, like the others, while the Recruit Handlers (3) were jumping some poor soul, because he was holding up two Terry cloth towels. He was crying like a baby, I remember him from the bus ride. He thought he was "God's Gift to Bad Asses"! I remember the thought going thru my head at the time...."Damn David, what the fuck did you get yourself caught up in now!"

[@geomurphy6033]

Would cross country be one of the sports

[@tboman4128]

Can you tell us your MOS and rank?

[@blake86303]

We had a guy we nicknamed " Fireman Freddie" because every time on the rope climb he would get halfway up, stop, then scream and slide down and burn his hands.

[@sterlingpinoy]

i love this hahahahaaaa personally im not the strongest but my technique saved me from the roasted rope burned hands

[@timmccallum7336]

We had our gomer pyle guy finally get to the top. He touched the wood and letgo and fell. He dropped for medical. We all were chearing and then bam. I think the instructors were relieved he was gone in 97'

[@9manny99]

Hahaha

[@georgepotulov1250]

Dude I laughed hard on this, thank you for the laugh, I needed it

[@codybarton3817]

This made my day 😅

[@emilmaki3001]

The hardest part of basic training for me was not laughing. I also had the mindset that they would have to kill me before I would quit. I did not want to be a failure, and dishonor my family and community by not making the grade. I come from a small town, and going home a failure was not an option.

[@grunt9131]

You sound exactly like me back in 91 when I went through boot camp except I have no problem not laughing I was very disciplined before I even went in. Not saying that you weren't. I just felt like I had a dead mind going in. It made bootcamp very easy for me

[@donjuan2671]

Honestly no one will care if you failed or not. Only you

[@grunt9131]

@@donjuan2671 true but isn't that the most important. Proving it to yourself was more important to me

[@spirit_gn8410]

its all just how you make it, yeah it sucks but at the same time its not that bad if you just do the right thing and dont steal cliff bars

[@mattburgess9439]

Sgt Alvarado was the joker. Even he sometimes had to stop a giggle when he said something. The nights he had duty were interesting.

[@EMCproductions]

I went in December 2017, with record low temperatures and a blizzard. The water obstacles were ice obstacles. They skipped them for safety reasons...but they shoulda still had us do them. Would've been more motivation to not fall.

[@noahsenz854]

Hi emc

[@paddle3428]

Yo it’s EMC, nice to see you here.

[@alanthegreatest3472]

You should do a video reacting to boot camp.

[@UhKimboze]

I didn't expect to see you here! Pleasant surprise, thanks for the epic videos.

[@michaelslaton9477]

hey emc i used to sub to you not long ago but then my band teacher kinda took all of the fun out of drumming, and dont get me wrong it wasnt cause i was bad, i was the best drummer in my school, i was so excited to do marching band but then it got ruined by her just making it not fun

[@lanacionpipil8680]

I was a Green card troop. 18 year old boy with a heavy accent from El Salvador. 1990- 1994. Desert Storm Veteran.

[@serialcarpens290]

Semper Fi my brothers. Till the day I die.

[@aidenblevins4041]

That's cool as hell bro

[@theboy8534]

You’ve earned it brother!

[@damionepsilon4737]

As long as you are hard id welcome you into my team anyday bro

[@tripod13mc]

Semper Fi war-fighter!!

[@anna94k]

Lol it reminds me: my cousin was overweight and his parents decided he needed to play sport, after some choosing he started playing chess 😂

[@optimalforager]

chess boxing is a thing...

[@SlideHulud]

Nice profile pic

[@GabrielSanchez-xb1bu]

@@optimalforager please explain

[@6themaker]

Loser does 50 push ups w no excuses re match loser does jumping jacks untill winter did 50 push ups re match loser does 5min Burpies while winner does 2 min crunches..... seems like fun to me only with the fitness aspect chess gets boring

[@MG-im7zn]

@@GabrielSanchez-xb1bu google

[@matthewsullivan3581]

I remember the first time they ran us through it around the first or second week and I failed almost every obstacle. At the end when we did it again I smashed it and could do everything. Like you said I could really only do 4 or 5 pull ups. When I left I was doing 17/18. It was an amazing transformation. I felt unstoppable and amazing after boot camp. We still had a couple guys that couldn’t do it, but they were the turds of the platoon. If you put in the work and follow simple instructions you’ll be fine.

[@gtrdline]

This is like a playground for adults, unless you are out of shape.

[@greenjebadiah]

Yeah it was fun.

[@humanofearth7524]

I remember thinking that in boot camp. Like me and my buddies would do this for fun, but somehow the Marine Corps make it miserable.

[@DJones476]

@@humanofearth7524 The Royal Canadian Air Force confidence/obstacle course was actually the most fun I had at Basic. At least, so far, as I recall. Come on and join the Air Force. We're a happy lot, they say. We never do a lick of work. We just lay around all day...

[@rahadban6442]

This man is great. 10 mil one day.

[@DJones476]

@Jeremiah Beauchamp Now, that is NOT acceptable behavior, mkay? ...mmmmmkay.

[@MrMarkRoads]

I was raised in Northen Idaho logging. I was 17 when I went in, turned 18 in MCRD Dec 27 1981. I hit this stuff full speed. I was never more proud to be a kid from the country. My older brother started teaching me repelling when I was in 6th grade. I'd climbed mountains, cliffs, tress and county girls. If you're going in start running now. Semper Fi

[@orlvndo]

I'm leaving to boot in a couple months, whats really helped me is doing weighted pull ups!

[@johnpeterson2987]

You should have no problem with it.

[@PhysifistEngineering]

How did you do?

[@tripod13mc]

Hope you did a LOT of running beforehand, too! That's what gave me trouble sometimes, having to dead ass run for God only knows how far while already dead tired worn out.

[@trg6911]

We had a dude fall off the top of the stairway to heaven. He didn’t know where he was for a solid week and a half.

[@cappuccinosnephew1382]

Did it lead him to heaven? Or just the medbay?

[@trg6911]

@@cappuccinosnephew1382 falling off the top of the stairway I imagine he went down to Hell instead of Heaven.

[@jeanrafael873]

@@trg6911 did he die?

[@trg6911]

@@jeanrafael873 nah he had a concussion and lost all recollection of going to boot camp. Once he was deemed fit he dropped into a platoon that was about to do the confidence course again. He was exempt from the stairway to heaven this time around however.

[@trg6911]

@Elevator Music no they just didn’t want him to fall off the stairway again.

[@francisschuessler]

I remember during the confidence course, I was on the slide for life, and my buddy in front of me fell off into the water as I was about to transition my grip and I started laughing. I ended up falling off right at the end because I just couldn’t contain myself because the way he fell off was so overly dramatic and hilarious. I’ll never forget that IT after

[@hazod3156]

Fucking IT!

[@VillazCrwn]

Do you have to repeat the course if you fail it??

[@francisschuessler]

@@VillazCrwn no sir

[@DanishGameBox]

People need to realize, they do this in boots and uniform, not Nikes atlethic sportswear

[@baconknightt]

My knees ache remembering that BOOTS AND UTES

[@gdymfunyuns674]

@ابوفادى المستعرب حبيب الملايين not true at all lmao most of us used jungle boots and oversized ones at that. Supply never does it’s job haha. Imagine running a cft in clown boots

[@cappuccinosnephew1382]

@ابوفادى المستعرب حبيب الملايين Lol they would never make it that easy for Marine recruits. Maybe in the Army with all the fancy shit they get.

[@2156Charlie]

@ابوفادى المستعرب حبيب الملايين Boots are actually pretty heavy, what are you talking about? Get yourself a pair of Danner Reckonings and you’ll see how much of a difference current military issued boots are to those. DRs are as light as running Shoes.

[@BrotherBlakeUSMC]

@@2156Charlie bro I just bought my first pair of danners and I just got to NAS or Pensacola for my MoS school and I’ve been wearing the Cold Sop boots they issued us and the Danners are literally like feathers in comparison

[@chasemichonski7883]

I was at the top of jacobs ladder and a drill sergeant looks and me and asks "Are you scared private?!" "No drill sergeant!" "I fuckin hate heights I'm scared as fuck." made me laugh so hard I almost fell, he said it so non-chalantly

[@johnelliott4320]

Ssgt Shelly and I served together, we were LCpls and Cpl’s together, awesome to see her doing great things in the Corps!

[@terpgomer]

My grip strength gave out on the last 1/3 of the slide for life, so I just hooked my elbows over the rope and kept going

[@JamesonsTravels]

I think on the legs up part toward the end the DIs shock the hell out of the rope and told me to swim. Then of course sing with hands behind my head. Good and wet in jungle boots.

[@MLG206]

@@JamesonsTravels I dont think they make em do the Marines' hym if they fail anymore (at least not in 2012 SD). But they made them change into the opposite camo and "got corrected" by DIs from the entire series for a few hours. If you were one of the "favorite" recruits there was no way they were going to let you pass. While I was going I saw one of the "favorites" make it to the half way perfectly and the chief DI for our series noticed him and started laughing and just said "bitch, you already know. Drop". Hahaha

[@worksmagic89]

@@MLG206 😆😆😆

[@LouieNeira]

I confess I “accidentally “ let go on the slide for life. It was August and it’d been super hot. All I can say is that it was worth it!

[@MLG206]

Did they tear you apart? When I went through they made the guys that failed change into the opposite camo so that they'd be highlighted and then DIs from the entire series slayed them for a couple hours.

[@LouieNeira]

@@MLG206 actually, no. They just made us do it again and again until we did it. We didn’t have a safety net or different cammies either (this was 1979). Our punishment was staying in our wet clothes the rest of the time we were on the CC course. Believe me, after an hour or more in soggy utilities, you try twice as hard not to fail any more tests. Then again, it was so hot that your clothes would dry pretty fast.

[@MLG206]

@@LouieNeira fair enough, haha. Mine was in 2012 so theres a bit of a difference. And I think they got rid of the 2 camo sets for today's kids going through. I can't remember if they made the guys that failed do the CC while wet. I do remember that we didnt do all of the obstacles. Only about half because the training schedule was crammed full of stuff. We were supposed to do the obstacles we missed during the crucible (the culminating event at the end of the cycle. Pretty sure they introduced it around 2003), but my squad just got slayed with buddy carries, low crawls with our faces in the dirt, buddy drags, and ammo can runs around the course, haha

[@LouieNeira]

@@MLG206 im not sure which I prefer. We had no crucible back in the day, there was no special EGA ceremony, we didn’t have a family day either. The stands didn’t exist at MCRD/SD. We also didn’t have scopes on our rifles, just open sights. The crucible seems like a true test. Granted, we went through the same tests, there just wasn’t a name for it and the only sense of accomplishment was at graduation when we were dismissed and called Marines for the first time.

[@MLG206]

@@LouieNeira i can feel that. I thought it was pretty cool to actually have a final challenge. On top of the crucible the SD Marines have the reaper hike which is another experience that I think adds value to the training. The EGA ceremony on the top of that hill is something you never forget, and for a lot of Marines, it's the first real accomplishment with any value they've ever experienced. I did luck out and was one of the last companies to ever shoot irons at SD, so I kinda got the best of both, hahaha.

[@Imperator-0117]

There’s technique and teamwork that you need to apply during the confidence course. What a great time. Once you get done with it you feel like a new person.

[@kelanth462]

Confidence Course was the most fun I had in Boot. Climbing, jumping swinging on ropes. Awesome!!

[@stevenphillips3506]

"E-Sport is not a sport" Millions of gamers now looking to shoot jameson in call of duty cold war.

[@KennedyA53]

You. Me. Rust. Snipers only

[@wi77iama773n]

@@KennedyA53 🤣

[@RogueAndroid]

Gamer here... couldn't care less if e-sport are considered actual sports or not. Alot of professional (e)sports at a high level are tainted anyway, there's cheaters everywhere in both regards.

[@wi77iama773n]

@leafy lemon facts lol. Now you mentioned knives, I do wish they come out with a game mode with knives only. Like in shipment 8vs8. Straight mayhem.

[@indiana6941]

Yeah, E-sports arent sports. ~Gamer/Athlete

[@DARKBLADE1103]

I'm not a Marine, but in the Army we had a similar confidence course. The tower was one of the worst for me, but I just turned my brain off and went up. It's funny at basic it was so scary then I went back 2 years later for training and we did some of those courses again and they were fun. Both times kicked my ass physically you don't feel it at first going through the motions but after a days rest when you wake up you're sore all over

[@boiboi467]

yo is getting up with a 1 rope hard?

[@DARKBLADE1103]

@@boiboi467 climbing up a rope is easy with technique or strength

[@boiboi467]

yoo so umm how do i zero a rifle

[@boiboi467]

with no scope

[@boiboi467]

pls reply

[@jeffreynichols2505]

The rope climb was the toughest for me, spent many hours in second phase with my DI's to master that.

[@Marine_Ret]

Recruits screwing up the slide for life got called to attention.

[@shadowchaos1991]

When I went over 6 years ago we did the confidence course twice during boot camp. The 1st time I did it I did not do well but by the second time we came back I nailed all the obstacles. The training works

[@virgilmerchant5291]

In the Army 70's we did this in full uniform ,shirts better not come un-tucked. LOL. My DI, called me Fother Mucker, I couldn't get the Fox Hole mask and cover down, he said Merchant you Fother Mucker If I have to get down there do it for you YOU are gonna Pass..LOL/

[@MercyUnlimited]

Fear was always the defeat or fail on the Confidence Course, Sgt. Sosa beinging the smallest DI I have ever met, taught us that slow was a loss in inertia and allowed fear thought to block confidence. We followed his advise and we tore up that confidence course on the way to honor Platoon of 1048, September 1981 Graduation.

[@AroundSun]

Hey Forest Gump was pretty damn coordinated! He ran the country, fought in the infantry in nam, saved Bubba and Lt Dan, and beat the Chinese in ping pong. Hell, he even played college football!

[@user-gv9rf4dd1w]

I remember being pretty pissed off that I didn’t get to do the confidence course because I had to get my wisdom teeth pulled

[@mattburgess9439]

Man, I missed the First Phase run through because of a wisdom tooth being pulled. Almost missed it in Third Phase because of Fire Watch.

[@BoxierPower]

10:27 that was my drill instructor yelling “stop sliding down the rope”😂

[@19AGJ86]

Officers should do this too. This is no longer done at OCS.

[@joeylee8098]

USMC OCS ? Cause I remember doing that at Ft. Benning on week 2 at Army OCS.

[@19AGJ86]

@@joeylee8098 Marine Corps OCS.

[@davidwevans4132]

@A J. I know the Academy Officers had a shorter course at TBS, Quantico, VA. I was in E I Company, in ‘80 - ‘81. Don’t know if they still have it.

[@19AGJ86]

@@davidwevans4132 I think parts of it is still there, but we don't do it anymore. Quigley is still there though😬

[@baconknightt]

Typical. Officers relying on enlisted for success. Then they take the credit and get a N.A.M. 😁😁

[@arthurmorgan9650]

I’m so glad I found your channel awhile back. Every early morning I see the notifications that you just posted, I make some black coffee, I sit back and I watch your videos. Absolutely an amazing start to the day. Keep on 💪🏽

[@lilya9174]

I’m just always scared of not being able to reach the higher parts because I’m so short

[@MamaBearwithASnaggletooth]

Me too. I'm 4'10 and 87 pounds. I'm in great shape but I'm not exactly Superman, however I have wanted to join for a long time.

[@lilya9174]

@@MamaBearwithASnaggletooth i don’t let people push me around because of my height. But there’s only so many things that are possible. But I have to make the impossible even more possible

[@MamaBearwithASnaggletooth]

@@lilya9174 good attitude 👍👍💪💪

[@LouieNeira]

Same here. I wasn’t scared, I just knew what I could or couldn’t do. No harm in trying.

[@XM8A1]

“If something is possible, carry on as planned. Even if it isn’t possible, do it anyway.”

[@goperfect1919]

I am older now than I was when I joined the Army in 90. I loved Basic Training, loved it. The memories seem to always come back when I watch your videos.

[@judithrussell2812]

Mother of America here. Raised a soldier and a Marine. Proud of that and all they accomplished. ;) Love your channel, by the way.

[@BoydCGeorge]

As a former Army recruiter, I salute you, ma'am! I wish all parents were as supportive as you.

[@judithrussell2812]

@@BoydCGeorge Wouldn't have it any other way. I support America's Veterans and her active duty with much love, respect and honor.

[@jacobbordelon2607]

This was actually one of my top favorite parts of boot camp/MCT. I still have a big fear of heights, but there is something about having the rest of your guys behind you going through the same shit that pushes you through it like a maniac.

[@dudester6442004]

I was a pretty weak recruit, and I remember passing them all, I struggled w the stairway to heaven because I was scared, but I finished it. Felt like it was 100 ft lol

[@edbarneyjr]

I remember my days at Fort Bliss, Texas for BCT and we had very similar obstacle and confidence courses. That was back in October through December of 1985. I enjoyed my time there. It was A new adventure every day. I learned a great deal there that has continued to help me throughout my life. I love your videos, by the way.

[@michaelbratton472]

That's something I was there in 83.

[@jarnonelis1518]

man you need a podcast, i can listen to your voice for hours.

[@michaeldockins7466]

I served in both the Marines and the Army. The confidence course in both branches were nearly identical.

[@jefferyhamilton7926]

I was out of shape and did not play high school sports I guess that is why I made it through USAF BMTS.

[@SIX6SIXer]

its just BMT homie lol i graduated from the 324th TRS Back when it was only 6 weeks lol

[@jefferyhamilton7926]

@@SIX6SIXer that’s funny because I have my tee shirt from Lackland that says 3601 BMTS my squadron that I graduated from.

[@michaeltheoret8913]

@@SIX6SIXer , Jeffery is referring to The United States Air Force Basic Military Training School so He is Accurate in saying that He made it through BMTS ,that is The 3601 BMTS .

[@michaeltheoret8913]

Lol, good one and thank You for Your Service . I was in decent shape and very healthy ( though a bit skinny at the start ) when I went through Basic Military Training in the Air Force . I got more muscular and felt even healthier but, my main issue was keeping my boots polished to a glossy shine and I was quite nervous about some of the mentality aspects, but the physical aspects were not much of a challenge. Growing up in the country ,working on farms, and doing A LOT of hiking made the physical aspects of training seem almost too easy, though I knew better than to say THAT within earshot of the Military Training Instructors ! If They woulda heard me remark how easy the Obstacle Course was, I woulda been doing that Course several times till midnight, whilst wearing my duffel bag like a bulky back pack ( overstuffed with who knows what ), chanting some kind of praises of the Air Force, carrying an M16 , or some damned thing probably worse ! LoL !

[@anonymouscal7228]

Since I went into the Army at 24, looking back at BCT after 10yrs of service, I more less saw a lot of it as a competition against my fellow soldiers. I don’t know if it was from me being older, but my POV was different than others I was at Sill with. I never got smoked individually, as a group yes of course. Many days were long and had its fair share of shitty times but our Batteries DIs were really amazing and definitely cared about making us the best we could be and at the end of BCT(week before graduation), an Special Forces DI and and Infantry DI(both were in charge of 3platoon), took us out for night vision training and shooting in the field if you wanted to go, and extra search and clear tactics. So it definitely turned out to be an awesome experience. Biggest advice is to just do what you’re told, even if yelled at, and just don’t give up and stay mentally strong. The sense of accomplishment at graduation will make it all worth it

[@603storm]

Don't over think the obstacle. Just do it as it was taught.

[@cynthiatorres5846]

My brother in law is a di and he is a bad ass I never realized how tired and hard these guys work whipping marines into shape they are putting out 100 percent all the time

[@TXRBL]

Fast is better. I was in ITS with a kid that fell off one of the taller obstacles and was in the hospital and then was recycled. A double kick in the ass.

[@dennisbarrett6148]

The best advice in this one, put in some work before you go! If you are out of shape and go with the idea that this will get me in shape , you will have a much harder time of it.

[@Hotlooksamerica]

His likes ratio is amazing. Pretty good evergreen content. Glad to find him before his channel hits millions of subs.

[@darrylsk17]

The Malvesti and Darby Queen obstacle courses during Ranger school were pretty brutal. In between each obstacle you get your balls smoked off. Also, the rope these young Marines were struggling on reminded me of the rope over victory pond. You have to slide down touch the tab and request permission to drop.

[@patrickfullan9509]

I loved the slide for life.Did it 3 times in a row,never came off that rope(Ssg Moore did swing me a few times though).No net then(1984),they put the fence up to keep the alligators out.

[@squiddlye3924]

It’s great that you explain to prospective recruits that might be a little short in confidence, that they still have a chance with an increase of will, Or a big heart, can absolutely make the difference in the early phases of training

[@poxytronpox]

Motivating watching your vids is like sitting with one my buddies back in the corps and laughing at shit

[@FleegleSays]

I was about 2/3 done with all the obstacles and was about to start the slide for life when a recruit missed the rope on the A Frame and he fell and broke his leg. That was the end of the confidence coarse for us.

[@michaeldockins7466]

I think “Chief” is what they call the “Senior Drill Instructor” now.

[@yavin99]

I think thats a Navy rank.

[@michaelratcliff6170]

Actually no. Theirs drill instructor. Senior drill instructor. Then the chief drill instructor. You will be with your drill instructors, or kill hats, and your senior drill instructor at all times. The chief drill instructor generally heads any and all physical fitness.

[@michaeldockins7466]

Interesting. I don’t recall having a Chief DI in 1984 but that was a long time ago. My son is in Boot Camp now. Just started his 6th week. We received a letter from him that mentioned the “Chief Drill Instructor”, I just assumed that was a new term for Senior.

[@michaelratcliff6170]

No. I went through back in 2011, and I'm guessing the cdi was introduced for some reason. My cdi was head of all our physical training out in the training field and any and all confidence courses. It, or incentive training, was up to anyone.

[@michaeldockins7466]

@@michaelratcliff6170 Good to know. Thanks for the info. Semper Fi, brother.

[@Bboz2313]

Love you Jameson watched as a suggestion now I’m hooked thanks for your service

[@alfanumeric397]

Got through the course ok, but never learned to swim. It was called the A frame when I was in.

[@jamesdalton8829]

Memories. Thanks for posting this vid. Toughest part for me was the Stairway to Heaven. Once we made it to the rope climb I remember that a recruit was climbing and came to attention at the top and fell breaking his legs.

[@ccparizona3052]

I bet you’ve heard this a thousand times, but you’re my main motivation to go into active service. Right now I’m not prepared. Though watching you comment on these videos and give advice only makes me want to be the best I can be. Thanks.

[@ccparizona3052]

@@ShaneCawthon Honeslty I’m not in the best of shape, I gotta get up and start losing some weight so I can push through without too much of a problem. Like Jameson said in the video here.

[@MLG206]

@@ccparizona3052 dont listen to that guy. Take your time and go when you are ready. Look up the Marine Corps PFT and CFT requirements/scoring and train based off of those. Dont go until you are confident you can get a "first class" in both of those. Otherwise you'll be shooting yourself in the foot for your career. Also, only go when you have the job you want and sign the contract for said job. Make sure you take your time and study for the ASVAB so you can apply for any position available.

[@JesusTheKing777]

Love Paris Island. Lived in Port Royal and you could hear the guns at daylight. When I went on Paris Island with my Navy buddy it was like Christmas. Always wanted to be in the military but never was physically able. God bless our troops.

[@yepitsme7237]

Yep, always remember Gump made it through, even if it was just a movie

[@carriganmckenzie3164]

I agree completely. A little coordination and basic athletic ability is all that is needed for this. Gotta start by doing that pull-up backflip baby!

[@josephbatista828]

The hardest part for me was dealing with the 18-21 year olds but that’s what I get for joining late 😅 other then that I made all the obstacles look super easy.

[@JAMAL-gf2fs]

what age did you join up? I may experience the same thing if I decide to go.

[@Mike300Smith]

Chief DI is the billet formerly known as “Series Gunnery Sergeant.” In the last 30 years, the billet of Series GySgt was filled by a SSgt 90% of the time. I went through in 1975 and my Series Gunny was a SSgt who was promoted during our cycle.

[@BoydCGeorge]

I went through U.S. Army basic training Summer 2001. All I can remember from the obstacle course is climbing that big-ass ladder. I was afraid of heights--or as my drill sergeants more accurately stated, afraid of falling--so it was a struggle for me. Good times, though. Would definitely do it again.

[@davbing8195]

Oh my God.. Thank you Brother for that view of the Island... I was on it, i know how ungodly hot it gets outside and in a barracks when your kill hat cuts the ac off...... I know what the sand feels, smells, and taste like.. Ive seen fireworks over head as the stars fill her sky.. But i have never seen Parris island in such a way. That sky view was magnificent. OORAH. stay safe out there guys and gals. Thank you for your sacrifice and service..

[@pm6313]

When i get a green card imma definitely go to army or Marines they are the most bad ass.

[@JamesonsTravels]

we had several green card guys from all over. always good recruits. typically older and glad to be there.

[@PelagiustheGrey]

Green card troops are always motivated.

[@Rodelero]

@@JamesonsTravels in my BCT green card trainees were always motivated and glad to have the opportunity, i agree 100%

[@crazyd4ve875]

My grandpa came to America in the 1910s from Ireland. He got his green card and joined the USMC, 1913-1918

[@joeyakathug5215]

Go to Marines Watch Angry Cops if you want to know why

[@beast_twin]

poolee here out of Michigan, the fact you said technique will save you gave me way more confidence

[@greenjebadiah]

Lol I remember the DIs shaking the ropes on the slide for life.

[@baconknightt]

Oohhhhh, that was fun, shaking. I didn't fall

[@jasonsmither805]

B4 going in I lifted weights, ran 3 miles a day & was doing 22 pull ups, so physically I had no problems w/ courses...The mind games sometimes got to me, but that's it! Gr8 video Devil Dog, keep em coming. Subbed

[@cobracommander2885]

My son is a senior this year, he signed up for the Marine Corp and he's scheduled to be sent off this June for boot camp. He is good on all of the PT except pulls ups.

[@kidski]

Get him to do elevated push-ups every night before bed, he’ll be fine.

[@johnneill5960]

Run , run , run , run and then run some more ... as long as he can run 🏃 he will be fine . As far as I'm concerned any 18 year old " should " be able too .... but alas they are not . The vast majority of kids now days have been raised indoors by video games Cheetos and social media . The first time someone yells at them they get their feelings hurt .

[@brockgreathouse5844]

I’m a Senior and that’s when I’m scheduled to leave

[@johnneill5960]

Brock O’ you be fine , you know why I know that ? Because you scheduled it for as soon as school is over . Tells me you are dedicated and a 100 percent sure . It's the ones that put it off for 8 months , and can't make their mind up and weren't sure that struggle . Just be in shape & realize that they can't kill you , it's all a mind fuck and you will be fine . After boot camp you become a Marine , sailor , soldier whatever and all that mind fuck shit stops & you get to being a real marine , soldier , sailor...... I did my time long ago . My boot camp in 89 , lol . It's changed quite a bit and a bit " softer " since then . Listen to what the DI's say , don't be the fastest , don't be the slowest , don't be the smartest , don't be dumbest ... fit in ! When you get to you school then you want to excel . When you get to the fleet then you want to excel . When you get to your unit then you want to excel . In boot camp fit in . That's my best advice .

[@salescamilla8579]

Tell him to not steal anything from the chowhall not even peanut butter packets lmaooo sounds weird but it happens and EVERYONE gets fucked.

[@palmtreeguy4925]

The obstacle course was one of the best times I had at boot camp. Some of the obstacles were challenging. But if you listen to the instructions and do the techniques you’ll do fine.

[@dcambel943]

The scariest one for me was the 3 platform obstacle. I am only 5’ 6” and I think they were 7-8 feet apart and you had to jump up. I thought I was going to fall on the last one.

[@jonesiboybeastmode6857]

I was about to comment something smart, then I realized I’m 17, and still in school. Thank you for your service

[@chriskiger5227]

That was the hardest.

[@texasamericanpatriot8535]

I never had any problem with physical ability on the 1989 course during MCRD San Diego. Sometimes there were DI's in places where slow downs occurred, the top of Jacob's Ladder, the middle of Slide For Life, but I don't recall hearing them scream my name, if they knew it. As long as you were moving forward, all was good. The last 10 feet on the slide I landed on the burn. Got muddy, but not too wet. I never listened to them, because I couldn't hear them enough to understand exact words. Just, roaarrr, roar! I did get into trouble before the end, for not stopping to help to get someone over the wall. Had to do bend and thrust later in the sand pit, and dig a hole. Only saw once, women Marines pass us once during a late evening drill in the rain. I do remember the DI's running us past the Navy fence. We were in training BDU's, our DI SSGT Lagahino made us stop, and chant derogatory cadences to the Navy going by in their tennis shoes and shorts, and tees. He commented on their pussy clothes. A one minute break for us, but very funny!

[@jacobsparry8525]

HEY. Wait a minute! You mean we don’t ALL get little trophy’s for trying?

[@baconknightt]

Our trophy was the EGA!!!

[@jacobsparry8525]

@@baconknightt What is EGA being?

[@baconknightt]

@@jacobsparry8525 eagle globe anchor. But not participation

[@jacobsparry8525]

@@baconknightt Ok, cool beans! I cand not be ined marines, I geted beat on when I was 11 , I am 15 now, and I had TBI and brains opiration to live and now I have aphasias damage in there. But never would I take a trophy as that

[@thecaptain29]

If you're a female, you will.

[@MattBOSS-zd7tx]

I joined in 1983 and I can say with all confidence that none of the obstacles were difficult for me. I'm not being cocky but I wrestled for 11 yeas leading up to the Marine Corps thus the physicality of boot camp was easy. I will say that there was one part of boot camp that was physically more difficult than any other and that was the 5 mile run with rifle at port arms. Yeh, that one kind of kicked my ass a little. LOL. Love your channel, keep up the good work. My favorite take away from boot camp was "Get it that way now move"......."too slow get back". Ha, ha, ha Loved it.

[@jdolzpcgamingnocommentary9k7y4]

That's true when I went through the course I just did everything fast cause the one time I did slow down wasn't really a fault of my own but the recruit in front of me couldn't climb up the rope on that A-frame course so I had to sit and wait along with a line of recruits behind me lol and we were getting smoked on top of it great times I'll never forget

[@LennyBK]

I forget what it’s called but the one you slide down the rope above the water, had a DI at each end of the rope shaking the shit out of it making dudes fall. It was hilarious

[@cyborgsmurf6446]

Ive climbed since I was as young as I can remember. Some of my friends had trouble climbing trees. I took it further and tried to climb a pine tree without any branches about 5-6 meters up... made it on my first try. Did it because a football was stuck on the branches higher up. Seeing these obstacles I think I could do them even though Im heavier today, just on sheer will alone.

[@KingOfPentacle5]

In USN boot camp, the only obstacles we had to avoid were the chairs in the chow hall.

[@AK-pg6ss]

I haven't been this quick since nam

[@JamesonsTravels]

Still looks the Corps wants to do it right, for now. SJW is coming. I can smell it.

[@baconknightt]

@@JamesonsTravels AS A millennial snowflake, I AM OFFENDED,😆😆 JUST kidding. The Confidence Course was fun. Next up?? Show the Seal/Buds Confidence course. That came later at amphib training/coronado. Much like ours but a bit difference. What I wouldn't give to go back 25 years and do it again

[@davidwevans4132]

@@baconknightt Yes, I did that in '78. But their "Slide For Life" started at 40' high. No water, just nets. Actually, they had two levels, one at 30' the other at 40'. But they were offset, by 10'. So if you fell from 40' you wouldn't hit the cables at 30'. The slide for life was in line with the beach, and on the inland side of the S-F-L Tower, was the 50' Rappelling Tower. You just had to climb up the stairs at the eastern end of the tower. And of course, running up and down the beach with a log over your shoulders, yeah, yeah that was lots of fun....

[@baconknightt]

@@davidwevans4132 I bow to your saltiness.

[@evanabbott2737]

@@JamesonsTravels god, I hope they never change the requirements and cater to that nonsense....all that will do is weaken the military...😑

[@27thRegtofFoot]

I missed out in the confidence course..senior drill instructor just ran my group around the obstacles iting us the whole duration because we had this one kid keep laughing while the DIs were giving there period of instruction on the obstacles

[@RobertSmith-hr6cr]

I went thru Parris Island starting in June of '91 and graduated in September of '91 it is very hot in Parris Island during that time. I remember that we ran the Confidence Course in first phase anyone who failed to negotiate any obstacles had to go during Mess and Maintenance week to pass the Confidence Course, Swim Qual or the Rifle Range what ever they had failed to pass up until that point and if they didn't pass what ever they failed during Mess and Maintenance week then they got dropped. I know to that in '91 you didn't have Stress cards and your DI's would stress the shit out of you. God all the game's we played oh man foot locker game's, Viking war ship, Pac Man, watching TV and sitting in your recliner were some that come to mind and believe me they weren't fun and always involved pain, but all Marines out there are more than familiar with the saying Pain is Temporary Pride is Forever which i know was conveniently posted on a paper inside of our foot locker. Semper Fi brothers and sisters and God bless you all and your families.

[@darellbell605]

I did it ALL BY MYSELF. I said THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE MARINES. I did going up and going down

[@eatingdoneright3913]

As far as the Chief Drill Instructor goes, it’s a billet in training now. They’re the enlisted advisor to their respective series commander, and just kinda keep the rest of the DIs in line.

[@michaelhansen2818]

Man I really miss the military, I can't wait to get back in

[@eddielane9569]

The obstacle course has been rebuilt since I was there in the summer of 1982. The slide for life use to be that you climbed a tower. I think there were stairs and you went up to a platform and then climbed up on the ledge and hooked your leg on the rope and started going down over the water belly first and then about halfway you would flip over and then go down upside down. That to me was the funnest part. Most of the other obstacles were basically the same with the exception of the bars that you grabbed onto and you would go up and then back down and then level off and then back up and back down again walking the bars holding on with your hands. It was a lot longer than it is in this video. I remember the second time we went through it was a lot easier which was later on in the training.

[@justanameonyourscreen5954]

At my duty station...there were Airborne guys stuck-afraid at the top of the cargo net climb...like really y'all jump out of perfectly good airplanes...but 50feet up is too much...

[@kleffner123456]

97’ Grad San Diego. Totally agree speed and intensity is the name of the game. A recruit can struggle in certain areas, but if the recruit shows a sense of urgency and put in a conscious effort the D.I’s will work with you. Go to work and work hard... everything will be just fine. Don’t be lazy ❗️

[@industrialkhaos]

Prior preperation prevents a piss poor performance ! The instructor walks through the entire course with the platoon and then you do it. Thats it. RNZIR 2/1 Battalion B Coy, Onward

[@JamesonsTravels]

The DIs were f'g amazing on the o course and confidence course. Amazed to watch them and i figured myself an athlete.

[@ris3reborn263]

The guy who couldn’t climb the bar was in the school house with me 😂😂😂 he’s a great guy

[@nicholaschevalier2516]

I joined the army in September of 2019 and I must say basic was way too easy we had a confidence course but it wasn't even as challenging as this i was hoping to have the whole old school basic treatment but it's pretty padded up so nobody gets a hurt feelings report

[@allanquick5635]

Forrest gump was a hell of an athlete and an excellent soldier. " Gump! What is your purpose in the Army? To do what ever you Tell Me Drill Sargent." sorry to be a smart ass , love the videos.

[@newfjuice6691]

Remember back in the day when the nerdy weak guy with the glasses was rare in the army?...now it's the default lol

[@michaelhendricks9462]

I was completely horrified, almost frozen, getting INTO position to rappel down the wall. It didn't help that those suck-ass gloves you mentioned in another video didn't fit well (1989). But once I had done that, leaned back off the safety of standing up straight and felt that I had control of myself with the rope it was no problem. That minute it took me just to get into position was the scariest thing I've ever done in my life, but as soon as I was on the ground I wanted to do it again. "Confidence Course" is the perfect name for that, because it's exactly what it did. I seriously almost failed it, almost had to give up, but not wanting to let my team down and with the encouragement of the few people around me I not only DID it, I enjoyed it, and even regretted that I couldn't try it again and do better. Honestly, after I completed the rappeling obstacle I would have been happy just doing it over and over again for the rest of the day. It felt like it took forever, trying to lean my body off that wall and put my weight on the rope instead of on my feet, but it was probably only about 45 seconds. And now that I think about it, at that age those few seconds were probably the most significant in my life as far as having confidence in myself. Knowing exactly what my physical limitations ARE and being completely comfortable WITHIN them probably came from that one moment.

[@aaronseet2738]

So for the confidence course they don't teach recruits how to climb vertical ropes, and leave them to their own devices? Heck during my recruit days training for our SOC (Standard Obstacle Course) they taught us how to wrap and lock the rope with our feet so we can simply "step up" instead of climbing with arms. It's super easy once we nailed the technique.

[@aaronseet2738]

@esosj Our SOC is a _timed_ obstacle course; we couldn't just dilly dally with any obstacle. After dashing flat 700-800m with SBO, we're already drained by the time we hit the first obstacle (low wall). Knowing the technique for each & every obstacle is vital to preserving energy while wasting the least amount of time navigating them.

[@aaronseet2738]

@esosj Unlike other synthetic obstacles, rope-climbing skills have a significant benefit in practical real-world scenarios.

[@stormsss5326]

My dad was in the army for 25 years and went through war I’m happy he’s still alive I love him

[@gunghomoto4075]

Ok

[@kenburke0351]

I went through in 85. There was nobody helping us through the course. We didn't blouse our boots until I believe third phase. Our boots were black leather. There were never any WMS or their drill instructors anywhere near us. It looks watered down

[@PLT1061]

You got that right never spoke to a WM DI in summer 1985 PISC

[@fmagalhaes1521]

@Jamesons Travels. When I went to PI in 1984, the Drill Instructors told us how to get through the confidence course. It all comes down to following the instructions and orders of the Drill Instructor. (I don’t refer to Drill Instructors as “DI’s” because I had to spend quality time on the quarterdeck when I laughed when another private called the Drill Instructor a DI.

[@austincordero5620]

One thing that I cant believe is that if you have a Eagle Scout you can get in to the military as an e3.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Wow. That is a big bump.

[@herrent]

And now since the George Floyd thing they require a diversity merit bullshit badge.

[@herculesmoore5885]

They always told us do everything with speed and intensity. Stairway to heaven was my favorite. Love heights my dad used to work drilling rigs and look up at him working lol

[@devinclabeaux2153]

Chief drill instructors I guess might be a new thing, but they're basically an enlisted counterpart to the series commanders

[@CSMDM0911]

I think that was a typo it’s Senior Drill Instructor/Sergeant

[@devinclabeaux2153]

@@CSMDM0911 no chief drill instructor is a real position, I just went to parris island in 2019. They're like the enlisted counterpart to the series commander

[@CSMDM0911]

@@devinclabeaux2153 thank you I retired 2018 didn’t exist then change is good

[@larrydale5733]

We called them Series Gunnery Sgt. back in 2003

[@wadeduroy8066]

I think the O course has probably changed significantly since the fall of 1975 when I was at MCRD, but I had an absolute blast navigating it! It was my favorite memory of Boot Camp.