MAKING MARINES: The Change is Forever

[@stillamarine1001]

Brings back a lot of memories. When that Eagle Globe and Anchor is put in your hand there is no feeling in this world that can compare. Once a Marine always a Marine.

[@connormueller6529]

Yeah that feeling on top of the reaper staring off into space just letting it soak in

[@blueyes043]

We didn't get that back in '79,....

[@RealSpleefs]

It ca never be un-earned lmao

[@RussellDouglas73]

Semper Fi!

[@jeffroW0331]

@@RussellDouglas73 Semper Fidelis

[@richardwood262]

I'm a retired Army E-9/SGM, the Army use to be like this until they got weak, glad to see Marines keeping the Infantry knowledge that should be trained.

[@thewatcher4552]

Politicians 🤨

[@zyruemusic]

I THINK THE TRAINING IS STILL LIKE THAT FOR THE COMBAT MEDICS....WE TRAINED DOUBLE TIME HARD BECAUSE IN ON THE BATTLEFIELD WE SAVE LIVES UNDER FIRE!!!!

[@maryshannon8683]

I went through PI in 1967. The sense of pride and accomplishment stays with you for the rest of your existence on this earth. To past, present and future Marines, keep the faith. Semper Fi

[@dannygunsix]

Everything i learned in bootcamp at MCRD, San Diego, CA. 1968 came into play when i served in Vietnam. 1969. The stress i was under i would reflect what our Drill Instructors drilled into us recruits and everything they told and taught us was true. Vietnam was brought up daily and how one should react in different situations. Mental toughness, mental toughness 24/7 in the Nam.

[@2Tall03XX]

Semper Fi. You Vietnam vets paved the way for the Afghan vets like me. Mad respect to you.

[@mr.pumpkine8070]

you are a true beast

[@cooldaddy232]

MCRD San Diego? You guys marched around with flip flops and surfboards huh .?

[@Julian-wg1vt]

@@cooldaddy232 no 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@balung]

Aussie here, so is the training easier now as compared to then?🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@jugggernaut]

11:17 these were my actual drill instructors and this was my platoon....I remember on the first day we started training I noticed out of the corner of my eye for a literal split second that there was a camera man following the DI"s around and thought to myself...shit, it's being taped. Spent years looking for the clips and here they are, even though only bits and pieces. What memories...but scared to death at the same time!

[@bread4946]

what year was this ?

[@jugggernaut]

@@bread4946 2002

[@thewatcher4552]

Damn I'm good had to be 02 or 03 because of the black boots, old cammies and y-harness😅 I went through in 00 December and I think that DI looks familar the Gunny. Great memories of P.I. 😂

[@ryankrieger3217]

What plt where u in brother?

[@thewatcher4552]

@@ryankrieger3217 1016 A Co. 1st Blt. Lead Series

[@Mikeschmidt61]

1st Marine Division, Vietnam 1969, Catkiller 0864, Foward Observer. Went through boot camp when I was 16, changed my life. I will always remember the brothers I left behind, RIP PFC Stephen (Squeaky) KIA 1970 fellow F. O.

[@eriksixx1226]

Mike schmidt Semper Fi brother 🇺🇸

[@HAMMERHEAD-g3h]

1st Marine division, 1st light armored reconnaissance battalion. Joined when I was 17. Two deployments to Iraq. Same here. RIP lCPL Jeremy Tambarello lCPL Chad Hildebrandt lCPL Daniel Bubb This video was filmed of my boot camp platoon. 02-03. Black drill instructor is staff sergeant Hebron. He was also injured in Iraq.

[@mathewfreeman8364]

I thank God everyday I became a Marine! I was Charlie Company, platoon 1001 back in 2004. I love all of my brothers especially my boys of Charlie Battery at Camp Lejeune. Semper Fi!

[@raygentry3133]

I was in the Air Force. Got mad respect for USMC. The only thing I can say is absolute bad asses!

[@toby7442]

I’m considering it right, I’m Canadian considering getting my green card and joining then. Would you recommend that?

[@Marine1Bulldog]

I was with India Company, Plt 3056 in 2003

[@smilingbadger6209]

HQ battery 1/10 2nd mar div. 1984-1988

[@Linkolite]

Thank you for your service! I ship out on the 8th. Excited and terrified.

[@williamrutledge8367]

My beloved Corps is in good hands! Carry on! 1967-1971

[@Julian-wg1vt]

Damn ur a beast

[@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation]

The Marines have landed, a simple phrase but when the enemy hears it they know it's over, Belleau was never supposed to be taken, Wake Island should have been easy, and Iwo Jima impossible, but some young man and his brothers instilled with all that comes from earning that eagle globe and anchor just would not quit, at at his side was a legion of ghosts an invisible spirit on leave from street guard duty in heaven, Marines are born and raised in hell in preparation for hell, but they are guaranteed their final post guarding the streets in heaven. It is not a branch it is a breed, there is no song because miraculous deeds require a hymn. "God, Corps, Country".

[@GySGTGerman]

Outstanding i still remember my day over 20 years ago!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲SEMPER FI🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@smilingbadger6209]

I graduated from boot camp at age 29. I was a road guard for Moses. I severed mess duty at the last supper. These were just a few things thrown at me during those 13 weeks.

[@Largepro21]

💥

[@wokehedgehog8549]

Grand old man

[@andrewambs5021]

I still can't believe this is something I've done

[@haleiwasteve8434]

Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters in the Corps. I'm very proud to have served and would do it all over in New York minute.

[@jameshall6719]

I’m laughing at 5:50 he kind of just stared for a second like jesus this kid is big and then went “take your eyeballs off me”

[@michaelalvarez1026]

I thought the same thing lol

[@robertstarkey8792]

I think everyone walking the planet should have to go through this

[@uzer141]

Why do you think everyone should go through this out of curiosity?

[@mr.pumpkine8070]

@@uzer141 then we wouldn't have sensitive snowflakes

[@Justin_GFM]

@@uzer141 It builds character, teaches you lessons, lets you meet people from all over the US who you have to work together with, and it gives you pretty funny memories. It's like the coolest summer camp you can think of

[@sherbaum1985]

No way. Not meant for everyone.

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

Then it would be a great plan the net or planet.

[@HAMMERHEAD-g3h]

This video was filmed in 2002 and 2003. My platoon is all in this video. Especially during the crucible. I remember MCCS coming out and filming it. Little backstory, This is right when we invaded Iraq. A lot of the guys in this video like me, joined after 9/11 and knew they were going to war. A lot of Marines in this video were either injured or killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The black Drill instructor is staff sergeant Hebron. He was one of my drill instructors and he was also injured in Iraq and received a purple heart. This is probably one of the last groups of drill instructors That were on the drill field before Iraq and Afghanistan. I was with an infantry unit at camp Pendleton and we had already finished our first deployment to Iraq. Most of us were pretty decorated with combat action ribbons, bronze Stars and purple hearts. After we got back from our first deployment, some of these drill instructors came to our unit. They had never seen combat but we had and there were the guys that had trained us.

[@levig6375]

Dam Mr. Tootie been cutting hair up there forever

[@bapesksupreme1437]

Big faxs

[@thomaslowthert9519]

TALK ABOUT DEJA VU!!!! AUGUST 1967 OORAH

[@jamesadkins7017]

Greatest feeling ever! Than the next is getting that dd214

[@Nick-nm8om]

Man this brings tears to my eyes. Home sweet home. Sempre Fi !!!

[@Drewski423]

Brings back memories. Graduated April 25th 2008.

[@bannaxe7338]

Sometimes I forget all the pain I went through to earn the title, I watch this to remember

[@dylanplunkett7286]

February 8th 2021 in SD and I can’t wait

[@samdamanforman7870]

Good luck my guy👍

[@eriksixx1226]

Dylan Plunkett Good luck 👍🇺🇸

[@Maxkid1000]

Jan 2018 in SD. Good luck and remember why you joined

[@jm4509]

Remember this comment when your in there😂

[@fredflinstone5431]

Thank you Marines ...... And I am not qualified to say "Simper Fie" Yet I can say...... Good night Chester Puller, wherever you are.........

[@liamoneill1042]

Very proud achievements. Congratulations from across the pond

[@Win-yp8wn]

I must be getting old my platoon number was 256 joined up in 65 I'm still kicking still got a camo hat. Semper Fi Brothers.

[@LilWalla]

You the real mvp for uploading this

[@usmcjuhl7052]

Miss it all the time, had the 46’s not retired and transitioned to the V-22’s I would have stayed in. PHROGS PHOREVER.

[@daniellilly7591]

It's an amazing place and my proudest achievement. Semper Fi, Devildogs!

[@robertstarkey8792]

These are some really great Drill Sergeants

[@russellbogrett605]

Best decision I ever made

[@zaheernaqvi7729]

A soldier endure a lot in his life.

[@callaghanbrakepads6823]

These aren't soldiers. That's the Army bud

[@DELTA19ACTUAL]

From one generation Marine to the newest SSGT JOHN R FERRELL to you HAND SALUTE !

[@lewiswalsh369]

Once they get through the bullshit there training looks like tough and fun

[@faze_2144]

Fr tho I'm joining when I turn 18

[@worksmagic89]

It is, the worst days are pretty much the transition and getting all your gear and paperwork done. I went back in 2011 and was discharged due to being sick. It is fun and very challenging and I can say it was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life.

[@Maddawg31415]

Heavens, I feel bad for the guys who thought shaving their head before boot camp was a good idea......

[@richardbarrett4488]

¿Why?

[@Maddawg31415]

@@richardbarrett4488 so I am told that if so you get “extra attention” by the drill instructors. It’s not seen as being a team player and therefore frowned upon. Also, you still get a “haircut”- they move the clippers over your head to make a point, I guess.

[@Saltee323]

Yea we had a couple guys with shaved heads and yes, they literally went over their heads with the clippers as if giving them a haircut. Not sure if they were yelled at prior though. I just did my best to mind my own business and keep my head down. That shit hurt though. I don’t think they ever sharpened those clippers. Felt like they ripped my hair out instead of cutting it.

[@nofg3159]

I remember not getting my eagle glove and anchor. Best day of my life.

[@rogerfournier3284]

BEST OF THE BEST...SEMPRE-FI!

[@chrismc410]

When you see the yellow footprints, you realize to your horror, it is now far too late.

[@kellydaniels8992]

Platoon 3037, Graduated 9 May 1977. 3 years in 2/7 1stMarDiv. 0351. Paris has changed just like time marches on So Shall The United States Marine Corps. I would have to leave the differences to my Senior Drill Instructor SSgt. Moch, yes after 47 years he is still an influence to me. God Speed, God Bless The Marine Corps,,,,,,, Semper Fi,,,

[@toby1439]

12:36 That DI looks like Alex Stone from Major Payne 😂

[@MrJtperry]

Unless you’ve been there, you can’t fully understand. When I stepped on the yellow foot prints, it never stopped until I graduated. When I went home I woke up at 4:00am everyday. I still do that to this day. For me, I was forever changed and could not be unchanged. I served 5 years. I was around all the other services. When you leave Marine Corps Bootcamp you are never the same. The other services never break down the individual. They are the same as they were before they went in. They are civilians in a uniform.

[@robertstarkey8792]

Drill Sergeants are great motivational speakers

[@garysheldonjr8379]

Drill instructors

[@believeonjesus7215]

The Gospel: JESUS died for our sins on the cross, HE shed HIS holy, innocent , precious blood for us (HIS blood washes away ALL sins) HE was buried but on the third day GOD raised HIM from the dead. All you have to do to be saved is: Believe in JESUS, trust in HIS blood. JESUS did everything for you, no works are required for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9)!.

[@johnnypruitt681]

God Bless , From Me to You

[@oooo-tu1sy]

5:35 Mistake in Marine Corp protocol -the Correct protocol, "Sir, Recruit request permission to speak? (DI) "Speak" (Recruit) "Sir This recruit request permission to make a Head Call" (DI) Go! (Recruit) "Aye Aye Sir" ---What are you doing to my Corps, Numb Nuts? You want to be different! 9:31 "Request to use the restroom?" Correct protocol, "Request permission to make a head call"

[@ruthmcghie5620]

Excellent video

[@richardlopez5992]

I remember them days like yesterday, semper fi brothers

[@quietnite4462]

Much respect

[@petergarcia8225]

The only uniform in your life that you really have to earn. That makes it one of the best.

[@0311andnice]

Would be better off showing them tearing their rack apart and making it under time pressure over and over again for 3 hours.

[@mariekatherine5238]

What’s wrong with that? Practice makes perfect. If it takes three hours to learn, do it.

[@0311andnice]

@@mariekatherine5238 are you a Marine?

[@mariekatherine5238]

@@0311andnice No, but our Dad was in the Navy. Mom had been in the WAVEs 1944-1946. There were nine children, four of ours plus five adopted cousins, all packed into military housing. As a result, the family was run a lot like on-board ship. We were all required to make our racks properly and quickly, so we had contests (drills!) from time to time. It wasn’t until I went to a local public school that I learned most people called them beds, not racks!

[@0311andnice]

@@mariekatherine5238 thought so.

[@frank8534]

This is not the most intense physical, mental and emotional demands of their lives. Maybe to this point in their lives but once you get into combat...

[@baldarmstrong6532]

The final test is the ultimate Crayon eating contest. Oo Raa!

[@Ghost-of5xp]

I prefer colored pencils. Get that extra protein and fiber!

[@forcesightknight]

So many people in the world could use some of this.

[@chrisbeauvais3230]

Thanks moa since we don't get live fire exercises during bootcamp

[@GenX_US_Marine]

I got stuck in the kitchen washing pots and pans during maintenance week.

[@DNCipher]

Going through receiving is a nightmare!

[@lazombie743]

Due to covid never had leave or a family reunion

[@SolidSnake0621]

One of these was my platoon

[@ronmangrum7073]

I have a PHD from PIU, professional hole 🕳 digger from Parris Island University! Ok, I don’t have a PhD but I do proudly own a DD214! 0331 M-60 gunner/ team leader. 71-77, SEMPER FIDELIS FOREVER! OOHRAH!

[@jkrk7006]

and you know what ... the Dutch had the first marines, Michiel de Ruyter started it in aug. 1665, in the beginning they were called sea soldiers. now you know !

[@milesaway3699]

Knew a guy who made it through a month of boot camp and then was medically discharged. He thinks he’s still a Marine and even drives around with a Marine insignia spare tire cover on his Jeep. So bad wanted to tell him, dude, you’re not a Marine.

[@zanomicsgaming]

What a disgrace. I had OSUT in the Army. Trained for 3 months, broke my left foot and was medically discharged unfortunately. I don't go around saying I'm a veteran. I don't talk about it, relate to other service men, etc.

[@worksmagic89]

I was medically discharged after 2 in a half months back in 2011 and even I know I didnt earn that title. I dont consider myself to be a Marine.

[@swipethestones6723]

You 3 should give it another go. I regret not staying in. I'll never be able to enlist again with this damn rod in my femur.

[@Justin_GFM]

@@swipethestones6723 I got sent home after two months at PI in 2019 because of a bad peanut allergic reaction but now I'm able to eat snickers and peanut butter crackers and all this good shit, I'm definitely gonna try to get back there again

[@swipethestones6723]

@@Justin_GFM strange shit tends to happen to you body when put under constant go High stress

[@ardendorney3174]

Aye aye sir….

[@davidmcleod7757]

I hope my step grandson can stand up to this punishment when he goes in in October

[@Krankenvwagen]

I literally can’t forget boot camp

[@jamesinman5789]

Been there done that graduated march 11 1974 3rd battalion platoon 3008

[@5771qy]

Oh Man this video makes boot camp look like D-DAY...LOL

[@ryankrieger3217]

Oh shit I'm in this video at the rifle range plt 2106

[@maxconing812]

It said the training will be the most intense of their lives, but it’ll be nothing compared to what the experience on the battlefield

[@GenX_US_Marine]

14:31 I went to boot camp in 97, so I didn't do the martial arts stuff. We did the original LINE training.

[@chandlerM1999]

Great video. What year was this video made? I’m Asking because I can tell they were transitioning to from the BDU woodland cammies to the Marpat cammies.

[@Photog422]

Early 2000s. 2002-03 would be my guess. No one is wearing a GWOT service ribbon so that would place this video right around that time. Just as the war was kicking off.

[@procrastinator6902]

So what was that DI saying from 9:24-9:29? I couldn't understand a word of it.

[@briandavenport8971]

I have to disagree. When I got home from bootcamp, I fell right back into bad habits probably a week later. I reenlisted twice and did my time honorably. I guess it all boils down to how much they can break you down mentally. I was a pretty average recruit and never drew negative attention. I guess you could say I joined for all the wrong reasons. The financial crisis hit when I joined and I was looking for a steady stream of income and the military was the ticket. my pros and cons were always 4.5/4.5 and I kept myself out of trouble.

[@texasred3335]

That black drill instructor looks hella big and scary

[@richiemattes5333]

Where were you the summer of 1984? Me, D Co. 2nd BN. PLt. 2077 SDI SSGT. Pinzon.Oo-Rah!

[@johnnypruitt681]

Awesome Rocknnrollinn

[@faze_2144]

I'm joining when I turn 18

[@jesses1566]

Dont

[@chimeratcg07]

Do it.

[@garysheldonjr8379]

Go for it kiddo!

[@dblackout1107]

That’s what they all say. Then they hop on Fortnite and spend some V Bucks

[@cm1133]

Join the USAF instead.

[@danieldudzic4438]

I remember these days! I have to ask, why a different helmet for repelling? We wore our Kevlar. Looks like gas chamber has changed also among some other minor differences. I was pre crucible also. Semper Fi Marines!

[@jeffroW0331]

This recruit would do all over again.. 10× Semper Fi brothers and sisters 0331

[@อรทัยฟรีบี]

Marine's soldiers running dear sir yes 😎 sir

[@davemccall1134]

USMC 68-71 Parris Island - first two weeks in I thought the DI's were going to kill us. By week three I thought that it would be a good idea. Wouldn't change a thing. Semi fi

[@woodehinz4726]

Ahhhh... My Beloved Corps!!! In the early '90s we didn't have The Crucible. We helped develop it with The Marine Trail in Boot and The Three Day war in MCT. "HOLLYWOOD MARINES" all the way! The Island is soft and we develop better Rifle Experts on Edson's longer range. "Sand Fleas"? We had "Mt M*****F***er", "Old Skokie", "The Grim Reaper" and "The Ankle Breaker". You had fleas, we had tarantulas and scorpions!!! Just playing, I love all Our Brothers. SFMF!!!

[@thejaykid34]

how long has that guy been cutting hair there lol he cut mine when i got there

[@อรทัยฟรีบี]

Strike on 🔥 winter's now freestyle sir yes 😎 sir

[@20thcenturyfoxyoutube]

I wonder if the army and the marines do mock battles against each other

[@ThaddeusGhostal]

Hey i know that SDI at 12:35 he was my heavy when i was there.

[@chrisbeauvais3230]

I don't remember getting a meal before we got on the bus

[@antonygonzalez1672]

11:30 vs. 11:35 looked so different

[@voxtemporis4503]

Remind anyone of a certain statement in George Orwell's "1984"?

[@rickmathis7755]

Well my son likes a month but he's in San Diego (Hollywood Marines) I wonder why they are not coed, just men....He told me in a letter that these videos are helpful as to what your pt needs to be and a look in what you will be doing but for as the DI they are more they can do than just yell or bill check them on the bridge of there nose...Golf Company 2nd platoon Company 2147...Semper Fi....

[@WilliamHunterII]

You are not signing up for summer camp. You are signing up for warrior training.

[@WilliamHunterII]

@Jawan T That's a smart kid. He showed up in shape.

[@roughstrings7461]

15:25 “Momma, where’d that truck come from?”

[@ugurguraba1145]

Godluck broathers

[@robertstarkey8792]

I want to be in the Marines but just as Motivational speaker

[@Rayvan43]

Apparently they are recruiting deaf people because the instructors are forced to yell in order to be heard.

[@jackmercer4244]

respect

[@jackmercer4244]

I love my USMC bros and sis but dont support swej

[@ecdtp2411]

I wander how is the new space force training is like.

[@balung]

Training? Watching episodes of Star Trek?

[@connerkirk1043]

I live on Marine Ave

[@eriksixx1226]

Platoon 1058 MCRD SD. Graduation 21Aug87 anybody out there?

[@ihopcsx]

People volunteer for this....

[@RedemptionTech]

Team week was us getting messed up even more 😂

[@mariekatherine5238]

What’s with the leopard top?