Marine Boot Camp Is Nothing Like The Air Force | Reaction

The Marine Boot Camp is tough y’all and this is my real reaction. When I joined the Air Force, I had no idea the difference between Air Force and Marine Basic Training. In this video you can see my reaction between the two. I definitely gotta say, Marine Basic training seems a lot more tough than Air Force Basic Training.
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[@casualgerm]

i served in the Marines during 2003-2007. this was an awesome react video. the "I should've joined the Air Force' echoed in my mind SO MUCH during Boot Camp and MCT. it was so funny you mentioned it during the video. Thank you for this video! Keep up the hard work, Airmen. S/O to all of my Vet out there. We've all endured hell despite being in different branches of the US military.

[@casualgerm]

@@thomasryan2679 i fully agreed.

[@grantknu3483]

Do you still wish you'd joined the Air Force?

[@jackopoulos9537]

I’m leaving for boot camp in 11 days 😤

[@TheVixen8806]

USMC '06 - '09, I still think about reenlisting in the air force. Lol

[@MsFabDee]

The fact that Air Force lets trainees get their cell phones during BMT is hilarious to me! My son is a Marine, so when he went to boot camp the only call I received from him was the scripted call on the night that he arrived to Parris Island. After that, there was radio silence for 90 days. I received letters, but that was all. My daughter recently left for Air Force bmt, and she has texted and called me USING HER CELL a few times already, lol! Every time we talk, I have to laugh out loud at how different her and her brother's experiences are 😌 ( and yes, as a parent that scripted recruit call is a VERY tough one to receive.)

[@etwanican_7439]

They do? My buddy just got separated from the military and he couldn’t have his phone throughout basic and even in med hold

[@SuperFriday]

That's a myth. Air Force cannot have phones

[@micosstar]

​@@SuperFriday not according to an air force recruiting video series called "BASIC: Journey to Airman" (kzbin.info/aero/PLjZy4fJwp5HAOK4y8zXq3nEhkKRdWjTMS) the phones are used for trainees to text pertinent information such as address to send letters to.

[@danielprada6781]

@@micosstarI just got out of basic and we can’t have our phone we get 3, 10 minute phone calls for all of basic but we never use our phones besides that

[@Devil_Dawg2k23]

Real story: The Drill instructors would reward whoever wins pugil stick fights a phone call home, it was chaotic

[@eddiemclean7011]

I remember being a young Marine in the 80s sitting in a fox hole in Michigan as it filled with water and having a black plastic trash bag as a poncho. I was thinking I should have joined the air force. Many years later, I did just that. They put me in a fox hole with much better equipment. 😂

[@boydcrowder4436]

Eleanor Roosevelt: “The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!” All that being said, I'm damn glad (and proud) to have served in the USAF.

[@Jodywithawhy]

That is so real. 🙌🏽

[@cquinn4555]

lol 🤣 it ain't for everybody brother! thank you for your sacrifice, service and bravery in service to our country which has allowed us the freedom we enjoy.

[@BattleGn0me]

"The Army and the Navy are run like traditional military services. The Air Force is run like a corporation. But the Marine Corps is a religion"-Anonymous Admiral

[@justinandchill3904]

Hey Jody, I’ve been watching your videos before I joined. I graduated BMT Feb 24 and am now in tech school at Sheppard. Thank you for all the help!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. That’s awesome. I love to hear it. I was in Sheppard back in 2006. Do they still do the Sheppard shuffle?? Lol

[@harlandirving4574]

I’m at Sheppard also 😅

[@meredith7619]

Congratulations!

[@justinandchill3904]

@@Jodywithawhy haven’t heard of them doing the Sheppard Shuffle yet hahah

[@Tyler_Bolin]

@@Jodywithawhy I just want to tell you all this stuff I’m learning is good because my dad is in the Air Force and I’m joining as well to be security forces

[@InformalGreeting]

I’m old. I went to boot camp in 1995. Beautiful thing about the Marine Corps is that making Marines doesn’t really change. We didn’t have the crucible, that started a couple of years later. We didn’t have optics on the rifle range. Everything else is the exact same. It feel good deep in my soul to know that today’s boots are being trained to the same standards as I was and that I was held to the same standards as the Marines that came before me. There is no doubt that the intensity is a little different. A good friend of mine was an MTI and his stories of BMT always made me laugh. But y’all aren’t making Marines, you’re making Airmen and the entire reason for being for the two is radically different. At the end of the day both are doing a fantastic job of building the finest military force the world has ever seen. As an aside, when a young person talks to me about enlisting I always ask why they want to join. If they say anything other than “I want to be a Marine” I’ll strongly recommend against the Corps. I love the Marine Corps but it isn’t for everyone. If you want anything other than to be a Marine you’ll be miserable. Undecided people always get told to go Air Force. When it comes to preparing people for life after service the Chair Force gets it right.

[@drewhembree7380]

Yeah I'm old too....went to boot camp (PI) in '85. No crucible or optics and the rifle range...just iron sights on a M16 A1. Had the smoking pots to dull your sights against sun glare. Of course no cell phones as they were not a thing then. We wrote a letter home saying we had arrived and that we were ok. All that under DI's screaming in your ears. Wish I had that letter today haha. Semper Fi Devil Dog...

[@hinonai]

If it makes you feel any better I went through PI in early 2011 and we didn't have optics either. We did have the Crucible though, it's actually kinda fun at first, the key words being "at first." 😂

[@46wireboy]

Really… '73 here. M14. Babes… And we ran around singing in the gas chamber. One day of swim qual. You either passed or failed. We had 4 out of 85 pass. I spent 45 minutes of blissful silence “floating” at the bottom of the pool because I couldn't float. Best day EVER! Just looking at the other 3 treading water for 45 minutes.

[@Gawdess_Sunnie]

Oohwee the Marines is no joke and your reactions to their bootcamp is hilarious. 😂

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. They’re extra different. Lol

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

My two older brothers went into the Air Force. I enlisted in the Marine Corps. It’s been decades since we got out of service but I still have my high and tight haircut. My oldest brother always says to his wife about me every time I visit them, “He is a real Marine.” Once a Marine, always a Marine.

[@neenanguyen6304]

They have 2 different cammies (woodland/dessert). They still don't get their phones at Bootcamp. There's also no phone call before graduation to make arrangements or give instructions. And the crucible is a 54-hour event where the recruits go through training exercises and hike "the reaper" with at least 45lbs of gear on their backs and only 6 hours of sleep and 2 MRE'S

[@Jodywithawhy]

That’s intense. I’m honestly considering creating a video just on the crucible. Lol. I’m totally unaware of what happens there.

[@ruhap9311]

I went through that stuff 30 years ago. Same speeches, places, DI's, everything. No phone then. The consistency is really amazing. Nice vid.

[@Guitarnivore]

Yup. Forced to write a letter on one of those first nights, right before you have to go to sleep while it was still light outside, so you're wide awake questioning your decision to join. 😄

[@strawdawgs78]

They left one crucial thing out of the Crucible: the humps (hiking with a 45+ lbs. pack) totaling 40+ miles during those 54 hours. This documentary makes it look like you just crawl around in the dirt for 54 hours.

[@matt_4216]

the reaper

[@sanjayabailey4815]

That 15k hike back tho

[@GrandGiza]

Hey Jody, Your reaction to the Marine Corp boot camp video is priceless absolutely made me laugh. I also just want to say Thank You for being so helpful and giving us well needed and accurate tips on joining up for the Airforce. The content you make is inspiring and I hope that what I learn from the Airforce I can apply to my everyday life and also help others and give them tips on the military and Airforce in general, Thank You, I found a new passion through you and several other military creators and I never thought I'd join two years ago but here I am today working on becoming a future Airman. I just can't say it enough Thank You, you helped me out of a rough spot and gave me something to look forward too, I had moved away from all of my childhood friends, had a plan on what I wanted to do for college and for the rest of my life, it was good, but when I thought my life was going down the drain I was recommended a military video and found you and several others, started watching y'all and found a new light, everyday now I look forward to something and I got new found motivation. I don't think I would be on this journey I'm at today without the very helpful, honest, and wise advice/tips like yours, you helped me dig deep and get the courage to go and talk to recruiter who is way more chill and honest with me than I thought he would be lol, you helped me see that most of them aren't there to pressure and force you into a contract and stick you with crappy jobs that would make me miserable and do no good for the Airforce, my recruiter believes in me whole heartedly and is a pleasure to work with. Thank You and much love sir I hope you have beautiful day. I just wanted to let you know how appreciative I am of you and I hope you keep making videos to help which I know you will cause you're a dope dude. Like the saying goes "good stuff sometimes falls apart so that better things can come together."

[@Jodywithawhy]

This is awesome. I’m so glad I could help you not only in your career choices, but also with your life. That’s awesome to know I’m helping people at that level. I’m really glad you took the time to share. Good luck on the rest of your journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽☺️

[@Gruntbaseball]

I was scared of heights. The tower had me shaking... looking back after being a light armored recon scout with 3rd LAR as an 0311 in Afghanistan.. I'm still scared of heights.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Lol. At least you got through it. 💪🏽

[@robgariepy6761]

Great video! Definitely helps young people decide which branch is for them. I did 25 years in the Marines, my wife did 4, my son did 4 navy and my daughter did 6 air force. Each branch has its own personality which matches up with different people. S/f Master Guns

[@mickeymckernan6326]

I was in boot camp in 75 and I was on the buddy system and my friend couldn't swim so each time he failed the swimming test I got recycled with him put me back about 2 weeks. I enjoyed it made alot of good friends and still have fond memories of it

[@BattleGn0me]

That's why I don't by the "lack of fit condidates" argument for missing recruiting goals. You could show up a food blister, but the Marines will work on you until you meet the standard and graduate at some point or quit. The services fall short because they are being culturally subverted by the political class, turning the services into an "inclusive" crap show it's not worth the effort to be a part of.

[@Weepingbrother7nn]

Yes indeed your reaction made my day thank you and utmost respects to the Marines! ❤️👏👏💯🔥

[@RockkcoR]

Just discovered your channel. I’ve been out the military for years. But, these are still fun to watch and you have an awesome attitude/personality. The videos are informative, funny, and I leave each video with good energy. Keep it up! I wish you nothing but the best on here Jody!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Aye man. I appreciate that. Good stuff. 🙌🏽

[@miker887]

Marine from 03-15. I remember all the way up to the last day of boot camp thinking I can't believe I am actually here. I was living the dream. 12 years as an infantryman and 7 deployments later, I was asked to leave as the war ended. I miss it daily.

[@daekwonrose3160]

You’re still a Marine, Thank you for your service 🫡

[@flutelover1913]

Hey Jody!! So good to see you post again. My hat goes off to all those who survive Marine Corp basic training, especially the females. I'm gonna forever be Team Air Force though lol.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I honestly had never watched their training. Definitely seems a lot more rigid than ours.

[@alfred7976]

Just got booked for the 1N career field leaving May 17th and I’m so excited! Thank you for the great content you’ve put out during my whole process, keep grinding the great content!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Congrats and good luck at basic. Also thanks for the support throughout man. I appreciate it. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@airmens5286]

Hey! Same, I Leave May 17th Too! ✌️⚡️Electrical Aptitude Section Whooo!!!

[@BlackKryptonian]

I just found your channel. I am one of those that did Marine Corps, then Air Force. I've always felt that you can AF boot camp by yourself, not USMC, you need those people around to make it

[@jimjs5672]

Sir, I’ve been watching your videos since last year. You’re videos are very helpful in my decision. Im prepping to join the Air Force within the year. Thank you sir for your time and effort in your videos.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. I’m glad I could help, and I’m wishing you good luck throughout your process. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@d.7819]

Wow. Awesome video. Good content. Something to think about.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thank you sir.

[@pierrefontecha]

20:07 As a former Marine...that shiet gets me all the time!!!!!!! Semper Fidelis, new recruits, make us proud.

[@RedeemedbyYAHUSHA]

When everyone ask me why the Air Force 🙄 I’m not running 4 miles every day. The best bmt camp is air force

[@valeriearredondo1318]

You're hilarious 😂 when that srgt had to sitting up straight, I was like," me too!!" 🤣 😂

[@Jodywithawhy]

😂😂😂😂. Right. Lol

[@sorenkees1003]

I had the fortunate benefit of not only earning the title of being a Marine but also training them. From the Drill Instructor point of view it was astonishing watching these nasty things transfor from forming day 1 to training day 70, graduation. Best time in my whole life. Semper Fi

[@jimmyhelm4894]

I earned the title “Marine” in 1972… I got tickled when you said, he’s got me sitting up straight!!! Lovin it!!! Semper Fi

[@christopherpetty3320]

i went to marine basic training in December 2009. we got 2 phone calls: 1. at arrival 2. upon passing the crucible to let our family know that we were graduating next week.

[@rboston33]

Excellent episode. I got a kick out of your reqctions.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Always appreciated Ron. Thanks for watching as usual.

[@gillianstewart3517]

Omg I’m dead! This was the funniest commentary 😂

[@Jodywithawhy]

Lol. Thank you. 😂😂

[@ReneLopez-ir8vc]

Just found your KZbin channel and this video did it for me. I decided ima join the United State Marine Corps. They’re more tough than any other branch and I feel like they’ll help me grow more as a person. With the discipline they learn and they pride they have. You made me realize the airforce just isn’t it. Thank you for that.

[@Jodywithawhy]

That’s awesome man. Glad I could help you figure this out. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@bunnyman6321]

Any updates?

[@SanaaJadeCruz]

I love seeing men just be intense in their element God bless all the men and women who make it in the marines

[@mitchelllight4085]

I've always tried to look at things in life as, well I'm not dead yet keep going. Wish I could have served out country.

[@jacoblowe8166]

I’m going to have to talk to you about this one tomorrow your reaction is cracking me up.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Lol. I’ll see you. 😂😂

[@junebugjoestar3124]

I graduated February 24 and before that was watching a lot of your videos. Appreciate the content! I’m in tech school at Lackland for contracting and I swear i think i saw you there!!! (also when i was there the gas chamber was not up, said they were making repairs to that and the obstacle courses which they now say they have to rename them to confidence courses/ leadership courses due to a new change or sum like that)

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yea. I work in the building. I’m down the hallway on the recruiting side. If you see say what’s up. Congratulations on graduating basic and good luck with tech school. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@drewhembree7380]

Yeah I'm old too....went to boot camp (PI) in '85. No crucible or optics and the rifle range...just iron sights on a M16 A1. Had the smoking pots to dull your sights against sun glare. Of course no cell phones as they were not a thing then. We wrote a letter home saying we had arrived and that we were ok. All that under DI's screaming in your ears. Wish I had that letter today haha. Semper Fi Devil Dog...

[@pep590]

I'm from the 1980's at Lackland and we just mailed a post card that we arrived. So in realty, they just assumed we made it safely, until the postcard showed up maybe 4 or 5 days later. We got to call home after 6 days, but I started BMT on a Monday.

[@shotty2164]

When I went thru in the army at Fort Benning it was all male. We also spent two weeks on weapons. The first week was classroom, and hands on on how to properly maintain the light machine guns and M16/M4s. The second week was range week, where we did live fires for each weapon, LMGs, M203s, AT4, and so on.

[@realfeeltalktv6207]

Full Metal Jacket was popular when I was in high school. Reason I picked Marine Corps over Air Force. Took it as a personal challenge. We have different missions so that is why the training is different. But it is what we signed up for. Seerved from 90 to 98.

[@richardwolfenbarger1999]

Jody I appreciate your videos. I am going into the reserves this summer on May 23. You definitely need more content geared to that recruiting process. I am already a junior in college and taking a short semester break then going to try to go to OTS. If you are still making content as time goes on I would like to be able to help you where I can or get you in touch with my recruiter who has helped me through my process. She has went above and beyond with helping me and taking care of a lot of back and stuff for me and I genuinely have had other recruiters that treated me poorly but her help has been worth it. I have to drive three hours to see her but I’m glad to be in the process.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Who is she?? I wonder if I know her🧐. It’s always great to hear when recruiters go above and beyond to take care of their applicants.

[@richardwolfenbarger1999]

@@Jodywithawhy she was recently married her name is Master Sergeant Stephanie Hennon used to be Stephanie Brown. She’s out of Dobbins AFB near Marietta.

[@podaly]

When we did the gas bit in USAF boot camp we had to talk/yell to make sure we were breathing in the mask and any leaks would be immediately obvious. Then we got to take them off and talk until we got a big inhale of gas. Fun times.

[@partypooperpooper8576]

Oh man your reaction to the dude's head cracked me up lol 11:12

[@Jodywithawhy]

I felt bad afterwards. It’s all I could see when I was watching though. Lol

[@Wsportys]

lol

[@t.c.777]

7:40 dude was bred for it, training his whole life😂🤣😅💪🏻 I love it he came prepared!!!!

[@BattleGn0me]

Boot camp is bouta cultural shock more than physical. I've seen chad lookin guys drop out and little weedy dudes struggle through and make it.

[@t.c.777]

@@BattleGn0me True that it’s a gang of Marines that join up with strings for arms & pass.

[@doomfireddage8654]

God, seeing what they’ve been through I’m glad my best friend graduated lol. Still, Marines are beasts and I respect them as I would with any other branch.

[@vanesaalvarez103]

Lol it's the "dude got me sitting straight too" for me 😂

[@Jodywithawhy]

Lol. He was so intense. 😂😂

[@Loverboy_Skar]

Judging by the branch he was yelling aye aye sir under that gas mask 😅

[@MDMiller60]

Two weeks for guns, Jody? Our DI had us dry firing out behind the barracks for the week before the regular marksmanship training. The basic course of fire was 200 yds offhand (standing), 300 yds sitting and kneeling, and 500 yds prone (laying down). When I was in, the top 5 or so shooters stayed on the range and fired 600 yards and got to quality with the Colt 1911 .45. I was one of them. All of our shooting was with open iron sights, no scopes, no red dots (not invented yet?).

[@MDMiller60]

We didn't become Marines until graduation day and that is the first day parents were allowed. Also, there was no off-base or on-base liberty, until graduation. We were not allowed to wear our uniforms until graduation day, other than the 2-3 fittings we got.

[@MsFabDee]

Not the X-Files music for the boy's alien head😭😂😂😂

[@user-xv7ey6rt1u]

While my company was at Pendleton for rifle range, we frickin had to stand, sit, get in and out of the bleachers for HOURS! We weren’t loud enough for our DI. Boot camp was a culture shock for sure.

[@mmtaraval]

Young buck at 8:20 was loved by the DIs - all heart

[@marburykeys2176]

Ah, the joy of Marine Corps Boot Camp...remember it always!

[@ehodfi6037]

Hi, good video. All the services have different cultures. We all enlist for different reasons. The Air Force is a fine service. Semper fi, E.

[@Socratic199]

Crazy to hear a grown man in the U.S. who's unaware of the making of a Marine. I feel like I could hear those drums in my second trimester.

[@charlesburke2379]

The most frequently asked question on Parris Island has always been "Sir! Is it too late to switch to the Chair Force?" And subsequently, it always was.

[@wolfdesikan1766]

JODY? Damnit man, you would have caught hell in the Corps with that name...

[@jacobestes6289]

in combat (chaos), Army taps on the shoulder of another before moving, Marines run around and move forward, they know where we all are at all times............

[@d.taylor9007]

I was the 1st in fam to join Marines. When I got home after being sworn in, daddy said like a drill instructor, "You could've joined the Army, you could've joined the Navy, you could've joined the Air Force!!! But NOOO!!! You had to go join THE MARINES!!! THEY'RE THE FIRST TO DIE IN COMBAT!!!" Well daddy, you were wrong. I'm still alive at 66yrs old. Former grunt, scout, sniper, cook

[@d.taylor9007]

Daddy was on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's staff during WW2 & Korean war . All my uncles served in WW2. 1 retired AF; 1 retired Navy, but all served.

[@oldhead_]

Crazy different in the Core..my son and I watch your vids and really appreciate your input and prospective on things..he’s leaving soon and wants to know the about Materiel and Traffic Management..which is more physically active(not boring at desk all the time) and which is better suited for career options in the civilian sector..any advise will be appreciated..thanks for all the content!

[@oldhead_]

I know you’re busy but could really use and would greatly appreciate your advise on this..thanks.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Traffic is gonna be more administrative. You’re dealing with helping arrange their moving itineraries. Material management is ordering the supplies needed for the Air Force. You’re managing supplies and a warehouse. Of course there’s a lot more involved with each one of these jobs, but this is an overall description. I hope it helps.

[@coffey8653]

Alpha, bravos, Charlie’s, Deltas, Dress Blue alphas, Bravo’s, Charlie’s and deltas! Mess, Evening dress, Jungle / Desert Cammies. Something like 15 uniforms. A few I haven’t mentioned. Depending on time of year or occasion’s!

[@MikeDT94-_-]

I head off to MEPS in 2 weeks, then I’ll be going to San Diego for BCT for the Marine Corp. oh and ima old soul lol 😂 28 years young! Let’s get some!!

[@ramonalderete3404]

got to react to what it takes to survive the marines 54-hour final test - boot camp

[@JamesDayAndrew2017]

We arrived at night. We stayed awake, and I mean awake and alert, for about 36 hours before we were allowed to lay down. We did not call anyone while at Paris Island, South Carolina. We were in processing for 3 days before being assigned to our Platoon Series. My Platoon Series was 3076 H Company! I was in Platoon 3079. Once we were assigned to our Platoon, the Senior Drill Instructor, identified with a Black leather belt around his waist, introduced himself and the other two Drill Instructors. We stood Online for this introduction. The Senior Drill Instructor was given charge of training us by The Platoon Commander. Once that happened The Senior Drill Instructor gave charge to the other two Drill Instructors to train all 70 of us. Once they agreed to train us and we agreed to be trained, by The Senior Drill Instructor, all Hell broke loose! The other two Drill instructors began, with raspy, loud voices began giving orders. It was here that we understood why Paris Island truly was called "The Land that God forgot." On July 23rd, 1987 our worldview quickly changed!

[@kokomo9764]

We had a similar Process in 1975 at Parris Island. My Platoon had to wait 2 weeks for the series to pick up. We occupied our time by reading and memorizing our little red books and endlessly reciting our 10 General Orders at attention. All of this in our civilian clothes with no haircuts yet. We were as low as you could get, we were not even considered recruits yet. We were housed in old worn out wooden barracks. There were no DIs around just regular Marines who delighted in making us miserable. During this time I asked myself what the hell I had done many many times.

[@kaiwimills6827]

Finished basics Thursday. Their is no gas chamber right now but the obstacle course is active now

[@LeftBehind666]

You lucky bastard

[@karencole1037]

Yep… after 3.5 yrs of Air Force JROTC leadership, my son said “I want to be one of the best of the best.” Ummm. But what about the Air Force singing bonus? Don’t matter LOLOL Proud of my Marine.

[@erics362]

I graduated from P.I. on December 11th, 1992. Platoon 2113. I guess that makes me old. 😂

[@savagehoneybadger8800]

I did it it back as well as a new schedule of training to better train marines

[@edwinsemidey1992]

I did 8 yrs in the Corp and 16 yrs in the AIR Force. As a Jet Mechanic and then a Load Master for the C-5

[@Guitarnivore]

in 94 we didn't even get a phone call. We had to write a letter. This was about the time I was like...I should have joined the AF. 😁

[@timothyorellana4174]

Hi there, I am thinking of joining either Marines or Airforce. Today, do you still wish you would have joined the airforce instead? Thanks.

[@Guitarnivore]

@@timothyorellana4174 I kind of said that in jest. I believe everything happens for a reason. If I didn't join the Marine Corps, my life might be totally different than it is now, which could be a good thing...or a bad thing. No one really knows. Before you sign anything, you should do a lot research, figure out what you think you might be interested in as a job (and possibly career afterward if you decide not to stay in) and then see what each one has to offer you. It also depends a lot on your asvab scores. In the end, go with your gut and what YOU think feels best for you. Good luck!

[@siztem]

Yup, I went through BMT from Feb to April 2021. No gas chamber, beast week was only four days, and because they were short on instructors, we didnt do the obstacle course

[@autriajones-hurst9853]

My dad was in San Diego he loved it

[@samuelmatthews9092]

😳👀👀👀…. We’ll that’s different. Too funny!

[@marshallallied]

Your T-Shirt funny. 😄

[@rickyism1576]

I basically went into the Marines because of a bogus dui charge. Bunkmate blew snot rockets into his sheets every night and ran away twice. Squad leader blew his foot of right next to me on a night shoot in MCT just to go home. Don't sign unless you know what your committing to. I do miss it though.

[@capsaicinkat7767]

this is VERY G RATED 2001-2005 USMC o7 salute Airman

[@SourStrawberrys]

Lol two weeks for guns? For AF we spent one day. I was upset I didn't get Marksman with almost no practice and mostly classroom instruction beforehand. lol

[@SourStrawberrys]

I attended Air Force BT after covid (I went to basic training March 15th of this year) They didn't bring back the gas chamber by the time we got to beast. I could be some structural issues with the building itself. Idk, supposedly thats the reason. All we did was put on the suits.

[@LeftBehind666]

Honestly bmt was pretty rough, but compared to the other branches it's not that bad.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

I went thru Parris Island in 74. We started with 87 out of the original 87 we graduated 35 . Marine boot camp you are not allowed anything . No phones No Sodas the only food is from the chow hall /. 30 minutes to eat . 3 miles run every morning.

[@Wsportys]

lmao the best reaction video ever!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thank you so much. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Tashasmith7388]

I agree. The facial reactions and him saying “that’s different” had me cracking up 😂

[@wxstoat]

Air Force basic training used to be even more of a joke before 9/11. They hadn't changed much yet when I went in November 2001: 6 weeks, no gas chamber (at least my flight didn't), 1 week joke of a field training exercise. I ran a total of 3 times, and 2 of those were the practice test and actual test. Somehow still had a dude throw himself down the stairs to get out of it though, he was still in the medical flight when we left.

[@alplasimmons]

My man said "get to swim", like they're going to the beach. LOL!

[@wolfdesikan1766]

All im saying if im trapped on the side of a mountain somewhere, I want Spooky or the BRRT boys on station to save my ass. RAH!

[@danielmarso7242]

Back in the sixties we had at least 4 dress uniforms !

[@bridger6101]

I leave for Parris Island on June 26th, the guy in the gas mask was saying aye aye, sir! 😂😂

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Good luck on your journey. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@bridger6101]

@@Jodywithawhy Thank you!! Any universal tips? Like for all branches.

[@Jodywithawhy]

This might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4KoZmyLo9ufh7s

[@norvaz94]

My husband is a retired Gunny and my son knew better and joined the Air Force. lol I was surprised when my son was able to call us sometimes on his cell phone. Marines would only let you make that one and first call.

[@MrRambo50]

I went in the Marine Corps Parris Island 1979 this video that I'm looking at damn Marine Corps has gotten damn really easy I can't believe it what a sad sight to see what happened to the Marine Corps I can't believe it too damn easy

[@bobmalugha8970]

I don't know hoss. Basic then jump school I'm the 80s was different. Respect to all branches. We all bleed the same. Stay strong and be ready.

[@quadbell8190]

Ayo I didn't know Sgt Gilbert was still working there, he was my PMI

[@ThePainOfBeingAmerican]

Parris Island sucked, but I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything. The only thing I would change would be my job choice. There’s no civilian application for infantry or even security forces apparently, given my experience. Essentially I wasted 4 years shooting guns. It was fun, but I should’ve been thinking about the future instead of living in the now. Hindsight is 20/20.

[@jasoncordial4730]

In the "confidence chamber" you break the seal and sing The Marine Corps Hymn"

[@torikellyreeves]

Anybody that lives in the west side gets trained at Marine Recruit Depot San Diego. For example if you live in Chicago you would go to San Diego for basic training. I am not a marine , and I have never done basic training , I just wanted to clarify.

[@abbysaucedo7871]

11:12 got me lol you're so funny

[@Jodywithawhy]

Lol. I couldn’t help it.

[@15blackshirt]

All Marines go through Recruit Training, Infantry/Combat training and MOS training. I did all my training in California

[@enzymes5840]

Is there anyway I could join the military without getting yelled at,order pizza with my remote control watching netfix 😆 🤣

[@-EA1]

Hey Jody thank you for all the info. I was just wondering if you know about the new retirement system. I was told by a recruiter the Air Force got rid of the retirement system?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Here’s a video I created which explains the retirement process. I hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6Sag3SImq59jJo

[@Trisaann]

Can you switch from the marines to air force without having to do bootcamp again?