Marine Corps Basic Training Part 2/5

Here is a look at what bootcamp was during the 90's for all those "old timers". Cause the kids going through bootcamp now were born about the time we were going through basic, enjoy.

[@curtisholland7427]

This must be the "disney rated G" edit of boot camp...

[@TB0321]

My platoon was filmed in some of these scenes. I remember doing three takes of reveille for this film. Sgt. Dechy "...You better start thinking-you better start thinking!..." Mike Co., 3rd Recruit Training Bn., Platoon 3041, May-Aug 1989 Oohrah!!!!

[@SuperColonel91]

I was Mike Company East Coast! Platoon 3021!

[@chrisc9745]

Ahhh...the good ol watered down powerade machine in the chow hall!

[@Raptured_and_back]

Honestly the 90s seemed a lot more chill than 2010...

[@Zomb131]

Wow, interesting how training has changed over the years. I was at MCRD in 2002, and seeing this it's a shock. DI's seem to be so much more intense now.

[@carlmaster9690]

9/11, and the modernisation of warfare is most likely the reason to why their tougher now. That amd terrorism jas increased too!

[@NobleNoob356]

I guarantee they were taking it easy for the camera.

[@bullmeatt]

i feel like they are going easy because they are being documented. usually there is more swearing and intensity from the instructors

[@SilhouetteJudas]

And is that inherently a bad thing or something or

[@gi624]

My son is in bootcamp now. I wish I would've seen this a few months ago because this is impressive.

[@rmzrider18]

2:54? not what i expected.

[@rmzrider18]

***** his voice just didnt fit him. i dont know. it was weird

[@rmzrider18]

uhhh mine wasnt. but i dont know. everyone is different. you could be right Broc Kelley

[@jeremiah20092009]

@ 2:19 This is a legendary camera shot! Takes me back to MCRD San Diego. Notice how close the recruits are to the SD Airport runway! " Who cares... No Relaxing No Comfort, Keep Moving." Ahhh the times!

[@HEHEHEHHEEHHEHEHEHHHEE]

I went through MCRD in 1993...this really gave me some great flashbacks. "gang way grendade" made me really laugh. Thanks for putting this up!

[@itsWhateverTrevor]

I'm really thinking about going the Marine route next re-enlistment time. I love the Marines since I was little yet I went Army

[@errrahyut9148]

do it man

[@gtarules1]

Trevor Hernandez, still joining the Marines?

[@itsWhateverTrevor]

gtarules1 maaaaaaaan HELL NAW i can't wait to be a damn civilian the military is such a huge life restraint

[@errrahyut9148]

You were in the army.. you must be so slayed

[@bentcard]

This video is awesome. Unlike the modern videos, it actualy shows them getting smoked at 5:54. I didn't go to boot in the 1990's and I'm sure they're not showing a lot of other things that sucked way worse than when I went through but a lot is similar and thats pretty cool.

[@MrKrash1968]

basic is just a phase that will teach you the no watered down ways of the military. I don't know if you realize this but you will be a much better person for serving your country. Stay honorable and enjoy!!

[@iSPELLinAMERICAN]

Watching these old videos makes me wonder, what happen to them? Hope they all served well

[@blva888]

Every one who goes threw this training is lucky in my book. I would not get through the first hour of basic training. But would love to try just to say I was there and gave it my best.

[@21Walls]

I've tried on a pair, they're like sneakers! From what I hear the new tanker boots are even more comfortable.

[@commies.are.not.people]

i love how they always clean these bootcamp docs up somuch

[@Sidepiece2]

GOOD LUCK MAN! For real, marines is tough I'm a Navy guy but a mans gotta do what they gotta do.. Make sure to get BAH asap though.

[@manifestgtr]

"say hello to my water!" *splash* perfect comedic timing...full metal jacket couldn't have done it better

[@maduran31]

i graduated 1069 in Oct 1990, this is exactly what our platoon went thru

[@DrRegJones]

its interesting that ALL the boot camp videos from san diego.. I went to PI and everything was different from all the youtube videos i've seen.

[@DrRegJones]

The culture is just different. All of the facilities are set up differently, they process you differently, and it's basically a swamp down at PI vice a desert.

[@achavez78]

Falling into the water from the confidence course looks like fun.....but having wet socks afterwards would suck!

[@LowcountryJoe2]

Ha! That's my platoon [Mike Co. 3046] getting 'bent' at MM 5:18 through 5:58. Our SDI took us to the pit during this film segment but our Stronger-J was the real mean SOB; they should have featured him instead.

[@andyc4071]

Hey numnuts, that was me as the SDI. I knew I was being filmed, and had to tone it down a little. The DI you thought should be there was either Sgt Sanchez, or SSgt Philbert, both were animals. The role of the SDI is not to terrorize recruits, thats what the Jr DIs do Its now 32 years later, so you will probably never see my comments, but even at my current age of 63, if I see you, its “pit” time, bends and thrusts forever. Semper Fidelis, once a Marine Always a Marine Retired SgtMaj

[@LowcountryJoe2]

@@andyc4071 Hilarious. Out of respect I just got down and banged out 20 four-counts, Sergeant Major. It was only after doing several years myself (though none as a Hat) did I truly understand that there were roles that were assigned. I was fortunate enough to have maintained several life long friendships from my 10 years active duty service and for the training I received at perhaps the best time period to have served. At one point, I was even a SNCO alongside one of 3047's DIs in the Comm field. Thanks for the comment, SGTMAJ APC. I'll bang out another 20 once my arms aren't tired...or maybe some leglifts.

[@LowcountryJoe2]

@@andyc4071 One last bit of coincidence, because it is a small Corps after all: the recruit that was featured the most in this five part documentary (the Guide and Honor Grad from Company A, 1st Battalion a week behind us): I went to LAV Mechanic school with him. Semper Fidelis.

[@andyc4071]

@@LowcountryJoe2 Excellent that you served 10 years, I did 29. Sorry about the “numnuts” old habits return when reading about the old days. I hope your doing well in civilian life. Im doing great, still PT an hour every day - not as lean, not as green, but still a Marine Semper Fidelis

[@xmarine521]

@maykmendo1 I was 17 when I enlisted in the Marine Corps, Grandmother had to sign for me, best thing I ever did, saw the world, became a Man, 52 now, small business owner, multiple property owner, Job creator, owe Much to the Marines !

[@Manbearpig5831]

i think its awesome that not much has changed

[@Chestysayswatchdis]

No, that tag was there because he was a "diet private' he was ruled to be over weight and the tag was merely there so that the DI could easily identify him and not allow him to have some of the food high in calories. Many recruits lost over 30 lbs in boot camp.

[@funkoreviewsh8568]

1:21 why did I think that was Lawrence fishburn

[@shaunathinshavis]

You still must complete training first and then apply to the program. Only the absolute best of the best can even hope to make it, and even a large majority of them don't complete it. Check out the Ranger training videos.

[@poolie626]

i wish they made a documentary like this for todays boot camp

[@anewell41]

@Ryan24Mathews From the second you meet you're recruiter to the moment you enlist. Around a month and a half. From the moment you enlist to the moment you leave for boot camp is around 5-8 months. All this is based on the fact that you have graduated and are in decent shape. Enlist around 6 to 7 months before you want to leave for boot camp. Otherwise you will be sitting around for months doing nothing waiting to leave.

[@decad3015]

Been there done that. Parris Island,graduated Feb.27 1985 Plt. 3015 Plt. scribe.graduated as Pfc.

[@bchapm]

It's amazing how similar it is now as it was 20 years ago

[@IceMann402]

i just graduated and im joinin up in a few months... i wont lie, i'm really nervous about it but i know deep down its something i wanna do, and something i have to do

[@LeslieTardy]

Don't be nervous. After looking at this video and many like it, if you have experience in the Boy Scouts, you'll be fine. Disgusting how the Marine Corps has changed their training compared to what it was in the 70s.

[@abkdrips]

@poonjoo best of luck to you man. i got the same plans as you about enlisting in may. except you got a father that supports you.

[@JackSpeweike]

i think the hardest part about regruitment is learning to do the gun twirl thing

[@LeslieTardy]

How things have changed! What happened to eyes fixed to the front and side stepping through the chow hall line and while eating?

[@blade7606]

Thats funny, they all already have high and tights. Gaining mine during marine week was probably the best thing on earth, besides after the crucible and becoming a marine

[@nflannery59]

@ByrkaWilson92 yeah, the Marine Corps must be so damn proud

[@BXBOMBERFOREVER]

Back then you can kemp on your pull ups and do actual sit ups.. The only thing I fell short was the swimming..Us Brothas didn't have much skill, especially if they are from the City..I went to Paris Island during 1994..MCRD recruits was lucky cause they seen the planes fly and can hear the fireworks coming from Downtown San Diego.. I do respect the hills in California though..

[@MultiGuitarman53]

for the "old timers"? ha ha lol !! that is rich ! i graduated platoon336 usmcrd paris island 1974. and im still young,gungho ! semper fi till i die ! ooooraaaahh !

[@devildog2528]

How did those recruits have high & tights in Phase 1 of boot camp?? Wtf has happened with my Corps??.....

[@TheGreekPianist]

I'm fifteen and I want to be a marine when I am older, but I've always had a phobia of water since I was small- maybe because I almost drowned when I was a toddler :/

[@BufftatJunkie]

Here I come parrish island sc. The east coast marine corps boot camp. ORAAAAH!

[@141Wingman]

well im an ausie and im curruntly in the Australian Army Cadets, and who nows i might join the Marines after an Australian Army Tour

[@AlamoPatriot]

No kidding! I hear the new ones issued, require very little maintenance.

[@djwille88]

ahhhh the memories! Plt 1080 MCRD 1989..recruit Wilson!

[@mattjonz222]

That's a great effort by the big guy at 2:44

[@SeattleSportsFanic]

What most people don't realize is the Marines are a department of the United States Navy.

[@143koty]

yeah there is a lot of them in the core

[@yarifbaby16]

@skiller19283 Yes they would for your height you have to weight between 152 and 220

[@lyrenlen]

@antonh24 good luck man... I'm 22 and I just got.out the marines on the 24th of this month ..

[@anewell41]

@Ryan24Mathews Ok well enlist now. I enlisted back in august of 09 and didnt leave until may 2010. Sometimes it takes a while.

[@1Clouderon1]

I didn't know they stacked shit that high!

[@MechanizedGhost17]

To all the marines now, was bct about like what it is shown in the video the same for what you went through? Or was it more challenging, less challenging?

[@freedomsscary]

I dont know if you actully looked at the date or not but this was posted in OCT 17, 2009...

[@RubberChicken10000]

We didn't get high and tights till the very last week.

[@MandoCruz]

Brings back memories of Staff Sgt. Mangru getting all up in my grill and belittling me

[@denisegamble175]

We don't hate other branches, its all just fun. In the end we are on the same time. Rah

[@lukesanchez3741]

Can do attitude, I leave in a month for basic

[@wannabetyouarefat]

@dansvidco Did i ever say full metal jacket is by any means representative for reality?

[@josh09rr]

Haha, I'm in MCJROTC, and starting at 1:14 to 1:52, the Marine speaking is my Marine instructor at my school. I had NO idea that was him because he looks almost completely different now.

[@Stephen10542]

First see your recruiter, he will ask a set of questions to see if your qualified, then you take the practice test. If you get a decent score like me i got a 55. And you usually get 5 points more or less on the real asvab. If your recruiter is cool like mine i just had to do my five pullups. And from their i did all the paperwork, he got my background check. And the next day i was at meps, took the asvab, passed the physical, and enlisted in the USMC. Now im a poole. I did all this in 3 days.

[@gtrxxfiendxx]

0:35 do the dentists use latex or vinyl gloves?

[@kathaiti]

Did this dude just climbed two ropes at the same time?! That was amazing

[@eeasycompany101st]

he would be a good singer.

[@RSskeens10]

Wow. What a great response to a simple question... The though of you being a marine is fucking scary...

[@rlhotka]

BTW why did they always say reservests arms up before entering the chow hall?

[@kpw528]

The guy @ 9:10 has his Captain bars on wrong, they're supposed to be vertical. Or at least I thought.

[@gi624]

From some of the comments I see below ,I think some people have a misunderstanding of the effect of readiness. They thought Reagan was a warmonger but no one dared challenge him and it was the most peaceful 8 years I can remember. Weak administrations always get us into trouble and never know what to do.

[@SJtoday52]

what job in the military get good combat training but doesnt fight much because i want to be highly training to be a "B.A" but i dont want to be on the front lines...i loveee weapons:)

[@smoney75]

@FightTube12345 It's not that hard but it gets tremendously harder after all the stuff you've done before going to the obstacle and confidence course. There isn't a moment in boot camp that you're not completely tired and spent.

[@titaniumdiveknife]

2:18 What's with the plane landing in the background?

[@jamesorthebombdotcom]

The San Diego base is close to an airport. If you watch other videos, you can sometimes hear planes

[@titaniumdiveknife]

Oh, ok. Thanks man.

[@LexiBandGeek]

this looks so freaking awesome!

[@yeast142]

I also did not expect that guys voice to be like that on 2:53

[@orathaifreby2287]

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[@pbmaster4]

@DarkosApprentice so 9 times out of ten they will beat a green beret, seal, member of the sas, spetznaz, or delta operator

[@enuvune]

>insult someone in your last sentence >expect them to take you seriously oh, you! :D

[@anewell41]

@Tom501st Nope. If you dont want to actually serve. Dont join. If you want to take the easier route join the reserve

[@unoto]

lol guy at 6:58 gave one more "AHOO!!" than everyone else.

[@DevinChief]

do they still do log pt or is that just for recon now?

[@hurricanenet31]

Hey does anyone know if you face any severe hights in boot camp, im terribly afraid of hights but ive always wanted to be a marine

[@afv571]

6:58 asian said an extra "oh"

[@SLITTHROAT13]

@XvictorX0 then take lesson, many people who join the USMC dotn know how too either.

[@msk7046]

@1Eltraficante ---"Don't ask; don't tell!!"

[@pbmaster4]

2:57 haha what a voice

[@sabreyow]

@zolleen boot camp is marines--basic training is the army

[@mkl62]

@venerialblast Sort of like Pvt. Pyle in Full Metal Jacket.

[@jianhaolu1]

the color of the uniform is wrong or weird because it is different from what i know

[@MrTaylorreaves]

how many pullups and situps do u have to do in marines

[@matthewmarston5149]

This is the GENERALS EXHIBITIONS now

[@haitiangenius]

dude with glasses at 1:22 . good memories :) trying to stay awake ,

[@DameluMusic]

i did not expect that guys voice to be like that at 2:54 lol

[@Irraptured]

6:12 is it difficult to get over those?

[@catherinekeerbs5497]

The PT uniforms looked better than the plain green kind they wear now.

[@hutch1111111]

Was that a Navy Corpsman helping to pull the guy out of the water? @8:40?

[@anthonyrford]

when did recruits start referring to themselves as Recruits instead of Privates?? I've never heard this, I went through PI in 2001 and we we're recruits.

[@MegaTwilightFan88]

hahahahaha!!!! he really does!!! I had to keep looking at him to make sure he wasn't!

[@voldymore69]

gulp now im reconsidering it

[@virginiatechfanx]

how many times do you run in basic training? i mean like go for runs

[@baezalejandro]

@Sturmmann yeah yeah i know. i'm a marine i just got out. i'm just used to calling them force recon before the whole socom thing... i wish they would of brought back the Raiders. i don't like the name marsoc.