Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation Honor Graduates 2/26/16 - Golf & Papa Co

Parris Island graduation ceremony clip of the distinguished honor graduates, graduation date 2/26/16.
Phase 4 of Marine training
During Phase 4, the new Marines begin to transition from their roles as recruits into that of United States Marines. During this phase new Marines now call their Drill Instructors by their rank. Instead of “Sir” or “Ma’am,” it is “Sgt” or “SSgt”. The Drill Instructors continue mentoring the new Marines by conducting discussion periods on critical topics that will help the new Marines to be successful in their transition to the operational forces.
The new Marines are given more responsibility during this phase to ensure that tasks are accomplished and time hacks are met. No longer is every minute of their day managed by the Drill Instructors. Now, new Marines are given orders and expected to lead themselves to accomplishing the mission. This opportunity allows the new Marines gain a better understanding of how they will be expected to operate in the “Fleet.”
Battalion Commander’s Inspection
The Battalion Commander’s Inspection is the final opportunity for the new Marines to be evaluated prior to graduation. As in previous inspections, they are measured on their appearance, but more importantly, the Battalion Commander is evaluating them on their confidence, character, and whether or not they embody the Marine Corps’ Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Marine Family Day
Marine Day 11, excited families line the streets and try to catch a glimpse of their Marine running by in formation. Family Day starts off with a motivational run, referred to as the “MOT Run” throughout the Depot. All graduating Marines run in formation while singing motivational cadence, loudly signaling successful completion of Recruit Training. As recruits run to the cadence of their Drill Instructors, parents, family members and friends line the streets and cheer as they try to find the face of their loved one among the crowd of new Marines.
Marine Corps Graduation Ceremony
After the MOT Run, the new Marines have a chance to see family and friends for the first time during on-base liberty. Graduation is conducted on Friday in a formal ceremony and parade, attended by family and friends.

[@richarda.valdes1197]

Over 60 years ago and it really seems like yesterday. Semper Fi

[@ryanstreet4975]

Yo homeboy with out the cover rip to him 😂😂

[@lucaspavlat1807]

Am I the only one that saw one of the guides screw up marching and went right foot first instead of the left foot when walking to retire the guide ons?

[@mikewall449]

he started off on the left foot like everyone else but somehow he took a step too quick before taking another step that resulted in being out of steps with everyone else

[@andrewc0128]

Why does the Marine at 0:50 not have his cover on? Did the wind blow it off? 1:50, that was sloppy AF.

[@longlivesmoove9248]

yeah this was tough. I'm thinking *ok now change step*. Then when they were out of line i'm thinking ok slowly inch into position....then they just stepped out all at a different time. Even the DI calling orders messed up.

[@davidwarner3326]

The guidon bearers at graduation are the honor grads and not necessarily the guides during the training cycle, so they get a small amount of training for the graduation. As for no cover guy, I don't see a cover on the ground near him, but who knows?

[@andrewc0128]

@@davidwarner3326 I was guide for a week or two (meritorious promotion), but as far as I remember the honor grad was always the guide.

[@RedUSMarines311]

I graduated January 29th 1993. Platoon 2093 Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, MCRD San Diego!!!!!!

[@donmcc6573]

The benefit of "honor grad" ends at the end of the ceremony. After that, you are just another recently graduated boot.

[@tbone6203]

As a marine and a cherokke from n.c mtns qualla i salute these young devil dogs

[@stephenmcgraw9466]

An excellent representation of the United States of America.

[@lostsoul3154]

One grad with no cover on???? (0:52) in the rear.

[@codykirschner3203]

Im going to sound stupid for this, but is there a reason some are in Service Charlies, and in other videos Service Alpha? I don't completely understand

[@mmagnumatom]

CodyDotK Kirschner the weather

[@CaptSlapster]

time of the year/weather. Summer months is charlies, winter months is bravos or the long sleeve shirt, green coat ,etc

[@kayanahbrown6682]

The ones in service alphas were probably in a position of leadership, like squad leader or guide

[@davidwarner3326]

The uniform changes regularly depending on the mood of the CG. I've seen every variation imaginable.

[@voss522]

ill be there one day

[@adairwest2632]

Its been 2 years hows it going

[@yovincalderon426]

Adair West 💀

[@kaelinzuniga7989]

My brother graduated from Marine Boot Camp 💗

[@stickybutters441]

Are my eyes playing with me or did i see a CPL that was a Drill instructor? can someone explain please, dont you have to serve 4 years min, with the rank of SGT

[@raymondatl]

He is not a Drill instructor, he is combat marksmanship instructor and doesn't have to be rank E-5.

[@solidsnake-gy3rw]

You can go to drill instructor school as a cpl as long as you are up for promotion

[@errolmcinnes7938]

@@solidsnake-gy3rw yeah, in that case completing it will result in a promotion to e5.

[@errolmcinnes7938]

@@raymondatl and all nco grade persons who are assigned to a basic training regiment are authorized campaign covers while carrying out that assignment. You might notice that all the sergeants major also wear campaign covers. Doesn't necessarily mean they are on the trail.

[@politicalincorrect3368]

My DI all through boot was a Cpl. Cpl Painovich. Senior DI Sgt racel. sgt Sevener. 2023 May 6 1983

[@ei513563854]

Join the Army - go grunt then airborne. Fight smarter...

[@jorgeluisarguero2072]

Distinguished graduates of honor, every time they greet the saber they should not let go of the pod "out of control". . .

[@joeputchlawski69]

my platoon is coming up in the rotation . 2065 Fox Company

[@camodudemtbh7594]

My daughter graduates Nov. 2 2018

[@jtimken5.7]

Camo Dude MTB&H congratafuckinglations

[@voss522]

do the honor grads also have the highest asvab scores or no?

[@Peanut_butter17]

No they dont care about that shit they dont even care what M.O.S

[@andrewc0128]

The ASVAB score only ensures you meet a minimum requirement to attend Basic Training. Your performance during Basic Training can result in a meritorious promotion (top 10 percent of the platoon), and possibly honor graduate (the Marines wearing the Dress Blues).

[@danielw.waggoner5929]

Matter of fact.

[@thewatcher4552]

Hell no get back😤

[@jediael9906]

Oof so many comments discrediting them for being sloppy

[@johnnowacki4214]

Hello alignment! All ate up, guides!!! Fix yourself!!

[@nas9918]

Where's the Charlie and Oscar graduation ???

[@kennethlessall3796]

Antonio Deleon

[@danielw.waggoner5929]

Article 52 of the commanders guide. So not guilty.🙃

[@annieliu3440]

2:45

[@joshlax973]

Smh 2013 off step to busy looking at the ground

[@danielw.waggoner5929]

So you good guys realize,. Right? That the ida is doin to you what he asked you not to do, because you weren't doing that .? Right. I'm. Proud of you. Now what else do I need?

[@danielw.waggoner5929]

ADN

[@dynamitewebsites]

not the same corps..............sloppy but oh well...........Semper Fi anyway boots

[@itzthedude971]

mike pindell 0:52 someone without a cover at the back

[@killaxmatt]

@@itzthedude971 It probably blew off. Stuff happens and it's the winter so I could imagine it being windy

[@danielw.waggoner5929]

Blanks. And hit

[@ub501]

i think USA has the most easiest marching way to do compare to other countries. seems like walking to your crush house.

[@heinrichvonkekelnazi393]

RangerX The US Marine Corps marching isn't designed to be flashy. It's designed to maintain discipline, and be both effecient and effective. Other countries march for display purposes.

[@toko34]

Guides all off and out of step and not aligned

[@jailanrayvon434]

Worst graduation I’ve ever seen but congratulations to these marines

[@deeznutz4505]

Man the marching is trash. Excessive movement. Marines arnt what they used to be.

[@davidwarner3326]

I'm quite sure video of your graduation is without error.