Marine reacts to Generation Kill (Part 1)

[@jamesmarciel5237]

Sgt. Rudy Reyes actually played himself in this mini-series. I believe he also was credited as a technical advisor for the series as well.

[@Kriegter]

Jason Lilley wanted to do that too but didn't get the role

[@phatlewt2932]

fruity rudy?

[@tedarcher9120]

Damn the most Hollywood dude is the real marine? Never would have thought it

[@gabrielbrown3382]

That is 100% true, he also trained the actors alongside other Marines who were there with him

[@alexandernalerio1108]

​@@phatlewt2932 The same one

[@waltdyer0302]

My dad was in tanks during the initial push and he fought in Nasiryah during the whole battle and he said the depiction of the battle in the show was very accurate

[@knucklesandwichdude133]

One of my uncles was also in Nasiryah. Cool. Your dad’s cool man.

[@ultraheaven8968]

How many civvies did he kill?

[@WillTaft]

@borregoayudando1481 lol okay

[@KingSlat730]

@@WillTaftn how many civvies did you protect like ( his @borregoayudando1481 ) father? None, you ain't protect no one, so stfu, n salute this dude father punk

[@KingSlat730]

@borregoayudando1481🫡

[@Jasruler]

They actually drove that Humvee over that car to film that scene. Early pre-armored Humvees will do some goofy looking stuff cuz the front tires start clawing at whatever is in their way before the bumper has a chance to hit and get jammed. Considering what they were supposed to be used for, they're pretty cleverly engineered.

[@ExtremiSS88]

same as the British land rovers old school design that never really got changed

[@douwehuysmans5959]

Oh and the lack of armor made them lighter and higher on the suspension

[@NotoriousBigsmoke101]

If you listen to one of Jason lilleys interviews he mentions they definitely did it as well haha

[@BeagleBops]

"Shit I'd shoot a farmer" "This is 100% accurate..." xD

[@Manperor]

yup

[@saltyassassin]

I was a Marine in Desert Storm/2003 Push. It's very accurate. Especially the importance of dropping that important Constitutional Deuce. No armor, wrong color BDU's. Wild west shootouts in towns... it's all there

[@NotJustAnotherAverageJoe]

@Ethan R So you saw how shitty the military is and that motivated you to join? Shit, if you can drink that kool-aid nothing will stop you in the force lol

[@JohnHill-bn5kn]

The only fact they left out was Marines standing in line all day :P (former Gator Navy during Desert Storm and Bosnia)

[@Allyourbase1990]

When they pulled out the woodlands I started laughing so hard . I went to Afghanistan in 09 so I never experienced Iraq back then but I can only imagine 🤣🤣🤣

[@joshuasill1141]

Old salt 0311 here that was there in 2004-05. Half my gear was still woodland cammo - my flak vest, MOLLE gear, gas mask carrier, and the knee and elbow pads that were issued. All our HMMWVs and 7-tons were still woodland cammo or OD green, but at least we had the kevlar mats laid down in the back and over the side.

[@be8807]

Lol I think reporter was peer pressured into chewing tabaco. Anytime the soldiers offered him chew, he accepted. He got into it and he followed them into the thick of it. After awhile they saw him as good luck because nobody died on their missions, while he was around. It's no wonder they include him in there reunions.

[@alexandernalerio1108]

I guess they did. Read they all were there when he published the book.

[@giovanniFresca]

Those 03-05 marines were my sergeants and corporals. My CO was given a navy cross for actions in 03. We all heard all about this stuff. And I never referred to my mk-19 as “the gun” if I went down it was “the mark is down”.

[@leok7193]

Few things for context. HMMV can roll over a car like that (blown out tires, abandoned vehicle) because it's a lot lower to the ground. The Iraqis that they un-surrendered were actually civilians/unarmed surrendering as a part of psy ops campaign of leaflets dropped before the invasion saying that if they surrendered the US would take care of them for the duration of invasion. The goal was to have soldiers surrender and civilians to leave dense population centers to minimize casualties. They got fucked because they left homes with nothing and the first Americans they encountered told them to go back where loyalists were executing them as traitors.

[@projectdelta50]

Also their front tires are way out front, just like a jeep would be, giving it a great ability to reach up higher onto things and climb them

[@longrangeirons2524]

@@projectdelta50 exactly. The approach angle is designed for this kind of stuff.

[@Ulyssestnt]

Reporters attempt at bounding during the sniper scene is the most hilarious thing ever.

[@richardf.8412]

Serpentine! Learned it from the movie “The In-Laws”.

[@K37-h1z]

Ya next time run in a straight fucking line, yll live longer

[@thelonecaliforniacowboytlc9709]

This was a great show wish there were more like it

[@mrpoliceemsfire1]

David Simon is an excellent director and writer. He creates some of the best pieces of television in human history, hires some of the best writers, consults experienced individuals who have worked in the career field of people he is trying to portray, doesn't cut corners on realism, etc.

[@mariussielcken]

He used to be a venerable Baltimore crime journalist and author.

[@benparadude2028]

Simper-Fi Brother…….good breakdown of Generation Kill, so true to life. I was Air Wing, so I only got to get a birds eye view of the carnage.

[@Xavieus]

*Semper Fi

[@Ulyssestnt]

@@Xavieus always simping

[@FSquid]

0:47 That's nuts. I never noticed that in the show before. I remember when the second Iraq war was going on and there was talk about unarmored Humvees. Some people had charities going on to get armor put on them and stuff like that. I always thought they just meant that the Humvees didn't have additional armor plating to make them more bullet proof. I had no idea they were completely open topped with no doors or anything. That isn't unarmored, that's not even enclosed. I had no idea that was the state of things. That's fucked up.

[@DonCristoBaal]

I've read somewhere about a british squad in Afghanistan (with a reporter present) that came under fire and they were retreating using the 2 by 2 cover while arguing what movie they should watch back at the base. The reporter was livid while these guys were bickering about the movies.

[@matthewskinner1637]

We had the same issue in the UK with the snatch land rovers, there’s been multiple inquiries over the fact they were literally just land rovers driving around Iraq. One of my old instructors also told never to put pens In your front pockets of your vest, becuase he saw one of his mates get rocked in a IED blast and it sent the pens in his front pocket straight into his face.

[@molnez]

"Even the most bootfucked marine knows danger close" -Corpsman 2nd Class Robert Timothy "Doc"

[@wb3191]

Every time I hear "gas gas gas" or see the masks, I can actually taste the activated carbon while trying to drink water through that stupid straw.

[@Allyourbase1990]

I honestly thought Generation Kill was super accurate from my experience . On deployment we said the most messed up things to each other just as jokes and everyone laughed . We also had a dude who always wanted to pop his cherry overseas and “ get some “

[@ThrashingCode]

12:50. As someone who's run from a gator. Also run away fast af. Do not zigzag. 🤣

[@UShallFallInTheEnd]

Damn Dog!!! I've been wanting to see another Marine's reaction to Generation Kill!!! THANK YOU MY BROTHER. Most accurate shit i have seen to date from a group of POGS Semper Fi EDITED: And BTW, if you aint' got a Fruity Rudy, you aint' in The Corps

[@hazymist_872]

they really got the Godfathers voice spot on too.

[@miketaylorID1]

the reporter bounding was a gag out of an old movie from 1979 Called “In-Laws” Was a minor hit for its time. The reporter would have been about my age for the timeframe GK is set. Soon as I saw him running I knew what was up. Pretty damn funny for us old fuxz! GK is a go2 series for me. bout every 6-8 months it needs a watch! enjoyed your perspective - Sempr fi devil Dog

[@Ray-rt3yh]

Ya I lived this, was with 3/7 in the initial invasion, lots of boredom until the actual shit storms we went through. We didn't have side sapis but we did have AAVs so that put some fear into the enemy. We wore gas masks for 2 days straight on the way up. Crazy times. My 2 tours after the first were even crazier.

[@Deeznuts-gf3ix]

RAY!

[@hoss6048]

I was in in the early 90’s. Flashbacks. It was like I was in again. Just not in a combat zone.

[@davidday2373]

I was there. USMC Infantry. Literally road up **Route 7** the same time these guys did.

[@MercyBot7]

Underrated af show.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

The way that Cpl Ray always bitches about his COC reminds me a lot of the Marine Corps. This show is really accurate and 2 Marines in the initial push helped direct it and acted in it too.

[@ApexJuanActual]

Your speaking of the RTO that was driving? I assume

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

@@ApexJuanActual Yes the RTO lol

[@joshuasantana685]

I was in the Navy for 8 years 3 different ship commands and a total of 5 years deployed. 2 different combat zones. And Generation Kill is accurate as it’s 40% waiting for shit to happen, 15% bureaucracy, and 5% action, and then another 40% waiting. Civilians think it’s constant action and depending on your job it is, but for many, it’s always waiting and being on edge of something to happen. That’s why a lot of us suffer from some form of PTSD as it’s waiting

[@jenicdarling9425]

I just remembered a really random dumb story about some people I met from the navy and how I accidentally exposed one of them. I met them when I was at a hotel in Jacksonville Florida cause I was going to the Mayo Clinic. They just got back from being out at sea for long time so was staying at the hotel to go out drink and party. It was really late and I smoked cigarettes then so was outside by the front when I met them, two guys and a girl getting back from going out and had a smoke too so we got to talking when one of them asked if I happen to see their friend that got back a lil before they did. She described him like tall huge black guy. I’m like oh he was in a taxi right? Yes! With the girl right, yeah they were all over each other. And they’re looking at each other smiling like ohh shit. Then I say his name is Teddy right? And they stop smiling and say something like huh Teddy? And I’m there like oh I thought his name was Teddy cause she kept calling him Teddy and her big Teddy bear? I swear their heads all snapped to look at each other and all had shit eating grins before cracking up and repeating teddy bear over and over laughing with each other. That poor bastard wasn’t gunna hear the end of it from them all the next day with how excited they were about that information. I wonder if they made it his new nickname? Or if they told everyone else when they got back to base!? Lol part of me feels bad knowing they had to have really teased him about it but the other part of me really wants to know what his face looked like when they revealed to him that they knew what that woman’s pet name for him is. I’m sorry for exposing you Teddy! I mean It could’ve been worse 😂😂

[@Ghoulza]

hurry up and wait.... day or weeks of nothing and then seconds to hours of pure adrenaline then back to nothing

[@ghostmedic171TV]

As somebody who rolled around Baghdad in 05/06, in what we thought was marginally effective armor add ons (those M1025s and those add on ballistic glass inserts that seemed 6 inches thick). Most of us were pretty skeptical about how that would hold up against small arms, much less an IED Even after getting our fresh new M1114 up-armored trucks - especially after taking an IED on my door (and that same truck, saving my life) - at times, I know I couldn’t help but let my mind wander and start thinking about an EFP melting through an up-armored anything at thousands of feet per second - you just push it out of your mind and drive on. But open door trucks??? I thought it was insane to hear and see stories Marines and Soldiers rolling around Iraq in open door HUMMWVs. At that time, I didnt know thats how they were running their missions. And sure, by the time 05/06 in Iraq, it was a full blown counter insurgency; maybe a little different as to mission - but it still blows my mind. Much respect to the Marines and Soldiers - we we’re lucky just to have doors on our trucks!

[@Adventuregirl96]

I was at the USNA for a semester and Div. commander loved this show and was always watching it.

[@Br0k3nS41nt]

I would love to see more of this. It's really refreshing to hear about media about the military by those who served, especially stuff like generation kill which I know is so highly regarded by people who experienced things like those that were depicted.

[@Stevie8654]

I love when Chaffin says “Happy Birthday! You’re about to get shot in the face!”

[@KR4Qep]

they even nailed the insurgents shit aim. you never see them, just their ak as they pray to allah to guide the round lmao. but when 15 dudes are just dumping mags in your direction, they don't really need to aim.

[@queenphoenix1133]

I'm a new GK fan, as in about two weeks ago I watched it all the way through for the first time and I'm about to finish for the 4th since then. First couple times I tried, I didn't get past the first episode, but then I ended up watching it twice in a few days and now I quote it during the day

[@timothybeardsley2715]

Finally...my favorite war series reviewed. Thank you.

[@abigailschullertsart6901]

Could you do a review like this with the Pacific?

[@Apatterson1972]

Congratulations you made it to 83K Subscribers 🎉🎊

[@trevormaxwell3703]

This is what I tell people to watch if they ever ask me what life in a combat zone is really like….especially the parts with the officers.

[@derrickduncanson9253]

Good part of sniper scene. He grabbed the reporter and pulled him back to take cover. Just my thought.

[@DangerIncFilms]

When they’re rolling through Nasaryah, the reporter is handing Brad 40MMs.

[@davidoftheforest]

WE LOVE YOU, FRUITY RUDY

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

POE-LEASE THAT MOO-STASH

[@officialshowtime1cam]

Awesome video!

[@gw62112009]

looked good except the 40 mm grenade launcher was firing allot and would be laying waste and it only had a couple explosion scenes. the first opening vollies was like a dozen, those in that building would be unhappy

[@mikeferguson1833]

What?

[@longrangeirons2524]

@@mikeferguson1833 he’s saying the mark-19 (full auto belt-fed grenade launcher) does more damage than depicted in the ambush scene.

[@yordygarcia1242]

YES SIR. This is sick!!

[@zacharyscott8083]

Will we ever get a part 2??? The world may never know…

[@suorguy1183]

Hell yeah! I love these reactions from you StSgt

[@charlescollins9413]

My cousin was 0331 in the Marines from 2003-2012. He was there when this went down.

[@manzell]

RIP Evan Wright "Reporter" (the real one, not the actor) who died just a few weeks back.

[@citizentactics5227]

"Shit I'd shoot a farmer" yes devil dog me too.

[@Shawnmiller1903]

My dad never went to Iraq, he was medically discharged and had multiple surgeries. Some time during the war his buddy died and wasn't able to attend the funeral service. I think i was only about 4 or 5 at the time, ive never seen him in a more depressed state then that.

[@sbraypaynt]

9:56 Dude you completely misinterpreted this bit.

[@Ultra_Fine_Point]

Plastic fucking doors on our HMMMV's....goddamn. Shit was insane.

[@Patriiiiick]

Loved this series. I think it's hugely underrated and missing from a lot of HBO Best Of lists.

[@kevinh9110]

For those wondering about this Marine's credibility: He was a petroleum supply specialist, not infantry nor a combat veteran.

[@spdcrzy]

That shot at 8:16 ALWAYS cracks me the fuck up. LMAO

[@wckvn]

At 2:10 the vehicle would not turn on the side from a simple grenade. That's one thing Hollywood likes to do...

[@2Tall03XX]

The voice of the OEF/OIF vets.

[@bolobalaman]

Im glad u do this

[@lajayjj]

Nice reaction🚀🔥

[@VectorOfKnowledge]

Why were the Humvees so stripped out? Was it save it weight and therefore help make the push quicker by reducing the logistical burden by not requiring as much fuel?

[@Rogers_Ranger]

that street scene with the wires reminded me of Mogadishu

[@makinbacon3846]

The scene depicts the gauntlet run through Al-Gharraf. Operations Room has a video on it.

[@Manperor]

Def accurate. Especially the fuck .50, Semper Fi.

[@nathanielhook9112]

You ain't a millennial your a marine can't believe you said that but always remember you are the best of the best of the best

[@addisonknox5052]

Care to explain?

[@spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272]

@@addisonknox5052 it doesn't matter when he was born, he's a marine first.

[@ainmiky4620]

Best of the best of the best of mindlesss canon fodders. Boot lickers and murderers. Tails waging and tongues out at the every command of politics. Brainless and without agency. Yup

[@Xavieus]

He’s a millennial marine. As am I lmao

[@hectorgravesantiagonil2118]

Part 2 man! :D

[@matthewmcneill301]

Hall of heroes. LHA 5 USS Peleliu. MUCH LOVE ❤️

[@AlexandrovitchA]

where is part 2? also, just react to the whole series dude!

[@tesjuan]

good ish… i was there when a lot of this ish happened thats seen on this show… fortunately all of our turtles had armor and all our leadership had experience prior to Iraq; but the stupid ish leadership would do in some units was on another level; fugg’n police call’n the desert online from the 1st gulf war was definitely top dumb ish i did… 1st recon did there thing tho… i was with 2fssg at the time; the 2 actual recon marines in the show was in 2nd marines with me in 2000 before the war… good shit to see em in the show and advising… last bit; when the show was on i was in trauma recovery with the va; my counselor made me and like 6 other guys i know stop watching gk because she said it contributed to our ptsd… good review tho brother; keep em coming…

[@rosshoppus333]

Dude I’m sorry. But this is the “Saving Private Ryan”, “Band of Brothers” or “The Pacific” of our generation. Don’t give excuses. What else do we have except maybe “Blackhawk Down”? Make no apologies and no regrets.

[@douwehuysmans5959]

I'd like to see a part 2

[@krose6451]

I tried finding a part 2 but couldn't. Was it taken down or something?

[@Chris_Breezy.]

Stay frosty

[@mrmisery5660]

The best tv show ever.

[@datboiLJ_]

Yessir almost 90k subs!

[@xXNITR0MAN356Xx]

The best trained marines in the world and they give them ghetto ass humvee. What in the hell were the people in charge thinking

[@ikstarven]

This was for convenience, the vehicle is faster and the passengers can get off faster to engage, it really did not matter if they had doors or not, since they were first unarmored and "maybe" protected from some small arms and shrapnel

[@captainscarlett1]

Technical issues aside, as a former infantryman I can attest to the humor and basic humanity of the average soldier, well portrayed in Generation Kill.

[@derrickduncanson9253]

Probably just say "the 40s down".

[@jesseebner7271]

The IDF uses mostly open Humvees to this day

[@Twenty_jewan22]

“CHIEF MY SMITH & WESSON M&P 15 IS DOWN”

[@HundoHands]

🤣🤣🤣

[@moiseslerma3695]

WE SHOULD THANK TO SGT RUDY REYES AND GUNNY FOR TRAINING THE ACTORS TO TALK AND WALKED LIKE MARINES IN THE REAL FLEET PLUS SGT REYES AND GUNNY TRAINING THEM PHYSICALLY FOR MONTHS BEFORE STARTING TO FILM SEMPER FI SGT REYES SEMPER FI RAZA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@somdusazerate]

HE'LL YEAH BROTHER SEMPER FI

[@mr.coffee2451]

Finally! A Marine finally reviews this show I've been waiting on this for a long time! Thank you @AONIXO. Fun fact in Nathan Fick's book "One Bullet Away" there was a Iraqi Colonel among the prisoners in that scene. 10:34. Hell yes I want to know everything you have to say about Generation Kill. I like stories that don't hold back and are true as much as they can be without Hollywood mucking it up.

[@Ulyssestnt]

Go check out recon jacks channel he was in this unit and is working on a review of the series.

[@dothatwattentwat]

OKAY.........SOMEBODY WITH, "OR WITHOUT" A D.D.214......GIVING THEIR OPINION.......DONT WORRY........WE'LL CHECK IT OUT

[@xusmico187]

yep nothing changes, diffrent war same stuff.

[@bagchaserprince]

React to the outpost

[@glennshiloh3209]

Do a Marine Reaction to Rules of Engagement.

[@fearthebeardz2409]

The boys in company C

[@deoveoncooper8684]

Semper fi brother

[@somdusazerate]

CAN I GET A HE'LL YEAH?!

[@harrylime3.143]

Good job, nice review🦂🕠

[@PinkTipYT]

Ur so close to 100k subs

[@LitCentralMillennialXLIII]

What unit you with

[@u2opia2]

A few years ago we had none of this reaction nonsense. I came here for some gen kill vids and all I see are these type of videos.

[@jackson857]

Part 2?

[@reallauradee]

Doesn't exist.

[@derrickduncanson9253]

Language is always a thing.

[@JohnDoe-te6qd]

PT2 ?

[@Str8murkufool17]

Definitely add random surpentine movement when running from Gunfire but not in such a long path that it keeps you exposed for 3 times as long sheesh

[@Wrapround]

Man I can’t wait to be a marine

[@superfamilyallosauridae6505]

not a small part of why i joined

[@Screwby_Jones6200]

Take everything you see on here with a grain of salt or whoever much you like but me? I choose to for sure trust this Mans Knowlegde rather some 12 yr old keyboard warrior who visited a military base and googled all the stats for anything they see reguarding military.

[@Conn30Mtenor]

The most expensively trained infantry in the US armed services rolling around in Humvees RIDICULOUS. Killing civilians out of hand? For every innocent killed, you create multiple insurgents.

[@smithgdwg]

Spent my time invading Iraq in the back of a 5-Ton Truck.

[@killzinshadows3767]

Oorah

[@vibertrandy.william.kasanp1777]

Ok👍