Inside look at Coast Guard boot camp in Cape May

A behind the scenes look at Coast Guard boot camp. Every enlisted Coast Guard recruit from across the United States experience an intense eight week basic training program at Training Center Cape May. The center graduates around 3,500 recruits annually who are stationed across the U.S. and abroad. (Video by Andre Malok | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

[@UltimateAnarchy]

Coast Guard boot is no joke. They said in this video that 1 in 5 don't make it through but it seems higher than that. I actually failed the swim and even drowned trying to pass. I got a medical discharge but was "eligible to reenlist" so I went home, got my mind right (it's a huge blow to your self-confidence failing at something like this) trained hard, ran, swim, exercised, got into better shape, then went back, this time to the Navy boot camp because the Coast Guard didn't have any open billets for the MOS I wanted. But I passed everything and graduated. That was the best day of my life. You never forget that feeling of accomplishment.

[@rjjr7064]

I was in the company featured in this video (x194) and I can tell you right now this video makes it look like a cake walk. Had prior marine, army, and air force in my company and they all said it was as tough as any other bootcamp (army said it was harder). The marine said it wasn't as physically challenging as the marines but fucked him up mentally. I saw grown men break down and quit week 3. They train us to save lives under extreme pressure and bad conditions not to blow shit up. Trust me, if you need saving, this is the branch you'll want coming for you and I'm damn proud to be part of it.

[@JustinSmith-yx1wx]

RJJR Marines don’t have to go to any other basic trainings if they decide to switch. Ranches

[@MrKingYuji]

I went to A school with Wilford and Shreves and work with them now

[@austinfrye3389]

Thank you for your service brother

[@palmerphotojournal5403]

@@JustinSmith-yx1wx for the Coast Guard, all other branches (Marines included) have to go through DEPOT, a three-week abbreviated boot camp. But the wait time for DEPOT can get long, so plenty just choose to go through the full thing. Source: Am a Coastie and my boot camp squad bay leader was a prior service Marine.

[@claudiarodriguez1998]

My son’s dream is to join the CG, thank you for your service sir. Praying that my son will have the opportunity to serve as well

[@shabs375]

What people don’t get is the CG’s mission is to protect, not to attack. They do more on an everyday basis than any other branch. Much respect coasties Semper Paratus🇺🇸

[@patrickschmid4139]

The Goblin they do not do more than any other service on any day whatsoever

[@shabs375]

Patrick Schmid I disagree

[@shabs375]

Barone di Piemonte I 100% agree! The other branches get recognition but not the CG. Completely unfair, the CG is definitely one of the more helpful day to day branches

[@MbisonBalrog]

So basically LEO on water

[@Mrarson360]

They’re trained to attack too cause the make big contraband bust in the oceans.

[@timothyfields2179]

As a former United States Marine, my hats off to the Coast Guard. You are also my brothers.

[@gerardo7290]

You're not a former US MARINE, you're a US MARINE.

[@Tat-sumi]

Fun fact: As the marine is related to the Navy. The USCG is modeled right after the marines bootcamp and overall training. U might as well consider the uscg as a close little brother.

[@garyfarrall53]

A Former Marine?? lmao what did you quit? Personally Iam a Retired Marine MOS 0317 but will ALWAYS be a Marine!!

[@timothyfields2179]

@@garyfarrall53 0311, 5811,and a range coach for two years. Parris island, camp lejune, kbay hawaii, Phillipine islands. Okinawa japan. Any more questions GARY?

[@timothyfields2179]

@@garyfarrall53 well good for you !👏

[@_Arko44]

This video is pretty good but anyone who has ever been through any basic training in any branch of military ever knows that boot camp is something that can only be understood by those who have gone through it. Every branch's boot camp is going to be catered to the mission of the branch so they are all going to be different. It really doesn't matter which one is harder than the other. Find the branch performs the mission you want to be part of then sign up!

[@lexierocha6550]

Shut up

[@violetraven9440]

PoltergeistR6S exactly I don’t want to be sent out to kill or be shot at I want to save people in need so I’m joining the coast guard to do just that people are gonna need me so I’ll be right there I’m gonna do this for my family friends the girl I love myself and my country I will do it so others may live

[@xduwutees9575]

@@violetraven9440 yeah coast guard intercepts drug shipments and terroists trying to arrive in the USA so ..yeah don't expect it to be all about saving

[@violetraven9440]

Angel Perez exactly it’s not all about saving people they have a few jobs to save people but that’s the smallest part of it

[@ajasto8361]

PoltergeistR6S I can’t to go but I can’t decide if I want to go into the Navy or Coast Guard. I want to be an officer in the K-9 unit when I graduate. Any advice

[@cut671]

Make fun of other services as much as you want but god damnit at the end of the day they went out and did shit 99 percent of the civilian population wont go through. Much love from US Army. Field Artillery

[@Mysticalcorgi]

Cut67 1-31st FA FORT SILL

[@jir718]

I graduated bct from C 1-31

[@Mysticalcorgi]

E 1-31st

[@zevulum]

B 1-31st

[@Mysticalcorgi]

Thank you for your service^

[@SluggySlugworth]

Rescuing people at sea and fighting pirates, the coast guard is pretty cool in my book. Obviously they do more...

[@airplanebuilderman]

Combat illegal drug trafficking fishery patrol environmental protection/cleanup. AIDS to navigation, law enforcement (to an extent) I did 8 years 1994-2002. I’m pretty sure that some things have changed. I know a lot of the rates have changed and new ones have been added and renamed

[@jmann016]

My dad said he was in for 4 years and all they did was nothing, and everyone would always die before he or someone he knew could get there to rescue them

[@zacharyturner2944]

@@jmann016 Pretty cool lie bro.

[@andrews2438]

@@jmann016 sure buddy

[@slingybingy219]

@@jmann016 er my grandpa was actually a coast guard and he told me story's of when he was on it and this isn't true at all

[@macbrody299]

I just realized that the coast guard is underrated

[@QuanBrown27]

- It really is! The most people enlist in each branch of the military by highest to lowest. Are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard(like you and I said myself it’s underrated)!

[@knowmankind]

My son retired 2 years ago. It made him a completely different person, only for the better. It gave him a reason to be someone. I am so proud of him. He gave 20 years and retired as E8 at 38. Now he works for FEMA. Coasties are the best.

[@leahkruithoff7290]

Almost 20 years ago my brother joined the Coast Guard and has just made E-8. I have never been more proud of my baby brother. Thank you to ALL who serve, no matter the branch.

[@nagyac0]

Deadliest catch made me appreciate these guys. They save lives

[@giloro85]

They take them too.

[@giloro85]

@Convertible they trained the first BUDs classes , basically the proto-Navy Seals. Humped in the South American jungle right next to the Army Rangers fighting drug lords and destroying labs. They have some of the best marksmen. Have some respect

[@giloro85]

@Convertible oh, they drove the LCTs right to the Normandy beaches and in every landing on the Pacific campaign. They single handedly stopped the insurgents’ access to weapons via maritime means in both Iraq and Afghanistan. But you are a moron that thinks they know everything

[@jimholden3359]

Does the coast guard get tired of civilians writing trash in the comment sections of every video they are featured in?

[@nigelholland1714]

Judge Dredd It's nothing against none of the other branches. We are just all competitive. At the end of the we all end up working together and win wars both foreign and domestic because we are the greatest fighting force in the world. No one is better than the mighty Army hoaah.

[@MrPopeye722]

The thing most people who talk trash about the CG not being DOD fail to understand is the CG's unique federal law enforcement mission and how it is affected by the Posse Comitatus Act. The law prevents the government from using the military to enforce domestic laws, but with the CG not being DOD they can work around that.

[@hunterxcraft8328]

The only branch that doesnt catch flak is the marines. Cause the marines kick ass

[@camassey7]

Hunter x craft no they are known as bullet stoppers

[@brianhamilton3582]

Personally I love reading all the trash comments on these videos

[@deniskenneally6787]

I went through Navy bootcamp in 1974. I don't know why but this video brought me to tears. As much as I hated bootcamp it prepared me for the next three years of my Navy tour and it also prepared me for so many things I went through in my life afterwards. I look at these "kids" and am so so proud of them.

[@garyp9906]

I also went to Navy bootcamp in 1974. Great Lakes. Company 165. I can still remember days like it was yesterday.

[@therealestrealistpessimist]

I like this. We rarely get a glimpse into their boot camp and I just think we should see more.

[@KarterBigs]

If you would like to know more ask away and I shall answer

[@strangerthingsfanmiamifan9826]

@@KarterBigs do they make you jump wallls and go threw mud

[@KarterBigs]

@@strangerthingsfanmiamifan9826 Jump walls yes mud no

[@icebane8699]

Karter McDouglas do they have an obstacle course training section?

[@Tat-sumi]

@@KarterBigs im in the CSPI Program and shipping soon, any important things i should pack aside from whats listed in the helmsman??

[@Timbrock1000]

AH, REMINDS ME OF MY TRAINING WHEN I JOINED THE U.S.C.G! I graduated high school in 1994. A few weeks before I did, I was sweet-talked into signing up to join the Coast Guard. I, bring 18 years old, and knowing everything assumed the training would be a breeze. After all, the Coast Guard isn't like the real military, right? WRONG!!! I learned in my first 5 minutes after arriving in Cape May that those Company Commanders are just as brutal as the Army or Navy! No, they didn't actually assault me, but they gave a through tongue lashing. The training was exhausting, it was exasperating, it was relentless, and it was relentless. I began thinking "Oh s***, what have I gotten myself into? Am I really stuck here for the next four years?! I was. The training is designed too tear you down, and then rebuild you. I was ripped, torn, and beaten down, and then I was rebuilt, overhauled, and made into a man! I served my time, and then went to college (thanks to the G.I. Bill), and am today an architect.

[@daddyjutsu132]

Timbrock1000 I apologize for being late.....but God bless you and thank you for serving our country 🇺🇸❤️👐 I myself am finishing up High School and want to go to college first before joining the Military someday, but am not sure which branch or what to do yet

[@kewvix518]

Thank you for speaking the truth about uscg training and Thank you for your services. Semper Peratus

[@JustFeltLikeListenin]

Somewhere, I heard that the Coast Guard had an informal motto along the lines of "you have to go out, you don't have to come back"? Sounds pretty hardcore to me.

[@les3449]

@@JustFeltLikeListenin that IS our "informal" motto.

[@dwightturner3070]

As a veteran who served in the Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968, I can say that I truly admire all Coast Guard personnel. I think that the biggest difference between the Coast Guard and the Marine Corps boot camps is that the Corps puts more emphasis on physical conditioning and rifle marksmanship. I salute all who brave the Coast Guard boot camp. To you I say, "Semper Fi."

[@xander3389]

And to you I say semper paratus. Brother. Happy vets day

[@717rocket]

Thank you, sir, and thank you for your service.

[@Brett235]

My son is about to embark on this journey and I'm so proud of him. He's not my little boy anymore, he's a grown man that has to do what he needs to do to be successful.

[@theshagster19]

Just reached my weight goal. A year ago I was almost at 300 pounds and now I’m hopefully going to be going in.

[@saturn3652]

What

[@superIBM1231]

Alaskan Bull Worm he weighed 300 pounds a year ago and lost weight to join the Guard. Now he’s hoping to get into the Coast Guard. The best of luck to you Brandon!

[@sneakiestsky5338]

Im 260 trying to get down to go in

[@saturn3652]

@@superIBM1231 Ah. I see. Thanks

[@elletangere8964]

Sneakiestsky Hows it going bro? I’m also trying to lose weight so I can join.

[@XJarhead360]

How soon people forget that during war time the USCG becomes part of the U.S. Navy. Many CG personnel served in Vietnam during that war. The CG also chases drug and human smugglers. I bet CG sharpshooters can match any sharpshooter in the other services. Semper Fi, USMC, 2/5, Chu Lai, Nam.

[@jessicayoung7132]

I'm impressed with the Coast Guard. God Bless and Thank you! US Army 18 years

[@masonchambers1]

I’m in the coast Guard with a prior service Army infantryman. He said “ I would rather go through Army boot camp again than coast guard, army is harder physically but the mental side of Coast guard boot makes it harder.”

[@roxanaavendano4069]

I am debating between the army and coast guard right now.

[@Philitron128]

@@roxanaavendano4069 Air Force

[@violetraven9440]

Roxana Avendano well if you join In 2 or 3 years from now we might be in the same class good luck with what ever you choose

[@violetraven9440]

Mason Chambers it’s gonna be difficult but I’m gonna be an ast

[@styner3]

@@roxanaavendano4069, unless you want to fight in a war, Coast Guard is a no brainer. I did six years in the CG and it was great. CG has same pay and benefits as the other services without dying in a war.

[@elijahislifee4113]

Respect to these guys. Thanks for serving our country to protect us.

[@ayalewdessieabebe]

👍

[@amiah.a]

I went to the Coast Guard Academy this summer and got a week's look into how training is for SWAB's (cadets entering the academy) and I gained so much respect for the USCG. It's truly an organization of bravery, intensity, and heart.

[@marcosmadrid1135]

Amiah Ames I may be doing that next summer. Can you tell me more about what you did there physically?

[@tonyharty3666]

I served 4 years in the Navy. 2 tours to Vietnam, 71/75. I’m not sure I would have made it thru Coast Guard bootcamp. Depending on circumstances, saving lives can be more satisfying than taking lives. It’s certainly harder to do. Thank you for providing the Shield around our Country while we sleep. Much respect……GMG3 USN

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

I was in the Marine Corps about the the same time you were 73-77. Yes Coast Guard boot camp is some what like the Marine Corps boot camp YELLING in your face 24/7... Semper Fi

[@donbesse7040]

I went though Cape May Boot Camp in August, 1957. Stayed in for 4 years, I am now 82 years old and have had a great career in law enforcement. I call it Coast Guard University. Every day of my life since has been affected by my Coast Guard education. My son went in at 18 and came back a different man. He just completed a career in law enforcement and his CG experience got him a great job in charge of a harbor police boat. I tell young people who mention military service, CHECK out the Coast Guard! Thanks for this video, it was enlightening to see how much things have changed.

[@MichaelEstrada]

If I had not had joined the Marine Corps, I would had joined the Coast Guard.

[@bruh1077]

respect

[@stepheneasley5266]

The coast guard was my second choice as well, but I ship to MCRD on June 18th!

[@McDago100]

When I was in, there were no shortage of prior service Marines.

[@thenoviceoutdoorsman6895]

I agree. First bootcamp I see that is worthy of my consideration, other than the Corps. Almost

[@rowdyprostate8247]

Yeah I had 2 prior service marines in my company, cool guys

[@iheart.sarah_]

Man, they go trough so much it’s honestly amazing how, not only do they get stronger physically, but also mentally and that’s what makes them become a better person, people might not know what the coast guard was when they where younger, but some of my friends back then( middle school) where like “oh I want to be a teacher” and I was “I want to become a coast guard”.As you can see I was a very unique child and my family did not approve at first but only a few more years and I’ll be where they are now.

[@michaelemory552]

I went through Cape May in ‘83…. This looks so modern and more comprehensive. We experienced less yelling and had no round tables with ferns in chow hall! Before and after my time in I’ve experienced ridicule as “cruel” by people who do not know USCG primary mission. I felt honored simply being designated rescue swimmer aboard my tough, old cutter. Some of the best I knew in service were Vietnam vet marines. They had been “beyond” and were capable laid back. Good on’ya all.

[@PacificSailing184]

Husband was in the CG. You have to go out… you don’t have to come back. Cape May is an amazing place.😊 We are very proud of the fantastic men and woman in service. Retired now and living in a CG town, fun to walk down and talk with the young people. We are particularly proud of the all women crews. Especially when we watch them go out in horrible conditions to take a reading. We can see them laughing and having a good time. It’s like reliving your youth all over again.😊

[@AsiaXv_]

I want to be in the Coast Guard when I graduate I watch this video everyday thinking how hard it looks but I have hopes that I can do it wish me luck ❤️

[@ayalewdessieabebe]

Did you make it

[@FloridaPeople]

This was beautifully shot, produced and edited. I felt every second of what these amazing young people experience. Great job!

[@9manny99]

Promise you you’ll always miss the boredom the comes from the attention to detail portion of the job.

[@1alexjeremiah]

Coast Guard has the second hardest boot camp Marine Corps being the hardest. I don’t care what anyone says they model their boot camp after Marine Corps and their swimming qual is tougher than the USMC and the Navy. Give credit where it’s due Coast Guard ain’t no cake walk.

[@CD-pk7xr]

That’s a negative on swim qual. I didn’t see them with an M16, flaks, Kevlar, full cammies and boots. Marine Corp has different swim quals for different MOS’s. Being I was in an infantry MOS, I can tell you that, that is not remotely true.

[@TheOnlyTrippie]

@@CD-pk7xr Well its kinda hard to Film 8 weeks worth of boot camp... I got out of Coast Guard boot camp two years ago and prior marines even said Coast Guard boot camp is almost as hard as Marines.. and yes week 6 you get demilitarized M-16's and the Company Commanders make damn sure you know that weapon back to front and upside down and make sure to punish you while using the m16s weight alone for hours on end,... its not a cake walk... you havent been through it so dont act like its easy based on an 8 minute video... its 8 weeks long of hell.

[@IncognitoSprax]

C D Don’t know about the swim but Marines that have gone coast have said it’s harder

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Mufasa I remember that swim test, stepping off that platform. I was the last to finish, but I finished!

[@ntbroz7315]

Really, who cares about boot camp? Kids? That's only the beginning stage of the military. What matters is your contribution to the fight, boot camp is just a mind game for the weak to make them mentally and physically stronger. Every service member goes through basic and not everyone makes it through, yada, yada, yada

[@alexcacares6547]

Great respect for the Coast Guard. They provide a great service to the nation.

[@joelgalvan8358]

Since, 1790.

[@robbyosborne9708]

​@@joelgalvan8358 Thanks to Alexander Hamilton.

[@CocoaBeachLiving]

I graduated 1/ 84,what a blast from the past. One of the tougher times in my life. Definitely looks a bit more intense now, but it was pretty challenging. I ended up as an AT3 at USCGAS Cape Cod in the HU-25. A once in a lifetime experience 👍Higley reccomend 😎🌴🇺🇸🤞

[@darvingramajo60]

Regardless of which branch. Those people are doing something than 99 % of the countries population will never do. Semper fi. Respect for all branches.

[@QuanBrown27]

- You 100 percent correct 👍!

[@McDago100]

For those going to Cape May, I will tell you, this looks tougher than what I went through in 1982. It is demanding work being in the Coast Guard, but don't let certain "old Coasties" scare you.

[@Johndem1x]

To all My US Coast Guard Brothers and Sisters as you go off to your Duty Stations You will be the New Generation of a Branch of Service that does it all. Never give Up and always Stand Proud because You are the one that will make the Difference if someone lives or Dies . No matter what your job is you are a Team of the Best never forget that and you will do well. Keep learning and Study hard you will advance and make us all Proud.

[@jorger643]

Dont think coast gaurd gets enough props god bless them

[@soulraw444]

I loved boot camp and still remember all these moments. The fact that I’m still friends with my shipmates is amazing. PAPA 182 Semper Pi bby!! ✊🏿

[@bethcooper4200]

John on wives computer. Papa 52 graduate in 1963 when it was a 13 week boot camp plus one week in forming company. The training today is more focused, the equipment is much better but one thing obviously remains the same-The training is relentless and non stop. If one joins the CG thinking it is a sit around service then you are in for a huge surprise. When one goes out in foul weather, while others are snuggled in bed, one should know that in the Guard you WILL go out and you don't have to come back. The sea is a great and powerful force that can never be defeated. The best one can hope for is a tie.

[@adamisgomez2923]

Haha whats with all this hate against the uscg? we are all memebers of the US military, coast guard is an awsome branch that dedicates itself to search snd rescue and drug interdiction. much respect to army, navy, airforce, and marines. to all members of the military keep doing what your doing and be safe. much love E-192 USCG

[@danielgrinnell6663]

Did anyone know that in WW2, the CG lost more men per number in service than any other branch? Who do you think drove all the landing craft on D day? Who did the Germans shoot first when those craft came in to land. Coast Guardsmen.

[@jm-xg7lm]

@@danielgrinnell6663 fascinating.

[@heyjenniferjones]

I never got cake or had a funny recruit to recruit award thing... but I loved boot camp.. so much fun! Ha this brought back soooo many memories! Whiskey -185!

[@WIFinlanderGuideService]

No shit I was Hotel 175, how things have changed

[@myslinski11]

Jennifer Jones I was in Tango 137.

[@ryanwolfhart5195]

I was Oscar 192 but I didn't make it I kept getting reverted back to week 6 but thats ok it wasn't my dream job at all I don't know why I tried joining. the United States ARMY is my calling.

[@oneone-wt5bc]

Pogs

[@natebe459]

If you cant pass that don't even try army

[@vtfin]

Love everyone that signs their life on the dotted line. Proud to serve along side of you all.

[@xCosmicMuffinManx]

See that fire fighting training my mask was broken and I couldn't really breathe. They just yelled at me. You don't get a break, you just take it.

[@stephanietorres5679]

I am proud that there are men and woman who would put their lives on the line to protect and rescue any america or americans.

[@wildwill1970]

My son is in on week two right now. I'm so proud of him. He is a better son than I could have ever dreamt of.

[@guit57strat]

GO USCG! Oscar 135 here from '91, would not trade it for anything. Went on to USCGC WHEC 718 Chase as A gang/ BLT and C school Yorktown. Would not trade it for anything. Incredible people and facility. It was tough going the route from Boston to San Pedro through the ditch and are some of the best memories I have of the people I served with. I bleed Coasty and always will.

[@jaredlynn5452]

I remember watching my brother graduate hi first company as a company commander at cape may!! He went in the marines at 18, did 8 years then joined the coast guard and is still in 25 years later! He had to go through a camp to become a company commander and said that was harder than Paris island!! That says something for the coast guard!!

[@NorseMan633]

Congrats to all the new Coast Guard boots ! And a big thanks to all that have served in the USCG, past and present. The operational demands on the Coast Guard grow substantially every year. Like every service branch, they are expected to do more and more every year, often times with the same or less material and financial support, to accomplish thier stated mission objectives. And yet they perform their jobs with the highest commitment to excellence and professionalism. A salute from a U.S. Submarine Service "boomer boat" veteran.

[@mroctober3657]

I've just read Blind Man's Bluff. It was a pretty good read.

[@NorseMan633]

@@mroctober3657 An excellent book. I've read that one as well. All based on actual events that took place during the cold war years. It's a great read!

[@hugeblue]

Proudly Served , 1959 - 1967 , active/ reserve. Was at Cape May Aug.1959 - Jan. 1960. Then to Groton, Conn . Served in Reserves until 1967.

[@Ascendeus]

As a Marine, I respect the Coast Guard immensely. They have tough training and discipline. Highly unrated and coincidentally my principal from high school was also a Coast Guard vet from the 70s.

[@williamcampbell4334]

I entered cape may nj on dec1 1949 We were told to recite the motto semper paratus "always ready" forget it this the real coast guard motto "You have to go out but you don't have to come back We repeated this motto thru out boot camp I was sent to the Asian waters for two years during the Korean war We were equipped with 24 ft monoboy surf boats for rescue powered by oarsmen sometimes in number seven seas came back in number nine breaking the gunnel when we were driven in to the side of the ship Spent days in a typhoon off the coast of Japan We were on a 7 mile grid station when we notified naval headquarters of the upcoming threat Their reply was simple "Stand fast." We were tough our deck force loved action on the sea and on liberty Some spent time in the marine brig till we shipped out When someone says shallow water sailors I tell them I received five ribbons one from the united nations citation to a medal from the governor of my state for dedication and bravery I returned to an enlistment office in my home town I told it just like it was I also told them that I served on a tin can and two aircraft carriers before I enlisted This was the service for me

[@les3449]

Thank you sir! CG GM1 1977- 99.

[@solosix3991]

Much Respect! Though many Americans could and should know more, you folks do your jobs, save people ALL of the time, and are proud military operators. God bless the US Coast Guard.

[@chickenofthecave1406]

I’ve lived in South Jersey my whole life. Never knew until now that the Coast Guard Basic Training was in Cape May. It just makes me more proud to live here. Though the beaches got completely destroyed after Sandy, they used to be really nice but not anymore

[@furenaef]

Chicken Of the Cave don't be, it's still NJ

[@tm.2666]

i remember considering joining the coast guard when i was 19. I even got a brochure mailed to me inviting me to do so. But brushed it off just like so many other things in my life bc it was out of my comfort zone. I wish I did. ):

[@jm-xg7lm]

Why do you regret enlisting? Just curious. ALSO, how old are you currently?

[@kevinwatkins6358]

I just graduated in September the 22 with X-194 I remember reading other people’s comments from other videos talking about how they graduated it was so overwhelming but so rewarding just be physically and mentally ready

[@urbanmarksman624]

Laughs in MCRD San Diego

[@sgoodwin10114]

Urban Marksman Hollywood marine

[@ghost9431]

Hey coast guard is second to marine core boot camp

[@kabenitezguy]

lol no.

[@bjud4278]

Ryan Bacarella not even close to being true 😂

[@sdjhaulinghotshot7935]

LMFAO! NO it's not.

[@alaistairlee7557]

I'm a USCG recruit I'll be heading to boot camp at the end of April. I know it sounds crazy, but I can't wait to get there and prove my worth.

[@jm-xg7lm]

Was there pre training requirement or tests, how long from the time you signed up until leaving for Boot camp? Did you decide how soon or late you wanted to go to camp?

[@AnantJain-es5xj]

5:30 "It's the night before graduation" The room is bright with sunlight

[@MonsterHDE]

I am 22 and stuck in life. ALWAYS been a fish loved every part of water. Once when my pops sailboat was capsizing I jumped into the water cause I felt more safe. I know this is for me. MY journey begins TODAY and I will be come a member of the Untied States Coast Guard

[@Superbl0bby]

You must be in Alfa 203. I just graduated with Uniform 202, good luck shipmate.

[@jm-xg7lm]

How'd the Bootcamp go? How do you feel since saying you were "stuck in life" . Where will be stationed? Was Bootcamp sureal?

[@mikekellum6238]

My Cape May excursion took place in the fall of 1978. Charlie Company. We never had cake. BTW, the US Coast Guard still owes me a dress uniform jacket. They did not have enough to supply the incoming recruits at that time. I had to buy one off another recruit in my company. I am glad to see how times have changed and the fleet is fully funded and supplied. Semper Paratus.

[@kyron9622]

It’s sad and pathetic how trashed the Coast Guard gets. Their basic training courses are the toughest and they risk just as much as any other branch

[@sushiandwasabi1014]

Pro tip- 99% of every person commenting on this video is either A. Butthurt or B. Not in the military.

[@lucithesinger8364]

Joe Poe or c in an actual branch if the military

[@MrPopeye722]

If they were smart enough to join the Coast Guard they would have. I never saw someone leave the CG for another branch, but we constantly had prior Army, Marine, Navy, and even a couple Air Force.

[@joesaracho8711]

Joe Poe well I was in the navy and trust more crazy

[@pauld4355]

or a marine POG trying to feel better about themself

[@NINJUNK00]

GERMAN J0KER this is an actual branch of the military and before you bring up that it belongs to dept of defense remember that there are 2 branches of the military army and navy the airforce is a company and the marines is the navy's dept. And in times of war they help secure ports as well as assist in counter piracy ops in places such as the infamous gulf of aiden or through Panama even learn your shit ass mouth

[@SpearingWithSlurpey]

Curious why other enlisted personnel, vets, and civilians (

[@garrettwest5470]

Slurpey every branch can send you back to training day 1

[@esbengulliksen5039]

Slurpey they go into hurricanes for Pete’s sake. They’re heroes just as much as any other vet.

[@SpearingWithSlurpey]

that wasn't the statement...the statement was other enlisted personnel are trash talking the USCG. Read before you comment.

[@SpearingWithSlurpey]

For failure to continue thats about it.

[@DCFN94]

Slurpey I can't speak for everyone but as for myself I only talk crap about "Coasties" when they try to convince me that they are in the military. I know that times have changed since I was in the Navy. When I served there was no Homeland Security yet. The Coast guard was part of the Department of Transportation unless during time of war. The Coast Guard does some amazing stuff no doubt. That still doesn't make them part of the military. If the Coast Guard becomes a part of the DoD and the 5th branch of the military I have zero problems with it. Until then just be proud of your service for what it is. It's sad when people can't be proud of there professional career. Think about how sad and pathetic it looks when a cop pretends like they are like an FBI agent or SWAT is somehow Special Forces. They might have the same gear but they aren't the same thing. Can you see what I mean? As for saving lives, ALL branches of the military save lives. That's the whole point of the military. We serve and protect our constitutional way of life. Some missions involve taking life while others involved shielding life. They are both equally important to securing our freedoms. The Coast Guard does the life saving, shore patrol thing very well. That's great and all but I'm not going to say that saving lives is more important than taking lives. That's just silly, juvenile, romanticism of what the "Coasties" core mission is versus the military core mission. Anyway, believe it or not as a Navy veteran I wish everyone in the Coast Guard the best. I hope that one day the Coast Guard can share the pride of being in the military and our good natured inter-service rivalries. Truth is we need Puddle Pirates as much as we need Jarheads. In the end the trash talk doesn't matter one bit because I would give my life for the sailor, soldier or marine standing the line with me. End of story! Have a nice day!

[@hermangoetter8821]

i am very proud to say that my grandson went through this school and had a great experience for the time he was in the Guard.

[@pacervault3350]

Oh man, did this bring back great memories...Foxtrot 113, 1986.Served 4 years, and made rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer (E-5) as a Quartermaster. One of the best adventures of my life, and where lifelong friendships were formed. A special bond with all my shipmates. USCG TRACEN, Cape May, New Jersey (Band Company!) August-September, 1982 USCGC Yocona (WMEC-168), Astoria, Oregon: October 1982-January 1983 USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB-11), Seattle Washington: February 1983-October 1983 QM "A" School, Orlando, Florida: November 1983-January 1984 USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719), Seattle, Washington: February 1984-June1986

[@keithdoran6732]

I was on the Boutwell too! from 93 to 95! Then on to the Mallow and ended up at Airsta Humbodlt In Arcata Ca

[@adamcarter1299]

For Fucks Sake. At least get instep for your graduation. By week two at MCRD San Diego we were falling asleep in unison.

[@maxxvexxtor3557]

I can smell your boot ass from here, get your high and tight higher.

[@matt3196]

Someone forgot their crayon-filled lunch box in their barracks😢

[@colinmorrow8041]

They were instep

[@zacharywoods8522]

Well i mean that is the marines thing drill and infantry is the claim to fame but not the most important aspect

[@NWA744]

I wouldn't talk too much smack there, I think the Coast Guard has probably seen more amphibious landings than the Marines have.

[@john-mf1qm]

Seems tougher then what I went through at Great Lakes for the navy

[@NINJUNK00]

john peck this is the second hardest basic training

[@NINJUNK00]

Michael Stutts the marines of course

[@NINJUNK00]

Michael Stutts I'm referring to basic

[@whifu3219]

OSUT is basic with AIT so that's long.

[@jxayvxiv]

Yeah I’m surprised the Navy’s Training isn’t like this. I ship out in June & I feel like the navy should have more of a challenge.

[@mx_creator5009]

I’d be pissed. Man just let me eat my food..

[@SteamboatWilley]

Matt Q 3:24 Sigh. Put tray down. Get in PO's face. "BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK PETTY OFFICER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Carry on.

[@pankourlaut]

Yea I don't get why they need to stress the recruits out during meal time. There's plenty of hours in a day to do that.

[@ericosborne4122]

@@pankourlaut The only time we had that wasn't extreme stress was sleeping, during classes, and 4 hours each sunday

[@LittleMissV]

@@pankourlaut because we’re more likely to face a life-or-death situation than the other branches, outside of war. At my station, the BMs couldn’t even sit down to eat one day, because they had back-to-back search and rescue missions.

[@kevincobley4401]

I went through USCG boot at Alameda, CA in 1973 (Delta 89). It was 13 weeks and a bitch. Proud to have been a Coastie. Congrats to the new recruits who made the grade.

[@nicklapierre5640]

Watching this video shows me that no matter how much I train i can never truly be prepared for what lies ahead. Signing my papers early next as soon as I meet the weight requirements. Cant wait to join the worlds best coast guard and defend one of the greatest countries of all time

[@danielbelgard6434]

Does your pride really come from how hard your basic training was? Or does it come from the brotherhood you established in your respective service? Im just a poolie leaving for bootcamp in MCRD on the 23rd but from my perspective any service seems honorable. Think about all the people who are too afraid, lazy or incompetent to even learn about a branch service. Be proud of what you've accomplished. But be more prideful of what you become.

[@CKPASMR1]

Judge Dredd hes not a marine yet🙄

[@CKPASMR1]

Daniel Belgard good luck brother...im 0311, im with 3/1 currently in horno camp Pendleton cali. I graduated from west coast...hope you have fun move fast, scream, and never look at the DI's in the eyes 😂

[@danielbelgard6434]

CP Panicky Thanks and congratulations on earning the title Marine, and Im not going to lie to you I chose an admin Mos im not an 03 but I give you my respect Marine. I hope to be apart of this brotherhood soon...

[@cradleboyWISH]

Daniel Belgard did you make it?

[@danielbelgard6434]

@@cradleboyWISH Lmao yeah 3years and some change later

[@ethanarroyo6891]

Man how can you hate on the coast guard they’re doing all the Home shit y’all don’t know about

[@ify105]

Ya all the boring ass shit nobody wants to do. I’d rather kill hajjis then play deep sea lifeguard

[@bigd1223]

The CG can also be deployed over seas. Everyone seems to forget that.

[@jaypond4368]

I feel like everyone who sincerely thinks coat guard is inferior is 14 or has the mentality of a little kid lol .

[@DjDu3ce]

5:13 you can tell she lost her voice the 2nd week 😂

[@KarterBigs]

Its funny, Hyde actually not only graduated on time but was one of the best recruits in our company. She was also our Yomen and a damn good one at that

[@GracieTurts]

You get beat alot as Yeoman in Boot Camp

[@finalxgohan1]

Graduated almost 20 years ago. It was definitely an unforgettable experience. I am proud of these young graduates as their career/adventure begins.

[@markweiss7715]

MAD Respect for anyone who is willingly to serve.

[@THEMilkSHAIKH]

"Uncle Sam's Canoe Club" - R. Lee Ermey

[@whifu3219]

Anything the Gunny says is legit.

[@kerryharper17]

you mean this guy? imgur.com/gallery/xpZ5G6R

[@ianhines2302]

RIP

[@ghrtfhfgdfnfg]

If only the word club was glub

[@camassey7]

So much for a brother in arms

[@Antwansauce]

They should do a documentary on ramp lol Romeo- 193

[@bigthunder2860]

I was on the first ship to have woman they called us the love boat all I can say is it started smelling better on the ship!!

[@les3449]

Coast Guard? If so I remember that nick name but not the ship.

[@captalex9007]

Well I will say, from what I see here A LOT has changed. Went through in G 108. ( Yes 1980) Little different back then. Best time I ever had. Best of luck to those who are going in. Respect to ALL that did any boot camp. Puddle Pirate & damn proud of it !!

[@michaelpope2885]

US Army(RET) 27 years ... Keep up the good work my Brother's and Sisters , We all Serve our Great Nation ... We will Not leave a fallen Brother or Sister Behind .... " STAY MOTIVATED " ..... ☝🇺🇲

[@billace90]

My congratulations to the Coast Guard sailor who boarded and rode the narco’s mini sub like a boss this week. I’m sure they don’t teach that at their training. The sub stopped, the crew arrested and over 17 thousand pounds of cocaine were confiscated. Well done!!

[@styner3]

Where my Coasties at? 1983-89, Papa 116, Honor Guard, AM3 Clearwater Fl.

[@les3449]

Alameda, California 1977. GM1, CGC Dependable, CGC Acushnet, CGC Decisive AND CGC Ingham!

[@mercury4373]

I didn’t know they used guns my dad was in the Marine corp i will be joining the Air Force as a cct or pj I got a navy ad

[@ruaidhrischultz4558]

I joined the Coast Guard back in 1962 because my older brother served in the Coast Guard during WWII. This was a time where all young men were required to serve in one of the military branches. I figured 4 years in the Coast Guard was better than 2 in the Army. I also considered that Vietnam was heating up and I didn’t want to be in a situation where I would be called upon to kill another human being. I’d rather save a life. When I was in boot Camp it was 13 weeks long and compared to the USMC boot camp. There weren’t any women and the language and insults were far more vulgar and there was less attention paid to the drill instructors methods and the recruits safety during the training. I’m happy with how the Coast Guard has evolved over the past 59 years.

[@jcwilson3169]

I am very impressed with these young people, I'm sure they will serve America well.

[@torisefford989]

Coast guard has one of the toughest training boot camp

[@liberaltears5656]

Wow a lot different than family guy.

[@tonwu5055]

Fresh Memes LMAO I remember that episode

[@Mpaget4]

Insert uneducated other military branch comments trash talking the Coast Guard here. Acting like we’re not on the same side lol I’ve never understood that. P-190!

[@TheMustangStampede]

I always find it odd those that cannot jab back amd fourth and get butt hurt. Does it make you feel inferior when they talk trash or like you need to defend the USCG training. What is it about those few navy,af, and uscg guys that get so butthurt when army or usmc talks shit them? Just talk shit back it will be much funner.

[@stevenlarsson6887]

It's not so much the shit talking as it is who is doing it and where. I have trained with Marines and Navy personnel and yes we talk a little shit back and forth, but it is usually done with a smile on our faces and to someone we know. You don't walk up to a random stranger and just start spewing out shit and not expect an equally negative response. Now onto the "where", KZbin is FULL of dipshits who couldn't make it in any branch basic training and yet they talk shit behind an anonymous username. The few military personnel who talk a little smack on here usually throw in something at the end to let us know that they are just playing and it's all good.

[@robertblain3193]

CG Cape May looks great, glad to see nothing watered down, I wish the chow hall had been as good in '68, was in/graduated Romeo-71.

[@nuccten2227]

I do recall the SOS in the chow hall was pretty good. It's torn down now, along with the hospital and Chief's Club. X-Ray 13, 12/70

[@georgehelm721]

In April 1962 the boot camp was 13 weeks, Echo 49! Served my four and came out as EM2! Jokingly we referred to U.S.C.G. as Uncle Sam's Confused Group! It was a good 4 years, best was search and rescue, 82 footer out of the 5th district, on to Harbor tug Hudson patrolling Hampton Roads Va.! On to Groton Conn. for electrician school, back to the 5th district Va. then onto isolated duty on a LORAN C station at Hokkaido Japan. Next onto the Bouy Tender Blackhaw out of Sand Island Hawaii taking the West Pac tour of the pacific, Marianna's, Marshall Islands, Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan! Visited Yap, Ponape, Turk, Palau, Kawajalein, maintaining and setting aids to navigation when they were all American territories! Transferred back to the 5th District and mustered out on April 1, 1966!

[@whales741]

Chief H, thank you. C-194

[@MrJbuddrow]

4:26 There's no front sight post haha

[@JoeMama14378]

Uncle Sam’s canoe club

[@chihiroxx3]

TenaciousB LOL

[@gages849]

Shit its harder than army and navy bootcamp. Navy bootcamp from experience

[@EtherInk]

R Lee Ermery

[@calebrivas9068]

Sara true lmao, just a bunch of folding, bed making repetition

[@gijoe5372]

Harder then army boot camp I call bullshit on that

[@agatha1709]

My father was in the Cape May in 1991. He watched this video and said a lot has changed.

[@kdtrimble]

I may have served with him. Haha, I feel old now.

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

Boot Camp in The USCG is the second hardest boot camp after the USMC.

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

@The Last Operator ...I served with The 25th Infantry Division son.....don't tell things that you know nothing about....

[@HikariNora006]

Is it bad that the first thing I thought of when I saw Uniform’s flag is “Down by the River”? *WE DON’T NEED NO UNICORN, HANGING AROUUUUND!!!* >:D

[@evanmontano8854]

were you in tango?

[@HikariNora006]

Evan Montano No way lol I graduated 03 companies before them

[@evanmontano8854]

lmao Quebec?

[@HikariNora006]

Evan Montano Yup. And I wouldn’t trade those gun deckers that stayed OG Quebec til the end for anything in the world. You?

[@evanmontano8854]

lmao u194 was my compamy

[@needsmoreboosters4264]

And some idiots don't even think it's a branch...

[@mylzcrooks4236]

Candycorn 2014 it's not it's a canoe club fam

[@cristianramos1137]

Its not 😂

[@mikejones4229]

Branch of Homeland Security now.

[@QuanBrown27]

AlphaNapalmBravo22 - I feel you 👍!

[@ItsJustCarl1983]

Scissor kicks (no longer a legal excercise) and aiming a m16 at your shipmates looks real tough

[@oneone-wt5bc]

Killer Seabee scissor kicks are for pogs

[@ItsJustCarl1983]

Judge Dredd scissor kicks are no longer allowed to be used as an exercise because it causes lower back pain

[@ItsJustCarl1983]

Judge Dredd Army?

[@mynamedillon]

Killer Seabee they still do it in the navy.

[@ItsJustCarl1983]

Dillon Sharer I'm in the Navy

[@digitaldan8223]

It was November 1985 when I arrived in Cape May. Alpha Company 123 SCD Thanks for the trip down memory lane. #SemperParatus

[@Ghoppa32]

Romeo 05-06 reporting , I miss this place ...Teamwork is priceless fun....