Recruit Training - Week 1

[@cmc5394oparva]

Nice to see that they get instructed on their heritage so soon into basic. In the Air Force, we got it towards the end of training and it was almost an afterthought.

[@andyharris3084]

Heritage? Americans have no heritage! lol I'm only teasing.

[@eqbrim]

+Factory Working Orphan Things have changed in the Air Force. Learning the heritage and history is about all we do in basic now. Run and "physical training" in the AM then class all day.

[@rockyroads8802]

I am a Poolee and I have to turn in essays regarding facts of the Corp.

[@datswagfalco6294]

This happens all throughout boot camp except not so much in Pendleton

[@ronnyarellano4943]

This was my bootcamp!!! I never even noticed cameras

[@dangerclose4482]

lol

[@travisx8648]

Ronny you never noticed! my fucking BCGs show at 0:19 xD , its Travis B

[@snowboardslider24]

this is strangely inspirational. I look forward to going to boot, and am preparing myself physically and mentally now. 'I am a Marine'. that's the mindset I have. I push myself now, and at every training event with the DEP system.

[@kit675]

did you make it

[@theoverseer3552]

Did you make it?

[@hoodieso8858]

​@@kit675we'll never know

[@19iason19]

How is life after the MC?

[@heisenberg4249]

The sound of jets taking off from the nearby airport really took me back

[@19iason19]

Strange. I was in SD often for business and with each departure I looked down to the SD MC Boot camp and often saw the recruits doing their training. Later I met a former marine who was in SD and he told me that the starting planes were something special because they always made him aware that there are people who just could leave the city by boarding a flight.

[@oskabewis]

I was in platoon 1070 graduated on september 17th 1975, I went to sleep everynight to the last plane coming in. Hearing the planes took me back. I may have had a slightly different boot, but we are all marines that go through. Semper FI

[@libertyeconomics]

The obstacle course was my favorite. Loved running it in the fleet. I can remember I would be one of the few who ran it every time when my platoon would run it several times. Some of the other guys would lag behind and not do it every time.

[@flanagamer]

It’s fun until you gotta wear a flak w/ plates and Kevlar while running it 😅

[@paragonx11]

I completely agree with you, but I think its healthy that we are this competitive with each other because its a good source of motivation. The only problem is that some takes it a bit too far.

[@Ghostwriter475]

I remember those days, trying to keep myself awake, then the drill instructors takes you out into the sandbox and smokecheck you during the 10minute break.

[@tyham3910]

I'm glad I'm an American. Seeing Marine's in the process of being made is a gift. I thank who made these video's. And await the day I get the chance to attempt the same.

[@raquelgallegos3594]

Nunca en mi vida había visto estos videos, hasta hace 2 meses que mi hijo se fue a boot camp. Ahora ya a 21 días de su graduación , primero Dios 🙏

[@tehshokoi]

SGT Jolly was easily the most motivating instructor ever.

[@trevorw8429]

Antonio, Thanks for the insight, I was confused and I do respect ALL Marines even though I am in the US Army! You are the elite and I am proud to say that I serve beside you in this fight!! Trev

[@ATLtennis09]

I hate that class and the Pit. But thats SSgt Jolly and he was the funniest instructor we had

[@Jerbryck]

Oh god how I did not miss those damn planes taking off

[@XFSAngelOfDeath]

Me either. Made going to sleep a little difficult

[@marlowhadnot]

I’m laughing so hard man I see me in these videos and it’s pure comedy !! I was tired but in my head I was always hype

[@deathbylife3sAnD7s]

D.I. Sgt. Jolly, can never forget his voice. Killer Kilo

[@demetriusjolly2413]

+deathbylife3sAnD7s kilo

[@Tamu095]

Brings back so many memories

[@Mr.Everything___]

I getting shipped to bootcamp on June 23,2015! so close yet so far.

[@aphrasion]

Good luck, man.

[@Mr.Everything___]

***** oh good luck man, memorize those general orders, poolee ghukasyan out, OORAH!

[@tonyrome3119]

Lavalamp16 your a great American... I am assuming..

[@psnglck20]

You're probably getting fucked up rn

[@disinferno06]

+psnglck20 lol, yep!

[@splintercell275]

I love watching these videos of recruits in basic. Thanks for posting!

[@nikitamakarov5664]

Our military kicks ass, regardless of branch. I respect all branches

[@Arod7557]

Yep same here I respect all branches of the military but the marines are for me can't wait to join next year :D

That Sargent likely tells the same story like an introduction story every time a new group of people show up for the introduction class at any Primerica meeting.

[@bigpal55]

I was Golf Co. Platoon 2093 summer of 2003. Worst 13 weeks of my life but I never knew how valuable that experience would be later in life.

[@TheBroDude777]

The mortality rate is higher for the Marine Corps, and being less agile and more costly, it's something that should definitely be dealt with. However, this doesn't mean it needs to be disbanded or abolished. It could be improved or cut - which is what is being planned. The Marine Corps is still the Department of the Navy. If it should be disbanded, it is the responsibility of the Navy to take the necessary steps to do so. I don't care about the last word, I'm not immature. You can have it.

[@MrTrouble97]

During a peacekeeping mission over Bosnia, Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in enemy territory. Chosen to lead the rescue was the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 24th MEU was the most qualified and most ready to conduct the daylight TRAP (Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel) mission. With the rapid deployment capabilities and extensive training all Marine Expeditionary Units possess, Marines from the 24th MEU launched from the Adriatic Sea.

[@TMoser]

that Sgt in the beginning was teaching that same class back when I was on the depot in 2011 lol

[@Gshock714]

Yeah that was Sgt.Garcia Lopez my brother was in Golf company at that time.

[@EricB90]

@@Gshock714 I was 2153 golf jan to april 2011

[@douglasking9065]

The Sgt teaching at the beginning was Sgt Jolly. We were there together. He is since passed away.

[@MrTrouble97]

After the attack on our nation on 11 September 2001, the entire American military focused its might on defeating Al-Qaeda. Two months later, Marines were the first major ground forces in Afghanistan. On 25 November 2001, AH-1W attack helicopters and CH-53E Super Stallions loaded with combat-ready Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit launched the longest amphibious heliborne assault in history.

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt Onello and Drill Instructor Sgt Ammeter, both in gold pt gear! segment 1:22-1:24 never will forget my instructors! Was surprised to see them in this though I wasn't in boot camp until Jan of 2012 So this was the cycle before us I guess

[@MrTrouble97]

.... the first to fight is usually used because for planned assaults on beaches or anything amphibious they typically send in marines first to secure the beach head or what ever they are fighting on for the army to come in and push inland.

[@dodofrog2]

Set up the dojoooooooo!!!!! I remember that guy I hated bends and thrusts

[@Icarusdecending82]

Hats off to these fuckin guys. Im glad they are on our side.

[@MrTrouble97]

On July 15th, 2006, Marines of the 24th MEU were training in the middle of the Jordanian desert. More than a hundred miles south, fighting erupted between Israeli and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, resulting in the closing of the Beirut airport and leaving thousands of American citizens stranded. Showing the flexible nature of an expeditionary force in readiness, the 24th MEU quickly changed course,. Within days was able to facilitate the successful evacuation of some 13,000 Americans to safety.

[@dolfan0]

it gets them accustomed to being in a loud, fast pased, intense environment. so yes

[@A_10_PaAng_111]

02:01 Hit 'eeeeeem!!! Lmao

[@t1mbmex269]

Weakest yell ever

[@6tuf85dyfu]

Sgt Jolly, Ssgt now. He was funny as shit, I remember him turning an hour uniform class into like a two hour rant about random shit because we told him he didn't want to go drill.

[@aroque22]

This must be the Disney version of bootcamp because I remember recruits being tossed around, blood, tears and ZERO, EYEBALLS!

[@harshbansal7982]

When did you go ?

[@xferniex]

yes we do our corps history is what we have pride in and thats why we are a very prideful service

[@MrTrouble97]

You can keep thinking that if it makes you feel better.

[@XeoKai]

You don't get exhausted. If you are absolutely incapable of running, for example, then they will force some other recruit to grab you and pull you along. You've now become dead weight and someone ELSE has to work twice as hard because you didn't do everything in your power to be at that point before bootcamp. Or they send you to PCP (Physical Conditioning Platoon) and you're in training Limbo until you CAN complete it. If you're in PCP and show no motivation, or can't...you go home. A failure.

[@tommyj.1914]

I went through a search and rescue academy in my state that is similar to the marine corps boot camp, and sometimes when we fucked up our drill instructor would make us hold shit like binders with our finger tips, and extend our arms parallel to the deck. That shit was so uncomfortable lol

[@chrishardnett3272]

Thank you for your service and very sensible response.

[@A10fighter95]

just regular plastic glasses. it was a move for the military to save money. the amount of plastic used to make one pair of BCG can make 6 regular pairs

[@SIurm]

the French Legion looks crazy to be honest, if i had a felony or a troubled past i would definitely consider leaving for the Legion

[@nathalipalmacadenas8337]

My fiance left on Feb. 8. He is is going thru this right now !

[@TheBroDude777]

Well, thank you. My uncle and three cousins were in the USMC. I don't favor any branches, my Father was a Colonel, I have two cousins in the Navy, one has served in the Army, and I have many friends who are vets from all the branches, be it the USAF, USCG, USMC, USA, USN, as well as police officers, firemen, etc. Everyone does their service to this country.

[@amos89id]

The instructor in the begining is now SSgt. Jolly. He was mine in Bravo co.

[@FOXTR0T1]

one of the first things you need to do when joining the military is learn to speak drill sergeant

[@anthonycaballero4457]

I ship Feb 08! I have 3 weeks left! I'm nervous man 😰

[@dummythicc1984]

+Anthony Caballero 5 days. Have fun

[@anthonycaballero4457]

Grey Knights I sure will lol

[@DANNYBO1I23]

+Anthony Caballero 2 more days are you ready?

[@anthonycaballero4457]

roby1323 Im neverous man! Been having the preship jitters all week

[@DANNYBO1I23]

+Anthony Caballero I got three more months. everyday I get a lil more nervous.

[@JFVisuals]

i love the froggy voiced instructors so fucking funny

[@AsianOnDuty]

o-o..... Oh how I hated the first week... well I hated the first two phases haha Bravo Co. :D

[@darrenmorrow9539]

Drill Instructor caught with his hands in his pocket @ 3:22.... Say something!!!

[@danieljones8642]

Bruhh hmu

[@Inavitago]

They usually are, but this Drill Instructor is locked on. Thanks for the question. =D

[@TonyKay08]

the one teaching the class is ssgt jolly in the video hes only sgt. but he was one of my drill instructors. bad ass drill instructor

[@TheAGNOSTIC_who_YT_CENSORS]

[After the attack on our nation on 11 September 2001] The Army and the Airforce combined with the Northern Alliance were the first to fight against the Taliban.

[@Wrangler7559]

HOLY FREAKING CRAP BATMAN!! THIS IS THE SAME SERGEANT WHO GAVE US OUR CLASSES!!! He is freaking awesome!!! but don't fall asleep when he gives a class hahahahahah.. oh man! this is awesome!

[@LegenaryProductions]

*men. I may not know much about the Marines, and I have about 5 years until I can even go, being 14, but I know that whenever anyone talks about Soldiers, they ALWAYS refer to the marines.

[@joei1382]

They have E4 drill instructors? Damn. Wish we did it like that too. Now that I think about it, a younger drill instructor might have advantages than an older higher ranking one.

[@harassednapkin]

SGT JOLLY HE TAUGHT ME CLASSES AS WELL I WAS ALPHA CO. 2-3 WEEKS AHEAD OF GOLF!!!!!!

[@MrTrouble97]

LOL the army waiting, exactly. Now don't get me wrong I have mad respect for all branches but you just made a good example of how the army has double the man power but they once again just sit back and watch. Thanks for pointing that one out.

[@metaomicron72]

I just realized that all the glasses are the same and they are HUGE!

[@XTacoMangX]

SSgt Jolly!! Hes in Kilo Company now haha. He made me pick up my spit and carry it around all day the first week.

[@ComplacentGhost]

Holy shit its Ssgt Jolly when he was a Sgt! that dude was funny as fuck!!

[@TheAGNOSTIC_who_YT_CENSORS]

Please google "Never Faithful: the Rivalry Between Our Army and marines" and "Mortality of American Troops in Iraq".

[@thereptilegirl9924]

woow im signing up for the army on my birthday these obstacles look impossible for me but like other sergeants told me never quit

[@Kopihucky]

2:41 I dub that obstacle the ball buster...

[@rabbinirvana]

Because Marines take special pride in their enlisted...once they are Marines, 'Sir' or 'Ma'am' is for the officers, and the DI's letcha' know that this is how it is...

[@RipYourSpineOut]

Climbing onto bars, hopping over logs and punching things. Oddly reminiscent of elementary school recess. This stuff looks a lot harder once your age hits double-digits.

[@ACDCluva10]

"do the SEALs really get all their recruits from one branch in order to be the best?" Yes every single SEAL is a United States Salior. The only way to get to BUD/S is from the fleet, Great Lakes(Navy boot camp), OCS, or the Naval Academy. I have heard of a few FORMER USMC guys in the teams but it's rare and they're sailors now

[@jakobo789]

Sgt Jolly!!!!! you the shit big dawg

[@USful]

Getting ready to join in the next 3 years... waiting 'til the end of high school...

[@TheRunawayEmu]

That's what I mean, you can switch over (though idk why you would ever want to)

[@paradoxparody]

excellent, they are almost ready to die for the empire

[@alopez22141]

Trevor we call our NCO's sir out of sign of respect and because we have to earn the title of Marines, once we earn the title then we use rank

[@Dysarmonia]

Boot was the shittiest time of my life, and I'd do that shit all over again if I could be where I am today

[@Wrangler7559]

BEST PART ABOUT MCMAP was...... BENDS AND THRUSTS!!! oh good.. little jimmy over there scratched his face... FACE HALF RIGHT!!! BENDS AND THRUSTS!!! lol.... I tell you what.. by the end of all of our MCMAP sessions.. I was very good at doing Bends and thrusts

[@T4ntrumFever]

face half-right..... bends and thruuusts.... 1..2..3....1! Bends and thrusts are MCMAP training

[@seacadet287]

I agree as you can sea i am a cadet and I aspire to join the United States Marine Corps i respect all branches and there service to our country.

[@yokoshima1000]

worst words ever to hear in those classes "were going to take a 5 to 10 minute break"......shit I.T. time who remembers that

[@XTacoMangX]

They will never be nice, only when its personal time or you do good in drill. But you will never have a normal conversation with them until its Marine Week.

[@RuOsGmUcE08]

In Marine Corps Boot Camp, you are not a Marine until you graduate bootcamp. Until then, you are just a slimy civilian in transition. You have to use the word "sir" until you've earned the right. Once you graduate, you no longer call NCO's sir, a jesture only used when addressing officers.

[@MrTrouble97]

Truth- 18 as of August and about to head off to Wright State University (waiting to be accepted) for NROTC (just like my uncle did).

[@ElTexas454]

Holy shit i remember him! Sgt Jolly he was hilarious!

[@bill12616]

Im glad that i went to bmts lafb tx

[@MrTrouble97]

I was trying to say I had respect for both but then he kept bashing on the USMC some more so I went back to defense but your making a good point and I am done. Sick of this shit any ways

[@stormtrooper571]

@USful same. only two years for me though

[@JoeBoogie96]

Im nervous about the confidence course. I have horrible upper body strength.

[@ClassicDisneyFan94]

Ok. Thanks. I think I have a friend in the Marines.

[@rayvnicolas24]

Recruits don't wear boot bands, during the first phase

[@snowboardslider24]

well, I wouldn't go that far. As a future Marine myself, I respect all US branches of service. However, I want to be a part of an Elite group. 'The Few, The Proud, The Marines.'

[@rtm1137]

Holy shit, its SGT Jolly!

[@Neilb86]

Awesome memories

[@darknewt]

im leaving there aug 13th as well.

[@mengotto]

Did they put that rubber playground like bark on the "O" course? It was just sand when I went through that bad boy.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Memories Plt 395 India Co 3rd Bn Parris Island Oct-Dec 1973 Thanks Ssgt Stewart Ssgt Johnigon Sgt Valentine Sgt Guest

[@carlc1987]

That PTI sounds like elmo screaming

[@BarracksSi]

That stupid wall at 2:47 kicked my ass the first time I ran the course.

[@robotswithemotion]

by the sounds of those airplanes it must be san diego

[@fredmantis1550]

Please sir, would you enlighten me to the various secs of American teams like the aqua, aerial, and ground forces? Being Canadian I know only a little info on the different jobs such as; one needing to be trained in combat engineering before going on to combat diving, infantry & scheduled routines, and the pilot crafts. Thanks in advance for the response, Eh.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I don't remember being on obstacle course week one ??? I was on the island though

[@marinesusarule]

1:30 holy Shit its SSGT Fuentes hahahah i swear to god he sounded like kermit the frog when we were in class and hed be like " ARE WE LOSING ARE VOLUMN??? STAND UP NOWW!!! lololol

[@sawyer_volm9265]

so what happends if you cant do a obstacle like you cant get over the dual pull up bar what happens do you go to the next obstacle or do somthing else