SSgt Ferrin SDI Speech

Platoon 3058, Mike Co., Parris Island. SDI SSgt Ferrin, DI SSgt Pippin, DI SSgt Caro. "Team Nick"

[@MCsAdvice]

Of course, Marines do not steal... however we Strategically Transfer Equipment to Alternate Location. Also, the Senior Drill Instructor forgot the part in his speech "further if you feel that I have mistreated you, I expect to report such incidences to our company commander."

[@paulferguson2574]

HOOAH!!

[@lunagg1548]

He didnt forget, this is a Parris Island DI. Their speech doesn't include that part because they learn how to request mast later. My Gunny was a former DI so that is how I know.

[@SaintSavageProd]

We call this tactical acquisition

[@jhutchinsonjr]

Even after 23 yrs of faithful service; these values are kept, even in retirement. I LOVE my Corps!! Oooh..RAHH!!!

[@melapelas4092]

@James A Dauphinais yeah I was one back in 98

[@unidentifiable1875]

Good man

[@zobekguerrero1366]

Mela Pelas man in range week they make us eat the whole apple and i was pretty hungry so i didn’t really mind it

[@Willy650707]

We love you sir!

[@bensmith5288]

You aren't even a marine . You just come on the internet for some flame fanning from randomers

[@jorgerazo2883]

Man I remember my DI’s SCREAMED the DI pledge at the top of their lungs. Shit was terrifying 😂

[@rjwills3710]

tell me about it

[@pyrointampa7254]

Spent 22 years in the Air Force and man did I make the right call. I was never cut out for this shit. I’ve got to hand it to anyone who can make it through Marine Corp training. Those guys have my enduring respect. (As do all members of our armed forces!) The U. S. Marines are the real deal folks. I’m beyond proud of anyone willing to strap on a uniform and defend this country. Especially a Marine uniform. Semper Fi!!

[@joelgomez7136]

Rah🤘

[@Agent1W]

+Pyro In Tampa Even after becoming a Marine, you just get treated like you were in "Zero Week". Some of us like to be able to transcend and grow past the infant stage of military membership.

[@TheTurk56523]

I didn't know The Marines was a CORPORATION.

[@CharlieRobe]

I'm retired AF too. Not all Air Force are weenies these days. Air Combat Controllers, Para Weather, Para Rescue (PJs) and some Security Force Airmen are some bad asses. I remember back in the early 2000s after Desert Shield kicked off,...I saw a Air Combat Controller TSgt on the cover of Time magazine with Navy Seals in the mountains of Afghanistan. Not saying what they were doing there was apart of that operation. It was just during that time frame. Before that,..I didn't have a clue that our Airmen were infused / deploying with Special Operators.

[@christianrogers9439]

must be nice not having to go through a boot camp

[@jjlatinopedia]

USARMY active duty here! You Marines are bad-asses. Hooah!

[@rubblejohnstone4460]

Respect to anyone who signs up and completes training.

[@CenterChoice]

i leave for basic july 15th

[@michaelbienicewicz2993]

Even if that was in 1986?? Cool

[@projectmayhem6898]

@@michaelbienicewicz2993 Yep

[@kamarskeete2762]

I leave August 24

[@TriatomicAI]

I leave June 15th

[@carltonmcdaniel1747]

This was the worst part of boot camp because culture shock sets in. You get relaxed while processing and staying at the reception station barracks. If you can get through this day, you will adjust to the culture. Good luck! It will be an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life! Semper Fi

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I think people find it hard to believe that all we did in Receiving--once we passed the test of holding-up one, bag, laundry and one, marker, laundry--was sit on our footlockers all day and eat three times a day; we did absolutely nothing for about ten days which gave me time to count how many were filling-up the squad bay as busses dropped off one pack of suckers after another; I remember it was about 60-80 people total--we finished with much less. We were supposed to sit on our footlockers all day and read our EST books; in jail, you get to watch "The View."

[@kevinhealey6540]

Keep your mouth shut for the first two weeks until you understand the mood of the DIs. The best thing to do throughout your career is make friends with anybody and everybody (and throughout your life actually).

[@Diabetic_Chicken69]

@Scott Heslin Bro stfu man, what the hell are you on about? For the love of GOD anyone reading this, before you go to ANY military training, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT, and listen. Anytime you have a chance to make a friend, do it! Do not make enemies! Your life will be hell unless you use your emotional intelligence! Don't be an individual!

[@Onlythetruth88]

The most frightening drill instructor I saw was twenty two years old and she was only five feet four inches tall.

[@bobbyallen7977]

When did female DIs start drilling male Marine recruits?

[@ms.annthrope415]

The short ones are the meanest.

[@pantera29palms]

You were terrified by a woman? F’ing pussy…

[@huntermielke12]

*3 Srgts enter the room* Me: Oh shit, here we go again

[@weirdj973]

Sgts****

[@huntermielke12]

@@weirdj973 My bad. I'm not big on the Armed forces

[@weirdj973]

@@huntermielke12 no worries mate, just spreading knowledge

[@mf2actual354]

It’s actually SSGT’s. Staff Sergeant

[@angelkrom1231]

Wait what

[@lwinaus8810]

Went through Parris Island in 1972 in Platoon 213 back when the barracks were the old wooden 2 story WWII vintage (or earlier..). Spent 8 years in the Corps and as almost every member will attest, you never really leave the Corps. It is one of the best experiences to form a pride in self, self discipline, esprit de corps, and an ability to face life head on.

[@lajosnyitray7499]

7

[@W8ASA]

"Verbal abuse will not be tolerated?" Wow -- that's sure changed!

[@Kay_213_]

Your not gonna have to deal with verba! Abuse when in a war zone

[@erikstark1545]

They mean from other recruits

[@6TomCruz6]

Of course it changed but let see what happens when the camera turns off

[@ralphduran1155]

What the hell is verbal abuse?? There is verbal motivation!!! Yut!!!!!!!

[@larbear2835]

It's not abuse when they do it. It's called training. I was never in a Marine but i served in the US Army. I have respect for all who have given service.

[@whatsmyname1288]

Beatings will continue til Morale improves

[@thejabisking5426]

whats my name? A new reality starts as soon as that camera is gone🤣

[@grayman735]

@@thejabisking5426 🤔 yep

[@johnstark7559]

Went in 1963. In April 1965 i found myself in Chu-Lai Vietnam.when I went in there was no war! Pay attention in boot camp and Itr. You may have to use what you learned sooner than you think!!! Semper fi

[@rachael3533]

John Stark probably how all the folks that enlisted in 2000 and 2001 thought lol.

[@TheTurk56523]

John Stark: Actually, the war was going on long before the American advisors got involved.

[@ruthlessofficial_]

John Stark Thanks for those wise words sir, I’m currently serving in the marines and you are right in everything you stated, thank you for you service sir and may God bless you.

[@TeebTrois]

Respect to all of you who earned the title, United States Marine!

[@theguyfromwalgreens]

Gotta love these guys. Much respect to those that have/are endured/enduring this training.

[@conniemarie8702]

This is amazing. I wish to be mentally and physically trained like this, accepting the challenge. The discipline they develop overtime is amazing. 👍🏼🙏🏽🧡

[@HD-dw1cn]

In Marine Corps boot camp in 1981 they told us; "Disobey me & somebody gonna get hurt"!

[@billholmgren551]

They formed the mothers of America... recruits that weren't hacking it, would right home letters saying they were being abused... in 94' we had to report 1 by 1 to the 1st lieutenant. Saying we weren't being physically or mentally abused 😅 they warned us... u better not say a thing.

[@A_10_PaAng_111]

Who in the &$#@ is PFC William T Santiago 😂😂? There were no cellphones or GoPro cameras in 1981.

[@gmoney9068]

Senior Drill Instructor laying it DOWN! I went thru MCRD San Diego in 1982 but this video from PI shows that the Corps is in total lock-step from coast to coast. Semper Fi, Marines.

[@terrymccluskey8695]

I was there in October 1982 ,. 3096...

[@MTAUBNVS]

@@terrymccluskey8695 I was in platoon 3096... In October..name the D.I.. ILL GIVE YOU TWO..SGT MCFIELD,SGT CISNEROS...NAME THE SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR

[@BBAKER22]

NO, what it shows is that these guys are full of SHIT

[@mitchellstiles8817]

Cracks me up. Graduated in 1990 and we got mentally, verbally and physically abused big time.

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

same with us in 1990, first night a guy got choked up when he told the DIs: " sir I got on the wrong bus, I am supposed to be in the Navy..." first and last time we saw his goofy ass...DIs almost killed him...

[@brnxpinstripes]

@77musica that is funny as crap!😂😂😂

[@robertobrien1766]

Amen brother

[@MoonHawk01]

77musica Lmaoooo 😩😂😂😂 I bet his ass is a Basically trained Marine now

[@Mb.groovy]

can confirm, our DI's punched the shit outta us for fucking up drill lmao

[@jamesturner6437]

Honor platoon 2076 fox company. 2006 best damn platoon on Paris island. Still a Marine 13 years later 3 deployments to Iraq one to Afghanistan. I'll never give up on my brothers. Semper Fi Devil Dogs.

[@dishmasterflex]

Holy Shit this voice just gave me goosebumps! Ssgt Ferrin was my Senior Drill Instructor Mike Co. Plt 3022 years ago, absolutely wild I found this!

[@paulfine5602]

Dude... me too! I was recruit 22. I still remember him saying "SSgt Grove! Come fuck these bitches up till the bulkhead's sweat!!" That was a bad day

[@paulfine5602]

@Frost Blade dec 2011 - March 2012.

[@Gods-bad-boy]

After my Senior DI gave his speech he walked back into the duty hut and let the Heavy and other DI's do their thing. What was that thing you ask? They DOVE into us, while we were still sitting down and started kicking, screaming, cursing, and throwing our sea bags. They FUCKED us up!!! One recruit cried. And I nevet saw him again... ALL my DI's were Hispanic except my Senior DI, Ssgt. McDermott. Some of the cursing had a sprinkle of spanish. To Ssgt Gonzales To Sgt Siqueiros To Sgt Lazno I hated you. But now I get it...Thanks! MCRD San Diego Mike Co. Platoon 3033

[@alexanderwalle3568]

That was precisely my experience, ruining the myth of which coast has the best Suck; the Senior, or someone close to him, I no longer remember, was all nice--then, like you said, it hit the fan. I remember one D.I. (who was probably the worst of the three--worse, as in "good") jumping into the middle of the "school circle" we were at and when he landed no one was sitting there. There was a kid we had close to what you described--I don't remember him in Receiving, though, but by then the entire squad bay was full; but because I'm older now, so can listen, read and understand, I never really thought much of why someone would bang their head against the wall--but one kid did exactly that. Of all the options I thought available to me to get out of it as fast as I could--banging my head against a wall was never on the list. What kind of shit was that..? It apparently worked--his time in the Suck was about five minutes--he clearly never should have been down there to begin with--he probably got sent home for banging his head against the wall, then told his friends on the corner "They didn't need me."

[@THEbadlnb]

I have watched this speech from several Marine DI’s and every time, it makes me want to become a Marine. It is a very inspiring speech to me coupled with the pomp and ceremony. Sadly I am way to old to do this now and when I was young I did not have my shit squared away enough to even think about being a Marine. I have the upmost respect for every Marine living and dead. I have known many Marines of many ages and found every single last one of them to be the best people you could know. God bless all Marines.

[@murray8378]

I don’t want any young person to read this and think their shit needs to be together before joining. Everyone is basically in the same boat. They put your shit together once you get their.

[@vinniecarter7183]

My Son graduated boot camp San Diego Golf Company 2nd. Platoon 8/20/2019 I was so proud watching him graduate.

[@56thSPSk970]

Fine young men. The very best of the very best! RESPECT

[@iandamianluciferwilson7385]

The very best of the best! At what?

[@nickz5849]

@@iandamianluciferwilson7385 If you need to ask then you clearly arent what hes referring to

[@iandamianluciferwilson7385]

@@nickz5849 that is not a answer. The best of the best at what? I have never been a US Marine. I am not a American citizen. Are they the best of the best at needlepoint or knitting. It was a fair question. If they are the best of the best why bother with the Rangers or Seals or the Air Force as marines are the best.

[@matthewreynoso801]

Ssgt Ferrin was one of my Drill Instructors in 2009 with SDI Ssgt Richburg and DI Ssgt Estrella, Mike Co. Plt 3036 follow series, will never forget

[@jackiechan6460]

I always wanted to be a Marine. Showed up to the office with GED, the recruiter refused me at the door. Went to the Army office next door, was welcomed in. Scored 88 on my ASVAB. Could pick from any job, and my MOS will let me live my dreams in the military. I hope to meet plenty of you Marines, Airmen and Sailors. USA BABY!!

[@Agent1W]

+JacksTip The Marines can do that. It's not because you would be ineffectual as a Marine, but because weeding out the GED holders from the pool of high school graduates is a good way to keep their recruitment numbers low. But the Army always need more and more people. As my JROTC instructor had said, "The Army would take any GEDs up in a heartbeat," so he encouraged us to finish high school and not drop out so we can have more enlistment options.

[@jackiechan6460]

@@Agent1W Yeah, but I scored well on my tests which the Army recruiters did not expect from someone with a GED. I think I would be much better than most of the applicants but meh. I am with the Army now and my MOS is something I can't do in the Marines, so I think the cards I was dealt were better than the ones I wanted.

[@jackiechan6460]

@@Agent1W More enlistment options is great, but as one of my buddies said at the hotel when I asked him why Army. He said "Because I am not a pussy, so not joining the Airforce. Not a fucking jarhead so not going to the Marines, and I am not a fag to join the Navy". All the Army guys had a good laugh, but the other guys came out with their own trash talk haha. Happy to say we all made it the next day at MEPS. And we actually have a lot of respect for the other branches.

[@michaelbienicewicz2993]

@@jackiechan6460 MEPS was fun wasn't it? Got ya all geared up for waiting for more waiting and all that. And let us not forget the inevitable ding dong unvailing .

[@clint2439]

I was in the Air Force from 72-76, 3723 BMTS. Our SDI had jumped services and had been a former Marine. His name was MSGT. Bacon. He had served in the Korean War. You did not want to P/O MSGT. Bacon! He was assisted by SSGT. Parks and SSGT. Burney! 48 years later, I still remember their names and faces. I was 17 years old, and they definitely made an impression. Thank you to the military for the values you instilled in me! Thank you for the discipline, respect, and manners you taught me. It is too bad that it is not mandatory to serve, as it is in Israel. We definitely would have a different culture.

[@richardsnydet6436]

Went thru PI back in 75. Spent 4 years as a grunt. Make damn sure this is what you want. Because once there their is no turning back. This is no game. It is fucking dead on serious.

[@mattr7118]

Richard Snydet You definitely can turn back. You're allowed to quit. You'll just go home as an embarrassing pile of amphibian shit for all your friends and family to laugh at.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

yes.

[@S1D3W1ND3R015]

I mean, you can quit. But damn how embarrassing and dishonorable is it to quit during training. Quit now, you'll always quit in life.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

yes

[@pepper13111]

I enlisted in January 1966 in VN 12/22/66 - 07/14/69 , in hospital for several months. Went instructor school ay PI for three years till 1975. Retired in 2004.

[@PFC_50_Grand]

The recruits are probably thinking... ‘Hmm how did I arrive at this point in time? I remember walking into an office where everyone was real nice to me and offered me coffee with a smile. Ok just relax....let me relax on my life de idiots for a minute’ 😂

[@anthonyluisi7096]

I always loved how animated the USMC DI’s are ... it’s amazing 😉

[@user-pu5hr5xu3t]

It requires a lot of energy!

[@gf1945__]

Yes and I was raised by that man 😂 here I am joining the Navy

[@jones1604]

I remember that speech like it was yesterday. No regrets

[@user-bm1st1by7r]

andrew jones Respect from a soldier, thanks for serving brother 💪🏼

[@benbardon5555]

Semper Fi Marines,MCRD San Diego, 1974 Plt 3013

[@user-jv8sd3ih1q]

watching this helps my broken heart.

[@bosarti20]

Same here 😍

[@bruceshepherd4655]

Got caught laughing. I paid for that.

[@DJM.I.A.]

How'd it go??

[@radioactiverat8751]

@@DJM.I.A. Exactly as you'd expect during a talk about respect probably.

[@colt451911w]

Oh I know you did. You put your self in a world of sh*t. Semper fi . Former Marine Sgt & Vietnam vet 67 68

[@reaganpm7968]

Haha oh fuck I remember laughing..."dont laugh dont laugh dont laugh" *cracks up* "oh fuck" *heart beat in my face, cold hands, sweated almost immediately*

[@samanders2676]

That’s arguably the hardest thing - trying not to laugh. The mother of all torture.

[@kevinhutt5710]

Dang, all DI's are Staff NCO's. We didn't have one staff in my platoon, all were SGT's. Thanks for the memories, the best and worst time of my life.

[@FbuaryDmon]

Their unison of that left turn was phenomenal.

[@EclipsedShark]

This brings back so many memories

[@CastroRSA]

Samuel Bedard . seriously brother

[@kleffner123456]

Never forget it!!

[@maxdel994]

I honestly miss my time in boot camp. The guys I went with became my family at the end Lima co Plt 3042

[@williammorales9185]

Lethal Lima 3101. So true man, I miss it too.

[@chrishanna4631]

3029 Lima co 1994 9/13-12/2

[@kleffner123456]

You'll never forget it.MCRD San Diego Platoon 2010 1997 Echo company HONOR PLATOON!!

[@mitchellmitchell6938]

Max Del I was in 3042. 2008

[@heysofreakin3720]

Killer kilo plt 3002

[@brandonsoileau2873]

I should've joined the Corps. These guys are tight and squared away.

[@gregorysinicrope2210]

Brandon Soileau most Marines are a bunch of fuck ups

[@ryannguyen7466]

Lol.

[@gregorysinicrope2210]

I was with 1st Recon Battation and was able to witness it first hand!

[@BBAKER22]

Tight and squared away? LMAO...more like power hungry and narcissistic

[@mitchellmitchell6938]

Brandon Soileau ya you fucked up.

[@jbcatoify]

1979 platoon 2049, to this day i still and will always use what i was taught in becoming a United States Marine. Oooo-rahh, Semper Fi Jarheads

[@randyznaniecki7294]

just like I remembered

[@mortweiss3151]

I was drafted In 1954 U.S. Army. It was what it was. But Now -today -WOW! Soon, A.I. Drones and computers will be called Sir. Mort Weiss 1ST INF DIV, "The Big Red ONE." !954 - 1956 USAR 1962

[@TheTurk56523]

You do know the Korean War was over in 1954.

[@mikemoore3050]

AMEN! TRAINED BY THE BEST TO BE THE BEST. HOORAH! THANKYOU SIR!

[@CastroRSA]

Holy .... shit .... memories. Semper Fi Mike Co. 3058

[@williammorales9185]

So this was your platoon? I'm curious, why are their boots bloused? In '96 we didn't start blousing till 2nd phase. And rifles issued already before meeting your DI's??? We didn't do that either. Man I guess things have changed some in 20 years.

[@thefooyouhate9000]

Mike Company, Plt 3265!

[@ralphduran1155]

Fox 2048, 2nd battalion. Senior DI Ssgt Pryce! Badass Ssgt!

[@gunslin33able]

Freaking outstanding!!! Semper FI Marine !!!!

[@clarkeugene5727]

As I recall, back in January of '68, (MCRD San Diego) it was less than 4 hours from the time we got off the buss till we were ushered over the the quonset huts. We had been showered, hair cuts and given our utilities after we shipped our personal things back home in a box. At 72 years old now, I do forget things for sure. But I can search my brain till exhaustion and I don't at all remember a SDI Speech. I only recall him saying as we stood at attention, "if I catch you eye-balling me, I will gouge your eyes out."

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I remember picking-up my ditty bag in some warehouse on P.I. that they put everyone's shit in until we were done--however that was going to happen--it was weird when I got it back--I hadn't seen anything that was really mine for several months--all that Nike gym-bag had in it was my civilian clothes and personal effects. It's like jail, when they take your cell phone, keys and that lucky peseta you still have from Benidorm.

[@MrMmyers5]

There is a mentality that some will never realize about these type of videos. For those who have served and have endured these procedures, we honor and respect the traditions that we have gone through, along with generations of brothers and sisters before us, that have molded us into what we are. Some will never understand why someone would put up with this type of training and "abuse", but for those with the intestinal fortitude to have withstood it, we can tell you, it makes you stronger. These warriors are those that are committing their lives to defend yours 24 x 7, they give you the right to disagree with whatever you wish, even if they don't agree with you. If you cannot respect and honor these people that are defending you and your right to say whatever your want, then you don't deserve to be a part of this nation

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

I have so much love and respect for every single soldier in every branch of the military!. Without you I wouldn't enjoy everything I have my whole life. So to all who have had We The People backs it's time we have yours!. Thank you all for your service and know that I'd do anything to help you out. 🙏🙏🍻

[@michaelbienicewicz2993]

I need some pootie poo. Can ya help??

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

@@michaelbienicewicz2993I can steer you in the right direction for a fee. 😉😂😂😂

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

@@michaelbienicewicz2993 And depending on what kind of Whoaman you're looking for the price varies from knob to knob. 😉😉😂🤢😂😂😂

[@michaelbienicewicz2993]

@@imhappyandyou.4003 Let me know how you can do this.

[@tantoismailgoldstein6279]

My grandfather was in Bastone with the 101st. My father went to Vietnam as a clerk and in his first 30 days earned the DSC and was switched to 11b - fire team leader. My daughter ,with her school work would work so hard on projects and then give up right at the end. So as punishment I made her read two books. One of Bastone and one of Stalingrad. She learned what it ment to give up like the men at Stalingrad. But also what it means to never give up. When she was done reading the books I asked her"how many men gave up at Stalingrad and how many men made it home?" 100 thousand gave up and 3 thousand made it home was her answer. Next I asked her how many men were at Bastone and how many made it. "12 thousand we're surrounded and zero gave up" then I told her about her great grandfather being there. That was years ago and she has become someone who never gives up no matter what. Now she is 17 and asking me if she can be in the infantry. She wants me to sign for her and though she doesn't know that I would , I'm just trying very hard to let her turn 18 so she can without having to go by what I say. I hope that what the army has done for me to make me a better man will do the same for her.

[@michaelbienicewicz2993]

God bless you and your family. After saying that, I really don't think you want your girl to be a better "man" than you. Sorry.. I had to get that out of my system. Hope ya laughed. The Army was a while back for me. Not too long but now it is in the past. I'm sure your daughter will make you proud. USA USA and then some.

[@ms.annthrope415]

The difference was the Werhmacht in Stalingrad had been battling for over 5 months. They battled from August to February, they were so down on supplies, warm clothing, food, they were eating their horses if they were lucky. They suffered more than 850,000 casualties. Men died just being frozen to death. It was surrender or a slow, certain death. Thr German Air Force could nornsupply them and no help was coming. They were surrounded. What choice woukd they have? The men at the Battle of the Bulge had it fir just over 1 month. The US had pretty much command of the skies and command of the ground. The lyrics knew if they would just hold out the relief units woukd be able to break through. The German army was on its last gasp. They had limited fuel, limited food, and limited ammunition. The US had comparatively unlimited fuel and munitions. The US in Bastogne wasn't in desperate straights watching men die by starvation or cold.

[@davidrudolph2825]

USMC '65-'69! Vietnam '66-'68! They turned me into a machine! I have since recovered! Semper Fidelis! Fides Est Honor Meus!

[@jbox777]

I leave July 15th, 2019 to MCRD San Diego.. I don't I think it matters how much I try to prepare myself for boot camp, I'll never be ready for any of it.

[@BBAKER22]

You're an IDIOT if you go through with it

[@holycanoli783]

I leave July 22nd to Parris Island. Good luck man

[@ronniegreen3348]

jordan franklin i leave July 29th to MCRD San Diego lol

[@sherrielm6259]

@@holycanoli783 ((((((( canoli )))))) may the peace of Jesus be w u

[@sherrielm6259]

@@ronniegreen3348 (((((((( Ronnie )))))) may the peace of Jesus be w u

[@paulcanis6297]

The whole Marine training process is really a marvel. This is how you train a cohesive force that can turn on a dime and execute orders. On the one hand it is easy: you got to get people to form a cohesive and fast whole. on the other hand, that is damn hard to do!

[@user-pu5hr5xu3t]

It is definitely the very best way to train a basic rifleman. Break a kid down to nothing, a place where there is nowhere to go but up. Then slowly and methodically build him up, brick by brick until you have a man who can not only follow, but lead.

[@HellBillyDeluxe]

Such an awesome Drill Instructor!

[@amarilloaristocrat8435]

I started at MCRD in 1978, and don't remember all the yelling that went on by the drill instructors. It seems that they may have changed their strategy. Platoon 1080, September 1, to December 1, 1978. (0331)

[@samuel97355]

Platoon 1040 C Company December 2003

[@celosgreen]

How long did it take for your voice to come back? I was never a DI, but I've had battle buddies that were and they couldn't speak for weeks after training.

[@marcnoon2869]

Holy shit Ssgt Ferrin was my heavy when I attended boot camp back in 2009! Kill!

[@adwowaafful3617]

I love the intros lmao... The physical accuracy is satisfying...

[@mankokennewick5802]

I never laughed so hard in my life as I did in boot camp. Some of the recruits were terrified. It was hilarious.

[@mankokennewick5802]

@Eric Velasquez lol, hell yeah...lol

[@MrBhamm80]

Same! It was the best time of my life I never want to do again..haha

[@hi00118]

That platoon seems like they’re starting stronger than most in these videos lol. Not terrible on volume or intensity in that first aye aye sir

[@daveelzinga9644]

Thanks for all you do

[@josephmackela8466]

I am getting addicted to these videos. They are interesting to watch.

[@Kay_213_]

(3 Srgts walk through door) Me: Oh shit, things just got tense

[@user-pu5hr5xu3t]

The pucker factor!

[@Fultonfalcons86]

You break the Corps values and your ass will be in a sling before you know it , I have a tremendous amount of respect for my younger brother he served in the corp during desert storm.........

[@davidb717]

I finished parris island in 79, served in the fold till 02, I so much wish that I could go back and do it all over again, the marines is the only family I really fit into, semper fi all the way brothers

[@FesterPussbucket]

Is it wrong to miss this? The discipline. The order. The security. The brotherhood. Being able to trust those you don't personally know with your life because you know they are just as motivated to ensure your safety as you are theirs. I'm way too old now, but the days I spent in the Corps and the Army were both the hardest and the most rewarding. You learn what cannot be taught. Mostly about who you really are. Service should be mandatory for everyone. It isn't just about war. It's just as much about growing up.

[@JohnSmith-cv5pj]

I think it is. With all respect Sir - healthy human being do not need any external forces to mold him. If he thinks about life, how humans behave and think - he'll be fine. Adults learn to accept uncertainty.

[@FesterPussbucket]

@@JohnSmith-cv5pj I agree with your comment, to a point. I wasn't referring to the mold making. I was referring to service in general. It is the only environment where everyone there is a professional, or not there very long. You can go on a post and know that everyone there has got your back if you get in a pinch. Your life is secure. Your quarters won't get repossessed. Your job won't disappear to China. Experience and accomplishments are respected. So is the flag. I always found the military to be utopia. If my back didn't fall apart after 10 years, I never would have left. I had hell trying to make rank as I was a pain in my BMO'S ass. He wanted a running mission capable fleet, but didn't want to say anything to the LTC that would possibly come off as anything other than yes sir. But! 2 years later he was sent back to CONUS. In the civilian world you could be stuck with a weak ass kisser for life. In the military senior NCO's have earned their stripes. In the civilian world you might get stuck working for a brain dead bean counter that is your boss because his parents bought him the right degree, and not because he knows anything about his actual job.

[@ghostmost2614]

My Senior DI spoke to us in a very calm and father like manner. Everyone seemed to breath a sigh of relief. Then he turned us over to the Jr DI's and reality set the fuck in reeeeal quick. 😳

[@Diabetic_Chicken69]

Dude, just the ever sensing pang that you were fucked man, lol

[@MANROCK130]

They're not called Jr DI's, it's just Drill Instructor

[@jameseriksen8522]

Platoon 3306 h company parris island 1983.....semper fi marines!

[@frankman2]

After watching Full Metal Jacket , I don't understand how can they can hold the laughter.

[@IwaysKeepMOMMINd]

"Shaken out your lower extremities". I think this process was added after the speech, for there was one recruit who suffered from restless leg syndrome back in bootcamp days.

[@NICHOLASRGLORIOSO]

EXCELLENT WORK SARGE!! I was US AIR FORCE 18 years myself. I understand why this is so important. SEMPER FI BRO

[@davidbeeman6641]

TheTurk56523 7 L L i

[@eddiefortsoniir3341]

18? Y didn’t u just do the last 2

[@BBAKER22]

Excellent work? LMAO.. Nothing but power hungry narcissists

[@Kay_213_]

No, they did their job in order to train new recruits in the way of combat and military dicsipline. If they did their jobs right, those recruits would do the same to new recruits. Go AirForce!

[@davidanderson9924]

Marine = Marines Are Real Important Navy Equipment

[@onexlifeonly132]

@Austin Miller The truth

[@KORN-ne5er]

@@onexlifeonly132 Marines are the retard branch of the military.

[@apostlea.nathanheathsr8071]

I remember bootcamp as if it was yesterday. I'll never forget MCRD San Diego, my SDI GySgt Lindstrom, DI SSGT Chappel and DI Goldman this was October 13, 1983, Platoon 2108 2nd Battalion Fox Co. Those where the days that formed me into a real Marine, and I am so grateful for those 13 weeks of my life. SEMPRE FI!!!

[@apeeps91]

I used to think Marines were tougher and stronger than the average citizen. But in my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class i ended up sparring with a veteran Marine staff sergeant. And i easily sunk in a triangle choke. After that i look at them as regular people. I was 20 years old when that happend. Ill never forget it.

[@pcprincipal7755]

Now try it with a Former Navy Seal

[@michaelbienicewicz2993]

Kind of like my first date with your old lady. Unforgetable. YUMMMM

[@jj7834]

Wow. The slim Marine on the left is impressive. High n tight

[@justinmcghee6533]

FORWARD MAACH

[@alancummings7107]

To all of you , thank you .

[@joshuae9878]

They’re not frightening they may look like they are, but they are teaching you stuff in that manner, but they can become your friends once you graduate from being a marine it takes time, patience, discipline, spirit, and faith to become a marine

[@dylansmith7274]

Golf Company 2041 Parris Island Feb 26th-May 25th SEMPER-FI!!!!!!

[@Agent1W]

I don't remember seeing this part in _Full Metal Jacket_. Edit: At 3:42, that was nice(appreciative, not sarcastic) of the DI cadre to let those recruits get their blood flowing back up. At Lackland, the senior MTI remarked, "That's not very important. Tough ----," when one of the trainees made a statement about his leg falling asleep. TRUE STORY. It's hard to tell whether it was firmness or indifference.

[@loganwright8430]

My grandpa was in the military years ago and he respects America like he did when he was in the army years ago. And this is the American flag that solutes him: 🇺🇸

[@markeek7532]

US Army here (94-98). The marines have my full respect.

[@chasinpaper8773]

What if dashie was a drill instructor 🤣🤣🤣

[@beardedgremlin8117]

Almost 20 yrs later and I still cringe when I hear a DI or SDI ‘s voice

[@charlesortlip3303]

My son is going through this right now at MCRD San Diego.

[@jamesfleming5849]

Went there about 40 years ago.Its like looking at the surface of Mars now.That is a whole foreign society from Mars.I got out and never looked back.But I don't regret it at all.Its an experience like no other.

[@Tylerdurden-dj8rq]

Full metal jacket

[@whatever9042]

The first time I heard the SDI speech I didn’t realize it was a speech

[@xRedNationx]

Always curious about the science that goes behind the whole script. There must've been genius psychologists and scientists that worked to create such a training regime that has remained the same for decades.

[@MarkcusHines]

To senior drill instructor Staff Sergeant Felix Ferrin, may God bless you, and the United States Marine Corps. Semper fidelis, always faithful.

[@anthonyescobar3056]

Everywhere i go theres a drill sergeant there

[@robertferrin4408]

Its cool to see someone in the marines with your last name lol

[@williammorales9185]

Its even cooler when you can look in the mirror and see yourself as a Marine.

[@MJim-vo4qu]

I remember when our Sr DI came into the squad bay with a green belt. Me n my fellow recruits jus about lost our breath.

[@carl6956]

For those that don't know, the Marines have two recruit training commands, San Diego, CA, and Parris Island, NC, all recruits that live east of the Mississippi go to Parris Island, those that live west go to San Diego.

[@dirtybird4528]

Parris island, sc

[@michaelbienicewicz2993]

Same thing with tv and radio call letters.. East of Miss. W... West of Miss K... Wild huh? It is all government controled.

[@zacktaylor1113]

Wait a minute, they already have their club patches? We weren't allowed to iron ours on until at least 2nd phase.

[@59Fitness]

Zack Taylor uniforms from nowadays already come with them on. I remember someone telling my platoon that old tradition.

[@felixferrin1090]

Zack Taylor yeah same here. Except we didn’t iron ours on until after the crucible. The uniforms today come with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor already embroidered on.

[@mikeysclips]

I don't even remember taking a shit in Boot camp! How does that happen?

[@Erix7810]

Lol

[@mcoleman6893]

Constipation by FEAR.

[@BBAKER22]

Because you're a crack head

[@unidentifiable1875]

Me neither. Hahaha

[@thejabisking5426]

I do. No doors and everyone in the head starring right at you waiting for their 30 secs on the pot.

[@AlexVeldkamp]

Question here. I’ve been watching these videos for awhile and I have always wondered y do they always start the training with the money bag and the card? Is it to start them off easy or are they waiting for the series commander to give them the go ahead to begin?

[@dr.thriller246]

Just think DI’s go through a semi smaller boot camp 9 weeks to become DI’s. I will forever cherish my drill instructors guidance and how they turned me into a Marine.