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[@romeodeville]

And this is your "Oh God what have I gotten myself into" moment...

[@blah2214]

Alex Brown im a Poolee and I'm thinking that right know lol (but I know it's part of their job)

[@PC_CERTIFIED]

Alex Brown I said the same thing when I went truck driving

[@kenhart5259]

No, that came when he gives his drill instructors command

[@esc1614]

I got mine on the plane

[@joefitzgerald2762]

@I'm Mohamed Zahir مسيحي 7777 lol youre not even a killing machine after mos school, takes a while to get there

[@marvincarter4730]

Its scary at first but when u look back these will be some of the most special times of your life!

[@DP-uw7mt]

Kohn Waiters agreed, I miss it. ‘07-‘15

[@AdrianHernandez-fw9nl]

It's that time you never want to have again.

[@CAGonRiv]

RAH gentlemen.

[@SgtRoseUSMC]

I remember going through it and fuck how I miss it. Now I'm home with my family during this crisis

[@ramflow8466]

Fuckkkkkkkkkkk NOOOO I do not miss bootcamp one bit.

[@ingramjones9296]

This 27 minutes used to seem like an eternity back then.

[@Raptured_and_back]

1st phase felt like eternity. By the time I got to 2nd phase I couldnt believe it.

[@SpiritChild0980]

Everyday a smoke session to have you question why did I sign up? This is why, organized chaos that’ll prepare you for every aspect of your life. #SemperFi💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@snoozakid]

the most accurate video on youtube right now of what actually goes on in marine corps boot camp

[@kstax9225]

alex sousa yup

[@broaddusmarines]

alex sousa exactly!!!!

[@alexelliott8346]

Most definitely. Only thing that's missing is a little bit more cursing.

[@AdrianHernandez-fw9nl]

Every company is a tad bit different but almost close.

[@frank8534]

I remember a lot more hands on...but we didn’t see everything. I do remember this like yesterday

[@andersonhail123]

In the end you just have to realise, they're trying to make you the best possible version of you that you can be.

[@renevinet5770]

Individual perception is an amazing thing. Most civilians who watch this, for the most part think negatively. Any person who has ever strapped on combat boots, regardless of what branch, looks on this with pride and gratitude.

[@nizloc4118]

Rah

[@matthewmcgrath1741]

Amen brother.

[@SLVMLXRDT]

Exactly

[@pauld1435]

The difference between Boot Camp and BCT (OSUT) is substantial. My 1st week was almost just like this all this running back and forth and trying to listen to commands getting the soul smoked out of us, but there was always that one guy hahahaha. Good Times. but Amen Brother. 1 Team 1 Fight.

[@clawhammer704]

Shit for brains.....

[@USMC-jk2bt]

Remember a recruit stole ice cream from Marine side of the chow hall. From then on everytime another recruit got IT on the quarter deck he did it with them while singing I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream. Was hysterical .

[@johnreed9050]

We had all the fatbodies have to strip down to their civvies and stand in front of a full length mirror. They had to point at the mirror and scream I'm not fat you are. The funniest shit I ever heard up to that point in my life.

[@ibuprofenPill]

At least it wasn't a doughnut!

[@georgevang4359]

FUCKEN LOL MAN!!!!!

[@michaelpereira2171]

🤣sounds accurate 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelpereira2171]

altruistic angel 🤣🤣🤣

[@gf-yq7hw]

We will never ever in our lives be that awesome again boys. Those were the days of our youth and prime of our lives to serve our great nation. Remember them...

[@TheDeepsix13]

Semper Fi brother

[@nizloc4118]

Thats what it comes down to. Sucked to be there, but a lifetime of smiling to yourself that you did it...

[@rickojames]

Amen to that. I graduated PI in 1975, and have accomplished much in life since then,.but NOTHING compares to the satisfaction of completing recruit training.

[@johnreed9050]

Graduation from parris island was one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. The only thing that was bigger was the birth of my son. Even getting married was nothing compared to graduating. When I returned home I finally got respect from people who did nothing but talk shit to me and about me .

[@demetriusrussell3261]

The best worst times I ever had...and I would so do it again.

[@GucciManecubus]

The echoes of the squad bays still give me chills.

[@0RICHARD1PATiNO2]

I love how accurate this is All other bootcamp videos are all for theatrical effect, this is raw and straightforward. Made me laugh thinking, "damn I was one of those idiots"

[@mtmadigan82]

Lol the feel and intensity is definitely there😂 its a whole lot more entertaining watching others do the dumb shlt you did there in the begining

[@ProudMarineVet0311]

I graduated 35 years ago today and this is all so clear in my mind

[@csucujo]

I graduated 26 years ago at MCRD, SD - video is still Accurate AF. Rah.🇺🇸

[@User_92020]

I graduated high school Navy J.R.OT.C 15 yrs ago, brings back memories.

[@markmower1746]

​@@csucujofruity

[@allanbryant3435]

Man I got the upmost respect for marines, bro these Di’s are like pittbulls off the chains.

[@magyar1274]

Devil Dogs

[@stanjohns5752]

This saves your life many times in combat. Teaching to obey instantly without question. I went to army airborne school at Benning after AIT. It was like boy scout camp. Army instructors would tell you to drop for ten. Marine Drill Instructors would tell you to drop until THEY got tired. If you haven't been to Parris Island. You have no clue😆😄 Reborn Dec 21st,,1966 Semper Fi!!!

[@sterlingpinoy]

@@stanjohns5752 I was reborn on feb 2018. SEMPER FI DEVIL

[@ffa9349]

Man that’s exactly how bootcamp went Charlie Co. 1051

[@irishnessie]

1,2,3,4 I love Marine corps. 😂

[@mikemantle]

I did this when I was 18, now that I'm 40 seems like an old dream.

[@KBreezy_]

Did this when I was 18, I’m 28 now. The feelin is mutual brotha

[@cashmerebenoit1668]

From 20 - 24 im 31 now, The nostalgia

[@nolanjames3908]

39 this month Me too Brothers SEMPER FIDELIS

[@GenX_US_Marine]

I was 19 and now I'm 43. It does feel like an old dream

[@brunovaldez7986]

I'm about to go to the US Army drill sergeant academy at almost 40....the cutoff age. I'll have a rare unique experience.

[@lookatthatniga]

i love how the DIs are running around always looking for someone to fuck with lol!

[@CarPanthers9119]

+DeezNutzOnYourChin Just straight smoke checked.

[@soundwave9414]

That one drill instructor that kept emptying sea bags lol

[@Chelseafc9875]

Yeah buddy if I had a dime for every seabag or foot locker kicked or dumped I’d be a very rich man Semper Fidelis

[@TheTurk56523]

They forgot to lock their seabag.

[@TheTurk56523]

M

[@JB-qq1xz]

@@TheTurk56523 haha yeah easy to fuck yourself on that one lmao

[@AdrianHernandez-fw9nl]

@ they are called SEABAGS.

[@theafi824]

I never thought I would actually miss boot camp but I do for some strange reason.

[@johnathanbelrose2215]

I love how this whole video isnt even 30 minutes but even just watching it, it feels like an hour. Super accurate

[@TheSmoothfellow]

Whew, does this bring back memories when I went through MCRD Parris Island almost 30 years. My son will ship out this summer, following my footsteps. Remember to stay motivated, follow orders at all times and never give up. Ooh-Rah!

[@alexdeez2611]

MCRD San Diego ? I am as well.

[@TheSmoothfellow]

+Alex Moorehouse Are you ready? It will be one of the best accomplishments in your life. Stay motivated and best of luck. Ooh-rah!

[@alexdeez2611]

Thank you sir! I am getting as ready as possible and preparing to earn the title! Sean Dixon

[@TheSmoothfellow]

Ooh-Rah!

[@assassincreed903]

I want my family to be like yours that's why I'm planning on enlisting and be the first in my family that enlists and start a tradition of service to this country that has given us so much.

[@renevinet5770]

I am laying down in peace, in the comfort of my own home watching this. For that I thank you all for your service.

[@stephenkellar8886]

Never realized until later that "everything" they do to you is for a reason. It's something you only realize later when it's all over and you find yourself better than you ever thought you could be.

[@nerkec603]

Could you give us some examples for us civilians? Thank you.

[@Wish_I_was_Righteous]

@@nerkec603 they break you down to build you back up as a team.

[@bestkoreanorth5696]

@@nerkec603 Nothing you will ever do is perfect. There is no such thing. You can always do better. In relationships and in life general, there is nothing I hate more than liers, cheaters and thieves. I don't even have this much disgust for murderers because we let the former run rampant in our society.

[@joshuacripe1514]

I still remember the burning in my arms ....the fear lol...coming up with every way possible to run away ....then graduation Power to all Marines, uncoached children become unemployable adults

[@RecklessGamer18]

"There's a war going on, and we're about to get trained..." fuck what a line

[@burnngpigs]

god i remember graduating from boot camp feeling like i was on top of the world, going through boot camp is one of the hardest mental trials you can face and when you make it all the way through, and you finish the crucible the amount of pride and motivation flowing through your body is unmatched by anything, Theres days that i wish i could go back to training day 1 and do the whole thing over again to just have the chance to get that feeling again.

[@mtmadigan82]

I tell people something close to that. Best thing I ever did. I'd really have paid if I knew how much I got out of the experience. Nothing else like the Marines and their culture. It may be an armed cult...but im very ok with that 😂

[@markrawlison3446]

The one sentence that shook me up and made me realize there was no way out is when the Senior D.I. said " You will give up on yourself, before we give up on you." And at the end he said " Never quit. Never give up...." After that all hell broke loose. The next morning was an actual thunder storm outside. I woke up to see a shit can flying down the deck, right by my bunk. I thought I was in a tornado like back home! As tough as boot camp was, it was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Paris Island, SC, October 3, 1980. God bless the Marine Corps and those Drill Instructors.

[@slowpoke96Z28]

Some of these kids are drill instructors by now themselves...

[@brandontaco2446]

10:12 he took his cover off quick lol

[@TrianglePants]

What even happened there?

[@BananaWorm]

It’s so scary when you’re actually going through it. But looking back you can’t help but laugh.

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

the funniest three months of my life, too bad I could not laugh at the moment...

[@mattsesslar8929]

Shock troop, Devil dog, blood sucking war machine, ready to fight, ready to kill, ready to die but never will! Ooh Rah! Semper Fi!

[@SuchFinessse]

Matt Sesslar our senior in 3rd phase made us scream that before lights: SHOCK TROOP DEVIL DOG BLOOD THIRSTY WAR MACHINE BORN TO FIGHT TRAINED TO KILL READY TO DIE BUT NEVER WILL GET IN THE GOOD DAMN RACKS! THAT'S WHAT THE FUCK I WANNA HEAR

[@scribese7en]

10:10 Jesus. I think I just heard a man die.

[@jakedragon646]

Lmao it was like a heat seaking missile goin off. They locked in on that Recruit so fast.

[@Ty-os6cq]

😂😂 i didn’t notice that at first

[@traesosmooth7632]

Them body shots man😔

[@michaelchadwick1641]

That scream

[@irishnessie]

They were sneaky with that. They knew the camera wasn't on them. There's another shot of the DI pushing the black guy on the left. But the DI pushed his bag and not him. DI can hit you and get away with it.

[@christianpan8494]

I love seeing how many of the recruits move whenever they get the chance. Everyone did that shit haha

[@stephenjoynerjr6592]

This training will save lives, destroy enemies, and bring Marines back home. Theses Marines are being taught how to defend our country. When I completed my training, it all made perfect sense. But, on September 14 1993 @ 4am, I was hating life and was trying to figure out what in the world I got myself into in South Carolina!!!

[@yonkokaidokingofbeasts2553]

he gave the perfect example when he said "everything you do will be done with speed and intensity" lol

[@paladin313]

Ahh... Day one shakedown. I was in the Army from 1990 to 1994. Back then, they were not quite like this, but they were much harsher than from what I have heard of today. In any case, This was the day we found out who the weak sisters were. The attrition rate in basic back then was 18%, whereas I am aware that in the Marines it has always been 25%. It took me a while to learn how to just hear the orders despite their screaming them, learn how to take everything I was given as a challenge to myself and not to take it personally. After it was all said and done, preparing for the last big inspection before graduation, I almost got into a scuffle with someone. The drill sergeant stuck his head in and saw who was involved. He offered to "lock the doors" so to speak, and I know some of you know what I mean by that! I looked at this loser and said, "He's not worth it, drill sergeant." He looked at us, told me to go outside and wait for him. I was scared out of my wits. I thought, "This is it. This is what I've been dreading all this time. I'm going to get it good!" However, what he had done was took some time to tune up that recruit, and then he came out to me. When I saw him, I quickly locked my heels, but he looked at me and said, "Come with me." He led me to a spot overlooking the barracks and then asked me why I was sweating the small stuff. He pointed to the building and said, "Private, let me tell you something: half of those men in there are going nowhere in their military careers. You're different. Do you realize why we haven't had to say two words to you hardly?" I hadn't really noticed. The intensity of the instructions made it hard for me to tell when it was me and when it was all of us. I had to answer something, so I said, "I do not know, drill sergeant." He then said, "You kicked your own butt harder than we could!!" That stunned me. He then said, "Not only that but whenever we did have to say something to you, you didn't get mad, you just got smoked, shrugged your shoulders, saying, 'That was dumb of me,' and kept marching. You? I see you as an E-6 or E-7 in about six years or so, or even a sergeant major if you decide to stay with it. So, don't sweat the small stuff. You're too good a soldier for that." I had such admiration for the "brown rounds" after that. So, I said all that to say this: don't sweat the small stuff. You make a mistake, yes, it's going to get you swift rebukes, but don't take it personally. Remember what you did wrong and do your best not to do it again. Set personal goals for yourself and try to surpass them. Expect more from yourself than they do from you. I don't want to say, "Make it a game," because I don't want to say this is a game, but have fun with it. Their job is to train you. Yours is to train yourself! Get on the drill instructors side of training you, and you are going to have one WHALE of a time in training. I look back on it fondly, and they were some of the best days of my life!

[@MrStaybrown]

Well said. 👍

[@viksra]

Plot twist: John Smith had his ass handed to him for saying "I do not know, drill sergeant" instead of saying "this recruit does not know, drill sergeant."

[@Matty8x8]

Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

But the army is way softer, butter soft...

[@justiceofbook]

@@viksra it’s army, so I don’t think they do that.

[@tbob8212]

Summer of 1994 San Diego. Platoon 1010, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion. SDI Sgt. Newton along with DI's Sgt. Rojas, Sgt. Jacobson and Sgt. Salinas. I can still hear their voices to this day. Semper Fi to all Marines :)

[@jasonhickey3206]

Graduated 1 Oct. 1993. Platoon 1045 Bravo I also had Sgt Newton and Rojas.

[@havingfun1968]

Daniel Sayers I was there in 1989 Platoon 3001, India Company. SSGT SMITH, SGT FOWLER, AND SGT ZESSON. My OCS DI’s are not even close to me the ones I had as when I went enlisted. Semper Fi, Captain T, U.S.M.C.

[@williammorales9185]

'97 3101 lima MCRD SD, still miss the hell out of today. At 41 I wish I could still do my job with the speed and intensity as these DI'S did back then. SSgt Coffee, SSgt Heather, SSgt Sly, SSgt Campbell, and Sgt Tucker.

[@havingfun1968]

Daniel Sayers My ONLY complaint about all DI'S is they should ALL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE MENDATORY REMEDIAL MATH CLASSES before they become DI'S, BECAUSE NON OF THESE MEN KNOW HOW TO COUNT. 20, 19, 13, Keeping playing games ladies, 8, OK light the torches because the games are about to begin, 2, 1... FREEZE PRIVATE FREEZE. He He... Hope that made you chuckle. NO MATTER how much they skip counting, you ALWAYS seem to find another gear, don't you??? I LOVE THE MARINE CORPS. Semper Fi my brothers in arms. Captain T, U.S.M.C.

[@Stinkypinky76]

1997 3rd btln lima...3065

[@juancarrasco6598]

Over 20 years ago, of my own accord, I experienced this for the first time. I loved every damn minute of it!!!! It changed me, and instilled virtues that I still use till this day. Semper Fi.

[@Jez166]

Holy flash back batman! The best D.I.'s were always the most terrifying.

[@eyeh8phonies361]

Exit interview from series commander at MCRD Paris Island Series Commander: Have you ever been mistreated or denied? Me: Sir this recruit does not recall Series Commander: Has a drill instructor ever hit you? Me: Sir this recruit does not recall bwwwaaahahahahahahahaha

[@9Antonian]

I graduated a “Hollywood Marine” over forty years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday, fun in the sun with guns....Right shoulder footlocker!

[@dennisbarrett6148]

Learning how to listen and follow orders in "controlled chaos"!

[@blairminyard9712]

Final line..."There's a war going on and you're about to get trained!" Awesome!PI 3049 1991

[@BarracksSi]

That's awesome. Right about when the recruits are wondering why they're there, he gets them focused with that one line. SD 2130 2001.

[@ReveredDead]

That shit is motivating as fuck.

[@seasonedsaintsmnstry]

I remember this like it was yesterday! 1988-1992. Semper Fi

[@cooks0077]

4 Oct 1988 3- March 93 Parris Island 1004/1013

[@rockfinancial2371]

19:22 When the chiwawa loses his bark...

[@jeffbasile9321]

Been there, done that. It all makes sense afterwards. Went through boot camp on parris island 1981. I still remember my drill instructors names 40 years later. That's the impact they have on you.

[@walterlamb4756]

Jeff, YOU will ALWAYS remember your Drill Instructors!!!! If not, you didn’t have a good time in Bootcamp!!! I was a Drill Instructor 64-66 in 2nd Bn.

[@tankergod29]

"I control the pain that will go into your body!" ..Truer words have never been spoken lol..Platoon 1160 Delta Co 1st Battalion Parris Island March 1 - May 20,1994..SDI SSgt Hygema, DI`s Sgt Strom (Heavy), Sgt Lawson, and Sgt Thompson.S/F Gents!

[@adamchristopher6870]

Delta Co. Picked up 3 weeks after me (charlie co.) Let me tell you I'm so thankful for being charlie co because by the time I graduated Delta was almost to the crucible and they did landscaping and island clean up and charlie never did. Mad respect to Delta.

[@cafp74flores4]

Had a blast just reading the comments of my fellow devil dogs. This sure brought back memories, thanks for posting ssgt.

[@robertoguzman8273]

Was there december 22, 2020, remember this clear as day, unfortnately i couldnt go through to become a marine due to medical reasons, but im glad and grateful i could experience all this, much respecr to whoever goes through. RAH!

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

11:57, that young Marine recruit practically pooed his-self, 🤣🤣🤣 hope he made it all the way through and is no longer easily aggittated

[@myatthickland7393]

Best damn video that really showed what we went through starting out first phase what a nightmare but I would do it again. My grandson just graduated boot camp.

[@stillamarine1001]

I contemplated my whole existence on this exact day. This was one of hardest days of my life up until this point.

[@elrico1364]

every bit as nuts as back in '67 … have no doubt about it.

[@mysecond8581]

If only the whole 4 years were as much fun as the 3 months of boot camp. Well, maybe that would just be too much fun... ;) Semper Fi my young Brothers!

[@mountaindoom8909]

I love how much louder they got after pain

[@chrisbell350]

Next month will be 22 years ago for me. I remember our pick up day like it were yesterday. Will never forget. Semper Fi! Awesome video good shit right there

[@vizisolutions]

The most accurate video on KZbin lmao man glad I'm watching this as I approach my EAS.

[@demetriusrussell3261]

This social media generation is so spoiled. All I had for boot camp information was stories, with vague and unclear advice. I went to boot camp knowing nothing...BEST EXPIRIENCE EVER!!!

[@Elfenastics]

I served in the Austrian Armed Forces for 6 Years and had some contact to DIs due to Expirience Excange. They are some of the most Kind, Responseful and professional Military Personel ive ever met. o7

[@neonickhaos4811]

Kind...what universe are you in

[@dannteeskew3336]

@@neonickhaos4811 Lmao 😂

[@garmind4868]

@@neonickhaos4811 cruel to be kind. Don't mistake kindness for weakness

[@BMK500]

12:00 that DI actually did him a solid. Holding that shit wears you out.

[@TW-mb4mu]

Thank you for your Service, to each and every Marine that has served and will serve this Nation. Lord willing, they will straighten this entire country out, back to its roots, back to basics. Never cheat, never lie, never steal, follow our laws. Pray for the President. Pray for our Citizens. Pray for our Marines. God Bless America 🇺🇸 Isaiah 43:2

[@rickjamesbitch7765]

11:58 lmao. Please don’t kill this recruit sir!!

[@brylinnscullawl5153]

Why did he yell at him???

[@zoink9285]

Brylinn Scullawl he was moving around not to mention he isn’t at position of attention. The drill instructor spots him across the SquadBay with his eagle eye. The sheer alpha intensity scared the recruit into dropping the bag and he quietly said “aye sir” because the drill instructor instilled the fear of god into him.

[@ArmyGuyDan]

Staff Sergeant Nichols, even though I served in the Army, I have the upmost respect for everything you have done, would like to reach out to help get myself re motivated, gone through some tough times over the years and could use a boost to get myself back on track

[@XxDJHALLOWEENxX]

Thanks for the video, i'm leaving in august 10 2015. My dad was a Riflemen in 1981-1985 for the marine corps. Feels good to carry on the tradition. I hope my kids join as well.

[@Kpguy145]

I am also leaving August 10. Looking forward to it

[@THEPROUDSON]

Kendall Davis Well let me tell you sumthin there you fuzzy, you'd better be in the best shape of your life when you get to my yellow foot prints because if you aren't I'm gonna find out and I am gonna find out fast and you are gonna PAY. You BETTER move with speed and freaking intensity cause I am gonna get ALL the damn training out of your ass BECAUSE your dad is a Marine. So just keep runnin your SUCK we will see what you are made of. We single your kind out because we expect daggum MORE from you than the other recruits. You FREAKIN better be ready cause we're waiting for you sweet heart.

[@XxDJHALLOWEENxX]

THEPROUDSON Im ready, im working on my run time right now. i have 3 months left to get a 13:30 on 1.5 mile run. Im at 15:14(last month). It cuts down a minute every month for the past 4 months. Thats the only thing im worried about kinda.

[@davechm11]

I shipped August 11th of 2014. Graduated November 7th. Charlie Co 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Parris Island.

[@XxDJHALLOWEENxX]

dave nice man how was it?

[@ab614]

Oh that brings back memories, not all good ones but memories none the less

[@Repented_Saint]

Why do I wish this upon myself?

[@GoldenTV3]

You want something bigger than yourself, something to make you feel alive.

[@brendanerie1664]

Was the best decision of my life

[@pjtheninja357]

cheeseburger

[@darnellofng2144]

16:00 The Famous Frog Voice

That's my all-time favorite. No Marine Corps video is complete without it.

[@sgtjarhead99]

I guarantee you that everyone of these recruits will look back at this years from now with pride and laugh at themselves.

[@Babyboobearful]

This looks amazing to any marine who see this I wish I would have joined. This is nothing but greatness on the works...I'm proud to be American and proud to say I love my marines

[@wanamirulmuhaimin2948]

Finally...a full video...thanks SSGT NICHOLS

[@MrRambo50]

Parris Island 1979, 1st Bn 1092 Bravo Company, I can still hear my Drill instructor's yelling ,i still remember everyone of there names and the things they taught use.I would do it all over again if I could, best part of my life and I still live by theses standards still to this day.

[@MrSilas-xo9np]

MrRambo50 ... 1986 Paris Island. I remember this as well. The Corps instilled values in me that I still deploy to this day.

[@patsav6718]

It makes me almost cry that these young men go through this psychological torture knowing that they may die for their fellow citizens and the average citizen never knew their struggle or even worse never bothered to know their names...

[@leemoore9933]

wow!

[@stevewhite2099]

We used to call it growing up, now it is psychological torture. We are weak

[@williammorales9185]

Oh how I miss it. '97 MCRD San Diego, 3101 Lima Co. That first day with our permanent DI's is unforgettable.

[@aegisofhonor]

I remember this so well, so stressful, so intense, it was too much for me back in teh 1990s, I didn't know crap and I wasn't physically or mentally ready for the extreme challenge, man I wish I had another chance to go back and do it over again, I probably could make it later if I had another chance knowing what I knew later about how to succeed.

[@mbmaccin555555]

Man I never expected 7 years later to feel nostalgic over this

[@kesslerfox9858]

Fuck Fuck games on Black Friday ... ah memories. Legend has it that those recruits are frozen in time and still trying to give the appropriate level of volume for their drill instructors.

[@banditnip0345]

I remember them days. I was in my squad bay doing the same thing with 39 other recruits & four drill instructors all morning long. Boy! Did that make us all hungry. The chow hall was like heaven after squad bay drills.

[@sbentjies]

You have transported me back there. OOH RAH!

[@famm2600]

I know I can remember, I'm every Marine can remember that exact time, 5:15 here in the movie, when you're told to get online on your number. Because that's when hell became a reality.

[@DiscipleOfChrist00]

Just a bit of advice, ALWAYS LOCK YOUR LOCKS!!!

[@j-man6001]

14:44 LMAO!!

[@seanberthiaume8240]

Especially forget to lock you're A1 to you're rack you're freakin' DONE SON!

[@seanberthiaume8240]

Most realistic doc on boot camp I've ever seen for the foul language and some of us smacked in the mouth w/rifle @ port arms and thinking my God what have I done!Parris Island 80-84 medal of honor winner Harvey Barnum battalion commander was our BC...

[@GeorgeJansen]

Intense. And amazing. More. More. More.

[@yankee_tango]

I remember this drill quite well. One difference is that we were not allowed to walk or run down Main Street at any time. Seeing these boots doing that worries me quite a bit. But hey it is a different generation and different times. The drill of which I am speaking is "Get Outside... Get in the House!!! We would be Thrashed for touching Main Street.

[@Stewartaj2010]

Yo Nichols, this should all be a shock to these recruits. Putting it on film where anyone can see it is giving them an upper hand in knowing what to expect. I went in in 98 not knowing what to expect and what i was getting into lol....nice vid tho

[@IAmHereForeve]

Nothing can prepare you. The shock is still there.

[@bunnehboi1985]

Seeing it in a video and seeing it in person are two different things. When someone is in your face screaming profanity at you, there's a major shock that comes with it. I know this cause I was in the Navy for 10 years, and I can still hear my RDCs in my nightmares, especially my third RDC, aka "Kill Hat". He was this short guy who looked he was a cop for the Chicago PD, but damn did that guy motivate me to never quit.

[@Democratic_Industrialism]

I agree with you, I went to boot camp in 2017 and I knew exactly what was going to happen I knew the schedule I knew everything was an act and honestly I do feel like it takes away from the shock value and the experience. had I went in not knowing anything, I would have been on edge to the very end

[@AngelCintiaRockgirl]

I wonder if, aside from the wars, it is the reason that recruiters are having a harder time finding prospective soldiers.

[@sersan19]

Now a days recruits are more prepared, I didn't know shit when I got there 23 years ago. I didnt even remember full metal jacket those 3 months. I kept thinking to myself, I've seen this before.

[@PIZZLE616]

This moment for me was one of the most amazing moments in life, those 13 weeks in my tri-color cammies!

[@mtmadigan82]

The sdi introduction is one of the greatest motivational speeches in the united states military. It just does not get much cooler than this. I mean that fades for a bit as soon as it's done😂 but just watching it again will give you goosebumps.

[@cameronjohnston2647]

I had the honor of receiving my Eagle, Globe and Anchor on August 10th of this year. I remember watching this video a few days before I stepped on the yellow foot prints and being simultaneously excited and terrified. Watching it now fills me with a strange sense of nostalgia, pride and gratitude. My drill instructors put me through hell but made me a marine and I’ll forever be grateful. Thank you SSGT Vilchek, SSGT Shann, SSGT Gray, SGT Hernandez, SGT Williams and all the Drill Instructors of Bravo Comany. Semper Fi

[@treasuregoblin9188]

Only those who instructed and transformed will understand what all is lost and gained from this experience

[@billdeacon458]

It will be 31 years this March since I graduated 3119 Mike Co 3rd Recruit Training and watching this makes me feel like I’m right there in the mix again…Best decision I made…Thank you for these videos SSgt Nichols….Semper Fi

[@mtmadigan82]

I tell people the same. Best thing I ever did. And DI's are some of the most impressive people there are, they changed my life. 12 plus hour days, 6 or 7 a week for 3 months. And they bring it, never breaking this character around recruits, and I thought this intensity would soften as we went along. Not at all. When they talk about the responsibility of literally being the gatekeeper and forming the future of the Corps...pretty intense thing to be responsible for, with eyes everywhere on you. You watch these dudes over tine, and its instantly evident the effort and energy they bring to everything they do to uphold that responsibility.

[@streamerguy1970]

Loved every moment of boot! One of the most memorable moments of my life and was just overall fun. You go in with expectations of hating it you wont enjoy your stay. Go in without expectations and you wont be disappointed and will enjoy your stay I promise

[@eurek35one]

Lmfao ahhh the memories of the countless hours spent in first phase playing these games

[@SwordInThroat]

I'll never forget my Black Friday for as long as I live.

[@Charlesb1]

Brings back so many memories

[@ferdterguson124]

Beautiful

[@chrisagurs6459]

For those who still dont understand its almost like pledging to the the baddest fraternity in the world with intense motivation

[@marcusprows108]

“There’s a war going on, and you’re about to get trained.” That’s a motivating statement. Pretty sure this took place shortly after 9/11

[@copyprint-fz2hb]

dessert storm 1991

[@trinidadrodriguez8612]

God bless.

[@BC-2]

My drill instructor was an AV-8B avionics tech at my unit. Didn't know what to say or think when I saw him again. Nicest dude ever.

[@slowpoke96Z28]

marbm8 I never saw any of my drill instructors in the fleet. Saw another from my series though when I was a Sgt. we ended up pretty cool.

[@memelordgourd5094]

Every one remember the DI that sounded like a velociraptor

[@jordannewsom4578]

Holy shit I leave for the island in a week... I'm motivated now

[@jameskennedy6555]

The Drill. Instructor is your worst enemy , and best friend and will give his life for you.

[@URangryX]

OO-frickin'-RAH!!! Great video!