USMC: Parris Island (Old Footage - DIs and Platoon in the Squad Bay)

[@Cafeconxleche]

That’s my step dad !!!!! Drill instructor John Crouch ✨🥰❤️ How incredibly proud I am of him and his service

[@errolmcinnes7938]

He kicked ass here, and he kicked ass in pensacola at OCS.

[@dominiquegibson5990]

What year was this platoon.

[@depwater12]

How we spent Sunday's when nothing was in the training schedule and sometimes it was outside on the parade deck in the blistering 100% parris island humidity.

[@johnreed4388]

depwater12 dont forget the sand fleas

[@BlastaThrasha]

Yuuuuuuut!!!

[@donaldkohler9019]

Wimps airforce was touff

[@alexanderwalle3568]

What's going through the minds of everyone is how they'll escape.

[@whatshislips8435]

Upon my arrival at Parris Island 1980 Plt 3046 I soon realized to my dismay that the mosquitos could flat foot fuck a turkey. Gas lighting was considered just another form of communication. IE: Training is progressing. Therefore we have been authorized by FMF to make a trip to Mc Donalds. GET OUTSIDE NOW! ( joy me so happy) GET ON YOUR FACES!!! First were gonna enjoy some "Mc push ups". I never knew you could dislike a human being that much....

[@i-..--..--..-i6985]

Wow! I was in Platoon 1070 one floor above these guys that year. I recognized the DI’s voice. It was the most fun I never want to have again. The Gulf War was on and the gloves were off. 54 of us got off the bus at receiving. 26 of us made it to graduation day.

[@matthewjavorsky9866]

I was Platoon 1070.. Javorsky. I went on to become A Heavy Machine Gun Crewman, then OCS, then 9 years as an Officer. Consolini, Voorhees, Hughes, Danielson DI's. Seems line Yesterday. I'm gonna take a trip Spring 2023 for 35 year Anniversary. I was there at 25 years too. Hope you are doing Great. 😎. Semper Fi Marine

[@joeyporto2461]

I was platoon 1070 San Diego 2021, Dirty Delta

[@alexanderwalle3568]

You missed the Gulf--it was an awesome war. K 3/2 was so motivated, we got drunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi; I was a shit-bag not to have personally thanked Saddam Hussein for the epic save. It was lowly of me not to have contacted him before he got hung. We'd just started a CAX in CA. We'd just got off the bus; it was hot as goddamn shit--worse than Oman was, actually, and fast--within a short time prickly heat set in, it was clear that CAX was going to seriously suck. We hadn't done any work yet or gotten dirty and were already miserable; then we got saved by a dictator "'Get back on the bus, boys--we're going to war!' 'HOORAY!!!'"

[@joeyporto2461]

@@alexanderwalle3568 damn, wartime Marine Corps is a different breed aye?

[@historyandhorseplaying7374]

1070 what year? I was Parris Island 1086 in 1992….

[@timg.3162]

This is absolutely beautiful. I loved doing this for hours on weekends in our squad bay or parade deck. Won Initial, lost Final. These D.I.’s are top notch.

[@alexanderwalle3568]

These guys are rusty so appear early in the game; near the end, they'll all be on the same page, and will be with that rifle like Bruce Lee was with chopsticks (so much time has passed, I've forgotten that such moves were once the only thing on my non-military mind).

[@briansmith7324]

I was there 92 platoon 2106 we had trouble getting the bolt to go home in one pop. We did the same one initial lost Final drill Semper Fi brother.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Thanks for the memories. I guess I'm old school, we used the Old Green Utilities. Platoon 395, India Company, 3rd Bn, Parris Island, Oct-Dec 1973.

[@johnnyangel9163]

Did you know a crew from New York city?

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@johnnyangel9163 I knew several Marines from NYC. Rafael Perez and Gino Palaneno (miss spelled), in unit H&S Co H&S Bn, 2nd Force Service Support Group Camp LeJeune, when I was stationed there my 2nd time, Sep75 to Oct 77. Stay safe greetings from Charleston, West Virginia, Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.

[@johnnyangel9163]

@@usmc-veteran73-77 No I meant when you went through Parris Island.There were five guys from the East side who enlisted right after the 73 World Series.I hope you ultimately turned out better than they did!Lol

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@johnnyangel9163 thats when I enlisted. Another friend of mine, Lou Orlando from Newark, NJ close to NYC. I did my 4 years, made Sgt, and discharged 4 Oct 77. Went on to be a personnel manager. Retired in 2003. Stay safe.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@johnnyangel9163 what about Dante Minaya, he was from NYC. He was in my Platoon 395, India Co 3rd Bn, MCRD Parris Island Oct-Dec 73.

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

It sure is interesting seeing how our sons or daughters are trained. 13 days after September 11th, my son joined the Marine Corps. I'm a very lucky mom. Thank you for your video. Every recruit who becomes a Marine I say to you, Congratulations!!

[@ibuprofenPill]

I inquired about the USMC after 9/11 but I was too old by that time. So, they tried to send me to the Army. I just went back to college instead.

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

Dear MosEisleyBlues Thank you for responding! He couldn't, and can't disclose his job, or even tell me where he's at on his multiple deployments. The Marine Corps will take his communication privilege away if he gives it away. The only thing I know, is that when he's in the states, he's an instructor on the rifle range. I wish I knew more but I don't. I'm sorry about that. Your reply had just appeared on my phone even though it was written by you 2 months ago.

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

MosEisleyBlues p.s. I can let you know that on 1 of his deployments he was severely injured and the injuries healed well after several surgeries, and he was allowed to continue his career. He was so worried the whole time that his career was over because of the extent and magnitude of the injuries. very fortunate that he A), He survived and B), he was able to continue with the Marine Corps. My other son joined the Marine Corps when he was old enough, and he was the crew chief of a particular helicopter that I can't disclose info on, or the same punishment of losing his communication privilege would happen just like his brothers would happen. Everything is top secret. I dont know what his current job is. Wish I knew. There is 1 thing I know about each one of them is that infantry is not what they are. I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you for asking.

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

Dear ibuprofenPill That was really cool that you wanted to join the Marine Corps, but the sad part is that you weren't able to. I feel Very sorry for you. The positive part of this was that you wanted to serve. Thank you for that. You are such a Patriotic person. Thank you for answering/replying to what I wrote. Very kind of you!

[@ibuprofenPill]

USMC Mom, thanks for the kind words. When the first Gulf War broke out, we were ready to go join the USMC at that time. However, we were told it would be over before we completed basic and it was. So, we were always willing to go serve but the timing of events was never there to offset other life priorities. Thanks again for the kind words.

[@gardnerberry113]

"We were born on Parris Island, the Land that God Forgot."

[@lomein9751]

If you know you know. Rah

[@alexanderwalle3568]

The chunky, short dude to the left reminds of my bunk-mate; he was former Army but fucked-up by getting an Army tattoo on his arm when he was in--then he fucked-up for real by going to Parris Island. When that tattoo was discovered--it became a hot topic nearly immediately--what happened after that was a million times more entertaining than this video will ever be.

[@noahdaft7164]

My Dad went to boot camp in 92 and said some recruits would literally piss their pants when getting smoked by the Di and then whimper, Boot Camp is definitely no joke

[@peacethroughstrength172]

It was no joke back then thats for sure. I was there a year before your dad. SF

[@charlessalvaggio3017]

J. Garza Garza I was at P.I. 1963 Platoon 260 Semper Fi.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

I was at camp pendleton and San Diego, 87 - 90, we pissed every chance we could because they always had us doing something and we're always screaming about water discipline, and hydration, so it was either drink your water or don't drink too damn much all the time and then we were always having to pee because of it but you didn't dare pee your pants otherwise you would end up having to do a thousand extra push-ups or run up the mountain Non-Stop

[@P00katube]

Is That You John Wayne? Is This Me?

[@reginaldmacon9849]

I just graduated from bootcamp and yeah a lot of recruits pissed their pants

[@CAPEjkg]

For me I remember the smell of brand new cammies for some reason, it had that new but been in storage for some time smell. Loved every minute, well most of it.

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I'll bet some WM's do some sniffin' when no one's looking.

[@MrJtperry]

That was the year I graduated. Plt 3080 K Co. Aug 23, 1991.

[@homerwillis4817]

This is new footage to me as I went through in 1963.

[@charlessalvaggio3017]

Homer I was in platoon 260 2 nd Battalion 1963

[@walterlamb4756]

@@charlessalvaggio3017 I went through inn 62 in 3rd Bn. I’m with you, this is “New Footage”! Was a Drill Instructor in 2nd Bn. 64-66! Those were the days!!!

[@stephencarpenteri2223]

I went through in 1969 in the wooden barracks. My uncles went through in 1941 when all they had was tents. Those were the days!

[@zl2848]

I wish there was actual footage of what it was like for the recruits and how the DIs handled them in the barracks with no restrictions

[@kevinflick8420]

I was plt 2060 in 1987. Hardest thing by far I’ve ever done and am proud to have made it.

[@stephencarpenteri2223]

@@kevinflick8420 Lately I have been meeting people who never made it through PI but have been on the government dole due to injuries that kept them from finishing boot camp. I look them right in the eye and say,, "You're not a Marine," and they say, "I know." Some of these guys have been on the take for over 50 years!

[@hoodieso8858]

​@@kevinflick8420San Diego or Paris Island

[@erterrill]

Oooooohhhh the good old memories of squad bay drill lol. Semper Fi, MCRD SD 1992, 3rdBn, I Co, Plt 3079.

[@hunterwatson561]

DeadlyUSMC India company 3029 Graduated April 21st 2017 bleed blue for life

[@wayneambrose6293]

DeadlyUSMC :

[@cpage1328]

Out Standing Memories, but I really miss my M-14. Parris Island, MCRD 1969-1970, Plt 3079

[@cardo718]

@@hunterwatson561 Platoon 3086, India Company, 3rd RTBN, MCRD San Diego, Ca. August 1974 to November 1974.

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

This is awesome.

[@arthurc1971]

How many hours did we spend holding our rifles straight out in front of us with our right pointer finger thru the front sight ramp? Or was that just 3rd herd? lol, my finger is still slightly curved 30 years later. Semper Fi platoon 3001 oct 89 - jan 90

[@LewisBowels]

I remember Thumbs. One through the front sight and one holding the charging handle to the rear. Thinking back, I'm pretty sure that's why my thumbs crack now. Aug-Nov 2012 3084 Mike CO. Kill.

[@deanmiles3505]

Our DI'S had us use our pinky finger. (1980-86) Semper FI Take care, Be safe

[@christopherdooley9893]

Parris Island? I graduated from platoon 3025. Started January 15th 1990, Parris Island.

[@christopherdooley9893]

If you were on PI I'm sure I knew your DI's. They may have been some of mine.

[@Casperthefriendlyghost82]

Ahhh. The memories. 3014

[@ritalee2980]

so many memories 2nd bn plt 2096 fall 1973 still remember the smell of low tide in the morning! and eating off of stainless steel trays. SSDI Ssgt Sink, ADII Ssgt Rivera and Ssgt Horner i will never forget these men!

[@donaldhoffman701]

I did Aug to Nov 85 pisc 2091 SF

[@robinmathers6086]

So amazing, you have one person getting personal attention from the Drill Instructor, and everyone else stands perfectly at attention. No one's looking around "eye fucking" the area, and that reminds me so much of my time at Parris Island. I love these videos. MCRD Parris Island, Platoon 1092, Alpha Company! Ooh-Rah Marine Corps!!!!

[@alexanderwalle3568]

That's the problem with civilians--they look all over the place, all the time, when there's nothing to see; and if you say "Eye fuck" they think you're trying to get a date.

[@christopherdooley9893]

What year?

[@towdjumper5]

Great training.

[@suepredmetsky7206]

Excellent learning style

[@Meachumz]

Incredible footage

[@alexanderwalle3568]

It's so real.

[@jevazquez2]

Those recruits need to work on those sleeves never mind the drill routines.

[@UNKNOWN-le2tu]

i was about to say the same thing. those sleeves are really bad.

[@mackbee628]

Gunny rolls

[@adairwest2632]

That's how alot of boots roll their sleeves.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

Yeah almost none of the sleeves were correct, some of them look plain ass rolled!!

[@joelaugustine3418]

The drill comes first they can fix the sleeves later

[@funwithmaverick6939]

I graduated 10/4/02. We were the first company to get the digital cammies. It was weird seeing less and less of the old uniform as we went through. Also I would agree that nasty swampy smell will never be forgotten

[@alexanderwalle3568]

AI will at some point mimic the nasty, swampy smell but only boot noses will fall for the scam.

[@bobski7032]

I hated that swamp smell ..we wore a camy called “poplin” cool and comfortable but stayed wrinkled 1981

[@twright3802]

Plt 3043 March 1986-June 1986 Senior DI SSgt Battle Ssgt Valario Ssgt Harahan CPL Ingersoll heavy!

[@margaritoespinoza6457]

Good old squad bay drill! MCRD San Diego in the summer closed all the windows/turned on the heater and made it as much of a sauna as possible.

[@pizzafatboy]

I can still hear it. “Set up the mini grinder” “Sir!! Set up the mini grinder, aye aye Sir”

[@alexanderwalle3568]

The shit-can in the back is really a Marine Corps alarm that always works because it doesn't need electricity.

[@mikecox3659]

My USMC has changed but stay strong borthers. USMC 1970 - 1975

[@dcramer327]

Hey Mike, I joined 1969 got out in 1976 because I had orders to report to Parris Island for DI school so I didn't reup. Semper Fi Marine.

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I had orders to report to Infantry Training School but never had the sense enough not to show-up.

[@terencebigt3825]

If more of America’s youth had the courage to endure Parris Island, we wouldn’t have the “entitled “ and spoiled pieces of disrespectful shit we have in our country now! USMC PARRIS ISLAND 3rd Battalion I COMPANY 1984!

[@James-akaRhino]

Mind numbing duty as a junior walking around correcting while the Senior conducts the COD. Easier teaching.

[@mightymacdiesal12]

Sir I saw you on another video, on drop day. I believe it was 1987 or 88. I thought my experience through recruit training was tuff back in 1995, nothing compared to the heat you brought back then. I had l sweaty palms just watching, and I’m a 43 year old grown ass man. Good job Drill Instructor!!!

[@jamessidehustle9945]

@@mightymacdiesal12 Thank you! Semper Fi!

[@barrykidd1977]

My God, I remember you. SSgt. Strowbridge, SCDI, Co. K, series 3056, summer 1989. I was in 3059 under SSgt. Phillips, SSgt. Sauer, and Sgt. Powers. You had a Stressbridge nameplate you would occasionally wear. Your PT sessions were epic.

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I often woke a few minutes before reveille; why, I don't know--as you might guess, I had someone to talk to if I wanted to; there was always someone there for me but I never said a thing. They appeared preoccupied, near the light-switch, looking at their watch--shit was about to blow like it did every morning I woke a few minutes before reveille.

[@lin1088]

June 13 - September 7 1990 ...2nd battalion PLATOON 2086 Golf company Paris island

[@michaelrennewanz4544]

June 19th through Sept kilo 3rd btn

[@jonathanwes9150]

Motivation!

[@Zeldasmojo]

Went through this at MCRD San Diego in 1987…. Best 6 years of my life

[@alexanderwalle3568]

Sounds like they owe you some serious back-pay.

[@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95]

You were there for 6 years??!!

[@Zeldasmojo]

@@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95 I was in the Marine Corps for 6 years. I was in boot camp for 3 months

[@alexanderwalle3568]

We had a guy who signed-up for three years (which they may not do anymore); he laughed his ass off knowing he'd be out long before the salts

[@gladiatorking2.0envoyofthe95]

@@Zeldasmojo ok was about to say being in Bootcamp for 6 years… lmao

[@artiemax]

3090 3rd Battalion Hollywood series Aug. 18- nov.13 1986... Any takers. Senior Drill Instructor Trudeau

[@tanglediver]

Mid 80's at the earliest, uniforms and A2 hand guards.

[@davidwarner3326]

Clearly states 1991.

[@danlovett3697]

Platoon 2030 , Jan 84 , 2nd battalion ,,,, memories for sure , best life decision ever . No regrets . Semper fi ....

[@f18cowboy50]

That place was 3 months of hell. 3130 India Co, 1996. Semper Fi brothers.

[@eddiewright5921]

Platoon 3168. I graduated June 1994. Parris island

[@dominiquegibson5990]

Is this platoon from 2nd battalion MCRD Parris Island? Platoons good at drill usually were from there when I went 1993 ions ago. Time has passed but thank God I'm still fit and in shape.

[@mazzarattip8572]

ALMIGHTY PARRIS ISLAND

[@km-jc2dv]

Platoon 1072, 1st Bn, MCRD PISC, Summer , 1990 SSst. Thomas Sgt Baxter Sgt Harper Guide - Pvt. Dave Vealey Scribe - Pvt Kelly Class entertainer Pvt Moser

[@franklin76]

I can't remember a name for 5 minutes - I never forgot my instructors & hope others I trained forget me. PLT 1077 3RD BN PISC

[@rjohnson993]

Ya never forget em...

[@novoice9286]

1:16 this has to be the cleanest inspection arms ive ever seen

[@hank6887]

11-21-87, been there done that on rainy days all day long .3rd herd semper Fi, PI

[@GenX_US_Marine]

I remember doing this at boot camp and I hated every second of it. No one was in sync and we kept doing it over and over and over recruits were messing up

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I saw people diddy-bopping with their parents at graduation--which was frightening. Would we all pay and have to do boot camp all over again..?

[@albertvaldez7750]

i went through mcrd sd in 92 and i do recalled those movements

[@GonanTheBarbarian]

What are you doing son? WHAT ARE YOU DOING SON?!?!?!?

[@HB-tf8id]

plt 1085 A company 1st btl (1999) I remember going straight to the pit after this.

[@eurek35one]

Mini grind sessions were therapeutic 2010 MCRD SD Co B

[@raylile6881]

Paris island!I was there in 1962.it was tuff then but it was the best 3 months of my young life. Quit crying and start making up.

[@mudo1965]

I was in First Battalion A Company platoon 1098 Graduation December 1983 Semper Fi Do or Die !

[@xipingpooh5783]

I’m still shitting boot camp chow. Semper Fidelis 1983-1989

[@kcass72]

As a 47 year old Army Artillery Veteran, I’d like to go through Marine Basic 👍🏻🇺🇸 I could use some exercise 😂🇺🇸

[@russellmcgurn4217]

No such animal as "Marine Basic" lol.

[@87crlucas]

13 B hooah!

[@alexanderwalle3568]

You could still shave heads and take names.

[@bigdee8189]

​@@russellmcgurn4217- it's ALL Basic Training!! You become a "basically trained marine!". Boot camp is just a slang name for it!

[@RussMcGurn]

​@bigdee8189 It is not "slang" in the Corps. That is what Recruit training is called. I've spent time in both the Army and the Corps. I earned my EGA after graduating BOOT CAMP. Let's not argue please.

[@w.p8960]

Hard to absorb as old since I was in plt 356 in 1962.

[@TJ_CrayonBeltFeeder]

Well I remembered when that sucked. Especially when they threw the racks like crazy when we couldn’t do sling arms

[@alexanderwalle3568]

The throwing racks thing we never did and I'll bet they got the idea from some recruit who'd lost their mind.

[@marcryan1974]

Oh the memories.... 1993 Platoon 1094

[@tykit9230]

1986 platoon 1050 Bravo Company PI Yut!

[@azikkii]

Squad bay drill oh god. Fortunately for us, we always had the chief DI come around because he "liked" us the most.

[@mitchellknight2538]

Might have to go back to ditties for that order arms. A little rough.

[@barrykidd1977]

Tell me something. Is Inspection Arms graded as a synchronized movement during all movements? I remember we always tried to get the single bolt on Port , but we didn't obssess on it. Heard it wasn't graded as a full precision movement.

[@shawnoconnor6785]

PISC. July 10 to Sept. 29, 1995 3rd Battalion, Lima Co. Plt. 3017

[@devildog293]

Aug 16-Nov 7 1980 platoon 1074

[@traycetv1134]

I leave November 28th, I cant wait.

[@71hockeycentral]

Me too. Parriss island?

[@Magnificent2Bastardz]

TrayceTV March 23 ... Feels like an eternity from now

[@traycetv1134]

San diego

[@goat9845]

I leave the 14th of November man. 20 more days!

[@71hockeycentral]

+Big Mike i just got switched to the 14th. Pi or sd? Ill be on the Island

[@stevewarner9527]

Graduated 12FEB75, 1st BN. A CO. 1025. Lot of changes in this here film. But the end results????? Brother Marines! Semper-Fi

[@tvormwald]

In 1980 and 1981 we wore white tee shirts, NOT green tee shirts! We where just switching over from Sateen Uniforms. This is much later...

[@davidvelen9835]

I graduated from Parris Island May 1981 and yes you are correct still wearing white t-shirts and at times chrome domes!

[@tomdixon516]

@@davidvelen9835 graduated apr 1981 platoon 2008 then ammo tech at redstone arsenal

[@deanmiles3505]

1980 we also had to starch the cover, spit shine shoes...those sleeves were un-satisfactory! Semper Fi Take care, Be safe.

[@lunchmeat1265]

Chrome domes and white tees and woodlands in 1984.

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

Wish I could find out which Company this was at PI.

[@johncrouch3948]

Alpha Co, 1st RTB, PISC, 1991. SDI SSGT John E Crouch, SGT Mark Day, SGT Vince Edwards

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

Awesome! Thanks John. Maybe a video will show up of Mike Company during that time frame.

[@jsiebelink3889]

John Crouch Thank you for your service, 1st Sgt Crouch! I'm ordering your book on Friday

[@johncrouch3948]

@@Jazzycat50, you would be correct. PLT 1069 was back side of Alpha company, squadbay on right side if looking out at the marsh where the sand flea's lived. Please reach out to my on Facebook. My profile is: John E Crocuh

[@christopherdooley9893]

@@johncrouch3948 Did you know a drill instructor Sgt. Robert Buckley in 1990, 3rd battalion, Parris Island? He was a legend. Flawless drill master who was former Silent Drill Team.

[@IrishPotato86]

Oh that's definitely DI Crouch's voice!!

[@usmarine1]

PI platoon 1062 Bravo Co. May- 01 August 1988.

[@tmichiels5678]

Any shloks from July 1975 ,around , platoon 275

[@shindrithargriethrat8408]

Plt 2096, 2nd Bn Echo Co, Feb 26 - May 17, 1996. SDI SSgt Davis, "Heavy": SSgt Brady, Knowledge hat: Sgt Aguilar, Sgt. Funderburg.

[@buckwheatsghettoghost4927]

Was Funderburg a cook?

[@ghostbear200123]

PISC APR - JUL ‘88 SEMPER FI‼️🍻

[@ibnshabazz3989]

Semper Fidelis.

[@1pitchblack]

Class of 1990! Semper Fi!

[@dfin4588]

Did they take "Sling Arms" out of the drill manual? I went through recruit training in early 98 in San Diego and I don't recall ever doing those drill movements. I'm certain it wasn't part of final drill. Or am I just forgetting? I thought I remembered every second of recruit training, down to the smell of the squad bay. Weird that I would forget drill commands...

[@DivePlane13]

Diana Finley what did it smell like?

[@dfin4588]

Bulldog aftershave.

[@DivePlane13]

Diana Finley Personally I have friends going into the Marine Corps but im going to be a paratrooper in the army infantry so im jw

[@dfin4588]

Well, we won't hold that against you. ;)

[@akimali]

Leon Davis I went through Parris Island from Oct '91 - Jan '92 and definitely remember those movements. That was preparing your slings to to stack arms. I miss Parris Island! I'll never forget those silver pipes interconnected all over the island with smoke coming put of them!

[@ArchAngelSc18]

Plt 1042 Bravo company, PI March 2002

[@charlievoss718]

Jones needs extra attention.

[@FFEMTB08]

Dumb question… the guide, does he practice a lot with the rifle for drill movements or just only with the guidon?

[@alexanderwalle3568]

The guide doesn't get a rifle, they're expected to go everywhere and do everything with the guidon; even at Denny's, where it can be stolen in a moment of eating too much and nodding off--it's a responsibility not to be taken lightly.

[@wajabi]

MCRD PI SC 1988, 3rdBn, I Co, Plt 3039 SDI SSGT MURPHY, SSGT MEANEY, SSGT LACH AND SGT. LANE

[@dasteufelhund]

Almost fleet ready.

[@alexanderwalle3568]

The taking of a rifle move comes in handy later when bartenders sling you a pint.

[@Ranstone]

The more I learn, and the more _actual_ veterans I talk to, I'm beginning to suspect that the whole "DI's were rougher back in the old days" is just old men suffering from juvenova, and trying to pretend they were tougher than they were.

[@Sniperm0n]

I agree, my DIs in 2010 were way tougher and harder on you than what this video portrays. It's possible they could be dialing it down a notch for the video though.

[@morfeophantasm7435]

@@Sniperm0n more like 10+ notches trust me .... I went through in 78

[@Sniperm0n]

@@morfeophantasm7435 yea I figured as much, dont want civilians watching it to see those DIs do some real evil shit lol

[@danielrousseau4842]

Ranstone, I arrived on Parris Island on April 1, 1956. It was one week before the Ribbon Creek tragedy. DI's used punches, slaps, choking, slurs, ridicule, and other teaching methods to emphasize the importance of what we needed to learn. My DI's had been in Korea, and my senior DI had been in WWII and Korea. They had reasons aplenty to drum those lessons into our thick skulls.

[@Leatherneck-jk9ew]

In 94 our DI's punched , chocked , kicked us. Hazing was absolutely part of the culture. Anderson wherever you are I still feel DI SGT Lesey punching you into your rack. Plt 2038 . The new corps is better equipped than we were . Gear got better by leap years before I got out.

[@smith7g]

2nd Bn Golf company, plt 2118, pisc

[@AJxxxxxxxx]

Set up the Armory!!!!!!! Ready move !!!!!!

[@abelincoln8667]

3rd Bn I Co Platoon 3029 Feb 4th - April 30th 1985

[@hunterwatson561]

3rd battalion India company platoon 3029 January 2017

[@jimmynunz5840]

Parris island 1957 boot camp

[@LeatherneckJoe133]

Hey serg…how about some real old videos around late 60s in the 3rd battalion..with a M-14..anyway the training has to be much better compared to mine, it still brings back old memories…semper fi Brother…OoHARH

[@CAPEjkg]

Can't forget the "go fasters", haha

[@alexanderwalle3568]

George Costanza swore by 'em, too; they were crucial in situations where you had to really move.

[@pixelgamer2579]

My dad’s buddy went through in the 90’s. Hardcore shit back then. Some kid crapped his pants, and they made him wear the soiled undies on his head for the rest of the day. 😬😂

[@HogRebel]

That’s nasty, Man! 😝👎

[@jamesreed2212]

That di that daid he pit the recruit was Sgt White i think. He was di 2nd platonn 94

[@jameslucas2171]

I was a DI in alpha, 99-02. SSGT Lucas

[@VictorVolkov0124]

What is the name of the film that this video is taken from ?

[@alexanderwalle3568]

"Your Ass Ain't Going Nowhere, Parts One, Two and Three."

[@87crlucas]

I was never in the USMC; I was in the army and went to basic back in 1987. Back then the focus was on defeating the Russian's, and watching out for the welfare of your fellow soldiers. What a different world! Ronald Reagan was the commander in chief; and, our country, society, and way of life was vastly different. If everyone had to experience the challenges of boot camp/basic training our country would be a much better place.......hooah!

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

I don't think a lot of our armed forces are like this anymore. I bet the usmc is though and special forces, seals, sog(master's of the stalk and survive)

[@jamalabdullah1769]

The best thing any young person should with pride

[@alexanderwalle3568]

And if they can't, they can still manage a Hardee's in a military manner.

[@TheAmerican1963]

Rifle range barracks......I remember that....... :-)

[@swannyburger5866]

SDI had some unsat rolled sleeves. 😂

[@alexanderwalle3568]

*"Stinkin' unsat"

[@jonathanbuonanduci7417]

Went through bootcamp in 1988 August to Oct...nothing like this watered down politicaly correct version!! Platoon 3081 H.company...sorry to hear they got rid of 3rd battalion. Alot of memories I'll never forget....semper fidelis forever!!

[@mazzarattip8572]

gulf co 2061 2002 get footage

[@fabiangonzalez6853]

“Set up the mini grinder!”

[@TJ_CrayonBeltFeeder]

“Fuuuuck”

[@bigbuss7419]

Good old Cammies...

[@1337penguinman]

Honestly they never should have switched from them. Only thing is the Navy should have had them too instead of the dumb fragile utilities. Now every branch has to have their own camo pattern to keep defense contractors in business.

[@dsmith5560]

Prepping for final drill . Boots bloused and spit shined . Miss my time 😆😁

[@tonyrowland9216]

To me old footage means O.D. green uts.

[@mnameisjefff]

those A3 or A2s?

[@erterrill]

A2's. I went through in 92 and we had the A2's then.

[@soundwave9414]

Allen Jacques This video was made before the A3 was introduced

[@Ted_Stryker]

Had A2s when I went through in 2001.

[@jsiebelink3889]

I went through San Diego in 08 and we used A2s

[@1337penguinman]

The A3s must have been a Marine and Navy only thing. I know the Army went straight from A2s to M4s. My submarine we actually had the A3. Essentially identical to the A2 but with the fun switch put back.

[@alexanderwalle3568]

It's a shame they didn't record me so the world would know what a goober I've been my whole life.

[@richardbarzini2129]

My Uncle was born on the Island in 55...when the piss was beaten out of you! The island training saved his ass 3 times in Vietnam! Oohrah....