Welcome to U.S. Navy Boot Camp

The journey from civilian to sailor begins in Great Lakes, Ill., home to the U.S. Navy's Recruit Training Center. Follow a group of new arrivals, from many different walks of life, as they prepare for their training. See their stories and learn why each chose to become part of the Global Force for Good on, above and under the sea.

[@UniverseAnswers4U]

"we gotta feed ya because that's what the government says" 😂😂

[@georgetunstill2341]

Believe it or not, that is true. I was told the very same thing when I got to Fort Jackson...at 0200 hours (2:00 in the morning). 😂

[@laugh-lift]

That is so funny

[@fredm4062]

Swallow now chew later

[@jeffreydwightryanriley8308]

I loved the chow. Every morning raisin bran with bananas and water. Stopped drinking anything with sugar, so just water. Got shredded and unbreakable during IT.

[@jeffreydwightryanriley8308]

@@fredm4062 I felt no rush when I ate, it depends on whether you enter port or starboard into the chow hall. Recognize the patterns.

[@That1CommentGuy]

I was an active duty United State Marine. Yeah, our bootcamp is harder and more intense. So the #$% what!? We have a different purpose and a different mission. Someone's service to country is not defined by how many push-ups they had to do or how much they were yelled at. At the end of the day they are giving up a part of their freedom and putting their life on the line so you can have and live yours. Each branch in the U.S. military serves their purpose and does it VERY well. Each branch has training that is adjusted to the way they need to do business. Being in the military is not about being so hardcore you will eat the boogers out of a dead man's skull. It's about accomplishing specific missions to help keep the United States and our allies as safe as possible. You can hate on the Navy's Bootcamp all you want. But it is the Navy that keeps our asses so safe and comfortable. These guys are on rotational deployments ALL THE TIME and they spend weeks living in an unknown, undisclosed location, inside of designated, confined quarters, with all sorts of problems that they have to work around and fix each day. The country that controls the seas controls the world. It is our Navy that makes the United States the most capable military in the world. We can reach out and touch anybody within minutes because of our United States Navy. All the branches rely on one another to be the well-oiled machine that the United States Department of Defense is.

[@Nomad-yn7pv]

As an ex-sailor, thank you sir. I've always admired Marines as well.

[@ghost_type_gaming670]

You deserve more likes

[@allyourneeds8458]

Your marine training is not so intense than philippines Army training

[@davidstufflebean3285]

@@allyourneeds8458 hahahahahahah thats a good one.

[@jeffreyspradley8895]

When were our lives threatened by another Country attacking us on our soil? Our poor young Men and Women are always fighting Banker's wars to steal another Country's Gold, or Oil, Or Silver for the Bankster's greed. How does that help us live our lives?

[@Blackopsmaster68]

"Take your time" Now that something you won't hear at Parris Island

[@mxj8361]

+yolo must die This is a fluff piece to entice people to join.

[@remsensor]

+yolo must die Or Fort Pendelton lol

[@jacobstacy5388]

+remsensor XD

[@TheJer1963]

+yolo must die Never heard that in 86 while in San Diego for Boot Camp in the Navy. Our CC was a chief and we called him SIR. The motto for a salute when it doubt, whip it out. It sure is different these days. Still remember the M1 rifles we marched with that had the bolt welded shut on them.

[@QuiteSBR556]

So true simper fi

[@stepitup5409]

Best time of my life. 50 years ago and still close to my buddies from Vietnam

[@jacobeppler542]

LOL THIS IS WAYYY MORE CHILL THAN ACTUAL BOOTCAMP. 😂😂 all these people saying this looks like summer camp, it's way more intense than what they show in this video

[@Seando42069]

Jacob Eppler its more or less this except waay more screaming and cursing

[@crackshot4797]

Yeah I seem to remember a lot more cursing, pajoratives, and screaming 😂🤣

[@Nomad-yn7pv]

@Justin Riley Then alot had changed in the 15 years prior to your going.

[@patrickreilly2338]

If U didn't serve stfu

[@xnet_cascade6257]

Unfortunately, this was the only video that prepared me for boot because “making a sailor” wasn’t made yet

[@microwavewaffles]

“I joined the navy to get out of Pennsylvania” as a fellow Pennsylvanian, I can agree that this is a good reason to join any branch of the military.

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

bless those all who served. times in the military means are a good person.

[@deninja1088]

What the heck is this?? When I joined back in 2007 and stepped off the bus I was like "what did I get myself into." This video makes navy boot camp look like a walk in the park but it really isnt. They don't want to show behind the scenes.

[@chancelowery4554]

It's propaganda

[@Crazy-Horse-Tx.]

It was nothing like this in 1990....company commanders we had were always screaming.

[@abc876]

I joined in 2006 and I thought the same thing when I started marching in the morning

[@Tony1234-h4m]

"back in 2007", so salty.

[@heyzueskrist4526]

Or you could just look at how the Marines train and realize how easy you had it

[@veteranpatriot4474]

I heard no profanity so I was not sure it was the Navy, THEN I saw a Filipino and I knew I was in the right place.

[@Jmmoffa]

Veteran Patriot, they are not allowed to use profanity anymore. It’s the “the new kinder gentler” Navy, a complete joke, not how it was when I was in.

[@ok-nt7pv]

Joe Moffa not true at all, they just act that way in front of the cameras. Boot camp still shows you the meaning of “sailor mouth” even today

[@Jmmoffa]

o k, no it Is true, maybe your RDCs did, but they are actually not allowed to. I went through in 99 and I didn’t hear any profanity and RDC was former Marine Recon.

[@ok-nt7pv]

Veteran Patriotitis

[@jackrose5077]

@@Jmmoffa super wrong. They are very much allowed to use profanity. They're rough.

[@Stumpyy]

Joining Navy after I graduate from high school in 2016! Looking forward to it.

[@ryuhighlander]

+Grant Jarnagin Good luck man. Stay ahead on quals. First year is a lot hours studying and not much sleep underway.

[@Stumpyy]

thanks guys

[@Avitaals]

same bro

[@Stumpyy]

MarioXFlying Roots boot camp was intense I lost my voice and soar everywhere

[@bacababy]

What was your experience like I dont know what to expect. Is it hard for someone who isnt very physically active?

[@alexdeschenes243]

For everyone saying how soft this is, you're right. But keep in mind this is only the first 24 hours. For the first 4 days you are in P-days where you don't get yelled at or beat to assimilate you to the environment. The next 8 weeks aren't as sugar coated as this video.

[@FrankTheTank107]

+Alexander Deschenes Nah it actually is pretty easy, it's true you get yelled at a lot and beat down with intensive training; but it's all about commitment and attention to detail. Nothing like Full Metal Jacket boot camp lol

[@alexdeschenes243]

+Blaze Fireheart ya I agree it was easy, just not as easy as this depicts it.

[@kevinhoward9593]

you also don't shower or change your clothes the first 4 days and get about 4hrs of sleep a night.

[@jasonchandler3234]

Amazed at how different the RDC’s act with a camera around 😂

[@Jmmoffa]

Nati Dox, as soon as the cameras turned off they probably dropped everybody and “made it rain”.

[@Timmy-qc1ss]

Yeah true, luckily with that one documentary called "Boot Camp: Making a Sailor" by the All Hands magazine, it was a lot more accurate.

[@jonkileshi2483]

Petty officer dingleberry...

[@matthewtenorioduenas202]

@@Timmy-qc1ss that’s a cool video but still not enough cussing and over the top yelling.

[@ZeekeRoman]

This is so watered down for camera purposes

[@omneyle9996]

Is that a pun or

[@cristianguerrero6085]

@@omneyle9996 No is true...

[@saltycorpsman5696]

Sure, it's missing a lot, but it's a short video. I went through there I'm '05.

[@MrTG44]

@@saltycorpsman5696 , I Done 14 weeks in GREAT LAKES, 1969, yes sir, 14 weeks. Then had to hang out another 2 weeks before departures. Total 16 weeks in boot camp.. At the same time the Dept. of the Navy dropped the 14 weeks boot camp to 12 weeks. Had a FANTASTIC time in CHICAGO for the 4th of JULY. Our money was not taken in any place we went. Great folk's , Great City.

[@saltycorpsman5696]

@@MrTG44 sounds like a good time. When I went it was 9 weeks if I remember correctly... They added a week for counter terror training. The a two week hold over till BM school had an opening. I went to boot in july hit the fleet in October and deployed in mid November. In my first year on my ship I had about 48 weeks out to sea ❤️

[@Emil-ul4kb]

Navy will give you respect for yourself. Navy has good food. Navy has good education.

[@pineytheelder3898]

not really good combat forces like marines are but education wise sure

[@Emil-ul4kb]

+SuperKenutz kenutz Combat is just killing, no need for that in civilian life. Navy lets you see the world, get good schooling, and grow into a man.

[@MrDodger3222]

Yep sure will!! My dad was in the Navy and my brother will be getting out this May after 5 years of active duty. So he will be getting his bachelor's degree paid for if he does finish college. I heard boot camp food is good too.

[@Emil-ul4kb]

+MrDodger3222 Join and find out.

[@MrDodger3222]

Emil I can't join because I'm a diabetic.

[@annam8983]

They are seriously down playing how savage the RDC's are.

[@BAK3D]

Right... When I was at RTC there was an RDC we called Chief Demerit Chit.. This dude would give you a demerite chit just because he felt like it.

[@TheJer1963]

When did they stop being called Company Commanders and what is up with this Petty Officer and Chief stuff? It was always sir back in 85 when I was at San Diego. The Navy sure has changed.

[@keithbuckley4302]

Lol yea they are kinda.. but i went to boot camp in 01&we were calling them chief & petty officer but also i was smart & had a job in my division & got in with my rdc's because I was in the office with them all day lol!!

[@bigscorchy3239]

"SLEEP" "Ahhhhh sleep Chief" Best part.

[@HauntedHooligan69]

Yesssss broooo I always loved that.

[@bigscorchy3239]

@@HauntedHooligan69 my daughter just graduated; she loved boot camp; thinking about going back to be an RDC

[@u30R]

Ahhh sleep, killers gotta sleep to.

[@Dom_The_Otaku]

Wow, I remember a DC2 did something similar, in firefighting we always did something like “TAKE” “SEATSSSSSSSSSSSS” (Squat position) “Ahhhh Seats”

[@jeffnguyen7563]

Was he black with a flattop haircut? With a DC rate symbol tattoo on his hand? Wore red coveralls?

[@harlandfazardo799]

I seem to remember a bit more colorful language when I entered Navy in the early 70s

[@icgang]

It is so prevalent to hear The Navy adjectives of today that I have to catch myself. Some of the kids and Women are more extensively versed than I could be. My main objection now is that they have to bring Mothers into it all the time. An Old Bitchen sailor is a Happy Bitchen sailor. That’s taught in boot camp. I still know Boatswains-mates who turn it into a poetic art form. It’s a reflection a healthy sea going attitude. But these new kids have never been ta sea. Hmmm! That must mean they learned it all from us. Oops.

[@navvet4518]

Me too. Arriving at RTC Orlando at 0200.

[@SergAlvarado]

The U.S Navy is a top service to serve in. It conditons your mind and teaches you how to your your head plus how to work as a team. I retired with 20 years as a Aviation Ordnancemen and became the best of the best! I was a Navy Recruiter at my hometown El Paso, Tx. My 2 other brothers also served, Electronics technician..retired and Engineman who became a Navy frogman in the late 70's. I've been working with the Army as a civilian for over 8 years now and work among soldiers....they're not happy campers wishing they served elsewhere but I respect them for serving. Good Luck in your choice of service!!

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

I am HONORED TO HAVE MET you, sir. E6, YN1. GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!! 1990 to 2010 desert man.

[@2010tsimmons]

I'm 22, graduated from nursing school, have been a nurse for about a year and a half now, and I'm strongly considering enlisting in the Navy. Watching all of these videos gets me hyped for some reason.

[@TaKevinT]

Navy Corpsman would be pretty rad

[@JadeMunroe]

TaKevinT He'd be an Officer in the Nurse Corps with that degree not an Enlisted HM

[@TaKevinT]

Thought you had to go through an OCS to become an officer?

[@antares4s]

TaKevinT Yes, you must complete an abbreviated form of OCS prior to serving as a Nurse in the military. But like I posted above it must be a 4 yr BSN college degree. The military does not recognize a 2 yr RN degree. That often gets confused. It must be a 4 yr degree. You can enlist with a 2 yr degree at an advanced rank/pay grade but not as an officer and not in an official Nursing career field. This is not just something that applies to the Navy but to all the services.

[@Itstwofourteen]

Greenside Corpsman dude, go work with Marines. Gotta give love to our Docs, specially the ones who know their shit.

[@DriveI65]

51 years ago I went through boot camp as a 17 year old kid. I am fascinated to see how it had changed and how the routine is still similar. For all of you going through this now or in the future, you will appreciate the lessons long after you graduate.

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

i know!

[@Silvance5]

There's a surprising lack of yelling on the first day. This is definitely nothing like the Army's basic training. Sailors still usually seem to turn out alright though, so whatever works for each branch.

[@ghostryder94]

I went in the Navy in 1987 and this is nothing like it. I don't recognize anything. Its kinda freaking me out to see how much it has changed.

[@vekiofresh]

@silvance5 I went to Navy Boot camp 10 years ago and this is like night and day .. Those barracks are all brand new (and look too cozy) .. No yelling (my phone call didn't even ring before a RDC was screaming at me to hang up) .. And I heard our final battle stations day (which included running all over the base with seabags fully packed from casualty to casualty) has been confined to one building??? .. I can't believe it ..

[@ghostryder94]

Anthony Vecchio Great Mistakes looks more fun now. lol

[@jonathanerickson1543]

Went to a two week mini boot at rtc Great Lakes it was weird because all the yelling started day two. Kind of gave you a sense of security then nope

[@chenanigans]

^that's pretty funny though. And kind of brilliant too. Giving you a false sense of "hmm this might not be as bad as I thought.......day 2...nope" lol. It's actually pretty effed up when you think about it, at least we were welcomed to that world from the second the doors to the bus opened. But again, it only got worse after on the friday you meet your CC's, almost made you miss the officers who welcomed you haha.

[@nishey94]

i watched the marine corp recieving before this video and wow is it different

[@infinitebound8084]

It all depends lol but less yelling for a fact

[@thehoosierfortheUK]

+Tyler Durden hey man, like I, hopefully a future sailor says, you can always use a woman's touch! ;)

[@mikedumais]

Agreed. I went into the Navy as a young enlisted man in 1981, and what I took away from this video is how soft it has gotten. I also served as a Navy Corpsman until 1986 with the USMC, so I get the men's department comment.

[@thesamuraihobbit]

Except for the SEALs, SWCCs, Fighter pilots, and FMF Corpsmen.

[@Kaylie961]

The Prince, the Rose & La Muerte I KNOW RIGHT!! Marine Corps is more challenging and Harsh

[@gta8awsomeness]

Marines: GET OFF THE BUS!!! GET OOOOFFFFF Navy: Ok everyone line up for your stuff Army: GO GO GO Air Force: Off the bus NOW Coast Guard: GGEEEEEETTTT OOFFFFFFFF NOOOOOOWW k. Navy sounds great

[@camrenfarley9590]

marines are the hardest navy is like everyday life lol

[@alexiswilson9370]

Lolllll😭😭😭

[@xXaxemanxXx]

+Camren Farley welp change it to navy seals

[@quadgod8111]

lol air force is the same and coast guard isnt even a branch anymore

[@nny156]

+justin mccaffery Lol yes it is.

[@airfryerlucy173]

There wasnt any screaming when they got off the bus inaccurate

[@Jmmoffa]

Lucy Xiriga, there wasn’t any screaming when I first got off the at RTC Great Lakes in 1999.

[@kurumauzamaki2731]

Or constant cussing

[@trevor6433]

Yeah I was confused, I’m not even in the military I just knew from other videos.

[@JTC2227]

Then watch All Hand Magazine's 2018 full documentary. It's the remake

[@rcghalohell]

April 6th, kinda afraid of boot camp and what the new me will be like, but can't wait to start a new life with my new brothers and sisters

[@americasnavy]

Richard Gollen It's an exciting time! There are always people on our Instagram and Facebook pages talking about their ship dates. You should check it out to see if you can find anyone leaving the same time as you.

[@rcghalohell]

still i bit nervous though, after my last department meeting i realized i was out of shape, i fear what consequences i will face if i cant improve my fitness in boot camp, im losing weight slowly and gaining muscle mass but still dont have the stamina

[@lionofusa1]

Richard Gollen Keep your mouth shut and do everything they tell you to do and you will be fine. I actually got stuck with a CPO in 68 in San Diego, he bounced Quarters off of our Racks.

[@jimmybuckets9384]

I looking at joining right now.

[@indeed7289]

Richard Gollen i would not worry too much the US has the most easy "boot camps" of any western military

[@tylerfrank8375]

If this is how you think bootcamp goes.. you're very mistaken lmao

[@tubaljohn1]

I don't know when you were in. They are gay now.

[@harrykelly7566]

So, tell us how it goes since you know so much.

[@tubaljohn1]

@@harrykelly7566 I'll tell you what ever you want to know buddy. You sound cocky.

[@harrykelly7566]

Call it what ever you want. They werent gay when you were in?

[@roland3578]

@John Okeeffe you've never served. You sound like you're still in high school. Explain how boot camp is "gay" now

[@kenp1013]

Army 14 years, this still gives me goosebumps! I hated basic!!

[@MegaDethProductions]

as a graduate from rtc great lakes, this video is 100 percent inaccurate.

[@6StrngWzrd]

MegaDethProductions...I Graduated RTC "Great Mistakes" (Great Lakes) Sept, 1983...and you are correct, this is COMPLETELY inaccurate.

[@Seando42069]

staged af

[@BAK3D]

As inaccurate a this is... I went through RTC Great Mistakes in the spring of 2003. Even though my division went through the older style of boot... There is a much newer way which we called Hollywood boot camp. This video seems to fit what we were calling Hollywood boot.

[@chocproclotor2170]

I hated the pearl.

[@argeniside1015]

Johnnie Campbell Not enough yelling not enough ten counts

[@SurplusCharlie]

I'm joining the Marines, but the Navy is awesome my great grandpa was a chief petty officer in the Navy.

[@WheatleyGLaDOS]

Wow so much ignorance in the comments below. For those imbeciles talking garbage about the Navy and overpraising the Marine Corps, first of all, the USMC falls under the DON, due to the fact that the marines were initially established as an amphibious infantry branch for the Navy because they didn't have any. Second, when a Marine becomes injured out in the combat zone, who is there to provide medical assistance while in enemy cross fire, the Navy's FMF corpsmans. Third, the Navy provided numerous combat support via land, sea and air to all branches of the military. I know some wannabe kid in Marine delayed entry would try and oo-rah me down, but my point is, no branch is superior than another branch. Although Navy boot camp is not as physically rigorous as Parris Island, but that does not make people of specific branches less important. I am a sailor, but I have trained and worked with all branches, including the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Sibling rivalry is one thing, but teamwork is always present in all of the armed forces.

[@tidblgger]

Wheatley GLADOS You are correct. The Marines do fall under the DON. It's called the mens department

[@brianwiggins1344]

Wheatley GLADOS Yup. But you know you can't argue with thoughtful intelligence against ignorance or trolls

[@WheatleyGLaDOS]

Adam McMahan Been to SERE at NAS Brunswick, Maine during the brutal winter months. Can't really tell you what I did, but never ever again will I return...EVER!!!

[@jaybrogan3418]

Wheatley GLADOS The pride thing just comes with the Marines. They talk lots of trash, but there's still that level of respect for other branches.

[@cliftonsutherland5408]

Wheatley GLADOS yeah, marines might be cool and all, but unless they want to swim to the fight, they need the boys in blue

[@gregory46236]

My nephew went through this process. He is now stationed in Seattle as a Nuke Tech. So proud

[@richardgoff6041]

Deep down, even us Marines are thankful for the service of all military members. There always has been and always be what is mostly good natured yet snide comments from each of the services. An example, yes, the USMC is in the Dept of the Navy, the men's dept as it is but it is all in good fun. Sure, some guys can go too far but that is with any of the services so getting butt hurt isn't necessary. Enjoy your service, your journey in whichever path you take. When push comes to shove, we are all on the same team.

[@downtownusmc]

Well said brother! Semper Fi!

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

I never met a marine i did not like and respect! 29 years in my time.

[@jtmnavy]

nice

[@anthonyvergaslov8297]

Just came from one of your vids, nice seeing you here fam

[@1999Jerod]

Oh hey, I didn't know that you commented here haha

[@jtmnavy]

haha wat up fam

[@evannic32_11]

What up fam

[@michaelbrewer2641]

JTsuits wassup your the best Im going to join the Navy you inspired me

[@mustanghunter2020]

it is upsetting that I can never join any branch. certain reasons are the cause unfortunately. But to those that finish and go on to become one of the greatest versions of themselves I say, God bless you and thank you for serving and protecting the freedoms, rights and privileges that me and my family are able to enjoy and exercise. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184]

Same thing with me for medical reasons. It hurts to watch these. Nothing but respect for these sailors.

[@anthonygonzales3523]

my brother wanted to join but got denied because he had poor eyesight

[@ponkus1085]

The Navy is a branch of the government all the same. We all fight together, we all die together. My entire family has been a Marine family, but I could never be prouder that my fiance joined the Navy. He's making a great difference in the world.

[@elpidionegron3230]

I am a rdc and we are here to motivate and get you through bootcamp!

[@fergnasty69]

You're there to give stroke chits!lmao M.E.D.!

[@unknownwolf4046]

Man i remember when i first played Call of duty on campaign getting yelled at or mission failed even on cod4 mw some reason i wanted to join Navy Army Or marnies Airforce 😊 but my medical problems 😢 got in my way which sucks 😥

[@bangs4551]

I went to navy boot camp sum., 1963. I'm very glad now that I served a hitch in the navy. Good luck to all enlistees in boot camps all branches of the mil.---it's a privilege to serv. (you'll be glad you did).

[@lmf221]

This was my division back in 2010. It's so crazy to look back on this. Anyone else in 007 or 008 I hope y'all are doing ok. Also much love to Chief Rubio, I still laugh at his reaction when i raised my hand when he asked who got "dear john" letters. He was so gruffly encouraging and I even got a PO1/Chief pow wow later telling me "Don't you dare take him back!" This was a great group of instructors to spend our weeks with.

[@nilestalbot1020]

Jesus it's been 3 years since I went through basic. This brings back a lot of memories

[@ordie9x]

Much "Softer" than when I was in. Still proud these Navy Sailors are training to be in our defense. I hope and pray that they stay safe and are ALL ready to man the rails, and assume Battlestations if and when the time comes. God Bless the U.S. Navy.......Hoorah!

[@nerdygamerguy8378]

Marines are the only branch that are getting less softer these days where I'm deeply concerned how WW3 is going to be fought.

[@moca203]

@@nerdygamerguy8378 Online lmao

[@theaver4gebe4r]

The people we are when no one is watching and the person we'd like everyone to perceive us as are two entirely different beings. That said, it looks as soft as it does because they want to present an image to potential new comers and families looking for an idea of what their kid, brother, sister, or friend are going through. Its comforting seeing it projected in such a way, but doesn't really due justice to the stress in the environment throughout training. This video puts out more of the end goal aspect of your time here, and what you should take from bootcamp, but when your there it doesn't let up. From day in to day there's no give. Getting through each working day, meal to meal until 8 weeks has elapsed and you've earned the right to call yourself a sailor. You don't see it but it takes from you. But it comes with an unparalleled sense of new found perspective and camaraderie. Can't speak for other branches but it's as bad as it needs to be to turn out competent service members. Hooyah Navy!

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

excellent thought.

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

all branches work together in a common goal, sir!

[@DevilDogMotorsports]

USMC Boot camp > Hell > Pain > A walk in the park > Sleeping > Breathing > Navy boot camp

[@wallacewood2126]

I live in Chicago and love it when I see the newbies on leave in town. I always give them a thumbs up and a smile!

[@garrybagger7580]

Began my USN 4-yr enlistment in Feb, 1969 @ Great Lakes. I remember the "snow-watch" duties as well as the freezing temps. Thought boot camp would never end! Majority made it thru with flying colors. "A" school were EZ. When assigned to a squadron, I had even more schools to attend. Every minute of training was worth it ! If you're interested in enlisting in the USN, I'd recommend looking into anything to do with aviation. Served 1968-72 RA5-C. P/C, Jet Shop & Check Crew . ADJ-3 (could have made E-5 but I didn't "extend"). Great learning experience. Best thing I learned ...D I S C I P L I N E !

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

god bless you sir!!!!!!! 1990-2010, E6

[@Yorker1998]

Marine bootcamp always tends to be the most hardcore out of any other branch based on all the bootcamp videos I have seen.

[@Sezporo]

Well they are mixed of the USN and the USM

[@pelletgunhuntinggage6542]

US Rangers and US Navy Seals are the hardest of them all

[@Yorker1998]

Pellet gun hunting Gage Well if you want to talk about special forces and elite light infantry units then from what I've seen, the Marine Recon is the harder than the Army Rangers bootcamp and about the same or maybe even harder than Seals.

[@tou5417]

+Cam What the hell are you talking about

[@Yorker1998]

Josh Brown The videos of the boot camps are all on KZbin. Draw your own conclusions about which ones are tougher. That's all I'll say.

[@stingymark112]

I'm in the Air Force and I'm not saying that basic is super ruff but this has to be the most relaxed thing I've ever seen

[@TheFalloutShot96]

Once you said air force ... Couldn't take you seriously Jk

[@lentilsAre]

it's rough doesn't the air force go over grammar.

[@genom27]

Logan Garmoe I did AF BMT in 1993. I don't know how it is now, but it was way rougher than this.

[@patrickbrooks7435]

No. This is a promo video. It is way worse than this.

[@chief9116]

Aren't they being filmed? God dammit... you don't know what was told to them.

[@Lilnasty-jo3dc]

Boot camp will stay fresh in your mind for the rest of your life, it's a wonderful feeling to finally graduate no matter what branch you join!!! 🇺🇸

[@bigscorchy3239]

My daughter graduated in the COVID-19world, so we didn't get to attend a graduation. Obviously we were upset, but couldn't be more proud of her. Thank you to all who are currently serving and all that have have served.

[@lisawarren8925]

To My son Jesse who is in Great Lakes right now! Missing you its only been a week. Hang in there son!

[@wenonahjoe]

I was at Great lakes March 26 1979 then after graduation went to submarine school in New London Connecticut like 8 weeks later Then after sonar school in San Diego I served on board USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 634 Best decision in my life to join US Navy. Any branch of the US Military is great for all young people because it teaches them life lessons they can not get elsewhere like respect for yourself and others the way to success with teamwork and pride in accomplishment while leading them towards a successful life after military service. In the Navy I made lots of friends and found out how much I could accomplish. After dropping out of high school and taking the asvab test I decided to join the Navy and learn electronics. Eventually I took with me lessons I use everyday not to mention benefits and money. Of course submarine school and submarine service was an additional challenge that I enjoyed completing and benefited from becoming a member of that club and brotherhood. Which ever branch or type of US military service you chose just give your best effort and even though it is difficult at times you may be surprised at how much you can achieve. Good luck to all new seaman recruits!

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

being a united states navy sailor means you have achieved to be a better man.

[@piplup10203854]

Taps was the best time :)

[@xxKDSxCosmicxx]

LightningGmr especially after battle stations

[@piplup10203854]

Oh my god yes. All I could thank of was sleeping our entire division was focused on sleeping, my rdc's kept shouting, "Just cause your technically sailors now you will not slack you can sleep tonight." ugh lol

[@briancheatham3092]

My favorite part of the day... Taps.. we even wrote a song about it in boot camp.

[@LazyBoz-mk9qq]

Ah remember those times during taps when people wanted to give speeches

[@thegrays3303]

D Day was much better

[@mojohns44]

Brings back memories! As easy as Navy boot camp was in my day, it's even easier today. (I say "easy" because I grew up in an Army family during war time; I was prepared for a harder time). I salute anyone, the rare few of you who have followed in this fine tradition of service to the nation.

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

Amen, sir, YN1(SW) did my time in the desert storm time. People who still serve, i salute.

[@RATyson]

This has got to be a "feel good" video, or Navy Boot camp has become a daycare. I went to boot camp in 1987 at NTC Orlando, FL. From the moment we stepped off the bus, the DI's were in our faces, non-stop. We said "Sir yes sir", not "Yes Petty Officer" or "Yes Chief". Every order was given at maximum volume, with maximum energy, and maximum saliva. If you made one tiny mistake, you were dropping to the deck and racking out push-ups. There was no "nice nice". The only time I ever had a pleasant interaction with my DI was at Graduation. Everything you did was wrong at least the first 5 times you did it. You were broken down verbally and physically. Our alarm clock was a metal trash can being thrown and kicked through the barracks space.

[@CaptAmericaUSAF]

+Russell Tyson, Yea I miss Orlando..this is way too soft today. Everyone was Sir, even a PO3 which were sometimes CC's if you remember..

[@TheJer1963]

+Russell Tyson You didn't have a DI, you had a Company Commander. The guys with the red ropes.

[@RATyson]

+TheJer1963 Whether they were called DI's or CC's is completely irrelevant to my post, but thanks for the concern.

[@TheJer1963]

No problem.

[@darlaleonard4033]

Hi Russell Tyson, could u email me the exact location where basic training in the Navy was in Orlando, Florida. If it hasn't changed from about 1986. ([e-mail] ) I was in the hospital on the Navy post. Thanks.

[@SeanPat]

"Sleep" "Ahh, sleep" Best part of the day lol

[@princeofiron1742]

アイルランド語 that was the highlight of my days there😂😂

[@davidwilliams6925]

Where I wound up after boot, favorite saying was ONLY easy day, was yesterday! LOL

[@Nomad-yn7pv]

I'm not saying Navy boot camp is anywhere near as hard as the Marines or Army, but I can tell you in 93 it was WAY harder than what this shows. I remember them screaming and cursing and flipping desks over and threatening us with bodily harm if we didn't pull our heads out of our asses. I guess things have changed.

[@dgeorge852]

Our company commander demonstrated things he was NOT allowed to do. He demonstrated it on our RCPO. As he was throwing him over the center table, he stated "He was just dusting the dirt out of his clothing. It's not his fault the pussy was too dumb to get out of them first."

[@jackrose5077]

They still flip desks and very few RDC's will kind of threaten with bodily harm but its not common.

[@geraldmurphy1428]

Bring s back Memories of Boot.i did it RTC Orlando Florida. Graduation 1975.it was well worth it, made me a whole new Person.

[@gonzisonsbc]

This seems more relaxed than Coast Guard boot camp. The CC's screamed at us the whole time. The rarely ever spoke calmly to us.

[@shawnm607]

ha ha this is the PAO approved version, not to mention the camera's skew certain interactions between recruits, and RDC's. RDC's (Recruit Division Commanders, the equivalent to USAF TI's), can apply the "gentle", and "compassionate" approach when necessary.

[@gonzisonsbc]

Shawn Maziarz I can see what you mean. If they show how shitty it actually is it might deter people from joining.

[@GuyBaldridge54]

I was an aviation machinist mate second class 1970

[@SK2NICE]

Guy Baldridge just wondering is avation mechanic a good career in the military cause I was thinking of doing that

[@davidtelliho5043]

I got out in 70. Gunners mate. on Destroyer

[@erikhammock8593]

Roasted Toasted7 aviation mechanic works on the structure of the air craft, while aviation machinist works on the internal systems. Not the electronics though.

[@r.budddwyer8951]

Roasted Toasted7 Aviation rates are the best rates in the Navy. We get the best family lives and prettiest duty stations. Plus the squadron is a thing

[@samuraibushido3837]

I went through RTC Great Lakes in 1987. We arrived late and were met by seamen 3rd Class that were assigned to a THU barracks for various reasons. The marched us to our barracks in Division 11. The following morning we were awakened at 4 a.m. by one of the two 1st Class P.O.'s assigned to us as company commanders. I was in good shape entering boot camp. I can remember our entire company hunched over from all of the gear stuffed into our sea bags on that first day, unlike the rics in this video and our racks had to be left over from WWII, unlike the modern one's in this video and I can remember when someone screwed up too much we were mashed. Part of which was you and your rack mate picking up the racks and the entire company running around the perimeter of the room and not stppping until we reached our original starting point. Putting the racks down for a few seconds rest and repeating for a good 30 minutes, dog tag pushups and grounding arms and staying in that position as per our CC. Mind you, I thought it was good conditioing exercises. I just didn't see any of that in this video. It appears the rics of today are coddled these days.

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

sorry, my 20 years of service on 6 ships besides boot camp are more in my mind. E6, YN1(SW) Nordenstrom

[@chrislunsford2814]

That was such a casual walk off the bus

[@Nickuncle]

Yeah, no kidding. At Air Force you get rocked from the start and when you go to eat.

[@Korvilon]

Nickuncle When I got off the bus they just flat out started freaking out on us and making us run into the building. Looking at the video these recruits seemed to have it easy.

[@alansmith6376]

Each branch does it their own way, but we were all on the same team at the end of the day.

[@hulkamal5434]

I swear when I saw that thumbnail I thought that this will be some kind of parody video

[@kennethkaraffa6233]

I'll never forget that place, the way it smelled, etc. this is accurate enough, though it is sugar coated a bit in regards to how the RDC's will talk to you. I'd never want to go through all that again, but it is well worth it.

[@Eloquence-48-002]

I still remember the chief at Urinalysis. "Good luck, dont quit."

[@daviddebergh254]

I would love an updated one.

[@adamcox7595]

I'm an Airman but still fully respect the navy y'all keep doing good

[@NFLization]

I have to be straight with all you new future sailors. Will Boot Camp feel like an eternity? Yes and no. Yes, there will be a lot of times when you just wait.... wait some more... and wait even some more while either sitting or standing and you are prohibited from closing your eyes for more than 2 seconds. It's going to be a challenge keeping yourself awake but the worst part of basic is the night of arrivals which is day 1 where you are basically awake from 0300 at the MEPS to 2000 the day after you arrive (Approximately 42 hours of staying awake) but that's good so that you get that part over with. That period of basic felt like it would never end.... but it does. No, you are constantly doing things every day and if you don't have a watch where you can't stare at the time every 5 minutes, time will fly. You will develop a brotherhood with your fellow recruits that will last a life time and that's the only reason you need to keep fighting. It's only 8 weeks folks. Processing days are during the first week at Great Lakes, also known as P-days. After you leave the Pearl and head to your home ship, the weeks officially start as 1-1 day, 1-2 day, 1-3 day etc until the second week arrives and it'll switch to 2-1 day and so on and so forth all the way up until 8-1 day which will be your pass-in-review... also known as graduation. However, you don't become sailors on that particular day. You earn that title a week prior after passing an event called Battle Stations. You're only going through Boot Camp once in your life, hopefully, so make it count. This is the gate to manhood... the gate to the rest of your life. Walk through it with pride and dignity. Good Luck and I'll see you all out in the fleet. HOOYAH!

[@Yoditah]

Uhhh memories, bitter-sweet. But, if you plan on joining They Are Not this Nice! I joined back in '09' & I'm sure it hasn't changed much. There was a lot more yelling & I.T(intense training),etc. Once I had to I.T for about 30 minutes on my own, in front of everyone because I didn't yell loud enough, while yelling each count, LOL.

[@bryanferguson5895]

I t think this was just for the moms to watch.

[@wolflordbanner8948]

Yodit Stiphanos : any tips to give someone who wants to join the navy soon? Im a girl with short hair like kinda guy cut. Short. Did u learn a lot once in the navy and at boot camp?

[@davester1970]

The best advice I can give any young person joining the Navy or any other branch of the armed forces is to shut up, adult up, do exactly as you are told and keep a low profile as long as you can. It won't last long. Also keep in mind that when the company commander or drill instructor screams at you, it is nothing personal. It is to see how you react under duress.

[@z_channel_3334]

Yodit Stiphanos still nothing like walking the green mile

[@john9516]

I.t. stands for Incentive training.

[@layahreign835]

I’ve watched this video like 5 times. I have about a month until I ship out 😅

[@grantameele421]

This is funny to watch after graduating isn't it? My favorite part is when they just casually walked off the bus on Night of Arrival.

[@USN7119]

How was it

[@barbsanderson9991]

Sailor Savvy stay safe

[@daveaaron8209]

Wow! Boot Camp sure has changed a lot since I went through it back in 85! It was a lot more like Marine Corp back then.

[@cainthekilla717uh2]

Joining this Navy when I graduate 2018

[@alenajackson8386]

angryjunkyard Professor ‘21

[@justinloeffler965]

angryjunkyard Professor bro I got out of the Navy last Nov, so if you have any questions ask away.

[@Strangelove657]

By the way this video isn't accurate at all

[@rinne1669]

steve smith What was your score? On the test I mean

[@justfrybread]

@@justinloeffler965 so they teach you how to swim? What if i don't know how to swim when I join?

[@edomar2r]

man NAVY Bootcamp is softer now. RDCs are nicer and don't scream as much.

[@edomar2r]

oh yeah I remember that lol

[@claytonbray3959]

i just graduated not a month ago, trust me this is a sugar coated public display of how the RDCs are, they aint nice, they have a lot more rules and guidlines to follow than before, but they dont follow them, they still treated us like trash lol

[@MrBulldog855]

buuuull. It depends on who you get for RDCs.

[@MothSignal]

+edomar jismeivh the RDC's act nicer on film remember they are trying to get people to join, not scare them away lol

[@edomar2r]

Tacion plays games True, but I already knew what was going to happen when I went in and honestly it was softer then what I expected. I was more scared of my mom then the RDCs she even screamed louder then they did LOL

[@TheJurzi]

My brother just graduated from Marine bootcamp in Parris Island about last week. He is a totally different man (19yrs). I dont know why there's all this competition and hate between the branches. Especially between the Marines and the Navy. They work together as a team. I'm not a badass and I know the Marines arnt for me but, my brother, my bestfriend, my team mate that I have worked best with has inspired me to join the military. That's why I'm looking at the Unites States Navy.

[@TheFalloutShot96]

Navy's pretty chill. I mean marines are pretty bad ass but I'm not gun ho ( more computer tech)

[@GlamAngel24]

TheFalloutShot96 navy is only chill on west coast not uptight east coast

[@TheFalloutShot96]

GlamAngel24 pensacola, mayport

[@MrKillers1997]

The Navy technically owns the Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The three are one, Just like the Army originally owned the Air Force a long time ago,

[@compvm33]

congrats to your brother.. you're right, navy and marines work together a lot of the training schools are the same, the jobs afterward are the same.. what's really the difference between the two?... mc bootcamp a little longer, pt a little more intense, maybe the imposed stress level is a little more? i think you get used either one just the same... i think you could do mc bc, have the same mos as you'd have in the navy...just saying...good luck either way

[@crimpcreep6887]

We didn't have Petty Officer's wearing the Chiefs Khaki shirt! We wore the prison dungarees, and chukka boots, not tennies. All the time. Orlando, Fla. 1982. Our RCPO was in Vietnam, Army. Wore his medals, Combat Infantry Badge on graduation. Had more ribbons than our Company Commander. We didn't know until graduation. RCPO Distler. Still have my Blue Jacket graduation book.

[@rickyt43515]

I loved the navy.. When we needed to go fight someone they gave us a ride

[@RewindThisImage]

Love seeing these civilians transform into soldiers

[@Nomad-yn7pv]

Sailors

[@angels376]

Going to MEPS January 4th, 2016 to choose my job 😊 hopefully CTT!

[@ahjaneadavis877]

+Ulric53 how is it ?

[@XxTournaquetxX]

+Angeliee S Have fun at MEPS? Haha I ship for basic training on 20160202! Can't wait!

[@ambarl1222]

+XxTournaquetxX I ship a day after you!

[@deebarba5961]

+Angeliee S i leave sept 7th Undesignated seaman

[@marinacarrillo986]

+Dee barba I would put in a dar at your deep office! you do not want to go undes!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamlucio5148]

No matter what anybody says, we all made sacrifices for our Great Country, USA! GOD BLESS AMERICA, SEMPER FI!!!

[@davidellis6663]

1978 San Diego RTC.

[@TheJer1963]

+David Ellis 1985 here. I miss San Diego. Tijuana sure has changed a lot to.The Bambi Club is now a steak house and sports bar.

[@davidellis6663]

A steak house and sports bar! Figures!

[@TheJer1963]

Yep, From what I read Tijuana is the place to go if you want good food. It is nothing like the place we knew. It is suppose to be safe now but the tourists never came back and the military is not allowed down there at all now. I remember some good times in the Bambi Club. They did themselves in when it became a transsexual club in 2000. It closed in 2009 and just opened back up.Never thought it would ever be a steak house.Glad I took some photos back then.

[@dhalex1990]

+David Ellis 1970 RTC San Diego

[@dragonmeddler2152]

San Diego RTC, January-April 1966. Company 026.

[@glenm5034]

The Best Education for Life's success. JFK was in the Navy .So was Jimmy Carter.

[@turbomama6334]

God Bless ALL of our Military!

[@RobertXPhotography]

Not trying to be a dick nor bias, but I've been looking at boot camp video for each branch and I've noticed that every instructor or people being interviewed stutters except for Marine Drill Instructors. Nor do I see the Marine Drill Instructors repeat themselves. Is it just me?

[@terrywilson4166]

The Navy CC's show a much higher level of intelligence compared to the DI's of the Marines...

[@DaMojoIsDead]

***** you would know a true marine?

[@NathanDawson94]

RS Man I've been in the Navy for six months. Sure, you might be thinking, "Well that's nothing compared to what I did." or "You are in a water-down version of the Navy" Alright, I admit that I haven't experienced what The Fleet was 10+ years ago or even now. I admit that I'm not part of the Naval Special Warfare Community like you are/were. I'm just in a rating that is not related to the Naval Special Warfare Community. You feel sorry for me because I joined today's Navy? Interesting, because my dad (a Navy veteran himself) is do not feel sorry for me because I joined today's Navy. He supported my decision to join the military and I picked Navy in the end. If you hate what the Navy is now, then you should be glad that you aren't experiencing it now.

[@JesterUrTomcat]

RS Man You do realize that this video was made to get people to join? It is not reality.

[@aaahtex902]

**GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL HER WARRIORS**

[@kingoftfl2149]

Her? Are you assuming it's gender

[@jtchilla3519]

James Corrigan how is praising the U.S. and her servicemen and women "too much" ?

[@kobbeydewarren2212]

aaah tex America is fucked up dude

[@jtchilla3519]

Then... Why exactly are you here? And.... where else would you like to move to? I'll happily pay for your plane ticket...

[@eggperson5410]

Jt chilla deserves a reward

[@robwestfall8280]

Wow what a soft intro my DI for the Navy were yelling and in your face at the airport !!

[@stephaniedickinson7424]

Rob West we don’t have DI’s in the Navy.

[@mtphill71]

You never served in the Navy, Rob. Poser!

[@stevedow5842]

RTC Great Lakes 1978. It was the best of times more so than the worst of times. GO NAVY!!!

[@tanuelray9894]

Boot camp at Great Lakes in the winter broke a lot of recruits. It was tough but I liked it!

[@krishelfferich3087]

I lived 20 minutes from Great Lakes ...you remember that horrid strip club?

[@thomasjohnson7735]

Tanuel Ray Great mistakes. Zero dark freezing 30 on the grinder to march to B double E school through the ice ruts on Mainside.

[@bkbeya77711]

lol guy with long beard is like oh na I don't wanna shave this xD

[@r3ap3rxx77]

Sky Martinez LOL I WAS SEARCHING IN THE COMMENTS TO SEE IF ANYONE NOTICED XD

[@enriquemartinez8915]

Icon of Sin 🤣🤣

[@yink_oh]

I am too hyped, I was sworn in last Thursday on May 19th as a future sailor and as a person who never in his wildest dreams would think he would be joining the navy I am honored and psyched to be apart of this. My leave date is Jan 2nd of next year and will be training my hardest to be boot camp ready at least physically lol.

[@GuyOutside]

You'll have fun. It's all mental the first 2 weeks and after that its cake. It's fun, you'll see.

[@TheAirynDolce]

sounds a bit like me

[@gamerunners1619]

I dunno if American naval boot camp, is anything like Canadian basic training (it sorta looks like it from what I went through when I did it) it's all mental for the first little bit. It's kinda like a game, and once you learn that, it's easy to make it through. Inspections? There's always gonna be something wrong, they'll find something no matter what, so the real trick is not to get discouraged. Just keep promising yourself that the creases in your shirt will be crisper or your parade boots will be shinier, and you'll be great. Always focus on the improvement aspect. Like they said in there, if you learn something that nobody else knows, tell everyone. Teach em all how to do it. Your basic is 9 weeks I think? That's more than enough time to get to know everyone there, and become a family. Ours was 13 weeks, and yeah, we fought a lot. Being stuck with the same people day in, and day out will grind on your nerves, and you will fight with them, you'll hate them, but at the end of the day, you're still a family. Getting discouraged and quitting. Ah, here's something I saw a few times when I did my basic. People just giving up. The worst, is in the first week or two, when they're hitting you really hard with a lot of information, and some people just can't take it, and quit. Or they don't like the discipline, or something else. Trust me, once you get past basic training, it's cake. I flew from around...Montreal, Quebec, out to Victoria, British Columbia, and I was blown away as to how calm and collected the real navy is. The timings you get. Oh, again, I'm basing this off Canada, but I assume it'll be kinda similar, you'll get crazy, impossible timings that you stand a very slim chance of actually making, such as...going from one end of the school to the other, with a stop in between to grab gear, and then getting changed for PT, all in five minutes. Not possible, unless you run, and you can't do that, trust me, I've tried. Once again, don't get discouraged, and realize it's just meant to help you. The staff. It appears as though you have a mix of Chiefs and Petty Officers doing your stuff. We had a motley crew of Sergeants (both army and air force) Petty Officers, Master Seamen, and Master Corporals, so it'll be totally different for you guys, but the bottom line is, they're there to help you. Take untrained civilians from the streets, and turn them into sailors that the navy can be proud of. Sorry for the long post, but I thought I'd give you a little heads up to what I know. I've only been in the navy for about a year and a half, but it's what I remember...that, and it'll probably be different, cause hey, I'm from Canada. Good luck during your boot camp, and remember. Stay determined!

[@ROCKANDROLLERIZATION]

dude my ship date is jan 3!! what rate did you get?! maybe we will be in the same group of recruits!

[@blubberyoyster4]

Weirdly enough, when I went in (December 2019), they didn't yell at us until we met our RDCs. They were loud, but didn't curse or swear, it was a whole ruse to get us comfortable and then SNAP! Bootcamp status quo!

[@elizabethslatt381]

I went to boot camp in Orlando Florida it was so freaking hot humid and it rained almost every day June 1992 then hurricane Andrew blew through that was scary as hell

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

In 75, I cannot recall any book training. We watched a video or two. You know, like, how to surface when the seawater is on fire...

[@davisjansen8880]

Underrated branch

[@europeanlegionnaire4119]

OVERRATED

[@raffafan]

Rightfully so.

[@DorisLLongll-db2gz]

I show my navy picture on my profile, I was 24 years old when I went into the navy! Don’t be on my coattail either! Thank you and have a nice day! I am 52 years old now!

[@mmccartney6579]

Absolutely nothing like when I was there in the summer of '62.

[@ChrisBBozeman]

+M McCartney Absolutely nothing like when I was there in the winter of December 2002.

[@jeffreysmokes6792]

Absolutely nothing like when I was there in the spring of 69

[@shubbledc]

+M McCartney aint nothing like back in the summer of 69!!!! yeah !! yeah!! back in the summer of 69!!!

[@mmccartney6579]

Good year! Woodstoclk, baby!! :)

[@forgetitohio]

+ShubbleDC go in 72 in the winter. booooooo

[@daviddevries5560]

Wow not the boot camp I went to in the 80's

[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

+David Devries I agree not the boot camp I went to. in 87

[@josephwilliams3185]

Not the boot camp I went to in 1976, no yelling or screaming in your face

[@yaz4025]

+joseph williams I can assure you there is plenty of yelling and screaming in your face. This video is way toned down compared to the actual thing, I'm guessing for promotional purposes.

[@Thomasdgolden]

I did San Diego in 84'. This has to be just a propaganda tool. There's no way recruits get motivated like this.

[@giripeterson5953]

Marine boot camp is tough as hell form the start.

[@popcorn9155]

this looks more like a vacation rather than training

[@Deep-Cix]

Why the hell are the RDC’s acting so calm and polite? When I went through, I was screamed at mercilessly and was painfully taught the phrases “do it, do it now”, and “move with a purpose”!

[@cosmeticscameo8277]

you can't be too rough on camera. recruitment would plummet like a rock

[@valeriejolly898]

My son is interested in going into the Navy Reserve...I'm all for it

[@lutex442]

The reserve has its perks, depending on his goals he might want to go active though.

[@thartman1984]

I've seen both sides. Depending on where he's at or where he wants to go in life I'd at least look in to active duty.

[@nasto19nj]

most everybody I meet regret not going active. unless he is planning on going to school I strongly suggest he go active. sometimes going to school on active duty is a good option for some.

[@xMarkie]

Petty officer dingleberry...

[@uploadxpert7219]

Markie lmao

[@leftbenchplayaa]

Lmfao bruhhhh

[@andrewghostronin38]

Markie I’ve heard that joke but don’t get it! Can you explain it please

[@Mike-eo1bw]

Andrew Townsend look up Yusha Thomas

[@andrewghostronin38]

Mike I have! Was he the one who made it up then?

[@92CJLove]

I WANT TO JOIN THE NAVY SOOOOO BADDD! I hope I make a 50 on the Asvab this summer!

[@92CJLove]

Bmore410 That's what's up! I heard the Asvab for dummies is a great book, im buy that after my graduation from college this Friday.

[@92CJLove]

Bmore410 Yep

[@VictorianKTV]

C.J. Love I'm so late to this haha, but I took the ASVAB a few months ago. I highly recommend the Asvab for Dummies book, along with the Kaplan study guides!!! They raised my score by 44 points.(From the practice test. I took the actual test only once ;) ) Study as hard as you can and don't put it off. :) Congratulations on your college graduation!

[@joshbirkbeck8356]

C.J. Love I'm prior Navy myself. If you're "hoping" to get just a 50 on your asvab...I'm not sure an officer board will pass you. I was an IT and the majority of us were between the 70's - 90's. Study hard and good luck with your service!

[@92CJLove]

TheVictorianK Where can you take the practice text at, I have the Asvab for dummies book.

[@joelteague9446]

I went basic training there in 1983 sure has changed.God bless them and I wish them all well.