What Navy Recruits Go Through In Boot Camp | Boot Camp | Business Insider

We got an inside look at the United States Navy's 10-week basic training program. Chief video correspondent Graham Flanagan spent five days inside Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, where he observed different companies at various stages of training at the facility located about 35 miles north of Chicago.
Recruits must pass a physical assessment and a swim qualification before they train in seamanship, firefighting, and weapons training. They're also exposed to tear gas inside a confidence chamber where they learn to correctly wear gas masks.
Training culminates with “Battle Stations” an all-night event that takes place on a mock Navy destroyer ship designed by companies who have created theme park attractions for Walt Disney World. After completing the event, recruits officially become sailors when they receive their US Navy ball caps.
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[@bigfish1026]

The hardest part of Navy boot camp is staying awake in class.

[@Againsttheodds2]

Truth.

[@lorry9833]

Ong!!😭 had to stand up in every class😭

[@b4ds33d]

esp when they intentionally cranked the heat. cold and calculated sadists lol.

[@garcia2497]

Lol

[@davidsimplicio4676]

Truth, in my country i was in military and i let my self sleep on feet hahahah

[@ryusukekapokurachi]

When I was in the navy boot camp, we got punished a lot. Like, did not stand correctly, Group punishment, everyone start doing push ups until I tell you to stop. But I remember this moment very well. One instructor came in our squadron, told us if you are twins, they need to step out. She verbally abused and threatened us with group punishment because no twin stepped out. She finally opened up the binder she came in with, called out 2 names cuz they have the same last name and same birthday. And we saw one black guy and one white guy step out. It was the funniest shit I have ever seen

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Institute College

[@dantehall9027]

😂😂😂

[@cashmoney5954]

LMAO

[@zankanotachi_]

Shit just made my day 😂😂

[@robertstetson4077]

RDC are not wrong often but when they are is the funniest thing ever my petty officer once mistaked a small dog that weighed 5 lbs for a deer. From that point on whenever we saw any wildlife we would make fun of the petty officer and say look at that dear

[@gracestine468]

I graduated like 16 hours ago. That shit sucked but, graduation makes it all worth it, if your watching this before you ship out, remember, your stronger than you think you are.

[@Hello-ig1px]

Yeah right. No way a girl like you joined

[@coburgcoburg0152]

Thanks

[@Kevin-mk6jo]

Weak

[@user-tq7ks2xu1c]

What's your rate?

[@G.R.A.C.I.E.L.Y.N.N]

I go in July and I’m terrified

[@i-i9470]

For everyone watching this before they leave for boot camp, I promise it isn’t as bad in person. You just kind of learn to get through it and make the best of it. You’ll make some of the closest friends ever and you’ll gain so much more confidence as a person

[@saraevia]

thankyouuuu do much for this

[@pnyanyamelow2730]

All facts

[@diegomadera9700]

Every person lies to get you to join. They are literally paid to do this. Never believe a single grifting shill on here telling you it's easier than it is. They are straight up lying.

[@DontFuckWithTheOcean]

Breh 💀 I wanna join but my weak ass could never 🤣

[@dossman1000]

as a man thinketh so shall he be @@DontFuckWithTheOcean

[@JacksonS44]

I always find it hilarious whenever I watch these that when the drill instructors are talking to the recruits, they yell and scream and stuff, but when they’re on the little interview segments they’re like the most chill people.

[@DustinIsCool]

Yeah it’s all an act.

[@gboard7]

On the job yelling. Off the job mellow.

[@USNEM]

Its all an act. They are pretty cool people out in the fleet.

[@AshaKumari-kp9lr]

@@gboard7 11q1

[@herbenevolence4198]

Knew some guys that were rdcs. They're intense but still just a shipmate

[@caydenmongolo401]

If anyone is worried about the physical aspect of bootcamp, I went from failing the PACER test, to passing the OPFA in 10 weeks YALL got just give it 110% during any exercise you do

[@coldbeee]

yep

[@datkidtyler8583]

Bro thank you that’s the only thing I’ve been worried about 😂

[@dredgennite9053]

I went into bootcamp at 225 pounds. I left at 191 and my run time went from a 16 minute mile and a half to a 11 minute 54 second mile and a half. Put the effort in and you will make it, also if you suck at running, run at night.

[@coldbeee]

@@datkidtyler8583 just a heads up from someone who graduated nov 10th when the rdcs say the quickest way out is to graduate they arent lying ppl sit in seps for ever so just keep that in mind and use it as motivation through out boot camp

[@Jaspanda_P]

do you have to take a PT test prior to boot camp, post-ASVAB? that's also what I dread 😅

[@kayl7035]

My son left last week to navy bootcamp and I’m praying for him. Training seems so brutal but I know my son will come back as a strong, respectful man. Bless everyone of these soul.

[@axelrod177]

😢😢😢 my friend and I are both 18, he is leaving on Tuesday

[@atrevido6891]

Time will pass quickly. surely in 2 weeks you will receive a call from bootcamp for me 2 best call that i did when i was there. I graduated from bootcamp on July 14, it was the best moment, surely there will be moments that will be difficult for you, but in the end you laugh and are happy at those moments because you get to a place that you have not thought of being able to achieve.

[@Uahlame3]

@@atrevido6891i know someone who graduated on that day

[@roberthotchkiss1601]

It’s not bad it’s easy they make is seem like hell it’s the easiest thing I had to do

[@joshdepaola4002]

He will make it I just graduated last Friday

[@joshuagaming7754]

I'm in the process of signing up to join the Navy. Watching this is both super helpfully informative and incredibly anxiety inducing.

[@bell-hn6ss]

i am also too. taking the asvab Tuesday. good luck to you brother

[@insertwittyname815]

Enlisted Marine here. I promise this stuff isn't bad. I've talked to a lot of Sailors, and honestly, the boot camp isn't that intense compared to Marine boot camp. Their fitness requirements are pretty low compared to us, and they've certainly got way less restrictions, in and out of boot camp. If I had any advice, I'd say to just take it day by day, it isn't that bad. If you set your mind to it, you can make it through, have some discipline, and have respect for the uniform you wear, and the Sailors, Marines, or otherwise, around you.

[@mack58]

I’m 21 just started thinking about joining it’s better than sitting on my ass but same the anxiety I’m feeling rn after watching this 😂😂

[@lidd6p2]

My son just graduated boot and is in A school now. He enjoyed his time in boot. Its one of the greatest choices and opportunities he could of ever chosen to do

[@skullcrusher9445]

As a Navy vet... its not that hard if you are slightly in shape.

[@ru8enV]

The hardest thing when you separate out of the Navy, is getting back to that individual mindset. You're taught teamwork your whole time in. When you do get out. You'll be motivated, dedicated, and do as you were taught: to work as a team, and to take ownership. You'll go out of your way to help coworkers, family, etc, and you'll volunteer to stay late at work, and take accountability when things go wrong. You'll then realize that people won't ever do the same for you, they don't care that you do these things, and that there is a huge lack of responsibility and integrity in the civilian sector. You'll get screwed over a few times until the day you finally accept that you need to go back to thinking of yourself first and foremost prior to worrying about others.

[@moon3200]

Depressing as hell and I never really put that together until I read this.

[@bellajohns7824]

It was real culture shock getting out, and encounter the no teamwork mindset

[@themushert]

im glad im not alone in this thought.

[@GoodwillWright]

One thing I've learned in life: never do something for someone else while expecting something in return. Expectations can lead to disappointment.

[@ernestroger3326]

Lead by example . Don't lower your integrity .

[@bigboricua4573]

My 21 year old son just left for boot camp 2 days ago, we saw this video together before him leaving so he had an idea of what to expect there. I got the phone call & it lasted like 10 seconds. I can’t wait to see him become a sailor 🙏🏻

[@michaelgomez1055]

hey i’m CTR2 Gomez the most important part of basic that they don’t say is getting them letters from home i promise you it can help them on their worst days so much. please write to him as much as you can it’ll go a long way. hope all goes well

[@-enternamehere-3242]

Wish him well for me may god be with both of your souls

[@hu3v0s]

Your son, with all due respect, not only will be a sailor, he will be a man serving his country with pride and we simple citizens are grateful for it, thank you mom and God bless you

[@MANTUEFLIE2]

I'm planning on going into myself soon. Do you know how he is doing now?

[@GaganSingh-hx7ur]

Tell him to leave the navy and come back home If he wants a peaceful life

[@jaredf9055]

11:30 sums up the military pretty well. "How your body is gonna react? It's going to react accordingly" with a chill voice and a head nod of assurance.

[@HankdaRanger]

That was hilarious. I remember the gas chamber was uncomfortable but once you leave the chamber it pretty much stops hurting immediately. OC spray on the other hand, that shit hurt for 3 days.

[@user-nc3pt7zc3c]

May as well join the Marines. At least Boot camp in the Marines earns you Respect. Navy boot camp is a joke.

[@jaredf9055]

@@user-nc3pt7zc3c people should join whatever makes sense to them. Don't be a judgmental douche....you end up repping your branch poorly.

[@jaredf9055]

@@HankdaRanger I think I got lucky with OC...was not bad until I accidentally poked myself in the eye trying to do the technique to pull the eyelid open haha. Taser though....yeah not my favorite haha.

[@ohhoneyhani9963]

For anyone who has a recruit just barely going in to the boot camp, make sure to send them their letters. They really look forward to and appreciate the letters in a time they cannot communicate via phone to their family and friends. And when you do see them they will look different, when we went to see my brother we barely recognized him but blood recognizes blood and tears just started to fall. He definitely lost like over 20lb in the time he was there, his face was so slim. Bootcamp was the slimmest he has ever been

[@KevinSavageTV]

Also send tons of packages... especially food. They'll be so happy

[@kianaholmes229]

I thought food packages aren't allowed in boot camp. 🤔

[@KevinSavageTV]

@@kianaholmes229 urban legend recruits love getting food from home!!

[@kwifical6222]

@@kianaholmes229They arent, itll be thrown away

[@marshallwindy]

That’s my daughter talking in this video 😊🥹 She just finished up at Great Lakes and I’m so proud of her!!

[@ZZENITHH22]

That is amazing congratulations!

[@snakedoktor6020]

Congrats to your daughter, and to you. You should be extremely proud to have raised such an outstanding young woman. May she, and the rest of her class, remain safe throughout their tenure in the United States Navy!

[@bonteski2997]

congratulations

[@northamericanintercontinen3207]

God bless her service

[@deeznuts-sn1di]

a white guy dating a black woman? this guys is insane, take him away

[@edwinguzman6245]

As a U.S Marine and a Viernam Vet. I have to hand it to them on these Navy recruits. It's not about what military branch bootcamp is more difficult. But I respect their commitment to serving our country.

[@leo29hornsfan]

Lol 😂 I went through the same thing at RTC 22 years ago my god I can’t believe it was that long and you’re correct it’s not about the branch it’s about the beginning of bootcamp no matter what branch you’re in. It all sucks at the beginning.

[@jimbeaux89]

They all really do suck. I applaud every branch from coast guard, to marines.

[@Snork086]

As a US Secret Service officer, former Navy Seal and a WW1 Veterinarian. I have to hand it to them on these Navy cannon meat. I respect their commitment to serving to the greatest country in the world.

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

I learned something new just now, at 3:55. As Asians, we are taught, or expected to be shown somehow throughout out growing up years, that to look at an adult (mom, dad, grandparents et al) in the eye in an exchange is rude. I didn't know the US Armed Forces also has that social behavior as one of their rules: you're not to look straight at a senior officer in the eye when they speak to you, as it is a sign of disrespect. My nephew has just finished his tour of duty with the US Marines, having just returned from Japan, and my niece has just started her Navy officer career, having gone there after her BA degree --- both following their respective fathers before them, in the Marines and Navy --- but I've never discussed any such rules or cultures of the US armed forces with them, or with their respective dads before that. And it makes total sense: when an officer is speaking, he or she expects 100% attention from you.... there's no time to play "eye games" or other facial games. When your job is to protect your country and other members of the armed forces, you don't have time for games. Orders and information must be given quickly and in succinct ways, from the more senior folks to the foot soldiers, if disasters are to be minimized or avoided.

[@ricky8063]

As a former delta operator, current cia agent, and former Vietnam Vietnamese, I’m really proud to have these sailors serve along side us

[@cameronandrew1853]

I got out of the Navy 6 months ago and was feeling reminiscent and nostalgic and found this video tonight. Man I’m grateful to have had this experience good luck to all the new recruits and future sailors taking our places for the next generation

[@m_v5460]

You could always come back in through a prior service recruiter. I did it did 10 years got it for a year then came back in through a prior service recruiter. Kept my rank and time in and everything.

[@WaynesWorld2695]

So was your training experience like the experience displayed in this video? Or was it completely different?? What happens after bootcamp is over? Do you get time off to move? Do you go straight to more training? I genuinely want to know more than what recruiters will tell you. And obviously this video is just “basic” information. Thanks!!!!

[@jonathonwright594]

I left great lakes boot camp and went straight to pensacola for my A school training. No breaks in between. I did 6 months in Pensacola before I took leave to see family. It's possible to take it before but I'd recommend getting all training done and wait until you get to your first real command before you take leave. @@WaynesWorld2695

[@trevoroliver1383]

i have a question , if i may ask. Do you feel the navy helped you in life?

[@kimmethyazzie2548]

I have 3 sailors in my family, 2 sons and a daughter. I'm very proud of them and their contribution to the world. GO NAVY!!

[@kruif8746]

I was one of the recruits who went through during the recording of this documentary and it’s cool to see some of my buddies in here. But this is pretty accurate to what it is besides folding clothes more times than I can remember

[@tylerkwiatek1386]

What’s your duty station? Are you going on a ship or to a post? I want to join the armed forces so bad but haven’t decided a branch yet and ending up on a ship sounds terrible

[@robertstetson4077]

When was this filmed?

[@seldomlyrestless8113]

@@tylerkwiatek1386 If you don't want to be on a ship then definitely don't join the navy.

[@tylerkwiatek1386]

@@seldomlyrestless8113 yea obviously

[@firstimpressionss]

And now you a keyboard guy ah😂😂😂

[@samharwood94]

I went through bootcamp 9 years ago- somehow I made it through pretty clueless and lost most of the way. Now I'm 57 days away from leaving the Navy and starting civilian life. I'm happy I was able to do this, it's been a wild ride but time to go home.

[@Wolf-rb4or]

Thank you for your service!

[@cmen6895]

was it worth it

[@johnnycash7803]

@@cmen6895 bottcamp is but being on an actual ship sucks ass. I think ever kid in the country should go to boot camp for 4 to 8 weeks even if your not going to join the military just have some discipline. Being takin away from comfort zone being yelled at an being a part of a team would change this country for the better in less than a generation

[@animeandthings7790]

Hey, I'm going into bootcamp in less than a month. Is there any advice you'd be able to share.

[@samharwood94]

@@animeandthings7790 learn to swim if you don't know how, and practice running- that was the hardest part for me

[@John-sw3cd]

If anyone is worried about swim qual, yall don’t worry and always give it your 110%. I came in without knowing how to swim, the instructors are professional and will set you up for success. Do what you’re told and always willing to try. Avoid the setback from your division. That’s what happened to me. Yall got this. Hooyah DIV 156!!!

[@aresney6449]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice! I’m considering joining the Navy this year and I was worried about my lack of ability with swimming. I’m definitely looking into getting swim lessons just in case. But your comment is what I needed to hear to ease my nerves about the swimming requirements in bmt.Thanks again! Sending you the best of luck in your sailor career.✨😁

[@Moneyoverbullshit850]

What if you don’t know how to swim though ?

[@John-sw3cd]

@@Moneyoverbullshit850 trust me if you read my comment

[@Kade62]

@@Moneyoverbullshit850lots of kids in my division never swam a day in there life and passed

[@daradiant1]

Shoot, they NQS me for breast stroking! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TLIMSISNW_p22.1]

WOW holy cow the navy has changed ALOT. i was in 30 years ago and this is nothing like the bootcamp i went through. looks better in alot of ways though so i will be super proud & humbled to attend pass in review of my own daughter this year.

[@rumptump]

Congratulations brother , I'm shipping out in 11 days can't wait 💪🏻

[@TLIMSISNW_p22.1]

wow awesome you made a great choice USN navy wings are made of gold i hope you have a great time! @@rumptump

[@srtbryan]

If anyone is looking at this video and contemplating about joining the navy just because they are scared/worried about bootcamp trust me it’s definitely worth it. Just suck it up for the 10 weeks and you’ll feel so proud and glad you’ve actually stuck thru it. Once you complete bootcamp everything will start getting better!

[@tiarasmith9633]

This is probably a dumb question but After boot camp what’s next?

[@srtbryan]

@@tiarasmith9633 you go to your respective schools depending on your rate and you learn all about your rate and your job

[@bugsbunny8679]

@@srtbryan I got a question about the swimming what if you don’t know how to do they make you right away jump the 10 jump even if you can’t swim?

[@srtbryan]

@@bugsbunny8679 you’re gonna jump regardless just jump they’ll catch you and pull you in then you get placed in class to learn how to swim

[@bugsbunny8679]

@@srtbryan thx

[@jono5358]

"You signed a page 13 not to talk about Battle Stations ever! Not to your wife, not to your parents, and not to your dog" Buisness Insider over here 👀

[@RogueSeabee]

Right😂

[@Chilrona]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@shijirjargalsaikhan9604]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CarlaMarie89]

It’s a new navy for sure!! PG 13 don’t matter anymore 😂

[@flawlessgeekybeauty6955]

Right why the heck was they allowed to film this cause I sure did have to sign a pg 13

[@JohnHSully]

My daughter is going through RTC now. I am so proud of her. Humanity is going through tough times and it looks like thing are only going to get worse. Looking forward to graduation day.

[@mv7904]

You're a good papa. I hope she makes a safe return to you soon.

[@jilp2002]

Shut up

[@Zaria_Duhh]

My boyfriend graduates basic this Thursday , March 28,2024. Our 7 year old daughter is already anticipating them being reunited. Can’t wait 🩵

[@ok-hd4so]

hows jody

[@MysticProphet57]

I went through boot camp in 1979, it was only eight weeks long. Boot camp sure has changed since then. Hats off to all recruits, good luck and fair seas.

[@joseorozco3258]

Appreciate it!

[@premiumbenefits9887]

They changed it not too long ago. I went in spetember of 2021 and it was eight weeks

[@leo29hornsfan]

@@premiumbenefits9887 when I went in it was technically nine weeks. The first week was P-Days which sucked. After that it was actual bootcamp

[@officialroguezero]

I went through in Dec 93 and it was nine weeks. Even though ours was an extra week for "Holidays," we never took any.

[@petef.4361]

When you say it has changed, has it gotten more difficult or easier since you did it?

[@tubincubin98]

Wow, what a huge difference boot camp is now than when I went to Great Lakes in 1985. Served 8 years on two subs, best desicion I ever made. College wasn't an option, but sitting on my ass wasn't either. I owe everything I have achieved to the US Navy, thank you.

[@menacemaguire335]

Good shit bro

[@venustrap3030]

Good job for gaining something from the navy I’ve lost my dreams as a minor thx to the navy from my father being apart of the navy mainly just having kids and stuff but from a jet fuel spill I may lose the ability to reproduce but I am glad your doing well keep doing well!

[@kmla2449]

I went to boot camp in Orlando

[@joejones1991]

Looks easy these days

[@tookurjaerbs]

What's the biggest difference you noticed?

[@danielquick4993]

I enlisted 25 years ago. Based on this video, the Navy has really improved basic training. I never got to fire 9mm, just simulator m16. We had no model ship for Battle Stations.

[@waynelalonde4778]

I went to Great Mistakes in 96, and we trained on live rounds. And did several water survival courses, including a rescue swimmer who loved to puah peoplewho coupdnt jumpfeom high platform. We had to tread water, while rwmoving dungaree pants, tie off leg opwnings, trap water in the legs, and use to manuver 500 yrds. It used to be real man. You had to acually suitup in real fire fighting gear, tow a line, man a high pressure hose and extinguish simulated ABC fire scenarios, And handle cleae class D, and how to jettison the hazard. Every class and written progression examination also had just as much hands on. I had no idea i had placed the best groupings, and i was presented with an Experts medal for markmanship. I was going downrange as a practicum. I knew, and had be trained and was experienced since a i was a kid ahooting. So they dont shoot on the range anymore? Thats just not even

[@waynelalonde4778]

I'm not sure but I'm going to take a wild guess and say, I think they're overhauling the branches of the military in certain ways and it's pretty much against their will but they have to do it and I think it's counterproductive really but they're bringing in the new military the new Navy all this new stuff which makes no sense because the old stuff still works but we have to accommodate people's feelings people are in the military during a branch of service we have to pacify their feelings so nobody gets there f****** feelings hurt, and stop fleet ops with a time out card. Meanwhile the amphibious equip the Corp be asking for for decades, just majically evaporates , and still the DoD takes cutbacks like its wartime recession during depression. The benefits aids, VA and like org. are so cut to the bare expense, its pittiful, its well funded, but ol Joe gotta scartch and find, obamster didthe same thing. Dem cutit down to life support,pubs build it back. Carter- chop Reagan- built it up Clinton- chop Bushy 1- build And son- build Bammster- chop chop.chop.chop Trump- over build and stack it best ever Dementia Joe, chop chop

[@joelwillis2043]

@@waynelalonde4778 Went in 2000, by then they got rid of live rounds by then. They still had rifle racks in the berthing. They had a model ship that was pretty legit for battle stations though. I did most of the things you listed with regards to fire fighting, shoring, and line handling but I am hazy on the details.

[@ironman00647]

best part of boot camp for me was firefighting training it was a lot of fun. the most rewarding part was right after the night of battlestations where we got our navy ballcaps since it meant I made it through training and was finally a navy sailor. been out of some time but will always look back at my navy career with fond memories

[@gibusvisionguy5814]

6:04 The FitnessGram™ Pacer Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues. The 20 meter pacer test will begin in 30 seconds. Line up at the start. The running speed starts slowly, but gets faster each minute after you hear this signal. [beep] A single lap should be completed each time you hear this sound. [ding] Remember to run in a straight line, and run as long as possible. The second time you fail to complete a lap before the sound, your test is over. The test will begin on the word start. On your mark, get ready, start

[@vlatora]

I was just about to send this. Thank you, you absolute legend

[@Woomp_Woomp]

When they said the pacer I remembered doing the pacer in my schools plus it was agrade 😂 🏃💨⌛️

[@Basta11]

If you’re thinking about joining and you don’t have a good reason not to, just do it. You’ll gain so much confidence after overcoming challenge only a few get to experience. They do a good job of helping you build yourself to be stronger mentally and physically, instilling discipline.

[@ARRRGH480]

The best reason not to is America's foreign policy, joining the military isn't noble anymore.

[@beckybrian3745]

Hello beautiful

[@frankzappa9148]

Yeah. Yeah you also might get killed because your government leaders are absolute scum bags

[@mordecai3366]

yeah im good off being a slave to the us military for less than i make 20 hours a week part time LMAO!

[@rallo9635]

@@mordecai3366Yeah man i don’t agree with U.S. foreign policy but if somebody is right out of highschool, doesn’t know what they want to do with their life, and doesn’t want to see ground combat in the military-The Navy is a really good option , lots of job opportunities in the branch and even once you leave you have tons of experience and credits for college among other things. I’m joining the Navy solely so I can get Fire Fighting experience and then become a Firefighter

[@formerparatrooper]

My first military experience was at Great Lakes in 1958. I ended up in the Sea Bees on Okinawa. My second was the US Army at age 38, and Airborne School at Benning at age 40. Served with the best in the 11th SFGP for 6-1/2 years and out for good in 1986. Lot of memories here.

[@tookurjaerbs]

You started airborne school at age 40?! That's pretty damn cool. What made you join the Army at age 38?

[@formerparatrooper]

@@tookurjaerbs My wife and I were living in Iran in the mid 70s where I was employed as a welder and ironworker on a very large copper project. We saw what was happening there with the stirring of the locals even out in the bush, so we left in time to not be there when the Shah was toppled. When we returned home the Carter mob were in the process of ruining the nation, especially the military, and I chose to try to make ends meet by getting into the reserves. I managed to get a school for Drill Sergeant and when I finished that I learned of the 11th Special Forces unit in Louisville KY so I applied for a transfer. I qualified physically and I wanted to go to Airborne School. I qualified for that at age 40 and it was when Ronald Reagan was going to be elected. It was the best of time to be in a peace time military. I did try to get on the manifest for Granada but was turned down, they did not need my MOS. Bummer.

[@tookurjaerbs]

Whoa! That's an interesting story. Thanks for sharing

[@63stratoman]

@@formerparatrooperI proudly served during the Reagan administration! Best Commander-in-Chief ever! Lots of OSVETS coming in during that time with some old enough to be my father which was strange seeing them as “peers” but kids like me (I was 19 at the time) had mad respect for them!

[@formerparatrooper]

@@63stratoman Your note brings a great deal of joy to my heart this evening. Thank you. Today, my former Major, then General, along with an Sargeant First class, a former major and a Chief I served with way back in the day, all Green Berets. I cannot tell you how much this visit meant to my wife and me. what a day.,

[@tombstone4290]

It's one of my passions to serve in the Navy. As a kid I went to nursing home with my classmates in 6th grade. Seeing the elderly especially the veterans who are being treated were greeted for us in open arms was such a fantastic sight to see and be. A woman I met her name was Linda. God rest her soul. She served in the Air Force. We talked, I enjoyed her stories when she served and worked overseas and how proud she was to be an American to have served this country and paved the way for future generations to follow in her footsteps. She and many brave warriors who fought for their lives and sacrifice make me want to serve in the Armed Forces. The Navy hit me in h.s. seeing the recruiters stationed Career Day I was compelled to do it. I want to follow the sea, take me were the oceans flow the steady tide to different gateways of wonders. I couldn't swim, I want overcome my fears to not only swim but the terrors in the deep. I want to honor my friend Linda, she's like a grandmother to me. She sang "God Bless America" every mornings when we see her, she had an amazing voice of an angel, she looks down on me. Not many I know remember her I keep her with me wherever I go. We play bingo together and win raffles. Seeing this video for what kids go through by the time they're meddling troublemakers to enrolling the phases in the base into become sailors its an intense journey to represent their families and becoming something in life.

[@cathoderay305]

If you haven't already done so, enlist! If you're too young, sign up for the Delayed Entry Program. I got to serve and visit countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia and have fond memories of it all. I will encourage you to study while in the fleet and get some college work done while in. Also, work on learning a foreign language and if you're given a choice, ask for Japan as a homeport country (it's pretty cool). We visited Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, and Okinawa when I served (1990-1996). Culturally, it will open your eyes and make you appreciate the United States a lot more.

[@Mmhmpeanutbutter]

Same. Hope to get in

[@awkwardjones1673]

Went to boot camp in 2013, separated in 2017. Almost 6 years later and I'm looking at coming back in. As crazy as it sounds, there is something special about the Navy that only those who have served will understand

[@awkwardjones1673]

Quite the opposite actually. I had, in my opinion, the best job in the Navy with a tight group of people to work with. Everyone I worked with was a like a brother or sister to me and I'm still in touch with several of them to this day. I'm not saying that every day in the Navy was great but being around those men and women made the work more bearable

[@awkwardjones1673]

@Jacke Egress the Navy is awesome. It really is all about what you make of it in the end. Back when I was in 9 years ago, I didn't really have a big drive or motivation to go very far; just long enough to lock in education benefits and then GTFO. Looking back now, I wish I had stuck it out, had more motivation to make rank, etc. Thankfully, I separated Honorably with an RE-3F discharge code and so I can always go back (with a waiver of course). Looking at reserves first and do that for a couple years and then go full on active again 😎 What rate are you looking at?

[@spencerr2323]

@@awkwardjones1673 I agree man.

[@Hey_Blinkin]

I miss it every day. It's not just you.

[@ironman2326]

@@awkwardjones1673 best rate in the Navy is IS

[@crusaderofcomedy3544]

My great grandpa served in the Navy in WWII. When we asked him why he joined the Navy outta all the different branches he said, “Because the food was better.”

[@hannahquintua]

what a mood 💀 Srsly tho, bless you and your great grandpa!

[@inlovewsage]

Wow 😭

[@gboard7]

I wrote a WWII movie. It's a musical and a concert.

[@heavencasteel8277]

Lol

[@blablablablabla7705]

If you're deployed on a ship and you've been out to sea for a while...not so much.

[@TBM_AM]

I ship out in 5 days to bootcamp! Been needing this change and I’m happy to push myself!

[@Me-eb3wv]

Best of luck man

[@katkoesel8904]

My fiancé just left 3 days ago and I am in a constant state of worry. This brings me a bit of comfort knowing what he’s doing. ❤

[@chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220]

RIP to that relationship

[@Mike-lh4wn]

As an army vet, I'm impressed with all the hands on stuff here. This looks more fun and interesting than just marching, shooting, and physical training that I had to do on basic. I live near Great Lakes and usually see a lot of these guys at the mall.

[@noec2796]

This video doesn’t give enough view into what navy bootcamp is like, 90% of the time it was just folding clothes,making racks, and tons of cleaning

[@InFamousChris00]

@@noec2796 fax boot camp was boring asf

[@laylamichael700]

Basic is going to class, marching, folding and stowing.

[@StockyDude]

Honestly, it was pretty lame. I thought the field exercises I did with the Seabees was more exciting.

[@whiskeywhiskeyromeo3730]

Lakehurst Mall is one we went to in 80s...IIRC

[@yazzyleaser8001]

Went through boot late 2020 - mid covid, had to do it twice due to ring of fire and testing positive: greatest advice to anybody joining; 1. Be ready before you get there, get good at pushups and get good at running, you don't want to be the person who cant do a pushup and keeps your DIV in ITE for longer because "hooyah 0" - but if there is someone like that, dont judge them, help them. 2. Stay positive, no point being the negative one, lift people up and your RDCs will see that, they may not say it until the end (if at all) but if push yourself as well as help others succeed, thats what teamwork is, there is no I in the Navy. 3. Put yourself out there, go for leadership positions, you may get fired, and even if you do keep working hard and helping your DIV. Lastly, don't step on the flags, and get good at peripheral vision.

[@sailorjordo8136]

I got to basic when we were doing rom on base and had to sit in a room for 2 weeks straight, barely able to talk to each other, move, and had nothing to do but fold and stow drills and bunk make up. Totally agree with what you said, good luck to everyone coming through.

[@christian6911]

I disagree on volunteering for leadership roles. At least in 06, you didn't get anything for being arpoc or aroc (what ever terms they may be now). It was all risk no reward. You got punished if you messed up and if you did good it didn't matter. Everything you did in boot camp, stayed in boot camp.

[@sailorjordo8136]

@@christian6911 you get a promotion at the end of basic for taking a leadership role

[@stlucia3378]

@@sailorjordo8136 august 2020 is when I went through and those too weeks of quarentine in my opinion were worse than boot camp itself.

[@sailorjordo8136]

@@stlucia3378 I agree. On base quarantine was a living nightmare

[@ulop3z]

If you're thinking about joining but scared of boot camp, don't be. I joined August 2017, I'm on my 5th year now, and I forget I even went to boot camp sometimes. It's only 3 months out of your whole life. You'll probably even miss it a little. If you're not sure about making the Navy your career, that's fine, do your first contract and see where life takes you. Navy life has its ups and downs, but it's a neat experience, and the friends you'll make will be for a life time.

[@NicolasMason]

I am enlisting right now and this was such a great way of showing what's to come. I also would want all my friends to see this so that they know that this is all possible and I will come back better than ever!

[@budoka34]

After spending a significant time with the Sailors of the U.S. Navy I will say that they do an incredible job of building an effective Non-commissioned Officer Corp. I was impressed by the professionalism, call to duty, and effectiveness of those I served with.

[@thenateo1610]

True but they also have the worst leadership out of all

[@lemiphil2388]

​@@thenateo1610 compared to the army?

[@cameronbechtel7099]

@@lemiphil2388 Yes, the Army's NCO Corps is the best in the world, and that's not a joke. The United States Army has the most personnel to attend leadership schools like Ranger School, and the Army has a leadership course before making E5-E9 for every rank, BLC, ALC, SLC, MLC, and USASMA. The Army puts a huge focus on leadership.

[@lemiphil2388]

@@cameronbechtel7099 alright then my bad. Thanks for replying. Quick question, but I always see many people complaining about the army particularly since the Emma with two moms recruiting ad. PS: I'm not a US American, I'm just going by what I've see online.

[@chillwill5080]

@@cameronbechtel7099 Ships don't operate themselves buddy, you do your thing and they do theirs, what matter is the result. You wouldn't want to face off with a Navy Chief in their environment I assure you.

[@bosslady282010]

Reading everyone's comments. My son is leaving Monday 6/20 and now has a liitle cold feet after seeing this video. He has ADD and fidgets. I'm praying, crying, nervous and excited for my baby. He just graduated highschool and has never been away, but i think if he can get through basic, it will be so rewarding.

[@blackbeauty7537]

Did your son graduate 🎓

[@Sis_Izzie]

My son graduates this Friday on the 24 from the Navy boot camp. I'm so proud of him. He is going to be a meteorologist

[@NitroChaos]

Making that phone call really sets it in what you’re about to get into ah the memories of boot camp

[@stevenjoanelvelez7019]

Very interesting how they install this one “team one fight” mentality in such short time and they when they hit the feet the first thing they tell them “no one is gonna care as much for you as yourself” and is right but in the sense that you have to watch yourself as an individual and not as a team anymore. Congrats to all recruits, don’t let bad leadership damage you :)

[@afcgeo882]

Combat versus general life are very different.

[@torvar1972]

I was on a command so BAD that the CO would come in hungover all the time. They would hold you down if you wanted to better yourself. Hell when I got out with a honorable discharge they gave me a RE code that said I was Dishonorable discharged

[@edwaggoner7403]

On the ship there is only one team that, team provides life to the ship. It takes every individual doing their job or the ship is ill. The ship does the fighting utilising the full effort of the one team.

[@KiDAppleBorg]

2months in boot feels like 3 years civilian time. Facts. When you do everything as a team: sleeping, eating, training, working out, marching etc. Great times.

[@afcgeo882]

@@KiDAppleBorg It’s true, especially the first few weeks. Time picks up quick toward the end.

[@jamestyson458]

7:41 I just love how that instructor just push her in the water. He was like: GET IN THERE SAILOR!!!

[@supernautical7394]

I remember when I went, they swore up and down that they wouldn't push you off 😂

[@herbenevolence4198]

It's just a lil love tap

[@Bladerunner5146]

They will if you don't step forward, alot of people are to scared of heights or water

[@Pitchithard]

Nothing else compares to being out in the Fleet . Seeing other countries and serving your country. It’s all a mental mind set that you have to be ready for.

[@anonymoususer8067]

Graduated december 2nd, Div 428 Ship 11, Kearsarge. Very thankful to my division, brother div, and the RDC's!

[@mikehuntous9468]

Funny thing is, when I was at Great Lakes, the only people that stressed me out were other recruits not the RDC's.

[@ethos2822]

Great Mistakes

[@mirasobad9799]

Deadass

[@franksmith7390]

Hahaha

[@True2x]

Frfr

[@jennamurdock8716]

Idk when you went thru, but at least as of my bootcamp in fall 2019, that was still WAY too true ☠️

[@navygurl4182]

Wow navy bootcamp has changed a whole lot! We got yelled at but not cursed at. We also didn't have a choice at tying up our hair. We had to cut it to shoulder length.

[@michaelhunsinger8351]

Maybe it was luck of the draw on the RDCs you got. Two of the three RDCs I had in 2012 would curse like sailors, the third one didn't curse at all. He liked saying "you mother suckers" a lot though, it was pretty funny.

[@gboard7]

Signs of the times.

[@stankles7688]

Well they do cuss like sailors.

[@DavidOrtiz-ik7co]

My thoughts exactly. These Chief Petty Officers are disgracing the uniform and so are those Commanders who allow it. Shame on all of them. This comes to show that they don't really believe in One Nation under God. If they were UNDER GOD they would respect God's word and train soldiers with respect and proper discipline not like they are circus animals.

[@strusta7674]

I think they lifted that no cussing policy a few years ago. Maybe when Captain Thors checked in and took over but I’m not 100%

[@tsunamikush5502]

Im going to be shipped out soon and I wanted to see what boot camp was like and it seems very fun and such an experience im so ready for this life changing choice I have decided for myself.

[@lilthunder9623]

🎉🎉🎉

[@setapartaay925]

How did it go? Praying all is well and that you finished strong

[@ZAN-THE-GOAT]

I was an FTO in the NSW police force here in Australia & worked at the academy off and on. The year we stopped yelling & treated recruits as police officers from day one we started turning out better cops, with more respect. Yelling only promoted angry cops we found. It changed the environment a lot both at the academy and in the workforce

[@bugraboztepe8699]

If anyone’s worried about Bootcamp, it’s really easy. It is a fun experience, yes you will get yelled at, yes the first 1-2 weeks will suck, but it gets so much better. Especially towards the end. If you’re worried physically, I did not workout before Bootcamp. First real pt test, (RDC Assessment), I did like 54 push ups and 2 minute plank, but failed the run at 14:34, and I needed a 13:45 to pass. That failure unfortunately set me back 3 weeks. But I got into a much better division, who motivated me until the end, and I passed at the end of Bootcamp with the run time of 11:29. Yes you do extra workout a few times a week if you get set back, and it sucks, but it really helps out.

[@Yo-qt2nu]

Did you ever trained with the m4 rifle on the boot camp???

[@bugraboztepe8699]

@@Yo-qt2nu no, I only used the M9 Beretta. I heard they might start to use rifles as well but not sure if or when they will.

[@CaptainFordoArc77]

​​@@bugraboztepe8699 It's the M9 and possibly shotgun depending on when you go/who's your CO, if you go Into a MP job or SF you get M4 training.

[@dreapietrofere8132]

Do you have to run a mile in that time or how long do you need to run?

[@hexanec9270]

​@dreapietrofere8132 recruiters told me 1.5 miles

[@karnage4420]

I'm joining the Navy a few months after September and this gives me insight on what's gonna happen. Thanks for this.

[@Joseph-rh7yu]

Good luck and have fun !

[@naverilllang]

boot camp sucks, but it's also easy if you don't fight it. You find ways to have fun

[@ASHANTII]

remember to have fun. it gets better !

[@MsJobs-fc9jp]

Do yourself a huge favor and report in shape. If you're in the Delayed Entry program you should already know your General Orders and PT test requirements. Arrive being able to demonstrate those proficiencies and all will be well.

[@mattfox6961]

@@MsJobs-fc9jp can’t highlight it enough that you should show up very able to pass the pt test, it’s a huge help not to get azymo’d

[@steelysam7189]

I went back in January of 09 div 120. We were one of the last divisions to wear the old utilities before the blue berries were phased in. This documentary brings back great memories.

[@teste6w]

It's amazing how much the military has changed

[@seanx4368]

IMO the Hardest part of boot camp isn’t the physical or mental stressors you experience. It’s the feeling of being on the other side of the country away from home. Having little contact with family and the feeling of loneliness that’s made a little better by a piece of paper in the form of a letter at mail call.

[@jimbeaux89]

💯

[@mauricematla8379]

It THAT is the worst there is no real problem.

[@gregorall9779]

I'm retired Army and I want to thank all of you young ladies and gentleman who have or will decide to put on the uniform and stand with your brothers and sisters to defend this beautiful country. May God bless you and your future.

[@ebonedrummond5209]

Thinking about joining the Navy myself. Do you have any advice for those who’s parents don’t support this decision?

[@iAmLoudz]

@@ebonedrummond5209 at the end of the day, its all about you man. Only you can decide your future, remember that💯

[@gregorall9779]

@@ebonedrummond5209 I mean no disrespect to your parents, but it's not that uncommon for parents to want their children to stay out of the military. In their eyes, you're their baby and they don't want anything bad to happen to you. If you decide to stick to your plan, they will probably come around and respect your decision.

[@chrisclark507]

Like Army boot camp breaking the individual mindset and setting the team mind set. If I could do it again I would in a heart beat

[@gbb82]

Why are these videos so much fun to watch after retiring from the army.

[@skye-_2263]

Played COD with a guy who’s shipping out to Navy boot camp tomorrow at MEPS, wishing him luck!

[@christophergallagher4921]

he's in the new 8 week, but considering it's been 3 weeks, if you get a chance to call them, wish em' luck for me! I graduated back in OCT, but I will say I had a lot of fun!

[@tstreb66]

He should be fine with the verbal abuse, seeing as he has some experience with voice chat in those lobbies.😂

[@cesarmarti6041]

My Son is home on leave completed graduation from A school, totally different person from 17 year old enlisted to being a grown man getting ready to be 19.Thank you Navy for making a Sailor out of a civilian."Proud Navy" parent here Hooyah.If you go to graduation in the winter time be warned it's freezing in great lakes.

[@MattyB7]

Pride is sin though

[@phag4eva]

@@MattyB7 nobody cares about ur imaginary friend

[@Perry281_]

@@MattyB7 What?

[@davidtucker7219]

Or, as it's been called "Great Mistakes"...😆

[@dr.kikipsychnp5731]

Our 17 yo leaves after graduation next year. I’m such a proud Navy recruit stepmom! Congratulations to your son! Thank him for his service.

[@NeNeakaMeme]

Definitely how I remembered bootcamp... The feeling you feel once you pass BattleStations is the best. Hoorah

[@SEKOTD]

I went in in 1973. Damage control training was in an engineering space mock up with eight inches of water in the bilge and about three inches of fuel oil set ablaze. We had to put it out in a time limit I no longer remember. We had OBAs for breathing. Then they put us in another mock up with damaged piping, hull breaches, and strained flanges. When the water got up to our upper thorax they turned the lights out except for battle lanterns. When the water reached our chin we got to go out for a breather and then start over again until we could get all the leaks plugged before the water reached our chins. The gas chamber, yes they called it the gas chamber, was a compartment just large enough to allow our company (Company 136) standing room and the time interval after removing the gas mask was one minute. Our Company Chief (GMGC Tyndal) stood in there with us smoking a cigar. Being the "appointed" company medical Petty Officer I had to carry four or five out of the chamber before I could recover myself. We learned small arms with the good old M 14 and the 1911 model Colt .45 ACP, when we could disassemble the pistol in five minutes in the dark and then reassemble it correctly, again in the dark, we passed. Aside from the regular exercises as punishment we also had two special infraction routines. If at a personal inspection there was a ring in your white hat (a real easy thing to get in Florida) you got three hours of grinder work of fifty paces carrying a bucket of soapy water. At each end you did an about face and washed your white hat with a scrub brush. Woe to the recruit that ever called his rifle a gun. That got him three hours of grinder work with armed guard present which included an about face at each extreme and a loud repetition of, "Present arms, This is my rifle, (lay rifle on grinder and unzip and open fly lowering skivvies) this is my gun, (raise skivvies zip fly, present arms) this is for fighting, (place rifle on grinder, unzip fly and lower skivvies) and this is for fun, (raise skivvies and close fly)." Then fifty yards to the other extreme and repeat. I don't imagine that can be done anymore with female recruits on board!

[@britneynicole8698]

CPO Manuela Cortes was my RDC back in March. I loved her! She’s tough but she really wanted everyone to make it through. She’s the definition of a great RDC.

[@junellbarron4287]

she was my rdc we graduated yesterday she is really hard working and pushing every body to make it through

[@britneynicole8698]

@@junellbarron4287 that’s great! Where do you go for A school?

[@junellbarron4287]

@@britneynicole8698 im in fort leonard wood missouri rn :/ haha

[@britneynicole8698]

@@junellbarron4287 oh damn I went to a school in Florida and now I’m stationed in Cali

[@junellbarron4287]

@@britneynicole8698 where in cali? im gonna be in port hueneme soon!

[@erianavalencia2760]

The fact that I got this on my yt page one week after my bf left for the navy was ironic good to know what’s happening and what he’s doing during those times to see how he can handle to and knowing him he will be fine honestly praise him rn for going through all of that

[@gesselleanaya6455]

Same here!!

[@eddiegonzales3262]

I hope he still likes u after bootcamp lol

[@chrisknox2979]

@@eddiegonzales3262 You think recruits like their significant other's less after basic?

[@eddiegonzales3262]

@@chrisknox2979 honestly idk why i said that lookin back . But i went thru bootcamp almost two years ago . And I definitely liked my Gf at the time more after . But going straight to A school right after . Didnt help . Because its just so much time apart for young couples

[@Kevin-mk6jo]

She will be single soon lol he busting cheeks in the bread room.

[@travisgriggs7815]

I went through navy boot camp from Aug 2011 thru Oct 2011, this brought back a lot of memories.

[@VICG21]

I enlisted in the Navy September 2023 and shipped out to boot camp 26OCT23 and I was scared and did not believe I'd make it. Today, I can tell you, if you put in the effort, you will make it. I graduated bootcamp on 25JAN24. I also failed the pacer, and had to retake it. Come the OPFA, I passed the first time. It helped having my RDC yell at me during our sustained runs pushing me.

[@Synthexis_]

I swear, without this dude commentating, the videos wouldn't be the same.

[@wahabeez]

I would cry for an hour straight if they replaced him

[@Synthexis_]

@@wahabeez Me too bro 😂

[@KillerTacos54]

So true haha

[@kjohnson1565]

Idk what it is about him but yea same

[@Synthexis_]

@@kjohnson1565 It's just too iconic at this point.

[@tonygarcia356]

I am proud of my new Sailors! As a Mustang Officer, I know the pride they felt when they transitioned from Recruit to Sailor. It’s that point that seemed so far away, but it now reached. Yes, I still get emotional about still because you never forget how proud you are of yourself for getting through something so tough. Hooyah Shipmates!

[@beerborn]

I was going to join the Navy but my brother who was a CPO told me to join the Air Force. I took his advice and I retired 20 years later.

[@N3GATiiVE]

My 2nd RDC was so fat he would get tired before most of us during ITE’s. Boot camp made me fatter and by no means was anything physically a challenge unless you were sick during the runs. It’s just boring, you’re always HUNGRY, and gotta remember that it’s designed for you to fail at first so don’t get discouraged all divisions get it together eventually.

[@taynasmith7738]

I was in the navy from '86-'99. Boot camp is so different. I watched this and laughed because it seems so much easier. I was born and joined in a different time so i understand change, but wow how different it is is crazy.

[@thomasfatty8776]

i was in "German Rangers" 1995 -2000 .... that navy boot camp aint even the prep for the 68 DAYS we started from Benning / GA in 1997 ..... todays rangers only need 61 days :))) ..... thank u 4 ur service Tanya! whooooooowaaaaa!

[@Katyloveheart]

This is video to gain new recruits so they won't show everything

[@shawnvire4941]

I was in the navy in 1987 and boot camp was so much different .It was brutal

[@Kade62]

@@shawnvire4941they don’t show half of the stuff you do lmao

[@USNAV]

I arrived at RTC Great Lakes on March 3rd 1993! Remember it like yesterday. This video brought back memories, good and bad. Company 101 (in it to win it)! Good luck recruits give it all u got!

[@gboard7]

Go Navy...

[@v.a.993]

Can you imagine how much more intense, and this is already hyper intense, boot camp was when there was a draft DURING war times?????? All the best to these and future volunteer recruits...I see in so many of their faces the quest for a better life from which they are coming from...they believed in themselves enough to get away from the streets as soon as they could. I hope they go forth and make something of themselves.

[@Xiphoid_34]

Recent graduate hardest part for me was being away from family I got asmod for RDC asses but I made it through after getting sent back to the start. Just keep going

[@pistolpeteshoe5778]

This brings me back to my time in Navy boot camp. I went through exciting and harsh experiences (the worst being exposed to tear gas); made great friends for life. Graduated May 31, 2019. Division 216.

[@Zizumia]

I feel like Navy bootcamp does a great job mimicking what it's like to be underway on a ship for a long period of time. You're isolated from the outside world, no phone, no internet, no TV. You have to keep the ship clean in order to prevent disease or sickness that can cripple the workforce. Ship emergencies are the responsibility of everyone, no matter your rate. And exercise is important, if shit hits the fan and you're going to pass out running around the ship, you're just going to be another casualty that is going to make it harder for everyone else. Folding clothes and buttoning buttons over and over is clearly an attention to detail thing (knew a guy that tagged out the wrong equipment and it nearly killed another man), but also your rack on a ship is smaller than the one you get in bootcamp, shows you how to save space. Honestly, if you make it through bootcamp, you'll make it in the fleet. Good luck to everyone who are either going to bootcamp or just graduated!

[@metamaster6535]

I'm joining after college and watching these really helps me. I love your comment too man.

[@Zizumia]

@@metamaster6535 are you going officer?

[@metamaster6535]

@@Zizumia Probably will be, my dad has told me about it for years and I'm sure thats what I'll do. I've been planning on it for a while.

[@Zizumia]

@@metamaster6535 OCS is quite a bit different from regular Navy bootcamp. It reminds me a lot more of Marine bootcamp. While Navy bootcamp teaches you how to be an enlisted sailor on a ship, OCS teaches you how to be an officer. I have no idea how selection goes for officers in what they do but I would avoid being a SWO (Surface Warfare Officer) if you don't want to one day become an Admiral or a CO of a ship or something. SWO life is pretty shitty and they're whole existence is preparing them to be Captains of ships. But that's just from my experience with SWOs on a ship and their complaints lol.

[@metamaster6535]

@@Zizumia Thanks for all the tips man I really appreciate it.

[@discofoot6443]

I went to boot camp in Feb '98, and damn.. the process building looks exactly the same. Battle Stations was still a new concept and had us doing random shit around the base, but now it looks amazing.

[@daradiant1]

The process building will never change. Whatever happened to the Anchor's Aweigh bridge?

[@zackpender5700]

My advice to anyone deciding to join. It’s really not as bad as it seems. The swim test for me was the hardest bcuz I hadn’t swam a day in my life. I knew it would be when I made the choice to join bcuz I wanted to challenge myself. Besides that boot camp itself was a breeze and I can promise you. You won’t feel a more rewarding experience if you follow through and you’re standing there at the end of battle stations and receive your navy ball cap. They’re gonna push you to your limits and you will wanna quit just keep pushing. You will make life long friends bcuz you’re forever bonded by everything you experience throughout the process. Just do as your told and keep the attention off of you. Bcuz if you show signs of weakness they will go after that but it’s to build you up.

[@endofaneraoutnow3473]

Will you be forced to go to war tho?

[@endofaneraoutnow3473]

Also ur so handsome. Hopefully I see u in there lol

[@natevesey8269]

I remember going to through ITE everyday with my division since they couldn't follow simple directions

[@erikk77]

Same here. I was is top shape before entering boot camp, doing sit ups at an incline of 45 degrees. That made it easier getting through it.

[@jackerlink3571]

Rip

[@theodorelibelo1420]

Those haunting words of “you have 30 seconds to hydrate” 😂

[@tmargosian]

It’s amazing how many ppl can’t follow simple instructions. Baffling

[@daffodilking1343]

The memories. It’s easy to forget some of those moments in boot camp all those years ago but this video helped some of them surface. It was an honor and a blessing to have the opportunity to join the service and go through that experience. It’s easy to forget who you was before the navy after everything that happens and the mindset that changes as you start to lead people. The rewarding feeling when your junior sailors learn something and make you proud. Makes it all worth the headaches. Haha

[@Created.Figure]

I needed to see this, I haven't gone my date yet but I definitely need to start training myself at home before I get there

[@jackshittle]

I graduated in Company 927 in June of 1990. Our Company Commander was BMCS Stephen Young. After graduation & leave I then reported to U.S. Naval Aircrewman Candidate School. After that on to AO "A" School. After that 36 weeks of school in NAS JAX (VP-30) and then finally onto VP-10 where I served the rest of my enlistment.

[@mustangtactical3022]

I went through Navy boot camp almost 16 years ago. Made it to First Class Petty Officer before getting selected for Officer Candidate School (OCS). I am now a Lieutenant flying the world’s deadliest airplane. I have a B.S in computer science, 2 Master degrees, and working on a PhD all on the Navy’s dime. I have been around the world multiple times, gained skills that I thought would have never been possible, and met shipmates who I will call family for the rest of my life. I have proudly dedicated my life to my country and the United States Navy and would do it all over again if I was given the opportunity. HOOYAH!!! 🇺🇸

[@klakjssjjshsj5728]

Be careful man, one just crashed a few days ago

[@andrewwright2069]

Didn't know they flew F-15EX's in the Navy

[@folgee7368]

Reminder: The pilots in TOP GUN are officer's not enlisted

[@PringleMan5]

Yea, its a shame because an Enlisted pilot would probably be more competent...

[@TheStabbyCyclist]

But my recruiter told me there are plenty of ways to go from PACT Seaman to being a fighter pilot.

[@BigBrother526]

Shhh the more enlisted recruits we have the shorter my watches can be

[@cm3carranza395]

@@TheStabbyCyclist lol "you can switch rates from YN to fighter pilot after you're done with bootcamp. Just sign here and let your chief know when you get to great lakes."

[@scenepointjudge]

@@cm3carranza395 "if you go undesignated you get to try out each rate and find the one you really like" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ziggerzong]

Being able to perform your duties during this type of high stress must be very difficult. I think at that point it's good to have the rest of your seamen in line. Giving verbal cues on what to do.

[@waynelalonde4778]

Wait till you arw operating on a carrier, attached to the airwing, deployed 8n a hotzone and ots night and flight ops is loading heavy ordenance, missiles, chasers, heat seekers, and coming back empty, and a few bullet holes, that when it gets real, thats when you start earning every penny, and the entire ship os crawling, and eveey amaginable aid, and resource on hand to counter a hit, ans damage control, battle stations going off bells and whistles sounding, thats when it critical that every body, for evwry need be in the area of op, and carry out taskings with no misstake, and no accident on a higjtened and reactively counter measure op that make a successfull mission and spot on air strike, and enforcement of whats gomma happen, nobody gonna poke at the 800 gorilla just occupiying whatever water we damd well please to. Meanwhile, we also are a rather great deterrant to anylawlessness that may want to highjack a container ahip, its a death warrant to try that when the Navy would just love to target practice. I seej a clip of a somali skiff just get vaporized, by that hyd.sea whiz

[@waynelalonde4778]

You gotta have some brass balls of emense ridic to defy a warningfrom the most leathal, well honed, most financed, most advanced, pure warmachine.of the US Navys carrier battle group, they are equipped enough to disolve entire continents

[@tammyjohnson7341]

BZ!!!! i am a retired HM1!!! I am so proud of these young folks!!!

[@avalonbrown8667]

Realizing how close battle stations was to freedom hall was weird but walking into that building and watching that video to the actual event was insane. I felt like I was in a simulation. The room is cold and windy with audio of guns and bombs and missiles. It's insane and I loved every second of it. My instructors weren't mean at all they worked with us and let up figure it out on our own. Battle stations was the most fun I'd ever had.

[@chriswilson7211]

This and Buttercups... and the DC trainer. I haven't done anything like it before or since.

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

Worst part of battle stations for me was taking a knee. Would never do it again.

[@war_josh1550]

@@jimmyrodriguez5670 facts that was the only hard part of battle stations

[@skullcrusher9445]

Remember gents, we dont talk about Battlestations

[@harrymcdougall7923]

People said it was gonna be fun…i disagree

[@bradys3339]

I’m in the army and a lot of guys always say other branches basic training are easy but the hardest part in any branch isn’t the physical state of it but more of the mental part of it which is just being in a new environment you’ve never been in and being away from home and having to adapt to this new lifestyle that most people seem to forget when talking about these so hard off to these sailors.

[@kidabaddestt]

this seems so true. i leave this month for the army 68e !!

[@DarvonBrown]

Funny how you were in the army yet can speak for the marine corps.

[@christiansaragina]

Yeah man I was too. The hard part was I kept thinking I couldn't achieve whatever was in front of me and it made it so much harder.

[@DarvonBrown]

@@christiansaragina why were you afraid to join marines

[@kidabaddestt]

@@christiansaragina can’t think like that bro

[@highshelf]

I was looking at this series from insider and comparing all the branches graduation uniforms, and I thought the airforce had it bad but the navy takes the cake.

[@Brannee248]

🫡⭐️❤️Salute to your heart and resilience mindset that chooses to take in the daily training tasks and accept this opportunity to be part of Navy sailor team who serve for protect people and nations. Great programs for rescue and survival skills~ Thank you for sharing ~ God bless you all ~

[@QuanNguyen-oe2tp]

I just graduated December 2nd and it’s one of the best accomplishments I completed

[@Dohnr]

Congratulations

[@JordonM78]

Congratulations

[@fruitsareyummy7238]

congrats bro

[@tillisstill3126]

Congrats man

[@RazlemOfficial]

congrats

[@Forzaindigo]

As part of the division shown in this video I must say thank you to the master chief, the senior chief and the petty officers that took us on this journey and showed us how to be not only good sailors but better human beings. I salute them. Hooyah Navy

[@lisalasoya2898]

Hello fellow Americans --my father served this encampment in the 40's, he also earned a declaration. Good going Lisa

[@pumpkinpatch3606]

16:20 i know that Petty Officer. When i was separated from the NAVY, he was one of the UC's in SEPS, PO Garrett was very chill.

[@wrath3313]

I just graduated bootcamp in may and I had gm2 okeefe for an instructor. Definitely one of the best instructors I had. You could really tell she knows and loves what she does.

[@jasminejoy_373]

Hi, I’m a 21 year old woman and I’m training for a SEAL contract. How should a woman prepare for BUD/S (US Navy SEAL training)? How are women treated in BUD/S? Do you have any advice for preparation? According to what some BUD/S dropouts told me, one female SEAL candidate broke her legs in Basic Orientation (BO) which is the first three weeks of BUD/S, another female SEAL candidate broke her legs in BUD/S Prep and a third female SEAL candidate got rolled back in BO for stress fractures. None of them made it. In November 2021, a woman made it to first phase of BUD/S for the first time in history but she quit on day one after the first hour.

[@Jimmy-yu1gu]

@@jasminejoy_373 you’re asking the wrong person , seals bootcamp is completely different

[@billgonzales8978]

stop you did not go to boot camp. only Marines go to boot camp.

[@casuallyretarded5161]

@@jasminejoy_373 lol quit rn

[@Agent__Osiris]

@@billgonzales8978 shut up

[@carolecarr5210]

Wow, I'm amazed at how difficult it was. It just put my admiration for my relatives in the Navy up a hugh notch, and I was already proud of them

[@djfreem6881]

This has been more honest than my recruiter

[@ChrisMurk]

I served in the Navy for 15yrs an I loved it an I had basic training in San Diego back in 92 but to learn that the Great Lakes is the only place open now got to sucks because back then in the 90's you had 3 basic training places San Diego,Great Lakes & Orlando,Fl an Orlando was the place for female & male recruits and San Diego & Great Lakes was for only male recruits an I wanted to go to Orlando because it was close to home but I got sent out west to San Diego but the Navy seals training is by far the hardest in the military and the Navy is really strict on swimming but I would recommend joining the Navy to anybody because being able to see the world would be a dream come true an I really enjoyed my time in the Navy and still have friends that I served with and some I met over the years that I still talk to and vacation with but I love to see videos like these it just brings back memories for me