What part of Bootcamp scares you the most?? 😳 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed the video! 😀
@yakkothedrillinstructor9052
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I'm most scared about the beginning. A few Marines have told me that's the worst part. But after a week you get used to the routine and all the yelling and it basically becomes normal.
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
@@yakkothedrillinstructor9052 exactly, it’s tough to get used to. I hated the beginning. No privacy and extremely uncomfortable, but it all passed.
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
@@yakkothedrillinstructor9052 passes*
@a.4chanuser
2 жыл бұрын
Simeon you are awesome man.
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
@@a.4chanuser thank you 🙏
@derrickduncanson9253
Жыл бұрын
Failure is not an option. If you want to be a Marine.
@simeon_kurosky
Жыл бұрын
True 💯
@obediahpolkinghorniii564
2 ай бұрын
…or a trapeze artist.
@olafborkner
2 ай бұрын
Who want's to be a marine?
@obediahpolkinghorniii564
2 ай бұрын
@@olafborkner knot ewe, of coarse…
@1wayyjack900
Ай бұрын
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@charlesturcotte4448
Жыл бұрын
1. Arrive at MCRD in the best shape you can achieve. 2. Keep your mouth shut and eyes straight ahead. 3. Do not anticipate any command but when ordered, immediately perform to the best of your ability. 4. Always remember the Drill Instructors are professionals and are following orders thus do not take any hazing personally. 5. Boot Camp is temporary, it will end, make the most of it, you signed the contract you were not drafted so toughen yourself and man-up. There is more but: be a man, be a Marine. Sgt. C. Turcotte USMC
@Freespeech-p7x
3 ай бұрын
Great advice. SF 3048 1981
@margaretcarr6387
2 ай бұрын
I sent my child to a personal trainer for nine months.
@margaretcarr6387
2 ай бұрын
Or be a woman, be an adult woman.
@bensonyazzie1168
18 күн бұрын
@@charlesturcotte4448 TRUE!!
@johnwilliamson2276
Жыл бұрын
I went in on Aug 18, 1968. The first 2 weeks were the worst but after that you get used to it all and I started to enjoy how I was learning and adapting. At the end of boot camp in Parris Island I felt such a high of accomplishment it’s hard to describe. That feeling has stayed with me for 55 years. Semper Fi
@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842
Жыл бұрын
Ty for your service devildog! Did you have to deploy to nam?
@timmulloy9829
Жыл бұрын
August 8, 1968. Totally agree with your observation. Semper Fi
@williamshaw755
Жыл бұрын
Yep. I went in jan 1973. just missed vietnam. But the the first two weeks are called "receiving" theb t-1 starts (training day 1) its two weeks of hell
@patrickharrisartcom
Жыл бұрын
I went in in 68 at 17. Being a wise guy I got called out for something really stupid. After that I had a target on my forehead straight through from extra day of 8 hours pt trying to knock me out. I adjusted my attitude and took everything they threw at me. I refused to fail and did not fail. 2 tours in Nam and then got out. USMC changed my life and I never looked back. Adapt. 100 %.
@markwillsie1852
Жыл бұрын
Thank for your post, I keep watching these YT videos and think how stupid; shouting and running, etc, Duh I did boot camp, and continued in the Forces, different country. Just the way you said it made me realise no wonder I find these "first few days" videos annoying, after a few weeks you need to separate from the work and go to the happy zone. Important for POW training and other activities the "brass" can find. I am 58 years old and training was 40 years ago, I was just looking out the window yesterday and could still hear the shells falling on the cement and steel; machine guns.
@bradley_R34
8 ай бұрын
I signed up to become a marine. I’d be lying if i said i wasn’t nervous or even a little scared but i want to earn that feeling of accomplishment and make my family proud but most of all i want to make myself proud and show myself i can do what it takes to become a marine
@MrSDFD18
2 ай бұрын
You’re going to be miserable. You’re using the marine corps. You’re using it to impress others, who are merely placating your sense of accomplishment. 5 months after graduating and impressing your friends and family, the rest of the world doesn’t care. Except for other marines who think like you do.
@BrianTorres-tz3tl
Ай бұрын
How did it go? 7 months later did you get in?
@arfcomcobra
2 жыл бұрын
In 1972 the only guys kicked out were guys who tried to go “over the hill”. The quarterdeck and drunk drill instructors were going to make sure you would graduate. Even if you were physically weak like me you went to PCP like I did. I ended up doing 8 pull-ups after not even doing one. If you shot and qualified at 225 it trumped a lot of things I did wrong. I was hardheaded but I made it. I was a “shitbird” and there were guys worse than me that made it
@inwoodboy1937
Жыл бұрын
the corps does not promise you that you will enter a rose garden at boot.
@mikebrannan3006
6 ай бұрын
I think you might be the only xMarine to every tell the truth
@W1ckedRcL
Жыл бұрын
You can't FAIL MC Boot Camp. Do what you're told, fast and loud, and absorb what's being taught.
@derricksmoothy4392
Жыл бұрын
You can fail at anything 🤨🤨🤨
@W1ckedRcL
Жыл бұрын
@@derricksmoothy4392 no you literally can't FAIL. It's not a pass or fail thing. You signed a contract. It's now your job. You can make mistakes bad enough to be sepped out. You can get hurt or show the Drill Instructors that you actually can't complete the training, which you can also be separated for. Along with a few other circumstances that can get your contract voided or nullified. But you can't FAIL. It's not a try out.
@mofo7689
Жыл бұрын
this is precisely what I just mentioned not 5 min earlier. If you have drive and lack of direction, the DIs can work with that all day long. All you have to do is be "teachable". Nov 1983, M Co, Plt 3089.
@derricksmoothy4392
Жыл бұрын
@@W1ckedRcL 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾😶😶😶
@JohnnyIDive37
Жыл бұрын
with that attitude you will for sure@@derricksmoothy4392
@davidlavallee1547
4 ай бұрын
Went to Parris Island August 1975 at 17 years old. In there with grown men but graduated PFC just hustled and did everything I was told. Boot camp was an experience I will never forget but proud to make it through. Semper Fi brothers!
@davidpletcher1996
2 ай бұрын
I was there August 1974 too! Platoon 370, Semper Fi
@doorguru168888
2 ай бұрын
PFC out of boot camp was a great accomplishment
@steveos5112
Жыл бұрын
I went to Parris Island Aug 14 1981. The toughest part was the first few weeks. Nobody in my platoon knew what to do in the beginning, or fellow recruits kept on f'ing up. Eventually we got used to the routine but still there were plenty of challenges. Even so, some recruits just couldn't hack it. They either got kicked out or "recycled" , that is , sent back to the beginning, day one. I was actually so afraid of making a mistake and being recycled. My best friend, developed a bad blister on our ICT forcemarch. I tried to carry him but they said no and he got recycled back. Anyhow, Semper Fi Brothers!
@frankdenardo8684
Жыл бұрын
The old saying goes, "You can't make a silk purse out of a pigs ear."
@nyderek3708
Жыл бұрын
I went to PI when I was 21. Almost two years prior (1999) I was hospitalized with a heart infection (pericarditis and myocarditis). I didn’t tell my recruiter or MEPS. Reason why I didn’t tell them is because I got a clean bill of health from my PCP and I didn’t have to take penicillin shots or any kind of medication for the rest of my life. Moment of truth class came and I told them. Sent home after 3 weeks. Yes It was a major medical issue. It wasn’t a stubbed toe. I guess I thought I could fly under the radar. I tried the Navy after but they denied me because of the medical issue.
@reddiver7293
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service, Marine! Digging the bachelor warrior aesthetics of your crib. Stripped down to the purity of function.
@robertswopes1047
Жыл бұрын
The hardest part for me in 1979 was just being the youngest guy in my platoon. I was 17 , everyone else was 18 and up. Besides that was my fear of heights , the stairway to heaven , the slide for life, and the repelling tower were my biggest obstacles to overcome
@jmanynames7410
Жыл бұрын
1977, second youngest on the island. I too was 17 and my senior class was in school. Other "Shit Sandwich" was 3 days younger!!
@doorguru168888
2 ай бұрын
I was 17 and 4 months during boot camp
@Hopalong..75
2 ай бұрын
I joined the army in 1966 and to this day I regret not joining the Marines. I
@Travsvisionchannel
Жыл бұрын
1st part staying awake was difficult for me. Then the lining up for 'vaccines' it's really a mental thing. Your body can do it if you try and better yourself. Some of the ones who fail have dad issues, like me. My dad wasn't their for me growing up and I didn't really know God that well so I had no mental strength but if you try you can get through it.
@jonyoung6405
Жыл бұрын
“ Even Gomer Pyle passed boot camp.”
@SteveSmith-eb6ze
4 ай бұрын
Word is,even Stevie wonder passed marine boot camp.
@brianchaplin9085BEC.
4 ай бұрын
In real life he wouldn't have.
@donbaldwin1777
3 ай бұрын
And honor grad to boot!
@bigwillietheb
2 ай бұрын
that was a tv show
@JohnJ-q5j
Ай бұрын
I have a huge amount of respect for the MARINES, and the guys who mad it through but know my limitations and that is why II chose Air Force.
@trava4156
Ай бұрын
OEF vet here, same thing for when I was in back in 2010. Good stuff, I’m glad not much has changed since. Don’t forget swimming btw, that can def break some guys off. It can even affect their MOS if they don’t pass a certain level too!
@comment8767
3 ай бұрын
Do not challenge the DI to a fight. If you do challenge the DI to a fight, do not win.
@simeon_kurosky
3 ай бұрын
Not smart at all haha
@TheMoonlightAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Our son ships for Boot Camp on Monday. Thank you for all the content!
@simeon_kurosky
Жыл бұрын
Of course! Glad to help!
@happycommentator6773
Жыл бұрын
Good luck to your son. May 5th will come fast. Is your son shipping to Parris Island or San Diego? My little brother was supposed to ship on Monday 6 February, unfortunately I believe his weight is not to entry standards yet. On 6 January of this year I was honored to attend the graduation of MCRD PI 1st RTBN Alpha Company. A young man who is a family friend graduated with Platoon 1000.
@donmcc6573
2 ай бұрын
One of the games the DI's liked to play was making us stand up, then sit, down then stand, then sit.....etc. One of our recruits stood up and said, "Sir, this recruit is not standing or sitting anymore!" We never saw him again.
@arthurdiaz9184
4 ай бұрын
I went to boot camp 1974. What an experience. From day one, they were on me. Before I even got out of the bus! Some guys go through boot camp and rarely get singled out. All the yelling didn’t scare me. They didn’t like that. They told me “ we’re gonna make you or we’re gonna BREAK you! And believe me, they tried. I went through a lot that others didn’t. They put me through motivation, I don’t know if they still have that? Drill instructors had blue tee shirts with big letters (STB) special training branch. We had no belt just a bootlace tied in a knot & bucket. They put us through the mud all day long. It was really cold in December. Some guy’s were crying. DI would yell and say “louder yo mama can’t hear you. I stayed in boot camp for 6 months! The days were long. But I made it. I was on a Navy ship. The Seals asked me to join them. They said “ we need guys like you. But I wasn’t feeling it. If I had a chance to do it all over again. I would join the Marines again. Some of the best times in my life. Semper Fi.
@stevedolan5065
Жыл бұрын
I went through MCRD San Diego in 1966. The only things I knew about boot camp were from the movie, “The D.I.” Staring Jack Webb. I expected a little stress. But I was pretty much in shock with the actual amount stress they put on us, especially for the first month or so. If a person is in good shape physically, and is determined, they will probably be fine. Lessons learned in boot camp have served me well in life, including a 30 year career in Law Enforcement. Anyone who makes it through will always be grateful for the Drill Instructors, who forced them to do things they could have never done on their own. Just my take on this topic.
@ericanthony9536
Жыл бұрын
MCRD SD '67 --- I will never forget our three D.I.'s, Sgt.s Killion, Gomes and Farr --- tough but fair.
@stevedolan5065
5 ай бұрын
@@josephrochefort9989 lol…classic…I think the kindest thing we were ever called was animals…usually, maggots, pukes,dip shits, girls…funny now…not so much at the time…
@Go_for_it652
Ай бұрын
The mind set to pass any situation if the person has the ability . follow instructions , work with others , complete your assignment . All the best !
@Hunter-zp5hd
2 ай бұрын
Never tell them anything that’s not documented. Good or bad.
@michaelsix9684
Жыл бұрын
if you're kicked out, they did you a favor, you won't succeed in battle or in a unit
@DRKHEART13
5 ай бұрын
I was lucky in the fact that I knew a few former active duty Marines, so I had a little bit of a heads up. On the first night we were picked up with our Platoon, I saw things that the drill instructor were doing that made me realize that it was a huge headgame.
@killmor2265
2 жыл бұрын
I found your channel about a month ago and I find all of your advice really helpful I am trying my best to get my run time down because I ship off in a few weeks
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Good luck
@robertphelan8512
2 ай бұрын
Truth, these 5 reasons are the same regardless if it's MCRD, USNRTC, ARMY, Air Force, or USCG or USSF even. I know this was for USMC, and I was in the Navy back in 1979, at USNRTCGL, but, while there developed pneumonia and my med file was rather thick from all the calls to sick bay and hospital. New recruits, listen up!
@wolfboy8482
29 күн бұрын
Excellent video. Here's my question what if you have trouble understanding the speech of the drill instructors? How do you learn what they're talking about?
@MasterYoist
11 ай бұрын
One thing recruits should remember is that "It is not personal". Drill Instructors will mess with everyone but never give up on yourself. When I went, I knew several who had "washed out" that were physically stronger and faster than me. But I told myself every day that more than a million recruits had completed training since 1775 and if they could do it, then so could I. Also, as my brothers told me (they'd been there) do everything they tell you to do. Do it as fast as possible and remember that it will never be fast enough, or good enough. I actually enjoyed bootcamp/recruit training. USMC 1986 - 1994
@everforward8651
2 жыл бұрын
Your exercise and dietary regimens have been successful, and you look like a 1950's movie star. I've been following your example by exercising and eating well, and, now, I'm more fit (and, it shows--I'm even tanned like you.) All this has helped me to meet certain health challenges even more successfully. I wonder if you're still in Alaska.
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@everforward8651
2 жыл бұрын
@@simeon_kurosky I appreciate the encouragement.
@erinpriester6899
2 ай бұрын
I’m in the Air Force and honestly most basic training washouts were due to medical issues that were never in the trainee’s control to begin with.🤷🏼♀️ the “failures” ie ppl who quit voluntarily are rare
@robertfergusson5367
4 ай бұрын
When I went through Marine boot camp in '99, MCRD, we had one guy that was always getting smoked on the quarter deck. Made it half way through training when the drug test results came back positive for MJ. Apparently he and his friends got high the night before he left and didn't bother to tell the instructors. They booted him. Another guy got caught during the Crucible with peanut butter packets from the DFAC. All we were supposed to have was MRE items, 3 MREs per buddy pair. SDI walked up to him and asked where he got the peanut butter from and the dude lied and said he got it from his MRE. We all know what MRE peanut butter looks like. He was asked against and the reply was he got it from the DFAC before they came out to the field. SDI asked if he had more stashed in his gear, dude replied he did not. SDI told the Platoon Guide to search the dude's pack. Found 3 more packets. SDI tried his damnest to give the dude a chance to come clean. Dude wound up getting kicked back 4 weeks in training when all he had to do was tell the truth and last 2 more days.
@davidgustavson42
2 ай бұрын
I did 21 years. Boot camp sucked a little. Grunt school was fun. Predeployment workups are actually a challenge. Once you get to a rifle battalion that "crucible" is a garrison work week. There is much more to the Marine Corps than boot camp. SFMF, Gy G
@simeon_kurosky
2 ай бұрын
I can confirm predeployment workups are probably the worst part haha
@andrewconlow5627
3 ай бұрын
I was born a Marine on 10 October 86. I was one of two Marines Meritoriously promoted to PFC. This young Devil Dog speaks the truth. We don't need you in my marine Corps. You have to prove to us that you're worthy of earning the title. Too many men, and now women have sacrificed their lives to God, Country, and Corps. Madd respect to the other branches. But, the Marines is a fraternity. You want to be a Marine. Earn the title, and listen to this young Marine. This is a valuable video. My advice, be selfish. Before you go in. Ditch the girlfriend/boyfriend. Don't be in Love in Boot camp. It sucks to see your fellow recruits suffer from Dear John letters. They'll be more girls or for you girls more boys out there. Trust me those Dress Blues are a girl catcher. Just be respectful, because that's someone's baby girl. You'll understand when you have kids. Clear your mind and focus on your knowledge. Learn your 11 General Orders, learn rank structure. Eat right, and exercise. Run, run, and run some more. Practice you pull ups, and sit ups. LEARN TO SWIM......That was my weakness. I should have practiced in the pool more. find mentors and stay positive. Listen to your elders, respect your parents. If you can't listen to your parents or adult figures how the hell can you listen to your Drill Instructors, (DI's). One final note. The journey you take from the day you get off that bus and get on those yellow footprints to the day you "Hopefully" graduate will be the toughest days of your life. I'm 57 now and i still reflect on the Marines as a positive pivot point in my life. if you can be a Marine and be faithful, there is NOTHINHG YOU CAN'T DO!!! Good luck. and if you graduate, let me know!!
@Ancalagon272
2 жыл бұрын
I'm leaving for boot camp the 22 of next month. Pretty damn nervous. But in the end, it'll be worth it
@MrCyp200la
2 жыл бұрын
If you don't run right now you need to start!
@Ancalagon272
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrCyp200la Oh I run quite a bit actually. I'd say I'm a decent if not fantastic runner. My last IST run score was 11:12. Not a phenomenal score. But still passing
@InternetExterminator
2 жыл бұрын
I leave on the 15th of August lolll
@unicornkami3559
2 жыл бұрын
Yooooo. Me too
@Jonathan-mf3nl
Жыл бұрын
how’s it going 8 months in?
@markmasters2546
Жыл бұрын
I went to boot camp at MCRD San Diego in 1974. The only ones that did not make it through should not of been there. I did not get to be in our platoon picture because I had to stay back in the squad bay and guard this guy getting kicked out. He was restricted to his rack that they moved in front of the whiskey locker. He was there for two days until they came and moved him. Only time that I ever had fire watch during the middle of the day. He was a bed wetter and threatened to kill one of the drill instructors. Remember this was 1974. Total nut...
@thurstonpowell8687
2 ай бұрын
They never want you to fail and will make sure you don't by brut force.
@thomasconnors4338
Жыл бұрын
A short list of things that DID NOT result in failure for recruits in my boot platoon in 2003: 1. Pissing the rack nightly. 2. Having to be dragged to the top of the Reaper by two other recruits. 3. Repeatedly failing ISTs and PFTs (they did get the dude to do two pull-ups finally, but they let him kip like hell) 4. Repeated Integrity violations including thievery, lying, and pissing in other recruits canteens (that did get the recruit punched in the diaphragm by the SDI as the price of not being dropped though and he would have failed if he had not agreed to take his medicine and keep his mouth shut about it). 5. Obviously having some kind of palsy that resulted in uncontrollable head movements, inability to walk in a straight line, and inability to pronounce words understandably (that guy made it to phase 2 against the wishes of the DI Team but the senior finally managed to 5150 him the day of weapons issue, so I guess technically he didn’t pass- he just didn’t fail on the basis of being obviously mentally disabled to the point that he will never live independently or hold a job). But we were an unusually ass platoon I think- like no drill instructor ever boarded our bus, we never got the yellow footprints treatment, we spent 2 weeks wearing the wrong damn platoon number, didn’t even have a senior drill instructor present for 2 weeks in the middle of phase 2- I should probably shut up before they round up our middle aged butts and make us do it again the right way. All I can say in our defense is that we weren’t the ones who burnt down Southern California- that was the company one week ahead of us.
@thomasryan2679
10 ай бұрын
I enlisted during the draft (1971). I knew I had a perforated eardrum but didn't know it was a disqualifier. At MEPS, there were hundreds of draftees sitting on the floors in hallways. They sent a group of 8-10 of us to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor. I was examined first. He looked in my bad ear and told me to remind him after he examines the group. This was so he could write something on my records. After the last guy was examined, we were sent to the next station. I exited the door first. A moment later, the doctor exited his room and shouted, "who's the guy with the bad ear?". A couple of draftees joked and said "what, what, what?". The doctor yanked them back into the room for reexamination. I went to the front and cut the line (kind of with permission). Shortly later I completed MEPS with their stamped approval and had a good enlistment. The ear mostly healed on its own. When I was appointed to a PD they noticed something wrong, and I got a waiver for appointment. I would've never made it without my 5 VA points and I'm grateful to Uncle Sam.
@thomasryan2679
4 ай бұрын
@@josephrochefort9989 The first time to get appointed to a large-city PD. A year later, I was awarded a 10% disability (not hearing related). Although you can only use the points once in my state, I was able to apply the unused portion to my lieutenant's test years later. I came out number 1 on that list. Made captain from hard work and studying.
@jeremy8517
5 ай бұрын
Honestly the part that worries me the most is being physically fit enough to pass. I haven’t lived an active lifestyle since High School, and that was 10 years ago. I’m barely enlisting at 28 years of age and all I’ve done is go on a few runs here and there. I keep telling myself that I’ll adapt once there. I have to! So in terms of preparation, I feel that I’m lacking.
@simeon_kurosky
5 ай бұрын
Focus on bodyweight workouts, running etc. that’s all you need for bootcamp. Do a mock PFT do a max set of pull-ups, run three miles and do a max plank. Do all these at full max effort and make sure in standards. Preferably a first class. If you can do that you should be fine. No one really ever fails a CFT. As long as you give full effort you can pass it. My advice for the CFT though is to practice your 880 sprint and make sure you can make the cut
@jeremy8517
5 ай бұрын
@@simeon_kurosky Tbh… I absolutely suck at Pull ups, my max is 5 so I just told myself I’d take the 30point hit but at least aim to get the full 70points by hitting those 82 push-ups in 2 minutes. Although, I’m still going to be working on my back to get more pull ups in, definitely would like to hit 20 or more by the end of the year. As for runs, I’m getting my 3 mile under 25min but also working out with a weight vest occasionally to feel lighter when I don’t have it on so I can cut that time down by 5minutes or so. I’m leaving to MCRD San Diego early May, so I could really use all the help I can get. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. 🫡
@Lokigard
4 ай бұрын
Well, you should be in bootcamp now. At 28, it should be a piece of cake even if you're not in the best shape. Bootcamp is far more mental than physical. The only thing I'd worry about bow at my age if I had to do it again is my legs falling asleep and the "sit down, stand up" game. I just don't bend well anymore.
@JohnSmith-ct5jd
Ай бұрын
How do you avoid failing marine bootcamp? Simple. Don't join the Marines or the military for that matter. There is nothing in it for you, and this country isn't worth fighting for anyway.
@Podzhagitel
Ай бұрын
that free associates degree from DLI sure was 💯💯💯 get that LINGUIST MONEY
@shannonhenson609
Ай бұрын
....a roundabout way of saying you're too scared. 🤔🙄😆
@robertgronowski6341
Жыл бұрын
You don't fail bootcamp, they get you through
@thebig12conference73
3 ай бұрын
I didn’t go to enlisted boot camp went to OCS but there are some things that are in common.MOS 0203 Colonel here with a few tips. I wish someone would have told me these tips but I want to bow them upon the next generation. What I learned in 20 years of studying people in boot camp and OCS Be able to do some pull ups. You don’t need to set a world pull-up record but be able to do at least 3. That is what the USMC requires to start and that is not asking much. I would run 3-5 miles a day to get in shape and also 2 practice your push ups, and sit ups. 3 know some basics such as polishing your boots, learn how to march 4 It is not necessary because they will teach you however, if you want to learn how to shoot, go to a trained private instructor at a gun range who is qualified. Also a friend told me this one have the mindset of be first so you are not last. So there are some things that are in common with OCS and enlisted boot camp believe it or not. The difference is keep this in mind; in enlisted boot camp the goal is to make sure most qualify and graduate. OCS is more selective, and it is a weave-out process. The goal is to make you DOR or Drop Ok Request you can also opt out of OCS. In boot camp, you have to get kicked out. 3-, your Gunnery Sergeant does not hate you, just know that. He or she only has a very limited time; to turn you into a basically trained Marine. They do not hate you but they do a good job of making you think that they hate you. 4 know that it is a process and it doesn’t matter about being the tallest, biggest, fastest or strongest. I have some martial arts background but I am an average built guy 6’1 a muscly 185 but I am not 6’y or weight 275 and have 2 percent body fat or anything crazy like that and I went through it at 23, after college. If I can do it and I am not even the world greatest athlete or sharp shooter, you can do it! Stay motivated and if you have a setback don’t beat yourself up. I know people who got rolled back and still graduated eventually. Good luck future Marines Simper Fi
@simeon_kurosky
3 ай бұрын
Semper Fi, thank you for sharing sir.
@thebig12conference73
3 ай бұрын
@@simeon_kurosky my pleasure hope it helps. For Navy, I hear there is a lot of similarities, I think they even added some combat and extended their boot camp to make it more USMC ish
@thurstonpowell8687
2 ай бұрын
Whatever you think you should be honest about.....think twice, by 18 it should be instinctive. If you wouldn't tell Mom and Dad, keep it to yourself.
@ratcliffrandy
2 ай бұрын
I joined in 1969 as a fat body. It was really hard for me but I went in with a friend and had to make it. Long story short I lost lost 60 pounds. And 54 years later I weigh very close to graduation day.
@jimmyc451
Жыл бұрын
Don’t quit. I told too many people i was going to be a Marine to quit.
@checkdown3774
3 ай бұрын
I don't know boys. That 25 year beating we took makes me question if these guys even know what they're doing?
@steve3054USMC
5 ай бұрын
Simple. Don’t be a rat and don’t get hurt. Don’t be weak in the wrist and have a sense of humor. Words from Gunnery Sgt Steve Williams 1989 - 2009
@game_ov3r
6 ай бұрын
All of this is explained prior to you going to bootcamp. Either by your recruiter or the recruitment videos.
@Ben-of6rp
24 күн бұрын
Sucks that your guide and squad leader got dropped. They should have just fell back in line as regular recruits.
@baronedipiemonte3990
Жыл бұрын
My late Father was XO of a US Army training (post basic) training school in WW2 and he'd often tell me of some of the antics the men would pull to try to get a discharge... wetting the bunk (bed), sleeping under the bunk, not practicing good hygiene, thumb sucking, and one who claimed to be St. Christopher. The only one who DID get a discharge didn't want one... he was married to THREE women simultaneously and somehow they all met and showed up on post together one sunny day😂
@BigBossBelmont-tk4hj
Жыл бұрын
Bro I'm so freaking scared!. I'm an emotional 19 Year old and I'm thinking about it I can already tell I'm going to do a lot of crying when I get there.
@Nevets1970
Жыл бұрын
If you “Fail” or get kicked out, you absolutely Don’t belong. There’s no reason to think you could survive a deployment if you can’t handle basic. Go put an application with McDonalds.
@jcox2728
4 ай бұрын
If you're fully committed to wanting to be a Marine, than making it through bootcamp is not a problem (Not saying you're not going to put in work, and be tested though). but if you don't want to be there, they will weed you out. And rightfully so, nothing worse in the Marines, than someone there that doesn't want to be there. But I'd be willing to bet that the success rate of graduation is pretty high. Also, if you're concerned that you won't finish bootcamp, than you better be more concerned that you won't successfully complete your MOS training.
@Mainly-boy-outdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Sir.
@simeon_kurosky
Жыл бұрын
💯🙏
@USMC-ParrisIsland
9 ай бұрын
Man, I can't get over how much you look like my grandson, except he has brown eyes; and younger than you. The Corps has changed since I was in. I went to Parris Island, six days after graduating from high school in June of 1964. There were eighty of us in my platoon. Everyone graduated, except one guy, who attempted to swim back home. He drowned, and our Senior DI said there wasn't much left of him. I spent twelve weeks in one of those famous old wooden barracks. No one was kicked out of the Corps back then, in Boot Camp. That is, with the exception of anyone with a hidden medical/mental condition. Otherwise, you had to endure, regardless of your "Major Malfunction." There were no calls to mommy. We all got a 3x5 card on the first day, and were told what to write. After that, we belonged to our Senior DI, who constantly reminded up that we were still scuzzy recruits. We had to wear out fatigue trousers outside of our boots, no blousing them. Our covers were wrinkled, there was no blocking them, like seasoned Marines. Everything done was to tear us down, and build us up. I thank God for that training, because two years later, I was humping the jungles of, South Vietnam. Boot Camp: The craziest time of my life; along with the most memorable. Semper Fi Brother, and new sub!
@ct6852
3 ай бұрын
Know it's none of my business...but it's two years after the fact here and I really want to know what happened at the range. Contemplating a lot of different scenarios.
@aesirgaming1014
6 ай бұрын
I mean, you could sum it up by saying 'don't be a moron, do what you're told, and be in halfway decent shape'. The fact is that in all branches of the military (especially the Army and Marine Corps), the Drill Instructors want to pass recruits on so long as there isn't a glaring reason not to (mental health, physically inept, complete moron, etc). Yes, they will push you hard. Yes, they will probably threaten you wish being recycled or kicked out, but the reality is that most of it is just that: threats. The Marine Corps has a pass rate of between 84-90% (fluctuates from year-to-year), so it's not like you're trying out for MARSOC or anything. The biggest risk to not making it is physical injury, hence why going in-shape is probably the most important factor. Having done my time in the Army and then worked as a security/intel contractor, most of the Army/Marine Corps life is pretty fucking simple (sorry Marines, y'all ain't that different from us). If you do what you're told, when you're told and exercise a modicum of sentient intelligence and keep yourself in shape...you should be fine as lower enlisted. Shit doesn't get hard until you become an NCO or go into the Special Operations community, where you actually have to do more problem solving on your own. Honestly, the toughest stories I heard for getting in/staying in came from Air Force vets. Air Force is brutal to get into (just seeing a recruiter and getting them to take you to MEPS is an achievement) and they hand out retention control points like candy off a parade float.
@Bobbylee1963
4 ай бұрын
We started with 85 and graduated 50 inluding 6 or so pickups in Plt 2038 1982 MCRD. My son graduated in 2022 and it was my first visit back to MCRD in 40 years. Semper Fi!
@tktimber418
Жыл бұрын
It is not Boot Camp. It is recruit training.
@ernesthofmeister3054
Жыл бұрын
Boot Camp is much easier, i believe then when i went through 50 years ago when hitting occurred..... remember it's a greater percentage mental than physical, if you can rationalize this in your own head you will succeed
@JakeRUSMC
9 ай бұрын
Recycling. I injured my ankle and thought I’d be recycled… Luckily I got back to my platoon and was able to graduate on time. Platoon 3008 Company K, 1990👍
@johnbenya9558
Жыл бұрын
You missed one thing about making it at Boot Camp is not to take the yelling or name calling personally. I never did.
@ghostmost2614
3 ай бұрын
You’re not a Marine until you complete basic. Therefore you can’t get kicked out.😃
@simeon_kurosky
3 ай бұрын
Haha true
@larry-z9m
Жыл бұрын
That’s strange……when I got drafted, there was nothing you could do to get out.
@billa1870
Жыл бұрын
Some of these could have been combined. Two others are, one, not all people are made for the military. No one should need special treatment, however, the cookie-cutter process doesn't work on everyone. Next, the most important one is that they say the military (basic training, per se) is supposed to break the individual down and then build them back up. No one gives any thought to the fact that there are those who won't break because they are not breakable. It's not that they don't want to, it's that after 17 or 18 years of life, it doesn't work. Sometimes they are accused of faking, but it's realistic. So, in essence, some people just don't break. The military has to accept this when they realize this about a person. Many instructors are not trained for this. Rolling back and punishing and abusing the person could have long term psychological effects, even after they are discharged.
@Marine45SemperFi
4 ай бұрын
It’s all mental guys. I was more worried of not passing a written test. Lol
@simeon_kurosky
4 ай бұрын
💯
@jacobishii6121
Жыл бұрын
If you saw those guys already close to out processing at the end of your training than things have changed and gotten easier than I even thought......Unless you got an accidental injury severe enough they discharge you.If you get yourself out through various shenanigans they used to keep you in a holding company until your paperwork was done and that was always much longer than your training date would have been.I saw guys there a year or more.They get assigned to crappy details and are still trainee status so you can't get caught using tobacco and have no unit patch.Cant drink,that was a big one on hold over status.
@REDMAN298
Жыл бұрын
I almost got set back because of contusion heels but they finaly got better. Made Sgt. in 3 years. One month after a suspended bust for disrespect to an officer. Semper Fi
@majorronaldmandell7835
Жыл бұрын
In my day, during the war in ‘Nam and going back to before my father’s time in Boot Camp in 1937, Marine Corps Boot Camp was holy hell. Corporal punishment (physical punishment) was everyday normal (such as a knuckle sandwich), and we lived in constant fear, and terror. Boots were also not allowed to speak to each other then, and all letters home were left unsealed for DIs to read first before mailing, if they liked what you said. We were referred to by DIs a maggots, puss***, girls, ladies, dick heads, and fuc**** this and that all day, everyday. We were never referred to as Marines, recruits, or even Boots. Each day, included at least two trips to the sand pit which was a square of sand surrounded by concrete on all sides. The square was just large enough to fit one platoon of men standing in formation at the position of attention. When squat thrusts (which consisted of dropping from the position of attention a standing position, to a squatting position, then kicking your feet, which were encased in heavy combat boots, to the rear, resulting in you being in a push up position. then kicking your feet forward putting you back into the squatting position, then jumping up, into the position of attention from which you started) were performed in that pit, each time we went down and kicked our heavy boots behind us, we smashed the fingers, or faces of those behind us, while those in front of us did the same to us. Thus, we were beating the shit out of each other. Sometimes we would spend an hour and a half in that pit performing squat thrusts and other exercises in unison at break neck speed, until we’re were all crying, bleeding, and beat to hell. Each time we hit the sand pit none of us were sure we could make it again, but one thing was for sure, if any of us could not keep pace with the rest, the DI would pull that Boot out, force him to kick back, and take it easy in front of the platoon, and force him by a few slaps across the face to smile, while the rest of us began squad thrusts all over again. Meanwhile the DI would direct the platoon’s pain, anger, and frustration toward the Boot he pulled out, exclaiming that the platoon was doing this because that Boot purposely did not keep up with them because he liked to see them suffer, that the Boot was a buddy fuc***, that the Boot was secretly enjoying their pain,and that the Boot was going to do it again later that day, until everyone in the platoon hated the Boot’s guts, and most wanted to hurt him badly. Finally, the DI would halt the exercise, tell us that he was going to step around a nearby building for a smoke where there happened to be a phone, he would be back in ten minutes with an ambulance, and there had better be a passenger for that ambulance, or the platoon would go back to the sand pit again. The DI would then turn his back, walk away, and as soon as he went around the building, a couple of dozen platoon members would jump the Boot, and commence viciously kicking, and slugging him. Sure enough when the DI returned, he had an ambulance with him, and there was a passenger for that ambulance. Worse of all, there was no way out of Boot Camp, except jail, or a permanent injury for life. You could not cry your way out. You could not beg your way out. You could not call your mommy, or you congressman. In fact, you were never allowed near a phone until after graduation. If you could not make the standard physically you were dropped to the Skinny Man’s Platoon, or the Fat Man’s Platoon, where you stayed until it was decided that you were strong enough so that you could join a new platoon just arriving to start day one of Boot Camp all over again. It may take a recruit six weeks, six months, or even more to reach that point, but you were not going to get out for it. If you wanted to spend your entire enlistment in Boot Camp, being punched like a punching bag daily, that was your business, but an enlistment was a legal contract, the breaking of which was a court’s martial offense, punishable by prison time. Now, if you failed to meet standards because you were no trying hard enough, then there was Motivation Platoon, where you would be sent until you became motivated. Motivation Platoon was pain all day, everyday, and then sleeping on a cement floor at night with your hands handcuffed behind your behind. After a few days of this Boots would beg and cry to be released back into a regular training platoon, and start Boot Camp all over again. But you weren’t going anywhere until the Motivation Platoon DI was convinced that you were 100% motivated. Only then would a Boot be allowed to lick a DI’s boots in order to be released.
@johnl.sillasen1780
Жыл бұрын
My late uncle did Iwo ... tough dude. Later in his 80s he throttled an armed robber as he walked into a 7/11 and held him for the cops.
@LouieNeira
Жыл бұрын
I guess I’m lucky. The Corps wouldn’t let me fail, as much as I tried. It wasn’t an option. Semper Fi!
@travisrumschik6024
6 ай бұрын
The man your girlfriend tells you not to worry about
@rickyism1576
Жыл бұрын
Bootcamp is simple. Just go into zombie npc mode and keep your mouth closed and your ears open. I was deep into phase 3 and my killhat didn't even know my name... i'm 6'2 and was the second tallest person in our platoon.
@nullnull7258
Жыл бұрын
boot was easy...just be fit, do exactly what you're told right when you're told, and scream at the top of your lungs. do that for the first week and they'll stop paying attention to you. ocs was a different story.
@mtdusmc9437
Жыл бұрын
There's nothing hard about Marine Corps boot camp anymore unless you show up as a food blister. About the only way to fail or get kicked out is to refuse to train or get injured. Other than that, you're going to graduate. Recruiting numbers suck so they aren't going to dump you unless they absolutely have to, and with integrated gender training, the standards are lowered. USMC recruit training used to be more difficult than the other services, now it's just longer.
@Dan-n-Duke-jr2ic
3 ай бұрын
Do not hide injuries! Tell, i have a torn achilles that i thought would heal on iylts own..well, i sit hère 21/2 yrs thinking it would heal..cant work, lost my job waiting for disability i hope. But the main thing my Dìs said is that it wont heal without surgery
@simeon_kurosky
3 ай бұрын
Good advice!
@clintjohannesmann2465
11 ай бұрын
Air Force has a 94 percent completion rate, Navy is 91 percent. Army 90 percent Marines 88 percent. If you want it bad enough you will accomplish it.
@markl2322
3 ай бұрын
I think we started with a platoon of 78, and finished with about 48 of our original recruits back in '76.
@dennishayes65
3 ай бұрын
I joined the US Navy Oct. 18,1971. My boot camp was in San Diego, Ca. My company was #356 with 65 recruits. We didn’t lose any recruits but we gained 1. He wasn’t passing the test given to him because he didn’t read well. Our recruit petty officers helped him learn to read much better by giving him playboy magazines.
@ms.annthrope415
3 ай бұрын
How can anything with almost 90% completion rate be that hard. Keep your mouth shut. Do what you're told. Give it your best. The DIs won't let you fail. It's not like Air Force Para rescue school with an 85% attrition rate or Navy SEALS BUDs with a 75% attrition rate.
@tonytaylor5218
3 ай бұрын
1980, Parris Island, Platoon 1044. Started with 94 recruits. Finished with 47 Marines. Also, if memory serves me correctly, 15 of the 47 were recycled back to us from other platoons. That left us with 32 original members. 88% may apply today, but not when I went through. If 88% is true now….the standard has been compromised. Semper Fi!
@stevemccarty6384
3 ай бұрын
Don't forget the Coast Guard. They take only 17% of the guys who sign up. They are a great organization and very selective. Fun too. You get to motor around in the ocean in a Coast Guard Cutter and save lives. If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably join the Coast Guard.
@sithe7577
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be at almost 6 years in August and lemme tell you the first month of boot camp is the hardest once you get past the first month, it progressively gets easier over time. Just keep your head up, sound off, and move fast. You’ll be fine
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree, we lost like 15-20 people from our platoon that either got dropped or got out. But pretty much all of them were in the first month. After that, mostly everyone finished if they made it that far
@sithe7577
2 жыл бұрын
@@simeon_kurosky the last month is the easiest part because the DI’s will slowly back off as long as you move fast, sound off and do what you’re told to do at the moment
@dejavu666wampas9
Жыл бұрын
It’s been 53 years since I went to MCRD-SD, and stood on the yellow footprints. 1969-73. I remember like it was yesterday. I distinctly remember feeling sad that Boot Camp was ending; actually sad, because I knew who to survive there. It helps a great deal to have a constant internal dialogue with yourself when the SHTF, center yourself, as the DI’s are all into your shit. It is very calming. Remain in control at all times. Never get angry inside, at fellow maggots who are holding you back and causing extra PT or other punishment. Realize that they are trying their best, just like you. In fact, befriend them, help them. The DI’s will notice. They notice everything. Maybe not right away, but they will notice your leadership skills. Semper Fi.
@codydean672
Жыл бұрын
@@simeon_kuroskywhat makes them boot someone out?
@UnitedNationXScar
Жыл бұрын
@@sithe7577 what company where you in? It's been 6 for me too well last December made 6! Delta Company Platoon 1008 RAH!
@hellskitchen10036
Жыл бұрын
I was a Vietnam Corpsman in 68 , but I'm here because my grandson is currently in boot camp at Parris island. He is a strong and great kid, I know he'll make it!
@marks6406
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and your grandson will come back home with a whole new level of respect for Navy corpsmen .....
@xyandz100
Жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Doc.
@fredrickmillstead2804
Жыл бұрын
Doc, thank you for your service. Navy corpsmen, nurses and doctors saved my life at NSA DaNang in Feb of 70. You ROCK.
@hellskitchen10036
Жыл бұрын
@@fredrickmillstead2804 Camp Tien Sha 68 , amazing we're still here !
@fredrickmillstead2804
Жыл бұрын
@@hellskitchen10036 yeah, we made it and so many others didn't, that sucks.
@bladetofire2213
Жыл бұрын
It sucks because you never wanna see someone fail. But if something like USMC boot camp doesn’t have a decent drop rate, than it isn’t hard enough.
@84Actionjack
Жыл бұрын
When I was a drill instructor late '90s the separation rate on the West coast was 22 percent and 26 percent on the East coast.
@ms.annthrope415
3 ай бұрын
Still pretty high completion rate. But then your average recruit is some 18-20yeqr old who hadn't done much and the marines have to make it hard enough to make them feel they accomplished something. That confidence is a valuable part of success. You have to believe you can do it and if you made boot camp, you can do anything attitude.
@darbyheavey406
3 ай бұрын
The interesting fact is that 75% of Marines leave after the first hitch. Is that because earning the title is enough and Marines don’t stay in?
@Deathadder90
2 ай бұрын
@@84Actionjack Separation rate being the amount of people not making it until the end? 22% is very low if that's the case.
@84Actionjack
2 ай бұрын
@@Deathadder90 Nearly a quarter of the enlistees not making it thru bootcamp is low? Talk to a recruiter and see what he thinks about that. I had a friend who had been a recruiter I ran into in Staff Academy and I asked him how was his time. He said his day always started with a call from the major cussing him out. Recruiting was easy when I joined in the early '80s. Not so later on and probably worse today.
@jarhead1814
Жыл бұрын
I entered boot camp 60 years ago this past July and I have never regretted my time in the Corps. Just remember there’s a reason we are called: The Few The Proud. Finish boot camp and serve your time and you will always have the pride of being a U S Marine.
@ralphkrummel1781
2 ай бұрын
Did the same 60 yrs age come August, 2nd Trn Battalion ..OOORAH!!
@jaylowry804
Ай бұрын
The best advice I could give anyone is to get in the shape before you go in. And start getting up early in the morning 5:00 a.m. and do what they say and you'll be okay.I almost forgot don't talk back you'll lose every time.
@danrom9683
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Times have changed since my tour in the Marine Corps. A lot of tests. I went through Marine Corps boot camp in late 60's. The movie 'Full Metal Jacket" was a mirror image of my boot camp experience. I made it through. I never seen anyone get kicked out of boot camp. Only when they went UA or successfully committed suicide.
@ernesthofmeister3054
Жыл бұрын
I agree on the "Full Metal Jacket" analogy, went through 50 years ago and got hit numerous times. I was extremely fit and ended up with highest PFT score for the Series, being in great physical shape is a plus, but mentally tough is probably the most important.
@sitbone3
Жыл бұрын
I went to MCRD San Diego in '66. "Full Metal Jacket" was only about 1/4 of what we went through.
@donald8354
6 ай бұрын
Why would people commit suicide in Marine boot.?
@vizzle89
6 ай бұрын
@donald8354 I think he's talking after you finish boot and you A school. Only way out is piss hot for drugs OR suicide. The latter of people think that's their only option when they hit that rock bottom of bad choices in the military.
@hanc37
3 ай бұрын
My dad went through boot camp in 66. He said it was worse than FMJ. He said they literally beat the shit out of you.
@evilchaperone
Жыл бұрын
It's all a head game. We WANT people to quit. If they want to quit when they are warm and dry, they will quit on you when it's cold and wet. Weed out the non hackers asap.
@danvreeland7800
2 жыл бұрын
Depending on your MOS boot camp is the easiest thing you will do in your MC experience. There are rules. In bootcamp. The hikes are longer the pts are harder. The field opps are harder. Everything is harder in the fleet
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
Very true! 💯
@lcpl.dickhead0311
2 жыл бұрын
Yep I made the very smart decision to join the infantry now I miss boot camp atleast I get to drink tho
@marks6406
Жыл бұрын
Facts - I thought that things would relax when I got out of ITS (I think it's called MCT or SOI now) only to find that the misery you experienced in boot camp were just short versions of everything you experience the "entire time" in the fleet. Nothing got easier ..... just the opposite.
@niggasonthemoon
3 ай бұрын
@@lcpl.dickhead0311 just started talking to a recruiter and im studying for my asvab this friday and want to be an 0311 any advice for a future marine?
@Hyperb2002
2 ай бұрын
(Laughs in Air Wing)
@wordword6039
Жыл бұрын
Veteran Marine for 26 years and former DI. My soul mission as a 3rd or 4th hat (the Drill instructors below the strong j/ or Senior) was only to get after recruits. Complete and total emotional, mental and physical stress 24/7. Our mission was attrition thats it. We reinforced the teaching and instruction of the j and senior and absolute discipline always. And we were very good at it as most DI's are. To help you through this you have to just make sure you keep focused on the end. It will end and thousands have gone before you. One day, one moment at a time. And remember of those thousands who have gone before you they were just like you. When you make it you must also remember you have a long and historical legacy to uphold. I felt it and you will also.
@EddieB-hy9qd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your service ❤❤❤❤
@Adam.NavyVet
5 ай бұрын
It’s true that “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger”. Eye on the prize and your only enemy is your own mind! Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you have made Brother.
@brandonmorgan5516
3 ай бұрын
What’s the difference between the heavy and kill hat ?
@wordword6039
3 ай бұрын
@@brandonmorgan5516 the heavy is normally the DI who teaches the most and is in line to be a senior DI the next cycle. There are normally 4 DI's, (Senior, Heavy or strong J, and kill hats). Senior is responsible for the overall mission of training the recruits and ensuring the wellbeing of the recruits and the DI's. Heavy or Strong J is the DI who teaches the most, and the remainder are the kill hats who's job is only to discipline recruits all day every day.
@DanielMcGillis-f3w
2 ай бұрын
And Remember the quickest way out of boot camp is graduating.
@alanstrong55
Жыл бұрын
If you show excessive health issues, you will get pushed out the door. Liability is the obvious reason.
@tedd1091
4 ай бұрын
Graduated from San Diego MCRD over 50 years ago. I was totally out of shape and could barely run a mile. Had a guy in my platoon who could not take it after about 5 weeks and slit his wrist. He was found bleeding to death behind one of the buildings. He was given first aid and transported back to the platoon "Hotel" (thats what we called the buildings we lived in while at MCRD) to our waiting and very pissed off DI (Platoon Commander). He was put on a gurney and wheeled into the squad bay where upon our DI unloaded on him and started screaming at him and totally trying to humiliate him. The DI grabbed his wrist and pointed out to the rest of us that if we were going to slit our wrists you slit up the arm not across the wrist. I stood there stunned at the verbal assault on that recruit's character. When the DI was finished screaming and yelling at him for being a coward, he had a straight jacket put on the recruit and yelled "Get this cowardice piece of shit out of my house"!!!!! I never saw that recruit again. Yes the physical part is tough especially if you are out of shape but the psychological part of it is even worse. They can't hit you anymore like was common place back in my day, they don't make wait for your DI outside of the chow hall while the recruits wait in the push up position on their knuckles. For all the crap I was forced to endure in boot camp, I am grateful for it and it served me well during my tour in Vietnam and the rest of my life. Thank you Marine Corps for forcing me to be the man I am today.
@rbilardo47
2 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi my brother. Great advice, never quit, never give up and always give 110% and you'll be fine.
@MS-fh4sz
Ай бұрын
You forgot hardship discharges in bootcamp it mainly happens because of parent's, sibling's or a child's death. Of said recruit in bootcamp.
@mlrainesjr
Жыл бұрын
It has been over 50 years since I went through OCS at Quantico via the PLC combined course. At halfway, I injured the arch on my left foot during the "Speed March Reaction Course" which was painful as hell. Every morning after that my left boot felt like it had a swollen painful apple at the bottom of my boot which made the second half of the course miserable. I did not want to start over later so I pressed on without saying anything so it never got a chance to heal while I was there. I did finish and make it through TBS and spent 4 years on active duty.
@endrsgm
Жыл бұрын
ooh rah
@edwinsalau150
Жыл бұрын
Privates with duty belts. Second Lieutenants with compasses. We survived you guys and you got your silver bars! 59 to 71. Semper Fi.
@gregorywilliams4751
2 жыл бұрын
I spent over a year on Parris Island as a graduated Marine in a holding platoon. If you’re serious about it, you have to prepare. 1) Hike months before going to MCRD. This goes double for west coast. If you’re a couch potato, your bones won’t be conditioned and you can actually break your hip from the ruck marches, especially females. 2) study as much knowledge as you can BEFORE YOU GET THERE. I can’t tell you how many times I didn’t get smoked because I could recite knowledge I was supposed to. 3) everything is a competition. Get comfortable with competing.
@rarelibra
Жыл бұрын
this is the most valuable advice ... I've been working with my nephew preparing him for the Army Rangers, and just like you said ... he's been lifting weights, running, rucking ... getting his body ready so that the physical part of training will be much, much less of a shock than the others will have.
@stevenbustamante6946
Жыл бұрын
Amen. I was out of shape and was there an extra 2 months in what was called PCP. At that age I could have gotten into basic shape in maybe 6 weeks before. And don’t smoke. 5:52
@rarelibra
Жыл бұрын
@@stevenbustamante6946 PCP ... aka "pork chop platoon"
@stevenbustamante6946
Жыл бұрын
@@rarelibra it was PCP “strength” thank God.
@rarelibra
Жыл бұрын
@@stevenbustamante6946 "strength"?
@arthurevans2029
6 ай бұрын
It's a GAME you have to PLAY. Pay attention but don't overthink. Remember there is no "I" or "you" or pronouns. Don't take anything personal. Accept the fact that you will be made an example and must take one for the team occasionally, even if you did everything right, because you're part of a cohesive unit at all times. You must pull your own weight and be prepared to carry some extra when necessary. Remember that SMOOTH is FAST. So don't get into a panicking rush and turn that into sloppy because you're in a hurry. Follow orders and instructions without getting flustered by screaming and name calling. It's all just CULTURE SHOCK in the beginning, but that dissipates with each day. You will live from meal to meal and make sure you sh¡t when you can. The rest unfolds as you go attack the next task in front of you. Never quit. Misery always comes to an end before you're completely spent.
@Kk_085
Жыл бұрын
We had a few guys get kicked out when I was at Parris Island in 2013! One guy lied to his recruiter about criminal charges, and since his charges were more serious (armed robbery if I recall correctly), they couldn't just give him a moral waiver so he got sent home. Another guy got sent home because he was stealing stuff out of people's footlockers and lied/denied it to the DIs once they figured out what was going on. We had 2 people get the axe for failure to adapt, but those are two separate, longer stories I'm sure you guys don't want to hear 😆 But anyway, great videos. Keep it up! 🙏
@cit1zz3n.ex3
6 ай бұрын
I want to hear
@shermhart7617
5 ай бұрын
What the hell you stealing a recruits sock? Lol some stamps
@patrickisles4570
2 жыл бұрын
If you joined the Corps, you should know what you're getting yourself into. I wish I could join but because of multiple sports related surgeries, I cannot and it pains me to say that. My grandfather (RIP) was a Sargent in the Corps during the Korean war and I wanted to honor him by joining...not to mention that Marines are the most badass branch.
@jamesabestos2800
Жыл бұрын
You encouraged me to join definitely.
@N0VEMBYR
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that brother. I do want to ask though: Do you think having 2 surgeries (a piece of my colon then a piece of my small intestine removed) will disqualify me or anything?
@jackdaron7775
Жыл бұрын
I had shoulder surgery because of baseball and I’m still shipping out for bootcamp soon
@N0VEMBYR
Жыл бұрын
@@jackdaron7775 Good to know. I haven’t fully committed/decided if I’m gonna enlist yet, but if I do decide I want to do it and they told me I’m not qualified I’d be devastated.. Although I did hear a few times that “there’s a waiver for everything”, and since they’re so low on recruiting rn, that it might be more likely they’ll take ppl who would otherwise be disqualified. Well, if I’m not qualified and I decide for certain I want to do it then I hope that’s the case. I don’t know, did you see my comment above? Any input?
@somenewgamingchannel8329
Жыл бұрын
@@jackdaron7775 labrum tear? Or what how long did it take to heal
@TheThinkersBible
Жыл бұрын
I went through Marine Corps boot camp successfully and yes it was very hard but it was a very rewarding experience after it all.
@comment8767
3 ай бұрын
When the DI is yelling at someone at the other end of the barracks, do not say "Is that you John Wayne"?
@johnkongsaisy7014
2 ай бұрын
"Who said that?! Who's the communist twinkletoed fuck that said THAT?!"
@freddoty5091
Жыл бұрын
Not a marine, I was USCG, 1991. The scariest part of basic for me was knowing my general orders when asked and the chain of command. I always forgot the Commandants name😖 The yelling, screaming and head games didn't affect me after the way I was raised.
@baronedipiemonte3990
Жыл бұрын
Semper Paratus '91-'96 PS2 D8
@tedd1091
4 ай бұрын
And you admit to that. The USCG is where draft-aged men went to hide during the Vietnam war. Having said that, being in the Coast Guard is pretty good duty if you can get in
@Muffy-b1g
2 ай бұрын
@@tedd1091 I was in the Marine Corps 1980-87. Got out and became a Navy Chaplain. My 1st tour was with the Coast Guard on Governors Island in NYC. It was a GREAT assignment!
@gatermap
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I graduated from PI in 2005. Probably the worst time of my life at 18 years old hahaha. But I was able to get through it all and get to the fleet (29 palms of all places) and deploy to OIF a couple times and South Korea before I EAS’d. I think most important here, is when you hit on integrity. You can be the super star honor grad, or as dumb as they come, but integrity is just as paramount as safety IMO. Never lie.
@simeon_kurosky
2 жыл бұрын
Very true 💯
@squidwardchungus1507
2 жыл бұрын
yes dont lie but also dont snitch on other recruits over petty shit, good way to get rekt by a lock in a boot sock at 0200
@MS-fh4sz
Ай бұрын
5:36 '' The academic tests are B.S. I had one D.I. claim that only 5 people in our 30ish person platoon passed the big ''Academic test'' and no names were given of who passed and no recruits were dropped. The only things that really matter is passing The Crucible if they still have it. The final PFT, the CFT and passing the rifle range and swim qual. Thats really the only things a person has to worry about. Everything else is pretty much just hard fluff
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