USAF here - marine cadence is so unique; yall rock.

So glad everyone is a Drill Master

As a young recruit I think I was the only one who did not mind close order drill. It has been so many years, but I recall doing "to the winds", or "the four winds". One of my favorites. It's okay, I really hated the rest of the BS especially all the push-ups I did. Or the "hours" we spent in the "front leaning rest". DI's showed no love, they just hated all of us. But the training got me through a bunch of situations including walking into an ambush. Recruit training needs to be strict and the recruits NEED to be subjected to stressful situations. Very stressful emotional, academic, and physical training is a must to produce a successfull recruirt graduate.

3:36 the sand pit's calling someone's name....

I almost didn't recognize M.C.R.D. except for the main Grinder. I was there in July , 1971, and we were in old metal Quanset Huts. Those new squad bays were not there. Our classes were held in old ww2 buildings. They had wooden desks, that were carved with former Marines from the 1960's who went to Vietnam. It was hot in July that year. We did two hours Close order drill every day with M-14's, and used M-16 on Qualifying Day at Edson Range. No political correctness back then. some DI's hit marines, and after graduation, you had leave, and then back for I.T.R. and bits. MCRD didn't have those new barracks or streets with nice lawns. I arrived on the yellow footprints at about 2am in the morning. Hard to believe the memories of those days, and I probably walked San Clemente a thousand times. El Camino was the only street in town. Now the whole area is built up. I got into fights in town, and survived a 115 MPH head on collision in San Clemente, drag racing in a 340 duster. Had eight fights, got my nose broken, and had a operation years later at the V.A, to restore breathing. There were lots of drugs and fighting in the barracks back then. different world, and different Marine corps. that was 46 years ago! I went through Sea School, and was stationed at Mare island, cal. Hard to believe looking back. I was 18 years old.

The sound of freedom at 1:40.

Drill was the best part of basic. Taught so much about discipline.

lol the five people that disliked this are in there army and can't close order drill.

These boys are smooth!

Music to my ears

Brings back a lot of memories ......... nice.

Gave me chills 🤗😁

They've been at it since they got there. Little more work to do, but they're right there.

Sgt Roush was my j hat in bootcamp. He is the Sdi leading this platoon. I can see how these recruits have been influenced by him. It's the subtle things they do in their movements and behavior.

I really miss this

there's always one. lol

All things considered? Very well done actually.

3:00 1st squad leader delayed

Ah, how well I remember close order drill.

Just like the old days. Plt 3049, 1982. Staff Sergeant Ortiz was our SDI. Ohhhrahhhhh

Is the USMC the only branch that does drill like this?

2126 was my sister platoon but in 2009.

Guess driving our heels is an option right?

Never tire of watching close order drill. The USMC should require ALL units to conduct drill on a weeky basis. Longer drills monthly/quarterly. Would better maintain unit cohesion & pride.

Fox Co. June 27- September 23rd 2016 Rah!

As a D.I. from P.I. I like it.

I don’t miss hearing this at all 😂😂

2:45 hahahaha

so weird. I was fox company 2126 in 2013 sooooo trippy

Does all of SD march this way instead of driving the heels? Their ditties are also different from ours in Parris Island

Anyone else hate the way the Guide drills?

Squared-away recruit platoon. Except for the idiot behind the platoon guide at 3:01 of the video. Why is he not with everyone else!! Bends and thrusts, BEGIN!

Missed this🤢

What is this high step March? I graduated a couple of months ago and we didn't March like this.

When they went to order arms they we all off

Rah!

What's up with those high steps when marching?

ONE POINT OF BLACK!!!!

what the hell happened to driving the heels?

What are they saying after the DI says "forward"? Right before they say "15, 30"?

what is up with this high stepping crap?.

Sounds like Sgt. Sauders in the background haha

can anyone tell me what he said when they were pivoting? like what was the command

why did they say in 3:50?

Fox Co 2127 in 2016 FATAL

what do the recruits say after the DI says, "Close"

Army has no clue what this is ..

what week of training is this?

Cant nobody match Bravo company at drill

the guide sucks lol

I'm only 12but I'm going to be a Marine

wow no more cut thrust.. and ease the weapon to the deck toe to toe alignment dont rock the weapon sound off

the*

Moto Boner

3:01 that's tight squad leader your late. This drill is garbage