Person: “joins marines” Throat: Ight ima head out

They always forget to mention you arrive there in the middle of the night and are up for 3 days straight standing and reading the manuals.

I just turned 18 I'm 13 days away from graduating high school and I'm gonna join the Marines. Most of my family sell drugs and In n out of jail. I don't want to be like that and I'm ready to be a Jarhead

I literally leave for marine Corp bootcamp in 3 days...wish me luck.

I think one reason we watch these videos is because we wonder deep inside if we would have had the balls to do this and have some regret at not trying.

"Patrick, what are you doing here?" "I THOUGHT THE CORPS WOULD HELP STRAIGHTEN OUT MY LIFE, SIR!"

It's funny until you're the one standing on those yellow footprints

Drill Instructor: DHSJWOHDWUHDHIWHDUWIDH You UNDERSTAND! Recruits: YES SIR!

DMX giving bayonet training?

I remember at the graduation ceremony after we were dismissed back to our families I was just 18 years old and I ran to my mom, tears running down my face I hugged her and said "I made it mom, I've accomplished my biggest dream" "I'm proud of you baby" I will never forget that day and it still brings me to tears to this day.....

2:16 DMX goes to the military

It's hard to watch this without thinking about "Full Metal Jacket".

watching is nothing like the real thing

After watching this....my body remembers the pain in every joint, and muscle that I have. I would do it all over again. Semper Fi

My one tip to surviving bootcamp is to do what you’re told when told to do so. Does not matter what you were told to do before or if you’re not finished with something. If they tell you to do something, do it.

I leave for Marine Corps Bootcamp in 6 days. I'm going into this pretty well versed on all that will happen during my time there, but I'm sure reading forums and watching videos doesn't compare to the atmosphere of actually going through it all. I'm not all too nervous about anything in particular, except for my cardio. As an ex-wrestler, I understand the importance of having good stamina and such. I know I probably could've trained more (as in running before shipping ) but... I didn't and I'll just have to deal with it. I'm only writing this to see how naive I was before shipping. I know that I am only gonna be one marine and that I more than likely won't matter too much to anyone, but as I said before - this is little spill is for me and something to hold me accountable to. I started thinking about joining the Marine Corps back in 2014, the year my brother graduated from Paris Island. I was in middle school at the time and I remember seeing my brother for the first time in several months... Man, he looked so fcking cool. After that, I used to mention that my brother was in the Corps anytime I got Lol. "Oh yeah, that's sucks you got a C? Oh well, I got an A and oh yeah my brothers a Marine." - Lol wasn't that bad, but you get it. A little later when I got in high school I started wrestling and I became good friends with this kid and we started training together. At the time, my mom was going through a lot so, my friend and his family took me in. I honestly can't be more thankful for them. During my time with my friend, I met his stepdad and he was tanker for the Marines. He was a cool dude and would cook the most bomb ribs. Towards the end of my senior year, I realized I haven't done shit for my future. I didn't apply for any scholarships, I didn't visit anywhere and kind of felt left behind my piers. And it's not like I was dumb or anything I graduated with a 4.26 GPA and was 5x state qualifier for track and field. I honestly just didn't know what I wanted to do for my future. So I went to talk to my brother to ask him how the Marines was for him because at the time I started considering the military. He told me," Well if you want to go into the Marines, don't. Go join Navy or Air Force." So I took this information with me and headed to a recruiting center near me and I signed my papers to be in the dept to become a United States Marine! All I can say is thank you to my brother for those encouraging words and I can't wait to become a Marine! (I'll edit my post whenever I hopefully get through Paris Island!) 2019-10-01 Edited 20200501 Hey! uhh, I did it, I became a Marine! Sorry, it took me so long to update this comment. I totally forgot I did this. But to my surprise, it got some attention. Well here's my thoughts on Bootcamp - Long 13 weeks lemme tell you! And it's not as intense as you think it will be. It's nowhere close to Full Metal Jacket, or like as "painful", you think it may be. For me the only hard part was being away from my family. Shits tough. You never really realize how much they mean to you and how much you miss them until that first letter. (about 2 weeks in). Once I got that first letter I was in tears man... pretty much everyone who got letters was crying. And that for me was the like first realization that "We are in the suck together ". After a while, you get used to the day to day things, like waking up at 4 am in the morning / then chow right after cleaning the squad bay / then go to morning pt ( The sun wasn't even up) then pt till the sun just about raises ( Around 7-8, pt for around an hour to 1.5 hours ) / then go back to squad bay and get cleaned up. / Head to class. / Sit in class for what seems like hours. / Go to chow / then go back to class / then leave class and learn how to drill or get fcked with by your DI's. / then go to evening chow - That's pretty much the first phase. Here's some advice for you for Bootcamp; you should and will live by this quote, "Live chow to chow, day to day, Sunday to Sunday." ( It'll make more sense once you get there. Lol ) / Fcking put out and be the loudest. The DI"s want to see you put tf out. They may seem like they hate you, and that's because they do. But in the end, they want to see you become Marines. / If you want to become (1) Guide or (4) squad leader, ( These billets usually get meritoriously promoted coming out of Bootcamp. ) Be fucking loud, scream your lungs out. Oh and learn how to drill. - ask one of your recruiters and practice it. It may sound and look dumb at first, but if you want to succeed and go from a Pvt to a PFC, as I did coming out of BC, then you better learn how to drill. If you want to know more about Bootcamp or like have any questions feel free to msg me on Instagram @Thaitutt / I'll be more than obliged to answer all questions about my experience thus far in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi. Edited 20210905 Greetings again! This is another update! I recently just picked up Cpl ( E-4 ) and doing so under my first 2 years of being in! This was a big goal of mine so now onto the next, being a Sgt! As for my job, I am a RADAR Technician. I work on radars that help ATC see aircraft and guide them in. I know it's not what most think of when you say you're a Marine, but it is what it is. I very much enjoy my job and all the knowledge that comes with it. For me, I didn't join the military to see action or go fight the bad guys. I am using the military as my first step into adulthood. Now many would say my reasons to join are wrong and that I'm a pussy for doing so, but I mean it's the truth. So I'd advise many of you, youngsters, to look for other paths than the military. Try for college, make good grades, and go for scholarships. Don't be dead set on joining the military and specifically not the Marine Corps. If you are wanting to serve there are other options, such as the Navy and Air Force ( pussies go to the Army ). I had Navy peers going through the same schoolhouse as me in Pcola, but when they graduated they had 10k waiting for them. I on the other hand had zip, zilch, nothing waiting for me.// I understand that money may not be a factor in your choice of branch, but it was for me. I grew up poor with a single mom and I was too naive/ stubborn to go and talk to the other branches. My main goal in life is to have financial stability and a family to take care of. I encourage you, youngsters, to go to the different branches and check out what they have to offer. And if you're dead set on being a Marine then please think about other MOS's than being a grunt or the infantry. Yeah, it may sound cool and stuff but there are other MOS's that help your future in the long run. I know a lot of grunts and infantry who get out and don't have many options in life other than being security/ policeman work. That's 4 years of destroying your body with rucks and exercises to just get out and be right where you started when you joined. And when you do join take advantage of TA and get some college classes done while you are in. It also helps you rank up and saves you money if you plan on using your BAH when you get out. Semper Fi Marines.

"yunner stannat?"

Heres how to survive from a old timer which took me awhile to learn myself. Do what your told WHEN your told to do it!!! Simple enough huh?? WRONG. When you got 3 seconds to shave left side of face and get back on line then you get back on line on 3 seconds with a razor stuck in your face and cream falling down. Its simply testing you to follow orders. They know you cant shave in 3 seconds...they just want to see who will stop and get back on line AS ORDERED and who stands around a few more seconds trying to finish the shave. They wont be pissed if you return to line as ORDERED with only a half done face. Thats a order that was given and you immediately carried it out., That pleases them. More than likely. I know I stood on line many times with shave cream all over my face and blood running out of my cuts...but I was ordered to stop and get out. The guys who panicked and hung back trying to finish were the ones in deep shit. The recruits that immediately stopped shaving and ran back to line each time often were rewarded with being able to go back and finish shaving until your done.. The DI knows you cant shave in 3 seconds...its just a exercise to see who can follow orders. .if anybody is going to the island keep that in mind. Always without any hesitation do what they tell you to do!!! If your not done getting some clothes on or anything just go to the line when ordered even if your underwear is over your head instead of your ass. Might look like a idiot but you FOLLOWED ORDERS and thats what gets you off Parris Island alive, happy, and damn proud!!

"Be something great OK?" Best advice.

I salute all Men and woman that serve in this country

I can run marathons, I can lift weights all day long, but after one time through the bayonet assault course, I was done for the day.

Start of training, "I HATE YOU DRILL SERGEANT!!! End of trading "I I I will miss you drill sergeant thank you for making me a Marine Sir

I’m 13 right now. Had dreams about joining the military since I was 6. As soon as I graduate highschool I’m going to join. Respect to everyone that has already served or is currently serving.🎉🎉

My dad was a Marine and a real champ with the pugil stick from what his buddies told me. I am so proud of my dad, he will always be my hero. SEMPER FI dad, I love you

kinda feel like I'm cheating watching this

I love those Drill Instructors !!! Tough as nails and smart as Scientists!! They take a boy and make him a fighting man!!!

4:25 Week 5: Guest instructor DMX

Week 1: receiving 0:00 Week 2: in the barracks 1:39 Week 3: bayonet assault course 2:13 Week 4: pugil sticks 3:06 Week 5: Marine Corps martial arts program 4:22 Week 6: rappelling 5:26 Week 7: grass week 6:40 Week 8: firing week 7:49 Week 9: the confidence course 9:17 Week 10: day movement 10:34 Week 11: the crucible 11:31 Week 12: emblem ceremony 13:48

These look like the nicest instructors lolll!!!

Thank you all for your service to this fine country.

Wanted to join the Marines when I was 20. Girlfriend, now wife was w child and didnt want to leave her for bootcamp. Have great respect and admiration for these patriots. I settled for law enforcement but I always think to myself today, over 20 years later- What if? I've been blessed more than I deserve and things turned out for the best. No member of a military branch will ever receive a citation. I always buy a vet a beer too. Much respect for these men and women

I wish u all good luck, I served 4 yrs In the Marines Active Duty, 14 Yrs Army Active duty and 6 yrs Army Reserve. Retired July 2019 with almost 24 yrs in total service. Remember than less than 1% of the US population ever served so keep your head up and dont quit. When the going get tough, the tough gets going, Be proud and GOD keep you safe

X gon give it to ya

One of the only true "regrets" in life is not joining the military when I had the opportunity to. My life was on track to go that way, when I was 16-18 I was motivated to do it, I was staying in shape, exercising after school at the gym 4 times a week or so, was probably in the best shape of my young adult life. I had already been talking to recruiters, gave them all my information. The Marines recruiter I talked to was probably the nicest adult I had ever met at that time in my life. He called my house often to speak with me actually, which I thought was a little weird but awesome at the same time. It wasn't even like he was bugging me about signing the papers because I wasn't even 17 yet so I couldn't but he'd check in every so often. I hadn't decided on going Navy or Marines yet but he was definitely swaying me I remember. Either way, everything changed when I met a girl and my naive selfish self wanted nothing to do with the service and everything to do with having a really attractive girlfriend and everything that came with that like partying, drinking, doing stupid adolescent shit. I remember it being the first "serious" long-term relationship I had ever been in and it was all I cared about, pretty typical teenager stuff. So yeah, being in my mid 30's now, when I watch videos like this it always makes me reflect on my life choices around that time. My life worked out ok with the path I chose so I really can't complain but I still have that sort of longing that comes with wanting to be a part of something greater and to serve a country I dearly love, just as my relatives did. Nothing but the utmost love and respect for our servicemen and women. Thank you and God speed.

My brother is a Marine. I'm Air Force/Space Force. He has an amazing military pickup truck. I have a prius. We both served. There is no comparison between branches. But there was no way I was going to be the black sheep. All of my family served, and I continue to serve. I once asked my brother if I could make it in Marine Corps boot camp. He said that "I know you have the determination, but I don't think you could deal with the bullshit." Love all my brothers in arms.

I used to watch this back in highschool like 2012 and was so pumped to go to the marines. Backed out last minute. Fast forward 11 years im 28 now and left with regret wondering what my life would have been like had I enlisted

9:57 best part of the video

It’s weird watching this after I just graduated from marine Corp boot camp

I'm so proud of my Marine son! All involved, thank you for your service!

This makes me feel confident enough to join the marines after college

Damn black drill instructors are so much more intense freaking badass

When the hell did dmx join msnc.

20 Lbs to go . I can’t wait. Been training for it. I couldn’t run a mile without stopping 3 years ago. Now I run a mile everyday without stopping under 9 mins . God is good .

I have the utmost respect for these guys. I don’t have what it takes and I openly admit it. These guys deserve and have my utmost respect. They are more man than I am. Well done.

I’m joining the marines in 4 years when I turn 17, so I can protect my dads gravestone and do it for him

Thank you so much for the video. My son is there at Parris Island right now in Kilo 3044. This really helps me feel closer to him and proud. So very proud! Semper Fi!

Eminem's got nothing on this dude 1:03

Man I used to watch this everyday back in 2009-2011 in high school. Ended up going to college and getting my masters, working in cancer research now. What a crazy transformation. Often wonder what would've changed and how things could've ended up. Legit memorized all these words.

Aye yo. Y'all gonna make me lose my MIND up in here! Ya understand that? Y'all gonna make me lose my COOL up in here! Ya understand that? Y'all gonna make me act like a FOOL up in here! Ya understand that? -Bayonet Trainer DMX

What's next? Arnold Schwarzenegger for heavy weapons training?

It brings tears to my eyes to see young men and women become Marines. We all owe our service members a huge debt of gratitude.

I love this line "This is a physical training event" in the radio ads; now I know where it comes from.

DMX in the house!

God bless the men and women of the military.

I saw an episode of "Celebrity Boot Camp", were Coolio thought it would be a good idea to steal a muffin from the mess hall. The Drill Instuctor squished the muffin with his size 12 shoe and made Coolio do push-ups on it.

"You should be happy because you just destroyed my course." Hahaha

I am 46 and one of my biggest regrets is not joining the military.

Great Job Marines! Thank you for your service! Blessings

This makes me really excited for bootcamp. I cant wait to become a Marine

OORAH! Thank you for sharing this with us!

I may have survived cancer, had multiple surgeries, and been stuck more times than a pincushion, but I very much doubt I would last more than 72 hours (and I'm being extremely generous in my estimate) in Marine Corps training. Technically, I probably wouldn't be fit for military service anyhow, as I remember taking a phone survey with someone from the Armed Forces when I was 18, and when I gave him my height and weight, he asked, "Do you have any friends who'd be interested in joining the military?" Nevertheless, to all the men and women in the Marines (and the Armed Forces in general), I salute and respect you.

Glad they're on our side (USA) and thank you for your service!

I appreciate these young men. We need them.

4:48 *wo wa wiggle wiggle wiggle!*

So this is what happened to DMX after his rap career spiraled...

I leave on Monday I get there October 10th. This will be the hardest challenge of my life but I will do anything to be a United States Marine!

Inspiring... I've always had the biggest respect for the US Marine corps.

The drill at 6:45 has the softest, most understanding voice. Even months after watching this video I come back to that specific section in week 7. I don't think he's screamed at a private once.

im not in the marines but i am in the Finnish defense forces. we dont have to do even a fraction of the u.s training but man i teared up when the ceremony happened. i aint much but getting to become a part of a bigger thing really made me happy and i can feel what they felt :)

I’m waiting to head to MEPS to be a Marine and this just encourages and excites me to keep moving forward to being a MARINE. Thank you all , for your service.

my sisters at Paris Island !!! 🥰 this is some tough stuff i’m really proud :)

Weapons instructor was clear and calm. They have a different style for different sections?

wasn't looking at the video and I dead thought that DMX was leading the bayonet course lol

Do you understand that!!?? Some recruit: *Yo!* Drill sergent: 😲

I didn't realize DMX was a drill instructor in the marine corps

Loved every second of this, was born on Parris Island. Rah.

I like how they only show the fun shit. They don't show the fuck fuck games, drilling for hours, Incentive training, or anything else. Destroying the entire squadbay and giving you 30 seconds to fix it to play more fuck fuck games. Had a guy who refused to train and we buried him with all the shit in our footlockers. Just dumped them all on him. That was pretty funny until they gave us 30 seconds to clean it all up or play fuck fuck games.

im not even planning on joining the marines ( i’m planning on joining the air force ) but i love watching videos of other branches to see how different they all are

I dropped tears watching this... December 28th 2004 I’ll never forget that day

Great memories despite having been in the Army. I however met some outstanding Marines during my time, and worked with one of a kind human beings. Semper Fidelis to all the awkward military cousins, and godspeed to those that are still carrying the fight.

Good job guys/girls, I couldn't hack it if i tried, but you did it. Very impressive.

This is the EXACT reason why I am going to the Marine Corps when I get older. This is awesome and I would love fighting for my country. Much respect to marines who make America amazing as it is. PLUS I LOVE SAYING YES SIR AND IM IN JROTC!

God Bless those young men and women who dare to have the courage to join the Marines!! First ones in! Last ones out!

Great Video and Semper Fi Marines!!!

I leave for bootcamp in 2 days. I know it will be hard, but I know that it is mostly mental. I am physically capable of pulling through, now I just need to mentally develop throughout bootcamp in order to graduate. Luckily, I’ll also have the grace of God on my side as well to help me when times get tough. Wish me luck, guys. See y’all in 13 weeks.

bruh this shit looks fun as hell

This video brought back so many memories for me. I was in the Marine Corp from 96-2000 my MOS was 1812 (tanks) I was one of the first platoons (2005 Charlie Company) to go through the crucible. #memories

I remember being greeted at the airport before heading to the base in Texas for Air Force basic training. Picking up and setting down the suitcase over and over and over again while all these people were walking by staring at us! I sure don't miss those early days of boot camp!

I'm a Marine veteran from the 1970s. I still respect the Corps and its training, as well as the values that it instills into your future adulthood. There are differences I noticed though in this training video compared to what Marines of my era experienced. Two notable ones; back then the DI's could rough you up physically and often did. Also on the firing line, we weren't issued ear protection of any kind. Could be why I have marked hearing loss in both ears as well as severe Tinnitus in my left ear. Of course, being a 'grunt' in combat didn't help either. No offense to WM's; but, we didn't have co-ed basic training either. I went through basic at MCRD, San Diego, CA. Always Faithful!

great video!

My highest respect to our military. Regardless of what branch.

I feel like I’m definitely cut out for this… while I’m watching from the comfort of my recliner. 👀 God bless our troops 🙏🏽💜

9:57 I was laughing so hard 😂

LOL - Ear plugs? We had none of that when I was in the Corps! My ears are still ringing from all the live fire exercises we did! Damn tinnitus I forgot about the old air strip where we did the Crucible. I remember doing the hand grenade toss, some moron dropped it in the fighting hole but the instructor was aware enough to pick it up and toss it in time

That’s beautiful! 🩸♥️♥️🤠🤘🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🎖️💥🔥

I just graduated boot camp crazy watching all this

As army infantry 7 year vet, I really love the way the Marines do rifle

I could NEVER do this and will never have what it takes to do this. I think what these people do is amazing.

It don’t get better than watching these vidoes high

Marine Corp Boot Camp is very good for discipline and overall confidence in hard work and ethics.