Thank you for your KZfaq broadcasts I really enjoy them. I am a US military veteran I am so proud to have serve my country here in the United States and you guys have such wonderful respect for the United States I really enjoy watching all your videos..

As an Army vet myself I have to tell you, it's pretty hard not to laugh at this lol. I was in during the pre-9/11 days and let me tell you, it was five hundred times crazier. I once had a female drill sergeant tell me I was so ugly that my mother didn't really love me, she just felt obligated to not give me up for adoption lol. I actually enjoy watching these because it gives me terrific memories lol.

I joined the Army when I was 17. Took my basic training between 11th and 12th grade of high school. Noticed a big difference in maturity returning back to school. The gas chamber was horrible but definitely clears your sinuses. We also did confidence courses but the Marines have the most difficult training in all the US military branches. Completing that training made me realize that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. Definitely helps one to push through difficult times because we’ve already been through difficult situations. Loved your reaction.

I’m a U.S veteran. Did one combat deployment and i appreciate y’all re-teaching some Americans the pride we’re supposed to have that a lot take for granted or don’t understand what our men and women sacrificed for. Our hero’s are the ones who gave their life. We were left behind to tell their story! God bless y’all! Much love from Texas!

It is volunteering to serve our country it may be pride it may be family, my father was in the army, Myself and 2 brothers were Navy. My brother-in-law was Air Force his 2 sons one was Army the other Air force. The one thing in common is this. We Are Veterans. We left home as teenagers for an unknown adventure. We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own life. We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew. We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth. We found new friends and new family. We became brothers and sisters. We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times. We didn’t get enough sleep. We smoked and drank too much. We picked up both good and bad habits. We worked hard and played harder. We didn’t earn a great wage. We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events. We didn’t know when or even if we were ever going to see home again. We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all. We fought for our freedom as well as the freedom of others. Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t. Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t. Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare. We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain. Not all of our sacrifices were physical. We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie. We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all. We have dealt with victory and tragedy. We have celebrated and mourned. We lost a few along the way. When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new. Some of us never came home at all. We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures. We share an unspoken bond with each other that most people don’t have, and few will understand. We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches. But we know that if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one in a heartbeat. Being a veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away. It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift. People see a veteran and they thank them for their service. When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not. So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country. Try to remember the good times and forget the bad times. Share your stories. But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.

I served in the Army 2 combat tours in Iraq….I served because I came from poverty and shit and had no resources to better myself, people around did not want the best for me and I had enough I needed change. I became a better person and have had great opportunities in life because of the Army and I got to serve my country and the people.

My husband served in the army and still talks about boot camp, the tear gas chamber, and all the "fun" stuff he experienced. He said he left home a selfish, rude teenager and came back a respectful, humbled young man who was so grateful to his parents and everything they did for him. He's so thankful for his experience serving in the US military.

Believe it or not, this brought back great memories. Crossing the stage at graduation to shake the drill sergeant's hand was a very proud moment. Especially because I was following in the footsteps of my dad and both grandfathers who served before me.

The one who yelled at the tall guy, it wasn't so much that he was yelling at him because there was something wrong with being tall. It was kind of a warning for the rest of his training. As the tallest guy in the group, if he's doing something incorrectly he's going to be the one that the instructors always notice and reprimand, because he stands out in the crowd. Someone average height or shorter who blends in might be able to get away with more that the instructors just don't catch. That was that drill instructor's way of warning him to make sure he's always on his game because he won't be able to get away with any slacking off.

My reason for enlisting was that many of my family served. My grandfathers,, uncles, and male cousins. I was the first woman in my family to serve in the US military. Pride is a big reason for most people. The military also offers a lot of benefits for those who serve

I remember all of this all too well. The military gave me PTSD. I joined in 1992 and I enlisted in the army reserves. I did my basic training for Jackson South Carolina and I did my AIT in fort Lee Virginia. It was something that I wish I never would have done but it made me the person that I am today. I can't believe it's been 30 years since that day. Thank you for posting this video It brought back memories some good and some bad.

My brother trained at Fort Benning. It's also where he was deployed to Afghanistan and where he came back a year later. I have a lot of memories from his time at Ft. Benning. We watched him graduate there, watched him load onto the bus to leave for Afghanistan, and also watched the cargo plane land to bring him back to us after a year. He landed at 3am. The only time in my life that I have burst into happy tears was when I finally saw him again and he was ok.

It’s nice to see a reaction to this. Thanks to any armed forces members for serving.

I'm 64 and served from 1976 to 1979. I am glad i went in, it was rough though. I had a tour over in Germany when it was still east and west!

I just thought I would clear something up real quick since you went from the marine Boot Camp 13 week video to the Army infantry 22 week program. This Army basic training location is specific to infantry soldiers ONLY, meaning that it’s a combination of basic training and job training for Infantry Soldiers. In the Marine boot camp video, that is solely Boot Camp. Upon a graduation from Marine Boot Camp, they then move onto separate occupational school programs. The marine infantryman program then begins after the 13 week Boot Camp as a separate school. Even Marines that just graduated that are not infantry, still attend an additional combat training program, before going on to their job school. In summary, the difference between the two is that the Marines divide various stages of training into separate training programs, the Army integrates them into one main overall program. At the end of the videos, graduating Marines will still go on for more training somewhere, and the army soldiers will go to their main duty stations.

You guys have such a wholesome family just a true picture of happiness, it's nice to see

Your family is absolutely precious. Retired U.S. Army here, thank you for these vids!

The Army has an obstacle course everyone goes through, similar to the Marines. We also have a 5 day training exercise at the end of training called FTX. Hike out 10+ miles stay in the field doing more training then hike back out. The final week is getting your dress uniforms ready barracks squared away and told where you will be stationed.

US Army veteran; 1996-2016; OIFx3, OEFx1, USFKx3 Remember Basic Training like it happened yesterday. You literally feel yourself changing, both inside and out. Truly a life changing experience.

As someone who's went through this recently, it's very interesting to see other people's experience

I’m actually in the u.s. army currently deployed overseas. I love watching your videos, makes me feel like I’m home with my wife and 3 kids. Thanks for making videos!

God Bless you, New Zealand Family! 😎🇺🇸✨

My father was in the army and was a paratrooper in vietnam. He later became a drill sargeant. I enjoyed watching this video it brought back so many memories of stories he shared with me during the past 7 years that i took care of him in my home. He passed away 6 month ago I miss him so much.

Thank you guys for the tear jerker videos and the funny ones lol. Most of my family are veterans so seeing these means a lot. God bless you guys

💯 thank you so much for sharing Albuquerque New Mexico in the house. I did my boot camp in 1988. I promise it was a lot tougher than the video you watched💯💯💯

Hello from the backyard of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Watching your lovely family is most enjoyable. I would love to see the US Navy represented, for instance, Seal training, aircraft carrier flight deck preparation, submariner training, etc. My name contains a clue to my USN experience😊 Thanks for sharing your videos, please keep them coming.

Hey my, New Zealand family. As a father of a American soldier ,the day he came home from high school and told us about he had enlisted in the army was a shock to us. That was in 2008. Much respect from Texas.

I went through basic and was stationed at Fort Benning 28 years ago. it's an experience you will never forget, especially the gas chamber. if you take to big of a breath like I did, it will put you to the ground quick. Training methods are different in the stress department now. By the end of basic for me , my Drill Sargent had become like a father figure.

I love that the kids seam to be very interested in the video. This family is absolutely wonderful.

It's all designed to get you in shape, condition you to follow orders without thinking, and increase your resistance to pain. Special forces training carries on from that point, should you want to go that route.

13 year Army combat vet with 4 deployments, infantry leads the way. Love it !!!

Love your channel! Thanks for learning about our US military. I'm the daughter of an Army Veteran, a wife of an Air Force Veteran and Mom of an Army veteran. Plus a mom to a son who's in the Air Force now. That son was also born at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, USA. Check out the Air Force boot camp!

Hey NZ Fam! Hope you remember me....I also sent a package in Nov I'm hoping you have, and looking forward to you trying the snacks I sent. As I'm active duty US Navy, I feel responsible for representing the best branch of US armed service. Our boot camp has changed much over the years. Unlike other branches, we have a shorter boot camp (only 8 weeks of training) which everyone goes to. But then each rate (like an Army MOS...it's a specialty) goes to their individual "A" schools for anywhere from an additional 2 weeks to many months. Then most people pick up a "C" school, where they specialize in a specific field in their rate. That can be up to another year or so. So sometimes a Sailor has been in service for almost 2 years before getting to their first ship or command. Most don't wait that long however. Still, the attached video is the most current version of our training, and was produced only a few years ago. It was split up into parts and released over time, but this is the entire supercut. It's almost an hour long, so I don't suggest trying to watch it all in one go. But I think it's a great production, because instead of just showing you what the training consists of, it actually talks with the Recruits about what they're experiencing and feeling, and you can see the impact boot camp has on them. As you'll see, not everyone is cut out for Military service. Cheers! - FCC (SW/AW) Warshaw kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqqnf9aj0qqmdmQ.html

I absolutely love watching you guys. Thanks for all you do! Just wanted to say I am a VERY PROUD USArmy BRAT. My father joined the Army in 1957 and married my Mom in 1962. Older sis born in Alaska and my twin sister and I were born in Ft. Lee, Virginia. We've lived in many places but I consider Germany my home. We lived in Europe for 8 years of my young life. When Dad was still alive, he once watched the movie Full Metal Jacket...he said that was the first movie he'd ever seen that portrayed boot camp to be like what he went through. 😳 We were shocked. I definitely would not let your kids watch it. It's pretty gruesome but very true to the US Army of decades ago. Back in the early '70s to late '70s, Dad got us C-rations....the equivalent to MREs of today. We thought we were special until we were told to open the cans with a small tool called a p-38. We tried...failed. 🤣 So Dad showed us how to use it. I'm 56 years old now and still carry one on my keychain...y'know...just in case. 😏 When Dad retired, we moved back to the U.S. What a shock that was for us. Not a good shock. 😔 But we managed. To this day, I miss the military lifestyle. So, thank you for this video. You brought back some memories! 🥰 love you guys!

You all are awesome! I spent 25 years in the army and it still smashes me. Your videos actually bring me back to why I started my military career. Your videos bring back some very good memories of my military brothers and sisters. Thank you!

I love watching people react to things I and so many others went through to earn the title of Soldier. Thanks for another great reaction.

This was toned down from my days (mid 90's). The Army also does have the same type of obstacle courses and things like the Marines but they didn't show it. Shark attacks were brutal and in my training I was only talked to in a calm manner was on the gun range otherwise full head on scream fest. Love the videos

Army basic training also goes through the “Gas Chamber” as well.

I just graduated from Fort Benning last month, it’s funny watching this and comparing my experience to the video. Love the reaction thank u for the support!🇺🇸

I love learning about my own country through your channel. Keep up the great content!!!

Having a Nor’easter tonight in Maryland along the East Coast! Look that up for some fun! 🌬☃️⛄️☃️⛄️ I love your videos! I love the price comparisons that you do! Happy Friday from Charlestown Maryland USA!

a lot tougher than my days in the Navy Reserve, lost about 20 lbs, walked/marched many miles a day, you had the fear, locker inspections had to be perfect by your bunk - you had to make up your bunk to ensure the sheets were tight, you would go underneath and pull strings of cloth to ensure it - I failed one inspection, Chief called me out in front of everyone - everyone enjoys a 2 mile run courtesy of me, and I stayed at the barracks. If you had a few demerits, you'd go to "marching party" this was in San Diego when it was hot, doing calesthenics, etc, 8 weeks of this - at one point my Chief said "I hope you enjoy your time going through a new class next week" which would have meant i would have to spend another 8 weeks in bootcamp, he called me aside the next day - and said he was having a bad day and that I'd graduate the following week

The reverence and amount repect both your children display while watching and listening to important things always amazes me..

Thanks for sharing. We are so proud of our military men and women.

Hi, folks! Former Army here. In regards to your question at the beginning, the Army does have paratroopers. I went to airborne school at Fort Benning and spent most of my enlistment at Fort Bragg, N.C., in the XVIII Airborne Corps. That was 20 years ago, but this video definitely brought back memories! If you can find a video on airborne school, it would definitely be worth checking out!

Airborne is Army 🪖. I went to basic back in 82 and these guys have it relatively easy. My MOS was being a Combat Medic. Best job I ever had. Thanks for showing a keen interest in America and everything American. ANZACS rule!

I always enjoy watching your videos and always look forward to your next video.

I really love and appreciate the respect you show for the US military. My dad is a Vietnam vet and my grandpa served in WW2. Sending love from Utah and the USA ❤️

This video brought back some good memories. I went to Fort Sill OK Artillery and then stationed at Fort Bragg, and deployed to Desert Storm for 10 months and went to South Korea. Total 7 yrs served and don’t regret it, it was a life experience, with life friends made and it molded the person I am today.My Dad served in Navy, my grandfather was in Army along with my two uncles one in Army and the other Marines, so it’s partially patriotic,but for me it was generational.

My one son graduated from Benning. I went to his graduation. He stayed at Benning for additional training. Got his wings. 4 tours. Served active for 13 years. Retired as a Staff Sgt. My daughter did her Green to Gold, she's a Captain, now. 3 tours 16 years in. She's a lifer. She too, has her wings.

Thanks for posting. lots of good nostalgic memories :) of course it looks chaotic, stressful and tough. It is. But it's so fulfilling. One of my best experiences in life

Great reaction -- keep 'em coming! I was a DS @ Fort Knox before the Armor Center relocated to Benning... I will NEVER forget the miles and miles of foot marches... and the three devastating hills... "Agony", "Misery" and "Heartbreak".

When I went to boot camp back in 1968 it's was ten times worse then what those recruits had it. Minor infractions was meet with instantly being knocked on your butt. Your were sworn at kicked slapped abuse was a common even. Didn't hurt me made me more of a man and you realized you did it right the first time you were ok

I served four years in the Marines, and I can tell you when I was in there, they break the seal on the gas mask, it can burn a little where the mask touches your face, but the effect is the same trust me! I was in boot camp in 1977.

What awesome memories your kids are gonna have. Best channel out there god bless your family

Brings back memories.

i did my Basic and AIT (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Military Police (Alpha 787 MP Co) training was about 6 months long. we did all of that and then some. i can tell you while we were doing our training it was not easy and pushed us hard but the day we graduated will forever be one of the very best days of my life! after training was over i looked back at it and see it in a totally different light. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! we did things very few people ever get to do. this was a good video but there were a whole lot of training events that were left out. P.S. i loved gas chamber day. they say 1 out of every 1000 soldiers are not effected as bad by CS gas. that was me. they made me go through the gas chamber 4 times because they couldnt believe it didnt bother me. it made my eyes and throat burn a bit and my nose run but thats was all.

I am a female veteran from the USNAVY I enlisted when I was 17 because my opportunities for college were limited. I will have to say that it was the best thing that I could have done. I never thought of my time as any different than working. I am still in touch with members of my squadron 33 years later. I consider them my brother’s. The number of women that were in was low compared to men. I worked right along side them everyday. Miss the way that everyone had their job and they did it.

"Transformative Process"....best way I ever heard it put!

I was in the Army, and that brought back memories!!

1:36 Paratroopers are a part of every branch of the military

So you guys got Army and Marines done, I think you guys might really like Navy bootcamp as well. The Navy made a really cool video about it, almost more of a documentary style and it's unique because it follows a couple of the recruits through bootcamp and you get to learn about them and their challenges. It also just so happens to of the guys going through are twin Australian brothers that moved to the states! Edit: Here is the KZfaq link to the full length video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqqnf9aj0qqmdmQ.html

I’ve been waiting !

It's so much more than just simply wanting to serve your country. There's the change of scenery from home, seeing new places, the on-the-job experience, the physical training, a sense of purpose, on and on. I lived in California for three years, Texas for 4-1/2 years, Louisiana for a year, Japan for a year, Germany for 2-1/2 years, and spent time in Korea, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Virginia, South Carolina, and the Middle East for the first Gulf War...active duty from 1980-1992. I miss it a lot and would do it all again in a heartbeat!

Learning to follow instructions and perform to standards under stress is absolutely necessary. Combat or rendering medical aid is no place for hesitation. These skills last your whole life.

You know, I served with the US Army (MOS 15Y), but I have to say, that video didn't show the really tough parts (at least for me) of BASIC. My unit was one of the last to train at Ft. Knox, then I went to Ft. Rucker for the advanced training.

First of all I love the videos, very entertaining to see how you all react to all the things we have over here stateside. Second I really enjoyed this video, I am a tank instructor at fort Benning and saw a few of my fellow drill Sergeants in this video. Thanks for showing interest in what we do!!

My dad was a drill sgt at Ft. Benning! We lived there for 8 years, brought back memories.

I recently came out of training from Fort Benning out of their Infantry school. with your question on paratroopers (paratrooper or airborne trooper is a solder in the Army), it's a school that is provided at Fort Benning. the Gas chamber is a requirement for all military personnel. I sent a video in your Instagram DM's that it would be nice if you guys could do a react video.

I went through in 2004, the policies on disrespecting other soldiers or sexual assault were not mentioned. I’m soooo glad the US Army has evolved and done better… Hooah!

I really enjoy you sharing your whole story in New Zealand seems like your country's very beautiful I would love to come it's beautiful

Wow minute 10, ssg laitila, we served together in Afghanistan, we were stationed in germany together, then i saw him again in the air assault school at campbell , great guy, glad he is teaching new generations of soldiers

Wow!!! So Legend Of You Guys!! To show respect to the U.S. and to educate your viewers... There are so many of my fellow countrymen that are not even aware of this process of the training our soldiers go through...Thank You!!!

Brings back memories

Love watching the videos wish you could post more.

Love your videos! It's funny looking back at how fun basic training was when I went in 2012 lol

I did basic training fall/winter of 1986 in Ft. Benning. I will never forget.

Great reaction!

I loved this. Thank you so much for playing it. My dad was a drill sgt. He wanted them to understand, without saying it out loud, that what he was doing was teaching them how to survive and how to save fellow soldiers.

You guys are awesome, thank you for all the hard work. So wholesome, I feel like a better person just watching y'all. As a former paratrooper, I would love it if you reacted to the airborne training... they have the most fun.

Love your family I found y’all one day and just can’t stop watching your videos! I’m 24 and just enlisted in the US Navy I went to college first then volunteered to enlist

I graduated from Benning March 24th, and basic was definitely an experience. It definitely was very difficult, but it had its good days. Made some great memories, as well as meeting some great dudes. There was no better feeling wearing my pinks and greens and having my dad pin my cross rifles.

Hey Fam! Always enjoy your videos. You asked about Airborne, they are part of the Army. As far as the culture and why so many young people still join, you are right on both counts. Family has a lot to do with it, as well as friends. Tradition is very important here and following in your brother, fathers, grandfathers footsteps impact generations on joining. We tend to give in to peer pressure pretty easy in the states haha. Keep up the great videos!

I served in two branches of the military: Navy Nurse Corps during Vietnam conflict and Army Nurse Corps during Desert Storm, Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts. Loved my time! You become a part of a huge “family” and have the pride of serving. Love your videos

All of my uncle's, my dad and grandpa's and my kids dad were in the army. We love our military men and women ❤️❤️❤️❤️ they all trained at ft Benning. I went to a graduation ceremony there it was amazing

Thank you to all who have served, who are serving now and for those who are going to serve in The Military, I am grateful to all of you..

Note that Marine Corp 13 week boot camp only covers very basic infantry training (every Marine is , first, a rifleman). After boot camp, they are sent to their assign MOS (Military Occupation Skill) School which covers a very broad range of skills such as cook, avionics, armor, artillery, air traffic control, motor transport, supply, field radio operator, etc. Most will be sent to either Camp Lejeune North Carolina or Camp Pendleton, California Infantry Training School for much more advanced Infantry Training.

Sorry to see your injury. Hope those fingers heal quickly

I love your reactions

Thank you guys for your videos. I am a Army veteran who is proud to serve my country. So there is more than one bootcamp that a future soldier can go to. I went to Fort Jackson in South Carolina. Shark tank is intense. In the Army there are different jobs that someone can do. Depending the job will depend on the school. Keep making these great videos.

There is a really good one for navy seals. It’s more of a speech by a former seal at a college graduation but he still talks about what there training was like.

The drill instructor wasn't actually yelling at him for being tall, he actually said "If you move around I'm gonna see you, BECAUSE YOU'RE TALLER THAN EVERYONE ELSE!"

That was my class Delta 2-29 doing the Combatives! DS Pensado was amazing, and he received the DS of The Cycle Award while I was there! So this video is from 2020! I remember the camera crews in the room with us as we did our little back waddle across the floor! Good times! "Light the Steal!"

This brings back memories :)

Yes indeed, this will either "make You or Break You", great Video guys, keep em coming 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Late to the party here but there is an updated army boot camp video done by the same people business insider. Love the video guys ❤️

Hey NZ Family, glad to see a film like this and your reaction to it. I have served the US Army for almost 22 years now. Times and training may have changed since I went through basic training, but the core values and patriotism still remains. Although you may not know this from this particular video, there are several different Basic Training sites around the United States. FT. Benning is home to the Army Infantry and Army Rangers and OSUT just refers to their their training as continuous without break between Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training. For example, I went to Basic Training at FT. Benning, but my job in the military was not Infantry. I am a helicopter mechanic by trade, more specifically a Black Hawk Mechanic and Crew Chief, so my Advanced Training was conducted at FT. Eustis, Virginia for another 19 weeks(back in 2001) and then I was assigned to my regular unit after graduating. In total I spent 28 weeks in training before joining the regular army units. There are roughly over 200 jobs you can select from, if your ASVAB score and GT Score is high enough (110 or higher). I have served in Special Operations units for a majority of my career as well as served overseas for a little over half of my career, about 12 years. I love the Army, I had fantastic times and have met the best people this nation has to offer. PLEASE feel free to reach out to me if you have questions about the US Army or what we do on a daily basis. I would love to answer all your questions. Plus, I may be able to slide you a box of MRE's for your next video. ;) They have about 24 different meals and 12 come in a box. If you'd like, I'll send you a message with contact information to get in touch with me. I'm not computer savvy, so you'll have to give me your info on here for a private message. Great seeing you all again, take care!! SFC Sean Antonucci, US Army.

Members of my family we have been in every. branch of military service for generations. And we will continue to serve.

One of the coolest families in the world!

I really enjoy your videos. I went through Navy boot camp in 1967. Things change over time. I remember going through the tear gas house and smoke house. Each branch has training specific to that branch. In the Navy we had a week of firefighting which is very important to sailors at sea. The all volunteer military started in 1975. During Vietnam we had the draft in addition to volunteers. Every male at 18 has to register with the Selective Service Commission or face prison. The draft died in 75 but the possibility reinstating the draft looms if a major war should break out, like WWII.