What a waste of time

I went to PISC in 84 also. 1st RTBN. Plt 1113. 9/6 - 12/3.

I was there last year. I found peanut butter packets inside of my rack. Literally inside of it after we were instructed to take the top racks off and switch them with port side. Only to then switch them back to starboard once our SDI found even more peanut butter packets from the last cycle.

@@winolddaley9466 I was 3rd battalion. 3099. I arrived June I think it was. Semper Fi. 👊

Yeah, had to do that white tag thing myself. Us Navy 1973.

May God bless her Marine son. She is his guardian Angel through out his career. Semper Fi!

So very sorry for your loss!

Sorry to hear about your wife passing, but she saw her devil pup graduate

Sorry for you lost Brother! I'll never forget when i graduated Basic Training it felt good.

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and I'm sure se was proud of her so becoming a Marine, God Bless you!

It can be a great feeling when passing out

​@@CombatReadyHQ- I'm glad I earned the right to eat crayons! Ooorahahahahaha

October 22, 1987 - January 14, 1988. PLT 2007 PISC.

Graduated Aug 26 1999 Plt 3068

Semper Fi Marine. I'm a 99 grad as well. Got there 6/7/99 💪🏾

Sergeant Major Cramp , I will never forget that name .

I won't argue that

I knew our DIs played video games in the office . And we were also suspicious of love interests

when it was the last few days of basic training for me (my platoon), our drill instructors became like a mentor without the all the intense yelling...it was cool to see them be normal people. i couldnt believe it LOL

Once a marine, always a marine. You're only allowed to stop being a marine when you're 6 feet deep. My drill instructors constantly drilled that into our heads. Ooorah!

Semper Fi brother,I served 69-72.

Semper Fi, Brother...

Semper Fi, Brother! 1989-1993.

I'm curious as to your thoughts on how American society has changed/evolved/devolved since you served? Do you feel like it's still the same as the society you were protecting then? Overall how do you feel about the way the country has ended up; are you satisfied with it or do you think things should have gone differently? I'm 35 and honestly want to hear what someone in your position feels about it, if you'd like to answer. Thanks, have a good day.

I fully agree

OOOORAAAH!. Semper Fi Brother!.

Don’t forget about those crazy Aussies, they’re our brothers in arms as well.

❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks

Yeah... we had maybe one bathroom break a day and they force you to drink water... saw a lot of guys piss on themselves at the position of attention. We got one meal during the Crucible. After the first day one DI made us throw away all our food. You learn to be resourceful though.

That 1st day at receiving looked way the hell calmer than I remember at MCRD San Diego in 1999.

I was just thinking that some of the drill instructors in yellow shirts seem mentally unwell, shrieking like that, they don't even sound like men. I don't see the point of treating recruits so badly out of the gate.

@@dez6278 it's to teach you to function in chaos.

@@TemptingFate-em5ho I see.

Semper Fi, squid! We love you guys

As a former Marine, I appreciate the CAS, sir!

​@@CryptoJones- Crayons Always Sir!

I served for a while with VMA-231 at Cherry Point (Harriers) and when Navy Pilots visited it was good fun. I was enlisted, but I heard about “carrier qualifications” at the O club from squadron pilot friends….. great team… Marines and the Navy.

Yep...the rivalries r just that, but when it comes as a combined forces brotherhood--u bet your arse your in deep 💩 if u think your going to take out my Army, Navy or Air Force brother or sister. No warrior left behind.

👍👏

2nd Bt Co E Parris Island 2010 Sounds familiar even 13 years later. I think one thing we can rely on, at the very least in this country, is that no matter what year it is, Boot Camp will see almost zero changes decade to decade. Only major thing that's really changed, if what some of the Old Dogs would say is true, is that back in the Vietnam era and before, they could really physically fuck you up compared to now. Not to say D.I.s didn't get physical when I was there... Like you said, it depends who's watching😂

@@ADPax10 When I was in we got hazed all day long everyday. I've seen recruits to smacked around. We had a couple of recruits that didn't want to get up in the mornings, so our DI's literally pushed these guys out of their racks and then flip the rack on top of them. One guy the DI grabbed from the top rack and threw his ass to the ground.

@Chazz_US Marine Okay, good. I was hoping we didn't 'pussyfy' too much since then, cause that sounds about right when it came to my exp. I remember when some recruit directly across from me (right after wakeup), while standing on-line, got bashed straight in the nose by our Kill Hat's campaign cover (which was starched to brick-like texture of course), and I'm pretty sure it broke his nose. Kid was being mouthy and refused to not say "I, me", etc.. that was early in first phase. One thing I'm happy about is that I recently just figured out that they raised both CFT and PFT standards. Must've been the last couple years.

@@ADPax10 A lot of non military people I know actually think those campaign covers brims are soft, I’m like no sir, those brims are hard like metal, and will definitely fuck you up.

You are definitely right! Brits were a great bunch to be with besides my fellow Devils

Worked with the Royal Marines a couple of times during maneuvers. Very impressive.

It’s amazing what it can actually do for you

Sempet Fi, Brother...

​@@CombatReadyHQCan you react to this song by Lee Greenwood and homefree called God Bless The USA? I'm telling you Craig, this song is so patriotic and important that it will give you goosebumps.

My uncle Bob Gilliam went through in '64, and retired as an e6 in '81. He just passed away last month. Semper Fi, devil dog, and welcome home.

Hope you were not there in the year the sand flies are biting, have another feather in your immune system cap.

@@wesleybarton3871 you were fine as long as you kept your sleeves rolled down on your shirt collar buttoned and the scarf around your neck, besides no funeral services available for the unfortunate, flee. Wasn't around much sand.

Back when they would be at your ass also!

Carry on, Top

No, they talk properly, you talk funny.

@@SvenTviking hes joking twat

@@SvenTviking no you talk funny, not us.

@@SvenTviking Have you heard how some Englishmen speak? Can't tell me that's proper.

@@brutal2826 well it is.

My brother Marine Recon. Best of the best. Swift, Silent, & Deadly. So proud of him.

Try cockiness, arrogance, and disrespect toward the other branches! No...marines don't win wars all by themselves!! Oorahahahahaha

@@bigdee8189 you are salty dou he no one said s t f

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Hey, Bridge Port MWTC! Been a min since I’ve been there. I can’t remember if it was bridge port or “Death Valley “ but do remember we had royal Marines and everyone was swapping shirts 😂 we fuckin love representing our fellow brothers in arms.

Nothing beats sleeping in a tent in 4 ft of snow/ice at -20 degrees! Will never forget it, That place was different for this florida boy. SEMPER FI!!!

I believe it's supposed to be "frightening"!

500 yards with Iron Sights is no joke.

​@@devourerofvillages4434- You're in prone shooting at a large target. Standing 100 yards is a lot more difficult. But ever since they added table 2, everyone in the fleet is an expert.

Are all the rifles zeroed in perfectly by an armorer before a recruit is permitted to train with it?

@Valeron5 Recruits are taught to zero their own rifles.

How about the other branches???? Do you love/respect them too, or marines only??

I am an FMF Corpsman- I love my Marines and shipmates as well!!

@@bigdee8189 respect them all of course; but nothing beats the brotherhood of my shipmates.

Semper Fi. RET USMC 0372

@@asslonaker WE LOVE THE CORPMAN THE MOST PROTECTED IN THE UNIT.USMC O341

God bless you father

@@billgonzales8978 thanks brother

God bless your father

I served 69-72 and spent time in S.E. Asia and yes I spent decades of nightmares,I am 71.

@@donaldk.macbaird5248 thank you for your service Donald and I’m sorry you went through all that. It’s heartbreaking

Butter bar is a 2nd Lt.

As Marines , when we die to Saint Peter we will tell "another Marine reporting sir, I served my time in hell.

Thanks brother, great to hear from the other branches. Army's got some badass units over there too.

I was a U.S. Marine in Vietnam. When Marines were sent to schools run by other branches of the service, like Army Parachute School (Jump School), when a Marine screwed up and was punished, all of the Marines performed the punishment right along with him.

Late brother was in Navy reserves but served Viet Nam aboard ship (duty station off shore but close enough to take incoming artillery.. they picked up downed pilots besides other things) when they were under fire he was stationed at one of ships guns that shot at enemy planes...I believe he received info though earphones and relayed info to rest of gun crew.. My eldest son went though Fort Jackson And served In Irag..from Oct 1990 to July 1991...no leave...husband went though army training at Camp Polk then in GA. where he went thu parachute training....as far as I know every branch of military have to go though gas chambers...I know my brother had to learn how to jump from deck into water.. He had a few words about it I won't repeat.

Marines are a different breed for sure. I won a lottery draw for a 3 day R and R trip to "The Love Boat" right after we finished combat operations in Iraq and Northern Kuwait. All the branches mingled except the Marines. I remember one of them being chastised by his fellow Marines for hanging out with Army pukes. Its all good. I could respect the pride they showed.

@@lynncardenokay?

God has got nothing to do with war mongers!

MCRD Summer ‘67. Seemed like some DIs were sadists who enjoyed the pain, humiliation and torture parts of the job. They got physical back then and had an assortment of dirty tricks. Sandbox PT? sure, we want More! SF🇺🇸Brother

Right.Even in 79 they were sadistic as hell

But wasn't the Basic Training of a shorter length of time as the Vietnam War continued because they had to get as many men out to the battlefield as possible? That's just a thought I had.

​@@alananderson5929- However, I'm sure as crazy and sadistic the DIs were, they were still a picnic as compared to what the VC & NVA were whenever they captured American soldiers and Marines.

The Reaper...Mt M,Fer! Semper Fi. San Diego. 91

Hollywood marine ehhh?

​@@robertaddis9993, absolutely

My son graduates from MCRD San Diego next week. My father graduated from MCRD in 1973. They watched this together and both laughed. My son already knew that it was definitely not this relaxed.

I remember mount Mother. Fu$&er.real ass kicker. My son went through in 2006 he told me they don't climb it anymore.

I liked the round dog tags, and how calm you guys are, no matter the situation.

Drill Instructors

Had a college classmate who’d been a DI, and he said it was the hardest thing he’d ever done in his life. Boot camp was a walk in the park compared to DI school according to him. Makes sense-if you’re going to train former civilians to be Marines, you gotta be a serious hard charger. You get one shot at Marine Corps OCS. You quit and you’ll be enlisted the rest of your service. All the other branches allow candidates to try again.

Ahhhhh… Marine Corps- drill instructors and boot camp

Exactly. There are those in the Commonwealth that think this kind of training is outdated and not necessary. But the US military doesn't yell at recruits as hazing or something. It's to prepare them for the stresses of combat. The adversary doesn't care about our feelings.

That IS how it is. And it's almost twice as long. It's tougher.

@@mgoblue0970 Lol "the commonwealth" this is literally a British military-style of training.

This is one of the dumbest take I’ve read. Be proud of what you’ve accomplish and be glad that these Marines are answering our nations call. No need to pretend your experience was tougher. I went to boot camp in 2003 and shipped immediately to Iraq after SOI. No one gives a shit how hard your training was when you’re on foot patrol and shit starts hitting the fan.

You're good my friend. God bless you and thank you for your patriotism!

I'm the same way. I had diabetes and when the National Guard troops were sent out from Alabama in the 90s I sat and cried like a baby because I would have already 5 yrs under my belt. To be a Marine you've got to have issues and my daddy passed them on to me.

It's OK man.Your heart is right and not everyone is cut out for military service

For me it was epilepsy. Wasn't a single branch of the Army or other armed forces that wanted me because I take medicine. I really resented how I wanted to be a police officer but because a bunch of veterans were getting out, they kept getting all the academy sponsorships instead of us normal people who had to pay for our training and weren't able to work while we were in because Academy is a full-time commitment. I knew this was going to be a big problem in the future and it turns out it was. Now nobody wants to be a police officer, including veterans. I'm a truck driver now and I still feel a little jaded that I was cheated out of my chance. But I love any chance to hang out with cops and soldiers of any branch and hear their stories.

Marine not soldier

Please edit. "He turned out to be a great Marine." And your cousin is correct. All that boot camp hardship is definitely to prepare you for war. Marine Vet, Parris Island Grad 1969

@@platoon2047 Oorah!

Ready for combat and life in general. I don't take shit from anybody.

Marines are marines, soldiers are Army.

Me too, 84-86. Rah

Thank you for your service... shame to say Newquay is suffering at the moment

Army veteran 70s. They gave us lunch, chili Mac. Then soon after, gas chamber. Not pretty aftermath!

I was in the Army and still some 30 plus years I still remember the gas chamber and it was for me the worst part of boot camp. When I went through basic our pay was $649 a month. When I was in they did have us take off the mask and they asked us what our general orders are. Just brutal.

I ended up getting sicker and had a lung infection. I was a Hollywood Marine...MCRD San Diego.

​@Matterian Hollywood Marine here as well...I was sick going into the chamber, came out with streams of snot hanging to my toes...couple good honks, nostrils were clear, I could breathe normally and my cold was gone lol

I don’t recall the gas chamber being awesome. Snot trails like train tracks aren’t the best part of a day.

I went through MCRD San Diego in 2017 so by then we had speaker which was kinda gay. But it is what it is. I'll never forget though, halfway up the Reaper my platoon guide accidentally punched me in the face on his backswing, had bloody nose till doc took a look at me after we received our EGAs

you're my hero lol

I was there around the same time 08/77 - 3304 I Co, 3Bn.

2nd battalion platoon 2024 1976. You are so right marine. Semper-ri.

CS gas, I found it to be a wonderful cure for the common cold.

Sadly the US Marines do have to tolerate one of those these days. I'm glad I was in back when they didn't and if they were caught.....

Officer Candidate School is in Quantico.

No OCS at PI

Brutal isn’t it!

Exactly. We had to strike a letter.

I lost my voice the day of our phone call. It's just to tell them we made...not a conversation. Nothing soft about...and that was in 1996.

We do 13 Weeks Basic Training, then we go to SOI (School of Infantry) and then we go to our Specialty School. Basic Training is just the very beginning...

Marine go to BOOT camp, not basic training

@@xXjfizzle10Xx Lighten up Francis. It's "Basic" Recruit "Training".

@@mgoblue0970 terminology matters amongst the branches of military. The marines explicitly refer to their initial entry training (IET) as “boot camp” and not as “basic training.” Same thing amongst the other branches. The army refers to it as basic combat training (BCT) and the Air Force uses basic military training (BMT). The officers who wrote the policies have a reason for defining them as such (none of the three branches I mentioned refer to their respective IET as “‘basic’ recruit ‘training,’” so simmer down over there guy and drink some milk). Any nco will correct the error because it’s part of our profession to uphold the standards of our military. Perhaps you should learn not to take corrective action so personally when someone provides you with correct information in order to help prevent future mistakes. That’s a bad habit that plagues the e4 mafia.

The downside is for those in long enough/ deploying a lot not being able to unwind that lifestyle to deal with civilian bs.

@@frederickorcutt137; Sir, I totally agree with You. There should be a maximum number of deployments,(no more than 3), for our Servicemembers. Instead You come across some brothers that have 6, 7, 8, and even 10+ deployments and the hard part is that when they come back there's a high probability that they won't be able to adjust to a civillian life were there's a lot of Civillians that "badmouth" and even "hate" our Servicemembers because of their ignorance and some misconceived idea. On top of that VA treats them like shit and the most important thing, our Servicemembers will not seek help because our Armed Forces taught them that if they seek help they're weak. After You'd been deployed in a Theatre of Operation were everyone wants to kill You it's extremelly hard to get used to civillian life, were You're always with Your "guard up", some even can't stand family and relatives hugging You,(it feels extremelly uncomfortable). Our Servicemembers come from a system were orders are followed, things have to be done the right way, there're no excuses for mistakes and overall You rely on "teamwork" and trust Your Brothers with Your life, so naturally when You enter the civillian world everything is the opposite and they get a feeling of not belonging in it. Then all that preassure comes on top of them untill they can't handle it no more and they take their only way out when all other ways are dead ends. And our Goverment ask themselves why is the rate of suicides sky rocketed after 20 years of War?, our Goverment and VA can't play dumb, some one has to be held accountable for this epidemic and look for a permanent solution for this serious problem. The civillian world is much different than when they were in it, with Citizens that are very hostile, racist, prejudiced against everyone else, abusing the weak and thinking that they were born with the way of life and liberties they enjoy so much. I hope that someone, someplace try to really help our Brothers that needs it so much. Everyone that has been in combat gets affected, some more than ohhers,(some can manage it and for others with time it's gets harder and harder), the sad part is that not only they're affected but their family becomes disfunctional and We don't want that. Take care Sir. Semper Fi!

I agree with you. I was always the class clown. After boot camp when I saw friends etc...they said I wasn't the same person and was different. There was no more being funny all the time. I told them I just went through the toughest 3 months of my life. Everything was extremely serious on the Island.

@@GenX_US_Marine; Semper Fi Brother!.

Yup, I went to Iraq in 98 and I was shot twice. Because of this I have PTSD, ringing in my ears, sleep deprived, and at all costs I have to avoid physical confrontation because I will hurt someone real bad. That whole experience changed me. I just don't give a phuck, I don't.@@gruntusmc8922

Platoon 327 3rd Recruit Bn Parris Isl Graduated 25 June 1974 Semper Fi

Thanks for the input and comment sounds like nothing changed much, when I joined you had to buy your own bungees and other equipment such as torch and coloured the lens lol, yes I would say need slightly less stress but either way you get a warrior at the end

it's like bear spray, it doesn't work on everyone or every bear as the case may be. Not to mention, if you're actually using it, it only works if they are downwind.

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