2016 Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 

Sergeant: hba ajjsjeke ajjsjdjd you understand? Newly recruit: Aye Sir!!! Yes Sir!

Where tears comming from? “Eye sir”

Great advices: 1.) avoid creating unwanted attention. 2.) observe everything around. 3.) be a team player. 4.) Don't quit / Never give up.

Every Marine vividly remembers boot camp, their drill instructors, and the others that were in your platoon. My best memory was when a platoon one week ahead of us in the cycle tried to march through our formation as we were forming up outside the chow hall up north. Our drill instructor was still inside. As they tried to come through our ranks, one of our squad leaders threw a punch, and both platoons broke ranks and started throwing down. There was a huge ass dust cloud. Our guide grabbed their guidon from their guide, broke it over his knee, and shoved it in their guide’s face, likely breaking his nose. The DI from the other platoon thought it would be funny to step up and challenge us. But he didn’t expect his platoon to get their asses kicked. Our DI came out and yelled at us that Marines are not gang members and that it was a disgrace, etc. But when we got back to the squad bay, he said “Ears. That was fucking badass, good to go?” It was one of the rare times we got approval from our DIs in boot camp. I told this story when I was on leave back home after graduation to another guy that was working with me in the recruiter’s office for recruiter’s assistance. He was a week ahead of me. He was in the other platoon lol. So we went to the other side of the country one week apart, were part of a platoon-vs. platoon fight involving a couple hundred recruits, and then laughed about it back home. By the way. F*** you, Alpha Company. Golf Company owns you. 😂 2005

RIP my ears 0:00 - 1:05:15 Edit: It's crazy to look back at this video after serving 3 and a half years into my Army career. It's even crazier to think how much I have changed since I graduated high school.

No throats were harmed in this video

this is one of the most courageous shit you could do as a human being. voluntarily going through a training like this while knowing one day they could/will go to war and face death takes some serious balls. mad respect!!!

Enormous respect to any one who signs up first this. It cannot be easy to have a DI in your face like that

12 Marines, a Navy medic and an Army soldier died today. They all went through this, when they were young, full of courage and hope. May God the Father keep them in His Glory.

this is how call of duty should start out

It's been over 30 years and I still remember all my Drill instructors even my Commanding officer. I never forgot the yelling and screaming but I know now it was for my own good. They trained us the best way they knew it worked too.

Thanks for posting this. I am an Army Veteran , but my 16 year old wants to be a Marine. This can only show him a mere hint of what's coming

Sergent: أنها حقا جميلة جدا وما هي ك Recruit: Aye Sir!

i enjoy watching these videos in my comfortable bed

To all of these young men. Thank you for your service.

I would never make it through training like this. Marines are pretty amazing people. You can't help but have alot of respect for them

Drill Instructor: agfht fhdd bnf zhsbhfeh, you understand?! Recruits: AYE SIR! Me: *visible confusion*

When I first joined military. Sergent was speaking and screaming so fast that I couldn't understanding anything. I busted in uncontrollable laughter yet every body around me were serious. Trust me I regret that day on my entire life

When these recruits graduate they can really be proud of something They truly earned. The right to be called a US Marine! God bless you all

It's weird, I watched this video before I went but watching this again I remember everything. I know exactly where they are at during every scene it really just puts things into perspective

I love how the comments range from years ago to 17 seconds ago

Man something about those drill instructors remind me of my mother

3:59 “Green bag” “Step back” “PUT IT IN THE GREEN BAG” that has the same energy as a police officer telling someone to put their hands above their head and behind their back at the same time.

Yup. The good old days for me was 1971 plt. 2134 12/06/1971. Wow now I just drink a few beers and wish I could do it again. “ SEMPER FI MARINES “ ALWAYS THIS YOU ‘ LL NEVER FORGET .

Mom: what were his first words? Drill sergeant: AYE SIR!! Mom: awwwww!

If you have a Hispanic mother you've already lived this.

Respect to the camera crew. That squad bay was chaotic enough as a recruit. I can hardly imaging managing an expensive piece of camera equipment through all of that.

It doesn't mean that drill instructors of today are soft. But me having watched movies like Fullmetal Jacket, they seem to be a bit chilled down compared to the ones from the conscription era of the 1950s - 1960s. No foul language, no verbal abuse and no bullying a particular recruit. Drill sergeants treat everyone equally and are quite fair.

I love how the dude broke character at 4:44 and spoke in a normal voice then immediately realized he needed to be intimidating.

Why am I watching this at 4 in the morning

My kid attender Naval Training Center Great Lakes. Once graduated He attended field medical school @ Camp Pendleton. When he graduated FMS he chose to serve w USMC. So, he then had to go thru USMC bootcamp. After he was discharged he signed on w Sheriffs dept & attended their training academy. The kid completed more bootcamps than any mortal man should ever have to. !

I was in the navy and got out in 2014. Never experienced anything like this at all, and I still like watching these videos.

This isn’t for everyone. Most cannot do it due to physical limits, mental capacity or whatever reasons they can type up. All these young men accepted the challenge and get my respect ✊

23:58 “Who is confused?” Whisper: “It’s same shit we do every day...”

This recruit arrives Tuesday September 19 2023 sir! This recruit is very pumped and exited sir! Semper fi till I die!!! Marine corps!

37:26 this man right here will be burned into my memory forever. He was the J Hat in my platoon, in fact this section is my company so I'm in there somewhere. But the pointing was emblematic of him specifically. During IT he often wouldn't say anything, just pointing up and down to indicate the direction in which to slay ourselves. Dude was as loud as any other drill instructor, but he knew he could command presence with silence. Sergeant Neitzschman was fucking monster, even got a Navy Com in the middle of my cycle for saving a kid who's fucked up dad nearly threw off a bridge. I respect and remember all 3 of my DIs but I regard this man as THE drill instructor that's stuck with me.

I love how the sergeant @ 4:43 forgot he was at work for a second there, the first time he asked for the recruit's ID.

i feel like I lost my voice watching this.

I'm enjoying watching this early in the morning where there is no people surrounded me, having a nice breakfast and enjoy the cold weather,well done marines,salute you and support you all the way,thanks for keeping us safe ..we proud of you *salute sir*

Hats off to all the military and the all the soldiers and recruits who went through this rigorous training and to defend our country and our rights as well as me getting to enjoy the freedoms and pleasures of me just watching this video from the comforts of my own home and while laying in my cozy queen sized bed without any worries. May god bless these young folks as they get prepared and to serve our country and. They all have my respect and i honor these folks to the full. I couldn do what they do. Plus kidney failure has a deep hold on me.

TimeStamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:36 Inspection 5:37 Haircuts 7:06 Rules/Instructions 17:38 Learning to hold weapon 22:15 Training course 23:56 Second training course 27:28 Senior drill instruction inspection 32:50 Third training course 38:52 Training to fall 40:45 Walking down wall 48:18 Weapon melee practice 53:06 Water training 1:03:28 Target practice 1:03:40 Conclusion

RIP drill instructors vocal cords...

These men and women sacrifice so that I may live in safety. God Bless and Keep Them.

I remember that drill instructor getting on the bus like it was yesterday I remember every second of it that feeling of pulling onto MCRD when the drill instructor stepped on the bus you can feel it deep in your stomach I wish I had finished boot camp only made it to t-28 and got a stress fracture I would love to feel that feeling again of pulling onto MCRD

4:44 when you’re a nice guy normally but then remember you’re supposed to be a Marine Drill Instructor

The film making is amazing. No narration, no titles, just raw video put together to tell the story

When I went through MCRD, San Diego, We were taught a technique, called thrust and jab and hook. It always worked for me.

God bless the Marines and the USA! 🇺🇸

4:44, when you want to be a nice guy and whisper "where is your id" but then remember your a USMC DI 😂😂😂

10:28 I don't think Moses himself could've parted that crowd any better.

I went through bootcamp at Marine Recruit Depot San Diego (same place as in the video) in July of 2001 to October 2001, platoon 1093, Delta. This video gave me serious flashbacks and the chills. I love it!

The place has hardly changed. The receiving and barracks are exactly the same. This was the best video I've seen regarding boot camp at MCRD San Diego.

The beginning of the bus ride was so peaceful

I finally understand why the recruits needed the mouth guards. It was so they could speak the same language as the sergeants.

Boot camp was fun. Semper Fidelis

If I were 20 again, I would join the Marines. Respect.

The most torturous version of Simon Says. Ever.

Boot camp= basically 100% earrape 24/7

the drill instructor introductions had me shitting my pants ass a new recruit! i look back at it now and remember my sdi scaring tf outta me but also inspiring me to be the greatest man i could be. thank you for that Ssgt Wiley

Brings back memories from 1978

There’s so much meme potential in this one video its making me giddy

I love watching this when I've been a lazy shit bag and lost my bearings. Gets me so pumped.

yes, for those who think of joining. Been there and done that. MCRD 1981. Grad and a Marine afterwards. Once a Marine - ALWAYS a Marine. Semper Fi

Takes me back. I hope to visit MCRD San Diego again one day and just see everywhere I was.

This looks fun but absolutely terrifying at the same time.

watching this just makes me wanna clear my throat every 3 seconds

The hair cut and shots with the gun I still remember at 82.

I'm 28and I will be joining the Marine corps in two months once I am cleared for MEPS! I'm so blessed that I still have a opportunity to earn the right to become a Marine. 🇺🇸

This energy is infectious. Feel like I want to go break some shit now!

10:29 Nigga split them faster than Moses split the red sea

Watching this encourages me to join the military one day

I stood On the yellow footprints Aug 8, 1988, the absolute best start of my life.

I was so happy when my drill instructor got laryngitis from yelling at us.

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ― Heraclitus

Makes me proud, to watch our Boys train! "May their sacrifices be honored in return, for Just and GODly means".

It came to my mind the great scene from Full Metal Jacket with the drill instructor and how hard he was with the boys. One of My favourites kubrick's movies.

4:44 "Where-where is your ID?" [Oh shit broke character.] "WHERE! IS! YOUR! ID DIDN'T I TELL YOU TO PUT IT IN THERE!!!"

It was painful hearing the drill instructors losing their voices. Though I respect the discipline and dedication of continuing to do their jobs.

Went through it back in 07. Do remember one time clearly thinking, “good lord this is 16 weeks long?!” But, for the most part it wasn’t bad. At least for me, I just know how to tune out all the noise while focusing and listening to what I have to. You’d be surprised how fast the time goes once you’re rolling.

I feel like a Marine now that i watched this without leaving my home 😂

as someone that's been through this, i want everyone to know, these recruits havent had a real night of sleep in months. they are literally at the end of their stamina 100% of the time. that's just how this works. once they get done with training, they're pure warrior.

Sergeant: What happens to you when you smoke weed? Recruit: High sir!

watching this video to know what’s to be expected when i leave in two weeks for boot camp

Our platoon started with 78 and we graduated 47 back in 1976. It was a wake up call and taught you a lot.

Someone put these guys in a heavy metal band

43:18: when you're tired of screaming the hole day

They going to work the heck out of you alot of work gotta be mentally and physically ready

I am a Marine Corps brat. My dad taught me how to repel and we went down Mount Diablo in California when I was a freshman in high school. My dad served in Vietnam now I know the beginning of what he endured I saw what it did to him in the end growing up in the 70s he passed away in 2019 This takes a very very strong person

I can barely understand the drill instructor, I would get my ass worked to death

22:53 has to be the funniest yell i ever heard 💀💀

Thank you all for your service

10:26 always the favorite.

Serving 4 years in the Marine Corps was the best thing I ever did! Served in Vietnam as well! Semper Fi! 💪

this is what i need right now...the way my life on pause,i just need someone to shout at me to wake up my inner potential.

It amazes me that these DI's don't have heart attacks and strokes with all the intensity they bring.

Ahhh a year ago today I got my dd214 it's a proper time to watch this

This is like my 5th marine recruit video consecutively watched. I am practically a marine now

This was just like my first day of pre-school

I woke up in the middle of the night to someone saying, "Yes---sir," in their sleep.

I stood on those yellow foot prints on March 13, 1975! God Bless The Marine Corps and everyone that has stood on those foot prints!