Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018) 

Focus on getting to breakfast, then focus on getting to lunch, then focus on getting to dinner. Then focus on getting to bed. It'll go quick.

Bootcamp was the funniest place that I wasn’t allowed to laugh.

Imagine trying to say “yes chief” but you end up saying “yes chef” instead.

Our son shipped out last Thursday. Respect to all recruits and instructors.

Army sleeps under the stars , navy uses them to navigate, air force uses them to rate hotel rooms

Remember kids. Chief isn't yelling at you, Chief is yelling at your rank. Good luck!!

I’m all stressed out just watching this in the comfort of my home lmao

Shit gives me the shivers.... this was me two years ago. If anyone is shipping out to boot camp any time soon, trust me, its ALL worth it.

Lol I remember my son on his first call home, "Mom they lied to me!". He has 17 years in the Navy now and he is an instructor.

_"I thought boot camp was going to be more relaxed"._ Funniest line of the entire video. Must have spent the first 20 years of his life on Twitter.

Parents: "I'm sure my son/daughter are fine" *phone rings* Parents: "Oh, hi sweety, how're you? Did you get there safe? Mommy loves you!" Drill Instructor: "HANG UP, HANG UP HANG UUUUUPPP!" *click*

Best tip I could give to anyone who is about to ship out: Focus on the three meals per day and count the Sundays you have remaining instead of weeks or individual days, it’ll go by quickly.

14:39 "Yes, Chief!" "No, Chief! "Maybe, Chief!" *This* *ain't* *it* *chief*

"Someone that can confirm your existence" What an interesting choice of words

I don't know what angers me more... The lack of motivation...or the fact that someone actually said, "I can't believe I have to earn this."

Honestly, seeing how determined and genuine that Luis is, is super motivating. Like he wants to better himself and make his family proud of him. How he’s turned his life around is amazing. Id love to know where he is and Rachel are at now. I’m sure they’re doing great things.

My favorite part of boot camp was when you’d have one guy try to motivate the entire division at night . 😂

“You will not be coddled, nor disrespected. But you will be held to a high standard.”

14:24 Recruit: Takes a half step backwards Chief: So you have chosen *death*

I graduated Navy Boot Camp in January 1991 in Orlando, Florida! I was a scared 18 year old immature kid, who had never left home, it was the best decision I ever made ❤

The twins had the absolute worst attitude going into this. "I thought this was gonna be easier" "I didnt know you had to earn this. Thought graduating came with boot camp" like bro wtf did you think you signed up for? Obviously did no research

11:23, imagine getting a call from someone in your family that is in the navy, and then hear them getting yelled at to turn it off.

When I was in boot I accidentally said “Ahoy Petty Officer” instead of “Aye Aye Petty Officer” luckily my rdc just shook his head 😂

I just graduated yesterday 07DEC23 and what an experience it was 😂 so many stories i will never forget good luck too anybody who is planning on joining!

“Because as long as people in this world want to take your life, because of where you live, because of where you breath, you must be ready.” Felt that one!

The twins weren't ready. Rachel certainly was though, she always had a smile, had a great attitude about it all, even the toughest parts, and will certainly make a great addition to the Navy.

My recruiter described it as the most fun you’ll never want to do again

My favorite person in this documentary is Rachel. I loved her confidence and that she was very sure of herself. And the fact that she was a Navy brat. She knew exactly what she wanted. And mission accomplished. I love the fact that she came from a loving and supportive family. I wish her and all the other graduates the best.

Recruit: "Hey mom, I made it to Navy boot camp." Mom: "Okay sweetie, I'm glad you're safe, I love--" Jaime: " *HANG UP!!! HANG UP!!!!* " Mom: "..."

the lady singing on march had a fire voice i must say

14:35 five minutes after sending a text to my crush

I’ve been in the navy for now a year and a half went through bootcamp last July. Some advice for ppl going to recruitment centers and now looking up navy bootcamp. It’s hard and requires sacrifice every step of the way, be ready to be out under stress and to perform under pressure. The hardest part of bootcamp is being mentally open to having no limit. Never give yourself a limit, not in bootcamp not in the fleet and even if you fail out don’t give yourself a limit. Always rise to the occasion.

Every military ever: "Bootcamp is going to be tough as nails." These recruits: "Yeah it'll probably be easy."

Call someone that can confirm your existence 💀 lol 😂

I’ll literally just randomly think “RESPOOOOOOND” throughout the day

Is it just me. Or I think everyone everywhere should gone through this. It builds character

I don’t even know why I watched this, I ain’t even trying to join. But did I watch all 57 minutes and 57 seconds of this? Yes I did

Chief: Respond!!!!!!! Recruit.exe has stopped working.

I've met Chief Kalaw in my ship's galley during my boot camp experience. He randomly sat in front of me and talked to me about mental toughness. It's a once in a lifetime experience that I'll never forget. Graduated May 31, 2019. Hoo yah, 216!

Orlando Florida was home for my Navy boot camp experience. It was August 1974. I was very athletic in high school and honestly boot camp just wasn't physically that difficult. It was much more a mental exercise than a physical one. They keep you busy all day every day so that passes the time. All in all a good experience. Thanks for my company commander AO1 Wayne Wilson for taking good care of me and all the members of company 217D.

The twins had a poor attitude from the beginning. Bootcamp ain't no joke. You either gone fall in line or get left behind. Period.

Usain Bolt: Sprints towards building at a blistering 27 mph Chief: MOVE FASTER!!!!!

To anyone looking to join or waiting to get shipped off. Boot camp is the easiest part of your navy career, it’s hard as hell for the first couple weeks because it’s a culture shock, you’ll question the decision you’ve made and if you should’ve just stayed back home. But after a couple weeks you get used to it, and get acclimated to the environment it gets a helluva lot easier. My tips to y’all would be 1. Listen to the instruction your RDC’s give you, they tell you everything you need to do for every task you’re given, all you need to do is execute 2. Trick yourself into thinking it’s fun, you’re not going to want to do everything they tell you to, but you just need to stay positive and make yourself enjoy the training 3. Always remember why you’re there and what got you to the point you’ve made it to Just remember there’ll be good days and there’ll be bad days, keep pushing through, never get complacent, just keep learning and growing as an individual. I didn’t study a damn thing before I shipped off, I learned my general orders and chain of command when I got there (study all that good stuff, don’t be like me lmao) but I mentioned that so you know that I went there unprepared mentally and physically and still pushed through, y’all can do it to. Good luck to anyone who’s thinking of joining and anyone who’s soon to be shipped off. HOOYAH NAVY!

I tried Navy boot camp, but didn't make it through for medical reasons. Those who graduated, congratulations and I salute you. 💪🙏♥️ Division 337!!

Imagine Gordon Ramsey was a drill sergeant and the recruit says yes chef!!!

“As long people in this world want to take your life because of where you live and where you breathe you must be ready, if your not ready we don’t need you.”

Conversations=shouldn’t be had Good friends=Not in my bootcamp Hotel=Trivago

As an NCO, I will tell you, we do NOT yell. We simply speak in a tone that assures we will not be misunderstood or ingored!

Who’s watching this in bed?

Went through in 2012. I'll give some quick advice to the newbies going through shortly. 1. Don't quit. The first week or two suck the most. If you quit, you don't go home immediately. It could be weeks or even months before you are processed out and you will always regret it. It gets easier when you learn to not be in control of you anymore. You are a pawn. You signed up to be a pawn. Be a pawn. Just do whatever you're told. 2. Embrace the suck. Pretend you are in a video game like Halo or something and the sucky parts are just a cutscene before you get to the fun cool stuff. 3. Sleep when you are allowed to sleep. Don't be that recruit giving motivational speeches after lights out. Tell that recruit who is giving motivational speeches after lights out to STFU. 4. Don't volunteer for anything. 5. Blend in. Don't be a stand out. 6. DO NOT EAT MUCH BEFORE THE GAS CHAMBER. Granted, we had it a bit harder. Usually you go in a few rows at a time, then you do your thing in there, then they open a door to the outside and you run out allowing for the chamber to air out some It was raining on gas chamber day for my division so because RTC rules were afraid of rain, the chamber just got saturated. When my time came to go in, the chamber was so damn full of gas, you could feel it immediately even with the mask on. If you've got a full stomach, theres a good chance you will puke. If you puke, you stay in there until you clean it up. Eat less that morning. 7. Do NOT join unless you know how to swim. Too many recruiters will say "You'll learn" or "They'll teach you." No. It is a horrible inconvenience to go through basic swim lessons. I could not believe how many people did not now how to swim before hand. 8. Don't tell bootcamp stories if you make it to the fleet. No one cares and it makes you seem like a boot. 9. (not a tip) Good luck. Don't quit. Lever 2000 sucks. The fleet can be the best and worst party you ever had/job you ever had/friends you ever had/ friends you ever lost/ saddest moments/ proudest moments/ funniest moments/ hardest you ever worked/ easiest job ever/ and best damn character building possible. I loved the shit out of it and while I am so proud of what I have done outside of the Navy and the wife and baby I have now, I still miss it every single day. also dont say "hoo-yah" outside of bootcamp. No ones does that, weirdo.

Plays cod for 6 hours a day “I could do that”

1977 to 1981. I loved the video, brought back some memories even from my time in, oh so long ago: 1) Home sickness was the biggest enemy for most (me included)... it was the leverage they used everyday.. as you progress further you gain confidence and they begin to lose their leverage. 2) Don't let the Navy get you in shape and by all means, don't let the Navy teach you to swim!!! 3) It will be an experience your friends from high school who didn't serve will miss and you will remember and cherish for the rest of your life. 4) in my 4 short years, I witnessed Boot camp, "A -School", my first ship, a shipyard overhaul, Guantanamo Bay, a Med Cruise, a second ship, hometown recruiting duty, 6 months of Shore Patrol and 18 months on a submarine base Scotland and along the way I visited a dozen different countries. 5) So who comes out better prepared for life? Some kid with with a worthless degree and a massive student loan or a veteran of military service who was a part of something bigger than themselves, trained to adapt, to work as a team and the meaning of respect and honor? 6) I retired as a plant manager, debt free @ 55 ahead of all my friends. (life skills learned)

'If I’m gonna live in this beautiful country, I’m gonna take advantage of that' respect.

The scary thing is not Understanding what They had just told You..

When he said "RESPOND!!" All i could think of is "This ain't it chief"

I love how proud Rachel is of being in the Navy and how proud she is of herself. She, they all did a wonderful job. Congrats. And thank you.

I have spiraled down a hell hole of watching these types of videos, I have multiple asignment I'm meant to be working on. This, this is more important.

Never forget the day I got to call home and tell my parents I was to be a sailor of the USN. Never forget the day I walked through my tiny home town in my working white uniform and seeing a good few of my classmates that riddiculed me, saying Id never make it, it was their doubt that fueled my success.

I remember one of my RDCs made us raise our hand and click our recruit pens for 30 min straight because some smart ass wouldn't stop clicking his pen. Lmao

I graduated boot camp in 1977. I retired in 2019 having served onboard 24 Naval ship's. I still talk to hundreds of guys I sailed with. Great life.

Squidward: “NOT THE NAVYYYYY”

I get tired of hearing people say Marines or Army boot camp are so much tougher and therefore are better; they’re all tough, and no matter what branch you join, you’re doing a very honorable deed by going through boot camp and serving our country.

I really appreciate how the kid fought for the armed forces when he got his citizenship, shows he is happy to be here.

I’m a Marine and I’m glad there still kids wanting to serve, it’s tough to go through boot camp, I went to Parris Island and I thought I had died and went to hell..

This was my division. Not my most pleasant memories, but certainly not the worst thing I’ve ever done. The camera guys were NOT cool. They were always asking for more footage of us getting beat.

Chief- “RESPOND!” Me- “THIS MIGHT BE IT CHIEF!”

The lady singing those cadences has a good voice Edit: thx for 1k likes on my comment!

When I was in Great Lakes for Boot Camp in 1998. We only lost 2 people from our division for Hardship Discharges. When 1 person messed up and had to drop for push-ups or anything else, We all dropped as a team. We were all in Boot Camp together and made sure we all finished together.

" tell us this before we joined ".... Gee ima just join a water based military hoping i don't have to swim

I think my favorite person out of this was Rachel. She had such a great attitude and always worked hard. A fantastic addition to any unit in the Navy.

I wish someone would scream in everyone's face, "no one feels sorry for you" because that's just life. It's awesome. I can't wait.

I ship out in 3 days and this video made me feel like i was there. It made me scared, gave me second thoughts but i also made me feel like i was there, my heart was racing like i was the one doing the physical test. It felt like i just graduated with them. These people look so proud and happy and i love being praised and the minute my family watch me graduate, it will be the best day of my life. I pray i get through this with no more problems and come out as a United States Salor of the Navy. Wish me good luck!

For anyone coming to watch this because you're about to go to basic, here's some advice. I attended Navy basic training in 2011 and Army basic training in 2021. No matter your age I'm telling you that you can make it if you believe you can. It gets better after basic. It's just a couple months and YOU can get through it. It's ok to cry, it's ok if you have doubts, but it's not ok to quit. Even if you're the most out of shape, least intelligent, most shy/socially awkward person in your division, you can make it as long as you push yourself. If you feel like your RDC/DS/DI is singling you out, it's because they're trying to prove to you that you can be better than you think you can. They know that you can handle it, and even if they break you, you'll have an opportunity to rebuild yourself better. Don't stress about the little things, do your best at everything you can and keep improving and you'll make it through.

Imagine joining the navy and not knowing how to swim

“ RESPONDDD” “SAY SOMETHING” “YES CHIEF* “NO CHIEF” “MAYBE CHIEF* *yes chief*

"Move faster You !" that is a brilliant line...

Protip: BEFORE shipping out get a gym membership and prepare yourself. Do this like 6 months before (even before signing up)

I leave today for boot camp guy pray for me and wish me luck GRADUATED NAVY BOOT CAMP ON THE 4th NOW IM IN PENSACOLA FLORIDA IM FINALLY A SAILOR

I am going to start a new genre of music, it's called boot camp. It involves percussion music and yelling.

update on this 5 years later. Ortiz-Orantes is no longer in service. Rachel is now IS2 Jones..the same rank as her most junior RDC

I watch this whenever I need motivation and I always end up tears. I’ve gone through hell and all my hardwork is going to pay off soon. I was 360lbs now I’m down 235 and everyday I’m inching closer and closer to that goal of being US Navy Sailor. I’ve always loved this country and I want to give back this is my way of giving back. Hooyah

It’s 7 weeks brother that’s it. You’ll never do it again. Stay focused and pay attention

I don’t know how they never have voice cracks lmao

I went through boot camp in 2004. I retire in 9 months. I will forever love and hate the Navy. Upset to see how much has changed

"Did I tell you to move?" "No sir." "I'm not a sir!" "No ma'am!" "What the fuck did you just say, recruit?!" "There are only two genders, and you're neither, so... I don't know what to call you!" If only that's how it went.

Just finished boot camp Me:”hey weren’t you the chief on making a Sailor?” Chief Kalaw: “no, I was on the video on breaking a sailor” Chief kalaw is a cool and funny dude, he roasted me and gave me some navy advice. So i got a 2 for 1 deal. Hooyah 257!

The cadet hitting that the step count at 36:06 has a golden voice, seriously.

What a stressful job......physically, mentally, and spiritually! Thank you U.S. Navy Recruiters for your dedication! I give you praise for making our best, dedicated sailors. Thank you!♥

We had a guy shit his pants running the final PFA so he wouldn't get rolled. That's dedication.

"...because responding is NOT an option!" This should be the new NAVY motto on every commercial

I was division 267 of that year I remember the camera crew doing this.

Man, hearing Luis choked me up. He is what made our country great and we are in such a deficit of people with his character. He can be proud to be from El Salvador, but now hes a proud American. He got his citizenship and is defending our -- HIS COUNTRY.. God bless all of these young Sailors and God bless this country and ots men and women who risk their lives and sacrifice to serve it

Just became a sailor. Graduated Jan 18 div 080! Proud to be in the navyyy

That one petty officer is having to much fun. he yells at them and smiles lmao

I ship out in 6 days. I had my last DEP meeting yesterday and everything seems so surreal now. I’m so nervous I hope I can make myself proud.

God, to be in bootcamp again. I was in ship 07. The Chicago. Same as this Division. I recentlh graduated. I was in the first training group to graduate on a Thursday instead of a friday. The point was to give our families more time to spend with us before going to A School. The bond between you and people in your division is just amazing. I have multiple people's numbers from bootcamp, including my AROC. It really wasn't bad. I cried myself to sleep from homesickness the first few weeks, but after that. It was great. I even liked ky RDC's. Chief Harris, Petty Officer Obryant, and Petty Officer Phillips, if you see this, thank you.

Shipping out May 19th, 2020. Next Tuesday. Edit: Graduated the 16th, just got my phone back. Sup everyone.

"Navy is gonna be so easy lol" Expectation: Petty Officer Dingleberry 🤪😏 Reality: Chief Kalaw 🗣📣

give respect to the people that didn't give up during training

Remember, entering Boot, Halloween Day, 1979 Great Lakes. Was 21 among 17 and 18 yr olds. I felt like 90 HATED Drill instructors. Got in trouble, MTU Then they talked to me, I cried, a MAN WAS BORN LOVED THESE GUYS. At the end is a complete transformation from the beginning. God bless you, our young men and women SAILORS ❤️