First Day Of Boot Camp - Contraband Room, Barber Shop 

my biggest fear is that i wont understand a single word of what he says.

I remember the Barber at basic he whispered in everybodys ear "you'll get through this and one day you will walk proud"....

I went through Navy boot camp in 1979. I remember that feeling of "damn, I think I probably should've gone to college instead of this". After my four year hitch I realized that my time in the Navy helped me when I did go to college. It gave me the self-discipline that I otherwise wouldn't have had. Or maybe it was that I got in a lifetime's worth of drinking and carousing in four years. It was one or the other. Anyway, got my graduate degree in biological sciences and retired at age 56 a few years ago. Thank you Navy!

As a kid I never understood why drill instructors behave the way they do. But I understand. They want to get the very best out of everyone and a recruit failing is a reflection of their leadership. Massive respect to them and to the recruits that pour their heart into their training and service.

I love watching this with my smartphone in the comfort of my bedroom.

4:39 he realized he was talking like a genuinely nice person and had to correct himself

I went through this at Parris Island in 1996. I served for 6 years. Went to Japan, Syria, Kosovo, and all around the states. If you're watching this cause you've signed up take this advice... Have fun with it, Marine Corp Boot Camp was an awesome and exciting time for me. I came out of boot camp 178 pounds of solid muscle, could fight my ass off and had respect wherever I went. Have fun guys!

one of the things they let me keep was a movie ticket. I still have it but that movie clip was the last movie I saw before my brother died. They didn't ask questions. Just looked at it and gave it back to me. The drill instructors aren't monsters. They just want you to stand up and tell it how it is. That's how you get them to both understand and earn their respect

They're like "I don't remember this level in Call of Duty"

I think my biggest fear when enlisting is not understanding what they say

I consider my first day at Parris Island to be unique among my fellow Marines. I had already served 4 years in the Air Force including a year in Vietnam. I had gotten out and finished up my two years of inactive reserve time. On December 7, 1971, 30 years to the day after Pearl Harbor, I arrived at Parris Island to begin boot camp. At 0430 that morning we sat in the bus waiting for the show to begin. A Master Sergeant got on the bus and gave us a short speech, in a normal voice, and told us he was so proud of us for joining the Marines on Pearl Harbor Day. He told us to pick up our stuff and very quietly go inside the building and have a seat next to the wall all around the room. And so our day began. The drill instructors picked us up later in the day and from that point on it was normal boot camp. I never lost that unique memory. I became a weather forecaster in the next few years, briefing pilots on their missions. I went back to Vietnam for the second time. I also spent three years stationed in Hawaii. The first thing I did after settling in was visit the Arizona Memorial. I learned of the Punch Bowl Crater Cemetery and spent an entire day walking around reading the thousands of names of my fellow servicemen and women killed in the Pacific during WWII. To this day I share a special reverence for Pearl Harbor Day with all Americans. I'll add that I spent two years in Japan during my career. My thoughts about the Japanese people has completely changed since my boyhood. They are beautiful people and I enjoyed every minute I spent in Japan.

During Army reception that first few hours I thankfully got a female barber that was very nice and I could sense she felt a certain sympathy for us. It felt good getting that minute in the chair to sort of mentally regroup for what lay ahead. We were shaved nearly bald for all of OSUT, even after boot camp. It felt amazing being allowed a 'high and tight' the last week with actual hair to shampoo.

4:40 "whe.. wheres your ID?" The level of genuine concern before finding out it was in the green bag. DI thought was he was gonna have to send a kid back home.

1:24 “what did I just sign up for”

I have the most love and respect for these drill instructors. You understand when your training and mos school is done. Getting you prepared for war. Semper fi

MCRD San Diego, 1983. A life changing moment for me. Best thing I ever did short of having my family.

4:40- Lv. 1 Recruit 4:42- Lv. 100 General of the Marines

4:38 "Where is your ID?" ("Oh shit, I'm out of character..") "WHERE IS YOUR ID?!?!!!!!!!!"

So very young. I wish all the young people in our military the very best.

Just watched army basic and I was like something is missing. Now watching the Marines is like yep that’s how it should be. God bless all our Marines!

4:40 He's like oh wait I'm supposed to yell.

4:40 *Forgets character Dad voice: "Where's your ID?" *Remembers he's a drill instructor "WHERE IS YOUR ID?!?!?!?!"

Looking back boot camp was one of the easiest parts of my Marine Corps enlistment. I'm grateful for the experiences I gained throughout my five years.

Andrej always spoke to his guys like actual people and most of the time down to earth and patient. Those guys were always way better.

4:40 When she says she "just turned 18".

4:40 I feel like that guy is genuinely the nicest dude ever. Hes got that fatherly concern before he started screaming lol

My man really said “Marine Corpse” lol 0:32

To my Drill Sergeant Wendell Crumes aka Captain Caper: Thank you for saving my life. I honestly thought you were crazy. Now that I’m in my 40’s, and have step kids, i can’t believe I’m giving them the same lectures you gave us. 4th Platoon Warrior 4 Life✊🏽 - Signed 05/25/2022

*dog gets too close to my food* 5:02

“where is your id?” shit i forgot i’m supposed to be scary “WHERE IS YOUR ID”

They'll never capture the true magic of boot camp. I remember we had a dude from New Orleans with the thickest creole accent you can imagine... he was an absolute machine, and crushed everything both mental and physical, but he absolutely refused to sound off. They would punish him with push-ups, for example, and he was just fine with that. It evolved into a paradox of acceptance from the DIs and the other recruits. We all just kind of pretended that he would sound off. It became the subject of jokes between the DIs. I'm not sure he would've gotten away with it except for his ability to rock a 300 PFT while barely breaking a sweat. But it pretty much made boot camp a laugh for the whole time.

Good ‘Ol memories.Semper Fi. If you watching this and debating on joining;it was the best decision of my life & good luck.

I like how he whispers "where is your ID" then he yells it. Lol 😂

01:52 _You got 10 seconds. Do it now! 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1_ Time: _Wait for me, sir!_

These are fun to watch as a Poolee because you will watch them for research and laugh at the guys in the video but once the video is over you realize that you are getting shipped out in a few months and will be going through this yourself

the best day of my young life up to that point...to those going in, build your unit within and work together and recruit and platoon life will get a lot better and very fast...

Parents when they see school: “awww this is a lovely place” How kids see school:

Any new recruit has the privilege to choose a variety of hairstyles from the prestigious USMC barbers. The list of incredible new looks includes: 1. Michael Jordan 2. Bruce Willis 3. Patrick Stewart 4. Ving Rhames 5. Vin Diesel 6. Matt Lucas 7. Dwayne Johnson 8. Bob Hoskins 9. Samuel L. Jackson & 10. Dean Norris

This video reminds me of ROK Air Force Basic Military Training Wing where I had trained from 2023.5.30 to 2023.6.30. The first day I went to the training camp, I had exactly the same expression as them. The training period was really hard for me. So I just spent a month thinking I was dead.

"Sir,I got lost on the way to college,Sir!"

The break of character at 4:42 always gets me when he catches himself speaking normal with the “wait where’s your ID?” and snaps back into his DI voice haha

Sweet memories I was a marine Corp recruit I unfortunately didn't make it due to medical but I had fun and learned alot about my slef and the USMC I found it funny watching this because I had the exact experience they did and when u was on my way out I moped that biulding they were in if I could go back and do it again I would

I watch this whenever I need motivation to get stuff done.

0:01 *how our school expects us to be on the bus to field trips*

4:40 “where is your ID?” “WHERE IS YOUR ID?”

I went to Parris Island on Oct 17 1971 before these guy were born ! And I still remember my first night getting off the bus !

currently in the ait as a 91e for the army, and I go to school with a lot of marines. Seeing how they train both branches is extremely interesting for some reason

Some of them looked like they came from playing call of duty straight to coming into military. Smh

4:38 "wheres your id" realises that he was out of character "WHERES YOUR ID!"lol that was hilarious

For the love of God I love my Marines so much respect for all they go through and the families.. I have many sons I have adopted and love them all

Going to basic next month. Very excited but also terrified. I’m ready for the unexpected.

4:40 the drill instructor forgot he was a drill instructor

4:40 DI is actually concerned for the kid 4:42 DI almost forgets that he’s a DI and puts his tough act back on Edit: I am now aware of my mistake in calling him a Sgt. and not Instructor. I am a measly civilian pls spare me

Holy shit I recognize the barber... My first night in RSP I volunteered for the Working Party that ran during Recruit Night. I ended up being tasked with helping the barber and I was the Recruit that swept up the hair while another RSPer told the Recruits what to do. He's a lot older looking now but God damn do I recognize that raspy voice from anywhere, nice guy too and he's been doing this for a long ass time.

I'm blind in one eye so I could never enlist, but vids like these always remind me of my uncle. He was a Navy LCDR for INSURV. Served with distinction; disappeared for months on end on submarine assignments. Came home to VA Beach on leave in '99 and dropped dead from an aneurysm at 43. Such a random way to die. RIP, Uncle Pete 🫡

I actually was completely calm throughout all of this. I didn’t start freaking out until the second or third night when we finally went to sleep and I was sitting there in my rack finally taking it all in. Damn near cried myself to sleep.

Reminds me of my first day of kindergarten ahhh good times

This is the biggest difference between the Marines and everybody else. From the split second you get off the bus, EVERYTHING is based on the individual ability to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. Once that light goes on, everything suddenly becomes easy with lots of yelling. San Diego. After the trauma of boot camp, I became so relaxed that I could fall asleep sitting in a chair and still hear anybody speaking to me. I still remember being dismissed like it was yesterday.

I remember at Fort Jackson for the Army they made us pay for our haircuts. Spectacular.

1:55 yea that was definitely 10 seconds

"I work at the USMC." - "So, what's your position?" - "I cut hair."

No matter what you see or what your told or how physically fit you are you won't be prepared. It's scary as hell but it's all going to be worth it. You got this

Lots of respect to drill sergeants.

I love getting home laying in bed and watching these and just being happy I'm not there

4:40 when DI reboots for half a second

Army dude speaking, this is different than my experience. Wish I could've experienced the same, honestly. Respect for all Marines that made 8t through

Respect to any marine . I have family in. Tough as nails

4:40 he almost forgot his role

Imagine if the drill instructor had a massive voice crack

I went in the army in 82.. I remember those 1st days... was scared to death

Beautiful MCRD! The good 'ol days. Watching those damn commercial flights taking off added to the pain. Semper Fi devil dogs!!

I was in the army for 8 years and recently discharged. I can honestly say that the marines have it much worse than I ever did. It's a standard that i doubt I could've kept. Props to all Marines.

Do exactly as you're told, move with a purpose, and detach yourself emotionally from the ass-chewings. Right or wrong, you're gonna get smoked. Smooth sailing after that.

My sister arrived there today. Looks fun

The final comment from the Italian barber shop is beautiful..."Minghia chi capiddi duri... Maria Santissima"... Greetings from Sicily😄

2:04 when the teacher catches you using your phone in class

5:02 When the dog tries to eat my food

I remember this.. Bravo Nation

I was like a minute away from joining usmc. If covid hadn't hit when it did i probably would be in the USMC rate now. But covid shut everything down for several months and i ended up working as a electrician and now working in the office at a Steel Mill as one of the Foreman for the heating dept for the blast furnaces we got 3

Beyond Scared Straight On Drugs

A salute to all you brave men and women who serve our country 🇺🇸

Yo what is idubbbz doing in the thumbnail

I never became a hair stylist because I just don’t have the ability or creativity. It’s been the hardest thing to come to grips with in my life, years of depression. Today I think that has changed. I can do this, i’m going to cosmetology school to become a new recruit hair stylist 😊

This is amazing

At 4:41 you literally see the instructor come out of character, realize it, and break right back into it lmfaoo

4:39 "Where's your ID?" Realises he's not "in character" "WHERE'S YOUR ID?!?!?!"

These are the nicest Drill instructors I've ever seen

I’m sure that drill Instructor is really a very nice guy. At 4:40 he forgets his military role and said “Where’s your ID?”… innsuch a nicely spoken voice… until he quickly realised he must snap back into military instructor role, so he begun screaming again!! 🤭😁👌🏽

2:04 when ur little brother finds out u have candy

4:42 where’s your id, W H E R E I S Y O U R I D in the bag sir I D I D N T T E L L Y O U T O P U T IT I N T H E B A G I’m sorry s- S O P U T IT B A C K

4:39 I love when the DI accidentally shows the kind of guy he actually is

Much respect

Holy crap that dude cut my hair when I was there 8 years ago

The hair cut is when I knew shit got real.

The best training i wish we have it in Greece as well

I remember when i was drafted in early March 1968 and while at the induction center but having been sworn in, a couple of marines, 1 NCO & 1 officer came over and pulled 4 guys out of my group for their beloved corp, and we really felt sorry for those poor bastards.

I remember these day's. The first day of Boot Camp I thought my DI was going to kill me. I made him so mad.... That was 27 years ago and I just retired from Active Duty.

4:42 “Oh crap, I’m supposed to be yelling”

1981.. I went through this.. never forget

some of the other boot camp docs on RU-vid seem like they're going through the motions but this seems like the psychological preparation soldiers deserve/need before going to war.