Making Marine Security Guards 

I grew up overseas in a city with a US consulate. One of my fondest childhood memories was interacting with the Marine guards who would use their days off to spend time with my boy scout troop. The day they showed us the consulate armory was one of the happiest in my life. It's been over 20 years, but I have never met a finer example of Americans than those Marines. Not only did they make us feel safe, they were also model ambassadors themselves. Sgts Chad and Sgt. Chaz - wherever you are, Semper Fi.

I was a Marine Guard for almost 3 years in Saigon before the war 59-61. It makes me proud to see what current Marines are doing--keep it up its your turn now.

To all that serve, ever have , ever will. A profound thank you. Last night my family and I slept in peace . God bless Y'all.

I was born in Vietnam and was fortunate enough to come to America as an orphan during operation baby lift. My son is currently in and wants to be MSG. His first pick will be Vietnam if he has his choice. I am looking forward to going back to Vietnam to see my son serving in the country that I was born. I am so proud of him!

Before you want to join to look cool, look up MSG collateral duties, curfews, alcohol restrictions, marine house restrictions, and think about if you want to stand firewatch for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and not be able to sleep if you have the overnight shift. I am not saying its horrible, I would still have done it again (prior MSG) but just make sure you look into it because MSG has one of the biggest recruiting programs in the Marine Corps, and they DO straight up lie to you about certain aspects of the program

This June I take the challenge of becoming a marine, I loss both parents before my 17 birthday and have no one special to keep me here. So I decided to see what kind of a man I will become. Plus I plan on working in law enforcement when I leave the service.

"Getting OC sprayed is an eye opening experience." LOL

I am a former MSG.. Budapest Hungary and Bogata Columbia, with a temporary posting in Beriut Lebanon. This program is definitely one of the Corps best...

This program has its perks. Im completing my third 3 year this month, and it has been an adventure. If you arent a fan of sitting in a box for 8 hours a day, 4-5 days a week then this isn't for you. Ive had the pleasure of serving at Embassies in London and Abidjan, and also at the consulate in Lahore. I enjoyed experiencing new cultures around the world, but the restrictions that come with being Marine, a Security Guard, and living on embassy grounds isn't the most enjoyable, neither is standing in a box for 8 hours. Im grateful for the places I've been able to travel to and experience while working in various countries though, and for the amazing people you meet while working at these embassies/consulates.

0:42 "Ahhhhgggghhhh"

Having served as an MSG in the Africa and the Middle East in the early 70s, I'm glad the training has evolved to meet the current world climate. Semper Fi to my MSG Brothers.

This is my MOS for when I graduate bootcamp and ITB training. Looking forward to all of it

The board dropped me back in 2010. At the time Marine LCpl Little. The Colonel kept me on and I made it out. Worst day of my life thinking I failed the MSG school. My friend back in the fleet was saying, we all thought you couldn't make it. I was hurt so bad. I felt so much pride when they marched me in and let me stay in the program, it was me and another Marine that made it through, by the Grace of God!!! Out of maybe 45. Best day of my life and I turned out one of the best Marines in my detachment!! God Bless the Marines!! May God Bless you Like I was that day!!!

My dear cousin Ed Kuhar was an Embassy Guard. Also Grunt in Vietnam at Hue battle and served as a village integrated Marine. Semper Fi..... ED guarding the pearly gates of heaven.

Young Recruit: *gets OC sprayed in the eyes* The Captain who did it: “hehe OC spray go pshhhh”

4:25 spartan kick sent that marine flying

Go to training in February. Seems like a challenge. Wish me well

Awesome! Thanks for the love, as a former MSG it's nice to see the training is still running hardcore!

Former 0311/MSG. 2004/2013. The Program has a vital purpose. You'll live like a king/Queen in most regions. Your hardships will be the most fun. The bigger detachments are the worst. Enjoy the ride because it's not for ever. Don't hook with other 3 letter groups. Semper Fi

Outstanding! I remember when the new MSG School was built: 1980. I was assigned at PMO, 5811, memorable days, indeed. Semper Fi Robert Mercado, M.A., M.Div., RegMFT

The Embassy School used to be at Henderson Hall (Arlington), I rolled thru there when I got stationed at HQMC which used to be in the Naval Annex to the Pentagon up on the hill beside Arlington Cemetery/Henderson Hall back in the day. Their school was very professional and I know they had a very high drop rate. The word was it was the 3rd highest drop rate in The Corps behind only BRC and the Drill Instructor Course. Outstanding Marines.

I served with a guy who washed out of MSG school. They threw him out 3 days from the end with no real reason. After my first five minutes of talking to this guy--I knew why. He was not entirely stable. Good job MSG trainers.

0:02 a marine holding an AK MP: THATS ILLEGAL

Semper Fi brothers and sisters serving our country around the world 😉 Thank you for your service and dedication too protecting our nation. Stay safe

Wow, the weapons, tactics, and gear have drastically improved since the Mid-‘90s.

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God bless 'em. At one point in my life, I worked as a pickup and delivery carrier and regularly had to go to two Naval bases in Jacksonville FL. At that time, Marines were controlling the gates and I was glad to have them there. So much so, at one base, I was walking through traffic and hollered at them ... "Hey, guys!" They ALL stopped what they were doing and looked at me. I hollered, "Thank you for being here!" They seemed to appreciate it, as they had a difficult job to do.

Grew up as a Foreign Service Brat, so it's cool to see the training that these Marines go through to guard the embassies my father was stationed at. Miss seeing Marines around and going to Embasssy Family events at the Marine Houses.

A good friend of mine just left to boot camp, and is going to do this. I’m proud of him. I leave July 31 for Army basic. 11x.

I went through Henderson Hall, Class 1-71, was at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3/71-7/73. Finest duty The Corps has.

GET DOWN GET DOWN GET DOWN GET DOWN GET DOWN GET DOWN GET DOWN GET DOWN GETDOWNDOWNDOWNDOWNDOWN

DANNALS on the thumb tab!!! We went to bootcamp together!!!! OORAH!!!!

I can't explain the how much I appreciate your business Mr's.

What a phenomenal opportunity. If I was a kid in the Marines, I would jump at this unit.

my son is shipping out for msg in a couple weeks proud dad here .....

I grew up in Cocoa Beach, Fl. and as a kid in the 60's the mosquitos were so bad we had spray trucks on our streets nightly. As kids we would all run behind them in the spray (yeah I know not smart but hey it was the 60's)...when I went thru the old tear gas "acclimation" in Recon in '74, I just walked right through it. Your body can definitely build up a tolerance to it.

I am 12 years old and do mixed martial arts, my coach was a Police officer and taught to me a lot of those control moves with pressure points and redirecting the body.

Two tours Accra, Ghana, Tokyo, Japan Bujumbura, Burundi, Tokyo Japan. Loved every minute of it. Had a few side trips as well...

Semper Fidelis, Marines! MSG from 1994-1997 Belgrade, Yogaslavia Freetown, Siera Leone

Love it! Was friends with a guy who went on to become an MSG in Australia. I was a WSSI. And the joke was, he'd beat up bad guys and throw them in the water. And I'd save the bad guy and bring him back to the Marine who beat him up so we could start over.

MSG seems like such a cool special duty assignment, I'll definitely be shooting for that one

Currently sitting in Post One as I watch this lol

0:41 i couldnt help but laugh at that noise

I’m goin into army but MP. Still not regretting it love the video

4:51 - I was "in the room" when a fellow Sheriff's Deputy was sprayed with what they used. I was over 20 yards away and it hit hard, I can't imagine what Marines used!

1st FAST 1989 here. Back then it was called MCSF before I floated over to FAST. Camp Geiger was our training station back then after ITS. I think FAST had only been around for a little more than a year. Much has changed it seems but the restrictions still apply. We didn't get a nice ceremony; Just our orders. The M9 just became standard service pistols and I think we were the second cycle to train with them. We are the true history of the Corps and it was a huge honor!! My most memorable thing that happened at one of my duty station, MarDet USS Holland, was putting the Captain of the Ship up against the bulkhead, weapon drawn, for failure to produce identification to access the N. missile chamber after he insisted entry and I gave the 3 warnings. Security Alert when off and when the team blew through the hatch sporting M-9s, M-16s and Mossberg 590s, less than 30 seconds later, it was only then we learned it was a surprise drill. That night the Captain asked me if I wanted to be his partner in a game of Spades with other officers. I then became his personal driver/protection during my last month of duty before hitting FAST. Great way to skate.

0:42 he seems happy lmao

In the fleet now, going to my career planner next week to get more info.

MSG class 5-00 Santo Domingo D.R. and Ankara Turkey. Loved every minute of it. Glad to see young Marines carrying the torch, and keeping American interests safe.

As an 8 year navy vet, all I gotta say is FUCCK that, I can only imagine the kinds of places you get to stand 12 hour watches.

If you're an old school MSG Marine you'll remember this: Insert the long extended portion between the body and the upper arm, ensuring the short handle is above the wrist 3 is better than 5!!!

Not a bad gig. The US Marines are inside . The Armed Private Security Contractors are in the rain and the first line of defence. Look at Benghazi. The Marines pulled out because it was deemed to a hot zone but the poor contractors had to stay. We know how that ended.

I am a civvy Security Officer based in the UK in a large multinational Security Company, and I have to say the Marine Security Guards in this video, look very professional, and the training they get looks top of the range, I wish normal security companies provided the same security training/equipment here in England, but then again the cliental that these marines protect are a bit more high profile then the people I protect, but I will do my best to protect them despite having little to no professional training, this basically works because they have that military approach to things, but I see no reason personally why some of us in the industry should not have that same approach to our work, the best guards are the ones who take their job seriously, are good people and the ones who are not corrupt in a sense, basically people who don't disgrace the uniform in an ideal world.

I can definitely see myself doing this i do security now but this is next level

This is my dream!

Good luck ladies and gents,please be safe and much success in your new assignment...👮🇺🇸👍

mentally tough school house, especially as a junior marine, but it is entirely worth it to pursue this billet

Best duty in the Corps. Can it be boring? Yes. Can the shit hit the fan in a matter of seconds? Yes. Can you get jammed up? Yes. Can you get caught up in someone else's BS? Yes. Did I wish it was an A billet? Yes. Should you make the best of what you're dealt? Yes. Will your Gunny be the biggest factor in whether or not you have a good post? Yes. Marines, if you have the opportunity to apply then do so, you will have the best time of your life! 3-85 Lagos, Kampala (TDY) and Rio.

Very humbling. They must be guardian angels. Thank you to all US military.

Class 2-88 - Havana, Paris and Vienna MSG Detachments. Semper Fidelis!

The recruit not making a sound after being OC sprayed for the first time and executing all tasks perfectly is gonna become a monster of a security guard :O All people I know who are embassy security tell me how the OC spray training HURTS

you would think with all the training available even right down the street at the High Risk Personnel course, they would update their shooting packages and training to match modern techniques. watching them shoot is like watching old firearms videos from the 80s

Awesome young professionals. I have tremendous respect towards them. Its better to train and increase Marines vs having companies like black water (academi) protecting our officers abroad

This is why I love marines! Hard trained, hard to kill!

Hello my name is anmol Singh 🇺🇸 respect for USA 🇺🇸 proud to be a American soldiers 🇺🇸

I noticed that they're not training with US State Dept arms now. This is great. When I went through MSG School back in '88, there were some politics involved and we had to train with non-Military issue arms like the SW Mod19 .357, UZI 9mm, Mini-14s, and Remington 870s (although the fleet used 870s at the time as well). We carried these weapons on duty as well.

"When they get OC sprayed in the face, it's definitely an eye-opening experience.." No, no it's not...

Mad respect ✊ thank you for your service

Thank you too everyone who served in the military

Question when the suits are purchased for thier detail as they have to blend in sometimes are they out of pocket for the marine and if so are they reimbursed or provided an allowance similar to uniforms or are they paid from Uncle sams pocket?

4:33 “eye opening experience” Don’t you mean eye closing

I have been fighting for months to get the orders to MSG school. I have been accepted by MSG and even given a class date. My monitor denies me due to short number in my MOS. What I wouldn't give to become an MSG.

In the UK American Embassey London , Marines are responsible and armed fully within the embassy building and it's controlled entrance points itself not the perimeter , this is patrolled and is the domain of the Uk Police armed diplomatic protection teams (not sure if the title is 100% correct) but I spoke to one who told me that Marines protect everything within the walls of the building . Anmd any shooting to be done outside in the first instance would be done by UK police not Marines as it is officially outside of American responsibilty i.e the UK soil

Semper fi

An eye opening experience, more like an eye CLOSING experience

Respect from the Australian Army 2nd Commando Regiment 1st Special Operations Command Detachment

How hard is the board to pass, realistically?

The worst part of the program is having to go back to the fleet when it is done. The fleet, at least my MOS, was kind of dull after that. You get kind of spoiled on the program. MSG Class 2-92

Im only watching this to see what my brother went thru 💀

thats some badass training, I which I would of gone MSG marine

sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but can someone tell me what is the difference between A MP and a Marine security guard?!

If I just went through mct could I do this mos? I was aircrew but got medically rolled out sadly so I’m getting to pick a new mos and was curious if that would be possible

"When they get OC sprayed it's definitely an eye-opening experience"... yeah um no that looked like eye closing experience to me😵😂😂

Thank you sirs. Always Loyal.

America is too good to go under proud of my country (America) and I wasn't even born here

Does anyone know if you can be a PFC and be a Marine security guard? Or do you have to be Lcpl and above?

What's the deffrance any how between securty gard and infantry not much we all are security operators national defence

I'm going to look more into this ....

At FLETC I was OC sprayed and successfully subdued a "Subject" Damned good training. Some tax dollars don't go to waste.

No More Wars , for everyone knows how wars come to be now .

Hey G look you are the one that walked in for the board haha

A co-worker of mise was an Embassy guard, he says; Embassy guards ranks are usually overstaffed and make rank slow and if you want to stay in and you don't make rank, you're out. Your first assignment will be in some third world country, the restrictions are anything from curfew to alcohol, plus extra duties seven days a week. To paraphrase Davey Crockett, make sure this is what you want, then go ahead. My friend married a stunning woman from Sri Lanka. BTW.

"If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by UNITED STATES MARINES."

Hell Ya! Ima be an MSG I ship out to MCRD SD August 18th delta co. I haven't really found a decent video or site that gave this much info about being an MSG. How ever it does seem like a crappy job. I expect to be standing post 8 hours a day. Oh well I will see how it goes

I’d be down to do this if it was available to officers.

I seen sgt Elliot in another video the other day?! Can’t remember what it was

god i really like that holster but i don’t like the M9 too fat for my hands. But the m17? glorious.

it makes them faster to adapt their job as country sheriff or highway patrol in the not long future.

So I have a security forces contract currently but I still have to graduate, I've been hearing negative things about this mos and there are no more basic grunt contracts, any suggestions?

So it's just like the first course in pistol or training suspect at gun point, the second course is clearing buildings? And then cleaning and cleaning and cleaning the pistol?