Q&A With Two Marine Raiders | Nick Koumalatsos

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Former Team Mate and Marine Raider Josh Honsberger was in town and I felt like it was a good time for a question and answer video. We discuss training for selection, married life as a Marine Raider, what made Josh and I join the Marine Corps, what made us join Special Operations, what means more to us the EGA or Raider badge?
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Born in Hollywood, Florida, to a Greek father and a Gypsy mother, grew up traveling the United States until settling down for High School in Panama City, Florida. Nick then joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and ended up spending 12 years deploying around the globe supporting the war on terror. He served with 2D Force Reconnaissance, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn, and as a Marine Raider with 2D Raider Bn, Marine Special Operations Command.
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@canieto1 7 лет назад

I say this with all seriousness in my heart as a 2/7 Fox company 0311: Do not even fucking think about getting married before or during your first enlistment. In fact don't even have a girlfriend, especially one that is long distance. The Marine Corps should seriously issue the book "The Rational Male" and teach it in boot camp. It's almost as important as your rifle. Almost.

@canieto1 7 лет назад

Ugh, me neither. I should have added that I speak from experience. Long distance relationship for 3 years of my enlistment. All the money I spent on phone calls and flying her from the midwest to California. The things a pussy starved 19 year old Marine will do. Haha. Love your channel. Video request for you: Would you do a video on what a Marine that has been to combat knows/learns in combat that us no-combat-seeing pre 9/11 Marines don't know? In other words, Non-combat grunt vs combat grunt. Thanks. Semper Fi, brother.

@gunchief0811 7 лет назад

canieto1 tom lykas says dont get married til your 30.. he is right especially for U.S. Marines.

@gunchief0811 7 лет назад

I dig the Raiders- force Recon and the whole shebang... Eagle globe and anchor Has a transcendence that permeates our being as Jar heads.. leathernecks.. As Marines... i am an 8531/ P.M.I. range- coach- and also 8552/0917 M.M.A.I.T. I am always gonna be a Staff Sgt. Always gonna be an 0811/0812. Life long Martial artist... 21 year Marine Honorably discharged.. Warrior..... but Even though alot resonates with me... The Eagle globe and anchor must mean more simply due to Becoming a U.S. Marine is one of the most respectable important decisions i have ever made. It all starts there... the high speed low drag stuff cannot happen unless u make it through boot camp 1st.

@silencedknight 7 лет назад

I'm not in the military, but I thank you guys for your service. I can't imagine it being the hardest thing in the world fighting your country, possibly being in some distant land, and the last thing you want to worry about is the person you trust most being with someone else. I don't know how I could ever do that if I was in that position.

@USMCWarrior7 6 лет назад

I agree wholeheartedly! I had over a dozen girlfriends who all wanted to get married, have kids, live on base, etc...they knew the benefits and heard the stories of other enlisted wives. I didn't do it because I didn't want to leave any children behind should I have died in combat and didn't want to get a divorce. Now, I'm 47 years old, still have no kids, have only been married once (and divorced 14 months later), but have had dozens more girlfriends who I knew I had no business dating and were not 'wifey' material... I guess working security in strip clubs after my discharge didn't help with my dating selections but hey, it is what it is. My suggestion would be if you are looking for a 'wifey' type of woman, look for her in your local church...and then get to know her well before you tie the knot. That way, you know she will be faithful to you and will be accountable to someone in the church. Otherwise, good luck looking...My search continues 25+ years later... Semper Fi!

@devildog8473 5 лет назад

As a Marine veteran, I didn't have a clue about any of this stuff while I was in. It's crazy all the stuff I've learned about the Marine Corps after I got out. I almost feel like I missed out on a lot of opportunities. Either way, Semper Fi to my fellow Devil Dogs out there.

@patrickcostea208 5 лет назад

D dub I agree, in '83 (2311), my career planning consisted of my S-1 handing me my sep orders an asking staying or leaving? I left, an I still hate that decision. Ive done well but I sorely miss the infantry, I still very much miss it all. Be well guys.

@drakeaamold9758 4 года назад

God bless 🙏

@rwadaley 2 года назад

I feel the same way...What did miss??...

@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842 Год назад

Yep would’ve been nice to know …marine spec ops was kinda vague concept back then

@patrickhanlon932 6 лет назад

I'm so glad I'm watching a video of two Marine Raiders give relationship advice! Exactly what I was expecting when I clicked on "Q&A With Two Marine Raiders" I'm just joking around, you guys are great, thanks for being awesome.

@seanlee4051 7 лет назад

The conversation at at 16:40 is awesome!! Great video guys

@loganx1067 6 лет назад

Crickets when asked what a MARSOC officer does. Priceless.

@donaldcoder407 7 лет назад

I have observed that Marines are special people.

@austinfreund2043 7 лет назад

Awesome video! What was y'all's run time around A&S. I'm good with pull ups and crunches but my run time is ass.

@flylow9171 7 лет назад

Nick I myself would much appreciate that training program or whatever you would want to call it. Im in the DEP with a recon contract and it would be great getting insight on how to best prep myself for the road ahead. Appreciate your service man.

@flylow9171 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos Hell yea

@tristment2020 7 лет назад

I just graduated bootcamp. What are some of the issue/problems or challenges you faced when getting to school and the fleet?

@icussdemise1043 7 лет назад

Another great video, bro! I wish I had known about the query, I would've submitted my questions sooner! Did you ever meet Gen. Mattis? Are there age/rank/time of service restrictions for joining the Raiders? Is the selection process for Recon separate from what you have to go through for Raiders or is Raider school a step further that you can take once you get through Recon training? How long is the initial training phase through Recon/Raider school?

@jamesminter8301 7 лет назад

oh shit! i remember josh when he came to fort polk.

@UknownVVitch 5 лет назад

5:00 you give me hope brother because i have trespassing and burglary on my record.

@outdooroutpost6061 4 года назад

Giuseppe guzzetti were you convicted ?

@AshInTrees 5 лет назад

If you rinse those flags off in the sink and hang dry them the fold squares will vanish.

@charisglaze6843 6 лет назад

Hey NICK I MET A RAIDER IN NASHVILLE TN LAST YEAR FOR MARINE WEEK .HE LOOKED REALLY PHYSCOTIC IS BUDS IN THE MARINE CORE JUST AS HARD AS SERE BUDS .THE VIDEOS I'VE SEEN IS MARINES IN MARSOC TRAINING CARRYING BRICKS UNDER WATER AND HALO JUMPING !

@Vehvilainen_Lundqvist 4 года назад

are MARSOC considered as tier 1 operators? whats the difference between force recon and Marsoc?

@Bandaid9712 6 лет назад

sorry for a late comment, but im wondering what would a radio operator do in the support battalion? Would he go out with the team or sit in a shop and just set up the gear for them? i want to go become a RO in the support battalion, but i dont wanna sit around just setting up gear.

@lilmachine26 6 лет назад

Just wondering how much time you get to spend at home with regular leave and non deployable billets not saying I would wouldn't want to get deployed just wondering a realistic amount of time I would get to see my family a year

@mattball7074 5 лет назад

Hey Nick, this is kind of a long shot, but do you know if there is any movement towards the US military recruiting from Canada? I realize its possible now for non-citizens, though you need a green card (and consequently a residence in US) and special operations such as the raiders is off the table. Do you know if this might change to compensate for reduced #s of recruits? Thank you

@triggerfinger1808 5 лет назад

So you cannot be a Raider by joining fresh? I’m 24 and am currently in talks with my recruiters about special operations and Raiders are really unique in my opinion and I’m definitely not as immature as I was when I was 18-21.

@dollarmenumaster9186 7 лет назад

8222? Like the team Michael Golembesky served with?? I've read his books, why i'm asking.

@seanngyuen2866 5 лет назад

Can someone explain the MARSOC officer route? Thanks!

@mrandytheboss1 5 лет назад

How long is a&s

@chazwikiwiki4636 7 лет назад

When you joined the Marine Corps with a GED did you have to get 15 transferable college credits

@kadenlancaster5646 7 лет назад

What is the difference between a Marine Raider and Force Recon?

@taco7995 5 лет назад

Is there still things you can not disclose about marine raiders do to the security clearances

@entsairsoftaz1746 5 лет назад

dude i have some questions on the felony things.. how can i contact you?

@Walk_Off_0311 6 лет назад

What kind of deployment does Marsoc go on I’m sick of doing MEUS

@asoongUSMC 7 лет назад

Rahhhh

@dominickowalczyk8253 7 лет назад

Joining with an 18x contract on my National Guard papers!

@georgiefreeman69 4 года назад

How does one get into GRC? Is it only for team guys?

@shad3ious 5 лет назад

What does he mean when he talks about overtrained and just goes in and breaks?

@AH-ml2jl 7 лет назад

Question (in response to 19:08): I was under the impression that the infantry would be of the top trades to enter in order to prepare/develop oneself for the special operations community. Is this not the case? Thanks

@AH-ml2jl 7 лет назад

Nick: Thanks for your reply! That point definitely makes sense in terms of operations once one is operating in the community. But regarding the selection and "just getting into the unit" portion... in the video it sounded as if being in the infantry trade was more of a liability for actually getting physically and practically ready than other trades since their training is typically more physically taxing. I assumed that this type of training would be an asset rather than a liability for somebody prepping for a selection course.

@spookyname2419 4 года назад

What would you say are the academic requirements for the raiders or force recon?

@antoniotellez8461 5 лет назад

Serious life advice here lol listen up kids.

@user-km1kd5pr2h 7 лет назад

what is the salary for a recon marine? is there hispanics in this field?

@puffballgaming796 6 лет назад

Nick I would like to ask you a question about the marines but I would not like it to be public so is there a way I can contact you

@puffballgaming796 6 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos ok thank you

@puffballgaming796 6 лет назад

Also if you don’t get my message can you tell me so I can see about fixing it

@redact7 7 лет назад

Great stuff. I just found your channel. You're awesome. Shipping June 5th. 11X option 40

@redact7 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos no I'm not. And thanks! Sorry for the late response

@redact7 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos how do I get in the private group?

@redact7 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos okay thanks

@gabrielcastaneda5275 4 года назад

Thanks, I have not been convicted of a crime but I have a shady criminal background(I'm not a criminal btw). Tomorrow I'll apply to the Marines, hopefully they'll accept me. I'm so nervous, please wish me luck!!

@tropicalpop3593 7 лет назад

why did you guys get out?

@vincealince_SRT 7 лет назад

All these questions about what they intend to do, after Bootcamp and SOI/MCT, fellas these guys are serious about "start here", yellow footprints and it's encompassing training might and most likely will change your mind about things. After your 12 weeks you'll have a better understanding of what direction you'll take.

@yabozoable 7 лет назад

Everyone wants to be a gangster till its time to do gangster shit

@jackthe1one.497 6 лет назад

yabozoable ,U R ON THE MONEY 💰 ON THAT,FAKE'S come OUT,when itZ Go TIME...GOD BLESSS R BEST OF THE BEST N KEEP EM SAFE,AT GO TIMEZ...U R ALWAYZ N R PRAYERS U.S.BEST OF THE BEST....

@loutolomeo9860 7 лет назад

Nick I would never had guessed you were such a troubled youth. You overcame a lot to join and made the best of it. Nice job.

@JoeDevola99 5 лет назад

Then you don't know a lot about what the original raiders were or what kind of men served in the Army special forces. Those people were trained killers. There are special operation groups that are not even trusted by the branch they serve in. Hope this helped you out.

@kookieless 5 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos i May be getting charged with steroid possession while in college, am I screwed when it comes to clearance/becoming an officer. I was recently raided looking for weed (which wasn’t found even it was it would be the least of my worries) and 1 full bottle and 4 partial bottles were taken. I’m not even using anymore but they took all my PCT drugs. This happened last night and I was not charged with anything besides getting an appearance ticket for a marijuana pipe.

@Mc007- 5 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos what piss me off is that you had a felony and still qualified to acquire a security clearance. I had no felonies or misdemeanors. I had to be squeaky clean when I applied for MARSOC. It’s such a double standard when your white. Smh CWO3 Retired USMC

@HkMp5Guy 4 года назад

Mc 007 should have got a lawyer

@davidc3839 4 года назад

@@NickKoumalatsos82 It's made you into a whiney lil bitch who is doing nothing to stop covid, but moan. Apart from your love of the marines and prostate exams. Tell us about what you did to stop the spread. Oh and how Trump is your hero. Oh did you mention you were a marine.

@VictoryOrValhalla14 7 лет назад

Ranger School has nothing to do with special forces or Ranger Regiment. It is first and foremost a leadership school. It just so happens to be a relatively hard course. I was an Instructor at 6th RTB(Florida) and a graduate of class 5-92. My assigned ranger "buddy" during class was a Recon Marine who I thought I would never see again after we graduated. 4 years later he joined the Army and we ended up serving together in the 101st Long Range Surveillance Detachment(Division Recon).

@VictoryOrValhalla14 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos Higgins. It was back in 1995-96

@VictoryOrValhalla14 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos lol I heard that. Don't worry brother you aren't the only one to have issues with the law.

@juanv4375 5 лет назад

I got a felony grand theft auto , a couple driving tickets , do you think I’ll be able to join the marines ?? I talked to one dipshit recruiter and he crushed my dreams saying that I’m fucked to try the army or navy I was like wtf!? Should I talk to another recruiter !?

@garycole520 5 лет назад

True,.. but Ranger School predated the 75th Ranger Regiment by at least 24 years,... so the initial purpose was to train small unit leaders as Rangers.

@gabecota4004 5 лет назад

Juan V were you 18 when it happened

@MylesKillis 7 лет назад

Everyone interested in MARSOC should read always faithful always forward. It's all about selection.

@gabecota4004 5 лет назад

Myles if you see this comment watch generation kill and than read level zero heroes. Nick is on the back of the book.

@drakeaamold9758 4 года назад

God bless 🙏

@DJF1985 7 лет назад

excellent, great real info. You guys are so correct about Marine Infantry. It was a very tough life. Long training days, weeks, months. Long humps with very heavy packs, little sleep, repetitious training, endless immediate action drills, land nav, pace count, movement to contact, patrolling, weapons training, crappy MRE's, crapping against a trees, sleeping in cold holes, wet days and nights, walking endlessly at night, getting lost, cramped, smelly 16 hour AMTRAC rides, nerve racking helo rides, spiders, chiggers, snakes, mosquitos, tank trails, beach sand, steep mountains, heavy rubber boats, waiting for chow, I loved it and wish I was a young man and could go back to those times, Semper Fi, Echo 2/2, 2nd MarDiv

@justinfadler905 5 лет назад

dave Currently an 0331 with E Company, 2/2, 2nd MarDiv. Semper Fidelis from one Warlord to another.

@cjgrant1906 6 лет назад

I'm glad you guys did this one. I went through Army Ranger School. And then was with the 2nd Battalion. Thank you for your service. And thank you for this information.

@nathanmoore1744 4 года назад

Title change: relationship advice with Marines

@marcscribner4565 7 лет назад

You are so right when you said that in the infantry 90% of the guys are disgruntled. The Grunt life is The Suck. -Bravo 1/3, 96-00.

@513_A1FA 5 лет назад

2 of my cousins currently are Marsoc. Thank you guys for you’re service

@rogerw.schultz9150 5 лет назад

I’d do it again. I loved recon and liked to find my limitations and push beyond them. Did I quit on living when I aged out? No I got a job and carried my ass on. And I still miss my friends God Bless them wherever they are. ABY

@erronmorgan993 4 года назад

You weren’t afraid of never coming back home?

@richardmercado6285 3 года назад

How dangerous where your missions in recon?

@no-xf9gj 7 лет назад

gee, every MARSOC Operator i see they got them cool beards

@adubie7647 4 года назад

excessive levels of testosterone lmao

@davidc3839 4 года назад

@@NickKoumalatsos82 what did nick do in the battle to stop covid-19. He moaned on and on. Were you a marine, Nick. Tell us tales of how brave you were and how many innocents you machine-gunned. You kept us safe, Nick. I give you one massive finger. Now STFU. BUT TELL US ONE MORE TIME THAT YOU WERE A MARINE.

@A10-p1q1n 4 года назад

@@davidc3839 was? if you join the marines, aren't you a marine until you are dead?

@davidc3839 4 года назад

@@A10-p1q1n I have no idea. I do know they have a duty to never stop talking about it.

@Abstrct_Visions 4 года назад

David C what are you even trying to say

@shotover7719 6 лет назад

You guys are lucky you lived in the beginning of the golden years of Recon, MARSOC and the Raider transition time. The 80s were not so Recon friendly in the Corps. You were looked down on if you thought you were special by the majority of officers in those days and getting into Recon was next to impossible unless they plucked you from ITS personally. I was selected to go to RIP school after going and talking to and "trying out" for a spot with Charlie Company 2nd Recon BN only to be denied by my current A Co. 1/8 CO. Thought my life was over. Made the best of it, didnt become a shit bird and went to Beirut. Incidentally most of the Recon Marines attached to the 24th MAU were killed in the bombing of the barracks. Not sure if id have been there if id have been approved to go to RIP but who knows, maybe if Id had been there they would still be alive. They should have been in the field like us grunts were, not in a building and kept in a corner not to be seen or heard from. You guys are awesome and I envy your time and status you had in the Corps. Keep up the good work and the videos rolling brothers. SF!

@GySGTGerman 5 лет назад

OUTSTANDING BOYS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 RAIDERS4LYFE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 SEMPER FI GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Medevicerep 7 лет назад

Great videos. Thanks for answering my question about the EGA vs Raider pin. Just a few thoughts from an old (turning 60 this year) Marine officer. 1. No way should a young officer be going to MARSOC evaluation. It is not the place for a junior officer. You are taking the place of an enlisted man who will be of greater service as an operator and serve longer than you ever will. The teams require little to no supervision due to the nature of the men that get selected. Most of the officer positions are really administrative in nature. They could easily be filled by experienced officers from the reconnaissance battalions who will have the respect the operators. If you really want to be a Raider, enlist and go through the process. Serve a few years and if you still want to be an officer you will have no problem becoming one. I knew a couple of Marine officers in the early 80's who finished out their tours, resigned their commissions and enlisted in the Navy just so they could try to become SEALS. I can respect that. 2. EGA vs Raider badge. Thanks for your honest response. I have deep respect for you guys. The original Raiders were disbanded back in WWII because of the fear of having an "elite within an elite". I would hate to see that happen to the Raiders again. My unsolicited advice to your brothers still serving in the Raiders would be to remember that they are Marines first, Raiders second. If they get away from that, I can see petty jealousies over cutting edge gear allocation and silly shit like getting to wear long hair and beards causing the career types to start making a lot of noise. Just my opinion, carry on.

@garycole520 5 лет назад

Good points. As a former Force Recon Marine, I can relate. There have always been pushback by the Marine Corps on anything unconventional and it came back and bit them in the butt when we had no one to send to Afghanistan in the early days, as part of SOCOM. This notion that every Marine’s elite, is well naive, outdated and frankly serves no real purpose. The Special Ops community requires very focused, self motivated and highly skilled operators within the ranks. Many Marines are not up for the task because they don’t possess the skill sets. This isn’t being disparaging to the rank and file; it’s just the reality. So yes,.. egos have been bruised for years when it came to the perception of the Recon community.

@luiscamacho2669 7 лет назад

Thanks for answering my question Nick, Always a pleasure seeing you and josh.👊

@Grant-Waterhouse 7 лет назад

I want to become a Marine Raider so bad, my recruiter was with MARSOC so he can help me out :)

@Nica-Ra-Wata 5 лет назад

start becoming a fish, run run and run some more...

@Graydog-sx6le 7 лет назад

No matter how long you're out you still sort of miss it. If I could go back now and be with the same guys I'd start packing my shit right now. It's hard to find that brotherhood out here in the real world. Good talk from both of you. I appreciate.

@dirtbily7222 7 лет назад

Just subbed ... Good see you Josh, hows the leg? Nick never got to meet you but you seem like a awesome dude... Keep up the work guys ... WITH YOU

@Thechoosenone41 7 лет назад

Man I remember selection! It sucked every day! Run, swim, ruck....embrace the suck is what we kept telling ourselves! Went in January during the cold, kinda glad I did!

@Thechoosenone41 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos I went in 2017, beginning of January. Yes it was the MARSOC A&S. Had a hell of a time there. Met some great Marines and just like you said in the video, they were all there for the same reason.

@adnoble84 7 лет назад

I over trained with what 10 Week program. I left A&S with an ankle the size of a baseball. I still feel the injury and that was 5 years ago. Was a memorable experience though.

@ferrobuckets2506 7 лет назад

Fucking a, Meps is reviewing my medical for the ARMY, Yall got me trying to join the marines now.

@maximumeffort2339 5 лет назад

You have felony convictions!? And you still qualified for Special Ops!? Let alone the Marines!? Do they still do that?

@craigjw87 5 лет назад

Maximum Effort called transferable skills mate 😂 they let me direct entry into CDO2REG in Australia with everything on record minus a murder charge 😂

@wesleycampbell849 5 лет назад

Im trying to join the marines... I have 2 felonies too...😢.. How were you able to get accepted?? I need help.. I wanna turn my life around.. For myself and my family..

@alteye1 7 лет назад

There is no way you can convince me that you are not Bradley Cooper

@dawsynlarson696 5 лет назад

alteye1 😂😂

@Vehvilainen_Lundqvist 4 года назад

alteye1 its either coopers’ look alike stunt guy or its his other brother

@SanitiveRevolution 7 лет назад

2 time felon??? What waiver did you qualify for!!?? geezus...lol

@SanitiveRevolution 6 лет назад

Try the Coast Guard

@followerofgms8294 6 лет назад

Chris J Williams try again now that we are on brink of ww3

@blueberryj2 5 лет назад

Chris J Williams yea the army is more strict with stuff like that

@anthonycooper275 5 лет назад

Exspongement is what he was able to get, from the judge who handle his cases.

@MA_808 5 лет назад

My Marine father fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. He was out of boot camp only 90 days beforehand. He said the Chinese had a lot of prisoners who have never been accounted for in the record books. I am only adding this to your story because he can't say it anymore and he thought it was important never to forget.

@joebide3177 7 лет назад

How do you become a MARSOC. Do you just join the MARSOC team or do you have to start off at the regular marines first then get asked to join the special op team.

@beasty108 7 лет назад

Great video right here! Lots of valuable information. Thank you both for this video and for your service!

@sigxm5thumb920 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos Did you have to get waivers to enlist? GED etc..,? I'm interested in enlisting but heard ged is a no go.

@Phildo8 7 лет назад

Thank You both for your service!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@georgetrujillo1999 6 лет назад

You have probably been asked this alot but can you become a marine raider or a recon without being in infantry?

@antoniotellez8461 5 лет назад

George TM short answer, yes.

@fredyllanos8972 5 лет назад

Yup....Nick happened to do both. He was Recon first before becoming a Raider, after being a former admin Marine, I believe.

@jamesa348 6 лет назад

Hey I got a question. For Example, is a MARSOC K9 Handler considered a " Raider " and get the badge or are they considered something else?

@fredyllanos8972 5 лет назад

Jalters Productions Don’t know if you got your answer, but one of my former Marines was assigned to MARSOC as a dog handler/CSE (Critical Skills Enabler). Did a tour or 2 with his team, and eventually attended/passed A&S plus ITC, to become a Raider.

@redzen5149 4 года назад

Low key, these questions sucked.

@therealestrealistpessimist 7 лет назад

How much would you say, that I would have to be able to ruck? I am weight lifting and am a relatively small guy, and I want to be a raider. I'll never give up

@therealestrealistpessimist 7 лет назад

whats the most you have ever had to ruck

@usmcmma 5 лет назад

Tell the idiot that was asking about marrying his girlfriend before he gets in NOT TO DO IT!!!!! do not get married in your 1st enlistment. Hell don't get married until you retire. Staying single during my 6 yrs was the best thing EVER!!!! I missed out on nothing!

@ericweisinger 7 лет назад

Hi Nick and Josh, great video! I aspire to be like you guys, I leave for USMC Bootcamp on September 11th! Not too long, I am going in with a Reconnaissance Contract, I know it's a huge gamble but I want it bad, is there any advice you can give me for when I feel like I can't make it during BRC? Thank you!

@ericweisinger 7 лет назад

And just a fun fact it's my birthday today😂

@gman5575 6 лет назад

Eric Weisinger I assume you are at SOI now?

@adowny 6 лет назад

Eric Weisinger how’s it go

@roymercer22 2 года назад

You make it?

@DoomsdayHustle 7 лет назад

Awesome video. Would you be able to do another one talking about Marine Recon?

@projekt679 6 лет назад

That scuba bubble and marine wings that those force recon dudes wore still look badass.

@roarkm.o.banjonjeffries3713 2 года назад

I just started this Nick I swear to God you got to be Joshing me. You guys should change your MARSOC'$ LOL.... BITCHES!!!!! COME GET SOME. OF THE BAD GUYS ANYWAY LOL GOD DAMN YOU GUYS ARE SCARY. TO THE ENEMY ANYWAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIRS. AND I DON'T MEAN TO YELL BUT I DO BECAUSE THAT'S THE MARINE CORE WAY EVEN THOUGH I'M JUST A PUKE CIVILIAN. THIS TALK TO TEXT I TELL YOU WHAT GOT TO GO BACK AND EDIT AND EVERYTHING. OTHERWISE MORONS WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT I WAS SAYING.

@flanagamer 7 лет назад

Great video! I've been in the Marine Corps for 4 years now as an electrician on KC130s(POG MOS, I know). I'm still hell bent on joining SF, but I'm going to be 32 in February and even though I'm in great shape I just don't know if my body would be able to withstand the rigors of A&S and ITC. Any advice?

@seanashton1259 7 лет назад

This one was great guys. A lot of great information in it. I should have thrown some questions in their for y’all to answer lol. Side note, your white board is a little out dated hahah. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the training program you and josh put out. Hope it was an awesome trip.

@Mari-East 4 года назад

I know I’m super late, watched this video a few times but I wasn’t in the military, then watched it as I was joining and watching it now as I’m in lol, I’m going to try out for CCT or TACP in the USAF , I wanted to buy your program but like do you think it could help me specifically with these AF jobs or ? Also thanks for your service 🤙🏾

@Mc007- 5 лет назад

Wow the Corp really changed because you couldn’t have a felony and join the Corp doing my time. I joined the Corp in 86. Also, this guy got a security clearance must have been some white privilege going on. I had to walk on pins and needles meaning no felonies or misdemeanors. I had to work hard and this white boy had a felony...Smh. Retired USMC...CWO3

@pjpadillaromero5518 3 года назад

Lol these kids are funny these days… Honestly most of the MARSOC marines never even planned on being SF… lol half never even planned on joining the marines “caugh caugh” me😂😂😂

@MrKonKarnage 7 лет назад

Hell im still trying too enlist. Not a citizen of the u.s yet. Had help from all marine recruiters, never quit training though been 2 1/2 years and still trying. I'm dedicated. committed. Quitting isn't in me. Nice video Nick you got yourself a new subscriber!

@geraldj9963 2 года назад

I would like to hear about MARSOC that got kicked out of theatre when they were a new unit? I mean no disrespect. I only hear it brushed off, no details. For any marine outfit, newly formed or not, to get thrown out of the combat arena. Something seriously fuc×ed had to have happened. Was it the relaxed rules/qualifications to boost numbers, that allowed professionalism to reach those outfits?

@pwhales264 5 лет назад

I am a US. Army Airborne Combat Veteran 100%$. I worked with Marine Recon on many occasions. I would Not get married if you are planning becoming a Marine Raider.

@fkdonaldtrump7194 4 года назад

Why would you say that?

@dustyomeara5070 7 лет назад

Obviously a small community. Are all the other guys (Raiders) as laid back as you two? Or do they also look too seek out the super intense type as well? Really cook video by the way!

@prmachinegunner 7 лет назад

Great video. Suscribed to your channel. I'm Army infantry and been toying with the spec ops idea but I like the line too much right now. BTW whats the knife name and model? I would like to check them out.

@comm2531 6 лет назад

Absolutely EGA should be top of the list. I couldn't believe your association with a raider BN gives you higher pride than EGA. Not the answer I was expecting and not what I wanted to hear. But thanks for telling us the truth.

@visuno8354 Год назад

my Grandfather was recon Marine WW2.. recieved Bronze Star and Purple Heart

@jonathanwellman5830 7 лет назад

How are MARSOC/Raider roles different than other SF groups such as Navy Seals, Green Berets, PJ's, AFSOC? What makes Marine SF unique than other US Special Forces? How has Marine Raider impacted your life both positive and negative as a civilian?

@ryankabcenel9700 7 лет назад

jonathan wellman What makes them unique? They're Marines, enough said. PJs and AFSOC would be the same thing, their mission is basically rescuing downed pilots I believe. Green Berets train indigenous populations to overthrow oppressive governments and then help them draft new constitutions. I'd say Raiders are more similar to SEALs if you had to compare them to one or the other.

@jonathanwellman5830 7 лет назад

I'm really trying to compare them to other units. I'm trying to understand how they differ from other groups. (Sorry if I didn't spell or write something properly i'm fighting a sinus sickness which it makes hard to think clearly).

@roarkm.o.banjonjeffries3713 2 года назад

Nick Nick Indians it's all Greek to me LOL what I wouldn't do for a gyro right now. Awesome

@Jay-gs5xg 7 лет назад

These two don't strike me as guys that were scared to join.

@captainparty5321 5 лет назад

This may sound stupid. I don’t give a fuck. My wife won’t let try for marsoc it fells like she it’s treating to take my girls almost. Idk

@thezachattack8198 5 лет назад

I want to be a MarSOC officer. After becoming an officer should I go through MarSOC selection immediately or not, and why or why not?

@aaronkahle6 2 года назад

I dropped out in the 10th grade got my ged and joined the marines in 2004 I was a POG I wish I was a Recon badass

@eltiggre 2 месяца назад

What happens if your NROTC but want to join MARSOC

@drakeaamold9758 4 года назад

God is good

@Azrael600rr 5 лет назад

Fuck it if i join I’ll let my friends and family know how many kills I got I’m sorry but it’s human nature to be curious and I was always scared to ask so fuck it ik there gonna be curious and I can do what I want as a marine

@azot3643 7 лет назад

Nice video Nick!!

@zaner11b8 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos sweet video Nick! Just a quick question, in ur opinion ,being both Recon and MARSOC, do you think Recon should join SOCOM along with MARSOC or stay completely with the Corps. (P.S. Recon is equally as badass as Raiders. "Swift, Silent, Deadly") Thank you sir, have a wonderful day!

@zaner11b8 7 лет назад

Nick Koumalatsos is the training that Recon(Force and Battalion) receives similar to that of MARSOC, or is one more highly trained?

@kdtune33 7 лет назад

great question bro,recon is intel behind enemy lines,always will be that,eyes and ears.marsoc is USMC version of green berets.not deep recon/intel focused more UW guerilla/direct action crap

@mayberrysranch5156 5 лет назад

I got fucked up over a misdemeanor and lost my secret clearance for a year and had to be sent to some data platoon until my shit got straight. How the hell did you manage to go sf with a felony and get a TS