Welcome to U.S. Navy Boot Camp 

"we gotta feed ya because that's what the government says" 😂😂

Best time of my life. 50 years ago and still close to my buddies from Vietnam

I was an active duty United State Marine. Yeah, our bootcamp is harder and more intense. So the #$% what!? We have a different purpose and a different mission. Someone's service to country is not defined by how many push-ups they had to do or how much they were yelled at. At the end of the day they are giving up a part of their freedom and putting their life on the line so you can have and live yours. Each branch in the U.S. military serves their purpose and does it VERY well. Each branch has training that is adjusted to the way they need to do business. Being in the military is not about being so hardcore you will eat the boogers out of a dead man's skull. It's about accomplishing specific missions to help keep the United States and our allies as safe as possible. You can hate on the Navy's Bootcamp all you want. But it is the Navy that keeps our asses so safe and comfortable. These guys are on rotational deployments ALL THE TIME and they spend weeks living in an unknown, undisclosed location, inside of designated, confined quarters, with all sorts of problems that they have to work around and fix each day. The country that controls the seas controls the world. It is our Navy that makes the United States the most capable military in the world. We can reach out and touch anybody within minutes because of our United States Navy. All the branches rely on one another to be the well-oiled machine that the United States Department of Defense is.

I served in the Navy from 1967-1973. I wish these recruits a great career, and good memories of their service in the Navy.

“I joined the navy to get out of Pennsylvania” as a fellow Pennsylvanian, I can agree that this is a good reason to join any branch of the military.

LOL THIS IS WAYYY MORE CHILL THAN ACTUAL BOOTCAMP. 😂😂 all these people saying this looks like summer camp, it's way more intense than what they show in this video

Boot camp will stay fresh in your mind for the rest of your life, it's a wonderful feeling to finally graduate no matter what branch you join!!! 🇺🇸

Amazed at how different the RDC’s act with a camera around 😂

No matter how many times I watch this I am shocked that they walk off the bus.

"Take your time" Now that something you won't hear at Parris Island

I heard no profanity so I was not sure it was the Navy, THEN I saw a Filipino and I knew I was in the right place.

Jesus it's been 3 years since I went through basic. This brings back a lot of memories

Joining Navy after I graduate from high school in 2016! Looking forward to it.

For everyone saying how soft this is, you're right. But keep in mind this is only the first 24 hours. For the first 4 days you are in P-days where you don't get yelled at or beat to assimilate you to the environment. The next 8 weeks aren't as sugar coated as this video.

Army 14 years, this still gives me goosebumps! I hated basic!!

"SLEEP" "Ahhhhh sleep Chief" Best part.

Navy will give you respect for yourself. Navy has good food. Navy has good education.

What the heck is this?? When I joined back in 2007 and stepped off the bus I was like "what did I get myself into." This video makes navy boot camp look like a walk in the park but it really isnt. They don't want to show behind the scenes.

This is so watered down for camera purposes

I went to navy boot camp sum., 1963. I'm very glad now that I served a hitch in the navy. Good luck to all enlistees in boot camps all branches of the mil.---it's a privilege to serv. (you'll be glad you did).

The U.S Navy is a top service to serve in. It conditons your mind and teaches you how to your your head plus how to work as a team. I retired with 20 years as a Aviation Ordnancemen and became the best of the best! I was a Navy Recruiter at my hometown El Paso, Tx. My 2 other brothers also served, Electronics technician..retired and Engineman who became a Navy frogman in the late 70's. I've been working with the Army as a civilian for over 8 years now and work among soldiers....they're not happy campers wishing they served elsewhere but I respect them for serving. Good Luck in your choice of service!!

I seem to remember a bit more colorful language when I entered Navy in the early 70s

51 years ago I went through boot camp as a 17 year old kid. I am fascinated to see how it had changed and how the routine is still similar. For all of you going through this now or in the future, you will appreciate the lessons long after you graduate.

I live in Chicago and love it when I see the newbies on leave in town. I always give them a thumbs up and a smile!

They are seriously down playing how savage the RDC's are.

i watched the marine corp recieving before this video and wow is it different

My nephew went through this process. He is now stationed in Seattle as a Nuke Tech. So proud

This was my division back in 2010. It's so crazy to look back on this. Anyone else in 007 or 008 I hope y'all are doing ok. Also much love to Chief Rubio, I still laugh at his reaction when i raised my hand when he asked who got "dear john" letters. He was so gruffly encouraging and I even got a PO1/Chief pow wow later telling me "Don't you dare take him back!" This was a great group of instructors to spend our weeks with.

I'm joining the Marines, but the Navy is awesome my great grandpa was a chief petty officer in the Navy.

Marines: GET OFF THE BUS!!! GET OOOOFFFFF Navy: Ok everyone line up for your stuff Army: GO GO GO Air Force: Off the bus NOW Coast Guard: GGEEEEEETTTT OOFFFFFFFF NOOOOOOWW k. Navy sounds great

The Navy is a branch of the government all the same. We all fight together, we all die together. My entire family has been a Marine family, but I could never be prouder that my fiance joined the Navy. He's making a great difference in the world.

As a 1989 Graduate of Navy basic training, ( the old RTC San Diego) it may sound a bit strange for brand new recruits. But you will look back on this particular time in your career, and realize that it was one of the best things that could ever happen for you. Dean M. LaDue, RTC San Diego. Company 122.

I'm 22, graduated from nursing school, have been a nurse for about a year and a half now, and I'm strongly considering enlisting in the Navy. Watching all of these videos gets me hyped for some reason.

Ship date is 20150211! After 9 months of meps and recruiter phone calls lol.

Deep down, even us Marines are thankful for the service of all military members. There always has been and always be what is mostly good natured yet snide comments from each of the services. An example, yes, the USMC is in the Dept of the Navy, the men's dept as it is but it is all in good fun. Sure, some guys can go too far but that is with any of the services so getting butt hurt isn't necessary. Enjoy your service, your journey in whichever path you take. When push comes to shove, we are all on the same team.

I am a rdc and we are here to motivate and get you through bootcamp!

April 6th, kinda afraid of boot camp and what the new me will be like, but can't wait to start a new life with my new brothers and sisters

That was such a casual walk off the bus

Bring s back Memories of Boot.i did it RTC Orlando Florida. Graduation 1975.it was well worth it, made me a whole new Person.

Oh my goodness this brings back memories lol never thought I would, but I actually miss it a bit. God bless all those serving in any branch.

There's a surprising lack of yelling on the first day. This is definitely nothing like the Army's basic training. Sailors still usually seem to turn out alright though, so whatever works for each branch.

it is upsetting that I can never join any branch. certain reasons are the cause unfortunately. But to those that finish and go on to become one of the greatest versions of themselves I say, God bless you and thank you for serving and protecting the freedoms, rights and privileges that me and my family are able to enjoy and exercise. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Brings back memories!!! Those buses were nice...ours was an old school bus painted white. Went in 96

Much "Softer" than when I was in. Still proud these Navy Sailors are training to be in our defense. I hope and pray that they stay safe and are ALL ready to man the rails, and assume Battlestations if and when the time comes. God Bless the U.S. Navy.......Hoorah!

Boy, it sure has changed since I went to Great Lakes in January of 1980. Those people in that video had it EASY !!!

nice

I went basic training there in 1983 sure has changed.God bless them and I wish them all well.

Began my USN 4-yr enlistment in Feb, 1969 @ Great Lakes. I remember the "snow-watch" duties as well as the freezing temps. Thought boot camp would never end! Majority made it thru with flying colors. "A" school were EZ. When assigned to a squadron, I had even more schools to attend. Every minute of training was worth it ! If you're interested in enlisting in the USN, I'd recommend looking into anything to do with aviation. Served 1968-72 RA5-C. P/C, Jet Shop & Check Crew . ADJ-3 (could have made E-5 but I didn't "extend"). Great learning experience. Best thing I learned ...D I S C I P L I N E !

"Sleep" "Ahh, sleep" Best part of the day lol

Wow so much ignorance in the comments below. For those imbeciles talking garbage about the Navy and overpraising the Marine Corps, first of all, the USMC falls under the DON, due to the fact that the marines were initially established as an amphibious infantry branch for the Navy because they didn't have any. Second, when a Marine becomes injured out in the combat zone, who is there to provide medical assistance while in enemy cross fire, the Navy's FMF corpsmans. Third, the Navy provided numerous combat support via land, sea and air to all branches of the military. I know some wannabe kid in Marine delayed entry would try and oo-rah me down, but my point is, no branch is superior than another branch. Although Navy boot camp is not as physically rigorous as Parris Island, but that does not make people of specific branches less important. I am a sailor, but I have trained and worked with all branches, including the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Sibling rivalry is one thing, but teamwork is always present in all of the armed forces.

This is great vid, thanks for sharing, and thanks to ALL who serve or served, I went through it in Feb 1986, co. 908 , NTC San Dawg, did 6 years as a CIWS FC. Was somewhat diff back then, but it's still the same mostly, cept we got yelled at alot more, and had about 4 minutes to eat, sometimes eating our food while standing in line to the scullery was all the time we had. You'll never forget it though, or your drill instructor.

Brings back memories! As easy as Navy boot camp was in my day, it's even easier today. (I say "easy" because I grew up in an Army family during war time; I was prepared for a harder time). I salute anyone, the rare few of you who have followed in this fine tradition of service to the nation.

If this is how you think bootcamp goes.. you're very mistaken lmao

I'll never forget that place, the way it smelled, etc. this is accurate enough, though it is sugar coated a bit in regards to how the RDC's will talk to you. I'd never want to go through all that again, but it is well worth it.

Who else is watching this in 2019? I served in the USN from 2014-2018.

its an incredible transformation from that first couple of days through graduation.

To My son Jesse who is in Great Lakes right now! Missing you its only been a week. Hang in there son!

There wasnt any screaming when they got off the bus inaccurate

God Bless ALL of our Military!

I'm an Airman but still fully respect the navy y'all keep doing good

The people we are when no one is watching and the person we'd like everyone to perceive us as are two entirely different beings. That said, it looks as soft as it does because they want to present an image to potential new comers and families looking for an idea of what their kid, brother, sister, or friend are going through. Its comforting seeing it projected in such a way, but doesn't really due justice to the stress in the environment throughout training. This video puts out more of the end goal aspect of your time here, and what you should take from bootcamp, but when your there it doesn't let up. From day in to day there's no give. Getting through each working day, meal to meal until 8 weeks has elapsed and you've earned the right to call yourself a sailor. You don't see it but it takes from you. But it comes with an unparalleled sense of new found perspective and camaraderie. Can't speak for other branches but it's as bad as it needs to be to turn out competent service members. Hooyah Navy!

Prior to watching this video, I had already decided to join The Navy. I'm still so excited for this journey!

Amen Brother. Anytime I will stand with you.

I am proud of these wonderful young people.

as a graduate from rtc great lakes, this video is 100 percent inaccurate.

I would love an updated one.

RTC Great Lakes 1978. It was the best of times more so than the worst of times. GO NAVY!!!

Wow... brought back memories. Great Lakes...

Graduated Navy bootcamp division 334 September 30 to those who want to join its all a mind game. You will feel the lonliest you've ever felt in your life even though your surrounded by 80 or so other people. The faster you get accustomed the more it will get easier and easier. Follow orders and pay attention to what the RDC's say and the days will go faster my friends and have fun with the swim and all of the rest of the activities in order to pass.

When my division tried that "awe sleep chief" stuff one of my RDC's was like "No! Shut the f*ck up" lmbo we couldn't have no fun. 😂

My best friend is leaving for the Navy in July and thus exactly where he will be going! I showed him this video and he nearly cried, and both of my grandpa’s were in the navy and fought in WWII

Went threw this at 17, 30 years ago last march. Was a great time of my life i learned alot in my time in service and also seen alot of the world and had a great time. Hope these kids the same. EM3(SW)

I still remember the chief at Urinalysis. "Good luck, dont quit."

I was at Great lakes March 26 1979 then after graduation went to submarine school in New London Connecticut like 8 weeks later Then after sonar school in San Diego I served on board USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 634 Best decision in my life to join US Navy. Any branch of the US Military is great for all young people because it teaches them life lessons they can not get elsewhere like respect for yourself and others the way to success with teamwork and pride in accomplishment while leading them towards a successful life after military service. In the Navy I made lots of friends and found out how much I could accomplish. After dropping out of high school and taking the asvab test I decided to join the Navy and learn electronics. Eventually I took with me lessons I use everyday not to mention benefits and money. Of course submarine school and submarine service was an additional challenge that I enjoyed completing and benefited from becoming a member of that club and brotherhood. Which ever branch or type of US military service you chose just give your best effort and even though it is difficult at times you may be surprised at how much you can achieve. Good luck to all new seaman recruits!

Wow! Boot Camp sure has changed a lot since I went through it back in 85! It was a lot more like Marine Corp back then.

This looks organized and clean. I've heard horror stories and also bathroom conditions being disgusting. These bunks look brand new and pristine, cool. Thanks for serving, ✌

Each branch does it their own way, but we were all on the same team at the end of the day.

USMC Boot camp > Hell > Pain > A walk in the park > Sleeping > Breathing > Navy boot camp

My first Command after training, was Naval Station Norfolk on board USS Donald B Beary FF-1085. We had a Command Home Port Change to Staten Island Naval Station, our ship and the USS Normandy were the only 2 ships based there at the time. Fleet Week 1992 in NYC..lot of fun, Good days.

I loved basic training, I was in the last class to cycle out of San Diego, stayed in 20 years. Miss it.

I swear when I saw that thumbnail I thought that this will be some kind of parody video

I just graduated from MCRD SD, and wow. Navy squadbays look really nice in comparison to ours. I love the Marines, but I'm not going to lombast the other services because I respect them just as much.

Im impressed that they have calmed down and made it less stressful. I think its a little more easier for the recruits to focus im certain it will produce even better sailors. Its not as lax as I experienced it but I now also have a stress issue so...

Just finished a Marathon of Marine boot camp videos before this... Massive difference in stress and intensity.

Taps was the best time :)

I loved the navy.. When we needed to go fight someone they gave us a ride

looks like a nice place to be... everyone's so much friendlier...

I felt such pride the first time i donned my Dungarees. Go Navy!

This seems more relaxed than Coast Guard boot camp. The CC's screamed at us the whole time. The rarely ever spoke calmly to us.

Marine bootcamp always tends to be the most hardcore out of any other branch based on all the bootcamp videos I have seen.

These guys are so brave. I'd be so terrified.

This takes me right back. It never changes at Great Lakes. It's just a well oiled machine that never stops. I learned many of my first lessons in adulthood there. Lesson 1: I learned what "tired" is. I'm 44 now and have never fully recovered. Lesson 2: They will never, ever, pronounce my last name correctly. They certainly arent as "hazy" as they used to be. Wheres the yelling straight off the bus? Wheres the humiliation? Wheres the near violent intimidation? Have they sanitized it?

I was an aviation machinist mate second class 1970

I went to boot training at RTC San Diego in March 1962. It was supposed to be 9 weeks long, but we were there 4 weeks before they started counting the 9 weeks. I hated every minute of it, but it made me a better man. Before then I was just a loudmouth cocky teenager (at 17), and between boot camp and my first duty station, the Navy pretty much took all that out of me. Retired in 1984 as a CWO4.

Graduated Recruit training for the Marine Corps 3 months ago and I can definitely say there's a lot of similarities in just receiving alone. But good luck to all my brothers and sisters going in to the Navy or the Marines💪

I'm in the Air Force and I'm not saying that basic is super ruff but this has to be the most relaxed thing I've ever seen

The Best Education for Life's success. JFK was in the Navy .So was Jimmy Carter.

This video makes boot camp and the arrival look a lot easier than it is.

God bless all of them. I went to boot camp in 1975 in San Diego, which training center no longer exists. I well remember “outfitting.” Confusing!

lol guy with long beard is like oh na I don't wanna shave this xD