"Marine Corps is Getting Soft" Boot Camp over 50 yrs (Marine Reacts)
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I was actually there 50 years ago. I don't remember being called private or recruit. It was scumbag, maggot, & some other shit.
43 years ago.
11 week rtr. 2 week infantry training . off to the 3rd division.
You are correct. Maggot, or shitbird.
One of my D.I. liked to use mother F----ker alot.
Do they still have rubber bitches?
Yup! Maggot, scum, pussy, but one of the worse of all to me was “Ladies”. Gee that hurt! Our hands were referred to as “dick skinners”. Another name we were called was “queers”. Perhaps the worse thing we in our particular platoon were called was “Angels” or “Angel Platoon”! You see, in 1967, and the Corps was recruiting entire platoons by state, and city. We were all from the Los Los Angels Area, and thus called the “Angel Platoon”. One of our sister platoons was the “Utah” or “Mormon” Platoon. It was all a recruiting tactic. The war in ‘Nam was almost at it’s height. There was a draft deferment, where anyone in college could not be drafted. Tens of thousands of sacred liberal cowards were running away to Canada to hide out. The recruit well was running dry. The Corps was accepting tens of thousands of high school drop outs, many of whom had not completed junior high. I met Black Marines who signed their names with an “X”. The Corps was accepting career criminals, and gang members, who were given an alternative of prison or the Marines. Most of these were black. These were the days of the ”Black Power”, and most of these recruits hated whites. After boot camp, they went right back to their gang ways, and their first stop was a store where they could buy a straight razor to carry.
Anyway, on the way to San Diego Boot Camp, our bus stopped at the Angels Baseball statism, where a game was in session, and at half time were were introduced to the crowd, and got a big build up, which was the first time most of us had heard ourselves referred to as the “Angels Platoon”. We were all jazzed! We were “hero’s”! We were hot shit! We were all that and a bag of chips! We were the “Angel Platoon”! We felt special, and some guys even speculated that we would be treated special at boot camp - that they would not dare be so rough on us.
What a dream! From day one, they treated us “special” alright - with special brutality! Our DIs never let us forget that name, “Angels Platoon”, and
punishing us for them. They beat us with those words, daily, saying them with the greatest distain, and sarcasm. They mocked us with those words, until we cringed every time we heard them.
: All of our DIs loved calling us Mother Fu**kers!
I graduated with a guy that was in the band. He went into the army and became a Green Beret after his Marine Corps contract ended.
Interesting. Band is an entire different world.
One of my DI’s was in the band. I think the pogues are meaner as DI’s because the other 3 including the SDI were 03’s they didn’t seem to be as sadistic
@Jesse Gutierrez yes
@Jesse Gutierrez That is if they accept prior service. Mike Ryan was a SEAL and became an Army Special Operations operator.
@Jesse Gutierrez I knew a lot of Marine infantrymen that weren't going to be promoted so they went and joined the Army infantry and became Rangers. It was very easy transition for them.
Let’s be real. Every Marine thinks the next generation of the Marine Corps “went soft”.
Put it like this, we were called “the Pepsi Generation” by older Marines when I was in. That was over THIRTY years ago btw (1988 when I went in).
That “Pepsi Generation” of Marines of the late 80s and early 90s are now in our late 40s and early 50s and are now considered “old corps” in 2020.
We now have grey hair and scoff at current Marine boot camp videos on RUclips. We now sound like a bunch of boomers the way Vietnam Marines scoffed at us.
It’s all cyclical. Always has been, always will be.
I went in 89 at SD. Remember we were also called "silver bullets" cause of the gray sweat shirts issued for PT. Silver bullets was in reference to a Coors beer TV commercial at that time.
You nailed it! I nursed in a Veteran's home back in the early 90's and still had a couple of Great War (WWI) vets around who constantly accused the WWII vets of being soft and having it made. The WWII vets did the same with Vietnam era, and down the chain. I would get secret chuckles listening to the Great War vets explain why their service was the roughest. And one thing never changed, Marines, regardless of their age, never stop hitting on the pretty young nurses! It was adorable.
@@doctorplagus7138 I bet those WW1 vets had some crazy stories and experiences to hear. In a lot of ways I find that war much more fascinating than WW2. Unfortunately, I was born too recently to really meet and appreciate many WW1 vets when they were still around.
@@ShakenSpeare Absolutely! I wish I could have recorded then for future generations.
San Diego MCRD, Hotel Company, Plt 2074, entered boot camp July 1988...ended up an 0341 with 1/4, Wpns Co, 81s Plt, (Camp Horno)...
The first Marine Recruit at Tun Tavern, signed his contract and was told to go get a beer and sit down. The second recruit signed his papers and was told to get two beers and go sit down.
The first recruit saw the two beers of the second recruit and asked, "Why did you get two beers?" I was told to said the second recruit. The first recruit said, "Well back in the old Corps....".
When I was a kid the Marines had this one recruiting video of the guy running through a gauntlet avoiding death traps, and at the end slaying a big ass demon with a sword.
I remember that one too. Not sure how old I was then.
@@jackhampton2062 I know it was sometime in the early 90s
Can't remember how old I was either
If you notice too, he put on his dress blues. He was an officer as their dress blues are better looking than the enlisted. Fun fact: Officers don't get the good conduct medal since they are ALWAYS expected to be on their best behavor. So if you come across a Marine officer with a GCM, then you know he's a fine officer as he was previously enlisted. Just $.02 of knowledge.
I know that one
LOL...I remember that video. I saw that demon the other day filing for worker's compensation.
My dad and I both stood on the yellow footprints, me 1980 dad 1956. Semper Fi brothers !
Happy Birthday Marine!
MCRD San Diego 1981, Semper Fi.
Hey I just graduated bootcamp October 9th.
Thank you for your service and serving during the war against communism
I was there in 1998 of January 21st MCRD . First battalion was doing the crucible. We were guess there. It was amazing to see the legendary yellow footprints.
And sisters*
Went to summer camp there myself in 2012. The webbing gear was replaced by nicer stuff right as I was leaving boot camp. Not much else has changed besides polymer foot lockers a few years back. Semper fi
We had newer belts in 2014, still 2 canteens and a wooden footlocker
this was in 14 as well
Soft
Yeah we had the newer belts when I was in summer of 2012 (San Diego). We had a mix match set of old alice gear and newer molle. We had the old wooden boxs.
new squad bays too. when i was there in 2009 they were still building the new 3rd battalion squad bays while we were in the old 3rd battalion squad bays, which were away in the woods where no one was around to hear us scream
My grandfather enlisted (without being drafted) into the Marines in the late 60’s. He went to the recruiters office, they took him to MEP’s, and in less than 24 hours he was standing on the yellow footprints!
Very different from today!
Hell yeah. They didn't want to give him a chance to sober up and change his mind!
All kidding aside, there were a lot of enlisted despite the draft and the counter culture. They deserved recognition, not disdain.
It took me 9 months to go to basic after I enlisted
Yeah, now the MEPS doctors try to DISQUALIFY you. Bunch of BS if you ask me. In times of war they won't give a damn if you've got flat feet or smoked weed once or twice.
AFEES
The DI's looked so calm back then, now they are just mental with how much they shout
I heard it was not like the video. I found it interesting.
I beg to differ. Oct 73, a lot of yelling. This video was softened down. This was during Vietnam era maybe 1970/1971, they tried to make it look softer just to get you to enlist, which I did. Semper Fi
I have a friend who is in 67 to 70 and then again in the 80s when he watched the foxtrot alpha video of them getting off the bus in the middle of the night he was really surprised by all the shouting he said he didn't remember it like that at all.
@@usmc-veteran7316 USMC 66 - 69: I beg to differ, pretty much nonstop yelling except at Sunday morning religious services.
@@johnc8910 what I was saying,this video from early 1970s, was trying to make it look like the Drill Instructors did not yell as much at Recruits. I agree 100% the only day we were not yelled at was during Church services on Sunday morning. That's why I always went to Church, to it get away from the Drill Instructors. Semper Fi
“This one time, at band camp…..” Lol!
If just came out. Marines in the band would laugh their ass off.
To all of the Marines watching this and everywhere!!! Semper Fi !!!....Happy 245th!!
Happy Birthday Brother
@@JamesonsTravels happy birthday from a hopeful future marine
@@nomad8049 ....good luck...happy birthday from a former
"Dien Ben Phu just fell, your rifles had better be clean." Drill Instructors, Parris Island, the morning of 7 May, 1953.
I'd love to see a video where Jameson talks about his service and his story a bit.
I second this.
I would, too.
I have a fondness for that kind of abuse.
Its funny looking back. How much it changed me today. Perspective.
Love it. The first of many “hikes”!
After I got home from boot camp I actually "thrashed" myself LOL Man it felt good.
@@davidsalsman1001 Whatever buddy.
@@davidsalsman1001 you singed up , ur soul is theyrs now , disobay , you will regret it
(trust me , i know)
8 weeks of boot camp then infantry training then staging with more infantry training for Vietnam then out to Nam. It was nothing but fun. Then out to a hole where they stopped yelling at you, and started shooting at you instead. Just more fun for 13 months, but I was one of the lucky ones because I survived, and after my second Purple Heart I got to go back to the world. It was very enjoyable “NOT” Still proud to be a Marine, miss my friends we lost, and Pray for the new Marines today. Sempre Fi my brothers.
I believe they did go to infantry training during Vietnam. I watched an interview with Al White, who enlisted in '66 and he stated he had to go to infantry for 4 weeks before shipping off to Vietnam. Funnily enough, the same guy enlisted to be in the band but was so nervous during the try-out (which was in the middle of boot camp) that he could barely squawk out a few notes and ended up being infantry instead.
I saw that video, too. Al had some really good stories, especially about his time in Nam. I recommend that video to anyone who hasn’t seen it.
What would enlisting in the band entail should he have squawked out a whole song?
After boot camp we had infantry training at camp Geiger a real hole in the wall 53 years ago
Yes, all Marines received and still do receive basic infantry training after boot camp. Ours was called ITR (Infantry Training Regiment) in 1967, and for we western US Marines, it was held at Camp Pendleton, California. But, as I say, it was quite basic. It only lasted six weeks. From there, we went to our various MOS schools, then home for leave. From there we reported into “Staging Battaion” (Staging for ‘Nam), where we went through more infantry training. Then off to ‘Nam we went.
The 27th Marine Regiment was an example of the Marine saying, “Every Marine is a rifleman”, regardless of MOS. You see, at the end of Jan ‘68, about four weeks after I arrived, we were hit by the enemy with the “Tet Offensive”. The NVA (NorthVietnamese Army, had put months of planning and troop build up into this, and the rose like a tidal wave, and overwhelmed city, after city. Our generals, and the president went intonations panic mode., demanding more infantry troops right NOW. But where were they going to get them so quickly? The Army had none to send. The newly formed 5th Marine Division had three infantry battalions, but one (the 26th) was already in ‘Nam. and the 27th, and 28th were battalions in name only, since they had only a few men, most of who had just returned from ‘Nam, and were awaiting release from active duty. Never mind that, the Commandant of the Marine Corps said. You want two a battalion of infantry in a week, you’ll have them in a week. Every Marine is a rifleman! Yeah next night a thousand cooks, bakers, supply guys, truck drivers, but fuel guys, water purification guys, Engineers, heavy equipment operators, military police men, you name it, all over Camp Pendleton, were awoken at 4AM, and informed that they were now all infantrymen, and would be shipping out for the 27th Arnie that morning. Four days later, they were in ‘Nam kicking ass. Semper Fi. The 3rd Battalion of the 27th has a Face Book web site you might be interested in.
@@majorronaldmandell7835 so true
"The Marine Corps is getting soft"....quote from every Marine since the second Marine basic training class.....and every other branch of service....
Did the second Marine Boot Camp Platoon have females in it? Congress has forced the Marines to accept coed Boot Camp platoons now. The only thing holding it off is the Marine excuse that they have to build new facilitities,
@Old Corps Marine that’s a stupid statement. In WWII Russian female snipers had a better kill rate than men and the IDF has female combat soldiers.
@Old Corps Marine I’m retired Army shithead. And have a Masters Degree in Military History. So shut the fuck up.
@Old Corps Marine shut up and eat more crayons jarhead.
@Old Corps Marine Petty insults and arguing online, so much for discipline.
As a Scottish UK citizen and human being I take my hat off to all of those who have served. We shall always remember them and the ultimate sacrifice that has been made.
It is great to see, and I have watched your vlogs and subscribed to your channel, that you have a great deal of time and respect for all. Keep up the good work, it is refreshing to hear someone like yourself who gives a well balanced approach to such matters of our services.
I didn't know UK has citizens. I thought you people there were subjects under the crown to be abused at the Queens delight.
Ever thought of joining Cadet Forces as an Instructor ?
As long as you not got a drugs or Criminal record, you can join even if you are over fifty years of age
@@skylongskylong1982 used to be an ACF adult instructor as well as an ACF cadet, I also taught Kyokushinkai style karate as well as self defence to international corporate companies.
@@nathanlewis5682 we are all citizens of the world irrespective of country, political or religious concepts or thinking.
@Maria Ramirez PAP is my name. Paul A Paterson.
My father stood on the yellow foot prints at MCRD San Diego in 1937, hole I stood there in 1967 - 30 years later. It took my father four years to make PFC, and this was one of the fastest Marine Corps promotions on record up to that time, as it was common then for Marines to retire after 20 years at that rank. You see, this was the Old Corps, the pre WW2 Corps, when the entire Marine Corps numbered 1/3 the number of Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton today. This was the Old Corps, where all most every Marine was a career Marine. This was the Old Corps where the Corps only enlisted a couple of hundred Marines a year, and could thus afford to be super selective, In This was the Old Corps, where only the best were accepted into the ranks. This was the Old Corps, when a “tongue lashing” in boot camp meant sticking one’s tongue out while a DI lashed it with a razor. This was the Old Corps, where almost every Marine knew almost every other Marine, either in person, or by reputation. This was the Old Corps, when every Marine was issued a campaign hat in boot camp, enlisted Marines did not have back pockets on their trousers, and only Sergeants (with two years in grade) and above were allowed to marry, with the permission of their company commander, but in practice, very few enlisted men did. This was the Old Corps, when all enlisted men lived on base, in barracks. This was the Old Corps almost 1/4 of whom were captured or kills within the first several months after Dec 7, on Guam, on Wake, in China, in the Philippines, and aboard cruisers, and battleship sunk at Peal harbor. This was the Old Corps, where boots and low quarter shoes were brown, and required to be spit shined, with real spit. (Actually spit shined shoes, barracks cap visors, and chin straps continued to be required through 1970, and beyond. I couldn’t believe it when the Marine Corps did away with this 150 year old tradition). Anyway, this what is meant by the “Old Corps” - the pre WW2 Corps. After the war broke out, the Corps was never the same again.
During the next four years after the war broke out, my father advanced from PFC to Gunny!
@Maria Ramirez: Thanks for the positive comments. Time flies is just not a saying, but the Lords truth. It does amazingly fast. I was an enlisted guy at the time. Boot camp seems, and particularly my 13 months in ‘Nam (Vietnam) seem like only months ago. Up until last year, I still had nightmares about Boot Camp fairly often, more often than about the ‘Nam for sure. I still have dreams of joining the Corps at this age. Yeah, the recruiting Sergeant doesn’t notice the walker I use, and enlists me. I only have one worry throughout the dream. (I have muscular disthrophy Type 2. Type 2, means that it’s adult onset, as opposed to child onset. It’s genetic, and inherited. I did not know that I had it until age 50. It destroys one muscles bit by bit. In addition to the normal ar and leg muscles one thinks about, muscles are required to breath, for one’s heart to beat, to swallow, to talk, to hold one’s urine, and feces in, and force it out. The list is almost endless). Well anyway, the recruiting Sergeant enlists me, and then I worry constantly, “How in the world am I going to pass my first PFT test. I can’t do one pull up, nor one push up, nor can I walk, let along run!”
Did you know that during WW2, the Marine Corps called up WW1 veterans who had lost arms during that war to work as recruiters? Yup! Those recruiting Sergeants with there many years of priceless experience as leaders could not be spared.
I can't believe they're even thinking about closing down PI and just settling on San Diego as the only MCRD. Hope it never comes to fruition. It would really hurt SC.
The Navy has been that way for at least 20 years when they closed Orlando. Wouldn't surprise me, just feel bad for the GS/Gov employees.
i agree not as many people would also consider for how its a bit farther im on the east coast and that would be a long ride
@@cellardoor199991 i can't really join navy water is my weak suit
@@cellardoor199991 alright
@@bagelbob3979 swim qual for marines is harder than the navy.. so you’ll be good
I love when these notifications hit.
We were "Privates," and we only had 1 canteen; we got a 2nd one during RFTD.
We were RAAACRUTES! Freaks, Maniacs, Maggots, Scum, etc. They didn't call us Privates till the night before graduation. The senior got all emotional and said we were Marines now. Pretty cool shit looking back.
"Marine Corps is getting soft." The Now photo: Dakota Meyer. Uhh... Lol maybe not the best representation of softness in the Marine Corps, probably the furthest one 🤣.
That’s what I said 😂Dakota and the guy driving both are berserkers GOD BLESS THEM 🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸🇮🇱🌟🩸🤩😇
Pretty sure he just used that photo because the “then” photo looked similar to Dakota Meyer
all the military services are becoming or already are soft. makes the whole country venerable
I also recall being called “shit birds” in 1967, when they were being nice to us. My father also remembered being called “Shit birds”, when he went through Boot Camp in 1937. In ‘Nam we referred to ourselves as private’s, PFCs, and Lance Corporals as shit birds,because we did all of the dirty tasks, and work.
Cadence is your friend. When the cadence call response from the platoon seemed to low or sluggish...
(Usually after an intoxicating weekend) - the platoon Sgt. then would give the command ''Run like a submarine''which meant, no cadence count to be heard. After about a mile of that wheezing & coughing noise pollution, on an each morning's normal 3 mile run - you'd be glad to return back to the normal verbal cadence count to disguise it. Any who fell out vomiting, would be circled by the entire running platoon, until the time they recovered then the originally intended run proceeded again.
-11b4p 82nd 1/504 '71---'74
My boots are shiny my brass is bright, my balls are swinging from left to right, sound off....
I went to Boot Camp in May(27) to MCRD San Diego...It was 8 weeks....Platoon 2028
I know there has been some lawsuits around hearing issues based on hearing protection. But after watching your videos I'm wondering if their hearing issues is from all the screaming in their ears.
Thx james for always keeping me entertained
He’s become like an old friend you laugh along to shit with every couple days!
The Marine Corps promotes the "Intangibles" about being a U.S. Marine. Everyone gets paid the same and gets all the basic benefits. To join the Marine Corps, you should be wanting a little more than money for college and a job. That is why the Marine Corps is so successful at everything they do.
The Marine Corps is soft for the average Marine. I was fundamentally disappointed at the end of bootcamp because I had been lead to believe that it was some almost insurmountable goal, and that I would come out a changed person. In reality it was just a lot of yelling, drilling, classes, and sitting or standing for too long. The same feeling came with ITB which was just a few weeks of LARPing. No exaggeration, high school football was more difficult than boot and ITB in every way. Graduating BRC and MMPC were the only times I felt any actual pride in my Marine Corps accomplishments. Americans have all been indoctrinated into believing that Marines are some super-human group, when in reality we were all just a bunch of kids who went through an inconvenient summer camp. Most of the Marines I worked with felt the same way, and would cringe when we met a Marine who drank the kool-aid and believed he/she was gods gift to America.
If you don’t mind me asking what was your reason for joining ?
@@bidensballsack266 I don't mind at all. That's a valid question. I joined for a number of reasons. Growing up in rural Ohio the Marines were always viewed as the best of the best. People who joined the Marines were patriots who elevated themselves to an otherwise unachievable level. I wanted that for myself. I wanted to prove to myself that I was able to push to the limit and achieve such a great accomplishment.
That is likely why I was so disappointed. When I was finally standing on the parade deck, getting my EGA pinned on my chest I didn't feel any accomplishment at all. I just felt confusion and disappointment at the lack of challenge. I felt embarrassment that what I thought was going to be such a challenge could be successfully completed by the multiple kids in my platoon with shocking physical and mental weakness. I also certainly felt shame that I had fallen prey to the propaganda that dupes young kids into thinking Marines are special in some intrinsic way.
BRC and RIP are what I expected boot camp to be. Months of sweat, blood, and determination of willpower with a staggering attrition rate. Before anyone joins the Marines we all ask "what can I do to prepare myself for bootcamp?" No one tells you that in reality you don't need to prepare, because unless you are the mentally weakest person out of 1000 you are going to pass just fine.
You didn't say when you joined the Marines. But I can tell you that in 1968 when I joined. Boot camp was very hard. You did PT until you dropped, you ran until you dropped. And then the drill instructor would make you do more. I remember that the the next day your body would be In pain and you had to go through the whole process again.
No dought that boot camp is easier now.
I joined in 2010. Drill instructors are severely hamstrung legally on what they are able to do, and how long they are able to do it. This ties into my point that Marine Corps isn't the bastion of strength that it is propagandized as.
However, viewing the recruiting videos like the one posted above it's pretty clear that the people going through recruit training in the older video are not only kids, but they are not physically fit by any modern standard. The best judge of difficulty isn't comparison videos, it is attrition rate statistics. How often a recruit is dropped or recycled due to injury. This works because people aren't any more or less prone to physical injury than they were 50 years ago.
The average recruit today goes in to boot camp with far more preparation due to the DEP, meaning they are on average more fit. Include the sheer fact that difficult training leads to injuries, and it is only logical to believe that if an era had recruits with less preparation and harder training they would see more recycles due to injury.
Unfortunately statistics don't back that up. Marines in the Vietnam era were recycled or dropped due to performance injuries at a statistically similar rate to the recruit training of today.
So if the Vietnam era recruits went in less prepared, and still had a mathematically similar injury turnover the only logical assessment is that your recruit training was not actually harder than it is today. Rather it's likely that you are part of the ranks that have been duped by the propaganda surrounding Marine Corps elitism.
@@calt2161 I still thank you for your service sir. Thank you for the response I was asking because I plan to join the marines in a year or so but hearing your experience about it not challenging you or changing you makes me thinks if im doing the right thing in joining...
My situation is I come from a city in California, Anaheim to be exact. Growing up it has always been my mother,sister and myself. Father was never in my life so I’ve always felt this sense of being lost and wish I had him to mentor me, now that Im 20 I am expecting a baby boy in March and I want to be best father I could be for him and provide the best for my family.
Would you say joining wouldn’t give me the character molding I am looking for ?
I would love to talk to you about your time in the corps someday , I hope you had a wonderful USMC Bday and Veterans Day. Thank you for protecting our freedom 🇺🇸
On live streams I have. I plan to do some again. I try not to be one of those guys who talks a lot about me for 5 mins of a video.
Thanks for your service.
Thanks for the post!
We were told that the band acted as stretcher bearers. Never saw that though. Also no ribbons in boot in 62.
When I was at MCRD San Diego we didn’t have the “motivation platoon” but we did have a “PCP platoon” or better know as “physical conditioning platoon” but we always called it the “Pork chop platoon”
The motivation platoon i believe is for Recruits that have an external hardship while in bootcamp or feel like quitting and announce it to the senior. One of the guys in my platoon was on it. They go to the Museum on base and learn Corps history and other Moto stuff to get them inspired.
Love these videos gets right into it within the first few seconds and great commentary the whole way through
Great video and perspective.
My grandfather joined the marines to be in the band - he played the trumpet. In training, he ended up shooting the highest score in the marine corps with the m1 garand that year and they sent him to sniper school. Never got to play the trumpet, served in Korea.
Ok, so I like your video’s and on this one I wanted to let you know a few things from my experience with the corps. Let me start with I went into the Marine Corps to be in the band had to audition to get into the band, spent 6 months in boot camp, “Hollywood” Marine, got injured in boot camp spent 3 months recovering. Continued with boot, went to Military School of music, 6 months training to be a poster Marine, the corps uses the Band as not only recruiting unit, but also as a P.R. Unit to interact in public. As a MOS 5300 Bandsman as with all Marines we are trained as 0300 first and further trained on different situations, for example while our main function during the year was playing military ceremonies, ie. change of command and such. I also participated in trading as a fire team leader and fully trained on 50 cal machine gun, our “Band” set up perimeter for Command post in the “Philippine Island’s”, as part of Operation “Fortress Lightning”, sounds cool when your 18 and gung-ho. I guess I just wanted to reach out and let you know that our Marine Bandsman, is or at least was the tightest groups in the corps, because we were in the public’s eye, I also had the honor of Marching in the Rose Parade. Keep up your videos and Semper Fi class of ‘76 Oohrah!!!
Everyone loves the Band.
Enjoy your channel man. Thanks.👍
Thanks to all who serve.
In 72 infantry training was at camp Geiger apart of basic training many of those going to viet nam went to the northern taining area in Okinawa capt Oliver North commanding when I visited there.
camp geiger. same for us. corps keeps it consistant.
I was stationed at Camp Gieger for basically my whole enlistment with 8th, then 6th Marines. Didn't go to Infantry School there because non-infantry Marines didn't have to go back in those days.
72, remember Geiger very well, March- June . 2nd btn. Plt 235. NTA Shwab.
Still is. And Okinawa & it's training still rocks. Compensate by partying as hard (usually harder) than we trained....lol
I was Charlie company at mcrd pi, which is right at the parade deck. It’s crazy to see it 50 years ago
crazy part it has not changed from my uncles picture in 67 to mine in 90 to now.
Graduated Platoon 3008, San Diego in 74.
Great Times!! Looking back.. Brought back a lot of memories. Thanks
As always, a fascinating insight, keep it up Jimbo!
its fun to see 50, 30 and now. not much changed except the recruiting side.
My brother went to Parris Island the day after he graduated high school in 1974.
LOL that first dude in the red shirt looks like he should've been at NASA working a calculator.
Thanks for your channel. Have a son in boot camp and have learned a great deal from you.
Great video brother
Love the videos man! I’m 17 from Canada and I’m joining the Canadian Forces. I wish I could be American to join the marines
@Bizzare Meme Lord green card holders are able to join. I’m 17 though, and I don’t think the US government just hands out green cards. Would they give me a green card if i said I was joining the military?
Enlisted in August. My shipment day is in July. I got a long way to go
Keep PTg. Run, sprint alot. Pullups, dips, sit ups. Enjoy the ride.
@@JamesonsTravels we do pt every Wednesday. Oak Park Marines
@@edwinabad7937 you need more than 1 day of pt
From where I am we pt 2 times a week Tuesday and Thursday good luck Edwin
i love your videos! Keep up the good work! Thank you for serving for our country
Went to Boot Camp (MCRDPISC) in 1976. We had old WW2 looking 782 Gear except for the canteen. It been a while but I think we had one plastic canteen. Our packs looked like those from The Sands of Iwo Jima John Wayne Movie. Had the old green Utilities, no cammo. Did not see or do the pugil course with dummies. We had a good many cadences to run to. I continually marveled at the humor, originality and vulgarity of these. My personal favorite was " I know a girl in a Mississippi town makes her living going up and down, Deep Sea Diver, Elevator Operator etc., etc.
You talked about the Old Corps. We were waiting to march out to Graduate when we spotted a first phase platoon diddy bopping by. One of our guys said hey we wouldn't have gotten away with that back in our day. Our Senior DI said yeah way back in the old Corps. As far as 10 years in the future I have some some concerns but quite frankly the Marines have put out a fantastic product since 1775. I was in during the political turmoil post Viet Nam. I think we did ok. In ten years I think we will still be able to say Have A Great Day America Your Marine Corps Is On Duty.
Went to P.I. in June 66 . . . no " see um' s" , swamp stink and PT, PT , and to Break things Up . . . More PT ! Then AIT/ ITR at Lejeune . . . 782 gear was the standard issue ww2/ Korea stuff
Yea, went in in ‘69, same thing.
2d BN is on the right.
PLT2068 June - September '89
We had a few roll backs from PCP, and one from PRP, and one Recruit in our Series who "Refused to Train" while on the Range. Not pretty.
Ew. We had a few unks. I think they got rolled.
I don't recall any UNQs in my platoon. I suspect one of the reasons was because we had M-14s, not because M-14s are that much more accurate, but because if you do not get into a good tight position, an M-14 will almost beat you to death. An M-16 does not discourage a sloppy position.
@@johnc8910 that’s an outstanding analysis. The kids nowadays are qualifying with scopes. Not sure if they are even taught how to use the irons
Happy 245th Jameson !
I just found your channel. Fun stuff this video is, brings back some memories that still give me butterflies in my stomach. Happy 245th. Marine !
Old School Marines always say, "Boot Camp was tougher when I was Recruit."
Plt 395, India Co, 3rd Bn, Parris Island Oct-Dec 1973.
I've spent a lot of time playing in wind bands through high-school and college. The Marine Band often sets the gold standard of performance for a lot of standard wind band literature. It's always a good idea to listen to their rendition of things- immaculate musicianship.
The tan trousers you mentioned were call Trops. When I went in,1971 we were issued kakis, trops, and greens for winter service A.
Jamesons travels.. SEMPER FI BROTHER ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY
2019 Chief Drill instructor was originally a music MOS. Scariest man alive, don't underestimate them.
GYSGT Davenport or SSGT Brinall?
I think they always say it was harder in the old days. Because the further back in time the more the D.I. could get away with.
One of my aunt's hubbies was in US Navy back in the 60s. He said the DI would smack the arms and back of your legs with a stick and knock people's teeth out simply for a small piece of lint on the uniform inspection.
True!
man the corps been getten soft since dec 1775😂
@@nathanlewis5682 The D I would" knock people's teeth out for a piece of lint on their uniform"?? Total b*******.
@@desertodavid yeah, I agree
Just Graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp Aboard Parris Island Yesterday. Third Bn has some newer squad bays that are a lot nicer than 1st and 2nd. We also had molle war belts for our canteens and ammo pouches other than that not much has changed. Semper fI
My dad was drafted in late 1964 and used to tell a story about watching a few other recruits getting hit with open hands if they got out of line or messed up badly. The way he told it, it seemed pretty common place at the time for them to be a bit more physical with the recruits who weren't getting with the program during the draft.
I really can't believe people disliked a military video. Hold this L
I'm a fan of this channel, but can people not do that?
They're literally bots. Who f*cking cares?
I tried to join the army but would’ve rathered join the marines bc I like their uniforms, both combat & dress, almost all males are jacked and I have trouble putting on weight & muscle, it’s much more hardcore than the army but that also throws me off for some reason.
I’ve seen tons of vids of army men goofing off & some marines doing the same but the army seems to do it on a constant basis 🤷🏽♂️
You will enjoy either. The Marine Corps is a unique set of crazy
" . . . and I have trouble putting on weight & muscle,"
Don't feel bad, so did it. In 1966 when I started boot camp, I was about 5'10" and weighed 140 pounds. I remember one of my DIs looking at me and saying, "We are going to put 20 pounds on you."
After 9 1/2 weeks, I had gained 8 pounds.
In 1973 at PI, I was 6 ft tall and 149lbs. After 13 weeks I weighed 150lbs.... no gain, just rearranged it...
@@haroldparker2563 it took you 13 weeks to put on 1 pound?
@@Michaelengelmann Yep, couldn't gain squat, in fact I only weighed about 165 when I was 35... I weigh 210 now...
Look at how boot camp has changed in these 2 movies - Full Metal Jacket: ruclips.net/video/wySrkEcjzPc/видео.html to Jarhead - ruclips.net/video/d6FJccLF-O0/видео.html. See how Marines are made here - ruclips.net/video/2HmE5sGtsuo/видео.html.
Happy Marine Corps birthday by the way you’re one of the reasons I’m going to join the Marines the day I turn 17 started working out with my local recruiter and I just want to say thank you for the inspiration
03:07 I thought that was a young Recruit JAMESON for a second
now that would be funny
@@JamesonsTravels given the time it was recorded all those healthy lifestyle nuts would lose it if you said the key to delayed aging was cigars and whiskey.
You forgot what you looked like when you went in Jameson . We all looked like that. 😂
Re: Band- see EMC Productions here on RUclips. Pretty goofy, but a Marine nonetheless. Would love to see you react!
I would strongly encourage ya'll to take a look at the actual bands, and what they actually do in the fleet. The III MEF Band's facebook page is a great example. You can see what the regular week to week, month to month is like, along with what the actual MOS requires to a very small extent. Not to mention get your daily dose of motivation.
These videos get me so pumped up for boot camp just 3 weeks parris island here I come
Not a Marine, but boot camp is an interesting time. Good luck.
Mirski West good luck be ready to give your all in everything you do also be ready to serve with some of the most outstanding men and women that you will ever meet Semper Fi
Great video
Who the hell disliked a Military video Bruh
the Dbags that got the boot and they think it matters some how.
Soy boys!
@p I can’t believe what this world is coming to bro. The fact that terms like this even are a thing like what smh 🤦♂️
Snowflakes
Probably the guy that said...( all I do is go out on missions) with his 3 CIBs😂
Me ...MCRD SD 1966... FULL METAL JACKET? Pretty much... Boot 8weeks, ITR 4WEEKS..
Uncle there in 67 then off to Vietnam shortly there after.
Happy Birthday USMC. Semper Fi
My marine corps days June of 1969 were literally hands on ! Remember my drill instructors names to this day ! They didn’t have a problem with a physical adjustment ! Rifle range mess duty PT all day long or close order drill ! What a learning experience!! Would do it all over again ! Much more I could talk about , but will leave it there !thank you great Visio !! Semper fi LDR from southern Indiana
You should react to dependa's please
My dad was actually a di on Paris island about 7 years ago so I have seen a lot first hand (why I am not going into the military)
The opportunity is always there how old are you and what sought of job do you have
Damn that traumatizing or frightening huh? Lol definitely can be intimidating that’s for sure
@@jluis612 Naw it’s all just a game. They break you down and build you up as a team.
Oh yeah you've seen so much first hand.
First battalion is where you said 2nd Battalion was and Vice Verse. The Iwo Jima Memorial is on Boulevarde De France and sits across from the indoor pool and recruit photo and travel. I was on this Island for 5 months. I'll probably never forget.
On the Bus to Infantry Training Battallion at camp Geiger right now. Hope I can be a good Marine and uphold a long and proud legacy.
I think I’ve watched a lil too many of your vids lately, now I’m getting ads for Bangkok hotel rooms.
This is the one video I've seen where the thumbnail doesn't have your face on the right side. 🤔
2012 was interesting time for myself. Alot of stuff is the same
This was nice to watch it brings me back. Semper Fi Do Or Die.
Last platoons issued Trops and Khakis was Jan 1973. I graduated Oct 72 and had M14s, Prior to my arrival, Jan 1972 RTR changed from the 9 week to 13 weeks, didnt really change except that 9 weekers didnt get leave they went straight to ITR (infantry training regiment) then leave and on to MOS schools. 2 Recruiting tours and the Band Program MEOP was the hardest to get applicants qualified. GySgt USMC (Ret 1992)
Nothing is more scarier than a female drill instructor 😂😂😂
😂Yup, they scary all right!👍😦😠 I wouldn't like it.😬😳😮
Yellow Bird 😜
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@Michael Cass K buddy
@Michael Cass Marine DIs aren’t acting. It’s life and death.
I felt like I was watching a Loony Tunes video bc of that intro 😂
That is what I was thinking. Times have changed.
Happy Birthday ,Chesty where ever you are. SEMPER FI !
The Grinder!!!! Haven’t heard that pronounced since 1987!!!
Vet Dad from NJ
The only difference between MCRD at Parris island and SanDiego is sand flies and City Lights. The flies are physical the City Lights are psychological. The training are the same
Don't forget the San Diego Airport. It takes a while to train you out of the habit of instinctually looking up when you hear an airplane overhead
They yell may more than they did back then 😅
IN March of 1979- The gear issue was the same as in the video with one exception- We were allowed to purchase a carton of smokes- choices were Marlboros or Salems. The biggest changes have been with Females. When i joined they did not even wear cammies. They wore a very pale green dress or navy blue trouser and blue shirt. NO Cammies or Dress Blues. Only Admin and Cook MOSs for women.
I went through boot camp in 1968 . These were the days that the DI's commonly went hands on if you made any infraction. After bootcamp graduation ( MCRD San Diego) we went to Camp Pendleton for ITR(infantry training regiment) for 8 weeks . Then on to individual MOS schools . I have to say , most guys back then weren't as in to working out as they are today , but had a lot more grit in those days .
Thanks, good memories, October 1969 Paris Island Platoon 3079. Still remember my DI's.
Happy Birthday Marine. Semper Fi.
Uniforms were Greens, tropical , utility, kaki, overcoat, raincoat, 2 BOOTS, 1 shoes. Blues were not issued unless you were embassy duty, sea duty, 8th.& I. Shooting badges and ribbons worn on all uniforms except utility. Only jump wings worn on utilitys except in the field.
Mr. Jameson, I think it'd be a great if you did a fully-encompassing video breaking down specifics for those who want to become a Marine: best height, running distance and time minimums with/without gear, training tips (i.e. run in sand, run with boots, etc.), types of math they should get comfortable with, etc. I think you did something similar, but with this new gear you've got, I think it'd be a good one to do. Love the videos! Hope all is well.
I have been thinking hard on some short videos on each topic. Lots of misconceptions.
I go to MCRD San Diego on December 7th this year, so damn hyped to finally earn the title
Yes, at Ft.Sill in '87 we had some really RAW cadences! BUT you had to be away from the Battery area.
I hated Fort Sill tho. There in January of 90.
I went to PI in June of '81, just a few days after graduating High School. My four years in the Corps were the defining years of my life- even more so than the following eight years in the Army. I can honestly say that, aside from the very few times I was shot at, Parris Island was the most intense experience of my life. I was scared, I was on top of the world, I could kill, and I wanted to go home- all at the same time, for three months. I went to the Army a year after ETS'ing the Marines- and had some exceptional experiences there as well- but not a day goes by that I don't regret not making the Marines a full-on career. Still, meeting a total stranger and finding out they were a Marine as well brings it all home- we've got brothers and sisters everywhere. Now I'm gonna get all nostalgic and have to watch old films and documentaries :D
I’m at meps for final check up right now. Leaving on Sunday