One reason the US military is so good is that it is an all volunteer military force, the ones who join are willing to undergo the rigors of training in order to server our country, and keep us, and the world, safe. I alway let them know that I am proud of them, and if I get the chance, I'll buy their meals if they have their uniforms on.
@@jameskoralewski1006 The Media has done a good job convincing Americans that they are somehow "keeping the world safe." During Vietnam, the Propaganda was quite the opposite.
Its strange how you can look back on basic training and laugh now.i can say honestly that my Training Instructor in the Air Force was one of the most important people ever in my life.this was great Marie thanks so much
NIce! I was in the army for seven years and the drill seargents do yell a lot. We had a drill seargent who led our formation and was only 5 feet tall. He could march so fast and so well that recruits at the back of the formation had trouble keeping up. Boot camp is about breaking your individuality and making you a team player. Although the salary is low, they get free uniforms, a bed to sleep, free meals and don’t have bills.
As I understand it, the yelling is intended to keep pressure high as a means to maintain high stress as a preparation for battle stress. The drill Sargent in Full Metal Jacket was an actual drill Sargent in the Corps, he was on set to teach the actor intended to play the role, but they wound up using him because the actor couldn’t hack it. He ad libbed most of that role. Amazing Ahhh, back when authenticity was a goal in Hollywood.
Drill Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, an iconic role. R. Lee Ermey was a Staff Sergeant when he retired from the Marine Corps. Because the character was/is much beloved by Marines, the Marine Corps made him an honorary Gunnery Sergeant to match the rank he had in "Full Metal Jacket". Drill Sergeants are US Army. Drill Instructors are US Marine Corps. Training Instructors are US Air Force. Recruit Division Commanders are US Navy.
Boot camp for me was back in 1972. Was a lot different back then. I served with the last of the draftees during the end of Vietnam and the first of all-volunteer army.
I went to U.S. Marine Corps recruit training in 1986 and it it still one of the strongest and lasting memories I have ever had. Boot camp forges you into a person who realizes that you are the biggest obstacle in life.
I was in the military (Navy) for ten years (1980-1990), and like other veterans here have said, boot camp is the process of breaking down the individual, to build up the team unit. One thing I found to be new to me, was during processing, a recruit could opt out during the transition period before boot camp began. When I was in, we didn't have that option. If younger veterans here can reply, and let me know when that became policy, I would appreciate it. Also, to my fellow veterans...Thank You for Your Service To Our Nation! And Marie, thanks for playing this videos...so many memories!
My understanding is back in 2003 they implemented that policy. I could be wrong. I served from 2008-2020. It’s to weed out the ones who failed to adapt
Yup the USN does not have that option then and now. If they thought the navy was not for them, they had the option to opt out at MEPS before swearing in.
My stepson went through training for the Army at that post, Fort Benning. After he got out of the Army he changed his martial arts from Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu to Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I'm not sure that was what they were doing but it's similar to what he's involved with. He got his brown belt two years ago so now all that's left is Black Belt. Thank you Marie!
Tae Kwon do and other eastern martial arts are great, but I've always found western martial arts like boxing, bjj, and Krav Maga (which is really just boxing with either wrestling or bjj worked in there) are more applicable in actual self defense. Muy Thai is an exception, with it being eastern and still very effective.
Military training is tough. Many of the men in my family served in some branch of the armed forces. My dad was in the Korean War, an uncle in Vietnam, both grandfathers were in WWII. I give them credit. I'm not cut out for it.
Same here, but I am a bit older. Father and two-thirds of my uncles were in WWII. Oldest brother served in Vietnam, next brother down career USAF. I have a nephew who was an Army tanker, niece was in the Air Force. Going back in time, two great-grandfathers in the Union Army, several ancestors in the Continental Army (American Revolution) and countless in the colonial militia. And right, I am not cut out for it, either.
Got drafted in 1972 when they dropped the college deferment and held the draft lottery. Was #32 - processed at Fort Dix in NJ - still can remember the bus ride there. Vietnam was clearly falling apart. Thankfully it fell apart just before my call up and I never had to leave college, etc. Having a Dad that served for 25 years in the Navy, I have mixed feelings- I undoubtedly would have benefited from the discipline, but honestly am glad I didn’t have to go …. My life would have changed in so many ways … mostly negative I think. So …. SUPER KUDOS to ALL who served … we owe you all more than most of us can honestly appreciate!
A lot different than when I went through it. I was a Drill Sargent for Three years at the end of my last tour. Good video and wonderful reaction. Thanks Miss Marie.........:-)
Things have changed a lot since my day. Of course they always will. Thankful there are those still willing to volunteer for the inherited task passed down over the generations. TY for showing this!
Being willing to sacrifice your comfy life as a civilian to protect the Constitution of your country (in this case that of the US) is a big commitment. As far as Charles Williams' comment about other branches of the armed forces, obviously basic Army training is not as difficult at those of special forces. I commend all who strive to serve and especially those that make it to the elite level of service.
This is why the US military is one of the strongest in the world. Al beit the political interference the people will fight for every single scrap of land in the USA. No matter what you think about the situation in Ukraine, the world knows the capabilities of the United States military and it is not something to take light of. I just hope peace endures in the west and our leaders keep smart heads when adversity come
As a U.S. Army Veteran, this training helps boys to become men. I still remember my very first day after I got off the airplane and what I went through the way those young recruits did. It's been over 35 years since I left the military but it helped shaped my life these many years later. :)
When I got off the plane in South Carolina, it was about 1 AM. We didn't get to Reception until after 2, and we went straight to the mess hall, since we hadn't been fed in about 15 hours. My first meal as a Soldier was Veal with mashed potatoes and corn with coke to wash it down. For desert, orange sherbet. We didn't actually hit the bunks until about 4. It was Friday, on Memorial Day weekend, 1988. So we had plenty of time to rest up. We were at Reception until Tuesday. It's funny, I can't remember what I ate for dinner last night, but I can remember what I ate for dinner one night in 1988 lol. For that matter, I can remember individual moments from throughout Basic. It's such a transformative experience. At least it was, I don't know how it is now.
Brings back memories (good and bad), during my Basic Training we went through some torturous exercises (Confidence course = crawling across a barbed wire field being shot at with live machine gun bullets over our heads, gas chambers, grappling) but it was worth it. The Training prepared me to face the North Korean Army at the DMZ with the 2nd Infantry Division being shot at and rocket attacks; facing the East Germans and Soviets at the Iron Curtain; 3rd Armored Cavalry Regeiment) I felt sorry for the North Koreans, they were mean, sadistic individuals that hated America but were hungry, thin, and lice infested; we would have destroyed their small country in 5 days. We were outnumbered by the Warsaw pact Armys but they were outgunned by us.Thank You Marie for your interest in this story.
Drill Instructors or Drill Sergeants do not "Yell". They simply communicate in a way where 100 recruits cannot misunderstand, misinterpret, or ignore them😂......They DO NOT have time to repeat themselves 100 times...so they talk loudly and clearly.
I went through Infantry OSUT at Ft Benning in 1986 then straight to Airborne school for 3 weeks. It was a blast (I know, I'm weird). My goal was Ranger school then Special Forces but I had knee problems (too much running) and had to get out after 2 years.
Not to be pedantic, but "Boot Camp" is used to describe Navy and Marine Corps induction training. "Basic Training" is use to describe Air Force and like here, Army induction training. CWO4, USN(Ret)
I enlisted in 1981. I lived in Oregon at the time and I was flown clear across the country to Fort Dix New Jersey for basic. Never understood why I had to travel so far for training but remember it well. July 17th of this year made it forty years ago. OMG Maire, I'm old, hahaha. Hugs from Idaho...
The biggest sacrifice to me, looking back, was that when you volunteer you take an oath to defend the constitution. Of which, you as a volunteer have just given up the rights to. During your time in you are subject to the laws of military justice not constitutional law
Not to downplay what these Army recruits have to endure, or the toughness, willingness to self-sacrifice, & overall dedication to the country that they are willingly volunteering to serve, I believe that the informed concensus of opinion of those who are in a good position to know, is that basic training in the U.S. Marine Corps is even more intense & longer. And, as far as Special Operations unit training such as Airborne Forces (82nd, 101st divisions), & Navy Seals, etc., it's definitely survival of the fittest time. Kudos to all who serve!
Charles you are right. If you go into a special unit you do get much more training! I was with the men of the A Co., 2nd Batt., 327th Infantry Regiment, 1 BCT, 101st Airborne Division. We received a lot more training than regular Army. On June 7 2010 just outside Konar Afghanistan we were ambushed by the Taliban for the who knows how many times the M.R.A.P. I was in got hit by an I.E.D.. I was the only survivor. 5 Men died that day!!! Staff Sergeant Rick James U.S. Army (Ret.) 11 Bravo.
Actually Marine boot camp is only longer when compared to army basic training. The problem with that comparison is that boot camp includes infantry training, so you are ready to report to your unit after 13 weeks of boot camp. In the army you are ready to start additional training after basic training, for an infantryman that means another 4 1/2 weeks of training after 9 weeks of basic training; so they are approximately the same amount of time.
Actually in the Marine corp after 13 week basic, Marines are sent to school of infantry for 28 days if you are in a non combat MOS and I believe another 3 months if they are in infantry or other combat MOS
I was fortunate to serve in the Army for more than 25 years and now work with people who have disabilities. To me,, the single most important lesson was that you can achieve far more than you think you can. Make a plan and keep pressing forward to your goals.
My friends who were in the Marine Corps said their Drill Instructors all seemed to mimic Gunny Hartman from "Full Metal Jacket". Of course, R. Lee Ermey was a USMC DI in real life.
I can tell you from experience because my son was stationed at Benning. The difference of when they began boot camp to graduation is unbelievable. I hardly recognized my son when I first laid eyes on him. From the sheer muscle mass to a more confident/ adult appearance in his face, the way he walked. It was truly a moment of pride and disbelief all at the same moment.
Great video ! That's only the basics required to become a US Army soldier. Check out out the many videos about what the US Special Forces ( in all branches) have to go through once they're through with basic training. Army Rangers, Marine Corps Force Recon and one of the of the most grueling, US Navy SEAL training ... just to name a few.
I doubt you'll find a video on the training, but let us not forget Delta Force in the Army. They are the ones called when the Seals aren't quite what's needed. The step up from Seals. Sort of the Army's ultimate soldiers. The acceptance to train as Delta Force is even more selective than for the seals and almost equal to the selection for Tomb Guard for The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. It would be easier to get chosen for Secret Service than for Delta Force, except *maybe* their Presidential Detail.
You'll have to forgive me for not commenting for awhile but in the last 18 weekdays I have had 21 medical appointments-none of them were fun! So, this army video was very good. I expect to see you wiggling across the floor any day now!!
As I said, My Dad's Basic would have killed me. The day after he graduated from college in 1950 his entire class was drafted into the Army. The Korean War was just starting and they needed infantry privates, not officers. So all these college kids became Infantry Privates. They had a break-in 30 mile road march and then a 60 and a 120 mile road march. All with full field gear, individual weapons with a full ammunition load and they had to carry their crew served weapons (Browning Automatic Rifles, Machine Guns and Mortars) and the full ammunition load for them. At the end of each road march they made them go off the high tower at the post swimming pool in full field gear and swim the length of the Olympic size pool. This is something only soldiers being tested for Ranger and Special Forces schools do now. Dad was 5 foot 8 inches and maybe 120 pounds at that time. He almost drown the first time so he learned to hyperventilate on the way up and after jumping off the diving platform sink to the bottom and walk out. He used to say that they could hold a college reunion in a phone booth. Only three of them made it out unscathed. He made First Sergeant in under three years so that gives you some idea of casualties.
Marie. Those Men who fought at Normandy to free France and defeat the Germans went through much tougher training. To train Men to obey orders and fight the way the American military forces fight it takes harsh training. Your French Foreign Legion Training is very tough.
Ahhhh, no. The Army by itself had to go from less than 50,000 men to a couple million in just two years. They didn't have time to train them properly, and many mistakes were made. A lot of those young men had to learn the hard way, on the battlefield. One of the sillier Army policies was to treat replacements as individual additions, as opposed to the German habit of pulling a unit out of combat, then replenishing the ranks. This gave the veterans a chance to get to know the newbies, and blend them into the unit. The US Army didn't change this policy until the 1980s.
The training needs to be intense. If, for any reason, they are not capable or do not truly have the motivation to be soldiers, it is important to find that out right away, not later on, when it could affect not only the recruit's safety, but potentially others, as well. On the flip side, knowing that you made it through means you know you are qualified, mentally and physically, so that gives you confidence. Not everyone is cut out to be a soldier, but if you become one, you need to be ready to give it everything you have.
I have no military experience, but I do have war movie experience! It reminds me of Full Metal Jacket, which is about the Marines. The first half is based in boot camp. But I don’t think it’s a movie you’d enjoy, Marie - you hate violence and there’s a lot of it! You never know what you’re going to get with a FrenchTastic video!
The yelling is important. As others have pointed out, to be fit for service, recruits must be torn down and built back up mentally as well as physically. Being yelled at by your superior reminds the recruit that s/he is not special, but only one small part of a unit comprised of many. This is crucial because the soldier must be relied upon to protect the safety and lives of his/her fellow soldiers as much as his/her own. In fact, during combat, soldiers must recognize when the life of an officer, a corpsman, or other extremely valuable member of the unit is even more important than their own, and be willing to sacrifice their life to protect the lives of those who are vital to the survival of many others.
Kansas Grandpa Checking in. I was a U.S. Army Soldier. I was a training instructor. I taught infantry Soldiers How to swim and cross water obstacles. We all went through what you just saw, and more. In my day the women were trained separate from the men. Gays were discouraged from Joining. There were reasons for this. After Graduating Basic Training I was asked to attend the College where they train officers, The U.S. Military Academy at West Point (West Point New York) I declined and went on to train Infantry soldiers in my specific skills. 6 years I was in the Army. Time in the Army for most is not a thing to be enjoyed. It is a thing to be endured. As we who are Veterans of such a time look back most of us would not change a thing. A Veteran is proud of the time he has served in the Military. Those who have not served do not really understand why...and that is o.k....This training changes you. It changes everyone who goes through it.Over all it is a good change and you never look at the world the same again. There are two kinds of people in the world. The Protector class and the Protected Class. In the U.S. about 1% of all Americans serve in her Armed Services, Army, Navy Air Force Marines, and Now Space Force. they along with Police and Fire Fighter as well as Medical are the Protector Class. Those of us who have completed out time in service to our country are called Veterans. In a country like Israel, Men and Women train together and sometimes separately but every Israeli serves in the Israeli Defense Forces. Every single one. No Exceptions. There are 8 million people living in Israel. They are ALL Trained. It is good that you have seen this. A window into a different life.
Thank you my dear for reacting to this and for your interest in our beautiful country. Yes, America is a special place. Although, like anywhere else, we have our share of problems, the true American spirit lives on in most of us as you can see by the sacrifice and dedication by these scared young men. I was once there many years ago at the age of 17. Scared to death but wanting to do something greater than my fears. And I did.👍 The yelling in the training is designed to teach you focus under pressure. After all, you need to be in total control when under the stress of battle. A lot of the lessons learned in training stay with you forever. Hence the saying "Once a soldier, always a soldier." That was over 40 years ago for me! Wow! Where does time go? Lol! Loved the videos of your Normandy trip! It brought tears to my eyes just seeing the respect you have for the price that was paid for freedom! We love you more than you know Marie! 😊💖 Keep on being you cause you are very special and beautiful inside as well as out. And thanks again from an old soldier from Atlanta, GA USA 🌹
This channel is pretty good they also have a video on the US Coast Guard Marine Corps and just recently the US space force and Air Force video also the shark attack as it’s called is no longer used today it was retired I believe last year or the year before that and replace with the group co-op exercise
Your army basic training is actually a little more difficult. The Legion still uses corporal punishment (hitting you) as far as I know. Our armed forces did away with that a few decades ago. Yours does it a little different in terms of how long the training lasts as well.
The training of the French Foreign Legion is reputed to be among the toughest in the world for non-special forces troops. It would be more rigorous than that for the regular French army.
@@MichaelScheele In my day in the US Army we had corporal punishment during Basic Training. But it was used very sparingly and expeditiously. They reserved it for real screw-ups. Later on at permanent party, there was an informal process called sergeants counseling. There if you were a screw up, you would be ordered to report to a latrine or an empty classroom where you would be welcomed by a half a dozen sergeants who would explain to you the errors of your ways via a beating.
You just put up the best videos when it comes to military. I served in the USAF but never had to go wartime. The basic training stuff is so relatable to what I went through. I'm 60 years old now, and your videos bring me back to youth. Thanks you young lady. Now you know what us old guys went through, even though my time was relatively easy.
Brings back a lot of memories. I served in the Army during the Cold War era, over 30 years ago. While some of the training has changed, like the urban warfare part, which we didn't have, and using the M-4 instead of the M-16, much of it remains the same. My Drill Sergeants were far more intense, and men and women trained separately. I would not trade my military experience for anything. To all my brothers and sisters who signed on the line, popped tall before the man to take the oath, reported for duty, to all who served or are currently serving. Hooah! Rock Steady!!
You should react to the United States Marines boot camp at Parris Island. Not to take anything away from the army but the Marines boot camp is said to be the hardest. And they never stop yelling at them for 13 weeks.
Bonjour Marie! Thank you for taking the time to watch and learn all the new things that you have taken on. Quick question: Are you planning on trying to attend any Olympic events during the 2024 Olympics in Paris...or is it too soon to really think about? Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
Been both enlisted and a officer in the USN. The navy boot camp has since been moved up to a 10 week program. When I went to RTC as a recruit and a few years later as a RDC it was 8 weeks.
The thing to always remember is that these drill sergeants have a tight schedule. They have to make it so the whole platoon is constantly getting stronger, getting familiar with weapons, etc. to meet that schedule. To speed up training they always act like you should’ve known everything before hand. It makes everyone pay attention.
Bon jeudi matin Marie, It's good to see you back again, you had me a little worried, I saw your military memorabilla collection last week,I like those old war poster designs & travel ones to. Your looking good with the combat pants, keep practicing your kickboxing movies, there's a link I've shared from my Frenchtastic page/Pinterest if your looking.for a fighting style you want to adopt and your ready to.take it further. Fort benning a eye opener to those who are new to it, brutal and can seem de-. humanising , a shock to the system for raw recruits ,I've seen much worse including marching through the desert with rocks in your bloody boots in the french legion and I suppose they shout all the time to condition the mind to deal with the stress of heading to a warzone, once your through basic training your earn respect and be more at ease as you saw in the video. It's always interesting looking in on a different world and applying it to our everyday lifes such as self discipline, being organised (like your room) , keeping fit and like you said having a strong will to go after what matters the most to you. I also thought it was interesting there were mixed sexs which has been in the news recently. As a woman would you want to be drafted to go to war along side men,is that the society we want to live in, i guess the navy/ airforce are a different matter,. you don't cause the wars so why should you fight them. Thanks for reading if you made it this far , I'll try to keep my posts shorter I don't want to take time away from everybody else, after all your the one who's looking through them all. On a final note I want to thank all the veterans for sharing 👋 🇺🇲. Marie 🌼
The training seems way more realistic than when I went through it at Fort Knox. That is a good thing. At the time, the M249 was only starting to be introduced. I was trained on the M60. More powerful, but also much more heavy (especially with the ammo). I swear the M60 I carried must have been from Vietnam era. The parts were very worn and teh butt plate kept popping off if I fell. However, it was OSUT (One Station Unit Training), not Basic, that I went through. OSUT combines Basic with Advanced Individual Training. They figured they can save a week or two by combining the two courses.
I went through Fort Leonard Wood in 89 and I'll never forget it especially Sgt. Dittman. Still the scariest human I have ever met. Lastly MREs he said enjoy. That is hysterically funny. Some of those dinners are frighteningly awful.
Remember the cattle trucks and the shark attack the good old days (we didn't have 20 minutes only we had weeks of total control) . They could still do some good things to us back then. :P
@@GeorgePreacher Yep all 159 of us stuffed into trucks. All bouncing around with our M-16S slung on our shoulders smashing into each other. Such fun. Remember the Roach Truck? I still love Zingers to this day.
They toned it down for the camera's,I was one of these recruits in boot,eight years in the Army 2002-2010.. Weapons specialist Sgt John G.Wolfe,101st Airborne,10th mountain division Afghanistan/Iraq 2007-2010.
OOH-RAH!! I was in a sister unit of the 10th MID back in the mid/late 80's when they reactivated the 10th MID! 1/156 FA. We did cold weather training in Ft. Drum.
Most states run the military a little different as a state may have a different branch in them. California has a very strong navy tradition and runs naval ports out of San Francisco, LA, and San Diego with a Air Force training facility somewhere near San Diego. Georgia is very army heavy with some special force training centers there. You go north from fort benning and you hit army rangers facilities. Nevada runs desert warfare training areas. Florida is Air Force with a navy base near the Gulf of Mexico. It’s also an Air Force special ops training and technical base. Hawaii is pure navy with our pacific fleet running out of Pearl Harbor. The Rockies and eastern mountains have military bases for mountains terrain training. You must understand how we train people and why.
One of many reasons for the yelling is to inspire the timid recruits to be bolder. Combat, if it comes does not favor the timid. The recruits are required to yell back at the drill instructors.
Just to clarify - the original video poster misnamed the training program. Army and Air Force recruits go through Basic Training, and Navy and Marine Corps recruits go through Boot Camp. Also, that was a combination Basic Training and Infantry Training. Recruits will go to Basic Training at different bases depending on what their job will be. For instance, mechanics, armor (tanks), and Military Police (and a couple of others) would go to Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
This is an old video. They don't do this anymore, it's well watered down. Their is a RUclipsr named Angry Cop. He's a former drill instructor and he does videos about Army life and stuff. He covered the new training also. Maybe you should look him up, he's quite funny
I agree about Angry Cops.....though be advised that his language can be....rather spicy. But in many ways he's a distillation of every Drill Sergeant I've ever met, no BS and hilariously sarcastic.
While I am sure the US Army boot camp is tough, US Navy boot camp is tougher. I know from experience, as I went through 8 weeks of Navy boot in 1977 and damn near died (kidding, but just barely). We had a Marine Corps drill instructor for the first two weeks of boot camp as there were not enough Company commanders available.. Thank God our company got a Company commander. Thanks to all who served, especially during the Cold War.
I went to Army Basic Training in 1981 at the age of 17 (enlisted in 1980). I spent 12 years in. MANY changes since I went to Basic at Ft. Gordon GA. for OSUT! Of course, back then there were no cell phones. We got weekly phone privileges IF we were squared away. We took or PT tests in our greens and combat boots ,no gym shoes (sneakers). The video you watched didn't cover a LOT of things that go on during Basic/AIT (OSUT). For instance, the PT (Physical Training Test) that you MUST successfully negotiate to complete Basic. Also that after Basic, you go for AIT (Advanced Individual Training) where you learn a Military skill. It was tough but when you complete it, you ARE proud!
Nice video presentation. OSUT seems a bit tamer than when I went through Basic/AIT but it may be the conditions imposed on the film crew. The Army does not want to show the public what really is involved with training! During my life, I finished college, graduate school, law school and lots of training through a federal law enforcement career. The only instructors I can clearly remember are my Infantry Drill Sergeants at Ft.Benning!!!
The shouting is to get you used to high stress situations. Combat is the most chaotic, loud, confusing and panic inducing thing a human can experience. If you're not used to thinking and acting under high stress situations, there's a good chance that you might freeze up. If you do that at best the guys around you have to pick up your slack. At worst, you'll get someone killed and then you'll have to go through the rest of your life knowing that you got one of your buddies killed.
The yelling is to break you down from civilian viewpoint to a military viewpoint. A lot of the process is shock, discomfort mixed with a calculated fear of authority. In a battle situation there is no room for questioning authority.
It's not that bad unless you are one of the recruits you think you know better than the drill sergeants and try to hold your breath. When you finally realize that you cant hold it that long and take a gasping breath and breath too deep... you not only cry your eyes out, but every bit of mucus and snot in your sinuses comes out too, and then you gag on it and throw up as well. Short controlled breaths is the easiest way to get through the gas chamber.
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My son is currently at Fort Benning doing his training. 🇺🇲 I am such a proud mom.❤ He will be graduating in December.
Combat is stressful, if you can’t handle a drill in your face, you will definitely crumble when then the real fighting begins.
8:20 The earplugs are so that their eardrums don’t burst from the sound of their rifles
One reason the US military is so good is that it is an all volunteer military force, the ones who join are willing to undergo the rigors of training in order to server our country, and keep us, and the world, safe. I alway let them know that I am proud of them, and if I get the chance, I'll buy their meals if they have their uniforms on.
I was in the military for over 8 years, during Vietnam, and nobody ever offered to buy me a meal or to thank me for my service!
@@jameskoralewski1006 thank you for your service sir.
@Tribblepuppy I do the same thing if they are in uniform.
@@jameskoralewski1006 The Media has done a good job convincing Americans that they are somehow "keeping the world safe." During Vietnam, the Propaganda was quite the opposite.
@@jameskoralewski1006 I thank you for your service sir and welcome home!!
Um.. The memories of basic training👍
Thanks miss marie..
Active duty 1984-2004
To all my veteran friend's.... Thank you!
Its strange how you can look back on basic training and laugh now.i can say honestly that my Training Instructor in the Air Force was one of the most important people ever in my life.this was great Marie thanks so much
NIce! I was in the army for seven years and the drill seargents do yell a lot. We had a drill seargent who led our formation and was only 5 feet tall. He could march so fast and so well that recruits at the back of the formation had trouble keeping up. Boot camp is about breaking your individuality and making you a team player. Although the salary is low, they get free uniforms, a bed to sleep, free meals and don’t have bills.
Besides molding recruits into team players, the yelling, etc. teaches performance under stress and confusion (e.g., combat).
@tom thumb it teaches the recruits discipline and responsibility.
And the opportunity to learn trades they can use when they return to civilian life.
@tom thumb,
Ft McClellan? That's where I did basic and AIT.
@tom thumb,
1990
As I understand it, the yelling is intended to keep pressure high as a means to maintain high stress as a preparation for battle stress.
The drill Sargent in Full Metal Jacket was an actual drill Sargent in the Corps, he was on set to teach the actor intended to play the role, but they wound up using him because the actor couldn’t hack it.
He ad libbed most of that role. Amazing
Ahhh, back when authenticity was a goal in Hollywood.
Drill Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, an iconic role.
R. Lee Ermey was a Staff Sergeant when he retired from the Marine Corps. Because the character was/is much beloved by Marines, the Marine Corps made him an honorary Gunnery Sergeant to match the rank he had in "Full Metal Jacket".
Drill Sergeants are US Army. Drill Instructors are US Marine Corps. Training Instructors are US Air Force. Recruit Division Commanders are US Navy.
I laughed when he said there were drill sergeant s in the Marine Corp
@@chazeddy8270, call a Marine DI a Drill Sergeant and see what happens...
HaHa - this is pretty calm, actually. Of course, I went in a very long time ago. ...and there were no cameras around (!) Cheers!!
Boot camp for me was back in 1972. Was a lot different back then. I served with the last of the draftees during the end of Vietnam and the first of all-volunteer army.
What were the main differences?
As an Army veteran, I appreciate you doing this. Great video. Great artist.
I went to U.S. Marine Corps recruit training in 1986 and it it still one of the strongest and lasting memories I have ever had. Boot camp forges you into a person who realizes that you are the biggest obstacle in life.
Such wise words, thank you for your service 👋 🇺🇸
I was in the military (Navy) for ten years (1980-1990), and like other veterans here have said, boot camp is the process of breaking down the individual, to build up the team unit. One thing I found to be new to me, was during processing, a recruit could opt out during the transition period before boot camp began. When I was in, we didn't have that option. If younger veterans here can reply, and let me know when that became policy, I would appreciate it. Also, to my fellow veterans...Thank You for Your Service To Our Nation! And Marie, thanks for playing this videos...so many memories!
My understanding is back in 2003 they implemented that policy. I could be wrong. I served from 2008-2020. It’s to weed out the ones who failed to adapt
@@anthonyguida569 Sounds about right. Back when I was in, they would 'recycle' into newer companies until they did or did not adapt. No easy way out.
San Diego RTC, 1989, myself... Thank you for your services, shipmate!
Yup the USN does not have that option then and now. If they thought the navy was not for them, they had the option to opt out at MEPS before swearing in.
My stepson went through training for the Army at that post, Fort Benning. After he got out of the Army he changed his martial arts from Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu to Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I'm not sure that was what they were doing but it's similar to what he's involved with. He got his brown belt two years ago so now all that's left is Black Belt. Thank you Marie!
Tae Kwon do and other eastern martial arts are great, but I've always found western martial arts like boxing, bjj, and Krav Maga (which is really just boxing with either wrestling or bjj worked in there) are more applicable in actual self defense. Muy Thai is an exception, with it being eastern and still very effective.
Military training is tough. Many of the men in my family served in some branch of the armed forces. My dad was in the Korean War, an uncle in Vietnam, both grandfathers were in WWII. I give them credit. I'm not cut out for it.
Same here, but I am a bit older. Father and two-thirds of my uncles were in WWII. Oldest brother served in Vietnam, next brother down career USAF. I have a nephew who was an Army tanker, niece was in the Air Force. Going back in time, two great-grandfathers in the Union Army, several ancestors in the Continental Army (American Revolution) and countless in the colonial militia. And right, I am not cut out for it, either.
Got drafted in 1972 when they dropped the college deferment and held the draft lottery. Was #32 - processed at Fort Dix in NJ - still can remember the bus ride there. Vietnam was clearly falling apart. Thankfully it fell apart just before my call up and I never had to leave college, etc. Having a Dad that served for 25 years in the Navy, I have mixed feelings- I undoubtedly would have benefited from the discipline, but honestly am glad I didn’t have to go …. My life would have changed in so many ways … mostly negative I think. So …. SUPER KUDOS to ALL who served … we owe you all more than most of us can honestly appreciate!
A lot different than when I went through it. I was a Drill Sargent for Three years at the end of my last tour. Good video and wonderful reaction. Thanks Miss Marie.........:-)
The army has gone Woke, now "Shark Attacks" are considered too traumatic, because you can't expect a soldier to be able to be yelled at by people.
Sergeant. And my favorite flavor of crayon was red! Haha
Things have changed a lot since my day. Of course they always will. Thankful there are those still willing to volunteer for the inherited task passed down over the generations. TY for showing this!
Being willing to sacrifice your comfy life as a civilian to protect the Constitution of your country (in this case that of the US) is a big commitment. As far as Charles Williams' comment about other branches of the armed forces, obviously basic Army training is not as difficult at those of special forces. I commend all who strive to serve and especially those that make it to the elite level of service.
This is why the US military is one of the strongest in the world. Al beit the political interference the people will fight for every single scrap of land in the USA. No matter what you think about the situation in Ukraine, the world knows the capabilities of the United States military and it is not something to take light of. I just hope peace endures in the west and our leaders keep smart heads when adversity come
As a U.S. Army Veteran, this training helps boys to become men. I still remember my very first day after I got off the airplane and what I went through the way those young recruits did. It's been over 35 years since I left the military but it helped shaped my life these many years later. :)
When I got off the plane in South Carolina, it was about 1 AM. We didn't get to Reception until after 2, and we went straight to the mess hall, since we hadn't been fed in about 15 hours.
My first meal as a Soldier was Veal with mashed potatoes and corn with coke to wash it down. For desert, orange sherbet.
We didn't actually hit the bunks until about 4. It was Friday, on Memorial Day weekend, 1988. So we had plenty of time to rest up. We were at Reception until Tuesday.
It's funny, I can't remember what I ate for dinner last night, but I can remember what I ate for dinner one night in 1988 lol. For that matter, I can remember individual moments from throughout Basic. It's such a transformative experience. At least it was, I don't know how it is now.
Brings back memories (good and bad), during my Basic Training we went through some torturous exercises (Confidence course = crawling across a barbed wire field being shot at with live machine gun bullets over our heads, gas chambers, grappling) but it was worth it. The Training prepared me to face the North Korean Army at the DMZ with the 2nd Infantry Division being shot at and rocket attacks; facing the East Germans and Soviets at the Iron Curtain; 3rd Armored Cavalry Regeiment) I felt sorry for the North Koreans, they were mean, sadistic individuals that hated America but were hungry, thin, and lice infested; we would have destroyed their small country in 5 days. We were outnumbered by the Warsaw pact Armys but they were outgunned by us.Thank You Marie for your interest in this story.
Thanks for sharing your insights, it good to have you here Patriot 🇺🇲 👋
Just got back from basic and it was fun but not at the same time
Someone send Marie some MRE’s, let her try a few
Drill Instructors or Drill Sergeants do not "Yell". They simply communicate in a way where 100 recruits cannot misunderstand, misinterpret, or ignore them😂......They DO NOT have time to repeat themselves 100 times...so they talk loudly and clearly.
I went through Infantry OSUT at Ft Benning in 1986 then straight to Airborne school for 3 weeks. It was a blast (I know, I'm weird). My goal was Ranger school then Special Forces but I had knee problems (too much running) and had to get out after 2 years.
Not to be pedantic, but "Boot Camp" is used to describe Navy and Marine Corps induction training. "Basic Training" is use to describe Air Force and like here, Army induction training. CWO4, USN(Ret)
Great video Marie. Glad that you are looking at so many different subjects. Can't wait to see what you have for us next. Take care and be safe.
I enlisted in 1981. I lived in Oregon at the time and I was flown clear across the country to Fort Dix New Jersey for basic. Never understood why I had to travel so far for training but remember it well. July 17th of this year made it forty years ago. OMG Maire, I'm old, hahaha. Hugs from Idaho...
Ahh, I did Ft. Dix in the winter of 88/89. Bivwac was a trip. Urine turned to ice before it ran down the tree in the middle of the night.
@@thomasarussellsr Have we met? Dix in Sept ‘88. I was the guy in the helmet liner wearing BDU’s.
To summon the strength to defend ones self can be overwhelming, to do it for your country is deserving of the utmost respect.
The biggest sacrifice to me, looking back, was that when you volunteer you take an oath to defend the constitution. Of which, you as a volunteer have just given up the rights to. During your time in you are subject to the laws of military justice not constitutional law
Not to downplay what these Army recruits have to endure, or the toughness, willingness to self-sacrifice, & overall dedication to the country that they are willingly volunteering to serve, I believe that the informed concensus of opinion of those who are in a good position to know, is that basic training in the U.S. Marine Corps is even more intense & longer. And, as far as Special Operations unit training such as Airborne Forces (82nd, 101st divisions), & Navy Seals, etc., it's definitely survival of the fittest time. Kudos to all who serve!
Charles you are right. If you go into a special unit you do get much more training! I was with the men of the A Co., 2nd Batt., 327th Infantry Regiment, 1 BCT, 101st Airborne Division. We received a lot more training than regular Army. On June 7 2010 just outside Konar Afghanistan we were ambushed by the Taliban for the who knows how many times the M.R.A.P. I was in got hit by an I.E.D.. I was the only survivor. 5 Men died that day!!! Staff Sergeant Rick James U.S. Army (Ret.) 11 Bravo.
Actually Marine boot camp is only longer when compared to army basic training. The problem with that comparison is that boot camp includes infantry training, so you are ready to report to your unit after 13 weeks of boot camp. In the army you are ready to start additional training after basic training, for an infantryman that means another 4 1/2 weeks of training after 9 weeks of basic training; so they are approximately the same amount of time.
Actually in the Marine corp after 13 week basic, Marines are sent to school of infantry for 28 days if you are in a non combat MOS and I believe another 3 months if they are in infantry or other combat MOS
@@rickjames2043 when were you in No Slack?
82nd and 101st are far from SOF.
I was fortunate to serve in the Army for more than 25 years and now work with people who have disabilities. To me,, the single most important lesson was that you can achieve far more than you think you can. Make a plan and keep pressing forward to your goals.
You should check out the United States Marines, that’s a tough one.
My friends who were in the Marine Corps said their Drill Instructors all seemed to mimic Gunny Hartman from "Full Metal Jacket". Of course, R. Lee Ermey was a USMC DI in real life.
I went to Army basic right after that movie came out. Guess who all our DI’s were trying to be? Lol. Good times
I can tell you from experience because my son was stationed at Benning. The difference of when they began boot camp to graduation is unbelievable. I hardly recognized my son when I first laid eyes on him. From the sheer muscle mass to a more confident/ adult appearance in his face, the way he walked. It was truly a moment of pride and disbelief all at the same moment.
Great video !
That's only the basics required to become a US Army soldier.
Check out out the many videos about what the US Special Forces ( in all branches) have to go through once they're through with basic training.
Army Rangers, Marine Corps Force Recon and one of the of the most grueling, US Navy SEAL training ... just to name a few.
I doubt you'll find a video on the training, but let us not forget Delta Force in the Army. They are the ones called when the Seals aren't quite what's needed. The step up from Seals. Sort of the Army's ultimate soldiers. The acceptance to train as Delta Force is even more selective than for the seals and almost equal to the selection for Tomb Guard for The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. It would be easier to get chosen for Secret Service than for Delta Force, except *maybe* their Presidential Detail.
You'll have to forgive me for not commenting for awhile but in the last 18 weekdays I have had 21 medical appointments-none of them were fun! So, this army video was very good. I expect to see you wiggling across the floor any day now!!
Glad I went in the Navy. Thank You
As I said, My Dad's Basic would have killed me. The day after he graduated from college in 1950 his entire class was drafted into the Army. The Korean War was just starting and they needed infantry privates, not officers. So all these college kids became Infantry Privates. They had a break-in 30 mile road march and then a 60 and a 120 mile road march. All with full field gear, individual weapons with a full ammunition load and they had to carry their crew served weapons (Browning Automatic Rifles, Machine Guns and Mortars) and the full ammunition load for them. At the end of each road march they made them go off the high tower at the post swimming pool in full field gear and swim the length of the Olympic size pool. This is something only soldiers being tested for Ranger and Special Forces schools do now. Dad was 5 foot 8 inches and maybe 120 pounds at that time. He almost drown the first time so he learned to hyperventilate on the way up and after jumping off the diving platform sink to the bottom and walk out. He used to say that they could hold a college reunion in a phone booth. Only three of them made it out unscathed. He made First Sergeant in under three years so that gives you some idea of casualties.
Interesting video. I didn’t have to serve, but I certainly admire those who did or do. It’s definitely for the young and very healthy. 🇺🇸🇫🇷👍
Marie. Those Men who fought at Normandy to free France and defeat the Germans went through much tougher training. To train Men to obey orders and fight the way the American military forces fight it takes harsh training. Your French Foreign Legion Training is very tough.
Ahhhh, no. The Army by itself had to go from less than 50,000 men to a couple million in just two years. They didn't have time to train them properly, and many mistakes were made. A lot of those young men had to learn the hard way, on the battlefield. One of the sillier Army policies was to treat replacements as individual additions, as opposed to the German habit of pulling a unit out of combat, then replenishing the ranks. This gave the veterans a chance to get to know the newbies, and blend them into the unit. The US Army didn't change this policy until the 1980s.
Great video, thank you for taking the time to watch and learn a little more about THE United States Army. Loved your reactions!
The training needs to be intense. If, for any reason, they are not capable or do not truly have the motivation to be soldiers, it is important to find that out right away, not later on, when it could affect not only the recruit's safety, but potentially others, as well. On the flip side, knowing that you made it through means you know you are qualified, mentally and physically, so that gives you confidence. Not everyone is cut out to be a soldier, but if you become one, you need to be ready to give it everything you have.
I have no military experience, but I do have war movie experience! It reminds me of Full Metal Jacket, which is about the Marines. The first half is based in boot camp. But I don’t think it’s a movie you’d enjoy, Marie - you hate violence and there’s a lot of it! You never know what you’re going to get with a FrenchTastic video!
Learning under pressure worked best as far as us old guys are concerned. Thanks for your reactions.
The yelling is important. As others have pointed out, to be fit for service, recruits must be torn down and built back up mentally as well as physically. Being yelled at by your superior reminds the recruit that s/he is not special, but only one small part of a unit comprised of many. This is crucial because the soldier must be relied upon to protect the safety and lives of his/her fellow soldiers as much as his/her own. In fact, during combat, soldiers must recognize when the life of an officer, a corpsman, or other extremely valuable member of the unit is even more important than their own, and be willing to sacrifice their life to protect the lives of those who are vital to the survival of many others.
Great video Marie. Thanks for sharing.
Kansas Grandpa Checking in. I was a U.S. Army Soldier. I was a training instructor. I taught infantry Soldiers How to swim and cross water obstacles. We all went through what you just saw, and more. In my day the women were trained separate from the men. Gays were discouraged from Joining. There were reasons for this. After Graduating Basic Training I was asked to attend the College where they train officers, The U.S. Military Academy at West Point (West Point New York) I declined and went on to train Infantry soldiers in my specific skills. 6 years I was in the Army. Time in the Army for most is not a thing to be enjoyed. It is a thing to be endured. As we who are Veterans of such a time look back most of us would not change a thing. A Veteran is proud of the time he has served in the Military. Those who have not served do not really understand why...and that is o.k....This training changes you. It changes everyone who goes through it.Over all it is a good change and you never look at the world the same again. There are two kinds of people in the world. The Protector class and the Protected Class. In the U.S. about 1% of all Americans serve in her Armed Services, Army, Navy Air Force Marines, and Now Space Force. they along with Police and Fire Fighter as well as Medical are the Protector Class. Those of us who have completed out time in service to our country are called Veterans. In a country like Israel, Men and Women train together and sometimes separately but every Israeli serves in the Israeli Defense Forces. Every single one. No Exceptions. There are 8 million people living in Israel. They are ALL Trained. It is good that you have seen this. A window into a different life.
Thank you my dear for reacting to this and for your interest in our beautiful country. Yes, America is a special place. Although, like anywhere else, we have our share of problems, the true American spirit lives on in most of us as you can see by the sacrifice and dedication by these scared young men.
I was once there many years ago at the age of 17. Scared to death but wanting to do something greater than my fears. And I did.👍 The yelling in the training is designed to teach you focus under pressure. After all, you need to be in total control when under the stress of battle. A lot of the lessons learned in training stay with you forever. Hence the saying "Once a soldier, always a soldier." That was over 40 years ago for me! Wow! Where does time go? Lol!
Loved the videos of your Normandy trip! It brought tears to my eyes just seeing the respect you have for the price that was paid for freedom!
We love you more than you know Marie! 😊💖 Keep on being you cause you are very special and beautiful inside as well as out.
And thanks again from an old soldier from Atlanta, GA USA 🌹
This channel is pretty good they also have a video on the US Coast Guard Marine Corps and just recently the US space force and Air Force video also the shark attack as it’s called is no longer used today it was retired I believe last year or the year before that and replace with the group co-op exercise
Your army basic training is actually a little more difficult. The Legion still uses corporal punishment (hitting you) as far as I know. Our armed forces did away with that a few decades ago. Yours does it a little different in terms of how long the training lasts as well.
The training of the French Foreign Legion is reputed to be among the toughest in the world for non-special forces troops. It would be more rigorous than that for the regular French army.
@@MichaelScheele In my day in the US Army we had corporal punishment during Basic Training. But it was used very sparingly and expeditiously. They reserved it for real screw-ups. Later on at permanent party, there was an informal process called sergeants counseling. There if you were a screw up, you would be ordered to report to a latrine or an empty classroom where you would be welcomed by a half a dozen sergeants who would explain to you the errors of your ways via a beating.
@@greghawkins6154, most older veterans say training has gotten easier on recruits. Political correctness...
Good video, Marie! Check out how USN Navy Seals train, too.
I absolutely love your reactions. It tells us a lot about you and it's clear that you are a very good soul. Excellent video 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great reaction video, young lady. Love my beloved US ARMY! HOOAH!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A salute to all my brothers and sisters in uniform. 🇺🇸
You just put up the best videos when it comes to military. I served in the USAF but never had to go wartime. The basic training stuff is so relatable to what I went through. I'm 60 years old now, and your videos bring me back to youth. Thanks you young lady. Now you know what us old guys went through, even though my time was relatively easy.
Brings back a lot of memories. I served in the Army during the Cold War era, over 30 years ago. While some of the training has changed, like the urban warfare part, which we didn't have, and using the M-4 instead of the M-16, much of it remains the same. My Drill Sergeants were far more intense, and men and women trained separately.
I would not trade my military experience for anything. To all my brothers and sisters who signed on the line, popped tall before the man to take the oath, reported for duty, to all who served or are currently serving. Hooah! Rock Steady!!
You should react to the United States Marines boot camp at Parris Island. Not to take anything away from the army but the Marines boot camp is said to be the hardest. And they never stop yelling at them for 13 weeks.
My son is in Army basic right now.
The point of boot camp is to reduce the individual and rebuild them into a part of the team.
Bonjour Marie! Thank you for taking the time to watch and learn all the new things that you have taken on. Quick question: Are you planning on trying to attend any Olympic events during the 2024 Olympics in Paris...or is it too soon to really think about? Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
Been both enlisted and a officer in the USN. The navy boot camp has since been moved up to a 10 week program. When I went to RTC as a recruit and a few years later as a RDC it was 8 weeks.
Thank you Marie. You are a truly beautiful person and a child of God.
The U.S. Army doesn't have "Boot Camp", that's the Marines. The Army has "Basic Training".
Enjoyed watching! Thank you!
Very impressive but necessary for the beginning.Good video.
The thing to always remember is that these drill sergeants have a tight schedule. They have to make it so the whole platoon is constantly getting stronger, getting familiar with weapons, etc. to meet that schedule. To speed up training they always act like you should’ve known everything before hand. It makes everyone pay attention.
Great reaction, and God bless are soldiers
Bon jeudi matin Marie, It's good to see you back again, you had me a little worried, I saw your military memorabilla collection last week,I like those old war poster designs & travel ones to. Your looking good with the combat pants, keep practicing your kickboxing movies, there's a link I've shared from my Frenchtastic page/Pinterest if your looking.for a fighting style you want to adopt and your ready to.take it further. Fort benning a eye opener to those who are new to it, brutal and can seem de-. humanising , a shock to the system for raw recruits ,I've seen much worse including marching through the desert with rocks in your bloody boots in the french legion and I suppose they shout all the time to condition the mind to deal with the stress of heading to a warzone, once your through basic training your earn respect and be more at ease as you saw in the video. It's always interesting looking in on a different world and applying it to our everyday lifes such as self discipline, being organised (like your room) , keeping fit and like you said having a strong will to go after what matters the most to you. I also thought it was interesting there were mixed sexs which has been in the news recently. As a woman would you want to be drafted to go to war along side men,is that the society we want to live in, i guess the navy/ airforce are a different matter,. you don't cause the wars so why should you fight them. Thanks for reading if you made it this far , I'll try to keep my posts shorter I don't want to take time away from everybody else, after all your the one who's looking through them all. On a final note I want to thank all the veterans for sharing 👋 🇺🇲. Marie 🌼
The training seems way more realistic than when I went through it at Fort Knox. That is a good thing. At the time, the M249 was only starting to be introduced. I was trained on the M60. More powerful, but also much more heavy (especially with the ammo). I swear the M60 I carried must have been from Vietnam era. The parts
were very worn and teh butt plate kept popping off if I fell.
However, it was OSUT (One Station Unit Training), not Basic, that I went through. OSUT combines Basic with Advanced Individual Training. They figured they can save a week or two by combining the two courses.
Been there, done that in 1968. I was 19.
I was one of the last non- coed groups to go through. Late ‘80’s. Gulf War Veteran.
Me too. 1981, Ft. Gordon OSUT before it went full AIT! Stayed in old WW-II pre-fab barracks for Basic.
This shows a very generous depiction of MRE's. Soldiers typically refer to them as Meals Refused by Ethiopians.
I went through Fort Leonard Wood in 89 and I'll never forget it especially Sgt. Dittman.
Still the scariest human I have ever met. Lastly MREs he said enjoy. That is hysterically
funny. Some of those dinners are frighteningly awful.
Remember the cattle trucks and the shark attack the good old days (we didn't have 20 minutes only we had weeks of total control)
. They could still do some good things to us back then. :P
@@GeorgePreacher Yep all 159 of us stuffed into trucks. All bouncing around with our M-16S
slung on our shoulders smashing into each other. Such fun. Remember the Roach Truck?
I still love Zingers to this day.
They toned it down for the camera's,I was one of these recruits in boot,eight years in the Army 2002-2010..
Weapons specialist Sgt John G.Wolfe,101st Airborne,10th mountain division Afghanistan/Iraq 2007-2010.
OOH-RAH!! I was in a sister unit of the 10th MID back in the mid/late 80's when they reactivated the 10th MID! 1/156 FA. We did cold weather training in Ft. Drum.
OSUT only occurs for very specific jobs. The majority of recruits fo basic training at one of five basess followed by Advanced Individual Training
new Army aint the old Army that is for certain
Most states run the military a little different as a state may have a different branch in them. California has a very strong navy tradition and runs naval ports out of San Francisco, LA, and San Diego with a Air Force training facility somewhere near San Diego. Georgia is very army heavy with some special force training centers there. You go north from fort benning and you hit army rangers facilities. Nevada runs desert warfare training areas. Florida is Air Force with a navy base near the Gulf of Mexico. It’s also an Air Force special ops training and technical base. Hawaii is pure navy with our pacific fleet running out of Pearl Harbor. The Rockies and eastern mountains have military bases for mountains terrain training. You must understand how we train people and why.
Wow, this is VERY different from when I was in basic in 1985. There was no joking around. No time to chit chat. It was on from day 1 to graduation.
Went through basic in 1990 at Fort Knox where all the tankers train. Things were a lot different back then.
You should react to the US MARINE CORPS bootcamp from Insider
One of many reasons for the yelling is to inspire the timid recruits to be bolder. Combat, if it comes does not favor the timid. The recruits are required to yell back at the drill instructors.
Just to clarify - the original video poster misnamed the training program. Army and Air Force recruits go through Basic Training, and Navy and Marine Corps recruits go through Boot Camp. Also, that was a combination Basic Training and Infantry Training. Recruits will go to Basic Training at different bases depending on what their job will be. For instance, mechanics, armor (tanks), and Military Police (and a couple of others) would go to Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Thank u for watching Training here at Columbus GA, Fort Benning, 😍 beautiful lady in France....😘
Oh man..Did all this in April 2007…Fun times!
to get recruits used to being yelled at in war it gets louder than that to function
They have to also see what there limit is stress and you can assess the recruits battle response because war is the ultimate stressor
This is an old video. They don't do this anymore, it's well watered down. Their is a RUclipsr named Angry Cop. He's a former drill instructor and he does videos about Army life and stuff. He covered the new training also. Maybe you should look him up, he's quite funny
I agree about Angry Cops.....though be advised that his language can be....rather spicy. But in many ways he's a distillation of every Drill Sergeant I've ever met, no BS and hilariously sarcastic.
While I am sure the US Army boot camp is tough, US Navy boot camp is tougher. I know from experience, as I went through 8 weeks of Navy boot in 1977 and damn near died (kidding, but just barely). We had a Marine Corps drill instructor for the first two weeks of boot camp as there were not enough Company commanders available.. Thank God our company got a Company commander. Thanks to all who served, especially during the Cold War.
YOUR FULL OF BS YOU HAD A MARINE DI IN NAVY BASIC? YOUR FULL OF CRAP
@@184876ela no, you are.
I only went to Benning for airborne training but I enjoyed it, went to my unit after a year of training (basic, signal or comms ait, airborne).
Love your channel!! If you are ever anywhere near Ft Benning, I suggest making "The National Infantry Museum" a destination. You will be amazed..
I went to Army Basic Training in 1981 at the age of 17 (enlisted in 1980). I spent 12 years in. MANY changes since I went to Basic at Ft. Gordon GA. for OSUT! Of course, back then there were no cell phones. We got weekly phone privileges IF we were squared away. We took or PT tests in our greens and combat boots ,no gym shoes (sneakers). The video you watched didn't cover a LOT of things that go on during Basic/AIT (OSUT). For instance, the PT (Physical Training Test) that you MUST successfully negotiate to complete Basic. Also that after Basic, you go for AIT (Advanced Individual Training) where you learn a Military skill. It was tough but when you complete it, you ARE proud!
#0 buzzcut I still do that even today. Can go into any barbershop anywhere and be out within 5 mins.
After being deployed, boot if funny. I have to give it to the drill sergeants, they take acting to a whole new level.
Nice video presentation.
OSUT seems a bit tamer than when I went through Basic/AIT but it may be the conditions imposed on the film crew. The Army does not want to show the public what really is involved with training!
During my life, I finished college, graduate school, law school and lots of training through a federal law enforcement career. The only instructors I can clearly remember are my Infantry Drill Sergeants at Ft.Benning!!!
The shouting is to get you used to high stress situations. Combat is the most chaotic, loud, confusing and panic inducing thing a human can experience. If you're not used to thinking and acting under high stress situations, there's a good chance that you might freeze up. If you do that at best the guys around you have to pick up your slack. At worst, you'll get someone killed and then you'll have to go through the rest of your life knowing that you got one of your buddies killed.
Rock that camo!!!
That makes british basic training look easy 😂😂
Great video:)
The yelling is to break you down from civilian viewpoint to a military viewpoint. A lot of the process is shock, discomfort mixed with a calculated fear of authority. In a battle situation there is no room for questioning authority.
Absolutely! If you can't make it through the stress of Basic, how are you going to make it in a theater?
I liked that you watched military training. I was through the gas chamber twice and it's not that bad. Stay well and be safe.
It's not that bad unless you are one of the recruits you think you know better than the drill sergeants and try to hold your breath. When you finally realize that you cant hold it that long and take a gasping breath and breath too deep... you not only cry your eyes out, but every bit of mucus and snot in your sinuses comes out too, and then you gag on it and throw up as well. Short controlled breaths is the easiest way to get through the gas chamber.
Watch the training for the Marines you'll be blown away, it's this turned to 1000