@@MyaWoyicki-f9wI have not personally been in the military, but my dad has. His advice is as follows: 1. Work on your physical strenght, everything aspect of it, trust me you’ll need it. 2. Don’t take anything the drill seargents say personally, its just to make sure the soldiers are ready for the military.
That's actually how they are taught. My brother was a marine drill instructor and he told me that for hours upon hours they would practice yelling at trees. Perfecting that deep raspy voice.
We were the first class for a new DI. He told us how he’d practiced in the mirror to get his DI face perfect and had his opening line ready. He just needed a target and he found it in the form of a good sized recruit named Cruz. I remember it like yesterday. On the cattle car to old tank hill Cruz was staring at this DI with a dumbfounded look and our DI gave him a death stare and yelled out “ what’s the matter with you boy, you wanna f$ck me or something?” Cruz wanted to disappear and we made space around him in a hurry even in that hot dusty cattle car. Lol. Great times.
Do they even really need practice after first time? They do this so often to so many new groups of people that at one point it should come straight ouf of their spines from the sheer amount of repetition.
I couldn't believe my luck when i joined at 26 years old, the drill sergeant that walked on my bus was a childhood friend of mine that had moved away when we were 18 after joining...all the drill Sergeants knew i was his friend and it ended up being a easy basic training for me personally.
Thanks for sharing that man. I’m about to be 28 and had thoughts of not joining anymore cause of my age. I thought there’d be no way I can keep up with all the young guys.
@@Mr1damian 28 is still young! I joined when I was 40, after they raised the recruiting age, back in 2007. There were several guys my age in the basic training Company at Ft. Benning. A Co. 2/54,
I joined the Marine Corps at 26 dude, it is not uncommon at all. You will not be treated differently nor get “special attention”. It’s just the way it is. Don’t let that hinder your choice man.
@@sm-vu4er They used to have a fat camp if you didn't pass the entry test. I heard they did away with it, but I went to fat camp at Benning because I could not do situps worth a fuck. I was only there a couple weeks. But the Army got 12 years and four tours out of me. So if they did get rid of it like I heard, surprise surprise, Army leadership made a retarded decision.
I was a female in the army in 1978 and loved it! You have to be prepared to make everything a challenge for you to beat and keep a good attitude. I was smiling on the inside the whole time!
Linda yes I know why you loved it lower standards for woman. see what i mean women don't to sign for selective . Yes Linda I did 1978 FT Jackson I seen it firsthand .
I always wished I could do something like this. But due to the way I was raised I don't think I would last with people I don't know, yelling at me and tryna rough me up. I can hold back attitude but hiding it from my face would be a challenge 😂
I was in in ‘87 I believe it was. My husband (at the time) and I both joined. It wasn’t nearly as safe for women at the time as I thought it would be. I learned self discipline and respect to a magnitude I never dreamed was possible lol. I’ll always appreciate the army for that (I was at Ft Jackson too) but crimes were absolutely covered up. I’d give anything to go back in today’s world where certain crimes don’t occur. I thought it would be life changing for me and it was but not the way I’d planned. If everyone could experience boot camp in today’s world the world would be a much better place.
Mad respect for the Military - Staff and recruits. I could never do this !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I follow a strict routine, push myself hard, never give up, and am very detailed. But, I could never do this. I am sincerely grateful for everyone who choses this path to represent our Country and make it a better place for everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🇺🇸 God Bless America and the Military !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🪖
We called our drill sergeant drill sergeant Batman because he just sounded like Batman and the other platoons were even scared of him. He would smoke the dogshit out of us but he made us the best. We won every compeition and got honor platoon and he was nominated as the best drill sergeant by the end of osut.
Try telling that to my platoon full of ESL's, English second language, bunch of Hispanic females who could NOT stop talking in formation. We were ALWAYS pushing.
be good enough to avoid suspicion, but don't do well enough to stand out...I made the mistake of knowing shit before I went in, and a particular infantry DS rode me the whole time...but goddamn it he made me into a soldier
My dad was a Lt Colonel in the National Guard and he took my Mom, brothers and me and my twin sister there to watch a "live round" show of weapons. All I can say is these men deserve ALL the love and respect America can give them. They first were showing everyone how and what they used to blow up tanks with and man it was so loud, I could not hear anyone talking. It was very impressive what they did. My dad was known as the "weekend warrior" and ran convoys through the lower part of SC and he loved being a part of something bigger than himself!
I got ran over by recruits getting off the bus! Then, to make things worse, I owed him 50 push ups before I even got up! Go figure..... But it was the best 15 weeks I ever had in my life!
oh boy. this brings back memories. I remember training at fort Jackson. If any of yall go remember to don't try to be the best because that will make them think that you find it too easy and they will give you much harder work.
That is the attitude of a mediocre loser. I have been through basic training, I have been a Drill Sergeant, I have graduated from Officer Candidate School, I was a Tactical Officer (Equivalent of a DS at OCS), I have been in about every situation imaginable and that kind of advice is antithetical to reality and the way professionals think. Always do your best no matter what and you will be a success. No one is punished for being outstanding.
I just graduated basic yesterday. When i got to Fort Jackson, i was in this exact bus and had this exact same Drill Sergeant at reception. He toned it down for the cameras big time, thats allllll im gonnna say.
Went thru Basic at Fort Jackson back in 1993. They can't smack you around or hit you but they will smoke the hell out of you and/or yell at you so much you'll wish they would just slap you upside the head and get it over with.
A lot of people think it’s harsh, but this training method is pretty fantastic, when you really think about it. Right off the bat, the instructors teach the recruits to pay attention to what they say and do only what they’re told. For instance, they were told they had two minutes to get off the bus, and took longer than two minutes, so push-ups. Some of the recruits dusted off their hands when they got up, which they weren’t told to do, so push-ups. And all the while, the instructors are actually teaching them what the exercise is called, and what the expectations are for future reference. Essentially, the recruits are taught to be on their guard from here on out, a bit like a constant game of simon says.
Grew up on military bases and my dad was a drill Sergeant at work and home, this was my life. I didn’t realize how strong he made me and my brother, thanks Dad! Sure do miss him.😢
My dad was like this and neither he nor his dad was in the military lol. People are always like man y0ur dad was mean. I'm like nah he was fucking awesome. Discipline has always been and always will be love.
Gotta appreciate it in the long run I’m a base brat myself my dad was a DI and I dealt with bct for 17 years and he expected me to voluntarily sign up for this…. Hell no I feel after the childhood I had after graduating High school I deserved an honorable discharge 😂
Back in my old Army days, "HOLY crap Private Pyle!!!" He told you to do push-ups, not something obscene to the ground of My Military Post. YOU HAVE JUST OOOOOOOOOFFENDED ME AND ALL OTHERS AROUND YOU!! GET ON YO BACK AND GIMME SOME FLUTTER KICKS UNTIL WE TELL YOU WHEN TO STOP!!!! I MIGHT HAVE TO CALL THE MILITARY POLICE TO SEE IF THE GROUND GONNA PRESS CHARGES ON YOU!!!
I remember getting off this bus at 1AM after waking up at 4AM the day before to make a 6AM flight. Finished initial processing just in time for 4AM wakeup call. The next 17 hours were the longest of my life. Nearly 36 hours without sleep in such a high-stress environment didn't mix well.
@@BornGoldstar I was definitely having borderline psychotic episodes after 24 hours. Every time we went to chow felt like an entire day passed between the previous meal.
Lol oh man... the risks you would take not doing as you were told, all part of the fun lol if u get caught you'd get shouted at but I'm thick skinned so didn't effect me, just playing the game lol
John Doe yea you can see everyone’s flaws that their going to have to hammer out. Some were being double jointed some were being consistent but not explosive enough, it’s brutal but it’s also so cool to see the bad habits they came their with vs their new version of themselves it’s such an improvement. And those DIs are so experienced they already see each individuals shit that they will need to fix probably just based off how they performed their pushups. So cool
Summer of 82 I was barely 17 did split option army reserve between the junior and senior high school. Bunch of boys from California went to Fort Leonardwood, Missouri found out what humidity was all about real fast. My favorite line from the drill sergeant in the first couple days was “we’re not allowed to kill you anymore, but we can still make you wish you were dead“ glad I went through it then and it’d kill me now. 🤘♾️☮️♾️🇺🇸
Let’s all have a moment of silence for my mans in the white Ts and struggling doing push-ups and with crazy papers falling over and no only that but when they entered the big room his papers where falling out and the guard was talking to him again, I hope he is doing well, he is trying to start to serve our country 🇺🇸
Omg, I've just discovered these videos, I could watch them all night long. Interesting. I thank all of you in our military for your service & sacrifices. 🇺🇸❣️
@@police1043As somebody who wants to join the marine corps, what makes it soft now? do they not push you as hard? I mean, im not gonna complain about it being easier when i go to bootcamp. But i also want to experience what boot camp was like before the 2000s
Its not that its soft, but the fact we live in a society today where everything is considered woke, but if you want to join the marines, you will still be tough and respected @olliepainter2155
These people had all kinds of time to get off his bus. When I went into basic we had only 10 seconds and 9 of them were gone. Last person off bus had 50 pushups to do. 1979 to 1983
“Raise you’re hand now!” “If there is no one in front of you put your hand down!” Kid in the red hoodie at the front:”I have been played, toyed with and quite possibly bamboozled”.
I was there in 86...New Hollywood. Had one guy in my squad who was much overweight. First day we ran 5 miles, he kept telling the Drill Sargent he didn't feel good but they kept pushing him. By the time we got back to Company quarters, he was so dehydrated his eyes rolled back in his head and they got the hose and squirted water on him but at least the Senior Drill Sargent had some smarts and called an ambulance. I understand that the Drill Sargent only have so much time to get recruits in shape and knowledgeable but they need to listen to the recruits also. There was another guy who was complaining of his arm itching badly and how he couldn't stop scratching. They ignored him and told him not to scratch. Two days later he was in the hospital with pustules over 90% of his body from the live virus they innoculated everyone with. Good times!! But I will always be proud to have served my country.
I'm not a big fan of war but being in the military seems like such a beautiful thing. Especially considering the level of indiscipline us young men have today. So many bits and pieces of interesting stories in your comment. I hope life after serving is good for you and all the best wishes to you in 2025.
@FuZZyツ ; on the ride to old tank hill ours was totally silent. Just glared at us the entire trip. Other than the one outburst by the Drill to Cruz you could have heard a pin drop the entire way. I think they did laps of Jackson as after having ran to the gate and back a few times I knew it didn’t take that long to get us there. They would run us to the gate and dare us to break formation and make a run for it.
@@RT-zu4ju it’s because of covid and stuff. Mine wasn’t like this but my friend just graduated and he said his wasn’t bad at all and he had a covid cycle.
I'm an old lady now but I was at Ft. Jackson for basic training in 1978. This brings back sooo many memories. Men and women did not train together in those days.
I was there in 1977 I remember watching the female soldiers train, I always did admire them ! I ended up in Germany & Vicenza Italy later on, i ets in 1984 thank you for your service and to all the other vets out there !
No, clearly they don't. However, a lot of armed forces around the world do train males and females together, and very effectively as well. I guess you didn't know as much about military as you thought
My niece,my sweet niece who lost her father at 9 years old, went to Fort Jackson at 18. I worried about her the whole time, but she made it through. She said it was HARD, but at the same time she loved it🤷♀️
@@bigdeneenHope you get to go for Family Day and graduation the next day. It’s so awesome seeing all those kids and knowing what they just went through and made it!! Good luck to your granddaughter 👍👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A badass: Teleports out of the bus and into proper formation in a split second. Drill Sargent: What you too good to walk like the rest of us?!?! F. A. I L
Same here in Germany, there's a documentary on the YT channel of the German army where a freshman got up 10 minutes early in the morning and the drill instructor actually sent him back to bed lmao
I’m a marine and I’m never the one to judge of what’s different or not all I care about is that we are all fighting for the same thing and this was great to watch
@@gilgamesh8334 Also if your wondering I was in basic in 2009 and left the same year, so if you're wondering how I did all that stuff I mentioned above I had a lot of time 11 years (mind you I did kickboxing 2 years before I joined basic so kickboxing 13 years all the other stuff came after I left). I'm 26 now.
Detroit to Ft Dix, winter '84. We arrived around 0100. Inprocessed until 0300. Reville, 0500. 8 weeks of learning how to conduct ourselves in a military manner. The best experience ever. Some things you don't forget. ALL THE WAY DRILL, SERGEANT!
I like imagining that there's just this one soldier totally defying commands and filming everything on his phone and for some reason the drill sergeants all have zero problem with this.
@@nikki6284 you like imagining?imagining what? Dragons? Unicorns? That one day the economy will fall and it will take down everything the human race has done in the past 10,000 years with it?
The recruit in the white t-shirt is taking it so seriously and has his whole heart in it to be the best soldier he can be. I hope he passed basic training and is now serving his country. The expression on his face just made me proud, he is already a hero.
You could tell he was really putting his all in when they first started. He really did try to do more when the ds was yelling at him, but he just couldn't get himself up. Lots of respect for his attempt tho, I hope he's graduated!
I think its chilling even with the best attitude. Its honestly one of the best means of learning to handle anxiety and emotional control. You're getting screamed at by an extremely intimidating person and you have to remain as stoic as possible. Even in this video they called out one guy for making a pissed off face during PT.... But still lol even the most patriotic and passionate recruit is gonna be taken by surprise. There's no true way of preparing you just gotta jump in and adapt fast
@@rawkguy4896 I guess I mean with the attitude you described… To understand they are teaching you to handle anxiety and be able to keep your executive functions while fight or flight is kicking in. That nobody is actually going to hurt you in a way that isn’t good for you. The attitude of this is good for me, not patriotism or motivation or anything. It’s what’s kept me calm through everything. Translates to life. It’s all a test. Then you die. Next right thing. Next right thing. Take responsibility. Next right thing.
The best 23 years of my life and I would gladly do it all over again I can remember that night like it was just now thank you so much for this video what great memories fort Jackson all the way❤❤❤❤
Look... it isn’t hard. The goal is to not be THAT GUY. Don’t bring attention to yourself. Let it be someone else... do what you’re told, do it fast and you’ll be fine. There’s always THAT GUY. You just don’t wanna be him (or her).
I remember going to basic I love this. Joining the Army was the best decision I’ve ever made I’m retired now and my wife and kids still benefit from a decision I made years ago
I still remember the late evening I arrived at 1RTB the Australian Army Recruit Training Battalion. We arrived at around 1800 to 1830hrs. No Females on the bus. It was a moment I will never forget. Anyone who has done basic training would know this. I would assume it would be pretty much the same service wide. You have to respect the instructors though because in your intial weeks of training you are struggling with lack of sleep and what you have to do but you do not realise that your intstructors have alot less sleep than you do, as they have prepare lessons etc for each day after doing exactly what you did that same day. I knew alot of great intructors and without them the Army would not be what it is today.
That was me too, but I joined because I just wanted to do something with my life/ wanted something different and honestly it's not bad at all. Basic training isn't as hard as everyone makes it seem, it's just nerve racking since it's a new environment with new rules but you get used to it plus you meet amazing people at training who become your best friends. You should give it a go, just saying 💪
Because he isn't allowed to. This is just reception, when you actually get to your Basic Training unit, the Drill Sergeants don't care if you are struggling. My Drill Sergeant would typically say "No one feels sorry for you Trainees" or "Stop Giving up on yourselves, Trainees". They do not care in the slightest, they will smoke you multiple times a day every day. And worst of yet, it is usually group punishment, meaning if you have a local fuck-up, be prepared to get stronger at Basic. But in reception, they are not allowed to smoke you like that so you don't get hurt. And because you are usually busy and only have to get your shots and other shit set up and only a few days to do it all. Mainly it's because in normal basic, you have 10 weeks to learn all your shit, so they can afford to spend a day smoking a platoon or company but in reception you have alot of stuff to do and only a week to do it so they cannot afford to spend a full day smoking a platoon/company. I hope I didn't become too repetitive here and I hope this actually makes things more clear as to why he didn't go too hard on them.
One caveat.... they won’t intentionally cause you to injure yourself. That doesn’t do anybody any good. The actual want you to succeed and graduate, contrary to what they scream at you lol. Having large numbers of recruits failing basic or being recycled doesn’t look good to the Battalion.
Although I pretty much led a sedentary lifestyle before the Army, when I knew for sure I was going to join, I made sure I could run 4 miles without a break, could do at least 40 push-ups, and knock-out 60 sit-ups. Best to be ready both physically and mentally. If you have even one rebellious bone in your body, leave it at the door, keep your mouth shut, do what you're told, don't take anything personally, and you'll be good to go.
@@Phillybean15Productions The Army and Marines might differ there Philly lol. But you keep playing those video games and making assumptions. There is a method to the madness. And it's to keep you alive when the shit hits the fan.
I also took Basic Training at Fort Jackson in 1972 Delta 10 2. I believe it was the best thing i did in my life. It taught me a lot things about myself. The training was great something i will never forget.
Not a day goes by that memories come back from my time in basic training. The drill sergeants were the best. Thank you for your service drill sergeants.
I went through the Air force bmt back in 2010 so i'm not too familiar with the other branches and how they do things but seeing how it's still the exact same across the board, i gotta say my favorite part about seeing these is how they all have these creative quips to say when addressing someone or something they have issue with such as "i suggest you fix your face and make your attitude less visible" i can't tell you how many times a TI has said something similar to someone. I love them
My twin sister and I went through Fort Jackson in '89/90. Wow! Nothing has changed. Basically. Once off the bus/van we entered Reception Battalion. Once at reception, you're given a week to two weeks, to familiarize with the military, marching, terminology, and learning the correct way to do push ups. At the end of the week, Drill Sergeants from BCT would come to evaluate your push up. If you couldn't do three good push ups, you would not be able to go on to BCT and you would be recycled to back to the next entering group. We all wanted to get to BCT to get it over with and move on to AIT. BCT was split for male only and female only. Once we got to AIT it was coed. I'm 64 now and retired from the Reserves (Iraqi Veteran), but I will always cherish the Fort Jackson experience.
@HORSE SIX ZERO If you are asking me, left for basic on Halloween night 1990. Graduated right after Christmas if memory serves. Seems like yesterday, but a lifetime ago too.
@j H It's a technological battlefield in this day and age. The military adapts with it. As far as putting down the men and women of the US military.. c'mon now. The tanks are still rolling, the aircraft are still flying, and people still get the job done.
@@terry_willis Let me guess, youre a nobody. You spend your free time talking down about people who choose to make something of themselves due to the extensive amount of guilt and regret for wasting your own life. Please, grow up.
I got the pleasure of getting in a bus with a new batch of fresh-from-MEPS trainees on my way back from HBL. It was so surreal observing the whole "GET THE HELL OFF MY BUS" introduction from the outside and for a 2nd time.
I'm not a fan of taking orders. But observing this start of basic training, everything the Drill sergeant said makes a lot of sense to me. They clearly know what they are doing to keep the subjects motivated, safe, and challenged.
I’m in the Air Force and I graduated bmt April 29th I was the same way but it not that bad tbh. They’re very strategic in basic I picked up lots of good habits I lowkey miss it
I’m watching a bunch of the military videos today..I did my basic training at Fort Jackson in nov of 1988!!!! One of the most amazing experiences of my life…a lot of the training still sticks with me. Nothing but respect to the men and women who put on a uniform everyday for our country!!!
My father and brother both served, and I met with a recruiter my senior year of high school. I passed on the opportunity, and looking back I think that experience would have made me stronger. I definitely would have needed the support of fellow trainees know the person who I was.
I was 17 when I joined in 1972. Scariest and best thing I could have done at the time. Learned a lot that helped me later in life. Thanks for your service 😀
May i ask what you became afterwards? Are you successful and happy in life and even if you didn't become successful are you still happy as to where you are in life?
This drill sgt is more motivating than scary. I’d go to war with him in a heartbeat. I’m currently with the Navy , but love watching footage from other branches of the military. End of the day we are all on the same team.
@@TheSPEEZY99 I said that from past experience, i drove recruits from MEPS to the airport. Along with a couple of Air Force Master Sargeants lecturing them the entire trip. And believe me, I did hear it a hundred times over. My comment was sarcastic humor and the irony of that moment. Not as a "party pooper".
I think the most nerve racking thing about this video is in the beginning when their all on the bus still. They have no idea what to expect and once someone calls out screaming they go into silent panic.
I remember this. No sleep whatsoever that day, and the following day MOT. The most stress I ever had in my life, I wish I could’ve been more ready but those 35 days there changed my life forever. Thank you army!
@@thealphamasterYT Reception, correct! I see some people on here comments on how relax this drill is. That's because this is reception. His job is to make sure you get into the right basic training company, with all of your uniforms, all of your gear, getting pay started, getting life insurance started, getting your ID, etc.
Yep! I remember it like it was yesterday. He was one of my drill sergeants and this is very calm for him. 😂 Once we got in basic, it was a totally different experience.
@@lindabloomfield2262 The worse in my opinion is sleep deprivation. The best thing for me was the camaraderie. You have to work together but it gets easier as the weeks progress.
spent my time at fort jackson south carolina in 1965.hot hot hot.sand fleas and pine trees.cadra most from world war two and korea.tough training but they trained you right.met a lot of good guys and they were fare what they were trying to train you they knew your life would depend on how you learned your training.eas glad to learn what i did.training also came in handy in my civilian life.
OMG I remember this (1988) like it was yesterday. Drill Sargents are some of the toughest, consistent but compassionate (last week of basic training) ppl I’ve ever met. Absolute respect for Drill Sargents
I actually really appreciate all drill instructors/Sargent's because even though they are very tough and unforgiving, they push you til you can't push no more and even then they push you even further. They motivate and inspire you to become a better version of yourself and to never give up. I like to think of them as mentors that give tough love. Everything has a purpose...
Yes, I remember my Drill SGT Heslop, tough as nails but I definitely didn’t want to let him down especially in combatives, pugil sticks, and shooting. The 3 things he loved.
Even when one guy was failing his pushups, he was just pushing him. Not yelling or being rude. I think there is beauty in being able to walk that line.
December 18, 2023. That was the year I left basic from here, It still feels different since I left, who knew a place like this could leave an impact on the place.
My daughter did her swearing in today and leaves for there tomorrow. She’s a little bitty thing and this makes me afraid for her. Especially all those sit ups. I’m sure she will succeed though.
Size doesn’t matter, not really. All she has to do is follow orders, and the more she does, the less she has to struggle with extra sets. In the end, she’ll most likely learn to be wary of her associates because what they do can get everyone in trouble. And if she cries, that’s honestly nothing to be ashamed of, because there’s a lot of guys out there who cry during this too, so she isn’t weak, just stressed. You just gotta push on through something like this.
The thing is, you can only do as many push ups as your mucles will allow. Muscle fatigue is an option, but once your supervisor figures out you can't do anymore of 1 exercise, they change the exercise. Overhead arm claps are far worse than push ups. Just stay down, and do bad form push ups, that's the trick.
Recently I went to basic and the experience was way more relaxed but it was also way more disorganized, we had around 300+ people arriving in a single day and we didn't sleep for almost 48 hours because it took so long from how disorganized it was.
When the other drill sergeant said “put that phone down” I paused the video, turned off my phone and went to bed.
I did some pushups when he said to.
Lmfao🤣
I snapped my head forward😂😂
Then how are you writing this
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the only thing i am scared of is the possibility of not understanding some words he said!!
lmao same that's what im scared of only i can do pushups easily
Oh don't worry. You will be able to understand them perfectly.
Follow what your battle buddies are doing
Say again drill sarnt
@@00_00.1 😃
Bus drivers be silently laughing their heads off while driving these young lads straight down to hell
Makes me wanna be the bus driver
Most of those bus drivers are veterans themselves, they know exactly what 's about to happen to the poor saps hahaha.
My bus driver was cool as fuck, let us smoke on the bus. Last time you get the chance for a couple months.
there are girls there too you know
@@adara4635 vale
Walked those halls.
Still feels like yesterday.
Best fun you’ll never wanna have again.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to join the military ?
@@MyaWoyicki-f9wI have not personally been in the military, but my dad has. His advice is as follows:
1. Work on your physical strenght, everything aspect of it, trust me you’ll need it.
2. Don’t take anything the drill seargents say personally, its just to make sure the soldiers are ready for the military.
Yes, this brings back so many memories and makes ne remember so many people, just wish I knew where they were now.
Hoo rah!
@@MyaWoyicki-f9wIt's all mental.
Imagining drill sergeants practicing their lines, while looking at themselves in a mirror, never ceases to bring a smile to my face
That's actually how they are taught. My brother was a marine drill instructor and he told me that for hours upon hours they would practice yelling at trees. Perfecting that deep raspy voice.
I remember my DI's like yesterday. Never will forget them
We were the first class for a new DI. He told us how he’d practiced in the mirror to get his DI face perfect and had his opening line ready. He just needed a target and he found it in the form of a good sized recruit named Cruz. I remember it like yesterday. On the cattle car to old tank hill Cruz was staring at this DI with a dumbfounded look and our DI gave him a death stare and yelled out “ what’s the matter with you boy, you wanna f$ck me or something?” Cruz wanted to disappear and we made space around him in a hurry even in that hot dusty cattle car. Lol. Great times.
I found out after Basic, that the Drill Instructors get most of their lines from Full Metal Jacket.
Do they even really need practice after first time? They do this so often to so many new groups of people that at one point it should come straight ouf of their spines from the sheer amount of repetition.
“ I’ll make you crawl so fast your kneecaps will catch afire” is the best line I heard from my drill sergeant in 1965.
That's because your DSGT was in the Navy first... He just wanted you to get know some Navy courtousies... Lol
I just wanted to say thanks for serving .
Ismael penalver your welcome, thanks.
My fave Drill Sergeant line was "I'll kick your ass so hard you'll be wearing it for a hat."
Yes I was there in 1965
Drill Sergeant: "You have 2 minutes to get off *MY* bus"
Bus Driver: "Am I a joke to you?"
Whats a drill sargent? Do u mean drill sergeant?
TheOtherOther lmao
@@Turtle-.- lol
No but your comment is a joke be original
Drill Sergeant: “You have two minutes to get off my bus”
USMC Drill Instructor: Lol
I couldn't believe my luck when i joined at 26 years old, the drill sergeant that walked on my bus was a childhood friend of mine that had moved away when we were 18 after joining...all the drill Sergeants knew i was his friend and it ended up being a easy basic training for me personally.
Thanks for sharing that man. I’m about to be 28 and had thoughts of not joining anymore cause of my age. I thought there’d be no way I can keep up with all the young guys.
@@Mr1damian 28 is still young! I joined when I was 40, after they raised the recruiting age, back in 2007. There were several guys my age in the basic training Company at Ft. Benning. A Co. 2/54,
Oh dude my friend would fuck with me even more, because they know you personally so they know what makes you break
Damn its never to late it must of been odd working with teenagers or mid 20s no?@infantryricky6807
I joined the Marine Corps at 26 dude, it is not uncommon at all. You will not be treated differently nor get “special attention”. It’s just the way it is. Don’t let that hinder your choice man.
It’s like a really scary version of Simon Says
ಡ ͜ ʖ ಡ
@Joaquin Lopez that's the face i make when i approach my nephew
@Joaquin Lopez *Hol' up*
:/
@Joaquin Lopez that's suspiciously specific, but uhh... *_911, what's your emergency?_*
"I recommend you to fix your face and make your attitude less visible" DAMN
That shocked me
Smashmouth, Sir!
Damn he looked straight to the ground
Eloquent drill sargents are best, lol
That’s something my mom would say.... I fit right
Recruit: *teleports off bus in one second
Drill sergeant: "You have failed to get off my bus fast enough"
Spencer Nelson this needs to be a meme
I’m pretty sure they’re supposed to screw up within minutes of arrival.
They make it an impossible to task to introduce you to corrective training
Spencer Nelson im your 1k like
T- Series I’m your zeroth.
Went through this in 1998 at Fort Jackson. Basic was the best 8 weeks of my life, and will never forget the experience.
Blue Spaders!
Me too...Went to Basic Training at Fort Jackson in the mid 80's. 🇺🇲❤️🤍💙🇺🇲
Drill Sergeant: PUT THAT PHONE DOWN
*someone tells him that its a documentary*
Drill Sergeant: Oh..
Women first cause men are never first women have to just stand there it’s all boring poor ladies
Lol
Kensuke Rivas this is quite possibly the most useless comment on the Internet
@@brokenfinger what are you trying to say...
@@kensuke5033 your comment was unnecessary because we all watched the video so we know what happened
I bet that bus driver gets a kick out of this every time.
And he drives home to his fat, disgusting wife and thinks “this ain’t that bad man”
Joining the army? Good for you! Here's a tip, work on those pushups a couple months before you go.
I'd work more on running more people get a no go on the run than pushups you are going to do a lot of push ups anyway in bct.
Well I guess if you can’t do many push ups you won’t have to do many
Fuckin situps bruh.
@@sm-vu4er They used to have a fat camp if you didn't pass the entry test. I heard they did away with it, but I went to fat camp at Benning because I could not do situps worth a fuck. I was only there a couple weeks. But the Army got 12 years and four tours out of me. So if they did get rid of it like I heard, surprise surprise, Army leadership made a retarded decision.
HIIT and sprints.
I was a female in the army in 1978 and loved it! You have to be prepared to make everything a challenge for you to beat and keep a good attitude. I was smiling on the inside the whole time!
Linda yes I know why you loved it lower standards for woman. see what i mean women don't to sign for selective . Yes Linda I did 1978 FT Jackson I seen it firsthand .
I always wished I could do something like this. But due to the way I was raised I don't think I would last with people I don't know, yelling at me and tryna rough me up. I can hold back attitude but hiding it from my face would be a challenge 😂
I was in in ‘87 I believe it was. My husband (at the time) and I both joined. It wasn’t nearly as safe for women at the time as I thought it would be. I learned self discipline and respect to a magnitude I never dreamed was possible lol. I’ll always appreciate the army for that (I was at Ft Jackson too) but crimes were absolutely covered up. I’d give anything to go back in today’s world where certain crimes don’t occur. I thought it would be life changing for me and it was but not the way I’d planned. If everyone could experience boot camp in today’s world the world would be a much better place.
@MsCaroline68 i was at Ft Jackson in "86" Yes, the crime was covered up.
@@yeskaluvHonestly, the drill sergeants would have the most fun messing with you, it'd make for some good stories lmao
Lmao the drill sargeant thought the dude filming was a recruit
Chase Williams what?
@@Aidsfoster the ds yelled at the guy filming to put the phone down
@@chalupamsf At what point in the video?
@@thatsaboutit3900 2:03
He prob knew tbh and was joking lol
this guy really showed up to basic training in Jordan 11's
Which one?
Abe Callard He was messing up on the pushups
Electivire BFF I see 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦♂️
I’m saying 😂
I don’t know the difference in shoes
“If you’re in the front, there is nobody there, put your arm down.”
Dead.
We all did what he did 😂
Shit had me dying especially his face 😭
they was damned if they did damned if they didnt. Probably better that they did and were told to lower it. Dude said arms up.
My freaking saliva came out for laughing so hard 🤭🤣
but if he had not put his arm up, he would have been yelled at for not doing as he was told.
It is a no win situation, and is designed to be that way.
Mad respect for the Military - Staff and recruits. I could never do this !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I follow a strict routine, push myself hard, never give up, and am very detailed. But, I could never do this. I am sincerely grateful for everyone who choses this path to represent our Country and make it a better place for everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🇺🇸 God Bless America and the Military !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🪖
i enjoy watching these videos in my comfortable bed
Sky Frosti3 ok
Lol
That's me right now but I'm going to be one of those people within the next month or so.
@@brandontarabocchia756 good luck
They diserve your respect...lazy ass
This is possibly the most chill drill sergeant I have ever seen. And he was still pretty scary.
Exactly
It’s because the cameras were there. When no cameras are there is usually rough. However, the real fun is when BCT starts
Look....that monotone voice of that DS will scare the shxt outta anybody. I'm a witness
We called our drill sergeant drill sergeant Batman because he just sounded like Batman and the other platoons were even scared of him. He would smoke the dogshit out of us but he made us the best. We won every compeition and got honor platoon and he was nominated as the best drill sergeant by the end of osut.
If you mess up hes disappointed and thats the worst things ever
Great advices: 1.) avoid creating unwanted attention. 2.) observe everything around. 3.) be a team player. 4.) Don't quit / Never give up.
I agree. avoid drawing attention. I kept my mouth quiet and was the only person in the entire company not to get KP
Try telling that to my platoon full of ESL's, English second language, bunch of Hispanic females who could NOT stop talking in formation. We were ALWAYS pushing.
My recruiter gave me 3 tips: 1.Do as your told 2. Dammit! DO as you're told 3. GODDAMMIT!!! do as you're told
be good enough to avoid suspicion, but don't do well enough to stand out...I made the mistake of knowing shit before I went in, and a particular infantry DS rode me the whole time...but goddamn it he made me into a soldier
You forgot: Don't volunteer for anything. Never EVER call your DS "Sir" or "Ma'am". And don't internalize anything.
My dad was a Lt Colonel in the National Guard and he took my Mom, brothers and me and my twin sister there to watch a "live round" show of weapons. All I can say is these men deserve ALL the love and respect America can give them. They first were showing everyone how and what they used to blow up tanks with and man it was so loud, I could not hear anyone talking. It was very impressive what they did. My dad was known as the "weekend warrior" and ran convoys through the lower part of SC and he loved being a part of something bigger than himself!
That was the most polite DS I've ever seen. You have 2 minutes to get off this bus, I had negative 5 seconds to get off his bus, lol.
Right I never got 2 minutes
I wasn't given a time to get off the bus, however, I was in a late arrivals group.
I got ran over by recruits getting off the bus! Then, to make things worse, I owed him 50 push ups before I even got up! Go figure..... But it was the best 15 weeks I ever had in my life!
HURRY UP! lol.
It was....you have 30 seconds to get off from the f'ing bus and 20 of them are gone!! Now smoke your ass!!
oh boy. this brings back memories. I remember training at fort Jackson. If any of yall go remember to don't try to be the best because that will make them think that you find it too easy and they will give you much harder work.
And don't ever volunteer for anything.... Wait till your voluntold.
I am going to Fort Jackson in Feb, I've been watching videos like this all day
@@Itsjayy23 pog
That is the attitude of a mediocre loser. I have been through basic training, I have been a Drill Sergeant, I have graduated from Officer Candidate School, I was a Tactical Officer (Equivalent of a DS at OCS), I have been in about every situation imaginable and that kind of advice is antithetical to reality and the way professionals think. Always do your best no matter what and you will be a success. No one is punished for being outstanding.
@@joeiiiful Yea right you were. is that your name 'Joseph Mellen'?
I just graduated basic yesterday. When i got to Fort Jackson, i was in this exact bus and had this exact same Drill Sergeant at reception. He toned it down for the cameras big time, thats allllll im gonnna say.
I have a question do drill sergents punch people if they don't obey or trash talk them?
real jew no bro lol. they can get in lots of trouble if they do. theres always the rare case it does happen but i wouldnt worry about
James Hedlock 100%
Went thru Basic at Fort Jackson back in 1993. They can't smack you around or hit you but they will smoke the hell out of you and/or yell at you so much you'll wish they would just slap you upside the head and get it over with.
This is facts lol. I had the same DS for reception. Same routine, just a whole lot more screaming and cussing/throwing trainee’s paperwork around.
A lot of people think it’s harsh, but this training method is pretty fantastic, when you really think about it. Right off the bat, the instructors teach the recruits to pay attention to what they say and do only what they’re told. For instance, they were told they had two minutes to get off the bus, and took longer than two minutes, so push-ups. Some of the recruits dusted off their hands when they got up, which they weren’t told to do, so push-ups. And all the while, the instructors are actually teaching them what the exercise is called, and what the expectations are for future reference. Essentially, the recruits are taught to be on their guard from here on out, a bit like a constant game of simon says.
Grew up on military bases and my dad was a drill Sergeant at work and home, this was my life. I didn’t realize how strong he made me and my brother, thanks Dad! Sure do miss him.😢
My dad was like this and neither he nor his dad was in the military lol. People are always like man y0ur dad was mean. I'm like nah he was fucking awesome. Discipline has always been and always will be love.
Gotta appreciate it in the long run I’m a base brat myself my dad was a DI and I dealt with bct for 17 years and he expected me to voluntarily sign up for this…. Hell no I feel after the childhood I had after graduating High school I deserved an honorable discharge 😂
@@strangerspodcast 👍🏼
@@Bat-manwholaughs 👍🏼I feel like I spent 12 years in the military myself. When they ask have you ever served, I 🤔 ponder the question. 👍🏼
Rip to him ❤
felt so bad for my mans in the white T who was struggling with push ups then had all his paperwork lookin crazy ....that would've been me lmao
Back in my old Army days, "HOLY crap Private Pyle!!!" He told you to do push-ups, not something obscene to the ground of My Military Post. YOU HAVE JUST OOOOOOOOOFFENDED ME AND ALL OTHERS AROUND YOU!!
GET ON YO BACK AND GIMME SOME FLUTTER KICKS UNTIL WE TELL YOU WHEN TO STOP!!!! I MIGHT HAVE TO CALL THE MILITARY POLICE TO SEE IF THE GROUND GONNA PRESS CHARGES ON YOU!!!
@@MarcosLopez-yz2wr
Well what do we have here.. a fucking comedian!
@@MarielleMorris That's odd that words on a screen frightened you. Do flash lights scare you too?
@@0311ForceRecon you were a hold over werent ya
nah man has heart, if he kept that heart he passed basic and is a good soldier nolw I promise that.
These people are thinking “What did I just get myself into”.
Maybe
It's a couple days later when that thought REALLY kicks in. Shark Attack, which to my understanding they're not doing anymore for some reason.
@@crazyJman80 what’s shark attack?
@@Revolumuzik94 they make you exercise for hours while getting smoke by drill sgt's
@@jairomaysonet7856 whoa, I mean, I exercise and all but in my emotional state, I’d have a breakdown/depression or traumatized
Appreciate all you young men and women doing what most won’t do for their country. Good luck to y’all and Oorah!
I remember getting off this bus at 1AM after waking up at 4AM the day before to make a 6AM flight. Finished initial processing just in time for 4AM wakeup call. The next 17 hours were the longest of my life. Nearly 36 hours without sleep in such a high-stress environment didn't mix well.
Sleep deprivation ain’t no joke. Lol I started hallucinating at the 20 hr mark. Kept seeing sparkles ✨ and falling asleep with my eyes open.
Hell yeah I was in the navy in 2001 this was a long ass day
@@BornGoldstar I was definitely having borderline psychotic episodes after 24 hours. Every time we went to chow felt like an entire day passed between the previous meal.
@@Squirleypoo yesss!!! The same. I haven’t been able to stay up passed a certain time since then. Once I get too tired I start hallucinations
@@BornGoldstar i
There's always that one person not doing the pushups when the drill sergeant looks away
lmao
That was always me at boot camp lmaooo
Like all the woman, and thats not sexist literally watch the video XD
Lol oh man... the risks you would take not doing as you were told, all part of the fun lol if u get caught you'd get shouted at but I'm thick skinned so didn't effect me, just playing the game lol
hndez_ 13 that’s me 😀
Black guy in white shirt had the best form doing push - ups imo even though he got tired after a while.
John Doe yea you can see everyone’s flaws that their going to have to hammer out. Some were being double jointed some were being consistent but not explosive enough, it’s brutal but it’s also so cool to see the bad habits they came their with vs their new version of themselves it’s such an improvement. And those DIs are so experienced they already see each individuals shit that they will need to fix probably just based off how they performed their pushups. So cool
Yeah you can tell that kid is strong.
His shoulders went up before his belly. They are supposed to move at the same time
@@dynodyno6970 Strong? He barely did 20 dude
@@blackhawk4465 did you see the others?😃😃
Summer of 82 I was barely 17 did split option army reserve between the junior and senior high school. Bunch of boys from California went to Fort Leonardwood, Missouri found out what humidity was all about real fast. My favorite line from the drill sergeant in the first couple days was “we’re not allowed to kill you anymore, but we can still make you wish you were dead“ glad I went through it then and it’d kill me now. 🤘♾️☮️♾️🇺🇸
Bro I’m sitting in my bed and I’m low-key scared for myself..
Why
same
M8 I just got back. You'll be fine xD
Me too
Why bruh this shits easier than football practice 😂 try looking up usmc basic training it’s nothing basic
“Make your attitude less visible” Best line ever.
came here for this comment. lmaoooo i was dying
@Ben Dover okay?
😂
@Ben Dover maybe because females want to be tOuGH too
@Ben Dover really how so
Let’s all have a moment of silence for my mans in the white Ts and struggling doing push-ups and with crazy papers falling over and no only that but when they entered the big room his papers where falling out and the guard was talking to him again, I hope he is doing well, he is trying to start to serve our country 🇺🇸
I saw that too haha major oof
😂😂😂
I bet he’s a lean mean machine by now
It’s ok to start off all OOF but don’t quit. There is no quit. You’ll be fine..
I hope he’s looking back and saying “I MADE IT” #ArmyStrong 💪🏾
Omg, I've just discovered these videos, I could watch them all night long. Interesting. I thank all of you in our military for your service & sacrifices. 🇺🇸❣️
My dad was a Drill Sargent at Fort Jackson back in the ‘60s…we lived on base and it was a real experience growing up military…
It has changed so much... Way too Soft now.
I was surprised to find out that the base most do their basic training at is in SC, as a SC native
@@police1043As somebody who wants to join the marine corps, what makes it soft now? do they not push you as hard? I mean, im not gonna complain about it being easier when i go to bootcamp. But i also want to experience what boot camp was like before the 2000s
Its not that its soft, but the fact we live in a society today where everything is considered woke, but if you want to join the marines, you will still be tough and respected @olliepainter2155
@@steadfastsawyerlet me guess. You’re a MAGA supporter? 😭
I love how a drill sergeant owns everything: “you have 2 minutes to get off MY bus”
In communist countries, I guess the guy says “get off OUR bus”
@@simplyrealistc1232 underrated comment 😂
They do own your ass.
These people had all kinds of time to get off his bus. When I went into basic we had only 10 seconds and 9 of them were gone. Last person off bus had 50 pushups to do. 1979 to 1983
I would have asked for license and registration.
I guarantee you, if the kid in the front didn’t put his arm up, the drill sergeant would tell him to put it up 😂
Daniel Wurgler omg I was saying the same thing
Yep!
Master Illusionist's For Dictatorships shut up
No he wouldn’t
He wouldn’t
My Son graduates November 14th!! I'm so proud!!! GO ARMY!!!
New recruit be like: ohh shit, call of duty lied to me💩
🤣🤣🤣
Lmaoooo😂😂
That’s gonna be me lol
@@ray436x same
imagine how many of them were COD scrubs thinking you jump straight into gun shoot and never die
“Raise you’re hand now!”
“If there is no one in front of you put your hand down!”
Kid in the red hoodie at the front:”I have been played, toyed with and quite possibly bamboozled”.
I feel bad for him, I know I would have made the same mistake
I'm gonna be annoyed if I get the front or back in that line because I dont wanna mess it up
Your Next Door Neighbors lol would’ve been me
Your Next Door Neighbors that s*it literally happened all the time
Ha
*gets off bus in 1 minute*
Drill Sgt: FAILED
I believe he said failed because only a few people moved with a purpose
1 mite? I only had 10 seconds....
It was 2 minutes dumb ass are u deaf
@@l8r404 Found the triggered.
Why did they fail the bus task didn’t they get off in tine
I was there in 86...New Hollywood. Had one guy in my squad who was much overweight. First day we ran 5 miles, he kept telling the Drill Sargent he didn't feel good but they kept pushing him. By the time we got back to Company quarters, he was so dehydrated his eyes rolled back in his head and they got the hose and squirted water on him but at least the Senior Drill Sargent had some smarts and called an ambulance. I understand that the Drill Sargent only have so much time to get recruits in shape and knowledgeable but they need to listen to the recruits also. There was another guy who was complaining of his arm itching badly and how he couldn't stop scratching. They ignored him and told him not to scratch. Two days later he was in the hospital with pustules over 90% of his body from the live virus they innoculated everyone with. Good times!! But I will always be proud to have served my country.
I'm not a big fan of war but being in the military seems like such a beautiful thing. Especially considering the level of indiscipline us young men have today. So many bits and pieces of interesting stories in your comment. I hope life after serving is good for you and all the best wishes to you in 2025.
That was the most calm drill instructor on the bus I’ve ever seen
He’s a Drill Sergeant. Marines have DIs .
@FuZZyツ ; on the ride to old tank hill ours was totally silent. Just glared at us the entire trip. Other than the one outburst by the Drill to Cruz you could have heard a pin drop the entire way. I think they did laps of Jackson as after having ran to the gate and back a few times I knew it didn’t take that long to get us there. They would run us to the gate and dare us to break formation and make a run for it.
Not like that at Fort Benning .. This shit look like heaven compared to FB
Mine was a nightmare
@@RT-zu4ju it’s because of covid and stuff. Mine wasn’t like this but my friend just graduated and he said his wasn’t bad at all and he had a covid cycle.
I'm an old lady now but I was at Ft. Jackson for basic training in 1978. This brings back sooo many memories. Men and women did not train together in those days.
I was there in 1977 I remember watching the female soldiers train, I always did admire them ! I ended up in Germany & Vicenza Italy later on, i ets in 1984 thank you for your service and to all the other vets out there !
Was the same in the early 2000s, just watched the females from a distance while we actually trained. Military going to shit...
USAF DIRT BOYZ Or you could be like any other troop of any branch and handle training around women.
No, clearly they don't. However, a lot of armed forces around the world do train males and females together, and very effectively as well. I guess you didn't know as much about military as you thought
Air Force , 74 . Segregated as well . I still think that is the way it should be to train
I was drafted in 1972 .
No matter what people tell you or how prepared you think you are getting off that bus is like stepping into another world !
Why?
@@audreywilborn2018 A strict drill Sargent is cliché. I thought you were talking about another world we don’t know.
It instantly can make your heart drop
To your stomach
It IS stepping into another world!
My niece,my sweet niece who lost her father at 9 years old, went to Fort Jackson at 18. I worried about her the whole time, but she made it through. She said it was HARD, but at the same time she loved it🤷♀️
My 19 year old granddaughter left yesterday for basic training
@@bigdeneenHope you get to go for Family Day and graduation the next day. It’s so awesome seeing all those kids and knowing what they just went through and made it!! Good luck to your granddaughter 👍👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A badass: Teleports out of the bus and into proper formation in a split second.
Drill Sargent: What you too good to walk like the rest of us?!?! F. A. I L
Person: _does literally anything_
Drill Sergeant: *W R O N G*
You ain't kiddin🤣🤣dont miss that part
@Lor Ray right tho
Same here in Germany, there's a documentary on the YT channel of the German army where a freshman got up 10 minutes early in the morning and the drill instructor actually sent him back to bed lmao
Can't spell Sergeant :) brainwave :)
I’m a marine and I’m never the one to judge of what’s different or not all I care about is that we are all fighting for the same thing and this was great to watch
❤
@Nicholas TV Keeping the sabbath day holy
@Nicholas TV 29
@Nicholas TV No
It's Marine
I think the only thing I'm going to end up having trouble with is remembering all the shit they tell me, my memory is shit tier.
Zamerson JB my problem would be not being able to laugh when they yell at me
@@fattony5331 yeah I bursted out laughing in basic, wasn't a good idea. I always laughed when I got shouted out.
I would act like Homer Simpson
Xxx Zzz How are you alive ? Must be an Image of the afterlife, since you’ve been murdered by your drill sergeant.
@@gilgamesh8334 Also if your wondering I was in basic in 2009 and left the same year, so if you're wondering how I did all that stuff I mentioned above I had a lot of time 11 years (mind you I did kickboxing 2 years before I joined basic so kickboxing 13 years all the other stuff came after I left). I'm 26 now.
My son graduated from there 8 years ago brings back memories. God bless them all hope they all make it
I got chills watching this, brought back memories of how scared I was when first arrived at Ft Jackson in 84
That's the year I was there
Same but in 2008 brings back memories
Doooooft as pogs
Same here , summer 1999
Was there summer of 83.
it’s crazy these guys and girls are now most likely trained soldiers
Some of them.......
@@swwwsss7870 and that's crazier
They probably ncos now
@@Vinex3431 hahaha real talk! If they stayed in they’re probably SGTs now
wearing yoga pants...lmao puhlease
Who else thinks drill sergeants should be used to deboard planes? 😂 It takes forever to get off
Mountain West Highways *old grandma slowly walking off plane*
Ds: “Hurry your old ass up grandma!”
Some white mom would get triggered for being harrassed
Mountain West Highways you so evil that evil is scared of you 😂😂😂
Hubert M or some Black women will use the race card
Ikr it takes longer than flight 😂 😂
Detroit to Ft Dix, winter '84. We arrived around 0100. Inprocessed until 0300. Reville, 0500. 8 weeks of learning how to conduct ourselves in a military manner. The best experience ever. Some things you don't forget. ALL THE WAY DRILL, SERGEANT!
I like imagining that there's just this one soldier totally defying commands and filming everything on his phone and for some reason the drill sergeants all have zero problem with this.
That's not the way it works.
@@liquidbraino re read the first three words
@@nikki6284 you like imagining?imagining what? Dragons? Unicorns? That one day the economy will fall and it will take down everything the human race has done in the past 10,000 years with it?
@@abdelrahmansalama7338 what- did you even see who I responded to? Idk what you’re saying.
@@abdelrahmansalama7338 🤡
The recruit in the white t-shirt is taking it so seriously and has his whole heart in it to be the best soldier he can be. I hope he passed basic training and is now serving his country. The expression on his face just made me proud, he is already a hero.
Yeah but he couldn’t do 20 push-ups without draggin
@@cashmoney2909 That will come with time and practice. The fact that he's determined is what matters most because it'll push him
You could tell he was really putting his all in when they first started. He really did try to do more when the ds was yelling at him, but he just couldn't get himself up. Lots of respect for his attempt tho, I hope he's graduated!
I thought the same thing. He'll probably be the most professional out of the whole bunch
@@cashmoney2909 everyone starts somewhere remember where u came from what matters is progress
Great drill sgt.
He’s not very harsh. He’s clear, concise, efficient, direct.
It’s chilling only if you come with the wrong attitude.
I think its chilling even with the best attitude. Its honestly one of the best means of learning to handle anxiety and emotional control. You're getting screamed at by an extremely intimidating person and you have to remain as stoic as possible. Even in this video they called out one guy for making a pissed off face during PT....
But still lol even the most patriotic and passionate recruit is gonna be taken by surprise. There's no true way of preparing you just gotta jump in and adapt fast
@@rawkguy4896 I guess I mean with the attitude you described…
To understand they are teaching you to handle anxiety and be able to keep your executive functions while fight or flight is kicking in. That nobody is actually going to hurt you in a way that isn’t good for you.
The attitude of this is good for me, not patriotism or motivation or anything.
It’s what’s kept me calm through everything. Translates to life.
It’s all a test. Then you die.
Next right thing. Next right thing. Take responsibility. Next right thing.
@@SiiNTiNo one cares.
Yeah. No Fear for these Troops
@@Manofpeas5639You cared enough to comment.
The best 23 years of my life and I would gladly do it all over again I can remember that night like it was just now thank you so much for this video what great memories fort Jackson all the way❤❤❤❤
Look... it isn’t hard. The goal is to not be THAT GUY. Don’t bring attention to yourself. Let it be someone else... do what you’re told, do it fast and you’ll be fine. There’s always THAT GUY. You just don’t wanna be him (or her).
My cousin served in the Air Force briefly as a medic, came back with a useful saying: “nails that stand out get hammered”
And you think you can do push-ups nonstop? The white shirt guy almost did a full range push-ups which is the reason why he get tired fast.
@@sinclairrareglove5618 lmao
Oh please. Its a job. A bullshit job like many others. If youre "that guy" then who cares
@@jasoncruz19800 Your drill sergeant will, and he will make your life hell until you do shit right. Get over yourself!
Guy in the white shirt acting like he’s the main character
Lol
😆😆😆
blm
@@andrelee8860 In the Army, no lives matter. You are all equally worthless.
@@cappuccinosnephew1382 this came out 2 years ago and it’s still active lmfao
I remember going to basic I love this. Joining the Army was the best decision I’ve ever made I’m retired now and my wife and kids still benefit from a decision I made years ago
You're a good man and patriot. I'm in the same boat as you.
the entirety of america benefits from your decision, thank you
@@SiiNTi cap you are ugly
U must have a low iq
@@SiiNTi no one gaf
I still remember the late evening I arrived at 1RTB the Australian Army Recruit Training Battalion. We arrived at around 1800 to 1830hrs. No Females on the bus. It was a moment I will never forget. Anyone who has done basic training would know this. I would assume it would be pretty much the same service wide.
You have to respect the instructors though because in your intial weeks of training you are struggling with lack of sleep and what you have to do but you do not realise that your intstructors have alot less sleep than you do, as they have prepare lessons etc for each day after doing exactly what you did that same day.
I knew alot of great intructors and without them the Army would not be what it is today.
Half of me wants to join the army, the other half of me wants to stay in my bed and continue eating hot Cheetos and think that’s daring enough.
That was me too, but I joined because I just wanted to do something with my life/ wanted something different and honestly it's not bad at all. Basic training isn't as hard as everyone makes it seem, it's just nerve racking since it's a new environment with new rules but you get used to it plus you meet amazing people at training who become your best friends. You should give it a go, just saying 💪
S. Ramirez which branch did u join?
Clever Smart Army
Hell yeah Army is the way to go.
Two words: national guard
The lead DS is tough but fair. He could've just kept smoking them but when the weakest ones started struggling he relented. I appreciate him.
Because he isn't allowed to. This is just reception, when you actually get to your Basic Training unit, the Drill Sergeants don't care if you are struggling. My Drill Sergeant would typically say "No one feels sorry for you Trainees" or "Stop Giving up on yourselves, Trainees". They do not care in the slightest, they will smoke you multiple times a day every day. And worst of yet, it is usually group punishment, meaning if you have a local fuck-up, be prepared to get stronger at Basic. But in reception, they are not allowed to smoke you like that so you don't get hurt. And because you are usually busy and only have to get your shots and other shit set up and only a few days to do it all. Mainly it's because in normal basic, you have 10 weeks to learn all your shit, so they can afford to spend a day smoking a platoon or company but in reception you have alot of stuff to do and only a week to do it so they cannot afford to spend a full day smoking a platoon/company. I hope I didn't become too repetitive here and I hope this actually makes things more clear as to why he didn't go too hard on them.
thats just for the beginning but once ur actually doing it theyll kinda motivate you? to finish
One caveat.... they won’t intentionally cause you to injure yourself. That doesn’t do anybody any good. The actual want you to succeed and graduate, contrary to what they scream at you lol. Having large numbers of recruits failing basic or being recycled doesn’t look good to the Battalion.
*they actually
Stupid iPhone
@@cap12206 why dont you just edit it instead of making another comment?
Although I pretty much led a sedentary lifestyle before the Army, when I knew for sure I was going to join, I made sure I could run 4 miles without a break, could do at least 40 push-ups, and knock-out 60 sit-ups. Best to be ready both physically and mentally. If you have even one rebellious bone in your body, leave it at the door, keep your mouth shut, do what you're told, don't take anything personally, and you'll be good to go.
@@Phillybean15Productions you obviously aint cut out to be a soldier if your fefes cant handle being yelled at, lol!
thanks lol
@@Phillybean15Productions The Army and Marines might differ there Philly lol. But you keep playing those video games and making assumptions. There is a method to the madness. And it's to keep you alive when the shit hits the fan.
Don't let yourself stand out either. If they see you falling behind or showing off the DS will make you suffer.
If you abandon any sense of individual morals, you too can someday follow orders to tear gas children!
I also took Basic Training at Fort Jackson in 1972 Delta 10 2. I believe it was the best thing i did in my life. It taught me a lot things about myself. The training was great something i will never forget.
“everyone turn your phones off and put them in your bag”
guy filming: “no, i dont think i will”
That was camera guy filming lol not student
@@vr8938 well yah no shit
@@vr8938 That's the joke.
bully maguire is filming
😂🤣
Wow! Nothing has changed since 1977. C-3-1 tankhill. I’m almost 60 now and my drill sergeants faces are still burned into my memory.
That's a reception battalion, it's way harder once you actually get to basic
@@MickeyHorrigan Maybe you didnt read my comment correctly. Been there, done that!
BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose
Thank you for your service. I’m hoping to go into the Rangers.
What MOS were you?
Gavin Browning Good luck.
The Motion of Pictures cheers man, I’ll need it
Not a day goes by that memories come back from my time in basic training. The drill sergeants were the best. Thank you for your service drill sergeants.
same here good times
Mine was different it was cold
PTSD?
I went through the Air force bmt back in 2010 so i'm not too familiar with the other branches and how they do things but seeing how it's still the exact same across the board, i gotta say my favorite part about seeing these is how they all have these creative quips to say when addressing someone or something they have issue with such as "i suggest you fix your face and make your attitude less visible" i can't tell you how many times a TI has said something similar to someone. I love them
My twin sister and I went through Fort Jackson in '89/90. Wow! Nothing has changed. Basically. Once off the bus/van we entered Reception Battalion. Once at reception, you're given a week to two weeks, to familiarize with the military, marching, terminology, and learning the correct way to do push ups. At the end of the week, Drill Sergeants from BCT would come to evaluate your push up. If you couldn't do three good push ups, you would not be able to go on to BCT and you would be recycled to back to the next entering group. We all wanted to get to BCT to get it over with and move on to AIT. BCT was split for male only and female only. Once we got to AIT it was coed. I'm 64 now and retired from the Reserves (Iraqi Veteran), but I will always cherish the Fort Jackson experience.
I went through Basic at Jackson in late 1990. At 64 years old now, you went through basic at 35/36 years old? That would have been an experience.
@HORSE SIX ZERO If you are asking me, left for basic on Halloween night 1990. Graduated right after Christmas if memory serves. Seems like yesterday, but a lifetime ago too.
Are u serious they evaluate your pushup? And u had to do 3 correct?
@j H It's a technological battlefield in this day and age. The military adapts with it.
As far as putting down the men and women of the US military.. c'mon now. The tanks are still rolling, the aircraft are still flying, and people still get the job done.
j H You are sexist. I get that you’re old, and most old people are sexist racist stubborn mules, but still at least make an effort. Sheez.
There are 3 people you don’t piss off in this world your Dad, Your Drill Sergeant, And your barber.
Top Comment. I have six brothers and it’s my job to piss them off 😂😂😂
So true. Whenever my late dad got mad, I wouldn't hesitate to run for the hills, and say a prayer. He was never abusive, but his wrath spoke volumes!
and your food server.
And me
@@Blue_Happiness Because they can fuck up your hair 😂
im so proud of these men and women for even attempting let alone joining the military
That's because it's the best job they could find. Even McDonalds didn't want them.
@@terry_willis Let me guess, youre a nobody.
You spend your free time talking down about people who choose to make something of themselves due to the extensive amount of guilt and regret for wasting your own life.
Please, grow up.
I joined the Army in October, got back from Fort Jackson on the 5th of August. It was not pleasent.
@@shadowtrooper1 Do they yell alot?
@@YourLocalTrash_Panda yes, louder than your first grade teacher after you did something bad.
I got the pleasure of getting in a bus with a new batch of fresh-from-MEPS trainees on my way back from HBL. It was so surreal observing the whole "GET THE HELL OFF MY BUS" introduction from the outside and for a 2nd time.
I'm not a fan of taking orders. But observing this start of basic training, everything the Drill sergeant said makes a lot of sense to me. They clearly know what they are doing to keep the subjects motivated, safe, and challenged.
Wait until they starting playing with them
Yeah no shit
I’m in the Air Force and I graduated bmt April 29th I was the same way but it not that bad tbh. They’re very strategic in basic I picked up lots of good habits I lowkey miss it
White Shirt black kid just ain't havin a good time in any part of this video
Na, those push ups got had him spent lol
lol basically the only one doing real push ups. the others looked like they mind as well join the female side.
He moving way too slow
@@d.invisiblemann1373 true he was doing them, the fat white kid in black wasn't doing them.
Nightshift he was trynna look beastmode😂😂
I’m watching a bunch of the military videos today..I did my basic training at Fort Jackson in nov of 1988!!!! One of the most amazing experiences of my life…a lot of the training still sticks with me. Nothing but respect to the men and women who put on a uniform everyday for our country!!!
Black people should never serve your country I don't know wtf they was thinking
Been 40 years since I was a commissioned army officer. Still remember how to field strip an M16 and how to patch a sucking chest wound.
@@ms.annthrope415 NICE!!!! I have my Ruck packed for deployment/emergencies ….lol..Thank you for your service.
i leave to fort jackson the 12th! excited & nervous.
@@Dani-jn2jo we were all excited and nervous, you’ll do just fine!!! Congrats!!!
My father and brother both served, and I met with a recruiter my senior year of high school. I passed on the opportunity, and looking back I think that experience would have made me stronger. I definitely would have needed the support of fellow trainees know the person who I was.
I was 17 when I joined in 1972. Scariest and best thing I could have done at the time. Learned a lot that helped me later in life. Thanks for your service 😀
May i ask what you became afterwards? Are you successful and happy in life and even if you didn't become successful are you still happy as to where you are in life?
I turned 19 in on Ft. Jackson in 1974. I didn't say a word to anyone about it.
19 when I went in in 99
@@Mandalorian_of_Christ same but I turned 19 in basic
This drill sgt is more motivating than scary. I’d go to war with him in a heartbeat. I’m currently with the Navy , but love watching footage from other branches of the military. End of the day we are all on the same team.
Tyfys
@@Sernival yasfg - you are so f g
I'm interested in the Navy... Please can you help/put me through.. Thanks. Please drop your contact details. #OneLove
@@Oluwaseunfunmi_VAS go to your nearest recruiting office
HUHA my brother TY for your service I am a Desert Storm veteran US Army HUHA!
" When i tell you to get off my bus" Bus driver looking at him sideways
Haahah !!!
😂😂😂
Pretty sure he's heard it a hundred times over.
@@deanladue2327 oh shut up party pooper understand a fucking joke.
@@TheSPEEZY99 I said that from past experience, i drove recruits from MEPS to the airport. Along with a couple of Air Force Master Sargeants lecturing them the entire trip. And believe me, I did hear it a hundred times over. My comment was sarcastic humor and the irony of that moment. Not as a "party pooper".
something about watching this all cozy in my room eating chipotle and downing brewskis n takin bong rips feels amazing
Yupp. Can’t have ❄️ in boot camp. Love it
I think the most nerve racking thing about this video is in the beginning when their all on the bus still. They have no idea what to expect and once someone calls out screaming they go into silent panic.
I remember this. No sleep whatsoever that day, and the following day MOT. The most stress I ever had in my life, I wish I could’ve been more ready but those 35 days there changed my life forever. Thank you army!
This is not basic training btw, it’s reception!
@@thealphamasterYT Reception, correct! I see some people on here comments on how relax this drill is. That's because this is reception. His job is to make sure you get into the right basic training company, with all of your uniforms, all of your gear, getting pay started, getting life insurance started, getting your ID, etc.
Yep! I remember it like it was yesterday. He was one of my drill sergeants and this is very calm for him. 😂 Once we got in basic, it was a totally different experience.
@@nyce5183 my son wants to join… what is the best and worse to expect out of basic training army?
@@lindabloomfield2262 The worse in my opinion is sleep deprivation. The best thing for me was the camaraderie. You have to work together but it gets easier as the weeks progress.
The bus driver's like "So glad I'm not getting off this bus"!!
spent my time at fort jackson south carolina in 1965.hot hot hot.sand fleas and pine trees.cadra most from world war two and korea.tough training but they trained you right.met a lot of good guys and they were fare what they were trying to train you they knew your life would depend on how you learned your training.eas glad to learn what i did.training also came in handy in my civilian life.
I know right?
Bus driver is thankful for his job.
Imagine if he drove it to a marine base?
@@RobertWMahon can you please tell me more? I'm really interested as a teen getting older. It can be about anything
@@alekw6875 same here
3:45 that moment you hear the bus leaving and inside your head you're screaming *NO COME BAAAAAAAACK* !!!!!!
OMG I remember this (1988) like it was yesterday. Drill Sargents are some of the toughest, consistent but compassionate (last week of basic training) ppl I’ve ever met. Absolute respect for Drill Sargents
Watching this makes my bed even more comfortable 😌
Same
Lmao Same
we so lazy bruh 😂
RoosterNateKyng 😂😂😂
ATM THEFAMILY be grateful
I actually really appreciate all drill instructors/Sargent's because even though they are very tough and unforgiving, they push you til you can't push no more and even then they push you even further. They motivate and inspire you to become a better version of yourself and to never give up. I like to think of them as mentors that give tough love. Everything has a purpose...
Some folks can’t handle that …so many leave and commit suicide..
This stuff shouldn't be videotaped seriously
Best and worst 8 weeks of 1986. Hooray
Yes, I remember my Drill SGT Heslop, tough as nails but I definitely didn’t want to let him down especially in combatives, pugil sticks, and shooting. The 3 things he loved.
Even when one guy was failing his pushups, he was just pushing him. Not yelling or being rude.
I think there is beauty in being able to walk that line.
The drill sergeant gotta move the disneyland line like this
Right lol
😃
😂
December 18, 2023. That was the year I left basic from here, It still feels different since I left, who knew a place like this could leave an impact on the place.
My daughter did her swearing in today and leaves for there tomorrow. She’s a little bitty thing and this makes me afraid for her. Especially all those sit ups. I’m sure she will succeed though.
Chloe Miller I’m proud of her! I know you are too. Just wait til you see her at graduation! Best thing EVERRRRR!
She better get use to it, I seen a lot of girls cry in basic. It’s moreso a mental challenge than a physical challenge
Size doesn’t matter, not really. All she has to do is follow orders, and the more she does, the less she has to struggle with extra sets. In the end, she’ll most likely learn to be wary of her associates because what they do can get everyone in trouble.
And if she cries, that’s honestly nothing to be ashamed of, because there’s a lot of guys out there who cry during this too, so she isn’t weak, just stressed. You just gotta push on through something like this.
She's gonna do great! I too leave for basic (I'm going to Fort Sill however) in 2 weeks!
My condolences
“YoUrE *disrespecting* a future US army soldier”
Who said that lol
@@SlasherTube that's a vine, a random kid said that
@@misschanandlerbong1637 oh
Lol
And he actually got in the army
8:07 that Drill Sergeant just saved that black kid’s life when he told them to stop doing push-ups.
i feel. that
he was doing them right all the time but dey wasnt looking 😂
He was doing them perfectly when they weren’t looking but they look at him he got tired
The thing is, you can only do as many push ups as your mucles will allow. Muscle fatigue is an option, but once your supervisor figures out you can't do anymore of 1 exercise, they change the exercise. Overhead arm claps are far worse than push ups. Just stay down, and do bad form push ups, that's the trick.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Recently I went to basic and the experience was way more relaxed but it was also way more disorganized, we had around 300+ people arriving in a single day and we didn't sleep for almost 48 hours because it took so long from how disorganized it was.