I'm glad to hear CSM Christian understood what I went through at Parris Island in 1977. In my travels, I met quite a few active and former soldiers, who were amazed to hear I hadn't learned how to use a compass or any other soldiering skills in boot camp. I never understood why, until I read "Making The Corps" by Thomas Ricks. I first had to learn how to be a Marine, everything else came later.
I scored really well on the ASVAB and went for the Navy. I told the detailer I was interested in electronics or computers, and wanted to serve onboard aircraft carriers. He kept pushing for nuke programs. I kept telling him I wanted nothing to do with the nuclear jobs. Then he suggested nuke weapons, and said how it’s the best of the nuke programs as I would never have to go to sea. I said I wanted to go to sea, that’s why I joined the Navy and not the Airforce! I ended up getting Aviation Electronics tech (AT) and my first assignment was working on the F-14D a few years before they were retired. I served onboard 2 carriers the Stennis and Truman (CVN-74 and CVN-75).
Oh this was fun! Love it! I was married to a drill sergeant. I know she doesn't represent all of them but, she had some mental issues. Still, I have high respect for the position.
The problem with "the old ways" is that they were used to get a lot of "grunts" into the military. Today we need a smart, well trained military that is staffed with people who have legit job opportunities in the civilian world. No one is going to scream in your face at Google, yet the military is competing with Google for cyber talent.
My wrestling coach was a Captain in the Army, another heavy weight was bullying a 103 lbs kid so I punch the heavy weight. Coach never said a word but the following Monday night we all did 100 shoot and sprawls after practice. We all knew why and no one said a word 😂
Basic is 2010 compared to now is a lot different. Osut definitely is and longer. I was 11b and then 11c. Lol being a chuck in basic looked like it sucked 😂
Went through Air Force basic in 1969. Maybe due to the need for bodies during the Vietnam war, Basic was streamlined for fast turnover. Six weeks @ 5 days a week= 30 days. We did two runs of the obstacle course, but the big difference was the meager weapons training. We never handled weapons in the barracks, but only for the few hours at the rifle range. M-16 training took two afternoons. The first day was dry run practice on aiming and safely handling the rifle. The next afternoon was with live ammo. After a couple clips of target shooting (semi-auto only) we handed back our M-16s and that was it. We didn’t even have to clean them or learn how to break them down.
I salute you, warrior. Romans 13:7 King James Version 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
On another video veterans said that their drill sargeants explained that they weren't allowed to touch recruits. So in turn Drill sargeants put on white gloves and explained that the gloves are touching them. And it was so psyched out that it triggered flash backs whenever the veterans saw white gloves.
Talking about not touching recruits from what my uncles experienced in the 60s in the Marines, Army and Navy, my grandfather in the 40s in the Army and my dad in the early 80s USCG the DIs did occasionally pit hands on recruits
Maybe someone with Drill Instructor experience, or maybe higher military rank could explain me one thing please. I udnerstand why males have to cut all their hairs, as Mr. Christian here explained, health/hygiene issue, also, probably to avoid cases where the enemy grabs the long hair. That's clear, and simple. But why women does not need to do the same? They are humans as well, with the same conditions, same health and hygiene issues, same enemy can grab their hair as well. So why don't they have to cut all their hairs? If you would wonder, it's not a troll question, or sexist, or something, I am honestly curious.
I wish our Drill Sergeants just made us do push-ups. Doing bear crawls up and down the barracks for over 2 hours wasn't fun at all!
I'm glad to hear CSM Christian understood what I went through at Parris Island in 1977.
In my travels, I met quite a few active and former soldiers, who were amazed to hear I hadn't learned how to use a compass or any other soldiering skills in boot camp. I never understood why, until I read "Making The Corps" by Thomas Ricks. I first had to learn how to be a Marine, everything else came later.
Ahhhhh mannnnn!!! I wanted to see him react to “Major Payne”!!! Otherwise great knowledgeable video!!!❤
I scored really well on the ASVAB and went for the Navy. I told the detailer I was interested in electronics or computers, and wanted to serve onboard aircraft carriers. He kept pushing for nuke programs. I kept telling him I wanted nothing to do with the nuclear jobs. Then he suggested nuke weapons, and said how it’s the best of the nuke programs as I would never have to go to sea. I said I wanted to go to sea, that’s why I joined the Navy and not the Airforce! I ended up getting Aviation Electronics tech (AT) and my first assignment was working on the F-14D a few years before they were retired. I served onboard 2 carriers the Stennis and Truman (CVN-74 and CVN-75).
I’m just a little disappointed there wasn’t any scenes from Major Payne just for fun 😂
Oh this was fun! Love it! I was married to a drill sergeant. I know she doesn't represent all of them but, she had some mental issues. Still, I have high respect for the position.
I’m proud that our military had men like this man in it. He’s very impressive.
I was at MEPS Duck walking in my underwear in front of everyone i call cap
Full Metal Jacket is hands down the best.
Especially nice coming from a real drill sergeant
The problem with "the old ways" is that they were used to get a lot of "grunts" into the military. Today we need a smart, well trained military that is staffed with people who have legit job opportunities in the civilian world. No one is going to scream in your face at Google, yet the military is competing with Google for cyber talent.
Great job sgt major!
At MEPS I duck walked in a room full of people. Not half baked though. Boston MEPS 2005 fwiw.
My wrestling coach was a Captain in the Army, another heavy weight was bullying a 103 lbs kid so I punch the heavy weight. Coach never said a word but the following Monday night we all did 100 shoot and sprawls after practice. We all knew why and no one said a word 😂
Starship Troopers boot camp not included? lol
Basic is 2010 compared to now is a lot different. Osut definitely is and longer. I was 11b and then 11c. Lol being a chuck in basic looked like it sucked 😂
Went through Air Force basic in 1969. Maybe due to the need for bodies during the Vietnam war, Basic was streamlined for fast turnover. Six weeks @ 5 days a week= 30 days. We did two runs of the obstacle course, but the big difference was the meager weapons training. We never handled weapons in the barracks, but only for the few hours at the rifle range. M-16 training took two afternoons. The first day was dry run practice on aiming and safely handling the rifle. The next afternoon was with live ammo. After a couple clips of target shooting (semi-auto only) we handed back our M-16s and that was it. We didn’t even have to clean them or learn how to break them down.
I salute you, warrior.
Romans 13:7 King James Version
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
My parents have footage of me as a baby punching a drill sergeant who was dressed as Santa
On another video veterans said that their drill sargeants explained that they weren't allowed to touch recruits. So in turn Drill sargeants put on white gloves and explained that the gloves are touching them. And it was so psyched out that it triggered flash backs whenever the veterans saw white gloves.
Stripes in the most realistic boot camp movie EVER. This is my word. And as such is beyond contestation.
Just casually states, I helped change that policy.
where is starship troopers
de-fund the military 😮
b.s. .. the haircuts aren't for health..just for domination… a quick look insiection could cover the health issue
Talking about not touching recruits from what my uncles experienced in the 60s in the Marines, Army and Navy, my grandfather in the 40s in the Army and my dad in the early 80s USCG the DIs did occasionally pit hands on recruits
Maybe someone with Drill Instructor experience, or maybe higher military rank could explain me one thing please. I udnerstand why males have to cut all their hairs, as Mr. Christian here explained, health/hygiene issue, also, probably to avoid cases where the enemy grabs the long hair. That's clear, and simple. But why women does not need to do the same? They are humans as well, with the same conditions, same health and hygiene issues, same enemy can grab their hair as well. So why don't they have to cut all their hairs?
If you would wonder, it's not a troll question, or sexist, or something, I am honestly curious.
I remember quite a few "dust offs" not a great amount of fun
In FMJ movie that DI was actually a DI irl before. He was retired that time since.
Fun fact: when they were shooting that scene he couldn’t remember his lines so the producer (or director) allowed him to be himself as the DI.
movie scene weren't ever seen as abuse by
I was expecting a lot of knowledge and damn we got it! 🧐 lol Awesome video.
People like him are the real immortals