OMG, I had goosebumps when I saw this. It reminded me of my days in bootcamp where I was the guide-on. Hold that flag straight, high, without bouncing. We were more than impressive as we went down the avenue. Other recruits could only admire us as we passed in revue. We had made it and the world could not prepare for us, those who were transformed in a time when men were men, sheep were scared, and all the cattle were nervous.
@Dr.Pepper001Күн бұрын
Hey Sargeant, where do I go to ship over for another 6 years? Oh wait, what the hell am I saying?!
@regsmith7604Күн бұрын
I can still remember my days at MCRD as if it were yesterday😢
@lawyers9Күн бұрын
Jack Webb played a great example of a DI! Terrific movie!
@tomservo5347Күн бұрын
My Dad said he watched this late one night before shipping off to Army boot camp in '66-as he said "to get my mind into it".
@rael54693 күн бұрын
I once met a drill instructor after we all left basic training. We all gathered around him and asked him......did they actually plant laundry tags in our foot locker. He confessed...."Yes we did." Why Sargent? "Because we wanted to instill in you to check and re-check and to triple check your work."
@rael54693 күн бұрын
"Did you give that sand flee a proper burial?" YES SIR ! "Did you bury him face up or face down?" Uhhhh.....I don't know sir. "Well dig him up and find out !"
@thomassaehler90383 күн бұрын
Glorification of war
@cliffnelson11742 күн бұрын
Not even close, pal.
@musicman2010472 күн бұрын
Stupid statement from a vaxxed, masked, boosted biden voter.
@gbonkers6663 күн бұрын
When Jack Webb died, the LAPD gave him full funeral honors....
@fload46d4 күн бұрын
Was drafted in '69. Sent to Vietnam and served with the 101st. At the collection depot they asked who wanted to be a Marine. I about dove under the table because I had been watching the news and saw what was happening at Khe Sahn. Our men were like in a bowl with the NVA firing in on them. Anyway, made it through 'Nam and hope we have a lot of good men left to resist what the left is trying to do to our country.
@johnciummo32994 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Such an articulate and thoughtful letter. Semper Fi.
@ralphperry35766 күн бұрын
38 years baby and still going ‼️Don’t quit.Semper Fi‼️
@sagatuppercut29607 күн бұрын
A 20 mile march? No thank you.
@kenfinke21148 күн бұрын
My father loved this movie. The Marine who said the general orders was my father's D.I. in the mid 50's.
@ez33339 күн бұрын
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@ez33339 күн бұрын
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@ez33339 күн бұрын
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@n2skcmo10 күн бұрын
I heard a story about Lee Marvin being thoroughly pissed when Webb got the part and Marvin didnt. I think Lee could have outdone Webb.
@LymanSheba10 күн бұрын
All jobs in the military supported others whether you faced combat (during Vietnam or later Iraq and Afghan) or not - without the background support from grunts, airmen or women (nurses, to be soldiers later) those who were in country could not or would not have survived to return home to our families - yes, many of our buddies/pals or dudes you'd give your life for, didn't come back with you - heck some of the fellas I was living with in DaNang went home with horrendous cases of Malaria - each time I face the Wall in DC - I feel an loneliness I cannot describe
@user-fq5cl8jl6k10 күн бұрын
Yep,I was one of them😢
@warrenshafer128111 күн бұрын
When I was in, we allegedly were going on 15 mile hike at Camp Pendleton. We went apparently more than 15 miles. I swore we were Invading Canada.😊
@billmalone505011 күн бұрын
Semper Fi to one proud Marine and also one proud father of a Marine. Thank you for your service to our country.
@Tempestzzzz11 күн бұрын
A bad economy not this movie made me join. Did my time and left with an Honorable Discharge. Picked up a lot of life lessons. But it was only one part of my life. The DD214 opened a lot of doors.
@celestino553113 күн бұрын
It’s how I learned my General Orders before leaving to PI!!!
@johnciummo329913 күн бұрын
How many young American boys saw this movie and joined the Marines? Greatest recruiting tool ever! I was one of them. Joined three days after graduating from HS in June of 65. Full of innocence and pride. The movie was made in the 50’s when we America was at peace. Vietnam was in our future. Our DI’s knew this and pushed us to our limits and beyond. They were ruthless and relentless. I did my tour in 1968. 13 months of seeing my innocence stripped away and realizing war is very serious business and if you somehow survive it and make it home in one piece, you should never complain about anything ever for the rest of your life! I was lucky. Served as a Marine Scout Dog Handler with the 1st MarDiv. Worked with the 1st, 5th,7th Marines plus 1st Recon. Came home with the Bronze Star w/V & Two Purple Hearts and Sargent stripes. Worked my way thru college and earned two degrees. Entered the business world and had a great career. Wonderful family and wife. No regrets. So many of my fellow Marines weren’t so lucky. Killed, maimed, or mentally screwed up for life. I often wonder how many young boys saw that movie, joined the Corps because of that movie and never came home alive. I’ve always been proud of my service but I also realize so many of my friend’s weren’t as lucky as me. Semper Fi.
@ScottMurray-ce6iw13 күн бұрын
There are a lot of complainers I know. What's coming at us shortly will leave none left to complain.
@scottw531513 күн бұрын
You were inspired by a movie and still others have been inspired since Roman times and before. Young men want to defend their nation. It's what we do... Semper Fi, DS Wiggins Maj USMC ret
@LymanSheba12 күн бұрын
I enlisted in the AF at 18/19 after receiving a draft notice. I had 2 brothers in the AF too. I spent 3.5 years in Missouri, 12 months in DaNang (65/66) and the remainder of 9 in Germany. In DaNang we received many mortars to the base, a few dumb ammo dump explosion by the ARVN. I knew of a few of those killed either on the flight line or on security post (one youngster was maybe 17). We did not suffer what the airbases did in later years 70's. Of course on base we didn't have the firefights or confrontations the Marines and Army did. To be honest I didn't have a clue why we were there other than following orders. I will never regret my experience in the military and made many buddies/friends I keep in touch occasionally today. Most are dead from various age or cancer related issues. My best bud in DaNang William V (Oberg) died from exposure to Agent Orange many years later. I am 84 now.
@jamessimms41512 күн бұрын
@@LymanSheba. Welcome Home. God Bless from a 23 year Army & Desert Shield/Storm Vet
@robertslusser675311 күн бұрын
I joined the Marines six days out of high school in June of '68. After boot camp at Parris Island and ITR at Camp Lejuenne (Giger), I spent a few months at Quantico being trained as a computer programmer of all things. I spent a year at MCAS El Toro, CA and a year at Camp SD Butler on Okinawa. I ran a computer program that processed supplies headed to Vietnam. I always figured that they didn't make me a "grunt" because my hearing was just good enough to enlist but I did have some high frequency hearing loss. Just one of the many Marines who served in support of those "real Marines" who did the fighting and dying. Semper Fi.
@spankyharland984515 күн бұрын
ah man, makes you want to join the Marine Corp........no thanks, I'll stay in the Army.
@340wbymag16 күн бұрын
Pvt. Madison... I knew him as Gunny Holmes long ago in the Marine Corps.
@GreatPolishWingedHussarsАй бұрын
Back then, Americans could still make patriotic movies.
@sjb34602 ай бұрын
Going to Marine boot camp is a big deal. Gaining the respect of your Drill Sargeant is a big leap of recognition and an event that is rarely achieved.
@sjb34608 күн бұрын
I went to Army boot camp at age 32 at Ft. Sill, Okla, 1983. At the end of boot camp, we had a PT test. I maxed out the points. 69 push-ups in 2 minutes, and 69 situps 2 minutes, 2 mile run 12:45. My drill Sargeant served me breakfast in bed. I was the only person to score a perfect 300 out of 240 recruits.
@tracypage19532 ай бұрын
Lee Ermys D I....
@BlueSky-eb7ru2 ай бұрын
Im a Veteran in my 70's ... I wish my ' Boot Camp ' experiance in 1969 was like what they show in movies ..
@yossarian67993 ай бұрын
Don Dubbins. An underrated, unfairly-ignored, and sadly-fogetten actor who served in the USMC from 1946 to 1948. Not a bad-lookin' fella either... 😉
@donm68204 ай бұрын
We got to watch TV one time on a Sunday in boot camp-1977. This is what we watched!
@gregoryalberts25034 ай бұрын
Wasn't my basic. This is tame.
@AmericanIsraeliJew6 ай бұрын
Surprisingly enough Don Dubbins (Private Owens) was a Marine during WWII and was involved with several of Jack Webb’s other film ventures. When I saw this movie as a child, I never thought I’d be a Marine but I was, am and always will be, The Few, The Proud, The Marines uuuuuuuhraaaah. Boot camp Platoon 1048, A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Mar Div, San Deigo, California. Graduated 27 July 1973.
@michealknight3776Ай бұрын
Platoon 1022 , A company , 1st Battalion San Diego 1995
@semperfine444214 сағат бұрын
Shalom Brother! I was Plt. 140, A co., 1st battalion, P.I. Graduated 6 August '73. Nicknamed "Pvt. Jewboy", it was a serious learning experience. My Heavy Hat D.I. went on to retire as a Master Sgt., and then went on to become a multi-millionaire investor. God Bless you William D. Leopold! You might also add "Tribes" with Darren Mcgavin to your list of Boot Camp films.
@davev44807 ай бұрын
I watched this movie before I joined the Marines. Once I watched it I knew I just had to be a Marine. I give thanks to all my Drill Instructors who made me who iam today. Semper fi Ssgt Gardner, Sgt Nelson, Sgt Dickerson. Thanks again. 77-88.
@gruntforever74378 ай бұрын
My DI in 77 was called Son of Kong, I almost pissed myself getting off the bus and seeing him for the first time a truly great man
@snmchsi8 ай бұрын
One hellava feeling relieving the guidon
@ghostrider-ek8gu8 ай бұрын
Semper Fi
@williamburroughs96868 ай бұрын
What kind of mess-up force loves their Drill instructor??? Couldn't be the Marines!
@danielserrano5918 ай бұрын
daniel serrano alicea date 01 07 1970.born new yersey .unnited state .pay warrant texas base ' ser
@danielserrano5918 ай бұрын
down town río piedras
@danielserrano5918 ай бұрын
r.recruiting date 1988 july 04.rio piedras Puerto Rico.
@realist89678 ай бұрын
Commentors, JUST THE FACTS!
@garc01138 ай бұрын
As a former marine there nothing like the Marines 😢 I regret not staying in missed the first gulf war
@AndthenthereisCencorship-xc6yi8 ай бұрын
They should have added to the list, Okinawa and the Palau's Islands
@LTFitz088 ай бұрын
Title?
@HighOnTheMountain8 ай бұрын
The DI
@arsenalroo8 ай бұрын
Weak ass marching. No snap turn.
@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr5738 ай бұрын
Yes, The best thing I ever did was enlist in the United States Marine Corps in 1972. I retired in 1994 as a CWO3 after serving 21 years, 3 months, and 7 days. But who’s counting right. I remember when I was with the Hq Co, 4th, Bn 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd MARINE DIVISION, Okinawa in 3/74-5/75. I had already been deployed with 4th Marines in Mindoro Philippines and Camp Fuji, Japan. I had a great experience in Okinawa and Japan.
@michaelmutphy90778 ай бұрын
Back in the day when people knew the difference between a man and a woman.
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OMG, I had goosebumps when I saw this. It reminded me of my days in bootcamp where I was the guide-on. Hold that flag straight, high, without bouncing. We were more than impressive as we went down the avenue. Other recruits could only admire us as we passed in revue. We had made it and the world could not prepare for us, those who were transformed in a time when men were men, sheep were scared, and all the cattle were nervous.
Hey Sargeant, where do I go to ship over for another 6 years? Oh wait, what the hell am I saying?!
I can still remember my days at MCRD as if it were yesterday😢
Jack Webb played a great example of a DI! Terrific movie!
My Dad said he watched this late one night before shipping off to Army boot camp in '66-as he said "to get my mind into it".
I once met a drill instructor after we all left basic training. We all gathered around him and asked him......did they actually plant laundry tags in our foot locker. He confessed...."Yes we did." Why Sargent? "Because we wanted to instill in you to check and re-check and to triple check your work."
"Did you give that sand flee a proper burial?" YES SIR ! "Did you bury him face up or face down?" Uhhhh.....I don't know sir. "Well dig him up and find out !"
Glorification of war
Not even close, pal.
Stupid statement from a vaxxed, masked, boosted biden voter.
When Jack Webb died, the LAPD gave him full funeral honors....
Was drafted in '69. Sent to Vietnam and served with the 101st. At the collection depot they asked who wanted to be a Marine. I about dove under the table because I had been watching the news and saw what was happening at Khe Sahn. Our men were like in a bowl with the NVA firing in on them. Anyway, made it through 'Nam and hope we have a lot of good men left to resist what the left is trying to do to our country.
Thank you for your kind words. Such an articulate and thoughtful letter. Semper Fi.
38 years baby and still going ‼️Don’t quit.Semper Fi‼️
A 20 mile march? No thank you.
My father loved this movie. The Marine who said the general orders was my father's D.I. in the mid 50's.
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I heard a story about Lee Marvin being thoroughly pissed when Webb got the part and Marvin didnt. I think Lee could have outdone Webb.
All jobs in the military supported others whether you faced combat (during Vietnam or later Iraq and Afghan) or not - without the background support from grunts, airmen or women (nurses, to be soldiers later) those who were in country could not or would not have survived to return home to our families - yes, many of our buddies/pals or dudes you'd give your life for, didn't come back with you - heck some of the fellas I was living with in DaNang went home with horrendous cases of Malaria - each time I face the Wall in DC - I feel an loneliness I cannot describe
Yep,I was one of them😢
When I was in, we allegedly were going on 15 mile hike at Camp Pendleton. We went apparently more than 15 miles. I swore we were Invading Canada.😊
Semper Fi to one proud Marine and also one proud father of a Marine. Thank you for your service to our country.
A bad economy not this movie made me join. Did my time and left with an Honorable Discharge. Picked up a lot of life lessons. But it was only one part of my life. The DD214 opened a lot of doors.
It’s how I learned my General Orders before leaving to PI!!!
How many young American boys saw this movie and joined the Marines? Greatest recruiting tool ever! I was one of them. Joined three days after graduating from HS in June of 65. Full of innocence and pride. The movie was made in the 50’s when we America was at peace. Vietnam was in our future. Our DI’s knew this and pushed us to our limits and beyond. They were ruthless and relentless. I did my tour in 1968. 13 months of seeing my innocence stripped away and realizing war is very serious business and if you somehow survive it and make it home in one piece, you should never complain about anything ever for the rest of your life! I was lucky. Served as a Marine Scout Dog Handler with the 1st MarDiv. Worked with the 1st, 5th,7th Marines plus 1st Recon. Came home with the Bronze Star w/V & Two Purple Hearts and Sargent stripes. Worked my way thru college and earned two degrees. Entered the business world and had a great career. Wonderful family and wife. No regrets. So many of my fellow Marines weren’t so lucky. Killed, maimed, or mentally screwed up for life. I often wonder how many young boys saw that movie, joined the Corps because of that movie and never came home alive. I’ve always been proud of my service but I also realize so many of my friend’s weren’t as lucky as me. Semper Fi.
There are a lot of complainers I know. What's coming at us shortly will leave none left to complain.
You were inspired by a movie and still others have been inspired since Roman times and before. Young men want to defend their nation. It's what we do... Semper Fi, DS Wiggins Maj USMC ret
I enlisted in the AF at 18/19 after receiving a draft notice. I had 2 brothers in the AF too. I spent 3.5 years in Missouri, 12 months in DaNang (65/66) and the remainder of 9 in Germany. In DaNang we received many mortars to the base, a few dumb ammo dump explosion by the ARVN. I knew of a few of those killed either on the flight line or on security post (one youngster was maybe 17). We did not suffer what the airbases did in later years 70's. Of course on base we didn't have the firefights or confrontations the Marines and Army did. To be honest I didn't have a clue why we were there other than following orders. I will never regret my experience in the military and made many buddies/friends I keep in touch occasionally today. Most are dead from various age or cancer related issues. My best bud in DaNang William V (Oberg) died from exposure to Agent Orange many years later. I am 84 now.
@@LymanSheba. Welcome Home. God Bless from a 23 year Army & Desert Shield/Storm Vet
I joined the Marines six days out of high school in June of '68. After boot camp at Parris Island and ITR at Camp Lejuenne (Giger), I spent a few months at Quantico being trained as a computer programmer of all things. I spent a year at MCAS El Toro, CA and a year at Camp SD Butler on Okinawa. I ran a computer program that processed supplies headed to Vietnam. I always figured that they didn't make me a "grunt" because my hearing was just good enough to enlist but I did have some high frequency hearing loss. Just one of the many Marines who served in support of those "real Marines" who did the fighting and dying. Semper Fi.
ah man, makes you want to join the Marine Corp........no thanks, I'll stay in the Army.
Pvt. Madison... I knew him as Gunny Holmes long ago in the Marine Corps.
Back then, Americans could still make patriotic movies.
Going to Marine boot camp is a big deal. Gaining the respect of your Drill Sargeant is a big leap of recognition and an event that is rarely achieved.
I went to Army boot camp at age 32 at Ft. Sill, Okla, 1983. At the end of boot camp, we had a PT test. I maxed out the points. 69 push-ups in 2 minutes, and 69 situps 2 minutes, 2 mile run 12:45. My drill Sargeant served me breakfast in bed. I was the only person to score a perfect 300 out of 240 recruits.
Lee Ermys D I....
Im a Veteran in my 70's ... I wish my ' Boot Camp ' experiance in 1969 was like what they show in movies ..
Don Dubbins. An underrated, unfairly-ignored, and sadly-fogetten actor who served in the USMC from 1946 to 1948. Not a bad-lookin' fella either... 😉
We got to watch TV one time on a Sunday in boot camp-1977. This is what we watched!
Wasn't my basic. This is tame.
Surprisingly enough Don Dubbins (Private Owens) was a Marine during WWII and was involved with several of Jack Webb’s other film ventures. When I saw this movie as a child, I never thought I’d be a Marine but I was, am and always will be, The Few, The Proud, The Marines uuuuuuuhraaaah. Boot camp Platoon 1048, A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Mar Div, San Deigo, California. Graduated 27 July 1973.
Platoon 1022 , A company , 1st Battalion San Diego 1995
Shalom Brother! I was Plt. 140, A co., 1st battalion, P.I. Graduated 6 August '73. Nicknamed "Pvt. Jewboy", it was a serious learning experience. My Heavy Hat D.I. went on to retire as a Master Sgt., and then went on to become a multi-millionaire investor. God Bless you William D. Leopold! You might also add "Tribes" with Darren Mcgavin to your list of Boot Camp films.
I watched this movie before I joined the Marines. Once I watched it I knew I just had to be a Marine. I give thanks to all my Drill Instructors who made me who iam today. Semper fi Ssgt Gardner, Sgt Nelson, Sgt Dickerson. Thanks again. 77-88.
My DI in 77 was called Son of Kong, I almost pissed myself getting off the bus and seeing him for the first time a truly great man
One hellava feeling relieving the guidon
Semper Fi
What kind of mess-up force loves their Drill instructor??? Couldn't be the Marines!
daniel serrano alicea date 01 07 1970.born new yersey .unnited state .pay warrant texas base ' ser
down town río piedras
r.recruiting date 1988 july 04.rio piedras Puerto Rico.
Commentors, JUST THE FACTS!
As a former marine there nothing like the Marines 😢 I regret not staying in missed the first gulf war
They should have added to the list, Okinawa and the Palau's Islands
Title?
The DI
Weak ass marching. No snap turn.
Yes, The best thing I ever did was enlist in the United States Marine Corps in 1972. I retired in 1994 as a CWO3 after serving 21 years, 3 months, and 7 days. But who’s counting right. I remember when I was with the Hq Co, 4th, Bn 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd MARINE DIVISION, Okinawa in 3/74-5/75. I had already been deployed with 4th Marines in Mindoro Philippines and Camp Fuji, Japan. I had a great experience in Okinawa and Japan.
Back in the day when people knew the difference between a man and a woman.