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When I was in the navy boot camp, we got punished a lot. Like, did not stand correctly, Group punishment, everyone start doing push ups until I tell you to stop. But I remember this moment very well. One instructor came in our squadron, told us if you are twins, they need to step out. She verbally abused and threatened us with group punishment because no twin stepped out. She finally opened up the binder she came in with, called out 2 names cuz they have the same last name and same birthday. And we saw one black guy and one white guy step out. It was the funniest shit I have ever seen

The hardest part of Navy boot camp is staying awake in class.

I graduated like 16 hours ago. That shit sucked but, graduation makes it all worth it, if your watching this before you ship out, remember, your stronger than you think you are.

For everyone watching this before they leave for boot camp, I promise it isn’t as bad in person. You just kind of learn to get through it and make the best of it. You’ll make some of the closest friends ever and you’ll gain so much more confidence as a person

I always find it hilarious whenever I watch these that when the drill instructors are talking to the recruits, they yell and scream and stuff, but when they’re on the little interview segments they’re like the most chill people.

If anyone is worried about the physical aspect of bootcamp, I went from failing the PACER test, to passing the OPFA in 10 weeks YALL got just give it 110% during any exercise you do

My son left last week to navy bootcamp and I’m praying for him. Training seems so brutal but I know my son will come back as a strong, respectful man. Bless everyone of these soul.

I'm in the process of signing up to join the Navy. Watching this is both super helpfully informative and incredibly anxiety inducing.

The hardest thing when you separate out of the Navy, is getting back to that individual mindset. You're taught teamwork your whole time in. When you do get out. You'll be motivated, dedicated, and do as you were taught: to work as a team, and to take ownership. You'll go out of your way to help coworkers, family, etc, and you'll volunteer to stay late at work, and take accountability when things go wrong. You'll then realize that people won't ever do the same for you, they don't care that you do these things, and that there is a huge lack of responsibility and integrity in the civilian sector. You'll get screwed over a few times until the day you finally accept that you need to go back to thinking of yourself first and foremost prior to worrying about others.

That’s my daughter talking in this video 😊🥹 She just finished up at Great Lakes and I’m so proud of her!!

11:30 sums up the military pretty well. "How your body is gonna react? It's going to react accordingly" with a chill voice and a head nod of assurance.

I got out of the Navy 6 months ago and was feeling reminiscent and nostalgic and found this video tonight. Man I’m grateful to have had this experience good luck to all the new recruits and future sailors taking our places for the next generation

My 21 year old son just left for boot camp 2 days ago, we saw this video together before him leaving so he had an idea of what to expect there. I got the phone call & it lasted like 10 seconds. I can’t wait to see him become a sailor 🙏🏻

I was one of the recruits who went through during the recording of this documentary and it’s cool to see some of my buddies in here. But this is pretty accurate to what it is besides folding clothes more times than I can remember

I have 3 sailors in my family, 2 sons and a daughter. I'm very proud of them and their contribution to the world. GO NAVY!!

My boyfriend graduates basic this Thursday , March 28,2024. Our 7 year old daughter is already anticipating them being reunited. Can’t wait 🩵

As a U.S Marine and a Viernam Vet. I have to hand it to them on these Navy recruits. It's not about what military branch bootcamp is more difficult. But I respect their commitment to serving our country.

"You signed a page 13 not to talk about Battle Stations ever! Not to your wife, not to your parents, and not to your dog" Buisness Insider over here 👀

If anyone is worried about swim qual, yall don’t worry and always give it your 110%. I came in without knowing how to swim, the instructors are professional and will set you up for success. Do what you’re told and always willing to try. Avoid the setback from your division. That’s what happened to me. Yall got this. Hooyah DIV 156!!!

I enlisted 25 years ago. Based on this video, the Navy has really improved basic training. I never got to fire 9mm, just simulator m16. We had no model ship for Battle Stations.