Boot Camp: Behind The Scenes at Recruit Training Command (Full documentary, 2019)

boot camp was the funniest place i wasn't allowed to laugh

Disclaimer: none of them are this nice when on the job

Great advices: 1.) avoid creating unwanted attention. 2.) observe everything around. 3.) be a team player. 4.) Don't quit / Never give up.

I went to boot and failed the run. I talked to a female recruit who said she wanted to quit. I gave her motivation and she passed when I failed again. Best feeling of my live. I was happy for her. Then I passed after her. I told myself if she can do it so can you!

If you’re afraid to do something, that’s a good indicator that you should probably do it.

So no ones talking about how my mans is drinking straight from the blender

I just graduated on Sept. 10. Bootcamp for me wasn’t hard, it was just annoying mostly. But like everyone else says: just keep your head low and know your general orders, chain of command, and ranks and recognition, because they will ask you questions on it. Also to not fight with other recruits, do what the instructors say no matter how ridiculous it sounds, and try to have fun too but at the right times. I had a good time in boot camp and I made some memories that will last a lifetime. Good luck future sailors.

I will never forget my RDC's yelling "STARBOARD WATCH!!" and then seeing him come bolting across the compartment.

Bootcamp honestly was bittersweet, I kinda miss my division but I also remember being really pissed off at everyone.

I straight up half assed this whole experience, and guess what, I made it. Moral of the story, don’t let your dreams be memes. I ended up serving 10 years.

Having just graduated from the Navy bootcamp, I respect my RDCs a lot. I mean they did yell at us a lot and were very strict but they were also very supportive and would motivate us as long as we show commitment to do better.

I’m a Royal Marines Commando and worked with the US forces on many occasions and I’ve gotta say, they are some of the finest people I’ve had the honour of working with.

I miss my RDC’s. They were sarcastic funny but firm. They would always have our division crack a laugh. Then tell us “We don’t laugh in Boot Camp”

He isn't lying about the weather. One minute its snowing 45 minutes later its sunny

These masks really saved us from getting beats 10x as worst because people would smile under these masks during PI or when getting yelled at

Paying attention to detail is taught throughout the navy. Missing One little detail can cause havoc. Sink a ship, cause an explosion on deck or below decks. And we resented them pounding that into us as boots. Well done , company commanders!

Yo, real talk man that swimming instructor was AMAZING, that motivational talk

You can see the nervousness in the RDCs eyes. They are holding back alot.

I went to boot camp back in 92 and retired in 2015. We called them Company Commanders not RDC's. Name doesn't matter. What matters is I still know their names and can still hear their voices giving the "motivation". CC's / RDC's absolutely make the difference. They see what is inside the recruit and bring it out. Most of the time, for the better.

Best thing I've ever done. Serving in the navy is amazing