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Got Disciplined...JUSTIFIED...This S**T is SERIOUS!!!!

I started USMC Recruit Training April 29, 2002 with 2ND Battalion, Golf Company… I received discipline during Week 7(Rifle Week) of USMC Boot Camp Parris Island while practicing marching. Senior Drill Instructor sent me to the side after I made an incorrect motion, and I found myself in front of a extremely energized DI who was about to teach me the consequences of incorrect actions in presence of the SDI…ordering myself and several other recruits who messed up as well to begin exercising in full battle gear, oh it hurt…At the end of punishment exercises the DI ordered us to “port arms” with the M16A4…I obviously was not holding the rifle tight enough, because as the DI smacked the rifle while still in the “port arms” position the rifle swung back and struck my face causing my eyebrow to bleed, which was obviously noticable…I know that it was my mistake that caused this whole situation anyways…there were no options to fix this situation, way too much blood…The battalion was ordered to return to the barracks, the SDI staring at me all the while I took a quick glance at him as I ran past…while in formation a short while, the SDI pulled me aside to a private area one on one…I was questioned about incident and I stuck to the facts, just the facts…nothing was ever said or brought up concerning this incident as well nothing should have…bottom line is USMC Recruit Training is the MOST SERIOUS military training anyone can receive in order to keep our beloved America safe, day in and day out…Many recruits are not built to handle a career in the US Marine Corps…filtering these recruits by such discipline saves US Marines lives everyday whether on the battlefield or on duty on base…God Bless the US Marine Corps it’s Marines…Recruit Training is what gives each Marine his foundation on what a Marine is…The proof is in the final product…There is no “basic” military training in the world produces any finer product than a US MARINE…OOHRAH!…SEMPER FIDELIS! Love ya’ll…
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Cpl C. Eggleston - April 6, 2020

In reply to Gunny Jim Ogilvie USMC Ret.
Knew a. Gunny O at K Bay Hi , A co 1/3 C O was Capt. Bush. Late 70s

Anthony Westbrooks - April 6, 2020

In reply to Pat Connell.
Was with Plt. 3110 MCRD San Diego June-August 1969. Visited MCRD in 2016 with a former Drill Instructor. It felt like going back to an old childhood home. GREAT memories. I too am a member of the Marine Corps League in Nashville, Tenn. Semper Fi all.

C.W. “Mac” McKellar - April 6, 2020

Platoon 90 way back in1945 (45-49) Recalled for Korea in 50, Inchon Wanson and the Chosin. Opted to stay in. Did 21 retired as a Capt but by far my best rank was that of Gunnery Sgt. or what they called them back then Technical Sgt.s–Mac

Sgt Adams - April 6, 2020

In reply to C.W. “Mac” McKellar.
This ^ is stupendous.

L.D. Canata - April 6, 2020

I joined the Marines. July 1961, Plt. #246. We were Honor Platoon, had three tough DI’s. That first night was hell on earth and on into the week until we formed a platoon. Alot of dicipline, heard about it but never realized it was going to be that intense. The time flew by, it was time to graduate in October. All I thought about was to not screw up on that final drill on the grinder. Well everything went well, we carried the M1 rifile in those days, and lived out of quonset huts. We had are share of screw ups for which we (the platoon) all paid dearly. Graduated and on my way to Pendleton, for 2nd ITR, four more weeks of training, then leave, then back to Camp Las Pulgas, 0300 infantry. I have never forgot my training in the U.S. Marines. When I see another brother or sister, something in me has to go up to them and thank them for their service and tell them I too am a Marine. Never was i prouder to wear the uniform of the U.S. Marines. Nothing was given to us, we earned it and no one can ever take the title away. It’s ours for life. Semper Fi, Marines, God Bless and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers forever….

Ray De Groot - April 6, 2020

Went in 20 Feb 56′ SD 2nd Bat Plt 238 The biggest mistake was telling the DI I was from Chicago (After asked) At that ( he) Oh! I tripped and fell on the deck. He said no hoodlums in the Marine Corp. After that I lucked out and stayed out of trouble. After graduation ITR and Sea school in SD I ran across him and he was another guy and bought me a beer and sandwich. Maybe had that on his mind. At that time was when the Marines were marched in the swamp PI. Semper Fi to all you kids keeping us safe and sound. Every year I go back in for a week and meet with all my Shipmates at Sea Going Marines Association. All you Sea Going Marines out there look us up on internet. Your all welcome to join us. Sea Going Marines .com

Lloyd Carroll Cpl USMC ’61-’65 - April 6, 2020

In reply to GySgt B. G. Yarbrough Boot camp May 69 to Aug 69 Vitenam 1970-1971 Desert Storm 1990-1991.
You should contact your brother and at least try to make amends. I have lost family with whom I was estranged and have wished that I would have at least tried to contact them.

Dave Jonesi - April 6, 2020

Beside my wife of 51 years . The greatest thing that ever happened to me was my time in our beloved corps from 60-64.Where I became a man . That time guided me for life . Thank you to the 3DIs to this day

Jim Gannon - April 6, 2020

In reply to Cpl. Harold Keene.
Harold are you the Marine who worked for Com Ed. You did well for yourself. Thanks for your service.Jim 1961-66 U.S.M.C

Kelly - April 6, 2020

In reply to Robert K..
1967 was a great year to enlist. I was a small town kid growing up real fast thanks to our Marine Corps. 22 August 1967 Platoon 1008 Semper Fi

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