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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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 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”

You guys remember the tunnel? It was cool marching through the tunnel. Nice echo when we sing anchors aweigh.

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

I remember when I first got to RTC two guys about to graduate came in to talk to us and give us tips. They told us that the RDC’s threatened to give them GOT spoilers if they messed up.

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.

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

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

I was closer to quitting during the 10 weeks of boot camp than I was at any point during buds. Everyday was so monotonous. I gained almost 15 pounds because my activity level dropped so drastically. Greatest decade of my life in the Navy. Loved every minute post bootcamp. This doc is so damn funny to watch now.

Damnnnnnn I went almost a year ago, shit is cake, My chief tried not to cry our graduation day. He a senior chief now, lowkey miss him, had a great experience.