https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/46b8482c-4cac-4f3e-918a-a64cccf88b03 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com Dating to 1964, this Marine Corps recruiting film, title unknown but a special edition of the I&E Screen Magazine (Information and Education Screen Magazine), describes the journey of becoming a United States Marine, focusing on the training process at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, particularly at Parris Island, South Carolina. It highlights the rigorous physical and mental training that recruits undergo, the discipline instilled by drill instructors, and the transformation from civilian to Marine. The narrative emphasizes the development of skills such as amphibious assault, vertical envelopment, and weapon mastery, as well as the importance of teamwork, physical fitness, and Marine Corps traditions. The film concludes with the recruits' final review, marking their transition from recruits to fully-fledged Marines, ready to serve their country with pride and dedication. Note:the film includes footage of Shot DOG, a nuclear test that was part of Exercise Desert Rock IV. This was the first time the Marine Corps conducted a maneuver during continental nuclear weapons testing. Marines observed the detonation from trenches, participated in a tactical maneuver, and toured display areas. 00:00 - 0:16: Introduction to the United States Marines, highlighting their dedication and pride in their traditions. 0:16 - 0:55: Description of the diverse backgrounds of Marines, from lumber camps to city counters, and their shared scorn for everything on Earth. 0:55 - 1:18: Discussion of modern techniques Marines must master, including amphibious assaults and vertical envelopment using helicopters. The USS Yorktown (CV-5) is shown being used as an amphibious assault ship. 1:18 - 1:35: Introduction to the story of how a Marine recruit becomes a professional Marine. 1:35: Nuclear test involving Marines. Overview of the two Marine Corps Recruit Depots in San Diego, California, and Parris Island, South Carolina. 2:00 - 2:16: Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Arrival of new recruits at Parris Island by bus, and their immediate processing. 2:16 - 2:40: Introduction to the drill instructor and the start of intense training. 2:40 - 3:01: Civilian recruits shed their clothes and begin their transformation into Marines. 3:01 - 4:00: Recruits receive their first uniform and begin to feel like part of the Marine Corps. 4:00: In scenes reminiscent of "Full Metal Jacket", new recruits have their hair cut to peach fuzz. They take showers. Issuance of gear and the importance of proper fitting shoes. 5:00 - 6:00: Marines in a barracks with the drill instructor or DI. Evening routine and the tradition of evening prayer. 6:00 - 7:00: Overview of the 12-week training program, emphasizing physical fitness and camaraderie. 7:00 - 8:00: Physical training and close order drill to build teamwork. 8:00 - 9:00: Confidence course and the development of pride and precision in recruits. 9:00 - 10:00: The Rifle Creed and the importance of mastering their weapon. 10:00 - 11:00: Swimming training and the importance of faith and strength. 11:00 - 12:00: Rifle range. Initial firing training with the M1 rifle. 12:00 - 13:00: Ongoing physical conditioning and the importance of perseverance. 13:00 - 14:00: Classroom training on various subjects, including Marine Corps history and weapons mechanics. 14:00 - 15:00: Field meet and the enthusiasm of recruits during training events. 15:00 - 16:00: Bucket drill and its benefits for physical conditioning. 16:00 - 17:00: Bayonet training and the use of pugil sticks for combat practice. 17:00 - 18:00: Final stages of the confidence course and the development of confidence and assurance. 18:00 - 19:00: Final review and the transition from recruit to Marine. 19:00 - 20:00: Honor men receive recognition, and the feeling of achievement after 12 weeks of demanding training. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. 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