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The U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance Lyrics

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Am I Right or Am I Wrong You were sickened at the vowing of silence I was taken…
Born in the Woods Mary had a baby a oh my lord Mary had a…
Elvis (Black flash) Black flash over my own love Tell me of my…
Everywhere We Go Its the real Here we go again Here we go again…
Here We Go Recon Its the real Here we go again Here we go again…
Hey Hey cowboy What you doing here Don't mind the company But yo…
Hey Hey Everyday Hey cowboy What you doing here Don't mind the company But yo…
I've Got a Story I have got you under my skin I've got you deep…
If I Die And if I die, you know I gave it my…

Jody Jody Em sento a Girona el que a Harlem Flacko Jodye Tracks…
No Pain No Gain CORO NO BRAIN, NO GAIN Como átomos las auroras NO BRAIN, …
P.T 快乐的感觉 p p p 心动的滋味p p p p 多晚都不睡p p p p 想和你连线为你而p 寄出的信反正你从来不回 …
P.T. Le torse est bombé Fuck le A et le plan B J'ai…
Superman Asked you a question I didn't need you to reply Is it…

When I Say 'Number One' Why do I lose my voice when I have something…

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01Here We Go, Recon0:35

02Everywhere We Go0:47

03When I Say 'Number One'0:51

04Ten Mile Run0:28

05Born in the Woods0:42

06Up in the Morning with the Rising Sun0:23

07Mighty, Mighty Recon0:21

08My Grandaddy1:47

09I Don't Know, But I've Been Told0:47

10Down In the Jungle of El Salvador1:12

11Mama and Papa Were Layin' in Bed0:55

12I've Got a Story1:31

13Ding Dong1:14

14Am I Right or Am I Wrong0:29

15Hey, Recon!0:48

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16If I Die0:35

17P.T.1:54

18My Aunt Sally0:44

19I Know I'm in Iran1:11

20No Pain, No Gain1:36

21Superman1:42

22I'm a Recon Marine1:06

23We Love to Double Time1:04

24Up From the Rack1:03

25Everywhere We Go II0:31

26Warriors From Hell0:47

27I've Got A Gal in New Orleans1:20

28Jody's Got Your Cadillac0:59

29Everywhere We Go III0:53

30We Are Recon Can't You See1:46

31C-130 Rollin' Down the Strip1:08

32When I Get to Heaven0:36

33Up in the Morning II0:37

34P.T. II1:13

35Do or Die0:28

36Runnin' Through the Jungle0:55

37Jody, Jody1:29

38Mama Told Johnny Not to Go Downtown2:47

39Feel the Rhythm1:52

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Nick Koumalatsos

2y↑24

Mentorship: https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/alwaysforwardmentorship

Raider Prep: https://theagoge.com/pages/raiderprep

Recon Prep: https://theagoge.com/pages/reconprep

Sydny

45w

My nephew is doing recon

P'KTHERX'TON'

35w

atsos = here be - and ss waffen.

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Sydney Carton

3y↑490

My son was a MARSOC Raider who was killed in 2020 in an airborne accident preparing for deployment. He was, as they all are, the REAL thing and yes, they are special. He was very proud of who he was and loved what he did. A special breed.

NS Koetrak

1y↑25

My condolences. I also have a son, and, even though he is only 2.5 y/o, I think I can imagine what you have been through.

Sydney Carton

1y↑28

@NS Koetrak Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy all the things in your life to the fullest with your son as he grows. It's those things now, that bring me comfort and pride as I reflect on his life. Enjoy, and thanks for reaching out.

NS Koetrak

1y↑12

@Sydney Carton Thank you. I will keep your advices in mind. 🙏🏻

Bobby Boucher

1y↑1

RIP to your son. What was his name?

P. Cowart

1y↑9

Thank you for your sacrifice. My son has just entered Marine bootcamp. I think he has this goal on his radar. As a mom it's hard to think about the possible loss, but incredibly proud of their decision.

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Jer LaCount

4y↑330

My son is a SARC with Raiders. As a former Marine, it is impressive to see what these guys do, where they go and how they train. Hats off to these warriors

GSpotHitta

3y↑4

@Kobe Caldwell facts 🇺🇸

Crazy HGamer

i smell bullshit

Coked-up cat

2y↑33

@Crazy HGamer check your pants

ubcroel

2y↑8

@Crazy HGamer cry about it

Joey Bomba

You don't know nothing you only see the outer rim

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Pedro Herrera

4y↑1.2K

He is a Marine Recon and Raider, this man is a real life super hero.

Dutch Van Der Linde

4y↑48

wait till you hear about David Goggins

Jacob Wicks

4y↑36

Dutch Van Der Linde David goggins was hated by the seal team members and went on 1 deployment

Dutch Van Der Linde

4y↑11

Tom S no shit sherlock. but look at the dude now

Jacob Wicks

4y↑14

Glenn Quagmire he was arrogant and never put we before me in the teams

N Sudatta-Roy

4y↑34

Bottomline, Goggins earned the trident. That is no small feat.

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Bryan Johnson

4y↑125

My grandfather was a Marine Raider in WII he received a bronze star fought in the worst battles in the Pacific and recived expert marksmen

Zach Biggs

1y↑1

@Jar let him be proud bro damn

Jar

@Zach Biggs yeah, thats my bad, ill delete the comment when I wake up tomorrow.
lmao apologies.

ToastieW

@Jar bruh

Jar

@ToastieW 💀i deleted it.

Ronald Edson

47w

Which Battalion?

William Kirchoff

4y↑47

My father was a raider in Vietnam thank you for your service and bringing attention to the raiders who they are and what they did

Shawn Withee

2y↑15

My dad was a marine Raider in ww11 he was inducted because he punched his CO in the mouth. Sitting in the brig he was asked if he wanted to try out for a special unit if he passed his charges were dropped. The rest is history MY Dad Allyn Withee he had numerous medals purple heart if I remember correctly he had 2. Love and miss you dad

xbsf_28

46w↑1

World war 11?

Timothy Regan

5y↑801

Interesting. My Father is a 1st Force 2nd Battalion Recon Marine via Vietnam era. Radio operator He passed away recently due to agent orange which let to cancer and ultimately lead to his demise. Honorable discharged corporal RIP Robert J Regan

The Meadowlark Minute with Paul Meadowlark

5y↑74

I’m sorry brother. My dad was also a recon man. I lost him in March 2017. He was injured in Vietnam which led to a lifetime of kidney disease and other health problems.

It’s absolutely horrible to lose a parent. No shame in getting professional help if you need it.

Vietnam guys never got the credit they deserved. May your father Rest In Peace. Take care.

Jaden Montgomery

5y↑21

Timothy Regan I’m sorry to heart that he’s in a better place and Jesus has a spot reserved for him in heaven

Aidan Southall

5y↑6

Timothy Regan sorry to hear that mate. I thank your dad for his service. My girlfriends grandpa died recently from agent orange effects..

Royal Trent sr

5y↑4

Hi sorry to hear about your dad I am sure he was a great man .as my father was Im sure being a recon marine has something to do with that My Dad retired as after 30 yrs he was a marine raider 2nd div. and then 1st recon and then commanded the 4th marines Also known as Trentts Raiders anti gorilla group and did 3 tours in nam he passed away in 2002 from the effects of agent orange as well we lived in southeast asia [Thailand ] as well as other places following dad around where I was also exposed to agent orange , 2 yrs ago we received some mail saying my father was eligible for compensation our family has never received any type of compensation has your family my father never drank or smoked and should have lived to be a 100, I feel we are owed what are your thoughts or experience on this ? Thanks SEMPER FI!

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Chuck Pierce

30w

I was a Recon Marine. I did my tours in Vietnam. How he describe a Recon Marine is absolutely perfect - nobody liked us. Toward the end of my last tour, I was sent up to Division to monitor our teams in the bush. I was thrown in with different branches of the military. Some of them referred to as a fing cowboy. 50 years later, I still miss the brotherhood.

Rain Jones

2y↑5

My father was in the 2-5 in viet nam, his unit is now considered a raider unit. He called them "fleet force marines" his patch has the blue diamond and the big red one with the stars.

Understanding the Threat

28w↑1

Nick, Gunny McAvoy was at the company (2d Force) in the ‘90’s when I was there. Professional, talented, and frightening. He crushed me during the two week pre-scuba training package. We ran at the company. I saw them a few years ago at the retirement from one of my teammates who went over to the green side. I got a little chill up my spine when I saw him, but then we had beers together, and all is well. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Johnny G

Nick Koumalatsos

28w

He is still a beast

SIMIAN SAPIAN DAILY WORLD NEWS

5y↑31

Mad love Marines. Thank you for defending us the people and for protecting our great country . We thank you for our freedom we thank you for your lives and our lives we thank those who are deceased in the line of duty. Without you we wouldn't have what we have and may the great creator give you strength and protection as you continue to live on. .. long live the United States Marine Corps.

Hunter

4y↑6

Nick, looks like you loved being a Marine. I really enjoyed this video. Great stories to tell to the grandkids. Thank you for you’re service.

Reverse Shotgun

5y↑44

You’re one of my big inspirations for joining the Marines, man. I’ve been stuck at SOI for four months nursing an injury, but hell if I let that stop me!

Paul Richards

5y↑9

I served in navy amphib units out of Japan and always felt at the ready with marine recon embarked and out on patrol. I was living my destiny with highly trained and motivated brothers.

VectorEyes

4y↑3

Thank you for your service to this country and your continued service to your subscribers!

Rich De Francesco

34w

My dad was in Force Recon back in 1958 or so as a scout/sniper. Two of the guys on his four man team were from the original Raiders of WWII. My dad would often talk about HALO insertions, being picked up via submarines, being extracted via Fulton surface to air recovery system and all sorts of crazy stuff. He almost died twice while in the service and is still with us at 83.

Frank Tulumello

5y↑13

In my days in the Marine Corps back in the 70's your choices were much more limited. If you wanted to be a "Real Marine" you joined the infantry or Recon and served in a combat arms role. To get into recon you must have spent some period of time in the Grunts first. Anything other than a Grunt or Recon you were considered a POG living a charmed life.

francislemon7

35w

I know this is an older upload- but thanks Jon Stevens, not only for your service but for your thoughtful comments; very insightful and well articulated.

Keith Cleghorn

6y↑22

I am Air Force crash recovery specialist, If I did not have Marine recon/raiders I would have never been able to complete my mission. These guys dealt with some of the most mind boggling shit that would bring you to tears, They are tough and the best our country has to offer, Go Marines, you are badasses.

Carl Hursh

37w↑1

I was a Recon Marine from Sep 1958-June 1961. My first Bn Commander was a Roosevelt Raider. C Co 2nd Recon Bn. We are the ones who first used Helicopters as attack aircraft. We lived on the beach in summer learning boat drill. No other Marines did what we did. I still say Gung-Ho.

Jeff Burnham

3y↑3

Sometimes small things like injuries that hold us back in training, are the gateway to better things. I interviewed for barracks duty at 8th and I but due to an ankle injury I sustained in 3rd phase, wasn't selected because of my inability to do close order drill for countless hours. Luckily for me, a rare position for Sea Duty came about, so I interviewed and was selected, attended and completed the school at MCRD San Diego, and spent 2 yrs assigned to a MarDet floating around on a USN CV. Best time I ever had in the service.

John Harrell

4y↑54

Thank you for your service. I’m enlisting in the marines for infantry and want to become a raider this video did inspire my decision. Thank you again for your service. OORAH

Joey Bomba

2y↑1

Very few people can become one you have to have a special intelligence it's called crazy that's the foolish way of stating it good luck though can't say I enjoyed it much because you will be forgotten by your country but not in the hearts and souls of what's important God will be on your side as they have for many it's a choice if you do make it which is very hard you'll become better trained than any naval seal on Earth

J

2y↑1

@Joey Bomba im going into the marines as a Marine guard, whats your advice to become a raider

Max B

2y↑1

@J You can pick any MOS and still go to A&S, though you’re not guaranteed a slot, you have to get screened and meet the prerequisites. And this is after a minimum of 3 years time in service, MARSOC doesn’t want newly minted Marines. Before all that just focus on getting in the best shape of your life, maintain it, and do your current MOS the best you can

Chickent Warrior

2y↑1

@Max B

I’m going to be a marine as infantry but I’m planning to join Raiders (MARSOC) as you said Raiders won’t take newly minted marines and should do 3 years of service do you think I can join Recon right away after joining infantry to do my 3 years service then join MARSOC ?

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DevilDawg Pryde

3y↑2

Interesting video. I served in the Corps 89-93. 0341/8151. Mortarman and Security Guard. Barracks duty at K-Bay Ga with the MCSF Co. And went to the fleet with 1/8 during Desert Shield/Storm.

Grandfather was in WWII with the Navy as a Corpsman, was at Pearl Harbor and did a couple of missions with the Raiders.

Ooo-Rah. Good Video.

Charles Lockwood

4y↑5

Was with 2nd Force Recon at Camp Geiger back in 1969. We flew down to Key west for "Sub Ops". Trained on the old USS Sea Lion, a WWII diesel electric boat, learning to exit and enter the sub via the escape chamber. On the flight back we were told that they gotten a quota for Vietnam. Volunteered for "Nam" but when I got there was assigned to a straight infantry unit. Spent my whole time as a ground pounder. Still have the Leatherneck magazine covering our trip to Key West.

Terry Poole

The British Royal Marines have to do a curtain length of time in the Corp before going for Selection for the British Special Forces.Special Boat Service or Special Air Service.

manster2436

6y↑26

My Dad was a Raider during WW2. Very proud of him. Went to a couple reunions, they still tough guys.

C 8400

6y↑4

Your dad is a hero mate
God bless your family salutes from brazil!

Mark 1 Mod 0

This is an interesting slice of very cool history. I had the privilege in 2000/2001 to go through a very long course with three disaffected FR Marines who had left the Corps due to 0321 not being a closed loop community. All three were broken hearted to leave that storied community but big brother had try to force them back into the infantry or B billets. Mid way through our time together I believe the Marines closed that loop but I’m not entirely sure. I remember they were pretty upset. Anyways had MARSOC been around back then, I’m sure they would not have left. It was not uncommon to see FR Marines leave to “greener pastures” especially within SOF, before the Raiders were stood up. None of them really missed the Marines but all missed the Recon community. It was always amusing to see these guys coking and joking with the MCD instructors during dive school while the rest of us were in full boot camp mode across the hall. I left the Marines because the Navy does do one thing better (in terms Of organization and training, not the caliber of men) than the USMC. Although MARSOC seems to have addressed that issue as well. I’ll leave it at that. Thanks for your service. Sounds like you’ve had the privilege of being a part of some incredible USMC history. PS- Elite is a loaded word but USMC infantry is an incredible group of men and every deployment I have ever been on, I listened when they spoke and was proud to be amongst them. You’re right, these dudes are not bullet sponges or IED magnets. Some of the baddest mothers out there.

Bryant Koester

I don't claim the title raider, but I was attached to marsoc at 1MRSB as a 8071 SOCS-C for 4 years and deployed with 8110 and attached to 8111 and 8113. Marine raiders are the most professional and driven individuals I've had the pleasure to work with.

Kkyle Schoolcraft

4y↑14

I was Army Infantry 🇺🇸 but I have 2 Marine buddies that I wrestled with in high school!!! Thank you for your service...

Luger 9

4y↑4

Thank you for your service. Mad respect for you and men all alike. Im studying the asvab now and hope some day i too can make a difference.

Steve P

4y↑1

I was in 2d Force around the time of transition to 2d MSOB back when they were at courthouse bay. This was roughly around late 2006 into 2007 and at some point they made us do what they called the individual training course or ITC to stay in the unit. The command was constantly changing and disorganized and some poor guys had to go back through ITC a second time with no explaination given. Now the training may be called something else. Many of us got split up from 2d MSOB to stand up 3d MSOB, later some wound up back at 2d MSOB. There were some awesome times with some of the training, especially the high performance driving up in virginia, some hilarious stuff and some low points. No wonder you look familiar I think you were in 2d Force/MSOB as a Sgt. when I was a Lcpl.

Youngest out here TLS

6y↑19

US Marines fascinate me. Without a doubt the most highly trained, professional and humble fighting force in the world. Truly incredible history, never ceases to amaze me.

From Britain 🇬🇧

Mountain Man Mike

3y↑5

"Humble" ?....lol

Wesley Robinson

Be proud of your own military and special forces (SAS) there the best in the world trust me.

C4hotel

3y↑3

Former Marine.

Humble?

Yes, in that we're just doing what needs done and embarrassed by recognition.

No, in that we are the best of the armed services and can fucking do anything.

KJ Venom

51w

@Wesley Robinson I totally agree the 22 is the best .don't forget the SBS aswell especially X squadron .these marines are formidable warriors.

micah galvan

Semper fi from a fellow marine, I got out in 2015 and am now working to get into the private sector doing maritime security, I'm currently just waiting on a green light to go to training. I respect what both recon and raiders do, I didnt have the pt or gt scores to do that at the time but I wish I would have, probably the biggest regret of my life thus far. Mad respect, you earned a follower.

Rick Turk

5y↑19

thank you for your service... many family members of mine were in the Marine Corps... and a great friend was an original Raider...again thank you and God bless

oompa lumpus

4y↑693

Recon Marines: We always find our crayons.

Raiders: GIMME 'DEM CRAYONS!

Adam S. Meyer Jr.

4y↑28

Some Random Boot: I AM THE CRAYON

Dave Brockhoff

3y↑7

Uhhmmm crayons 😋

Arya Kelkar

3y↑1

Jes we crayons need

JACK SPURLOCK

3y↑4

This why you can't make fun of Marines.

Mrtoytaco

3y↑5

Purple is always gone first...

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Electrical Dr.

3y↑5

I gotta give these guys the due credit. I dropped from the BRC on Day 3 and 15 years later it still bothers me and the legacy I could have passed on to my son. Anybody reading this who is about to go to the BRC I pray you leave it all in pool, track, course, etc, you don’t want the regret to eat at you for the rest of your life.

Mike Johnson

Thank you Nick! Glad you made it home safe and sound considering the extreme situations you must've been involved in. I wonder how many people can say they are both Marine Recon and Marine Raiders...I'm guessing not many.

I noticed in this vid (well freaking done btw) that you displayed a MACV-SOG patch from Vietnam, my understanding was that that group was comprised of Green Berets. I could be wrong. I'm asking because I have a friend who was MACV-SOG in the Central Vietnam group, and he was a Green Beret at that time. Keep living large Sir.

(Edited for addition) One thing I noticed as well was that all these men are very intelligent, it's good to see that guys like Nick and Jon are taking care of business, anonymously in far away places - putting their lives on the line so that we can be safe at home! It makes me proud that we have such highly trained, highly professional warriors working hard for us.

Craig Bowlby

6y↑330

Young man, you are absolutely wrong about the BIG Marine Corps not liking Force Recon. I am an old Marine who spent his 4 years working on the close support aircraft that gave the grunts like you, the air support that they needed, when they needed it. I was a plane captain, working on A-4 Skyhawks, and was very proud to be helping to make sure that the planes were ready to give you guys that you request, when you request it. We are so proud of you guys and what you do. Never forget that. Semper Fi!

Justin Tynan

6y↑11

Another Airwinger here, I was a C-130 mechanic with VMGR-352. Took great pride in making sure my planes (still think of them that way) were ready for there next mission. I think I know what Nick is getting at, like i was told going through schooling that majority of the Marine corps don't like the C-130 guys partly because we don't go on boat rides. So in a basic terms getting to do suff that normal marines can't.

David Graham

6y↑16

He's probably referring to those really tightly wound types... Like the ones who would yell at you for not saluting a officer when you're way up in the mountains in a shit hole... It's like hey sorry I didn't want to put a fat Target on your forehead but ok you got it boss. Your world I'm just living in it... Or yell at you bc you took a few steps with a lit cigarette... I'm glad I was able to do my time during a war the uptight garrison warriors always pissed me off. Thanks for your service Marine.

Rodney Stilwell

6y↑16

@Nick Koumalatsos brother I spent 22 years with the marine force recon at Pendleton 1st Mardiv. I was a corpsman. Loved my marines. You guys really know how to take care of us. And in turn I'll cross a battle field to get to you guys and do anything to keep you alive. Semper fi my brother

Rodney Stilwell

5y↑3

Thanks that means allot

Rodney Stilwell

5y↑3

Bill Brown thank you but being a corpsman ain't that big of a deal. Lol. I'll tell you a funny story when I went to the recruitment center well i did really how to SAY corpsman so I pronounce the s lol. And ask him if I worked with dead bodies he never told me that the marines are under the navy lol. So he said we hope not you never pull duty and work with beautiful women. Lol. So 3 weeks before I grad from corps school the gulf war broke out and I was sent to the marines. Lol. But I'm glad I loved every min of the time with the marines. And well the rest is hx.

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rocky rhodes

I like watching your videos. I'm an Air Force veteran(82-90). My dad is a Korean war veteran. He served with Love company, 1st Marine division, recon squad. He trained in Japan. They went on patrols in 5 man squads with the squad leader only carrying a firearm. I hope that you could help me find information on his unit and their patrols. It would be awesome if you could visit him, one old recon Marine to another young Marine.

WizzardOfPaws

Extreme respect to every single one of you. Without you we wouldn't have our country.

j W

4y↑1

Wow, you guys rock. I was a mechanic in the Marines. I had no idea I was was in such good hands. Thank you all.

Paul Bear

Without you mechanics we'd be in a world of crap. Thanks brother.

Jan Marie

Thank you to every veteran! And Semper Fi ..we appreciate all you have done. Those still fighting Agent Orange-more power to you! I hope the government stepped up to the plate for you! So many were denied and lied to by those that were responsible...

John Janssen

It was so awesome to be a part of this. We were this first unit to deploy SOC capable. Semper Fi

Thomas Smestead

5y↑3

Hey Nick, I have pulled up some of your vids and really appreciate how you,( your friends, and your wife ) present different topics that y'all address. Thanks for explaining the differences between Recon and Raiders, since things have changed so much since I left active duty in 1975, (Navy Vietnam Vet) in all branches.

Marinemom0311

My 18 year old son is leaving oct7 for Marine boot camp. He is planning to go recon. He's dream is to be a raider. Thank u so so much for this video as a mom who really knows zero about the Marines, but definitely want to learn as much as I can. This was awesome.

Dain Ironfoot

All the elements of SOCOM really are different. Met all of them while deployed to Iraq in 04. SEALs kept to themselves, far away from everyone. Army Delta guys came and went, usually at night, and out the back of blacked out, C130s that never taxied in, stopped mid field, offloaded and turned around and disappeared into the night. Green Berets were low key, high drag. ALWAYS in full battle rattle. Rangers were chill and highly professional. Recon Marines had tons of cool gear and were kinda like SEALs.

Early_Riser_71

4y↑2

Loved the description of Recon Marines. Was 0321 from 89-93 at 2d BN when we were still at Onslow beach. Did my last 17 years as Air Force CCT. My Recon brothers were the absolute best savages I have ever been around!!

Todd Kimbrell

My older brother is a Marine from the days of the 83 Beirut bombing, he fought in Operation Fury and served under Admiral Crowe for a spell as one of his body guards. I did not take the opportunity of serving my country. A regret. But I wanted to just convey my appreciation and unreserved respect to you all for the service and sacrifices endured to keep us and other nations safe from the evil and tyrannical entities that plague this planet. Moreover, the information you provided in this video still flew way over my head, but nonetheless, very interesting. I wish you all the best.

Zay I

Hey nick , I like your show. I was with 1st reco n battalion in 1973 and I enjoyed the adventure, the toughness and the hard training. I always believe that is the best unit I have worked with

Hoosier Ed

6y↑37

OOORAAH DEVIL DOG!!! I must admit, I was very impressed with your clear and concise description of the differences and history between the "Force" and "Raider" elements. You pretty much nailed it!!! It is very confusing, even to Marines themselves. The analogy of having "two step-dads" had me rolling!!! Moreover, the addition of personal testimony in your video was worth its weight in gold to current and future Marines. Many people, or "wannabees," think it's all physical, but actually the mental side is just as important. Even though I was a "winger" back in the late 80s and early 90s (CH-53E Crew Chief) and loved my job, I was still envious of the Recon guys. They always had the coolest "toys!" Additionally, the Recon platoon we had attached to us in Northern Iraq during "91" was a much better outfit than our SEAL team. One of those knuckle heads stole a 5 ton truck and drove it through our camp like a Kamikaze! What an idiot! Lastly, despite your "Samurai" hair style, I am going to subscribe to you channel because of your knowledge and above average communication skills. Just don't go full "man-bun" on me Marine. Semper Fi.

Oldman Taylor

6y↑3

Well, he did a great job of "Recon vs Raider", but not so much "Force" vs anything - his classification of "Recon" was generic. A vid about this long could go into "Recon Btln vs Force Recon" - it got muddy there through the years he just covered. But that wasn't his point, and that would have just made this longer!

Edward Zero

So, considering there seems to be a pretty big list of army and marine vets and I plan on enlisting in Her majesty’s armed forces once I’m old enough. How was it? I can imagine the British and American experience are probably slightly different but I’d also imagine they share similarities. So how did it feel? Did any of you regret going down that route?

richard bohm

4y↑757

the marines stole the anchor from the navy, the eagle from the air force, and the rope from the army. and on the seventh day when god rested, the marines overran his perimeter, stole the globe and have been running things ever since!!

SEMPER FI MARINE, and thank you for your service to this country.

Calm Exit

4y↑53

richard bohm this is peek cringe

Leatherneck2531

4y↑45

Sorry Richard. We did not steal the eagle from the air force. The air force was not an official branch of the military til 1947, and the EGA was our emblem since 1776.

DMalenfant1

4y↑6

Good ting for you God loves all is children.

richard bohm

4y↑5

@DMalenfant1 god has a serious sense of humor. why else would he have created pia zadora and the duck billed platypus?

DMalenfant1

4y↑2

@richard bohm I am not God, so go ask him.

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Random Name 12

Thank you for your service! Question: the British allow service members from any branch try out for any SOF. So, a sailor in the RN can try out for the army’s SAS, and an airman can try out for the Special Boat Service. In your opinion, would this be helpful for USSOCOM, or is it better to have each branch supply their own SOFs?

DAVID AGRIESTI

31w

Back in 05-06, during MARSOC's infancy, I was approached by a guy in an eye patch recruiting me to join. No, not really, but myself and a couple of my Marine buddies were asked to join...we were the best and really good at our jobs with II MEF. I was pushing 30 years old at the time and declined. Not a "almost joined" story, but a "was given the opportunity" to join story...

Cup of Joe

6y↑5

My uncle (RIP) was a Marine Raider in WW2. Not sure if with Carlson or Edson. Anyway, he was on Guadalcanal and Guam. Lost his leg below the knee on Guam due to Japanese grenade. You'd never know it the way he got around. Him and my dad inspired me to go in the Corps.

CA Rasmussen

WW2 my cousin was one of the first Raiders. i just found out about this from his nephew (my cousin).I love military history and i am trying to learn more about it. Thanks for the information. I am just starting to learn about this so if anyone has any book titles about the raiders during WW2 Please let me know. Semper Fi.

Shawn

1y↑2

Marine Rifleman 0311 is the quintessential military occupational specialty (MOS) for the United States Marine Corps. It is the MOS that most people envision when they imagine a U.S. Marine.

It is the MOS that has changed the course of history for countless wars dating back to 1775

Shawn

Most come from the Grunts. I was always almost 300 PFT, but I grew up in the inner city of Baltimore thus was not exposed to water or I could have been a Marine Raider easy. We are all brothers though. But there are many bad ass grunts that make up the Marine Corps Infantry. Guys putting up 500 lbs of weight.

thebronzetoo

3y↑1

Semper Fi, Nick! I was with 1/1 and 3/1 in the mid to late 80's when 1st Marines became MAU (later MEU) SOC. Good times. We trained a lot, since there was nothing else to do in the mid to late 80's!!

Alex in Oslo (and Ukraine)

29w

I read a book long back in the 1990s about the 4 levels of Recon: BRC, Airborne, Army Ranger School and finally UK Royal Marine Commando Course. Can you do an episode on that if it's still true?

The big one

3y↑2

Thank you for your service.
Thank you for the detailed education well done 👍🇺🇲🦅

Allison Blackwood

6y↑20

Hey, Nick. I'm writing a story where my main character's a Marine Recon (Combatant Diver speciality) and of course, I've been reading and watching anything I can get to help me understand the mindset and training. This video was clear and extremely helpful for someone who's not in the military. Thank you for doing it! two thumbs up

bighand69

I would suggest you get a handle on basic training first. That will show you how Marines are built.

I would suggest that you try and do some of that training your self such as the runs and general fitness training, doing firearms training and maybe a few survival courses. Combine this then with your research to try and get a feel for it.

On top of that they are all redblood young males out for a fight.

KraftyTactician

Hot damn, I'm also writing a story involving Marine Force Recon. How's your story so far?

Don Williams

5y↑2

I did 3 years out of my 6 year and list ment as force recon at my 3rd year I was given the opportunity to Go to scout sniper school and I took it I had been list for another 3 years Those were the greatest years of my life I never felt a better or stronger brotherhood between men even if they were not part of my team who were still all brothers and would be there for one another even though military is mostly that way it was stronger with us

Colby Lacy

4y↑28

I grandfather was Marine 1st recon during Vietnam, he’s the reason I’m even considering a career in the military right now

Terry Poole

Go for it mate.A good career and apart from normal duties,you can gain qualifications for when you leave after service that will put you on the ladder for civilian life.

Pete Castiglione

@Terry Poole can you elaborate or give examples? this is something i’m considering

Ross Babcock

Thanks for doing this brother. I served 76-82. Great video! A question that needed to be answered. BTW, I think the Marines of this generation would make Chesty crack a smile and order another charge: where ever he is! Semper Fi bro!

Jas Bataille

5y↑3

I love how you are literally a Raider battalion veteran, yet read the exact official description of the role that you, yourself, played. A real soldier here!

WayKool Creations

5y↑3

A Real " Marine " , never call a " Marine " a " Soldier " ...

BANNA Clan

WayKool Creations Yes they don’t deserve the title of “soldier”. 😂

DW

35w

I became a Recon Marine in 1967 and I can say that today’s Recon Marines are a totally different force.

ericsiggins1007

6y↑2

I truly wish that videos like yours were available when I was getting ready to enlist. I would have been much better prepared for success. Thankfully the future Marines have them, keep up the great work.

Old Vet who Travels.

Very informative video. Good presentation. And a Great subject to Let people know the path of these warfighters who do whatever it takes to protect our great Country and our Freedoms! Stay strong and Healthy.

DropZone WarZone

4y↑3

I’m 67 years old and former army 173rd airborne but when I was in my 20s my mom told me she dated a raider when she was young. (My dad was a marine forced out with a medical discharge with the rank of gunny 19 years in the corps). I can only paraphrase what this marine raider told my mom about a particular event while training in Camp Pendleton. She said to me he said that when they trained running up mount mother f......ker in Pendleton, there would be Raider DI’s who’s job was to throw chicken blood on the trainee from a bucket. That’s what my mom told me as I remember and she wouldn’t make that up.
She said he said lol

Raymond Pumphrey

I have to say the only thing i really regret is not completing boot camp. No matter what my reason it has always hunted me. Though my very short stay at Paris Island i did find out that my own mental health was not in a space that would have been an asset to any group. Yet i will always say with pride that the Marine Corps did not fall me it showed me my weakness and that i went in with the wrong reasoning. I would recommend anybody to go to the marines because if nothing else you will find out what your weakness is by the end of your boot camp. Class 98 platoon 2073 paris island. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to go and prove myself.

Juan Perez

4y↑55

I remember back in 2007 I was briefing Admiral Olson shortly after he took SOCOM. He traveled overseas doing his battlefield circulation and my outstation was one of the stops. The subject of MARSOC came up for some reason (I didn't bring it up). I can't remember if he said this himself, or if it was a member of his staff, but a question arose about what the focus of MARSOC would be going forward. Most of us in SOF around that time remembered that DET 1 was a proof-of-concept that was stood up under the auspices of NSW, so we assumed that MARSOC would become a SEAL-like element. We were told that although the leadership at MARSOC at that time were pushing for a SEAL-like mission, Olson was of the opinion that something closer to UW (in the SF sense) was what SOCOM needed more, and this led to the direction that MARSOC eventually adopted as they embraced their new role. Personally, I have been very impressed by their professionalism and courage. I was particularly impressed by them when they operated in the Helmand in 2010-11. CPT Matt Lampert's element was very active in that region and I remember how often I would hear his voice on the task force's frequency during the conduct of a TIC. He always remained calm and masterfully laid out the situation prior to calling for any air support. We were horrified when he was injured and doubly so when we discovered that his spouse was serving there during the same deployment (it both simplified and complicated the next-of-kin notification). Anyway, I'm a big fan of MARSOC and feel honored to have shared the same battle space with them.

Jason Scott

Which branch did you serve and what SF were you? I'm in the process joining the Army, but having second doubts and thinking going Marines.. my life long goal is to become special forces. Either Rangers, Marsoc Raiders, or Green berets...

Yusuf Ngwala

@Jason Scott He's prob green beret. Rangers is Spec Ops bro

Todd Jenest

Thanks, Nick, this is a great video; very clear and informative.

Urban Defensive Tactics

6y↑3

Good job! This is the best video I have seen on the structure of the various FMF and specialized operations, prior to re-organization and consolidation (1978 - 1991). Thanks brother!

Most people, even some Marines don't know this history or, that the main plan of JSOC/SOCOM at the time, was to absorb and then de-commission the entire Marine Corps, as many were trying to make the case that the Marine Corps no longer had a purpose.

Thanks again and continue to expand by producing a video on Critical Operations Air-Ground MEU deep strike capabilities.

Joseph Licata

5y↑2

Thanks for the history lesson and thank you for your service

EL Bizzy

I honestly didn't want to watch this for 30 mins but I won't lie, I enjoyed hearing the history and some of the stories. I wish I had known about some of this while I was in as I served as part of the MASOC and MEU during my time with 5/11. We trained with Recon and had an opportunity to do some with the SEALS just because we were out there supporting and that young me met the requirements. I'm just short. LOL. I loved every bit of it. Semper Fidelis to all who served.

bigkahuna4826

My father was a member of Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Raiders in WWII. He made landings on Saipan, Tinian, and Guam. He died on Guam in Sept. '44. I never got to meet him but I have his Purple Heart and his ribbons and shooting badges for the M1911A1 and the M1. Expert in both. I joined the Corps in 1965 and did 18 months in Vietnam, starting out as a grunt, then transitioning after 8 months to OJT Legal. They found out I was prelaw in college so they gave me an E7 billet as 5th Marines Regimental Legal Chief. I had no clue what I was doing and I was only a PFC. Four months later, I went to 1/5 as Battalion Legal Chief, picked up LCpl four months after that and Cpl, three months after that. So, in a sense I was like you, starting out as a grunt before going into admin. 1/5's CO was LCol Pete Hilgartner who had nothing but former grunts in his admin section, including his officers and senior NCOs. Everyone went on ops and everyone of us got messed up at one time or another. I'd do it again but I don't know if I'd do that legal stuff. I never really liked it and I went back to college under the PLC program and was NOT prelaw, ha!

joseph smith

My grandfather was in the navy as was my Grand mother they both served in ww2 my uncle served in Vietnam as a marine as did my father my cousin is sf in the navy i myself wanted to inlist but i went to state prison instead i tryed to sign up when i got out but they were not having it but i respect u guys very much ty for ur service gentleman

Aiden

Man, this is one of my favorite videos. I found this probably over a year ago and now I am waiting for my January 11 ship date. Only thing is, I am starting to really question myself of whether or not I want to go infantry, recon, or raider, or even be a POG. Hopefully I can figure this out soon. I feel like I will regret not doing one of those 3. Regardless, happy birthday. Semper Fi.

Uwijsmssmsms

I think you have to be In for at least 3 years to be a raider or recon so I would probably go infantry but definitely don’t trust me. I would ask some veterans

Uwijsmssmsms

I meant you have in marine for 3 years before you can be in marsoc

Aiden

@Uwijsmssmsms - Seems like you can go recon or try out for recon off the bat, but not Raider. You can go in with a Recon contract but if you fail, you go open; I went in with infantry and am hoping I can try recon. I’m not a great swimmer honestly so if I don’t pass, I believe I go back to infantry.

Jason Todd

6y↑45

I was wondering why this video is so long. Didn't expect a history lesson. But I enjoyed it! Well explained 👍

Frick-N-Frack

A bunch of ROCK STARS. MAD RESPCECT! God Bless America and GOD BLESS YOU. Thank you for you service!!!!

Thomas G

5y↑2

Ive been wanting to do both of these not knowing yhe difference. I knew they were different but not in any specific ways. I can now shape my decision and start doing my planning and hard work to get to where i want to be. This video really helped me and is easing my decision process. I am a jr in highschool and i havnt been to a recruiter yet but will be going as soon as i am old enough

Mr Franco

Thomas G i fall under this category of not knowing the difference, but i have already swore in at MEPS to be in the delayed entry program. I think the route to take (my opinion) would be go to boot camp, pass boot camp, and when they ask who wants to volunteer for recon, go for it. Hopefully make recon stay in for as long as i need too but look towards going marsoc ultimately. 235 pft is not difficult at all although thats just the bare minimum and you should be striving for perfect score 300, especially if you have months or even years to train.

Morgan Weller

Thank you I feel the same way as an ex Ranger when you see these 18 year old kids with 3 to 4 months of boot camp thrown into the front lines I couldn't help but think they already have a bullseye on them even well trained this is not conventionnelle warfare we need more special trained unites for this type of war or change the training to adapt

Jason B

Just found this video. I wish technology would have been more advanced in 2000 when I enlisted because I probably would have aimed for Raiders. Thank you brother for putting out this content. Semper Fi. 7051 2000-2004

Les Flynn

4y↑7

I know this is an old video, and I'm coming in late, but I really enjoyed it. The dude provided detailed info about where the USMC unconventional forces fit in. The force's structure ain't all that straightforward but he explained it pretty well, and some of the reasons why it ain't so straightforward.
Recommended viewing for young Americans looking to get into Recon or Marsoc,

Nathan Pedneault

My goal is to become a raider

Carmine Ginocchio

6y↑270

As a Marine, I've said that for years @ 21:45 ish... we're fighting the war wrong.

We are fighting the way the British fought us in the revolution. Just throw troops at it.

It's an unconventional fight. We need to treat it as such.

Don Peace

6y↑3

8654 !!! Old school

kurt kelley

6y↑14

I could not understand wtf we were doing that hearts and minds stuff only works when the locals dont have the fear of god in them from the opposition

Badger-1-1 Actual

5y↑6

Roger that! Been saying that shit for years... but what do we know, it's not like we are the boots on the ground or anything.

Riceball01

5y↑14

@Badger-1-1 Actual Well, it doesn't help matters that Afghanistan really has no national identity, from what I understand, Afghans identify mostly at the clan level, then sect level so that makes winning hearts and minds harder because some Afghans won't care what you say or do because the Afghan president is a member of a rival clan. To add to matters, we always seem to back the wrong people in these sorts of conflicts, starting all the way back to Korea. We always seem to back these tin pot dictator types who are only a little better than the guys we're fighting. That sort of thing makes winning local support kind of difficult.

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Timothy Barry

4y↑27

We hauled Marine Recon on our Amphibious ship for a short time. Everyone of those guys were as big as a house! They had muscles coming out their ears. Haha, I was surprised they were able to function they were so huge. Gung Ho unit!

Robert Reed

2y↑1

I was stationed at Camp Lejeune in 1982 I was in a communications unit we use to poke fun at recon because they had air conditioned barracks we were in WWII wooden barracks with no air conditioning our Gunnery Sgt would make us PT on black flag days

Voodoo Black Six

I'm an action adventure comic book writer in North Carolina and needed the basic history and info to not make guys sound like bullshit. Thanks for the intel here and thanks for the service! Earned a new sub from me.

Gordon Thorne

36w

One of my friends was (and always will be) Marine Recon. In Beirut when his barracks was bombed. 241 brothers lost. He was on liberty at the time and suffers survivor guilt. First To Fight!

Frank Robins, Jr.

I don't remember the Admiral's name, however, he gave a speech at the Staff and War College. He described the various branches of the services as dogs and gave his reasoning. The Army was like a Golden Retriever; big, fluffy and everybody loved them. The Air Force was like a Greyhound; sleek and quick in the hunt before they returned to their handlers. The Navy was like a St. Bernard; you never knew when they were going to show up, but, it was always good when they did. Marines, however, fell into only two categories; Big Mean Dogs and Small Mean Dogs.

Tony

I really love this explanation cause you break it down in a way a marine will understand Barney style

steve pulos

5y↑5

Semper Fi Nick!
Thank you for your service.
Judging by some of the comments here, we’re in a shitload of trouble. It’s a sad day when people don’t realize or care about the dedication and sacrifices all our men, and women of every branch of service have made in defense of our country. Hopefully their computer desks are big enough to hide under if the shit hits the fan..

Eric Fitucci

2y↑1

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your service.

Jan Marie

Red Mamba-you said that right! My husband was Special Ops Advanced Recon in Vietnam. He rarely would talk about it. That was after he was shot out of the air 3x as a fighter pilot in Vietnam. I'm having trouble finding any records on his combat history. I guess it still could be classified? Does anyone have any idea? I cant even find anything on the air combat incidents. There must be reports on those! So frustrating...

Pedro Herrera

4y↑1

Awesome video, thank you for explaining this. Wish I could hangout and go paintballing with this guy and his Marine friends

Susie Dirkx

3y↑3

My 20 yr old grandson is recon, so proud of him 🇺🇸♥️

Camilo Jimenez

36w

My condolences Sir…Greatest sacrifice for our nation. I cannot imagine your pain. My hope is in time it helps to heal.

Akro Protis

5y↑6

11th MEU CE Corpsmen here (2016-2017). Supported recon my time there and they were some of the coolest dudes I have ever worked with. There SARCs emparted huge amounts of knowledge to me as a Doc and the SSGTs were awesome on the ranges not only letting me shoot their weapon systems but also coaching me to learn them even though I would really never get hands on with their stuff.

Larry Williams

U probably could if you went SARC I think they were trying to win you over with weapons systems

Akro Protis

5y↑1

@Larry Williams body wouldnt put up to BRC 30 and been in a few humvee and osprey incidents. Screwed up knee and hip etc

Larry Williams

@Akro Protis Damn bro I'm guessing you're out now?

Akro Protis

@Larry Williams nope still in

DANIEL BURGOS

1y↑1

I went to force recon 0321 but first I went to infantry 0311 and then I voluntarily raised my hand and said I want to go to special operations and there I was, I don't know if I was crazy or intelligent with so many jobs and choosing that remember think before choosing because if you don't like it there is no way back back but that if the experience is unique.

Dove

I am glad you are made it out ALIVE!
God bless our sons, and daughters, who paid with their lives to protect their country!

william Horton

My Grandfather was a WWll Marine Raider. William Francis Cain. He received the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart. The circumstances before his death can be read in the Hall of Hero’s. In short, he jumped a 15 man Japanese patrol that were carrying machine guns. He killed several, captured a machine gun, killed the officer before being hit by a sniper. When asked in the field hospital why he attacked, he said because he was concerned that they would hear the rest of his squad that were coming up in the jungle behind him, and he didn’t believe he could give them notice without bringing attention and getting himself and the others hit with machine gun fire. One of his last statements before dying in the field hospital was that the only thing he regretted was that he would never get to see his newborn son. Whom he had yet to see. My father.

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