I had to low crawl in Baghdad after I got pinned down by a sniper. I sent a message to my Drill Sergeant 22 years after I graduated Basic to thank him for teaching me to low crawl cause it saved my life 15Aug2004.

It's been over 45 years since I was in BCT at Fort Lenord Wood, and Advanced Infantry training in Fort Benning.  I can still remember the names and faces of each of my Drill Instructors from that time.  They were hard but fair.  Unlike the recruiters they never lied to me.  Drill Sergeants earn and deserve all respect that can be given.

in the 24 years I was in the Army, being a Drill Sergeant at Fort Knox was the most rewarding job I ever had

In 1969 I was drafted and attended BCT at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The DI from Full Metal Jacket was the exact DI that I had. In that time, they could and did lay hands upon you. He was a very hard, but fair man and under his watch I did very well. All my DIs were Viet Nam vets and former 101st paratroopers. Fast forward 3 years later at Fort Bragg, I was now a new 2LT reporting to my first duty assignment as an officer. I was introduced to my Platoon Sergeant, yep he was my DI from basic. He remembered me, and his first comment was, "Well,  I guess I can't call you "Shithead anymore, Sir!" He and I did very well together. I owe him a lot, I am now retired 30 after years, but never forgot him. He inspired me.

Bulgarian here. We're Romania's southern neighbour. I just wanted to express my admiration and thankfulness to all the US soldiers staying ready and doing their duty in Eastern Europe. If Russia or anyone in that matter, goes wild, you boys will be our biggest and probably only asset. There are crazy anti-american sentiments going on and around but do not pay attention to them, this is the result of the russian hybrid warfare. You're always welcome on the Balkans or at least in our countries which are your NATO allies! Cheers and much love!

I was a Drill Sergeant at Ft Jackson from 1972-1975.  I attended the Drill Sergeant school there also.  I set my footlocker and wall locker up. I shined all my boots and low quarters and placed them under my bed that was made up. I in 6 weeks never moved anything. I slept in my car for a few weeks. The soldier in the bunk above mine flunked out. I then slept on his bunk with no sheets or blankets until graduation.

Damn the good ole days. I served 31 years in the Army.

This world need more from this type of drill sergeants .Was in German Army 2007-2009

I went through Basic Training at Ft.Jackson in April of 74. I still have so much respect for my Drill Sgt.  I enjoy watching these videos and showing my daughter where her Mother was stationed.  I went back to Ft.Jackson for OJT after attending 2 classes at Ft.Sam and heading to Frankfurt Germany where my permanent party was.

This video is unrealistic. Never once had a drill sergeant smile at me, pleasantly tell me to fall in, and be civil. The drill sergeants were not there to teach me manners but how to be a professional soldier. Respect was paramount. Taught me how to shut my mouth and all costs to finish the mission. They changed my life. Can’t thank those men enough and the personal sacrifice they made. Your efforts were not in vain and your efforts made a difference in many lives

On target with this video.  I was in BCT June-Aug 1971.  The Drills transformed us from civilians to soldiers in just 8 weeks.  All these many years later, a day doesn't go by that a memory of my three years in the Army doesn't come to mind. And it's Basic that comes up the most.  Good times. Thanks for the video.

THEY DRESSED IT UP MADE IT LITTLE SOFTER FOR THE FILM LMAO...

I miss the old fatigues and khakis.

YES, AS A DRILL ON THE TRAIL YOU GET 3 HOURS SLEEP IF YOU WANT IT OR NOT. BUT REWARDING YES, WAS MY FUN TIME IN THE ARMY.

Still remember with great respect most of the Drill Instructors . They were up before us and stopped after lights out.

Brings back memories of when i went through drill sgt. school at ft. Jackson many moons ago.

48 years later and I can still hear drill Sargent Williams in my ear

I still write letters to my drill sergeant from ft.polk Louisiana 1969.

There is this film, then there is how you really got treated...

I just turned 17 when I went in 1974.   I went to basic at fort ord. I always admired and respected my Drill Sargents.  I could not believe how many hours a day they worked. They would give you hell but every now and then you could see a tiny soft spot.