Making Marines

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Each and every Marine Corps recruit has to survive 12 weeks of Boot Camp. To become one of the few and the proud, these recruits must first learn to survive. More than just a showcase of grueling training, these stories will shed light on the lives and backgrounds of those who make the decision to become US Marines. Tragically, the events of Sept 11th take place in the middle of the 6th week of training. But for most recruits, the acts of terrorism only strengthen their resolve to become modern soldiers. Phase 1: Follow young recruits as they prepare for Boot Camp at Parris Island. They come from all over the eastern half of the US, but it is here that they begin the transformation into US Marines. During the whirlwind of training, fear and confusion overcome them, but they soon learn to tap the warriors within. As the first episode closes, they begin to work as a team, acquiring their military bearing. Phase 2: The recruits at Parris Island learn to cope with the punishing regimen of physical training and mental conditioning. They are issued their rifles and are pushed beyond their limits. In the swimming instruction, several face paralyzing fear as they are laden with gear and put into the water. Some head for the medical platoon as attrition takes its toll and nerves become frayed as a few find that they can't hack it. As the hour closes, the recruits learn of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The importance of their training sinks in. Phase 3: The recruits face the gas chamber and learn the effects of nerve agents. Training becomes even more demanding as they rappel from dizzying height, simulating a drop from a helicopter. The culmination of recruit training is the 54-hour Crucible. Upon completion of this final test, the recruits march to the mess hall where the Warrior's breakfast is served. With the presentation of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, the now former-recruits are officially called US Marines.

Making Marines Review

My 18 year old daughter saw this documentary on TV, and immediately wanted to become a Marine. She has extensive experience as a musician--and successfully auditioned for the Marine band--but even the bandies in the Marines must complete boot camp and combat training.

This series helped to prepare her for boot camp, but after she actually completed boot camp, she realized that some of the segments in the series appear 'dated.' That's the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.

But, this documentary was filmed prior to and during the events surrounding September 11th. The Marine recruits in this series enlisted during a 'non-wartime' America, and graduated boot camp with the prospect of war looming. All of our lives, and of course, military life is VERY different NOW, so naturally, much of the series will feel 'dated.'

But, that aside, I decided to buy this series for my daughter so she can now show friends and family 'what it was like' to experience Marine boot camp. She simply expounds 'around' the parts that are a little different now with Marine boot camp, but otherwise it's a fairly accurate account of recruit life at Parris Island.

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