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  • čas přidán 30. 08. 2017
  • Former Team Mate and Marine Raider Josh Honsberger was in town and I felt like it was a good time for a question and answer video. We discuss training for selection, married life as a Marine Raider, what made Josh and I join the Marine Corps, what made us join Special Operations, what means more to us the EGA or Raider badge?
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Komentáře • 575

  • @devildog8473
    @devildog8473 Před 5 lety +142

    As a Marine veteran, I didn't have a clue about any of this stuff while I was in. It's crazy all the stuff I've learned about the Marine Corps after I got out. I almost feel like I missed out on a lot of opportunities. Either way, Semper Fi to my fellow Devil Dogs out there.

    • @patrickcostea208
      @patrickcostea208 Před 5 lety +6

      D dub I agree, in '83 (2311), my career planning consisted of my S-1 handing me my sep orders an asking staying or leaving? I left, an I still hate that decision. Ive done well but I sorely miss the infantry, I still very much miss it all. Be well guys.

    • @drakeaamold9758
      @drakeaamold9758 Před 4 lety +5

      God bless 🙏

    • @rwadaley
      @rwadaley Před 2 lety

      I feel the same way...What did miss??...

    • @phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842
      @phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842 Před rokem

      Yep would’ve been nice to know …marine spec ops was kinda vague concept back then

  • @canieto1
    @canieto1 Před 7 lety +142

    I say this with all seriousness in my heart as a 2/7 Fox company 0311: Do not even fucking think about getting married before or during your first enlistment. In fact don't even have a girlfriend, especially one that is long distance. The Marine Corps should seriously issue the book "The Rational Male" and teach it in boot camp. It's almost as important as your rifle. Almost.

    • @canieto1
      @canieto1 Před 7 lety +2

      Ugh, me neither. I should have added that I speak from experience. Long distance relationship for 3 years of my enlistment. All the money I spent on phone calls and flying her from the midwest to California. The things a pussy starved 19 year old Marine will do. Haha. Love your channel. Video request for you: Would you do a video on what a Marine that has been to combat knows/learns in combat that us no-combat-seeing pre 9/11 Marines don't know? In other words, Non-combat grunt vs combat grunt. Thanks. Semper Fi, brother.

    • @gunchief0811
      @gunchief0811 Před 7 lety

      canieto1 tom lykas says dont get married til your 30.. he is right especially for U.S. Marines.

    • @gunchief0811
      @gunchief0811 Před 7 lety +1

      I dig the Raiders- force Recon and the whole shebang... Eagle globe and anchor
      Has a transcendence that permeates our being as Jar heads.. leathernecks.. As Marines... i am an 8531/ P.M.I. range- coach- and also 8552/0917 M.M.A.I.T.
      I am always gonna be a Staff Sgt. Always gonna be an 0811/0812.
      Life long Martial artist...
      21 year Marine Honorably discharged..
      Warrior..... but
      Even though alot resonates with me...
      The Eagle globe and anchor must mean more simply due to Becoming a U.S. Marine is one of the most respectable important decisions i have ever made.
      It all starts there... the high speed low drag stuff cannot happen unless u make it through boot camp 1st.

    • @silencedknight
      @silencedknight Před 6 lety

      I'm not in the military, but I thank you guys for your service.
      I can't imagine it being the hardest thing in the world fighting your country, possibly being in some distant land, and the last thing you want to worry about is the person you trust most being with someone else.
      I don't know how I could ever do that if I was in that position.

    • @USMCWarrior7
      @USMCWarrior7 Před 6 lety +5

      I agree wholeheartedly! I had over a dozen girlfriends who all wanted to get married, have kids, live on base, etc...they knew the benefits and heard the stories of other enlisted wives. I didn't do it because I didn't want to leave any children behind should I have died in combat and didn't want to get a divorce. Now, I'm 47 years old, still have no kids, have only been married once (and divorced 14 months later), but have had dozens more girlfriends who I knew I had no business dating and were not 'wifey' material... I guess working security in strip clubs after my discharge didn't help with my dating selections but hey, it is what it is. My suggestion would be if you are looking for a 'wifey' type of woman, look for her in your local church...and then get to know her well before you tie the knot. That way, you know she will be faithful to you and will be accountable to someone in the church. Otherwise, good luck looking...My search continues 25+ years later... Semper Fi!

  • @loutolomeo9860
    @loutolomeo9860 Před 7 lety +154

    Nick I would never had guessed you were such a troubled youth. You overcame a lot to join and made the best of it. Nice job.

    • @JoeDevola99
      @JoeDevola99 Před 5 lety +2

      Then you don't know a lot about what the original raiders were or what kind of men served in the Army special forces. Those people were trained killers. There are special operation groups that are not even trusted by the branch they serve in. Hope this helped you out.

    • @kookieless
      @kookieless Před 5 lety +1

      Nick Koumalatsos i May be getting charged with steroid possession while in college, am I screwed when it comes to clearance/becoming an officer. I was recently raided looking for weed (which wasn’t found even it was it would be the least of my worries) and 1 full bottle and 4 partial bottles were taken. I’m not even using anymore but they took all my PCT drugs. This happened last night and I was not charged with anything besides getting an appearance ticket for a marijuana pipe.

    • @Mc007-
      @Mc007- Před 5 lety +3

      Nick Koumalatsos what piss me off is that you had a felony and still qualified to acquire a security clearance. I had no felonies or misdemeanors. I had to be squeaky clean when I applied for MARSOC. It’s such a double standard when your white. Smh
      CWO3 Retired USMC

    • @HkMp5Guy
      @HkMp5Guy Před 4 lety +1

      Mc 007 should have got a lawyer

    • @davidc3839
      @davidc3839 Před 4 lety

      @@NickKoumalatsos82 It's made you into a whiney lil bitch who is doing nothing to stop covid, but moan. Apart from your love of the marines and prostate exams. Tell us about what you did to stop the spread. Oh and how Trump is your hero. Oh did you mention you were a marine.

  • @vincealince_SRT
    @vincealince_SRT Před 7 lety +84

    All these questions about what they intend to do, after Bootcamp and SOI/MCT, fellas these guys are serious about "start here", yellow footprints and it's encompassing training might and most likely will change your mind about things. After your 12 weeks you'll have a better understanding of what direction you'll take.

    • @yabozoable
      @yabozoable Před 7 lety +22

      Everyone wants to be a gangster till its time to do gangster shit

    • @jackthe1one.497
      @jackthe1one.497 Před 6 lety +1

      yabozoable ,U R ON THE MONEY 💰 ON THAT,FAKE'S come OUT,when itZ Go TIME...GOD BLESSS R BEST OF THE BEST N KEEP EM SAFE,AT GO TIMEZ...U R ALWAYZ N R PRAYERS U.S.BEST OF THE BEST....

  • @MylesKillis
    @MylesKillis Před 6 lety +31

    Everyone interested in MARSOC should read always faithful always forward. It's all about selection.

    • @gabecota4004
      @gabecota4004 Před 5 lety +2

      Myles if you see this comment watch generation kill and than read level zero heroes. Nick is on the back of the book.

    • @drakeaamold9758
      @drakeaamold9758 Před 4 lety +1

      God bless 🙏

  • @DJF1985
    @DJF1985 Před 7 lety +29

    excellent, great real info. You guys are so correct about Marine Infantry. It was a very tough life. Long training days, weeks, months. Long humps with very heavy packs, little sleep, repetitious training, endless immediate action drills, land nav, pace count, movement to contact, patrolling, weapons training, crappy MRE's, crapping against a trees, sleeping in cold holes, wet days and nights, walking endlessly at night, getting lost, cramped, smelly 16 hour AMTRAC rides, nerve racking helo rides, spiders, chiggers, snakes, mosquitos, tank trails, beach sand, steep mountains, heavy rubber boats, waiting for chow, I loved it and wish I was a young man and could go back to those times, Semper Fi, Echo 2/2, 2nd MarDiv

    • @justinfadler905
      @justinfadler905 Před 5 lety +3

      dave Currently an 0331 with E Company, 2/2, 2nd MarDiv. Semper Fidelis from one Warlord to another.

  • @513_A1FA
    @513_A1FA Před 5 lety +13

    2 of my cousins currently are Marsoc. Thank you guys for you’re service

  • @VictoryOrValhalla14
    @VictoryOrValhalla14 Před 7 lety +39

    Ranger School has nothing to do with special forces or Ranger Regiment. It is first and foremost a leadership school. It just so happens to be a relatively hard course. I was an Instructor at 6th RTB(Florida) and a graduate of class 5-92. My assigned ranger "buddy" during class was a Recon Marine who I thought I would never see again after we graduated. 4 years later he joined the Army and we ended up serving together in the 101st Long Range Surveillance Detachment(Division Recon).

    • @VictoryOrValhalla14
      @VictoryOrValhalla14 Před 7 lety +3

      Nick Koumalatsos Higgins. It was back in 1995-96

    • @VictoryOrValhalla14
      @VictoryOrValhalla14 Před 7 lety +3

      Nick Koumalatsos lol I heard that. Don't worry brother you aren't the only one to have issues with the law.

    • @juanv4375
      @juanv4375 Před 5 lety

      I got a felony grand theft auto , a couple driving tickets , do you think I’ll be able to join the marines ?? I talked to one dipshit recruiter and he crushed my dreams saying that I’m fucked to try the army or navy I was like wtf!? Should I talk to another recruiter !?

    • @garycole520
      @garycole520 Před 5 lety

      True,.. but Ranger School predated the 75th Ranger Regiment by at least 24 years,... so the initial purpose was to train small unit leaders as Rangers.

    • @gabecota4004
      @gabecota4004 Před 5 lety

      Juan V were you 18 when it happened

  • @cjgrant1906
    @cjgrant1906 Před 6 lety +11

    I'm glad you guys did this one. I went through Army Ranger School. And then was with the 2nd Battalion. Thank you for your service. And thank you for this information.

  • @Graydog-sx6le
    @Graydog-sx6le Před 7 lety +14

    No matter how long you're out you still sort of miss it. If I could go back now and be with the same guys I'd start packing my shit right now. It's hard to find that brotherhood out here in the real world. Good talk from both of you. I appreciate.

  • @rogerw.schultz9150
    @rogerw.schultz9150 Před 5 lety +12

    I’d do it again. I loved recon and liked to find my limitations and push beyond them. Did I quit on living when I aged out? No I got a job and carried my ass on. And I still miss my friends God Bless them wherever they are. ABY

  • @Thechoosenone41
    @Thechoosenone41 Před 6 lety +5

    Man I remember selection! It sucked every day! Run, swim, ruck....embrace the suck is what we kept telling ourselves! Went in January during the cold, kinda glad I did!

    • @Thechoosenone41
      @Thechoosenone41 Před 6 lety +4

      Nick Koumalatsos I went in 2017, beginning of January. Yes it was the MARSOC A&S. Had a hell of a time there. Met some great Marines and just like you said in the video, they were all there for the same reason.

  • @marcscribner4565
    @marcscribner4565 Před 7 lety +8

    You are so right when you said that in the infantry 90% of the guys are disgruntled. The Grunt life is The Suck. -Bravo 1/3, 96-00.

  • @luiscamacho2669
    @luiscamacho2669 Před 7 lety +8

    Thanks for answering my question Nick, Always a pleasure seeing you and josh.👊

  • @MA_808
    @MA_808 Před 5 lety +2

    My Marine father fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War.
    He was out of boot camp only 90 days beforehand.
    He said the Chinese had a lot of prisoners who have never been accounted for in the record books.
    I am only adding this to your story because he can't say it anymore and he thought it was important never to forget.

  • @adnoble84
    @adnoble84 Před 7 lety +4

    I over trained with what 10 Week program. I left A&S with an ankle the size of a baseball. I still feel the injury and that was 5 years ago. Was a memorable experience though.

  • @projekt679
    @projekt679 Před 6 lety +2

    That scuba bubble and marine wings that those force recon dudes wore still look badass.

  • @Medevicerep
    @Medevicerep Před 7 lety +40

    Great videos. Thanks for answering my question about the EGA vs Raider pin. Just a few thoughts from an old (turning 60 this year) Marine officer.
    1. No way should a young officer be going to MARSOC evaluation. It is not the place for a junior officer. You are taking the place of an enlisted man who will be of greater service as an operator and serve longer than you ever will. The teams require little to no supervision due to the nature of the men that get selected. Most of the officer positions are really administrative in nature. They could easily be filled by experienced officers from the reconnaissance battalions who will have the respect the operators. If you really want to be a Raider, enlist and go through the process. Serve a few years and if you still want to be an officer you will have no problem becoming one. I knew a couple of Marine officers in the early 80's who finished out their tours, resigned their commissions and enlisted in the Navy just so they could try to become SEALS. I can respect that.
    2. EGA vs Raider badge. Thanks for your honest response. I have deep respect for you guys. The original Raiders were disbanded back in WWII because of the fear of having an "elite within an elite". I would hate to see that happen to the Raiders again. My unsolicited advice to your brothers still serving in the Raiders would be to remember that they are Marines first, Raiders second. If they get away from that, I can see petty jealousies over cutting edge gear allocation and silly shit like getting to wear long hair and beards causing the career types to start making a lot of noise. Just my opinion, carry on.

    • @garycole520
      @garycole520 Před 5 lety +3

      Good points. As a former Force Recon Marine, I can relate. There have always been pushback by the Marine Corps on anything unconventional and it came back and bit them in the butt when we had no one to send to Afghanistan in the early days, as part of SOCOM. This notion that every Marine’s elite, is well naive, outdated and frankly serves no real purpose. The Special Ops community requires very focused, self motivated and highly skilled operators within the ranks. Many Marines are not up for the task because they don’t possess the skill sets. This isn’t being disparaging to the rank and file; it’s just the reality. So yes,.. egos have been bruised for years when it came to the perception of the Recon community.

  • @patrickhanlon932
    @patrickhanlon932 Před 6 lety +2

    I'm so glad I'm watching a video of two Marine Raiders give relationship advice!
    Exactly what I was expecting when I clicked on "Q&A With Two Marine Raiders"
    I'm just joking around, you guys are great, thanks for being awesome.

  • @GySGTGerman
    @GySGTGerman Před 5 lety +6

    OUTSTANDING BOYS
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 RAIDERS4LYFE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
    SEMPER FI
    GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @Phildo8
    @Phildo8 Před 7 lety +4

    Thank You both for your service!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @Grant-Waterhouse
    @Grant-Waterhouse Před 7 lety +20

    I want to become a Marine Raider so bad, my recruiter was with MARSOC so he can help me out :)

    • @Nica-Ra-Wata
      @Nica-Ra-Wata Před 5 lety +1

      start becoming a fish, run run and run some more...

  • @dirtbily7222
    @dirtbily7222 Před 6 lety +6

    Just subbed ... Good see you Josh, hows the leg? Nick never got to meet you but you seem like a awesome dude... Keep up the work guys ... WITH YOU

  • @beasty108
    @beasty108 Před 7 lety +16

    Great video right here! Lots of valuable information. Thank you both for this video and for your service!

    • @sigxm5thumb920
      @sigxm5thumb920 Před 7 lety +1

      Nick Koumalatsos Did you have to get waivers to enlist? GED etc..,? I'm interested in enlisting but heard ged is a no go.

  • @no-xf9gj
    @no-xf9gj Před 6 lety +88

    gee, every MARSOC Operator i see they got them cool beards

    • @adubie7647
      @adubie7647 Před 4 lety +1

      excessive levels of testosterone lmao

    • @davidc3839
      @davidc3839 Před 4 lety

      @@NickKoumalatsos82 what did nick do in the battle to stop covid-19. He moaned on and on. Were you a marine, Nick. Tell us tales of how brave you were and how many innocents you machine-gunned. You kept us safe, Nick. I give you one massive finger. Now STFU. BUT TELL US ONE MORE TIME THAT YOU WERE A MARINE.

    • @user-ox1yc1fh8k
      @user-ox1yc1fh8k Před 4 lety +4

      @@davidc3839 was? if you join the marines, aren't you a marine until you are dead?

    • @davidc3839
      @davidc3839 Před 4 lety

      @@user-ox1yc1fh8k I have no idea. I do know they have a duty to never stop talking about it.

    • @Abstrct_Visions
      @Abstrct_Visions Před 4 lety +2

      David C what are you even trying to say

  • @MrKonKarnage
    @MrKonKarnage Před 7 lety +1

    Hell im still trying too enlist. Not a citizen of the u.s yet. Had help from all marine recruiters, never quit training though been 2 1/2 years and still trying. I'm dedicated. committed. Quitting isn't in me. Nice video Nick you got yourself a new subscriber!

  • @DeadPixel1105
    @DeadPixel1105 Před 6 lety +1

    You're the man, Nick.
    That's all I wanted to say.
    As you were.

  • @mikesmith987
    @mikesmith987 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you for your service gentlemen!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @nathanmoore1744
    @nathanmoore1744 Před 4 lety +10

    Title change: relationship advice with Marines

  • @donaldcoder407
    @donaldcoder407 Před 7 lety

    Remember that marriage is a promise that you must never break. Sometimes you must love by obedience.

  • @stoutdog56
    @stoutdog56 Před 6 lety

    Semper Fi warriors! I'm glad and proud you were out there for us.

  • @seanlee4051
    @seanlee4051 Před 7 lety +2

    The conversation at at 16:40 is awesome!! Great video guys

  • @comm2531
    @comm2531 Před 6 lety +1

    Absolutely EGA should be top of the list. I couldn't believe your association with a raider BN gives you higher pride than EGA. Not the answer I was expecting and not what I wanted to hear. But thanks for telling us the truth.

  • @ljiii8364
    @ljiii8364 Před 6 lety +5

    All I have to say to you is thank you for getting me back on track with this video your a ton of motivation

  • @joshuasands-lee4244
    @joshuasands-lee4244 Před 7 lety +1

    Love the video, and I'm super excited about the USMC Prep program. I've signed up and I'm going to save up to afford the program and begin my training. You guys are an inspiration and encourage young men like me to pursue the Corps. Thanks a lot

  • @NikeMS11
    @NikeMS11 Před 6 lety

    Currently addicted to your videos. Great stuff. Other than coffee, this is the only other thing I'm addicted to. Keep up the good work.

  • @loganx1067
    @loganx1067 Před 6 lety

    Crickets when asked what a MARSOC officer does. Priceless.

  • @xwolfx8120
    @xwolfx8120 Před 6 lety +1

    I love these type videos. Almost makes me want to join the Marines.

    • @xwolfx8120
      @xwolfx8120 Před 6 lety

      Nick Koumalatsos have had my eyes set on pararescue since I was little. I figured if I was going to be a badass I’m going to be the type of badass to save other badasses. While I’m on the topic have you had any experiences with PJ’s?

  • @lethalsausage5961
    @lethalsausage5961 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome video Nick and thank you for taking the time to somewhat explain what life as a MARSOC Officer is like. I just graduated from Marine Corps OCS and ultimately my goal is to go through A&S and become a MARSOC operator. If there is any other tips/suggestions you have for an individual like me please comment!

  • @azot3643
    @azot3643 Před 7 lety +8

    Nice video Nick!!

    • @zaner11b8
      @zaner11b8 Před 7 lety +1

      Nick Koumalatsos sweet video Nick! Just a quick question, in ur opinion ,being both Recon and MARSOC, do you think Recon should join SOCOM along with MARSOC or stay completely with the Corps. (P.S. Recon is equally as badass as Raiders. "Swift, Silent, Deadly") Thank you sir, have a wonderful day!

    • @zaner11b8
      @zaner11b8 Před 7 lety +1

      Nick Koumalatsos is the training that Recon(Force and Battalion) receives similar to that of MARSOC, or is one more highly trained?

    • @kdtune33
      @kdtune33 Před 7 lety +1

      great question bro,recon is intel behind enemy lines,always will be that,eyes and ears.marsoc is USMC version of green berets.not deep recon/intel focused more UW guerilla/direct action crap

  • @itzcoatlyaotl1958
    @itzcoatlyaotl1958 Před 5 lety +1

    This is exactly what I needed to hear...

  • @seanashton1259
    @seanashton1259 Před 7 lety +2

    This one was great guys. A lot of great information in it. I should have thrown some questions in their for y’all to answer lol. Side note, your white board is a little out dated hahah. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the training program you and josh put out. Hope it was an awesome trip.

  • @superq1203
    @superq1203 Před 7 lety

    I survived NTA JWT, Oki. You guys are awesome. My DI at PI was a Raider! Semper FI/Semper Mortalis

  • @papalewso8667
    @papalewso8667 Před 7 lety

    I ship out in November and it's pretty cool to see you guy's have this channel

  • @redzen5149
    @redzen5149 Před 4 lety

    You absolutely need to do another Q&A.

  • @marcstaley1526
    @marcstaley1526 Před 5 lety

    thank you for your service.

  • @almcdonaldwv1q388
    @almcdonaldwv1q388 Před 7 lety

    Great plan brothers! I over trained and burned my body early in the game! You guys doing a good job, I learned this the hard way! Semper Fi ABY

  • @gwood7500
    @gwood7500 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for these videos! Im at camp schwab right now so this really hits home. Looking forward to more of your Q&A.

  • @e.k.5490
    @e.k.5490 Před 7 lety

    Great video! I think you and all marine raiders are absolutely awesome! You should make more videos like this every once in a while.

  • @redzen5149
    @redzen5149 Před 4 lety +1

    Do another q&a.
    Actually answer questions for guys who want to join.

  • @samtalkin83
    @samtalkin83 Před 7 lety

    Good to see ya Nick. Looks like you're doing well. Miss ya brother.

    • @samtalkin83
      @samtalkin83 Před 7 lety

      I'm doing well. Been out of the Corps for two years now, living in the D.C. area, working as an FSR, and my first born will be arriving in January. I'll hit you up on Tweeter.

    • @samtalkin83
      @samtalkin83 Před 7 lety

      Thanks bud

  • @lagunabeach1693
    @lagunabeach1693 Před 7 lety +1

    Informative and honest love the video guys 👍

  • @DoomsdayHustle
    @DoomsdayHustle Před 7 lety +2

    Awesome video. Would you be able to do another one talking about Marine Recon?

  • @dominickowalczyk8253
    @dominickowalczyk8253 Před 7 lety +1

    Btw by far my favorite channel on YT!

    • @dominickowalczyk8253
      @dominickowalczyk8253 Před 7 lety

      What made you choose Marines over all other branches and why MARSOC over Green Berets

  • @jonathanwellman5830
    @jonathanwellman5830 Před 7 lety +2

    How are MARSOC/Raider roles different than other SF groups such as Navy Seals, Green Berets, PJ's, AFSOC? What makes Marine SF unique than other US Special Forces? How has Marine Raider impacted your life both positive and negative as a civilian?

    • @ryankabcenel9700
      @ryankabcenel9700 Před 6 lety +1

      jonathan wellman What makes them unique? They're Marines, enough said. PJs and AFSOC would be the same thing, their mission is basically rescuing downed pilots I believe. Green Berets train indigenous populations to overthrow oppressive governments and then help them draft new constitutions. I'd say Raiders are more similar to SEALs if you had to compare them to one or the other.

    • @jonathanwellman5830
      @jonathanwellman5830 Před 6 lety

      I'm really trying to compare them to other units. I'm trying to understand how they differ from other groups. (Sorry if I didn't spell or write something properly i'm fighting a sinus sickness which it makes hard to think clearly).

  • @eloygamez8208
    @eloygamez8208 Před 2 lety

    I love the Marines Flag in the back..

  • @Deepwatr1
    @Deepwatr1 Před 7 lety

    Alright. I always liked your channel but we are simpatico now. Glad you do what you do. Keep it up.

  • @hsmith3844
    @hsmith3844 Před 6 lety +1

    All of the team members I've known say the same thing. "I miss the Team".

  • @visuno8354
    @visuno8354 Před rokem

    my Grandfather was recon Marine WW2.. recieved Bronze Star and Purple Heart

  • @mandylou-who2238
    @mandylou-who2238 Před 5 lety

    Man Nick is hot. Thanks for your service guys!!!

  • @_nickbaxxter
    @_nickbaxxter Před 5 lety

    This really gave me some hope. I've wanted to go USSOCOM for many years now, I just never know when the right time to do it is. Life throws a lot of curve balls.

    • @dishwater17
      @dishwater17 Před rokem

      don’t forget you aren’t getting any younger and pipelines can take a while.

  • @littlebits6231
    @littlebits6231 Před 7 lety +1

    i loved how this was edited

  • @BrokeOutlander
    @BrokeOutlander Před 7 lety

    Loved the video, cleared out a lot of doubts. Category 5 hurricane Irma will hit me in a few hours, wont be able to watch your videos for some time. Thanks for everything nick.

  • @aaronkahle6
    @aaronkahle6 Před rokem

    I dropped out in the 10th grade got my ged and joined the marines in 2004 I was a POG I wish I was a Recon badass

  • @bobjoe8302
    @bobjoe8302 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for making these videos nick I would love to be a raider some day too

  • @edwardthatch7068
    @edwardthatch7068 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for another great video, keep up the good work, Nick! ;)

    • @edwardthatch7068
      @edwardthatch7068 Před 7 lety +1

      You're welcome, but you don't have to call me sir. I work in a grocery store for a living, not some high rank of anything. I do want to say though, you are a big inspiration to me!

    • @Manjason08
      @Manjason08 Před 7 lety +1

      Totally agree with this one; I find "Sir" coming out of my mouth more often than not with no military basis regardless. It's actually something that I would like to see more of, and I try to get my son (age 7) to work on.

    • @edwardthatch7068
      @edwardthatch7068 Před 7 lety

      I say "Sir" to virtually everyone I see out of habit from work (I started when I turned 15), but it's still kinda weird to me when others call me "Sir" especially when I serve others for a living... I do greatly appreciate the politeness and respect though! :)

  • @DonnyB
    @DonnyB Před 6 lety +1

    very cool video, good stuff!

  • @danwarner4417
    @danwarner4417 Před 6 lety

    "Back to step 1." Basically sums up so many questions

  • @xavierlopez6673
    @xavierlopez6673 Před 7 lety

    Marsoc recruiter came question came up about being married and going marsoc. He said you have to have a strong marriage. Recruiter was gone 320 days out of the year lol he said you are gone during the work up most of the time and deployments are long. Much respect

    • @xavierlopez6673
      @xavierlopez6673 Před 7 lety

      Then I am in the wrong. Much love hope you have a blessed day

  • @orathaifreby2287
    @orathaifreby2287 Před 5 lety

    I feel good guy's thanks you so much dear Thanks again sir take care sir

  • @donaldcoder407
    @donaldcoder407 Před 7 lety

    I have observed that Marines are special people.

  • @shotover7719
    @shotover7719 Před 6 lety +20

    You guys are lucky you lived in the beginning of the golden years of Recon, MARSOC and the Raider transition time. The 80s were not so Recon friendly in the Corps. You were looked down on if you thought you were special by the majority of officers in those days and getting into Recon was next to impossible unless they plucked you from ITS personally. I was selected to go to RIP school after going and talking to and "trying out" for a spot with Charlie Company 2nd Recon BN only to be denied by my current A Co. 1/8 CO. Thought my life was over. Made the best of it, didnt become a shit bird and went to Beirut. Incidentally most of the Recon Marines attached to the 24th MAU were killed in the bombing of the barracks. Not sure if id have been there if id have been approved to go to RIP but who knows, maybe if Id had been there they would still be alive. They should have been in the field like us grunts were, not in a building and kept in a corner not to be seen or heard from. You guys are awesome and I envy your time and status you had in the Corps. Keep up the good work and the videos rolling brothers. SF!

  • @rogerw.schultz9150
    @rogerw.schultz9150 Před 5 lety +1

    Reconnaissance for the Marine Corps. 0321 for myself. ABY

  • @marinesniper85410317
    @marinesniper85410317 Před 7 lety

    Great job guys!

  • @ZzBiohazzardzZ
    @ZzBiohazzardzZ Před 7 lety

    Subscribed, lotta respect for you guys....Wish I could do something in the military, but I'm going to be a doctor.

    • @ZzBiohazzardzZ
      @ZzBiohazzardzZ Před 7 lety

      Nick Koumalatsos Haha thanks man. I'll keep that in mind when I'm pushing through. Holds a lot of weight coming from someone like you.

  • @jakedacake2456
    @jakedacake2456 Před 7 lety +1

    Wow great video. Could you explain more about the physical requirements for recon?

  • @Theboywithjoy
    @Theboywithjoy Před 7 lety

    I'm shipping in 5 weeks to bootcamp with MOS 0321. Hopefully I'll be one of the guys who makes it through BRC like you did.

  • @ferrobuckets2506
    @ferrobuckets2506 Před 7 lety +1

    Fucking a, Meps is reviewing my medical for the ARMY,
    Yall got me trying to join the marines now.

  • @joebide3177
    @joebide3177 Před 7 lety +2

    How do you become a MARSOC. Do you just join the MARSOC team or do you have to start off at the regular marines first then get asked to join the special op team.

  • @wesleycampbell849
    @wesleycampbell849 Před 5 lety +2

    Im trying to join the marines... I have 2 felonies too...😢.. How were you able to get accepted?? I need help.. I wanna turn my life around.. For myself and my family..

  • @marinegrunt7461
    @marinegrunt7461 Před 6 lety

    I spent 7 years as an 0351. Got medically retired after my 3rd deployment. Still regret never trying out for MARSOC. Kills me to think about how I missed out on pushing myself and now too broken and fucking retired to try. Semper Fi Devils

    • @marinegrunt7461
      @marinegrunt7461 Před 6 lety

      I appreciate your words brother. I have such a huge respect for you. I try to stay out of my head. It gets hard at times. Semper Fi and thank you for being you. Such an awesome human being and Marine.

  • @alteye1
    @alteye1 Před 7 lety +62

    There is no way you can convince me that you are not Bradley Cooper

  • @jamesminter8301
    @jamesminter8301 Před 7 lety

    oh shit! i remember josh when he came to fort polk.

  • @OTBASH
    @OTBASH Před 4 lety

    I love hearing stories of people who committed serious crimes in their past, being able to learn from it and better themselves, becoming better in the long run. It gives fucks ups like me hope.

  • @globalrider9700
    @globalrider9700 Před 6 lety

    In 2013 officers did have to go through ASPOC to weed out for selection.

  • @ElRey_on_YouTube
    @ElRey_on_YouTube Před 5 lety

    Great post gentlemen👍

  • @iisavi0nii133
    @iisavi0nii133 Před 6 lety +17

    What about the 0311 route to becoming a recon ?

    • @666ILIKETURTLES666
      @666ILIKETURTLES666 Před 6 lety +4

      Reading this hurts my fucking head

    • @COYDOGSBAND
      @COYDOGSBAND Před 6 lety

      *Sorry bro...I was trying to help advise on a looong rant with coffee and bad timing with a bunch of old salts seated next to me from our RATTLR team (Rapid Asymmetric Tactical Training and Lead Response teams).*

    • @COYDOGSBAND
      @COYDOGSBAND Před 6 lety +1

      *...all fmr warfighters in a compartmented semi priv sector S.A.P (I guess you'd call it?) at TITANGROUP/L3 Comm's quasi unacknowledged "offensive" arm.. i mean that in the LOOSEST cuz it was no PMC). I got to be around fmr JSOC mentors from Green AND Blue (a fortunate series of events one doesn't turn away from if you don't have a military and/or gov background). I was trying to make a point for the kid asking. I knew plenty MARSOF dudes who were glad as f&$k to be out... Anyway sorry*

  • @georgetrujillo1999
    @georgetrujillo1999 Před 5 lety +4

    You have probably been asked this alot but can you become a marine raider or a recon without being in infantry?

    • @antoniotellez8461
      @antoniotellez8461 Před 5 lety +1

      George TM short answer, yes.

    • @fredyllanos8972
      @fredyllanos8972 Před 5 lety

      Yup....Nick happened to do both. He was Recon first before becoming a Raider, after being a former admin Marine, I believe.

  • @Jay-gs5xg
    @Jay-gs5xg Před 6 lety +2

    These two don't strike me as guys that were scared to join.

  • @comm2531
    @comm2531 Před 6 lety

    Another question. I worked as a contractor too in the Gulf War with the Maritime Preposition Ships Program. I was shipboard for 5 years. Was in Honduras, Korea, Saudi at Al Jubail 1990, 91, was in Diego Garcia in 1987, Guam, Saipan 88, 89. 94, 95. I was a military equipment mechanic. What did you do as a contractor, whom did you work for?

  • @flanagamer
    @flanagamer Před 7 lety +1

    Great video! I've been in the Marine Corps for 4 years now as an electrician on KC130s(POG MOS, I know). I'm still hell bent on joining SF, but I'm going to be 32 in February and even though I'm in great shape I just don't know if my body would be able to withstand the rigors of A&S and ITC. Any advice?

  • @jamesa348
    @jamesa348 Před 6 lety +2

    Hey I got a question. For Example, is a MARSOC K9 Handler considered a " Raider " and get the badge or are they considered something else?

    • @fredyllanos8972
      @fredyllanos8972 Před 5 lety

      Jalters Productions Don’t know if you got your answer, but one of my former Marines was assigned to MARSOC as a dog handler/CSE (Critical Skills Enabler). Did a tour or 2 with his team, and eventually attended/passed A&S plus ITC, to become a Raider.

  • @mattball7074
    @mattball7074 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Nick, this is kind of a long shot, but do you know if there is any movement towards the US military recruiting from Canada? I realize its possible now for non-citizens, though you need a green card (and consequently a residence in US) and special operations such as the raiders is off the table. Do you know if this might change to compensate for reduced #s of recruits? Thank you

  • @roarkm.o.banjonjeffries3713

    Nick Nick Indians it's all Greek to me LOL what I wouldn't do for a gyro right now. Awesome

  • @prmachinegunner
    @prmachinegunner Před 7 lety +1

    Great video. Suscribed to your channel. I'm Army infantry and been toying with the spec ops idea but I like the line too much right now. BTW whats the knife name and model? I would like to check them out.

  • @DanielThomasArgueta
    @DanielThomasArgueta Před 6 lety

    8:50 That's me right now which is why I know it's the right choice.

  • @UknownVVitch
    @UknownVVitch Před 5 lety +1

    5:00 you give me hope brother because i have trespassing and burglary on my record.

  • @davejohnson7678
    @davejohnson7678 Před 4 lety

    Me too Nick, troubled youth!

  • @tristment2020
    @tristment2020 Před 7 lety +1

    I just graduated bootcamp. What are some of the issue/problems or challenges you faced when getting to school and the fleet?

  • @Howard34567
    @Howard34567 Před 7 lety

    Great video!