Videos tagged with Battle Stations

This video offers a preview of DJ Shipley's journey through Navy bootcamp and BUD/S. He describes his initial fear and desire to simply get through bootcamp, contrasting it with the emotional intensity of Battle Stations. Shipley details the surreal experience of arriving at BUD/S at 17, the immediate physical challenges, and the psychological pressure from instructors, highlighting the difference in preparedness between those with prior high-pressure athletic experience and himself.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Navy's boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, detailing the rigorous training recruits undergo. It covers everything from initial processing and physical conditioning to specialized skills like firefighting, firearms handling with the M9 Beretta, and shipboard operations, culminating in the final Battle Stations evaluation. The content is presented from the perspective of a veteran, offering critical insights into the intensity and effectiveness of the training.