The following is a list of quotes from the Marine Drill Instructors. Transcripts are not official.
Some include variants of sentences that were used in the final game.
Half-Life: Opposing Force Press Demo
Location:sound\drillFilename(s) | Quote |
oc102 | All right, you maggots. Let's see if you can move your butts through my obstacle course. |
oc106 | Get your ass down that hill! Scale that wall! Hurry it up! My dear sweet grandmother moves faster than you, dirtbags! |
oc106d | My dear sweet grandmother moves faster than you, dirtbags! |
pistol02 | On the table, you will see your standard issue sidearm. Pick it up and step over to the pistol range. The object of this exercise is to familiarize yourself with the functions and use of your weapon. The goal is for you to place six shots within the inner circle of each target. When you feel you've mastered this skill, you may proceed to the next section of the training course. You may begin! |
rope01 | Let's see if you maggots can climb faster than you can run! Ready? |
rope02 | Very good! Maybe there's hope for you yet. Now, do any of you maggots wanna come up here and try to knock me off? (Reference to the 1981 film Stripes) |
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Location:sound/drillDwight T. Barnes
Filename(s) | Quote |
barracks01 | Rise and shine, ladies! My name is Senior Drill Instructor Dwight T. Barnes. The first and last words I wanna hear out of your stinkin' holes is "sir!" Do I make myself clear? |
barracks02 | My goal is simple: As of right now, you are all maggots! You will not speak until spoken to, you will not sleep unless told to do so! When I ask you to jump, you will reply with "how high?"! Do you get me? |
barracks03 to barracks05 | What's your name, dirtbag? Sound off like you got a pair! Corporal Shephard, huh? Looks more like Corporal "Dog Meat" to me! Seems your name was mysteriously bumped to the top of the advanced training list. My suggestion to you is to get your ass down to the training center and report to Drill Instructor Sharp ASAP. Now move it, Corporal! |
livefire01 | Okay, soldier! This is a live fire exercise! This run will give you a taste of what it's like to be in the field. Keep your head low and move between cover! I wanna see your face in the dirt, soldier! |
livefire02 | Go! Go! Go! |
livefire03 | Climb that rope ladder! Get your ass up there! |
livefire04 | Hit the dirt, soldier! Move it! Move it! Move it! |
livefire05 | Keep your head down! |
livefire06 | You better move like you've got a purpose! |
livefire07 | Stay low! |
livefire08 | Keep your ass down! |
livefire09 | Get your ass down, or it will get blown off! |
livefire10 | Well, I'll be damned! You actually managed to make it through my favorite trainin' exercise in one piece! |
livefire11 | Very good, soldier! Move on for your next phase of training! |
oc101 | Move it! Move it! |
oc102 | All right, maggot. Let's see if you can move your butt through my obstacle course. |
oc103 | On your mark! Get set! Go! Go! Go! |
oc104 | Run up and over those platforms! Move! Move! Move! |
oc105 | Duck! Now jump! Get your sorry ass moving! |
oc106 | Get your ass down that hill! Scale that wall! Hurry it up! My dear sweet grandmother moves faster than you, dirtbag! (oc106a - oc106d combined.) |
oc106a | Get your ass down that hill! |
oc106b | Scale that wall! |
oc106c | Hurry it up! |
oc106d | My dear sweet grandmother moves faster than you, dirtbag! |
oc107 | Do not fall in that water! Get over that beam! Move it, maggot! (oc107a - oc107c combined.) |
oc107a | Do not fall in that water! |
oc107b | Get over that beam! |
oc107c | Move it, maggot! |
oc108 | I thought we were training soldiers here! Are you trying to embarrass me? |
oc109 | Proceed to the next area. Come on, double time it! Move! Move! Move! |
rifle01 | This exercise will train you in the use of a long range sniper rifle. Proceed to the table, pick up the sniper rifle, and position yourself on the firing line. |
rifle02 | In this exercise, you will be firing at targets both moving and stationary at medium, long, and extreme ranges. As you will notice, your sniper rifle comes equipped with a scope. Use this scope to magnify your view, making the distant targets easier to see. |
rifle03 | In the distance, you will notice three stationary targets partially concealed. Hit each of these targets to advance to the next stage of targets. |
rifle04 | Good! Now let's see how you do with simple moving targets at that range, soldier! |
rifle05 | Make sure to take careful aim, soldier! Patience is key for those crucial shots. |
rifle06 | Very good! Now, let's see if you can hit the moving targets at long range! Make sure to take your time and line up those shots, soldier. |
rifle07 | Not bad, not bad at all, soldier! Now let's see if you can do the same at extreme range! |
rifle08 | Unbelievable! You can actually shoot! I'd actually consider lettin' you cover my ass in a firefight. |
rifle09 | I'm finished with you, soldier! Proceed to the next area and report to the next Drill Instructor. |
rope01 | Let's see if you can climb faster than you can run! Ready? |
rope02 | Very good! Maybe there's hope for you yet. Now, do you wanna come up here and try to knock me off? (Reference to the 1981 film Stripes) |
rope03 | You can definitely climb better than you can run. Now let's see if you can use these ropes for more than just simple climbing. |
rope04 | Jump! Catch that rope and use your momentum to swing across that water! |
rope05 | What is your problem, soldier? Get back up and try it again! |
rope06 | This might take more coordination than you have, soldier. I want you to swing from rope to rope and meet me at the end of the course. |
rope07 | I'm almost impressed, soldier! Meet me in the next section and let's see if I can shake you up a bit. |
Sharp
Filename(s) | Quote |
add08 | You had best get your head on straight, maggot! |
add11 | I smell smoke! And where there's smoke, there's fire! You better move it, soldier! |
add19 | You better move like you've got a purpose! |
fifthroom01 | Holy sheep shit, you made it! What's that on your vest, soldier? Did that sting a little? Well, suck it up and drive on! I'm not through with you yet! Proceed through that door into the small staging room and await my instruction. |
firstroom01 | All right, maggot, listen up! I don't care what your previous outfit was like, but around here we do things my way! Follow my instructions carefully and by the end of the day, I'll have you eating danger and crapping victory! Now, move your butt, soldier! I will meet you on the other side in the armory. |
fourthroom01 | You're gonna have to pick the pace, dirtbag! My beloved Corp does not have the patience to wait around for your worthless butt! |
fourthroom02 | The following areas will simulate many of the environmental hazards you are likely to encounter in the field. Run through it as quickly as you can and try to avoid taking too much damage. A dead marine is a worthless marine! I will see you up ahead if you can make it through alive. |
pistol01 | Your weapon is your best friend! It is your only friend! And to be more effective, soldier, you must master your weapon! |
pistol02 | On the table, you will see your standard issue sidearm. Pick it up and step over to the pistol range. The object of this exercise is to familiarize yourself with the functions and use of your weapon. The goal is for you to place six shots within the inner circle of each target. You may begin! |
pistol03 | You may proceed to the next section of the training course. |
secondroom01 | Mounted on the wall below me, you will see a PCV. This is a Powered Combat Vest. Use it correctly, and I guarantee it will save your life. Your PCV is able to recharge from battery power, or it can interface and recharge with commercial, military, and HEV charging stations. |
secondroom02 | What are you waiting for? Grab that PCV and get it fully charged! Trust me, maggot, you're gonna need it! I'll meet you in the next area to demonstrate some of your vest's capabilities. |
seventhroom01 | Well, I'll be damned! You may just have what it takes to be a soldier. Now, double time it over to the next portion of your training. |
sixthroom01 | In addition to providing protection, your PCV has other capabilities. Once the light goes out, the door in front of you will open. Activate your night vision goggles to navigate this maze and exit on the other side. Now, move like you've got a purpose! |
squad01 | All right, dirtbag, you've proven yourself a capable grunt! Now let's see if there's any leadership qualities in that sorry carcass of yours. To become an effective leader, you must familiarize yourself with the skill set of each soldier in your platoon. |
squad02 | The first type of soldier you will meet is the Engineer. Engineers have a knack for getting you in and out of places that are otherwise inaccessible. Take charge and have him follow you to the sealed door. |
squad03 | As you can see, this soldier may prove quite useful in the field. Once you've breached the room, proceed through the door and meet the next type of soldier. |
squad04 | The Medic can be one of the most valued soldiers on the field. They have the ability to heal both you and your fellow squad members. To receive medical attention, simply hold down your use key and the Medic will apply first aid. Once the Medic has attended to your wounds, proceed to the next area to complete your training. |
squad05 | Listen up, soldier! During the course of your missions, you may not be in direct contact with your squad. In these situations, you will need to utilize any available military radios. These radios can be used to call in reinforcements or gain vital military intelligence. |
squad06 | Approach the radio and use it, soldier! |
squad07 | Congratulations, soldier! You're no longer a low life maggot! I'm proud to say you are a soldier! I'm sure you'll be a credit to your unit. Now report to duty, soldier! |
thirdroom01 | The armored vest that your military has provided you with will keep you alive. Step onto the mark and this will be demonstrated for you. |
thirdroom02 | As you can see, you are not dead. Your PCV absorbed the damage at the cost of some of its power. Keep your PCV charged and your chances of survival in the field are very high. Proceed to the next area. |
Goose 7 Commander
Filename(s) | Quote |
intro01 | Do you have a problem, private? I will give you your orders when we've reached the LZ! You got that, soldier? |
intro02 | Okay, listen up, people! We have an extremely hostile situation on our hand! |
intro03 | Recon has not been able to determine the amount of opposition, so let's keep this tight. Your mission is to get- Shit! Goddamn it! |
Other and common quotes
Filename(s) | Quote |
dr2_add01 | You eyeballin' me, boy? |
dr2_add02 | Are you touchin' me, dirtbag? |
dr2_add03 | What is your major malfunction, dirtbag? (Reference to the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket) |
dr2_add04 | It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum! (Reference to the 1988 film They Live) |
dr2_add05 | I eat concertina wire and piss napalm! (Reference to the 1986 film Heartbreak Ridge) |
dr2_add06 | God has a hard-on for Marines. (Reference to the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket) |
dr2_add07 | I eat Green Berets for breakfast! (Reference to the 1985 film Commando) |
dr2_add08 | You'd best get your head on straight! |
dr2_add09 | Soldier, you are all ate up! |
dr2_add10 | Dirtbag! I will break you down like an M16! |
dr2_add11 | I smell smoke! And where there's smoke, there's fire! You better move it, soldier! |
dr2_add12 | I will smoke you like a Cuban cigar! |
dr2_add13 | Drop and give me twenty! |
dr2_add14 | Get down and break them elbows! |
dr2_add15 | What's your first general order, dirtbag? |
dr2_add16 | Where you from, soldier? Texas! Holy cow! You know what comes from Texas, don't you? (Reference to the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket where Gny. Sgt. Hartman says "Only steers and queers come from Texas.") |
dr2_add17 | Can I be in charge around here? Well, thank you very much! |
dr2_add18 | You had better square yourself away, maggot! |
dr2_add19 | You better move like you've got a purpose! |
barracks06 | One! Two! Three! Four! |
barracks07 | You call that a push-up? All the way down! |
Half-Life: Opposing Force (Unused)
Location:sound/drillSome include variants of sentences that were used in the final game.
Filename(s) | Quote |
add01 | You eyeballin' me, boy? |
add02 | Are you touchin' me, dirtbag? |
add03 | What is your major malfunction? |
add04 | It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum! |
add05 | I eat concertina wire and piss napalm! |
add06 | God has a hard-on for Marines. |
add07 | I eat Green Berets for breakfast! |
add09 | Soldier, you are all ate up! |
add10 | Son, I will break you down like an M16! |
add12 | I will smoke you like a Cuban cigar! |
add13 | Drop and give me twenty, maggot! |
add14 | Get down and break them elbows! |
add15 | What's your first general order, dirtbag? |
add16 | Where you from, soldier? Texas! Holy cow! You know what comes from Texas, don't you? (Reference to the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket where Gny. Sgt. Hartman says "Only steers and queers come from Texas") |
add17 | Can I be in charge around here? Well, thank you very much! |
add18 | You had better square yourself away, Marine! |
barracks08 | One! Two! Three! Four! I! Love! The Marine! Corp! |
rope05b | What is your problem, soldier? Get back up and try again! I do not have all day, ladies! |
sound4 | What is your major malfunction? |
