Extra Features:

• Swoff's Fantasies (6:25) - Scenes include "D.I. In a Dress", "Fantasy Interview", "Exploding Major", "Swoff's Kill".
• News Interviews in Full (16:40) - These are the full interviews the news crew conducted with the Marines as they wait for action. They are available with commentary from Director Sam Mendes and Editor Walter Murch.
• Deleted Scenes (19:50) - Eleven scenes are included here for viewers to enjoy and are available with commentary from Director Sam Mendes and Editor Walter Murch.
• 'Jarhead Diaries' with Introduction by Director Sam Mendes (30:36) - This vintage featurette features a dedicated team that shot the documentary, which is supplemented by footage shot by the actors themselves.
• Background with Introduction by Director Sam Mendes (30:52) - Focusing on the experiences of the extras in the film Deedee Ricketts-Walts (Extras Casting) describes what she was looking for to source extras to serve as soldiers in the platoon, before we meet some of those who were cast, and we hear their stories.
• Semper Fi: Life After the Corps (35:58) - After introductions by Director Sam Mendes and Author Anthony Swofford the documentary focuses on some of those who fought in the war the film brings to life, and spotlights is the issues and challenges some of those who fought faced when returning home. The documentary is a mix of contemporary interviews, stills, and war footage.
• Feature Commentary with Director Sam Mendes - In this DVD-era commentary track, Director Sam Mendes keeps his comments largely focused on the on-screen action, but begins by expanding upon a deleted opening scene which he ultimately felt did not tonally fit with the film. He also discusses the improvisation that took place in the scene with the drill instructor and the number of takes they shot. Mendes discusses his approach to translating the book into a screenplay. His commentary track is largely akin to a play-by-play, with his comments mostly driven by the on-screen action, and he often provides significant details, reasons for changes, and the source material. Mendes is rarely silent, and it's an entertaining and interesting listen.
• Feature Commentary with Screenwriter William Broyles Jr. and Author Anthony Swofford - In another DVD-era commentary, the two writers do a commendable job providing a great deal of information about turning the book into a compelling screenplay. Their comments not only cover the film but also explore their real-world experiences during their own periods of service which were decades apart. They occasionally fall silent, waiting for the on-screen action to again spur their comments. They comment on their push for realism and authenticity as they try to bring a true Marine experience to the screen. It's a relaxed but enjoyable track.