Videos

Sgt. Jonathan Gilbert, a Primary Marksmanship Instructor, explains the biggest mistake that recruits make while learning to shoot during boot camp on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Paris Island, S.C., Feb. 26, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl Randall D. Whiteman)

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learned the basics of marksmanship June 3-9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits spend several hours each day learning about marksmanship fundamentals and becoming more comfortable with each shooting position. Both companies are scheduled to graduate July 20, 2018. (Video by Cpl. Daniel Lobo)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a primary marksmanship instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits with Delta Company, 1st Battalion and Oscar Company, 4th Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. May 9, 2018. Patino discussed what it's like being a primary marksmanship instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Aglahe Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a primary marksmanship instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits with Delta Company, 1st Battalion and Oscar Company, 4th Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. May 9, 2018. Patino discussed what it's like being a primary marksmanship instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Aglahe Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits conduct table two marksmanship course at Marine Corps recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 27, 2017. Table two consists of quick firing drills and speed reloads with the M16A4 service rifles. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Jordan P. Canney/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Joeseph Armistead, a platoon sergeant, with Primary Marksmanship Instructor Platoon, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, narrates an instructional weapons handling video at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 31, 2017. Primary marksmanship instructors Sgt. Joeseph Armistead and Sgt. Giovani Cubias demonstrated how to properly perform remedial actions, fit a rifle sling, and how to change weapon conditions. The purpose of this video is to ensure recruits are knowledgeable in range etiquette and safety procedures prior to coming to the range. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Cpl. Lobo and Lance Cpl. Debra Rookus/Released)