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U.S. Army Drill Sergeants visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

May 2, 2025 | 3:26

U.S. Army Drill Sergeants visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

May 2, 2025 | 3:26

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U.S. Army Drill Sergeants visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

U.S. Army Soldiers with the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C, May 1-2, 2025, to observe training at Drill Instructor School, and view the differences between Drill Instructor and Drill Sergeant Training. During the visit, they conducted a physical training session with Drill Instructor School, observed close order drill, observed the Crucible, and met with leaders in charge of Drill Instructor School. (U.S. Marine Corps video by PFC. Jaden Beardsley)

May 2, 2025

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

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Kilo Company Obstacle Course

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, traverse an obstacle course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 19, 2019. The course is used as one of many physical training challenges to prepare recruits to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by PFC Godfrey Ampong/ Released)

June 17, 2019

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

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Lima IST

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cody McGee, Company Commander of Recruit Processing Company, talks about the initial strength test while Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct an IST on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 20, 2017. The initial strength test consists of timed crunches, pull ups or pushups, and a 1.5-mile run. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Daniel Lobo and Lance Cpl. Debra Sainer/Released)

Nov. 21, 2017

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Papa Company CFT

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, perform the combat fitness test (CFT), on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 21st, 2017. The CFT is one of the two physical fitness tests used to measure a Marine's combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Devon A. Burton/Released)

Feb. 23, 2017

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Alpha Company – Physical Training – Jan. 19, 2017

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completed a rigorous physical training session Jan. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions to prepare for the Marine Corps’ high physical fitness standards. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate April 7, 2017. (Video by Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Jan. 19, 2017

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Hotel Company PFT

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment conduct a mock Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 18, 2017. The mock PFT was made to monitor the recruits progress through training. It consists of pull-ups, crunches, and a timed 3-mile run. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Debra S. Rookus/Released)

Jan. 18, 2017

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Headquarters and Service Battalion Unit PT

U.S. Marine Col. Edward L. Jeep, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island conducts physical training with his battalion at 1st Recruit Training Battalion PT field, MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 11, 2017. The Marines conducted a motivation run followed by a circuit course workout to boost morale and maintain fitness standards. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Cpl. Scott Smolinski/Released)

Jan. 11, 2017

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Charlie Company MCMAP Endurance Course

U.S. Marine Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment complete various drills and excerises in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) endurance course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec 15, 2016. The Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques and exercises are used as part of the tan belt curriculum. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Debra S. Rookus/Released)

Dec. 20, 2016

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Delta Company - Physical Training - Dec. 14, 2016

Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completed a rigorous physical training session Dec. 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions to prepare for the Marine Corps’ high physical fitness standards. Delta Company are scheduled to graduate March 3, 2017. ( Video by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Dec. 14, 2016

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Fox Company Negotiates Obstacle Course

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment recieve instruction and demostrations from their drill instructors on how to properly execute the obstacle course, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 10, 2016. The obstacle course is a series of elevated bars, walls, and logs designed to challenge the recruit’s upper body strength as well as their technique on the course. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Debra Rookus/Released)

Nov. 13, 2016

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Fox Company - Initial Strength Test - Oct. 21, 2016

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, took their initial strength test Oct. 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The minimum physical requirements for male recruits to begin training are 44 crunches in two minutes, three pull-ups and a 1.5-mile run in 13 minutes, 30 seconds. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 13, 2016. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Oct. 21, 2016

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Hotel Company - Incentive Training

Discipline, one of the hallmarks of a Marine, is a trait instilled early and often in training, and the recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, learned it comes in many forms March 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Along with training in close-order drill, which instills discipline by teaching instant, willing obedience to orders, minor disciplinary infractions are corrected with incentive training. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate May 9, 2014. Available in High Definition.

March 5, 2014

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Hotel Company - Incentive Training - March 5, 2014

March 5, 2014

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Golf Company - Confidence Course - Feb. 4, 2014

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate through 15 obstacles on Parris Island's Confidence Course on Feb. 4. The course is designed to help Marine Corps recruits build confidence by overcoming physical challenges. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate Apr. 11.

Feb. 4, 2014

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