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Mastering the Vertical - The Static Rope Suspension Course (SRSC)
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
March 2, 2026 | 1:36
Mastering the Vertical - The Static Rope Suspension Course (SRSC)
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
March 2, 2026 | 1:36
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Mastering the Vertical - The Static Rope Suspension Course (SRSC)
U.S. Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion show what it takes to become a Static Rope Suspension Technique Master during the week-long Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 23-27, 2026. The course instructs Marines on how to properly and safely conduct knot tying, belaying, fast roping, and descending for the rappel tower. It focuses on readying Marines to safely train recruits to descend the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
March 2, 2026
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Static Rope Suspension Course TD-3
U.S. Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion participate in the Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 24, 2026. The SRST Course educates Marines in the proper procedures for rigging harnesses and managing recruit descents on the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
Feb. 25, 2026
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Static Rope Suspension Course 1-26 TD 1
U.S. Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion participate in the Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 24, 2026. The SRST Course educates Marines in the proper procedures for rigging harnesses and managing recruit descents on the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
Feb. 24, 2026
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MCRD PI Warrior Skills Challenge
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island participate in the Warrior Skills Challenge on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 19, 2025. The competition was designed to test and reinforce the warfighting skills required of all Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson and LCpl. Jaden Beardsley)
Aug. 19, 2025
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The Marine Corps recruit training evolution is designed to create basically trained Marines, ensuring the fundamentals of our Warrior Ethos have been thoroughly engrained in them. Training Events such as the 47 Foot tall Rappel Tower are designed to mimics descending from a helicopter skid or a building using a rope and harness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis Ponce)
Aug. 28, 2023
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Charlie Company Rappel Tower
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learn and apply rappelling techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 6, 2022. The rappel tower allows recruits to overcome their fear of heights and gain more confidence as they progress through recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr.)
Sept. 6, 2022
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FY22 Rifle and Pistol Intramural Shooting Competition
Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion announce the FY22 Rifle and Pistol Intramural Shooting Competition hosted by the Parris Island Rifle and Pistol Team on Parris Island, S.C., Oct 14, 2021. This will also be an opportunity to try out for the shooting team, participate in the Malachowski Challenge, and to gain skills in marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
Oct. 8, 2021
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Malachowski Challenge
Staff Sgt. Ryan Bingham, Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Parris Island Rifle and Pistol Team with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, reads the award citation of Staff Sgt. James Malachowski on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 29, 2021. The Staff Sgt. James Malachowski challenge is held on Parris Island every year.
Jan. 29, 2021
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Shoot to Thrill
Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, compete in an "action shooting" competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept.10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines stay combat ready and adds extra stress while shooting. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
Sept. 3, 2020
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U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, practice rapid deployment techniques by utilizing the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., March 27, 2018. Training day 25 uses the rappel tower as well as the gas chamber to teach recruits to overcome fear, as well as to trust in their equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Devon A. Burton and Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
March 27, 2018
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Papa and Alpha Companies Firing Week
U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Battalion, and Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment are firing their prequalification table at Starlight Rifle Range, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 7, 2017. After grass week, recruit’s marksmanship skills are tested through qualification tables 1 and 2. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Lobo/Released)
July 7, 2017
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Papa and Delta Company Day Movement Course
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Papa Company, 4th Battalion, and Delta Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, complete the Day Movement Course for Basic Warrior Training (BWT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2017. The Course taught recruits how to overcome obstacles and apply team building skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Jordan P. Canney/Released)
June 6, 2017
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Marines, sailors face off in team competition on Parris Island
Marines and sailors of the Tri-Command competed in the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Gauntlet competition March 24, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Teams of five competed in a nine-mile course consisting of nine events varying in military skill and physical difficulty. The day long competition provided an opportunity to build comradeship throughout the Tri-Command through physically demanding events that emphasize sportsmanship and teamwork. The winning team was Weapons and Field Training Battalion Team One from Parris Island with the score of 28 points.
March 24, 2017
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Lima & Oscar Companies – Grass Week – Jan. 9, 2017
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learned the basics of marksmanship Jan. 9-13, 2017, 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 Feb. 24, 2017. (Video by Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Jan. 9, 2017
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November Company MCMAP Endurance Course
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with November Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, lead female recruits through a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) endurance course near Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 27, 2016. The MCMAP Endurance Course takes place during first phase and second phase. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Daniel Lobo/Released)
Oct. 27, 2016
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