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The M16A4 Service Rifle
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Aug. 8, 2023 | 1:34
The M16A4 Service Rifle
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Aug. 8, 2023 | 1:34
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The M16A4 Service Rifle
The M16A4 service rifle is used by every single recruit on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C.. Recruits are required to learn and understand the different parts of the rifle throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Harper)
Aug. 8, 2023
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India Company Body Sparing
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Body Spar during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 26 , 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
June 26, 2025
0:27
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Hotel Company Receiving
New recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
June 24, 2025
1:12
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Golf Company Swim Qual
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 24, 2024. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
June 23, 2025
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Golf Company Swim Qual (b-roll)
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 24, 2024. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
June 23, 2025
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Alpha Company Motivational Run
New Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 17, 2025. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Video Cpl. Jordy Morales)
June 17, 2025
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Alpha Company Motto Run
New Marines with Alpha Company, 1rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 17, 2025. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Video Pfc. Emma Powell)
June 17, 2025
0:49
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Alpha Company EGA Ceremony
New Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are presented their Eagle, Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 7, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony is the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruit to Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
June 7, 2025
0:53
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Alpha Company Crucible
U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 5, 2025. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training in which recruits must endure a 54-hour field training exercise that tests everything they have learned over the past three months, overcoming obstacles and working together as a team in order to complete various missions. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
June 5, 2025
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India Company Rifle Qual
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table 1 qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 4, 2025. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
June 4, 2025
0:34
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Bravo Company Maneuver Under Fire
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the maneuver under fire as part of their Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 3, 2025. The Combat Fitness Test is an annual Marine Corps physical training requirement that evaluates combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
June 3, 2025
1:32
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Bravo Company Maneuver Under Fire B-Roll
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the maneuver under fire as part of their Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 3, 2025. The Combat Fitness Test is an annual Marine Corps physical training requirement that evaluates combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
June 3, 2025
3:17
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Echo Company Final Drill (B-roll)
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, are evaluated during final drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2025. Final drill tests drill instructors on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
May 31, 2025
1:50
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Echo Company Final Drill
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, are evaluated during final drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2025. Final drill tests drill instructors on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
May 31, 2025
0:35
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Fox Company Day Course (B-roll)
Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 27, 2025. The recruits must learn and properly demonstrate the techniques they were taught during MCMAP in order to earn their tan belt, which is a recruit training graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
May 27, 2025
2:14
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