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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

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Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023.

Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the initial drill inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2023. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 13, 2023. Training for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training exposes Recruits to gas agents, in order to familiarize them with the use of a gasmask. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 13, 2023. Training for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training exposes Recruits to gas agents, in order to familiarize them with the use of a gasmask. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts Table 2 course of fire while aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 09, 2023. In Table 2 recruits learn how to fire at targets within close range in various positions.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts Table 2 course of fire while aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 09, 2023. In Table 2 recruits learn how to fire at targets within close range in various positions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice body sparring aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023.
Body sparring is an exercise that exemplifies the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts and forces recruits to overcome physical exhaustion and mental fatigue.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by LCpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice body sparring aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. Body sparring is an exercise that exemplifies the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts and forces recruits to overcome physical exhaustion and mental fatigue. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by LCpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 9, 2023. Basic Warrior Training is a one-week-long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by LCpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 9, 2023. Basic Warrior Training is a one-week-long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by LCpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

Recruits with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. The purpose of the MCMAP is to execute unarmed and armed techniques using lethal and non-lethal force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. The purpose of the MCMAP is to execute unarmed and armed techniques using lethal and non-lethal force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni

Recruits with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. The purpose of the MCMAP is to execute unarmed and armed techniques using lethal and non-lethal force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. The purpose of the MCMAP is to execute unarmed and armed techniques using lethal and non-lethal force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni

Recruits with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. The purpose of the MCMAP is to execute unarmed and armed techniques using lethal and non-lethal force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 8, 2023. The purpose of the MCMAP is to execute unarmed and armed techniques using lethal and non-lethal force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, receive Incentive Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on Dec. 14, 2022. IT serves as a tool used by drill instructors to correct recruits' deficiencies and establish discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, receive Incentive Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on Dec. 14, 2022. IT serves as a tool used by drill instructors to correct recruits' deficiencies and establish discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

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Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, receive Incentive Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on Dec. 14, 2022. IT serves as a tool used by drill instructors to correct recruits' deficiencies and establish discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, receive Incentive Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on Dec. 14, 2022. IT serves as a tool used by drill instructors to correct recruits' deficiencies and establish discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

Photo by USMC

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to the Peatross Parade Deck in their Dress Blues aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, Dec. 9, 2022. These Marines have spent 13 weeks working on close-order drill, marksmanship, and traditions of the Marine Corps (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to the Peatross Parade Deck in their Dress Blues aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, Dec. 9, 2022. These Marines have spent 13 weeks working on close-order drill, marksmanship, and traditions of the Marine Corps (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Photo by USMC

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion execute drill movements during Final Drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 7, 2022. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry).

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion execute drill movements during Final Drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 7, 2022. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry).

Photo by USMC

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island