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The Crucible
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
April 1, 2021 | 18:09
The Crucible
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
April 1, 2021 | 18:09
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The Crucible
A documentary showcasing the entirety of the culminating event before becoming a marine, the crucible, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry and Cpl. Daniel Johnson)
April 1, 2021
18:09
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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13 Weeks
Recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., encompasses 13 weeks of mental and physical training before graduation. Recruits spend every day with their platoon and Drill Instructors through three phases of training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Landon Lingle and LCpl. Jacob Richardson)
April 27, 2023
1:07
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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Recruit Training Video
Recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., endure 13 weeks of mental and physical training before graduation. Recruits spend every day with their platoon and Drill Instructors through three phases of training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Landon Lingle and LCpl. Jacob Richardson)
April 27, 2023
5:38
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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DI
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Boot Camp
yellow footprints
Silver Hatches
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Oscar Company Final Week B-Roll Package
Recruits with Oscar Company 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the final training events of recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., throughout April 2023. The final week of recruit training includes the Combat Endurance Course, the Final PFT, Final Drill, the Crucible Hike, the Crucible, and the Eagle Globe and Anchor Ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
April 22, 2023
3:00
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/883621
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/883621/oscar-company-final-week-b-roll-package
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=883621
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Combat Water Survival
Recruits With India Company, 3rd Recruit Training battalion, conduct combat water survival qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 11, 2023. Combat water survival is conducted on the fourth week of recruit training and is a graduation requirement for all recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jacob Richardson and Pfc. Landon Lingle).
April 11, 2023
6:05
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India Company
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Family Day B-ROLL Package
Marines with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, celebrate their liberty period with their families on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 6, 2023. Family day is an event where families can spend time with their new Marines the before graduation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by. Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr., Cpl. Collin R. Harper, Cpl. Zachary Foshee, Lance Cpl. Brenna A. Ritchie, Lance Cpl. Vincent Needham, Lance Cpl. Jake Richardson, Lance Cpl. William Horsely, Pfc. Landon Lingle, Pfc. Mary Jenni)
April 6, 2023
27:20
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=879117
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Alpha Company Inventory CFT
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the Inventory Combat Fitness Test (CFT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris island, S.C., March 31, 2023. The Inventory CFT measures the recruits capabilities in advance of the scored CFT later on in the training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
March 31, 2023
1:48
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=878938
Drill Instructor
PT
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Maneuver Under Fire
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880 Sprint
878912
The Crucible
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 23, 2023. The crucible is a 54 hour training event that tests the recruits mental and physical toughness as well as team working ability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Vincent Needham)
March 23, 2023
0:55
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/878912/crucible
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=878912
boot camp
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877559
Alpha Company Initial Drill
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct initial drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 20, 2023. Initial drill is a measure of the discipline of the recruits and sets the tone for the rest of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
March 20, 2023
1:54
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=877559
Close Order Drill
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All Weather Training Facility
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The Culmination
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Feb. 9, 2023. The Crucible is the final event that recruits must face in order to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Harper)
March 10, 2023
1:29
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/876274/culmination
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=876274
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Crucible Body Sparring
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct body sparring at The Crucible, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb, 23, 2023. Recruits body spar to practice the Marine Corps Martial Arts they learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Mary Jenni)
Feb. 23, 2023
2:10
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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Recruiting Extension Program Part 2
Brig. Gen. Walker Field speak about the Recruiter Extension Program to recruiters in the Eastern Recruiting Region Feb. 23, 2023. The program which was published in the MARADMIN 020/23 is designed to keep experienced canvassing recruiters committed to supporting the Marine Corps' end strength. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dakota Dodd and Cpl. Randall Whiteman)
Feb. 23, 2023
3:31
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/874660
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/874660/recruiting-extension-program-part-2
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=874660
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Extension
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
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ERR
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Basic Warrior Training Day Movement Course
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 16, 2021. BWT is a one week-long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)
Feb. 16, 2023
2:37
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/875475
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/875475/basic-warrior-training-day-movement-course
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=875475
security
obstacles
patrol
MCRDPI
combat glide
sweep sweep pull
875477
Sisters in Arms
Private First Class Maria Sanchez and Private Julia Sanchez are two sisters of seven siblings. The Sanchez sisters faced the struggles and hardships of training side by side every day during the thirteen weeks of recruit training. The shared experience created a bigger bond between the two siblings. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ezekieljay A. Correa)
Feb. 11, 2023
4:11
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/875477/sisters-arms
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=875477
MCRD Parris Island
Lima Company
Marine Corps
Recruit Training
Pvt. Maria Sanchez
PFC Julia Sanchez
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Recruiter Extension Program
Brig. Gen. Walker Field and SgtMaj. Edwin Mota announce the Recruiter Extension Program to recruiters in the Eastern Recruiting Region Feb. 3, 2023. The program which was published in the MARADMIN 020/23 is designed to keep experienced canvassing recruiters committed to supporting the Marine Corps' end strength. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr.)
Feb. 2, 2023
2:18
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/872377
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/872377/recruiter-extension-program
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=872377
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ERR
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Brig. Gen. Walker Field and SgtMaj. Edwin Mota
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