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New recruits meet their drill instructors for the first time during "pick-up," which occurs the Saturday after recruits arrive on Parris Island.

New recruits meet their drill instructors for the first time during "pick-up," which occurs the Saturday after recruits arrive on Parris Island.

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A Marine greets family and friends following his graduation ceremony.

A Marine greets family and friends following his graduation ceremony.

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Rct. Drew Wilson, Platoon 1053, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires at his target June 26, 2013, on one of the rifle ranges on Parris Island, S.C. Wilson, a 23-year-old native of Clayton, Del., fired a total of 50 rounds at close-range targets in a series of shooting drills. The objective of marksmanship training is to develop, sustain and improve individual combat shooting skills. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate July 19, 2013. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Rct. Drew Wilson, Platoon 1053, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires at his target June 26, 2013, on one of the rifle ranges on Parris Island, S.C. Wilson, a 23-year-old native of Clayton, Del., fired a total of 50 rounds at close-range targets in a series of shooting drills. The objective of marksmanship training is to develop, sustain and improve individual combat shooting skills. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate July 19, 2013. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Photo by Lance Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Sgt. Roberto Martinez, 33, a martial arts instructor on Parris Island, initiates a pugil stick match during training July 8, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit participated in two 15-second matches. Recruits train with pugil sticks, which represent rifles with attached bayonets, to simulate close-range encounter with an enemy. Bayonet training, along with other hand-to-hand fighting skills, is encompassed in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which contributes to the mental, character and physical development of Marines. Approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of for females in the Marine Corps. Martinez is from West Covina, Calif. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate Sept. 20, 2013. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Sgt. Roberto Martinez, 33, a martial arts instructor on Parris Island, initiates a pugil stick match during training July 8, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit participated in two 15-second matches. Recruits train with pugil sticks, which represent rifles with attached bayonets, to simulate close-range encounter with an enemy. Bayonet training, along with other hand-to-hand fighting skills, is encompassed in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which contributes to the mental, character and physical development of Marines. Approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of for females in the Marine Corps. Martinez is from West Covina, Calif. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate Sept. 20, 2013. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey

Recruits perform various exercises meant to strengthen their bodies to meet the Marine Corps’ high physical fitness standards.

Recruits perform various exercises meant to strengthen their bodies to meet the Marine Corps’ high physical fitness standards.

Photo by Lance Cpl.Caitlin Brink

New Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run under the “We Make Marines” sign during a traditional motivational run through the streets of Parris Island, S.C., on Aug 15, 2013. The run took place before the new Marines had a few hours to reunite with their friends and families for the first time in more than 12 weeks. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 16, 2013. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

New Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run under the “We Make Marines” sign during a traditional motivational run through the streets of Parris Island, S.C., on Aug 15, 2013. The run took place before the new Marines had a few hours to reunite with their friends and families for the first time in more than 12 weeks. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 16, 2013. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Rct. Kenneth Phillips, 20, Platoon 2057, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices martial arts strikes during a warm-up before a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program endurance course June 20, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors remediated recruits on martial arts techniques they would use on the course. MCMAP is used to help produce better physically and morally strong Marines. Phillips is from Montgomery, Ala., and is scheduled to graduate Aug. 2, 2013. Approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Rct. Kenneth Phillips, 20, Platoon 2057, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices martial arts strikes during a warm-up before a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program endurance course June 20, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors remediated recruits on martial arts techniques they would use on the course. MCMAP is used to help produce better physically and morally strong Marines. Phillips is from Montgomery, Ala., and is scheduled to graduate Aug. 2, 2013. Approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey

$Drill instructors use incentive training to instill discipline and motivation in recruits. Incentive training consists of physical exercises administered in a controlled and deliberate manner and is used to correct minor disciplinary infractions. The length of an incentive training session is based upon how far along recruits are in training.$

Drill instructors use incentive training to instill discipline and motivation in recruits. Incentive training consists of physical exercises administered in a controlled and deliberate manner and is used to correct minor disciplinary infractions. The length of an incentive training session is based upon how far along recruits are in training.

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Recruits received their Eagle, Globe and Anchors during a ceremony that marked the end of the Crucible May 25, 2013, on Parris Island. The ceremony is the first time recruits are recognized as Marines by their drill instructors. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate May 31, 2013. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Recruits received their Eagle, Globe and Anchors during a ceremony that marked the end of the Crucible May 25, 2013, on Parris Island. The ceremony is the first time recruits are recognized as Marines by their drill instructors. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate May 31, 2013. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Otoki, honor graduate, Platoon 3016, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stands at parade rest before marching onto the Peatross Parade Deck for the Mike and November Company graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 9, 2012. Otoki was designated the platoon honor graduate with the highest combined score in physical fitness, rifle qualification and educational scores as well as demonstrating overall leadership traits.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Otoki, honor graduate, Platoon 3016, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stands at parade rest before marching onto the Peatross Parade Deck for the Mike and November Company graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 9, 2012. Otoki was designated the platoon honor graduate with the highest combined score in physical fitness, rifle qualification and educational scores as well as demonstrating overall leadership traits.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aneshea Yee

Sgt. Antwan Jones, a drill instructor of Platoon 1093, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marches with his platoon during Bravo Company’s initial drill evaluation on Parris Island, S.C., on Oct. 8, 2012. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Nov. 30, 2012

Sgt. Antwan Jones, a drill instructor of Platoon 1093, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marches with his platoon during Bravo Company’s initial drill evaluation on Parris Island, S.C., on Oct. 8, 2012. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Nov. 30, 2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Rogers

Sgt. Kadeem Walker, drill instructor for recruit receiving, glares at Rct. Jeremy Reuis, 24, of Platoon 2065, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, as the new arrivals receive some of their first orders from Marine Corps drill instructors in the receiving building on Parris Island, S.C., on June 4, 2012. The recruits must quickly adapt to their new environment upon arrival on Parris Island.

Sgt. Kadeem Walker, drill instructor for recruit receiving, glares at Rct. Jeremy Reuis, 24, of Platoon 2065, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, as the new arrivals receive some of their first orders from Marine Corps drill instructors in the receiving building on Parris Island, S.C., on June 4, 2012. The recruits must quickly adapt to their new environment upon arrival on Parris Island.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Octavia Davis

Lance Cpl. Legend, the Parris Island mascot, visits with guests during the Golf Company graduation ceremony on Parris Island on Sept. 21, 2012.

Lance Cpl. Legend, the Parris Island mascot, visits with guests during the Golf Company graduation ceremony on Parris Island on Sept. 21, 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Rogers

Tears stream down the face of 19-year-old Rct. Quadir King-Holder, of Platoon 3065, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony at the Iwo Jima flag raising statue on Parris Island, S.C., on Sept. 1, 2012. The recruits receive their emblems after completing the 54-hour Crucible. Kilo Company graduated Sept. 7, 2012.

Tears stream down the face of 19-year-old Rct. Quadir King-Holder, of Platoon 3065, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony at the Iwo Jima flag raising statue on Parris Island, S.C., on Sept. 1, 2012. The recruits receive their emblems after completing the 54-hour Crucible. Kilo Company graduated Sept. 7, 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Octavia Davis

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do the “Run-Jump-Swing” on the Confidence Course at Parris Island, S.C., on Oct. 3, 2012. November Company is scheduled to graduate Dec. 7, 2012.

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do the “Run-Jump-Swing” on the Confidence Course at Parris Island, S.C., on Oct. 3, 2012. November Company is scheduled to graduate Dec. 7, 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Rct. Andrew K. Comrie, Platoon 1060, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, steps up to run ahead in the movement course at Page Field on Parris Island, S.C., on Aug. 17, 2012. Comrie graduated Aug. 24, 2012.

Rct. Andrew K. Comrie, Platoon 1060, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, steps up to run ahead in the movement course at Page Field on Parris Island, S.C., on Aug. 17, 2012. Comrie graduated Aug. 24, 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Drill Instructor Sgt. James Case, a 28-year-old from Jackson, Mich., prepares to welcome Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion's newest recruits through the doors at Parris Island July 16, 2012. The recruits are lined up in two columns on the other side of the doors, getting their introductory brief of the Island. Delta Company graduated Oct. 5, 2012.

Drill Instructor Sgt. James Case, a 28-year-old from Jackson, Mich., prepares to welcome Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion's newest recruits through the doors at Parris Island July 16, 2012. The recruits are lined up in two columns on the other side of the doors, getting their introductory brief of the Island. Delta Company graduated Oct. 5, 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Maluda

A shell ejects out of the rifle of Rct. Tarah Williams of Platoon 4019, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, as she fires during her Table 2 prequalification on June 21, 2012 at Parris Island's Hue City range. Williams and her fellow recruits are scheduled to graduate July 13, 2012.

A shell ejects out of the rifle of Rct. Tarah Williams of Platoon 4019, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, as she fires during her Table 2 prequalification on June 21, 2012 at Parris Island's Hue City range. Williams and her fellow recruits are scheduled to graduate July 13, 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Octavia Davis

Rct. Aaron Francis, left, 21, of Platoon 3060, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, strikes Rct. Michael Efelis, 21, of Platoon 3058 during body boxing at the Crucible on Parris Island on Aug. 9, 2012. Francis is from Tiffin, Ohio. Efelis is from Pennsville, N.J. India Company graduated Aug. 9, 2012.

Rct. Aaron Francis, left, 21, of Platoon 3060, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, strikes Rct. Michael Efelis, 21, of Platoon 3058 during body boxing at the Crucible on Parris Island on Aug. 9, 2012. Francis is from Tiffin, Ohio. Efelis is from Pennsville, N.J. India Company graduated Aug. 9, 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey

Rct. Michael Norman of Platoon 1094, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, falls into the net on The Slide for Life on Parris Island on Sept. 25, 2012. The Slide For Life is a part of The Confidence Course designed to help recruits overcome fears and build confidence in their ability to complete recruit training. Norman, age 19, is a native of Hamburg, N.Y.

Rct. Michael Norman of Platoon 1094, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, falls into the net on The Slide for Life on Parris Island on Sept. 25, 2012. The Slide For Life is a part of The Confidence Course designed to help recruits overcome fears and build confidence in their ability to complete recruit training. Norman, age 19, is a native of Hamburg, N.Y.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Reiriz

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island