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Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take on the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 26, 2023.
The Crucible is the final test that stands in front of the recruits earning the title; United States Marine. The Crucible not only tests physical endurance, but mental agility and team work as well.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take on the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 26, 2023. The Crucible is the final test that stands in front of the recruits earning the title; United States Marine. The Crucible not only tests physical endurance, but mental agility and team work as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 28, 2022.
The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event for all recruits before the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony. This serves as their final test on the skills and resiliency they have acquired over their time in recruit training.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd).

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 28, 2022. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event for all recruits before the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony. This serves as their final test on the skills and resiliency they have acquired over their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Rct. Tyler Alleyne, Platoon 3080, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, struggles to pull his chin over the bar during a physical training session Aug. 21, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Physical training sessions are meant to help recruits prepare for their physical fitness and combat fitness tests, which are both graduation requirements. Alleyne, 18, from Spartanburg, S.C., is scheduled to graduate Oct. 25, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Rct. Tyler Alleyne, Platoon 3080, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, struggles to pull his chin over the bar during a physical training session Aug. 21, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Physical training sessions are meant to help recruits prepare for their physical fitness and combat fitness tests, which are both graduation requirements. Alleyne, 18, from Spartanburg, S.C., is scheduled to graduate Oct. 25, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink

Rct. Leland D. Stewart, Platoon 1026, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, takes notes during a class on uniform regulations Jan. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Marines take pride in their uniforms, and the foundation of that pride is built during boot camp when recruits learn how to properly wear and care for all of their uniforms. Stewart, 19, from Largo, Fla., is scheduled to graduate April 10, 2015. 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 of females in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert).

Rct. Leland D. Stewart, Platoon 1026, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, takes notes during a class on uniform regulations Jan. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Marines take pride in their uniforms, and the foundation of that pride is built during boot camp when recruits learn how to properly wear and care for all of their uniforms. Stewart, 19, from Largo, Fla., is scheduled to graduate April 10, 2015. 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 of females in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert).

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert

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)

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Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 19, 2023.
The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training ensuring that recruits complete their transformation from civilian to United States Marine.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 19, 2023. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training ensuring that recruits complete their transformation from civilian to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 28, 2022.
The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event for all recruits before the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony. This serves as their final test on the skills and resiliency they have acquired over their time in recruit training.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd).

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 28, 2022. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event for all recruits before the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony. This serves as their final test on the skills and resiliency they have acquired over their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Oath of Enlistment on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 21, 2022. The EGA is the official emblem and insignia of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr.)

U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Oath of Enlistment on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 21, 2022. The EGA is the official emblem and insignia of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr.)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Ponce Alavez

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

Rct. Kenichi J. Makino with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are taught tactical casualty combat care and field skills during basic warrior training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Aug 29, 2022. Makino is from Portsmouth, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Rct. Kenichi J. Makino with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are taught tactical casualty combat care and field skills during basic warrior training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Aug 29, 2022. Makino is from Portsmouth, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., July 13, 2022. BWT is a week long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival, field skills, and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., July 13, 2022. BWT is a week long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival, field skills, and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on March 31, 2022. The Crucible serves as the culminating event of Recruit Training and is the final obstacle before recruits earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Savannah Ritter)

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on March 31, 2022. The Crucible serves as the culminating event of Recruit Training and is the final obstacle before recruits earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Savannah Ritter)

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Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive Incentive Training (IT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 28, 2022. IT serves as a tool used by drill instructors to correct recruit’s deficiencies and establish discipline.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive Incentive Training (IT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 28, 2022. IT serves as a tool used by drill instructors to correct recruit’s deficiencies and establish discipline.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

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

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

Drill instructors with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, introduce themselves to their recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 25, 2022. Oscar Company will spend forming day one learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Drill instructors with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, introduce themselves to their recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 25, 2022. Oscar Company will spend forming day one learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island