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Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions and their safety brief prior to Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions and their safety brief prior to Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Drill Instructors and staff with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watch and observe as their recruits battle each other during boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Drill Instructors and staff with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watch and observe as their recruits battle each other during boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion spar with each other during Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion spar with each other during Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Gunnery Sgt. Nathaniel Baker with Weapons and Field Training Battalion was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 30, 2020. Baker was awarded for his performance while serving as the Hue City Range Officer-in-Charge in 2019.

Gunnery Sgt. Nathaniel Baker with Weapons and Field Training Battalion was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 30, 2020. Baker was awarded for his performance while serving as the Hue City Range Officer-in-Charge in 2019.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Bio Photo of SgtMaj Bryan M. Alfaro

Bio Photo of SgtMaj Bryan M. Alfaro

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

BIO Photo of SgtMaj Shlaud

BIO Photo of SgtMaj Shlaud

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Recruit Austin Ferrell with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion fires his M16A4 Service Rifle during the Table One course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C. July 30, 2020. Farrell broke the depot record for Table One rifle qualification score with a total score of 248 out of 250. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane Manson)

Recruit Austin Ferrell with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion fires his M16A4 Service Rifle during the Table One course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C. July 30, 2020. Farrell broke the depot record for Table One rifle qualification score with a total score of 248 out of 250. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane Manson)

Photo by Cpl. Shane Manson

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black poses for a photo with the Instructors at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made to keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black poses for a photo with the Instructors at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made to keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

Recruit Raquel Rivera with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gives directions during the land navigation course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, June 14, 2020. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation.

Recruit Raquel Rivera with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gives directions during the land navigation course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, June 14, 2020. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ezekieljay Correa

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 22, 2020. The Confidence Course is composed of various obstacles that both physically and mentally challenge recruits.

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 22, 2020. The Confidence Course is composed of various obstacles that both physically and mentally challenge recruits.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

A drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7, 2020.

A drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Master Sgt. Justin Gregory stands with his recruiter Master Gunnery Sgt. Dinky Byers and senior drill instructor Master Gunnery Sgt. Doug Mrusek after Gregory’s promotion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 1, 2020.

Master Sgt. Justin Gregory stands with his recruiter Master Gunnery Sgt. Dinky Byers and senior drill instructor Master Gunnery Sgt. Doug Mrusek after Gregory’s promotion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 1, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Supply Section provides logistical and administrative support to personnel assigned to the depot in the most proficient and professional manner. This support includes, but is not limited to: procurement of consumables, property accountability, equipment acceptance, delivery, disposal, and or redistribution.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Supply Section provides logistical and administrative support to personnel assigned to the depot in the most proficient and professional manner. This support includes, but is not limited to: procurement of consumables, property accountability, equipment acceptance, delivery, disposal, and or redistribution.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

The armory mission is to service, maintain, issue, and recover all Depot ordnance assets and associated equipment as well as provide direct support to all live-fire ranges.

The armory mission is to service, maintain, issue, and recover all Depot ordnance assets and associated equipment as well as provide direct support to all live-fire ranges.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Legal Services Support Team Parris Island houses all legal activities for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region. It also provides military justice, defense and legal assistance functions to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The different sections of the LSST provide a variety of legal services to the commands, service members and, in some cases, family members and retirees.

Legal Services Support Team Parris Island houses all legal activities for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region. It also provides military justice, defense and legal assistance functions to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The different sections of the LSST provide a variety of legal services to the commands, service members and, in some cases, family members and retirees.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Finance Office reviews payments processing of master pay accounts, and the fiscal accounting supporting the transactions. Finance technicians also adjudicate, review, and oversee payment of vouchers of reimbursement for official travel.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Finance Office reviews payments processing of master pay accounts, and the fiscal accounting supporting the transactions. Finance technicians also adjudicate, review, and oversee payment of vouchers of reimbursement for official travel.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

The Parris Island Marine Band provides musical support for ceremonies,functions, and other occasions aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and within the Beaufort Tri-Command and Southeast Region; supports the total force recruiting mission within the Eastern Recruiting Region; and performs community relations and public outreach events across the United States in order to improve morale, inspire, motivate, and instill a sense of pride and patriotism, and to re-affirm our core values, customs, and traditions, and best represent the United States Marine Corps.

The Parris Island Marine Band provides musical support for ceremonies,functions, and other occasions aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and within the Beaufort Tri-Command and Southeast Region; supports the total force recruiting mission within the Eastern Recruiting Region; and performs community relations and public outreach events across the United States in order to improve morale, inspire, motivate, and instill a sense of pride and patriotism, and to re-affirm our core values, customs, and traditions, and best represent the United States Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Drill instructors at MCRD Parris Island prepare recruits for any climb and place. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by CWO2 Bobby Yarbrough)

Drill instructors at MCRD Parris Island prepare recruits for any climb and place. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by CWO2 Bobby Yarbrough)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Bobby Yarb

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Leadership Reaction Course during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2020. The obstacle course challenges recruits to work together as a team and overcome obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devin Darden)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Leadership Reaction Course during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2020. The obstacle course challenges recruits to work together as a team and overcome obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devin Darden)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devin Darden

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, answers a timed knowledge question during the final practical application test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 4, 2020. The recruits are tested on their performance while conducting combat casualty care, casualty carries and answering timed general Marine Corps knowledge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, answers a timed knowledge question during the final practical application test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 4, 2020. The recruits are tested on their performance while conducting combat casualty care, casualty carries and answering timed general Marine Corps knowledge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island