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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
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=791692
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Parris Island
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Marines
Crucible
917120
Golf Company Water Survival
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, go through Marine Corps Water Survival training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 19, 2024. After some practice time, recruits are tested on their ability to jump into deep water, tread water, float, transport gear and to shed their gear underwater. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
March 19, 2024
2:56
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=917120
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916434
Kilo Company Land Navigation (B-Roll Package)
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Land Navigation during Basic Warrior Training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 13, 2024. Land Navigation tests recruits' abilities to navigate between points using a compass and map. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
March 13, 2024
4:42
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=916434
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916143
Kilo Company Land Navigation
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Land Navigation during Basic Warrior Training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 13, 2024. Land Navigation tests recruits' abilities to navigate between points using a compass and map. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
March 13, 2024
1:14
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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916350
4502 A COMMSTRAT Officer (Interview Clips)
Maj. Philip Kulczewski, Capt. Shawn Doublet, and 1st Lt. Mikaela Frias talk about the importance of the Military Occupational Specialty field COMMSTRAT on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 11, 2024. As officers in the MOS COMMSTRAT these Marines advise commanders and staff on communication strategy matters. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
March 11, 2024
5:51
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/916350/4502-commstrat-officer-interview-clips
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=916350
916218
4502 A COMMSTRAT Officer
COMMSTRAT Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island document recruit training on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., March 11, 2024. COMMSTRAT develops and integrates communication plans, communicates with internal, domestic and foreign audiences.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
March 11, 2024
5:38
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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916349
4502 A COMMSTRAT Officer (B-Roll Package)
COMMSTRAT Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island document recruit training on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., March 11, 2024. COMMSTRAT develops and integrates communication plans, communicates with internal, domestic and foreign audiences.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
March 11, 2024
3:30
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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915008
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Marcel K. Gorka, a Martial Arts Instructor, Headquarters and Service Battalion, talks about Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Mar 7, 2024. The purpose of MCMAP is to contribute to the mental, moral, and physical development of the recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)
March 7, 2024
0:28
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/915008
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/915008/marine-corps-martial-arts-program
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=915008
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
Parris Island
Lima
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913355
MCRD Parris Island Martial Arts Program
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shamair Hamilton speaks about the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 1, 2024. The purpose of MCMAP is to contribute to the mental, moral, and physical development of the recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Jan. 30, 2024
1:39
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/913355
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/913355/mcrd-parris-island-martial-arts-program
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=913355
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910073
MCRD Parris Island Gas Chamber
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Edward Ustaris, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Chief, Field Training Company, Weapons Battalion, talks about the Gas Chamber on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 02, 2023. The purpose of the Gas Chamber is to instruct the recruits on proper application of a gas mask, when and how to instruct others on the timing to place a gas mask on and to build trust in their gear. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)
Jan. 2, 2024
0:43
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/910073
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/910073/mcrd-parris-island-gas-chamber
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=910073
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906827
Recruit Adjustment and Motivation Program
Marines from the Recruit Adjustment and Motivation Program (R.A.M.P.) share their purpose for joining the United States Marine Corps, their struggles throughout Recruit Training, and motivation for other recruits who may be entering the program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. R.A.M.P. is used to remotivate or provide a sense of direction to recruits who appear to be able to overcome the challenges of recruit training, but are experiencing either self-doubt, a lack of motivation, or are falling behind their peers. The Company First Sergeant conducts R.A.M.P. with the support of the senior leaders of the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Zachary Foshee)
Dec. 7, 2023
3:10
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/906827
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/906827/recruit-adjustment-and-motivation-program
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
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907069
2023 Quarters One Tour and Christmas Message
Take a virtual tour of Quarters One decorated for the holiday season. Quarters One is the home to Parris Island’s commanding general and is one of the oldest structures on the depot. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Brig. Gen. Walker Field will host an open house of Quarters One beginning at 4 p.m. This will be followed by the commanding general’s holiday reception at the Lyceum beginning at 5 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Bradley Williams and Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
Dec. 5, 2023
2:42
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/907069
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/907069/2023-quarters-one-tour-and-christmas-message
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=907069
Decorations
Christmas Tree
Christmas Message
Nutcracker
Nativity
Generals Home
905295
A New Generation
Pvt Travis Stockstill, a Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., November 21, 2023. Stockstill is a 32 year old native of Ohio, who enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves. He was inspired to join because of the challenge and discipline the Marines present as well as his daughter in law who graduated from recruit training in June 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley and Cpl. Luis Ponce Alvez).
Nov. 21, 2023
2:20
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/905295
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/905295/new-generation
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=905295
Cincinnati
Marine Corps Reserves
Crucible
EGA Ceremony
Infantry Reserves
Daughter in Law
897714
Echo Company Pugil Sticks
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete pugil sticks bouts during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Sep. 20, 2023. Pugil sticks are used multiple times during recruit training to simulate close quarters combat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Harper)
Sept. 14, 2023
1:41
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/897714
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/897714/echo-company-pugil-sticks
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=897714
Fight
Pit
Boot camp
Crucible
MCRDPI
Bayonett
896619
Legacy: A 9/11 Story
On September 11, 2001, New York Police Department Detective Joesph Vigiano, was killed attempting to rescue those trapped in the World Trade Center. Joseph Vigiano left behind three boys--Joey, Jimmy, and John. Joey Vigiano and Jimmy Vigiano each served in the Marine Corps and are now both NYPD police officers. John Vigiano is the last of his three brothers to enlist in the Marine Corps and is currently going through recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in hopes of continuing his family’s legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
Sept. 11, 2023
6:40
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/896619
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/896619/legacy-9-11-story
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Media/Videos/?videoid=896619
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