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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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20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on April 24, 2025. During this trip, Sgt. Maj. Ruiz mentored new Marines, observed depot staff and hosted a symposium for senior leadership of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

April 24, 2025

0:31

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November Company Inventory Combat Fitness Test B-Roll Package

Recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Inventory Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 22, 2025. 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)

April 22, 2025

2:23

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November Company Inventory Combat Fitness Test

April 22, 2025

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Alpha Company Confidence Course

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the confidence course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 14, 2025. The purpose of the confidence course is to build the recruits trust and confidence in their physical abilities and their capability to complete difficult obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

April 14, 2025

1:14

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MCAS Beaufort 2025 B-Roll

Visitors explore the 2025 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 12, 2025. Thousands of spectators travel to the Lowcountry to watch the air show, experience local food, and see aerial performances by military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Staff Sgt Brendan Custer)

April 12, 2025

4:30

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MCAS Beaufort 2025 B-Roll

April 12, 2025

3:59

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Lima Company Land Navigation

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Land Navigation Course during Basic Warrior Training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April, 9, 2025. Land Navigation tests recruits on their knowledge and ability to use a compass and topographical map. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Jaden Beardsley)

April 9, 2025

0:30

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Mike Company Rappel Tower

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in rappel tower training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, April, 7, 2025. Rappel training is conducted to build confidence in recruits and prepare them for any circumstances they may encounter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Jaden Beardsley)

April 7, 2025

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November Company Bayonet Assault Course

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice bayonet techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2025. MCMAP is important in teaching recruits basic hand-to-hand fighting as well as rifle techniques that are necessary in a real-world combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales and Pfc. Jaden Beardsley)

April 1, 2025

0:36

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Delta Company Grass Week

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice dry firing during grass week aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2025. Recruits practice the fundamentals of marksmanship during grass week before moving on to live fire. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

April 1, 2025

0:29

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Alpha Company Pick Up

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 28, 2025. These drill instructors will be responsible for training and mentoring their recruits during the 13 weeks of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales and Pfc. Jaden Beardsley)

March 28, 2025

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Charlie Company Crucible

U.S. Marine recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 27, 2025. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training in which recruits must endure a 54-hour field training exercise that tests everything they have learned over the past three months, overcoming obstacles and working together as a team in order to complete various missions. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

March 27, 2025

1:24

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Hotel Company Swim Qualification

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. March. 24, 2025. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

March 24, 2025

0:39

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Kilo Company EGA Ceremony

New Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are presented their Eagle, Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 22, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony is the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruit to Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

March 22, 2025

1:10

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