Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, enter the gas chamber June 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and a burning sensation on... More
Recruits of Platoon 4023, Papa Company, 4th Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 4023, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice marksmanship fundamentals May 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice marksmanship fundamental... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, do lunges during a physical fitness training session Jan. 22, 2015. Recruits do various exercises meant to strengthen the main muscle groups and prepare... More
Recruits of Platoon 3028, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3028, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement during a final drill evaluation April 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict particular nature o... More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shed excess gear underwater during water survival training March 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Water survival qualification, one of seven graduation... More
Rct. Courtney M. Schtakleff, Platoon 4010, Oscar Company,
Rct. Courtney M. Schtakleff, Platoon 4010, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, balances on a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles d... More
Staff Sgt. Mayra Moreno, a Parris Island drillmaster,
Staff Sgt. Mayra Moreno, a Parris Island drillmaster, evaluates Platoon 1021, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a final drill evaluation Feb. 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters,... More
Rct. Brandon L. Macfarlane, Platoon 2030, Hotel Company,
Rct. Brandon L. Macfarlane, Platoon 2030, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, slides down a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved their ... More
Rct. Harrison R. Krantz, Platoon 3054, Lima Company,
Rct. Harrison R. Krantz, Platoon 3054, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shows his weapon is clear June 9, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of ... More
Rct. Kevin P. Chapman, Platoon 3049, Lima Company,
Rct. Kevin P. Chapman, Platoon 3049, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, jumps to the next level of a Confidence Course obstacle May 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weave... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, check for simulated booby traps on a combat training course June 9, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held d... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sprint during a physical fitness session March 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions thro... More
Rct. Debra A. Brasher, Platoon 4004, November Company,
Rct. Debra A. Brasher, Platoon 4004, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, cleans an air vent Jan. 15, 2015, during team week on Parris Island, S.C. Team week, the sixth week of training, allows rec... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver under concertina wire on a combat training course March 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held du... More
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Rubalcado, motivates
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Rubalcado, motivates Rct. Marcella E. Torres, Platoon 4028, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, to move faster June 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn... More
Rct. Dane P. Cameron, left, and Rct. Joshua J. Coughlin,
Rct. Dane P. Cameron, left, and Rct. Joshua J. Coughlin, both with Platoon 3030, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fight during a pugil stick match Feb. 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fig... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, salute the national colors during an emblem ceremony May 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. During the ceremony, each recruit received an Eagle, Globe an... More
Sgt. Patrick L. Preacher, a martial arts instructor,
Sgt. Patrick L. Preacher, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a technique for the recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, July 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts... More
Rct. Desiree D. King, Platoon 4024, Oscar Company,
Rct. Desiree D. King, Platoon 4024, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, writes in her data book during marksmanship training June 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits use data books to track pro... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, do side planks during a physical fitness training session Feb. 3, 2015. Recruits perform various exercises meant to strengthen the main muscle groups a... More
Sgt. Giovani Cubias, a primary marksmanship instructor,
Sgt. Giovani Cubias, a primary marksmanship instructor, shows Rct. Ashe L. Rodriguez, Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruits Training Battalion, a correct firing position April 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C.... More
Rct. Donald J. Thomas, Platoon 2064, Echo Company,
Rct. Donald J. Thomas, Platoon 2064, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fights during a pugil stick match June 30, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight with pugil sticks, which represent rifle... More
Rct. Joshua J. Olson, Platoon 2021, Golf Company, 2nd
Rct. Joshua J. Olson, Platoon 2021, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 6, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to hel... More
Field training instructors ensure recruits of Hotel
Field training instructors ensure recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, have their harnesses properly tied during rappel training June 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Tight harnesses help ... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, struggle to climb over an obstacle Feb. 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is used to condition recruits mentally and physically and w... More
Rct. Curtis C. Baldeo, Platoon 2037, Echo Company,
Rct. Curtis C. Baldeo, Platoon 2037, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marks a target March 31, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits mark their target when it needs to be pulled down and scored. Ba... More
Recruits with Platoon 2030, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits with Platoon 2030, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, do ammunition can lifts during a combat fitness test March 30, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit must lift a 30-pound ammunitio... More
Platoon 4015, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 4015, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, march during an initial drill evaluation March 9, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict particular nature of close-order drill teaches habits of di... More
Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, perform a drill movement during an initial drill evaluation March 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps Drill and... More
Rct. Marcus A. Carbajo, right, and Rct. Gregory S.
Rct. Marcus A. Carbajo, right, and Rct. Gregory S. Whitney, both with Platoon 3045, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, cross a creek during land navigation practice May 26, 2015, on Parris Island, S.... More
Rct. Aliza N. Stewart, Platoon 4025, Oscar Company,
Rct. Aliza N. Stewart, Platoon 4025, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices using a compass during a practical application of land navigation June 29, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. After learni... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, swim 25 meters during basic water survival training March 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Water survival qualification, one of seven graduation require... More
Rct. Logan W. Parkhurst, Platoon 2037, Echo Company,
Rct. Logan W. Parkhurst, Platoon 2037, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pushes off of a simulated helicopter skid March 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits slide down the rope belayed by dril... More
Rct. Andrew H. Williams, Platoon 2028, Hotel Company,
Rct. Andrew H. Williams, Platoon 2028, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, clears a culvert on a combat training course March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Trai... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew D. Dike, a drill instructor for
Staff Sgt. Matthew D. Dike, a drill instructor for Platoon 2022, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to move faster during a physical training session Jan. 7, 2015, on Parris I... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Curtis D. Evans inspects the
Drill Instructor Sgt. Curtis D. Evans inspects the rifle of Rct. Wesley K. White, Platoon 1021, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Jan. 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Properly maintained weapons... More
Platoon 4026, November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Platoon 4026, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, march during an initial drill evaluation June 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill teaches habits o... More
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Cheasty, Platoon
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Cheasty, Platoon 3049, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, reports to the drillmaster during an initial drill evaluation June 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Dri... More
Recruits of Platoon 2020, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 2020, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement during a final drill evaluation March 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature o... More
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Reyes,
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Reyes, Platoon 3042, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, explains his expectations to his recruits March 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Reyes, 30, is fr... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tread water during water survival training April 6, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must tread water for four minutes in order to pass this portion... More
Rct. Claire K. Kelley, left, and Rct. Ashlee R. Kirmse,
Rct. Claire K. Kelley, left, and Rct. Ashlee R. Kirmse, both with Platoon 4022, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, study during free time June 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Daily, recruits receive ... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, give the arm signal for gas April 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn the proper arm signals for gas as part of chemical warfare defense trai... More
Rct. Brandon C. Wicker, right, and Rct. Andrew C. Jackson,
Rct. Brandon C. Wicker, right, and Rct. Andrew C. Jackson, both with Platoon 3024, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rinse gas masks March 3, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each mask is cleaned after ... More
Rct. Myriam L. Mounchandini, Platoon 4007, Oscar Company,
Rct. Myriam L. Mounchandini, Platoon 4007, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, marks a target Jan. 21, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits mark their target when it needs to be pulled down and scor... More
Rct. Jennifer M. Madrinan, Platoon 4020, Oscar Company,
Rct. Jennifer M. Madrinan, Platoon 4020, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, does pushups during a physical fitness session April 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 ... More
Rct. Ana M. Wilson, Platoon 4013, November Company,
Rct. Ana M. Wilson, Platoon 4013, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pushes herself during a physical fitness session Feb. 9, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 phy... More
Recruits of Platoon 2053, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 2053, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march during the platoon’s final drill evaluation June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait to begin a 100-meter pace count during a land navigation exercise Jan. 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit counts how many steps it t... More
San Antonio, native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Sgt. Daniel A. Batt currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Batt joined the Marine Corps in Marc... More
Reading, Pa., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Maria G. Carrillo-Rodriguez, a 20-year-old native of Reading, Pa., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Carrillo-Rodr... More
Platoon 4006, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 4006, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 27, 2015. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)
A new Marine of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A new Marine of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony March 6, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home traini... More
A new Marine of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A new Marine of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony March 13, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home training... More
Louisville, Ky., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marin...
Rct. Shane M. Geitgey, a 20-year-old native of Louisville, Ky., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Geitgey is training w... More
Bangor, Pa., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Benjamin A. Diorio, a 23-year-old native of Bangor, Pa., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Diorio is training with... More
Fallbrook, Calif., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mar...
Rct. Kimberly M. Lamons, a 22-year-old native of Fallbrook, Calif., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Lamons is trainin... More
Lynchburg, Va., native training at Parris Island to become US Marine
Rct. Deanna F. Williams, a 22-year-old native of Lynchburg, Va., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Williams is training... More
Pfc. Clayton E. Kincaid, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Clayton E. Kincaid, honor graduate for Platoon 3016, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 3, 2015. Kincaid is from North Augusta, S.C. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)
Rct. Bobbie J. Applegate, an 18-year-old native of
Rct. Bobbie J. Applegate, an 18-year-old native of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Applegate ... More
Pfc. Titus J. Glaze, honor graduate for Platoon 3040,
Pfc. Titus J. Glaze, honor graduate for Platoon 3040, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp June 19, 2015. Glaze is from Lynchburg, Va. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael C. Williams, Platoon
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael C. Williams, Platoon 2020, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reads a drill card for his next command during a final drill evaluation March 4, 2015, on Parris Isla... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do weighted presses during a physical fitness session Feb. 9, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training se... More
Rct. Andrew B. Walker, Platoon 2033, Echo Company,
Rct. Andrew B. Walker, Platoon 2033, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, records shots in his data book during marksmanship training March 31, 2015, on Parris Island. Recruits use data books to plot t... More
Rct. Jacque P. Million, Platoon 2029, Hotel Company,
Rct. Jacque P. Million, Platoon 2029, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, waits to begin a combat fitness test March 30, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The CFT is designed to simulate a wide range of p... More
Recruits of Platoon 4014, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 4014, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait for the next command during the platoon’s initial drill evaluation March 9, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular natu... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, charge forward on a combat training course March 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth we... More
Staff Sgt. Smathe Toles, a Parris Island drillmaster,
Staff Sgt. Smathe Toles, a Parris Island drillmaster, evaluates Platoon 3049, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation June 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, ... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rush into the gas chamber April 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. While in the gas chamber, recruits will break the seal of their gas mask. By breaking th... More
Rct. Joshua J. Olson, Platoon 2021, Golf Company, 2nd
Rct. Joshua J. Olson, Platoon 2021, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pushes himself during a physical training session Jan. 7, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 phys... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rinse gas masks June 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each mask is cleaned after it is used to prevent cross contamination. Mike Company is scheduled to... More
Rct. Thomas Green, Platoon 1053, Charlie Company, 1st
Rct. Thomas Green, Platoon 1053, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices marksmanship fundamentals May 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundament... More
Rct. Christopher S. Johnson, Platoon 3029, strikes
Rct. Christopher S. Johnson, Platoon 3029, strikes Rct. Cameron J. Andre, Platoon 3028, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during a pugil stick match Feb. 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fi... More
Rct. Amelia M. Rodriguez, Platoon 4028, Oscar Company,
Rct. Amelia M. Rodriguez, Platoon 4028, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, makes a phone call June 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits make a 10-second pre-scripted phone call notifying their n... More
Recruits of Platoon 2053, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 2053, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement during a final drill evaluation June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature o... More
Rct. Tanner R. Seese, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd
Rct. Tanner R. Seese, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, does a pull-up during a physical fitness training session Jan. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits do various exercises me... More
Drillmasters inspect Platoon 4017, Papa Company, 4th
Drillmasters inspect Platoon 4017, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation March 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps Drill and Cer... More
Rct. Henry E. Burgos, Platoon 3054, Lima Company, 3rd
Rct. Henry E. Burgos, Platoon 3054, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, slides down a Confidence Course obstacle May 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This obstacle requires recruits to slide across a ... More
Rct. Brady P. Dowden, Platoon 2029, Hotel Company,
Rct. Brady P. Dowden, Platoon 2029, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, weaves through a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 10, 2015. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corp... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sort through recyclable material Jan. 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. During team week, recruits help pick up and sort through the material. Team week r... More
Rct. Shenae S. Anderson, Platoon 4006, Oscar Company,
Rct. Shenae S. Anderson, Platoon 4006, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares a loop sling during marksmanship training Jan. 21, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. When the loop sling is used properl... More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swim 25 meters during water survival training March 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn how to survive in water through a series of exercis... More
Cpl. Alexander A. Brey, a marksmanship coach, advises
Cpl. Alexander A. Brey, a marksmanship coach, advises recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, on how to improve their accuracy during marksmanship training June 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.... More
Staff Sgt. Alvin M. Will, a senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Alvin M. Will, a senior drill instructor with Platoon 2065, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, ensures his recruit’s safety gear fits properly before a pugil stick match June 30, 2015, on ... More
From left, Rct. Marcus A. Carbajo, Rct. Gregory S.
From left, Rct. Marcus A. Carbajo, Rct. Gregory S. Whitney and Rct. Virgilio A. Villeda, all with Platoon 3045, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, search for specific coordinates during land navigati... More
Rct. Emily E. Conley, left, and Rct. Imonee M. House,
Rct. Emily E. Conley, left, and Rct. Imonee M. House, both with Platoon 4024, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, use compasses to search for a specific set of coordinates during a practical applicat... More
Recruits of Platoon 3024, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3024, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement during a final drill evaluation on Parlise isnhalf.April 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict,... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do side planks during a physical fitness session March 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessi... More
Rct. Robert R. Schechterly V, Platoon 2036, Echo Company,
Rct. Robert R. Schechterly V, Platoon 2036, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to rappel from a 47-foot tower March 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training mimics descending from a ... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do pullups during a physical fitness session April 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions thro... More
Cpl. Joshua C. Rodriguez, a primary marksmanship instructor,
Cpl. Joshua C. Rodriguez, a primary marksmanship instructor, corrects the firing position of Rct. Justin T. Burgess, Platoon 3054, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, on June 9, 2015, on Parris Island... More
Rct. Joshua J. Olson, Platoon 2021, Golf Company, 2nd
Rct. Joshua J. Olson, Platoon 2021, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, weaves his way through a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 6, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles... More
Rct. Malcolm B. Cooper III, Platoon 1030, Delta Company,
Rct. Malcolm B. Cooper III, Platoon 1030, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, jumps onto a log Feb. 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is used to condition recruits mentally and phys... More
Sgt. Matthew J. Medzis, a water survival instructor,
Sgt. Matthew J. Medzis, a water survival instructor, teaches Rct. Rachael E. Low, Platoon 4015, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to swim during water survival training March 2, 2015, on Parris... More
Rct. Megan E. Mader, Platoon 4011, Oscar Company, 4th
Rct. Megan E. Mader, Platoon 4011, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to he... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rush from the gas chamber March 3, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits proved they learned the basics of chemical warfare defense by properly usin... More
Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling
Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling technique June 16, 2015, to recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training mimics descending from a he... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run during a physical fitness training session Feb. 3, 2015. Recruits perform various exercises meant to strengthen the main muscle groups and prepare ... More
Rct. Aimee K. Oropeza, Platoon 4030, practices a forward
Rct. Aimee K. Oropeza, Platoon 4030, practices a forward shoulder roll July 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The forward shoulder roll is part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which is designed to incre... More
Drill instructors of Platoon 3041, Kilo Company, 3rd
Drill instructors of Platoon 3041, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait for their first encounter with the recruits March 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Although the recruits were under the supe... More