Bootcamp

Rct. Gary A. Davidson Jr., Platoon 1064, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, ensures his fellow recruit’s uniform is on correctly before his boot camp photo is taken July 8, 2015, on Parris Island, S More

Cape May, NJ (Nov. 5)--BM1 Patrick M. McNelis is one of the first faces recruits see when they arrive for training in Cape May, NJ. As a company commander, McNelis has eight weeks to prepare recruits for their More

Cape May, NJ (Nov. 5)--BM1 Patrick M. McNelis is one of the first faces recruits see when they arrive for training in Cape May, NJ. As a company commander, McNelis has eight weeks to prepare recruits for their More

Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, PR (Feb. 25)--One-hundred and seventeen recruits receive last orders before boarding the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) for five-weeks of boot camp. The Eagle, a 295-foot, th More

Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreau, Recruit Training Regiment Sergeant Major, rededicates the Drill Instructor Monument Oct. 16, 2015, as part of the centennial celebration on Parris Island, S.C. The monument was firs More

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 Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Sept. 24, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is th More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, salute the national colors during an emblem ceremony June 24, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit earns the title Marine and the More

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, shed excess gear underwater during water survival training March 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Water survival qualification, one of seven graduation More

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, do back extensions during a physical training session July 7, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits perform various exercises meant to strengthen the m More

Sgt. Luis Panchi, a field training instructor, shows recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to use a compass Aug 3, 2015, on Parris Isl More

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

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb over an obstacle Aug. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is used to condition recruits mentally and physically and was designed More

Rct. Mathew D. Sheldon, Platoon 3097, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, does crunches during an initial strength test Sept. 16, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must do at least 44 crunches in More

Rct. Kendall D. Bispham, Platoon 3018, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to descend the rappel tower Feb. 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappelling mimics descending from a helicopter ski More

Rct. Justin D. Webb, Platoon 2077, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots during marksmanship training Aug. 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit fires more than 300 rounds over five days. More

Rct. Seth M. Brandon, Platoon 1021, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shimmies across a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 5, 2016. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corp More

Rct. Jonathan T. Rodgers, Platoon 3066, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, takes notes during a Marine Corps history class June 26, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six history classes More

Sgt. Miguel A. Davila, a primary marksmanship instructor with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, about the imp More

Rct. Hunter J. Woodard, Platoon 2026, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during basic water survival training Feb. 22, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Woodard, 19, from Riddleton, Tenn., More

Sgt. Trelaine S. Buffaloe, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a technique for recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts training Jan. 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. T More

Young men, soon to be the newest recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rush onto the famous yellow footprints July 13, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. If successful in training, these men will More

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, break the seal of their gas masks Sept. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. By breaking the seal, recruits experience the gas’s effects, which include tem More

Rct. Immanuel Hardy, Platoon 1070, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rushes forward on a combat training course Aug. 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, he More

Rct. Kyle J. Verbeke, Platoon 2042, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, switches positions on a Confidence Course obstacle March 31, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved the More

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

Rct. Eric D. Donaldson, left, and Rct. Matthew J. Wright, both with Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb an obstacle May 31, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of More

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, clear their masks while in the gas chamber March 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and More

Rct. Chandler M. Duncan, Platoon 2002, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, helps a fellow recruit don safety gear Nov. 9, 2015, on Parris Island S.C. Recruits wear safety gear, such as helmets, groin p More

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Bailey A. Mosley, presents Pfc. Alexis M Angeles, Platoon 4023, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, with her Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem June 25, 2016, on Parris Island More

Rct. Edwina J. White, Platoon 4029, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leaps into the water as part of water survival training June 29, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Leaping from the tower simulates More

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

Sgt. Johnny A. Carlos Jr., a primary marksmanship instructor, teaches recruits of Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marksmanship fundamentals Feb. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For More

Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling techniques Sept. 15, 2015, to recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, on Parris Island, S.C. This training mimics descending from a hel More

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

Family and friends line the streets of Parris Island, S.C., in support of their new Marines during the motivational run of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Trainin More

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

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Aug. 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training. Pa More

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, balance on a Confidence Course obstacle Oct. 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles, which are designed to help Marine More

Lt. Col. Christopher C. Lynch, Recruit Training Regiment executive officer, speaks to new Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, after a moti More

Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth, Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, and command members from 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Mik More

Rct. Ryan P. Coughlin, Platoon 2014, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices the sitting shooting position Jan. 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fun More

Rct. Connor T. Odea, Platoon 1042, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices shooting in the sitting position May 4, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Odea, 23, from Mobile, Ala., is scheduled to gr More

Rct. Clayton A. Ferguson, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rappels from a 47-foot rappel tower Jan. 12, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training simulates jumping from a helicopte More

Recruits of Platoon 2052, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice weapon retention techniques during martial arts training May 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. These techniques, part of the Marine More

Rct. Victor M. Florez, Platoon 2088, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, strikes a simulated enemy Sept. 25, 2015, during bayonet training on Parris Island, S.C. The bayonet assault course is compris More

Sgt. David Castillo, an academics instructor, teaches recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps history Oct. 29, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Instructors, like Castillo, 27, from W More

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

Rct. Esther B. Kwon, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, reads a letter during her free time May 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Each day, recruits receive one hour of free time, which More

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

Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling technique Aug. 11, 2015, to recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training mimics descending from a heli More

Cpl. Josh C. Rodriguez, a marksmanship instructor, helps Rct. Trayshauna S. E. Brown, Platoon 4011, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, with her marksmanship fundamentals Feb. 25, 2015, on Parris Isl More

United States Marine Corps recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, use teamwork to overcome an obstacle Sept. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit training’s 54-hour culmi More

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

Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, and leaders from 1st Recruit Training Battalion lead new marines of Delta Company on a motivational run Nov. 12, 201 More

Rct. Bailey A. Hardiman, Platoon 4009, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, attacks a simulated enemy Jan. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C., during bayonet training. Bayonet training is part of the Mar More

The newest recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, respond to orders Sept. 19, 2016 on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment th More

Recruits of Platoon 3065, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement during an initial drill evaluation July 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular natu More

Rct. Antonio Santini, Platoon 2002, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes notes during a Marine Corps history class Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six history classes that r More

Rct. Chandler T. Price, Platoon 3074, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, struggles to complete a final pullup during his initial strength test July 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The minimum physic More

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

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, warm up during a physical fitness session Sept. 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors ensure recruits are thoroughly warmed up before s More

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, 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. Brendan T. Slossar, Platoon 2081, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, slides down a Confidence Course obstacle Aug. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This obstacle requires recruits to slide acros More

Cpl. Johnny R. Pease Jr., a marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, advises recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to improve their shooting accuracy July 26, 20 More

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, 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 November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sidestep across a rope on a Confidence Course obstacle Nov. 18, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This obstacle requires recruits to sidestep across a ro More

Rct. J’Lynn B. Gordillo, Platoon 4011, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices swimming under the watchful eye of Water Survival Instructor Sgt. Brandon D. Schramm, Feb. 1, 2016, on Parris I More

Rct. Anthony A. Rivera holds a striking pad as Rct. Damian L. Cheffin, both with Platoon 1093, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices punching techniques during a martial arts training session More

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attempt various Confidence Course obstacles Feb. 8, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles used to condition recruits men More

Rct. Francesca J. Harris, Platoon 4014, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, makes a quick pre-scripted call notifying her next-of-kin of her safe arrival to training Feb. 1 2016, on Parris Island, S.C More

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

Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding officer, and commanding officers from 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Mike Company and Novembe More

Rct. Stacy Madson, Platoon 4034, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, weaves through a Confidence Course obstacle Aug. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed t More

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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

U.S. Marines of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be inspected by their battalion commander Aug. 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Formal inspections help ensure recruits have properly fitte More

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fight using pugil sticks Aug. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Pugil sticks, which represent rifles with fixed bayonets, are used to simulate a close en More

Rct. Eric A. Amaro, Platoon 3073, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, weaves his way through a Confidence Course obstacle July 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Amaro, 18, from Mullins, S.C., is schedu More

Recruits keep a careful log of their shot groups in order to track and improve their shooting abilities. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately More

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Feb. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is th More

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, 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. Carissa N. Rand, Platoon 4002, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices the prone shooting position Dec. 8, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fun More

Rct. Evan R. Taylor, Platoon 2056, Hotel Company 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, writes down recruit names for accountability July 8, 2015, before assisting Marines and staff around Parris Island, S.C. The recr More

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 Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learn about uniform regulations Jan. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Marines take pride in their uniforms, and the foundation of that pride is built d More

A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, clears his mask while in the gas chamber July 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and a More

Rct. Justin Abel, Platoon 2002, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, asks a question during a history class Nov. 14, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six history classes that range from th More

A recruit of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rinses his gas mask March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each mask is cleaned after use. India Company is scheduled to graduate May 15, 2015. Parris More

Rct. Marcus F. Schur, Platoon 1069, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, switches positions on a Confidence Course obstacle June 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved th More

Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages a recruit to move faster during martial arts training June 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Mart More

Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding officer, speaks to new Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, after a motivatio More

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

Recruits of Platoon 2072, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march during a final drill evaluation Sept. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces More

Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding officer, and commanding officers from 2nd Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Hotel Company and Novemb More

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