Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, compete against one another during pugil sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 10. The recruits were given a safety brief and protective gear prior to entering the pit. The Recruits implemented Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques throughout the Pugil Sticks III event. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. India Company is scheduled to graduate May 25. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

Weekly Top Shot!!! You voted and we listened! This week's top shot came from India Company's log drill exercise! Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, carry a log during a log drill exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 2. Each exercise helped recruits develop cardiovascular endurance and prepare for future physical endeavors. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. India Company is scheduled to graduate May 25. Photos by: Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Gist

WEEKLY TOP SHOT WINNER!!!! You voted and this week’s top shot comes from Delta Company’s SDI inspection! A drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, quizzes a recruit during a senior drill instructor inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. Drill instructors test recruits to see how much knowledge they’ve retained thus far in recruit training. Recruits take part in a series of classes to learn about such things as the history of the Marine Corps and uniform standards. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Delta Company is scheduled to graduate June 1. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Gist

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during the Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 17. The ceremony was held to celebrate Marine Corps history using music, marching, and precision drill. (Photo by: Lance Cpl. Christian M. Garcia)

You voted and this week's top shot came from Delta Company's pick up! A recruit from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, holds out his boots during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 9. This is part of an initial gear inspection recruits must go through to ensure they have all the required gear needed for recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Delta Company is scheduled to graduate June 1. (Photo by: Lance Cpl Christian M. Garcia)

Staff Sgt. Logan M. Klein, drill instructor, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit during a series commander's inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 1. Klein explained to the recruit that it is crucial to keep his rifle cleaned at all times. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Regi...on are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate April 13. (Photo by: Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Marines with a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course, Class 3-18, prepare to enter a confidence chamber at Marine Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26. The event consisted of different obstacles and physical challenges which allowed the Marines to use their MCMAP techniques to complete them. At the end of the course the Marines earned a tab signifying the completion of the next level in the MCMAP curriculum. Drill instructors, who are trained MCMAP instructors, from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego supervised and taught the course. Photo by: Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta

A recruit from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 14. The recruits posted security for their fire team to simulate protection during combat situations. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate March 2. (Photo by: Cpl. Anthony X. Leite)

Recruits from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, float at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 20. The recruits were required to tread water for four minutes to enable them to move on to the next portion of the basic water survival test. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Lima Company is scheduled to graduate April 20.

Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, move as a fire team through a training event during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7. Recruits had to work as a team during the 54-hour event to accomplish every task given to them by their instructors. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Feb. 23.

A recruit of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, descends a rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 2. One of the techniques learned was how to apply a “brake hand,” which is used to adjust the speed while descending the tower. The recruits were given gloves to protect their hands as well as to serve as an extra grip on the rope and a helmet and harness were worn for safety. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate March 16. (Photo by: Lance Cpl. Christian M. Garcia)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. The recruits had to hold the log as a team for the entire session, which lasted for approximately an hour. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate March 16. (Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Gist)