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Archive: November, 2012

Warrior ethos drives recruit to Corps November 29, 2012 — What lies within a man can be different from what lies within a warrior. A warrior contains a code of conduct within himself—a code that embodies a life where integrity, loyalty, honor, selflessness and courage are one’s guide. Many people believe they can follow this code, but others know the warrior ethos is the only way of life for MORE

Circuit training tests recruits cardio November 29, 2012 — Marines train year round to maintain combat readiness. To help prepare recruits for the physical demands of the Fleet Marine Force, recruits are trained early in various ways to maintain their fitness. Recruits of Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, went through a circuit course approximately one mile long with 15 various exercises MORE

Recruits tests basic Marine knowledge November 29, 2012 — Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, were tested on basic Marine knowledge in the practical performance test during recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 19. The purpose of the practical performance evaluation is to ensure recruits comprehend the basics such as rank structure, general orders, MORE

Corps' mentor program passed down to recruits November 29, 2012 — To assist the performance of future Marine mentors, recruits from Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, were taught what being a mentor is about as well as who can be a mentor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 15. To open the class, 1st Sgt. Kevin L. Hutson, company first sergeant, Co. E, asked recruits what they thought MORE

PFT scores follow recruits to first duty station November 29, 2012 — Recruits of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, ran their final physical fitness test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 15. In each phase of recruit training, recruits are tested through a PFT, which is designed to measure one’s physical strength, agility, and endurance. A PFT consists of a maximum set of dead-hang MORE

Close order drill instills discipline, obedience November 29, 2012 — A platoon marching to the cadence of a drill instructor is an expected sight aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. In the early weeks of recruit training, recruits learn the fundamentals of close order drill. Throughout history, drill was used to maximize combat effectiveness during battles. As long as formations could be maintained, MORE

Recruits learn Marine wisdom from senior drill instructor November 16, 2012 — Moments prior to an inspection a senior drill instructor took his recruits aside to give them a few pointers. This is a common practice among many platoons – senior drill instructors lending that little bit of extra wisdom during their senior drill instructor time. In recruit training they’re allotted periods of time for MORE

Orders lift the spirits of recruits November 16, 2012 — Recruits of Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gathered in an auditorium to receive their orders following graduation from recruit training. The orders came just one week prior to their Crucible and brought a pleasant surprise aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 6. After receiving their orders to either MORE

Drill Instructor a role model for recruits November 8, 2012 — He was the first in his family to join the military and since his enlistment two of his siblings have followed his footsteps. Sgt. Juan E. Duque, senior drill instructor, Platoon 1041, Company C, says he was a role model for his younger brother and older sister who have both joined the service. “My sister definitely joined MORE

O-course challenges Company H November 8, 2012 — On training day nine, recruits of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, found themselves facing the obstacle course once again during recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit San Diego Nov. 1. However, this time was different. Recruits were challenged with facing the course back-to-back. After recruits completed the MORE