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Archive: February, 2013

Recruits learn first aid for major injuries February 22, 2013 — Not many careers require knowledge of combat care, however, being a Marine is not just any career. As a military branch nicknamed America’s “911 Force,” the Marine Corps starts combat readiness groundwork early in recruit training. Recruits of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, received a three-hour course on combat care aboard Marine MORE

Co. F Recruits learn unique ways to protect themselves February 22, 2013 — At some point everybody has an accidental fall, whether it’s falling down stairs, tripping over a rock or slipping on water – and unfortunately all falls are potentially dangerous.Fortunately for recruits of Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, they are learning many moves to protect them from hazardous falls aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot MORE

Co. L Learns Water Survival February 22, 2013 — The commandant of the Marine Corps has expressed the need to return to it’s amphibious nature and in the Corps learning water survival techniques begins early in recruit training. Recruits of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, received a combat water survival class and tested them on various techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San MORE

Recruits get taste of combat fitness February 22, 2013 — The sun was glaring and drill instructors were blaring during the combat conditioning exercise aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Jan. 30.Recruits of Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, got their first taste of what it takes to remain combat ready. While most aspiring Marines have a general understanding of the importance of being a MORE

Marine resilient despite adversity February 22, 2013 — Since Lance Cpl. Ryan Nicolai was young he felt it was his calling to serve his country as a United States Marine. However, before he could follow his dream, he knew his duty was to take care of his parents. In the years before he left for recruit training, Nicolai, gained the life experience that would propel him through the hard times yet to MORE

CFT tests Co. G recruits’ fitness level February 22, 2013 — While carrying a fellow recruit on their backs, recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pushed their bodies with determination to the finish line during the final Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Jan. 31.The CFT is an annual requirement designed to test a Marine’s combat fitness and includes up of three MORE