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Recruits gain confidence in survival abilities through swim qualification June 13, 2013 — Throughout history, Marines have been sent to combat in several types of environments. Wherever the location may be – aquatic, mountainous or desert– Marines are prepared through various training events in order to survival for mission accomplishment. Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, went through water survival MORE

With uniform comes pride June 13, 2013 — Throughout recruit training, there are milestones recruits look forward to that help motivate them to keep working toward earning the title “Marine”. Some are physical, like passing a final Physical Fitness Test while others are mental like passing the Comprehensive Test. There is also one that appeals to the emotional sense; the uniform MORE

Marine honors grandfather through service June 13, 2013 — Private Ryan K. Koroush, Platoon 2142, Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, finally fulfilled his destiny. As a child, Koroush’s grandfather always told him to walk with his back straight and head up, sit with his legs crossed and carry himself with pride. At the time he didn’t understand why his grandfather instructed him to do these MORE

MCMAP transforms recruits into warriors June 13, 2013 — Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learned various chokes and counters aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 5. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion taught recruits different chokes and counters in order to off-balance an opponent and re-gain MORE

Terrorism awareness, pertinent as ever June 13, 2013 — Over the past twelve years, the threats of terrorist attacks have become an unfortunate reality for the U.S. While to some it may just be a fleeting fear or thought, for Marines it’s an ever-present threat.From the day they raise their right hand and take the oath of enlistment, aspiring Marines solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution MORE

Recruits become familitar with IED's during Crucible June 13, 2013 — Throughout history, wars, tactics and weapons have changed tremendously. Recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have re-introduced a cheap, but effective, weapon that has impacted troops deployed overseas. Improvised Explosive Devices have been among the most lethal and toughest obstacles to overcome in the combat theater. Education on this weapon MORE

Co. G conquers fear of heights with confidence June 6, 2013 — Tears and fear, to some, are signs of weakness. Recruit training is designed to remove fear and transform it into confidence, a trait instilled in all Marines. During the 10th week of training, recruits must successfully rappel down a 70-foot tower and many must overcome their fear of heights. Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, MORE

Chicago native triumphs over adversity, graduates honor man June 6, 2013 — Every recruit that steps foot upon the yellow foot prints at Receiving Company aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego took the oath of enlistment for a reason. Lance Cpl. Anthony F. Miranda, Platoon 1001, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, took that oath in hopes of a better future. Miranda lived in a neighborhood located MORE

Combat Conditioning Exercise trains recruits minds, bodies June 6, 2013 — A drill instructor’s presence can be stressful for most recruits. That stress level can become greatly multiplied when in the face of an enemy during combat. The physical and mental toll taken during such a fight is tremendous, which is why recruits must train and prepare for it. The Combat Conditioning Exercise is one of the few MORE

Corps ensures recruits understand honor June 6, 2013 — Honor means to regard with great respect. This is one of the Marine Corps values embedded in every Marine. During recruit training drill instructors lecture and display all three traits, honor, courage and commitment on a daily basis. Recruits of Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, received a formal class on honor aboard Marine Corps MORE

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