United States Marine Corps Recruit Training is a 13-week recruit training program, including in & out-processing, that each recruit must successfully complete in order to serve in the United States Ma
Recruits learn marksmanship fundamentals and must qualify with the M16 rifle to graduate.
Recruits near the end of training at MCRD Parris Island, May 1942
New recruits prepare to step through the silver doors of the receiving building at MCRD Parris Island, an action which symbolizes the transition from civilians to recruits and the beginning of them becoming United States Marines.
A drill instructor directing Marine poolees
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A drill instructor is a non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, fire department, or police forces with specific duties that vary by country. Foot drill, military step, and marching are typically
United States Marine Corps Recruit Training
…weapons and the barracks. Recruits are then given approximately one hour of square-away time, during which they remain under the supervision of their drill instructors (DIs) and may not leave the squad bay. In preparation to sleep, recruits may hydrate, pray together for five minutes, ensure footlockers and rifles are…
A Gunnery Sergeant Instructor at U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School performing his duties
A drill sergeant of the Scots Guards shouting orders to his troops
A drill sergeant drills trainees in the U.S. Army.
A USMC drill instructor