RMM4253H–Drill instructors with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrate a physical training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Before allowing the recruits to begin the event, drill instructors demonstrated the proper techniques needed to successfully endure it. 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.
RMFH48NP–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits were encouraged to push themselves to get the most out of each physical training session, and their drill instructors were there to motivate them as well. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
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RMM5CBD5–A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, makes a rack at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 23. Every morning after getting dressed, recruits are required to make their racks as a part of their basic daily routine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate March 9.
RMM4253J–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.
RMFH48NG–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits were encouraged to push themselves to get the most out of each physical training session, and their drill instructors were there to motivate them as well. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RM2A4R5BT–191008-M-QS181-1022 PENANJONG, BRUNEI (Oct. 8, 2019) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Soldiers with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces work together conducting buddy rushes during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei. Elements of the 11th MEU are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during CARAT - Brunei 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)
RMM5CBD1–Staff Sgt. Kyle Fishe, drill instructor, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, teaches his recruits how to properly make their racks during their basic daily routine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 23. Fishe taught recruits how to properly tuck their pillow cases, which is part of making their racks. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate March 9.
RMM4253X–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, carry a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Recruits had to communicate and work as a team to get the log from one location to another. 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.
RMFH48N9–A drill instructor of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to run faster during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. If the recruits moved slowly, drill instructors motivated them to move faster and to get the most out of the session. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RM2A4R5C1–191007-M-QS181-1002 PENANJONG, BRUNEI (Oct. 7, 2019) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate how to load and unload personnel into an assault amphibious vehicle. Elements of the 11th MEU are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during Combined Afloat Readiness and Training - Brunei 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)
RMMC8K68–A drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to follow directions during a senior drill instructor inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. This is the first of four inspections recruits will undergo during training, which gives the drill instructors opportunities to see the progress each recruit has made. 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.
RMM4253Y–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform squats with a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMFH48NJ–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. If the recruits moved slowly, drill instructors motivated them to move faster and to get the most out of the session. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RM2A4R5BX–191007-M-QS181-1021 PENANJONG, BRUNEI (Oct. 7, 2019) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and soldiers with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces set security after reaching an objective point. Elements of the 11th MEU are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during Combined Afloat Readiness and Training - Brunei 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)
RMM5CBCX–Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand on line at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 23. Every morning, drill instructors get accountability of recruits by making them count off during a basic daily routine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate March 9.
RMM4253W–A recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, helps perform a log drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMFH48NW–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Each physical training session is set to build recruits’ endurance and stamina as they progress through training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMM5CBD6–Staff Sgt. Kyle Fishe, drill instructor, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, teaches his recruits how to properly make their racks during their basic daily routine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 23. Fishe taught recruits how to properly tuck their pillow cases, which is part of making their racks. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate March 9.
RMM42540–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.
RMFH48ND–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Each physical training session is set to build recruits’ endurance and stamina as they progress through training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMMC8K67–Drill instructors with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, inspect recruits 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. 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.
RMM4253P–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMFH48NB–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits lined up in rows and conducted each exercise one after another. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMMC8K6F–Drill instructors with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, enter a squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. Prior to the event, drill instructors spend time preparing their recruits to pass the inspection by telling them what to expect. 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.
RMM4084J–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMD5FYDT–Marine Corps Major in dress white uniform, W[orld] W[ar] II (LOC)
RMMC8K6A–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.
RMM408AD–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMD5FYDB–Marine Corps Captain in dress blue uniform, W[orld] W[ar] II (LOC)
RMMC8K65–A drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to respond during a senior drill instructor inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. The inspections can be stressful and recruits tend to forget the answers to the knowledge questions. Recruits reinforce knowledge with their drill instructors on a daily basis to help them remember important facts. 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.
RMM40866–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMMC8K6E–Captain Michael C. Choate, company commander, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit’s weapon during a senior drill instructor inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. Recruits are given a significant amount of time to clean their rifles every day to keep them clean at all times. 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.
RMM4253M–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. 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. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate March 16.
RMM42ERG–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMM4253K–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform squats with a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMM42ER9–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.
RMM4253N–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. 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. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate March 16.
RMM42ERJ–A recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, helps perform a log drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMM40882–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMM42ER7–Drill instructors with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrate a physical training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Before allowing the recruits to begin the event, drill instructors demonstrated the proper techniques needed to successfully endure it. 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.
RMM423EC–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMM42ERR–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.
RMM423DC–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMM42ERM–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, carry a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Recruits had to communicate and work as a team to get the log from one location to another. 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.
RMM40895–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMM42ERN–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform squats with a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMM408B3–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMM42ERE–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. 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. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate March 16.
RMM423CH–The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Echo Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMM42ERA–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform squats with a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the group had to pick up the slack. 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.
RMJ2RD4X–Sgt. Steven J. Kilpatrick, drill instructor, Receiving Company, welcomes the new recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, to the depot as they prepare to exit the bus and stand on the yellow footprints during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 24. From this point on, recruits will eat, sleep and train as a team as they begin the transformation from civilian to Marine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate July 21.
RMM42ERD–Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. 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. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate March 16.
RMJ0GABK–The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, embrace their loved ones during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Alpha Company will officially graduate from recruit training tomorrow.
RMP3RM8C–New recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive a Uniform Code of Military Justice brief at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. At this point, recruits are informed of the articles of the UCMJ that apply to them while they are in recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 4.
RMJ4K6XC–Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, hold out their canteen cups during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. The new recruits took part in an initial gear inspection to ensure they had all the required gear and were prepared to begin training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate July 21.
RMP3RM9X–Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to recruit training during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. Once the recruits step off the bus, they immediately begin the transformation from civilian to Marine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 4.
RMJ4K6XE–A drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to move faster during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. Drill instructors teach the new recruits to move quickly and with purpose while aboard the depot. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate July 21.
RMP3RM99–New recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to the depot as they exit the bus and step onto the yellow footprints during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. From this point on, recruits will eat, sleep and train as a team as they begin the transformation from civilian to Marine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 4.
RMJ4K6XA–A drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to move faster during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. Drill instructors teach the new recruits to move quickly and with purpose while aboard the depot. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate July 21.
RMP3RM73–Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, make their phone calls home, reading only what is printed on the script in front of them, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. Recruits will not be able to make another phone call until the end of recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 4.
RMJ4K6XB–A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gives his expectations of the recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. After spending the first week conducting in-processing, recruits marched to their new squad bay where their drill instructors introduced themselves, recited the Drill Instructor Creed and began carrying out the mission of transforming civilians into United States Marines. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate July
RMP3RM8X–Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to the depot as they stand on the yellow footprints during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. From this point on, recruits will eat, sleep and train as a team as they begin the transformation from civilian to Marine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 4.
RMJ4K6XF–Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, hold out their war bags during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. Drill instructors ensure that the recruits fill each bag with the appropriate items and that extra gear is emptied into the recruit’s footlocker. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate July 21.
RMP3RM82–Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hold up their war bags during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. The war bags are part of the recruits’ initial gear, and they will receive the rest of their gear at the end of the week. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 4.
RMJ4K6XD–A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to stop moving during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. During the first few hours the drill instructors are with their new recruits they will teach them the in-house procedures they must follow for the rest of recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate July 21.
RMP3RMAK–New recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive their initial haircuts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. Recruits receive haircuts immediately after arriving to create uniformity. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 4.
RMJ2PCY0–Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver over high bars during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. If a recruit failed to complete an obstacle the first time, he was sent back to try it again. 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 30.
RMPH66GT–A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, scale an obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. During the confidence course, recruits were required to achieve each obstacle within a limited time. Many of the obstacles test the recruits’ confidence and mental strength in overcoming the challenges before them. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 31.
RMJ2PCY7–Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb ropes during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. This was the first opportunity for recruits to climb the ropes, which serves as the last obstacle in the course. 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 30.
RMPH66GP–Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, scale an obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. During the course recruits must strive to overcome each obstacle to overcome fear and increase confidence among themselves. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 31.
RMJ2PCY4–Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver over high logs during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. The recruits were taught various techniques to assist them in completing the obstacles, which tested their upper and lower body strength. 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 30.
RMPH66JG–Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, begin a three-mile run portion of a physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. In this final portion of the test recruits must run three miles. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 10.
RMJ2PCY8–Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct buddy drags during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. The recruits conducted various exercises while waiting for the remainder of the recruits to finish the event. 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 30.
RMPH66J8–Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pull-ups during a physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. Recruits must use their upper body strength to completely raise their chin over the bar. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 10.
RMJ2PCY2–Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver a high obstacle during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. The recruits were allowed to complete the obstacle by sliding down under a single bar or by pulling themselves up and sliding down two bars. 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 30.
RMPH66GW–Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, swing on a rope during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. Throughout the confidence course recruits were situated to overcome each obstacle to overcome fear and increase confidence amongst themselves. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 31.
RMJ2PCY6–Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver over high bars during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. The recruits were taught various techniques to assist them in completing the obstacles which tested their upper and lower body strength. 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 30.
RMPH66GR–Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, scale an obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. Many of the obstacles test the recruits’ confidence and mental strength in overcoming the challenges before them. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 31.
RMJ2PCY9–Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver over high logs during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. If a recruit failed to complete an obstacle the first time, he was sent back to try it again. 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 30.
RMPH66JF–A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts crunches during a physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. In this portion of the test, recruits must perform as many crunches as possible within two minutes. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 10.
RMJ2PC1Y–Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to recruit training during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. Once the recruits step off the bus, they immediately begin the transformation from civilian to Marine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMPH66GX–Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform crunches during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. The recruits completed multiple dynamic exercises to warm up prior to the confidence course. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 31.
RMJ2PC23–Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Burgess, chief drill instructor, Receiving Company, welcomes the new recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, to the depot as they stand on the yellow footprints during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. From this point on, recruits will eat, sleep and train as a team as they begin the transformation from civilian to Marine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMPH66JE–Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, begin a three-mile run portion of a physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. In this portion of the test recruits must run three miles. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 10.
RMJ2PC29–New recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive their initial gear during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. The recruits will receive the rest of their gear at the end of the week. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMPH66JB–Drill instructors with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, supervise recruits as they perform crunches during a physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. During this portion of the test, recruits must perform as many crunches as possible within two minutes. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 10.
RMJ2PC27–New recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive a Uniform Code of Military Justice brief at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. At this point, recruits are informed of the articles of the UCMJ that apply to them while they are in recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMPH66JJ–Gunnery Sgt. James L. Collier, chief drill instructor, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, resets a timer during a physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. During the final portion of the test, recruits must run three miles as quickly as possible to complete the test. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 10.
RMJ2PC21–Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, make their phone calls home, reading only what is printed on the script in front of them, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. Recruits will not be able to make another phone call until the end of recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMPH66GY–Drill instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion assess a simulated casualty during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. Drill instructors practice CPR to sustain what they’ve learned from Drill Instructor School. Each drill instructor is certified with the American Red Cross for basic first-aid. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 31.
RMJ2PC22–New recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to the depot as they exit the bus and step onto the yellow footprints during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. From this point on, recruits will eat, sleep and train as a team as they begin the transformation from civilian to Marine. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMPH66JC–A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts crunches during a physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. In this portion of the test recruits must perform as many crunches as possible within two minutes. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 10.
RMJ2PC28–A new recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his initial haircut at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. Recruits receive haircuts immediately after arriving to create uniformity. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMPH66H0–Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, scales a wall during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. Upon scaling the wall, recruits practiced multiple Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques. Other obstacles in the course included the Monkey Bridge, Skyscraper Wall Climb and several others. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 31.
RMJ2PC20–Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold up their war bags during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 17. The war bags are part of the recruits’ initial gear, and they will receive the rest of their gear at the end of the week. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Hotel Company is scheduled to graduate July 14.
RMRTAPKM–Dozens of Marines aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany graduated from the Sergeants School Seminar Program, Feb. 1. This graduating class marks the first time that Marines at MCLB Albany were able to attend resident professional military education at the Sergeant and higher level since the Marine Corps adopted a different style of professional military education. Master Gunnery Sgt. Edgar McCaskill delivered a moving speech to congratulate the dedicated Marines as they complete a significant milestone.
RMJ22G1T–Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. Graduation takes place at the completion of a 13-week transformation including training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego.
RMRTAPM4–Dozens of Marines aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany graduated from the Sergeants School Seminar Program, Feb. 1. This graduating class marks the first time that Marines at MCLB Albany were able to attend resident professional military education at the Sergeant and higher level since the Marine Corps adopted a different style of professional military education. Master Gunnery Sgt. Edgar McCaskill delivered a moving speech to congratulate the dedicated Marines as they complete a significant milestone.
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