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US Marine Corps Boot Camp Training - Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

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US Marine Corps Boot Camp Training - Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island TRAINING SUMMARY (BY WEEK) DETAILS: Phase One Receiving Week: Recruits arrive on Parris Island late at night and are immediately thrust into the stressful whirlwind of in-processing, haircuts, uniform and gear issue and medical evaluations. Recruits undergo an initial strength test to ensure they are prepared for training. At the end of the week, they meet the team of drill instructors who will be responsible for them for the rest of training. Weeks 1-3: Recruits receive instruction on military history, customs and courtesies, basic first aid, uniforms, leadership and core values. They begin to learn discipline through close-order drill and hand-to-hand combat skills through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which is made up of various martial arts styles. Week 4: Swim Week. True to their name, Marines need to know how to survive in the water. Recruits learn to leap into deep water, tread water, use issued equipment to stay afloat and to shed heavy gear that could pull them under water. Phase Two Week 5: Recruits take their initial written test and compete in an initial drill competion against the other platoons of their company. They also learn to rappel and properly use a gas mask. Week 6: Grass Week. Recruits hike to the rifle range and begin to learn the fundamentals of Marine Corps marksmanship. Recruits learn the proper firing positions and spend hours sitting in grass fields sighting in on practice targets. Week 7: Firing Week. Recruits finally fire live rounds with their M16-A4 rifles. Recruits practice firing from different distances in the sitting, standing, kneeling and prone positions. Week 8: Team Week. The recruits take a short break from nonstop training to help out around the island. Recruits do laundry, help in supply warehouses and clean buildings around the depot before beginning the final phase of training. Phase Three Week 9: Basic Warrior Training. They are taught basic skills of survival in combat, such as combat marksmanship skills, land navigation and how to manuever under enemy fire. Week 10: The recruits undergo practical application evaluations. They complete a combat fitness test and face the challenges of the Confidence Course for the last time. Week 11: Recruits face the final challenges they must overcome to earn the title of Marine. The week begins with a physical fitness test and a written exam before the final drill evaluation. The recruits then face the Crucible, a final 54-hour field event that tests the recruits on the knowledge, skills and values they have been taught throughout training. Those who complete the final challenge are awarded their Eagle, Globe and Anchors, symbolizing their transformation from recruits to Marines. Week 12: The new Marines are inspected by their commanding officers. They complete final administrative tasks on the island before their graduation ceremony. The new Marines get 10 days of leave before reporting to the Camp Lejeune, N.C., for additional combat training, and then to various military occupational specialty schools across the country. Video by: Lance Cpl. Devon Burton, Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser , Pfc. Carlin Warren , Cpl. Jennifer Schubert , Cpl. Caitlin Brink, Cpl. Caitlin Brink , Lance Cpl. Nathan McKitrick, Lance Cpl. Merenzi Young, ance Cpl. Nathan McKitrick