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Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marched one step closer to graduation after completing their final drill evaluation Jan. 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Over the previous 10 weeks, the recruits marched and trained side by side, developing strong bonds and teamwork. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces discipline and precision and fosters unit cohesion. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 13, 2017. (Video by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, arrived on Parris Island for Marine Corps recruit training Jan. 3, 2017. As these recruits begin their transformation, they will spend the next 13 weeks dedicating themselves to earning the title Marine. Both companies are scheduled to graduate March 31, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, overcame mental and physical challenges on the Confidence Course Jan. 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved their way through the course’s 15 obstacles, which are designed to increase self-confidence. Papa Company is scheduled to graduate March 10, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, marched one step closer to graduation after completing their final drill evaluation Jan. 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Over the previous 10 weeks, the recruits marched and trained side by side, developing strong bonds and teamwork. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces discipline and precision and fosters unit cohesion. Papa Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 13, 2017. (Video by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, took their initial strength test Dec. 2, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The minimum physical requirements for male recruits to begin training are 44 crunches in two minutes, two pullups and a 1.5-mile run in 13:30. The minimum physical requirements for female recruits are 44 crunches in two minutes, 12 second flexed-arm hang and a 1.5-mile run in 15:00. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Feb. 24, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro and Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, completed their initial written test Nov. 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The test randomizes 100 questions on subjects varying from core values, to rank structure and Marine Corps history. Recruits must pass written as well as practical application tests in order to earn the title Marine. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Jan. 13, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practiced the fundamentals of marksmanship Nov. 7-11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend a week learning and practicing the fundamentals before shooting live rounds the following week. The Marine Corps has a proud heritage of marksmanship and teaches recruits that every Marine is a rifleman. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Dec. 16, 2016. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practiced bayonet techniques during pugil stick training Nov. 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, which represent rifles with fixed bayonets, to simulate a close encounter with an enemy. This training is part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which combines hand-to-hand combat skills with mental discipline and character development to transform recruits into physically and morally sound warriors. Charlie Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 27, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)