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New Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 7, 2021. Following graduation on Oct. 8, the new Marines will be transported to Camp Pendleton, Calif., to begin their next phase of training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ware)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion hike up the reaper during the crucible at Marine Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 2021. The reaper is the final hill recruits have to hike before earning the title "United States Marine." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

The Combat Center hosted Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory for Marine Air Ground Task Force Integrated Experiment 2016, July 22 through Aug. 5, as part of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2016. The experiment, held July 26 through Aug. 5, tested Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Company Landing Team’s ability to operate in an enemy controlled area with limited resources and capabilities while utilizing future tactics, techniques and procedures. The end goal was to explore the extent to which smaller units will require various assets to remain mission effective.