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Marines with 2d Marine Division conduct a series of evaluations to achieve apex status. When a unit becomes an apex battalion, it means they have completed their unit lifecycle, consisting of a battalion field exercise, deployment for training, Service Level Training Exercise, and Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which includes an infantry company, night, supported, non-illuminated live-fire attack. These units are considered to have reached apex status and are the most ready and lethal unit within the division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Justin T. Brown)

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, execute a company battle course on range G-36, Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23, 2021. Echo Company conducted the battle course in the daytime and nighttime, with Marines from 2d Marine Regiment evaluating their performance. The event is the culmination of their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, certifying the unit as an apex battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah J. Ralphs)