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Poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station Escondido, Recruiting Station San Diego conduct their Initial Strength Test at RSS Escondido, September 24, 2020. The IST consists pull-ups or push-ups, crunches, and a 1.5 mile run. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conduct an infantry squad test exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 16, 2020. 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment maintain readiness during the COVID 19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Tso)

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Initial Strength Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 20, 2020. The Initial Strength Test is the precursor to the rigors of recruit training and includes a 1 ½ mile run, pull-ups and crunches. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl Randall D. Whiteman)