Marines TV

The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 6, 2024. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

New Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 14, 2024. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Video Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 6, 2024. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

The confidence course comprises 14 obstacles, each designed to enhance recruits' stamina, strength, and confidence. Key obstacles include the High Tower, where recruits climb multiple levels and stay low at the top to avoid simulated enemy fire, and the cargo net, which they must climb like a rope. The Dirty Name requires recruits to jump from a lower log to a higher log, boosting their confidence. Many recruits arrive with fears, such as a fear of heights, which can hinder their progress. The course is crafted to help them overcome these fears by placing them in challenging situations. By facing and overcoming these obstacles, recruits discover their ability to surpass their limitations and conquer their fears. (Department of Defense video by Brandon Williams)

The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 10, 2024. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Trey Michael and Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez)