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Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct initial drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 20, 2023. Initial drill is a measure of the discipline of the recruits and sets the tone for the rest of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Officer Candidate School, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, conducted close order drill January 28, 2019, Brown Field, MCB Quantico, Virginia. Close Order Drill is conducted to instill proper weapons handling, self discipline and small unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Kerstie J. Daugherty)

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, marched one step closer to graduation after completing their final drill evaluation Dec, 6, 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 fosters unit cohesion. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Dec. 15, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Marines were recognized at an Arizona State University football game against the Southern Methodist University during Marine Week Phoenix, Sept.12, 2015. The Marine Corps' Silent Drill Platoon demonstrated the corps' tradition of close order drill during the half-time show to showcase their unique discipline and professionalism.