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- Hey, Marines, Corporal Ben Whitten here.

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Marines love nothin' more
than to hit something.

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But we're talking about a
different kind of hit today.

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We're talking about high
intensity tactical training.

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The fifth annual HITT Championship

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is taking place in Quantico, Virginia.

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38 Marines from units all over the Corps

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compete to be top dog in the
male and female divisions.

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The HITT program is focused on developing

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and maintaining a Marine's
physical resiliency

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and combat readiness.

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This year's championship emphasizes

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the tactical focus of the HITT program

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and incorporates a live
fire fitness event,

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combat swim, and pugil stick bouts.

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Over the course of four days,

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seven challenges will test the strength,

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ability, power, speed, tactical skills,

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and cognitive abilities
of the warrior athletes.

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Keep up to date on the competition

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at the Marine Corps Base
Quantico Facebook page.

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And that's your Marine Minute.