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00:38Marine Basic Training Week 6: Rappelling
Marine Corps recruits rappel down a wall during Recruit Training.
01:03Marine Basic Training Week 8: Firing Week
During Recruit Training, Marine recruits learn how to fire weapons at the rifle range.
1:01Marine Basic Training Week 1: Recruit Arrival
Upon arrival, Marine recruits receive their first instruction from a drill instructor at Parris Island, S.C.
1:37A Military Working Dog Handler
Cpl. Christopher Vogt works as a canine handler and trains his dog, Kepie, to help protect the president of the United States.
1:09Roles in the Corps: Infantry Officer
Capt. Kutilek explains why he wanted to go into the infantry when he joined the Marine Corps.
4:05The Marine Sentries on Guard at the White House
Four Marines are always on guard at the West Wing of the White House.
01:20Marine Aviation Hot Refueling
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael J. Wulf, a bulk fuel specialist, describes how "hot refueling" works.
00:33Marine Basic Training Week 7: Grass Week
Recruits learn the basics of weapons safety and marksmanship during grass week.
00:39Marine Basic Training Week 6: Rappelling
Recruits learn rappelling to prepare them to deploy from helicopters, navigate difficult terrain and gain access to buildings.
00:26Marine Basic Training Week 3: Bayonet Assault
Recruits take on the Bayonet Assault Course and learn how to channel their intensity toward an enemy.
00:33Marine Basic Training Week 2: Morning Routine
Drill instructors demand that recruits move quickly, be thorough and move as a unit.
1:01Marine Basic Training Week 1: Drill Instructor
Drill instructors guide recruits through receiving, as the recruits begin their transformation into United States Marines.
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