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What is the crucible in the marines?

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After pushing through the last nine miles of the Crucible, the 54-hour culminating event of training, recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrived at the Iwo Jima flag raising statue August 29, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. read more

Enlisted Marines are trained at only two locations: Parris Island and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. The Crucible, which takes place at both locations, is a 54-hour long event that occurs on week 11, and the first day sets the tone. read more

"We have two missions in the Marine Corps-- to win battles and make Marines," said Col. Bob Hayes, assistant deputy chief of staff for operations and training at the recruit depot here. "The Crucible is one piece of that effort." Teamwork The Crucible emphasizes trainee teamwork under stress. read more

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