Photo By Sgt. Trevon Peracca | A Devil Pup takes leap of faith from a 25-foot tower into the pool, at Camp...... read more read more
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Camp Pendleton Marines worked with Local Members of Devil Pups Incorporated to have a group of Devil Pups perform a 25-foot tower jump at the 62 Area pool, July 12.
This event was training day eight of a 10-day encampment and is a required event to graduate. Marines throughout Camp Pendleton volunteered to be instructors and play the role of drill instructor for the Devil Pups. Devil Pups is a non-profit organization designed to help young children gain self-confidence and learn to take responsibility for their actions.
“I have always wanted to be a drill instructor, and this has given me a glimpse of what it would be like in the drill field,” said Rachael E. Allison, motor transport operator with 1st Marine Logistics Group, also an instructor for the Devil Pups training encampment.
Similar to Marine Corps recruit training, the instructors are vicious for the beginning phases of training. Throughout the 10 days, they transition from being mean and aggressive, to a mentorship role.
“The second phase of training gives the instructors a chance to pass on Marine Corps knowledge and a chance for some of the Devil Pups to ask questions,” said Gunnery Sgt. Miriam M. Jenkins, a bulk fuel specialist with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, also series commander for the Devil Pups training encampment. “Pups asked a wide variety questions, ranging from our careers, what it takes to become a Marine and what happens after you become a Marine.”
This training was not only a valuable learning experience for the pups, it also gave Marines a chance to catch a glimpse of what their futures might entail.
For more information on future Devil Pups events or enrolling into the Devil Pups Program, visit www.devilpups.com
| Date Taken: | 07.13.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 07.13.2012 19:32 |
| Story ID: | 91526 |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US |
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