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    Marine Corps officer candidates learn precision through drill [Image 21 of 75]

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    A formation of U.S. Marines standing at attention in desert MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms and covers (caps). The central figure is in sharp focus, displaying a serious expression, while others in the formation are visible in the background with decreasing depth of field. The setting appears to be an outdoor parade ground or drill field.

    QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.21.2019

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen 

    Marine Corps Recruiting Command           

    Officer candidates align to the right during close order drill at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 21, 2019. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence in the candidates. The mission of Officer Candidates School is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

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    Date Taken: 06.21.2019
    Date Posted: 07.29.2019 14:17
    Photo ID: 5617755
    VIRIN: 190621-M-EL370-502
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 4.26 MB
    Location: QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US

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