A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspects recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 27, 2026. The inspection was part of the Company Commander’s Inspection, which is one of three official inspections that take place during recruit training and give leaders the opportunity to evaluate the uniforms, weapon maintenance, confidence, and knowledge of their recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob Richardson)
Series Commanders with India Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspect recruits during a Series commander inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2026. The Series commander's inspection surveys recruits knowledge, bearing, and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores)