A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fires at his target during his Table 2 qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 18, 2026. Recruits must pass rifle qualification as a graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Obando)
Drill instructors with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspect recruits during the series commander inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2026. Throughout the inspection, the recruits are evaluated on the cleanliness of their rifles, knowledge of the uniform standards, discipline, bearing, and general knowledge taught throughout training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores)
