Rct. Aemon Gauthier, a recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marks his first point as he conducts the land navigation course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 29, 2025. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a lensatic compass and topographic map. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Land Navigation during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 16, 2025. BWT takes place a week before the Crucible and includes Field Skills training, Land Navigation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and an Obstacle Course. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
