Marines, like metal, fit a perfect mold leaving no room for error.

At the end of Week 10, recruits face their most significant challenge The Crucible.

The Crucible is a 54hour long field event designed to push recruits to their limit. Throughout The Crucible, recruits will be expected to leverage every lesson and skill they’ve developed throughout their time at Marine Corps Recruit Training. Those who complete The Crucible are awarded their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, and the title of U.S. Marine.


Video production by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry and Cpl. Daniel Johnson.