Does anyone know if the Marine Corps still has the Crucible in boot camp?

September 24th, 2008 | by MakingMarines |
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noclonejustafrankestein asked:


The Crucible is suppose to be the last training exercise during recruit training, its were a recruit recieves his eagle, globe and anchor.

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  1. 5 Responses to “Does anyone know if the Marine Corps still has the Crucible in boot camp?”

  2. By The Prince on Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

    im pretty sure it exists still

  3. By u2zep73 on Sep 25, 2008 | Reply

    it’ll put hair on your chest

  4. By Razor Jim on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply

    Yes they still have it.

  5. By Brooks&Dunn's#1fan on Sep 29, 2008 | Reply

    The Crucible still exists. All the knowledge and training you gained throughout boot camp is put to work during the 54 hour Crucible. It was worth the experience. Working together was the best part about. I loved every minute of it. Receiving the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor from my drill instructor was one of my favorite memories.

  6. By Amy S on Sep 30, 2008 | Reply

    Yes, the Crucible is still the climactic event for USMC Boot Camp, both at MCRD Parris Island and MCRD San Diego. There is one major difference between the two, though. In PI, the Crucible is the final event, and once it’s completed the recruits get their EGA and are called “Marine” for the first time.
    In San Diego, the Crucible occurs in week 9 of boot camp (including receiving week… so 8th training week… last week of Phase II… at Camp Pendleton). Recruits then have the four final weeks, Phase III, of Boot to complete before the get their EGA and can enjoy family day and graduate day as Marines.

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