The Crucible During Recruit Training

The Crucible is a test every recruit must go through to become a Marine.
The Crucible During Recruit Training
Posted on 6/18/2025

The Crucible is a test every recruit must go through to become a Marine. It tests every recruit physically, mentally, and morally and is the defining experience of recruit training. The Crucible takes place over 54 hours and includes food, sleep deprivation, and over 45 miles of marching. The Crucible event pits teams of recruits against a barrage of day and night events requiring every recruit to work together to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and help each other along the way.


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