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 and 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. The obstacles they face include long marches, combat assault courses, the
leadership reaction course, and the team-building warrior stations. Each Warrior Station is named for a Marine hero whose actions epitomize the
values the USMC wants recruits to adopt.
Bottom line -- The Crucible is a rite of passage that, through shared
sacrifice, recruits will never forget. With that memory and their core values
learned in recruit training, they can draw upon the experience to face any
challenge in their path.
We have a class that are to begin the Crucible, that 54 Hour Test that Defines a Marine. As they march into those woods, it is up to each of us, To Light a Candle, for it is the single flame within the night that defeats doubt, conquers concern, and brings them back to us....as Marines. During these Next 2 Nights, remember our people, 3rd Bat. Mike Co. and Extra Steppers, Graduation 9/12/2014, Parris Island…
And yes, we have lit our crucible candle and will keep it burning until Saturday when the crucible ends and the recruits become Marines. The banner on the candle is "Earning the Title", For those who understand, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't understand, no explanation is possible.
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