Adkins completes basic training

NORFOLK, Va. — Marine Corps Pvt. Issac N. Adkins, a son of Crystal and Shawn Adkins, of Upper Sandusky, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training  at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.,    designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.
Adkins and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m. by running 3 miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Adkins spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training.
Adkins and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values — honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.
Adkins and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour, team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem and addressed as Marines for the first time in their careers.

Posted by Daily Chief on May 17, 2012. Filed under LifeStyles. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry