As my son Cory and his Platoon 2083 at Parris Island begin week 11 - The Crucible ~ I am asking all my friends on the forum to please earnestly lift him and his fellow recruits up in your prayers from October 4-7 as they embark on The Crucible,
USMC The Crucible It is a rite of passage from recruit to U.S. Marine and each of these young men will have earned the title with every labored step, drop of sweat, and through fierce determination, as it is a title that is Earned and Never Given. My deepest gratitude to each of you as I covet your prayers for these young men who have chosen to serve our country, defend our freedoms, & our way of life.
The Crucible is the 54-hour culmination to the transformation of recruit training. It is a physically and mentally challenging event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of various obstacles for the potential Marine to negotiate.
Basic Facts
Recruits will travel 48 miles on foot during the event.
There are 29 problem-solving exercises during the Crucible.
It consists of 36 different stations.
The recruits will have three meals, ready-to-eat (MREs) during the 54 hours.
The recruits will be required to carry 45 pounds during the Crucible, in addition to 782 gear, uniform and M16 A2 service rifle weight.
Cory and his Platoon 2083 will Graduate October 14, 2011 upon completing The Crucible.
Thank you, Russ
