Special Series : Boot Camp for Marine Recruits Begins

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Updated: 11:36 AM Mar 8, 2010 Special Series : Boot Camp for Marine Recruits Begins United States Marines no doubt have a tough job. But before the training to become a Marine actually begs, the recruits have to be received and processed. Posted: 5:17 PM Mar 2, 2010 Reporter: John DesRivieres Email Address: john.desrivieres@wsaw.com First Day at Boot Camp

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United States Marines no doubt have a tough job.

But before the training to become a Marine actually begs, the recruits have to be received and processed.

That's when they get the initial shock of arriving at boot camp, and first impressions are everything.

Most of the images we have of the Marine Corps come from Hollywood films, but nothing can duplicate the feeling these recruits have when they step off the bus for the first time at the San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

They meet the drill instructors and get into formation on the famous yellow footprints.

It's here that civilian life ends and life as a Marine recruit begins.

"It's the first time away from home for a lot of them. Pretty much stress already going through their heads, anxiousness. They might be scared coming here to MCRD, it's fear of the unknown.

The first night of boot camp, the rigorous training program begins, and 13 weeks later, they emerge as U.S. Marines.

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Posted by: Rich Location: Michigan on Mar 11, 2010 at 03:03 PM

Been over 40 years since I seen Marines in Boot Camp, it brought back some pretty good memories, and some not so good. It made a better person out of me for sure. Great footage, thanks for the memories. Rich

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