Military Glossary
Marine Corps recruits at Parris Island, S.C., practice marksmanship during Recruit Training.
Marine Corps recruits at Parris Island, S.C., practice marksmanship during Recruit Training. The training is comprised of three phases: Basic Learning, Rifle Training and Field Training. As part of Rifle Training, recruits fire on the known-distance course with targets at ranges of 200, 300 and 500 yards to prepare for rifle qualification.
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