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A student fires an M203 grenade launcher during Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 21, 2019. WOBC is designed to train and educate newly appointed and commissioned warrant officers in a variety of skills required to transition from enlisted Marine to officer, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Kowshon Ye)

A student fires an M203 grenade launcher during Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 21, 2019. WOBC is designed to train and educate newly appointed and commissioned warrant officers in a variety of skills required to transition from enlisted Marine to officer, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Kowshon Ye)

Photo by Warrant Officer Kowshon Ye

A student fires an M203 grenade launcher during Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 21, 2019. WOBC is designed to train and educate newly appointed and commissioned warrant officers in a variety of skills required to transition from enlisted Marine to officer, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Kowshon Ye)

A student fires an M203 grenade launcher during Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 21, 2019. WOBC is designed to train and educate newly appointed and commissioned warrant officers in a variety of skills required to transition from enlisted Marine to officer, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Kowshon Ye)

Photo by Warrant Officer Kowshon Ye

Students with the Force Fitness Instructor Course conduct the obstacle course evaluation at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 14, 2025. Marines go through a seven-week long Force Fitness Instructor Course allowing Marines to learn how to lead workouts safely and effectively by following a fitness regimen that is designed specifically to meet a unit’s fitness goals and needs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Students with the Force Fitness Instructor Course conduct the obstacle course evaluation at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 14, 2025. Marines go through a seven-week long Force Fitness Instructor Course allowing Marines to learn how to lead workouts safely and effectively by following a fitness regimen that is designed specifically to meet a unit’s fitness goals and needs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

Students with Force Fitness Instructor Course 3-25 conduct the obstacle course at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 12, 2025. The FFI course trains Marines to improve their warfighting capability to maximize unit physical readiness and optimize mental and physical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Students with Force Fitness Instructor Course 3-25 conduct the obstacle course at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 12, 2025. The FFI course trains Marines to improve their warfighting capability to maximize unit physical readiness and optimize mental and physical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marines with The Basic School demonstrate how to operate an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to train newly commissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2024. Students at TBS are trained to be a rifle platoon commander equipped with high standards of professional knowledge, technical expertise and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School demonstrate how to operate an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to train newly commissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2024. Students at TBS are trained to be a rifle platoon commander equipped with high standards of professional knowledge, technical expertise and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson

Force Fitness Instructor Course 3-25 conducts obstacle course demo

Force Fitness Instructor Course 3-25 conducts obstacle course demo

Photo by Pfc Moses Ortiz-Miller

FFI Cadre

FFI Cadre

Photo by Gy Sgt Schaeffer

FFI Cadre

FFI Cadre

Photo by Gy Sgt Schaeffer

FFI Cadre

FFI Cadre

Photo by Gy Sgt Schaeffer

FFI Cadre

FFI Cadre

Photo by Gy Sgt Schaeffer

Students with Force Fitness Instructor Course 3-25 receive a demonstration of a bunny hop while conducting the obstacle course at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 12, 2025. The FFI course trains Marines to improve their warfighting capability to maximize unit physical readiness and optimize mental and physical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Students with Force Fitness Instructor Course 3-25 receive a demonstration of a bunny hop while conducting the obstacle course at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 12, 2025. The FFI course trains Marines to improve their warfighting capability to maximize unit physical readiness and optimize mental and physical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

Alpha Company, 1-20, Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Alpha Company, 1-20, Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan

Alpha Company, 1-20, Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Alpha Company, 1-20, Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan

An MV-22 Osprey lands in support of a Patrolling Exercise (PEX) at The Basic School. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

An MV-22 Osprey lands in support of a Patrolling Exercise (PEX) at The Basic School. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan

Alpha Company, 1-20, Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Alpha Company, 1-20, Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan

Bravo Company Marines and families enjoy Family Day prior to graduation. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Bravo Company Marines and families enjoy Family Day prior to graduation. (Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan)

Photo by Photo by 2ndLt Alejandro Manan

Marines from Delta Company 4-19 conduct Field Exercise III at The Basic School

Marines from Delta Company 4-19 conduct Field Exercise III at The Basic School

Photo by 2ndLt Isaac Lamberth

Marines from Bravo Company 2-20 run the Physical Fitness Test at The Basic School

Marines from Bravo Company 2-20 run the Physical Fitness Test at The Basic School

Photo by 2ndLt Isaac Lamberth

Marines from Delta Company 4-19 conduct their Crew Served Weapons Field Exercise at The Basic School

Marines from Delta Company 4-19 conduct their Crew Served Weapons Field Exercise at The Basic School

Photo by 2ndLt Isaac Lamberth

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