New U.S. Marine Corps recruits meet their drill instructors, who give an introductory speech, and will be responsible for transforming them into Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Last year, without fanfare or a formal announcement, the Marine Corps took a step a key leader had formerly said was not feasible due to manpower constraints, assembling teams of both male and female ...

Marine recruits’ first experiences at boot camp typically involve getting yelled at. A lot. Although they may not appreciate it at the time, there is a proper technique to yelling and screaming at ...

Marine Corps drill instructors represent one of the most legendary roles in the military. From the 1987 war movie "Full Metal Jacket" to their essential job of making new Marines at boot camp in ...

Four Marines were named the top performers across the service’s special duty ranks, which includes drill instructors, recruiters, combat instructors and Marine security guards. The four were ...

The Marine Corps quietly directed its recruit depots to integrate male and female drill instructor teams at the platoon level in late 2023, and now the service is full steam ahead with the effort, ...

Before they train US Marine recruits, drill instructors must graduate from Drill Instructor School. Insider spent three days at Drill Instructor School in Parris Island, SC. The training lasts 11 ...