I'll start with the recruits getting to Parris Island.When they arrived at Parris Island, they spent the first couple of days at receiving. At receiving, they received their first haircut, their new wardrobe, and their beautiful stationary:)They made visits to medical and dental, where they were screened. They met their receiving Drill Instructors, and took an initial strength test. The initial strength test just lets them know if they are physically in shape to start recruit training.
Forming is when the new recruits were taken to their new home! Their new home is their training company. They finally met their new drill instructors. Their new drill instructors are Senior Drill Instructor SSgt Carter, Sgt Bilenski, and SSgt Walker. All are great guys and wonderful at their jobs. During the first 3- days, they were taught how to march, how to wear their uniforms, how to secure their weapons, etc.
They will run their first 1.5 mile run this week (makes me tired just watching!)
They will learn some Bayonet fighting, they will do the circuit course, learn some basic Close Combat Skills, and be introduced to their M-1 6A2 Service Rifle.
All has gone well this week, I have some pictures of them getting ready to practice drill. They havent really done anything this week that I could get close pictures from, so here's what I have. Keep in mind that each week is different, eventually you will see your kids.
The picture get more and more exciting as we get further into the cycle.
