Eastern spiritualism meets Western macho.
Sarah Afshar tosses 2nd Lt Sean Hurley in a hip-throwing defense exercise. The Corps, recognizing that U.S. ground troops are more likely to be deployed for peacekeeping missions than traditional warfare, expects Marines trained in martial arts to have the skills needed to restrain civilians and the confidence to avoid overreacting in hostile situations. Instructors began learning martial arts in November. Eventually, everyone who wears the Marine uniform will be required to go through a training program. Officials want every Marine to wear at least a tan belt with their camouflage uniforms by next year.