U.S. Marine Combat Istructor's from Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion (ITB), School of Infantry - East (SOI-E) share a laugh after conducting a 5k hike during the company's first week of Basic Infantryman training, Camp Geiger, N.C., Sept. 28, 2013. As part of a measured, deliberate and responsible collection of data on the performance of female Marines when executing existing infantry tasks and training events, the Marine Corps is soliciting entry-level female Marine volunteers to attend the eight week basic infantryman and infantry rifleman training courses at ITB. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Russell J. Blacketer, Combat Camera, SOI-E/Released)