A Marine in U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command's new Assessment and Selection Preparation and Orientation Course conducts a calf streching exercise after completing a 3-mile hike Sept. 27 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. ASPOC is designed to prepare Critical Skills Operator candidates for the challenges of the Assessment and Selection Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas W. Provost/Released)