The Crucible: Making Marines for the 21st Century
By definition, a crucible is a state of prolonged anguish and privation. As it relates to the making of Marines for the 21st century, it's boot camp's defining moment.Designed to test recruits to the limit both physically and mentally, it also drives home the core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Witness for yourself this final rite of passage in becoming a United States Marine.This 54 hour event occurring near the end of recruit training features little sleep, little food, over 40 miles of forced marches and 32 stations that test physical toughness and mental agility. It is designed to build self-confidence, teamwork, trust in fellow Marines, positive peer pressure and emphasizes the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.(50min) (1998).