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Mastering the Vertical - The Static Rope Suspension Course (SRSC)

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

March 2, 2026 | 1:36

Mastering the Vertical - The Static Rope Suspension Course (SRSC)

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

March 2, 2026 | 1:36

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Mastering the Vertical - The Static Rope Suspension Course (SRSC)

U.S. Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion show what it takes to become a Static Rope Suspension Technique Master during the week-long Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 23-27, 2026. The course instructs Marines on how to properly and safely conduct knot tying, belaying, fast roping, and descending for the rappel tower. It focuses on readying Marines to safely train recruits to descend the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

March 2, 2026

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

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Recruit Training Compilation

Recruits undergo 13 weeks of training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to earn the title United States Marine. Recruit training encompasses weapons mastery, basic swim qualification, gas chamber, and physical tests culminating in the crucible, a 54 hour physical and mental test recruits must complete in order to earn the title Marine. Original music, Every Living Breathing Moment, by Grant Stellar.(Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Jan. 17, 2026

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Mike Company Rappel Tower

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in rappel tower training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, April, 7, 2025. Rappel training is conducted to build confidence in recruits and prepare them for any circumstances they may encounter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Jaden Beardsley)

April 7, 2025

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Charlie Company Rappel Tower

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, descend the rappel tower on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 17, 2024. The 47-foot-tall rappel tower helps recruits overcome their fear of heights and to trust their gear. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

March 17, 2025

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4th Marines Rappel Wall Training Reel

U.S. Marines conduct rappel wall training during a company jungle exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 17, 2024. The course teaches Marines survival skills and increases their proficiency at fighting in a jungle environment. The Marines are forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Briseida Villasenor) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Action Dynamic Trailer Music performed by OtherSound/stock.adobe.com

Feb. 18, 2025

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5th ANGLICO | HRST Training Course

U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct proper fast rope and rappel techniques during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2024. The HRST training allowed 5th ANGLICO Marines to rehearse and prepare to use alternate insertion methods in a contested environment. The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Action Cinematic Trailer performed by soundbay stock.adobe.com (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan Maldonado)

Nov. 19, 2024

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Hotel Company Rappel Tower

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, descend the rappel tower on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 26, 2024. The 47-foot-tall rappel tower helps recruits overcome their fear of heights and to trust their gear. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Aug. 26, 2024

1:06

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Golf Company Rappel Tower

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, descend the rappel tower on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 1, 2024. The 47-foot-tall rappel tower helps recruits overcome their fear of heights and to trust their gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

July 1, 2024

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Exercise Island Warrior 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and soldiers with the Royal Bermuda Regiment participate in Exercise Island Warrior 24, on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 7-30, 2024. The integrated training exercises are scheduled annually to enhance the warfighting skills of the Royal Bermuda Regiment while strengthening partnership between the services. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

May 21, 2024

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Rappel Tower

The Marine Corps recruit training evolution is designed to create basically trained Marines, ensuring the fundamentals of our Warrior Ethos have been thoroughly engrained in them. Training Events such as the 47 Foot tall Rappel Tower are designed to mimics descending from a helicopter skid or a building using a rope and harness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis Ponce)

Aug. 28, 2023

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

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Training Day 12

Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 5, 2023. The 47-foot tall tower helps the recruits overcome their fear of heights and gives them confidence in their gear.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Harper and Lance Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

July 5, 2023

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Charlie Company Rappel Tower

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learn and apply rappelling techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 6, 2022. The rappel tower allows recruits to overcome their fear of heights and gain more confidence as they progress through recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr.)

Sept. 6, 2022

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EOD Rappel Tower Reel

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Air Force airmen with the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, conduct a speed stick drill during a mission rehearsal on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

June 15, 2022

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