Marine Corps Recruiting Decatur, AL

The average person shies away from confrontation, but Marines stand firm on the battlefield, ready to win in any arena.

Do you possess the fighting spirit?

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

Marine Corps fitness tests like the IST and PFT set the baseline standard for strength, endurance, and stamina essential for operating in demanding environments. These assessments ensure that every Marine exhibits readiness in any clime or place.

A Recon Marine can speak without saying a word and achieve what others can only imagine. Reconnaissance Marines refine helicopter extraction techniques aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7).