OCS puts candidates through the grinder

Pickup:   Anticipated, but not fully appreciated until it arrives

Platoon Sergeant:   Chief instructor brings out the Marine

The O Course:   A sadist's playground

Field Work:   A chance to do 'fun stuff'

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Walking the razor's edge

Classroom:   Interesting or dull, lectures are key to candidate's success

SULE:   Leadership ability tested in frustrating ‘SULE’ course

Liberty:   Liberty provides welcome respite, but even it has a purpose

Pugil Sticks:   A 'bloody' day in the field

Inspection:   Dreaded by all

Graduation:   Pinning on the bars

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New Marines learn to command a platoon

Getting Lost:   Everyone gets lost in Quantico's woods

Teachers:   New officers get lessons from men fresh from combat

Mess Night:   A Marine Corps tradition of food, fun and pranks

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