From The Past: November 16, 2007
Yesterday and today Andrew worked on the Confidence Course.
As its name implies, the Confidence Course is designed to build the self-confidence of the recruit. The recruit develops physically and mentally by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination.
The Confidence Course consists of eleven obstacles, designed so that each obstacle is more physically challenging then the last. The Confidence Course is a great morale builder, as most of the recruits find out that after a little practice, they can negotiate the obstacles with ease.
Recruits receive additional instruction on the values of the Corps which are further elaborated and detailed.
- Discipline
- Bearing
- Loyalty
- Flexibility
- Esprit de Corps
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Dependability
- Self Confidence
- Self Improvement
- Aggresiveness
- Pride
During this period of instruction, the recruit will be taught Marine Corps history during World War II.
The recruits will also be introduced to the leadership traits of a Marine. Every Marine is armed with leadership, a skill that is developed and refined throughout an entire career. As the recruits train to become a master of the rifle and bayonet, they continue the development of their leadership capabilities.
*All information was taken directly from the Parris Island Marines website.