Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during close order drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 23, 2022. Drill masters scored the platoons based on uniforms, military bearing, and movements. Close order drill is an important means by which a recruit develops a high state of discipline, confidence, and respect for authority, teamwork, unit esprit, and instant willingness to obey orders.

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