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A Marine drill instructor leads his platoon.

Grass Week

Marine Corps Sgt. Raymond E. Jackson, a drill instructor, leads his platoon during grass week at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2017. The purpose of grass week is to teach recruits shooting positions and weapon safety rules. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

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