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Marines dive to the ground holding weapons.

Forward Movement

Marine Corps recruit Austin W. Shipley, foreground, along with other recruits, practice buddy rushing, a tactical form of forward movement at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 9, 2018. Shipley is assigned to Platoon 1004, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob

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