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rickrat
08-23-11, 07:35 AM
When was the Crucible first implemented in Boot Camp? I know it wasnt called Crucible in the early 80's.
Lisa 23
08-23-11, 07:44 AM
Corps to move Crucible to end of boot camp
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45818&page=4
MUSTANG0369
08-23-11, 08:21 AM
I Graduated in 1996 and there was no crucible, but it was about to start. I would say late 1996 to early 1997 but i cannot remember.
rickrat
08-23-11, 08:52 AM
Thanks, thats what I thought.
MOS4429
08-23-11, 12:02 PM
From none other than wikipedia on a simple web search..."The Crucible is the final test (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_examination) in recruit training, and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a Marine should possess. Designed in 1996<SUP id=cite_ref-Cheney_12-0 class=reference>[13] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps_Recruit_Training#cite_n ote-Cheney-12)</SUP> to emphasize the importance of teamwork (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teamwork) in overcoming adversity..."
CplQuick
08-23-11, 05:47 PM
As far as I know it came into effect in 1996. I just know its 54 hours long and it was Hell when I went through it in 2004.