MAKING MARINES GALLERY The Arrival Listen to the thoughts of wary recruits during that first bus ride to the training depot, stand on the famous yellow footprints, and visit the barbershop where "it all gets taken away". Includes an HD image of the "Bare Essentials" exhibit. Drill Instructor This exhibit features the Marine Drill Instructors. Includes a video of Drill Instructor Testimonials describing what it means to be a D.I. Officer Candidates School This exhibit displays what it means to be a leader in the Marine Corps, and how officer candidates are screened and tested at OCS before earning their commissions as Marine 2nd lieutenants. Boot Camp This exhibit immerses visitors in the memorable experiences that forge recruits into Marines during Boot Camp. The Transformation The transformation of each new platoon of enthusiastic but unfocused volunteers into unselfish, physically fit, team-oriented, hard-charging warriors. Includes a video of Marine Testimonials. Shooting Range This exhibit represents a shooting range. Visitors can come in and practice their marksmanship. Graduation Reflections This exhibit walks through the joy of graduation, where the Marines receive their first eagle, globe, and anchor insignia. Includes a video of Marines talking about their training experiences.

Officer Candidates School   Officer candidates from the various college and enlisted commissioning programs are screened and tested at Quantico's Officer Candidates School (OCS) before earning their commissions as Marines second lieutenants. OCS, like boot camp, provides the common foundation for all future Marine officers. Enlisted drill instructors and officers test and evaluate each contender. OCS differs from enlisted boot camp in its extra emphasis on leadership and adaptability to stress. Attrition is substantial. Those found worthy of leading enlisted Marines into combat go on to several more months of advanced training at The Basic School before assuming leadership billets.