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More than 20 Marines graduated from the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured 15 training days of being mentally and physically tested while learning how to properly and proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Martial arts instructors serve the command by enhancing warrior ethos, resulting in more completely trained Marines who are part of a capable and combat-ready team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

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Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

7 Feb 2017 | Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

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Sgt. Kyle Humphrey and Cpl. Austin Richards engage each other during a portion of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. More than 20 Marines graduated the course and are now certified Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors. The course taught the Marines the necessary skills to properly and proficiently instruct MCMAP disciplines to fellow Marines. Humphrey is a field radio operator assigned to Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, Marine Aircraft Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Richards is a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, MAG-26, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines enrolled in the Martial Arts Instructor course stand in formation while they wait to graduate aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. More than 20 Marines graduated the strenuous course and were declared Marine Corps Martial Art Program instructors. The course taught the Marines the necessary skills to properly and proficiently instruct MCMAP to fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Cpl. Austin Richards grapples with Sgt. Abel Hernandez and Cpl. Austin Hardin during the culminating event of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course included various mentally and physically demanding events such as; hikes, ground fighting and weapons training. The three-week course teaches the Marines the skills necessary to properly instruct the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to fellow Marines. Richards is a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Hernandez is a field radio operator assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Cpl. Francis Carleo, top, and Cpl. Andrew Silva grapple during the culminating event of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured intense physical training, written examinations, and practical application during the three-week course. The course is meant to instill the skills to proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Carleo is a tropospheric scatter radio multi-channel equipment operator assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Silva is an air support operations operator assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, MACG-28, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines in the Martial Arts Instructor course conduct a notional casualty extract during the course’s culminating event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course instills the skills necessary to proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to fellow Marines. The Marines endured physically and mentally demanding tasks on their way to graduating and becoming MCMAP instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Martial Arts Instructor course students conduct a hike during the course’s culminating event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017.The Marines endured three weeks of intense training, including: public speaking, written examinations, practical application of techniques, and how to be a proficient Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor. More than 20 Marines graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines execute squad push-ups during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines completed 15 rigorous training days to become martial arts instructors. The course tested the Marines mentally and physically as they learned the ethos of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. More than 20 Marines from various units aboard the air station graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines graduate Martial Arts Instructor course aboard MCAS Cherry Point

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

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