MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Clad with kevlars and flak jackets, the Provost Marshal's Office took to the field Dec. 3.
The training field that is, as PMO participated in the first ever Combat Conditioning Course here.
The course was compiled of five different events to test the Marines spirit as well as physical fitness.
The first event was a timed push-up contest with male Marines being required to do a minimum of 30 push-ups while the females needed 20 to pass.
After this portion was completed, the Marines demonstrated their upper body strength in the rope climb.
The Marines, wearing their kevlar and flak jackets, were to climb to the top of the rope as fast as they could.
"It was great to see everyone so motivated while we train," said an excited Pfc. David Morrse, military policeman.
Next on the day's agenda for PMO was an evacuation drill that employed the Marines to fireman carry one of their own 50 yards while carrying their rifle.
Once all the Marines finished the drill, the 130-yard low crawl, high crawl event was next. Pairing off against each other, the Marines kept their heads low and backs down as they made their way down the field with the cold wind blowing back at them.
According to Gunnery Sgt. Chris Wikel, PMO training chief, and also the event coordinator, the training was great for PMO, but the last event would be the true test for the overall unity of each individual fire team.
A three-mile fire team run with one rifle in each team would round up the day's events.
"This was the event that I was looking forward to the most," said Wikel. "Each fire team had a noncommissioned officer in it so it was up to them to motivate their Marines and bring the whole team across the finish line together."
As the last fire team crossed the finish line the first ever Combat Conditioning Course here was completed. With the feeling of camaraderie and a job well done shared amongst the Marines, Wikel commemorated their days efforts.
"This is what its all about, NCOs taking charge of their Marines and Marines having a great time while they train and improve their force readiness," said Wikel.