Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carrie White, the Provost Marshal’s Office training chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts the prone 300 yard shuttle during the third annual High Intensity Tactical Training championship preliminaries at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2017. The event brought together the Marine Corps’ toughest male and female athletes to face off in obstacles that test their speed, endurance, strength and agility. Preliminary winners are slated to fly from their respective installations to compete at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 28-31, 2017, to be crowned the ‘Ultimate Tactical Athlete.’ (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carrie White, the Provost Marshal’s Office training chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts the prone 300 yard shuttle during the third annual High Intensity Tactical Training championship preliminaries at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2017. The event brought together the Marine Corps’ toughest male and female athletes to face off in obstacles that test their speed, endurance, strength and agility. Preliminary winners are slated to fly from their respective installations to compete at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 28-31, 2017, to be crowned the ‘Ultimate Tactical Athlete.’ (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Eckert performs an abdominal exercise with an ammo can while stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Currently serving as a motor transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Eckert’s passion for physical fitness grew once he enlisted and finds ways to incorporate exercises into his daily activities. (Courtesy Photo) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Eckert performs an abdominal exercise with an ammo can while stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Currently serving as a motor transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Eckert’s passion for physical fitness grew once he enlisted and finds ways to incorporate exercises into his daily activities. (Courtesy Photo)

Seaman Tyler Wash, an 11th Dental Company lab technician and afternoon High Intensity Tactical Training participant, does thrusters at the HITT center at the IronWorks Gym here, Nov. 7, 2012. Thrusters are conducted to work out arms, back and legs simultaneously and were one of several exercises Wash did to better his endurance during the afternoon workout. - Seaman Tyler Wash, an 11th Dental Company lab technician and afternoon High Intensity Tactical Training participant, does thrusters at the HITT center at the IronWorks Gym here, Nov. 7, 2012. Thrusters are conducted to work out arms, back and legs simultaneously and were one of several exercises Wash did to better his endurance during the afternoon workout.

The High Intensity Tactical Training Center behind the IronWorks Gym is scheduled to be used for a multitude of exercises and training programs to help improve the combat readiness of Marines aboard station. The HITT program is prioritized around increasing Marines’ speed, strength, endurance and combat efficiency. A main factor in the effectiveness of the training is reducing the possibility of injury while following the program. - The High Intensity Tactical Training Center behind the IronWorks Gym is scheduled to be used for a multitude of exercises and training programs to help improve the combat readiness of Marines aboard station. The HITT program is prioritized around increasing Marines’ speed, strength, endurance and combat efficiency. A main factor in the effectiveness of the training is reducing the possibility of injury while following the program.