181024-N-BM202-1106 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2018) Recruits perform line-handling procedures as part of basic seamanship training in the USS Marlinespike trainer at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The hands-on learning curriculum at RTC tests recruits on their war-fighting skills before they reach the fleet. More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan/Released)