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Officer candidates at Officer Candidate School (OCS) run to the next event during Battle Stations.

NEWPORT, R. I. (Aug. 08, 2018) Officer candidates at Officer Candidate School (OCS) run to the next event during "Battle Stations." The capstone event puts candidates in the ninth week of their 12-week training More

Photograph of Gun Crews during the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Gun crews during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. Sailors on the alert at their battle stations in NAS. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

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Officer candidates at Officer Candidate School (OCS) detain hostiles during Battle Stations at Officer Training Command Newport, Rhode Island..

NEWPORT, R. I. (Aug. 08, 2018) Officer candidates at Officer Candidate School (OCS) detain hostiles during "Battle Stations." The capstone event puts candidates in the ninth week of their 12-week training throu More

A black and white photo of a train with a lot of cargo on it. Office of War Information Photograph

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Image source: Australian Commonwealth photo. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Oversea More

Australia in the war. American trucks, furnished under lend-lease, play an important role in Australian troop movements from training camps to battle stations. Drivers are shown attending to final details before the train moves off

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LCDR Larry Mayes, blue crew weapons officer, makes entries in a notebook while at battle stations in the missile control center aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Crewmen stand by at the battle stations in the missile control center during a drill aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members man their battle stations during a general quarters drill aboard the destroyer USS O'BRIEN (DD-975)

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Crewmembers are shown at their battle stations in damage control central on board the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-60) during a biological warfare training exercise as part of Mediterranean deployment 92. They are wearing oxygen breathing apparatus (OBAs)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Coss Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Executive Officer, US Navy Lieutenant Commander Craig M. Selbrede, US Navy Fire Control Technician First Class PETTY Officer Victor A. Smith, US Navy Fire Control Technician First Class PETTY Officer Martin D. Steele and US Navy Fire Control Technician CHIEF PETTY Officer Malcolm K. Mauney man their "battle stations" on board the nuclear powered fast attack submarine USS CHARLOTTE (SSN 766) during a Tomahawk exercise in the Persian Gulf

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Charlotte (SSN 766) Scene Camera Operator: Yn1 Ivan Rivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With battle stations manned, LT Shanti Sethi (SW), left with helmet, the Officer of the Deck aboard the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS HOPPER (DDG 70), looks at the surface picture provided by the AEGIS Weapon System operated by Operations SPECIALIST 2nd class Amber Clark. Both women, wearing fire protection hood and gloves, are deployed in the Pacific during exercise RIMPAC 98

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1(Nac) Spike Call Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Male and female recruits work together to carry a shipmate in the stokes stretcher through the downed power line obstacles during the Mass Casualty scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

Recruits from Division 109 awaiting rescue in a life raft during the Abandon Ship Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

Male and female recruits work together to carry a shipmate in the stokes stretcher through the downed power line obstacles during the Mass Casualty scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

SEAMAN Recruit Martin D. Lawrence, fires the M-16 simulator during the Repel Boarders Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

Recruits from Division 109 pass containers for 3" rounds through a bulkhead scuttle during the Magazine Flooding Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes. In this Scenario recruits transfer 3" shell containers while the magazine sprinklers are activated

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

Recruits from Division 109 enter the smoke room during the Investigate and Rescue Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

A recruit from Division 109 tosses a heaving line during the Emergency Sortie scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

The last recruit of division 109 passes through a scuttle during the Forestal Escape scenario of Battle Stations. The object of the scenario is for all the recruits to pass through the scuttle without touching the wood surrounding them

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

Recruits search for a way through "McClintock's Cube," one of the many obstacles they must carry a stretcher through during the Mass Casualty scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

Recruits of division 109 pass shipmates through a scuttle during the Forestal Escape scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes. The object of the scenario is for all the recruits to pass through the scuttle without touching the wood surrounding them

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

Recruits from Division 109 squeeze through a rope-filled obstacle during the Shaft Alley Rescue Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes. In this Scenario recruits will safely take a 200-pound Mannequin through the obstacle course while wearing gas masks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

Recruits from Division 109 pass containers for 3" rounds through a bulkhead scuttle during the Magazine Flooding Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes. In this Scenario recruits transfer 3" shell containers while the magazine sprinklers are activated

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

SEAMAN Recruit Martin D. Lawrence, explains the drill to fellow members of division 109 during the Shaft Alley Rescue Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

As the sun rises over the Battle Stations building, recruits from Division 109 finish up their final run

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

Recruits of division 109 quickly formulate a plan of escape during the Forestal Escape scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes. The object of the scenario is for all the recruits to pass through the scuttle without touching the wood surrounding them

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

Recruits from Division 109 lift one of two 200-pound Mannequins to the top of an obstacle during the Shaft Alley Rescue Scenario of Battle Stations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

SEAMAN Recruit Martin D. Lawrence, of 29 Palms, CA, passes ammo (ammunition) boxes during the Stores Onload Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1jim Hampshire Release Statu More

Recruits of division 109 handle line during the Emergency Sortie scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1jim Hampshire Release Statu More

Male and female recruits work together to carry a shipmate in the stokes stretcher through the downed power line obstacles during the Mass Casualty scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

Two Recruits from Division 109 plunge into the water as a Navy Diver looks on during the Abandon Ship Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

Recruits from Division 109 lift one of two 200-pound Mannequins to the top of an obstacle during the Shaft Alley Rescue Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Hampshire Release Stat More

Recruits from Division 109 circle up the water as a Navy Diver looks on during the Abandon Ship Scenario of Battle Stations at Recruit training Center Great Lakes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Recruit Trng Ctr, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 James Hampshire Release St More

180611-N-VE701-1516 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 11, 2018)

180611-N-VE701-1516 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 11, 2018) Naval ROTC Midshipmen participate in firefighter training at the Officer Training Command Newport Firefighting Trainer during Sea Trials. Sea trials are a 10-d More

Gen. Richard B. Myers Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, takes part in the missile control center during a battle stations training exercise aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740)

At sea aboard USS Rhode Island Gen. Richard B. Myers Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, takes part in the missile control center during a battle stations training exercise aboard the ballistic missile subma More

A team of National Airborne Operations Center airmen uncouples satellite feeds, secures the scene and heads upstairs for battle stations on an E-4B aircraft in a prelaunch response. This image was the cover photo for the May 2000 AIRMAN Magazine "Around the clock with the E-4B"

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Status: More

RTC Battle Stations Drill

North Chicago, IL (May. 29, 2001) Navy Recruits from recruit division 195 are given the scenario that their ship is lost and they must abandon ship. The recruits are jumping into the pool and must buddy up into More

US Naval Academy Freshmen know as "Plebes" participate in an 11.5-hour rigorous physical and mental challenges know as "Sea Trials". This daylong, action-oriented event, modeled after the US Marine Corps (USMC) 54-hour "crucible" and US Navy (USN) "battle stations," requires plebes to use skills they have learned during their first year at the Academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Pub More

A US Naval Academy Freshmen know as "Plebe" participate in an 11.5-hour rigorous physical and mental challenges know as "Sea Trials". This daylong, action-oriented event, modeled after the US Marine Corps (USMC) 54-hour "crucible" and US Navy (USN) "battle stations," requires plebes to use skills they have learned during their first year at the Academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Publ More

US Naval Academy Freshmen know as "Plebes" participate in an 11.5-hour rigorous physical and mental challenges know as "Sea Trials". This daylong, action-oriented event, modeled after the US Marine Corps (USMC) 54-hour "crucible" and US Navy (USN) "battle stations," requires plebes to use skills they have learned during their first year at the Academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Publ More

US Naval Academy Freshmen know as "Plebes" participate in an 11.5-hour rigorous physical and mental challenges know as "Sea Trials". This daylong, action-oriented event, modeled after the US Marine Corps (USMC) 54-hour "crucible" and US Navy (USN) "battle stations," requires plebes to use skills they have learned during their first year at the Academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Pub More

Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, reviews U.S. Navy recruits going through the investigate and rescue portion of Battle Stations.

Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. (May. 30, 2003) Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, reviews U.S. Navy recruits going through the investigate and rescue portion of Battle Stations. This is th More

US Naval Academy Midshipmen, compete in a tug-of-war event during "Sea Trials" at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAR Matthew A. Ebarb, USN Release Status: Release More

US Naval Academy Midshipmen from the Class of 2009, participate in a water obstacle endurance challenge, during this year's Sea Trials, at Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps'"Crucible"and Navy's"Battle Stations"programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Shane T. Mccoy, USN Release More

US Naval Academy Midshipmen, aboard Zodiac Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Rafts paddle to reach the shore in an evolution during "Sea Trials" at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Pinsky, USN Release Status: Released to More

US Naval Academy Midshipmen from the Class of 2009, struggle to hold onto a rope for 30 seconds, while participate in this year's Sea Trials, at Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps'"Crucible"and Navy's"Battle Stations"programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Shane T. Mccoy, USN Release More

US Naval Academy Midshipmen from the Class of 2009, run double time to their next event while participate in this year's Sea Trials, at Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps'"Crucible"and Navy's"Battle Stations"programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen. (The image is intended time lapsed photography)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Shane T. Mccoy, USN Release More

A US Naval Academy Midshipmen crawls through the water while participating in "Sea Trials" at Hospital Point at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Pinsky, USN Release Status: Released to More

US Naval Academy Midshipmen, carry their Zodiac Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Raft during "Sea Trials" at Hospital Point at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Pinsky, USN Release Status: Released to More

US Naval Academy Midshipmen, aboard a 'Zodiac' Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Raft paddle to reach the shore in an evolution during"Sea Trials"at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps'"Crucible"and Navy's"Battle Stations"programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAR Matthew A. Ebarb, USN Release Status: Release More

A female US Naval Academy Midshipmen crawls the mud as she participates in "Sea Trials" at Hospital Point at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Pinsky, USN Release Status: Released to More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott congratulates some of the Navy's newest Sailors as they receive their Navy ballcaps after successful completion of Battle Stations on board Recruit Training Command Great Lakes.

Great Lakes, IL (May. 18, 2006) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott congratulates some of the Navy's newest Sailors as they receive their Navy ballcaps after successful completion of Batt More

Sailors in their final week of training at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes attempt to move sandbags simulating injured personnel through smoke and other obstacles during their Battle Stations final.

Great Lakes, Ill. (May. 19, 2006) Sailors in their final week of training at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes attempt to move sandbags simulating injured personnel through smoke and other obstacles du More

US Navy (USN) Sailors in their final week of training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois (IL), use stretchers to move simulating injured personnel through smoke and other obstacles during their Battle Stations final. Upon successful completion, recruits receive their Navy ball caps to signify their transition from recruits to Sailors

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Brandan Schulze, USN Release Status: Release More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen with Mrs. Mullen observe the search and rescue portion of Battle Stations.

Great Lakes, Ill. (Jul. 07, 2006) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen with Mrs. Mullen observe the search and rescue portion of Battle Stations on board Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes. More

U.S. Navy recruits on board Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes stand at attention following successful completion of Battle Stations.

Great Lakes, Ill. (Jul. 07, 2006) U.S. Navy recruits on board Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes stand at attention following successful completion of Battle Stations. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Ad More

Spanish Navy Sailors dress up for battle stations in preparation for a gunnery exercise onboard the Santa Maria Class Frigate FFG CANARIAS (F 86) during Exercise UNITAS Pacific Phase in the Pacific Ocean on July 30, 2006. This year's exercise, which is hosted by Chile, includes navies from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Spain and the U.S. It is designed to train each navy in a variety of maritime scenarios, with each operating as a component of the multinational force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Johansen Laurel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ffg Canarias (F 86) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Johansen Laurel, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Executive Officer Recruit Training Command, Cmdr. Donald Czarapata, and Cmdr. Kevin Kreide, public works officer of PWD Great Lakes, placed a Recruit Division Commander pin, under the mast for good luck.

Great Lakes, Ill. (Aug. 02, 2006) During a stepping the mast ceremony for the USS Trayer, Battle Stations 21, Executive Officer Recruit Training Command, Cmdr. Donald Czarapata, and Cmdr. Kevin Kreide, public w More

060802-N-3241S-860 (Aug. 2, 2006)A recruit division commander pin is placed under the mast of the USS TRAYER during a"stepping the mast"ceremony at Battle Stations 21 training facility at Naval Station (NS) Great Lakes, Illinois (IL). The $82.5 million, 157,000 square-foot facility will house a 210-foot-long replica of the guided missile destroyer during shipboard training scenarios. The ancient custom of"stepping the mast"dates from antiquity. One belief from Greek mythology is that should the ship be wrecked during passage, the coins would ensure payment of the crew's wages for their return home.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class V.K. Schaefer (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Virginia K. Schcaefer, USN Re More

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) man their battle stations in the ship's Combat Information Center during a general quarters drill.

Persian Gulf (Feb. 13, 2007) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) man their battle stations in the ship's Combat Information Center during a general quarters drill. Boxer is the flagship More

Recruits board USS Trayer (BST 21) for a night of simulated underway training during Battle Stations 21.

GREAT LAKES (May. 15, 2007) Recruits board USS Trayer (BST 21) for a night of simulated underway training during Battle Stations 21 at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. Battle Stations 21 is the culmination More

Sailors man the rails of USS Trayer (BST 21), the Navy's newest simulator, during a commissioning ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, along with Battle Stations 21, is the culmination of all training received at the Navy's only boot camp.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jun. 18, 2007) Sailors man the rails of USS Trayer (BST 21), the Navy's newest simulator, during a commissioning ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, along with Battle Stations 21, i More

Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Patrick M. Walsh gives a speech at the commissioning ceremony for USS Trayer (BST21), the Navy's newest simulator. Trayer, along with Battle Stations 21, is the culmination of all training received.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jun. 18, 2007) Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Patrick M. Walsh gives a speech at the commissioning ceremony for USS Trayer (BST21), the Navy's newest simulator. Trayer, along with Ba More

Recruits stand at attention during their capping ceremony after successfully completing Battle Stations 21 aboard USS Trayer (BST 21).

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 03, 2007) Recruits stand at attention during their capping ceremony after successfully completing Battle Stations 21 aboard USS Trayer (BST 21). Battle Stations 21 is the culmination of More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter ask questions on how Battle Stations 21 can be more successful and if lessons learned can be shared in other Navy training programs across the fleet.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 03, 2007) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter ask questions on how Battle Stations 21 can be more successful and if lessons learned can be shared in other N More

Sailors don their ball caps for the first time after successfully completing Battle Stations 21 aboard USS Trayer (BST 21).

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 03, 2007) Sailors don their ball caps for the first time after successfully completing Battle Stations 21 aboard USS Trayer (BST 21). Battle Stations 21 is the culmination of all traini More

Recruits from Division 253 place Navy ball caps on their heads during a capping ceremony after ending training for Battle Stations 21 on board USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recruit Training Command.

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2007) Recruits from Division 253 place Navy ball caps on their heads during a capping ceremony after ending training for Battle Stations 21 on board USS Trayer (BST 21) More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. addresses several hundred recruits at Recruit Training Command they successfully completed Battle Stations 21.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 09, 2007) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. addresses several hundred recruits at Recruit Training Command they successfully completed Battle Stations 21. B More

Vice Adm. John C. Harvey Jr., Chief of Naval Personnel, congratulates recruits for successfully passing Battle Stations and receiving their Navy ballcaps at Recruit Training Command (NTC) at Naval Station Great Lakes.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jan. 11, 2008) Vice Adm. John C. Harvey Jr., Chief of Naval Personnel, congratulates recruits for successfully passing Battle Stations and receiving their Navy ballcaps at Recruit Training Co More

Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to more than 4,000 Sailors.

GREAT LAKES, Ill (Mar. 07, 2008) Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to more than 4,000 Sailors in the Recruit Training Command Pacific Fleet Drill Hall. Cheney was at Naval Station Great Lakes to watch recruits More

Vice President Dick Cheney observes recruits fighting a controlled fire aboard USS Trayer (BST 21), the Navy's newest training simulator.

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 07, 2008) Vice President Dick Cheney observes recruits fighting a controlled fire aboard USS Trayer (BST 21), the Navy's newest training simulator. Cheney also observed a c More

Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Ion Revak, leading chief petty officer for Battle Stations at Recruit Training Command (RTC), points out damage to USS Trayer (BST 21).

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 12, 2008) Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Ion Revak, leading chief petty officer for Battle Stations at Recruit Training Command (RTC), points out damage to USS Trayer (BST 21) to Brian More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus, left, shares a laugh with Lt. Greg Page, on the bridge of the battle stations training simulator USS Trayer (BST 21).

GREAT LAKES, Ill., (Jul. 16, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus, left, shares a laugh with Lt. Greg Page, on the bridge of the battle stations training simulator USS Trayer (BST 21) wh More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) the Honorable Robert M. Gates, center, congratulates recruits Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jul. 17, 2009) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) the Honorable Robert M. Gates, center, congratulates recruits Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes. Gates was making his first visit to RTC More

Recruits don Scott Air-Pak self contained breathing apparatus masks before fighting a compartment fire aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer simulator USS Trayer (BST 21).

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jul. 07, 2010) Recruits don Scott Air-Pak self contained breathing apparatus masks before fighting a compartment fire aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer simulator USS Trayer (BST 21). T More

Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Orlando Caruso, left, a facilitator aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer simulator USS Trayer (BST 21),

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Jul. 07, 2010) Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Orlando Caruso, left, a facilitator aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer simulator USS Trayer (BST 21), prepares recruits to fight a c More

Petty Officer 1st Class Orlando Caruso, aviation

Petty Officer 1st Class Orlando Caruso, aviation electrician's mate left, a facilitator aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer simulator USS Trayer, prepares recruits to fight a compartment fire. The firefig More

SPAWAR Leadership Participates in Recruit Capping Ceremony

Rear Adm. Patrick Brady, SPAWAR Commander, tours Battle Stations 21 aboard USS Trayer (BST 21), the Navy's training simulator. The rigorous test measures both Navy values and basic skills and only successful re More

Trayer is the training platform that provides recruits with their final test, Battle Stations 21, before graduating from boot camp.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2010) Utilitiesman 1st Class Michael Johnson, left, a Recruit Division Commander at Recruit Training Command, explains a simulated damaged berthing compartment aboard the Arleigh Bur More

Rear Adm. David F. Steindl, commander of Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), congratulates a recruit following a capping ceremony.

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