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Show I - V - ; Marine Private Kendel L. 1 Winkel, has finished eight : weeks of recruit training f at San Diego, California. ' Marine private finishes basic Marine Private Kendel L. Winkel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton G. Winkel of Mapleton, was graduated from eight weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. He will now undergo from two to four weeks of individual combat training and then, after leave at home, will report to his first Marine Corps assignment. assign-ment. The intensified Marine recruit re-cruit training emphasizes rigid physical conditioning and survival sur-vival techniques, both at sea and ashore, to develop self-confidence self-confidence and e n d u r ance. Marksmarnship with the M-14 rifle and 45-caliber pistol are equally stressed, and close order or-der drill instills the traditions of Marine Corps teamwork. A thorough study of basic military subjects, hygiene, first aid and sanitation, and the customs, courtesies, h i story and mission of the Marine combat forces. |