Recruits begin their journey in the Marine Corps at Recruit Training. Recruit Training lasts 13 weeks in the Marine Corps, which is by far the longest boot camp of any military branch. The primary exception is female recruits, who attend SOI East regardless of where they originate in the United States.
The U. However, the School of Infantry in the Marine Corps separates recruits based on their desired military occupation. Recruits are generally separated by their proximity in the United States, but the SOI East location also handles all the female recruits as well. To train and qualify Marines in entry-level infantry military occupational specialities to provide the Operating Forces and Reserve Component with Marines capable of conducting expeditionary combat operations.
The training is a combination of classroom learning and field training, including offensive and defensive operations tactics. The Marines will receive instruction on employing their assigned weapon system s both in a classroom environment and during the seven weeks of field training.
Recruits get pushed to the limits through live-fire simulated activities as well as a kilometer hike that concludes the training. Here is a good introduction video as to what you can expect while you are at Camp Geiger. Originally Posted by jpg Last edited by JdnSmith; at PM. Reason: addition. ITB, is where I should be going Just curious about what the future may have in store for me.
Believe me, getting as ready as I can for bootcamp is my priority right now. In order not to open another topic, I was curious - would it be possible for non-infantry Marines to go to ITB still? And if not yes , how so? The remainder of the evening is spent preparing for the day, cleaning the squad bay, and enjoying one hour of free time before lights out and 8 hours of sleep. Recruits will acquire the knowledge, discipline, teamwork, and fitness level required of a Marine through physical training, classroom instruction, and developing combat skills.
Receiving week is 3—5 days processing to prepare recruits for their first day of actual training. They complete paperwork, receive haircuts, are issued uniforms and gear, undergo medical evaluations, and take the Initial Strength Test to ensure they are prepared for training. At the end of the week, they meet the team of drill instructors who will be responsible for them during training. The Crucible is the final hour training exercise that tests the recruits on the knowledge, skills, and values taught throughout training.
Those who complete the final challenge are awarded their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor , symbolizing their transformation from recruits to Marines. After the initial phone call, all correspondence is made through letters and postcards. Recruits will send their first letter home seven to nine days after they arrive. The letter will include their mailing address with company and platoon information.
If a message is required to notify a recruit of an emergency situation at any time during recruit training, please contact American Red Cross Emergency Communication Services. New Marines can make personal calls and use the internet during on-base liberty on the Sunday after the Crucible, the following Saturday and Sunday, and the Thursday immediately before graduation. Marines can drive, fly, or take a bus with their families. If you plan on taking a bus or flight home and will not be purchasing tickets for your Marine, provide them with your travel itinerary as soon as possible so SATO Travel can try to match his or her travel plans with yours.
Drill Instructors will be back in the swing of things and really challenge recruits on the field courses, which include a combat assault, low crawl, barbed wire, and everything you see in the boot camp commercials and on TV.
Table II rifle qualification adds to the skills recruits learned in week eight, where they don flak and Kevlar and shoot their rifles in more combat-oriented scenarios and closer to their targets. Their scores will be finalized into their rifle qualification, and those who earn the Expert Rifle Badge will be truly proud. This week is when the recruit finally becomes a United States Marine. On Monday, recruits take the final written test on history, customs and courtesies, and rank structure.
In the Gas Chamber, recruits will learn how their gas masks work and gain confidence in using them. This is so the recruit knows that the gas is only irritating and they can actually fight through the experience. But it is tough! The hour event will deprive recruits of sleep while they live in the field, operating on a hour operations cycle and completing team-building tasks in their squads.
Food is also limited. Recruits will endure over 45 miles of marching, including a hike up The Reaper if training at Camp Pendleton. When done with the Crucible, you will officially earn the title United States Marine, and will be issued your Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.
The new Marines will then have a Warrior Breakfast, where you can eat as much of anything in the chow hall that you like. Now, recruits have officially earned the title United States Marine, and finalize their transition into a military way of life.
The penultimate week of Marine Boot Camp. Marines will spend their time learning how to be a Marine in the Fleet Marine Force. This is a hot four hours out on the parade deck standing at attention! Graduation is finally here. This is often an emotional moment for new Marines and their families. This is a seminar on preserving the history and traditions of the Marine Corps. It talks about accepting the risk inherent in being a modern warrior, and acting in a manner consistent with Marine values.
Weapons will then be cleaned one last time and turned in. The last run of Marine Boot Camp with your platoon. The first time Marines have seen their families since they left for boot camp. Many family members will be surprised at the muscular, lean Marines now being presented to them. And be awed at the loud, in-step Marine platoons presented before them.
Personally, I had been doing a very good impression of one of our Drill Instructors. It made the recruits laugh, although I was caught by a different Drill Instructor once.
He laughed, but then I paid for it. At the gong show, I was allowed to do my impersonation and the Drill Instructors were light-hearted about it. I felt finally accepted as a Marine and will never forget that moment.
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After completing Marine Corps basic training, you will be given 10 days of leave before you must report to the School of Infantry. The eBook below contains everything you need to know about training to become a United States Marine. It goes more in-depth on:. If you buy coffee, please consider supporting Black Rifle Coffee. They support veteran nonprofits with every sale — and the coffee kicks ass.
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