Receiving and processing recruits at Marine boot camp is normally accomplished during a 4 day period before the first actual training day. During this time, recruits receive medical exams, vaccinations, classification tests, uniforms and equipment, and begin assimilation into a military environment after being advised of their rights, duties, and responsibilities under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Actual recruit training at Marine Boot Camp is conducted in 12 weeks and consists of nine functional areas: Core Values, General Military Subjects, Marksmanship, Field Skills, Martial Arts, Combat Conditioning, Water Survival, First Aid, and Close Order Drill. Training culminates with a mentally and physically demanding Crucible, accentuating a comprehensive values based training program. The Crucible is followed immediately by an Emblem Ceremony which defines a recruit’s transformation at the end of Marine Boot Camp. The Marine Week following is designed to send a fully transformed and prepared Marine from Marine Boot Camp to the School of Infantry. "MCO 1510.3"
Processing at Marine Boot Camp
Processing at Marine Boot Camp includes certain accession, receiving, and administrative procedures commencing with the recruits’ arrival at the depot. During the processing period, recruits will function in an environment of minimal stress, and the following activities will be completed:
1. Prompt and accurate data update of the Marine Corps TECOM Integrated Management System.
2. Haircuts (male only). Females receive a class on appropriate hair styles.
3. Initial medical and dental examinations. Recruits will not be subjected to any form of physical conditioning, swimming evaluation, running, or unnecessary stress prior to receiving a medical examination.
4. Review all classification tests and enlistment contracts.
5. Provide initial indoctrination into the military way of life, appropriate instruction on Marine Corps and recruit training regulations, and personal assistance agencies available to the recruit.
6. Initial clothing and equipment issue.
7. Urinalysis testing.
8. Confirm prior testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) antibody or administer the required tests.
9. Complete the Initial Strength Test. Males must complete the 1.5 mile run in 13 minutes 30 seconds or less, at least 2 dead hang pull-ups, and do 44 crunches in 2 minutes. Females must complete the 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, flexed arm hang time of a minimum of 12 seconds, and do 44 crunches in 2 minutes.
Forming at Marine Boot Camp
Occurs between the completion of the processing period and the start of the regular training schedule at Marine Boot Camp as processed recruits are formed into platoons. Forming varies in duration, depending upon the time required to amass a full recruit series or company to begin training. Initial housekeeping tasks, elementary training, and the six days.actions listed in the processing phase will be accomplished. Every effort will be made to expedite commencement of the training period. The combined period for processing and forming should not exceed six days.
Meritorious Promotion
The Depot CGs at Marine Boot Camp are encouraged to meritoriously promote up to 10% of those recruits who are non-contract privates first class (PFCs) who have consistently demonstrated superior performance throughout recruit training. Additionally, Depot CGs may meritoriously promote those contract PFCs who are honor graduates of the platoon, series, or company to the rank of lance corporal.
Marine Boot Camp Training Schedule
Recruit Training at Marine Boot Camp is comprised of 70 training days. Initial training focuses on building discipline, physical fitness, drill, water survival, and mastery of Marine Corps Common Skills. Additional training weeks include: Rifle Marksmanship Tables 1 and 2 training and qualification; field training; and the Crucible. The Crucible is a 54-hour field event that tests the mettle of every recruit, focusing on core values, the importance of teamwork, and adaptive problem solving in overcoming adversity. The Crucible is designed around Core Values stations, Warrior Stations, theConfidence Course, Leadership Reaction Course (an evaluated event focusing on core values), and movement course, as well as other mentally and physically challenging events. A final foot march will conclude with a “Warrior’s” meal. "MCO 1510.3"
Recycled in Training
When recruits fail to master a graduation requirement at Marine Boot Camp, they must either be recycled or undergo additional instruction in order to correct the deficiency. The objective is to provide the recruit an opportunity to achieve the standards necessary for graduation. Every attempt will be made
to allow recruits to master required subjects/skills in order to graduate. Depot CGs will establish procedures to ensure the most efficient remedial
training system.
Professional Environment
All who are associated with recruit training at Marine Boot Camp must ensure this vital process is conducted in a professional manner. Hazing, maltreatment, abuse of authority, or other illegal alternatives to leadership are counter-productive practices and are expressly forbidden. Marines in supervisory positions are strictly charged to treat all recruits firmly, fairly, and with dignity; they will be held accountable for their actions.
Marine Boot Camp Training DayA training day at Marine Boot Camp is one on which formal training per the approved POI takes place. The training days will be numbered consecutively from the first training day, and will not include processing days, forming days, Sundays, or holidays. The length of a training day is defined as the period of time beginning with the first period of instruction and ending with the conclusion of the last period of instruction. In this regard, the training day can include nonacademic hours as well as academic hours. The length of the training day will not normally exceed 10 hours with the exception of weapons and field/combat training and the Crucible Event. The training day includes time scheduled for the noon meal, but does not include Basic Daily Routine (BDR), other meals, barracks cleanup, and devotional services.
Sleep
Recruits will normally be permitted eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night at Marine Boot Camp. However, Depot CGs are authorized to reduce sleep to seven hours. The only exceptions to the aforementioned policy can occur when a recruit is required to perform guard duty, fire/security watch, or when the series/company is engaged in night events as set forth in the POI. Under such circumstances, the hours of sleep may be reduced to a minimum of
six hours at Marine Boot Camp. When such a deviation is authorized, the eight-hour sleep regimen will be restored as soon as possible after the event/circumstances no longer exist. During the Crucible Event, recruits will receive four hours of sleep per night.
Free Time
The purpose of free time at Marine Boot Camp is to allow recruits to read and write letters, watch instructional television (ITV), and to take care of other personal needs and hygiene. It is a period when recruits do not receive training and the drill instructor (DI) conducts no instruction. It is intended to be a relief period from close, constant association for both recruits and DIs. Each recruit at Marine Boot Camp will be afforded one hour of uninterrupted free time each evening, beginning on the first training day, while in garrison, Monday through Saturday, and four hours on Sundays and holidays while in garrison, as set forth in the basic daily routine. Company commanders may authorize two hours of free time on Saturdays. Company commanders may suspend free time for recruits as a result of punishment imposed by administrative or legal proceedings. Mail will be distributed by the DIs prior to free time. During this period, the duty DI will normally be in the duty hut and available to provide any assistance that might be requested. DIs will neither solicit recruits to come forward to the quarterdeck nor will they carry out any duties other than those normally associated with preservation of good
order within the unit.
Sunday and Holiday Routine
Between reveille and the noon meal, the time not actually used by recruits for religious services, morning police, or morning meal will be considered as free time at Marine Boot Camp. MCRD San Diego may use Sundays/holidays for transportation to Edson Range. Limited, low impact or remedial training is authorized on Sunday/holidays.
Processing at Marine Boot Camp
Processing at Marine Boot Camp includes certain accession, receiving, and administrative procedures commencing with the recruits’ arrival at the depot. During the processing period, recruits will function in an environment of minimal stress, and the following activities will be completed:
1. Prompt and accurate data update of the Marine Corps TECOM Integrated Management System.
2. Haircuts (male only). Females receive a class on appropriate hair styles.
3. Initial medical and dental examinations. Recruits will not be subjected to any form of physical conditioning, swimming evaluation, running, or unnecessary stress prior to receiving a medical examination.
4. Review all classification tests and enlistment contracts.
5. Provide initial indoctrination into the military way of life, appropriate instruction on Marine Corps and recruit training regulations, and personal assistance agencies available to the recruit.
6. Initial clothing and equipment issue.
7. Urinalysis testing.
8. Confirm prior testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) antibody or administer the required tests.
9. Complete the Initial Strength Test. Males must complete the 1.5 mile run in 13 minutes 30 seconds or less, at least 2 dead hang pull-ups, and do 44 crunches in 2 minutes. Females must complete the 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, flexed arm hang time of a minimum of 12 seconds, and do 44 crunches in 2 minutes.
Forming at Marine Boot Camp
Occurs between the completion of the processing period and the start of the regular training schedule at Marine Boot Camp as processed recruits are formed into platoons. Forming varies in duration, depending upon the time required to amass a full recruit series or company to begin training. Initial housekeeping tasks, elementary training, and the six days.actions listed in the processing phase will be accomplished. Every effort will be made to expedite commencement of the training period. The combined period for processing and forming should not exceed six days.
Meritorious Promotion
The Depot CGs at Marine Boot Camp are encouraged to meritoriously promote up to 10% of those recruits who are non-contract privates first class (PFCs) who have consistently demonstrated superior performance throughout recruit training. Additionally, Depot CGs may meritoriously promote those contract PFCs who are honor graduates of the platoon, series, or company to the rank of lance corporal.
Marine Boot Camp Training Schedule
Recruit Training at Marine Boot Camp is comprised of 70 training days. Initial training focuses on building discipline, physical fitness, drill, water survival, and mastery of Marine Corps Common Skills. Additional training weeks include: Rifle Marksmanship Tables 1 and 2 training and qualification; field training; and the Crucible. The Crucible is a 54-hour field event that tests the mettle of every recruit, focusing on core values, the importance of teamwork, and adaptive problem solving in overcoming adversity. The Crucible is designed around Core Values stations, Warrior Stations, theConfidence Course, Leadership Reaction Course (an evaluated event focusing on core values), and movement course, as well as other mentally and physically challenging events. A final foot march will conclude with a “Warrior’s” meal. "MCO 1510.3"
Recycled in Training
When recruits fail to master a graduation requirement at Marine Boot Camp, they must either be recycled or undergo additional instruction in order to correct the deficiency. The objective is to provide the recruit an opportunity to achieve the standards necessary for graduation. Every attempt will be made
to allow recruits to master required subjects/skills in order to graduate. Depot CGs will establish procedures to ensure the most efficient remedial
training system.
Professional Environment
All who are associated with recruit training at Marine Boot Camp must ensure this vital process is conducted in a professional manner. Hazing, maltreatment, abuse of authority, or other illegal alternatives to leadership are counter-productive practices and are expressly forbidden. Marines in supervisory positions are strictly charged to treat all recruits firmly, fairly, and with dignity; they will be held accountable for their actions.
Marine Boot Camp Training DayA training day at Marine Boot Camp is one on which formal training per the approved POI takes place. The training days will be numbered consecutively from the first training day, and will not include processing days, forming days, Sundays, or holidays. The length of a training day is defined as the period of time beginning with the first period of instruction and ending with the conclusion of the last period of instruction. In this regard, the training day can include nonacademic hours as well as academic hours. The length of the training day will not normally exceed 10 hours with the exception of weapons and field/combat training and the Crucible Event. The training day includes time scheduled for the noon meal, but does not include Basic Daily Routine (BDR), other meals, barracks cleanup, and devotional services.
Sleep
Recruits will normally be permitted eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night at Marine Boot Camp. However, Depot CGs are authorized to reduce sleep to seven hours. The only exceptions to the aforementioned policy can occur when a recruit is required to perform guard duty, fire/security watch, or when the series/company is engaged in night events as set forth in the POI. Under such circumstances, the hours of sleep may be reduced to a minimum of
six hours at Marine Boot Camp. When such a deviation is authorized, the eight-hour sleep regimen will be restored as soon as possible after the event/circumstances no longer exist. During the Crucible Event, recruits will receive four hours of sleep per night.
Free Time
The purpose of free time at Marine Boot Camp is to allow recruits to read and write letters, watch instructional television (ITV), and to take care of other personal needs and hygiene. It is a period when recruits do not receive training and the drill instructor (DI) conducts no instruction. It is intended to be a relief period from close, constant association for both recruits and DIs. Each recruit at Marine Boot Camp will be afforded one hour of uninterrupted free time each evening, beginning on the first training day, while in garrison, Monday through Saturday, and four hours on Sundays and holidays while in garrison, as set forth in the basic daily routine. Company commanders may authorize two hours of free time on Saturdays. Company commanders may suspend free time for recruits as a result of punishment imposed by administrative or legal proceedings. Mail will be distributed by the DIs prior to free time. During this period, the duty DI will normally be in the duty hut and available to provide any assistance that might be requested. DIs will neither solicit recruits to come forward to the quarterdeck nor will they carry out any duties other than those normally associated with preservation of good
order within the unit.
Sunday and Holiday Routine
Between reveille and the noon meal, the time not actually used by recruits for religious services, morning police, or morning meal will be considered as free time at Marine Boot Camp. MCRD San Diego may use Sundays/holidays for transportation to Edson Range. Limited, low impact or remedial training is authorized on Sunday/holidays.
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