| The Recruit Training Schedule
Processing:
Recruits arrive on Parris Island, get the Welcome Aboard speech, clothing and gear issue, medical screening, perform the Initial Strength Test, and are introduced to their drill instructors. |
Weeks 1-3:
Recruits receive instruction on military history, customs and courtesies, basic first aid,
uniforms, and leadership and core values.
Recruits learn hand-to-hand combat skills through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), which is made up of various martial arts styles.
Week 4:
Swim qualification
There are four levels of swim/water survival qualification in recruit training.
The Marines are an amphibious service, and water survival training is designed to increase
our competence and survivability in an amphibious environment.
Week 5:
Initial Written Testing and Initial Drill
Rappel Tower/Gas Chamber
Week 6:
Grass week (rifle range)
The recruits learn the fundamentals of
Marine Corps marksmanship, sight in on
the targets and learn how to make adjustments
to the M16 A2 service rifle.
Week 7:
Firing week (rifle range)
The recruits have three days to practice the KD course of fire, a pre-qualification day and a qualification day, firing the M16 A2 service rifle.
Week 8:
Team week
The recruits will spend the week working in various areas of Parris Island , maintaining the appearance of the Depot, and practicing for Final Drill.
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Week 9:
A-Line/Basic Warrior Training
The recruits will conduct various exercises to begin developing basic field and combat skills. Some of the events they will execute are:
Day Movement Course
Firing at multiple targets
Firing at targets from unknown distances
Combat Shooting (Table 2)
Combat Endurance Course
Week 10:
Practical Application Evaluation
Week 11:
Final drill:
Recruits and Drill Instructors are evaluated on their knowledge and application of Marine Corps drill and rifle manual.
Written testing: Recruits are evaluated on their knowledge of basic military education.
Week 12:
Ceremony practices
Liberty Brief
Graduation
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