The Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course (CMC) is structured to support the Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship programs, including Entry level and Annual Rifle marksmanship training. This course is intended for E-4 and above. This is a fifteen day course. Training consists of classroom instruction and practical application on Preparatory, Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4 training (MCCCS.11.1-11.8) for the service rifle, and M9 service pistol classes and qualification.

The Combat Marksmanship Coach is responsible for assisting shooters in developing and refining basic and fundamental marksmanship skills for effective target engagement during Table 1-4 Courses of Fire. The maximum number of students for this course is 30 students per class. Marines assigned to this course will be afforded the opportunity to fire the service rifle for re-qualification.

Any Marine from units outside Parris Island attending the course must be a GOV credit card holder in good standing with a credit limit of $4K or has been issued an initial advance of $3K five days prior to course check in.