Saturday, July 21, 2012

What's USMC Boot Camp Like?


So I was curious as to what exactly Adam was up to for the next 12.5 weeks. So I got online and found the schedule. Looks like the first few weeks wont be too bad for him.


Phase 1


weeks 1-4


Topics for training in this phase include:
  • Military & Marine Corps history
  • Military & Marine Corps Customs and Courtesies
  • Basic First Aid
  • Marine Corps Uniform Standards and Care
  • Marine Corps Leadership
  • USMC Core Values
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat Techniques through the Marine Corps Marts Arts Program (MCMAP)

Phase 2

weeks 5-8

  • Water Survival
  • Swim Qualification
  • Initial Written Test
  • Initial Drill
  • Marine Corps Rappel Tower
  • Boot Camp Gas Chamber Training
  • Marine Corps Recruit Marksmanship with the standard M16 A2 Service Rifle
  • Team Week
  • Final Drill

Phase 3

weeks 9-12

  • A-Line / Basic Warrior Training
  • Basic Field Training and USMC Recruit Combat Skills
  • Boot Camp Day / Movement Course
  • Marine Target Training
  • Combat Endurance Course
  • Training Practical Application Evalutaion
  • Final Drill
  • Written Testing
  • Ceremony Practices
  • Marine Corps Recruit Graduation

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