What is Marine Combat Training (MCT)?
What is Marine Combat Training (MCT)? Marine Combat Training is located at Camp Pendleton in California and Camp Geiger in North Carolina. This training is a 29-day infantry training through the School of Infantry. Not all Marines are Infantry, but the Marines consider every Marine a rifleman.
Is there an up-to-date Marine combat training schedule?
I’m not sure an up-to-date MCT schedule even exists. The Marine Combat Training schedule recently just changed from 22 training days to 29 training days. The below information has been compiled from my first-hand experiences at MCT SOI East Coast at Camp Geiger, NC. I attended MCT from 2010 January 26 – 2010 February 23.
What happens after MCT in the Marines?
What Happens After MCT? After attending Marine Combat Training, it is time to attend schooling in their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) before moving on to their permanent duty station. The Marines expect every member to possess the ability to fight in combat. This is why the Marines say all Marines are riflemen.
Is MCT harder than boot camp?
If you live in the west, you attend training at Camp Pendleton in California. The training program’s design gives Marines an overview of combat skills, including marksmanship over various weapons, navigation, and other warfare fundamental skills. Some Marines found MCT to be a challenge, while others thought it was much easier than boot camp.
What Is MCT like?
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What is the schedule for MCT?
Camp Pendleton 2022 MCT Graduation DatesClassStart DateGraduation Date15-22July 2, 2022July 30, 202216-22February 8, 2022March 8, 202217-22February 15, 2022March 15, 202218-22February 22, 2022March 22, 202225 more rows
How long is MCT USMC 2022?
Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT) is a 29-day course. The mission is to train and conduct standards-based combat skills training of all non-infantry Marines in order to ensure that every Marine is a fighting Marine, regardless of their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).
How hard is Marine MCT?
Marine Combat Training is a challenging training program. While it lacks the intensity of the infantry training those with the infantry MOS enjoy, it is still tough. However, Marines who participated in the Marine Combat Training report on Quora vastly different experiences when comparing boot camp and MCT.
What do you wear to MCT?
For many patrons, attending an MCT production is a special occasion, but formal wear is not required. Attire generally varies from business casual to cocktail dresses and suits. Above all, we want you to feel comfortable.
Do you get your phones in MCT?
The Marines spend the majority of their training in the field with no access to cell phones. Please do not worry, it is not uncommon for families to not hear from their Marines during training. 2. Is there lodging on Camp Geiger for families?
Do you get leave after MCT?
There will be NO leave period after completion of ITB or MCT. You will receive orders to the Fleet Marine Force. Upon Graduation from Marine Combat Training you will receive orders to you your MOS school.
How long are you in the field at MCT?
MCT is a basic infantry training condensed into 29 days. MCT is for Marines whose MOS is not infantry (03xx). The Marine Corps' mantra is "every Marine a rifleman", and Marine Combat Training is where that philosophy is implemented.
Where do Marines go after MCT?
After Graduation from the Marine Combat Training (MCT), Marines will attend schooling for their chosen MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty. Your Marine has a 4-digit MOS number that corresponds with the title of his/her Military Occupational Specialty.
What can you not bring to MCT?
Over-the-counter drugs are not permitted at MCT, so do not bring these. If you are currently taking any prescription medicine, bring it along. You will be re-examined by a Marine Corps doctor to determine if you need to take the medication during MCT.
Can you fail Marine combat training?
Yes, it is possible to fail basic training. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that it is impossible to fail basic training.
Can you get recruiters assistance after MCT?
One of the best things you can do to help accelerate your career in the Marines especially after Marine boot camp is to apply for Permissive Recruiter Assistance Support Program (PRASP).
What happens after SOI Marines?
After graduation from SOI, Infantry Marines will be assigned to their PDS, or Permanent Duty Station. The PDS will be one of several locations. The location will NOT be related to where your Marine attended ITB. Neither you nor your Marine will know which PDS will be assigned until your Marine receives official orders.
How long is the Marine Corps Marathon?
26.2 mileThe Marine Corps Marathon is aptly nicknamed the “Marathon of the Monuments.” The USATF-certified 26.2 mile marathon course starts in Arlington, VA on Route 110 between Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.
How long do you have to run the Marine Corps Marathon?
Time Limit The howitzer will fire at 7:55 a.m. officially sounding the start of the Marine Corps Marathon. The MCM course will remain open until 3:00 p.m., or just over seven hours after gun time. Required Minimum Pace: All MCM participants must maintain a 14 minute-per-mile pace.
Is the Marine Corps Marathon sold out?
The Marine Corps Marathon sold out today in record time, 2 hours and 27 minutes, but the speed was not celebrated.
How long is Soi USMC?
PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION. This nine week course is designed to train Marines in the knowledge and skills required to perform as a Rifle Marine, Machine Gunner, Mortar Marine, Infantry Assault Marine, and Antitank Missile Gunner in an infantry company.
When is MCT graduation?
It is easy to figure out when a Marine will graduate from MCT. Your Marine’s MCT graduation date will be on a Tuesday, 29 days after his check-in date or his class-up date (if he/she isn’t held in a waiting platoon). Check-in dates are on a Monday. Simply add 4 weeks and 1 day to the date that your Marine (or you) classes up, and you’ll have your Marine’s MCT graduation date.
How many MREs are issued during Marine Combat Training?
Be prepared to eat a lot of MREs during Marine Combat Training. The bad news is that you’ll be issued somewhere around 36 MREs for your two weeks in the field. The good news is that they don’t taste too bad, and the new ones come with chemical heaters. There will be a lot of trading, buying and selling of MREs during MCT. Do not get involved in this. Keep your food. If you’re going to be training during the cold months, then take some advice – save your heaters. I went through in February, and there were times when nothing mattered except trying to find heat and stay warm. Sleep did not matter. Food did not matter. I just wanted my fingers and toes to not feel like they were digging through broken glass. You can activate your MRE heaters and put them in your blouse pockets, use them as hand warmers and even put them in your boots to prevent your toes from getting frostbite. Just wait for the steam to simmer off of them before putting them in an enclosed area.
How many females are in the MCT platoon?
Make sure you know what you need to take to MCT. You’ll change from your Alphas into cammies and start your admin work. You’ll get a bone marrow pitch, go to medical, take a drug test, and then you’ll get assigned a platoon. The platoons on the east coast have about 10-15 females and about 80-85 males. The platoon trains mixed-gender, but the females live in separate barracks.
How many days of Marine Corps boot camp?
I’m not sure an up-to-date MCT schedule even exists. The Marine Combat Training schedule recently just changed from 22 training days to 29 training days.
What sights do you get in Marine Combat Training?
During basic training you get the version with iron sights (for now at least). When you get to Marine Combat Training (MCT), you get the upgraded version with the Trijicon ACOG and the laser infrared sight. This ]
Was there a MCT in the old corps?
Great to see this as there was no MCT in the proverbial “old Corps” 😉 …. we’re so old we have a kid who’s graduating boot camp any time now, so good scoop. Although we’re mean and we probably won’t share it 😉
Is MCT fire watch worse than boot camp?
You still do fire watch at MCT. In fact, it’s much worse than at boot camp. You can get anywhere from a 2-6 hour shift of either fire watch, armory watch, or gear watch. Fire watch is the real deal here too. Get caught sleeping and you’ll have an NJP to look forward to rather than an extra set of push-ups or the sand pit the next morning. You’re not a recruit anymore… don’t act like one.
What is the MCT battalion?
MCT Battalion generates Marine Riflemen to possess a foundational understanding of, and their role in applying, the Marine Corps' warfighting ethos, core values, basic tenets of maneuver warfare, leadership responsibilities, mental, moral, and physical resiliency in order to contribute to the successful accomplishment of their unit's mission.
Where is Marine Combat Training?
Marine Combat Training is a four week evolution at Camp Pendleton, Calif. , and Camp Geiger, N.C., where Marines with non-combat military occupational specialties are trained in basic infantry skills after graduating Recruit Training. Topics include rifle and medium machine gun marksmanship, physical conditioning and other basic infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Video by Sgt. Will Perkins)
MCT Family Day & Liberty
Visitors will need to provide the following for access to New River Air Station / Camp Geiger: • Valid Drivers License • Current Vehicle Registration • Proof of Insurance • Student Liberty hours are 3:30pm to 8:00pm on the Monday Prior to Graduation (TD-27) • Students who are expecting visitors will meet with their visitors in Bldg TC-1005,the Camp Geiger Recreation Center • Students are limited to Base Liberty Only and can not leave New River Air Station..
MCT Graduation Schedule
7:45am – 8:30am Parents and Visitors are encouraged to meet with the Marine Combat Training Battalion Commander and Sergeant Major for a Parent’s Orientation at the Camp Geiger Recreation Center loacted at the building TC-1005 (map located at the bottom of the page).
Departure From MCT
Each Marine’s schedule is different based on his/her follow on MOS School. Your Marine may or may not be able to meet with parents/visitors after the Graduation Ceremony. In the event that your Marine will have time to meet with parents/visitors, the parent/visitor should follow the unit to their Company area.
Camp Pendleton 2022 ITB Graduation Dates
We have NOT been able to find an updated graduation schedule for MCT or ITB East at Camp Geiger. Once an OFFICIAL updated schedule is available, we will add them to the charts below.
Camp Geiger 2022 MCT Graduation Dates
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Camp Geiger 2022 ITB Graduation Dates
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