Only the best can become a Marine recruit. Learn more about how the Marine Corps recruit training will test your moral, mental and physical strength.

United States Marine Corps Recruit Training (commonly known as "boot camp") is a 13-week program, including in & out-processing, of recruit training that each recruit must successfully complete in order to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

On Jan. 15, 2025, Echo Company recruits, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, faced the toughest Marine Corps boot camp test—the Crucible. Operating on minimal sleep and rations, they completed...

Jun 8, 2022 · Here is a detailed breakdown of the Marine Boot Camp schedule (updated for 2024). The transformation into a United States Marine begins immediately upon arrival at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego or Parris Island. At the …

During the next thirteen weeks they work harder than most ever have before to acquire the knowledge, discipline, teamwork and fitness level required of a United States Marine. The Crucible begins...

Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States...

Those who enlist west of the Mississippi likely will go through boot camp in San Diego, while those in the East will attend at Parris Island. All Marine recruits start their training at the...

The recruit training matrix shows what your recruit is doing each day of boot camp. Here's a break down of each week at MCRD San Diego and Parris Island.

These basic Marines must be instilled with the discipline to obey orders, respect authority, and uphold our warrior ethos. The Recruit Training Matrix has a schedule of what recruits will face...

Aug 3, 2022 · We offer tips on physical fitness, mental preparedness, Marine Corps knowledge, rank structure, and what to expect during Marine Boot Camp including the entire recruit training matrix broken down week by week.