Training Week 1 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix
During Marine Corps recruit training week 1 at Parris Island, recruits receive instruction on military history, customs and courtesies, basic first aid, uniforms, leadership and core values. They begin to learn discipline through close-order drill and hand-to-hand combat skills through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which is made up of various martial arts styles.
Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD PI as of April 2022.
WEEK ONE TERMINOLOGY
- Academic Classes: Classroom instruction. Recruits are taught Marine Corps knowledge, customs and courtesies, among an abundance of information relating to the Marine Corps.
- COD: Close Order Drill
- Physical Training: Recruits take part in exercise, whether it be running, agility, push ups, and pull ups.
- H/CUT - 1(F): 1st haircut- follow series
- H/CUT - 1(L): 1st haircut- lead series
- MCMAP: Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
- Religious Services: Recruits are given time on Sundays to practice their religion. This gives them a chance to catch their breath and take a break from Drill Instructors.
- Academics Practical App: Recruits put to practice what they learn in the classroom.
- Core Values Guided Discussion (CVGDs): Recruits are taught about the core values of the Marine Corps, honor, courage, and commitment.
WEEK ONE TRAINING DAYS
- Monday, F3: Forming, Inoculations
- Tuesday, T1: Academic Classes, Intro to COD, COD, CVGDS
- Wednesday, T2: Intro to Running Mech, Physical Training, Academic Classes, COD, CVGDs
- Thursday, T3: H/Cuts 1 (F), Physical Training, Academic Clases, COD, CVGDs
- Friday, T4: H/Cuts 1 (L, Fe), Academic Classes, MCMAP
- Saturday, T5: Physical Training, COD
- Sunday, S1: Religious Services, CVGDs, COD
LINKS TO PARRIS ISLAND RECRUIT TRAINING WEEKS
Overview | Receiving Wk | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Our Facebook Groups
ABOUT THE TRAINING MATRIX AND WHERE TO FIND ONE
The training matrices are available for free download on MarineParents.com and RecruitParents.com websites and on Official Marine Corps websites (see links below for both Parris Island and San Diego). We also have a printed 11x17 matrix poster and our literature available at no cost to you in many recruiting stations around the US.
(8/16/2024: We no longer sell the matrix poster online due to circumstances beyond our control and complaints about the timeline for First Class Mail to arrive.)
For Parris Island (MCRD PI)
- FREE: Official MCRD PI Website
(Link Updated 1/20/2023. Click for an alternate link.) - FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
(NEW USMC VERSION 1/20/2023) - FREE from Recruiting Stations: Many Marine Corps recruiting offices have our literature and the matrix available at no charge to you. If your recruiting station does not carry our literature and matrix, please ask them to contact us directly via text at 573-449-2003 so we can send them the Poolee Kits.
For San Diego (MCRD SD)
- FREE: Official MCRD SD Website
(Link Updated 7/1/2024. Click for an alternate link.) - FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
(NEW USMC VERSION 1/20/2023) - FREE from Recruiting Stations: Many Marine Corps recruiting offices have our literature and the matrix available at no charge to you. If your recruiting station does not carry our literature and matrix, please ask them to contact us directly via text at 573-449-2003 so we can send them the Poolee Kits.
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