Training Week 11 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix
Marine week. Marine week now lasts two weeks, giving the new Marines more time with their Drill Instructors. During this time the Marines will gain more insight as to what it means to be a United States Marine. The Marines will also conduct a uniform inspection for the Battalion Commander.
Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD PI as of April 2022.
WEEK ELEVEN
- 0-3 Uniform Del: Marines are given their uniforms.
- NFCU/FSNB Check: Marines are taught about different credit unions and banks.
- H/CUT - 9: 9th haircut
- Force fitness: Marines take part in a week's worth of fitness activities.
- Dental (R6(L))(R6(Fe)): 6th dental recall- lead series and female recruits
- Dental (R6(F))(R7(Fe)): Male Marines 6th dental recall- follow series. 7th dental recall for female Marines.
- Gear De-Issue: Marines turn in their gear.
- Personal Effects: Marines receive their personal effects that were turned in when boot camp started.
- Travel Makeup: Marines who missed the chance to make their final travel plans will go to SATO.
- Dental(R7(L/F))(R8(Fe)): Male Marines 7th dental recall- lead and follow series. 8th dental recall for female Marines.
- MCCS Resources/ NMCRS/Red Cross Brief: Marines are briefed about Marine Corps Community Services/Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and Red Cross.
- BN CO Inspection: Battalion Commander Inspection
- Field Meet: All Marines get together for a series of physical fitness activities.
- Base Liberty II: Marines receive a 2nd period of on base liberty.
WEEK ELEVEN TRAINING DAYS
- Monday, M2: O3 Delivery, Swim PT, NFCU Check Issue, Foreign Language Program
- Tuesday, M3: H/Cuts 9, Force Fitness, MCCS Resources, 782 Gear Turn-in, Personal Effects (Fe)
- Wednesday, M4: Force Fitness, Personal Effects (L/F), Final Bill Pay (L/F)
- Thursday, M5: Force Fitness, Warrior Preservation, Drivers Safety (F/Fe), Foreign Langage Test, Marriage & 1st Term
- Friday, M6: B C Inspection, Squad Talks, Drivers Safety (L), Foreign Language Test
- Saturday, M7: Force Fitness, Museum Visit
- Sunday, S11: Religious Services, CVGDs
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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