Training Week 3 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

During Marine Corps recruit training week 3 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. Recruits will also complete the 8K hike.

Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD PI as of April 2022.

Training Week 3 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

WEEK THREE

  • Pugil Sticks II (L): 2nd pugil sticks bout- lead series
  • (Fe) Dental Recall (R4): Female recruits 4th dental recall
  • H/CUT - 3(F): 3rd haircut- follow series
  • Obstacle Crs -1(L): 1st attempt at the obstacle course- lead series
  • MCMAP End (F/Fe): MCMAP Endurance- follow series and female recruits
  • (Fe) Dental Recall (R5): Female recruits 5th dental recall
  • H/CUT - 3(L): 3rd haircut- lead series
  • MCMAP End Crs1(L): MCMAP Endurance- lead series
  • Pugil Sticks II (F/Fe): 2nd pugil sticks bout- follow series and female recruits
  • (M) Dental (R2) L/F: Male recruits 2nd dental recall- lead and follow series
  • 8k Hike: Recruits take part in the second hike 8 km in distance
  • SerCom Inspection: Series Commander inspection.

WEEK THREE TRAINING DAYS

  • Monday, T12: Gas Chamber, Rappel / FAST Rope
  • Tuesday, T13: O-Course II, MCMAP, COD, Academic Classes, CVGDs
  • Wednesday, T14: Academic Classes, CVGDS, Direct Deposit, G I Bill
  • Thursday, T15: H/Cuts 3 (F), Confidence Course II, MCMAP, Academic Classes, CVGDs
  • Friday, T16: H/Cuts 3 (L), Bayonet Assault Course, Body Sparring, TSP / BRS, Academic Classes
  • Saturday, T17: 8K Hike, Academic Classes, CVGD, Series Cmdr Inspection
  • Sunday, S3: 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 free on MarineParents.com and RecruitParents.com websites and on Official Marine Corps websites (see links below for BOTH Parris Island and San Diego). We have a printed 11x17 matrix poster available in our own EGA Shop and and in many recruiting stations around the US. They are available at no cost to you. If you need to order one from the EGA Shop, as a non-profit, we ask that you pay the shipping and handling.

For Parris Island (MCRD PI)

  1. FREE: Official MCRD PI Website
    (Link Updated 1/20/2023. Click for alternate link.)
  2. FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
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For San Diego (MCRD SD)

  1. FREE: Official MCRD SD Website
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  2. FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
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    (Note: Our new printed poster is available NOW, 1/31/2023.)

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