Training Week 6 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

Grass Week. Recruits hike to the rifle range and begin to learn the fundamentals of Marine Corps marksmanship. Recruits learn the proper firing positions and spend hours sitting in grass fields sighting in on practice targets.

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

Training Week 6 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

WEEK SIX

  • H/CUT - 5: 5th haircut
  • Final Drill: Recruits compete in the final drill competition, testing their close order drill skills.
  • Inventory PFT: Recruits take part in a practice physical fitness test (PFT).

WEEK SIX TRAINING DAYS

  • Monday, T30: 10K Hike to Range, MCCMP Classes, Written Exam I Retest
  • Tuesday, T31: MCCMP Classes
  • Wednesday, T32: Physical Training, MCCMP Classes
  • Thursday, T33: MCCMP Classes
  • Friday, T34: H/Cuts 5, MCCMP Classes
  • Saturday, T35: Inventory PFT, COD, Company Cmdr Inspection
  • Sunday, S6: 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

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