Training Week 7 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

Firing Week. Recruits finally fire live rounds with their M16-A4 rifles. Recruits practice firing from different distances in the sitting, standing, kneeling and prone positions. Recruits finish the week with the 12K hike.

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

Training Week 7 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

WEEK SEVEN

  • H/CUT - 6: 6th haircut
  • Table 1 Re-qual: Recruits who did not qualify on Table 1 of the rifle range attempt to requalify.
  • 12k Hike: Recruits take part in the 4th hike 12 km in distance.
  • Museum Visit: Recruits visit the Marine Corps Museum on the depot.
  • Foreign Language Program: Recruits who speak multiple languages are informed of the Marine Corps Foreign Language Program.

WEEK SEVEN TRAINING DAYS

  • Monday, T36: Table 1 Firing
  • Tuesday, T37: H/Cuts 6 (L), Table 1 Firing
  • Wednesday, T38: H/Cuts 6 (F), Table 1 Firing
  • Thursday, T39: O2 Delivery (F/FeB), Table 1 Pre-Qual
  • Friday, T40: O2 Delivery (F/FeA), Table 1 Qualification, Table 1 Re-Qual
  • Saturday, T41: 12K Hike, Written Exam II
  • Sunday, S7: 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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