Training Week 8 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

Basic Warrior Training. They are taught basic skills of survival in combat, such as combat marksmanship skills, land navigation, proper gas mask use, and how to maneuver under enemy fire.

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

Training Week 8 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

WEEK EIGHT

  • Work Parties: Recruits help make targets for the range, pick up shell casings, etc.
  • BWT (Follow/Female): Basic Warrior Training- follow series and female recruits
  • Table 2 (Lead): Recruits take part in the second course of fire during firing week- lead series
  • 0-2 Uniform Delivery: Fitted uniforms are delivered.
  • BWT (Lead): Basic Warrior Training- lead series
  • Table2 Follow/Female: Recruits take part in the second course of fire during firing week- follow series and female recruits.
  • Combat End Crs: Combat Endurance Course

WEEK EIGHT TRAINING DAYS

  • Monday, T42: O3 Clothing (L/FeA), Table 2 Classes, Written Exam II Retest
  • Tuesday, T43: O3 Clothing (F/FeB), Table 2 Classes, Written Exam II Retest
  • Wednesday, T44: H/Cuts 7 (F), Table 2 Firing, TCCC (L)
  • Thursday, T45: H/Cuts 7 (L), Table 2 Firing, TCCC (F/Fe)
  • Friday, T46: Table 2 Qualification, Table 2 Re-Qual
  • Saturday, T47: Final CFT, TCCC PracApp
  • Sunday, S8: Religious Services, Warfighting, Move to Page Field, BWT Classes

LINKS TO PARRIS ISLAND RECRUIT TRAINING WEEKS

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For Parris Island (MCRD PI)

  1. FREE: Official MCRD PI Website
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  1. FREE: Official MCRD SD Website
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  2. FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
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