Training Week 9 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

Testing week. The recruits undergo practical application evaluations. They complete a combat fitness test and face the challenges of the Confidence Course for the last time.

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

Training Week 9 MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix

WEEK NINE

  • 0-3 Clothing (L/FeA): Recruits have final fittings for uniforms- lead series and female recruits group A
  • Tempo Run (F/FeB): Recruits take part in a tempo run- follow series and female recruits group B.
  • 0-3 Clothing (F/FeB): Recruits have final fittings for uniforms- follow series and female recruits group B.
  • Tempo Run (L/FeA): Recruits take part in a tempo run- lead series and female recruits group A.
  • H/CUT - 7(L): 7th haircut- lead series
  • Final CFT (F/FeB): Recruits take the final combat fitness test- follow series and female recruits group B.
  • Final Travel (L:) Recruits make final travel plans- lead series.
  • H/CUT - 7(F): 7th haircut- follow series
  • Final CFT (L/FeA): Recruits take the final combat fitness test- lead series and female recruits group A.
  • Final Travel (F/FeA): Recruits make their final travel plans- follow series- and female recruits group A.
  • MCX - 3(F): 3rd Marine Corps Exchange visi- follow series
  • Foreign Language Testing: Recruits who wish to take part in the foreign language program are tested.
  • Final Travel (FeB): Recruits make their final travel plans- female recruits group B.
  • MCX - 3 (L/Fe): 3rd Marine Corps Exchange- lead series and female recruits
  • Co Cmdr Inspection: Company Commander Inspection

WEEK NINE TRAINING DAYS

  • Monday, T48: Field Skills (L), Land Navigation (F/Fe)
  • Tuesday, T49: Field Skills PE (L), Land Navigation PE (F/Fe)
  • Wednesday, T50: Land Navigation (L), Field Skills (F/Fe)
  • Thursday, T51: Land Navigation PE (L), Field Skills PE (F/Fe)
  • Friday, T52: Academic Classes, COD, Dental
  • Saturday, T53: Combat End Course, Academic Classes, CVGD
  • Sunday, S9: Religious Services, COD

LINKS TO PARRIS ISLAND RECRUIT TRAINING WEEKS

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