Training Week 1 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix
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.
Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD SD as of Fall 2022.
WEEK ONE
- Intro to Core Values: Recruits are taught about the core values honor, courage, and commitment.
- M16 Issue: Recruits are issued their weapons that they'll use throughout boot camp.
- Sprints: Recruits take part in sprint exercises.
- SAPR class: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response.
- Intro to MCMAP: Recruits are introduced to the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
- Circuit Course/ Combat Care I: Recruits take part in the circuit course and are instructed on the basics of combat care.
- Intro to O- Course: Recruits are introduced to the obstacle course.
- Intro to CFT/Combat Care II: Recruits are introduced to the combat fitness test (CFT) and get their second lesson in combat care.
WEEK ONE TRAINING DAYS
- Monday, F4: Intro to Core Values/M16 Issue
- Tuesday, T1: 4X-400M Intervals/SAPR I Class
- Wednesday, T2: Intro to MCMAP
- Thursday, T3: Circuit Course/Combate Care I
- Friday, T4: Intro to O-Course/MCMAP
- Saturday, T5: Intro to CFT/Combat Care II
- Sunday, S1: Religious Services/S.U.L.D. Time
LINKS TO SAN DIEGO RECRUIT TRAINING WEEKS
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ABOUT THE TRAINING MATRIX AND WHERE TO FIND ONE
The training matrices are available for free download on MarineParents.com and RecruitParents.com websites and on Official Marine Corps websites (see links below for both Parris Island and San Diego). We also have a printed 11x17 matrix poster and our literature available at no cost to you in many recruiting stations around the US.
(8/16/2024: We no longer sell the matrix poster online due to circumstances beyond our control and complaints about the timeline for First Class Mail to arrive.)
For Parris Island (MCRD PI)
- FREE: Official MCRD PI Website
(Link Updated 1/20/2023. Click for an alternate link.) - FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
(NEW USMC VERSION 1/20/2023) - FREE from Recruiting Stations: Many Marine Corps recruiting offices have our literature and the matrix available at no charge to you. If your recruiting station does not carry our literature and matrix, please ask them to contact us directly via text at 573-449-2003 so we can send them the Poolee Kits.
For San Diego (MCRD SD)
- FREE: Official MCRD SD Website
(Link Updated 7/1/2024. Click for an alternate link.) - FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
(NEW USMC VERSION 1/20/2023) - FREE from Recruiting Stations: Many Marine Corps recruiting offices have our literature and the matrix available at no charge to you. If your recruiting station does not carry our literature and matrix, please ask them to contact us directly via text at 573-449-2003 so we can send them the Poolee Kits.
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