Training Week 10 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix
Recruits face the final challenges they must overcome to earn the title of Marine. The week begins with a physical fitness test and a written exam before the final drill evaluation. The recruits then face the Crucible, a final 54-hour field event that tests the recruits on the knowledge, skills and values they have been taught throughout training. Those who complete the final challenge are awarded their Eagle, Globe and Anchors, symbolizing their transformation from recruits to Marines.
Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD SD as of Fall 2022.
WEEK TEN
- Prac Written Exam II: Recruits take their 2nd written test.
- SATO ticket issue: Recruits make their travel plans for after graduation.
- Confidence Chamber: Recruits train with their gas masks in the gas chamber.
- 6k Night Hike: Recruits conduct a night hike 6 km in distance.
- Copeland's Assault Course: Recruits conduct this course to help instill a combat mindset. Recruits conduct many different courses throughout the Crucible.
- 15k Reaper Hike: Recruits conduct the 15 km up the mountain named the Reaper. Completing this hike marks the end of the Crucible.
- Emblem Ceremony: Recruits become Marines and receive their Eagle, Globe, and Anchors.
- Gear De-Issue: Marines return their issued gear.
- Movement to MCRD: Marines return to MCRD San Diego from Camp Pendleton.
WEEK TEN TRAINING DAYS
- Monday, T54: 6K Night Re-Supply Hike
- Tuesday, T55: Night Draws Course
- Wednesday, T56: Crucible Hike / Emblem Ceremony
- Thursday, M1: Gear Cleaning
- Friday, M2: Gear Turn In / Haircuts
- Saturday, M3: Movement to MCRD
- Sunday, S10: 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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