Training Week 12 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix

This final week the Marines will complete final administrative tasks before their graduation ceremony. Typically, the new Marines get 10 days of leave before reporting to the Camp Pendleton, CA for additional combat training, and then to various military occupational specialty schools across the country.

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

Training Week 12 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix

WEEK TWELVE

  • Grad Practice: Marines practice for graduation.
  • SOI/MCT Brief: Marines are briefed on what to expect when they arrive at the School of Infantry (SOI).
  • Liberty Brief: Marines are briefed on what they are allowed to do during Family Day, as well as the rules and regulations while on 10 day leave.
  • Warrior Preservation: Marines are given a lesson on preserving the history and traditions of the Marine Corps.
  • Bn Cmdr's Inspection: Marines are inspected by the Battalion Commander.
  • Weapons De-Issue: Marines return their weapons to the armory.
  • Moto Run: Marines take part in the motivational run.
  • Family Day: Marines see their family for the first time in 3 months.
  • Graduation: Marines graduate boot camp and begin 10 day leave.

WEEK TWELVE TRAINING DAYS

  • Monday, M9: Grad Practice, SOI/MCT Brief
  • Tuesday, M10: Grad Practice, Gear De-Issue
  • Wednesday, M11: Battalion CMDR Inspection / Weapons De-Issue
  • Thursday, M12: Moto Run / Family Day
  • Friday, M13: Graduation

LINKS TO SAN DIEGO 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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