Training Week 3 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. Recruits will also complete the 5K and 8K hikes and take part in the initial drill competition.
Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD SD as of Fall 2022.
WEEK THREE
- Confidence Course I: Recruits run through the confidence course to build the self-confidence of the recruits.
- 2x400m Sprints and Circuit Course: Recruits conduct sprints and run through a series of circuits for conditioning.
- Admin/ID Cards: Recruits receive their ID cards
- Combat Conditioning: Recruits conduct conditioning for MCMAP
- SDI Inspection: Recruits are inspected by their Senior Drill Instructors.
- 2.5 mile S&E Ability Group Run: Recruits participate in a strength and endurance group run designed to improve teamwork.
- Initial Drill: Recruits are judged on the close order drill techniques they have learned so far.
WEEK THREE TRAINING DAYS
- Monday, T12: Confidence Course I / MCMAP
- Tuesday, T13: Close Order Drill
- Wednesday, T14: Admin/ ID Cards/Combat Conditioning (CCX)
- Thursday, T15: SDI Inspection
- Friday, T16: 2.5 Mile S&E Ability, Group Run
- Saturday, T17: Initial Drill
- Sunday, S3: Religious Services / S.U.L.D. Time
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
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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