Training Week 6 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix
This week consists of preparation for the trip to Camp Pendleton. The recruits will complete a physical fitness test, compete in a pugil sticks bout, and conduct a uniform inspection.
Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD SD as of Fall 2022.
WEEK SIX
- PFT II: Recruits run their 2nd physical fitness test
- BAC/Pugil Sticks III: Recruits run the bayonet assault course and participate in their 3rd pugil sticks bout.
- Prac Written Exam I: Recruits take their first written exam, testing their knowledge.
- Admin/Orders: Recruits learn how to read their orders.
- Series Cmdr Inspection: Recruits are inspected by their Series Commander.
- Uniform Issue: Recruits are issued their uniforms.
- Final Drill/Move to WFTBN: Recruits conduct final drill, testing their skills in close order drill. Recruits move to Weapons and Field Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton.
WEEK SIX TRAINING DAYS
- Monday, T30: PFT II
- Tuesday, T31: Bayonet Assault Course / Pugil Sticks III
- Wednesday, T32: Written Exam I
- Thursday, T33: Admin / Orders / MCMAP Test
- Friday, T34: Series CMDR Inspection / Uniform Issue
- Saturday, T35: Final Drill / Movement to WFTBN
- Sunday, S6: 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
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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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