Term
| What should pooles learn before attending boot camp? |
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Definition
each poolee will receive a small handbook that will teach the following
1) rank structure
2) general orders
3) initial strength test (IST)
4) the code of conduct
5) naval terminology |
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Term
| What are the locations of recruit training? |
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Definition
MCRD San Diego - males only
MCRD Parris Island - females & males |
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Term
| How long is forming phase for both FM&M recruits? |
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Definition
| typically 4 days depending on ship date. does not count towards training time |
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Term
| What training is conducted during forming phase? |
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Definition
1) stress class
2) learn to speak to DI's and military personnel
3) how to perform daily physical exercises
4) complete necessary dental and medical processing
5) IST
6) weapons issue
7) special testing
8) class on interior guard
9) class on GI bill
10) core values training
11) bucket issue |
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Term
| What is the length of recruit training for FM&M? |
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Definition
| 12 weeks - 70 training days |
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Term
| What is the training of phase 1? |
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Definition
1) close order drill
2) series commander inspection T-22
3) BST classes
4) MCMAP training
5) initial drill T-17
6) PFT
7) swim qual T-18-21 |
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Term
| What is the training of phase 2? |
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Definition
1) BST testing prac app.
2) grass week
3) firing week
4) gas chamber
5) MCMAP review |
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Term
| What is the training of phase 3? |
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Definition
1) field week
2) inventory PFT
3) leadership week, uniform issue
4) rappel tower
5) photos and travel arrangements
6) MCMAP testing T-51
7) final drill evaluation T-54
8) final PFT T-57
9) company commander inspection T-59
10) the crucible T-61-63
11) Battalion commanders inspection M-4
12) marine week
13) defensive driving |
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Term
| What consists of support training company? |
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Definition
1) physical conditioning platoon PCP
2) medical rehabilitation platoon MRP |
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Term
| What is the percentage of recruits meritoriously promoted? |
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Definition
| 10% of recruits may be nominated for meritorious promotion to PFC |
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Term
| What are meritorious promotion incentives? |
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Definition
| 10% of recruits can be meritoriously promoted to PFC. if honor grad is already a PFC he/she may be promoted to Lance Corporal. this puts them 8 months ahead |
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Term
| What are the TIG requirements for PFC? |
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Definition
| 3 months after graduation (6 months) if they are considered by their CO |
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