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RecruitParents.com Newsletter
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Congratulations to our newest Marines, 2nd Battalion Fox Company from San Diego, for graduating this Friday, September 23. A big Ooh-Rah goes out to you all!
We would also like to congratulate 3rd Battalion Kilo Company and 4th Battalion Papa Company from Parris Island, who will be graduating next Friday, September 30.
For those of you who are just beginning your journey, we would like to welcome you and extend our congratulations! You're on a new journey to becoming a Marine Parent. The pride is indescribable, but you may feel you are in an unfamiliar world with a whirlwind of emotions and never-ending questions.
If you've been looking for answers to your questions, we can help you.
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Corps Respect: A Family Value
By now you've likely heard some new terminologies from your recruit or through reading information about the Marine Corps. While trying to get yourself wrapped around the meanings of some of these new terms, you may be seeing the same theme throughout, but you've not really been successful at labeling that term.
*Image info: (USMC photo by Corporal Clayton Filipowicz).
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GI Bill Education Benefits
The term "GI Bill" refers to any educational benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs earned by members of the armed forces and their family members. These benefits are designed to assist service members and eligible veterans cover the costs associated with receiving a higher education or job training. There are several GI Bill programs, and each is administrated differently depending on the individual's eligibility and duty status.
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Learning New Terminology
There are literally
thousands
of acronyms in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and all branches of the military and there are hundreds of new terms to learn. This reference is a starting point for recruit families—those that are most important to learn during recruit training.
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Crucible Coins
The incredible detail on our official Marine Corps Trademark licensed Crucible Coins are stunning and each coin is sure to be a family heirloom to be treasured for years to come.
The coin makes a wonderful gift, particularly when paired with the corresponding Recruit Training Battalion Coin. Your Marine has earned the title. Don't miss the opportunity to add this limited edition coin to your Marine's collection.
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Haircuts & Hygiene
It is not uncommon to hear a statement like, "Marines sure do look sharp in uniform!" As a matter of fact, some Marines claim part of their motivation to join the Marine Corps was found in the desire to attain the honor of wearing the esteemed uniform.
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Photos and Videos
During boot camp, recruits will have their photos taken with their platoon as well as individually in the "dress blues" uniform. A video of graduation will also be produced, and that video will include footage from each battalion. Both Parris Island and San Diego offer these services. Your recruit will be given an opportunity to purchase the photos as well as the video.
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Training Phase I: MCMAP and Pugil Sticks
From its inception in 1775, the Marine Corps has distinguished itself as a Martial Culture. The legacy of our Corps is built upon the close combat of ships of sail, the storming of the bois de Belleau, and the holding of "Bloody Ridge" on Guadalcanal. Drawing upon our rich tradition of promoting values and our warrior ethos, the Marine Corps developed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program or MCMAP. It is a martial art that was designed to be, and is the "synergy of mental, character, and physical disciplines."
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Training Phase II: Core Values--Honor, Courage, Commitment
T
o understand how to do what is right, recruits and Marines are taught about ethics and the core values of the Marine Corps. The Corps' core values are
Honor
,
Courage,
and
Commitment
. These values make up the bedrock of a Marine's character. During recruit training, recruits are taught these core values and numerous others related to them, such as integrity, discipline, teamwork, duty, and "esprit de corps."
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Training Phase III: School of Infantry
All graduates of Marine Corps recruit training attend the School of Infantry (SOI). At SOI, they will train with one of two training battalions, either MCT or ITB. All non-infantry Marines attend training at Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), while infantry Marines (all Marines with a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 03xx) attend training at Infantry Training Battalion (ITB).
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