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Be sure to get a recruit training matrix! Scroll down for link!
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RecruitParents.com Newsletter
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Congratulations to our newest Marines, 3rd Battalion Kilo Company from San Diego, as well as 1st Battalion Bravo from Parris Island, for graduating this Friday, September 9. A big Ooh-Rah goes out to you all!
We would also like to congratulate 1st Battalion Charlie Company from San Diego, as well as 2nd Battalion Fox Company and 4th Battalion Oscar Company from Parris Island, who will be graduating next Friday, September 16.
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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Marine in the Making Garden Flag from the EGA Shop!
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Parris Island Family Orientation Day
Learn About Your Recruit's Journey
Family and friends of Marine recruits are strongly encouraged to attend their Marine's recruit training graduation ceremony and witness the moment in which he or she officially earns the title of United States Marine. Graduation is three-part: Wednesday is Family Orientation Day, Thursday is Family Day, and Friday is Graduation Day. The Marine Corps has activities planned for all three days.
*Image info: Proud Marine parents wearing official EGA Shop recruit battalion t-shirts at their Marine's graduation. (Image used with permission).
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Parent Pride and the Roller Coaster of Emotions Marine Corps Bootcamp Recruit Training MCRD
Becoming a Marine Parent
When we start looking back through our family trees, most of us have family members here and there that have served in the military. For some families, it's a sibling, a parent or grandparent, or perhaps you were the one who served. Some families have a history of generations of military service while, for others, having a family member serve in the military may be a totally new experience.
*Image info: (Public domain image/released).
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The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Learning More About the Corps
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The Commandant of the Marine Corps commands the United States Marine Corps and is the senior officer of the United States Marine Corps. The Commandant is not necessarily the highest-ranking officer in the Marine Corps, but holding the position of Commandant makes him senior to all other officers regardless of rank.
As of September 24, 2015, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps is Commandant General Robert Neller, preceded by 36th Commandant, General Joseph Dunford.
*Image info: Commandant Robert Neller.
(USMC photo/released).
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The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is selected by the Commandant of the Marine Corps and serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is revered as the most outstanding, unparalleled enlisted Marine.
As of February 2015, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is Sgt Maj Ronald L. Green. He is the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, preceded by 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt Maj Micheal P Barrett.
*Image info: Sergeant Major Green.
(USMC photo/released).
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Recruit Training Matrix
Information for Recruit Parents
The recruit training matrix shows what your recruit is doing each day of boot camp.
The EGA Shop has FREE* matrices available, for both San Diego and Parris Island. They measure 11 inches wide by 17 inches tall when open and are professionally printed on a nice gloss finish.
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First Phone Call
Marine Corps Recruit Receiving
All new Marine recruits make a phone call home after arriving on the Recruit Depot.
The sole purpose of this first phone call is to notify the family that their recruit has arrived safely.
Don't be offended when your recruit doesn't chat with you during this first phone call. He or she has a script to read to you and can say nothing more.
*Image info: A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, makes his phone call home, reading only what is printed on the sheet of paper provided by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, October 20, 2014. Recruits will not be able to make another phone call until the end of recruit training. (USMC photo/released).
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Combat Water Survival
Training Phase I: Getting Started
By definition, the Marine Corps is an amphibious assault force. Therefore all Marine recruits are required to know how to survive in the water.
Recruits face many challenges during their 13 weeks on the recruit depot, but swim week is especially challenging for recruits who don't know how to swim.
Training in combat water survival develops a recruit's confidence in the water.
*Image info: A recruit trains in combat water survival. (USMC photo/released).
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Four Shooting Positions
Training Phase II: In the Midst
Recruits are introduced to the four shooting positions during Grass Week, training days 30-34.
A Combat Marksmanship Instructor, or CMI, teaches recruits the fundamentals of weapons safety and marksmanship with their M-16A2 service rifle.
During this week, recruits become familiar with the following shooting positions:
- Sitting
- Prone
- Kneeling
- Standing
*Image info: Recruits spend a week learning and practicing marksmanship fundamentals before shooting live rounds the following week. The Marine Corps has a proud heritage of marksmanship and teaches recruits that every Marine is a rifleman. (USMC hoto by Private First Class Carlin Warren).
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Press Release Template
Training Phase III: The Final Stretch
As Marine recruits near the final stretch of training and recruit families gear up for graduation, many recruit parents think about spreading the news that congratulations are in order for their new Marine.
Many Recruit Parents ask for a sample template they can use to send their local papers a press release upon their Recruit's graduation from boot camp. We're here to help and we have a template for you..
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Hotels vs Billeting
About Boot Camp Graduation
There are many arrangements to make as you plan to travel to San Diego or Parris Island for your recruit's graduation. We have information that will help you coordinate your trip.
Use the links below to learn about hotels in each area, as well as San Diego and Parris Island billeting options, so you can make an informed decision regarding where you will stay for your recruit's graduation.
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