Thanks Kevin, her mos is admin but specifically she is aircraft maintenance record keeping (or something like that lol) she is scheduled to go to miss. Fleece Top hey what happens after MCT? I wish I could just set all of yall down and console you ,but The Corps is something very different than you can imagine, even after reading all of the blogs and watching all of the documentaries including Ears, Open, Eyeballs, Click There is no way to comprehend the reality of the Corps.When a kid steps on those yellow foot prints he is in his own mind alone. thanks for good info. Good luck on your venture, and be sure to update us all here on your MCT experience if you get to go. We just received our second correspondence from our son who will be completing his 4th week of training (phase 1). This is why the Marines say all Marines are riflemen. He also mentioned that they said he may not class up right away for his MOS. God Bless. He will maintain his current weight. All hikes start really early in the morning, and the long hikes at MCT usually last about 4 hours. This also doesnt include field weeks where 1-3 hours of sleep a night is normal. Is writing home a luxury that most east coast Marines dont have? I am happy to say that he will be graduating next Tuesday. http://www.kevinwebb22.com/marine-combat-training-2/marine-combat-training-mct-graduation-visitors-information, Thank you so much I really apprieciate it. Then will I report to MCT on December 12 or wait until January due to holidays? Even my MOS was back up by up to 4 months and it was only a 3-month school. It wasnt the physical part that was rough it was that fact that i was a woman and i had to work harder, because I was not going to be put in the rest of the category of women., weak and dependent on men. Please advise (and thanks for letting me straighten-up our experience in Cali, er I mean, Hollywood) Mom of a U.S. In boot camp, I was stuck with a large even though I had the smallest head size, and it would always get pushed forward by the pack on the hikes and shift around all the time during training. And if you do, Do you get to go off base? Although were mean and we probably wont share it . My Boyfriend is curently at MCT east coastHe has been able to call me every week up until his third sunday (yesterday) At the end of the day the Marine Corps maintains its fearsome battle reputation because it trains it men hard because combat is hard and the more you sweat in training, the less you die in war. What time is their base liberty on Family Day at MCT? Thanks, have a great holiday! Your site is the ONLY place that I could find out what my son is doing. He can grab luggage carts at the Airport otherwise he will need to make multiple trips, or figure out how to turn himself into a load-bearing mule. I want to make sure were together if she has the time off. Youll also get good at putting on cami paint. Just wondering, my hubby graduates MCT in about a week and a halfby now does he know if hes going straight to job school or if he has to wait and where it is. He will have to check in at MOS school first, and then he will get details on his leave. Some Marines found MCT to be a challenge, while others thought it was much easier than boot camp. It is sort of an inner club, as each coast has there own unique obstacles they must face (i.e. Proud Marine Mom And no, I dont stand in stupid formations when other people mess up. I only wish he found this website while he was on the mend. But its Marine Dad Lol, Hi My son arrived Tuesday at Camp Lejeune for MCT. will he call? If he just got out of MCT, he should have 3 or 4 days of leave built up. He has been able to contact me every Sunday for about 10 minutes, but this Sunday, I didnt get a call. The SGT doesnt want to hear it..what can I do to help my son? Golf Company 1st Platoon Food did not matter. I attended MCT from 2010 January 26 2010 February 23. MCT consists of 29 days of battle skills training that enables Marines to operate and thrive in a combat environment. The training programs design gives Marines an overview of combat skills, including marksmanship over various weapons, navigation, and other warfare fundamental skills. I have been reading and viewing various posts about boot camp and from what Ive seen and heard it seems to me that ultimately everyone needs to work as a team. Back in. Hi! He told me and his family before leaving that hed get the recruiters assistance when he finished MCT so hed be home for a month before leaving for Missouri (another thing he told us before he left.) JMILL, Thank you for all the great information. The food situation is not nearly as bad as it was at boot camp. East coast works 29 straight days, with not even 1 hour of liberty until the day before MCT graduation. peloton bike resistance not working. Thats my best guess, as it happens frequently. 1 week ago You might attend Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton or Camp Geiger. Stuff gets heavy. This is one of the best set up pages I have ever seen. Hi I have a question..I just received a phone call last week that my son who is at MCT .has been put into the hospital..he supposedly went crazy on a guy that had come up behind him and put a hold on him..i dont know why this guy would have done that but anywaymy son was admitted to the hospital ond put on the psychiatric ward on suicide watch for observationI dont know if he threaten sucide or they just put all there when they come in on his level..i talked to the doctor several days later on the phone with my son there and the doctor said that he was recommending that my son be released from the military because he cant handle the stress..and that he had received some abuse while at boot..i have talked to other marines who were there with my son and they deny and abuse.. just say it was very intense and harshnow my questions ismy son is trying to get out on a separation of the military..is this possible and how hard is it..will it hurt his record? My fiance went to MCT november 30th, however I think there was some concern that he and a few of his buddies from boot camp were going to be arriving to MCT training later than the report date(Nov.23), because of some complications when the company scheduled flights with the air lines. Ive been considering taking my daughter to see her boyfriends graduation from MCT but were 10 hours away. He has never spent anytime in jail or anything like it..I just dont no why he has changed so much. Canteen Pouch (2) He was thankful that I had found this site. You can send whatever you want to MCT (within reason), but it is more than likely not worth it. havent seen anything specific in this most helpful site, about the few, the proud ladies who also go through MCT after boot camp. So if your at MCT on the west coast, do you have weekends off? The good news is that the barracks at MCT are REALLY nice compared to boot camp. We were BORED there! I honestly do not know of any Sailors that have gone through MCT. No m4s and no sapi carriers. And yes, no news is great news! Student Liberty hours are 3:30pm to 8:00pm on the Monday Prior to Graduation (TD-27) (Friday) This training is a 29-day infantry training through the School of Infantry. As far as I know, there are no deployment dates on this site, nor are there any FOB locations, operational strategies, TS training methods, classified weapons or information, intelligence-related material, or even sensitive posts that would jeopardize a Marines safety, mission, training, or morale. Any suggestions. Ive not recieved that either. 30-rd. Sorry I mean to say, what can he or I do to get him PTAD while hes waiting to class up for his MOS. Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. Sometimes I think that it is not just done to strengthen our military people but also to instill discipline to each of them which could be of great help. Boot camp started the process of wearing me out, Marine Combat Training during the winter made me hate life and MOS School is where I spent my life and missed the birth of []. Those are fleet pictures. Take advantage of it while you can youll live off MREs for the last two weeks of MCT. Yes, Camp Geiger's Rally Point Recreation Center is located on 6th and D Street. What should I expect and what can I tell his family? my nephew is the one I wrote you about getting the meritorious mast. His training sounds identical to Britt Bs. Some platoons never get to use their phone. Thank you! Is there any time before/after check in that Ill be able to buy a new one? Hello Kevin! Ethansproudmom. Thats a tricky one. Proof of Insurance Rule #2 Bootcamp today is so much easier than when I was in boot camp They are a bit tougher as far as the material goes and youll have to study more on your own, but they are all multiple choice. Marines with an Infantry MOS attend infantry school. Im heading to MCT next month and I have a few questions. Not all Marines are Infantry, but the Marines consider every Marine a rifleman. In boot camp, we were told that after MCT, if our cammies had rips/stains that made them unservicable, that we could fill out some forms and have them replaced for free. He didnt think to call my cell phone but I had it off anyway. MCT lasts for 29 days and is intended to train all non-infantry Marines in the infantry skills essential to operate in a combat environment. Dear Kevin, Thanks for the info. Yes, he will receive full active duty pay, but as far as I know, he wont receive any special pay like housing, a food per diem, etc. MCT Battalion generates Marine Riflemen to possess a foundational understanding of, and their role in applying, the Marine Corps warfighting ethos, core values, basic tenets of maneuver warfare,. Hello, my brother just left for MCT on Tuesday February 1, 2011. he checked in around 1 o clock that tuesday. Kevin Webb. Family and friends are still encouraged to send Letters as a form of communication during this training. Any chance of getting a copy of the theme? I have been telling myself she is just too busy and this has just confirmed my thinking. ANY INFO on that? Thank you so much for the information. Marines want to be confident that the Navy personnel they are deployed with care just as much about physical fitness as they do. Waiting to hear from you before I head to the post office. My boyfriend is currently at MCT at camp geiger and I was wondering if he would have libo tomorrow for thanksgiving? On the weekends, what does being off really mean? Theyll split you up, but nothing is stopping you from jumping to a different line. Youll get weekends off and be treated like the Army . Some people just stock up on junk food and stay at the barracks. thank you so much for you help1!!!!! They will be able to spend five hours with you the day before graduation and then about 2 hours total the day of graduation. So, my boyfriend was in the hotel company and graduated in June. Do you think it will be Tuesday March 1st and then Grad would be Wednesday March 2nd? Semper Fi! SOI allows smoking and phones because it is considered their MOS school, but MCT does not allow either. What is camp guard and how long does it usually last? Operation Military Kids was founded to be a resource for teens and young adults who are interested in joining the military, but don't know where to begin. It is good to see that the rules in the Corps havent changed. Your email address will not be published. Gortex Bottom Although, we missed his birthday with him for the first time, I didnt trip or send any crazy birthday items. Not liking this set-up so far And finally.. my question: How do Marines get to use their vacation or leave time? You didnt answer the last question that I asked, meaning? And my husband told me too that they can come home on the last weekend of their graduation and comes back Sunday night. []. My mother found an address and we were wondering if they are able to receive letters from us? Youll be split up into smaller squads and put into war-like scenarios for three days on virtually no sleep, no showers and you will shoot a ton of blanks. L.I.N.K.S. In my experience, if they get Recruiters Assistance directly out of MCT, they will go to check in at their MOS school, and then head back to their Recruiting Station location. I just wanted my fingers and toes to not feel like they were digging through broken glass. It wouldnt hurt to send him something, but it is unlikely that he will be allowed to keep the candy though they may let him have it on Christmas day. Im sorry this has happened. She will leave directly from MCT to MOS school. Right before getting picked up it was changed to open contract does that mean open under the field of Artillery or open under Combat Support? He only told me his company and which platoon he was in and Im not too sure what to write for the address to send a letter since on here I see SOI on the address you posted at the top of this page and I know he specifically told me hes not in SOI. Thanks soooo much for this lowdown- Im heading to MCT in a week and this site really broke everything down a hell of a lot better than the little brief we got in boot camp. All Graduations will be held at the Camp Geiger Gym MCT Graduation Schedule 7:45am - 8:30am Parents and Visitors are encouraged to meet with the Marine Combat Training Battalion Commander and Sergeant Major for a Parent's Orientation at the Camp Geiger Recreation Center loacted at the building TC-1005 (map located at the bottom of the page). Just a correction to the mailing address. However this is no surprise because before he left he was informed about it. I was always hungry at boot camp. Thank you so much. Debbie. Yes, we trained for 16 hours a day. Directions to MCT (pdf). Regardless of where she is at, she will have Thanksgiving day liberty maybe even a 4-day (96 hour). Marine Combat Training is located at Camp Pendleton in California and Camp Geiger in North Carolina. Are you east or west coast? He told us he wont find out anything until the day before graduation. 2013-2014 MCT Graduation Dates (pdf) He will graduate this july 8th. He is going for legal assistance, just wondering if you knew where his training might be? Marine Combat Training (MCT) Schedule You might attend Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton or Camp Geiger. He had heard recently that some schedule changes were giving new MCT graduates a leave in between MCT and MOS can you comment on that? My boyfriend finished boot camp and graduated March 11th, he tried to get recruiters assistance but wasnt able to because he didnt get someone in the office until after his deadline so he couldnt get his orders changed. Youll make head calls in the woods about every 45 minutes to an hour. MCT lasts for 29 days and is intended to train all non-infantry Marines in the infantry skills essential to operate in a combat environment. My son just graduated 11/19/10 from boot camp (Parris Island). SOI East MCT BN Every platoon at Marine Corps boot camp has a few recruits that get a hold of the training matrix/schedule, but finding a schedule for Marine Combat Training (MCT) is another story. Marines at this stage used to sleep in tents, but Mothers of America had that changed by complaining, so now we get a giant tin can. Powered by WordPress. God Bless You and your family as you continue on your path as a US Marine. SOI East MCT BN He will need to confirm with his recruiter on that. 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