Is there a graduation ceremony for MCT?
Graduations at Camp Pendleton for MCT and ITB are still closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to marines.mil. Graduations at Camp Geiger are now open, according to marines.mil. As more information becomes available, we will update this page.
Is there a graduation for school of infantry?
Your Marine has successfully graduated from boot camp and is off to the School of Infantry (SOI). If Marines went to boot camp at MCRD Parris Island then they will be attending SOI East.
How long is MCT 2021?
29-day
Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT) is a 29-day course. The mission is to train and conduct standards-based combat skills training of all non-infantry Marines in order to ensure that every Marine is a fighting Marine, regardless of their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).
Does SOI have a graduation?
School of Infantry (SOI) training gets divided into two locations. Generally, new Marines that are east of the Mississippi River attend MCRD Parris Island and graduate to SOI East (Camp Geiger) training.
What do Marines learn in MCT?
Whether a Marine is a cook, truck driver, or administrative personnel, first and foremost a Marine is a rifleman. While at MCT, Marines will be taught weapons skills such as the handling and firing of M203 grenade launchers, AT-4 rocket launchers, M240 machine guns, and M249 Squad Automatic Weapons.
What time is MCT graduation at Camp Pendleton?
11am
Graduation Information MCT Graduation is at 11am. To gain access to the base for graduation, visitors will need to provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
What comes after MCT?
After Graduation from the Marine Combat Training (MCT), Marines will attend schooling for their chosen MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty. Your Marine has a 4-digit MOS number that corresponds with the title of his/her Military Occupational Specialty.
Do Marines go to MCT?
The Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of the Marine will determine what training they will go through. Marines with an infantry or weapons system MOS (0311, 0331, 0341,0351,0352) will go to SOI – Infantry Training Battalion (ITB). Any Marines without an infantry MOS will train at SOI – Marine Combat Training (MCT).
Where do Marines go after MCT?
What can Marines take to MCT?
You’ll be required to arrive to MCT in your uniform, but you’ll need to bring a few changes of clothes with you. In addition to all of your issued uniforms, you’ll need one pair of boots, one set of utilities, one 8-point cover, two sets of civilian attire and personal training gear.
Do Marines graduate from SOI?
As of October 29th, 2021 all graduating Marines from Marins Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and San Diego can take a 10 day leave before checking into their next school. After their ten days of leave, newly graduated Marines will attend the School of Infantry (SOI) where they will continue their military training.
Is MCT like boot camp?
“If you’re going to SOI under a non-infantry MOS (which is called Marine Combat Training – MCT), then it’s like freakin’ heaven compared to boot camp. The boot camp atmosphere is still there a little bit, but you have a lot of freedom in your free time. The kind of freedom that you can only dream about in boot camp.”