MCO 1510.32F — Recruit Training

MCO 1510.32F governs the policy and instructions for the conduct of Marine Corps recruit training.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1510.32F
  • Title: RECRUIT TRAINING
  • Date: 20 Dec 2012
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It covers recruit processing, forming, three training phases, nine functional areas, and the Crucible and Emblem Ceremony. It requires recruit training to comprise 70 training days and establishes duties for training commands and depots.

Applies to: References (a) and (b) apply to all Marines and describes entry-level indoctrination and skills common to all.

Topics covered

  • Initial Strength Test
  • Recruit processing
  • Recruit training phases
  • Nine functional areas
  • Crucible
  • Emblem Ceremony

Questions and answers

How many days does Marine Corps recruit training comprise?

Recruit Training is comprised of 70 training days. (paragraph 9)

What happens during recruit processing?

During this time, recruits receive medical exams, vaccinations, classificatIon tests, uniforms and equipment, and begin assimilation into a military environment after being advised of their rights, duties, and responsibilities under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

How is actual recruit training organized?

Actual recruit training is conducted in three phases and consists of nine functional areas: Core Values, General Military Sub]ects, Marksmanship, Field Skills, Martial Arts, Combat Conditioning, Water Survival, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and Close Order Drill.

What does the first phase of recruit training focus on?

Phase one focuses on building discipline, physical fitness, drill, water survival, and mastery of Marine common skills. (paragraph 9)

What does the Crucible emphasize?

The Crucible emphasizes team work and endurance around Core Values, Warrior Stations, Leadership Reaction Course (an evaluated event focusing on core values), and movement course, as well as other mentally and physically challenging events. (paragraph 9)

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