Q:What companies are in each Recruit Training Battalion?

A:Here are the different companies that make each Recruit Training Battalion

1st Recruit Training Battalion (Battalion Color "Red")

2nd Recruit Training Battalion (Battalion Color "Yellow")

3rd Recruit Training Battalion (Battalion Color "Blue")

Only at Parris Island is there a 4th Recruit Training Battalion.

Its the Training Battalion for young women wanting to become Marines.


4th Recruit Training Battalion (Battalion Color "Maroon")


Q:What are the battalion colors?

A:Each battalion has colors:

The 4th Battalion
Is the Women Recruit Battalion
At MCRD Parris Island.

There's no 4th Battalion
At MCRD San Diego

Q:What's the Crucible like

A:An explanation of the crucible.
Can be found at.
The Crucible"

Q:When is Eagle, Globe and Anchor(EGA) awarded?

A:It looks like both PI and SD.
Are going to give the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
Out on family day.

Q:What happens after boot camp?

A:After your Marine graduates from MCRD.
They will normally get ten days leave.
They will then go to School of Infantry (SOI)
At either Camp Pendleton CA.
Or Camp Geiger (part of Camp Lejeune) NC.
SOI at Geiger
Camp Pendleton
Go to the left side of the page for Formal Schools and select SOI

Q:What is SOI?

A:It stand for School of Infantry.
It is divided into two basic sections (MCT or ITB.
Your Marine will go to one or the other.
Depending upon what he/she will be doing in the Corps.
(1) Marine Combat Training (MCT)
Is for Marines who are NOT going to be infantry
(Admin, Communications, air etc).
They say that all Marines are rifleman, and it is true.
If you're a cook, MCT trains you as a basic infantry man.
To help in battle if needed.
MCT is about 17 days long.
And teaches basic infantry training to all Marines.
That are not going to be infantry.
After MCT
They are normally sent directly.
To their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) school.
To train for their selected job with no leave.
(2) Infantry Training Battalion (ITB)
Is for Marines who are going to be in the infantry.
(it is about 50 days total, might get longer).
ITB training is divided into two sections.
All the infantry Marines must go thru the first section.
Basic infantry skills training.
It is about 15 days depending upon when you arrive.
After this section they will then be divided.
Into their infantry specialty (MOS)
And complete training in about another 4 weeks.
(again times might change).
The specialties might be;
Rifleman, assault man, machine gunner etc.

Q:What does MOS stand for?

A:MOS stands for Military Occupational Specialty.
Some folks wonder what the numbers in MOS mean?
There are usually four numbers that define the MOS.
The first two define the area
And the last two define the specialty within the area
. For example: MOS 0311 03 means Infantry 11 is rifleman.
Here are two URL�s that you can go to get a basic idea.
Of what the MOS numbers are.
Easy to look at and understand
USMC MOS Descriptions...What My Line

Q:What is a MEU?

A:Here's some links to information of what a MEU is.
Everything that you might want to know about MEU's
MEU Description

Q:Where can I find information on the 26th MEU?

A:Here's a link to the 26th MEU
26th MEU Homepage

Q:Where can I find information on the 11th MEU?

A:Here's a link to the 11th MEU
11th MEU Homepage

Q:Where can I find information on the 31st MEU?

A:Here's a link to the 31st MEU
31st MEU Homepage

Q:What does ELS stand for?

A:ELS means:
'Entry Level Separation'.
Recruits disqualified
From serving in the Corps
For various reasons,
Refuse to train or have been injured
Are given an ELS to release them
From military service.

Q:Where can I find information on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa?

A:Here's a link to MCAS Futenma, Okinawa
MCAS FUTENMA OKINAWA

Q:Where can I find information on TRICARE?

A:Here's a link for TRICARE.
TRICARE Homepage

Q:Does any one have the phone number.
For the recruit photo section?

A:For PI Recruit Photos
1-843-525-3302
EXT 7355

Q:How can I verify for my son
That he has signed up
For the $100 contribution
Under the Montgomery College bill?

A:On your son's LES (Leave and Earnings Statement)
For the first year it should show a deduction
In his pay every month for $100.
If he is past his one year mark
Than about half way down on the right side.
There is a block that says Education Deduction.
Under that it will say MGIB with an amt of $.
He has paid into it.
If no sign of a deduction.
Have him contact his Admin
To see about getting it started.
The rules are really weird about when you can start the MGIB.
Also it will not payoff pre-existing student loans
Made before he joined the Marine Corps.

Q:Where can I get information about Montgomery College Bill?

A:Here's some links to some information on the Montgomery College Bill.
Welcome to the GI Bill Web

Q:What does BRC stand for?

A:BRC:
Basic Recon Course
ARS:
Amphibious Recon School

To gain the MOS of 0321 Reconnaissance Marine.
Candidates must attend either BRC on the West Coast
Or ARS on the East Coast.
The class is currently 3 months long.

Q:What are IRR's, AR's, SMCR's and FMCR.s?

A:

Active Reserve (AR)

This is a program where reservists serve on active duty
For extended periods (usually 3 years).

The Marine has to apply for it and it is very competitive.
Most are assigned to Marine Corps HQ in Washington, Reserve HQ in New Orleans,
or the Reserve Support Center in Kansas City,
though they may be assigned to other locations.

There isn't much difference between AR and regular Marines except that AR Marines usually don't deploy.

Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR)

These are the reserve Marines who belong to reserve units.
They drill one weekend a month and two weeks per year.
Some enlist in the SMCR at the start,
And others reenlist in the SMCR after they complete active duty.
Several SMCR units have been activated for 1 year.

Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)

This is the manpower pool of those who have completed their active duty obligation.
They don't drill but are subject to recall in case of national emergency.
Some IRR Marines are being recalled.

Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR)

These are enlisted Marines who have completed at least 20 but less than 30 years of active duty.
They draw retired pay based on their years of active duty.
Like IRRs they don't drill and are subject to recall.
When they complete a total of 30 years of active duty and FMCR time,
They're transferred to the retired list.


Q:What are the regulations for women haircuts in the Corps?

A:The requirement for hair regulations

Is to maintain uniformity within a military population.
Women's hairstyles require non-eccentric styles.
Female Marines will be well groomed at all times,
And when in uniform will abide by the following:

(1) Hair may touch the collar,
But will not fall below the collar's lower edge.
Hair that would fall naturally below the collar's lower edge.
Will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned.
During physical training periods in which physical training clothing is worn,
Hair will be allowed to fall naturally, without being fastened or pinned.
This does not apply when conducting physical training in the utility uniform.

(2)Hair will be styled so as not to interfere.
With the proper wear of the uniform headgear.
All headgear will fit snugly and comfortably
Around the largest part of the head,
Without distortion or excessive gaps.
Hairstyles which do not allow the headgear,
To be worn in this manner are prohibited.

(3) Faddish and exaggerated styles,
To include shaved portions of the scalp,
Other than the neckline, designs cut in the hair,
Unsecured ponytails and styles,
Which are distinctly unbalanced or lopsided are prohibited.
Multiple braiding is authorized.
If hair extensions are used in the braiding of the hair,
The extensions must have the same general appearance,
As the individual's natural hair.
Braided hairstyles will be conservative,
And conform to other guidelines listed herein.

(4) Barrettes, combs, rubber bands, etc.
are authorized, if concealed by the hair.
Inconspicuous hairpins and bobby pins,
If required, are authorized.
Hairnets will not be worn unless authorized,
For a specific type of duty.
Wigs, if worn in uniform, must look natural,
And conform to the above regulations.

(5) Cosmetics, if worn, will be applied conservatively,
And will complement the individual's complexion tone.
Exaggerated or faddish cosmetic styles are inappropriate,
With the uniform and will not be worn.
Non-eccentric lipstick and nail polish colors,
To include colorless nail polish, may be worn with all uniforms.
Fingernails with multiple colors,
And decorative ornamentation are prohibited.
Nail length will be no longer than 1/4 inch from the tip of the finger.

(6) No female will be required to remove leg hair,
Except where considered unsightly,
And cannot be covered with appropriate hosiery
As described in MCO P1020.34F subparagraph 3027.5.




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