| In the Marine Corp training, you are converted from | | | | and you would have to take the IST or Initial |
| a civilian into a soldier. The recruits are trained to | | | | Strength test. This test would include a one and a |
| endure odds and hardships but individuals should | | | | half mile run, sit-ups and pull-ups. This is done to |
| know how to work within a team. The shared | | | | check if you are in shape to start the training. |
| intense experience is what creates comradeship and | | | | Next will be forming. What happens during forming? |
| standards of conduct so that Marines won't let | | | | You will meet your drill instructors for the first time |
| anything stand in their way. | | | | and during this 3-5 days phase, you will learn the |
| The Marines are not only trained to be tough | | | | basics- how to march, how to wear the uniform |
| physically but mentally as well. The Core Values- | | | | properly, how to secure your weapons and so on. |
| Honor, Courage and Commitment are what mold | | | | You should be able to adjust to the training way of |
| recruits to be who they're supposed to be. What can | | | | life before the first actual training day. |
| you expect during the Marine Corp training? | | | | What else is included in the Marine Corp training? You |
| You will have the longest and toughest 13 weeks of | | | | would have to undergo the drill, physical training, |
| your life. In your recruit receiving phase, you will | | | | academic training, core values, Marine Corps martial |
| receive your very first Marine hair cut. Your initial | | | | arts program, confidence course, combat water |
| gear will be issued and that includes your uniform, | | | | survival, basic warrior training, field training, |
| toiletries and letter writing materials. During this phase, | | | | marksmanship training, FFR, field meet, crucible, |
| you will have your full medical and dental screening | | | | transition phase and lastly, family day and graduation. |