Training Week 5 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix

Team Week. The recruits take a short break from nonstop training to help out around the base. Recruits do laundry, help in supply warehouses and clean buildings around the depot. They also get their photos taken in the dress blues uniform. They will finish the week off with the 10K hike.

Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD SD as of Fall 2022.

Training Week 5 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix

WEEK FIVE

  • Log Drills: Recruits run a course while carrying a log on their shoulders. This is to promote teamwork among the recruits.
  • First Uniform Fitting: Recruits are fitted initially for their uniforms.
  • MCX-Haircuts: Recruits take their first visit to the Marine Corps Exchange and get haircuts.
  • Initial CFT: Recruits run their initial Combat Fitness Test.
  • 5k Hike: Recruits participate their first hike 5 km in distance.

WEEK FIVE TRAINING DAYS

  • Monday, T24: Log Drills
  • Tuesday, T25: 2.5 Mile S&E Course / 1st Uniform Fitting
  • Wednesday, T26: 2.5 Mile S&E Course / 1st Uniform Fitting
  • Thursday, T27: MCX / Haircuts
  • Friday, T28: CFT I
  • Saturday, T29: 5K Hike
  • Sunday, S5: Religious Services/S.U.L.D. Time

LINKS TO SAN DIEGO RECRUIT TRAINING WEEKS

Overview | Receiving Wk | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Our Facebook Groups

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