Training Week 8 MCRD San Diego Training Matrix

Firing Week. Recruits finally fire live rounds with their M16-A4 rifles. Recruits practice firing from different distances in the sitting, standing, kneeling and prone positions. Recruits finish the week with the 12K hike.

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

WEEK EIGHT

• Qualification Day: Recruits qualify for Table I on the rifle range.

WEEK EIGHT TRAINING DAYS

• Monday, T42: Live-Fire Training
• Tuesday, T43: Live-Fire Training
• Wednesday, T44: Live-Fire Training
• Thursday, T45: Table I Pre-Qual
• Friday, T46: Table 1 Qualification
• Saturday, T47: 13K Hike / Table II Preparatory Training
• Sunday, S8: Religious Services/S.U.L.D. Time

LINKS TO SAN DIEGO RECRUIT TRAINING WEEKS

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ABOUT THE TRAINING MATRIX AND WHERE TO FIND ONE

The training matrices are available free on MarineParents.com and RecruitParents.com websites and on Official Marine Corps websites (see links below for BOTH Parris Island and San Diego). We have a printed 11x17 matrix poster available in our own EGA Shop and and in many recruiting stations around the US. They are available at no cost to you. If you need to order one from the EGA Shop, as a non-profit, we ask that you pay the shipping and handling.

For Parris Island (MCRD PI)

1. FREE: Official MCRD PI Website
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2. FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
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For San Diego (MCRD SD)

1. FREE: Official MCRD SD Website
   (Link Updated 1/20/2023. Click for alternate link.)
2. FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
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3. Pay Shipping and Handling: Order 11x17 Poster EGA Shop
   (Note: Our new printed poster is available NOW, 1/31/2023.)

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