What is the difference between MCT and ITB?

Marines with a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of infantry are trained at the Infantry Training Battalion (ITB), while all non-infantry Marines are trained at the Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT).

What do you shoot at MCT?

While at MCT, Marines will be taught weapons skills such as the handling and firing of M203 grenade launchers, AT-4 rocket launchers, M240 machine guns, and M249 Squad Automatic Weapons. Upon completion, the Marines will be directed to their Military Occupational Schools throughout the United States.

What does MCT stand for Marines?

Marine Combat Training Battalion
The group of women will embark on a 29-day course, known as Marine Combat Training Battalion, or MCT, in infantry training and tactics alongside male Marines.

Do you get liberty at MCT?

MCT Liberty Reminder: As of Sunday, 29 January, entry level Marines graduating MCT do not have Liberty on Sunday; Sunday is now a training day for the Marines. Liberty will be held on the Monday prior to graduation from 3:30 to 8:00 pm.

Can you bring your phone to MCT?

MCT Mail. Since the majority of training is conducted in the field during the 29 days of MCT, Marines will not always have access to their phones. Family and friends are still encouraged to send Letters as a form of communication during this training.

Do you get your phones in MCT?

What is the 54 hour crucible?

The Crucible emphasizes trainee teamwork under stress. “Recruits get eight hours of sleep during the entire 54-hour exercise,” said Sgt. Roger Summers, a Delta Company drill instructor in the 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, South Carolina. They march about 40 miles in those 54 hours.”

What comes after MCT?

After leave, Marines attend the School of Infantry. Some Marines receive their MOS-related infantry training through ITB at this point of training, while others go through MCT. After combat training, Marines go to school to learn how to do their specific jobs.