Marine Recruits Head to Basic Training, Military Life

American Forces Press Service ^ | Donna Miles

[Buffettfan]

Semper Fi'
Jarhead

[awjenni]

Things change...

Part of the 13 week (west coast) recruit training cycle actually takes place at Camp Pendleton. The rifle range is at Pendleton and the event called the "Crucible" takes place at Camp Pendleton.

When "boot camp" is then finished, the new Marines receive some time off in the form of "leave" for a couple of weeks. Then it is back to Camp Pendleton for the School of Infantry (SOI). Years ago, it was called Infantry Training Regiment (ITR). All Marines now go to SOI and those who will receive an infantry specialty (MOS in the 0300 field) attend a longer course. East coast Marines go to Camp Geiger (near Camp Lejeune, NC) for SOI.

[Osage Orange]

My dad was a D.I. at Camp Pendleton, CA. in the early 50's....

I'd guess he'd have a different perspective than you...........

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

I'm getting old. I went to rifle range at a place called Camp Matthews about 10 miles north of MCRD. Crucible didn't exist in 1960. ITR was at Camp San Onofre just east of San Clemente.

Yes....things do change.

[tlb]

"" Born in Queretaro, Mexico, and now a legal resident of the United States living in Dallas, Perez said he hopes to smooth the path toward U.S. citizenship, too. He said he chose the Marines because he’s heard it’s the toughest of the military services. “I want to prove to myself that I can do it,” he said. “I know it will be hard, but it will help me grow.” ""

And to think Pat Buchanan and many FR posters call him the downfall of the west.

[takenoprisoner]

"Yes, they will miss the 'joy' of sand fleas at PI."
I dare you to swat one. LOL

[E.G.C.]

BTTT