Do Marines come home after MCT?

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. Lastly, Marines receive their orders to their first duty station.

What is the next step after Marine boot camp?

The School of Infantry (SOI) is where Marines go after Marine boot camp to continue their training as a Marine. The School of Infantry is divided into two different schools; Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) and Marine Combat Training (MCT).

Where do Marines go after SOI training?

Upon completion of SOI, non-Infantry MOS Marines attend their MOS school, which vary in length, graduation requirements, and locations. All Marines are then assigned to a unit with a Permanent Duty Station (PDS).

Can Marines take leave after SOI?

There is a ceremony that friends and family are welcome to attend. However, leave after SOI is impossible to get, and you won’t have much time to visit before leaving for your first duty station.

What should I bring to MCT?

You’ll be required to arrive to MCT in your uniform, but you’ll need to bring a few changes of clothes with you. In addition to all of your issued uniforms, you’ll need one pair of boots, one set of utilities, one 8-point cover, two sets of civilian attire and personal training gear.

Is MCT hard?

Marine Combat Training is a challenging training program. While it lacks the intensity of the infantry training those with the infantry MOS enjoy, it is still tough. However, Marines who participated in the Marine Combat Training report on Quora vastly different experiences when comparing boot camp and MCT.

Do you get liberty at MCT?

For the guys in MCT (West Coast perspective), you will get liberty twice on two different Sundays. The first Sunday you will have it within the SOI area in uniform for a couple of hours. There’s not that much to do except gorge on Roberto’s Burritos and using your phone.

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