What do I need to pack for MCT?

What do I need to pack for 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.

What weapons 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.

Can you get dropped at MCT?

They’re not going to drop you unless you absolutely suck and need to be dropped.. like if you pull the pin on the grenade range and just stare at the grenade without throwing it..they may drop you.

How much sleep do you get at MCT?

Sleep and Free Time In addition to eight hours of sleep, you’ll get some “free time” each day.

Do Marines get liberty during 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.

Can you use your phone at 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.

How long is Marine MCT?

Marine Combat Training (MCT) is a 29-day course (prior to September 2008 it was 22 days) in which entry-level non-infantry Marines are taught the common skills needed in combat.

What happens after MCT?

After Graduation from the Marine Combat Training (MCT), Marines will attend schooling for their chosen MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty. Typically, your Marine will have selected an MOS during the enlistment process.

Where do you go after basic training?

Advanced Individual Training(AIT) ranges from 4 to 52 weeks depending on a Soldier’s MOS. After graduating from basic training, Soldiers will go to AIT where they will complete Phase IV and Phase V before joining their unit.

How much money do you get after Marine boot camp?

In 2018, the marine boot camp pay is $1,479.30 monthly or $17,752 annually. This salary applies throughout boot camp for personnel at the rank of E-1 who have less than four months of active duty. Marine Corps E-1 salaries increase after four months of active duty to $1,599.90 or $19,199 annually.

How long does it take to get deployed after boot camp?

Are new recruits shipped off right away? Following boot camp, most Service branches allow new service members a short break to spend time at home. After that, service members generally spend another six months to a year in advanced training for their occupational specialty before deploying overseas or stateside.

Do you get deployed right after basic?

Most likely, your soldier’s Army AIT base will be located miles away. After AIT your soldier is off to their First Duty Station (FDS) and after a time, may be deployed somewhere in the world. Their FDS can be state-side or out-of-country.

What is a good gift for someone going into the Navy?

• 1 Digital Camera. Digital cameras are good because Navy personnel can take pictures during their travels after they graduate from boot camp and send the images to their family and friends via email.
• 2 Stationery with Self-Addressed Stamped Envelopes.
• 3 Photo Album.
• 4 Cell Phone.

How many miles a day do you run in basic training?

We started out running at least a mile, a mile every other day. Now we’ve worked up to two to three miles a day. It all depends on your pace, after you take the one-one-one assessment, they’ll put you in the right group you want to be in.