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MCRDSD Recruit Training Matrix: Receiving Week
Aug. 4, 2026 | 3:16
Recruit Training Matrix: Receiving Week. New Marine recruits arrive at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego during Receiving Week, the first step in their 13-week boot camp transformation. During this first week, recruits are checked for contraband, given haircuts, and issued gear required for training.

Recruit Training Matrix: Receiving Week. New Marine recruits arrive at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego during Receiving Week, the first step in their 13-week boot camp transformation. During this first week, recruits are checked for contraband, given haircuts, and issued gear required for training.

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U.S. Marines assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego march on the colors during a graduation ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Navy Lt. Kai Chur, center, a chaplain with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruiting Training Regiment, addresses the new Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Genaro Sepulveda, a combat graphics specialist and mascot handler with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and Lance Cpl. Bruno, the MCRD San Diego and Western Recruiting Region mascot, march during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Marines assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego present the colors during a graduation ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Marines assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego march off the colors during a graduation ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
A U.S. Marine salutes the colors during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion stands in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
260731-M-TC185-1174 U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Andavante Bussey, with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Andavante Bussey, with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tracy Maese, left, commanding officer of Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and Col. Craig Clarkson, program manager overmatch with Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, Camp Pendleton, observe a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 31, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion receives a haircut during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marcelino Garcia, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion exit a bus during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dominic Padilla, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, gives a brief to recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Megan Smith, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dominic Padilla, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Cruise Rosalles with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion receives a haircut during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Cruise Rosalles with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion makes a scripted phone call home during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marcelino Garcia, drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. During the receiving process, recruits are inspected for contraband, make scripted phone calls home and receive haircuts to mark the beginning of the 13-week transformation to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors and recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct an 880-yard movement to contact event during a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2026. The CFT measures the individual Marine's combat readiness and overall performance under high-intensity combat-related tasks through three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Lindsay McGuire with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion prepares to conduct the maneuver under fire during a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2026. The CFT measures the individual Marine's combat readiness and overall performance under high-intensity combat-related tasks through three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Brandon Hund, the company first sergeant of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, proctors recruits for the maneuver under fire event during a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2026. The CFT measures the individual Marine's combat readiness and overall performance under high-intensity combat-related tasks through three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion lifts an ammunition can during a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2026. The CFT measures the individual Marine's combat readiness and overall performance under high-intensity combat-related tasks through three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Salazar, a drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2026. The CFT measures the individual Marine's combat readiness and overall performance under high- intensity combat related tasks through three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alejandro Quintero Jr., a drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2026. The CFT measures the individual Marine's combat readiness and overall performance under high-intensity combat-related tasks through three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor and recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct an 880-yard movement to contact event during a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2026. The CFT assesses a Marine's ability to perform high-intensity combat-related tasks and consists of three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Zane)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region perform during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Headquarters and Service Battalion perform during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion is greeted by a guest after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Genaro Sepulveda, left, a combat graphics specialist and mascot handler with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and Lance Cpl. Bruno, the MCRD San Diego and Western Recruiting Region mascot, salute the commanding officer during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region present the colors during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region march on the colors during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion pass in review during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion present arms during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion gather together after their graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion retire the guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion retire the guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 17, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sheathe the Non-Commissioned Officer sword during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 10, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Kumakaw)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, pass in review during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 10, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Kumakaw)
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion pass in review during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 10, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Kumakaw)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion present arms during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 10, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Kumakaw)
U.S. Navy Lt. Kai Chur, left, chaplain of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, delivers the invocation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 10, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Kumakaw)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, retire the guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 10, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Kumakaw)
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion pass in review during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 10, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Kumakaw)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trinity Belmares, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during a Senior Drill Instructor Inspection event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 25, 2026. The SDI inspection is the first several inspections recruits will undergo throughout the duration of their training at MCRD San Diego and aims to ensure the recruits are upholding the orders given to them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trinity Belmares, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during a Senior Drill Instructor Inspection event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 25, 2026. The SDI inspection is the first several inspections recruits will undergo throughout the duration of their training at MCRD San Diego and aims to ensure the recruits are upholding the orders given to them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion inspect a recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during a Senior Drill Instructor Inspection event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego San Diego, California, June 25, 2026. The SDI inspection is the first several inspections recruits will undergo throughout the duration of their training at MCRD San Diego and aims to ensure the recruits are upholding the orders given to them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion stand at parade rest during a Senior Drill Instructor Inspection event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 25, 2026. The SDI inspection is the first several inspections recruits will undergo throughout the duration of their training at MCRD San Diego and aims to ensure the recruits are upholding the orders given to them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)

 

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