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Weapons and Field Training Battalion


MISSION: Weapons and Field Training Battalion conducts entry level marksmanship and combat marksmanship training; provides professional instruction on and evaluation of basic military field skills; and supervises the execution of the culminating event for Recruit Training - the Crucible.


San Diego, California – A Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, proudly holds his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, after completing the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California October 24, 2019. The Crucible is a 54 hour long event that tests the recruits on everything they have been taught throughout recruit training, pushing through sleep and food deprivation in order to earn the title of Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jesse Lora)



 

 

U.S. Marines with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, train recruits on the proper handling and firing of the M16A4 service rifle aboard Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 20, 2016. Marines instructed and coached the recruits during both the grass and firing week portions of recruit training, ensuring the recruits are able to fire accurately and qualify on the rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Sgt. John C. Lamb)

 

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

Oct 12 2021

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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego (MCRD) mascot, attends a class with the recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion at MCRDSD, Oct. 4, 2021. Recruits received different classes throughout recruit training to educate them on the customs, courtesies, and Marine Corps history. Manny led by example and attended the class alongside recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) #MCRDSD #recruits #MarineRecruit #recruittraining #usmc #wemakemarines Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. http://www.marines.com/WRRHQ Welcome To The Official Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego Website. For more information please click the link below. Semper Fidelis. https://www.mcrdsd.marines.mil

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 U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrate exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 27, 2021

Oct 04 2021

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrate exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 27, 2021

Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrate exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 27, 2021. Recruits marched with their log from station to station. Different exercises were completed at each station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

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 U.S. Marine recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a mass casualty scenario during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021.

Sep 20 2021

U.S. Marine recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a mass casualty scenario during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021.

LCpl Zachary Beatty

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. The drill instructors designated numerous recruits as simulated casualties during this event forcing the remaining recruits to work through the chaos in order to succeed. The crucible is a 54-hour culminating event which ends with the remaining recruits receiving their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

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 A U.S. Marine Corps Private with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion holds his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor for the first time during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021.

Sep 13 2021

A U.S. Marine Corps Private with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion holds his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor for the first time during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021.

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You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. A U.S. Marine Corps Private with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion holds his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor for the first time during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021. After completing the Reaper, a ceremony was held where drill instructors presented their new Marines with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. The crucible was a 54- hour long culminating event at recruit training which will finalize the transformation from recruit to Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruit Lucas Leis, a recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion runs up a hill during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021. T

Sep 07 2021

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Lucas Leis, a recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion runs up a hill during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021. T

Lance Cpl. Grace J. Kindred

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Lucas Leis, a recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion runs up a hill during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021. This hill is named “Basilone’s Hill,” after U.S. Marine GySgt John Basilone in honor of his bravery in Guadalcanal. Leis was recruited out of Burton, Kan. with Oklahoma City, Okla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) — with RS Oklahoma City Marines.

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 Friends and family of the new Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion wait for their Marines to arrive for the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, San Diego, Aug. 19, 2021.

Aug 23 2021

Friends and family of the new Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion wait for their Marines to arrive for the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, San Diego, Aug. 19, 2021.

Sgt. Gloria Lepko

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. Friends and family of the new Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion wait for their Marines to arrive for the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, San Diego, Aug. 19, 2021. The loved ones bring homemade signs, platoon flags, and other celebratory items to encourage their Marines as they complete the final training event of the 13-week training. Friends and family are invited on base for the motivational run and graduation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Omar Bardalesramos, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, commands recruits to curl a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 2, 2021.

Aug 10 2021

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Omar Bardalesramos, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, commands recruits to curl a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 2, 2021.

Lance Cpl. Elliott-Drouin

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Omar Bardalesramos, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, commands recruits to curl a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 2, 2021. The recruits completed as many reps as they could in the slotted time before moving on to the next station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

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 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

Aug 02 2021

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Brand, a Senior Drill Instructor with the Recruit Training Regiment, motivates the families of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 29, 2021.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Brand, a Senior Drill Instructor with the Recruit Training Regiment, motivates the families of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 29, 2021. Following the motivational run, the new Marines were granted on-base liberty to spend time with their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

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 You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Lucas M. Vondehaar, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, squats with a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 19, 2021. Vondehaar was recruited out of Beloit, Wisconsin with Recruiting Substation Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Physical training was utilized to strengthen the body and develop a strong character embodying our core values through teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Jul 26 2021

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Lucas M. Vondehaar, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, squats with a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 19, 2021. Vondehaar was recruited out of Beloit, Wisconsin with Recruiting Substation Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Physical training was utilized to strengthen the body and develop a strong character embodying our core values through teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

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 New recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 13, 2021.

Jul 20 2021

New recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 13, 2021.

Lance Cpl. Elliott-Drouin

This was the most liked photo from last week! New recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 13, 2021. Once recruits stepped off the bus, they immediately began the transformation from civilian to Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrate exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 27, 2021 U.S. Marine recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a mass casualty scenario during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021. A U.S. Marine Corps Private with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion holds his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor for the first time during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps recruit Lucas Leis, a recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion runs up a hill during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021. T Friends and family of the new Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion wait for their Marines to arrive for the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, San Diego, Aug. 19, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Omar Bardalesramos, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, commands recruits to curl a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 2, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty) You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Lucas M. Vondehaar, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, squats with a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 19, 2021. Vondehaar was recruited out of Beloit, Wisconsin with Recruiting Substation Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Physical training was utilized to strengthen the body and develop a strong character embodying our core values through teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin) New recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 13, 2021.

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  Colonel Carlos T. Jackson
  Commanding Officer,
  Weapons and Field Training Battalion
  Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
  CO's Bio

  Sergeant Major Robert C. Ixtlahuac
  Sergeant Major, 
  Weapons and Field Training Battalion
  Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
  Sgt Maj's Bio

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