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Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021. Recruits endured numerous hours over the week mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship before moving on to live fire drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)



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.


 

Commanding Officer, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Colonel Carlos T. Jackson

Colonel Jackson enlisted into the Marine Corps Reserve in 1992.  He graduated from Tuskegee University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and received his commission via the Platoon Leader’s Class program in December of 1996. Colonel Jackson’s assignments in the operating forces include: Assault...

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Sergeant Major, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Sergeant Major Francisco W. Ortega

Sergeant Major Ortega reported to MCRD San Diego in January of 2000. Graduating from recruit training in April, he then reported tothe School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, CA, for Marine Combat Training. After completing the Marine Combat Training in July of2000, Sergeant Major Ortega was...

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U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jaiden Martino, a recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, holds security during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2023.

May 22 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jaiden Martino, a recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, holds security during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2023.

Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jaiden Martino, a recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, holds security during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2023. The crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they learned throughout recruit training to earn the title “United States Marine.” Martino was recruited out of Recruiting Station Seattle, Wash. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8, 2023

May 15 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8, 2023

Cpl. Grace J. Kindred

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8, 2023. Recruits carried a 250-pound log, executing various teamwork exercises to strengthen their bodies and minds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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 New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fast down the rappel tower training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 28, 2023.

May 09 2023

New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fast down the rappel tower training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 28, 2023.

Cpl. Grace J. Kindred

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week’s Top Shot Winner New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fast down the rappel tower training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 28, 2023. Rappel training was conducted to build confidence in Marines and prepare them for future circumstances they may encounter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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May 01 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swings across an obstacle during a confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 11, 2023

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

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week’s Top Shot Winner A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swings across an obstacle during a confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 11, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) #MCRDSD #topshot #wemakemarines

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, empties another recruits magazine pouch during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 18, 2023.

Apr 28 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, empties another recruits magazine pouch during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 18, 2023.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week’s Top Shot Winner A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, empties another recruits magazine pouch during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 18, 2023. The crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they learned throughout recruit training to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

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 New U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are led by company leaders during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, April 6, 2023.

Apr 10 2023

New U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are led by company leaders during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, April 6, 2023.

Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux

New U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are led by company leaders during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, April 6, 2023. The motivational run is the last physical training exercise Marines conduct while at MCRD San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a revers climb during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March. 27, 2023.

Apr 03 2023

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a revers climb during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March. 27, 2023.

Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a revers climb during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March. 27, 2023. The Confidence Course challenges recruits physically, mentally, and spiritually through obstacles that require confidence in their strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)

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Mar 13 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Angel Castro, a recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, exits the pool during swim qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 6, 2023.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler W. Abbott)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Angel Castro, a recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, exits the pool during swim qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 6, 2023. The basic swim qualification consists of a 25-meter swim, tower jump into the water, four-minute tread, 25-meter pack swim, and an underwater gear shed. Castro was recruited by Recruiting Station San Diego Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler W. Abbott)

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 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

Mar 06 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot for Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and his handler, Cpl. Max Noel, a Communication Strategy and Operations Marine at MCRD, participate in the season opening ceremony for the San Diego Legion at Snapdragon Stadium, Feb. 18, 2023.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week’s Top Shot Winner U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot for Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and his handler, Cpl. Max Noel, a Communication Strategy and Operations Marine at MCRD, participate in the season opening ceremony for the San Diego Legion at Snapdragon Stadium, Feb. 18, 2023. The San Diego Legion is part of Major League Rugby, a professional sports league starting its sixth season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, pulls himself across a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 21, 2023.

Feb 27 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, pulls himself across a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 21, 2023.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, pulls himself across a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 21, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

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U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jaiden Martino, a recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, holds security during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8, 2023 New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fast down the rappel tower training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 28, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, empties another recruits magazine pouch during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 18, 2023. New U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are led by company leaders during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, April 6, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a revers climb during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler W. Abbott) (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux) A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, pulls himself across a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 21, 2023.
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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)

 

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