Weapons and Field Training Battalion

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 training and small arms combat marksmanship training; provides professional instruction on and evaluation of basic military field skills; and responsible for the conduct of the Crucible - the culminating event of Recruit training.

Colonel Richard J Stinnett

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

Colonel Richard Stinnett, a native of Wake Forest, North Carolina, graduated from the University of

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Sergeant Major Francisco W. Ortega

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

Sergeant Major Ortega reported to MCRD San Diego in January of 2000. Graduating from recruit

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

U.S. Marines assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, present the colors during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a brief moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region play music during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a brief moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, march and play music during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

The staff of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

Family and guests of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand for the national anthem during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a brief moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, marches her platoon during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nicholas Padilla, senior drill instructor, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, marches his platoon during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis Ortega, left, command senior enlisted leader, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, and Sgt. Maj. Rupert Palmer, right, sergeant major, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, salute the colors during a graduation ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Jul 10 2025

Lima Company Morning Colors Ceremony and Graduation

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis Ortega, command senior enlisted leader, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, salute the new Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 27, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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Welcome Aboard
Inbound Marines and Sailors, welcome to Weapons and Field Training Battalion (WFTBN). If you are reporting to WFTBN during regular working hours, please go to IPAC inbound (click here) in the 13 Area with your orders first. If you report outside of normal working hours, please check in with our officer of the day (OOD) in headquarters bldg 31503 at Edson Range.

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Unit, Personal, and Family Readiness
URC Welcome Letter

Uniform Readiness Coordinator (URC)
Welcome to Weapons Field Training Battalion Family Readiness online resource.

The URC coordinates, manages and promotes quality family readiness.

The URC is a direct connection for all families of Weapons Field Training within the command. A personal readiness plan is the key to a successful tour of duty.

Uniform Readiness Coordinator:
Weapons & Field Training Battalion
Building 31503, Edson Range Camp Pendleton, Calif. 92055
Office: 760-763-1282
CMC and CMT Courses

Fiscal Year 2024 Combat Marksmanship Coach (CMC; 0933) and Combat Marksmanship Trainer (CMT; 0931) Courses Letter of Instruction

CMC course prerequisites:
*Rank: Pvt – GySgt
*TIS: minimum 1 year
*Full duty and within height and weight standards per MCO 6100.3A w/Ch 3
*Minimum obligated service of 1 year upon course completion
*Current qualification of sharpshooter or higher with the service rifle/carbine
*No pending military or civil litigation; no courts martial within 1 year
*No existing family, financial, or legal hardships/appointments preventing 100%
participation

CMT course prerequisites:
*Rank: Cpl – GySgt
*TIS: minimum 1 year
*Full duty and within height and weight standards per MCO 6100.3A w/Ch 3
*Previously qualified as expert with the service rifle/carbine and have a current pistol
qualification
*GT score of 90 or above
*Hold CMC MOS 0933
*Have with a minimum of 6 months cumulative coaching time or
receive SNCOIC recommendation
*No pending military or civil litigation; no courts martial within 1 year
*No existing family, financial, or legal hardships/appointments preventing
100% participation

Please contact the WFTBN Formal Marksmanship Training Center for course schedule and registration at
(760) 725-2487.

Local Marines will be TAD to WFTBN on non-funded paper orders. If travel costs are required, orders will be unit funded. Billeting is available on a very limited basis and must be arranged through the Course Chief Instructor during the nomination process.
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Contact Us
WFTBn, Edson Range & 31 Area:
Officer of the Day/Quarter Deck (760) 725-2734
S-1 Voting Officer/Sponsors (760) 763-1283
S-3 (760) 725-2939
S-4 (760) 725-2946
31 Area Chapel (760) 725-2700
FMTC (760) 725-2487
31 Area Gym (760) 725-2678
31 Area Dental (706) 725-2331
31 Area Medical Clinic (760) 725-7351
31 Area Exchange (MCX) (760) 725-2591

Camp Pendleton:
MCB Pendleton Directory (760)725-4111
Joint Reception Center (JRC) (760) 725-2442
Duty Uniform Victim Advocate (UVA) (619) 317-3488
Duty Chaplain, Camp Pen (760) 725-5061

Weapons and Filed Training Battalion
Edson Range, 31A Area
Box 55181
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5181
Quarter Deck/OOD: 760-763-2734

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)