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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 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.


 

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

Colonel Chris P. McGuire

Colonel Chris McGuire is a native of Denver, Colorado. He is a 1999 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering and a commission as a Second Lieutenant through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Colonel McGuire’s operational command and staff officer...

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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 Sgt. Devon Niedo, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, adds orto-chlorobenzylidene-malononitrile gas for recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023.

Oct 23 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devon Niedo, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, adds orto-chlorobenzylidene-malononitrile gas for recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devon Niedo, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, adds orto-chlorobenzylidene-malononitrile gas for recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023. The confidence chamber trained recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a wall climb obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

Sep 20 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a wall climb obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a wall climb obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruit Brody Smith, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Brody Smith, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Brody Smith, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. Smith was recruited out of San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, jump through a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, jump through a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, jump through a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruit Ximena Cordova, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Ximena Cordova, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Ximena Cordova, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. Cordova was recruited out of Andrews, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruit Leslye Molina, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Sep 20 2023

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Leslye Molina, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023.

Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Leslye Molina, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. Molina was recruited out of Santa Rosa, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devon Niedo, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, adds orto-chlorobenzylidene-malononitrile gas for recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a wall climb obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux) U.S. Marine Corps recruit Brody Smith, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, jump through a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps recruit Ximena Cordova, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a log obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps recruit Leslye Molina, with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates a rope obstacle during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 18, 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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