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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 recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 30, 2023.

Feb 06 2023

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 30, 2023.

Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 30, 2023. The MCMAP belt system incorporates a building-block approach, while progressively increasing the difficulty of the techniques and advancing the skill proficiency and leadership abilities of the individual Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, visits Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, Jan. 23, 2023.U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, visits Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, Jan. 23, 2023.

Jan 30 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, visits Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, Jan. 23, 2023.U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, visits Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, Jan. 23, 2023.

Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, visits Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, Jan. 23, 2023. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the ‘original 29’ Navajo Code Talkers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

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 A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires his rifle during a table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10,

Jan 23 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires his rifle during a table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10,

Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires his rifle during a table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2023. The table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

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 Guests of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion cheer on the newest Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 12, 2023

Jan 17 2023

Guests of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion cheer on the newest Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 12, 2023

Cpl. Grace Kindred

Guests of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion cheer on the newest Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 12, 2023. Friends and family of Lima Company attended the event to celebrate the completion of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in an obstacle during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023.

Jan 09 2023

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in an obstacle during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023.

Cpl. Tyler Abbott

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in an obstacle during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Hunter Garcia with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completes the "slide for life" obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 27, 2022.

Jan 03 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Hunter Garcia with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completes the "slide for life" obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 27, 2022.

Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Hunter Garcia with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completes the "slide for life" obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 27, 2022. The confidence course is made up of different obstacles used to instill confidence in recruits. Garcia was recruited out of Harlingen, Texas, with Recruiting Station San Antonio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Louis Youngblood, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts log exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 19, 2022.

Dec 27 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Louis Youngblood, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts log exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 19, 2022.

Cpl. Grace Kindred

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Louis Youngblood, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts log exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 19, 2022. Recruits carried a 250-pound log, executing various teamwork exercises to strengthen their bodies and minds. Youngblood was recruited out of Recruiting Station Houston, Texas. (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, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 15, 2022

Dec 19 2022

New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 15, 2022

Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 15, 2022. The motivational run is the last physical training event Marines conduct while at MCRD San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison D. Franklin, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marches in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022.

Dec 12 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison D. Franklin, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marches in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022.

Cpl. Grace Kindred

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison D. Franklin, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marches in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022. Franklin earned the distinction as the first female honor graduate from MCRD San Diego. She was recruited out of Recruiting Station Indianapolis, Ind. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate the weaver obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 28, 2022.

Dec 05 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate the weaver obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 28, 2022.

Lance Cpl. Joshua Dreher

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate the weaver obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 28, 2022. The confidence course is composed of a series of obstacles built to test recruits' physical and mental endurance and strength. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Dreher)

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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 30, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, visits Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, Jan. 23, 2023.U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, visits Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, Jan. 23, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires his rifle during a table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, Guests of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion cheer on the newest Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 12, 2023 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in an obstacle during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Hunter Garcia with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completes the "slide for life" obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 27, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Louis Youngblood, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts log exercises during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 19, 2022. New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 15, 2022 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison D. Franklin, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marches in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate the weaver obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 28, 2022.
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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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