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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 Robert C. Ixtlahuac

Sergeant Major Ixtlahuac enlisted in the Marine Corps on May 18, 1993 and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego California.  Upon completion of recruit training he reported to Marine Corps Combat Training at Camp Pendleton, California.  Following MCT, he attended the...

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A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits during a 5-kilometer hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2022

May 23 2022

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits during a 5-kilometer hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2022

Lance Cpl. Max Noel

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits during a 5-kilometer hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2022. A progressive hike program of increasing distances and pace improves the recruits' mental and physical conditioning, sustains field conditioning and provides overall preparation for Marine Combat Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Max J. Noel)

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 New Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be inspected during the Battalion Commander’s Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 11. In addition to uniform wear and fit, each new Marine was evaluated on their self-discipline, military bearing, esprit de corps, and knowledge of general military subjects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

May 16 2022

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Lance Cpl. Cristian Torres

New Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be inspected during the Battalion Commander’s Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 11. In addition to uniform wear and fit, each new Marine was evaluated on their self-discipline, military bearing, esprit de corps, and knowledge of general military subjects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

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 U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 5, 2022.The staff of Recruit Training Regiment ran at the front of the formation wearing red shirts to represent the battalion they lead. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

May 09 2022

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Lance Cpl. Cristian Torres

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 5, 2022.The staff of Recruit Training Regiment ran at the front of the formation wearing red shirts to represent the battalion they lead. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the three mile run portion of the physical fitness test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 25, 2022. Recruits ran a route throughout the training grounds aboard the depot to make up the distance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

May 02 2022

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Lance Cpl. Cristian Torres

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the three mile run portion of the physical fitness test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 25, 2022. Recruits ran a route throughout the training grounds aboard the depot to make up the distance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Brown with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes push-ups with his platoon during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 21, 2022. New Marines conducted warm-up exercises in front of their friends and family before the run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

Apr 25 2022

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Cpl. Grace Kindred

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Brown with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes push-ups with his platoon during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 21, 2022. New Marines conducted warm-up exercises in front of their friends and family before the run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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 You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an introductory hike around Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 8, 2022. A progressive hike program of increasing distances and pace improve the recruits' mental and physical conditioning, sustain field conditioning and provide overall preparation for Marine Combat Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)

Apr 19 2022

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Cpl. Tyler Abbott

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an introductory hike around Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 8, 2022. A progressive hike program of increasing distances and pace improve the recruits' mental and physical conditioning, sustain field conditioning and provide overall preparation for Marine Combat Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 29, 2022. This training teaches and applies techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)

Apr 11 2022

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Cpl. Tyler Abbott

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 29, 2022. This training teaches and applies techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)

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 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego mascot, oversees the training grounds at MCRD, March. 28, 2022.

Apr 04 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Dep

Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

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 (MCRD) San Diego mascot, oversees the training grounds at MCRD, March. 28, 2022. Manny toured the depot to greet the diverse team of on-base personnel that ensure recruit training is safely and effectively conducted. Manny is named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the ‘original 29’ Navajo Code Talkers. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin) #MCRDSD #recruits #MarineRecruit #recruittraining #usmc #wemakemarines

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fireman carry their fellow recruits during a simulated CASEVAC run on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2022.

Mar 28 2022

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Train

Lance Cpl. Max Noel

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fireman carry their fellow recruits during a simulated CASEVAC run on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2022. This event was a segment of the Crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the Crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Max J. Noel)

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 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a 5K hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2022.

Mar 21 2022

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a 5K hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2022.

Lance Cpl. Max J. Noel

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a 5K hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2022. The training events conducted during grass week were to prepare recruits for the crucible, the final event in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Max J. Noel)

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A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits during a 5-kilometer hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2022 New Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be inspected during the Battalion Commander’s Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 11. In addition to uniform wear and fit, each new Marine was evaluated on their self-discipline, military bearing, esprit de corps, and knowledge of general military subjects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres) U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 5, 2022.The staff of Recruit Training Regiment ran at the front of the formation wearing red shirts to represent the battalion they lead. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres) U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the three mile run portion of the physical fitness test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 25, 2022. Recruits ran a route throughout the training grounds aboard the depot to make up the distance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres) U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Brown with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes push-ups with his platoon during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 21, 2022. New Marines conducted warm-up exercises in front of their friends and family before the run. (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 recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an introductory hike around Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 8, 2022. A progressive hike program of increasing distances and pace improve the recruits' mental and physical conditioning, sustain field conditioning and provide overall preparation for Marine Combat Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott) U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 29, 2022. This training teaches and applies techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego mascot, oversees the training grounds at MCRD, March. 28, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fireman carry their fellow recruits during a simulated CASEVAC run on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a 5K hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 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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