The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is a standardized training requirement within Marine Corps entry-level training. It introduces recruits to controlled close-combat techniques, discipline, and force application principles. This article explains what MCMAP is, how it is structured, and what participants are trained to learn. Related Article – Marine Combat Fitness Test (CFT) Standards & … Read more
In the Marine Corps, all Marines receive foundational combat training as part of their initial entry process. Following boot camp, Marines attend the School of Infantry for additional combat-related instruction. Training paths then diverge based on whether a Marine holds an infantry or non-infantry Military Occupational Specialty. The Infantry Training Battalion provides specialized instruction for … Read more
Not every Marine is in Infantry, but every Marine receives Marine Combat Training. You could work every day in administration or as a cook, but you still know how to handle yourself with a rifle and in combat. After graduating from boot camp, Marines earn a day of travel and ten days of leave. Those … Read more
Shopping for a Marine graduation gift can be difficult for some, so we here at OMK did the research to help you find the ‘perfect’ gift. It goes without saying that graduation from Marine Corps basic training or, “boot camp”, is not an easy task. Your Marine has just undergone weeks of physically exhaustive and … Read more
Every Marine is first and foremost a rifleman. The USMC Rifle Qualification is the most important annual training event for every Marine regardless of rank or MOS. This course tests your ability to engage targets accurately under time pressure and in different positions. Passing it is required to stay combat ready. This 2026 guide explains … Read more