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Marine Boot Camp HQ

This website is a free resource to help you train for United States Marine Corps Recruit Training. It is developed and maintained by former infantry Marines and ensured to have the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding Marine Corps training.

We offer tips on physical fitness, mental preparedness, Marine Corps knowledge, rank structure, and what to expect during Marine Boot Camp including the entire recruit training matrix broken down week by week. 

Watch this video to learn what this website is all about in less than 2 minutes.

The Marine Boot Camp HQ Mission

Well prepared recruits make better Marines. 

And while you can never be 100% prepared for Marine Corps Recruit Training — the Marines are exceedingly good at culture shock and stress inoculation — we hope that everything you learn here will help you prepare physically and mentally to take on the challenge.

This site is a free resource that is maintained by Marine Corps veterans. You can learn everything you need to know to succeed.

If you’re looking for more, please consider buying the book, which has a complete breakdown of the boot camp schedule, as well as physical training tips, mental fitness tactics, and a basic nutrition guide.

What are you waiting for? It’s time to earn the title. 

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Get the Recruit Training Schedule

Before you leave, download the Recruit Training Matrix for future reference!

The recruit training matrix is a simple guide to Marine Corps Boot Camp events week by week. Enter your email and we’ll send it to you for free. 

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