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Company F Conducts WARFEX

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sean Clapp, a student with Company F, The Basic School, Training Command, provides cover with an M240B machine gun during...

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Company F Conducts WARFEX

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company F, The Basic School, Training Command, participate in the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base...

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WOBC 1-26 Appointment Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy III, commanding officer, The Basic School, Training Command, center, delivers the oath of office to Marines...

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BOC 5-25 Company E Graduation Ceremony

U.S. Marines and foreign military graduates with Basic Officer Course 5-25, Company E, The Basic School, Training Command, pose for a photo after a...

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Field Exercise II Preparation

U.S. Marine Corps students with Bravo Company, The Basic School, conduct preparatory actions for platoon level tactics at Marine Corps Base Quantico,...

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Field Exercise II Preparation

U.S. Marine Corps students with Bravo Company, The Basic School, conduct preparatory actions for platoon level tactics at Marine Corps Base Quantico,...

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Field Exercise III

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense...

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MCMAP Belt Advancement Training

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico,...

 

 
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Incoming Students

Access your official check-in instructions, packing list, required forms, and guidance for reporting to The Basic School.

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Family Members

Find information on Family Day, graduation events, base access, parking, local lodging, and how to stay connected throughout your Marine’s training.

Family Resources

MAFCE


Access welcome information and schedules for Force Fitness Instructor Course (FFI), Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS), and MCMAP Instructor Course held at TBS.

Course Info

TBS Human Performance

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Incoming TBS Staff

Reporting to TBS? View unit contact info, welcome materials, and staff check-in procedures to ensure a smooth arrival and transition.

 
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Command Biographies

Portrait of Commanding Officer
Commanding Officer
The Basic School

Colonel McCarthy currently serves as the Commanding Officer of The Basic School.

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Portrait of Executive Officer
Executive Officer
The Basic School

Lieutenant Colonel Holbert currently serves as the Executive Officer of The Basic School.

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Portrait of Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major
The Basic School

Sergeant Major Cuellar currently serves as the Sergeant Major of The Basic School.

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