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NOTICE: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

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Company D conducts FEX

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a dry-fire run of a Field...

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MCMAP 25th Anniversary

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arkel Brown, right, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and mortarman, with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence,...

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Company D conducts FEX

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, run to an objective during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing...

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Company D conducts FEX

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a live-fire Field Firing...

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MCMAP 25th Anniversary

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, and Marines with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of...

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ACV Integration Training

U.S. Marines with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School participate in Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration training...

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C-Co 3-25 conducts MOUT

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School, run toward a building during a platoon raid as part of the...

 

 
"Character Matters"
 

Incoming Students

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

Check-In Info

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

Want to come prepared? View training workouts.

Train with our team!

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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