The Basic School

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Training Command
Training Marines, Developing Leaders

Mission

Train and educate newly commissioned or appointed officers in the high standards of professional knowledge, esprit-de-corps, and leadership to prepare them for duty as company grade officers in the operating forces, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities, and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander.

 

01

Fittest Instructor

U.S. Marines compete in the Training Command Fittest Instructor Competition on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 21, 2023.

02

Crew Served Weapons

Marines conduct their Crew Served Weapons Field Exercise at The Basic School.

03

Physical Fitness Test

Marines run the Physical Fitness Test at The Basic School.

04

Field Exercise III

Marines conduct Field Exercise III at The Basic School.

05

Patrolling Exercise

An MV-22 Osprey lands in support of a Patrolling Exercise (PEX) at The Basic School.

06

Sand Table Exercise

Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense.

07

Family Day

Marines and families enjoy Family Day prior to graduation.