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Training and Educating Officers of Exemplary Character

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Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Walewski, an air command and control officer and instructor with The Basic School, Training Command, competes in the...

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Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Ramirez, a mortarman with The Basic School, Training Command, loads an M16A4 rifle during the Marine Corps Marksmanship...

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Alpha Company WARFEX

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Luke Lynch, a student with Company A, The Basic School, Training Command, assists in launching a Skydio X2D Small Unmanned...

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Alpha Company WARFEX

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

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Company B conducts FEX III

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company B, The Basic School embark a CH-53E Super Stallion with Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Marine Aircraft...

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WOBC Graduation

U.S. Marines with Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-26, Company I, The Basic School, Training Command participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine...

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Marine Aviation Night

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Swan, the deputy commandant of aviation, discusses the aviation field with students from The Basic School during...

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Marine Aviation Night

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, addresses students during Marine Aviation Night at TBS on...

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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...

 

 
"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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