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.
U.S. Marines compete in the Training Command Fittest Instructor Competition on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 21, 2023.
Marines conduct their Crew Served Weapons Field Exercise at The Basic School.
Marines run the Physical Fitness Test at The Basic School.
Marines conduct Field Exercise III at The Basic School.
An MV-22 Osprey lands in support of a Patrolling Exercise (PEX) at The Basic School.
Marines conduct a Sand Table Exercise (STEX) which focused on applying tactics for a rifle platoon in the defense.
Marines and families enjoy Family Day prior to graduation.