Force Fitness Instructor

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Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence

1. A welcome aboard email will be sent out to all Marines enrolled in MCTIMS 60-days prior to the convene date listed on MCTIMS. Provide a
response confirming your attendance. If you have not received an email contact the course chief or lead instructor.
2. If you can no longer attend the course, but are enrolled, submit the drop request through your training section to be removed from the
course. This will open a seat up for Marines on the waitlist. Marines who fail to be removed from the roster will have their name routed to
TRGCMD to document their non-compliance.
3. Students must possess an active government email account.
4. Students will be taught data basics. It's encouraged that students get acquinted with spreadsheet software and gain access to Unit Training
Management module in MCTIMS.
5. The MAFCE is located on Camp Barrett. If a CNA is received from Liversedge Hall, it's recommended that students obtain lodging in
Garrisonville, VA. DTS will default to providing lodging options in Dumfries, VA.

Fiscal Year 2026 Course Dates
Continue to enroll via MCTIMS - The MAFCE does not handle course enrollments or drops
FFIC 1-26: 26 October 2025 - 11 December 2025
FFIC 2-26: 22 February 2026 - 3 April 2026
FFIC 3-26: 31 May 2026 - 15 July 2026

Force Fitness Instructor Course Chief Instructor
GySgt Joseph Stich
joseph.stich@usmc.mil
703-432-6465

Force Fitness Instructor Course Lead Instructor
SSgt Christopher Spencer
christopher.m.spence@usmc.mil
703-432-0970

MAFCE Shared Mailbox
SMB_TRNGCMD_TBS_MAFCE_OPS@usmc.mil

1.  "Are there any MTTs planned?"
-MTTs are on hold until a decision is made regarding the future structure of the program. 

2. "Are Corporals allowed to attend the course?"
- Corporals are not allowed to attend and waivers won't be accepted.  The course scope is outside of the capabilities and experience of Corporals.  Corporals who are selected for promotion to Sergeant are allowed to attend given that they will be promoted before the class graduation date. 
 
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