Force Fitness Instructor Program

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Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence
The Basic School

Key Information

Welcome & Enrollment

  1. A welcome aboard email is sent 60 days prior to the course convene date. Please confirm your attendance.
  2. Submit drop requests through your training section to open seats for waitlisted Marines.
  3. Students must possess an active government email account.
  4. Familiarity with spreadsheet software and MCTIMS is encouraged.
  5. For lodging, Garrisonville, VA is recommended over Dumfries if a CNA is received.

Contact Information

Course Chief:SSgt Tyree Whitfield tyree.whitfield@usmc.mil (703) 432-4182
Lead Instructor:SSgt William Kerley william.kerley@usmc.mil (703)-432-0995

Course Schedule

Fiscal Year 2027

FFIC 1-27
26 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026
FFIC 2-27
22 Feb 2027 - 2 Apr 2027
FFIC 3-27
7 June 2027 - 23 July 2027

Please use MCTIMS as the single source for course scheduling. This is handled via the respective MARFOR training specialist The MAFCE does not handle enrollments or drops.

Required Documents

Note: The FFIC Command Screening Checklist is required for check-in. Bring the Sports Medicine Letter to Provider and MAFCE Medical Checklist to a medical provider to complete the medical portion.

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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