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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 Christopher Spencer christopher.m.spence@usmc.mil (703) 432-0970

Course Schedule

Fiscal Year 2026

FFIC 1-26
26 Oct 2025 - 11 Dec 2025
FFIC 2-26
22 Feb 2026 - 03 Apr 2026 Cancelled
FFIC MTT 1-26
16 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 Camp Lejeune
FFIC 3-26
31 May 2026 - 15 July 2026

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.

FFIC Command Screening Checklist Sports Medicine Letter to Provider MAFCE Medical Screening Checklist FFIC Gear List & Check-in Items FFIC Physical Prep Program FFIC Welcome Aboard Letter
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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Instructor Resources

MCO 1500.62
Force Fitness Instructor Program MCO 6100.14
Marine Corps Physical Fitness Program MCO 6100.13A W/ Admin Ch-5
Marine Corps Physical Fitness Tests and Combat Fitness Tests MCO 6110.3A W/Admin CH-4
Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program MCBUL 6110 W/Admin CH-1 DTD 7 MAR 2025
Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance MCRP 6-10.1
Spiritual Fitness Leader's Guide
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