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Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

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Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence
The Basic School
Mission

As the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) proponent and functional expert, the Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Excellence (MAFCE) coordinates all aspects on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for effective management, operation and maintenance of the program.

Course Dates

MAITC 1-26
12 Jan - 27 Feb Cancelled
MAITC 2-26
13 Apr - 29 May
MAITC 3-26
03 Aug - 18 Sep
Note on Scheduling:

Please continue to use MCTIMS as the single source for course dates/scheduling.

If you are unable to attend after being registered, ensure your training section disenrolls you to allow seats to open for other Marines.

Check-In Info

Location Raider Hall, BLDG 24191
Quantico, VA
Date & Time Monday, April 13, 2026 at 0600
Uniform Requirements
  • Green-on-green PT gear for weigh-in
  • Bring 2 sets of cammies for TD1
Prerequisites
  • Green Belt MAI - Must have active certification and credentials should be reflected in MCTIMS/MOL
  • 1st Class PFT/CFT (235) - PFT & CFT will be verified in week 1
  • Full duty status - verified with MAFCE medical screening checklist
  • Shoulder injury free in the past two years
  • No concussion/TBI within the past 6 months
  • No NJP's in the last year
  • Not pending legal action

Required Documents

Must bring on TD1:
  • DTS orders (if traveling) and/or local TAD Orders
  • Current BTR showing MCMAP belts
  • Student information sheet with command info
  • Copy of submitted TD FitRep
Welcome Aboard Letter Command Screening Checklist Medical Screening Checklist Letter to Provider Student Information Sheet

Request a Course

Submission Deadline: Submit request package via email NLT 60 days prior to your convene date.

Required Documents for Package
  • Course Schedule
  • Drill Diagrams
  • Letter of Instruction (LOI): Signed by unit CO. Must contain course dates, supporting MAIT names, and command CO & SgtMaj full names and emails.
  • Risk Assessment Worksheets (RAW):
    • RAW for Tan-Green sustainment (JRAT permitted per unit SOP).
    • Individual RAW for each "Sustainment and Integration Practical Application" (e.g., 10 drills = 10 RAWs).
    • Individual RAW for each type of free sparring (Pugil Sticks, Body Sparring, Ground Fighting, Standing Striking, and Weapons Free Sparring).
Standardization Notice: The MAFCE disseminates standard MAI Course schedules, drill diagrams, and scenario-based training events. Any deviation is NOT authorized unless the Lead Instructor has contacted the MAFCE for approval.
(Provided course schedules only need training locations and Instructors added.)
Download Submission Package Template

Amplifying Instructions

TD1 Requirement

Submit the final roster on TD1 using the provided template.

Post-Graduation

Submit graduation roster and course completion record NLT 5 business days after graduation.

Submit Packages To:

Sgt Arkel Brown
Email | 703-432-6533

Sgt Michael McVicker
Email | 703-432-6467

Classes & Curriculum

Instructor Material Package
MAIC Command Screening Checklist
Course Student Outlines
MAIB1000 Anatomy and Physiology MAIB1005 Prepare for Instruction MAIB1010 Deliver a MCMAP Period of Instruction MAIB1015 Maintain MCMAP Records MAIB1020 Free Sparring MAIB1025 Conduct Risk Management MAIB1035LP Employ the Continuum of Force MAIB1040LP History and Structure of MCMAP MAIB1045 Administer Belt Ranking Achievement Test MAIB1050LP MCMAP Methodology MAIB1055 Human Dimensions of Combat MAIB1060 MCMAP Combat Conditioning

Package Submission

All completed MAIT Recertification and Advancement packages must be submitted directly to the MCMAP Chief.

GySgt Jack Pavao
703-432-6542

Recertification Requirements

MAI Recertification

Evaluations Required: EDIP, Tie-in, Warrior Study, Platform Instruction, and Current Belt Performance Exam.

Instructional Requirement: NAVMC 11432 demonstrating a minimum of 40 hours of instruction.

Process:
  1. Practical Evaluations: A local MAIT evaluates the MAI on the requirements above, plus their ability to supervise/participate in free sparring and conduct/participate in a martial arts drill.
  2. Written Exam: The evaluating MAIT requests the current written exam from the MAFCE and returns the completed test to the MAFCE for grading.
  3. Command Endorsement: Once evaluations are passed and the MAFCE grades the exam, the MAIT routes the Recertification Letter (template provided) to the MAI's Commanding Officer for their endorsement (template provided).
  4. Submission: The completed package is submitted to the local IPAC via EPAR.
MAIT Recertification

Evaluations Required: EDIP, Tie-in, Warrior Study, Platform Instruction, Current Belt Performance Exam (NAVMC 11743), and a Martial Arts Drill Letter of Instruction (LOI).

Instructional Requirement: NAVMC 11432 demonstrating you have facilitated at least one MAI course every two years.

Process:
  1. Written Exam: The evaluating MAIT contacts the MAFCE for the current written exam, administers it, and returns it to the MAFCE for grading.
  2. Command Endorsement: Once the MAFCE confirms a passing exam score and all practical evaluations are complete, the evaluating MAIT routes the Recertification Letter to the recertifying MAIT's Commanding Officer for signature.
  3. Submission: The fully endorsed package is submitted to the MAFCE. The MAFCE will then submit the recertification directly to IPAC.

Recertification Documents

EDIP, Tie-In, & Warrior Study Platform Instruction Training Log Template Recertification Letter Commander's Endorsement

Advancement Requirements

MAIs seeking Black Belt degrees or higher must complete the required sustainment and submit the following package.

  • Sufficient time at current belt level.
  • Advancement Essay: Topics must include Battle Study, Unit Training Plan, and Martial Culture Study.
  • NAVMC 11432 (Course Record): Must show you have instructed at least 2 MAICs, and acted as Lead Instructor for at least 1.
  • Volunteer hours documentation in current belt.
  • Advancement Belt Test.
  • Endorsement Letter signed by Commanding Officer.

Advancement Documents

Advancement Checklist
Essay Templates
Battle Study Essay 2nd Degree Essay Template 3rd Degree Essay Template
Volunteer Logbook Advancement Endorsement

Orders & Pubs

Achievement Tests

Belt Syllabi

MCMAP Chief & Advancements
GySgt Jack Pavao jack.pavao@usmc.mil 703-432-6542
MCMAP Lead
SSgt Daniel N. Morales daniel.n.morales@usmc.mil 703-432-6467
Training Specialist
Mr. Dillon C. Mueller dillon.c.mueller@usmc.mil 703-432-6560
MAI Course Submissions
Sgt Michael R. Mcvicker michael.mcvicker2@usmc.mil 703-432-6467
Sgt Arkel Brown arkel.j.brown.mil@usmc.mil 703-432-6533
Recertifications
SSgt Daniel N. Morales daniel.n.morales@usmc.mil 703-432-6467
SSgt Austin S. Dungan austin.dungan@usmc.mil 703-432-6467
24164 Belleau Avenue
Quantico, VA 22134
Duty Phone: (703) 784-5207
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