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Training Marines, Developing Leaders

Ramer Hall GYM INFORMATION

RAMER HALL GYM 1ST DECK

HOURS
Monday-Sunday: 0400-2300
CLOSURES
Friday, 31 July
  • 0600-0900

RAMER HALL GYM 2ND DECK

hours
Monday-Sunday: 0400-2300
CLOSURES
No current closures impacting 2nd deck of Ramer Hall.

RAMER HALL HIIT BOX

Schedule
Monday-Friday: 0700-1530
CLOSURES
No current operations are impacting use of the Ramer Hall HIIT Box.
Contact
Find the MAFCE Staff, in Ramer Hall or Raider Hall, to check out the keys. 

FFI

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MCMAP

Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Logo

MCIWS

Marine Corps Water Survival School Logo
 
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MAFCE Mission Statement:

The Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Excellence (MAFCE) trains, educates, and develops professional instructors to optimize warfighter performance and durability through holistic methodologies in physical fitness and martial arts. By leveraging contemporary science, subject matter experts, and strategic health collaborations, the MAFCE oversees the program development, standards, and procedures for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), the Force Fitness Instructor Program (FFIP), and the National Capital Region components of the Marine Corps Water Survival Program (MCWSP). As the definitive resource for the force, the Center empowers units with expert guidance and support to enhance individual and collective capabilities, ultimately maximizing unit readiness and creating lethal, combat-ready Marines.

 
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MAFCE OPERATIONS SECTION

MAFCE Operations Officer:
LIEUTENANT Matthew R. Hankins / 703-432-6466

MAFCE Operations Chief:
Gunnery Sergeant Eric J. KARSTENSEN / 703-432-6465

MAFCE Operations Shared Mailbox: SMB_TRNGCMD_TBS_MAFCE_OPS@usmc.mil
Note: cc the ops o and ops chief When sending an email to the shared mailbox

Raider Hall Hours: Monday-Friday from 0800-1600 (Must have base access)

Raider Hall, an extension of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), honors the World War II Marine Raiders. All visitors must be escorted by a MAFCE staff member to view the exhibits. Please note that MAFCE staff cannot sponsor base access for visitors. To ensure staff availability for the required escort, prospective visitors should coordinate their arrival in advance with MAFCE Operations.

Prior to contacting the MAFCE staff about coordinating the donation of artifacts, consult the NMMC “Donation Wish List” online to ensure your items align with the specific collection. If eligible, complete a “Donation Information Form” and email it to the NMMC Collections Branch and MAFCE Operations. Forms and detailed instructions are available at: https://www.usmcmuseum.com/make-a-donation.html.

Please email MAFCE Operations, or the NMMC directly, to assist with any questions about the donation process.

Course Enrollment & Eligibility

Registration: The MAFCE does not handle course enrollments or drops for MAITC or FFIC. All requests must be routed through your unit's MARFOR Formal Schools Section. For WSA Courses, all nominations will be routed through the Ramer Hall Training Tank MCIWS Chief.

Information: Additional course materials and prerequisites are available on each respective program page.

Force Fitness Instructor Course

FFIC 2-26
22 Feb - 03 Apr Cancelled
FFIC MTT 2-26
16 Mar - 24 Apr Camp Lejeune
FFIC 3-26
31 May - 15 Jul
FFIC 1-27
26 Oct - 11 Dec

Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Course

MAITC 1-26
12 Jan - 27 Feb Cancelled
MAITC 2-26
12 Apr - 29 May
MAITC 3-26
03 Aug - 18 Sep

Water Survival Advanced Course

WSA 4-26
20 Apr - 24 Apr
WSA 5-26
25 May - 29 May
WSA 6-26
27 Jul - 31 Jul
WSA 1-27
28 Sep - 02 Oct
Director Captain Maxwell Gallahan
Deputy Director Mr. Jacob Alexander
SNCOIC Master Sergeant Mattheau Ross
Operations Officer Lieutenant Matthew Hankins Operations Chief Gunnery Sergeant Eric Karstensen
MCMAP Chief Staff Sergeant Daniel Morales FFIP Chief Staff Sergeant Tyree Whitfield MCWSP Chief Staff Sergeant Hannah Eckert

Join the Cadre: MAFCE Instructor Application Process

Type 2 SDA Billet 36-Month Tour MCB Quantico

Are you ready to shape the future of Marine Corps combat readiness? Join the elite team at the Marine Corps Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence. We are seeking dedicated and professional Marines to serve as Martial Arts Instructor Trainers, Force Fitness Instructor Trainers, and Water Survival Instructors. This is a unique opportunity to fill a highly screened billet and make a lasting impact on the fighting spirit and physical prowess of the United States Marine Corps.

Step 1: Initial Screening

Complete the Staff Screening Checklist, ensuring all sections are filled out—including medical information and signatures from your chain of command.

Required Documents:
  • Completed Staff Screening Checklist
  • Professional Resume
  • Professional Biography
  • MOL BIR & BTR
Submit To:
Email your completed package to the MAFCE SNCOIC, and CC the MAFCE Operations Chief.
Staff Screening Checklist Professional Resume Template Professional Bio Template

Step 2: Interview & Selection

Upon receipt of your completed checklist, the MAFCE will contact you to schedule a formal interview. Selection is based heavily on this interview.

Be Prepared to Discuss:
  • The specific impact you have made on your unit's programs.
  • Your experience and certifications as an instructor.
  • Your chain of command's willingness to send you to Facilitate Learning Experience prior to checking into the MAFCE (if you have not yet attended).
Interview Prep Tip:
To gain more insight into what we are looking for, contact the respective Program Chief to request a Position Description (PD) for your desired billet prior to your interview.

Step 3: Final Steps & Orders

If selected, you will receive the staff screening checklist back, complete with the MAFCE chain of command's signatures.

Next Actions:
  • Request Orders: Submit a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) RELM with your local career planner. Your career planner will have all the requirements to qualify you to submit a RELM for this Type 2 SDA.
  • Execute Orders: Once the SDA monitor receives your package, the MAFCE will coordinate directly with you and the SDA monitor to determine the best time to execute your orders.
Questions?
For any questions regarding this application process, please contact the MAFCE SNCOIC directly.



 
24164 Belleau Avenue
Quantico, VA 22134
Duty Phone: (703) 784-5207
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