This schedule is of course subject to change due to weather, holidays and the needs of the company. TD36 Monday Well unfortunately this week may be kind of monotonous Now for the Daily Schedule: This morning, they will learn how to operate the pits (where the targets are behind the berm). They all have to take turns in running the targets up and down. No, they are not in the 21st century yet, it is all manual labor.... Then they will finally get to start firing. They will run the entire course of fire (called the Known Distance course or the KD course for short). KD course: 200 yd line 20 mins for 5 rounds in sitting, 5 rounds in kneeling, & 5 rounds in standing 1 min for 10 rounds (5 in each magazine) sitting 300 yd line 5 min for 5 rounds in sitting 1 min for 10 rounds (5 in each magazine) in prone (on belly) 500 yd line 10 min for 10 rounds in prone Don't get me wrong it can take a lot longer than the 37 min above.... the Platoons are divided into relays probably 6 (three relays shoot the entire KD range and the other three relays are in the pits running the targets....then they switch). Plus you have to figure in the walking time between the yd lines.... The rifle range is not a quick process. Later in the afternoon, of course some snap in time or drill practice time. TD37 Tuesday Today the recruits will be doing more of the same... shooting that rifle!!!
the TD36 post so check it out for a refresher course!! running a 1/4 mi sprint and also do those combat conditioning exercises in a circuit six times.
TD38 Wednesday Today is Hump Day!!!! YIPPEE!!! Today the recruits will be doing more of the same...shooting that rifle!!!-- the obstacle course and a 3 mile run and and of course they will practice snap in and studying in the evening with their PMIs and DIs. TD39 Thursday I am sure you don't need me to remind you that there are only 5 weeks until family day!!!!! wow This is pre-quall day. Today is solely concentrated on practice for the big day tomorrow. Complete with practice scoring.. that can be dangerous though, because the good shooters sometimes get cocky and the not so good shooters get discouraged. I have never been so crazy about letting my shooters know what they shot on pre-quall. I hope you guys have been sending lots of encouragement – it means a great deal to them. Study some for that big final test that they have coming up as a graduation requirement. TD40 Friday Today is the infamous Rifle Qualification Day. Of Course! After time spent on the range yesterday they spent time with the PMI's to ensure that they are ready for today -- which of course we all KNOW they are! Today is a big day because they are on their own on the firing line with just the range officials, the DIs, PMIs and coaches must remain about 20 yards behind them at the benches. TD41 Saturday Well, now with the rifle range under their belt, it is all downhill from here. Yippeee!! Well they are back in their regular squadbays at their Battalions now after the range yesterday so they are "home." They will start off the day with a short 1.5mi run then do some of those combat conditioning exercises they have come to know so well and then another short 1.5mi run to work on their endurance. Then in the afternoon they will have some classes on leadership and then they all will also get to go the museum! Speaking of which I highly recommend visiting it while you at It lays out the history of the Marine Corps approximately decade by decade since 1775. It has some awesome artifacts as well as video footage. The gift shop there is very good as well and has items you can't find anywhere else (including online or elsewhere on base even!) and the DI from 1970s Rose Garden USMC recruiting poster works there and will autograph a poster for you if you like!!! Which is awesome! The deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle! - General Pershing, U.S.Army "Freedom has a special meaning for those of us who have fought for it, that the protected shall never know" - unknown posted by:darlene r. |
