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Camp Ripper, Al Asad, Iraq - Sgt. Andrew W., 25, of Peoria, Illi., an instructor during this training phase
watches soldiers of the reconnaissance company of the 7th Iraqi Security Battalion perform a drill.
(Official USMC photo by Cpl. Ken M.)
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Administration Information
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USMC Friends & Family Chat RoomPlease feel free to stop by the chat room at any time! |
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Updates from your Board Staff! |
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Condolence Folder |
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General Information
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Chit ChatChat here and find out all the latest happenings! |
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Questions & AnswersPlease ask your after boot camp questions here! |
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Prayer & Special Requests |
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Travel Tips & TricksShare the travel tips and tricks you've learned over your Marine's careers! |
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Money MattersDiscussion about banking, taxes, POA, Items bought at Boot camp...etc. |
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Reconnect With Boot Camp Buddies
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Reconnect - 2009 Parris Island Graduates |
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Reconnect - 2006 Parris Island Graduates |
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Reconnect - 2005 Parris Island Graduates |
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Reconnect - 2004 Parris Island Graduates |
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Reconnect - 2002 & 2003 Parris Island Graduates |
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Reconnect - Other Buddy GroupsAn area for MOS school buddies and other groups to reconnect! |
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After Boot Camp (Parris Island): Camp Geiger, NC
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MCT - Marine Combat Training Bn. - Camp GeigerMarine Combat Training (MCT) - MCT is for non-infantry Marines and has a length of 29 days (1 day of forming + 28 days of training). The training consists of basic weapons instruction. Following MCT the non-infantry Marines will be shipped directly to their MOS school. The length and location of their MOS school will vary based on their assigned MOS. |
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ITB - Infantry Training Battalion. - Camp GeigerInfantry Training Battalion (ITB) - ITB is for infantry Marines and has a length of 59 days. The first portion of training consists of basic weapons instruction. After a certain point the infantry Marines will split into groups according to their MOS: Rifleman, Machinegunner, Mortarman, Assaultman, or Anti-tank Guided Missileman. The Marines will change squad bays, but not bases as they move into the second half of training. |
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MRP & BMP |
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OCS, TBS & PLC |
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After Boot Camp (San Diego): Camp Pendleton, CA
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MOS Schools
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MOS Schools - CaliforniaFor MOS schools in California, including North Island & Lemoore. |
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MOS Schools - North CarolinaThis is for MOS schools in North Carolina. |
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MOS Schools - GA/MS/TN/KYFor MOS schools in the south-east area of the US! |
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MOS Schools - MidwestFor MOS schools throughout the midwest including Missouri & Texas. |
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MOS Schools - NortheastFor MOS schools in and around the Northeastern US, including Maryland & Rhode Island. |
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MOS Schools - Gulf CoastFor MOS schools in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi |
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MOS Schools - VirginiaFor all MOS Schools in Virginia. |
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Duty Stations
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All Bases - Hawaii |
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All Bases - Japan |
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All Other Bases - East Coast |
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All Other Bases - West Coast |
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All Bases - Europe/Africa |
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Reservist Center |
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Deployments - Membership Approval Required
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Membership Approval Required Forums
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Parents' RoomNeed this section? Please click on "Apply for Membership", and a moderator will approve your request. In your request please be sure to include your relationship to your Marine! |
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Wounded WarriorsFor those family members who have Marines (or other service persons) injured in the line of duty. Please click "Apply for Membership" and a moderator will approve your request. |
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Dating & Married - USMC Questions & SupportNeed Access? Please click on "Apply for Membership", and a moderator will approve your request. In your request please be sure to include your relationship to your Marine (GF, BF, Spouse, Fiance) |
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Married to the CorpsYOU MUST ALREADY BE MARRIED TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS SECTION! Need Access? Please click on "Apply for Membership", and a moderator will approve your request. In your request please be sure to include your wedding date in your request. |
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Support GroupsOffline & Local Support Groups |
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Voting BoothHave a decision to make and want some opinions? Set up your own poll in here! |
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The ExchangeHave stuff you want to sell? Sell it here for free! Check it out!! |
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Devil Dog's Kennel |
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Marine UpdatesPost current updates about your Marine who we have come to know. |
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PT - Give me Some!Come join our weight-loss warriors as they tackle those pesky pounds! |
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What Marines Eat (or their moms, wives, etc)Post your recipe's here! |
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The Marine Corps MarketplaceCome on in for all your Marine Corps, Patriotic and other shopping needs! |
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USMC Board Store |
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Stories & Poems |
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New Game Room! |
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Siblings TalkA place for siblings of our Marines to gather and chat with those their own age! |
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