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A Marine Raider with Marine Forces Special Operations Command navigates a single rope bridge during a jungle mobility course - A Marine Raider with Marine Forces Special Operations Command navigates a single rope bridge during a jungle mobility course, Aug. 4, 2023. Marine Raiders in the training program learned to maneuver in a jungle environment, conceal their movements, and track adversary movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Welcome to the Jungle: MARSOC diversifies training environment

A team of Marine Raiders recently completed a jungle tracking and mobility course as part of their pre-deployment training program.

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Recruiting Command launches Recruiting Resources Website Page

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team launched a new website page, “MCRC Connections,” at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, February 1. MCRC Connections was created as an, “all in one resource for sharing ideas, asking questions, and helping MCRC develop at the speed of change,” Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield said in an email to MCRC Headquarters when he announced the page launch. “Included in Connections is the ability to share links to insightful articles, podcasts, and various other useful tools...”

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Marines TV: Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

3K Hike, SDI Inspection - Day T15, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Weapons Maintenance, Initial Drill Evaluation - Day T16, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4x 400M Sprints, BASES I - Day T7, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Bayonet Techniques, Bayonet Assault Course, Pugil Sticks I - Day T8, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2K Hike, Obstacle Course II - Day T9, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

MCMAP Lower Body Strikes - Day T10, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Conditioning Course - Day T14, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Confidence Course I, MCMAP Chokes and Counters - Day T12, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2 Mile Run, Circuit Course - Day T11, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Water Survival Basics - Day T18, Phase Two, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Strength and Conditioning Run - Day T17, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Religious Services - Sunday Training Days, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4X 400M Intervals, Haircuts - Day T1, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

M16A4 Service Rifle Issue - Day F4, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

In The News

U.S. Marine Corps Activates 3 New Companies at Japan Base as Part of Force Design 2030

12/05/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/12/01/u-s-marine-corps-activates-3-new-companies-at-japan-base-as-part-of-force-design-2030

Marine Corps reaches retention goal in just a month

12/02/2025 - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-retention-goal-record-time/

Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relatives

11/24/2025 - https://apnews.com/article/melania-trump-usha-vance-military-north-carolina-e208c5836eb8687f0950ad7625ab3203

U.S. Marines test rapid response in urban combat drill

11/19/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-rapid-response-in-urban-combat-drill/

Hundreds of US troops are helping in the Philippines after back-to-back typhoons

11/17/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2025-11-17/philippines-typhoon-relief-mission-19792383.html

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