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What happens after ITB Marines?
After the first four weeks of learning basic infantry skills, Marines will split up according to their Marine Infantry MOS to receive more in-depth and hands-on application for the remainder of training. Upon successful completion of ITB training, Marines will graduate and be sent to their unit.
Do Marines get leave after ITB?
Once graduation is over, Marines may take ten days of leave with one travel day. After leave, Marines attend the School of Infantry. Some Marines receive their MOS-related infantry training through ITB at this point of training, while others go through MCT.
How much do Marines make a month in boot camp?
In 2018, the marine boot camp pay is $1,479.30 monthly or $17,752 annually. This salary applies throughout boot camp for personnel at the rank of E-1 who have less than four months of active duty. Marine Corps E-1 salaries increase after four months of active duty to $1,599.90 or $19,199 annually.
How often do Marines get to come home?
Marines usually spend about 12 months at home for every six months deployed, Commandant Gen. Robert Neller said, noting that he would like to see dwell time rise to 18 months for most Marines. The current operational tempo for Marines is high.
What happens after SOI graduation?
After graduation from SOI, Infantry Marines will be assigned to their PDS, or Permanent Duty Station. The PDS will be one of several locations. The location will NOT be related to where your Marine attended ITB. Neither you nor your Marine will know which PDS will be assigned until your Marine receives official orders.
How long is ITB training for Marines?
59-day
Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) is a 59-day course. The mission is to train, mentor, and evaluate Marines in the Infantry MOS with specific entry-level tasks under the leadership of Combat Instructors.
Do you get weekends off in Soi?
Can you leave base during SOI? School of Infantry training is demanding which requires you to remain at the base. There is generally no evening liberty during the week, however, it is possible to get weekends off.