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Do you get weekends off in ITB?
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. Leave is generally not available to new recruits until they complete SOI and transition to their first permanent assignment.
What MOS should I choose 0311 or 0331 in the Marine Corps?
If you can embrace carrying heavier loads than an 0311 then go for 0331. An 0331 will also know the basic 0311 job as well. For the active contracts, you can be guaranteed up to your MOS field which is all entry level 03xx.
What do you do as a 0311?
Infantrymen are trained to locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy’s assault by fire and close combat. Riflemen serve as the primary scouts, assault troops and close combat forces within each infantry unit.
Is Soi harder than boot camp?
The easy parts of SOI are easier than the easy parts of boot, while the hard parts are exponentially harder than boot. That’s pretty much what life in the fleet is like. Grunts act like they’re better than other Marines.
What happens after ITB?
There will be NO leave period after completion of ITB or MCT. You will receive orders to the Fleet Marine Force. Upon Graduation from Marine Combat Training you will receive orders to you your MOS school. CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO WIN IN COMBAT!
What is 0311 in the Marines?
MOS 0311 is the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) code for infantry rifleman. It is the primary infantry MOS for the Marine Corps.
Where do Marines go after ITB?
After Graduation from ITB/MCT, Marines will attend schooling for their chosen MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty. Click here to learn more!
What is the function of infantry?
In combat, the role of the infantry is to capture or destroy enemy ground forces and repel enemy attacks. Members of the infantry are ground troops that engage with the enemy in close-range combat. They operate weapons and equipment to engage and destroy enemy ground forces.
What is the difference between infantry MOS 0300 and Soi?
However, the School of Infantry in the Marine Corps separates recruits based on their desired military occupation. Therefore, Marines with Infantry MOS 0300 receive training at the Infantry Training Battalion (ITB). On the other hand, all non-infantry Marines receive SOI training through the Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT Bn).
What are ITB’s obligations to the Marine Corps?
Additionally, ITB has an inherent obligation to continue to train, educate, and develop permanent personnel in order to facilitate career progression and continued service in the Marine Corps. NOTE: Linked file below includes course schedule overviews for 0300, 0311, 0331, 0341, 0351, and 0352.
What is the MoS for infantry in Marine Corps?
Upon completion of the CSRE, your Marine will select his infantry Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). His choices of MOS include: 0311 Infantryman, 0331 Machinegunner, 0341 Mortarman, 0351 Assaultman, or 0352 Anti-Tank Missleman.
What is Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) like?
•The first week of training at Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) is a mix of administrative in-processing and classroom instruction. Your Marine will receive his equipment and weapon, be assigned to his training platoon, meet his instructors and Company staff, and begin learning the basic fundamentals of the Marine Corps Infantry.