It is the start of Rachel’s 4th week at boot camp (3rd week of real training). Here are the links to pages that describe what Rachel is doing this week.
Monday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t12.htm
Tuesday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t13.htm
Wednesday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t14.htm
Thursday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t15.htm
Friday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t16.htm
Saturday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t17.htm
20090405
Imigaes of Parris Island - Posted by Mom
Welcome Sign
Entrance to Parris Island
Receiving footprints
The barracks where Rachel and Autumn live. 
Recruit Chapel (where Rachel attends two services every Sunday)
ClassroomLater this week I'll post photos of training facilities.
20090403
Training Week 2 - Posted by Mom
It is the start of Rachel’s 3rd week at boot camp. But this is only the second real week of training. Here are the links to pages that describe what Rachel is doing this week.
Monday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t06.htm
Tuesday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t07.htm
Wednesday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t08.htm
Thursday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t09.htm
Friday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t10.htm
Saturday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t11.htm
Monday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t06.htm
Tuesday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t07.htm
Wednesday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t08.htm
Thursday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t09.htm
Friday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t10.htm
Saturday - http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/matrix/t11.htm
20090402
Training Day 4 of 69 – Posted by Mom
This is what Rachel is doing today according to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island.
Combat Conditioning / Marine Corps History 1775 to 1883 / Core Values Discussions
Marine Corps History – The basis for being a Marine and contributing to its rich tradition is understanding how the Marine Corps came to be, what it has done, and why our history is so important to us.
Recruits learn that since 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served honorably and proudly whenever and wherever our Nation has called, and today's Marine Corps stands ready to continue in the proud tradition of those who so valiantly fought and died at Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, the Chosin Reservoir, and Khe Sanh. They learn that our history is replete with accounts of Marines who have shown exceptional bravery and made extraordinary sacrifices, and that almost without exception, those accounts of heroism and service can be described by the words "Honor, Courage, andCommitment," our Marine Corps core values. Those three words succinctly describe the reason Marines have always been looked upon as a fighting force without equal, capable of exceptional accomplishment in the face of insurmountable odds.
Marine Corps History 1775 to 1883 – Recruits are taught the history and traditions of the Marine Corps, imparting a sense of pride, esprit de corps, and tradition. The instructor will do this by covering the following significant events: (1) Creation of the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10th, 1775 Captain (later Major) Samuel Nicholas, (2) Operations against the Barbary pirates along the "Shores of Tripoli", (3) The war of 1812, (4) The Mexican War (1846-1848) and the "Halls of Montezuma," Mexico City, (5) Battles ashore and afloat in the Civil War (1861-1865), (6) Numerous landings throughout the world, especially in the Orient and in the Caribbean.
Core Values Discussions – During recruit training recruits are taught about Honor, Courage, and Commitment, and numerous others subjects that frame the values of the Marine Corps, to include leadership, Law of Land Warfare, the articles of the Code of Conduct, just to name a few. Instructors and recruit training officers teach the specific classes, but it is the Senior Drill Instructor who reinforces each core values topic during “Foot Locker” discussions with his or her platoon. Using scenarios, they talk one-on-one with their platoons highlight specific topics, to see what values were learned, and to answer any questions. To be a Marine is to do what is right, and it is during these discussions that Senior Drill Instructors start to evaluate each recruit, and to make a determination if they are taking a personal ownership of core values.
Combat Conditioning / Marine Corps History 1775 to 1883 / Core Values Discussions
Marine Corps History – The basis for being a Marine and contributing to its rich tradition is understanding how the Marine Corps came to be, what it has done, and why our history is so important to us.
Recruits learn that since 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served honorably and proudly whenever and wherever our Nation has called, and today's Marine Corps stands ready to continue in the proud tradition of those who so valiantly fought and died at Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, the Chosin Reservoir, and Khe Sanh. They learn that our history is replete with accounts of Marines who have shown exceptional bravery and made extraordinary sacrifices, and that almost without exception, those accounts of heroism and service can be described by the words "Honor, Courage, andCommitment," our Marine Corps core values. Those three words succinctly describe the reason Marines have always been looked upon as a fighting force without equal, capable of exceptional accomplishment in the face of insurmountable odds.
Marine Corps History 1775 to 1883 – Recruits are taught the history and traditions of the Marine Corps, imparting a sense of pride, esprit de corps, and tradition. The instructor will do this by covering the following significant events: (1) Creation of the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10th, 1775 Captain (later Major) Samuel Nicholas, (2) Operations against the Barbary pirates along the "Shores of Tripoli", (3) The war of 1812, (4) The Mexican War (1846-1848) and the "Halls of Montezuma," Mexico City, (5) Battles ashore and afloat in the Civil War (1861-1865), (6) Numerous landings throughout the world, especially in the Orient and in the Caribbean.
Core Values Discussions – During recruit training recruits are taught about Honor, Courage, and Commitment, and numerous others subjects that frame the values of the Marine Corps, to include leadership, Law of Land Warfare, the articles of the Code of Conduct, just to name a few. Instructors and recruit training officers teach the specific classes, but it is the Senior Drill Instructor who reinforces each core values topic during “Foot Locker” discussions with his or her platoon. Using scenarios, they talk one-on-one with their platoons highlight specific topics, to see what values were learned, and to answer any questions. To be a Marine is to do what is right, and it is during these discussions that Senior Drill Instructors start to evaluate each recruit, and to make a determination if they are taking a personal ownership of core values.
Training Day 3 of 69 – Posted by Mom
This is what Rachel is doing today according to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island.
Combat Conditioning / Bayonet Training / First Aid I /USMC Uniforms
Bayonet Techniques – All recruits learn bayonet techniques as part of MCMAP, and every Marine carrying a rifle is armed with a bayonet. A bayonet is a knife-shaped close-combat weapon designed to fit on or over the muzzle of a rifle barrel and it can be very effective when a Marine is properly trained. During bayonet training recruits learn the offensive and defensive techniques that can be executed with a bayonet.
First Aid – First Aid means the medical measures you can carry out for yourself or for your fellow Marines before emergency treatment can be provided by a corpsman or a doctor. Corpsmen and doctors can’t be every place at once, and there may be a time when a Marine will have to depend upon his or her own knowledge to save his or her own life or that of a fellow Marine. Recruits learn, and are tested on basic first aid, such as: CPR, basic lifesaving steps, how to transport a casualty, how to stop bleeding, and how to identify poisonous animals and insects.
First Aid I – This class familiarizes the recruit with the four lifesaving steps of: Restore the Breathing, Stop the Bleeding, Protect the Wound, and Treat for Shock; how to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
U.S. Marine Corps Uniforms – Recruits are taught that wearing the uniform should be a matter of personal pride to all Marines, and that Marines will maintain their uniforms and equipment in a neat and serviceable condition and will, by their appearance, set an example of neatness and strict conformity with these regulations. Marines are known not just for their battlefield prowess, but for their unparalleled standards of professionalism and uncompromising personal conduct and appearance. It is a Marine's duty and personal obligation to maintain a professional and neat appearance. Any activity, which detracts from the dignified appearance of Marines, is unacceptable. The use of chewing gum, chewing tobacco, cigarettes or the consumption of food while walking in uniform or while in formation, ARE examples of activities that detract from the appearance expected of a United States Marine. Additionally, maintaining proper grooming and the wear of proper civilian attire, although not technically a uniform is also a reflection of the standards of the Marine Corps.
Combat Conditioning / Bayonet Training / First Aid I /USMC Uniforms
Bayonet Techniques – All recruits learn bayonet techniques as part of MCMAP, and every Marine carrying a rifle is armed with a bayonet. A bayonet is a knife-shaped close-combat weapon designed to fit on or over the muzzle of a rifle barrel and it can be very effective when a Marine is properly trained. During bayonet training recruits learn the offensive and defensive techniques that can be executed with a bayonet.
First Aid – First Aid means the medical measures you can carry out for yourself or for your fellow Marines before emergency treatment can be provided by a corpsman or a doctor. Corpsmen and doctors can’t be every place at once, and there may be a time when a Marine will have to depend upon his or her own knowledge to save his or her own life or that of a fellow Marine. Recruits learn, and are tested on basic first aid, such as: CPR, basic lifesaving steps, how to transport a casualty, how to stop bleeding, and how to identify poisonous animals and insects.
First Aid I – This class familiarizes the recruit with the four lifesaving steps of: Restore the Breathing, Stop the Bleeding, Protect the Wound, and Treat for Shock; how to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
U.S. Marine Corps Uniforms – Recruits are taught that wearing the uniform should be a matter of personal pride to all Marines, and that Marines will maintain their uniforms and equipment in a neat and serviceable condition and will, by their appearance, set an example of neatness and strict conformity with these regulations. Marines are known not just for their battlefield prowess, but for their unparalleled standards of professionalism and uncompromising personal conduct and appearance. It is a Marine's duty and personal obligation to maintain a professional and neat appearance. Any activity, which detracts from the dignified appearance of Marines, is unacceptable. The use of chewing gum, chewing tobacco, cigarettes or the consumption of food while walking in uniform or while in formation, ARE examples of activities that detract from the appearance expected of a United States Marine. Additionally, maintaining proper grooming and the wear of proper civilian attire, although not technically a uniform is also a reflection of the standards of the Marine Corps.
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