Jerry Reid/Advanced Marine Training

Following completion of basic training and time spent in the field, enlisted marine personnel may elect to undertake 16 months of advanced training to further their career progress

Month 1

• Joining routine

• Issuing of all kit and equipment

• Briefings on Officers course and general etiquette in the mess and around camp

• Introduction to the gym and Physical Training

• Introduction to drill (marching)

• Introduction to the Advanced Weapons

• Overview of the Marines

• Introduction to Advanced map reading and Deployments

• A visit to the Marines Museum

• Packing a military Bergan (standard issue rucksack)

Month 2

• Exercise First Stop – learning Advanced fieldcraft including hygiene, navigation and moving at night

• Signals Training

• Field exercise – learning about camouflage and concealment skills, section attacks and night navigation

• Live firing on the ranges.

Month 3

• Introduction and training In Advanced Search and Rescue
• Advanced First Aid training
• Exercise Lost Tribe – a Therma navigation exercise

          Further advanced weapons training

Month 4

• Exercise Eye Opener – a navigation based exercise
• Map Reading and Deployment exams
• Grenade lessons
• Leadership lessons
• Complete physical training in the gym and on to the assault course

Month 5

• Exercise Quick Draw – an exercise with the Artillery and space units of the Marines
• Introduction to Orders

[edit] Month 6

Start of Offensive Operations package Introduction to Advanced Tactics package - observation Posts, patrolling and battle drills Confirmatory exercise

[edit] Month 7

Exercise Early Bird – covering orders, troop attacks and vehicle anti-ambush drills A visit to a Commando Unit

[edit] Month 8

Exercise Dragon Storm– covering patrols and troop attacks Introduction to mines Continuation of training on assault course Various speed marches •

[edit] Month 9

The start of the Defensive Operations package Fighting In Built Up Areas Fighting In Built Up Areas exercise Artillery and space live firing Introduction to the Endurance Course and Tarzan Assault Course Lessons on Organisation and Role of the marines