What is the IOC CET?

The USMC Infantry Officer Course (IOC) Training Plan is a 30 session cycle designed specifically to prepare the athlete for the physical requirements of the Combat Endurance Test (CET) and follow on training at IOC. The plan is designed to be completed during the final 2 months of The Basic School (TBS).

How long is Marine Corps infantry officer course?

The grueling 13-week course trains and educates newly selected infantry and ground intelligence officers in leadership, infantry skills, and character required to serve as infantry platoon commanders in the operating forces. One hundred and thirty-one Marines started the course in July, and 88 graduated today.

How hard is USMC infantry officer Course?

The Corps’ 13-week Infantry Officer Course, or IOC, has a reputation of being one of the most physically demanding courses in the Marines. Only two women have thus far successfully navigated the school.

What is the combat endurance test?

The Combat Endurance Test is an intense physical test that assesses a Marine’s endurance and knowledge gained from The Basic School, and is used as a tool to evaluate a Marine’s potential success in the infantry course.

Do all Marine officers go to TBS?

The Basic School (TBS) is where all newly commissioned and appointed (for warrant officers) United States Marine Corps officers are taught the basics of being an “Officer of Marines”….

The Basic School
Notable commanders General James T. Conway General John R. Allen

Is Marine infantry hard?

Infantry training is tough But, let’s get this out of the way now: it’s tough but it’s not as tough as you’ll think it is. There are going to be lots of challenges but remember that the goal is to mentally and physically prepare you for being a professional war fighter.

Do Marine officers have MOS?

The Marine officer MOS is similar to the enlisted MOS and is grouped into different occupational fields (the first two digits) and then by a specific job in that field (the last two digits). Most officers go into their Basic School with a basic MOS, and once they finish the course, they get the advanced MOS.

Where is Marine infantry officer Course?

QUANTICO, VA
MARINE CORPS INFANTRY OFFICER COURSE – QUANTICO, VA.

What does CFT stand for in the Marines?

The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is a semi-annual physical fitness test of the United States Marine Corps. The purpose of the CFT is to assess a Marine’s physical capacity in a broad spectrum of combat related tasks.

How hard is TBS USMC?

The endurance course at TBS is terrible. It will condition you as it is very hard. In fact, most of the students (including myself) in the platoon failed the initial go around.

Do you get weekends off at TBS?

You usually have weekends “off” but will have so much homework or preparation or cleaning of gear or SLEEPING to do that your weekend “style” will be cramped, for sure.