Training Continues

“Teamwork”

Week 3 marks a turning point for your recruits.  Get ready for a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experiences. They’ll dive into Navy history, customs and courtesies, the laws of armed conflict, and shipboard communication.  But it’s not just lectures – practical exercises will immediately reinforce their new knowledge.

Here are some resources for families to stay informed:

Share the Recruit Training Command’s Graduation website with your family to keep them updated on key ceremony details and related events. The access form can now be conveniently completed online.

USS Marlinspike: Ship Comes to Life

A major highlight of Week 3 is training aboard the USS Marlinspike, a simulated warship. Here, recruits face demanding mental and physical challenges in scenarios mirroring real-life situations at sea. They’ll tackle tasks like handling lines and mastering knots —all crucial for operating a Navy vessel. 

Becoming a Navy Sailor

USS Marlinspike training forges teamwork and reliance! Recruits master lines, knots, deck communication, navigation, and boarding/disembarking. This shared crucible builds camaraderie and accomplishment, making each recruit’s contribution vital. Marlinspike training ignites excitement as recruits learn to value each other and succeed together!

LETTERS FROM HOME = MORALE

In your letters to recruits this week, consider inquiring about their experiences with USS Marlinspike training and wishing them luck on their upcoming Physical Training test. Recognize that recruits may be feeling the distance from their previous lives and consider including The Dispatch, a weekly newsletter that keeps recruits connected to life beyond basic training. That’s a brief look at your recruit’s intense but rewarding journey. Let’s keep supporting them every step of the way!

Stay tuned for more insights into Week Four and beyond. 

Hooyah,

SgtMaj Paul Davis, USMC (Ret)