Photo By Cpl. Crystal Druery | Company L recruits apply lower body strikes June 15 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot...... read more read more
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SAN DIEGO - Recruits yelled out unclear commands through their mouth guards as they mimicked instructors during their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class June 15 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
MCMAP is a program that began in 2001 to combine existing, new hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques. The program trains Marines in unarmed combat, edged weapons, weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. It also stresses mental and character development, including the responsible use of force, leadership, and teamwork.
Company L received a lower body and counter strike MCMAP class to help prepare them for hand-to-hand combat, something they might endure, should they earn the title Marine.
During the 12 weeks of recruit training, each recruit is expected to grasp the basics of MCMAP. The first level of MCMAP, known as tan belt, teaches the basic fundamentals which Marines still apply in all levels.
“We teach them the basic techniques so they can progress later in MCMAP,” said Staff Sgt. Duane Commiato, drill instructor, Platoon 3245, Co. L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion.
If they can understand the basics they’ll be able to build off that and advance their training later once they reach their duty station, according to Commiato.
The training is also considered combat conditioning for recruits. The constant repetition of each movement not only engraves it into their minds but also exhaust their muscles.
“They need to understand they’ll become exhausted if they’re ever put in a hand-to-hand combat situation,” said Commiato. “Their expected to think fast and push through, even when their physically and mentally exhausted.”
Drill instructors ensure recruits are performing each movement properly no only to prevent failure later by not knowing how to apply a move in combat, but to also prevent recruits from injuring themselves.
“Practice makes perfect,” said Recruit Michael Wick, Plt. 3246, Co. L, 3rd RTBn. “Our instructors have us practice moves a lot, step-by-step, ensuring we know how to apply the moves. In hand-to-hand combat well need these skills to keep the mission going.”
Co. L is now on week two, with 10 more weeks to go they still have a lot to learn and to improve MCMAP wise. The company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 24.
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 06.27.2012 18:54 |
| Story ID: | 90721 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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