10 day training highlights

TD-1

  • In-processing, BEQ Assignments, Meeting Platoon Peers
  • Haircuts (males)
  • Meeting the Instructors (pick up brief)
  • Uniform & Gear Issue
  • Encampment Commander’s “Welcome Aboard”
  • Fire Drill
  • T-1 Letter to parent/guardian (safe arrival)

 

TD-2 (Leadership Traits – Courage & Knowledge)

  • Initial PFT (1-mile Run, Pull-Ups/Flexed Arm Hang, Sit-Ups, Push-Ups)
  • Company Photo
  • Modified CFT
  • Close Order Drill (COD)
  • Role Model Speaker
  • Fire Watch Duties implemented
  • Platoon Senior Instructor and team conduct individual interviews w/ each Devil Pup
  • Current Honor Platoon Recognized

 

TD-3 (Leadership Trait – Unselfishness)

  • Leader’s Reaction Course (LRC)
  • ‘O’ Course
  • Physical Fitness (Stretch Bands & Dynamic Stretch Routine introduced) & 2.5-mile run
  • Close Order Drill
  • Leadership Classes
  • Role Model Speaker
  • Current Honor Platoon Recognized

 

TD-4 (Leadership Trait – Decisiveness)

  • Physical Fitness (Stretch Bands) & 3-mile run
  • Role Model Speaker
  • Close Order Drill
  • Leadership Classes
  • Flag Class (History of our flag & participation in evening colors)
  • Current Honor Platoon Recognized

 

TD-5 (Leadership Trait – Tact)

  • Pool Tower Jump (progressive heights)
  • Role Model Speaker
  • Close Order Drill
  • Stretch & Flex Routine (stretch bands)
  • Combat Convoy Simulator
  • Leadership Classes

 

TD-6 (Leadership Trait – Justice)

  • Pool Tower Jump (progressive heights)
  • Role Model Speaker
  • Close Order Drill
  • Stretch & Flex Routine (stretch bands)
  • Leadership Classes
  • Combat Convoy Simulator

 

TD-7 (Leadership Trait – Endurance)

  • Pool Tower Jump (progressive heights)
  • Platoon & Eagle Tug-of-War Competitions
  • Role Model Speaker
  • Parade Practice
  • Close Order Drill
  • Honor Board Convenes
  • Leadership Classes

 

TD-8 (Leadership Trait – Bearing)

  • Final PFT
  • Honor Board (concludes)
  • Parade Practice
  • Final Drill Competition
  • Leadership Classes
  • Hike to Alpha 3 Shelf
  • Ole Smokey Climb
  • Coin Ceremony
  • Bivouac

 

TD-9 (Leadership Trait – Enthusiasm)

  • Hike to 52-Area LZ (from bivouac site)
  • Return Gear & Equipment
  • Parade Practice x 2
  • Leadership Classes
  • Eagle Outpost Brief
  • Devil Pups complete Program Surveys
  • Devil Pups submit – voluntarily – “Thank You” letters to their Instructors, mentors, and/or staff)
  • Field Day BEQ and Company Area
  • Devil Pup Recognition Dinner

 

TD-10 (Leadership Trait – Integrity)

  • Field Day completed & inspected
  • Luggage & Personal Money returned; Graduation Certificates & Volunteer Hours letter issued
  • Devil Pup Encampment Highlight DVD viewed
  • Devil Pup Oath delivered to Company by Honor Pup
  • Active-Duty Marines (Instructors) Recognized
  • President, Devil Pups’ Final Remarks
  • Encampment Commander’s Final Remarks
  • Parade Practice
  • Graduation Ceremony