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MOS Assignments
A Marine's Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS, defines the entirety of their career.
Jan 17, 20224 min read
What's the First Day of Boot Camp Like?
The first day of boot camp is a blur. It is the first day of the Receiving phase of training, and there are a ton of moving parts.
Dec 30, 20213 min read
Five Hardest Things About Boot Camp
Your BTC founders have trained thousands of recruits, and we have asked most of them, "what's the hardest thing about boot camp?"
Dec 30, 20213 min read
The 8 Boot Camp Graduation Requirements
Ever wanted to know what is required to graduate from Marine Corps Boot Camp? This article gives you a brief overview of each requirement.
Dec 17, 20216 min read
Boot Camp vs. OCS - What's the Difference?
With this article we draw some connections and distinctions between Marine Corps Boot Camp and Officer Candidates School.
Dec 15, 20216 min read
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