What is Infantry Marine Course? - U.S. Marine Corps

At the Infantry Marine Course, recently graduated enlisted Marines continue their education and training to become a more proficiently trained entry-level infantry Marine. Because Marines must be most prepared for when our Nation is least prepared, the continual training and advancement of skills is crucial to win the battles of today and into the future for our Nation. Watch to learn more about the Infantry Marine Course.


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About the United States Marine Corps:

The Marine Corps defends the people of the United States at home and abroad. Within every Marine is the willingness to engage and determination to defeat any adversary, and it is this fighting spirit that allows us to fight and win our Nation’s battles.

The mission of the United States Marine Corps is made up of three promises: We make Marines, we win our Nation’s battles, and we develop quality citizens prepared to fight and win battles.

You don’t join the Marines—you become one, forged in the crucible of training aboard our recruit depots on Parris Island, South Carolina, and in San Diego, California, or through the dedication required of officer candidates at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Beyond the physical requirements, aspiring Marines must prove they have the honor, courage, and commitment to face and defeat any obstacle.

Today, more than 180,000 enlisted Marines and 23,000 Marine Officers serve in active duty or reserve forces on bases and in communities around the world, proudly carrying with them the core values of the Marine Corps.

[bfortuna]

Glad to see the infantry going in the right direction. No more "automation by the books training", finally giving the guys challenges and making them think and be decisive in the field. Critical thinking is key in the battlefield and higher is finally realizing it's not a text book out there.

[TheeYellowDart]

"We know it's our job to make them thee MOST prepared when our nation is least prepared".

Damn that goes hard.

[almightytwee]

Finally, it seems like the Marines are finally entrusting Marines to, well, be Marines. To improvise, adapt, and overcome, on their own.

[jpturner]

Semper Fi young Warriors!

I was Truly honored to support you as a Recon Marine ….one of the highlights of my 37 year career.

[Muddafunkers]

Gunner Pasciuti is a great leader. The infantry is in good hands with leaders like him in charge.

[RyanNelson]

Woke up, saw this, and had a vivid memory of SOI back in early 2011. Seems like some of the scenery and tactics are improving.

[FINALLYOUTAFTER]

Love the way Marines think. Can you please take this to the Army since you all end up there anyway?! Thanks!

[patkinder]

Different than this old Marine was trained, era of M14 and M16 history now, Semper Fi to all my brother and sister grunts !!!

[rolo-royce-]

I graduated IMC just a few months ago, and already being in the fleet for but a few months and change, I am already a team leader. The program made us all stronger and better thinkers. The difference between us and the fellas we get from ITB or Security forces is absolutely night and day.

[TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine]

Very calming to see such well-spoken and down-to-earth Marine leaders. They should definitely be proud of their service and I'm glad the Marine Corps has maintained it's integrity during the paradigm shift we are currently going through.

[BananaWorm]

I graduated from one of the last cycles of ITB ever at Camp Pendleton and it feels weird to say that

[TheLegion]

You talk about making Marines into critical thinkers today. I know this to be true because even back in the 90's you taught me how to learn. When I left and went to college I did very well and obtained degrees I never thought I would get. So many of the techniques of teaching and learning I learned in the Marines, I have transferred to the college students I teach today. Keep up the great work. I will always love the Marine Corps!

[assassin]

Gun fanatics, take notice: No more crummy M16s or M4s. They're using the M27 IARs!

[evilchaperone]

Semper Fi. I'm super proud of each and every one of you to step up for the fight.

[kukri]

Pascuiti is dope as fuck. Sniper in Iraq back in the day. Dudes changing the marine corps for the better

“Most prepared when our nation is least prepared” love it

[emiliorico]

I graduated from an early delta company in SOI at the time IMC was still very experimental

[Finnegan]

I was in SOI 30 yrs ago, looking at this vid i may as well be from WW1.
Great stuff, gents.
God love you all, semper.

[johnj]

"People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf."
Marines are as rough and violent as they come. Be proud of their service. This Army vet appreciates you all and, of course, Semper Fi!!!

[johnroper]

I can instantly hit at least half a dozen changes from my days at ITS (Infantry Training School), Camp San Onofre, on MCB Camp Pendlton, CA. Most of all, a woman present. Now, I sound the way the Vietnam veterans sounded to me.

[President.GeorgeWashington]

Fuck yes! This looks like some great training. One instructor per 14 Marines is VERY ideal. I remember going thru ITB and most of it just seemed like 'check in the box' training. We would wait all day in line to shoot one range, and most of the time you would just be sitting by your packs bullshitting with your fellow Pvt's and getting fat on MRE's. Hardly any one on one training with the combat instructors because they had wayyy too many Marines to train and not enough time to ensure each one of them actually mastered the skill.