Marine Reconnaissance Training Company Question

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Hi all,

I have a couple brief questions on the land navigation training at the Marine Corps' BRC/RTAP. I'm hoping someone with experience might be able to shed light on the subject...

My understanding is (currently) at the tail end of RTAP, there is a two week land navigation period where students typically cover between 80-120 miles on foot in training. I'm under the impression that the training becomes "continuous" at a certain point where a student will search for points during the day and continue through the night until they can find all their points.

1. Is land navigation practice introduced earlier at RTAP or is this "two week block" the first exposure Marines get to land naviagtion in RTAP?
2. How many days is the actual land navigation exam itself?

 

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Feb 21, 2025

Hi all,

I'm a junior officer in the Marine Corps, currently attending my MOS school. I have some limited experience as a Marine prior to commissioning- originally a reservist motor transport operator, would not reccommend.

I'm here because I'm unsatisfied with the work I'm doing and the career path I'm on. I've been eyeing the Marine Corps' amphibious reconnaissance community for 4-5 years and I'm looking for a path into that community, or something similar.

Thanks for reading.

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