Marine Corps Training

The Marine Corps is eliminating the scout sniper program as part of the service's big Force Design 2030 overhaul.

Lt. Gen. Kevin Iiams told reporters that the plan will mean getting away from "rote, repetitive training" and using new...

A lot more Marines will be getting dunked deep thanks to a policy change requiring more intensive water egress training .

According to the plan, the service must become an older, more agile and talent-driven force with more emphasis on retaining...

The training the Marine Corps wants requires better-trained combat instructors -- about 80 more than the current total.

Under the current standard, 65% of Marines qualify as expert; only 6% will do so with the new Annual Rifle Qualification.

In addition to harsh weather and rough terrain, Marines training in Norway also have to navigate a language barrier.

The service is "looking at all options" in response to a congressional mandate to make training gender-integrated.

Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta told an audience that the service will make significant investments in force-on-force training.

A new manual aims to provide guidance to ground troops seeking to avoid detection against a growing enemy threat.