United States Marine Corps Recruit Training (commonly known as "boot camp") is a 13-week program, including in & out-processing, of recruit training that each recruit must successfully complete in order to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

At 13 weeks and more than 70 training days, Marine Corps Boot Camp is not only the longest basic training of all the Armed Forces but also the most demanding.

BLUF: The United States Marine Corps Recruit Training, commonly known as "boot camp," is a 13-week initial training program that each recruit must complete to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

Marine basic training lasts 13 weeks. The weeks divide into four phases, each involving specific training activities that prepare Marine recruits for duty.

Marine Corps Recruit Training is the longest, most demanding military basic training, consisting of more than 70 “training days” in a period of 13 weeks. Unlike other military basic training, there are no weekends off and you cannot leave the base.