Formal Marksmanship Training Course

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Division Schools
Headquarters Battalion

 

 
Course Description
 
FMTC consists of the Combat Marksmanship Trainer Course (CMT) and the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course (CMC). CMT builds upon CMC and provides instruction and training in combat marksmanship to help support preparation for combat operations, training combat marksmanship coaches, and facilitating range training for annual rifle and pistol qualifications. Graduates of CMT earn the 0931 MOS. CMC provides instruction rooted in the fundamentals of marksmanship that will allow coaches to assist their unit's Marines in meeting annual rifle and pistol qualification requirements. Graduates of CMC earn the 0933 MOS. (15) Training Days for both CMT and CMC, (30) student max CMC capacity, (10) student max CMT capacity, (6) CMC classes for FY25, (6) CMT classes for FY25.
 
Combat Marksmanship Trainer Course is the MOS producing school that certifies Marines as 0931 Marksmanship Instructor. Students will be evaluated on their concept of operation presentations, coaching, teach backs, and executing living firing ranges for Annual Rifle Qualification (ARQ), Known Distance Pistol, and Known Distance Rifle (Tables 3 through 6). Additionally, Marines will receive classroom lecture and practical application designed to train and familiarize personnel in planning small arms training event, reserve training areas, surface danger zones, and conducting small arms qualifications. Marines must have the 0933 MOS to qualify and minimum rank of Corporal.
 
Combat Marksmanship Coach Course is the MOS producing school that certifies Marines as 0933 Marksmanship Coach. There will be three live fire evolutions for the CMC course: Annual Rifle Qualification (ARQ), Combat Pistol Program (CPP) and Combat Marksmanship Rifle Table 3-6. Additionally, Marines will receive classroom lecture and practical application designed to train and familiarize personnel in Combat Marksmanship, Rifle Marksmanship, Pistol Marksmanship, Basic Weapons Instruction, and Optics.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE TO UNITS: Units will need to provide their Marines with weapons and optics from their local armory, Division Schools does not issue stock weapons and optics except on a case-by-case basis. 
 
 
 
Target Population Description
 
CMT Course Prerequisites
  • Minimum of one year remaining on contract upon graduation
  • Rank: Corporal through Gunnery Sergeant
  • MOS 0933 minimum of 6 months experience (either cumulative coaching time or straight 6 months).
  • Be in full duty status.
  • Meets current height and weight standards.
  • Completed MarineNet DL Basic Instructor Skills Course (BISC).
  • Current expert qualification with the service rifle.
  • Current Combat Pistol Program (CPP) qualification with service pistol.
  • Completed Command Screening Checklist.
CMC Course Prerequisites
  • Minimum of one year TIS.
  • Minimum of one year remaining on contract upon graduation.
  • Current Sharpshooter or higher qualification with the service rifle.
  • Any MOS.
  • Be in full duty status.
  • Meets current height and weight standards.
  • 20/20 corrected vision.
  • Completed Command Screening Checklist.
 
 
CMC Course Dates (Updated 15 Apr 2025)
 
CMC 6-24 (30/30 Seats)
Registration Status: GRADUATED
Registration Deadline: 06 September 2024
Report Date: 16 September 2024
Graduation Date: 04 October 2024
CMC 1-25
Registration Status:  Graduated
Registration Deadline: 01 November 2024
Report Date: 12 November2024
Graduation Date: 27 November 2024
 
CMC 2-25
Registration Status: Completed
Registration Deadline: 13 January 2025
Report Date: 27 January 2025
Graduation Date:14 February 2025
 
CMC 3-25
Registration Status: Completed
Registration Deadline: 24 February 2025
Report Date: 10 March 2025
Graduation Date: 28 March 2025
 
CMC 4-25 
Registration Status: Full (30/30)
Registration Deadline: 04 April 2025
Report Date: 14 April 2025
Graduation Date: 02 May 2025
 
CMC 5-25
Registration Status: Open (0/30)
Registration Deadline: 18 June 2025
Report Date: 30 June 2025
Graduation Date:18 July 2025
CMC 6-25
Registration Status:  Not Open
Registration Deadline: 01 August 2025
Report Date: 11 August 2025
Graduation Date: 29 August 2025
 

 

 
 
CMT Course Dates (Updated 15 Apr 2025)
 
CMT 6-24 (6/10 Seats)
Registration Status:  Graduated
Registration Deadline:  29 August 2024
Report Date:  09 September 2024
Graduation:  27 September 2024
CMT 1-25
Registration Status:  Completed
Registration Deadline:  01 November 2024
Report Date:  04 November 2024
Graduation:  22 November 2024
CMT 2-25
Registration Status: Completed
Registration Deadline:  13 January 2025
Report Date:  22 January 2025
Graduation:  07 February 2025
CMT 3-25
Registration Status: Completed
Registration Deadline:  24 February 2025
Report Date:  03 March 2025
Graduation:  21 March 2025
CMT 4-25
Registration Status: Open (2/10)
Registration Deadline:  01 April 2025
Report Date:  07 April 2025
Graduation:  25 April 2025
CMT 5-25
Registration Status: Open (0/10)
Registration Deadline: 13 June 2025
Report Date: 23 June 2025
Graduation: 11 July 2025
CMT 6-25
Registration Status:  Closed
Registration Deadline:  28 July 2025
Report Date:  04 August 2025
Graduation:  22 August 2025
 

 

 
 
Nomination Process
 
Units should submit their nominations via the "Submit a Nomination" tab facilitated by MS Forms.
 
Registration will close if a class reaches its maximum seat capacity ahead of the registration closed date. If this happens, the following class’s registration will open early. This will be communicated during the nomination process.
 
Class seat capacity is shown next to the class number. This is driven by factors such as staff guidance and physical space. These seat dates may change slightly throughout the year.
 
Units may request to have Marines added to the standby roster for classes that are full prior to the report date. Standby Marines must still meet the requirements outlined below. Marines that are not accepted as standbys will be offered preferential seating for the next following course.
 
Seat availabilities are shown as (Seats Taken/Maximum Seats)
 
 
 
Submit a Nomination
 
BEFORE SUBMITTING A NOMINATION, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE APPROPIATE COURSE YOU WISH TO ATTEND. THE LINKS ARE LABELED EITHER CMC OR CMT. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN STUDENTS BEING REGISTERED FOR THE WRONG COURSE.
 
Submit nominations using the MS Forms links below
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coordinating Instructions
 
Required documents:
  • Command Screening Checklist
  • Letter of Transmittal and Storage
  • Limited Technical Inspection
  • Pre-Firing Inspection
All documents pertaining to the course are due no later than 1200 on the Friday prior to Training Day 1. These dates are outlined in the course dates labs. It is the unit's responsibility to source the letters of transmittal, limited technical inspections, pre-firing inspections, and coordinate with Division Schools staff for weapons transfer.
 
The command screening checklist and gear list may be found under the Forms tab.
 
All LTI/PFIs should be completed by the attending unit's armory personnel. Letter of transmittal and ECR cards must be filled out for all weapons being turned into the 33 Area armory.
 
All students must have DD-10520 weapon cards and a valid military ID to draw weapons.
 
For questions or assistance regarding documents, contact the FMTC Lead Instructor or Operations Chief.
 
All weapons, LTI/PFIs, Letters of Transmittal with GCSS paperwork and armory gear shall be transferred into the Division Schools armory cage by 1200 on the Friday prior to Training Day 1, unless prior coordination has been made with Division Schools staff. All paperwork will be verified by the Division Schools Operations Chief and signed off by the Deputy Director confirming receipt of weapons and equipment.
 
Please contact the Division Schools Operations Chief or Course Chief at least one day prior to schedule weapons transfer to the 33 Area Armory. 
 
Students will check on the first training at the Formal Marksmanship Training Course classroom, BLDG 33429, no later than 0830 with their weapons and required gear. 
 
 
Contact Us
 
Operations Chief
Gunnery Sergeant Arthur F. Renteria
Office Number: 760-725-8758
 
Chief Instructor, FMTC
Sergeant Erik Small 
Cell Phone: 562-400-6413