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The School Of Infantry (East)
By Paul Davis ·
Sandboxx News
· Friday, February 20, 2026
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Marine Corps training continues beyond recruit training. A new phase begins at a specific school. This school is where new Marines become combat-ready. The location of one such school is in North Caro
Marine Corps training continues beyond recruit training. A new phase begins at a specific school. This school is where new Marines become combat-ready.
The location of one such school is in North Carolina, at a satellite of a larger base. Many Marines pass through this location each year. Further information about this training is available from the source, including specifics about the different paths for various types of Marines.
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