Marine Corps Engineer School - MCES

Marine Corps Engineer School - MCES This is the official page for Marine Corps Engineer School, Training Command, USMC.

HISTORY:
The Marine Corps Engineer School started in 1941 by providing four courses and now MCES provides instruction in 21 different programs of instruction in both the basic combat engineer and utilities engineer skill sets training approximately 2,000 Marines each year. Additionally, as the USMC proponent for C-IED and Defeat the Device training MCES provides training to approximately 50,000 pe

rsonnel annually in pre-deployment Counter-Improvised Explosive Device training in 6 different Counter-Implosive Explosive Devices (C-IED) Training Courses (CTC).

03/28/2025

Marine Corps Engineer School (MCES) provides Explosive Hazard and Improvised Threat (EHIT) training through the Basic Leaders Course (BLC) to any Marine, any Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

On 28 February 2025 in front of Marines, civilians, friends, and family Mr. Jesse J. Gentry, a civilian instructor with ...
03/06/2025

On 28 February 2025 in front of Marines, civilians, friends, and family Mr. Jesse J. Gentry, a civilian instructor with Utilities Instruction Company, retired after 23 years of honorable and faithful service that was spent both in military and civil service. Throughout his time at Marine Corps Engineer School he trained, taught, and mentored over five thousand Marines. Most recently, Mr. Gentry was instrumental in developing and streamlining the Utilities System Technician Program of Instruction which shortened the initial Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training time for newly designated 1164s. For his time at Marine Corps Engineer School, Mr. Gentry was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Gentry. Photo credit Col Jennifer A. Nash.

On December 4, 2024 Marine Corps Engineer School held its annual holiday party at Marston Pavilion for the permanent per...
12/13/2024

On December 4, 2024 Marine Corps Engineer School held its annual holiday party at Marston Pavilion for the permanent personnel Marines, Sailors, civilians, and their families. The annual holiday party is a time to socialize, build comradery, celebrate the holiday season, and participate in festive activities. Activities and events at the holiday party included: ugly sweater contest, cookie decorating, ornament making station, as well as photos with Santa Claus.

04/19/2024

INNER STRENGTH FROM HIGHER PURPOSE! – U.S. Navy Lieutenant Chris Linzey, Marine Corps Engineer School Command Chaplain, leads a 3-mile Spiritual Fitness Run with Marines from Headquarters and Service Company. The event consisted of a pre-run discussion of what spiritual fitness means, mid-run discussion of how spiritual fitness can help Marines endure tough times and stay in the fight, and post-run discussion of what it means to lean on spiritual fitness to cross the finish line.

On March 19, 2024 Basic Electrician class 2-24 held their graduation ceremony at the Marine Corps Engineer School audito...
03/26/2024

On March 19, 2024 Basic Electrician class 2-24 held their graduation ceremony at the Marine Corps Engineer School auditorium. The Marines completed forty-one days of training learning basic knowledge and skills required to provide electrical support to the Marine Corps. Marine Corps Electricians utilize the knowledge of electrical theory and concepts to install, operate, maintain, and repair underground, above ground, and tactical electrical power distribution systems. Additionally, electricians perform preventative maintenance checks and service and operate electrical power generation and distribution equipment. Upon successful completion of the course, the Marines earned the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 1141, Electricians. Congratulations to our new Electricians! Photo credit: Mr. Enrique Barcenas Cortes, MCES Graphics.

On March 21, 2024 Combat Engineer Officer class 1-24 held their graduation ceremony at the Marine Corps Engineer School ...
03/26/2024

On March 21, 2024 Combat Engineer Officer class 1-24 held their graduation ceremony at the Marine Corps Engineer School auditorium. The Marine officers completed one hundred and twelve days of training learning basic and supervisory level operational and planning skills in engineering related subjects pertaining to staff administration, mobility, countermobility, survivability, demolitions, reconnaissance, maintenance, and general engineering. Upon successful completion of the course, the Marines earn the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 1302, Combat Engineer Officer. Congratulations to our new Combat Engineer Officers! Photo credit: Mr. Enrique Barcenas Cortes, MCES Graphics.

On March 14, 2024 Marine Corps Engineer School hosted the annual Engineer Field Meet at Courthouse Bay. The annual Engi...
03/26/2024

On March 14, 2024 Marine Corps Engineer School hosted the annual Engineer Field Meet at Courthouse Bay. The annual Engineer Field Meet is a time to foster camaraderie and positive competition amongst local engineer units while celebrating the Patron Saint. Teams participated in the following events: chariot race, water hose relay, five legged relay, backhoe loader pull, Blarney stone toss, stake driving rely, nail driving relay, cross cut relay, tug of war, find the rebar, dizzy izzy, bucket relay, and tire flip. This year’s winner was Marine Corps Engineer School. Thank you to the units that participated and for the Marines, Sailors, and civilians that came out to support the participants. Photo credit: Mr. Enrique Barcenas-Cortes, MCES Graphics.

On January 17, 2024 Basic Combat Engineer (BCE) class 2-24 held their graduation ceremony at the Marine Corps Engineer S...
02/28/2024

On January 17, 2024 Basic Combat Engineer (BCE) class 2-24 held their graduation ceremony at the Marine Corps Engineer School auditorium. The Marines completed forty-three days of training learning the basics on Rigging Operations, Engineer Reconnaissance, Fell Standing Timber, Wood Frame Construction, Survivability Positions, Constructed Obstacles, Military Explosives/Specialized Explosives, Employ Expedient Explosive Charges/Obstacles, Operate Handheld Detectors, Obstacle Breaching, and Countering Explosive Hazards. Upon successful completion of the course, the Marines earn the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 1371, Combat Engineer. Congratulations to our new Combat Engineers!

On February 16, 2024 Perry J. Bessant, Combat Engineer Instruction Company Company First Sergeant, was promoted to the r...
02/27/2024

On February 16, 2024 Perry J. Bessant, Combat Engineer Instruction Company Company First Sergeant, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major in front of friends, family, Marines, Sailors, and civilians at the Montford Point Memorial. Congratulations on your promotion to Sergeant Major and fair winds and following seas in your next endeavor! Photo credit: Mr. Enrique Barcenas-Cortes, MCES Graphics.

On November 21, 2023 Marine students attending Basic Water Support Technician (BWST) class 2-24 receive Platoon Water Pu...
11/28/2023

On November 21, 2023 Marine students attending Basic Water Support Technician (BWST) class 2-24 receive Platoon Water Purification System (PWPS) training via practical application in the Utilities Training Area. Photo credit: Mr. Enrique Barcenas Cortes, MCES Graphics.

November 16-17, 2023 Facilitation First conducted an academic workshop and provided training to Marine Corps Engineer Sc...
11/28/2023

November 16-17, 2023 Facilitation First conducted an academic workshop and provided training to Marine Corps Engineer School staff and instructors on how to be more effective and efficient in their facilitation and teaching. The training was presented via various methods and focused on topics like learning and linking, engaging participants in their learning, and assessing learning. Photo credit: Mr. Enrique Barcenas Cortes, MCES Graphics.

On November 1 and 2, 2023 Combat Engineer Instruction Company, Headquarters and Service Company, and Utilities Instructi...
11/09/2023

On November 1 and 2, 2023 Combat Engineer Instruction Company, Headquarters and Service Company, and Utilities Instruction Company held their 248th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration for students in the Courthouse Bay Gym. The ceremony was executed by the staff and officers of Marine Corps Engineer School and officer students of Combat Engineer Officer class 1-24. The birthday ball ceremonies consisted of a social hour, official ceremony, dinner, and time for photographs. Happy 248th birthday, Marines! Photo credit: Mr. Enrique Barcenas Cortes, MCES Graphics.

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