USMC School of Infantry East

09/15/2026

This week, the School of Infantry East will highlight two MOSs. The 0341 and 0331.

Semper Fidelis

09/15/2026

09/09/2026

Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Company, School of Infantry-East, demonstrated advanced weapon systems proficiency across three specialized courses. At Observation Post 2, Staff Sgt. Pilette coached 0352s in the Advanced Antitank Missile Gunner Course (AATMGC 2-26) on Javelin employment from static firing positions. Concurrently, Advanced Mortar Course (AMC 3-26) students completed their culminating exercise by executing Advanced RSOP and conducting 81mm mortar call-for-fire missions across multiple positions. Rounding out the combined-arms focus at SR 7, Gunnery Sgt. Sanchez provided critical tactical instruction to Advanced Machine Gunner Course students, refining their ability to deliver effective support-by-fire for maneuver elements.

09/09/2026

Infantry Small Unit Leader Course (ISULC 4-26): At Range G-29, students engaged targets from Support-by-Fire 1 (SBF 1) using Moving Variable Purpose (MVP) robotic targets to simulate a maneuvering element during their Small Unit Training Exercise (SUTEX), guided by Combat Instructors Staff Sgt. DiChristina and Sgt. Ashorn.

Basic Scout Course (BSC 4-26): In the vicinity of (IVO) Verona Loop, BSC students camouflaged with natural vegetation executed Individual Movement Technique (IMT) lanes, maintaining concealment while observing simulated enemy positions and collecting vital intelligence for higher headquarters.

Combat Instructor Course Awards / Recognitions: At Camp Geiger, standout instructors and leaders were recognized:

Staff Sergeant Johnson (AITB): Staff Sergeant Malachowski Award recipient.

Staff Sergeant. Marrone (ITB): Honor Graduate.

Gunnery Sergeant. Fruciano (IULC): Instructor of the Cycle.

09/09/2026

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTY WHILE SERVING AS COMBAT INSTRUCTOR, COMPANY F, MARINE COMBAT TRAINING BATTALION, SCHOOL OF INFANTRY-EAST, CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, FROM 4 AUGUST THROUGH 24 AUGUST 2026. DURING THIS PERIOD, SERGEANT CARSON'S PERFORMANCE WAS EXEMPLARY AND EARNED HIM THE DISTINCTION AS COMBAT INSTRUCTOR OF THE CLASS FOR CLASS 29-26. HIS POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND DEDICATION TO HIS MARINES PROVIDED AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE FOR ALL WHO OBSERVED HIM. SERGEANT CARSON'S UNSURPASSED PROFESSIONALISM AND UNRELENTING PURSUIT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WAS INSPIRATIONAL AND ALSO EARNED HIM THE SERGEANT LONNY D. WELLS LEADERSHIP AWARD. , SERGEANT CARSON'S INITIATIVE, PERSEVERANCE, AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.


Photo credit: Sgt Chambers

09/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Pvt Keeley Jr. MCTBn- Honor Graduate , Pvt Duncan III MCTBn- High Shooter, and PFC Jacobus MCTBn- Gung-Ho

Superior performance of duty while serving as student, Company G, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from 4 August through 31 August 2026.

These Marines exceeded their peers in different aspects and upheld our core values.

09/01/2026

Marines completed a grueling 15 day course in order to earn the title of Martial Arts Instructor. Marines from SOI-E, V1/8, V3/6, 2D LAR, New River, and 2ND MLG completed the culminating event and fought for their tabs on the final day and earned the title as Martial Arts Instructor. SSgt Jones was the Honor Graduate for class 108-26 and Sgt Burlile was named Gung-Ho.

Sgt Chambers, Marine Combat Training Battalion, Administrative Specialist

SSgt Kotas, Marine Combat Training Battalion, Squad Instructor

Sgt Hernandez, Infantry Training Battalion, Instructor

Cpl Moncada, MCAS New River, Air Traffic Control Radar Technician

Sgt Matcharadze, Infantry Training Battalion, Instructor

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Photo credit-SSgt Jupiter

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Scoda on earning Combat Instructor of the Class for India Company, Class 27-26! Get some, Marine! 🦅🌎⚓

Sgt Scoda was awarded the prestigious Sergeant Lonny D. Wells Award for his outstanding professional leadership, recognized by both his Company staff and students at the Marine Combat Training (MCT) Battalion, School of Infantry-East (SOI-E).

📅 Date: July 28, 2026

📸 Photo by: SgtMaj Davalos

08/17/2026

Forging the next generation of small unit infantry leaders!

This week, Marines across Advanced Infantry Training Company (AITC) took to the ranges to master their respective crafts. From putting steel on target with 60mm mortars, to breaching with demolitions, and sending MAAWS rockets downrange, AITB-E & SOI-E continue to build lethality for tomorrow's fight.

These live-fire evolutions are critical to AITC and SOI-E's mission of forging highly lethal, technically proficient infantry leaders capable of dominating the modern battlefield. By mastering advanced weapons systems, indirect fire, and tactical demolitions, these Marines directly enhance the Marine Corps' overall warfighting readiness and distributed lethality.

U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Daquan Rollins

08/12/2026

Marine Combat Training Battalion Celebrates New Sergeant School Graduates

Congratulations to Sgt Dejesus and Sgt Klug from MCT Kilo Company for successfully graduating from Sergeant School at Camp Johnson, North Carolina, on July 31st!

A special shoutout is in order for Sgt Dejesus, who was officially recognized as a Distinguished Graduate for outstanding performance. Outstanding work, Marine!

Completing this crucial step in Professional Military Education (PME) is a major milestone. It ensures our Non-Commissioned Officers are equipped with the absolute best tools in their toolbox to lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of Marines. We are incredibly proud of their dedication to self-improvement and excellence in leadership.

Lead from the front, Marines!

📸 Photo submitted by SgtMaj Davalos (taken by a fellow graduate)