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Saturday, February 24, 2018

" Infantry Officer Course lowers requirement for hikes "

"To now graduate from IOC, Marine officers will need to:
Participate in a total of nine hikes.
Pass three evaluated hikes.
Conduct the Combat Endurance Test (although passing it is no longer a requirement).
Participate in six tactical field exercises.
Pass infantry officer physical standards requirements, including a 15 km hike with 105 lbs in 3 hours.
Cross a 56" wall unassisted in 30 seconds.
Conduct a ground casualty evacuation (214 lbs. dummy) in 54 seconds.
Lift a MK-19 heavy machine gun (77 lbs.) overhead, and rush 300 meters to an objective in 3 minutes 56 seconds."


https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2018/02/21/infantry-officer-course-lowers-requirement-for-hikes/

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