Training has begun!

The Training Cycle!

Phase 1 In-Processing (Days 1-4)

"Officer Candidate Training is divided into five phases and is broken down by Training Week. Each phase builds upon the others, reinforces those skills and values necessary to become a Marine Officer, and provides goals for the candidates.

Phase 1 In-Processing (Days 1-4) is the beginning, where the foundation and reinforcement of Core Values and ethics starts, and where candidates begin administrative and medical in-processing, receiving their gear and uniforms, take the Initial Physical Fitness Test (IPFT), learn basic military customs and courtesies, and are placed in their respective training company."

http://www.trngcmd.usmc.mil/OCS/canfaminfo/default.aspx

Personal Note/Response

We took Caleb to Indy on that snowy, icy Friday night. He had leadership seminars all day Saturday and we had a parents meeting with his OSO on Sat. afternoon. His OSO answered any question we parents had.

This in-processing stage seems pretty easy, but they are watching his every move and action and reaction.
My word of encouragement sent in a card today:

"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." (2 Chronicles 15:7 NIV)

Please pray this with me during these days of in-processing.

Only communication is letter. If you'd like to write:

Candidate Allen, Caleb W
C Co.
OCS, 2189 Elrod Ave.
Quantico, VA 22134

NO care packages. His address will change a bit after we know his platoon.
Thank you for your interest and prayers.