USMC Squad Bay

Prepare to Become a Marine

The official U.S. Marine Corps Squad Bay app challenges aspiring Marines to track fitness progress and learn about the Marine Corps and the demanding and transformative process of Recruit Training or Officer Candidates School. Test your Marine Corps knowledge and view exclusive videos and articles about becoming a Marine and winning our Nation’s battles.

New users can access the Squad Bay app to:

- Access exclusive articles, videos, and info about the Marine Corps experience

- Take quizzes to test your Marine Corps knowledge

- Gauge your physical fitness by taking the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Aspiring Marines in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) can use Squad Bay to:

- Count down the days to your ship date

- Enter your daily physical training statistics

- Track your Initial Strength Test (IST) and Physical Fitness Test (PFT) progress

- Connect and compete with fellow poolees in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP)

- Take weekly quizzes to test your knowledge on Marine Corps general orders, rank insignia, leadership traits and more

- Earn badges for excelling within your pool and at your recruiting station

- View study guides, videos, and additional resources to help you prepare for Marine Corps Recruit Training or Officer Candidates School

- Easily look up your nearest Marine Corps recruiter or officer selection officer’s contact information