Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
MCMAP logo
FocusHybrid
Country of origin United States
Creator United States Marine Corps
ParenthoodReal life-based combat gun training and weapon training

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP, /ˈmɪkmæp/) is a combat system developed by the United States Marine Corps to combine existing and new hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques with morale and team-building functions and instruction in the warrior ethos.[1] The program, which began in 2001, trains Marines (and U.S. Navy personnel attached to Marine units) in unarmed combat, edged weapons, weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques.

It also stresses mental and character development, including the responsible use of force, leadership, and teamwork.

  1. ^ Yi, Capt. Jamison, USMC. "MCMAP and the Warrior Ethos" (PDF). United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2005. Retrieved 14 September 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)