MAFCE just dropped its CY26 schedule for MCMAP instructor certifications, Force Fitness Instructor (FFIC) courses, and Water Survival Advanced (WSA) training. All three programs are open to the total force, which means reservists can compete for seats. The catch: your unit pays, seats are capped, and nomination windows close well before each course starts.
Bottom line: Seats are limited, unit-funded, and nomination deadlines hit 5 to 21 days before each course. If you want to attend, move now.
Who it affects
Any Marine in the total force, SMCR or otherwise, who wants to earn or recertify MCMAP instructor credentials, pick up MOS 0919 as a Force Fitness Instructor (FFI), or qualify as a Water Survival Advanced swimmer. Your unit CO needs to endorse your nomination, and your unit covers the cost, so loop in your chain of command early.
What you need to do
For MCMAP (roadshows, MAIC, Technique Symposium):
- Confirm your instructor credentials are current and reflected in your electronic training jacket.
- Get a command endorsement from your first commander in the chain.
- Email your nomination to the MCMAP Chief at
jack.pavao@usmc.milno later than 14 days before the event. Include: name, rank, EDIPI, unit, contact info, instructor certification status, command endorsement, and unit funding status.
For MAITC (resident course at Quantico):
Register through MCTIMS. No email nomination needed for the standard resident course.
For FFIC (resident courses at Quantico):
Register through MCTIMS. For the MTT at Camp Geiger only, email your nomination to the FFI Chief at albert.ludwig@usmc.mil no later than 21 days before the course. Include: name, rank, EDIPI, unit, contact info, and unit funding status.
For WSA courses:
Email your nomination to the MCIWS Chief at sierra.maranzano@usmc.mil no later than 5 days before your desired course. Include: name, rank, unit, contact info, and current water survival qualification. Seats are capped at 30 per course.
All participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements through DTS. All costs are unit-funded.
Key dates
MCMAP
| Course | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| MCMAP Roadshow, East Coast | MCRD Parris Island, SC | 16-20 Mar 2026 |
| MCMAP Roadshow, OCONUS | Camp Hansen, Okinawa | 23-27 Mar 2026 |
| MAITC 2-26 | Raider Hall, Quantico | 13 Apr - 29 May 2026 |
| MAITC 3-26 | Raider Hall, Quantico | 3 Aug - 18 Sep 2026 |
| MCMAP Technique Symposium | Raider Hall, Quantico | 26-30 Oct 2026 |
Force Fitness Instructor
| Course | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| FFIC MTT 2-26 | Camp Geiger, NC | 16 Mar - 29 Apr 2026 |
| FFIC 3-26 | Raider Hall, Quantico | 1 Jun - 15 Jul 2026 |
| FFIC 1-27 | Raider Hall, Quantico | 26 Oct - 10 Dec 2026 |
Water Survival Advanced
| Course | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| WSA 4-26 | Ramer Hall, Quantico | 23-27 Mar 2026 |
| WSA 5-26 | Ramer Hall, Quantico | 25-29 May 2026 |
| WSA 6-26 | Ramer Hall, Quantico | 27-31 Jul 2026 |
| WSA 1-27 | Ramer Hall, Quantico | 28 Sep - 2 Oct 2026 |
| WSA 2-27 | Ramer Hall, Quantico | 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026 |
The official version
This is MARADMIN 083/26. Additional information is available on the MAFCE website at https://www.tbs.marines.mil/mafce/. For questions, contact MAFCE Operations Officer Capt Gallahan at maxwell.gallahan@usmc.mil or the ops mailbox at smb_trngcmd_tbs_mafce_ops@usmc.mil.
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.