10/22/2026
Happy Wednesday, Battalion, family, and friends!
This past weekend, the University of Arizona NROTC Marine Platoon completed their Field Exercise (FEX). FEX is more than field training; it gives our Marine candidates a chance to challenge themselves, develop their leadership skills, and test their knowledge and abilities in a demanding environment. Throughout FEX, candidates build proficiency in land navigation, tactical decision-making, communication, teamwork, and small-unit leadership. They learn to adapt under pressure, hold themselves and their teammates accountable, and understand what it takes to lead Marines when conditions are challenging and plans do not always go as expected. FEX prepares our candidates for Officer Candidates School (OCS) while building the discipline, confidence, resilience, and leadership mindset future Marine Corps officers need. Every evolution is an opportunity to learn, improve, and become better leaders. Through hard work, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous self-development, our candidates continue to push themselves to meet the standard and prepare for the responsibility of leading Marines.
Train with purpose. Lead by example. Earn the title.