Authentic, officially licensed U.S. Marine Corps Officer Basic School patch for uniforms, collectors, and veterans.

Description

The Basic School — Embroidered Patch

Where Every Marine Officer Begins

The Basic School at Quantico is where every newly commissioned Marine officer learns to lead Marines. From infantry tactics to leadership under pressure, TBS is the shared experience that unites every Marine officer. This patch represents the rite of passage that defines Marine officership.

The Basic School (TBS) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, is the Marine Corps’ officer training course that every newly commissioned officer must attend. Over a six-month course, lieutenants learn infantry tactics, weapons employment, land navigation, leadership, and the fundamentals of being a Marine officer. TBS ensures that every Marine officer, regardless of their eventual MOS, understands ground combat and can lead Marines in any environment.

Perfect For:
TBS graduates, Marine Corps officers, Quantico alumni, OCS graduates heading to TBS, and Marine Corps officer training heritage collectors.

TBS — Where Officers Become Marines.

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