History
Since February 1920, the Marine Corps Institute has facilitated the training and education of individual Marines. MCI ensures access to products and provides opportunities to improve performance, to enhance Professional Military Education, and to provide promotion opportunity, together with sponsors of Marine Corps education and training programs.
MCI also coordinates and executes the Hosting and Parade Escort plan for the Evening and Sunset Parades, while simultaneously providing ceremonial Officers and NCOs for the Parade Staffs and other assigned ceremonies in order to promote the Marine Corps’ heritage and to enhance the Marine Corps’ image to the general public.
MCI Company also maintains Individual MOS and Battle Skills proficiency both in garrison and field environments to prepare the individual Marine for combat.
The Marine Corps Institute is located in the historic Washington Navy Yard in the United States capitol. MCI is administratively organized as part of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. and supports the Barracks.
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