TBS Field Guide

Unofficial independent app — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Marine Corps, The Basic School, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. TBS Field Guide is an offline educational reference for newly commissioned Marine officers preparing for and navigating The Basic School at Camp Barrett, Quantico. TABS • Home — Prep program or In-Course jobs, search, field manual • Train — Four phases, orders, land nav, sUAS continuum, MOS • Tools — Fillable HARP / POV / OPORD / WARNO / FRAGO / pack-out / land-nav log / counseling → PDF, must-pass tracker, course-night utilities • Pack — Interactive packing & prep checklist • More — Search, company overlay, bookmarks, sources, about/legal WHAT’S INSIDE • Four-phase BOC map (Individual → Squad → Platoon → MAGTF / WARFEX) • Fillable student templates (HARP, POV, orders skeletons, pack-out, land-nav log, counseling notes) with AirPrint / Share • Company overlay for liberty miles, report date, and company name (packet still wins) • Must-pass tracker (PFT, 15-mile, land nav, E-Course, quals, exams) • Phase / week progress (illustrative — company calendar wins) • Orders scratch pad, land-nav notes, FEX night card, sUAS crib, MOS preference worksheet • Land navigation technique + integrity warnings • MOS assignment / quality-spread context (labeled carefully) • sUAS-in-BOC update from open 2026 sources • Doctrine reading (MCDP-1) • Bibliography with confidence ratings on every article BUILT FOR REALITY Not every internet tip about TBS is current. Each article is labeled Official, High, Medium, Anecdote, or Verify — so you know what to trust and what to confirm with your company packet. IMPORTANT — LEGAL This is an independent educational product. It is not an official USMC / TBS / DoD / U.S. Government publication. Templates are training aids, not official NAVMC forms. Always follow your orders, welcome-aboard instructions, and staff guidance. By using the app you agree to the in-app Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.