439th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
9/13/2013 - WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is a combination of different martial arts brought together to create one fighting style. MCMAP combines the basics of boxing, Judo and Ju Jitsu. In August, 33 of Westover's Security Forces Airmen participated and received certificates for completion of 27.30 hours of rigorous training, taught by Marine MCMAP instructors attached to the Marine Air Support Squadron-6 on base.
"MCMAP is a synergy of mental, character, and physical disciplines with application across the full spectrum of violence. In concert with Marine Corps leadership principles I train in these three disciplines to enhance Marines both on and off the battlefield," said Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Staff Sergeant Lucio Bernabe, MASS-6.
Similar to civilian martial arts courses, MCMAP awards students colored belts which indicate skill level.
"The best part of the training for me was having the opportunity to employee the techniques through the ground fighting, boxing, and pugil stick events," Capt. Trovarello, 439th Security Forces, said. "Regardless of rank or stature each event brought out the strengths and weakness each person brought to the table... The Airmen and I look forward to continuing on with the program as time permits and continuing to build a solid report with our Marine brothers and sisters," Trovarello said.
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