The School of Infantry-East, through Marine Combat Instructors, trains, develops and provides basic riflemen, entry-level infantry, and advanced infantry skills in order to meet force generation and fleet marine force requirements to fight and win in current and future operating environments.
School of Infantry-East Officer of the Day Telephone: (910) 449-0179
Infantry Training Battalion Officer of the Day Telephone: (910) 449-0241
Infantry Training Battalion S-1 Administration Telephone: (910) 449-0212
Marine Combat Training Battalion Officer of the Day Telephone: (910) 376-5668
Marine Combat Training Battalion S-1 Administration Telephone: (910) 449-0428/0395
A native of Bethlehem, PA, Colonel Kinitz enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in June 1995. He served as a 0311 Infantry Marine while attending Shippensburg University.
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In 2021, Sergeant Major Benbow received orders to 8th Communication Battalion where he served until his appointment as School of Infantry East Senior Enlisted Advisor where he currently serves.