Who we are
The Semper Fit / Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) Branch provides a system of integrated capabilities that support health, wellness, prevention, and performance across all domains of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF).
Semper Fit/WARR programs enable the lethality of individual Marine warfighters, act as a force multiplier for Marine units, and enhance the well-being and quality of life for Marines and their families. These prevention-focused programs build readiness, develop capability, and expand resiliency through research-based and evidence-led programming. The Semper Fit/WARR systems are critical to a healthy active lifestyle and offer a high potential return on investment when comparing the cost of prevention to treatment. Semper Fit/WARR programs are more desirable, accessible, sustainable, and affordable throughout a lifetime when compared to after-the-fact therapies, surgeries, medicines, and tragedy. Programs include Warrior Athlete Readiness, which develops combat/life performance capability and durability; Warrior Athlete Resilience, which facilitates recovery, stress management, and the establishment of new higher-level performance baselines; and Life Athlete Readiness and Resilience, which provides opportunities for life-skill development, improved family health, and community connectedness. Semper Fit/WARR works to meet Marines and families where they work, train, live, and play and has an unmatched ability to improve health, wellness, prevention, and performance across all domains of MCTF. The program capabilities arm individual Marines’ weapons system and their family (crew served) in a way that takes them from Athens to Sparta and back in the most ready, lethal, and resilient manner possible.
WARR Strength and Conditioning / Fitness
The WARR Strength and Conditioning programs consider the specific needs of, and provides optimal training strategies for, individual Marines, units, and their families. WARR Human Performance Centers serve as one-stop shops for services and resources that support all domains of MCTF. They serve as base-stations for mobile, satellite, and virtual capabilities. WARR Centers feature modern science-based training capabilities that support the warrior athlete preparing for combat as well as the life athlete competing in the game of life. The WARR Strength and Conditioning/ Fitness program presents formally educated, professionally certified, and highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coaches (CSCS/SCCC) available to support Marines, families, and authorized patrons.
WARR Performance Nutrition and Food Skills
The WARR Performance Nutrition and Food Skills program provides formal education, experiential learning, social events, cultural awareness, and group/individual consultation related to nutrition and food science. Formal education and briefs include General Nutrition, Sport/Combat Nutrition, Supplements and Ergogenic Aids, Food Preparation and Safety, and Food Sourcing and Systems. Experiential learning includes healthy food shopping tours, community gardens, cooking classes, social events, holiday programs, and service opportunities. The WARR Performance Nutrition and Food Skills programs are overseen by Registered Performance Dietitians with formal education and professional certification in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The Performance Dietitians can provide consultation and meal planning advice for groups and individuals that enable health, wellness, prevention, and performance across all domains of MCTF.
WARR Performance Education
The WARR Performance Education program provides services, guidance, and consultation related to Sleep Science, Recovery, Postpartum and Pregnancy Training, and a number of other topics related to health and wellness. The Sleep Coaches Certification Course allows civilian staff and service members to learn about scienced-based theory and practice of healthy sleep and receive a certification that allows them to help Marines and their families improve the quality of their sleep. Recovery programs and centers provide education on the science of optimal recovery and adaptation. The Postpartum and Pregnancy Training programs provides an interdisciplinary support program to assist service members and families in maintaining health and restoring capability as they go into and come out of pregnancy. Other general health and wellness information and awareness efforts include tobacco-cessation, sexual and reproductive health, and chronic disease prevention.
Single Marine Programs (SMP and Active-Duty Recreation Centers)
The Single Marine Programs (SMP) enhance readiness, improve morale, and foster personal development through advocacy, community involvement, volunteerism, education, building life skills, recreation, and leisure. The Single Marine Programs are essential to Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) as they work to create awareness, improve knowledge, and develop skills across all MCTF domains in a fun and engaging manner. The Single Marine Programs provide a voice for single Marines on quality-of-life issues, help identify concerns, and develop intelligent solutions. The SMP leadership is comprised of Marine representatives who want to make a difference within their unit and across their installation. The Active-Duty Recreation Centers function as hubs for learning, connecting, and growing across social, spiritual, mental, and physical fitness.
Sports Medicine and Injury Management
The Semper Fit/WARR Sports Medicine and Injury Management program works to keep Marines and family members on target for their mission and life goals by preventing, treating, and minimizing musculoskeletal injuries. The Athletic Trainers work in conjunction with all WARR team professionals to provide a comprehensive system of support that facilitates health, wellness, prevention, and performance across all domains of MCTF. All Semper Fit/WARR Athletic Trainers are certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association. The WARR Sports Medicine and Injury Management programs provide Athletic Training facilities and can also mobilize to support Marine’s and families at locations for work, training, and play.
Installations Sports and Recreation
The Semper Fit/WARR Installations Sports and Recreation programs include Intramural Sports, Adventure Sports, Youth Sports, races, and community events. These programs directly support combat readiness and the development of warfighter capability. Installation Sports and Recreation programs and can be highly effective mechanisms for improving physical, mental, spiritual, and social health, wellness, and performance. Components include individual and dual sports, team sports, adventure sports, fitness competitions, and recreational/leisure activities. These programs can mobilize and be taken to unit locations and barracks to accommodate mission requirements.
All-Marine Sports and Athletics
The All-Marine Sports and Athletics Program provides high-level competitive opportunities for qualified Marine athletes in a wide range of sports. Basketball, esports, flag football, golf, slow-pitch softball, soccer, rugby, running, triathlon, and wrestling make up the All-Marine Sports portfolio. Athletes and coaches must be in good standing and are selected through an application process that requires performance test scores and an athletic participation/achievement résumé. Highly qualified athletes will then be invited to training camp for further evaluation and ultimately selected to represent the Marine Corps in Armed Forces Sports and International Military Sports Council competition. In addition to official team competitions for All-Marine Sports, the Elite Warrior Athlete Program allows Marines to apply for financial support in individual sports and athletic endeavors. Past recipients have included track and field, weightlifting, powerlifting, and bobsledding.
Applied Mental Skills and Cognitive Performance
The Semper Fit/WARR Applied Mental Skills and Cognitive Performance programs work to provide front end skills, strategies, and awareness that allow Marines, family members, and authorized patrons to optimize performance in challenging circumstances. The program teaches “go anywhere” skills and habits such as challenge anticipation and embracing, positive self-talk, visualization, imagery, confidence building and maintenance, developing pre- and post-process routines, relaxation and arousal control, heart rate awareness, breathing control, meditation, mindfulness, compartmentalization, focus, attention, and awareness. Performance vision, fine motor control, and cognitive function are also taught and assessed. The WARR Applied Mental Skills and Cognitive Performance program are overseen by Certified Mental Performance Coaches (CMPC) and/or individuals with graduate and terminal degrees in the field of performance psychology or very closely related fields.
Aquatics Conditioning, Performance, and Recreation Programs
The WARR Aquatics, Conditioning, and Recreation programs serve Marine warfighters, their families, and authorized patrons. Programs are designed to enhance survivability, capability, and confidence for amphibious combat operations. Additionally, the Aquatics Conditioning, Performance, and Recreation programs provide excellent opportunities for musculoskeletal unloading, active rest, recovery, and relaxation. All components are led by professionally certified staff who provide a full spectrum of recreational and instructional activities in a safe, healthy, and fun environment. These programs aid in the development of readiness, capability, and resilience for all patrons. Drowning prevention is a key theme for Aquatics with a focus on prevention awareness.
Spiritual Fitness Resource Coordination
The Semper Fit/WARR spiritual fitness resource coordinators work in alignment with the chaplains and religious ministry specialists to support religious-based and secular spiritual fitness. The overarching tenet of the program is “inner strength from higher purpose.” Spiritual fitness includes concepts and awareness such as meaning, connection to something larger than oneself, faith, forgiveness, maintaining a clear conscience, choosing the right, gratitude, establishing core values, developing a moral/character framework, and knowing one’s non-negotiables. All spiritual fitness skills can be trained and measured. The spiritual fitness resource coordinators are formally educated and experienced professionals who function as a member of an interdisciplinary MCTF team. Together, they work to ensure that spiritual fitness is promoted, supported, and developed across all programs within Semper Fit/WARR.
Outdoor Experiential Learning Systems
The Semper Fit/WARR Outdoor Experiential Learning Systems work to develop, maintain, and restore holistic health, wellness, prevention, and performance across all domains of Marine Corps Total Fitness. They do so through activities that provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, competition, activity, and building life skills. The program includes outdoor recreation equipment checkout, directed outdoor recreation activities, adventure sports, on-site breakaways, and off-site retreats. These activities build self-reliance and confidence, enhance community connectedness, provide opportunities for social interaction, develop life-skills, improve physical fitness, and promote cultural awareness.
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Marine and Family Programs (MF)
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703-784-9550
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Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
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703-784-1290
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Suicide Prevention Capability
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703-784-5953
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
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703-784-3557
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Family Care
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703-432-9786
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Military Personnel Services
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703-784-9512
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Casualty Assistance
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703-784-9512
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Postal Affairs
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703-784-9537
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Personal & Professional Development
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703-784-9550
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Semper Fit and Recreation
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703-784-0509
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