Mission: The High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) program is unique to the Marine Corps. It is a comprehensive strength and conditioning program tailored to the needs of the tactical athlete. The HITT program is science-based and developed by certified fitness professionals.

Fitness Coordinators: Each of the 6 primary camps have a Fitness Coordinator who works out of one of the manned gyms. The Fitness Coordinators conduct the HITT program on their respective camp. All Fitness Coordinators are certified fitness professionals and are considered the fitness Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Fitness Coordinators Offer:

                Individual and Unit Programming

                Unit PTs

                HITT Classes

                HITT Small Unit Leaders Course (Active Duty only)

                Body Composition Program Remediation

                Metabolic Rate Testing (Active Duty only)

                Body Composition Testing

HITT Small Unit Leaders (SUL) Course: The HITT SUL course is a 5-day introduction to leading safe and effective strength and conditioning workouts. The course is open to Marines and Sailors E-4 and above, with a first class PFT, CFT, or PRT. After attending the course, Marines and Sailors may lead HITT workouts for their unit, as well as utilize the HITT lockers/equipment. The course can provide a solid foundation for Marines who wish to later become their unit’s Force Fitness Instructor (FFI). Personnel may request a HITT Course at https://www.mccsokinawa.com/hitt by filling out the HITT SUL Course Request Form.

HITT Class: The HITT program offers hour-long classes at each camp taught by a Fitness Coordinator. Typically each camp offers an 0530-0630 class during the summer and 0530-0630/1130-1230 the rest of the year. HITT classes are open to all individuals with base access.

Consults/Briefs: Fitness Coordinators may be asked to perform individual nutrition/ fitness consults, or nutrition/fitness briefs for a unit. Requests should be directed to MCCSHealthPromotions@Okinawa.usmc-mccs.org or through the respective camp’s fitness coordinator.

HITT Director: 645-1392

Schwab Fitness Coordinator: 625-1170

Hansen Fitness Coordinator: 623-4801

Courtney Fitness Coordinator: 622-9486

Foster Fitness Coordinator: 645-7834

Futenma Fitness Coordinator: 636-3503

Kinser Fitness Coordinator: 637-2390

MCCS Health Promotion hosts a variety of strength and cardio-based group fitness classes across MCB Butler. Group Fitness classes are free and open to all individuals with base access. Youth may attend Group Fitness classes with a parent or legal guardian present, and after the youth has completed a Youth Orientation.

View Schedule and Class Descriptions: Here

MCCS Health Promotion is currently hiring Group Fitness Instructors certified to teach cycle/spin, strength, and circuit formats. To begin the application process, please email GroupFitness@Okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. In your email, include the format(s) you wish to teach and the camp(s) you wish to teach at.

Wellness educators provide resources that empower you and help you stay on track. We require two weeks’ notice when scheduling briefs to ensure that we have a presenter available. To request wellness support, please click the link Here 

Our services are available for individuals, groups, and unit functions.

Services include:

Nutrition Education

Stress Management

Heart Health

Tobacco Cessation

Alcohol Prevention

Sexual Health

Body Composition Program (BCP)*

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing*

Health Fairs/Special Events

Microwave Meal Demos

*Currently only available for active duty personnel. 

Inclusion Statement

We encourage and support the participation of individuals of all abilities. Please call MCCS Health Promotion 645-3910 or email mccshealthpromotions@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org if you need any assistance or require an accommodation.

COVID Disclaimer

By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury.