United States Marine Corps Professional Reading Program Book Discussion Rifleman Dodd 1. Identify the author’s mission (task and purpose) in writing this book. I believe that the mission of the author‚ Victor H. Krulak‚ Lieutenant General‚ USMC (Ret.)‚ in writing this book was to describe how vital the United States Marine Corps is to our nation and that through the extensive preparation and training we receive‚ we have become the leading fighting force on and off the battle field.
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Since the Marine Corps’ beginnings‚ non-commissioned officers (NCOs) have played an important role in the many successes in the Corps and in the United States. Obviously‚ the modern NCO today might be a bit different than when the Marine Corps was first established on November 10‚ 1775‚ but they uphold and are the complete embodiment of the Corp’s history and traditions in values of honor‚ courage‚ and the commitment to the NCO creed. Honor guides the Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical
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just chose any military branch; I joined the United States Marine Corp. My parents were proud of my decision and they totally gave me their support and motivated me even more. They are proud to have a son‚ as a member of the military in the United States Marine Corp. A role model for my little brothers. When I got on that bus to San Diego I knew my life was about to change‚ there was no turning back. Simply adapt the characteristics to the new Marine Corps lifestyle. The change came immediately after
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unacceptable. This is a motto that every Marine should live by. We are constantly told that for anything and everything we have to show up to‚ we should be 15 minutes prior. This gives us a few extra minutes incase anything happens. Also this is so we are not rushed on our way there. If you show up just on time there is a chance they could have started without you‚ therefore you are late. Showing up on time is a responsibility that is expected to be upheld by all Marines‚ regardless of rank. Responsibility
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Air War College 2 September 2009 By Michael E. Cordero LtCol USMC First to Fight! General Al Gray‚ the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) placed the book First to Fight (FtF) written by Lieutenant General (LtGen) Victor Krulak‚ on the first Service reading list established in 1988.2 General James Conway‚ the 34th and current CMC mandated in an All Marine (ALMAR) message 2 during May 2007 that all Devil Dogs would read the book FtF and discuss its importance and what it means to
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Street City‚ State‚ Zip code 1610 DetCmdr Date From: To: Subj: NAVAL LETTER FORMAT TEMPLATE Ref: (a) Marine Corps Manual (b) Medal of Honor Citation‚ John A. Basilone (c) Principals of War‚ Carl Von Clausewitz (d) Warfighting (MCDP 1) Encl: (1) State what it is
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learning curve. “The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies‚ the filthiest minds‚ the highest morale‚ and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!” - Eleanor Roosevelt “We’re like America’s little pit bull. They beat it‚ starve it‚ mistreat it‚ and once in a while they let it out to attack somebody.” ―Evan Wright‚ Generation Kill “You know what happens when you get out of the Marine Corps‚" Person continues
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Military General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech‚ the audience will understand the definitions and differences between each of our beloved military branches. Thesis: The United States military consists of five different branches: Army‚ Air Force‚ Navy‚ Marine Corp‚ and Coast Guard. Organizational Pattern: Topical Audience Analysis: I will be addressing college students between the ages of 18-24. This age group is still deciding on what they want to do for the rest
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Gear accountability is important for many reasons as a United States Marine. Knowing what gear accountability entails is half the battle. Gear accountability includes all United States Marine Corp issued gear as well as other items such as your military identification card and your Marine Corp uniforms. United States Marine Corp serialized gear includes your NVG’s‚ your flak jacket‚ your rifle and anything issued and signed for when u checked in to your unit. When you check in to your unit‚ one
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The Iwo Jima Memorial (also known as the U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial) is a military memorial statue outside the walls of the Arlington National Cemetery and next to the Netherlands Carillon‚ in Arlington‚ Virginia‚ in the United States. The memorial is dedicated to all personnel of the United States Marine Corps who have died in the defense of their country since 1775. Felix de Weldon designed the massive sculpture which was based on the iconic photo Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima‚ taken during
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