Since the beginning of the Marine Corps‚ NCOs have played a pivotal and vital role‚ not only in the evolution but in the success of the Marine Corps and its missions. From being the embodiment of the Corps‚ and to upholding all of its vast history and traditions‚ whether that be its core values of honor‚ courage‚ and commitment or its saying‚ “Semper Fidelis.” On every battlefield our country has ever been on since the founding of the Corps on November 10‚ 1775‚ Marines have been there to face and
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consciousness. I forced out my breath“United-States-Marine-Corps” though each cluster of four reps. Unable to muster the strength to pump out another push-up‚ my arms gave out and my chest hit the floor. Taking sanctuary in the few seconds of rest‚ I rolled over to start my next set of sit-ups. The same U-S-M-C chant subconsciously repeated itself as I repped out each sit-up. In the beginning of my eighth grade year‚ I made the decision to enlist in the Marine Corps. Since then‚ that goal has been my
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There are many reasons why lower enlisted soldiers should respect non-commissioned officers in the military. It is important to respect an non-commissioned officer in order to keep the balance in the work place. Even if respect is not deserved or given back to you‚ the military still expects you to give them respect because they are appointed above you. Not showing them respect will result in getting yourself in trouble that will make yourself look bad to your other superiors. Punishments will
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The NCO Creed and NCO Charge were made so an NCO would have a precise understanding of his responsibilities in the United States Army. I neglected those responsibilities and disrespected the backbone of the United States Army. Below is my understanding of how the NCO Creed and NCO Charge apply to this situation. No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer; a leader of people. I am proud of the Noncommissioned Officer corps and will‚ at all times‚ conduct myself so as to
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The United States Marine Band was formed on July 11‚ 1798 in Washington‚ D.C. by director and composer John Philip Sousa. They became world famous and were one of the first groups to record their most popular pieces. It is officially the oldest musical performing group in the United States and in the military band. The name later changed to “The President’s Own” Marine Band in 1801 after President John Adams invited them to play at the white house and for the inauguration of then President Elect
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Many traditions are practiced in the Marine Corps that pass down the legacy from one generation to another. Some of these traditions are antiquated‚ a waste of time and irrelevant and some are valuable to our espirit de corps that builds comradery. Whichever the case those that do not get practiced enough that do build that comradery need to be practiced more and the traditions that are a waste of time should no longer be practiced. Change of command ceremonies is a tradition that should be eliminated
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The Marine Corps is the only military branch of service to preserve gender-segregated recruit training. It is my sincere belief that this approach to entry-level training eliminates distractions and allows for healthier‚ genuine and effective mentoring. Segregated training should continue in the United States Marine Corps to focus young women on strong female role models to emulate. Female drill Instructors often prove that female Marines are as strong and proficient as their male counterparts.
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The Marine Corps The Marine Corps is the smallest of all the armed forces in the U.S. It is highly respected and has the hardest basic training of them. The Marine Corps was founded on November 10‚ 1775. It was founded in a bar called Tun Tavern in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania. There are many jobs in the Marines‚ but some can be very hard to get into. Marine Corps basic training takes place in two spots. They are Recruit Training Depot at Parris Island‚ South Carolina‚ and Recruit Training
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