United States Marine Corp By: Julie Heggenstaller and Jack Kettl

Mission The Marine Corps has been America's expeditionary force in readiness since We are forward deployed to respond swiftly and aggressively in times of crisis. We are soldiers of the sea, providing forces and detachments to naval ships and shore operations. We are global leaders, developing expeditionary doctrine and innovations that set the example, and leading other countries' forces and agencies in multinational military operations. These unique capabilities make us "First to Fight," and our nation's first line of defense.

Purpose Their purpose is their Promise We make Marines. We win our nation's battles. We develop quality citizens. These are the promises the Marine Corps makes to our nation and to our Marines. They are the reason for our demanding recruit training process. They form our reputation as America's force in readiness and are honored through the reciprocal commitment, between the Marine and Marine Corps, expressed in our motto: SEMPER FIDELIS.

History Started in Nov. 10, 1775-Present Day. WWII – Iwo Jima – Okinawa Recent – Intervention in Libya

Current and Future Operations Current – War on Terrorism – Afghanistan – Iran – Iraq Future – Korea- Nuclear Missile threats – Philippians- Terrorist Group activity – Syria- Poisonous Gas use on citizens

Top Three James F. Amos- four star general 35 th Commandant John M. Paxton, Jr.- four star general 33 rd assistant commandant Micheal P. Barrett 17 th SGM Commandant of the USMCSergeant Major of the USMC Assistant Commandant of the USMC

Organization Organized within the Department of the Navy which I headed by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Highest position is the Commandant of the Marine Corps Organized into four principal subdivisions – HQ of the Marine Corps – Operating Forces – Supporting Enlistment – Marine Forces Reserve All are father subdivided

Personnel Every year. Over 2,000 new Marine Officer are commissioned, and 38,000 recruits accepted and trained

Officers Commissioned officers are distinguished from other officers by their commission, which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United States, which confers the rank and authority of a Marine officer. – O-1 Second Lieutenant – O-2 First Lieutenant – O-3 Captain – O-4 Major – O-5 Lieutenant Colonel – O-6 Colonel – O-7 Brigadier General – O-8 Major General – O-9 Lieutenant General – O-10 General

Warrant Officers Warrant officers are primarily former enlisted experts in a specific specialized field and provide leadership, generally, only within that specialty. W-1 Warrant Officer W-2 Chief Warrant Officer 2 W-3 Chief Warrant Officer 3 W-4 Chief Warrant Officer 4 W-5 Chief Warrant Officer 5

Enlisted Grades are E-1 through E-9 E-1 Private E-2 Private First Class E-3 Lance Corporal E-4 Corporal E-5 Sergeant E-6 Staff Sergeant E-7 Gunnery Sergeant E-8 Master Sergeant & First Sergeant E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps – Grades E-1 to E-3 make up the bulk of the marines – Grades E-4 and E-5 are Non-Commissioned Officers(NCOs) – Grades E-6 and higher are Staff Non-Commissioned Officers(SNCOs)

Training Enlisted – All Enlisted Marine prospects go through a 12 week basic training referred to as Boot camp. There are two training stations, one for the west coast and one for the east coast – Marine Corps Training Depot San Diego » recruits west of the Mississippi – Parris Island South Carolina » Male recruits East of the Mississippi » All Female Recruits – Following recruit training, enlisted Marines then attend School of Infantry training at Camp Geiger or Camp Pendleton. Infantry Marines begin their combat training, which varies in length, immediately with the Infantry Training Battalion (ITB). Marines in all other MOSs other than infantry train for 29 days in Marine Combat Training (MCT), learning common infantry skills, before continuing on to their MOS schools which vary in length.

Training Officer candidates Commissioned officers are commissioned mainly through one of three sources: Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC), Officer Candidates School (OCS), or the United States Naval Academy (USNA). Following commissioning, all Marine commissioned officers, regardless of accession route or further training requirements, attend The Basic School (TBS) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. At TBS, second lieutenants, warrant officers, and selected foreign officers learn the art of infantry and combined arms warfare.

Equipment: Weapons – Basic infantry weapons M16 assault rifle family Mainly the M16A2 or M16A4 – Standard side arm M9A1 pistol

Equipment: Vehicles – HMMWV and M1A1 Abram Tanks – LAV-25 dedicated wheeled armored personnel carrier – AAV-7A1 Assault Amphibious Vehicle for amphibious mobility needs – M mm howitzer tube artillery – High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) truck-mounted rocket artillery system

Equipment: Aircraft – Rotary Light attack/transport – AH-1Z Super Cobra – UH-1N Hueys Medium attack/transport – CH-46E Sea Knight – CH-53D Sea Stallion Heavy attack/transport – CH-53E Super Stallion – Fixed wing Attack squadrons – AV-8B Harrier II Fighter/attack missions – Single/double seat versions of F/A-1 Hornet