Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”
First Line of Defense First Line of Defense ◦ “Nation’s 911 Force” ◦ Provide the most rapid, effective, and efficient military response to conflicts anywhere in the world ◦ Deal with threats before they come more dangerous ◦ Every Marine is a Rifleman!
Be ready for Anything ◦ Be able to conduct operations in any setting Make Americans feel Safe Support the Communities of Surrounding regions ◦ Volunteer work, coaching, community service, etc.
Defend over 100 U.S. embassies Guard the White House Transport the President
Aviation Artillery Law Logistics Music Public Affairs video video
12 week training program Parris Island, South Carolina or San Diego, California Becoming an Enlisted Marine - Video Becoming an Enlisted Marine - Video
Freshman – 4 week cruise studying Navy and Marine Corps history and missions Sophomore – 4 week cruise learning high altitude and cold water movement, survival techniques Junior – attend OCS for 6 weeks Senior – graduate as Second Lieutenant in U.S. Marine Corps Attend The Basic School (TBS) – 6 months
OCS Video OCS Video Quantico, VA Must have Bachelor’s Degree 10 week summer course Physical Exam Interview Short Essay 5 recommendation letters
6 months after the completion of OCS, Naval Academy, or NROTC program Newly commissioned U.S. Marine Corps Officer Learn art and science of being an Officer Extensive classroom, field and practical application training Selected for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) ◦ Infantry, Military Police, Aviation
Choose your Specialty: ◦ Navy ◦ Marines ◦ Schools on Demand Video Schools on Demand Video ◦ Naval Academy 2 Naval Academy 2
MISSION: Direct Action Close Quarters Battle Special Reconnaissance Foreign Internal Defense Fire Support Irregular Warfare Survival Evasion Resistance Infantry Weapons and Tactics
3 years military experience or 2 years of deployment 3 weeks of a screening interview 4 Phases (7 months) ◦ 10 weeks Basic Training Course ◦ 8 weeks Marine Special Ops Intelligence Navigation ◦ 5 weeks Precision Training Close Quarters Combat ◦ 7 weeks Asymmetric Warfare Think like an enemy Guerilla warfare
Marine Corps Force Recon Mission: Conduct amphibious reconnaissance Deep ground reconnaissance Surveillance Recon in Afghanistan Recon in Afghanistan
Complete Basic Training First 12 weeks Men Only, U.S. Citizens Score 105 or higher on ASVAB Possess a 1st class swimmer qualification. Obtain a first class score on the PFT. Have 20/200 near visual acuity and Normal Color Vision Preferred Complete Marine Rifleman Course. Be eligible for a secret security clearance. Graduate from the Marine Special Operations School (MSOS). Surviving the Cut Surviving the Cut Amphibious Phase Amphibious Phase
Known as Mariners, Seamen, Seafarers, Sailors NOT Marines Peacetime ◦ Fleet of ships which carry imports and exports ◦ Not part of military War-time ◦ Naval Auxiliary – Deliver troops and war material
This is not the same as a Marine! Kings Point, NY Bachelor of Science degree (7 majors) Example majors: Marine Transportation Logistics Marine Engineering Maritime Operations
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