1. Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”

2.  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!

3.  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.

4.  Defend over 100 U.S. embassies  Guard the White House  Transport the President

5.  Aviation  Artillery  Law  Logistics  Music  Public Affairs  video video

6.  12 week training program  Parris Island, South Carolina or San Diego, California  Becoming an Enlisted Marine - Video Becoming an Enlisted Marine - Video

7.  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

8.  OCS Video OCS Video Quantico, VA  Must have Bachelor’s Degree  10 week summer course  Physical Exam  Interview  Short Essay  5 recommendation letters

9.  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

10.  Choose your Specialty: ◦ Navy ◦ Marines ◦ Schools on Demand Video Schools on Demand Video ◦ Naval Academy 2 Naval Academy 2

11. MISSION:  Direct Action  Close Quarters Battle  Special Reconnaissance  Foreign Internal Defense  Fire Support  Irregular Warfare  Survival Evasion Resistance  Infantry Weapons and Tactics

12.  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

13. Marine Corps Force Recon Mission:  Conduct amphibious reconnaissance  Deep ground reconnaissance  Surveillance  Recon in Afghanistan Recon in Afghanistan

14.  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

15.  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

16.  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

18.  Visit http://www.marines.com/homehttp://www.marines.com/home