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Chain of Command #1:
Commander-in-Chief |
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Chain of Command #2:
Vice President |
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Chain of Command #4:
Secretary of Defense |
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Chain of Command #5:
Secretary of the Navy |
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Chain of Command #6:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
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Chain of Command #7:
Commandant of the
Marine Corps
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Chain of Command #8:
Assistant Commandant
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Chain of Command #9:
Sergeant Major
of the Marine Corps |
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| Sergeant Major Carlton W. Kent |
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Chain of Command #10:
Commanding General of
M.C. Combat Development Command
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Chain of Command #11:
Commanding Officer of
Officer Candidate School |
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Birthplace
of the Marine Corps |
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Semper Fidelis
(Always Faithful) |
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| Marine Corps Emblem Creator |
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Brigadier General Zeilen
(7th Commandant) |
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Marine Corps Emblem
Meaning |
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Eagle: Nation & Freedom
Globe: Worldwide Mission
Anchor: Naval Tradition |
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Red Stripe on Blue Trousers
(Meaning) |
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| Represents blood shed in the assault on Chapultepec in the war with Mexico |
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Origin of
Devil Dog Nickname |
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| Earned during WWI for Heroic action by 4th Brigade in June 1918 |
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Belleaux Wood, Soissons, St. Michiel, Blanc Mont, and Meuse-Argonne offensive
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Origin of the Phrase
"Uncommon Valor" |
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| WWII Battle of Iwo Jima, Admiral Nimitz, "Uncommon valor was a common virtue." |
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| First Marine Corps Aviator |
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1st Lt.
Alfred A. Cunningham
(1912) |
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First Commisioned Officer and First Traditional Commandant of USMC
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| First Official Commandant of the Marine Corps |
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| General William Ward Burrows |
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| Oldest Post of the Marine Corps |
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8th St & I Ave
(1st Barracks &
Commandant's House)
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| Old Man of the Marine Corps |
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Colonel Archibald Henderson
(5th Commandant) |
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Chesty Puller
(5 Navy Crosses, Silver Star, Purple Heart, etc.) |
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| First African-American Marine Officer |
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Two Officers to win
Two Medals of Honor |
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Smedley Butler
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Dan Daly |
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First Female
in the Marines |
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| Lt. General John A. Lejeune |
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13th Commandant
Served Between 1890-1929
Spa-American War - WWI |
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Chain of Command #3:
Secretary of State |
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Muzzle Velocity of
M16A2 Service Rifle |
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Chamber Pressure of
M16A2 Service Rifle
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Six Weapon Commands
for M16A2 Service Rifle |
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1. Load 2. Make Ready
3. Fire 4. Cease-Fire
5. Clear 6. Show Clear |
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Condition 1 of
M16A2 Service Rifle |
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| Magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, safety on and ejection port cover closed. |
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Condition 4 for
M16A2 Service Rifle |
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| Magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on and ejection port cover closed. |
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Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
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| Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot |
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| Keep finger straight and off trigger until ready to fire. |
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| Keep weapon on safe until ready to fire |
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| Weapon Command and Corresponding Condition |
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Unload = Condition 4
Load = Condition 4 to 3
Make Ready = Condition 3 to 1
Unload Show Clear=Confirm Cond. 4 |
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Condition 3 for
M16A2 Service Rifle |
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| Magazine inserted, chamber empty, bolt forward, the safety is on, ejection port cover closed. |
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Minimum Rate of Fire
(Semi-Automatic) |
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Maximum Rate of Fire
(Burst) |
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Max Range
M16A2 Service Rifle |
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Max Range to Point Target
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Minimum Range
to Area Target |
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Order of Operations
for
M16A2 Service Rifle
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| Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking. |
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| Take charge of this post and all government property in view |
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| To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, observing everything that takes place within sight and hearing |
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| To report violations of orders I am instructed to enforce |
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| To repeat all calls from posts farther from the guardhouse than my own |
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| To quit my post only when properly relieved |
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| To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry that relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard only. |
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| To talk to no one, except in the line of duty |
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| To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder |
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| To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions |
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| To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased |
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| To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging , to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without the proper authority |
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Leadership Principle
No. 1 |
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Know yourself, seek self improvement |
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Leadership Principle
No. 2
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Be technically and tactically proficient |
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Leadership Principle
No. 3
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Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions |
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Leadership Principle
No. 4
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Make Sound and Timely Desicions |
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Leadership Principle
No. 5
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Leadership Principle
No. 6
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Know Your Marines, Look Out for Their Welfare
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Leadership Principle
No. 7
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Keep Your Marines Informed |
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Leadership Principle
No. 8
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| Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates |
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Leadership Principle
No. 9
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| Ensure that the task is understood, supervised, and completed |
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Leadership Principle
No. 10
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| Train Your Marines as a Team |
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Leadership Principle
No. 11
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| Employ Your Command in Accordance with its Capabilities |
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1 Brigadier General
2 Major General
3 Lieutenant General
4 General |
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Private, Private First Class
Lance Corporal, Corporal
Sergeant
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Top 5 NCO Ranks
(Sgt w/bottom line) |
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| Staff Sgt, Gunnery Sgt, Master Sgt., First Sgt., Master Gunnery Sgt. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Decisiveness |
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| Make good decisions without delay. Get all the facts, act calmly and quickly and announce your decisions in a clear, firm, professional manner. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Justice
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| Justice is defined as the practice of being fair and consistent. Give consideration to each side of a situation. Base reward or punishment on merit. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Judgement
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| Think about things clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion to make good decisions. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Dependability
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| Reliably perform your duties properly and complete assigned tasks. Willingly and voluntarily support the policies and orders of the chain of command. Consistently put forth your best effort in an attempt to achieve the highest standards of performance. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Initiative
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| Take action even when you haven't been given orders. Meet new and unexpected situations with prompt action. Use resourcefulness to get by when normal material or methods are not available. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Tact
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| Deal with people in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid problems. Be polite, calm, and firm. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Integrity
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| Be honest and truthful in what you say or do. Put honesty, sense of duty, and sound moral principles above all else. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Enthusiasm
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| Show sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of your duties. Be optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept challenges. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Bearing
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| Conduct and carry yourself in a manner that reflects alertness, competence, confidence, and control |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Unselfishness
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| Avoid making yourself comfortable at the expense of others. Be considerate and give credit to those who deserve it. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Courage
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| Remain calm while recognizing fear. Stand up for what is right and to accept blame when something is your fault. Function effectively when there is physical danger present. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Knowledge
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| The understanding of a science or art. You have acquired information and you understand people. Your knowledge should be broad, and in addition to knowing your job, you should know your unit's policies and keep up with current events. |
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14 Leadership Traits:
Loyalty
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| Show devotion to country, Corps, and your seniors, peers, and subordinates. Show unwavering loyalty up and down the chain of command. |
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| instant willingness and obedience to orders |
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3 platoons
1 hq element
a Capt. |
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Three Companies
Lt. Colonel |
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Regiment (Brigade)
& Division
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| 3 Battalions to a Regiment and 3 Brigades to a Division |
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MEU
Marine Expeditionary Unit |
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Reinforced battalion, Composite Aircraft Squad,
& MEU Service Support |
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14 Leadership Principles:
Endurance |
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| Mental and physical stamina measured by your ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship. |
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