United States Marine Corps School of Infantry

1. Purpose: To provide information on the Evolution of the Army Doctrine for Success in the 21st Century 2. Facts: a. The U.S. Army Doctrine essential idea is to seize, retain and exploit in sustained land operations that will improve and maintain a position of advantage. Doctrine is always changing as the Army has faced encounters during deployments since the war in the 1990s to recent. b. Strategic and technological realties have been a lessons learned from recent…

bring these two up is because I long debated which I will try for, a statement similar to reaching for the stars. If you don’t know what (Marine) Recon and MARSOC are that might not make sense so I’ll elaborate, the Recon and MARSOC are the some of the most elite special units in the Marine corps. They are effectively the best of the best. Recon The Marine recon is responsible for deep reconnaissance for behind enemy lines. In order to do so they are masters of wilderness survival. There…

The 28th Infantry Division, what there was of it, was in full tactical retreat, heading south towards Washington D.C., they hoped to hook up with any leading elements of the 3rd Infantry Regiment. Assuming of course they knew Colonel Magnus and his hoard was heading their way. They were being led by Major General Walter Boney, he was a combat veteran of Iraq, leading the Division while in Ramadi. He had also commanded various Brigades and other units all over Europe finally landing the job…

United States service academies are historic institutions that aim to educate Midshipmen and Cadets with a diverse curriculum and professional military knowledge. Military academies place extended emphasis on three core areas: moral decision making, mental development and increased physical capacity. By focusing on these vital areas, our leadership institutions produce fine ladies and gentlemen who are devoted to their country and ameliorate our nation’s security. With a combination of…

In American Sniper, Chris Kyle was angry and wanted to serve his country as a result of the 9/11 attack. He joined the marines and became a sniper, one of the most well known ones in United States History. In 12 Strong, a special force team of 12 men were deployed to Afghanistan to be the first ones to respond to their 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers. Critic James Berardinelli stated, “Although the characters…

The plot of Flags of Our Fathers starts with the introductions of the soon to be flag raisers. Then tells of how the men joined the Marines and about their training. After their training, their first deployments were to the battles in the Pacific during WWII. The main battle being a gruesome and long battle on Iwo Jima. “History turned all it’s focus, for 1/400th of a second” to the battlefield as a picture was taken of the unimportant and insignificant event of the second flag raising on Mt.…

I’ve been a Marine Judge Advocate for over 17 years. I say that not to admit guilt but state pride in my duties and profession. Despite the well-worn clichés and easy cynicism about lawyers, I am an unrepentant leader of Marines who questions the Marine Corps approach to character development in our Corps and the oft mere reliance on the “Judge” to teach “ethics” to our Marines. We, as leaders, need to do more to make sure the character that takes command in moments of crucial choices is…

The U.S. Marine Corps has been supporting the nation's conflicts since their founding in 1775. Their agile structure and unique capabilities make them the primary go to force for military operations and activities. Marines have been involved in several joint operational environments from stability operations with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), to peace operations with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), to counterinsurgency (COIN) operations in the…

the Noncommissioned Officer Corps in word and deed. CSM Clark’s service spans four major conflicts, having directly participated in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. CSM Clark has served as a role model for officers and enlisted Soldiers to emulate throughout his entire career. He has served in every leadership position as an Infantryman, from fire team leader to battalion Command Sergeant Major for both Infantry Battalions in the State of New Jersey, as well as…

Major Bruce P. Crandall was a Flight Commander, serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division in the Vietnam War when the ground commander ordered the aircraft to abort the scheduled search and destroy mission from Plei Me, Vietnam, to Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley. However, Major Crandall, having successfully landed once despite enemy fire, assessed the situation at Landing Zone X-Ray and determined the troops were in need of ammunition and medical…