United States Marine Corps School of Infantry

Being a part of the Marine Corp Organization Being a part of the Marine Corp Organization, is an organization that changed my life. (http://www.marines.com/home) Through my husband being in the Marine Corp, working on base and living on base it allowed me to be a part of many different groups and teams. Inside the Marine Corp they all have one goal and that’s to protect the United States. To be able to manage this organization they have many organizations within the one, starting from the 1800s.…

However, the idea of using Marines to fulfill an amphibious role for the United States gained traction and set the tone for many beach landings that would occur following the Marines being tasked with those duties. The most important factor in the development of the Marine amphibious assault doctrine was the threat of being overtaken by the Army. The United States waited far too long to implement the Marines…

The film Hearts and Minds is a documentary made by Peter Davis in 1974 to portray America’s unethical involvement in Vietnam and examine the opinions of many by showing interviews and vivid footages. The film focuses more on those who were against the war than those who supported it. For the U.S. all that mattered was the victory. However, those who were opposed to the war felt that there was no right or reasonable justification for their actions. The real issue illustrated by the film was…

The United States Marines Corps enlisted Private Lewis Burwell Puller in August of 1918, this young Private would go on to become one of the most decorated Marines in the Corps’ history. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller spent the better part of 37 years dedicated to the Marine Corps and his Marines. Puller’s numerous battlefield accomplishments and 5 Navy Crosses make him a legend among Marines. Chesty was the epitome of selfless service placing our nation, the Marine Corps and every Marine that…

young men to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines used text and visual support to inspire men to enlist to fight in World War I. The designer of this advertisement used textual support to create a positive feeling that would result in enlisting in the Marine Corps. The textual component of this advertisement stated “Go Over The Top With U.S. Marines.” While the literal translation of…

say to go to college, get a degree, and get a high paying job; and some will say to get a job, work hard and work your way to the top. It’s fine to be settled with one of the two options, but what benefits are included when starting off? In the United States Armed Forces, one can go to college to obtain a degree and at the same time work hard to make it to the top, and the benefits start once they ship out to boot camp. Now some will use the excuse that they don’t want to die, but one has a…

going thru the process to become a Marine have their weight monitored thru the indoctrination phase called boot camp. One of the requirements to earn the title of Marine is to maintain weight requirements upon graduation. A requirement easily met due to the close supervision of their drill instructors. The problems arise once supervision seizes and they are on their own. The probability of gaining weight and falling out of weight standards is very high. Making Marines 20 years in the future…

Principles of Leadership: Similarities between Stockdale and Metcalfe Admiral James Stockdale is a medal of honor recipient for his actions while a prisoner of war. Stockdale was the highest-ranking officer in his prisoner of war camp. By actively working against his captors and motivating his fellow prisoners of war to do the same, Stockdale exemplified behaviors of leadership. Stockdale’s leadership encouraged his fellow prisoners of war to maintain their integrity. Likewise, I have seen a…

The Congressional Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for valor in actions against the enemy given to individuals serving in the United States military. Since its inception in 1862, the Medal of Honor has been awarded 3,468 times, of which 621 were awarded posthumously (U. S. Army Center of Military History, 2015). Those who have been awarded this medal have displayed great valor in actions against the enemy in combat and should be regarded with honor and integrity. Fraudulent claims…

In the beginning of the Iron Man trilogy, we are introduced to Tony Stark as egotistical yet intellectual weapon designer. The production begins with Tony Stark travelling through a desert location with a military team before they’re attacked. An admiration of Stark is created through casual dialogue and rock music playing in the background. The viewer is then introduced to Stark through close-ups of his whiskey and suit before a full image is shown thus indicating an impressive figure. The…