United States Marine Corps School of Infantry

Tactics: Mission tactics are the tools, methodology, and framework that allow Marines to perform. Each MOS has different tactics, and each MOS must employ them differently. Here are some examples: Infantry Marines continuously train unit-specific SOPs regarding their job and their mission. Be it call for fire, CASEVAC 9-lines, fire and maneuver, etc. the infantryman will know how to do it. Intelligence Marines train to satisfy intelligence requirements to reduce uncertainty for the…

Military “A man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living”. (Brainy Quote)A job in the military consists of many different professions but a for example a normal day in the marines consists of waking up at 6 to 6:30 in the morning doing some type of physical activity such as going for a jog.Then what's done next depended what branch of the military.Enlisting into the military is a wonderful opportunity to benefit others work…

military fighting force in the United States of America was born in a tavern, they are called United States Marines. “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you” (Adler, 2016). This essay will cover the history of the birthday, how this tradition has evolved over time and why it is an important part of the Marine Corps. Birth of the Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps was born on November 10,…

The Highlanders had a productive two weeks of prospecting, processing, and training. I brought four CO Cmd teams in last week for quarterly Co Sustainment Training where we drilled into MAP, Battle Rhythm, Army doctrine on Commander’s Activities, RFA development, among many other topics. The development of the MAP for Chaplain and AMEDD remains a “stubby pencil” effort for the MRB until a digital MAP comes on line; we’ll continue to train in every training event. The Brigade executed our…

SSG Givens served with great distinction as a Drill Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant for 24 months while assigned to Co E, 795th MP Battalion and B Co, 43d Adjutant General Battalion. Her leadership and dedication as a Drill Sergeant led to the processing of 14,000 Soldiers to BCT and graduating 700 OSUT Soldiers over four cycles with a 99% ship and graduation rate. She ensured $4M of IET equipment was accounted for at all times and ensured a $6.7M barracks facility was maintained, serviceable,…

Staff Sergeant Richard M. Green has consistently performed in his duties as both Academics Student Management Chief and Marines Awaiting Training (MAT) Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Staff Sergeant Green displays himself on a level of proficiency and enthusiasm in an independent duty environment, through distinguishing himself as an exceptionally resourceful manager by consistently tracking and maintaining records of 2,796 student’s academic…

about 575 miles of the Japanese coast. In fact, the alight of three Marine divisions on February 19, 1945, with the previous naval bombing was the Battle of Iwo Jima as knowing the Battle of the Pacific War. The underground installations constructed by the Japanese men with around 23,000 in it made difficult for the U.S. Navy and Marines to fight. The well-built chain of bunkers, caves and tunnels lines was tough to abolish. The Marine troops fought in the strong Japanese constructions inside…

In the book Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death, author Jim Frederick explores the events during the deployment of the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division and more specifically the actions of 1st Platoon, Bravo Company. Bravo Company, along with the rest of 1st Battalion faced grueling circumstances of inadequate supplies and personnel, poor living quarters, and a near constant barrage of enemy attacks during their 2005-2006…

oath and a will to progress and reach one's full potential--The United States Marine Corps is the toughest branch of service and pushes people farther than imaginable. “There is no can’t only pushing forward past previous failures.”(Styczynski) Having to learn and learn quickly in an intensive environment. It is not for everyone, but it is an option for many. No regrets, only personal gain and major benefits for serving The United States of America. Many people out in the country of opportunity…

Being an infantry unit leader in the Marine Corps there is guarantee that a person will be impacted by armed conflict in some nature or another. I have been personally affected by multiple traumatic experiences that resulted in wounded or killed personnel. One of many impacts that I think of often, is when we reacted to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the south gate of Camp Fallujah detonated under the second and fourth vehicles. When contacted, I was out on a presence patrol and my…