Category " Marine Corps Logistics"

Trained Killers Till Gardens & Rake Leaves The next few paragraphs are going to be extremely unpopular, and maybe even a bit offensive. Go ahead and leave now if you already don't like where this is headed. In case you did not know, our military, especially United States Marines, exist for the sole purpose of defending our nation and winning wars through the strategic destruction of hostile...


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In October of 2011, the Marine Corps officially announced their new utility uniform policy that would require Marines to wear their sleeves down year round. To my surprise, the article I wrote generated the highest 1 day view of any page on my website... ever. Around 3,000 people have voted on the poll asking whether or not Marines liked the policy change, and the results have been consistent. Ninety...


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Cutting Scores, Composition Scores & Promotions Marines E1-E3 are promoted simply based on Time in Service (TIS) and Time in Grade (TIG). As long as you stay out of trouble, you will be promoted. The real work begins once you pick up Lance Corporal (E3). E1-E3 Promotions E1 Private - First Rank E2 Private First Class - Promoted to PFC after 6 months E3 Lance Corporal - Promoted to LCpl...


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Marine Corps Links & Resources Below is a growing list of resources for Marines and their families. If you have a site that you would like to be included on this list, please contact me to have it reviewed and added. Official Marine Corps Websites Here are some official Marine Corps websites that include news, Marine Corps updates, and uniform clothing resources. www.marines.com www.marines.mil www.marinecorpstimes.com www.usmc-mccs.org For...


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Cpl. Morgan Thinks Crossed Rifles Should Be Worn By Grunts Only Here's a brilliant idea that could only be thought up by a Marine grunt, because as you can imagine, it includes the deepest thoughts of reason, logic, and common sense. Or not. It's primarily based on the emotions of an "I deserve more" Marine. In a letter sent to The Marine Corps Times in December of 2010, Cpl. David Morgan...


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The Commandant of the Marine Corps has prescribed a list of books that he felt were important for Marines to read. The list is divided into sections based on rank. Marines are expected to read at least two books per year from this list. The lessons learned from the books can be used to become better leaders both in and out of The Corps. Pvt, PFC, LCpl Rifleman Dodd by Forester Starship Troopers...


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Become a MARSOC Marine Male Marine across all MOS fields are eligible to tryout for MARSOC. Below is an outlined process that I received from my Company Commander. It is directed towards Reserve Marines, but I believe that the process remains the same for AD with the exception of specific unit requirements. It should assist you and answer some of your questions about how to join MARSOC. It is VERY...


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