Category " Marine Corps Reserves"





Marines, Don’t Forget to Unroll Your Sleeves




07
Apr

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Date: 07 Apr 2012
Marine Corps Active Duty,Marine Corps Logistics,Marine Corps News,Marine Corps Reserves,Military,United States Marine Corps
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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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Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test Training Schedule




02
Feb

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Date: 02 Feb 2012
Marine Corps Active Duty,Marine Corps Boot Camp,Marine Corps Reserves,Marine Corps Training,Military,Physical Fitness Training,United States Marine Corps
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Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test Training Schedule Download Schedule (Excel Spreadsheet) Download Schedule (JPEG) It's that time of year again. Time to start your official training for the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Hopefully you're not waiting until the last minute. If you are, then it may be too late. Below is a 6 week PFT training schedule for those that take their duty as a Marine...


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Marine Corps Cutting Scores, Composition Scores & Promotions




27
Jan

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Date: 27 Jan 2012
Marine Corps Active Duty,Marine Corps Logistics,Marine Corps Promotions,Marine Corps Reserves
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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




27
Jan

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Date: 27 Jan 2012
Letters From Boot Camp,Marine Boot Camp,Marine Combat Training,Marine Corps Active Duty,Marine Corps Boot Camp,Marine Corps Gear,Marine Corps Humor,Marine Corps Logistics,Marine Corps MOS,Marine Corps News,Marine Corps Reserves,Marine Corps Training,United States Marine Corps
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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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Marine Corps: Active Duty vs. Reserves




06
Oct

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Date: 06 Oct 2010
Marine Corps Active Duty,Marine Corps Reserves,United States Marine Corps
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Before I Get Started There is an ongoing inner battle that occurs between Marine Corps reservists and active duty, and it includes the entire spectrum of military occupational specialties. I'm better than you, you're not as smart, I work harder, I train more, you're lazy, I have a civilian job, I have this, you aren't that, blah, blah, blah. I've heard it all. Let's discover the truth, the difference...


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