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- 10 November 1775
- Philadelphia, PA at Tun Taven
- Continetal Congress
- 2 Battalions
- Capt Samuel Nicholas
- 1834 the USMC came under the DON, The national security act of 1947, amended in 1952 states the present structure.
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| -First Marine landing -Invades New Providence Island in the Bahamas -Uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock worn around the neck, thus the nickname "LEATHERNECK" |
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| -Marine stormed the Barbary stronghold at Burma on the "shores of tripoli" -First time the "Stars and Stripes" were raised in the eastern hemisphere. |
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| -Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" -Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico city -First time US Troops entered the capitol. -Also Helped in California |
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| -Under command of Col Robert E. Lee, US Army -Marines stormed the US arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by John Brown |
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| -The USMC adopted an emblem from the British (Royal) Marine emblem -BGen Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant modified it. -Globe and Anchor stands signifies worldwide service and seatime traditions. -Eagle represents the Nation itself. |
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| -Official Motto of the USMC "Semper Fidelis" was adopted -Meaning in Latin "Always Faithful" -Commonly known as "Semper Fi" |
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| -During the Chinese Boxer Rebellion Marines defended American Legation in Peking, China. -Part of a Mulitnational peacekeeping force. |
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| -Establishment of Marine Corps Aviation -First Pilot was Maj Alfred A. Cunningham. |
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| -Marines landed in France during WWII. -Participated in 8 distict operations, and awarded many medals. -One is the French Fourragere worn by 5th and 6th Marines today. |
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| -USMC was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, that established "command and admin relations between the Fleet and the USMC. -USMC Equipment Board was established int Quantico, VA where they devoted long hours to landing operations ad expedtionary forces. |
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| -Marines landed in South Vietnam -Commited the to the longest was in it history. -Marines also landed in Dominican Republic to evac and protect US Citizens. |
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| -Deployed to Lebanon as a Mulitnation peacekeeping force. -23 OCT 1983, Suicide truck bomb attack on the HQ Bldg killed 241 and wounded 70 others. -Marines withdrew in July of 1984 |
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| -Operation Desert Storm was launched -Marine aviation was heavily used in January of 1991, but mass bombing failed. -Ground Force swept through Kuwait and liberated it and caused severe damage to the Iraqi forces. |
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102.2 16
Battle of Belleu Wood |
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| -Marines fought it France during WWI -In honor of the Marines the French renamed Belleu wood. "the wood of brigade marines". -German intel evaluated the Marines as "Storm Troops" highest rating in their enemy fighing scale. -Their ferocious fighting ability Germans nicknamed them "Teufelhunden" or Devil Dogs" |
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102.2 17
Battle of Guadalcanal |
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| -7 Aug 1942 -1st MarDiv landed on Guadcanal in the Solomon Islands -1st US land offensive of WWII. -1st Combat test of the New Amphib Doctrine -This was a Crucial turning point of the war in the Pacific. -Solomon Islands included "New Georgia, Chouseul, and Bougainville". |
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Battle of Tarawa |
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| -Gibert Islands 1st line of offensive in the Central Pacific. -Prime Obj: Tarwa Atoll and Betio Island -Fortification: a Japanese commander stated "It would take a million Americans a 100 yrs to conguer it. -20 Nov 1943, marines land and took it in 76hrs. -But there were heavy losse due to the extended reef, many marines drowned wading to shore. |
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Battle of Mariana Islands
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| For the need of Airfields for the AF and advance base by the Navy the Mariana were invaded. -Marianas "Guam, Tinian, Saipan" LtGen Holland M. Smith lead the invasion with 136,000 marines and soliders, greatest number of troops operated under a marine command at that time. |
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Battle of Iwo Jima
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| -19 Feb 1945 -Largest all Marine battle in history -Bloodiest battle in USMC history at 23,300 casulities. -ADM Chester W. Nimitiz stated: "Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue". |
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Battle of Chosin Reservior
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| -In North Korea in Nov 1950 -Chinese Communist forces sent 10 Div to destory them. -Marines smashed 7 Div from the march from CR. -Marines brought out all operable equip, evac dead, and wounded, and maintained tactical integrity. |
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Battle of Hue City
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| -During the Vietnamese Holiday of "TET" in January of 1968, Communist forces launched as offensive. -Marines fought from house to house, and progress was mesured in yards. -Secured on 25 Feb 1968 |
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Archibald Henderson |
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| -Brevet BGen Henderson became the Commandant of the USMC in 1820 to 1859 when he died. 39 yrs as the commandant. -Led USMC through Indian Wars, War with Mexico, Opening China, and Disorders in Central America. -Introduced higher standards in personnal appreance, training, discipline, to be know as a professional military force for than just guard duties. |
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| -SgtMaj Quick is know for his performace and Cuzco Well(Guantanamo Bay, Cuba). -Medal of Honor recipitant for Semaphoring an emergancy lift during spanish and american bombardment -Demostrated the use of Marines as assualt troops. "Primary Mission of the Marine Corps" |
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| -SgtMaj Daly recognized for 2 medals of honor, (1) Chinese Boxer Rebellion, (2) 1st Caco war in Haiti. -During the Battle of Belleu wood. GySgt Daly said "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?" |
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Louis B. "Chesty" Puller |
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| -LtGen Puller served in Nicaragua through periods of political unrest and rebellious activity. -He led a force of about 32 Marines -Nickname "Tiger of the Mountains" -USMC Mascot, the English Bulldog is named after this brave and fine Marine Corps officer. |
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Gregory R. "Pappy" Boyington |
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| -Maj Boyington is recognized for his prowess in aerial dogfights. -Commanded the VMH-214 "Black Sheep" during WWII. -Top flying ace for his 28 kills. |
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| -5th Amphib Corps fo Marines commanded by MGen Harry Schmit was assigned to take Iwo Jima. -Cpl Hayes was immortalized in the second flag raising incident on Mount Suribachi after the island was taken on 23 Feb 1945. |
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Opha Mae Johnson |
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| -Pvt Johnson was the 1st enlisted woman in the USMC on 13 Aug 1918. -Offical title of woman marines was "Marine Reserve" -Also known as "Skirt Marines" or "Marinettes" |
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Margaret A. Brewer |
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| -Col Brewer served as the 7th and final Director of Woman Marines from 1973-1977. -BGen Brewer became the first general officer on the 11 May 1978. |
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When/How to salute |
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| -Paces: No less than 6, no more than 30 away -Hold salute till acknowledged -Accompany salute with appropritate greeting -Look at the person of colors being saluted -Render one salute if senior remains in vicinity, render again if senior leaves. |
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Salute in a Group |
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| -Not in formation: 1st person to notice the officer calls the group to attention and everyone salutes. -In formation: Senior calls everyone to attention and Senior salutes for the formation. |
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Passing an Officer going same direction as you. |
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| -Come Abreast on the left side of the officer -Salute, "By your Leave Sir/Ma'am -Officer salutes "Granted or Carry on" |
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Do Not Salute When |
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| -Indoors -Guarding Prisoners -Battle Conditons -In ranks, or work detail -Unblouse and uncovered -Pting -Smoking devise in hand -Crowded gatherings |
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Enlisted Ranks E-9 and Below |
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| -E-1/Private/Pvt -E-2/Private First Class/PFC -E-3/Lance Corporal/LCpl -E-4/Corporal/Cpl -E-5/Sergeant/Sgt -E-6/Staff Sergeant/SSgt -E-7/Gunnery Sergeant/GySgt -E-8/Master Sergeant/MSgt(Crossed Rifles) -E-8/First Sergeant/1stSgt(Diamond) -E-9/Master Gunnery Sergeant/MGySgt(Exploding Bomb) -E-9/Sergeant Major/SgtMaj(Star) -E-9/Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps/EGA |
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Officer Rank O-10 and Below
Hint: Be My Little General |
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-O-1/2nd Lieutenant/2ndLt -O-2/1st Lieutenant/1stLt -O-3/Captain/Capt -O-4/Major/Maj -O-5/Lieutenant Colonel/LtCol -O-6/Colonel/Col -O-7/Brigadier General/BGen(1 Star) -O-8/Major General/MGen(2 Star) -O-9/Lieutenant General/LtGen(3 Star) -O-10/General/Gen(4 Star)
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Warrant Officers |
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| -W-1/Warrant Officer/WO-1 -W-2/Chief Warrant Officer/CWO-2 -W-3/Chief Warrant Officer/CWO-3 -W-4/Chief Warrant Officer/CWO-4 -W-5/Chief Warrant Officer/CWO-5 |
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Render Honors in a Vehicle |
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| -Stop the Vehicle and sit at attention |
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Boarding a Naval Vessel between 0800 and sunset |
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| -face aft at top a gangway -Salute Nation Ensign -Turn Salute OOD -Request permisson to come aboard |
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Depart Naval Ship between 0800 and sunset |
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| -Request permission to go Ashore -Salute OOD -At gangway face aft -Salute National Ensign |
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Boarding and Departing Naval Vessel between sunset and 0800 |
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| -All procedures the same except saluting the Nation Ensign |
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