Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”. First Line of Defense First Line of Defense ◦ “Nation’s 911 Force” ◦ Provide the most rapid, effective, and efficient.

The MarinesDepartment of the Navy

Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”

First Line of Defense◦ “Nation’s 911 Force”◦ Provide the most rapid, effective, and efficient

military response to conflicts anywhere in the world

◦ Deal with threats before they come more dangerous

◦ Every Marine is a Rifleman!

“Our Purpose is Our Promise”

Be ready for Anything◦ Be able to conduct

operations in any setting

Make Americans feel Safe

Support the Communities of Surrounding regions◦ Volunteer work,

coaching, community service, etc.

“Semper Fidelis”

Defend over 100 U.S. embassies Guard the White House Transport the President

More Responsibilities

Aviation Artillery Law Logistics Music Public Affairs

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Career Fields

12 week training program

Parris Island, South Carolina or San Diego,

California

Becoming an Enlisted Marine - Video

Boot Camp

Freshman – 4 week cruise studying Navy and Marine Corps history and missions

Sophomore – 4 week cruise learning high altitude and cold water movement, survival techniques

Junior – attend OCS for 6 weeks Senior – graduate as Second Lieutenant in

U.S. Marine Corps Attend The Basic School (TBS) – 6 months

Summers in NROTC

OCS VideoQuantico, VA

Must have Bachelor’s Degree 10 week summer course Physical Exam Interview Short Essay 5 recommendation letters

Officer Candidate School

6 months after the completion of OCS, Naval Academy, or NROTC program

Newly commissioned U.S. Marine Corps Officer Learn art and science of being an Officer Extensive classroom, field and practical

application training

Selected for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)◦ Infantry, Military Police, Aviation

The Basic School (TBS)

Choose your Specialty:◦ Navy◦ Marines

◦ Schools on Demand Video◦ Naval Academy 2

Annapolis, Military Academy

MISSION: Direct Action Close Quarters Battle Special Reconnaissance Foreign Internal Defense Fire Support Irregular Warfare Survival Evasion Resistance Infantry Weapons and Tactics

(MARSOC) Marine Special Operations Command

3 years military experience or 2 years of deployment

3 weeks of a screening interview 4 Phases (7 months)

◦ 10 weeks Basic Training Course◦ 8 weeks Marine Special Ops

Intelligence Navigation

◦ 5 weeks Precision Training Close Quarters Combat

◦ 7 weeks Asymmetric Warfare Think like an enemy Guerilla warfare

MARSOC Training

Marine Corps Force Recon

Mission: Conduct amphibious reconnaissance Deep ground reconnaissance Surveillance

Recon in Afghanistan

(SOCOM) Special Operations Command

Complete Basic Training First 12 weeks Men Only, U.S. Citizens Score 105 or higher on ASVAB Possess a 1st class swimmer qualification. Obtain a first class score on the PFT. Have 20/200 near visual acuity and Normal Color Vision

Preferred Complete Marine Rifleman Course. Be eligible for a secret security clearance. Graduate from the Marine Special Operations School

(MSOS).

Surviving the Cut Amphibious Phase

Marine Corps RECON

Known as Mariners, Seamen, Seafarers, Sailors

NOT Marines Peacetime

◦ Fleet of ships which carry imports and exports ◦ Not part of military

War-time◦ Naval Auxiliary – Deliver troops and war material

Merchant Marines -

This is not the same as a Marine! Kings Point, NY Bachelor of Science degree (7 majors)

Example majors: Marine Transportation Logistics Marine Engineering Maritime Operations

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Private $1491.00

Sergeant Major $4708.80-$7311.00

Major $4289.40-$7161.90

General $15647.10-$19239.90

Pay Scale

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