The Marine Corps' entry level training: what does a noninfantry Marine need to know?

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The core tasks and combat skills that ought to be taught to noninfantry Marines regardless of military occupational specialty in the entry level training continuum of the Marine Corps are a critical issue. The Marine Combat Training (MCT) Battalion believes that commanders expect noninfantry Marines to possess a basic knowledge of offense, defense, military operations on urbanized terrain, land navigation, crew-served weapons, patrolling, radio communications and the physical conditioning needed to complete an eight-mile hike. In the past, Marines have been called upon to augment or form provincial rifle platoons in many occasions. The MCT provides the basics that would prepare Marines for such instances.

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Suicide prevention in the Marine Corps: a leader's guide

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The leaders of the US Marine Corps can initiate several steps to prevent suicide among its members. Among them is the offering of early counseling or intervention to help members identity constructive alternatives that would solve their problems. Annual training to even the smallest possible element can foster frank and open discussions. The leaders of the service can also put emphasis on peer involvement as well as follow all procedures under Secretary of the Navy Instructions 6320.24A on the screening, evaluation, disposition and treatment of all personnel who have the tendency to harm themselves.

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Marine Corps JROTC: the underutilized force multiplier

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Marine Corps personnel seeking to continue serving the Corps after retirement may want to explore the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program for work as JROTC instructors. Established by Congress in 1964, the JROTC has expanded from an initial authorization of 52 units to 178 units in 40 states and Japan, with an enrollment of nearly 23,000 high school students. Instructor certification requires certain prerequisites and is good for four years.

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