Basic Knowledge 

Basics

  • When speaking with someone senior to you use “sir” or “ma’am.”
  • The junior cadet always salutes first.
  • When standing at attention, your feet are at a 45-degree angle.
  • You never salute in doors.
  • The proper web belt length for the male Charlie uniforms is 2 to 4 inches.
  • When you are saluting your fingers are extended and joined, the bottom of your arm is parallel to the deck (floor). Your hand slightly tilted so that you can see the palm of your hand out of the corner of you eye. You always salute with your right hand.

 MCJROTC Cadet Creed

It is my destiny to serve with but also humility.
It is my trust to be able to handle a crisis when one occurs.
It is my top duty to constantly give all that I have for my country, community, and Corps.
It is my obligation to obey the orders and regulations of the Corps and school authorities.
I shall take no actions, which could bring discredit to the Corps, to my school, or myself.
Semper Fi!

 Birth Place:

  • Tun’s tavern, Phillidelphia, Pennsylvania

 
Marine Corps Moto:


‘Semper Fidelis’
[means] ‘Always Faithful’
[in latin]

 

Origins of the nickname "Devil Dog":

  • Given to us by Germans in WWI

 Meaning of the Blood Stripe:

Officers and NCOs have worn scarlet stripes on their dress trousers ever since the early days of the Corps. The Marine Lore says the right to wear the scarlet stripes was conferred on the Corps after the battle of Chapultpec, in honor of Marine Officers and NCOs who were killed or wounded in action; hence the Name “Blood Stripe.”

In memory of those who died at the battle of Chapultepec

Only Marine to recieve FIVE Navy Crosses:

Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller

Origin of the nickname "Leatherneck":

  • Came from when Marines wore high leather collars to defend (their necks) against sword slashes.

First Commandant Of The Marine Corps:

  • Captain Samuel Nichols

Marine Corps Leadership Principles:

  • Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
  • Be technically and tactically proficient.
  • Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
  • Make sound and timely decisions.
  • Set the example.
  • Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.
  • Keep your Marines informed.
  • Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
  • Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished.
  • Train your Marines as a team.
  • Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.

 General Orders:

  1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
  2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on alert and observing everything that takes place with in sight or hearing.
  3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
  4. Repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse then my own.
  5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
  6. To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day and offers and noncommissioned of the guard only.
  7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty.
  8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
  9. To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
  10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
    [Unwritten]
  11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the fire for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass with out proper authority.

Four Indicators Of Leadership are:

  • Discipline
  • Espirt de corps
  • Morale
  • Proficiency

Marine Coprs' Hymn

 "From the Halls of Montezuma
to the Shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles
On the land as on the sea.
First to fight for right and freedom,
And to keep our honor clean,
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.
"Our flag's unfurl'd to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far-off northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.
"Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines."

 Marine Corps Mascot:

English Bulldog

    Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps:
     
    Archibald Henderson

Marine Corps Emblem:

 Eagle, Globe, and Anchor

  • Eagle- National Defense
  • Globe- Worldwide Service
  • Anchor- Maritime Tradition

Only two Marines to receive tow Medals of Honor:

  • Dan Daly
  • Smedley Butler

 Marine Corps Flag:

 Marine Corps Leadership Traits:

*J.J.D.I.D.T.I.E.B.U.C.K.L.E.*

  • Justice - giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in question.  The ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.
  • Judgment - the ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
  • Decisiveness - ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.
  • Initiative - taking action in the absence of orders.
  • Dependability - the certainty of proper performance of duty.
  • Tact - the ability to deal with others without creating offense. (respect)
  • Integrity - uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.
  • Endurance - the mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.
  • Bearing - creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personal conduct at all times.
  • Unselfishness - avoidance of providing for one’s own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
  • Courage - the mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
  • Knowlegde - understanding of a science or an art. The range of one’s information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your Marines.
  • Loyalty - the quality of faithfulness to country, the Corps, the unit, to one’s seniors, subordinates and peers.
  • Enthusiasm - the display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

Marine Corps Core Values:

  • Honor - The qualities of maturity, dedication, trust, and dependability; commit to Marines to act responsibly; to be accountable for their actions; to fulfill their obligations; and to hold others accountable for their actions.
  • Courage - It is the inner strength that enables a Marine to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; to lead by example; and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.
  • Commitment - It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.

 Navy Terms

  • Bathroom - Head
  • Left - Port
  • Right - Starboard
  • Floor - Deck
  • Ceiling - Overhead
  • Door - Hatch
  • Window - Porthole
  • Wall - Bulkhead
  • Clean - Squared Away
  • Front - Bow
  • Back - Stern

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