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Uniform Code of Military Justice

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NONE OF THIS SHIT MATTERS § 878, Article 78. Accessory after the fact

§ 879, Article 79. Conviction of lesser included offense.

§ 880, Article 80. Attempts

§ 881, Article 81. Conspiracy

§ 882, Article 82. Solicitation

§ 883, Article 83. Fraudulent enlistment, appointment, or separation

§ 884, Article 84. Unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation

§ 885, Article 85. Desertion

§ 886, Article 86. Absence without leave

§ 887, Article 87. Missing movement

§ 888, Article 88. Contempt toward officials

§ 889, Article 89. Disrespect toward superior commissioned officer

§ 890, Article 90. Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer

§ 891, Article 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer

§ 892, Article 92. Failure to obey a lawful order or regulation

§ 893, Article 93. Cruelty and maltreatment

§ 894, Article 94. Mutiny or sedition

§ 895, Article 95. Resistance, flight, breach of arrest, and escape

§ 896, Article 96. Releasing prisoner without proper authority

§ 897, Article 97. Unlawful detention

§ 898, Article 98. Noncompliance with procedural rules

§ 899, Article 99. Misbehavior before the enemy

§ 900, Article 100. Subordinate compelling surrender

§ 901, Article 101. Improper use of countersign

§ 902, Article 102. Forcing a safeguard

§ 903, Article 103. Captured or abandoned property

§ 904, Article 104. Aiding the enemy

§ 905, Article 105. Misconduct as prisoner

§ 906, Article 106. Spies

§ 906a, Article 106a. Espionage

§ 907, Article 107. False official statements

§ 908, Article 108. Military property of United States—Loss, damage, destruction, or wrongful disposition

§ 909, Article 109. Property other than military property of United States—waste, spoilage, or destruction

§ 910, Article 110. Improper hazarding of vessel

§ 911, Article 111. Drunken or reckless operation of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel

§ 912, Article 112. Drunk on duty

§ 912a, Article 112a. Wrongful use, possession, etc., of controlled substances

§ 913, Article 113. Misbehavior of sentinel

§ 914, Article 114. Dueling

§ 915, Article 115. Malingering

§ 916, Article 116. Riot or breach of peace

§ 917, Article 117. Provoking speeches or gestures

§ 918, Article 118. Murder

§ 919, Article 119. Manslaughter

§ 920, Article 120. Rape and carnal knowledge

§ 920a, Article 120a. Stalking

§ 921, Article 121. Larceny and wrongful appropriation

§ 922, Article 122. Robbery

§ 923, Article 123. Forgery

§ 923a, Article 123a. Making, drawing, or uttering check, draft, or order without sufficient funds

§ 924, Article 124. Maiming

§ 925, Article 125. Sodomy

§ 926, Article 126. Arson

§ 927, Article 127. Extortion

§ 928, Article 128. Assault

§ 929, Article 129. Burglary

§ 930, Article 130. Housebreaking

§ 931, Article 131. Perjury

§ 932, Article 132. Frauds against the United States

§ 933, Article 133. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman

§ 934, Article 134. General article. Includes offenses that are not specifically listed in the Manual for Courts-Martial and which may "cause disorder and neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces, or conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces." Article 134 is often considered to be a "catch-all" for various offenses that aren't necessarily covered by the other articles in the UCMJ. Article 134 offenses include disloyal statements, unclean equipment, improper wear of military uniform, abuse of public animals, adultery, bigamy, bribery, fraternization, et al. It’s colloquially referred to as the “Write your own law” or “Don’t be stupid” article, and reflect acts that are not specifically listed, but nevertheless committed, by military personnel that negatively impact the service, unit, etc. For example: defecation in the passageways of a ship would be a violation of Article 134, even though it is not specifically mentioned in the UCMJ.

NOTE: The UCMJ was taken from Wikipedia.com and the Military Judges Benchbook (checked for accuracy). Do not click any of the links above as the UCMJ was copied and pasted directly from Wikipedia. Thank you.

FORMS OF PUNISHMENT
The following are the forms of punishment which may be imposed for violations the of the UCMJ. All forms of punishment are subject to restrictions specified in the UCMJ. The UCMJ provides limitations of sentences based on the nature of the crime, the form of adjudication (nonjudicial punishment or court-martial), and the position/rank of the individual assigning the punishment or the type of court-martial which convicted the Marine.

1. REPRIMAND. The convening authority of a court-martial or a commanding officer may punish a Marine by censure. A reprimand is a severe form of censure that adversely reflects upon the conduct of the person addressed. A reprimand my be presented either orally or in writing; however, it is normally delivered in the written form.

2. LOSS OF NUMBERS, lineal position, or seniority. This form of punishment is reserved for commissioned officers only.

3. REDUCTION IN PAY GRADE. A reduction in pay grade causes the accused to be of the rank and pay grade to which reduced.

4. RESTRICTION TO SPECIFIC LIMITS. Restriction deprives the accused of normal liberty privileges. The sentence will specify the physical and geographic locations in which the individual is allowed, how long the restriction shall last, and when that individual must be present at specific locations. A Marine who is being punished by restriction is not exempt from performing normal duty requirements. In the Band of Marines, certain restrictions will vary. Sometimes a restriction will restrict leave time (in other words, any requests for leave will be denied).

5. PUNITIVE SEPARATION. This form of punishment results in the convicted Marine being removed from the service and given either a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge.

COURT-MARTIALS
The three types of courts-martial are summary, special, and general. The differences among the three types of courts-martial are based on their composition, level of authority, and severity of punishments authorized.

1. A summary court-martial is composed of one officer with the rank of Captain or higher.
a) The lowest level of authority to convene a summary court-martial is normally a battalion commander or the equivalent; however, under special circumstances, a commanding officer of a separate or detached command (this includes company commanders or executive officers) may be granted the authority by his superiors.
b) A summary court-martial may adjudge any punishment not forbidden by the UCMJ, except dismissal, dishonorable. discharge, bad-conduct, or restriction for more than 2 months. In the case of sergeants and above, a summary court-martial may not award a reduction of rank of more than one rank.
c) A summary court-martial may not try a commissioned officer, warrant officer, cadets, midshipmen for any capital offenses. However, no Marine can be compelled to accept a summary court-martial. Since a summary court-martial is less formal than the other two types of courts, a Marine may refuse to accept trial by summary court-martial and may request a special court-martial. However, he should be aware that conviction by a special or general court-martial constitutes a felony conviction.

2. A special court-martial can be composed of a military judge alone, not more than three impartial active duty armed service personnel, or a military judge and not more than three armed services personnel. The impartial personnel; can be commissioned officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel. If the accused is a commissioned officer, no member can be a warrant officer or enlisted person. If the accused is a warrant officer, no member can be an enlisted person. If the accused is an enlisted person, he may request that at least one third of the members of the court be enlisted.
a) The lowest level of authority to convene a special court-martial is normally a brigade or regimental commander or the equivalent. However, under special circumstances, a commanding officer of a separate or detached battalion may be granted the authority by his superiors. In the Band of Marines, a company commander may convene a court-martial; however, a company executive officer may not convene a special court-martial.
b) A special court-martial may adjudge any punishment not forbidden by the UCMJ, except dismissal or dishonorable discharge.
c) Normally, a special court-martial may not try any capital offense where there is a mandatory punishment beyond the maximum punitive power of a special court-martial.

3. A general court-martial can be composed of a military judge alone or a military judge and not more than five impartial armed services personnel. The impartial personnel can be commissioned officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel. If the accused is a commissioned officer, no member can be a warrant officer or enlisted person. If the accused is a warrant officer, no member can be an enlisted person. If the accused is an enlisted person, he may request that at least one third of the members of the court be enlisted.
a) The lowest level of authority to convene a general court-martial is normally a division, wing, or base commanding general, or the equivalent. However, under special circumstances, a commanding officer of a separate or detached unit may be granted the authority by his superiors. In the Band of Marines, a executive officer or battalion commander may convene a general court-martial.
b) A general court-martial may adjudge any punishment not forbidden by the UCMJ.

RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED
The rights of the accused before judicial and nonjudicial proceedings are based on the laws of this country and specified in the UCMJ.

1. Your rights before judicial proceedings include but are not limited to:
a) being considered innocent until proven guilty,
b) remaining silent and being informed that if you do make a statement it can be used against you in a court-martial,
c) being represented by a lawyer,
d) being protected from double jeopardy,
e) calling witnesses on your behalf,
f) having your sentence reviewed,
g) having a speedy trial,
h) being informed of all charges against you,
i) having the assistance of an interpreter,
j) protection against illegal searches and seizures,
k) challenging members of the court,
l) having enlisted representation on special and general courts-martial,
m) being tried by a military judge, and
n) being tried by court-martial vice nonjudicial punishment

2. Your rights before nonjudicial proceedings include but are not limited to:
a) appearing before all boards and fact-finding bodies:
b) examining, objecting to, and challenging the introduction of all physical and documentary evidence;
c) examining, cross-examining, and challenging the testimony of all witnesses;
d) introducing evidence on your behalf;
e) testifying on your behalf; and
f) making a voluntary statement for the official records.

REQUEST MAST
You can use this procedure to discuss any matter with your commanding officer (company commander and above) in your chain of command. The procedures are designed to allow for timely and appropriate responses to your request. If you are following the proper procedures for requesting mast, no one may prohibit you from speaking with your commanding officer at the proper time and place. This includes any commanding general who is located in the same geographic area as you.

1. The procedural points for request mast below the commanding general level are contained in the following
a) You may submit your request at the lowest echelon and have it forwarded via the chain of command to the commander with whom you wish to speak.
b) You do not have to state the matter of concern, either orally or in writing;. to anyone in the chain of command until you have reached the officer to whom you originally requested mast.
c) You should not have to wait more than 24 hours between levels of the chain of command whenever possible.
d) You may request mast without fear of prejudice to your interest.
e) Upon completion of request mast, you must make a written statement regarding the degree of satisfaction you had with the outcome of your request.
f) If your request mast to a higher commander is resolved by a lower commander, you must make a written, witnessed statement indicating the degree of satisfaction you have had and your willingness to withdraw the request to higher authority.
g) Your request mast will be conducted at the earliest reasonable time and not later than 72 hours after submission whenever possible. If your request is of an emergency nature, it should be heard within 24 hours if at all possible.

2. The additional procedural points for request mast with your commanding general are contained in the following
a) You must prepare a complete written statement indicating the reasons for the request mast. It must include a list of witnesses with a summary of the expected testimony of each.
b) You must, if applicable, attach any documents that support your request.
c) Your statement must also include a list of persons in your chain of command that you have already seen and any action that they have taken.

JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT
The purpose of nonjudicial punishment is to provide an essential and prompt news of maintaining good order and discipline to your unit's commanding officer. It also promotes positive behavior changes in Marines without the stigma of a court-martial conviction.

1. If you are the accused Marine, you have the option of either demanding trial by court-martial or accepting nonjudicial punishment.

2. Once your commanding officer has passed judgment and sentenced you, if you feel that the punishment awarded to you is unjust or disproportionate to the offense, you may appeal all or part of your sentence to the next higher authority. He may set aside, decrease, suspend, or let stand any portion of all of the original sentence. However, he cannot in any way increase the original sentence.

DISCHARGES
As a Marine, you may be given one of five different discharges. The type of discharge you are awarded is based on the method by which it is awarded and the character of your service.

1. To receive a dishonorable discharge a Marine must be convicted by a general court-martial of an offense of a dishonorable nature. These are offenses generally recognized by the civilian courts as being serious felonies. However, a Marine may also be awarded a dishonorable discharge if he his been convicted by court-martial of three or more offenses in the last year, regardless of whether any of the charges were severe enough to result in a dishonorable discharge by themselves.

2. For a Marine to receive a bad-conduct discharge, he must have been convicted by a general or special court-martial of an offense under the UCMJ which was serious enough to warrant this form of discharge. A Marine may also receive a bad-conduct discharge from a court-martial for a minor offense when he has previously been found guilty of repeated offenses in a combination of judicial and nonjudicial proceedings. Additionally, a Marine may be awarded a bad conduct discharge if he has been convicted by court-martial of two or more offenses in the past 3 years even if none of the previous or current charges are severe enough to warrant such a discharge.

3. A Marine may receive a general discharge under other than honorable (OTH) conditions if his service has been characterized by conduct that was a significant departure from the conduct expected of a Marine. This usually involves illegal acts or comission of acts that are characterized by violence that result in serious bodily injury, breech of special trust, disregard for the normal superior-subordinate relationship, drug abuse or trafficking, or endangering the security of the Marine Corps. Under these conditions, the discharge is awarded in lieu of court-martial.

4. A Marine may receive a general discharge under honorable conditions if his service was characterized by significant negative aspects reflected in his performance or conduct. This type of discharge is normally awarded to Marines whose average proficiency or conduct marks fall below 3.0 or 4.0 respectively.

LAW OF WAR
Discipline in combat is essential. Disobedience to the law of war dishonors the Nation, the Marine Corps, and the individual Marine, and far from weakening the enemy's will to fight, it strengthens it. The following principles require the Marine's adherence in the accomplishment of any mission. Violations have an adverse impact on public opinion both national and international and have on occasion served to prolong conflict by inciting an opponent to continue resistance and in most cases constitute violations of the UCMJ. Violations of these principles prejudice the good order and discipline essential to success in combat.

1. Marines fight only enemy combatants.
2. Marines do not harm enemies who surrender. They must disarm them and turn them over to their superior.
3. Marines do not kill or torture prisoners.
4. Marines collect and care for the wounded, whether friend or foe.
5. Marines do not attack medical personnel, facilities, or equipment.
6. Marines destroy no more than the mission requires.
7. Marines treat all civilians humanely.
8. Marines do not steal. Marines respect private property and possessions.
9. Marines should do their best to prevent violations of the law of war. They must report all violations of the law of war to their superior.

Chain of Command

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Rifleman - None

Code Of Conduct

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the game should be played.

Service Records pt. 2

Cartwright — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:36:44 CDT

Marine #: 0311-85-069
Name: Brandon Walters
Gamertag: RBz C0tt0n
Rank: Private (E-1)

Age: 19
P.O.B.: UNK
D.O.B.: UNK
MOS: 0311 Rifleman
Billet: Unassigned
E-Mail: UNK

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
Marine Corps Parachutist Badge
USAF Honor Graduate Ribbon
USAF Training Ribbon
USAF Outstanding Unit Ribbon

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Marine #: 0317-14-369
Name: Joseph Lane
Gamertag: Sgt J Lane
Rank: Corporal (E-4)

Age: 14
P.O.B.: Los Angeles, California
D.O.B.: 1/17/1995
MOS: 0317 Scout Sniper
Billet: STA Team "Viper" Sniper
E-Mail: joeylane513@yahoo.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Expert Badge
Marine Corps Good Conduct Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon
Drill Instructor Service Ribbon
Recruiter Ribbon

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Marine #: 0311-19-745
Name: David Robison
Gamertag: DissolvedLight
Rank: Corporal (E-4)

Age: 20
P.O.B.: Alabama
D.O.B.: UNK
MOS: 0311 Rifleman
Billet: N/L
E-Mail: N/A

Awards:

Purple Heart
Marine Corps Rifle Expert Badge
Marine Corps Good Conduct Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon
Expeditionary Ribbon

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Marine #: 0332-17-051
Name: Christopher Colon
Gamertag: MARINES GUNNER
Rank: Corporal (E-4)

Age: 17
P.O.B.: Cleveland, Ohio
D.O.B.: 1/8/1992
MOS: 0331 Automatic Rifleman
Billet: First Fireteam S.A.W. Operator
E-Mail: recruitercolon@live.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
Marine Corps Good Conduct Ribbon
Expeditionary Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon
Drill Instructor Service Ribbon
Recruitment Ribbon

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Marine #: 0311-26-748
Name: Anthony Daniels
Gamertag: USMCxDisciple
Rank: First Sergeant (E-8)

Age: 26
P.O.B.: McHenry, IL
D.O.B.: UNK
MOS: 0311 Rifleman
Billet: Alpha Company First Sergeant
E-Mail: UNK

Awards:

Marine Corps Sharpshooter Badge
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon (x2)

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Marine #: 0317-13-045
Name: Alec Knappenberger
Gamertag: SgtZaza
Rank: Sergeant (E-5)

Age: 14
P.O.B.: Phoenix, Arizona
D.O.B.: N/A
MOS: 0317 Scout Sniper
Billet: Scout Sniper Platoon Sergeant
E-Mail: recruiterknapp@live.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Expert Badge
Recruitment Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon

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Marine #: 0351-13-014
Name: Michael Shifar
Gamertag: HeavensRain101
Rank: Private First Class (E-2)

Age: 14
P.O.B.: Paramus, New Jersey
D.O.B.: 7/20/1994
MOS: 0351 Infantry Assaultman
Billet: First Fireteam Grenadier
E-Mail: lococableguy@gmail.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Sharpshooter Badge

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Marine #: 1371-14-043
Name: James MacGlashing
Gamertag: OR30THUG
Rank: Corporal (E-4)

Age: 14
P.O.B.: Boston, Massachusetts
D.O.B.: 3/25/95
MOS: 1371 Combat Engineer
Billet: Second Squad Leader, First Platoon
Email: recruitermacglashing@live.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Sharpshooter Badge
Recruiter Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Expeditionary Ribbon

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Marine #: 0352-13-152
Name: Layne Reyka
Gamertag: AKHMEDBOMBER
Rank: Corporal (E-4)

Age: 14
P.O.B.: Plantation, Florida
D.O.B.: 7/12/1995
MOS: 0352 Antitank Missileman
Billet: Second Fireteam Leader, First Squad
Email: recruiterreyka@live.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Sharpshooter Badge
Expeditionary Ribbon

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Marine #: 0317-17-263
Name: Brandon McCoy
Gamertag: XxShamWow GuyxX
Rank: Private First Class (E-2)

Age: 17
P.O.B.: Westerville, Ohio
D.O.B.: 10/07/1991
MOS: 0317 Scout Sniper
Billet: N/A
Email: SynysterSniper666@yahoo.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Expert Badge

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Marine #: 0317-13-612
Name: Dillon Olivi
Gamertag: DeViL Davvg
Rank: Lance Corporal (E-2)

Age: 13
P.O.B.: Summerville, South Carolina
D.O.B.: 03/21/1995
MOS: 0317 Scout Sniper
Billet: N/A
Email: N/A

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Expert Badge

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Service Records

Cartwright — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:11:27 CDT

This is where all service records and information partaining to Band of Marines members shall be listed. It shall be updated according to changes made in the membership and in a members' service jacket. NOTE: Formatting sometimes will mess up the appearance of the ribbons. This shall be fixed as soon as possible. There also seems to be a discrepancy with the page where it is not allowing us to add the other service records. We may have to continue adding them on another page.

Marine #: 9702-23-774
Name: Michael Cartwright
Gamertag: Gen Cartwright
Rank: Colonel (O-6)

Current Age: 16
P.O.B.: Chesapeake, Virginia
D.O.B.: July 2, 1992
MOS: 9906 Colonel, Ground
Billet: Battalion Commander
E-Mail: UNSC79@hotmail.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Expert Badge
Liberation of France Commemorative Medal
Meritorious Service Ribbon
Marine Corps Achievement Ribbon w/ Combat "V" device
Combat Action Ribbon w/ One Gold Star in lieu with Combat "V" device
National Defense Service Ribbon
Expeditionary Ribbon w/ two Bronze Starts in lieu of third award
Deployment Ribbon
Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Recruiter Ribbon (x2)
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Unit Commendation Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Ribbon
Medal of Honor Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Award
Marine Corps Parachutist Badge

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-SERVICE STATUS: HONORABLY DISCHARGED-
Marine #: 9701-30-775
Name: Zachary Harper
Gamertag: Keleus2
Rank: Brigadier General (O-7)

Current Age: 16
P.O.B.: Ogdensburg, New York
D.O.B.: 1992
MOS: 9701 Joint Specialty Officer (JSO) Nominee
Billet: Battalion Executive Officer
E-Mail: UNK

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
Combat Action Ribbon(x2)
Expeditionary Ribbon
Deployment Ribbon
National Defense Service Ribbon
Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Award
Marine Corps Parachutist Badge

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Marine #: 0302-47-847
Name: Luke Pinkney
Gamertag: HereticElven
Rank: Major (O-4)

Current Age: 18
P.O.B.: Gloucestershire, England
D.O.B.: 05/21/1990
MOS: 0302 Infantry Officer
Billet: Company Commander, Alpha Company
E-Mail: luke@chalford.plus.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifle Exper Badge
Recruitment Ribbon (x2)
Purple Heart
Marine Corps Achievement Ribbon w/ Combat "V" device
Combat Action Ribbon (x2)
National Defense Ribbon
Expeditionary Ribbon
Deployment Ribbon
Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Award
Marine Corps Parachutist Badge
Good Conduct Ribbon

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Marine #: 0311-14-897
Name: Matthew Meyen
Gamertag: Matt3zzz
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant (E-7)

Current Age: 16
P.O.B.: Los Angeles, California
D.O.B.: UNK
MOS: 0369 Infantry Unit Leader
Billet: Company Gunnery Sergeant, Alpha Company
E-Mail: usmc_meyen@hotmail.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifleman Badge
USMC Drill Instructor Service Ribbon
Purple Heart
Marine Corps Achievement Ribbon w/ Combat "V" device
Combat Action Ribbon (x2)
Recruitment Ribbon (x2)
National Defense Service Ribbon
Expeditionary Ribbon
Deployment Ribbon
Meritorious Service Ribbon
Humanitarian Service Ribbon
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Marine #: 9999-18-023
Name: Jeremy Casper
Gamertag: Cpt Brute
Rank: Sergeant Major (E-9)

Current Age: 18
P.O.B.: Washington State
D.O.B.: UNK
MOS: 9999 Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Billet: Battalion Sergeant Major
E-Mail: UNK

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifleman Badge
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor Ribbon
Meritorious Achievement Ribbon w/ Combat "V" device
Expeditionary Ribbon w/ two Bronze Starts in lieu of third award
National Defense Service Ribbon
Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Recruitment Ribbon (x2)
Combat Action Ribbon (x2)
Deployment Ribbon
Silver Star
Meritorious Service Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
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Marine #: 0369-13-128
Name: Jessica Jones
Gamertag: ToxicJones
Rank: Corporal (E-4)

Current Age: 15
P.O.B.: Arizona
D.O.B.: 1995
MOS: 0311 Rifleman
Billet: N/L
E-Mail: N/L

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifleman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Ribbon
Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon (x2)
Expeditionary Ribbon
Deployment Ribbon (x3)
Good Conduct Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
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Marine #: 0331-14-874
Name: Oren Heller
Gamertag: SortingShoter
Rank: Staff Sergeant (E-6)

Current Age: 14
P.O.B.: Arizona
D.O.B.: UNK
MOS: 0369 Infantry Unit Leader
Billet: First Squad Leader
E-Mail: UNK

Awards:

Marine Corps Rifleman Badge
Purple Heart
Good Conduct Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon (x2)
Deployment Ribbon (x3)
Expeditionary Ribbon w/ two Bronze Starts in lieu of third award
Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon

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Marine #: 0369-13-057
Name: Cole Novatt
Gamertag: ShotPower90
Rank: Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9)

Current Age: 13
P.O.B.: Phoenix, Arizona
D.O.B.: 7/5/1995
MOS: 0369 Infantry Unit Leader
Billet: STA Platoon Commander
E-Mail: colenovatt@live.com

Awards:

Marine Corps Expert Rifleman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon (x2)
Expeditionary Ribbon w/ two Bronze Starts in lieu of third award
Meritorious Achievement Ribbon w/ Combat "V" device
Recruitment Ribbon (x2)
Deployment Ribbon (x3)
Silver Lifesaving Ribbon

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Boot Camp Course Information

Cartwright — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:05:24 CDT

This is an informational page about the boot camp instructional course, outlining everything to take place in training. Instructors, please take the time to copy and paste this on to a program such as Microsoft Word for reference. Thank you.

BOOT CAMP WIKISPACE
The Boot Camp Wikispace is a website created for the specific purpose of aiding recruits and instructors in administering and acquiring boot camp information and work. The link below will direct you to the home page of the wikispace and you may freely look around the site. In order to edit pages and join in on discussions, please e-mail General Cartwright asking to be sent an invite to the wikispace so that you may become a member.

LINK: http://bom-bootcamp.wikispaces.com/

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The boot camp program introduces the recruit to a more expansive and head-on learning course about the United States Armed Forces and the procedures and protocols of the Clan. The course includes topics in military protocols, regulations, uniform, chain of command, organization, and other subjects that partain to the United States military and United States Marine Corps. Extensive learning techniques will be implemented into the course at any given time to aid in the process of learning.

COURSE GOALS
-Develop a foundation of military knowledge that could aid the recruit in a future career both in Clan and outside.
-Gain an understanding of the intricasies of the Marine Corps, its regulations and protocols, and how it works.
-Be prepared for combat situations and progress in mental knowledge and maturity.
-Aid in progression of work ethics, maturity, and rational thinking.

PREREQUISITE
None

OPTIONS FOR NEXT COURSE
-School of Infantry (SOI) - 03 MOS's only - 13 day course ("D" grade prerequisite)
-Marine Engineer School (MES) - 13 MOS's only - 8 day course ("C" grade prerequisite)
-Marine Corps Scout Sniper School (MCSS) - 8 day course ("B" grade prerequisite)
-Medical Corps "A" School - Navy Corpsmen only - 10 day course ("B" grade prerequisite)

NOTE - Junior Marines who have graduated from recruit training and are being assigned to an MOS School are NOT assigned to a Marine unit until after completion of their occupational specialty training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING
-Earn the grade of a "D"
-Demonstrate understanding of basic military knowledge
-Participate in the boot camp sessions
-Prepare written reports for instructors as directed

LIST OF AFTER-GRAD OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION (ENLISTED)
0100 Basic Administrative Marine - Pvt to GySgt
0121 Personnel Clerk - Pvt to Sgt
0151 Administrative Clerk - Pvt to Sgt
0193 Personnel/Administrative Chief - SSgt to MGySgt

INFANTRY (ENLISTED)
0311 Rifleman - Pvt to Sgt
0313 Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Crewman - Pvt to Sgt
0317 Scout Sniper - Pvt to Sgt
0331 Automatic Rifleman - Pvt to Sgt
0332 Heavy Gunner - Pvt to Sgt
0351 Infantry Assaultman - Pvt to Sgt
0352 Antitank Missileman - Pvt to Sgt
0369 Infantry Unit Leader - SSgt to MGySgt

ENGINEER (ENLISTED)
1371 Combat Engineer - Pvt to MGySgt

PUBLIC AFFAIRS (ENLISTED)
4300 Basic Combat Correspondent - Pvt to GySgt
4313 Broadcast Journalist - Pvt to MGySgt
4341 Combat Correspondent - Pvt to MGySgt

CATEGORY BRAVO OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES (ENLISTED)
8411 Recruiter - Pvt to SgtMaj
8412 Career Recruiter - Pvt to SgtMaj
8421 Career Retention Specialist - Pvt to SgtMaj

IDENTIFYING & REPORTING OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES (ENLISTED)
9900 General Service Marine
9917 College Degree - Enlisted
9999 Sergeant Major/First Sergeant

INSTRUCTOR (ENLISTED)
0911 Drill Instructor
0913 Marine Combat Instructor

PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION (OFFICER)
0170 Personnel Officer - 2nd Lt to Lt Col

INFANTRY (OFFICER)
0302 Infantry Officer - 2nd Lt to Maj
0303 Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Officer - 2nd Lt to Capt
0306 Weapons Officer - 2nd Lt to Maj

ENGINEER (OFFICER)
1302 Combat Engineer Officer - 2nd Lt to Maj

PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OFFICER)
4302 Public Affairs Officer - 2nd Lt to Maj

INSTRUCTOR (OFFICER)
0930 Range Officer

IDENTIFYING & REPORTING OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES (OFFICER)
9602 Public Affairs Management Officer - Maj to Gen
9701 Joint Specialty Officer (JSO) Nominee - BGen to Gen
9702 Joint Specialty Officer (JSO) - BGen to Gen
9815 Recruiting Officer - 2nd Lt to Col
9901 Basic Officer - 2nd Lt to Lt Col
9903 General Officer - 2nd Lt to Lt Col
9904 Colonel, Logistician
9906 Colonel, Ground
9907 Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer
9914 Colonel, Judge Advocate

NAVY HOSPITAL CORPS
HM-8404 Hospital Corpsman

General Orders for Sentries is the official title of a set of rules governing guard duty in the United States military. While any guard posting has rules that may go without saying ("Stay awake", for instance), these orders are carefully detailed and particularly stressed in the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard. Also known as the "11 General Orders" or simply "The General Orders", the list is meant to cover any possible scenario a sentry might encounter on duty.

Recruits learn these orders verbatim while at boot camp and are often expected to retain the knowledge to use for the remainder of their military careers. It is not uncommon for a Drill Instructor or (after boot camp) an inspecting officer to ask a question such as, "What is your sixth general order?" and expect an immediate (and correct) reply.

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 the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse (or the Quarterdeck) than 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 Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the guard only.

7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. To 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.

11. To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Note: All recruits will sound off in a loud, clear voice when asked for a particular order as shown in the following example:

Commanding Officer: "Recruit, what is the fifth General Order?"

Recruit: Sir/Ma'am, the fifth General Order is: Quit my post only when properly relieved.

OUTLINE OF CLAN MARINE CORPS RECRUIT TRAINING

Day One:

Recite Oath of Service
Recite Armed Forces Code of Conduct
Learn the meaning of Semper Fidelis
Lesson on the Marine Corps Core Values
Video: The Spirit of Semper Fidelis

Day Two:

Lesson on the Clan Core Values
Learn the Uniform Code of Military Justice

Day Three:

Lesson on Marine Corps history from Revolution to Civil War
Lesson on General Orders to the Sentry
Lesson on Marine Corps/Navy Ranks
Lesson on the Marine Corps hymn

Day Four:

Lesson on Marine Corps history from Civil War to WWI.
Review of General Orders to the Sentry
Lesson on weapon knowledge
Lesson on Clan chain of command
Review of the Marine Corps hymn

Day Five:

Lesson on Marine Corps history from WWI to WWII
Lesson on Clan History
Test on General Orders to the Sentry
Rifle/Pistol Pre-Qualification
Book Introduction: My Name is America; the Journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty
Test on Marine Corps hymn

Day Six:

Lesson on Marine Corps history from WWII to the modern times
Lesson on military chain of command
Lesson on Famous Marines
Review of General Orders to the Sentry
Read two chapters of book
Test on Marine Corps Corps/Clan Core Values

Day Seven:

Lesson on Marine Corps Vehicles
Lesson on Marine Corps Aircraft
Lesson on Marine Corps Organization
Test on General Orders to the Sentry
Read three chapters of book

Day Eight:

Lesson on modern terrorism
Lesson on commonly used terrorist weapons
Lesson on Marine Corps uniforms
Lesson on Marine Corps culture
Review of General Orders to the Sentry
Test on Marine Corps/Navy ranks
Read five chapters of book

Day Nine:

Review of General Orders to the Sentry
Review of Clan/Marine Corps Core Values
Review of Military chain of command
Review of Clan chan of command
Rifle/Pistol Qualification
Final Exam
Completion of book

Day Ten:

Review of Clan occupational specialties
MOS selection process
Assignment orders administered
Graduation

OUTLINE OF CLAN NAVY RECRUIT TRAINING

Day One:

Learn the meaning of Semper Fidelis
Lesson on the Marine Corps Core Values
Learn the meaning of Semper Fortis

Day Two:

Learn about the weapons the Marine Corps uses
Lesson on the Clan Core Values

Day Three:

Introduction of the U.S. Navy
Lesson on Navy history from Revolution to Civil War
Lesson on Orders to the Sentry
Lesson on Navy/Marine Corps ranks
Lesson on Marine Corps hymn

Day Four:

Lesson on Navy history from Civil War to WWI
Review of Orders To The Sentry
Lesson on weapon knowledge
Lesson on Clan chain of command
Review of Marine Corps hymn

Day Five:

Lesson on Navy history from WWI to Vietnam
Lesson on Clan History
Lesson on Military chain of command
Test on Orders to the Sentry
Rifle/Pistol Pre-Qualification
Test on Marine Corps hymn

Day Six:

Lesson on Marine Corps history from Vietnam to the modern times
Lesson on military chain of command
Review of General Orders to the Sentry
Test on Marine Corps Corps/Clan Core Values
Hospitalman Field Manual Issued

Day Seven:

Lesson on Marine Corps Vehicles
Lesson on Marine Corps Aircraft
Lesson on Marine Corps Organization
Lesson on Navy Organization
Lesson on Naval Personnel
Test on General Orders to the Sentry
Rifle/Pistol Qualification

Day Eight:

Lesson on Navy Bases
Lesson on Navy Ships
Lesson on Navy Aircraft
Lesson on Navy Culture
Lesson on Notable Sailors
Lesson on the Fleet Marine Force

Day Nine:

Review of Navy/Marine Corps Ranks
Review of Military chain of command
Review of Clan chain of command
Review of Clan Core Values
Review of Marine Corps Core Values
Final Exam

Day Ten:

Recitation of the Hospitalman Creed
Assignment Orders administered
Graduation

Navy/Marine Corps Ranks

Cartwright — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:26:27 CDT

These are the current United States Marine Corps and United States Navy ranks. We follow the same ranking system that the USMC and USN has adopted. Please take note of all the ranks posted here.

Enlisted
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)
E-8 First Sergeant (1stSgt)
E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt)
E-9 Sergeant Major (SgtMaj)
E-9 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SgtMajMC)

Commissioned Officer
O-1 Second Lieutenant (2ndLt)
O-2 First Lieutenant (1stLt)
O-3 Captain (Capt)
O-4 Major (Maj)
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol)
O-6 Colonel (Col)
O-7 Brigadier General (BGen)
O-8 Major General (MajGen)
O-9 Lieutenant General (LtGen)
O-10 General (Gen)

Navy Enlisted
E-1 Seaman Recruit (SR)
E-2 Seaman Apprentice (SA)
E-3 Seaman (SN)
E-4 Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)
E-5 Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)
E-6 Petty Officer First Class (PO1)
E-7 Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO)
E-9 Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMCPO)
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)

Navy Commissioned Officer
O-1 Ensign (ENS)
O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)
O-3 Lieutenant (LT)
O-4 Lieutenant Commander (LTCMDR)
O-5 Commander (CMDR)
O-6 Captain (CAPT)
O-7 Rear Admiral Lower Half (RADMLH)
O-8 Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADMUH)
O-9 Vice Admiral (VADM)
O-10 Admiral (ADM)
O-10 Fleet Admiral (FADM)

NOTE - The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is also appointed only by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Regular NCOs cannot be promoted to Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps unless appointed so by the Commandant.

Also note that the Warrant Officer ranks were not listed as they are typically used in Aviation and our main purpose is infantry based combat. If our Aviation department increases, then we will post the Warrant Officer ranks, but until then, they will remain off the website.

NOTE - The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy can only be appointed by the Chief of Naval Operations. Regular SNCOs cannot be promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy unless appointed so by the Chief of Naval Operations.

Also note that the rank of Fleet Admiral is only available for promotion during the time of declared war. It is a five star rank and is held at high esteem and anyone under consideration for promotion to Fleet Admiral must have congressional approval before attaining the rank.
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At the rank of gunnery sergeant, after passing the standard promotion exam, the gunnery sergeant is presented with two different career paths. They may choose to be a master sergeant, who shall soon be a master gunnery sergeant or choose to become a first sergeant and be on the promotion track to a sergeant major. The distinguishable difference between the master gunnery sergeant promotion track and sergeant major promotion track is in their responsibilities with command.

The specific job of a master sergeant is a more technical one. They provide technical leadership to those under their direct command. Unlike a first sergeant, they are not in command of the whole of the enlisted men in their unit. They're only in command of those that share their job and responsibilities. This means that a master sergeant or master gunnery sergeant will be in command of a much smaller, more centralized group of Marines.

The job of a first sergeant/sergeant major is more command-oriented. They have command over the whole group of enlisted Marines in their company or battalion and must look towards their welfare 24/7. They must lead and inspire these men and advise their COs on how best to treat issues that are related to the enlisted men in his/her unit. Because of this, their job is seen as more stressful and more prestigious in that sense. However, in truth, either job is a prestigious one and each one comes with their own let downs, stresses, and high moments. In the end it is up to the individual Marine to decide which side of the totem pole they wish to take.

Radio Communications

Cartwright — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:27:28 CDT

This page is dedicated to chatter that would be used over a radio in the battlefield. It shall be updated frequently with new data.

Key Phrases and Meanings

You this is Me=- Whenever radioing outside of your own AO, the communicator should be sure to identify himself first, and then his target audience. Example: Me to You or Hitman 6 Actual to Hitman 1/5. When radioing inside your own AO, you should identify your target audience first then yourself. Example: Hitman 1/5, this is Hitman 6 Actual.

Over=- End of this line of transmission.

Over and Out=- End of this line of transmission, end of transmission.

Roger=- Understood

Say Again=- The alternative to Repeat, means “say your last transmission again”.

Say Again All After…=- Say everything again after this part of your last transmission.

Repeat=- Repeat Last Firemission or repeat your last transmission.

Bead Window=- Usually exclaimed, this means “immediately cease current communication; exterior communications compromised.”

Standby=- Wait while I retrieve further data.

Break=- Standby for a momentary pause in transmission.

Break, Break, Break=- I’m interrupting you to make a more important transmission on this net.

Be Advised=- Pay close attention to my next transmission, it is important.

How Copy?=- Did you understand my last transmission?

Solid Copy=- I understood your last transmission.

How do you read me?=- How was my last transmission?

Loud and Clear=- Your transmission is perfect; I can understand you.

Broken but Readable=- There are gaps in your transmission but I can understand you.

Broken and Unreadable=- There are so many gaps in your transmission that I do not understand you.

Static Covered but Readable=- Your transmission is covered in static but I still understand.

Static Covered and Unreadable=- Your transmission has so much static that I can’t understand you.

Interrogative=- The following transmission is a question.

Send Your Traffic=- Send your transmission.

All Callsigns=- Differs. Can reference all Marines or all Marines with a callsign only, depending on the context of its use.

Channel One=- A code word for game chat.

Channel Two=- A code word for party chat.

Channel Three=- A code word for private chat.

The Phonetic Alphabet

Sometimes in high stress/noise environments, it is important to take your time and spell out important tidbits of information. For this reason, the Phonetic Alphabet was developed by NATO and is still in use today.

A - Alpha
B - Bravo
C - Charlie
D - Delta
E - Echo
F - Fox (or Foxtrot)
G - Golf
H - Hotel
I - India
J - Juliet
K - Kilo
L - Lima
M - Mike
N - November
O - Oscar
P - Papa
Q - Quebec
R - Romeo
S - Sierra
T - Tango
U - Uniform
V - Victor
W - Whiskey
X - X-ray
Y - Yankee
Z - Zulu

Numbers remain the same, except for nine, which becomes “niner,” phonetically.

Command Positions

Cartwright — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:56:12 CDT

The Marine Battalion is a flexible unit that is responsible for the execution of orders from the commander in chief and regimental command levels. The battalion is an assortment of many different companies put together under a common command element. Battalions have a dedicated staff where each person is tasked with a specific duty that must be completed in order for the battalion to function properly.

BATTALION COMMANDER:
The head of the battalion. The battalion commander is responsible for the organization and training of the battalion. All promotions are authorized by or run through the battalion commander and the battalion commander is responsible for several things in the Band of Marines:

-the maintaining of a website for organizational purposes
-the structuring and organizing of a central training program for new recruits
-the authorizing of promotions
-the assigning of personnel and missions
-the conduct of being judge advocate in case of court-martial
-the authorizing of a court-martial
-the authorizing of training operations and dates
-the appointing of personnel into the battalion staff

BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
The executive officer of the battalion shares many of the same responsibilities of the battalion commander, and acts as the commander of the battalion when the battalion commander is not present. In the Band of Marines, the executive officer carries the same responsibilities as the battalion commander.

BATTALION ADMIN OFFICER:
The battalion administration officer is responsibility for the organizing and placement of personnel within the battalion and keeping an up-to-date TO&E. In the Band of Marines, the admin officer has several responsibilities:

-the maintaining of a accurate and up-to-date chain of command.
-the placement of personnel into positions within the battalion
-the maintaining and updating of service records of all Marines
-the recording and documenting of all promotions, demotions, and discharges within battalion

BATTALION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER:
The battalion public affairs officer is responsible for everything pertaining to the position of public affairs. Within the Band of Marines, the public affairs officer has several responsibilities:

-the creation and authorizing of recruitment advertisements
-the appointment and authorizing of clan recruiters
-the creation of forms and documents for recruitment purposes
-the creation of e-mails for the use of clan recruiters

BATTALION SERGEANT MAJOR:
The battalion sergeant major is the most senior enlisted man within the battalion. He is revered as a GOD to those below him in the enlisted ranks and is the most knowledgeable on subjects in knowledge and combat. In the Band of Marines, the battalion sergeant major has several responsibilities:

-the maintaining of morale within the enlisted ranks of the battalion
-the advisement of how the battalion commander should deal with issues within the battalion
-the authorizing and maintaining of training for all enlisted personnel
-the creation and authorizing of training programs for the enlisted personnel

The standard rifle company of a Marine battalion is the metaphorical tip of the spear for all Marine units within a MAGTF. The rifle company is the is responsible for deploying into the field and engaging with the enemy in close combat.

COMPANY COMMANDER:
The company commander of the Marine rifle company is responsibility for the organization, training, and command of the rifle company. All promotions within the company are authorized by the company commander and the company commander is responsible for several things within the Band of Marines:

-the authorizing of promotions
-the maintaining of a company level chain of command
-the conduct of being judge advocate in case of court-martial
-the authorizing of a court-martial
-the authorizing of training operations and dates
-the appointing of personnel into the company staff

COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
The company XO is shares many of the same responsibilities as the company commander and acts as a replacement for the company commander when he or she is not present. In the Band of Marines, the company executive officer carries the same responsibilities as the company commander.

COMPANY CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER:
The most senior corpsman within the company’s list of medical personnel. The chief medical officer of a company has several responsibilities within the Band of Marines:

-the creation of training programs for all corpsmen
-the creation of field manuals for the corpsmen
-the maintaining of training programs for all corpsmen
-the issuing of certificates of corpsmen attainment
-the maintaining of morale between corpsmen
-the maintaining of enthusiasm in their job
-the advisement of how the company commander should deal with issues pertaining to the corpsmen

COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT:
The company first sergeant is generally the most senior enlisted man within the Marine rifle company. In the Band of Marines, the company first sergeant has several responsibilities:

-the advisement of how the company commander should deal with the enlisted ranks of the company
-the suggesting of promotions of the personnel within the enlisted ranks of the company
-the maintaining of morale within the enlisted ranks of the company
-the authorizing of training dates within the company for the enlisted personnel
-the maintaining of files and documents of all promotions and demotions, court-martials and NJPs within company.

COMPANY TRAINING NCO:
The company training NCO is the non-commissioned or staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the training of the enlisted personnel within the rifle company. In the Band of Marines, the company training NCO has several responsibilities:

-the assigning and organizing of training sessions within the company
-the maintaining of training of the enlisted personnel within the company
-the creation of field manuals for the enlisted personnel within the company
-the advisement of how to maintain the proper training of enlisted personnel within company to the company CO

COMPANY GUNNERY SERGEANT:
The most senior gunnery sergeant within the rifle company. The company gunny acts as the assistant to the company first sergeant. In the Band of Marines, the company gunnery sergeant has the same responsibilities as the company first sergeant except:

-the advisement of how the company first sergeant should deal with issues pertaining to the enlisted personnel
-the notification of issues pertaining to the enlisted personnel to the company first sergeant
-the suggesting of promotions to the company commander

The Rifle Platoon is the maneuver element of the Rifle Company and has as its primary mission that of locating, closing with and destroying the enemy by organic fires and non-organic supporting fires, and to maneuver or to repel assault by fire or close combat. The rifle platoon is the nucleus of a task component that can perform a wide variety of combat missions and operations other than war with appropriate augmentation by higher forces.

PLATOON COMMANDER:
The platoon commander is the leader of the rifle platoon. In the Band of Marines, the platoon commander has several responsibilities:

-the suggesting of promotions within the platoon to the company commander
-the maintaining of morale within the platoon
-the leading of personnel within the platoon
-the authorizing of squad training events
-the appointing of personnel into the platoon staff

PLATOON SERGEANT:
The platoon sergeant is the second in command of the platoon. In the Band of Marines, the platoon sergeant has the same responsibilities except:

-the platoon sergeant cannot appoint Marines into the platoon staff
-the platoon sergeant cannot suggest promotions to company commander, but can suggest promotions to the platoon commander

PLATOON CORPSMEN (SEE FOOTNOTE):
The platoon corpsmen is the medic of the rifle platoon. In the Band of Marines, the platoon corpsmen has limited responsibilities:

-the maintaining of the welfare of the Marines within the platoon
-the administering of medical techniques to save the lives of the Marines within the platoon
-the execution of medical techniques to save the lives of Marines within the platoon

FOOTNOTE: The position of platoon corpsmen is a naval position, which means that it is not attainable by any Marines within our clan. You must be a Navy-bound (a Sailor) on the Hospital Corps MOS track to receive this position within a platoon.

2009 Calendar

Cartwright — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:01:49 CST

[Month] [Year]

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1

January 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
				1 New Year's Day	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Ceremony In Honor of Mr. King	20 Inauguration Day	21	22	23	24 First Squad Training Day
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

February 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12 Lincoln's Birthday	13	14 Valentine's Day
15	16 President's Day Ceremony	17	18	19 Assault on Iwo Jima begins -Ceremony-	20	21
22 Washington's Birthday	23 Flag risen on Suribachi, Iwo Jima -Ceremony-	24	25	26	27	28

March 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	2	3 Continental Marines in their first amphibious assault captured a fort in the Bahamas	4	5	6	7
8 Daylight Savings Begins; stamp switch to EDT	9	10	11	12	13	14 Avatar Inspection (First Platoon)
15	16	17 St. Patrick's Day	18	19	20	21 STA Team Inspection
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

April 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12 Easter Sunday	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26 Marines captured Derne, Tripoli (1805)	27	28	29	30

May 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3	4	5 National Teacher's Day	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16 Armed Forces Day Ceremony
17	18	19	20	21	22 Marine Corps Aviation Birthday (1912) Ceremony	23
24	25 Memorial Day Ceremony	26	27	28	29	30
31

June 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14 Flag Day Ceremony	15	16	17	18	19	20
21 Father's Day	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

July 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
			1	2	3	4 Independance Day (U.S.)
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

August 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31

September 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

October 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31 Halloween

November 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26 Thanksgiving (U.S.)	27	28
29	30

December 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25 Christmas Day	26
27	28	29	30	31

Educational Opportunities

Cartwright — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:26:02 CST

A SMART WARRIOR IS A STRONG WARRIOR.

Imagine having the opportunities you need for a college degree, the money to afford it, and the self-discipline to be successful in the classroom. The United States Marine Corps will help you to advance your mind, your career and the Corps' mission through education. After all, a warrior's greatest weapon is knowledge.

TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) PROGRAM
During active duty, 100% of your tuition is covered at accredited institutions.
-Tuition assistance is available at any duty station.
-You can earn points towards promotion.
-You must maintain a "C" average.

MONTGOMERY GI BILL
The Montgomery GI Bill is the primary way to earn money toward an education.
-Earn tax-free money toward a college degree.
-Awarded for college, technical school or vocational programs.
-Contribute a small part of your paycheck every month for a year.
-Funds can be used for any approved schooling that takes place up to 10 years after you receive your honorable discharge.

MARINE CORPS COLLEGE FUND
Enlist in the Marine Corps for four years, and you could qualify for the Marine Corps College Fund.
-Enhances the benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill.
-Based strictly on an applicant's potential to excel.
-Only available at the time of initial enlistment.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Marines on active duty must constantly move to where there is the greatest need. To support education under these circumstances, the Corps has developed special continuing degree programs.
*Service Members Opportunity College for the Marine Corps (SOCMAR) classes are offered either on campus, on base, by correspondence course or through a special college study package.
*Staff Noncommissioned Officer's Degree Completion Program allows noncommissioned officers with a rank of Staff Sergeant or above to go to college full time.

MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE
As a distance learning program, the Marine Corps Institute is a great way to learn military skills and advance your education.
-Many courses earn college credits.
-Over 180 free courses available.
-Self-paced, non-classroom study.
-Bonus points earned toward a promotion.
-Certificate of completion issued.

OFFICERS COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
-Marine Option Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
-Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training Program (BOOST)
-The United States Naval Academy
-Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP)
-Meritorious Commissioning Program (MCP)
-Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP)

This is a complete compilation of educational opportunities that are available to Marines and future members of the Marine Corps. If you are considering enlisting or even considering officer candidacy, these programs may be just for you. To learn more information about the United States Marines than what has been posted here (credit goes to General Cartwright for posting this information), please speak to your local United States Marine Corps recruiter at any local recruiting station or visit www.marines.com and www.marineofficer.com. You may also call 1-800-MARINES for more information about the Marine Corps.

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

HIGH SCHOOL: THE PROVING GROUND

Are you in high school? Does your high school support a JROTC unit? Well, then you're in luck! This page will discuss the many benefits of joining JROTC prior to your enlistment into active military service.

No matter what branch of JROTC you join, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, you will still receive the same benefits for completing at least two years of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The Marine and Navy JROTCs are naval science courses that will educate you in detail on everything to do with the Navy and Marines. Subjects range from historical uses of tactics, to today's common tactics. It will teach you physically and mentally and give you military experience prior to enlistment into the military.

Here are some of the benefits for taking two years of JROTC:

-upon completion of recruit training, you will receive a contract promotion to Private First Class.

-you receive military knowledge and experience prior to signing up.

-it gives you an idea of what you will be getting into in the military.

-it teaches you physically and mentally and will make you a more mature, better person.

Now, here is a list of benfits for completing all four years of JROTC:

-you receive a more extensive knowledge and experience of the military than those who only take two.

-it gives you a sense of discipline and respect.

-the education you receive can aid you in real life situations.

-you learn how to manage people under your command.

-you experience what it is like to be a staff member of a platoon or company.

These are not all, but some of the advantages and benefits of being in an JROTC program prior to military service. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is for everyone and is not a recruiting station for the military, however it does give you an idea of what the military is like and is an excellent choice for any civilian attending high school.ogram (ECP)

NROTC

Cartwright — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:52:14 CDT

AN EDUCATION AND A FUTURE

With the Marine Corps NROTC program, you have the ability to earn two prized titles at once - college graduate and United States Marine.

If you qualify for the NROTC program, you can receive substantial financial assistance at one of more than 160 top universities and colleges in over 65 individual units. The scholarship includes money for almost all areas of school expenses: tuition, textbooks, fees and uniforms. It also includes a subsistance allowance to help with extra costs associated with being a full-time student.

In addition, you will become a midshipman in the Marine Option College Program. Throughout your four years of college you will gain additional professional military education and leadership experience to become a Marine Second Lieutenant.

MORE THAN A COLLEGE DEGREE

The benefits of NROTC are much farther reaching than the substantial financial assistance. The program also gives its participants direction, purpose and, most importantly, a future career.

As a Marine option midshipman, you'll take additional naval sciences courses that will teach you the intricacies of Naval and amphibious warfare. You'll spend your first two summers learning about the Navy and Marines. In your third summer, you will spend six weeks attending Marine Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Quantico, VA.

These experiences will teach you the self-discipline, confidence and judgment needed to become a leader of Marines.

If you are already enrolled in college, you can still join NROTC. You'll still become a Marine option midshipman and receive the same training, course work and eligibility for a commission as all other NROTC students. Then, after one semester, you may apply for full sholarship funds.

Upon college graduation and successful completion of the program, you will be offered a commission as a second lieutenant and begin your active duty commitment by attending The Basic School at Quantico. You will then specialize in an occupational field such as Aviation, Infantry, Engineering, Artillery, Communications, Logistics or Computer Science.

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Recruiting center

CruelProduct — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:26:29 CDT

We're an ever growing clan and this is how we're attempting to organize all of the new recruited members. This shows the open weapon assignments as well.

1. We need a secondary SSG or Squad Support Gunner for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. And we would also like to have two more rifle man and/or grenadiers.

We will need a sub-machine gunner and sniper on Call of Duty 3.
This is it for this week and check this page out later to see if more assignments are open or e-mail unsc79@hotmail.com or Cruelproduct@hotmail.com

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