United States Marine Corps Boot Camp Training Guide

United States Marine Corps Boot Camp Training Guide

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) General Science (GS) Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Word Knowledge (WK) Paragraph Comprehension (PC) Numerical Operations (NO) Coding Speed (CS) Auto and Shop Information (AS) Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Mechanical Comprehension (MC) Electronics Information (EI) Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension (VE)

Line Scores The Marine Corps converts the ASVAB subtest scores into five composite score areas, known as line scores. CL Clerical VE+AR+MK EL Electronics GS+AR+MK+EI GT General Technical VE+AR MM Mechanical Maintenance NO+AS+MC+EI ST Skilled Technical GS+VE+MK+MC

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Your MOS is your job. After Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training (MCT) you will go to a school for your field and they will assign you a job.

Marine Corps Core Values: Honor Honor guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior; to never lie cheat or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity; respect human dignity; and respect others. The quality of maturity, dedication, trust and dependability commit Marines to act responsibly; to be accountable for their actions; to fulfill their obligations; and to hold others accountable for their actions.

Marine Corps Core Values: Courage Courage is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in Marines. It carries them through the challenges of combat and helps them overcome fear. It is the inner strength that enables a Marine to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.

Marine Corps Core Values: Commitment Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication found in Marines. It leads to the highest order of discipline for individuals and units. It is the ingredient that enables 24- hour a day dedication to Corps and country. It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.

11 General Orders of Sentry 1. Take charge of this post and all government property in view. 2. Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. 3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. 4. To repeat all calls [from posts] more distant from the guard house than my own. 5. 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, Officers, and Non-Comissioned Officers 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. Salute to all officers and all colors and standards not cased. 11. Be especially watchful at night during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Code of Conduct 1. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. 2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist. 3. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. 4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. 5. When questions, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. 6. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

My Rifle: The Creed of a US Marine This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will... My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit... My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and Myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!

M16A2 and M16A4 5.56mm Rifles Primary function: Infantry weapon Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing Inc. Length: 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters) Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms) Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches) Maximum effective range: Area target: 2,624.8 feet (800 meters) Point target: 1,804.5 feet (550 meters) Muzzle velocity: 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second Rate of fire: Cyclic: 800 rounds per minute Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute Burst: 90 rounds per minute Magazine capacity: 30 rounds Unit Replacement Cost: $586

Marine Corps Hymn From the halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli. We fight our country's Battle, In the air, on land, and sea. First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor Clean. We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marines. Our flag's unfurl'd to every breeze, from the 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 have 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.

Phonetic Alphabet A Alpha B Bravo C Charlie D Delta E Echo F 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

Enlisted Ranks

Officer Ranks

Marine Corps Uniform(s)

Military Justice and the Law of War Tasks Explain the purpose of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Identify offenses punishable under UCMJ. Explain the forms of punishment that may be imposed for violations of the UCMJ. Explain the major differences among the three types of Courts-Martial. Explain the rights of the accused before judicial and nonjudicial proceedings. Explain the purpose of nonjudicial punishment (NJP). Explain the procedures for Request Mast. Explain the five types of discharges which may be awarded a Marine upon separation. Explain the nine principles of the Law of War.

Marine Corps Organization History Customs and Courtesies Tasks Explain the Marine Corps mission. Identify significant events in Marine Corps History. Identify the historical significance of Marine Corps uniform items. Explain common terms, sayings, and quotations used in the Marine Corps. Perform required military courtesies and honors. Describe the three sizes of National Ensigns. Explain the customs of the Marine Corps. Identify the location of the Marine Divisions, Air Wings, and Force Service Support Groups (FSSG). Describe the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) organizations. Explain the three classifications of Marine Corps awards.

Close Order Drill Tasks Explain the purpose of Close Order Drill. Participate in unit dritt (Platoon Level).

Marine Corps Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment Tasks Mark individual clothing. Maintain clothing and equipment. Stand a personal inspection. Stand a clothing and equipment inspection. Wear uniform. Maintain a professional personal appearance. Maintain standards for civilian attire.

Marine Corps General Leadership Task Explain the objectives of leadership.

Substance Abuse Tasks Explain the Marine Corps policy on the use of illegal drugs. Explain programs created to combat the use of illegal drugs. Explain the Marine Corps policy on alcohol abuse. Describe indicators of alcohol abuse. Identify the medical hazards of tobacco use.

Troops Information Tasks Explain education programs. Describe authorized absence procedures. Describe agencies that provide assistance. Describe the factors affecting career development. Explain the Marine Corps policy on sexual harassment. Explain the Marine Corps policy on equal opportunity. Explain the Marine Corps position on fraternization. Identify means of protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Describe Occupational Field (OCCFLD) and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) structure. Explain the issues concerning pregnancy and parenthood.

Combat Leadership Tasks Define the term combat. Identify the nine elements usually encountered in a combat environment. Identify the five stresses a Marine may expect to experience in combat. Explain the characteristics that enable Marines to overcome fear.

Military Security and Interior Guard Tasks Explain the duties of the interior guard. Explain the eleven general orders. Stand a sentry post. Identify the organization of the interior guard. Explain deadly force. Describe the key characteristics of terrorism. Describe measures of self-protection against terrorist attacks.

Code of Conduct Tasks Explain the six articles of the Code of Conduct. Explain the rights of a prisoner of war (POW). Explain the obligations of a POW.

Individual Weapons Tasks Perform weapons handling procedures with the M16A2 service rifle. Perform preventive maintenance on the M16A2 service rifle. Engage targets with the M16A2 service rifle at the sustained rate. Zero the M16A2 service rifle. Engage stationary targets with the M16A2 service rifle at known distances. Engage targets of limited exposure (time) with the M16A2 service rifle. Engage targets during low light and darkness with the M16A2 service rifle. Engage targets with the Ml6A2 service rifle while wearing the field protective mask. Engage multiple targets with the M16A2 service rifle. Engage moving targets with the M16A2 service rifle. Engage targets at unknown distances with the M16A2 service rifle.

Tactical Measures Tasks Prepare individual combat equipment for tactical operations. Execute individual movement in a field environment. React to indirect fire. Assume field firing positions. React to enemy direct fire. Camouflage self and individual equipment. Employ techniques of unaided night vision. Cook a Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). Erect basic individual shelters.

NBC Defense Tasks Maintain the M40 field protective mask. Don the M40 field protective mask with hood.

First Aid and Field Sanitation Tasks Apply basic first aid. Perform basic first aid preventive measures. Practice basic field sanitation. Transport casualties using manual carries and improvised stretchers.

Physical Fitness Task Maintain physical fitness.

Combat Water Survival Task Apply basic water survival skills.

Basic Close Combat Skills Execute the basic warrior stance. Execute punches. Execute falls.

Fighting with the Rifle and Bayonet Execute bayonet techniques.

Close Combat Offensive Skills Execute strikes. Execute chokes. Execute throws.

Close Combat Defensive Skills Execute counters to strikes. Execute counters to chokes and holds.