The origin of the term “First to Fight”. Recruiting poster slogan during WWI. The
origin of the term “Devil Dog”. Nickname given to Marines by German. Soldiers ...
Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS)
Instructional Posters for Recruit Training
Part II: History Drill Instructor SSgt Richard Vidinha 1st Recruit Training Battalion Parris Island, South Carolina 2008
Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS) Instructional Posters for Recruit Training
Part II: History Table of Contents Marine Corps Terms Salt I Salt II Salt III Famous Marines Medals of Honor GySgt John Basilone MajGen John A. Lejeune Colonel Chesty Puller Sergeant Major Dan Daly Corporal John F. Mackie Marine Corps History by Era 1700s 1800s [Part I] 1800s [Part II] World War I World War II Korea Vietnam Marine Corps Unit Locations Major Marine Corps Units
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These posters were designed to be posted in the squad bay, head, offices, and other common areas to teach recruits the Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS). The Reference is: NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS).
Marine Corps History Two Marines awarded two Medals of Honor
SgtMaj Daniel J. Daly • Peking China 1900
• Haiti 1915
MajGen Smedley Butler • Vera Cruz Mexico 1914
• Fort Riviere in Haiti 1915
• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1002
Marine Corps History
Corporal John F. Mackie
• First Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor • Received Medal of Honor During the Civil War in Virginia. • Born in New York. Enlisted 1861. • NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1002
Marine Corps History 1700’s • Birthplace of the United States Marine Corps Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
• Birth date of the United States Marine Corps 10 November 1775
• Location of the first amphibious assault in Marine Corps history, led by Capt. Samuel Nicholas, first Commandant New Providence, Bahamas 1776
• Origin of the term “Leatherneck” Nickname given to Marines because they wore leather collars from 1775-1875 • NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1001,1002
Marine Corps History: 1800’s Marine known as “the Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps,” who served 38 years as Commandant of the Marine Corps Archibald Henderson The first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor Corporal John F. Mackie 1863 A cross-shaped braid worn by Marine Officers that enabled sharpshooters to distinguish between friend and foe Quatrefoil The Origin of the Mameluke Sword Given to Lieutenant O’Bannon for actions in Tripoli • NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1002
Marine Corps History: 1800’s The significance of the scarlet trouser stripe: Worn by all noncommissioned officers and officers for actions at Chapultepec The Significance of the Marine NCO sword: Marine NCO’s are the only NCO’s authorized to carry a sword The significance of the three elements of the Marine Corps Emblem: Eagle for Nation, Globe for worldwide service, Anchor for Naval traditions The meaning of the Marine Corps Motto “Semper Fidelis”: Always Faithful Marine Corps Emblem adopted: 1868 • NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1002
Marine Corps History: World War I Three customs associated with the Marine Corps Birthday: Troop formations, Marine Corps Ball, Lejeune’s Birthday Message The date women joined the United States Marine Corps 1918 Opha Mae Johnson The historical significance of the French Fourragere Worn for accomplishments at Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont The origin of the term “First to Fight” Recruiting poster slogan during WWI The origin of the term “Devil Dog” Nickname given to Marines by German Soldiers • NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1001,1002
Marine Corps History: World War II The first amphibious landing, which applied the principles established by the 1938 Fleet Training Publication 167 Guadalcanal The battle which proved the need for more Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVTs) Tarawa The battle, which was fought in order to provide a landing strip for strategic bombers Iwo Jima The Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the battle of Guadalcanal and gave his life on Iwo Jima John Basilone The significance of the phrase “Uncommon Valor was a common Virtue” Stated by Chester Nimitz about Marines at Iwo Jima
• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1002
Marine Corps History: Korea Battle where the first Provisional Marine Brigade reinforced the U.S. Army’s 24th Division in South Korea PUSAN Amphibious landing which was opposed by nearly all high-ranking officials in the Department of Defense INCHON Battle in which General Smith stated “We are not retreating, we are attacking in a different direction” Chosin Reservoir Marine awarded five Navy Crosses Col. Lewis B. Puller Three developments, which were the result of the fighting in Korea Flak jackets, thermal boots, Vertical Envelopment doctrine
• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1002
Marine Corps History: VIETNAM The battle in which Marines were held under a 77-day siege by the NVA Khe Sanh A city during the Tet Offensive in which Marines had to fight house to house and street to street HUE The Marine who was instrumental in the development of the Marine Scout Sniper Program Carlos Hathcock • NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-HIST-1002
Major Marine Corps Units MarDiv = Marine Division
1st MarDiv – Camp Pendleton, CA 2nd MarDiv – Camp Lejeune, NC 3rd MarDiv – Okinawa Japan MLG = Marine Logistics Group
1st MLG – Camp Pendleton, CA 2nd MLG – Camp Lejeune, NC 3rd MLG – Okinawa, Japan MAW = Marine Air Wing
1st Marine Air Wing – Okinawa Japan 2nd Marine Air Wing – Cherry Point, NC 3rd Marine Air Wing – Miramar, CA • NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, MCCS-MAGT-1002
