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This book puts emphasis on the transformation of an American citizen into a marine and the importance of sustaining the change. It is imperative because our war fighting ability depends on a lasting transformation not only during the time of the individual’s Marine Corps career but also when he or she returns to their civilian communities.

10. I believe that every marine should definitely read this book. This book tells about true commitment and courage is about there is a lot to learn from this book. I agree with all the points that the author gave in his writing and think that this book should remain in the commandant’s reading list.

I have chosen to write about my old Battalion Commander, Brigadier General(BG) Peter Jones. The then Lieutenant Colonel(LTC) Jones oversaw my Infantry Battalion when I deployed to Ramadi, Iraq. He displayed numerous attributes that I model my military career from; he had an unwavering presence and strong intellect. His competence was also the highest that I have ever encountered in my military career; he was a lead from the front type of leader and strove to achieve nothing but success whilst keeping the soldiers in his command in the front of his mind. I have set my standards of leadership off BG Jones and that is why he is my personal leader of influence. I will outline some examples of him throughout this paper.

From captaining the American Navy’s most prized frigates to being a man every sailor could actively interact with, John Barry established himself to be an exceptional naval leader and hero. He guided his ships and sailors through many successful battles which were key in the establishment of the American Navy. Despite his great influence, Barry never put his personal interests in front of the Navy’s, and his dedication to the service centuries ago created the dominant Navy and Marine Corps team present today. Because he was an expert and popular mariner, a focused individual, and a naval visionary, John Barry was able to earn the title of “Father of the American Navy.”

Born November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps are split into two main forces one part land one part Navy fleet. This unique capability would allow the Marines to operate in multiple situations. The following paper has highlighted what the author considered cynosure moments in the Marines history that has allowed the corps to signify its place in U.S. history.

Robert Peavey's Praying for Slack: A Marine Corps Tank Commander in Vietnam is a solid first-hand account of young Marine tankers in Vietnam during the bloody days of the late sixties. Peavey narrative is genuine, straight-forward, and pulls no punches. He pays honor to the courage, endurance, and sacrifice of the young men of the USMC, while dealing well-deserved criticism to the American politicians flailing for a political solution and making unfortunate decisions which only imperiled our forces in the field. Peavey extends his criticism to the young, ill-trained junior officers – many simply having their “ticket punched” with a six-month combat tour – who, imbued with the Marine tradition for aggressive action, too often foolishly endangered

General James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corp, defines and delivers the long term strategic strategy for the United Stated Marine Corps (USMC) in Expeditionary Force 21 (EF 21) dated 4 March 2014. The premise of the document is simple. It is his vision for the future Corps, and of how the USMC must build, shape, reorganize, in order to, as General Amos puts it, be “the right force in the right place and the right time”. This vision is addressed through the succinct and logical way ahead.

While serving as Officer in Charge of the Marine Security Guard Training Center, I had the opportunity to observe Corporal Garcia on a daily basis. Corporal Garcia was extremely proficient in her billet as an Administrative Specialist and was able to quickly adapt to a continually evolving training cycle to assist with a demanding work environment. She served as the administrative chief for rotating sequence of 200 Marines every quarter. As the administrative manager, she handles the personnel rosters, pay allowances, promotion entries, and mail administration for each of those Marines. This does not include the constant support she provided to the permanent staff by submitting training documentation and by acting as the liaison for administrative

First to Fight by Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak is where the history, reputation, and truth about the United States Marine Corps meet. Within this 252-page book you will find a combination of historical fact, interesting background, and personal recollection from one of the men who helped shape what the Marines are today. The book is organized in seven different sections, each explaining a different facet of the Marine Corps. The first section explains in detail the struggle of the Marine Corps to survive as an entity over its long history. General Krulak explains how the Marine Corps had to fight for its current status as an equal organization with the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Even a series of Presidents were among those who tried

Allies’ victories in World War II came from the sacrifices made by the US Marines in order to win many battles. However, in order to make these sacrifices for the prosperity of the Allied forces and their struggle against Adolf Hitler’s National Socialist Party and his own allies, Japan, Italy, and the USSR, one must go through intense preparation and learn what it means to be a US Marine.

Major General John Mattis said to the US army troops “This is our test – our Guadalcanal, our Chosin Reservoir, our Hue City.” 1 when he spoke to inform them that the 1st Marine Division was to perform and direct one of the most significant and rough battles both strategically and purposefully in the record of marine unit. Lieutenant General Richard F. Natonski’s strategic sharpness and character of command gained in the long years of experience and everything was tested during the second battle of Fallujah. This battle also known as Operation Al-Fajr and Operation Phantom

Over the last 14 years, the United States has undergone the longest era of war in its history, yet that era of conflict has had little to no personal impact on the lives of average Americans (Zucchino). For countless cultures and millennia, military forces have served as something of a microcosm of society, with the gulf between military and civilian cultures sometimes seeming completely unnavigable. In recent years, however, the void between American military life and civilian America has been expanding immensely. Where does that socio-cultural dissonance come from, and what does it mean for the future of American politics and military relations? What can be done to bridge the gap? Examining these truths, we can determine the deeply felt impacts of war, not just on those directly involved, but also in the relationship between civilians and the military.

The history of Lieutenant General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller is not well known outside of the U.S. Marine Corps, but as the most decorated marine in history his legend will live on and continue to inspire the marines of tomorrow. The enlisted corps has idolized him, frequently encouraging one another to do that last push up when motivated by fellow marines saying “Do one for Chesty!” The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate that Chesty, using current day leadership theories, was a visionary and ethical leader who exemplified the characteristics that our nation’s military needed during World War II and still needs today. I will explain how he embodied some principles of Full Range Leadership Development that are taught today. Then I

It should be stressed to refer to this book by its full title--First to Fight: An Inside View of the United States Marine Corps- -when mentioning it for by not doing so could lead to allusions that LtGen Krulak meant this book to be a definitive history of the USMC, something it is truly not.12 What it is though is one person’s very insightful view on the major events that took place within the Corps during his years on active duty, especially those controversial events that he has intimate knowledge of to include President Truman’s and General Marshall’s attempts to do severely minimize the USMC roles in the future defense of America.13 It would have been great if before he died last year (2008) if LtGen Krulak could have written a “Part 2” to update/include other important events that have taken place since the early 1980s, especially since his son was the CMC from 1995 to 1999 and the Marine Special Operations Command being created in 2006.14 Finally, three major takeaways that readers of this terrific book should realize are (A) the USMC and the USA can never afford to become complacent for doing so leads to disaster, (B) the USMC must always accomplish the mission and take care of the individual Marine or risk

The third dimension of civil-military relations is about the public in general. We as an organization, work and function on taxpayers money. The least we can do is being accountable in front of them on how we spend their money. On the other hand, we must gain their trust and seek their support in our endeavor. It’s from there that we recruit our men and women in uniform. At the same time, we must provide our support for them.