-=- Marines -=- This section contains several Marine-related subjects, including: Pictures, Quotes, Military Jokes, Get Boot Camp Fitness, Description of my MOS, Marine Corps Hymn, Boot Camp Calendar, Leatherneck Pictures: Boot Camp Misc Fox 2/14 Live Fire at Ft Sill The Basic School, Quantico, VA Aviation PreFlight Indoctrination, Pensacola, FL Naval Flight Training - T6A, Pensacola, FL Naval Flight Training - T1A, Pensacola, FL Naval Flight Training - T39N, Pensacola, FL Naval Flight Training - MV-22, Pensacola, FL Naval Flight Training - T-2, Pensacola, FL Naval Flight Training - Wings, Pensacola, FL Fleet Replacement Squadron - First Solo Backseat Flight - May 30, Whidbey Island, WA Fleet Replacement Squadron - June Carrier Quals, Whidbey Island, WA Fleet Replacement Squadron - Division Flight, Whidbey Island, WA Quotes: Pearl Harbour Radio Operator: "Is there anything that we can provide?" Marine Commander on Wake Island: "Send us more Japs!" - One of last radio transmissions received from Wake Island before it fell to the Japanese in WWII "The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of Marines. Lord, how they could fight!" - MGen. Frank E. Lowe; Korea, 26 January 1952 "Why in hell can't the Army do it if the Marines can? They are the same kind of men; why can't the Army be like the Marines?" - Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing; 12 February 1918 "I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world!" - Gen. Douglas MacArthur; Korea, 21 September 1950 "We have two companies of Marines running rampant all over the northern half of this island, and three Army regiments pinned down in the southwestern corner, doing nothing. What the hell is going on?" - Gen. John W. Vessey Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; during the Grenada assault, 1983 "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 "They told [us] to open up the Embassy, or 'we'll blow you away.' And then they looked up and saw the Marines on the roof with these really big guns, and they said in Somali, 'Igaralli ahow,' which means 'Excuse me, I didn't mean it, my mistake'." - Karen Aquilar, U.S. Embassy; Mogadishu, Somalia, 1991 "Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever?" - GySgt. Daniel J. "Dan" Daly, USMC; near Lucy-`le-Bocage as he led the 5th Marines' attack into Belleau Wood, 6 June 1918 "Don't you forget that you're First Marines! Not all the communists in Hell can overrun you!" - Col. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, USMC; near Chosin Reservoir, Korea, December 1950 "You cannot exaggerate about the Marines. They are convinced, to the point of arrogance, that they are the most ferocious fighters on earth -- and the amusing thing about it is that they are." - Father Kevin Keaney, 1st Marine Division Chaplain; Korean War "Being ready is not what matters. What matters is winning after you get there." - LtGen. Victor H. Krulak, USMC; April 1965 "I am convinced that there is no smarter, handier, or more adaptable body of troops in the world." - Sir Winston Churchhill, Prime Minister of Britain; WWII "Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary." - Gen. A. M. Gray, USMC; Commandant of the Marine Corps "The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle." - Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing; Commander of American Forces in World War I Military Jokes: As a platoon stood in formation, the DI said, "All right! All you idiots fall out." As the rest of the platoon sprinted away, one remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye-to-eye with him, and then raised a single eyebrow. The recruit said, "Sure was a lot of 'em, huh, sir?" It was a dark, stormy, night. A young Marine was on his first assignment, and it was guard duty. A Marine General stepped out, taking his dog for a walk. The nervous young Private snapped to attention, made a perfect salute, and snapped out "Sir, Good Evening, Sir!" The General, out for some relaxation, returned the salute and said "Nice night, isn't it?" It wasn't a nice night, but the Private wasn't about to disagree with a General, so he saluted again and replied "Sir, Yes Sir!" The General continued, "You know there's something about a stormy night that I find soothing, it's really relaxing. Don't you agree?" The Private didn't agree, but then the private was just a private, and responded "Sir, Yes Sir!" The General, pointing at the dog, "This is a Golden Retriever, the best type of dog to train." The Private glanced at the dog, saluted yet again and said "Sir, Yes Sir!" The General continued "I got this dog for my wife." The Private simply said "Good trade, Sir!" Officer: "Private, do you have change for a dollar?" Private: "Sure, buddy." Officer: "That's no way to address an officer! Now let's try it again!" Officer: "Private. Do you have change for a dollar?" Private: "No, SIR!" During the Vietnam war, a Lieutenant asked a Marine why he was falling back during a really fierce battle. "Didn't you hear me say that we're outnumbered 4 to 1?" The Marine replied, "I got my four Sir." 10 Secrets to Marine Fitness: 1. Practice the physical fitness test (PFT). Regardless of what kind of shape you are in, you should definitely practice daily at least one or two events that are in your PFT. You should also make sure you can do the following exercises comfortably: * Crunches * Push-ups * Pull-ups * Running: 3 miles * Swimming 2. Learn what is expected of you. 3. Practice adaptability and flexibility. Learn to roll with the punches. In the military, things are regimented but always subject to change. Change your workouts occasionally and run in boots instead of running shoes. Carry a 5- to 8-pound object or wear a backpack to prepare for running with a weapon and gear. 4. Set goals. Know the PFT standards and always strive for maximum effort. Set military goals, such as becoming a company commander or achieving other leadership positions. 5. Listen to your body. If you are hurt, take it easy and rest. See a doctor if things persist for more than a week. 6. Fuel and rest your body -- properly. Eat good foods -- grains, vegetables, fruits and lean proteins that you enjoy. Drink three-fourths to one gallon of water daily. It's important to stay hydrated! Try to go to bed early and wake up early with at least eight hours of sleep. 7. Lay off the weights. Slow, controlled calisthenics is what you will do in the military. There are no weights in morning PT. 8. Learn to enjoy group exercise. You naturally need the discipline to exercise on your own, but working out with a group of people with similar goals is very motivating. 9. Start waking up and exercising early in the morning. Guess what? Most PT is done early in the morning, so get used to early morning workouts. 10. Start doing push-ups. MOS Description: The command and control systems occupational field includes the design, installation, interconnection, and operation of communication networks and information systems used to transmit information and data. Marines in this field operate and perform preventive maintenance on both hardware and software systems; including telephone, teletype, switching, radio, cryptographic, and computer systems, which are essential links in the overall functions of command and control. They must have basic to advanced manual and language skills and must be able to master precise communication and computer procedures, as well as interact on a daily basis with users to solve command and control systems challenges. Attention to detail and the ability to work closely with others are essential requirements. Eligibility for a security clearance is a requirement for some command and control systems specialties. Marines entering command and control systems are assigned MOS 0600, Basic Command and Control Systems Marine. They will participate in various command and control systems functions while training for a designated MOS within the OccFld. Entry-level jobs available include work as a field radio operator, wireman, multichannel equipment operator, satellite communications equipment operator, small computer systems technician, or data network technician. 0621 Field Radio Operator Marine Corps Hymn: From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli We fight our country's battles 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 Marine Our flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun We have fought in every clime and place where wecould 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 Leatherneck:         Magazine of the Marines