Levi served in the Marine Corps as a heavy equipment operator from 2007-2011. He deployed to Iraq in 2008 where he convoyed heavily around the Anbar province with a myriad of units. Following the Iraq deployment, Levi was assigned to various detachments who travelled and worked around Southeast Asia. He is now a freelance writer and outdoor enthusiast who spends much of his year traveling between campsites around the country.
In the Marine Corps, every Marine is a rifleman. Therefore, all Marines must memorize the Rifleman’s Creed while a recruit.
Recruits memorize the Marine Rifleman’s Creed in boot camp, but there is a history surrounding the intent of the creed.… Click Here To Read the rest
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a hailed and prestigious branch of the military for many reasons.
It consistently produces some of the strongest and toughest warriors in the world.
However, there is also a running joke and stereotype … Click Here To Read the rest
The United States Marine Corp Basic Training program is 12 weeks long.
In the first portion of the training, you will learn close quarter hand-to-hand combat.
This will be done through what is known as the Marine Corps Martial Arts … Click Here To Read the rest
In the Marines, every Marine is a rifleman and must have the skills necessary to handle themselves in combat confidently.
Some Marines receive their training through the Infantry Training Battalion, while others train with the Marine Combat Training Battalion.
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Not every Marine is in Infantry, but every Marine receives Marine Combat Training.
You could work every day in administration or as a cook, but you still know how to handle yourself with a rifle and in combat.
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