I forced out my breath“United-States-Marine-Corps” though each cluster of four reps. Unable to muster the strength to pump out another push-up‚ my arms gave out and my chest hit the floor. Taking sanctuary in the few seconds of rest‚ I rolled over to start my next set of sit-ups. The same U-S-M-C chant subconsciously repeated itself as I repped out each sit-up. In the beginning of my eighth grade year‚ I made the decision to enlist in the Marine Corps. Since then‚ that goal has been my motivation
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have inspired me since I have joined the Marine Corps. These Marines were there for me on every occasion. When I had just picked up LCpl I got in trouble during C school. After my Page 11 it was the NCO’s around me that kept me from giving up. The pushed me to try even harder and to learn from my mistakes to better myself. I want to be able to instill the same motivation and hope in my junior Marines. After my 22 months as a LCpl in the Marine Corps I learned a great deal from the Corporals and Sergeants
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INITIATIVE AND DEDICATION ARE THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS IN EVERY MAN AND WOMAN IT IS THESE INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL SUCCEED WHERE ALL OTHERS FAIL.I CHOSE THIS BOOK TO GAIN A NEW OUTLOOK ON MY OWN WORK ETHIC AND TO REDEFINE MY OWN MOTIVATION IN THE MARINES CORPS 2. What part of the book was the most effective in accomplishing the author’s missions? What part of the book was the least effective? THE BOOK IS SPLIT IN TWO HALVES. THE FIRST PART IS ESSENTIALLY THE BACKGROUND STORY OF GARCIA AND HIS TRAVELS
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near peer competitor‚ the Marine Corps must be prepared for any and all threats that may be faced in order to be victorious. This preparation includes knowing what irregular threats of military‚ political‚ psychological and economic nature may be encountered by either the host nation or outside forces as the enemy seeks to undermine the authority of a local government or influence an external power (Marine Corps Operating Concepts‚ pg. 113). When the Marine Corps is prepared
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Although close order drill was implemented to successfully win on the battle field‚ as technology begins to evolve the reasoning changes to mostly conduct ceremonies. A Marine Corps tradition I think that should be practiced more in my unit is close order drill. I can promote participation by having guided discussions‚ having competitions among the marines and recommending them to participate in special ceremonies. Some Marines are uneducated on why drill is still a part of our tradition and why
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The Marine Corps The Marine Corps is the smallest of all the armed forces in the U.S. It is highly respected and has the hardest basic training of them. The Marine Corps was founded on November 10‚ 1775. It was founded in a bar called Tun Tavern in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania. There are many jobs in the Marines‚ but some can be very hard to get into. Marine Corps basic training takes place in two spots. They are Recruit Training Depot at Parris Island‚ South Carolina‚ and Recruit Training
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[pic] By: Michael Malone Statement of the Problem Rajat Singh‚ a managing director at Hudson Bancorp‚ needs to find a way to rejuvenate the paper check corporation. One main part that needs to be calculated is the appropriate mixture of debt and equity for the firm. The company needs to determine the correct mixture so that they can both minimize the cost of capital and increase the shareholders value. I will analyze the current and future situation of the company‚ trying to find the correct
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I believe a leader has many things to describe them. They have many characteristics‚ for example the 14 leadership traits. J.J.D.I.D.T.I.E.B.U.C.K.L.E. I’ll write them in my own words and what they mean to me. I believe the LT judgment is the ability to weigh the starting‚ midway‚ and outcome of any decision and decide which would be best for his junior marines‚ which way would be able to incorporate the strength of his marines‚ be open for other suggestions too because there are so many angles that
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