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Operational Risk Management
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A decision making tool used by people at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by anticipating hazards and reducing the potential for loss, thereby increasing the probability of a successful mission |
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Increases our ability to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of knowledge and experience available. |
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| Minimizes risks to acceptable levels, commensurate with mission accomplishment. The amount of risk we will take in war is much greater than that we should be willing to take in peace, but the process is the same. Applying the ORM process will reduce mishaps, lower costs, and provide for more efficient use of resources. |
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Identify Hazards.
Assess Hazards.
Make Risk Decisions
Implement Controls.
Supervice.
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| Begin with an outline or chart of the major steps in the operation. Next, conduct a Preliminary Hazard analysis by listing all of the hazards associated with each step in the operational analysis along with possible causesfor those hazards. |
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| For each hazard identified, determine the associated degree of risk in terms of probability and severity. although not required, the use of a matrix may be helpful in assessing hazards. |
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| First, develop risk control options. Start with the most serious risk first and select controls that will reduce the risk to a minimum consistent with mission accomplishment. With selected controls in place, decide if the benefit of the operation outweights the risk. If risk outweighs benefit or if assistance is required to implement controls, communicate with higher authority in the chain of command. |
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Measures that can be used to eliminate hazards or reduce the degree of risk. |
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Conduct follow-up evaluations of the controls to ensure they remain in place and have the desired effect. Monitor for changes which may require further ORM. Take corrective action when necessary. |
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FOUR PRINCIPLES OF
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1- Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost.
2- Accept no unnecessary risk
3- Anticipate and Manage risk by planning.
4- Make risk decisions at the right level |
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| Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost |
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Fleet Marine Force Manual I (WARFIGHTING) states:
"Risk is inherent in war and is involved in every mission. Risk is also related to gain; normally greater potential gain requires greater risk." Our naval tradition is built upon principles of seizing the initiative and taking decisive action. The goal of ORM is not to eliminate risk, but to manage the risk so that the mission can be accomplished with the minimum amount of loss. |
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Accept no unnecessary risk. |
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| Fleet Marine Force manual I also states, "We should clearly understand that the acceptance of risk does not equate to the imprudent wilingness to gamble. Take only risks, which are necessary to accomplish the mission. |
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| Anticipate and manage risk by planning |
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| Risks are more easily controlled when they are identified early in the planning process. |
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Make risk decisions at the right level. |
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Risk management decisions are made by the leader directly responsible for the operation. Prudence, experience, judgment, intuition and situational awareness of leaders directly involved in the planning and execution of the mission are the critical elements in making effective risk management decisions. When the leader responsible for executing the mission determines that the risk associated with that mission cannot be controlled at his/her level, or goes beyond the commander's stated intent, he/she shall elevate the decision to their chain of command. |
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Requirements and give examples of each of the following Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) |
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Hearing protection
Foot protection
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All Marine Corps personnel occupationally exposed to foot-hazardous operations or areas shall be furnished appropriate safety footwear at organizational expense. Foot-hazardous operations are those, which have a high incidence of, or a potential for, foot or toe injuries. Some of these operations or areas include; construction material handling, maintenance, transportation, weapons, supply, warehousing, vehicle maintenance facilities, aircraft maintenance, fuels, and avionics |
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| All Marine Corps personnel occupationally exposed to foot-hazardous operations or areas shall be furnished appropriate safety footwear at organizational expense. Foot-hazardous operations are those, which have a high incidence of, or a potential for, foot or toe injuries. Some of these operations or areas include; construction material handling, maintenance, transportation, weapons, supply, warehousing, vehicle maintenance facilities, aircraft maintenance, fuels, and avionics |
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Marine Corps personnel working in eye-hazardous areas or operations identified in PPE survey shall be provided adequate eye protection at government expense. All persons entering an eye-hazardous area or a hazard radius of an eye-hazardous operation, including other workers, supervisors, or visitors, shall also be required to wear eye protection |
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Any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when incorrectly used, purposefully released, or accidentally spilled. |
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A discarded material (liquid, solid, or gas) which meets the definition of hazardous material and/or is designated as a hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State authority. |
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Is a technical bulletin containing information about materials, such as the composition; chemical and physical characteristics; health and safety hazards; and precautions for safe handling and use. An MSDS shall be maintained for every item of hazardous material either through the Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) or by hard copy for open purchased items. They shall be readily accessible to supervisors and personnel who actually use or handle hazardous material Supervisors are required to provide instruction in MSDS understanding and use. All personnel using hazardous material shall be trained on the dangers and precautions contained within the MSDS before they actually use those materials. |
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A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage or mission degradation |
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| An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability |
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MARINE CORPS HISTORY, RANK STRUCTURE, AND COURTESIES FUNDAMENTALS
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| The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised two battalions of Marines." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these two battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps. In 1834, the Marines came under the Department of the Navy. The National Security Act of 1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure. |
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The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies. The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname ―Leatherneck |
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Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli." Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere. |
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During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace fell to invading Marines, who were among the first United States troops to enter the capital. Marines also helped take California. |
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| Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown. |
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The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an eagle, a globe, and an anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British (Royal) Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime. The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions. The spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself. |
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| The official motto of the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis,‖ (Latin for ―Always Faithful‖) was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation, “Semper Fi‖. |
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| In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion. |
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The Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot.
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Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Marines, participating in eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th and 6th Marines. |
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| The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service. |
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| Marines landed in South Vietnam, which committed the Marine Corps to the longest war in its history. Marines conducted numerous large-scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participating in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local populace. Also, in response to an attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the core of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace. |
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Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country. This action further displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness." On 23 October 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack on the headquarters building killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. The last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984. |
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| Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with United Nations resolutions. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability |
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| Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with United Nations resolutions. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability |
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| Soon after the September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., Marine units deployed to the Arabian Sea and in November 2001 set up a forward operating command in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. This is traditionally marked as the beginning of the War on Terror. On 25 November, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Afghanistan, becoming the first team of U.S. ground troops in the region. Encountering no resistance, the MEU began to set up a fortified base, ―Camp Rhino,‖ at the airport just south of Kandahar, the last political and military stronghold of the Taliban regime. The mission, code-named ―Swift Freedom‖, sealed off the city of Kandahar, cutting off incoming supplies and escape routes. Within months, the Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorist governments were over-thrown and 25 million Afghans were able to experience their first freedom in over 20 years. |
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| On 19 March 2003, the President called and American and allied forces responded as they launched Operation Iraqi Freedom that in a matter of three weeks demolished the government of Saddam Hussein and his Baath political party. Battle of Nasiriyah: 23 - 29 Mar 2003 – 2D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Task Force Tarawa) – The first major battle of the Iraq War; Marines were tasked with capturing two out of three key bridges over the Euphrates in the city on the advance to Baghdad. |
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| On 31 March 2004, Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah ambushed a convoy containing four American private military contractors from Blackwater USA, who were conducting delivery for food caterers. Photographs of the event were released to news agencies worldwide, causing outrage in the United States, and prompting the announcement of a campaign to reestablish American control over the city. In April 2004, Coalition Forces fought the First Battle of Fallujah, ―Operation Vigilant Resolve‖, in order to capture or kill insurgent elements considered responsible for the deaths of the Blackwater Security team. When Coalition Forces (a majority being U.S. Marines) fought into the center of the city, the Iraqi government requested that control of the city be turned over to an Iraqi-run local security force, which then began stockpiling weapons and building complex defenses across the city in mid-2004. |
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On 7 November 2004, ―Operation Phantom Fury‖ as said in English and ―Operation Al Fajr‖ (―the dawn‖) in Arabic, was launched to recapture the city of Fallujah. ―Operation Phantom Fury‖ resulted in the reputed death of over 1,350 insurgent fighters. Approximately 95 American troops were killed and 560 wounded. On 13 November, after six days of intense battles, the Iraqi town of Fallujah was fully occupied by U.S. forces. ―Operation Phantom Fury‖ was the bloodiest battle of the war in Iraq |
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The Battle of Belleu Wood |
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| Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood, France during World War I. Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood that threatened Paris. In honor of the Marines who fought there, the French renamed the area "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines." German intelligence evaluated the Marines as "storm troops" -- the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale. In reference to the Marine's ferocious fighting ability, German troops called their new enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs," a nickname in which Marines share pride. |
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The Battle of Guadalcanal |
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| On 7 August 1942, the 1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and launched the first United States land offensive of World War II. This battle marked the first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also provided a crucial turning point of the war in the Pacific by providing a base to launch further invasions of Japanese-held islands. Amphibious landings followed on the remaining Solomon Islands including New Georgia, Choiseul (Feint), and Bougainville. |
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| The Gilbert Islands were the first in the line of advance for the offensive in the Central Pacific. The prime objective was the Tarawa Atoll and Betio Island which had been fortified to the point that the Japanese commander proclaimed that it would take a million Americans 100 years to conquer it. On 20 November 1943, Marines landed and secured the island within 76 hours, but paid a heavy price. Landing crafts could not cross the extended reefs of the island and Marines were offloaded hundreds of yards from the beaches leading to heavy losses from enemy fire. Additionally, many Marines drowned while attempting to wade ashore. |
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The Battle of Mariana Islands |
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| Due to the need for airfields by the Air Force and advanced bases for the Navy, the Marianas were invaded. Landings on the islands of Saipan, Guam, and Tinian accomplished this. During June and July 1943, Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith led a combined invasion force of Marines and soldiers that totaled over 136,000. This was the greatest number of troops up to that time to operate in the field under Marine command. |
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| On 19 February 1945, Marines landed on Iwo Jima in what was the largest all-Marine battle in history. It was also the bloodiest in Marine Corps history. The Marine Corps suffered over 23,300 casualties. The capture of Iwo Jima greatly increased the air support and bombing operations against the Japanese home islands. Of the savage battle, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz said, "Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.‖ |
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The Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
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| After pushing far into North Korea during November 1950, Marines were cut off after the Chinese Communist Forces entered the war. Despite facing a 10-division force sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed seven enemy divisions in their march from the Chosin Reservoir. The major significance of this retrograde movement was that Marines brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated their wounded and dead, and maintained tactical integrity. |
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| During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet in January 1968, Communist forces launched a surprise offensive by infiltrating large numbers of their troops into the major population centers of Hue City, South Vietnam. A near division size unit of NVA troops occupied the city of Hue and the Citadel. Marines fought in built-up areas for the first time since the Korean War foregoing the application of heavy arms to minimize civilian casualties. Fighting was house-to- house with progress measured in yards. The city was secured on 25 February 1968. |
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| Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson became Commandant in 1820 and held his command for 39 years until his death in 1859. General Henderson led the Corps through the Indian Wars, the War with Mexico, the opening of China, and the disorders in Central America. The "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps," as he is often called, introduced higher standards of personal appearance, training, discipline, and strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force, capable of more than just sea and guard duties |
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| Sergeant Major Quick is remembered for his performance at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) where he participated in an operation to seize an advanced base for the Atlantic Fleet battalion of Marines. The Sergeant Major won the Medal of Honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire. The landing at Guantanamo demonstrated the usefulness of Marines as assault troops. When employed with the fleet, Marines gave added strength for the capture and defense of advanced bases, becoming a primary mission of the Marine Corps (1898). |
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| Sergeant Major Daly is recognized for earning two Medals of Honor: the first, during the Chinese Boxer Rebellion and the second, during the First Caco War in Haiti. When his unit had been pinned down and their attack was stalled during the Battle of Belleau Wood, then Gunnery Sergeant Daly yelled to his men, "Come on, you sons of a b-----, do you want to live forever?" |
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Lieutenant General Puller served in Nicaragua through several periods of political unrest and rebellious activity. Puller and a force of about 32 Marines became famous for their ability to engage rebel groups and bandits while scouring the jungles in a wide area of Nicaragua to the Honduran border. Puller became known as the "Tiger of the Mountains" (1930). The Marine Corps'
mascot, an English bulldog named "Chesty," is named for this brave and fine Marine Corps officer. |
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| Gregory R. "Pappy" Boyington |
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| Major Boyington is recognized for Marine prowess in aerial dogfights. "Pappy" commanded VMH-214, the "Black Sheep," during World War II. By the end of the War, the Major was recognized as the Marine Corps' top ranking flying ace with 28 victories ("kills") (1945 |
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| The Fifth Amphibious Corps of Marines, commanded by Major General Harry Schmidt, was assigned to take Iwo Jima. Corporal Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian, was one of the Marines immortalized in the now famous photograph (not shown) taken of the second flag raising incident on Mount Suribachi shortly after the Japanese stronghold was taken on 23 Feb 1945. |
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| Private Johnson became the Marine Corps' first enlisted woman on 13 August 1918. Her enlistment was a reflection of the dramatic changes in the status of women brought about by the entry of the United States into World War I. Marine Reserve (F) was the official title by which the Marine Corps' first enlisted women were known. They were better known as ―Skirt Marines" and "Marinettes." |
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| Brigadier General Brewer, then a Colonel, served as the Director of Women Marines (WM) during the period 1973-1977. She was the seventh and last director of WM, the only post-World War woman to hold the position. Margaret Brewer became the Marine Corps' first woman general officer on 11 May 1978. |
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| Earned the Medal of Honor while serving with 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Okinawa (WWII). Braving artillery, mortar, and machine gun fire, Bush moved from one casualty to the next providing aid. As the attack advanced, he was treating a casualty on an exposed hilltop when the Japanese counter-attacked. Holding the plasma in one hand, he emptied his pistol into the advancing Japanese ranks. He then he seized a discarded carbine and trained his fire on the Japanese charging over the hill, accounting for 6 enemy casualties despite his own serious wounds and the loss of one eye suffered during his desperate battle in defense of the helpless man. Bush went on to be a champion for veterans‘ causes. |
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| Most famous for his role as one of the six men to participate in the iconic flag-raising over Iwo Jima. He earned the Navy Cross during the Battle of Iwo Jima for running through a barrage of mortar and machine gun fire to aid an exposed wounded Marine. He performed life saving treatment while positioning himself to shield his patient and then pulled the man thirty yards through intense enemy fire to a position of safety. He was extremely modest about his service and role in the war, stating that the only real heroes were those that did not come back. |
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| Earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. While with a platoon dispatching a North Vietnamese Army (NVA) outpost, roughly 100 NVA opened fire with automatic rifles from a village tree line. Petty Officer Ingram crawled through the bullet spattered terrain to reach a downed Marine. As he was administering aid, a bullet went through the palm of his hand. Bleeding, he edged across the fire swept landscape collecting ammunition from the dead and administering aid to the wounded. Receiving two more wounds before realizing the third wound was life-threatening, he continued to render aid. As he looked for a way off the ridge, he again heard the call for Corpsmen, and he again resolutely answered. While dressing the head wound of another corpsman, he sustained his fourth bullet wound. Enduring the pain from his many wounds and disregarding the probability of his demise, his intrepid actions saved many lives that day. |
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Begin your salute in ample time (at least six, but not more than 30 paces away).
Hold your salute until it is returned or acknowledged.
Accompany the salute with an appropriate greeting.
Look squarely at the person or colors being saluted.
Render the salute only once if a senior remains in the immediate vicinity.
Render the salute again if conversation takes place when a senior leaves or when you depart. NOTE: Do not interrupt the conversation to salute another senior unless the officer to whom you are speaking salutes a senior. |
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If your group is not in formation -The first person to notice an officer approaching calls the group to attention and salutes for the group or the entire group can salute.
If your group is in formation - The senior person calls the formation to attention and salutes for the group. |
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| Salute when passing an officer who is going in the same direction as you: |
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Come abreast of the officer, salute and say, ―By your leave, sir (ma‘am).‖ The
officer should then return the salute and say ―Carry on‖ or ―Granted.‖
Terminate your salute and pass ahead. |
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| regular and reserve, of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and foreign military and naval officers whose governments are formally recognized by the U.S. Government. |
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While working indoors (except when under arms).
As a prisoner or when guarding prisoners.
Under battle conditions.
In ranks, at games, or part of a working detail.
At crowded gatherings, in public conveyances, or in congested areas, unless you are addressing or are being directly addressed by a senior.
When doing so would physically interfere with your performance of an assigned duty or would create a hazard.
When your blouse or coat is unbuttoned.
With a smoking device in your hand. |
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| Lieutenant General (LtGen) |
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| Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) |
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| First Lieutenant (1st Lt) |
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| Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) |
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Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-5)
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-4)
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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Sergeant Major (SgtMaj)
Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt)
First Sergeant (1stSgt)
Master Sergeant (MSgt)
Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt)
Staff Sergeant (SSgt)
Sergeant (Sgt)
Corporal (Cpl)
Lance Corporal (LCpl)
Private First Class (PFC)
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Honors are rendered during colors, the national anthem, and boarding naval vessels. |
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If You are neither in formation nor in a vehicle - Then render the prescribed salute and hold the salute until the last note of music is sounded.
If No flag is near - Then Face the music and salute.
If You are in formation - Then Salute only on the command, ―present arms‖.
If You are outdoors and uncovered - Then stand at attention and face in the direction of the flag or music.
If You are indoors - Then stand at attention face the music and/or flag.
If You are in a vehicle - Then Driver halt vehicle, passengers and driver remain seated at attention and do not salute. |
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Honors are rendered during colors, the national anthem, and boarding naval vessels.
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If You are passing or being passed by an uncased color which is being paraded, presented, or is on formal display - Then salute at six paces distance and hold the salute for six paces beyond or until it has passed your position by six paces.
If You are uncovered -Then Stand or march at attention when passing or being passed by an uncased color. |
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Render honors while boarding and departing ships: |
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Boarding a naval ship between 0800 to sunset.
Face aft upon reaching the top of the gangway (brow).
Salute the National Ensign.
Salute the officer of the deck (OOD), who will be standing on the quarterdeck at the head of the gangway.
Request ―Permission to come aboard.‖ |
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| Departing a naval ship between 0800 and sunset. |
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Salute the OD and request ―Permission to go ashore.‖
Go to the brow, turn aft, and salute the National Ensign. |
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| Board and depart a naval ship between sunset and 0800. |
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Follow the above procedures but do not turn aft and do not salute the National Ensign.
NOTE: Board a small boat or ship by inverse order of rank; the junior goes first, and the others follow according to rank |
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The seven elements of the
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Provide
Provide
Develop
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Expand
Perform
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Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign. |
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Detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases. |
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In coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations. |
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| Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. |
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In coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations. |
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Peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans. |
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Such other duties as the President may direct. |
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The two parallel chains of command that exist within the Marine Corps are? |
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| The Service chain begins with |
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The President, through the Secretary of Defense and continues through the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. |
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| The Operational chain runs from |
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| The President, through the Secretary of Defense, directly to commanders of combatant commands for missions and forces assigned to their commands. Marine Corps component commanders provide operational forces to commanders of combatant commands and other operational commanders as required. |
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Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR). |
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| MARFORs are organized as MAGTFs and are either employed as part of naval expeditionary forces or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces. The commanders of Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), located in Virginia and Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), located in Hawaii, serve as Marine Corps component commanders to their respective combatant commanders and may also serve as commanding generals of Fleet Marine Forces (FMFs) Atlantic, Pacific, and Europe. As commanding generals, with the status of a naval type commander, they provide forces for service with Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; respectively. |
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| Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF). |
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| MCSFs include approximately 3,400 Marines who protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide. Although not assigned to combatant commands, they are part of the operating forces of the Marine Corps. These security forces include Marine barracks and Marine security force companies in the continental United States (CONUS) and abroad, as well as Marine detachments afloat. |
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| Marine Security Guard (MSG) |
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| MSG detachments at embassies and consulates around the globe are provided by the Marine security guard battalion to the Department of State for embassy security. These Marines are currently assigned to 121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries throughout the world. |
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| Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, |
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| consists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and those staff agencies that advise and assist the Commandant in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority. The internal organization of Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps is described in the Headquarters Marine Corps Organization Manual |
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The Commandant of the Marine Corps is.. |
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| directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps; the operation of the Marine Corps materiel support system; and the total performance of the Marine Corps |
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The MAGTF is..
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the Marine Corps‘ principle organization for the conduct of all missions across the range of military operations. MAGTFs are balanced, combined-arms forces with organic ground, aviation, and sustainment elements. They are flexible, task-organized forces that can respond rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world and are able to conduct a variety of missions. Although organized and equipped to participate as part of naval expeditionary forces; MAGTFs also have the capability to conduct sustained operations ashore. The MAGTF provides a combatant commander or other operational commander with a versatile
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| expeditionary force that is capable of responding to a broad range of crisis and conflict situations. MAGTFs are organized, trained, and equipped to perform missions ranging from humanitarian assistance to intense combat and can operate in permissive, uncertain, and hostile environments. They may be shore or sea-based in support of joint and multinational major operations/campaigns. MAGTFs deploy as amphibious, air-contingency, or maritime prepositioning forces (MPFs), either as part of a naval expeditionary force or via strategic lift. They can present a minimal or a highly visible presence and are able to project combat power ashore in measured degrees or provide secure staging areas ashore for follow-on forces. MAGTFs are prepared for immediate deployment into austere operating environments bringing all means necessary to accomplish the mission. When deployed aboard amphibious shipping, MAGTFs maintain a continuous presence at strategic locations around the globe and can be rapidly moved to and indefinitely stationed at the scene of potential trouble. The MAGTF provides the Joint Force Commander (JFC) with the capability of reconstitution, which is the ability of an expeditionary force to regenerate, reorganize, replenish, and reorient itself for a new mission without having to return to its home base. |
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| MEF Headquarters Group (MHG) |
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The MHG provides command and support functions for the MEF Headquarters Group and provides administrative and logistical support functions for the MEF command element and supported units to enhance the war fighting capabilities of the MEF. The main units are normally ANGLICO, Communications Battalion, Intelligence Battalion, Radio Battalion, and MP Support Company. |
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| Marine Aircraft Wing, Air Combat Element (ACE) |
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| The ACE is task-organized to support the MAGTF mission by performing some or all of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation. The ACE is normally built around an aviation organization that is augmented with appropriate air command and control, combat, combat support, and combat service support (CSS) units. The ACE can operate effectively from ships, expeditionary airfields, or austere forward operating sites and can readily and routinely transition between sea bases and expeditionary airfields without loss of capability. The ACE can vary in size and composition from an aviation detachment with specific capabilities to one or more Marine Aircraft Wings (MAWs). |
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| Marine Division, Ground Combat Element (GCE) |
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The GCE is task organized to conduct ground operations in support of the MAGTF mission. It is normally formed around an infantry organization reinforced with requisite artillery, reconnaissance, armor, and engineer forces and can vary in size and composition from a rifle platoon to one or more Marine Divisions (MARDIVs). |
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Marine Logistics Group (MLG)
Logistic Combat Element (LCE) |
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| The LCE is task organized to provide the full range of Combat Service Support (CSS) functions and capabilities needed to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole. It is formed around a CSS headquarters and may vary in size and composition from a support detachment to one or more Marine Logistics Groups (MLGs). |
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| I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), |
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| based in southern California and Arizona; |
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II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) |
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based in North and South Carolina |
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III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) |
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based in Japan and Hawaii |
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| Each standing MEF consists of |
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| a permanent Command Element (CE) and one MARDIV, one MAW, and one MLG. |
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The MEB is a
(Marine Expeditionary Brigades) |
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| MAGTF built around a reinforced infantry regiment, an aircraft group, and logistic combat element. A brigadier general normally commands the MEB. As an expeditionary force, it is capable of rapid deployment and employment via amphibious shipping, strategic airlift, marrying with Maritime prepositioned Force (MPF) assets, or any combination thereof. |
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| exercises command and control, is commanded by a general, and contains a Surveillance Reconnaissance Intelligence Group (SRIG) detachment. |
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| is a Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) |
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| Ground Combat Element(GCE) |
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| is a reinforced infantry regiment referred to as a Regimental Combat Element (RCT) |
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| Logistic Combat Element (LCE) |
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| is a Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) |
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The Marine Expeditionary Unit
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Special Operations Capable |
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| is the standard forward-deployed Marine Expeditioary organization. Marine Corps Forces Command and Marine Corps Forces Pacific maintain foward-deployed MEUs(SOC) in the Mediterranean Sea, The Western Pacific, and the Indian Ocean or Arabian Gulf Region. |
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The Marine Expeditionary Unit
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Special Operations Capable
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| The MEW(SOC) can be thought of both as a self-contained operating force capable of missions of limited scope and duration, and as a forward-deployed extension of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The MEU(SOC) mission is to provide a forward deployed, sea-based, rapid crisis response capability to execute a full range of military operations. |
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The Marine Expeditionary Unit
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Special Operations Capable |
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It is organized, trained, and equipped as a self-sustaining, general-purpose expeditionary MAGTF that possesses the capability to conduct operations across the spectrum of conflict, from military operations other than war, to amphibious and other conventional operations in support of various contingency requirements, including selected maritime special operations such as:
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The Marine Expeditionary Unit
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Special Operations Capable |
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and other conventional operations in support of various contingency requirements, including selected maritime special operations such as: Reconnaissance and Surveillance, Specialized Demolitions, Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP), Seizure/recovery of offshore energy facilities, Seizure/recovery of selected personnel or material. Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) of vessels. In-extremis hostage recovery
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| The mission of the MEU (SOC) CE is to provide command and control to the MEU (SOC). The MEU (SOC) CE is responsible for the command and control, direction, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistic operations of assigned forces |
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| consisting of a Marine Battalion Landing Team (BLT), a Marine composite squadron, a Marine Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) and other separate units. The MEU (SOC) CE contains the following sections: Command Deck (CO, XO, SgtMaj), the Headquarters Commandant, Public Affairs, the Chaplain, Medical, and S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, and S-6. |
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| The ACE is a reinforced helicopter squadron with transport, utility, and attack helicopters, a detachment of vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) fixed-wing attack aircraft, and other detachments as required. |
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Ground Combat Element (GCE)
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| Commonly referred to as the BLT (Battalion Landing Team), the GCE is an infantry battalion reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance, engineer, armor, assault amphibian units, and other detachments as required. |
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| Logistics Combat Element (LCE) |
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| The Logistics Combat Element is a Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB). |
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