A few things still to go before the month is over:
-Marine and NCO of the month boards
-Climbing on Friday morning
On Monday don't forget:
-Promotion ceremony at 1330 on Monday at the Marine Barracks
-Green digitals on Monday, with sleeves down.
On Tuesday:
-Vote
Wednesday, October 29
Tuesday, October 21
FRIDAY THE 21ST
When:
Friday
Where:
Mullins Field Track
What:
As many rounds as posible in 30 minutes....
400m run
45 Ammo Can Lifts
Monday, October 20
A History of Marine Corps Drill
Story by Staff Sgt. John Lawson
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS, Washington
For centuries and probably even millennia, close-order drill has provided the binding spirit for countless military forces. Until roughly 150 years ago, drill was a pivotal part of the tactics in land warfare. But even after technological advances finally rendered drill’s battlefield role obsolete, drill lives on as a centerpiece for military training and discipline.
Textbook discussions of drill emphasize its ability to instill discipline, teamwork, and obedience to orders. These are the reasons that military forces all over the world still use close-order drill.
"Gates of Fire" contains a notable passage in which one of the characters elaborates on the importance of drill.
The character, named Suicide, talks about an epiphany he had regarding drill.
"I understood then that it was the glue that made the phalanx great," Suicide said. "The unseen glue that bound it together. I realized that all the drill and discipline you Spartans love to pound into each other’s skulls were really not to inculcate skill or art, but only to produce this glue."
While it might seem that drill would have lost its tactical value when muskets replaced spears and swords, such is not the case.
(For the complete article go here.)
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS, Washington
For centuries and probably even millennia, close-order drill has provided the binding spirit for countless military forces. Until roughly 150 years ago, drill was a pivotal part of the tactics in land warfare. But even after technological advances finally rendered drill’s battlefield role obsolete, drill lives on as a centerpiece for military training and discipline.
Textbook discussions of drill emphasize its ability to instill discipline, teamwork, and obedience to orders. These are the reasons that military forces all over the world still use close-order drill.
"Gates of Fire" contains a notable passage in which one of the characters elaborates on the importance of drill.
The character, named Suicide, talks about an epiphany he had regarding drill.
"I understood then that it was the glue that made the phalanx great," Suicide said. "The unseen glue that bound it together. I realized that all the drill and discipline you Spartans love to pound into each other’s skulls were really not to inculcate skill or art, but only to produce this glue."
While it might seem that drill would have lost its tactical value when muskets replaced spears and swords, such is not the case.
(For the complete article go here.)
Tuesday, October 14
Pool PT this week. Dig it.
Where:
Gaffney Fitness Center
When:
Friday the 17th at 0600-0800
What:
Combat Conditioning Swim PT
Uniform & Gear:
Full utilities, no boots, goggles will enable you to swim better so bring them if you have them.
Bring a water source!
Gaffney Fitness Center
When:
Friday the 17th at 0600-0800
What:
Combat Conditioning Swim PT
Uniform & Gear:
Full utilities, no boots, goggles will enable you to swim better so bring them if you have them.
Bring a water source!
Thursday, October 9
Tomorrow:Squad Competition
No Morning PT tomorrow, change of plans.
Squad Competition versus Bravo Company, detail to follow.
Wednesday, October 8
Commandan'ts Ball Message & 72 this weekend
****UPDATE to the Columbus Day Weekend:****
Bad Gouge was passed above Battalion, only Monday is a day off.
Only a 72 this weekend.
****UPDATE to the Columbus Day Weekend:****
Monday, October 6
PFT Thurs & CFT prep PT Fri
There will be a PFT Thursday, meeting at the Marine Barracks pull-up bars at 0630. Rainbow gear, bring a water source. Let your Plt Cmdr know before hand, only Marines running for score need attend.
CFT Prep: Friday will be boots & utes with a sweatshirt, gloves & beanies optional, water source and sweatshirt are not.
Friday, Mullins Field, 0630.
CFT Prep: Friday will be boots & utes with a sweatshirt, gloves & beanies optional, water source and sweatshirt are not.
Friday, Mullins Field, 0630.
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