Every US Marine is a Rifleman

The Marine Corps has two missions; to make Marines and to win battles. This focus on the infantry is matched with the doctrine that "Every Marine is a rifleman," a focus of Commandant Alfred M. Gray, Jr., emphasizing the infantry combat abilities of every Marine. All enlisted Marines, regardless of military specialization, receive training as a rifleman; all officers receive training as infantry platoon commanders. The value of this culture has been demonstrated many times throughout history. For example, at Wake Island "The Alamo of the Pacific", when all the Marine aircraft were shot down, pilots continued the fight as ground officers, leading supply clerks and cooks in a final defensive effort. Wake's defense in 1941 gave America it's first bright spot during the first months of war in the Pacific. It provided Americans a stirring example of Courage and heroism adding another chapter to Marine Corps History.

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[MikeyyIsPro]

my brother just came from CBT he went to bootcamp and came out as a Differnt person. I <3 my brother. Semper Fi!!

[erkantatar101]

her marine is a orospuçocuğudur. Aqmun american götleri.

[USMarineRifleman0311]

I find it hard to believe that there are people that claim the title but dont actually have weapons cards

[oOChaosWolfOo]

While every Marine is a trained basic rifleman, 0311s actually ARE Riflemen, the bread and butter of the Marine Corps Infantry. This term is sort of demeaning to the Rifleman MOS in my opinion, as not every Marine has earned the 0311 position.

[jabolyn]

cool video, musch respect to you sailors!!! i respect all airmen, soldiers, navy & marine sailors! take care guys.

[EpIcFaLcOnS]

Semper Fi

[mojo721000]

@TellTheMarines thanks brother every marine every where is my brother

[Dan4USCTroy]

Home of the brave, and home of the tough, Semper Fi "Always faithful" and that's no bluff! They're mighty and true,they protect our freedom for me and you. Honor Courage and commitment is what they're taught to do. It's all about protecting the red, white and the blue! Marines will never retreat, break or bend, they're ready to fight, attack and defend. I respect our military, and proud to say,God Bless this country and our brave men and women everyday, I'M PROUD TO BE AMERICAN, I LOVE THE USA !

[nyquildays]

@farhan007 Well just keep complaining and acting like you know me. I'm personally sick of your fucking belly aching shit bird. I've told my piece.

[farhan007]

@nyquildays nope they couldn't... from personal experience dealing with fet teams and cooks. We had to slow down for a FET chick because she was falling out of a patrol where we were receiving contact... She was carrying a god damn m4... There were many other occurrences similar to that in my deployment. If you honestly think its as simple as picking up a rifle and fighting you obviously haven't been there and done that.