How many points does it take to win a basketball game? Male Infantry Officer "Just set the standard." "As long as they can meet the standard." "We're not lowering the standard." The Marine Corps remained steadfastly dedicated to "the standard" throughout the research period. Yet, defining that "standard" proved interminably difficult. Why? Virtually every standard … Continue reading Standards, Part 1 (Enlisted Infantry Training)
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The Infantry Officer’s Course
"There is certainly nothing magical or attractive about fighting. It’s hard, dirty, unpleasant work. But I believe that women don’t want to fight any more than our men. They merely ask for the opportunity to share the full burden of defense, should the need arise.”COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS LOU WILSON, SPEAKING TO THE WOMEN … Continue reading The Infantry Officer’s Course
Breaking Into the Brotherhood 