USMC

  • Information Environment: Operate at the Speed of Information

    The year is 2028. The 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) has just returned from Operation PACIFIC ENDEAVOR, the US response to the United Nations Security Resolution 3924 condemning the People’s Republic of China’s unlawful annexation of Taiwan. Colonel Ellen Wynn, the commanding officer of the 3d MLR, is relaying lessons learned from this operation to…

  • The Ones and Zeros have Eyes and Ears

    The Marine Corps is fabled for its ability to operate in ‘any clime and place’ and the digital arena should be no different. By understanding and embracing the forward looking and persistent models of traditional Marine Corps operations, while simultaneously embracing the ability of the individual Marine to do the things they have grown up…

  • Marine Corps Human Resource Development

    The Marine Corps is a vast enterprise that projects national power and global influence. It is an intricate system of systems that develops manpower through high-risk training, a strong procurement branch that acquires modern equipment, and a robust training apparatus for its personnel from acquisition of initial skills through sustainment and advancement training. The enterprise…

  • A Dark Day for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company: Tragedy Aboard the USNS Pecos

    On December 8th, 1999 the United States lost some of our finest Marines in a helicopter accident during a 15th MEU certification exercise on the USNS Pecos. We will never forget the memory of these brave men from 1st Force Recon Company and HMM-166. Their memory will live on as long as we continue to…

  • The True History of the Marine Reconnaissance Paddle Tradition

    Recon Marines today honor their heritage by continuing the paddle tradition the Marine Raiders established in WWII. According to legend, the Marine Raiders presented their departing teammates with a decorated paddle to commemorate their service to the unit. This is not the case. Recon Marines and Raiders in WWII gave each other knives and plaques,…