WELCOME TO MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND

On behalf of the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Eastern Recruiting Region, welcome to this morning’s graduation ceremony. Today’s graduates have earned the title “United States Marine” through hard work, perseverance, and personal sacrifice. While we recognize what they have accomplished, we must also recognize the role you played. Your support and encouragement sustained them, helping them realize their goal of becoming a Marine. Thank you, and welcome to our Marine Corps family!

You’re undoubtedly aware that the Marine Corps and our country expect much of your Marine. They are now held to a higher standard; a standard rooted in our core values and embraced during their transformation from civilian to Marine. They have established a solid foundation that will allow them to face life’s challenges with confidence, courage, and honor. They have been tested in recruit training and will face greater tests in the future.

This pamphlet provides a brief overview of our core values and the concept of transformation, and provides guidance useful during your new Marine’s leave period and for reporting to their next assignment. Please review this information together. You will better understand what your Marine has done, and they will be better prepared for their next stage of training. If you have any questions your Marine cannot answer while home, please contact your local recruiter.

Thank you for entrusting us with your Marine. Together, we, the Marine Corps family, can keep our Marines focused on their mission and purpose. The result will be limitless potential for success in the Marine Corps and in life.

I hope you enjoy the remainder of your visit at Parris Island and will take time to tour our Recruit Depot with your Marine. Please accept my best wishes for a happy and safe return home for both you and your Marine.

InvocatIon*

Sound attentIon

adjutant'S call

March on of troopS

NatioNal aNthem*

Sound off

report – publISh the order

offIcerS' center

coMMandIng offIcer reMarkS

paSS In revIew

retIreMent of guIdonS

IntroductIon of award recIpIentS

mariNes' hymN*

fInal dISMISSal

*PLEASE RISE

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

“Some people live their whole lives and wonder if they have made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem.”

President Ronald Reagan

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPSRECRUIT TRAINING REGIMENT

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOTPARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA

30 November 2018Recruit Training Regiment

COMMANDING OFFICER ....................................................................................................Colonel J. M. BarnettSERGEANT MAJOR……………...………………..................................................Sergeant Major C. D. Thomas

1st Recruit Training BattalionCOMMANDING OFFICER………………………………......................………Lieutenant Colonel D. J. GrabowSERGEANT MAJOR…………………………………............................................Sergeant Major J. D. Dicosimo

4th Recruit Training Batallion COMMANDING OFFICER.....................................................................................Lieutenant Colonel M. J. Posey SERGEANT MAJOR.........................................................................................Sergeant Major T. M. Smith-Leavy

Commander of TroopsCaptain S. C. Reardon

Parade AdjutantCaptain S. J. Siska

Company “B”, 1st Recruit Training BattalionCOMMANDING OFFICER…………………………………………………………...........Captain S. C. ReardonCOMPANY FIRST SERGEANT…………………………………………….……....First Sergeant J. R. MogollonLEAD SERIES COMMANDER……………………………......….…….…...........................Captain J. T. BoswellFOLLOW SERIES COMMANDER……………..………..……….…….…………...………....Captain C. J. NateLEAD SERIES CHIEF DRILL INSTRUCTOR…………………..………............Gunnery Sergeant P. G. SheedyFOLLOW SERIES CHIEF DRILL INSTRUCTOR……………….………….......Gunnery Sergeant B. A. Bruyere

Company “O”, 4th Recruit Training BattalionCOMMANDING OFFICER……………………………………………..………………….. Captain S. D. RhodesCOMPANY FIRST SERGEANT ……………………………………...…....................... First Sergeant J. A. BartoSERIES COMMANDER…………………………………………………………………... Captain G. L. MoggedCHIEF DRILL INSTRUCTOR…………………………………………..…………….Staff Sergeant B. E. Carino

Drill Masters Gunnery Sergeant C. E. Arguello

Staff Sergeant A. E. McHalekStaff Sergeant A. Garcia

ChaplainLieutenant N. C. Jones

Lieutenant N. K. Walker, USN

Color GuardSergeant K. A. Funk Sergeant K. T. BassSergeant C. Rutherford Sergeant A. J. Ayra

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 1088SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR………...........................................................SSgt I. G. SilvaDRILL INSTRUCTOR………….........................................................SSgt R. D. MontgomeryDRILL INSTRUCTOR...................................................................................Sgt B. B. FortunaDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………................................................................Sgt I. H. TrouilliereDRILL INSTRUCTOR………….................................................................Sgt E. A. Gonzalez

PFC Ariasmartinez, D.*Pvt Artisjoseph, Z. W.PFC Atkins, D. E.PFC Barr, K. I.PFC Battle, S. E.PFC Benavides II, M. R.*PFC Benedit, A. M.PFC Bowser, C. A.Pvt Carrasquilloabrego, P. A.PFC Chen, K. J.Pvt Clarke, C. E.Pvt Clarke, E. H.Pvt Collins, E. J.Pvt Cornejomartinez, M. A.Pvt Cortez, J.Pvt Crawl, D. D.PFC Davis, D. D.PFC Dawson, C. J.Pvt Dawson, J. A.Pvt Deschaine, A. J.PFC Farrell, W. J.Pvt Foy, C. J.Pvt Garcia, Z. L.Pvt Gentry, W. R.PFC Gibson, A. C.*Pvt Glover, E. K.Pvt Goetzman, Z. D.PFC Golden, M. L.

Pvt Greene III, C. C.Pvt Gross, R. T.Pvt Hadley, R. D.PFC Hernandez, A. J.PFC Hicks, C. M.Pvt Hill, M. S.Pvt Hill, T. L.Pvt Johnson, C. C.PFC Johnson, D. J.Pvt Kandala, A. V.PFC Kelley, M. G.PFC Kelly, A. M.Pvt Kelly, J. L.Pvt Larussa, R. S.PFC Magnuson, E. T.Pvt Mason II, M. A.Pvt Massengill, M. B.Pvt Mcalister, I. C.PFC Mccully, M. R.PFC Mcpherson II, B. A.Pvt Meek, T. C.PFC Moore, N. Z.PFC Morgan, D. X.PFC Morris, K. K.*PFC Nina, E.Pvt Norton, A. L.PFC Pahuamba, K.Pvt Pickens III, R. K.

PFC Prather Jr., G. T.Pvt Quintero, D. A.PFC Ramponi, R.PFC Remsen, S. Y.PFC Reynolds, D. L.PFC Rison III, W. G.PFC Robinson, J. M.PFC Smith, C. J.Pvt Smith, W. W.PFC Sosebee, R. N.PFC South, M. C.PFC Szybka, T. J.PFC Tilford, E. A.PFC Tootle, A. C.*Pvt Travis, D. A.Pvt Vasquezsosa, B.PFC Verduzco, A.*Pvt Walters, J. E.

PLATOON HONOR GRADUATE…….....................…................................PFC K. K. MorrisHOMETOWN.....................................………………...................….............. Lexington, S.C.RECRUITED BY......................................................................................................Sgt Adams

PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER..............................................................PFC B. M. Wread (329)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR...........................................................................Sgt Dean

PLATOON HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT........................................Pvt C. C. Greene III (594)

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 1089SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR……….........................................................SSgt D. J. SpicerDRILL INSTRUCTOR...................................................................................SSgt M. O. SmithDRILL INSTRUCTOR………….....................................................................SSgt A. R. CruzDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………..................................................................SSgt O. E. Owens

Pvt Abel, R. R. Pvt Ashiagbor, M. MPvt Asomaning, K. A.PFC Barnette Jr., E. D.PFC Beshea, E. L.Pvt Borowski, R. J. Pvt Bouland, J. B.Pvt Brocato, A. J. Pvt Brown Jr., J. J.PFC Burns, D. M.PFC Bush, T. J. PFC Chapa, I. I.PFC Charles Jr., I. S.PFC Deemer, C. C.*Pvt Delacruz, J.Pvt Dildine, D. S. Pvt Draggoo, B. M.Pvt Dufrene, P. M.Pvt Dulak, I. C.Pvt Dulaney, J. C.Pvt Ecelberger, S. D. Pvt Engberg, J. A. PFC Espinal, S.Pvt Fausnaugh Jr., B. J. PFC Figueroahercules, C.Pvt Flores, J. A. PFC Foskey, B.Pvt Fox, M. R.

PFC Grant, C. D. Pvt Grizzard, L. M. PFC Hall, D. J. PFC Imbody, J. M. Pvt Juarez, E. A. Pvt Kasterko, N. M.Pvt Kersey, Q. D. Pvt Kim, J. A. Pvt Langford, P. N. Pvt Long, C. A. Pvt Long, E. S. Pvt Marlowe III, L. E. Pvt Mchugh, P. E. Pvt Mcmullin III, J. H. Pvt Mendelsohn, A. A. Pvt Miller, M. T. PFC Mills, K. L.* Pvt Montoney, M. W. Pvt Morales, A. Pvt Munaretto, M. J. Pvt Nance, B. E. Pvt Narciso, F.Pvt Ngo, T. D. Pvt Northnott, L. B. PFC Phillips, C. B. Pvt Powell, J. H. Pvt Razomendez, F. Pvt Rodriguez, B. D.

Pvt Rush, J. M. PFC Russell, W. A. Pvt Saavedragarcia, C. Pvt Sanders, J. D. PFC Schulz, C. C.*Pvt Sisroewashington, J. J. Pvt Smith, T. T. PFC Sogoba, D. K.Pvt Sopper, C. B. PFC Spackman, A. F.* PFC Starr, T. F.* PFC Sullivan, B. G. PFC Taylor, D. E. Pvt Taylor, J. D. PFC Thoel, A. S.* Pvt Turbeville, J. D. PFC Vega, F. S. Pvt Walters, M. R. PFC Watkins, K. A. PFC Weeks, M. M. PFC White, D. T. PFC White, Z. A.

COMPANY HONOR GRADUATE…………………………..................PFC A. F. SpackmanHOMETOWN..............................................……………………….....................Marmora, NJRECRUITED BY...............................................................................................GySgt Freeman

PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER.............................................................. PFC C. C. Schulz (323)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR........................................................................Cpl Devlin

PLATOON HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT..................................... PFC A. F. Spackman (595)

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 1090SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR……….....................................................SSgt W. R. JohnsonDRILL INSTRUCTOR..................................................................................SSgt S . H. PrutchDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………...................................................................SSgt J. L. MartinDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………...................................................................SSgt M. L. JonesDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………......................................................................Sgt W. R. Perry

PFC Ankney, R. P.Pvt Banks, J. L.Pvt Barber, D. S.Pvt Barone, N. T.Pvt Berryhill, S. D.PFC Bodie Jr., D. S.Pvt Brady, D. S.Pvt Brown, R. M.PFC Buckley, C. R.*Pvt Caceres, H. J.Pvt Caudle, J. A.Pvt Cheek, T. W.Pvt Chrzanowski, L. J.PFC Corsey, I. C.*PFC Davis, C. I.PFC Debusk, S. R.Pvt Dejesus, O. M.Pvt Dominguezsantiago, A. J.Pvt Doss, B. A.Pvt Driscoll, P. J.PFC Duong, D. T.Pvt Federici, C. C.PFC Fernandez, A. J.PFC Fernandezquintana, D.*Pvt Fuson, Z. L.PFC Garcia, C. W.Pvt Garciabarradas, M.Pvt Gauvin, J. A.

Pvt Giorgio, P. C.PFC Gordon, M. A.Pvt Grega, D. J.Pvt Harding, D. S.PFC Hardy, E. C.Pvt Hernandez, D. F.Pvt Hewitt Jr., C. L.Pvt Hilbert Jr., J. M.Pvt Hishmeh, K. J.Pvt Honstein, D. S.Pvt Hovasapian, E. T.PFC Jewell, D. R.Pvt Kane, B. T.Pvt Kay, D. M.PFC Keith, D. D.*PFC Kelley Jr., J. M.Pvt Kidd, D. J.Pvt Kistler, W.E.PFC Kuqo, E.Pvt Lane, C. J.Pvt Lawrence Jr., S. R.Pvt Lussier, N. A.Pvt Maifeld, J. M.Pvt Matthews, C. P.PFC Mclaughlin Jr., M. P.*Pvt Meimer, J. R.Pvt Mejia, T. A.Pvt Mills, E. M.

PFC Monn, S. R.PFC Murray, M. P.*PFC Noble, N. S.Pvt Noden, K. M.Pvt Ortizserrano, J. E.Pvt Palumbo, N. E.PFC Peraza, A.PFC Perez, P. G.PFC Pinto, A.PFC Powell, C. F.Pvt Ramirez, S. J.Pvt Rausch, N. R.Pvt Reed, M. H.Pvt Riosbaez, E. L.Pvt Scott, M. E.Pvt Sigarroa, L.Pvt Smith, C. B.Pvt Stubelt, C. J.Pvt Torres, J. C.Pvt True, C. B.Pvt Wagner, N. D.Pvt Wilson, J. J.Pvt Wolfe, P. J.PFC Zeff, Z. E.

PLATOON HONOR GRADUATE…………….................................................PFC Z. E. ZeffHOMETOWN............................................................................................................Davie, FLRECRUITED BY.....................................................................................................SSgt Garay

COMPANY HIGH SHOOTER................................................................Pvt E. C. Hardy (339)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR.......................................................................Sgt Velador

COMPANY HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT...........................................PFC D. D. Keith (600)

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 1092SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR…………………………………………....SSgt J. M. HarigDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………………………………………….....…….SSgt A. M. GarayDRILL INSTRUCTOR……………………………………………………SSgt D. C. StrattonDRILL INSTRUCTOR……………………………………….…...……...SSgt L. A. HutchinsDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………………………………………….....…....SSgt J. N. Serrano

Pvt Acostamontas, K. X.PFC Albino, S. V.Pvt Arguin, H. C.Pvt Avizof, I. L.Pvt Batlle, F. A.Pvt Botti Jr., J. V.Pvt Buttomer Jr., R. S.PFC Bynog, J. A.Pvt Campbell, T. J.Pvt Carr, J. J.PFC Clay, J. C.Pvt Concepcion Jr., T.Pvt Cooney, J. P.Pvt Cordero, B. R.Pvt Diaz, A. J.Pvt Diaz, S. I.Pvt Dominique, P. D.Pvt Ducastel, A. J.PFC Dutcher, J. R.PFC Elwell, S. M.*PFC Figlow, S. T.*Pvt Franco, K. A.Pvt Fung, H.PFC Gaines, C. N.Pvt Gasimov, S.Pvt Gaudette, R. J.Pvt Gonzalez, X. J.Pvt Gross, B. D.

Pvt Hall, J. J.Pvt Haxhaj, D.PFC Hernandez, A. M.PFC Hofmann, J. B.Pvt Hooker, J. L.Pvt Hunter, B. K.Pvt Hunterdurr, C. E.Pvt Jauregui, D. C.Pvt Jimenez, C.Pvt Johnson, T. D.Pvt Kaiser, A. M.Pvt Kerr, B. B.PFC Knox, J. A.PFC Kuplesky, J. G.Pvt Lara, L. D.Pvt Leal, P. M.PFC Lena, D. J.Pvt Lesko, D. A.Pvt Lurch, C. A.PFC Maldonadocastaneda, R. A.*PFC Mauras, S. A.Pvt Mayfield, C. D.PFC Mcghan, J. D.*Pvt Miller, J. M.Pvt Montesrolon, A. O.PFC Murphy, N. R.Pvt Nguyen, F. L.Pvt Nicholas II, M. J.

PFC Nolen, C. A.PFC Parsons, Z. A.Pvt Peck, J. L.Pvt Pfeil, G. B.PFC Plopan, G. A.Pvt Quirk, C. D.Pvt Ramsay, I. J.Pvt Rinaldi, R. A.Pvt Rodrigueztirado, E. A.PFC Sanon, K. D.Pvt Schechtman, A. L.PFC Selders, C. N.Pvt Skye, P. D.Pvt Smith, K. R.Pvt Snear, N. S.Pvt Spina, G. E.PFC Tarnowski, J. D.Pvt Toth, C. T.PFC Waldschmidt, N. G.Pvt Watkins, C. M.PFC Western, N. A.PFC Willett, T. R.*Pvt Williams, D. N.Pvt Williams, D. A.Pvt Yoder, B. M.Pvt Young, A. N.PFC Zhu, B. B.

PLATOON HONOR GRADUATE………………........................................PFC J. D. McghanHOMETOWN.....................................………….......................………......................Hart, MIRECRUITED BY.............................................................................................Sgt Gommensen

PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER............................................................PFC J. D. Mcghan (324)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR......................................................................Sgt Laethem

COMPANY HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT.............................................Pvt J. L. Hooker(585)

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 1093SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR………......................................................SSgt F. H. SalinasDRILL INSTRUCTOR.............................................................................SSgt G. U. MenbrenoDRILL INSTRUCTOR………….......................................................................SSgt K. S. RayDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………................................................................Sgt M. D. Martinez

PFC Adams, A. B.PFC Allen, J. W.PFC Atehortua, N.*PFC Barnett, K. T.Pvt Bell, I. J.PFC Bennett, H. J.Pvt Bishop, F. P.Pvt Briggs, J. T.PFC Campbell Jr., W. A.*Pvt Cherry, M. P.Pvt Colontorres, Y. L.Pvt Cornell, T. C.Pvt Cotton, X. A.Pvt Dennis, B. J.Pvt Desjardins, W. R.PFC Doud, Y. J.PFC Dove, Z. S.PFC Dunn, S. W.Pvt Eppard, W. L.PFC Ewen, J. A.Pvt Foggy, L. T.Pvt Franquifeliciano, S.Pvt Fultz III, R. W.Pvt Gabinogarcia, R.PFC Garciaaviles, E.PFC Gibson, N. I.Pvt Gilbert, T. E.Pvt Greenaway, J. J.

Pvt Griffin, A. J.Pvt Hatfield, J. D.PFC Haynie, C. J.Pvt Hensonsanture, S. M.Pvt Herman, G. D.Pvt Hickman, J. R.Pvt Holpuch, A. M.PFC Inkrote Jr., C. V.*PFC Jones, B. L.*PFC Ketzler, E. O.Pvt Kneeland, G. S.Pvt Laudie, D.Pvt Leonard, P. R.PFC Levis III, W. H.Pvt Lynch, C. M.Pvt Martinez, M.PFC Melendezortiz, C. J.Pvt Meyerer Jr., R. A.Pvt Morales, L. F.PFC Murphy, T. J.PFC Nace, E. P.PFC Oconnell, A. A.PFC Owens II, D. W.Pvt Parentiherner, V. T.Pvt Pokryfky, C.A.PFC Quigney, J. J.Pvt Ramirez, J.Pvt Ramirez, J.

Pvt Reh, P.PFC Rush, C. J.Pvt Saliga, J. P.PFC Scott, M. A.Pvt Smith, Z. D.Pvt Sobradoramirez, R.PFC Soule, W. M.Pvt Swafford, L. D.Pvt Thacker, R. W.Pvt Thompson, Z. B.Pvt Tillette, T. J.Pvt Tomlinson, J. M.Pvt Twiggs, J. R.PFC Tyler, C. J.PFC Vong, T. V.*Pvt Walton, A. J.PFC Webb Jr., J. W.PFC Werts, T. J.Pvt White, A. P.Pvt Wilkins, Z. T.Pvt Winkin, A. T.Pvt Wolverton, D. J.Pvt Workman, D. B.Pvt Wullenweber, R. A.Pvt Zaccheusrosado, C. A.

PLATOON HONOR GRADUATE…………................................................PFC N. AtehortuaHOMETOWN.................................................................................................Middletown, DERECRUITED BY...................................................................................................SSgt Detrick

COMPANY HIGH SHOOTER...............................................................Pvt M. Martinez (323)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR.........................................................................Sgt Gilbert

PLATOON HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT............................................PFC W. M. Soule (587)

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 1094SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR………......................................................SSgt R. J. O’BrienDRILL INSTRUCTOR......................................................................................SSgt J. JohnsonDRILL INSTRUCTOR………….........................................................................Sgt D. Ramos

Pvt Albaugh, S. J.PFC Anderson, A. S.Pvt Aquizesocore, L. F.PFC Ashby, L. J.Pvt Barahona, L. G.Pvt Bickers, D. A.Pvt Black II, D. W.PFC Brady, C. P.PFC Brockmann, J. A.*PFC Brooks, T. B.Pvt Brotto, N. F.Pvt Brown, C. J.PFC Brown, J. X.*PFC Caramico, B. T.*PFC Carmack, J. T.PFC Chapman, A. S.Pvt Chavezarellano, A. A.PFC Cloud, G. O.Pvt Cox, G. R.Pvt Crabree, L. A.PFC Draska, A. S.Pvt Durling, A. A.Pvt Fermintejeda, A.PFC Franklin, D. A.Pvt Gillis, L. A.PFC Gonzales, I. S.PFC Hamlett III, R. M.Pvt Hartzell, J. W.

Pvt Hecht, R. E.Pvt Henson, C. J.Pvt Hills, S. D.Pvt Hronek, J. M.PFC Jenkins Jr., C. J.PFC Jbril, J.Pvt Jones, A. D.Pvt Joyce, D. PFC Katich, G. J.Pvt Kelgard, B. P.Pvt Kelly, T. B.PFC Kissoon, J. M.Pvt Lefler, C. S.Pvt Lind, A. B.Pvt May, J. A.Pvt Mccage, E. P.Pvt Mizzell, L. A.Pvt Medoro, J. D.Pvt Motta, J. D.PFC Narvaezcordova, J. J.*Pvt Noble, J. R.PFC Noumedem, C. B.*Pvt Obrien, N. J.Pvt Oehler, A. T.Pvt Paredes, A. G.Pvt Perry, C. L.Pvt Pinnix, G. T.PFC Price, T. W.

PFC Prellaman, W. C.*Pvt Pulido, C. F.Pvt Quinn, J. E.Pvt Rayburn, D. L.PFC Rios, J. R.PFC Robinson, J. R.Pvt Rosariocolon, J. A.Pvt Shipilov, A.PFC Stone, J. B.Pvt Taylorpeterson, J. D.Pvt Thompson, J. R.Pvt Timmes, D. S.Pvt Tower, J. D.Pvt Tucker, C. S.Pvt Vanderzon, B. D.Pvt Vanover, J. R.Pvt Vella, J. S.Pvt Watson, B. T.PFC Weiler, J. R.PFC Weldon, S. C.Pvt White, J. C.Pvt Whiteard, B. Z.PFC Wiegand, K. J.Pvt Wyatt, W. J.

PLATOON HONOR GRADUATE…………................................…......…PFC K. J. WeigandHOMETOWN…………………………………......................................................Fairfax, VARECRUITED BY………………………................................................................SSgt Martin

PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER………………..........................................Pvt R. E. Hecht (326)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR………….........................................................Sgt Powell

PLATOON HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT.…..........................................Pvt C. J. Brown (600)

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 4046SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR………………………….......................SSgt C. M. HollidayDRILL INSTRUCTOR………………………………………………..……Sgt D. C. KlunderDRILL INSTRUCTOR……………………………………………...……….Sgt H. L. BilardoDRILL INSTRUCTOR………………………………………….......……Sgt S. M. Davenport

PFC Arthur, J. N.PFC Backes, J. H.PFC Behrns, K. B.*PFC Bell, S. M.Pvt Brown, D. A.PFC Browning, M. L.Pvt Cagno, N. K.Pvt Carr, S. E.PFC Chacon, B. H.PFC Chinchilla, L. Y.PFC Choy, B. L.Pvt Cioffi, M. N.PFC Conde, C. M.PFC Dalmida, C. L. PFC Dickert, A. M. PFC Doyle, K. L.PFC Elswick, M. L.Pvt Faura, F.Pvt Fera, T. B. PFC Finney, F. M.*Pvt Fooce, M. A.PFC Frieregonzalez, D. A.Pvt Garza, V. D.Pvt Giannelli, A.Pvt Halupka, A. C.PFC Hamm C. D.Pvt Hart, T. R.PFC Haynes, E. B.

PFC Hernandez, R.PFC Keene, E. L.PFC Klincewicz, J. I.PFC Lawler, A. L.PFC Lockett, T. M.Pvt Lopez, S. J.PFC Martinez, A.Pvt Martinezcardenas, K. B.PFC Monteiro, E. M.Pvt Munevar, T. E.PFC Page, M. L.Pvt Real, A. S.PFC Reed, B. M.Pvt Reeves, S. C.Pvt Repp, C. A.Pvt Sanders, G. S.Pvt Sparks, M. P.Pvt Stotler, A. E.PFC Swinton, D. S.PFC Tidwell, J. T.Pvt Vaile, A. E.PFC Vo, S.Pvt Waiters, R. C.PFC Waller, K. B.*PFC Weber, V. G.PFC Wellington, K. A.Pvt Westhoff, G. K.Pvt Wise, E. M.

PLATOON HONOR GRADUATE………………………...............................PFC B. L. Choy HOMETOWN ………………………………………………......................Locust Grove, GARECRUITED BY …………………………………………......................…...........SSgt Birge

COMPANY HIGH SHOOTER ………………………....................…....PFC S. M. Bell (335)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR ………………...............................................SSgt Patino

COMPANY HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT ……….......................….PFC K. B. Behrns (600)

*Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank.

PLATOON 4047SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR …………………….…..............................SSgt B. N. KrohaDRILL INSTRUCTOR………………………..................................................SSgt J. MorilloDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………………………………….............…SSgt A. L. BlankenshipDRILL INSTRUCTOR…………………………………...............................SSgt S. D. Taylor

Pvt Ackerman, A. R.PFC Aguilar, J. M.Pvt Alumbaugh, M. G.PFC Amaro, K. E.PFC Ambriz, M. Pvt Armenta, P. T.PFC Barroga, D. J.PFC Beaudoin, R. M.Pvt Birdsall, M. A.PFC Briones, J. M.Pvt Brudnicki, M. P.Pvt Byrd, I. S.Pvt Casas, M. J.PFC Chanocualopez, A.PFC Cornejo, E. D.*PFC Crespo, A. M.Pvt Crow, J. A.Pvt Dougan, L. J.Pvt Floressoto, N. V.PFC Fry, C. A.Pvt Halmrast, C. W.Pvt Hatcher, J. R.Pvt Hayes, S. R.PFC Herndon, B. M.Pvt Hershel, P. M.PFC Isidro, J. C.Pvt Johnson, E. D.Pvt Kamby, A. R.

Pvt Knight, A. S.PFC Lacy, H. G.Pvt Mattice, A. L.PFC Maxey, V. A.Pvt Mendozmaximo, P.Pvt Miller, R. A.PFC Mohammed, R. A.PFC Munoz, C. Y.Pvt Osorioguzman, B.PFC Paredes, D.Pvt Perez, K. C.Pvt Pleskovitch, M. R.PFC Plummer, S. D.PFC Preciado, J. *PFC Ramirez, A. PFC Richardson, S. I.Pvt Robinson, C. D.Pvt Rodriguez, I. J.PFC Romerocastillo, G.PFC Serna, J. M. *Pvt Silvera, L.Pvt Smith, T. M.PFC Stanwood, C. I. Pvt Starr, L. C. PFC Storms, M. A. PFC Thomas, H. A.Pvt Tinajero, A. T.PFC Vazquez, P.

PFC Wenaas, B. E.Pvt Wheeler, P. K.PFC Willard, K. S.PFC Yost, C. E.

COMPANY HONOR GRADUATE……………………….......................PFC C. I. StanwoodHOMETOWN ……………………………………………………….......…......Seabrook, NH RECRUITED BY …………………………………………..............….............SSgt Goodrich

COMPANY HIGH SHOOTER ………………………................…....PFC C. Y. Munoz (316)MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR ………………..............................................Sgt Mcnelis

COMPANY HIGH COMBINED PFT/CFT ……….......................…..PFC J. M. Aguilar (591)

The Marine Corps makes Marines and wins battles. We consider these two activities to be inextricably linked, and believe the individual Marine decides the outcome of any conflict or military action despite constant advances in battlefield technology.

Today, Marines are committed across the globe to operations as diverse as guarding American diplomatic missions, providing disaster relief, and conducting combat operations. Thousands more remain forward deployed, ready to secure our nations’ interest on short notice.

Operating successfully in such diverse and complex operating environments is challenging, but these challenges are not new. Marines have faced, and overcome, similar challenges throughout history. To ensure our future success, we looked to the Marines of the past to see what made them successful in battles like Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, the Chosin Reservoir, Hue City, and Fallujah. We found that strong character and a fighting spirit rooted in core values were essential to our past success. Developing strength of character and instilling these core values is the essence of what we call “transformation.”

THE TRANSFORMATION LIFECYCLE

The transformation process begins with recruiting, where we select young men and women of demonstrated potential and commitment and prepare them for recruit training.

Transformation accelerates during boot camp, where Drill Instructors remain the key to making Marines. Drill Instructors transform recruits into basic Marines through intense, demanding training including close order

TRANSFORMATION

drill, physical fitness, academics, combat water survival, close combat, and marksmanship. They instruct, mentor and lead recruits, exemplifying Core Values in all they do. Their efforts culminate during the 11th week of training in the Crucible, a grueling 54-hour evaluation of

physical, mental, and moral fitness emphasizing selflessness and teamwork.

Transformation is sustained and reinforced throughout each Marine’s period of service while assigned to operating units, where teamwork and commitment are essential to success. Regular training and individual mentorship support the continued development of each Marine. Additionally, required formal courses of Professional Military Education emphasize further development of character and core values.

Ultimately, we seek to return transformed Americans home to strengthen our society at the completion of their service. The Corps is known for making Marines who leave active duty to become strong leaders in the community. These Marines demonstrate the lasting value of strength of character based on our core values.

Generations of American men and women have given special meaning to the term United States Marine by their performance on and off the battlefield. Feared by enemies, respected by allies, and loved by the American people, Marines are a “special breed.” This reputation was gained and is maintained by adhering to a set of enduring core values, the guiding beliefs and principles that give us strength, influence our attitudes, and regulate our behavior. Our Core Values are:

HONORThe quality that guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and

moral behavior; to never lie, cheat, or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity; to respect human dignity; to have respect and concern for each other. The quality of maturity, dedication, trust, and dependability that commits Marines to act responsibly; to fulfill obligations; to be accountable for actions and to hold others accountable for their actions.

COURAGECourage is the mental, moral, and physical strength ingrained in Marines

to carry them through the challenges of combat and the mastery of fear; to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; to lead by example, and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.

COMMITMENTThe spirit of determination that leads to professionalism and mastery

of the art of war. It leads to the highest order of discipline for unit and self; enabling 24-hour-a-day dedication to Corps and Country; pride; concern for others; and an unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor. Commitment is the value that establishes the Marine as the warrior and citizen others strive to emulate.

U.S. MARINE CORPS CORE VALUES

GUIDANCE FOR NEW MARINES

As one of our Corps’ newest Marines, you will normally travel to your home of record for 10 days of well earned “boot leave” prior to reporting for follow-on training at the School of Infantry. While home on leave, take the time to rest and re-connect with your Marine family and friends. Stay true to our core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Maintain your physical fitness, and remain safe in day-to-day activities. Use this time to rest, reflect upon the commitment you have made to our Corps and nation, and prepare for your next phase of training. I encourage you to contact your recruiter and assist them in selecting qualified candidates for enlistment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESAs a basic Marine, imbued with our Core Values, you now represent our Corps.

You are expected to exemplify personal character, selflessness, and military virtue. Ensure you stay mentally, morally, and physically prepared to embark on your next challenge of becoming a basic rifleman. Conduct yourself in accordance with the high standards to which you have been held. Demonstrate to everyone your transformation into a proud, disciplined Marine. Many of your friends and acquaintances will not understand your commitment, and you may need to make tough decisions as a result. Have courage. Remember, you now represent the Marine Corps to your family, friends, hometown, and our nation.

MY EXPECTATIONSUse our Core Values as a moral compass. Be true to yourself, your family,

our Corps, and our nation. Our Core Values apply, always and everywhere. You may be tempted to participate in activities incompatible with our ethos; stay committed to the course you chose when you received your Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Additionally maintain your physical readiness; this is a life-long effort and you have a good start. Watch what you eat, stay hydrated, go for light runs during leave, and maintain your upper body strength. I challenge you to assist our Corps in recruiting. For over 242 years, every Marine has been a recruiter. Contact your recruiter - you may have the opportunity to impact our recruiting effort and improve your opportunities for promotion at the same time. Finally, be safe. Think before you act. You have not driven a motor vehicle in over three months, so be careful. Drive safely, and above all else, don’t drink and drive. In the end, I expect you to arrive at your next duty station rested, healthy, and ready to continue your training.

ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING OVERVIEWThe chart below outlines the basic entry level training progression for new

Marines, from recruit training, through the School of Infantry, and on to the Operating Forces. Most Marines assigned non-infantry Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) will complete Marine Combat Training while at the School of Infantry, followed by their MOS school. Some assigned non-infantry MOSs will attend Infantry Training Battalion in lieu of Marine Combat Training, followed by their MOS school. Those assigned infantry MOSs will attend Infantry Training Battalion.

RECRUIT TRAINING~76 DAYS

LEAVE10 DAYS

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SCHOOL OF INFANTRY

infantry training battalion~9 WEEKS

marine combat training~5 WEEKS

MOS SCHOOL(TIME VARIES)

SCHOOL OF INFANTRY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS• Report to the Commanding Officer, School of Infantry-East. The

uniform for reporting to the School of Infantry-East is the Service “A” uniform.

• Pack two full sets of utilities (one green digital and one desert digital), boots and hygiene kit in your carry-on bag.

• Carry your ID card, ID tags, orders, SRB and medical/dental records in your carry-on bag.

• Bring all Marine Corps issued clothing and equipment.• Wear appropriate civilian attire while traveling between your leave

address and the School of Infantry-East.• If you need immediate assistance while you are on leave, contact your

recruiter.• The contact information for the School of Infantry-East at Camp

Geiger, North Carolina is Student Administration at (910) 449-0441/0442/0443. During non-working hours (1700-0700 Monday-Friday, weekends, and holidays), call the Officer of the Day at (910) 449-0179.

• The School of Infantry-East website contains additional information. The address is http://www.tecom.marines.mil/soieast/unithome.aspx

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MERITORIOUS PROMOTIONSMarines are eligible to earn meritorious promotions to the next higher rank

by referring qualified applicants for enlistment to their recruiter.

• A private needs only one referral for promotion to private first class. In addition to increased authority and responsibility, this promotion will increase the Marine’s pay more than $150 per month.

• A private first class requires only two referrals for promotion to lance corporal. This promotion will increase the Marine’s pay by over $75 per month and will provide the Marine an even greater opportunity to demonstrate his or her leadership and professionalism.