Women in Combat

marines4me
Wed, 18 May 2005 11:49:35 +0000

Oops, thought I’d already posted it.

Anyways, this conversation is going nowhere. Bill, you’re right. Let’s move on to other topics. I guess everyone’s just going to have to agree to disagree.

Here’s the new change in policy (at least some of it, I don’t know the rest):

Summer training will now feature Green, Amber, and Red weapons phases. At the Point, this weapons posture is completely different from Army policy.

Green status is when cadets and cadre carry weapons without a magazine or with an empty magazine.
Amber is weapon with blank rounds in magazine, no round chambered.
Red is weapon w/ round chambered.

At all times, the weapon will be on safe unless on the range and given the command to fire, or when soldier perceives imminent threat.

Operation Warrior Forge is no longer a 24-hour operation, but it is also no longer “Operation Carry-Heavy-Stuff.” More emphasis is placed on tactical movement and squad operations. Included in training will be convoy ambushes, NBC attacks, security and tactical movement.

The Marchback is being cut in length by three miles due to excessive injuries sustained returning to garrison.

Uniforms are being changed – after Branch night, firsties will wear Branch insignia in place of the black shield everywhere but on headgear. Cadet awards are now being worn below the pocket flap on As For Class, India White, and W/G to permit wear of regimental insignia (for prior-service cadets).

The A and B Saturdays are being eliminated, and Saturday training may extend to 1600. Regiments will alternate free weekends and training weekends. Unfortunately, Physics Saturdays are still here to stay.

All cadets are being issued flak jackets with field gear (TA-50).

Camelbacks are now standard issue. Printers are also standard issue, mostly so Goldcoats (the computer support staff) can repair them.

The maximum number of pushups for New Cadets during Beast has increased from 20 to 40.