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Marine Corps History, Customs and Courtesies 101
101 NAVY AND MARINE CORPS HISTORY, CUSTOMS,
AND COURTESIES FUNDAMENTALS
References
a. Naval Doctrine Publication 1, Naval Warfare (PCN 0700LP0099550)
b. Marine Corps Common Skills Handbook, Book 1A, All Marines, Individual
Training Standards, May 2001(PCN 50600000900)
c. MCO P1020-34, Marine Corp Uniform Regulations
101.1 State the six areas of naval doctrine.
• NDP 1, Naval Warfare, describes the inherent nature and enduring principles
of naval forces.
• NDP 2, Naval Intelligence, points the way for intelligence support in meeting
the requirements of both regional conflicts and operations other than war.
• NDP 3, Naval Operations, develops doctrine to reaffirm the foundation of
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary maritime traditions.
• NDP 4, Naval Logistics, addresses the full range of logistical capabilities that
are essential in the support of naval forces.
• NDP 5, Naval Planning, examines planning and the relationship between our
capabilities and operational planning in the joint and multinational
environment.
• NDP 6, Naval Command and Control, provides the basic concepts to fulfill
the information needs of commanders, forces, and weapon systems.
101.2 Discuss the origin of the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps was created on 10 Nov, 1775 in Philadelphia at Tun Tavern, by a
resolution of the Continental Congress, which “raised two battalions of Marines.”
101.3 Explain the Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis.
The official motto for the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis,” is Latin for “Always
Faithful.” The motto, sometimes abbreviated, “Semper Fi,” was adopted about 1883.
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