US Marine Corps Recruit Depot - Yearbook (Parris Island, SC)

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'L-Q H? Mission nt the United States Marine Corps THE MARINE CORPS shall be organized, trained, and equipped to provide fleet marine forces of combined arms, together with supporting air components, for service with the fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign. lt shall be the duty of the Marine Corps to develop, in coordination with the Army and the Air Force, those phases of amphibious operations which pertain to the tactics, technique, and equipment employed by landing forces. In addition, the Marine Corps shall provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy, shall provide security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases, and shall perform such other duties as the President may direct: provided, that such additional duties shall not detract from or interfere with the operations for which the Marine Corps is primarily organized. The Marine Corps shall be responsible, in accordance with integrated joint mobilization plans, for the expansion of peacetime components of the Marine Corps to meet the needs o war. ' - National Security Act, 1947 as amended Raising the Colors at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D. C. P '- :gig ' , A . W- - Q-5,4 f' ,.7' f. - W 3 s' A goali- r lu-A . .f33+-:- 'F-5? F 'L' 'I' ' 5 1 1' , 1 5 9 3- --' su.. . . Lv f L ' -r. if ' I fr.-R , . ' lf1V'f4f: ,- 'rx -,, Q : ' 12' I 1 iv r, ' ' .I . P I

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LEONARD F. CHAPMAN, JR. General, U. S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps Message from the Cummandant . . . The rich traditions of the United States Marine Corps date back to 1775 when the Corps was established by the Continental Congress. Today the modern-Marine Corps is a team which operates on land, at sea, and in the air in keeping the peace throughout the world. As the Na- tion's amphibious force-in-readiness, the Corps is prepared to go wherever and whenever the national interests require. Throughout its proud history the ranks of the Marine Corps have been filled by the finest of young American manhood, men who have made the Corps one of the world's most re- spected military organizations. The name Marine has come to signify all that is finest in devotion to duty, courage, and versatility. As a Marine it will be your opportunity and privilege to share in and add to the great tradi- tions and the esprit de corps which are the hallmarks of the United States Marine Corps. And as a Marine you will gain in self-confidence and leadership while having the advantage of travel, adventure, and excellent training. Being a Marine will make you a better American, and you will know the special pride and satisfaction that comes only to those who have served their country as a U. S. Marine.

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