Let's learn about the beloved Marine Corps!
USMC History Division
- Brief History of the Marine Corps
- Commandants of the U.S. Marine Corps
- Assistant Commandants
- Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps
- Historical Documents & Speeches
- Marine Corps Medal of Honor
- Marine Corps War Memorial
- Who's Who in Marine Corps History
- Historical Evolution of Marine Corps Basing and Deployment Patterns, 1945-1985
- Marine Corps End Strengths - find out how many people are in the USMC at the end of each year
- Marine Corps Quotes
- Marine Corps Casualties 1775-2005
- My Rifle – The Creed of a United States Marine
Chronologies of the U.S. Marine Corps
- for yearly chronologies visit this link
Customs & Traditions
- A Marine Corps Mess Night
- Battle Color of the Marine Corps
- History of the Marine Corps Flag
- Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
- Marine Corps Emblem and Seal
- Marine Corps Motto
- Marines' Hymn
- Military Salutes
- Parade Precedence
- Streamers of the Marine Corps Battle Colors
- The 21-Gun Salute
Of Special Intrest
- Navajo Code Talkers in World War II
- War Dogs in the Marine Corps in World War II
- U.S. Marines in Vietnam: 1954-1975
- Marines in the Mediterranean - Historical Overview of U.S. Marines in the Mediterranean
- Women in the Marine Corps
U.S. Historical Information
- U.S. Flag History
- The Constitution
- The Bill of Rights
- Amendments 11-27
- The Declaration of Independence
Holidays
Research Information
- Defense Visual Information Center
- Marine Corps Audio-Visual Materials
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Service Information on Former Marines - Service information on former Marines is held at the NARA
USMC General Information
- USMC Headquarters
- Official USMC Website
- Uniform Code Of Military Justice - The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a federal law, enacted by Congress. Its provisions are contained in United States Code, Title 10, Chapter 47.
Article 36 of the UCMJ allows the President to prescribe rules and procedures to implement the provisions of the UCMJ. The President does this via the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) which is an executive order that contains detailed instructions for implementing military law for the United States Armed Forces.
- Code of Conduct
- USMC General Orders
- Marine Corps History
- Marine Corps Mission
- Marine Corps Rank Charts
- Marine Corps Uniform Regulations
- Etiquette and Social Occasions
- History of the Marine's Hymn
- Marine's Prayer
- Leadership Traits
- Leadership Principles
- SRB and OQR "aka"Service Record Book (SRB) Officer Qualification Record (OQR)
Marine Corps Creeds
- My Rifle – The Creed of a United States Marine
- Marine Corps SNCO Creed
- Marine Corps NCO Creed
- Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed
- Marine Corps Drill Instructor's Creed
Marine Corps Units & Bases
Marine Corps Bootcamp
- Training Schedules
- The Crucible
- A Parents Guid to Surviving Bootcamp - if you know someone going to bootcamp then you should read this guide. It is the official guide from MCRD San Diego & Parris Island. It was designed specifically for parents but, friends and other family members will benefit from reading it as well.
- Marine Graduation Foundation - If you need financial assistance to attend your new Marine's Graduation or if you would like to make a donation to the foundation to help a new Marine's family see them graduate.
- The Boot & The Jetstream - Check out the latest happenings around MCRD Parris Island with these online newspapers
Article 36 of the UCMJ allows the President to prescribe rules and procedures to implement the provisions of the UCMJ. The President does this via the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) which is an executive order that contains detailed instructions for implementing military law for the United States Armed Forces.
Marine Corps Cadences
Misc Information
- Common Sayings and Quotations
- Marine Corps Museum of the Carolinas
- Marine Corps Terminology
- Noteworthy Individuals in Marine Corps History
- The Salute
- Tun Tavern
- USMC Facts
- USMC Mascot
War & Conflicts


