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Chargement... Into the Crucible (1998)par James B. Woulfe
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. If you are sending a young person off to the Marine Corps you need to read this book while they are there.... it was such a great read for me as I prayed and encouraged my young man through the process! ( ) A tightly written book which describes the final element of the Marine boot camp informally called the crucible. This book was published in 1998, pre-9/11. The narrative tracks the recruits and Drill Instructors of Recruit Deport, Camp Pendleton. The days events are described as the men undertake each course. Most of the courses are named after an Honor of Medal winner. A synopsis of each Medal winner Marine is given and the platoon is gauged on how well they complete the task within the time limit. The DIs are seen as mentors and evaluators of the platoon as integrated team members. Each recruit is given a chance to lead the platoon to display initative and communication command skill. None of the recruits are dropped although is one injured and would continue after limited duty recuperation. The book is authoritative as it is written by a former director of Drill Instructor School and who had commanded a rifle company at Camp Pendleton, California. In the historical summaries of Marine history the book highlights commanding officers and downplays the battlefield losses of the actual Marines in combat. That part of the book's orientation I did not care for. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
"This is a book for all Marines and future Marines. . . . [and] will also appeal to Marines of the 'Old Corps' since it shows we still 'make 'em like we used to.'"--Leo J. Daugherty III, Marine Corps Gazette "Something so tough, so powerful, that unless you join together, you can't accomplish the defining moment. Your team will not make it unless you pull together."--General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant, United States Marine Corps Welcome to the Crucible Event. This is the culmination of Marine Corps basic combat training, boot camp. The Crucible Event is the "defining moment" for young Marine recruits. Once inside the crucible, the recruits are faced with fifty-four gruelling hours with little sleep, little food, and a series of events that will tax them physically and mentally. The recuirt platoon will be profoundly tested as individuals. Even more important, they will discover that they are unable to pass through the crucible except as a team. Beyond the Crucible Event's physical demands of endurance is the reinforcement of the core values of the United States Marines: honor, courage, and commitment. The crucible creates a change of mind, body, and spirit that will alst a lifetime, whether one wears the uniform for four years or forty--a constant reminder of the supreme responsibility that comes with the title "United States Marine." Praise for Into the Crucible "Provides a wealth of factual information and insider insights. . . . [and] provides a fascinating first-hand look at the revolutionary training 'event' and shows why it has become so effective. Readers--whether Marines, civilians, or other members of other services will find Woulfe's book a worthwile read."--SeaPower Magazine "A powerful and inspiring book."--Terry Mapes, Mansfield, Ohio, News Journal Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)359.9650973Social sciences Public Administration, Military Science Navy; Naval ScienceClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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