New Marine Corps Sniper Rifle
Marine snipers have found a new best friend. The Marine Corps has upgraded the old sniper rifle, the M-40A1, replacing it with a new and improved rifle. The M-40A3 will fully replace the M-40A1 by October 2004.
Marine Corps Non-Lethal Tactics Training
In the near future, on a rubble and litter-strewn street in some desolate Third World country, a Marine may be faced with the hardest decision of his or her life; how best to deal with an unruly, angry, and potentially violent mob heading toward their position. Should they withdraw? Stand their ground? Or in some extreme cases, should they fire into the crowd? Performing Navy Reserve Weekend Drills at Home
Increased flexibility is the order of the day for U.S. Naval Reservists, and the Navy is ready to serve. The Naval Reserve Force has authorized telecommuting as an appropriate means of performing inactive duty training (IDT), allowing many Reservists an alternative to long hours of travel. Air Force JAG Duty
People who base their perception of military lawyers on the television show 'JAG most likely think those in the judge advocate general profession are pilots, traveling from courtroom to courtroom in high performance military aircraft. They may also believe military legal professionals have the uncanny ability to solve and prosecute any case in less than 60 minutes. Here's a real look. Air Force Frocking Policy
The Air Force has issued new guidance on frocking, the practice of pinning on a higher rank after selection for that grade but before the actual promotion date. One of the changes is delegation of the approval/disapproval authority to the Air Force Personnel Center commander for frocking to O-4 and O-5 and to the Air Force Senior Leadership Management Office for frocking O-6 and above. Group Seeks Teddy Bears for Military Kids
It's not easy being a kid whose mom or dad is deployed overseas to a combat zone. It can be confusing and lonely, and sometimes, downright scary. That's why a California-based nonprofit group wants to put into every affected military child's hands that quintessentially American yet internationally understood symbol of comfort and friendship: the teddy bear. Life After the Military
Searching for employment after a military career can be a daunting task. In part 9 of the continuing series, 'Life After the Military,' guest-author Doris Appelbaum discusses whether you should consider hiring a professional to write your resume. Army Daily PT Regimen
A team from the U.S. Army Physical Fitness School is visiting Army installations to teach a new exercise regimen that includes pull-ups, the shuttle sprint, squat bender, rower and forward lunge. There are no current plans to change the required PT test, just the way daily PT is conducted. Treats, not Troops are What's Needed in Iraq
Boxes of treats and books, not more troops, is what some are saying soldiers deployed to Iraq need. Air Force JROTC Instructor Duty
The Air Force needs more military retirees to take on teaching roles in high-school classrooms as the service expands its Junior ROTC program. The 744 units in high schools worldwide offer many opportunities for qualified, eligible Air Force retirees. Military Legal Residence and Home of Record
In the United States Military, there is a difference between the terms Home of Record," and Legal Residence. One's Home of Record is the place one was living when they entered the military. Legal Residence is where they vote, pay taxes, register vehicles, etc. Upgrading Your Military Discharge
Any person who has been discharged or dismissed, or his or her heirs or legal representative, may apply to the appropriate service's Discharge Review Board. The Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard have separate boards. The Navy operates the board for both Navy personnel and members of the United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival Instructors
The instructors' days are spent teaching Marines young and old the proper techniques to use in the water. From basic survival strokes, to rescues, to simulated situations one might face in combat, the instructors are a wealth of knowledge in all areas related to water survival. Army Catamaran
The Spearhead, hull number TSV-1X, which stands for "Theater Support Vessel - 1st Experimental, still bears a few reminders of its nine-year civilian past as a high-speed ferry between the Australian mainland and Tasmania. The Spearhead is the latest catamaran with which the military has been experimenting for the last two years after seeing similar craft operated by the Australian navy. Marine Corps Mechanized Companies
There are many ways of reaching a battlefield to unleash fire and brimstone against a dug-in enemy, but the distinctive rumble of a tracked Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV) lets the enemy know the Marines are coming. High-Tech Army Training
The Joint Fires and Effects Training System debuted at Fort Sill Sept. 8, with visiting dignitaries and post officials attending the premier of the new, high-tech training system that incorporates real-time, photo-realistic graphics, surround sound and artificial intelligence. Because the technology is still being developed, actors portraying Soldiers demonstrated the eventual JFETS capabilities. Military Officials Set Holiday Mailing Dates
The dates for mailing items to and from overseas locations in time for the holidays are fast approaching, and Military Postal Service Agency officials have suggestions for ensuring packages and letters arrive on time. Understanding Military Medical Care
Depending upon their status, active duty members, retired members, members of the Guard/Reserves, family members, and certain veterans receive free or government subsidized medical and dental care. For the most part, this care falls under an overall program known as "Tricare." While the Tricare system may appear to be complicated at first glance, it's really not all that hard to understand. Military Service Credit for Federal Civilian Retirement
In general, military service can be credited to Federal Government Employee Retirement, if the employee makes a contribution to the retirement fund of seven percent of the base pay they received while in the military. Army College Fund (ACF)
The Army College Fund (ACF) is an enlistment benefit that adds to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). One cannot have the ACF without participating in the MGIB, as the two programs run hand-in-hand. Army Mine Clearers
The first time Spc. Richard Felix ran over an anti-tank mine, he admits he was a little rattled, but for him and his fellow sappers of Company B, 41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, driving through a minefield is just a routine day on the job. Air Force K-9 Dogs in Iraq
Working as a team, a dog and handler’s typical day averages 13 to 14 hours working air-base defense and force protection. The military working dog teams search vehicles daily at the Air Force checkpoint. Marine Corps Mortuary Affairs
After we lose servicemembers in a war, many do not think about who gets them back home. For those Marines who died during Operation Iraqi Freedom, there is a small, virtually-unknown company of reservists who answered the call. Student Loan Repayments
Military personnel who have been deployed or mobilized are not required to make student loan payments during their absences. Federal regulations require lenders to postpone the student loan program payments of active duty military personnel. This applies to members of the Guard and Reserves who have been called to active duty. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Training
Due to the nature of the sniper's mission, they must be trained mentally and physically to operate independently forward of friendly positions on the battlefield. The Marine Scout Sniper School trains, not only Marines, but members of the other military services, as well. | 