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Figure 14-6.-The Basic School at Quantico, Virginia, teaches new lieutenants tactics, weapons, and
leadership. They spend approximately half of their training time in the field, learning combat tactics
and techniques.
of this course is to train officers in command and staff
duties at the MEF level. The course extends over a
period of 9 months. It includes instruction in the
theory and nature of war, operational art, strategic
concepts, Marine air ground task force (MAGTF)
operations, and joint operations.
Throughout their careers, Marine officers are
afforded a progressive military education that
schooling, and professional self-study. In addition to
Marine Corps schools, officers may attend other
service top-level schools, such as the Armed Forces
Staff College, Army War College, Naval War College,
Air War College, or the National Defense University.
SUMMARY
Since the Marine Corps’ top priority is combat
includes
formal
schooling,
command-sponsored
readiness, it emphasizes physical fitness and
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