This page left intentionally blank. Table of Contents Table of Contents................................................................................................ 3 SECTION 1 – AN INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 1 Destination L.I.N.K.S. .......................................................................................................... 3 Define L.I.N.K.S. .................................................................................................................. 3 L.I.N.K.S. Session Outline .................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 2 – THE CORPS .................................................................................. 5 National Defense Organization .......................................................................................... 7 Personnel Statistics ............................................................................................................ 8 Brief History of the United States Marine Corps ................................................................ 9 Marine Language Quiz ...................................................................................................... 16 Marine Corps Oath for E-1 thru E-9.................................................................................. 17 Marine Corps Oath of W-1 thru O-10 ............................................................................... 17 Marine Corps Enlisted Rank Insignia ................................................................................ 18 Marine Corps Officer Rank Insignia .................................................................................. 18 Uniform terminology ........................................................................................................ 19 Marine Corps Uniforms .................................................................................................... 20 Historical Significance of Marine Corps Uniform Items ................................................... 23 Marine Air/Ground Task Force (MAGTF) ......................................................................... 25 Four core elements of a MAGTF....................................................................................... 26 Marine Corps Structure .................................................................................................... 26 USMC Installations ........................................................................................................... 29 Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) ................................ 30 Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) .................................................................... 31 Social Etiquette and Protocol ........................................................................................... 32 USMC Social Functions ..................................................................................................... 34 How to Tell Military Time ................................................................................................. 36 SECTION 3 – THE MAZE ................................................................................... 37 Local Installation Map ...................................................................................................... 37 Local Resource Overview ................................................................................................. 39 ID Card and DEERS ............................................................................................................ 40 TRICARE Health Care Plan ................................................................................................ 42 Tricare Dental Plan ........................................................................................................... 48 Tricare Pharmacy Benefits ................................................................................................ 50 Commissary ...................................................................................................................... 52 Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) ..................................................................... 52 Retail Services ................................................................................................................... 53 Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) ......................................................................................... 54 Marine & Family (MF)....................................................................................................... 55 Family Readiness .............................................................................................................. 55 Marine Corps Family Team Building ................................................................................. 55 Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program ................................................................. 58 Family Care ....................................................................................................................... 59 Child and Youth Programs (CYP) ...................................................................................... 59 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ................................................................. 61 School Liaison Program .................................................................................................... 61 Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) ............................................................. 62 MCCS Library Program ..................................................................................................... 62 Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) ........................................... 63 Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) ....................................................... 65 Personal Financial Management (PFM) ........................................................................... 66 Transition readiness Program (TrP) .................................................................................. 67 Marine for Life .................................................................................................................. 68 Military Personnel Services .............................................................................................. 69 Personal Property ............................................................................................................. 69 Voting ............................................................................................................................... 69 Casualty Affairs ................................................................................................................. 70 Notification, Survivor Assistance and Benefits ................................................................. 70 Semper Fit & Recreation Programs .................................................................................. 73 Fitness, Aquatics & Sports ................................................................................................ 73 Health Promotion ............................................................................................................. 74 Community Recreation ..................................................................................................... 74 Outdoor Recreational Programs ...................................................................................... 75 Travel ................................................................................................................................ 76 Specialized Recreation...................................................................................................... 77 The Single Marine Program (SMP) ................................................................................... 78 Behavioral Health and Clinical Counseling Services ......................................................... 79 Family Advocacy Program (FAP) ....................................................................................... 80 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) .............................................................................. 80 Substance Abuse .............................................................................................................. 80 Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) .............................................................. 80 Suicide Prevention ............................................................................................................ 80 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) ............................................................. 81 Other QOL Support Programs and Services ..................................................................... 82 Legal Assistance ................................................................................................................ 82 Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO, Military Police, MP)....................................................... 86 Public Affairs Office (PAO) ................................................................................................ 86 Resources ......................................................................................................................... 87 SECTION 4 – PAY DAY ..................................................................................... 91 Leave and Earnings Statement