This page left intentionally blank. TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Corps 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 .................................................................................................... 27 MEF Heirarchy .................................................................................................................. 28 USMC Installations ........................................................................................................... 29 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 ...................................................................................................... 38 Local Resource Overview ................................................................................................. 39 ID Card and DEERS ............................................................................................................ 40 TRICARE Health Care Plan ................................................................................................ 42 TRICARE Regions ............................................................................................................... 46 Tricare Dental Plan ........................................................................................................... 49 Tricare Pharmacy Benefits ................................................................................................ 51 Commissary ...................................................................................................................... 53 Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) ..................................................................... 53 Retail Services ................................................................................................................... 54 Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) ......................................................................................... 55 Marine & Family (MF)....................................................................................................... 56 Family Readiness .............................................................................................................. 56 Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) .................................................................. 56 Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) ................................................... 59 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program ............................................................................. 61 Joint Services Support Program ....................................................................................... 61 Family Care ....................................................................................................................... 62 Child and Youth Programs (CYP) ...................................................................................... 62 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ................................................................. 64 School Liaison (SL) ............................................................................................................ 64 Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) ............................................................. 65 MCCS Library Program ..................................................................................................... 65 Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) ........................................... 66 Spouse Transition and Readiness Seminar (STARS) ......................................................... 70 Marine for Life .................................................................................................................. 71 Military Personnel Services .............................................................................................. 72 Personal Property ............................................................................................................. 72 Voting ............................................................................................................................... 72 Casualty Affairs ................................................................................................................. 73 Notification, Survivor Assistance and Benefits ................................................................. 73 Semper Fit & Recreation Programs .................................................................................. 76 Fitness, Aquatics & Sports ................................................................................................ 76 Health Promotion ............................................................................................................. 77 Community Recreation ..................................................................................................... 77 Outdoor Recreational Programs ...................................................................................... 78 Travel ................................................................................................................................ 79 Specialized Recreation...................................................................................................... 80 The Single Marine Program (SMP) ................................................................................... 81 Behavioral Health and Clinical Counseling Services ......................................................... 82 Family Advocacy Program (FAP) ....................................................................................... 83 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) .............................................................................. 83 Substance Abuse .............................................................................................................. 83 Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) .............................................................. 83 Suicide Prevention ............................................................................................................ 84 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) ............................................................. 84 Other Quality of life Support (QoL) Programs and Services ............................................. 85 Chaplain ............................................................................................................................ 85 Legal Assistance ................................................................................................................ 85 Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO, Military Police, MP)....................................................... 89 Public Affairs Office (PAO) ...............................................................................................