We are losing some of our best Machinists and Welders after their first enlistment due to the lucrative options available in the civilian sector and the lack of opportunities to display their innovative nature in the Marine Corps. An additive and subtractive fabricator in the trenches would serve to be an asset to commanders, because he/she will not be limited by technology or lack of expertise. Both of these specialties present an opportunity to exploit manufacturing capabilities. After all, exploitation is a human endeavor and until unmanned technologies take over completely, is it not the Marines using the technologies that are the assets? In the civilian sector, experience is often necessary in most fields; however, machining and …show more content…
Thus, the opportunities to exploit machining and welding capabilities disappear along with the opportunities to pass down their knowledge and skills through guidance and mentoring. Interestingly enough the current manpower structure places these two MOS’ side by side in every ESB, Maintenance battalion and Ground Ordnance Vehicle Battalions. In an effort to challenge the status quo and to continue on with the Commandant guidance; what benefits could arise if these two specialties are aligned together and be allowed to merge at the fifteen year mark?
These two specialties share similar skills in terms of fabrication and metallurgy, including a thorough understanding of the physical and mechanical properties of metals. They both have a strong understanding of structural design and manufacturing regardless of material. And one particular aspect that is often overlooked is the ability to be critical thinkers, as this is inherent with artistic creation (White, Robinson 2001). Additionally, all the processes used in machining and welding require a level of critical thinking and creativity in order to maximize efforts and resources. The current employment of these two specialties is minimal while in garrison; however, while forward deployed, these specialties become an integral part of combat innovation. Their creativity and ingenuity have made a significant impact in the
November 10, 1775, is revered as being the Marine Corps birthday, and its birthplace being at Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern, to establish two battalions of Continental Marines, under the command of Cpt. Samuel Nicholas, as an amphibious fighting force who would later in March of 1776, participate in their first foreign raid, in the Bahamas (www.globalsecurity.org ). After the Treaty of Paris
The Non Commissioned Officer (NCO); the "backbone" of the Marine Corps. The driving force behind the battle of Belleau Wood, the battle of Hue City, the fight for Fallujiah, the taking of Marjah and, most recently, the battle against suicide and sexual harassment. No other group of men and women in the world have been called to fight across such a broad area of operation. As we look at the ever-adapting role of the NCO, we must first look to the past. One of the foremost examples that comes to mind is John Basilone. To Marines, Basilone needs no introduction. He was a hero, and Sergeant when he was awarded the Medal of Honor. No words can better describe his heroism than his citation. “For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous
The purpose of this brief is to inform Marines on the Marine corps order for uniforms, appearance, and wear. Upon completion of this brief I am confident that you will have the knowledge and skills to properly wear the approved Marine Corps MCCUU uniform or “cammies” as commonly known.
My Mother and Father relocated from Costa Rica to New York City where they met got married and where I was born. When I was just two years old, always wanting the best for us, my father moved our family from New York City to Jacksonville, FL in search of a better paying job and the American dream so he could provide us with a better quality of life. To ensure we were always clothed and feed, my father sacrificed everything for us and worked long hours to do so. Though I did have a pronounced, safe and active upbringing the North Florida school system didn’t expect much from the Hispanics that were starting to move to the then small town; unfortunately since my parents worked so much they expected the school system
The U.S. Marine Corps’ is thought to be one of the five free standing military departments, but in all actuality there is only three departments. The U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy are the only branches of the military that are correctly recognized as their own departments. There are two other Branches of the military that are under the U.S. Navy, one is the United States Marine Corps’. They were created to protect, but now they need protecting from budget cuts and disbanding. In order to protect the Corps’, they need to become their own U.S. Department, with their own funding and supplies.
There are many different cultures or social groups that have a language barrier whether that is because of religion, race, or social differences. These language barriers eventually will have to be overcome so that we can all communicate with each other. Out of these social groups, comes the greatest fighting force in the World, The Marine Corps. Marines have a very unique language dialog that has been preserved for hundreds of years Unfortunately, there comes a point in time when a Marine must transition out of the Marine Corps into the “Civilian World” (as we call it). Transitioning is a very exciting time for Marines but it also is very difficult time due to the strong language community that we belong to.
First off i would like to state a well known quote known by all Marines, "Non Commissioned Officers (NCO's) are the backbone of the United States Marine Corps." Without the NCO's the Marine Corps could not function. This quote alone holds a great deal of history as well as gives a brief discription of what a Marine NCO truely is.
Webster’s dictionary defines the word profession as a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill. Many Soldiers would not consider the Army as a profession but a way of life. Some think the word profession belongs to everyday jobs like a plumber, mechanic, or doctor. Dr. Don M. Snider stated “the Army is a profession because of the expert work it produces, because the people in the Army develop themselves to be professionals, and because the Army certifies them as such” (Snider, D. M. 2008). In October 2010, the Secretary of the Army directed the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) to lead an Army wide assessment of the state of the Army Profession. We have been at war as a Country for over a decade and the Army
The ancient art of blacksmithing has supported our primary and secondary industry for decades and this ageless skill still fascinates and has relevance in today's
The last 4 ½ decades have been disastrous for those working in the manufacturing sector. Since the 1970’s manufacturing jobs have been declining at a rapid rate. The decline is attributed to the offshoring of jobs and to the automation. The majority of the manufacturing jobs that remain and that are being created require a high level of skills and knowledge to be able to complete the job successfully. Knowing this, I still decided to pursue a career in this field.
The Fabrication trade is a valuable trade to society because it is beneficial to the military industry. Wherever metal is present there must have A metal fabricator to make the proper fit. The US Army claims,“In this regard, when working on vehicles the Metal Worker in the Army is responsible for the repair and maintenance of metal body parts. As an Army Metal worker, you can deal with fabrication of custom parts to repair pre-existing metal structures and metal work on various types of buildings. They even sometimes repair parts of boats or vehicles making special parts out of metal. “ (“Metal Worker US Army Fabrication Careers” par 1). In the military, metal fabrication is essential, especially because almost all of the weaponry, armor,
Mechanical Engineering Professionals, LLC is a small engineering consulting firm that's focused on general mechanical design and commercial product development. They work with a wide range of companies, assisting with product management, set up of engineering infrastructure, document control, and manufacturing. Their engineers specialize in everything from Sheet-metal, plastic, and SolidWorks design to spectrometry systems and intelligent mechanical design. Along with their main engineers, they also have a large network of engineers outside of their company which they bring in for larger projects, making them flexible to the needs of their clients.
For the tradespersons, their tasks include cutting, welding, fabrication of parts, and laser cutting. By its nature, welding and fabrication jobs can be low variety and high repetition. However, in this fabrication facility the processes may be the same, but the projects vary significantly. For example, one project may be the simple construction of hand railings yet the next could involve custom cut pieces, retro fitting prior to assembly, and the modification of pieces to improve on the final product functionality or to meet quality control standards. As the workers are tradespeople, the wages are higher as ticketed journeypersons wage rates are quite competitive. The other aspect of this work is the tradespeople should be capable of reading engineered drawings of a project to be constructed. These skills are specific to the trade and require education and hands on
And why not, innovation has always been a key component of Marine Corps tradition and our leadership style. The Marine Corps’ continuous improvement process tell us that it is both an opportunity and an obligation and it is the responsibility of Marine leaders and supervisors at all levels to bring good ideas to the surface and support their implementation (MCO 5220.12, para 1.2). As we look for technology and tools to innovate, one untapped resource that the Marine Corps has yet to maximize is the machining and welding capabilities, which reside mostly in our Ground Ordnance Vehicle battalions, MWSS and Marine Aviation Logistics units.
Carpentry has been around for quite some time yet has experienced a growth which includes updating the tools and safety of the profession.