Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS)

Instructional Posters for Recruit Training

Part III: Combat Skills

Drill Instructor SSgt Richard Vidinha 1st Recruit Training Battalion Parris Island, South Carolina

2008

Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS) Instructional Posters for Recruit Training

Part III: Combat Skills Table of Contents

Hikes ILBE Pack MCCS-UNIF-1000, MCCS-IND-1004 Hike Math MCCS-IND-1004 Combat Boots MCCS-IND-1004 First Aid Four Life Saving Steps MCCS-MED-1002, 1007 Immersion Foot MCCS-MED-1009, 1011 Land Navigation Read a Map: Elevation 0300-PAT-1002.1 Read a Map: Terrain Features 0300-PAT-1002.3 Read a Map: Colors 0300-PAT-1002.4 Read a Map: Plot Coordinates 0300-PAT-1002.5 Read a Map: Determine Coordinates 0300-PAT-1002.6, 7 M-16A2 Service Rifle Conditions 0300-M16-1004.6, 7, 8

Safety Rules 0300-M16-1004.1 4 Types of Carries 0300-M16-1011, 3, 4, 5

These posters were designed to be posted in the squad bay, head, offices, and other common areas to teach recruits the Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS). The Reference is: NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills (MCCS).

• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, Task MCCS-MED-1002,1007

FIRST AIDFour Life Saving Steps

Start the breathing, Stop the bleeding, Protect the wound, Treat for shock.

Symptoms of Heat StrokeHot dry skin. Headaches and confusion.

Weak pulse and breathing.

Symptoms of Heat ExhaustionCool pale clammy skin. Headaches and

confusion. Weak pulse and breathing.

Heat Casualty PreventionAcclimatization. Salt food to taste. Drink

water frequently.

• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, Task MCCS-MED-1009,1011

FIRST AIDSymptoms of immersion foot

Pale bluish skin as the pulse decreases

Procedures for treating a blister

Leave the blister alone and keep feet dry

Precautionary measures to prevent foot injuries

Keep feet clean and dry and wear properly fitting boots and socks

First action taken upon viewing a person lying motionless on the deck

Ask the person if they need help or if they are O.K.

Procedures for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Survey the scene. Open the airway using head tilt/chin lift method. Check for breathing. Pinch nose and give 2 breaths. Check for pulse. Give

12 breaths per minute.

• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, Task 0300-M16-1011,3,4,5• MCRP 3-01A Rifle Marksmanship

4 Types ofCARRIES

READYA Marine Carries his rifle at

the Ready if contact with enemy is imminent.

ALERTA Marine Carries his rifle at the Alert if enemy contact is

likely.

TACTICALA Marine Carries his rifle at

the Tactical Carry if no immediate threat is present.

CONTROLA Marine can only carry a rifle at the Control if he has a three point sling. (The butt stock is

not in the shoulder).

Tactical

Control

Alert

Ready

(Keyword TCAR)