On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. This resolution, established the Continental Marines and marked the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, these first Marines distinguished themselves in a number of important operations, including their first amphibious raid into the Bahamas in March 1776, under the command of Captain (later Major) Samuel Nicholas. Nicholas, the

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Now that we know the history of how the Marines began, we can start on the training course part. As soon as the Recruits arrive at Parris Island, The military starts processing each person. Shortly after that the Sergeants go through different issues with the men and women, such as, the clothing issue, rifle issue, the exchange issue, and the initial issue. Each issue plays a very important role in each of the recruits lives. No matter how many exams, obstacle courses, physical training, self endurance and circuit courses each recruit has to lean that pain is weakness leaving the body. It not only teaches each recruit that pain is weakness, but also that values of honor, courage and commitment (Marine Corps 33). The last test of the Marines is known as the 'crucible". The "crucible" is something that purifies a substance. This test is to see how badly you want to be a marine. It weeds out the weak, the selfish and the self-seeking, lazy, faint of heart, weak in spirit, and those who give up easily. Its those who have the courage to endure hunger, pain, cold, fatigue, and blisters to wear with Honor, the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. These recruits had the commitment to help their comrades finish the crucible. Pride, endurance, and loyalty for comrades is what a Marine is all about (Marine Corps 89). No matter how hard the Marines push a person it takes a strength of character to see what a person can handle in life. Marines may be known for being hard and tough on the recruits, but they also have hearts when disasters strike. For example, when, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods hit the Marines are always there to help rebuild the victims' lives again. They are known to work their hearts' out to ensure the mission is accomplished. The Marines, the nation's All Force, are being charged with being the most ready when the nation is least ready. This means deploying to the four corners of the globe the preserve the freedom Americans enjoy.

first commissioned officer in the Continental Marines, remained the senior Marine officer throughout the American Revolution and is considered to be the first Marine Commandant. The Treaty of Paris in April 1783 brought an end to the Revolutionary War and as the last of the Navy's ships were sold, the Continental Navy and Marines went out of existence.

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