III: Combat Skills Posters - 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines

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
Hike Math
Combat Boots
MCCS-UNIF-1000, MCCS-IND-1004
First Aid
Four Life Saving Steps
Immersion Foot
Land Navigation
Read a Map: Elevation
Read a Map: Terrain Features
Read a Map: Colors
Read a Map: Plot Coordinates
Read a Map: Determine Coordinates
M-16A2 Service Rifle
Conditions
Safety Rules
4 Types of Carries
MCCS-IND-1004
MCCS-IND-1004
MCCS-MED-1002, 1007
MCCS-MED-1009, 1011
0300-PAT-1002.1
0300-PAT-1002.3
0300-PAT-1002.4
0300-PAT-1002.5
0300-PAT-1002.6, 7
0300-M16-1004.6, 7, 8
0300-M16-1004.1
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).
FIRST AID
Four Life Saving Steps
Start the breathing, Stop the bleeding,
Protect the wound, Treat for shock.
Symptoms of Heat Stroke
Hot dry skin. Headaches and confusion.
Weak pulse and breathing.
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Cool pale clammy skin. Headaches and
confusion. Weak pulse and breathing.
Heat Casualty Prevention
Acclimatization. Salt food to taste. Drink
water frequently.
• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, Task MCCS-MED-1002,1007
FIRST AID
Symptoms 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 MCCS-MED-1009,1011
4 Types of
CARRIES
(Keyword TCAR)
Tactical
TACTICAL
A Marine Carries his rifle at
the Tactical Carry if no
immediate threat is present.
Control
Alert
CONTROL
A Marine can only carry a rifle
at the Control if he has a three
point sling. (The butt stock is
not in the shoulder).
Ready
ALERT
READY
A Marine Carries his rifle at
the Alert if enemy contact is
likely.
A Marine Carries his rifle at
the Ready if contact with
enemy is imminent.
• NAVMC 3500.18 Marine Corps Common Skills, Task 0300-M16-1011,3,4,5
• MCRP 3-01A Rifle Marksmanship