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Handbook for Marine NCOs

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This book is probably on every Marine NCOs bookshelf or in their footlockers and for good reasons. The book is by the same author of the Marine Officers Guide, and has alot of the information found in that book, but there is also alot of unique information. Its chapters are titled:The Noncommissioned Officer, The Marine Corps, The Profession of Arms, Leadership, Traditions Flags Decorations and History, Posts and Stations, Reserves, Military Justice, Uniforms, Courtesy and Ceremonies, Service Afloat(Sea Service/Duty), Individual Administration, Pay Allowances and Travel, and Personal Affairs. If you are going to be a Marine and plan on becoming a NCO(corporal and above), or are going to become a commissioned officer, you have to get this book.

...shouldn't there be an updated version of this book. Especially with all that has changed with the Marine Corps over the past 13 years since it was first published. There also needs to be a reference appendix detailing a specific manual, publication or MCO involved with a particular subject in this book. Other than that, this is an excellent book for a Marine looking to earn a rank higher than LCpl.

The 5th edition of the NCO handbook is really outdated. I would not recommend that any of my NCOs buy it. It will only confuse them. I have been a Marine for over 23 years and never in my career has it been appropriate to call a 1stSgt "Top". I also own editions 3 and 4 and very little has changed in the editions. The Corps has changed but these books haven't.

As a Marine NCO, this book is a must have. Learning the history of the Marine NCO and talking about different styles of leadership are just small portions of this book. For new NCO's this is highly recommended. I buy this book and write a personalized message in the front for every Marine I have joining our sacred NCO ranks!!!

Really doesn't say much or give solid direction for a Marine Corp Staff NCO. Explains more the structure of the Marine Corp. Explains very little the requirements and duties of a Staff NCO in the United States Marine Corp.

Great information. Good read. A good gift for someone planing on going in.