Everery Marine is, first and foremost a rifleman. In boot camp and at the Officer Candidate School, all Marines, enlisted and officer, recieve instruction in proper rifle usage and maintenance. Additionally, all Marines must memorize the "Rifleman's Creed".
The "Rifleman's Creed" was created in 1942 by a Marine Brigadier General William H. Rupertus. the then Commanding General of the Marine Corps Base in San Diego. After he decided that his men must be made to understand, is that the only weapon which stands between them and the death is the rifle. They must understand that their rifle is their life. Therefor it must become a creed with them.
Signed,
Major
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base Quantico
United States Marine Corps
3rd Naval Fleet
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