This is taught to all Marines at boot camp and was originated in 1942. Can you repeat all 7 paragraphs.
NOTE, I do not accept answers from un-reliable sources such as Wikipedia.
2007-12-20 06:43:57 · 8 answers · asked by Sgt Big Red 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
This does NOT mean the short version:
This is my rifle, this is my gun, one is for shooting and one if for fun!!!!
2007-12-20 06:51:06 · update #1
This Is My Rifle"
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I WILL...
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. WE WILL HIT...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. WE WILL...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. WE ARE THE SAVIORS OF MY LIFE.
So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!
SSGT D ELLIOTT Retired
2007-12-20 06:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
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Who knows the Marines' creed "My Rifle"?
This is taught to all Marines at boot camp and was originated in 1942. Can you repeat all 7 paragraphs.
NOTE, I do not accept answers from un-reliable sources such as Wikipedia.
2015-08-20 16:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marines This Is My Rifle
2016-11-04 10:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS MY RIFLE. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will....
My rifle and myself know that what counts in war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit....
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will....
Before God I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until there is no enemy, but Peace!
THE CREED OF THE UNITED STATES MARINES
2007-12-20 12:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life...
So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!
2007-12-20 06:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 14⤊ 0⤋
It is also known as The Rifleman"s Creed.
http://www.beaufortonline.com/military/rifle-creed.htm
2007-12-20 07:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have always been impressed with the various nations way of operating, or should I call it military culture, we do not have anything like this in the British, I think this is something very American. In the UK we had more emphasis on "Cap Badge" Regimental Colours and dates of Battles which I think the US has taken on quite a piece of that too. during recruit days at the depot we had history test once a week on friday, I enjoyed history so did quite well on that subject. The 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1689 and amalgamated into The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1881. The regiment was raised as local militia at Enniskillen by General Zachariah Tiffin in June 1689, to fight against James II in the Williamite war in Ireland. They served successfully, most notably at the Battle of Newtownbutler, and were placed on the English establishment in 1690, becoming a regular infantry regiment.
After Ireland returned to peace, the regiment was stationed around the world in roughly half a century; from the West Indies, Minorca and to Spain. In 1745 it participated in the Battle of Falkirk and in 1746 the Battle of Culloden. In 1751, they were formally titled the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot.
During the Seven Years' War (1756-63) the Regiment fought against the French in North America and the West Indies. In 1778 it returned to North America to take part in the War of Independence, but as the result of the alliance formed by the French with the American colonists, it again found itself involved in numerous expeditions against the French West Indian possessions.
Its travels during the next few years included the Low Countries and Egypt where it formed part of Sir Ralph Abercromby's force that fought the Battle of Alexandria against the French in 1801, while the Second Battalion, which had been raised in 1800 formed part of the garrison of that city after its capture.
The regiment participated in the Battle of Waterloo as the only Irish regiment at the time. It was at this battle the regiment earned its most famed honours when the Duke of Wellington commented that the regiment had been a vital part of the centre.
Between 1837 and 1847 it was engaged in several of the native wars in South Africa. From 1854 and 1868 it served in India as part of the suppression of the Indian Mutiny and helped to maintain law and order in North-West India.
Big Red thanks for another great question about the USMC I enjoy reading about your Unit pride and practices.
2007-12-20 08:48:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I assume you're not referring to "This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for fighting, this is for fun"?
I know it starts "This is my rifle, there are many others like it but this one is mine..."
2007-12-20 06:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
We said it in boot camp , " This is my weapon, this is my gun, one is for killing , the other's for fun.
2007-12-20 06:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by schneider2294@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
"This is my rifle, this is my gun" like from the movie Full Metal Jacket?
Addition: Thanks for clarifying what you were looking for. The first poster looks like he has what you were asking about.
2007-12-20 06:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋