# "THE MODERN MARINE" 1967 U.S. MARINE CORPS RECRUITING FILM USMC 75542

Made in 1967, "The Modern Marine" shows United States Marine Corps recruits undergoing basic training in the United States. Various specialties are shown as well as special weapons such as the The Ontos, officially the Rifle, Multiple 106 mm, Self-propelled, M50, U.S. light armored tracked anti-tank vehicle developed in the 1950s, a fast tank killer for airborne forces. The film also includes training for mechanics, gunners, radio communications specialists, and more. The USMC San Diego training facility is also shown. One fascinating aspect of this film is that it shows electronics testing and repair, and shows the MTS Marine Tactical System, a million dollar integrated computer system. At the 10 minute mark Marine F-4s are seen as well as other aircraft, and the Marine school at Memphis, Tennessee for aircraft mechanics. The film ends with a beach landing at Camp Pendleton. The film highlights the evolution of the U.S. Marine Corps from its early days, when technology was simple and traditional roles like riflemen were central, to the modern Corps, where technical expertise is paramount. Marines undergo rigorous basic training to build physical, mental, and spiritual strength, but many then specialize in technical fields such as weapons maintenance, communications, electronics, and aviation. They learn to repair complex equipment, operate advanced machinery, and adapt to new challenges, from using portable radar systems to maintaining jet engines. The Marine Corps now…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/75542USMCModernMarine)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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