U.S. Training film 'The Modern Marine' shows United States Marine Corps undergoing training in the United States. Marine Corps stand in line with rifles in hand during World War I. The Marines used carrier pigeons as a means to transfer messages. A Marine walks with pigeon in cage behind his back. Group of Marines use the radio. Early aircraft parked on field. The Modern Marine fires rifle. Technicians work on aircraft engine. Group of Marines patrolling. Marines undergo training as a rifleman. They pass through various hurdles as part of their training program. Marines fire machine guns.
United States Marine Corps undergoing training in the United States. The Modern Marines fire flamethrower. They demonstrate the use of Bazooka Rocket launcher. Officer instructs the tank crew. Marines advance in battlefield with tanks. Marines learn to fire at enemy positions as part of their training program. Explosions on hillside.
United States Marine Corps undergoing training in the United States. The Marines learn Vehicle repair and maintenance. Group of Marines work on machinery as part of their training. Marines repair a burned out generator and make it work again. Marines learn about technical things on a machine van. Officer instructs Marines seated inside an unfinished tank. Group of Marines surround the tank and look carefully.
United States Marine Corps undergoing training in the United States. The Boogie wheels of a tank. Rockets on a mobile launch pad. Rockets being launched from launch pad. Marines undergo Communication training. Marines operate battlefield radios.
United States Marine Corps undergoing training at U.S. Marine Corps base in San Diego, California. Modern Marines operate portable radars on field. The Radar can detect a soldier hiding in the woods. Young Marines walk in the courtyard of U.S. Marine Corps Base. Marines undergo maintenance and repair training at the San Diego Base. Officer takes a class. Marines work on individual equipment as part of their training. Officer inspects his students work. Marines building a radio receiver. They also learn to repair radio.
United States Marine Corps undergoing training in the United States. Marines undergo MTDS (Marine Tactical Data System) training. They also take an eleven week course in electronic computer. Officer instructs the Marines on repair system. Marines working on radar screens.