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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.
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Marines from Company B post security during training at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s military operations in urban terrain, training facility. On June 17, 2015 more than 100 Marines from B Co., Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., traveled to the Quantico, Va. MOUT town to refine their individual actions in an urban environment. “The training is focused on 1000-level training and readiness tasks [to include] making lower level entry into a compound and room clearing using proper techniques and procedures,” said Capt. David Moon, 3rd platoon commander, B. Co, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. “With the complexity of today’s operating environment and the growth in large urban hubs this is the focus for the future. Although there is still importance on conventional warfare, a lot of the wars are fought in the urban environment.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - Marines from Company B post security during training at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s military operations in urban terrain, training facility. On June 17, 2015 more than 100 Marines from B Co., Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., traveled to the Quantico, Va. MOUT town to refine their individual actions in an urban environment. “The training is focused on 1000-level training and readiness tasks [to include] making lower level entry into a compound and room clearing using proper techniques and procedures,” said Capt. David Moon, 3rd platoon commander, B. Co, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. “With the complexity of today’s operating environment and the growth in large urban hubs this is the focus for the future. Although there is still importance on conventional warfare, a lot of the wars are fought in the urban environment.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)

Guard Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., shoot M4 service rifles during a training exercise at Range 5, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 10, 2015. 1st platoon, Guard Company, traveled to Quantico, Va., to increase overall marksmanship with the M9 service pistol, the M4 service rifle and M1014 shotgun. “By the time these Marines leave Guard Company we are hoping that they have mastered the fundamentals of marksmanship,” said Capt. Greg Jurschak, 1st platoon commander, Guard Co. “We also want to hone their decision making and judgment skills. It’s not only having good fundamentals it is knowing the right place, the right time and the right reason to actually employ their weapons.” - Guard Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., shoot M4 service rifles during a training exercise at Range 5, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 10, 2015. 1st platoon, Guard Company, traveled to Quantico, Va., to increase overall marksmanship with the M9 service pistol, the M4 service rifle and M1014 shotgun. “By the time these Marines leave Guard Company we are hoping that they have mastered the fundamentals of marksmanship,” said Capt. Greg Jurschak, 1st platoon commander, Guard Co. “We also want to hone their decision making and judgment skills. It’s not only having good fundamentals it is knowing the right place, the right time and the right reason to actually employ their weapons.”

Examples of Marine Corps Institute course books stored at the Student Services Division, MCI, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 5, 2015. The infamous red books of Marine Corps Institute that lined book shelves throughout the Marine Corps are no longer produced. After almost a century of service MCI is closing shop this September and ending another chapter of history at the “Oldest Post of the Corps”. The distance learning and education courses will be transferred to the familiar MarineNet platform. “With technology and times changing to computer based [platforms], it’s probably going to be easier for Marines to get their hands on [the courses],” said Master Sgt. Jason Bruce. - Examples of Marine Corps Institute course books stored at the Student Services Division, MCI, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 5, 2015. The infamous red books of Marine Corps Institute that lined book shelves throughout the Marine Corps are no longer produced. After almost a century of service MCI is closing shop this September and ending another chapter of history at the “Oldest Post of the Corps”. The distance learning and education courses will be transferred to the familiar MarineNet platform. “With technology and times changing to computer based [platforms], it’s probably going to be easier for Marines to get their hands on [the courses],” said Master Sgt. Jason Bruce.

A Marine from Company A, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., employs an AT-4 rocket launcher at range 8 Alpha, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 10, 2015. Forty five Marines from A Co. conducted an M203 grenade launcher qualification course and M67 fragmentation grenade and AT-4 rocket launcher battle drills. The objective of this training was to instruct the Marines in the proper implementation of the weapon systems, said Capt. Mark Batey, executive officer, A Co., Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. “The main focus of the range was to properly employ high explosives as a squad and the right way to use those assets as an infantry squad.”(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - A Marine from Company A, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., employs an AT-4 rocket launcher at range 8 Alpha, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 10, 2015. Forty five Marines from A Co. conducted an M203 grenade launcher qualification course and M67 fragmentation grenade and AT-4 rocket launcher battle drills. The objective of this training was to instruct the Marines in the proper implementation of the weapon systems, said Capt. Mark Batey, executive officer, A Co., Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. “The main focus of the range was to properly employ high explosives as a squad and the right way to use those assets as an infantry squad.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)