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Archive: September, 2008

Marines get three more months to take initial CFT

The Marine Corps recently extended the time Marines have to complete an initial combat fitness test by three months as well as clarified that there will be no adverse consequences for those who fail it. Although Marines now have until March 31, 2009, to complete an initial CFT, official testing for active duty and reserve Marines is scheduled to

Corps releases guidance on prohibited political activity

In guidance released by Headquarters Marine Corps Sept. 16, Marines and federal employees were advised to avoid violating political activity policies in the upcoming November elections.Federal employees and service members are prohibited from official involvement or the appearance of official involvement in partisan political activities, according

Corps cleared for early start on official CFTs

Units may begin official testing of the new combat fitness test immediately, instead of waiting until Oct. 1, the Marine Corps announced Sept. 8.Additionally, units must immediately evaluate any Marines currently assigned to the Body Composition Program, and reset any still out of standards back to Day One, according to implementation guidance in

Sleeve tattoos a scarlet letter for some B-billets

Marines that have sleeve tattoos are no longer able to become recruiters or Marine Corps security guards, the Corps announced Sept. 4.According to Marine Administrative Message 494/08, even Marines that are grandfathered under last year’s new tattoo policy are not authorized to apply to be a recruiter or Marine security guard.Recruiters and

Senior leaders required to report off-base criminal convictions

Marine and Navy leaders convicted of violating off-base criminal laws above minor traffic violations must report it to their commanders by Sept. 13, according to a recent All Navy message.The message, released Aug. 29, states that all active duty Department of the Navy officers and enlisted service members grades E-7 through E-9 shall submit the

Yuma Search and Rescue Marines find UFC champion's body

The air station's Search and Rescue Marines found the body of a former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion in southeast California at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.Evan Tanner, 37, was discovered in the Palo Verde Mountain range near Clapp Spring after authorities searched the area for several days.The air station's SAR unit

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