Bibliography of USMCHC Publications and Documents
The following is a listing of available USMCHC Historical, Training, and Administrative Bulletins and Publications. It should be noted that these documents are intended for internal use. They are Copyrighted, and can not be reproduced or distributed outside of the USMCHC without specific written permission form the Director. Members wishing copies of any of the following should conract the Company Administrative Office.
Non-members may purchase copies of these Publications. Contact the USMCHC Public Affairs and Programing Office for details.
Historical and Training “Handbooks”
Basic Instructors Interpretive Skills Handbook Fourth Edition
Marine’s Handbook: “Fortitudine” The US Marines during the War of 1812 Era Second Edition
Marine’s Handbook: “At All Times Ready” The US Marines at Harpers Ferry,
October 1859 Third Edition
Marine’s Handbook: “Semper Fi, Mac” The US Marines during the WW2 and Korean War Era
Sixth Edition
Course Manual: Basic Historical Interpretive Skills Third Edition
Historic Uniforms of the United States Marine Corps Second Edition
USMCHC Photographic Overview of Historical / Educational Programs Vol. III
Historical Bulletins:
MCHC H.B. No. 101 Watches and Time Keeping at Sea during the Era of Sail
MCHC H.B. No. 102 Navy Knots and Marlinespike Seamanship
MCHC H.B. No. 111 The Marine Uniform of 1798
MCHC H.B. No. 121 Glossary of Nautical Terms during the Era of Sail
MCHC H.B. No. 141 The Marines At Harpers Ferry: An Overview
MCHC H.B. No. 142 The Marines of 1861
MCHC H.B. No. 201 The 4th Marine Brigade at Belleau Wood, 1918
MCHC H.B. No. 221 Marine Combat Signals during WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 222 Marine Communications in WW2 Amphibious Doctrine
MCHC H.B. No. 223 Landing Net Procedures, and Types of Landing Craft
MCHC H.B. No. 224 ‘Marching Manual’ of WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 225 Marine Corps Organization during WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 226 Marine T.O.&E. Through the Company level during WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 227 Seagoing Marines: Ship’s Detachments during WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 228 Nautical Terms and Marine Slang during WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 229 Code Talkers during WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 230 Guadalcanal: A Brief Overview
MCHC H.B. No. 231 Marine Corps Size Conversion Charts
MCHC H.B. No. 232 Marine Corps Marching Songs of WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 233 Marine Corps Division Markings During WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 234 WW2 Era Navy/Marine Corps I.D. (dog) Tags
MCHC H.B. No. 235 Marine Corps Clothing and Equipment Allowance, 1943
MCHC H.B. No. 236 Marines in the ETO During WW2
MCHC H.B. No. 301 Pocket History of the Marine Corps
MCHC H.B. No. 302 Marine Corps Symbols of Tradition
Training Bulletins:
MCHC T.B. No. 401 Guide To Interpretation
MCHC T.B. No. 402 Leadership Guide
MCHC T.B. No. 403 Interpretive Test No. 1 (under revision)
MCHC T.B. No. 401 HC Physical Training Routines
USMC Historical Company Policies & Procedures
MCHC P&P No. 98-002 Physical Readiness Testing Standards and Procedures
MCHC P&P No. 98-003 Application Procedures and Requirements for Living History Interp. Spec.
MCHC P&P No. 99-004 New Member Probation Requirements
MCHC P&P No. 99-005 Annual Membership Requirements and Responsibilities
MCHC P&P No. 01-017 Annual Physical Readiness Testing
MCHC P&P No. 01-020A Administrative Procedures for New Applications
MCHC P&P No. 01-021 Program Development
MCHC P&P No. 08-025 District Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
MCHC P&P No. 02-023 Volunteer Hours Reporting Procedures
MCHC P&P No. 07-024 District End of the Year Reports
USMC Historical Company Letters, L.O.I.s, and Directives
MCHC Directive No. 99-014 USMCHC Mission Statement, Organization, and Membership
MCHC L.O.I. No. 09-021A After Action Report Letter of Instruction
MCHC L.O.I. No. 06-022A Annual Personnel Skills Review Letter of Instruction
MCHC Ltr. No. HC-029 Membership Application Letter
MCHC Ltr. No. HC-030 Letter from the USMCHC Director
MCHC L.O.I. No. 031 Acceptance Letter
USMC Historical Company Forms
NMC-SS-1-A&I HC Active Membership Application Form
MCMC-109a A&I HC Annual Personnel Information Update Form
MCHC IB No. 043 Organization / Management Points of Contact (revised annually)
NMC 121-A&I HC After Action Report Form
NMC 331d-A&I HC USMCHC Enlistment Agreement Form
NMC 331n-A&I HC USMCHC Nonmember Participation Agreement
NMC 655-A&I HC Annual Personnel Skills Evaluation Form
MCHC 701 QM Donation Receipt, Incoming, Materiel
MCHC 702 QM Uniform / Equipment Loan Form, Other Agencies
MCHC 721 QM Donation Receipt, Outgoing, Materiel
MCHC 740-a QM Property Loan / Transfer Form, Internal
MCHC 748-a QM-W Firearms Inventory Forms
MCHC 748-b QM-W Edged Weapon and Ordinance Inventory Forms
MCHC 748-c QM-Ord Ammunition Inventory Forms
NMC 926a-A&I HC Individual Member Physical Readiness Test Report Form
Public Relations Articles, Fliers, and Information Bulletins
MCHC 1.B. No. PR-042 Press Article (“Who is the Marine Corps Historical Company”)
MCHC 1.B. No. PR-011 Press Article (“Mission Overview”)
US Naval Academy Midshipman Article
N.M.C.1.B. No. HC-015P 1859 “Marine at Harpers Ferry” photo flier
N.M.C.1.B. No. HC-018P “Recreating History” photo flier
N.M.C.1.B. No. HC-024P “Mission: Public Education” photo flier
N.M.C.1.B. No. HC-026P “Solomons: Cradle of Invasion” photo flier
N.M.C.1.B. No. HC-027P “Battleship U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA” photo flier
MCHC IB No. 99-008 Leadership Guide for Coordinators, Managers, and Interp. Supervisors
MCHC IB No. 021 New Member Requirements Guide
Historical “Pageant” Program Scripts:
“Flags Of Our Fathers”
“Letters Home” The Modern Era
“Letters Home” 1775-2003
“The Marine’s Hymn”
“Spirit of Semper Fidelis”
“History of the Marines” Base Pageant
Lesson Plans and Outlines:
The Marine Service Rifle - 1775 to Today; The impact of technology and American industrial development as reflected through the advancement in Marine Corps small arms. (Developed for High School outreach program use. Based on Maryland SOLs)
Marine Corps Small Arms from 1775 to Today: The impact of technology Marine Corps tactical doctrine and small unit leadership as reflected through the advancement in small arms. (Developed for use as a Military PME. Used for such commands as the US Naval Academy, Marine Corps OCS / TBS at MCB Quantico, etc. )
The U.S. Marine; From First Bull Run to Operation Iraqi Freedom, 150 years of history, courage, and achievements
Historical Interpretive Skills Training Course Outline (40 hour course developed to training museum staff and Marines assigned to the National Museum of the Marine Corps.) (May be adapted for use with other museums and agencies)
“At All Times Ready...” The Marines at Harpers Ferry, October 1859 (Developed for use at Harpers Ferry National Park) (May be adapted for use at other locations)