"Landing on Red Beach One" is a U.S. Marine Corps recruiting film from 1967, showing the intense training and live-fire exercises conducted by a USMC amphibious battalion. Close air support and fire missions are also shown, as well as communications support. From the nine-minute mark forward, some of the training offered by the USMC in this period is shown, including electronics and transmitter technology. A helicopter crew chief, combat engineer, reconnaissance troops, and other specialists are also seen. An IBM reel-to-reel computer is seen at the 11 minute mark.
00:00 The Captain confirms the cameras are working, indicating the start of some filming or reconnaissance activity.
0:36 - Discussion about hitting home, possibly referring to a target or mission objective.
0:39 - 0:46 - A character discusses a test shot at 750 feet, using technical terms like "oblique" and "forward firing," suggesting a military or tactical scenario involving photography or targeting.
0:49 - 0:55 - The need for prints of certain images is mentioned, alongside a shift in strategy from "German plan alpha" for landing on Blue Beach to Plan Bravo for Red Beach due to heavy fortifications at Blue Beach.
0:58 - 1:27 - Photo interpreters have suggested Plan Bravo for landing on Red Beach, indicating strategic planning and reconnaissance have influenced mission tactics.
1:30 - 1:52 - Recommendation for a specific charge time (0500) for the amphibious task force, setting the stage for the operation.
1:52 - 2:58 - A Marine battalion prepares for assault, highlighting their training and readiness for the mission at dawn.
3:00 - 3:14 - Description of the actual assault on the beach, with waves of Marines landing under fire, emphasizing timing and coordination.
3:23 - 4:20 - Introduction of mechanized support like the Ontos tank killer, and a mention of training exercises, suggesting this might be a rehearsal or drill.
4:20 - 5:02 - Further discussion on the importance and seriousness of training, with various exercises conducted by the Marine Corps for tactical improvement.
5:02 - 7:52 - An example of an amphibious exercise where communication plays a crucial role, showing the integration of air support with ground forces. Issues with communication are resolved swiftly, showcasing training effectiveness.
7:52 - 9:40 - Detailed explanation of how communication training works in the Marines, focusing on a young Marine's quick response to a communication issue during an exercise.
9:40 - 10:53 - Highlighting various Marine specialists and their roles, emphasizing the comprehensive training each Marine receives.
10:53 - 14:00 - The script extols the Marine Corps' tradition of excellence in training, resilience, and readiness for combat, linking historical legacy with modern capabilities.
14:00 - 14:22 - Concludes with an invitation to join the Marines, underscoring the challenge and honor of becoming part of this tradition.
This script appears to be a promotional or educational piece for the U.S. Marine Corps, focusing on training, strategy, and the ethos of the Marines.
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