"The future success of the Marine Corps depends on two factors: first, an efficient performance of all duties to which its officers and men may be assigned; second, promptly bringing the efficiency to the attention of the proper officials of the Government, and the American people."1 —Major General John A. Lejeune, USMC, 13th Commandant The two most important things the Marine Corps does for the Nation are to make Marines and to win battles. Public affairs has become an integral part of warfighting and heightens an existing, indispensable bond between the Marine Corps and the American public. Sophistication in public affairs is just as important as tactics and weapons training considering the fierce competition among the news media, and technology that provides real-time live coverage anywhere in the world.
DesignationMCWP 3-33-3
EditionJan 2000
StatusSuperseded
Pages106
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)