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2nd Battalion 5th Marines

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Original 2/5 Website Publications

Featured Articles

Welcome to the heart of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine website, where we share stories that embody our commitment, courage, and camaraderie. Our Featured Articles offer you an exclusive glimpse into the extraordinary lives of the Marines who serve in this storied battalion.

Orders Best Practices

3X5 Orders: Company

3X5 Orders: Platoon

3X5 Orders: Squad

Orders Shortland
Control Measures

Terrain Models

Ukraine

Ukraine: Lessons for Leaders
The Tactical Notebook
Ukraine CASEVAC  Lessons
IPB Questions on  Blocking Position 07

     

Night Combat

Night Warrior Handbook
Night Combat in Infantry Units

Night Attack on Hill 163

Orders in Combat 

Goose Green 1982

Hill 118 in Korea 1950

Inchon 1950
Kasserine Pass 1943

Oran 1942

Sedan 1940

Combat Advisors

You Had One Job
Advice and Support
Bureaucracy Does Its Thing
The Betrayal
A Bright Shining Lie

     

Decision making

Ten Years of TDGs
I Want to be ‘Ender’
Close Combat and Learning Tactics
Close Combat Workbook

    
     

2/5 History

2/5 at Belleau Wood

2/5 at Guadalcanal

2/5 at Peleliu

2/5 at Inchon

2/5 at Hue

2/5 Commanding Officers
2/5 in Desert Storm
2/5 Crest
Major Gordon Gayle

Orders

Kodaik Actual
900 Orders
What Are Your Orders?
Orders: A User’s Guide
Orders: Scout Platoon
Orders Techniques
The Mission Statement
Commander’s Intent

    

Training

The Training

     

Battle Studies

The Battle Studies

    
     

Cohesion

Improving Unit Cohesion
The Strength of the Wolf
Cohesion Readings

   

Reviews

Jarhead
Operation Crusader
The Patton Mind
The Long Gray Line

More About Us

These articles showcase the missions, challenges, and triumphs of our Marines. From the battlefield to humanitarian missions, who are dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and those of our allies around the world.