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Additionally, officer and enlisted Sailors had to complete sections of the Marine Battle Skills Training Handbook ( Books 1, 2 and 4 ), which covered Military Justice and Law of War ; Marine Corps Organization, History, Customs, and Courtesies ; Marine Corps Uniform, Clothing and Equipment ; Marine Corps General Leadership ; Substance Abuse ; Troop Information / Training Management ; Combat Leadership ; Individual Weapons ( M16A2 Service Rifle, M9 Service Pistol ); Tactical Measures ; Hand Grenades, Mines, and Pyrotechnics ; NBC Defense ; First Aid and Field Sanitation ; Land Navigation ; Communication ; and Maintain Physical Fitness.

After completion, candidates had to pass a written exam on this material.